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TABLE OF CONTENTS
ISSUES BEFORE COUNCIL ................................................................................................................. 3
JULY 18 COUNCIL MEETING ....................................................................................................................................3
JULY 25 ADJOURNED MEETING ..............................................................................................................................3
JULY 25 WORK SESSION ..........................................................................................................................................3
AUGUST 1 COUNCIL MEETING - CANCELED ...........................................................................................................4
AUGUST 8 SPECIAL MEETING .................................................................................................................................4
AUGUST 8 WORK SESSION......................................................................................................................................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 ................................................................7
COLLEGE AND PROSPECT INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENTS ...................................................................................8
HORSETOOTH AND COLLEGE INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENTS .............................................................................9
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 .................................................................................................... 12
WATER TREATMENT FACILITY CHLORINE CONTACT BASIN ................................................................................ 12
POUDRE RIVER AT OXBOW LEVEE ....................................................................................................................... 12
DWRF UV DISINFECTION...................................................................................................................................... 13
EAST HARMONY DUCT BANK – TIMBERLINE TO ZIEGLER – PHASE 1 .................................................................. 13
COLORADO STATE UNIVERSITY CIRCUITS AND DUCT BANK PROJECT ................................................................ 14
CARPENTER ROAD DUCT BANK PROJECT ............................................................................................................ 14
PUBLIC SAFETY UPDATE ................................................................................................................. 15
POLICE SERVICES .................................................................................................................................................. 15
POUDRE FIRE AUTHORITY ................................................................................................................................... 15
BUILDING AND PLANNING ACTIVITY .............................................................................................. 17
PROJECTS OF NOTE-STATUS AND UPDATES ........................................................................................................ 17
YEAR TO DATE COMPARISONS ............................................................................................................................ 17
PROJECTS OF NOTE-STATUS AND UPDATES ........................................................................................................ 17
PROJECTS UNDER APPEAL ................................................................................................................................... 19
SUSTAINABILITY SERVICES ............................................................................................................ 19
ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES ................................................................................................................................ 19
SOCIAL SUSTAINABILITY ...................................................................................................................................... 19
ECONOMIC HEALTH ............................................................................................................................................. 20
PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT UPDATE ..................................................................................................... 20
NATURAL AREAS LAND CONSERVATION - 2ND QUARTER ........................................................... 22
CITY MANAGER’S UPDATE 3
ISSUES BEFORE COUNCIL
JULY 18 COUNCIL MEETING
Call of Special Election
o Call a special municipal election to be held in conjunction with the November 7 Larimer
County Coordinated Election.
o High Performing Government-7.1 Provide world-class services that meet the needs of the
community
Blehm-Homestead Enclave Annexation
o Annexing and Zoning the Blehm-Homestead Annexation, located in southeast Fort Collins,
abutting Kechter Road to the north and south and is situated between Ziegler and South
Timberline.
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 processes.
Newton First and Newton Second Annexations Initiation
o Initiation of annexation proceedings for the Newton First and Newton Second Annexations,
located on West Vine, ½ mile west of Shields.
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 processes.
Obstruction Ordinance Amendments
o Consider potential amendments to the City’s Obstruction ordinance in an effort to ensure
needed access to important City fixtures such as pedestrian activated signals, benches, and
drinking fountains.
o Neighborhood Livability and Social Health 1.4 – Protect and preserve the City’s quality of life
and neighborhoods.
Staff Report: Michigan Ditch Video
o Present a brief time lapse video of the Michigan Ditch construction process that secured this
vital raw water delivery system for future generations. This project is a great example of
team commitment to safe and efficient capital project delivery under challenging conditions,
on time and under budget.
JULY 25 ADJOURNED MEETING
Gardens on Spring Creek Appropriation (tentative)
o Appropriate $2,631,000 for construction of the Gardens on Spring Creek facility including the
Great Lawn, Undaunted Garden, Foothills and Prairie Gardens. This item also appropriates the
funds needed for the Arts in Public Places artwork that is part of the capital project.
Mid-year Evaluation of Municipal Judge
JULY 25 WORK SESSION
Poudre Fire Authority Annual Report
o Review 2016 performance measurements and metrics, goals, actual spending to budget,
benefits to the community related to strategic outcome goals, operational efficiency,
productivity improvements, and issues of concern to Poudre Fire Authority, the Poudre
Valley Fire Protection District, and the City. This annual review complies with the Poudre
Fire Authority IGA.
Northern Integrated Supply Project (NISP) Update
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o Share an update on discussions with Northern as well as the draft Colorado Parks and
Wildlife state mitigation plan.
o Environmental Health-4.8 Improve and protect wildlife habitat and the ecosystems of the
Poudre River and other urban streams.
Staff Report: Campus West Substation
AUGUST 1 COUNCIL MEETING - CANCELED
Annual Neighborhood Night Out events
AUGUST 8 SPECIAL MEETING
Possible November ballot measure - add telecom as an Electric Utility service (first reading)
o Consider Charter Amendments for the November ballot:
1. Authorizing the City to add telecommunication services, directly or indirectly, as a
component of Light and Power Utility services.
2. Authorize the issuance of revenue or other debt obligations in a cumulative total
principal amount not to exceed $150M.
3. Allowing Council to enter executive session to discuss matters related to issues of
competition such as matters subject to negotiation, strategic planning, pricing, sales
and marketing, development phasing, etc.
4. Ability to delegate authority to set rates, fees and charges for telecommunication
facilities and services to the City Manager.
5. Allow Council the authority to create a governing Board that would make decisions
regarding any City-operated telecom service.
Economic Health-3.11 Encourage the development of reliable, ultra-high speed
internet services throughout the community
Northern Integrated Supply Project (NISP)
o Review and consider for approval staff’s comments regarding the State of Colorado’s NISP
wildlife mitigation plan
o Environmental Health-4.8 Improve and protect wildlife habitat and the ecosystems of the
Poudre River and other urban streams.
AUGUST 8 WORK SESSION
Residential Parking Permit Program (RP3)
o Provide direction for the RP3 program in terms of its breadth in the city, the establishment of
new zones, and the balance between resident and non-resident parking.
o Neighborhood Livability and Social Health- 1.10 Address neighborhood parking issues.
SALES AND USE TAX COLLECTION
MONTHLY & YEAR TO DATE
MAY SUMMARY OVER PRIOR YEAR
Month Year to Date
Net Sales Tax Collected: 3.1% 0.6%
Net Use Tax Collected: -19.7% -8.9%
Net Sales and Use Tax Collected: -2.3% -1.3%
Year to date, sales and use tax collections excluding rebates are down 1.3% and total $56M.
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.
Staff is collaborating with the Larimer County Built Environment Group (LCBEG) to include
health and equity factors into the prioritization model. Staff met with LCBEG to review data
analysis and review how to implement the data into the pedestrian program.
Project Updates:
Upcoming project locations: Staff is reviewing additional missing segment locations for
construction this year. In addition, staff is performing data analysis regarding sidewalk
connectivity along arterial streets.
Current projects: Work is occurring on Access to Schools and Bus Stops. These various
locations will be complete at the end of July.
To date approximately 4,800 LF of sidewalk has been repaired/installed along with upgrades to
50 accessible ramps.
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.
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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:
June had periodic single lane closures on Timberline Road for utility work and Art in Public
Places installations.
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:
City Traffic Dept. began installation of “Two-Can” style crossing signals in June.
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 worked with CDOT to revise the performance end date for the design phase of the
Jefferson Street Improvements Project. The new end date is March 2, 2018.
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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: Over 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:
Historic and Environmental clearance has been obtained.
Right of Way plans are being finalized prior to City Council and CDOT approval. Once Right of
Way plans are approved, the project will enter the Right of Way Acquisition Phase. City, County,
and CDOT Staff continue to investigate ways to accelerate the project schedule.
LINCOLN CORRIDOR PROJECT – 1ST STREET TO LEMAY AVENUE
Funding Source: General Fund Reserves, Street Oversizing Fund, previously committed developer
local street obligations, savings from Woodward interim improvements
Estimated Project Budget: $6.5m
Status: On Budget, On Schedule
Project Details:
This phase of the overall Lincoln corridor plan includes improvements along Lincoln Avenue
between 1st Street and Lemay Avenue.
Subsequent phases include improvements to the Poudre River Bridge and improvements along
Lincoln Avenue to Jefferson Street.
Project intent is to create a multi-modal design along Lincoln Avenue that will include creating a
street with a unique identity, improving the mobility, safety, and experience for bicyclists,
pedestrians, transit users, and vehicles, and creating an environment where local businesses
can thrive.
Project Updates:
Northside curb and gutter is in place from Odell Brewing to Lemay.
Roadbed had been prepared for bottom course of asphalt from Odell Brewing to Lemay.
Median curb is partially installed from Odell Brewing to Lemay.
Approximately 900 linear feet of the north sidewalks have been constructed from Odell Brewing
to Auto Collision Experts.
All underground conduit has been installed and backfilled.
LINCOLN CORRIDOR PROJECT – POUDRE RIVER BRIDGE TO 1ST STREET
Funding Source: BOB 2.0
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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:
South and north adobe-colored bridge sidewalks have been poured.
Bridge rails and columns have been constructed.
East and west approach slabs are in place.
Poudre River trail is substantially complete and is now open to the public.
Bridge deck is being prepared for water proofing and installation of the asphalt driving course.
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:
Construction is complete at the intersection.
The overall construction timeline is on schedule.
The intersection is fully open to traffic.
More information available at: http://www.fcgov.com/engineering/college-prospect.php
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HORSETOOTH AND COLLEGE INTERSECTION
IMPROVEMENTS
Funding Sources:
Funding Appropriated Through the 2017/2018 BFO Process
Surface Transportation Program Grant
Highway Safety Improvement Program Grant
Bridge Funds
Transportation Capital Expansion Fee Funds
Arterial Intersection Improvement Funds
Estimated Project Budget: $7M
Status: On Budget, On Schedule
Project Details:
This project will construct intersection improvements to
address safety and congestion problems. Issues were identified in the Arterial Intersection
Prioritization Study, completed in 2011.
Project goals include:
o Improve safety and reduce congestion
o Improve facilities for bicyclists and pedestrians
o Update landscaping and urban design
Project Updates:
Preliminary design is underway. Design alternatives will be identified and a preferred alternative
is anticipated to be selected by the end of 2017.
Construction schedule has not yet been finalized. Construction is likely to start in the fall of 2018
or early 2019.
City staff is developing a project website as the primary tool for relaying information to the
public.
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
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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).
The City is in the process of right-of-way negotiations for the parcel containing the proposed
realigned Lemay and Suniga intersection.
The project team continues to work on cost estimates, renderings, and traffic analysis for the at-
grade and bridge options.
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 has submitted 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 has submitted an application with the PUC and is awaiting approval.
Negotiations with Great Western are taking place in order to get railroad support for the project.
The project team is working with the design consultant to finalize plans and get the project
“shovel ready” to coincide with PUC approval and Great Western coordination.
COLORADO STATE PROJECT COORDINATION
Funding Source: Colorado State
Estimated Project Budget: None
Status: On Schedule
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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
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.
Based upon public feedback, another open house was held on May 4.
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
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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.
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
WATER TREATMENT FACILITY CHLORINE
CONTACT BASIN
Funding Source: Water
Estimated Project Budget: $10,720,000
Status: On Budget, On Schedule
Project Details:
Installing Cathodic protection stations and wires
Backfilling over 42” pipe on the west side of the west
reservoir
Upcoming Work:
Installing joint bonds on 36” Ductile Iron pipe north of the
reservoirs and the CCB
Adjusting Cathodic protection rectifiers for the WTF this Fall
POUDRE RIVER AT OXBOW LEVEE
Funding Source: Stormwater
Estimated Project Budget: $1,323,250
Status: On Budget, On Schedule
Project Details:
Final design - completed
CLOMR approval received from FEMA - completed
Upcoming Work:
City of Fort Collins approval of floodplain use permit for
proposed improvements
Corps of Engineers approval of proposed levee improvements
Construction cost verification (independent cost estimate)
Regraded and installed
drainage around CCB
Oxbow Levee certification
mapping
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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:
Masonry construction for the UV building
Installation of the electrical switchgear
Installation of the UV equipment
Upcoming Work:
Installation of the mezzanine deck
Installation of the joists and roof decking
Start-up and commissioning of the UV system
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
Construction of Phase 3 began April 10, 95% complete
Installation of two vaults and tie in conduit delayed until Fall 2017. Waiting for water table to
lower.
Phase 2 is 90% complete, pending railroad permit which has been submitted
o 12 of 12 vaults are installed
o Construction under the railroad is expected to begin July 25, 2017
Project duration is 7 weeks
Will involve a lane closure on Harmony to bore under railroad tracks
Installing the finger weirs
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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:
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 Museum of Discovery has accepted and
completed compensation number
o Real Estate has accepted compensation number to the Car Lot for consideration
o Pending railroad permit
Howes/Laurel duct bank is complete
The railroad permit for Vine Drive duct bank from Linden Substation has been submitted
o Pending railroad permit
CARPENTER ROAD DUCT BANK PROJECT
Funding Source: 2016 Duct Bank Budget
Estimated Project Budget: 2,800,000
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
Suspect in City Park Homicide Arrested
At 6:10 p.m. on June 21, Fort Collins 9-1-1 received a report of a body in Sheldon Lake at City
Park. The Larimer County Coroner has identified the victim as 23-year-old Heather “Helena” Hoffmann
of Fort Collins. Helena was employed at the McDonald’s located on W Elizabeth Street and City Park
Avenue. She was last seen leaving work on June 21 at 1 a.m. when her shift ended. Following a
thorough investigation, Fort Collins Police arrested Jeffrey Scott Etheridge (DOB 12/15/89) on June 28.
Etheridge has been charged with First Degree Murder (class 1 felony), Second degree kidnapping
(class 2 felony), and sexual assault (class 3 felony).
High School Students Participate in Youth Police Academy
Fort Collins Police hosted its annual Youth Police Academy in the
month of June. This week-long program gave high schoolers a
chance to jump into the world of law enforcement. From driver's
training to team-building to scenario exercises, teens and
instructors alike had a great time!
Facebook Post Reaches National Audience
On June 27, FCPS posted a photo of an officer interacting
with a child with the caption, “We recently received a report
of reckless adorability. Officer Ryan located the young
subject, gave him a high-five, and compared their sweet
trucks before wishing him a good evening.” The post
reached nearly 90,000 people on the FCPS page alone. It
was picked up by Denver broadcast media and the national
Fox News website.
Crime Prevention
This month, the Crime Prevention Specialist had 19 telephone calls ranging from helping an elderly
woman file a police report on a scam call she received, to setting up loss prevention training for the
staff at The Cupboard. There was a small Neighborhood Watch meeting for the neighborhood around
Towhee and a very large one for the Rigden Farms area, and the International Village had their annual
Safety Event at University Village. Here’s the breakdown on activities in June:
Landlord Class, 35 attended
Senior Pedestrian Safety, Wexford, 15 attended
Rigden Farms Neighborhood Watch, 43 attended
425 Towhee Neighborhood Watch, 12 attended
West Highland Golf Tourn, 60 attended
Security Issues, The Cupboard, 4 attended
Safety table, (International House) University Village event, 100 attended
POUDRE FIRE AUTHORITY
JUNE 18 | PFA and multiple partner agencies worked together to rescue two teenage boys from the
Cache la Poudre River. The two males were tubing together on the river in the area of the 4800 block
of Rist Canyon Road. They went over a low-head dam near Watson Lake. Emergency crews
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immediately responded following a 911 call at about 5:30 p.m. It is with great sadness that we report
the 18-year old involved in the river rescue died; our thoughts go out to the young man’s family and
friends.
JUNE 22 | The Larimer County Unmanned Aircraft System (LCUAS) Team will officially launch a
county-wide program this summer. Unmanned Aircraft Systems, commonly known as UAS or drones,
can provide significant benefits to public safety efforts by offering an aerial perspective. The LCUAS
team has been working together for nearly two years to obtain FAA certifications, determine best
practices, develop shared Operating Guidelines, and conduct training. Partner agencies will continue to
train together, share knowledge and information, and provide mutual support to serve the safety needs
of Larimer County residents.
Visit www.larimeruas.com for more information.
JUNE 29 | Two adults and two children were displaced after an early-morning fire in a south Fort
Collins home. Firefighters from Poudre Fire Authority, as well as partners from Loveland Fire Rescue
Authority, Thompson Valley EMS, and Windsor Severance Fire Rescue, responded to 8240 Three
Eagles Drive following an initial 911 call at about 1:05 a.m. Working together, they had the fire at the
single-family home controlled in about 30 minutes. There were no reported injuries. PFA’s Customer
Assistance Response Team (CART) responded to assist the family.
JUNE 4 | PFA was active in educating about the illegality of fireworks in the City of Fort Collins by
distributing yard signs, through posts on social media, and by partnering with Fort Collins Police on
fireworks patrol prior to and on the holiday. In addition, PFA participated in the 4th of July Parade at
City Park.
OTHER ITEMS OF NOTE
JUNE 21 | PFA would like to congratulation its new Support Division Chief, Ryan McLean. Ryan has a
real enthusiasm and passion for public service and has served PFA for over 16 years in various roles.
Throughout his career, Ryan has applied PFA’s Values, Mission, and Vision. Ryan’s leadership will be
an asset to PFA and he will be a welcome part of the Senior Leadership Team. A promotion ceremony
will be forthcoming.
SMELL OF SMOKE IN THE AIR | Although there is the smell of smoke in the air, there were no active
wildfires in Larimer County as of July 7. Some of the smoke may be drifting into the area from a wildfire
burning in Albany County, Wyoming. To keep up to date with wildfires in the area, go to InciWeb,
https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/ You can search by state or incident.
JULY 25 | PFA’s 2016 Annual Report is viewable at: www.pfaannualreport.com This report has been
presented to both the PFA and Poudre Valley Fire Protection District Boards in May, and will be
presented to City Council on July 25, 2017. The purpose of the report is to provide a transparent,
accessible summary of PFA’s role in the community, its governance, its people, services provided, and
where PFA is headed in the future.
JULY 29 | All community members are invited to eat pancakes -- for a good cause. Poudre Fire
Authority is partnering with the local Lions Club to host a benefit pancake breakfast from 8:30 to 10:30
a.m., July 29, 2017, at Station 3, 2000 Mathews St. in Fort Collins. Proceeds will go to PFA’s nonprofit
Life Safety Education Fund, from which money is used to buy life-saving devices, such as smoke and
carbon monoxide alarms, as well as other educational materials.
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BUILDING AND PLANNING ACTIVITY
PROJECTS OF NOTE-STATUS AND UPDATES
North I-25 Corridor Improvement Project:
Final RFP selection to occur by September
Construction anticipated to begin Q1 2018 and be complete Q4 2020
Fort Collins working with Town of Timnath and key property owners to develop a cost sharing
agreement to help fund improvements to the I-25/Prospect interchange as part of the Corridor
Project. Including it in the overall corridor project saves as much as $7 million in costs to all
funding partners.
Fort Collins continues to participate in state and regional conversations about increasing State
funding for highway transportation improvements and maintenance, specifically targeting
improving the next segment of North I-25 between SH-402 and SH-66.
YEAR TO DATE COMPARISONS
2016 YTD 2017 YTD % Change
Development Project Submittals Rec’d 177
205
135
155
-23.73%
-24.39%
Conceptual/Preliminary Design
Reviews/Staff Reviews Performed
138
161
122
143
-11.59%
-11.18%
Building Permits Issued 2,743
3,499
2,792
3,429
+1.79%
-2.00%
Building Permit Valuations ($M) $171.49
$203.56
$199.73
$249.86
+16.47%
+22.75%
Building Inspections Performed 12,136
15,033
13,303
16,261
+9.62%
+8.17%
Plan Reviews Performed 992
1,284
1,186
1,400
+9.17%
+9.03%
Overall development review revenues are $498,726 over projection for 2017 as of June 30th with
Development Review over by $349,654 and Engineering Development Review over by $149,071.
PROJECTS OF NOTE-STATUS AND UPDATES
Development/Planning
Projects of Note Status/Updates
City Plan The latest update to City Plan will combine City Plan, the
Transportation Master Plan, and the Transfort Strategic Operating
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summer.
A new online engagement platform,
http://ourcity.fcgov.com/cityplan, launched in late April and will be
a central resource for information, news, and engagement
opportunities throughout the planning process.
Lincoln Corridor Plan –
Neighborhood Project
Implementation
No changes
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
Community events planned for 2017 with the full implementation
of the neighborhood artwork and park improvements
The new sidewalk along Lemay between Buckingham and Lincoln
will be constructed with The Cottages in Fort Collins development
Neighborhood Connections Program meeting is scheduled for August 14th. Agenda items
include:
Discussion of how the Vibrant Neighborhoods Grant and
Neighborhood Night Out events went
Art of Neighboring homework discussion/review
Pilot program wrap-up august, September, October,
“graduation” celebration in November
Program to launch community wide in late fall
Smoking Ordinance
Expansion Options
Efforts are underway to prepare for a Council work session on
this item in August, 2017.
Enforcement continues in the Downtown Smoke Free Zone as
time allows
All efforts for additional receptacles and signage have been
placed on hold pending discussion with Council in August.
Electronic Plan Review 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
Starting May 1, 2017 applications for all new buildings must be
submitted electronically (some exceptions apply)
Historic Preservation Code
Review
Clarion Associates has been selected to complete the project,
and is under contract. Clarion’s participation began on July 1,
2017 and will carry through until Q2, 2018
Priority issues, including Area of Adjacency for development
review projects, compatibility criteria in Land Use Code Section
3.4.7, and non-consensual landmark designations will be
reviewed first
Stakeholders meet on the first Wednesday of each month.
Clarion’s initial meeting with the CAC stakeholders is scheduled
for July 12, 2017.
Joint Historic Preservation
and Recreation Department
Grant Application for the
Staff has prepared and submitted a grant request to the Cache la
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James Ross Proving Up
House at Lee Martinez Park
Grant request is for $39,643, to be matched equally by funds from
Historic Preservation and Recreation
The City was awarded $16,080 in federal funding. Staff is
evaluating options for the project: other funding sources; phasing
over a longer period of time; and less restoration work overall.
PROJECTS UNDER APPEAL
The Crowne at Old Town North PDP was appealed on June 28, 2017. A date for City Council to hear
the appeal has been set for September 5.
SUSTAINABILITY SERVICES
ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES
Kerry Miller and her husband, Peter, are committed to helping the community with its climate action
goals, but they thought an electric car was out of their reach. Watch a video at
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EKxO84mZsQU about this couple taking action to reduce their
carbon emissions.
In Fort Collins, food waste makes up approximately 23 percent of what residents throw in their trash.
It’s not just banana peels or chicken bones – often it’s whole foods and ingredients that get tossed
without being consumed. Read more about food waste at fcgov.com/recycling/saveyourfood.php.
July is the last month to get a rebate for electric lawn and garden equipment purchases to help reduce
ozone-causing emissions (http://www.fcgov.com/airquality/rebate.php) June 1 was the start of ozone
season along the Front Range. Ozone Action Alerts are issued on days when meteorologists from the
Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) expect weather conditions to
increase ground-level ozone concentrations. Sign up for alerts at http://www.enviroflash.info/.
SOCIAL SUSTAINABILITY
The Murphy Center and Homeward 2020, which is partially funded by the City of Fort Collins, have
launched a new program called the Housing First Initiative that will help obtain and share data with
service providers, stakeholders and the community-at-large. A new position has been developed at the
Murphy Center to launch the program.
Registration is now open at http://www.diversitysolutionsgroup.com/%20-%20np-3814/ for the two-day
Multicultural Community Retreat September 8-9 sponsored by Diversity Solutions Group, the City’s
Social Sustainability department, Front Range Community College, Colorado State University and the
Poudre School District. The deadline to register is August 19.
As part of the City’s efforts to encourage the construction of more affordable housing, the City Council
in June waived $100,000 in fees for the Village on Redwood, a Housing Catalyst development east of
College between Conifer Street and Willox Lane. Council waived fees for the portion of the 72-unit
multi-family apartment complex that is slated for households with incomes no higher than 30 percent of
Area Median Income or $24,600 for a family of four.
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ECONOMIC HEALTH
Gov. John Hickenlooper is scheduled to speak at the City’s fifth annual Business Appreciation
Breakfast, 7:30-9:30 a.m. Sept. 13 at the Fort Collins Marriott,
350 E. Horsetooth Road. Watch http://www.fcgov.com/business
this summer for registration information!
Join the competitors for the final round of the Innovate Fort
Collins Challenge at the public pitch night August 3. Finalists will
pitch their innovative ideas to help support the community’s
Climate Action Plan through transportation, waste material and
energy projects. Reservations will be required. Watch for
information at http://www.fcgov.com/innovate.
The City of Fort Collins Economic Health Office this spring
awarded $184,100 in grants supporting a variety of programs
that assist the City’s industry cluster strategic objectives. The
City received more than $424,285 in funding requests. Award
winners will use the grants to obtain additional grants or to sponsor events and programs.
PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT UPDATE
Summer in the City – CityWorks 101 Youth Edition – launched in June!
4 day service learning and civic
engagement camp
17 high school students
Partnership with PSD
7 tours of City departments and
facilities
Interactive activities, service
learning hours, role playing
exercises, idea development
Q&A with City Council, Mayor
Troxell and City Manager
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88% of participants said Agree or Strongly Agree that they now have a well-rounded and
diverse understanding of City functions
82% of students signed up for Phase II – eMentorship Matches with City staff based on their
chosen area of interest
94% of participants said they would recommend the program to other students
Most popular tour based on exit questionnaire: Police Services
Other top areas of interest: Environmental Sustainability &Transportation
Full Photo Album: https://www.flickr.com/photos/fortcollinsgov/albums
Recap:
- Creative Outreach Conference: June 2, digital media workshop in partnership with the Music
District, 50 attendees, see the Keynote Speaker: http://www.fcgov.com/myfoco/
- Open Streets: June 4, one of the biggest turnouts to date with approximately 7,000 in
attendance! https://www.flickr.com/photos/fortcollinsgov/albums/72157681742714903
- Police Chief Recruitment Coffee Talk: June 19 & 20, approximately 20 total attendees
- Woodward Wellness Fair – City Booth: June 24 – outdoor opportunities and health, featured
Recreator, Tracks and Trails, and West Nile Virus Awareness.
- Lagoon Series – City Booth: June 28, 1700 people, Environmental Services and West Nile
Virus Awareness featured
Upcoming:
- City Booth at Lagoon Series: June 14 – August 2, Wednesdays at 6:00 p.m., CSU Lagoon
http://lagoonseries.com/
- Vibrant Neighborhood Grant: funding for projects that foster, enhance, and renew
neighborhoods, Letters of Intent due July 12 http://www.fcgov.com/news/index.php?id=6846
- Neighborhood Night Out: August 1, City of Fort Collins
http://www.fcgov.com/neighborhoodservices/neighborhoodnightout.php
- CityWorks Alumni Forum: Restorative Justices, August 2, 6:00 – 8:00 p.m, Colorado River
Room – 222 Laporte Ave.
- Innovate Fort Collins Challenge: Pitch Night, August 3, 6:00p.m., Magnolia Theatre – Lincoln
Center http://www.fcgov.com/innovate
- 2017 IAP2 North American Conference: September 6-7, Denver, CO, includes full day Fort
Collins tour and presentations, September 6 https://iap2usa.org/event-2457966
- Multicultural Community Retreat 2017: September 8-9, 2017, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., Foothills
Unitarian Church, Registration now open: http://www.diversitysolutionsgroup.com/#np-3814
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NATURAL AREAS LAND CONSERVATION - 2ND
QUARTER
Poudre Heritage Alliance for a grant to restore the Proving-Up
House
Plan into one integrated process, expected to last 18-20 months
Staff is currently finalizing the scope of the work for the project
and anticipates the public process for City Plan beginning this