HomeMy WebLinkAboutReport - Mail Packet - 10/17/2017 - City Managers Monthly Update - October 12, 2017October 12, 2017
TABLE OF CONTENTS
ISSUES BEFORE COUNCIL ................................................................................................................. 3
OCTOBER 17 COUNCIL MEETING ............................................................................................................................3
OCTOBER 24 WORK SESSION ..................................................................................................................................3
OCTOBER 31 - 5th TUESDAY ....................................................................................................................................3
NOVEMBER 7 COUNCIL MEETING ..........................................................................................................................3
NOVEMBER 7 EXECUTIVE SESSION .........................................................................................................................4
NOVEMBER 7 GID NO. 1 .........................................................................................................................................4
NOVEMBER 7 SKYVIEW GID ....................................................................................................................................5
SALES AND USE TAX COLLECTION .................................................................................................. 5
MONTHLY & YEAR TO DATE ...................................................................................................................................5
CAPITAL PROJECTS ........................................................................................................................... 5
CITYWIDE PEDESTRIAN ACCESS PROJECT ...............................................................................................................5
TIMBERLINE IMPROVEMENTS – PROSPECT TO BLACKBIRD ...................................................................................6
SUNIGA ROAD IMPROVEMENTS – COLLEGE AVE. TO BLONDEL STREET ................................................................6
DOWNTOWN RIVER DISTRICT IMPROVEMENTS ....................................................................................................7
NORTH COLLEGE IMPROVEMENTS – CANAL TO STATE HIGHWAY 1 .....................................................................7
LINCOLN CORRIDOR PROJECT – 1ST STREET TO LEMAY AVENUE ...........................................................................8
LINCOLN CORRIDOR PROJECT – POUDRE RIVER BRIDGE TO 1ST STREET ................................................................8
HORSETOOTH AND COLLEGE INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENTS .............................................................................9
VINE AND LEMAY BNSF IMPROVEMENTS ..............................................................................................................9
DRAKE AND LEMAY TURN LANE IMPROVEMENTS .............................................................................................. 10
BICYCLE AND PEDESTRIAN GRADE SEPARATION STUDY ..................................................................................... 11
SHARP POINT/NANCY GRAY CONNECTION ......................................................................................................... 11
I-25 CORRIDOR IMPROVEMENT PROJECT ........................................................................................................... 12
CAPITAL PROJECTS – UTILITIES .................................................................................................... 12
EAST HARMONY DUCT BANK – TIMBERLINE TO ZIEGLER – PHASE 1 .................................................................. 12
COLORADO STATE UNIVERSITY CIRCUITS AND DUCT BANK PROJECT ................................................................ 13
DWRF UV DISINFECTION PROJECT ...................................................................................................................... 13
DWRF SLUDGE STRAIN PRESS REDUNDANCY ...................................................................................................... 14
MULBERRY/RIVERSIDE STORM SEWER ............................................................................................................... 14
CAPITAL PROJECTS – PARK PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT ........................................................ 14
CRESCENT PARK ................................................................................................................................................... 14
TWIN SILO PARK .................................................................................................................................................. 15
FOSSIL CREEK TRAIL – SHIELDS TO COLLEGE ....................................................................................................... 15
LONG VIEW TRAIL ................................................................................................................................................ 15
PUBLIC SAFETY UPDATE ................................................................................................................. 16
POUDRE FIRE AUTHORITY ................................................................................................................................... 16
BUILDING AND PLANNING ACTIVITY .............................................................................................. 17
PROJECTS OF NOTE-STATUS AND UPDATES ........................................................................................................ 17
YEAR TO DATE COMPARISONS ............................................................................................................................ 19
SUSTAINABILITY SERVICES ............................................................................................................ 20
ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES ................................................................................................................................ 20
SOCIAL SUSTAINABILITY ...................................................................................................................................... 20
ECONOMIC HEALTH ............................................................................................................................................. 20
PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT UPDATE ..................................................................................................... 21
CITY MANAGER’S UPDATE 3
ISSUES BEFORE COUNCIL
OCTOBER 17 COUNCIL MEETING
Long Pond Wireless Telecommunications Facility and Addition of Permitted Use
o Consider an Addition of Permitted Use for a wireless telecommunications facility at 2008
Turnberry Road in the Low Density Mixed Use Neighborhood (LMN) zone district.
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.
Water Treatment Facility Annexation Nos. 1, 2, 3, and 4 Initiation (consent)
o Initiate annexation proceedings for the Water Treatment Facility (Annexation Nos. 1, 2, 3,
and 4). Annex and zone the Water Treatment Facility (Annexation Nos. 1, 2, 3, and 4).
The Water Treatment Facility Annexations form a flagpole-shaped annexation starting at the
intersection of Sunset Street and Laporte Avenue and ends at 4316 Laporte Avenue
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.
Staff Report: Goose Hollow Natural Area
o Present the collaborative efforts to improve Goose Hollow Natural Area, located northwest
of Conifer Street, between Blue Spruce and Redwood Streets.
OCTOBER 24 WORK SESSION
Updates to Oil & Gas Regulations
o Discuss a number of potential updates to the Land Use Code and Municipal Code related to
development activity near oil and gas operations. Updates will respond to the recent
hydraulic fracturing moratorium lawsuit, increased development pressure near existing oil
and gas wells, and protection of public safety.
Neighborhood Livability & Social Health–1.5 Guide development compatible with
community expectations through appropriate planning, annexation, land use,
historical preservation and development review processes.
Metropolitan District Policy Changes (Part 1)
o Review and consider changes to the City policy concerning Service Plans for Title 32
Metropolitan Districts to better align City policy with desired outcomes. Part 1 will emphasize
how metro districts function and how other communities are utilizing metro districts.
Neighborhood Livability & Social Health: 1.5 Guide development compatible with
community expectations through appropriate planning, annexation, land use,
historical preservation and development review processes.
OCTOBER 31 - 5th TUESDAY
NOVEMBER 7 COUNCIL MEETING
2018 Annual Appropriation Ordinance (First Reading)
o Appropriate funds for the 2018 fiscal year based on the adopted 2017-18 Biennial Budget
and associated revisions to the 2018 Budget.
High Performing Government-7.1 Provide world-class services that meet the needs
of the community.
2018 Utility Rate Ordinances (First Reading)
CITY MANAGER’S UPDATE 4
o Approve the 2018 utility rate adjustments consistent with the 2018 Appropriations. The water
and wastewater rates will reflect the updated cost of service studies. The electric rates will
include the TOU rate changes to be effective October 1, 2018.
Electric – Econ 3.8, Enviro 4.1, Enviro 4.5 • Water – Econ 3.7, Enviro 4.2 •
Wastewater – Enviro 4.9
Setting Public Hearing for Midtown Business Improvement District (BID) Formation
(resolution)(consent)
o Review and consider the Midtown Business Improvement District petition for organization.
Economic Health 3.6: Enhance the economic vitality of our community
Fox Hills Second Annexation and Zoning (First Reading-consent)
o Annex and zone the Fox Hills Second Annexation, consisting of 20.4 acres, located 3300
feet west the intersection of County Road 38E (Harmony Road) and Taft Hill Road.
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.
I-25 Third Annexation and Zoning (First Reading-consent)
o Annex and zone the I-25 Third Annexation, a single annexation of approximately 282 acres
of interstate right-of-way.
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.
Affordable Housing Fee Waivers (consent)
o Consider an Ordinance allowing any developer of housing units targeted to households
make no more than 30% Area Median Income to request affordable housing fee waivers. All
fee waivers remain discretionary.
Neighborhood Livability and Social Health- 1.1 Improve access to a broad range of
quality housing that is safe, accessible and affordable.
Small Cell Facilities, Towers and Wireless Service Facilities Regulations (First Reading-
discussion)
o The purpose is to adopt regulations for the installation and operation of small cellular
equipment within the City’s rights-of-way.
Safe Community-5.6 Optimize the use of data and technology to improve service
and protect mission critical infrastructure.
New Fort Collins Stormwater Criteria Manual and Low Impact Development (LID)
Implementation Manual
o Replace the previously adopted “Fort Collins Amendments to the Urban Drainage and Flood
Control District Criteria Manual” with an updated format to a stand-alone manual that
incorporates all key design requirements and will more effectively communicate the criteria
specific for Fort Collins and its GMA. The LID Manual will aid in improving current LID
practices in Fort Collins and to help streamline compliance with City regulations. This LID
Implementation Manual will become a technical addendum to the Stormwater Criteria
Manual.
Safe Community 5.5 - Protect life and property with natural and attractive flood
mitigation facilities
NOVEMBER 7 EXECUTIVE SESSION
Collective Bargaining (60 minutes) (tentative)
NOVEMBER 7 GID NO. 1
2018 Annual Appropriation Ordinance (Second Reading)
o Appropriate the 2018 Budget for General Improvement District No. 1.
CITY MANAGER’S UPDATE 5
NOVEMBER 7 SKYVIEW GID
2018 Annual Appropriation Ordinance (Second Reading)
o Appropriate the 2018 Budget for Skyview General Improvement District No. 15
SALES AND USE TAX COLLECTION
MONTHLY & YEAR TO DATE
AUGUST SUMMARY OVER PRIOR YEAR
Month Year to Date
Net Sales Tax Collected: 3.7% 1.6%
Net Use Tax Collected: -18.1% -7.4%
Net Sales and Use Tax Collected: -1.1% -0.2%
Year to date, sales and use tax collections excluding rebates are down 0.2% and total $90.3M.
AUGUST SUMMARY OVER BUDGET
Month Year to Date
Net Sales Tax Collected: -3.0% -3.8%
Net Use Tax Collected: 10.8% 13.8%
Net Sales and Use Tax Collected: -0.8% -0.9%
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: East Vine Drive and Alta Vista sidewalk work is scheduled to begin
mid-October. Staff is beginning to develop the 2018 Pedestrian Improvement Program.
Current projects: Widening along Taft south of Clearview is complete. Staff met with the
Commission on Disability and the Transportation Board in September to review the revised
prioritization model.
To date approximately 6,588 LF of sidewalk has been repaired/installed along with upgrades to
74 accessible ramps.
More information is available at http://www.fcgov.com/engineering/pedneeds.php
CITY MANAGER’S UPDATE 6
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:
Ongoing Landscape maintenance and project closeout.
More information is available at http://www.fcgov.com/engineering/prospect-timberline.php
SUNIGA ROAD IMPROVEMENTS – COLLEGE AVE. TO BLONDEL STREET
Funding Source: Building on Basics (BOB), COFC Utilities,
Capital TCEF, Development Repay
Estimated Project Budget: $3.8M
Status: On Budget, On Schedule
Project Details:
Design for constructing a new arterial roadway that
connects existing Suniga Road, from Blondel St. to
College Avenue. Project is locally funded. Rights of way
will be obtained through both purchase and dedication.
4 travel lanes, protected bike lanes, sidewalks
and raised landscaped medians and parkways.
Future traffic signal system design and initial
infrastructure at College Avenue and Suniga
Road.
The project will ultimately connect College Avenue to Lemay Avenue and beyond with
those phases currently being vetted.
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Construction is expected to begin in the summer of 2018 and completed later that fall.
Project Updates:
Project team currently working through preliminary design, holding adjacent property owner
meetings, and reviewing existing previous associated designs. Staff is also looking at existing
and needed utilities.
30% design plans anticipated fall 2017.
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 environmental assessment phase of the Jefferson Street Improvements
Project. This work is in anticipation of the project’s property acquisition phase.
Staff continues coordination with planned development located along Willow Street. Staff’s
goals are 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 the development of property acquisition plans for the Jefferson Street
Project. Staff will also continue design coordination with property owners along Willow Street,
focusing specifically on improvements at the northern corner of the Willow Street and Linden
Street Intersection.
NORTH COLLEGE IMPROVEMENTS – CANAL TO STATE HIGHWAY 1
Funding Source: CMAQ Grant, URA Contribution,
Pedestrian Program Funds, TAP Grant, County Funds,
Transportation Capital Expansion Fee Funds
Estimated Project Budget: $2.1M
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.
CITY MANAGER’S UPDATE 8
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:
Right of Way plans have been submitted to CDOT for approval. Once Right of Way plans are
approved by CDOT, the project will enter the Right of Way Acquisition Phase. City, County, and
CDOT Staff continue to investigate ways to accelerate the project schedule.
The Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) is currently designing roadway
improvements within the project limits, including curb and gutter, and storm sewer
improvements.
Construction is anticipated in 2018.
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:
All streets are now complete and open to all modes of transportation.
1st, 2nd and 3rd street connection are complete and fully functional.
Zagster bike share station has been relocated from Odell parking lot to Lincoln plaza location.
Medians are 95% landscaped and irrigated.
South and north parkways are 95% landscaped and irrigated.
Bus stops are now functional and are in service for passenger pickup.
Custom bike racks have been installed at plaza and bus stop locations.
Custom bus shelters have been approved and ordered by Transfort.
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.
CITY MANAGER’S UPDATE 9
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:
Poudre Trail (South Access) is now open.
All pergolas, custom concrete benches, custom metal benches, and custom bike racks have
been installed on bridge.
Lincoln Bridge is now complete and fully open to all modes of transportation.
All custom planter pots and irrigation system on the bridge have been installed, and are
complete.
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:
Improve safety and reduce congestion
Improve facilities for bicyclists and pedestrians
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.
More information is available at http://www.fcgov.com/horsetoothandcollege/
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
CITY MANAGER’S UPDATE 10
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).
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
DRAKE AND LEMAY TURN LANE IMPROVEMENTS
Funding Source: Community Capital Improvement Program
(Arterial Intersections)
Estimated Project Budget: $600k
Status: On Budget, On Schedule
Project Details:
This intersection is a top-ranked location for needed
Safety and Operational improvements, as identified in
the City’s 2011 Arterial Intersection Prioritization Study
Design and construction of a southbound Lemay to
westbound Drake dedicated right turn lane, in
conjunction with safety and site access improvements
at the northwest corner of the intersection
Sidewalk, ADA, and bus stop improvements will be
evaluated and integrated into the project
Project Updates:
The project team is working through preliminary design options
The construction start date will be dependent upon right-of-way acquisition at the northwest
corner of the intersection
Final design and public outreach will occur in the fall of 2017, with construction of the
improvements in 2018
CITY MANAGER’S UPDATE 11
BICYCLE AND PEDESTRIAN GRADE SEPARATION STUDY
Funding Source: Community Capital Improvement Program (Bike / Pedestrian Grade Separated
Crossing Fund)
Estimated Project Budget: $80k
Status: On Budget, On Schedule
Project Details:
This Study is a multi-departmental effort to catalogue existing bike/pedestrian grade separations
throughout the City, and to create a data-driven list of potential, future crossing locations
The rationale for the Study is to compile a prioritized list of crossing locations prior to
programming the $6M of Community Capital Improvement Program (CCIP) funding
The CCIP funding will be used to leverage grant funding opportunities and contributions from
other City departments, and will include a public engagement effort
The study will identify the top 20 locations for high level screening and will conduct a detailed
analysis of the top 3 to 5 preferred locations
Project Updates:
The project team is finalizing the Work Order and will have a kick-off meeting in September
SHARP POINT/NANCY GRAY CONNECTION
Funding Source: Street Oversizing
Estimated Project Budget: $1 M
Status: Construction anticipated in 2018
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:
The project team has submitted an application with the PUC and is awaiting approval.
There are challenges with gaining Great Western and PUC approval and support for this
project.
The PUC hearing for September was postponed as the City and Great Western are actively
negotiating for Great Western support of 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.
More information is available at http://www.fcgov.com/engineering/sharppoint.php
CITY MANAGER’S UPDATE 12
Vault Installation
I-25 CORRIDOR IMPROVEMENT PROJECT
CDOT rejected initial bid offerings submitted over funding limit; issuing a Best and Final Offer to
three finalists, and anticipate awarding contract in Q4
Prospect/I-25 Interchange will remain in the I-25 Corridor Improvements Project without change
to cost or scope
City Staff continue negotiations with Town of Timnath and interchange area property owners to
determine relative share of $19 million local match for Prospect/I-25 interchange.
Staff scheduled to discuss with Council Finance Committee October 24, and City Council
hearing December 19
Fort Collins continues discussions for finding additional funding to make the next connection of
I-25 improvements between SH-402 and SH-66
CAPITAL PROJECTS – UTILITIES
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
o 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 received
o 12 of 12 vaults are installed
o Construction at the railroad crossing will be complete by October 13
Will involve a lane closure on Harmony
Paving and restriping will begin October 16
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Vault Installation
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
received
o Construction is scheduled to begin October 23
Expected to complete early November
Howes/Laurel duct bank is complete
The railroad permit for Vine Drive duct bank from Linden Substation has been received
o Construction began August 10
Construction should be complete by October 13
o Circuits on Howes are complete
DWRF UV DISINFECTION PROJECT
Funding Source: Wastewater
Estimated Project Budget: $5,900,000
Status: On Budget, On Schedule
Project Details:
Installation of drain line
Installation of the final mixing channel wall
Upcoming Work:
Performance test of the UV system
Site work, flat work, asphalt, and landscaping
UV system start-up and
commissioning
CITY MANAGER’S UPDATE 14
DWRF SLUDGE STRAIN PRESS REDUNDANCY
Funding Source: Wastewater
Estimated Project Budget: $1,520,000
Status: On Budget, On Schedule
Project Details:
60% design
Submitted process design report
Upcoming Work:
Equipment procurement
90% design review
MULBERRY/RIVERSIDE STORM SEWER
Funding Source: Stormwater
Estimated Project Budget: $3,100,000
Status: On Budget, On Schedule
Project Details:
90% plans comments received
Upcoming Work:
CDOT permanent easement process
CDOT access use permit approval
CAPITAL PROJECTS – PARK PLANNING &
DEVELOPMENT
CRESCENT PARK
Funding Source: Neighborhood Parkland Fund
Estimated Construction Cost: $2.5M
Status: On budget, on schedule
Project Details:
New neighborhood park in Maple Hill neighborhood
Anticipated completion in early 2018
3D model showing new strain press
Existing Outfall
CITY MANAGER’S UPDATE 15
Upcoming Work:
Earthwork and utilities
TWIN SILO PARK
Funding Source: Community Parkland Fund
Estimated Construction Cost: $11M
Status: On budget, on schedule
Project Details:
Playground installation scheduled for mid-
October
Anticipated completion of the park: November
2018
Upcoming Work:
Final touch-up work around playground
Final touch-up landscape work
FOSSIL CREEK TRAIL – SHIELDS TO COLLEGE
Funding Source: ConTrust Fund & GOCO grant
Estimated Construction Cost: $3M
Status: On budget, on schedule
Project Details:
Park Planning and Development hosted a
neighborhood meeting in September to
discuss the upcoming trail project
Phase II construction estimated to start at the
beginning of 2018
Tunnel will be closed during phase II
construction
Upcoming Work:
Trail anticipated to be complete in summer, 2018
LONG VIEW TRAIL
Funding Source: ConTrust Fund, Federal TAP grant,
GOCO grant
Total Project Cost: $3.5M
Estimated Fort Collins Construction Cost: $2.2M
Status: On budget, on schedule
Project Details:
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Park Planning and Development is working in collaboration with the City of Loveland and
Larimer County on construction of trail
Trail will connect the City of Loveland to the City of Fort Collins
Construction anticipated to begin fall 2017
Upcoming Work:
Trail anticipated to be complete in summer, 2018
PUBLIC SAFETY UPDATE
POUDRE FIRE AUTHORITY
INNOVATIVE POST-FIRE EDUCATION EFFORTS | Following a
multi-agency investigation, Poudre Fire Authority investigators
determined that heat and embers from an improperly located and
extinguished fire pit on the home’s deck caused an August Fort
Collins house fire that displaced five college-age men and killed one
dog.
Several of the students suffered significant injuries, including
smoke inhalation, and the fire caused extensive damage to
the rental home at 1817 Broadview Place. This incident
serves as a somber reminder of fire’s quick-spreading and devastating nature, as well as the
importance of having functioning smoke alarms and knowing escape routes in the event of a
fire.
To illustrate these concepts, Poudre Fire Authority Education Specialist
Michael Durkin and Ben Gondrez, digital dome manager with the Fort
Collins Museum of Discovery, created a 360-degree video tour of the
home using the museum’s specialized camera. As part of this virtual
reality experience, viewers can move through rooms in the home, see
firsthand the fire’s impact and learn invaluable fire-safety information. It
was shown on campus at Colorado State University the week of Sept.
18, as part of FlashPoint, a series of fire-safety events hosted by PFA
and its partners with Housing & Dining Services’ safety coordinators.
Watch the video and learn more: http://bit.ly/pfa360housefire
ELEMENTARY FIRE-SAFETY EDUCATION | In total, PFA reached 2,225
students in 34 Poudre School District, Thompson School District and private/charter schools
through its annual second-grade fire-safety trailer program.
That’s compared to 2,264 students in 2016 and 2,014 in 2015.
Children start by getting kitchen safety-education; they move into a
“living room” and talk about smoke alarms and general home safety;
and then they make their way through the smoke-filled room, crawl
low and escape through the back window.
They then learn “Stop, Drop and Roll,” and talk about the importance
of establishing a meeting place with their families.
SEPT. 12 FIRE SPRINKLER SAVE | Fire-sprinkler systems save lives every day, across the nation
and here locally. In a recent example, at least one fire sprinkler head successfully activated and is
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believed to have put out a Sept. 12 fire at a Colorado State University laboratory, preventing loss of
life and potentially millions of dollars in damage.
Contrary to common misconception, not all sprinkler heads in a system go off when these life-
saving systems are activated; rather, individual heads are activated by heat. Even one sprinkler
head can either completely extinguish a fire or prevent it from spreading to other rooms until
firefighters arrive.
Following their analysis, Poudre Fire Authority investigators concluded that the fire at the CSU
Foothills Campus Advanced Beam Laboratory, 4325 Laporte Ave., originated in a chiller. The
fire’s cause, however, is undetermined, as is the precise ignition source.
SEPT. 13 COLORADO GOV. HICKENLOOPER VISIT | Gov.
John Hickenlooper visited PFA Station 1, in Fort Collins, to sign a
proclamation re-designating September as Campus Fire Safety
Month. We're so grateful for the support of the Governor and our
partners at Colorado State University, UCHealth, Fort Collins
Police Services, and so many more.
SEPT. 25 SMOKE ALARM SAVE | Though they didn't see or smell
smoke, an adult, several children and three dogs were unharmed
by a house fire because smoke alarms prompted them to evacuate. PFA firefighters were
dispatched at 10:29 p.m. on Sept. 25 to a home at 1331 Springwood Drive in Fort Collins. The first-
arriving engine got on scene at 10:35 p.m., and firefighters quickly knocked the fire down within 10
minutes.
This is a tremendous example of how properly working smoke alarms save lives here and
across the country each day. PFA reminds people to test their smoke alarms monthly and install
new batteries once a year. Smoke alarms older than 10 years should be replaced. PFA
investigators determined the fire started in the ceiling of the first-floor bathroom. The cause is
accidental, and the fire was due to the overheating of electrical components in an exhaust fan.
WEARABLE TECHNOLOGY GRANT | Last fall, PFA and CSU co-sponsored a wearable
technology grant application. PFA received word that a $224,000 grant has been awarded by the
National Science Foundation. A multi-disciplinary CSU research team, along with Michigan State
University, is involved with this research project. The focus of this wearable-technology grant is to
research real-time firefighter conditions (e.g., cardiac, temp, etc.) during actual working conditions.
PFA’s hands-on portion of this research project should begin in fall of 2017 or spring of 2018.
BUILDING AND PLANNING ACTIVITY
PROJECTS OF NOTE-STATUS AND UPDATES
Development/Planning
Projects of Note Status/Updates
City Plan
A series of team kickoff meetings between the
consultant team and City staff members have been held
that identify key roles, data needs and partnership
opportunities related to land use/neighborhood
compatibility, utilities, transportation & transit, CSU and
NFRMPO, Social Sustainability & Economic Health, and
the community engagement strategy.
Work to be completed in November includes a snapshot
of Fort Collins in 2017.
Lincoln Corridor Plan – Of the ten funded neighborhood projects, six are
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Neighborhood Project
Implementation
complete and four are ongoing
The neighborhood artwork, Streets Facility park
enhancements, and brewery wayfinding are being
managed by City staff in various departments
September/October - way finding discussions taking
place with DDA/DBA regarding the larger brewery
picture.
Implementation of the neighborhood artwork and park
improvements anticipated Fall 2017 – Fall 2018
The new sidewalk along Lemay between Buckingham
and Lincoln will be constructed with The Cottages in Fort
Collins development
Neighborhood Connections
Pilot program is concluding this fall
Next round started on 10/2 and will occur on Mondays
for six weeks
12 participants have signed up
12 hours of core education classes
January 2018 core classes – two (2) Saturdays
Spring 2018 core classes – Tues/Thurs 12-1pm
Continuing education classes for all participants begins
January 2018
Vibrant Neighborhoods Grant 15 final project applications submitted
Various City Staff are evaluating the final applications
based on grant criteria
Funds will be awarded by end of the year
Smoking Ordinance
Expansion Options
Enforcement continues in the Downtown Smoke Free
Zone as time allows
All efforts for additional receptacles and signage have
been placed on hold.
Electronic Plan Review
Building permits for all new buildings must be submitted
electronically (some exceptions apply)
Piloted Electronic Development Review on two (2)
development projects submitted: 1701 W. Trilby Rd.
and Poudre River White Water Park
Hardware and Software has been purchased and
installed for all staff involved in development review
Historic Preservation Code
Review
Clarion’s white paper on the review of designated
properties, including infill within historic districts, is being
reviewed by the CAC and LPC.
A joint Planning/Historic Preservation Council Work
Session is scheduled for December 12, 2017 to discuss
proposed compatibility standards.
Joint Historic Preservation
and Recreation Department
Grant Application for the
James Ross Proving Up
House at Lee Martinez Park
The City was awarded $16,080 in federal funding. The
scope of work has being finalized and the grant contract
is being processed.
Mulberry Enclave Additional properties need to be annexed in order to
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create a possible enclave area. Discussions are taking
place with the property owners representing possible
parcels, including the Trails at Vista Bonita subdivision,
the Burlington Northern Santa Fe (BNSF) railroad,
Cloverleaf Mobile Home Park, and the Springer Fischer
Trust.
Staff is awaiting a response from the Trails at Vista
Bonita HOA governing board about a possible voluntary
annexation.
A draft annexation petition has been distributed to the
ownership of the Cloverleaf Mobile Home Park that
would bring a 40 foot-wide strip of land into the City.
Mulberry Frontage Metro
District (Miller/Mokler)
The Metro District election has been scheduled for
November 7th
Downtown/Transition Area
Compatibility Standards
A 9 month project to develop new form-based Land Use
Code compatibility standards that implement Downtown
and Old Town Neighborhoods Plan policies began on
August 18th. The effort is led by Planning staff, with
assistance from Denver-area Tryba Architects and a
form-based code planning specialist. Community
engagement and the code work effort is being
coordinated with the on-going historic preservation code
changes.
Hughes Stadium CSU will host a general community listening session on
October 18th at the Drake Center regarding possible
future options for a Hughes redevelopment
Sign Code Update – Phase 2 The second phase on an effort to update the Side Code
recently began that focuses principally on new
regulations for electronic message center signs,
downtown signs, historic signs and code refinements
based on recent court actions.
YEAR TO DATE COMPARISONS
2016 YTD 2017 YTD % Change
Development Project Submittals Rec’d 251
274
219
260
-12.75%
-5.11%
Conceptual/Preliminary Design
Reviews/Staff Reviews Performed
213
234
184
209
-13.62%
-10.68%
Building Permits Issued 4,4,894
5,478
4,938
5,728
+0.90%
+4.56%
Building Permit Valuations ($M) $308.03
$375.52
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Plan Reviews Performed 1,780
1,991
1,893
2,040
+6.35%
+2.46%
Overall development review revenues are $433,505 over projection for 2017 as of September 30th with
Development Review over by $198,199 and Engineering Development Review over by $235,306.
SUSTAINABILITY SERVICES
ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES
The City held its second special collection event October 7 in the Hard-to-Recycle Materials Yard at
the Timberline Recycling Center for mattresses and box springs, books and bulky rigid plastics.
Additional events are expected to be scheduled in 2018. More at http://www.fcgov.com/recycling.
Fort Collins is also one of 25 international finalists for the C40 Cities Bloomberg Philanthropies Awards
2017 for its Climate Action Plan. San Diego is the only other American city competing in the climate
action plans category.
The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment has honored the City’s Dust Mitigation
Program with a Bronze Environmental Achievement Award.
October is Radon Awareness Month. Get your home tested for this invisible, odorless radioactive gas.
Radon-testing kits are available for sale at the Fort Collins Senior Center, 1200 Raintree Drive.
SOCIAL SUSTAINABILITY
Tony Espinoza knew early in his teaching career that he would dedicate his life to mentorship and
equity work. Nearly 40 years later, he’s still mentoring students in the Poudre School District – a feat
recognized in 2013 with the City’s Human Relations Award. Know people like Espinoza? The City’s
Human Relations Commission is seeking nominees for the annual Human Relations Award, which
recognizes individuals who promote diversity and acceptance in Fort Collins. The deadline to nominate
someone at https://www.fcgov.com/hra/ is October 26.
City Council will hold a work session November 28 on the possible uses of the voter-approved
Affordable Housing Capital Fund, which was created in 2015 to invest in one or more housing
developments designed to serve low-income residents.
ECONOMIC HEALTH
Nearly 400 people attended the City’s fifth
annual Business Appreciation Breakfast
September 13 to hear from Gov. John
Hickenlooper, a panel of business leaders
and to generally recognize the
accomplishments of businesses in the
community. See photos and video featured at
the event at http://www.fcgov.com/business.
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Launch No.CO, FVC MESH and the City’s Economic Health Office co-hosted a networking event
September 27 designed to help local entrepreneurs connect to area banks and other licensed capital
providers. Area lenders were on-hand and available to discuss their loan products and services, as well
as technical assistance providers and other small business supporters.
The City of Fort Collins won a Bronze Excellence in Economic Development Award from the
International Economic Development Council for its support of the NoCo Manufacturing Sector
Partnership through trade shows and high school student tours of manufacturing facilities.
The City of Fort Collins in September became a founding member in the Colorado Smart Cities Alliance
– a collaboration of cities, businesses and academics working to better monitor, manage and improve
the state’s technology infrastructure.
PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT UPDATE
VINE AND LEMAY OVERPASS
NEIGHBORHOOD MEETING
DRAWS LOCAL CROWD
Updated location & approach
At renovated Legacy Church
Food truck and Walrus Ice
Cream available
Partnered with Vida Sana
Spanish resources and
communications were a focus
of the outreach
Interpretation available
Around 40 attendees, all from
nearby neighborhoods
Staff discussed updates with
large visual aids/boards
CityGives UNITED WAY CAMPAIGN
KICKOFF EVENT, Sept. 29
Over 100 employees attended;
featured United Way
Collaborative Impact Partners
Campaign and Silent Auction:
Oct. 16 -Nov. 10
Teams volunteering at Make a
Difference Day
Campaign raised $55K last year
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Other Outreach:
Updating Strategic Plan Outreach throughout October. Project added on OurCity platform which
includes a newsfeed of public events, prioritization exercise and quick poll on City’s overall
direction. Presented to: Downtown Business Authority, several Civics classes at Rocky
Mountain High School and tabled at Drake Farmers market. Continued outreach will include:
Chamber of Commerce, the Food Bank, the Mission, Recreation Facilities, La Familia, Vida
Sana and others.
2nd Annual Bike Projects Fair: Oct. 26 at the Museum of Discovery, 5-7 p.m., featuring bike
share program, City Plan, Protected Bike Lane Pilot, safety and more
Vibrant Neighborhood Grants: 15 projects submitted and under review for funds, decisions will
be made mid-October, projects range from neighborhood orchards to Dark Skies approved light
installations
Neighborhood Connections launched first class on October 2 with 12 students committing to the
six-week course around empowering and connecting neighborhoods to each other and City
resources
Community Survey: Survey closed on October 11 and report will be available in early November
Museo de Tres Colonias Grand Reopening occurred October 8th.
West Nile Virus Technical Advisory Committee Meeting, Oct. 18, 4:30-6:00 at Parks at 413
Bryan St.
$383.28
$409.25
+24.43%
+8.98%
Building Inspections Performed 20,856
23,613
22,467
25,539
+7.72%
+8.16%