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NOVEMBER 9, 2017
Table of Contents
ISSUES BEFORE COUNCIL ................................................................................................................. 4
NOVEMBER 13 ADJOURNED MEETING ..................................................................................................................4
NOVEMBER 14 WORK SESSION – CANCELED .........................................................................................................4
NOVEMBER 21 COUNCIL MEETING ........................................................................................................................4
NOVEMBER 21 GID NO. 1 .......................................................................................................................................5
NOVEMBER 21 SKYVIEW GID ..................................................................................................................................5
NOVEMBER 21 URA ................................................................................................................................................5
NOVEMBER 28 ADJOURNED MEETING ..................................................................................................................5
NOVEMBER 28 WORK SESSION ..............................................................................................................................6
DECEMBER 5 COUNCIL MEETING ...........................................................................................................................6
DECEMBER 12 WORK SESSION ...............................................................................................................................6
SALES AND USE TAX COLLECTION .................................................................................................. 7
MONTHLY & YEAR TO DATE ...................................................................................................................................7
CAPITAL PROJECTS ........................................................................................................................... 7
CITYWIDE PEDESTRIAN ACCESS PROJECT ...............................................................................................................7
SUNIGA ROAD IMPROVEMENTS – COLLEGE AVE. TO BLONDEL STREET ................................................................8
DOWNTOWN RIVER DISTRICT IMPROVEMENTS ....................................................................................................8
NORTH COLLEGE IMPROVEMENTS – CANAL TO STATE HIGHWAY 1 .....................................................................9
LINCOLN CORRIDOR PROJECT – 1ST STREET TO LEMAY AVENUE ...........................................................................9
LINCOLN CORRIDOR PROJECT – POUDRE RIVER BRIDGE TO 1ST STREET ............................................................. 10
HORSETOOTH AND COLLEGE INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENTS .......................................................................... 10
VINE AND LEMAY BNSF IMPROVEMENTS ........................................................................................................... 11
DRAKE AND LEMAY TURN LANE IMPROVEMENTS .............................................................................................. 11
BICYCLE AND PEDESTRIAN GRADE SEPARATION STUDY ..................................................................................... 12
SHARP POINT/NANCY GRAY CONNECTION ......................................................................................................... 12
RIVERSIDE BRIDGE REPLACEMENT ...................................................................................................................... 13
LEMAY CULVERT EMERGENCY REPLACEMENT .................................................................................................... 13
HARMONY AND STRAUSS CABIN SIGNALIZATION ............................................................................................... 13
CAPITAL PROJECTS – PARK PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT ........................................................ 14
CRESCENT PARK ................................................................................................................................................... 14
LONG VIEW TRAIL ................................................................................................................................................ 14
CAPITAL PROJECTS – UTILITIES .................................................................................................... 15
EAST HARMONY DUCT BANK ............................................................................................................................... 15
COLORADO STATE UNIVERSITY CIRCUITS AND DUCT BANK PROJECT ................................................................ 15
DWRF UV DISINFECTION PROJECT ...................................................................................................................... 16
DWRF SLUDGE STRAIN PRESS REDUNDANCY ...................................................................................................... 16
NECCO PONDS AND BACKBONE – PHASE I .......................................................................................................... 16
UTILITIES UPDATE ............................................................................................................................ 17
WATER RESOURCES AND TREATMENT ................................................................................................................ 17
WATER ENGINEERING AND FIELD SERVICES ....................................................................................................... 17
LIGHT AND POWER .............................................................................................................................................. 17
CUSTOMER CONNECTIONS .................................................................................................................................. 17
PUBLIC SAFETY UPDATE ................................................................................................................. 17
POUDRE FIRE AUTHORITY ................................................................................................................................... 17
POLICE SERVICES .................................................................................................................................................. 18
BUILDING AND PLANNING ACTIVITY .............................................................................................. 20
PROJECTS OF NOTE-STATUS AND UPDATES ........................................................................................................ 20
YEAR TO DATE COMPARISONS ............................................................................................................................ 22
SUSTAINABILITY SERVICES ............................................................................................................ 22
ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES ................................................................................................................................ 22
SOCIAL SUSTAINABILITY ...................................................................................................................................... 22
ECONOMIC HEALTH ............................................................................................................................................. 23
COMMUNITY SERVICES UPDATE .................................................................................................... 23
RECREATION ........................................................................................................................................................ 23
PARKS ................................................................................................................................................................... 23
CULTURAL SERVICES ............................................................................................................................................ 23
PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT UPDATE ..................................................................................................... 24
CITY MANAGER’S UPDATE 4
ISSUES BEFORE COUNCIL
NOVEMBER 13 ADJOURNED MEETING
▪ Yearly evaluations of City Manager and City Attorney
NOVEMBER 14 WORK SESSION – CANCELED
NOVEMBER 21 COUNCIL MEETING
▪ 2018 Annual Appropriation Ordinance (Second 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 (Second Reading)
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.
▪ Economic Health–3.7 and 3.8 Sustain high water quality to support the community and
water-dependent businesses. Maintain electric utility systems, services, infrastructure
integrity and stable, competitive rates.
▪ Environmental Health–4.1, 4.2, 4.5, 4.9- Achieve Climate Action Plan (CAP) goals by
reducing greenhouse gases (GHGs); Protect and provide a high quality water supply and
implement appropriate conservation efforts and long-term water storage capability; Work
towards long term net zero energy goals within the community and the City organization
using a systems approach.; Meet all regulatory requirements while supporting programs that
go beyond compliance.
▪ Long Pond Wireless Telecommunications Facility and Addition of Permitted Use
(discussion-First Reading)
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.
▪ Forming Midtown Business Improvement District (BID) (discussion-First Reading)
o Hold a public hearing to review and consider the Midtown Business Improvement District
petition for organization.
▪ Economic Health-3.6 Enhance the economic vitality of our community.
▪ Amending City Code Relating to Special Events (discussion)
o Consider amending Chapter 23.5 of the City Code pertaining to Special Events and
Demonstrations to be in alignment with current law and to more accurately reflect the City’s
current processes and procedures.
▪ Economic Health-3.4 Provide transparent, predictable and efficient processes for citizens
and businesses interacting with the City
CITY MANAGER’S UPDATE 5
▪ Small Cell Facilities, Towers and Wireless Service Facilities Regulations (First Reading-
consent)
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.
▪ Residential Parking Permit Program (RP3) (consent)
o Adopt a management boundary for the Residential Parking Permit Program (RP3) as discussed
at the August 22 Work Session.
▪ Neighborhood Livability and Social Health-1.10 Address neighborhood parking issues.
Continue developing and implementing a neighborhood parking permit program to provide
residents with on-street parking availability.
▪ Fox Hills Second Annexation and Zoning (Second 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 (Second 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.
▪ Legislative Policy Agenda Adoption (consent)
o Each year the Council reviews, updates, and adopts a Legislative Policy Agenda ahead of the
Colorado General Assembly legislative session. The Policy Agenda helps guide action on bills
that may impact Fort Collins.
▪ High Performing Government-7.9 Proactively influence policy and legislative development at
all levels of government regulation.
NOVEMBER 21 GID NO. 1
▪ 2018 Annual Appropriation Ordinance (Second Reading)
o Appropriate the 2018 Budget for General Improvement District No. 1.
NOVEMBER 21 SKYVIEW GID
▪ 2018 Annual Appropriation Ordinance (Second Reading)
o Appropriate the 2018 Budget for Skyview General Improvement District No. 15
NOVEMBER 21 URA
▪ 2018 Annual Appropriation (Resolution)
o Appropriate the 2018 Budget for the Urban Renewal Authority
▪ High Performing Government –7.1 Provide world-class services that meet the needs of the
community.
NOVEMBER 28 ADJOURNED MEETING
▪ Yearly evaluation of Municipal Judge
CITY MANAGER’S UPDATE 6
NOVEMBER 28 WORK SESSION
▪ Metropolitan District Policy Changes (Part 2)
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 2 will emphasize
potential policy changes for council’s consideration.
▪ Neighborhood Livability & Social Health-1.5 Guide development compatible with community
expectations through appropriate planning, annexation, land use, historical preservation and
development review processes.
DECEMBER 5 COUNCIL MEETING
▪ 4406 Seneca Street Group Home Appeal
o Consider an appeal of the Planning and Zoning Board decision denying a request for
modification standards for a group home.
▪ Forming Midtown Business Improvement District (BID) (Second Reading)
o Review and consider the Midtown Business Improvement District petition for organization.
▪ Economic Health-3.6 Enhance the economic vitality of our community.
▪ Salary Ordinances for City Manager, City Attorney and Municipal Judge (First Reading)
o Consideration of ordinances amending the compensation for the City Manager, City Attorney
and Municipal Judge.
▪ High Performing Government–7.1 Provide world-class services that meet the needs of the
community.
▪ Downtown Smoking Ordinance
o Propose changes to the downtown smoking ordinance consistent with direction received from
Council at the August 22 Work Session.
▪ Neighborhood Livability and Social Health-1.7 Maintain and enhance attractive
neighborhoods through City services, innovative enforcement techniques and voluntary
compliance with City codes and regulations.
DECEMBER 12 WORK SESSION
▪ Compatibility and Character Code Updates (2 hours)
o Update Council on joint Planning/Historic Preservation work for establishing new design
standards in the Downtown, as well as the NCB transition areas. This includes increasing
predictability in the Land Use Code, strengthening compatibility/transition standards, and
potential related re-zonings. The joint effort represents implementation and alignment of the
Historic Preservation code review process and the recently adopted Downtown Plan and Old
Town Neighborhoods Plan.
▪ Community & Neighborhood Livability-1.3 Direct and guide growth in the community through
appropriate planning, annexation, land use and development review processes.
▪ City Plan Update
o Update Council on the evaluation and findings of a City Plan “report card” detailing the
implementation or outcomes from existing City Plan visions, goals, and policies. The report card
will be used to help establish a baseline to understand how existing Plan elements will shape
what the community looks and feels like over the next 10 to 20 years.
▪ High Performing Government –7.5 Broaden methods of public engagement to reach all
segments of the community by giving additional consideration to diverse backgrounds,
languages and needs.
CITY MANAGER’S UPDATE 7
SALES AND USE TAX COLLECTION
MONTHLY & YEAR TO DATE
SEPTEMBER SUMMARY OVER PRIOR YEAR
Month Year to Date
Net Sales Tax Collected: 3.1% 1.7%
Net Use Tax Collected: -32.8% -10.4%
Net Sales and Use Tax Collected: -4.2% -0.7%
Year to date, sales and use tax collections excluding rebates are down 0.7% and total $101.9M.
SEPTEMBER SUMMARY OVER BUDGET
Month Year to Date
Net Sales Tax Collected: -3.4% -3.7%
Net Use Tax Collected: -10.8% 11.1%
Net Sales and Use Tax Collected: -4.5% -1.4%
Year to date, the City has collected 1.4% less sales and use tax revenue, totaling $1.4M under budget.
CAPITAL PROJECTS
CITYWIDE PEDESTRIAN ACCESS PROJECT
Funding Source: Community Capital Improvement Program
Estimated Project Budget: 2018 - $1.1M
Estimated Completion Date: Ongoing
Status: In Design
Project Details:
This project maintains a complete City sidewalk inventory, identifies sidewalk inadequacies, and
develops a prioritized work program to achieve goals of promoting walking for transportation and
recreation.
Project Status:
• Upcoming project locations: No work scheduled at this time.
• To date approximately 54,648 SF of sidewalk has been repaired/installed along with upgrades to 74
accessible ramps.
• Current projects: Staff is developing the 2018 Pedestrian Improvement Program and respective bid
documents. Alta Vista sidewalk along Vine is 95% complete.
More information is available at http://www.fcgov.com/engineering/pedneeds.php
CITY MANAGER’S UPDATE 8
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
Estimated Completion Date: Fall 2018
Status: In Design
Project Details:
Design of a new arterial roadway that connects existing Suniga Road,
from Blondel St. to College Avenue.
Project Status:
• Project team currently working through preliminary design, rights of
way legal descriptions, holding adjacent property owner meetings
and reviewing previous associated designs. Staff is also looking at existing and needed utilities.
• 30% design plans and estimate anticipated fall 2017.
DOWNTOWN RIVER DISTRICT IMPROVEMENTS
Funding Source: Federal Grants/Local Funds/DDA Funds
Estimated Project Budget: $1.4M
Estimated Completion Date: 2021
Status: In Design
Project Details:
The goals of this project are to provide various design and
construction improvements within the Downtown River District.
The project is focused on obtaining environmental clearances for
planned improvements along Jefferson Street between College
Avenue and the Mountain/Lincoln Intersection. The project will
also design plaza improvements at the northern corner of Willow
Street and Linden Street.
Project Status:
• 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.
CITY MANAGER’S UPDATE 9
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
Estimated Completion Date: 2018
Status: In Design
Project Details:
This project will construct pedestrian improvements along North
College between the Larimer & Weld Canal (City limits) and State
Highway 1, including pedestrian bridges crossing the canal.
Project Status:
• 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
Estimated Completion Date: November 10, 2017
Status: Under Construction –near 100% complete
Project Details:
This phase of the overall Lincoln corridor plan includes improvements along Lincoln Avenue between
1st Street and Lemay Avenue. 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 Status:
• The project is near 100 complete with only a couple of punch list items remaining.
• An area drain has been installed near 1st and Lincoln to mitigate possible yard drainage issues at
100 1st street.
• An agreed upon 6’ privacy fence is being installed at Lincoln and 1st Street with some trees and
scrubs being removed to accommodate the new fence.
CITY MANAGER’S UPDATE 10
LINCOLN CORRIDOR PROJECT – POUDRE RIVER BRIDGE TO 1ST STREET
Funding Source: BOB 2.0
Estimated Project Budget: $5.4m
Estimated Completion Date: November 10, 2017
Status: Under Construction – near 100% complete
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 Status:
• The project is near 100 complete with only a couple of punch list items remaining.
• Column and bridge rail caps are in place.
• A crosswalk has been added at Willow.
• Hydro-seeding the area under the bridge and near the Poudre trail will complete the punch list.
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: $7.25M
Estimated Completion Date: December 2018
Status: In Design
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 Status:
• Project is complete with 30% design.
• The process of procuring a contractor has started. The plan is to have contractor on board by the
beginning of 2018 to begin discussing construction phasing and impacts.
• ROW discussions with affected property owners have begun. The plan is to be at Council at end of
November for ROW approval.
More information is available at fcgov.com/horsetoothandcollege/
CITY MANAGER’S UPDATE 11
VINE AND LEMAY BNSF IMPROVEMENTS
Funding Source: Keep Fort Collins Great (KFCG),
Transportation Capital Expansion Fee (TCEF)
Estimated Project Budget: $22M
Estimated Completion Date: Spring 2021
Status: In Design
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.
Project Status:
• Staff presented a project update at the October 24
Council Work Session
• 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 recently kicked-off the 60% design plans for realigned Lemay Avenue and the
proposed bridge
More information is available at fcgov.com/engineering/vine-lemay
DRAKE AND LEMAY TURN LANE IMPROVEMENTS
Funding Source: Community Capital Improvement Program
(Arterial Intersections)
Estimated Project Budget: $600k
Estimated Completion Date: Fall 2018
Status: In Design
Project Details:
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 Status:
• The project team is working through preliminary design
options, and meeting with adjacent property owners
• 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 early 2018, with construction of the improvements in the
fall of 2018
CITY MANAGER’S UPDATE 12
BICYCLE AND PEDESTRIAN GRADE SEPARATION STUDY
Funding Source: Community Capital Improvement Program (Bike / Pedestrian Grade Separated
Crossing Fund)
Estimated Project Budget: $80k
Estimated Completion Date: Summer 2018
Status: In Design
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 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 Status:
• The project team is currently updating maps of existing grade separated structures, gathering
projects costs for recently constructed structures, and identifying potential locations for new crossings
• The team has a half-day charrette scheduled in November to make field visits and to identify
important variables for the prioritization matrix
SHARP POINT/NANCY GRAY CONNECTION
Funding Source: Street Oversizing Funds, Funds Appropriated
through 2015/2016 BFO Process
Estimated Project Budget: $1.2M
Estimated Completion Date: Summer 2018
Status: In Design
Project Details:
The City Master Street Plan identifies Sharp Point Drive and
Nancy Gray Avenue as connected across the Great Western
Railroad tracks. This project will construct the roadway and
pedestrian connection, and railroad crossing.
Project Status:
• 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 fcgov.com/engineering/sharppoint
CITY MANAGER’S UPDATE 13
RIVERSIDE BRIDGE REPLACEMENT
Funding Source: Federal Grants and Bridge Funds
Estimated Project Budget: $4.0M
Estimated Completion Date: December 2018
Status: In Design
Project Details:
The project will replace the structurally deficient bridge over
Spring Creek, and raise Riverside Avenue out of the 100 years
flood level at the bridge location. This project is coordinated
with Utility’s Spring Creek Restoration Project.
Project Status:
• 30% plans set completed.
• CLMOR review is in progress.
LEMAY CULVERT EMERGENCY REPLACEMENT
Funding Source: Bridge Funds
Estimated Project Budget: $800K
Estimated Completion Date: May 2018
Status: In Design
Project Details:
The Warren Lake Outfall culvert failed late August 2017. The
structure needs to be replaced by spring 2018 before the start
of irrigation season.
Project Status:
• Selection of structure type is in progress.
HARMONY AND STRAUSS CABIN
SIGNALIZATION
Funding Source: Transportation Capital Expansion Fee Fund,
developer contribution
Estimated Project Cost: $800K
Estimated Completion Date: Summer 2018
Status: In design
Project Details:
A signal at Harmony and Strauss Cabin road is warranted with
the implementation of the Harmony 23 development. Design
and construction of north bound auxiliary turn lanes on Strauss
Cabin will be completed by the developer in conjunction with
this signal project
Project Status:
• The project team is working through preliminary design
options
CITY MANAGER’S UPDATE 14
• The construction start date will be dependent upon right-of-way acquisition and utility relocation on
the north portion of the intersection
• Final design and public outreach will occur in early 2018, with construction of the improvements
summer of 2018
CAPITAL PROJECTS – PARK PLANNING &
DEVELOPMENT
CRESCENT PARK
Funding Source: Neighborhood Parkland Fund
Estimated Construction Cost: $2.5M
Status: Under Construction
Estimated Completion: Soft Opening – winter, 2017,
Grand Opening spring, 2018
Project Details:
Crescent Park is a 7 acre neighborhood park located in
the heart of the Maple Hill neighborhood. Construction
for the park began this fall, and is anticipated to
complete this winter. Due to the completion of the park
in winter, a soft opening will be planned with a larger
Grand Opening event next year, after the bushes and
shrubs have been planted and take root.
Upcoming Work:
• Earthwork and utilities
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: In Design
Estimated Completion: Summer, 2018
Project Details:
Park Planning and Development is working in
collaboration with the City of Loveland and Larimer
County on the construction of this trail. This 4.4 mile
stretch of trail will connect the City of Loveland to the
City of Fort Collins
Upcoming Work:
• Trail construction anticipated to begin at the end of fall, 2017
CITY MANAGER’S UPDATE 15
CAPITAL PROJECTS – UTILITIES
EAST HARMONY DUCT BANK
Funding Source: Development Fees
Estimated Project Budget: $4,000,000
Status: Estimated Completion Date: End of 2018
Project Details:
Three Phase Project: Phase 1 is in design, Phase 2 is complete,
and Phase 3 will be completed by the end of 2017.
Project Status:
• Route identification is 100% complete on Phases 1, 2 and
3. Design is in progress for Phase 1.
• 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 complete
COLORADO STATE UNIVERSITY CIRCUITS AND DUCT BANK PROJECT
Funding Source: Development Fees
Estimated Project Budget: $2,804,340
Status: Under Construction
Project Details:
2.2 miles of duct bank and two new circuits from the Linden
Substation to Colorado State University.
Project Status:
• Drake to Lake Duct Bank is complete
• Cherry Street duct bank from College to Howes is under
construction; should be complete by the end of November 2017.
• Howes/Laurel duct bank is complete
• The Vine Drive duct bank is complete
• Circuits will be complete by the end of 2017
Vault Installation
Vault Installation
CITY MANAGER’S UPDATE 16
DWRF UV DISINFECTION PROJECT
Funding Source: Wastewater
Estimated Project Budget: $5,900,000
Status: Under Construction
Estimated Completion: November 2017
Project Details:
The Drake Water Reclamation Facility has used chlorine gas for
disinfection since it’s opening in 1968. This project replaces the
gas with a Wedeco Duron UV system. Construction also includes
building construction, yard piping, and non-potable water
disinfection replacement.
Upcoming Work:
▪ Performance test of the UV system
▪ Site work, flat work, asphalt, and landscaping
DWRF SLUDGE STRAIN PRESS REDUNDANCY
Funding Source: Wastewater
Estimated Project Budget: $1,520,000
Status: In Design
Estimated Completion: 3rd quarter of 2018
Project Details:
This project consists of replacing the existing sludge strain press, as
well as installing a second press for redundancy. The sludge strain
press is a critical piece of equipment for the DWRF solids process. The
existing press has been in service for over 17 years.
Upcoming Work:
▪ Equipment procurement
▪ 90% design
NECCO PONDS AND BACKBONE – PHASE I
Funding Source: Storm water
Estimated Project Budget: $3,100,000
Status: Under Construction
Estimated Completion: End of 2018
Project Details:
The Northeast College Corridor (NECCO) is a storm drainage
improvement project that includes the NECCO Regional Detention
Pond at Redwood and Suniga that outfalls into a storm sewer box
culvert located north of Vine Drive from Redwood Street east to the
Lindenmeir Lake Outfall. Additionally, a 12” waterline was
constructed along the future Suniga Drive right-of-way from Redwood
Street to Lemay Avenue.
Upcoming Work:
• Coordination with Engineering’s Dry Creek Culver project
• CLOMR Amendment, 404 Temp Crossing, and No Rise Certificate to be submitted in coming weeks
Punch list work in the UV
building electric room
Existing strain press
Straw and seeding in the Vine Pond
CITY MANAGER’S UPDATE 17
UTILITIES UPDATE
WATER RESOURCES AND TREATMENT
Halligan Water Supply Project has received seven letters of support to the U.S. Army Corps of
Engineers, including a Congressional Letter of Support from U.S. Senator Bennet, U.S. Senator
Gardner, and U.S. Representative Polis. Meeting with Corps scheduled for Nov. 8.
WATER ENGINEERING AND FIELD SERVICES
The UV disinfection project at the Drake Water Reclamation Facility was completed and on-line. The
project replaces chlorine gas disinfection of wastewater effluent which provides for a higher level of
safety.
LIGHT AND POWER
Light & Power Crews completed Phase II of the Harmony Duct Bank. This phase of the project installed
on two large steel casing bores under the railroad tracks near Timberline.
Launched electric meter maintenance program. Light & Power is partnering with Utility Partners of
America (UPA) to exchange electric meters. UPA personnel will be onsite starting the week of October
23 and is targeting the week of October 30 to begin exchanging meters.
CUSTOMER CONNECTIONS
Completed a successful year of the Sprinkler Audit Program, especially with the expanded offering of
audits to the water districts in the GMA. There is a commitment from Fort Collins Loveland Water District
to increase participation by 25% in 2018.
The Xeriscape Incentive Program saw a 144% increase in participation from the pilot year, with over
50,000 square feet of landscape transformed into water-efficient xeriscape.
Partnership with Xcel Energy through the Partners in Energy program creating a model for IOU and
municipal utility partnership. Scheduled for staff report at Council on December 19.
PUBLIC SAFETY UPDATE
POUDRE FIRE AUTHORITY
Strategic Planning
On Oct. 31, 2017, Poudre Fire Authority engaged roughly 70 people in a community stakeholder session
to garner feedback for development of the 2018 Strategic Plan. Participants – representing the general
public, business partners, political groups, public safety partners and more – provided input on service-
program priorities, expectations and concerns. This feedback was then used by PFA staff members who
took part in a three-day (Nov. 1-3) workshop, facilitated by Center for Public Safety Excellence
representatives, to develop PFA’s future-oriented and community-focused work, as outlined in the 2018
Strategic Plan.
Oct. 8 Fatal Fire Update
Following a time-intensive and scientific process, Poudre Fire Authority investigators determined the
cause of a fatal Oct. 8 house fire to be accidental. Investigators say the fire’s heat source was the
spontaneous heating and combustion of improperly stored oil-soaked rags. These were used by a
contractor hired to stain the back deck at the single-family home, at 4512 Idledale Drive in Fort Collins.
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This tragic event serves as a reminder to people to always properly store and dispose of rags, brushes
or other tools used for staining or painting.
Read more at: http://bit.ly/idledalefire
Oct. 15 Aspen Mobile Home Community Event
Following a September fire in a mobile home at the park, at 400 S. Overland Trail, PFA employees and
Colorado State University social work students teamed up to host an education and outreach event in
the mobile home community. Participants installed smoke and carbon monoxide alarms;
documented/addressed social-service-related needs of residents (children need school supplies, family
needs to connect with the Food Bank, etc.); and cleaned up trash that posed/poses a risk to residents
and firefighters alike. One social work student in particular took on a strong leadership role, donating use
of her family’s trailer to transport trash and paid for associated landfill fees; her brother, a handyman,
also donated his services to help with community home repairs. For her work and the work of many
others, PFA is truly appreciative.
Oct. 21 Fatal Fire Update
A Poudre Fire Authority investigation found that a fatal Oct. 21 fire in a Fort Collins condominium was
accidental. Investigators, following a time-intensive and scientific process, determined the fire started in
the kitchen, where a pot of cooking oil caught fire.
While it was difficult for investigators to determine exactly what transpired early that morning, it is clear
that cooking fires remain among the most common fires to which PFA firefighters respond. These fires
are preventable if people are mindful of the following general safety tips from the National Fire Protection
Association.
Read more at: http://bit.ly/plumstreetfire
POLICE SERVICES
Crime Prevention
This month, the Crime Prevention Specialist had 31 telephone calls ranging from talking to Target (west)
loss prevention on why the number of police calls have increased to their store to working with a
contractor whose work site is having chronic false alarms. Safety Fairs and Classes taught had 1137 in
attendance. Classes included the biannual Landlord Class that is put on by Neighborhood Services and
the annual “community helpers” for the Little Bears Pre-school (“What Cops Do”).
Here’s the breakdown on activities in October:
• Neighborhood Watch, Legacy Senior Apts, 10 attended
• Preparedness Expo at the Ranch, 700 attended
• Neighborhood Watch, Fossil Ridge/Werner area, 46 attended
• Landlord Class, 35 attended
• Community Helpers, 40 attended
• Difficult People, Streets Dept., 90 attended
• RESTORE, 38 attended
• Drug Take Back, 178 vehicles
• Presentations to 1,137 People, 31 incoming calls
Homicide & Officer-Involved Shooting Suspect Linked
On October 1, 2017, Fort Collins 9-1-1 received a call regarding a suspicious circumstance at America’s
Best Value Inn at 1809 N. College Avenue. The caller said he heard a loud noise and a hole appeared in
the ceiling above him. Fort Collins Police officers responded and attempted to make contact with the
suspect, later identified as Newman. Newman opened the door wielding a firearm and an officer fired his
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duty weapon, striking and killing the suspect. The 8th Judicial District Critical Incident Response Team
(CIRT) was activated to investigate the officer-involved shooting.
On October 4, FCPS officers responded to the residence of Sherri Allman residence to conduct a welfare
check requested by neighbors. When officers arrived, they observed several suspicious factors and
entered the residence to investigate. Ms. Allman was found deceased in her home. The Larimer County
Coroner determined that she had been stabbed. It is estimated that she was killed on or around
September 28, 2017.
Detectives later determined that George Newman was responsible for Ms. Allman’s death (officers were
unaware of the homicide when Newman was contacted on October 1). After reviewing the CIRT
investigation, the District Attorney ruled that the officer’s use of lethal force was justified.
Police Investigate City Park Ave Homicide
On October 19, 2017 at 1:57 a.m., Fort Collins Police responded to a call of multiple shots fired near 720
City Park Ave. When officers arrived, they discovered four people with gunshot wounds, one of whom
was identified as suspect.
Three of the four people died as a result of their injuries. The Larimer County Coroner identified the
victims as Savannah McNealy, 22, and Tristian Kemp, 26. The suspect was identified as Michael
Zamora, 30. A fourth female was injured in the shooting and was transported to Medical Center of the
Rockies for treatment. Through the course of the investigation, detectives learned that the four people had
been out socializing together with a larger group on the evening of October 18. The three victims took a
rideshare back to 720 City Park Avenue in the early hours of October 19. A short time after they arrived at the
apartment complex, investigators believe Zamora shot the victims and ultimately himself. A handgun and two
rifles registered to Zamora were recovered at the scene.
Our hearts are with the victims, families, friends, and all affected by this tragedy.
Drug Take-Back Day
On October 28, Fort Collins Police hosted a Drug Take-Back event to help the community dispose of
unwanted medications safely. From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., a team of FCPS employees operated a
convenient drive-thru in the parking lot. A total of 178 vehicles came through, dropping off a grand total
of 1,897 pounds of medications. FCPS maintains a drug disposal program throughout the year, and
residents can also drop off medications for safe disposal at the FCPS lobby counter during open hours.
Tip-a-Cop Fundraiser
On October 21, Fort Collins Police participated in the semi-annual Tip-a-Cop fundraiser. This event
benefits the Special Olympics, raising money for athletes and programming throughout the region.
Officers and civilian employees joined Special Olympics Ambassadors to bus tables and chat with
diners. A total of $2,600 was raised!
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BUILDING AND PLANNING ACTIVITY
PROJECTS OF NOTE-STATUS AND UPDATES
City Plan
• An interactive game has been scheduled for Nov 2 at the Community Issues Forum to discuss
housing mix and residential growth.
• Work is underway to develop a snapshot of Fort Collins in 2017.
• Preparation has begun for an exhaustive community engagement process that commences in early
2018.
Lincoln Corridor Plan – Neighborhood Project Implementation
▪ Of the ten funded neighborhood projects, six are complete and four are ongoing
• The neighborhood artwork (including wayfinding), and Streets Facility park enhancements are being
managed by City staff in various departments
• Transformer cabinet in Buckingham Park community painting sessions took place
• Sidewalk updates and entrances in Alta Vista currently being worked on and looking to be complete
in 2018
Mulberry Enclave
▪ Additional properties need to be annexed in order to 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
▪ It has been determined that the development site has contiguity with the City’s municipal boundary
Downtown/Transition Area Compatibility Standards
• A work session between the City’s Planning and Zoning Board and Landmark Preservation
Commission has been scheduled for November 9th to review form-based Land Use Code
compatibility concepts that implement Downtown and Old Town Neighborhoods Plan policies.
• Community engagement activities will begin in January 2018 to review potential code changes.
Hughes Stadium
• CSU will soon begin deconstruction of Hughes Stadium and has discussed a possible annexation of
the property into the City of Fort Collins during 2018. An RFQ/RFP process will begin in late 2017 or
early 2018 followed by the analysis of submissions prospective developers and selection by the
Board of Governors.
Neighborhood Connections
• Fall session applicants moved to winter/spring sessions
• Expanded outreach underway for 2018
• Winter session starts January 2018 – two (2) Saturdays
• Spring session starts April 2018 – Tuesday lunch hour
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• Continuing education classes for all participants begins January 2018
• January Open House open to all residents
Vibrant Neighborhoods Grant
• Committee assessed 15 applications for funding feasibility
• Applicants will be notified in November
• Neighborhood Services staff is working with City Attorney’s Office, Purchasing, other city
departments, along with neighborhood representatives to create and finalize formal agreements for
each project
• Funds will be awarded by end of the year
• 2018 planning is in process with public roll-out planned for winter
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
Smoking Ordinance Expansion Options
▪ Efforts are underway to prepare for a Council work session on this item in November 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 November
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 Areas of Adjacency is being reviewed by the CAC and LPC.
▪ A Council Work Session is scheduled for April 10, 2018 to consider potential amendments to the
Historic Preservation codes.
▪ 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 $16,080 in federal funding. The scope of work has been finalized and the
grant contract is being processed.
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YEAR TO DATE COMPARISONS
2016 YTD 2017 YTD % Change
Development Project Submittals Rec’d 274
304
260
283
-5.11%
-6.91%
Conceptual/Preliminary Design
Reviews/Staff Reviews Performed
234
256
209
236
-10.68%
-7.81%
Building Permits Issued 5,478
6,131
5,728
6,968
+4.56%
+13.65%
Building Permit Valuations ($M) $375.52
$440.46
$409.25
$439.24
+8.98%
-0.28%
Building Inspections Performed 23,613
26,310
25,539
28,654
+8.16%
+8.91%
Plan Reviews Performed 1,991
2,229
2,040
2,260
+2.46%
+1.39%
Overall development review revenues are $335,625 over projection for 2017 as of October 31st
with Development Review over by $113,691 and Engineering Development Review over by
$221,934.
SUSTAINABILITY SERVICES
ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES
Leaves
A Leaf Exchange message board is available where those who want to get rid of leaves can connect
with those who need leaves to arrange for pick-up and e-delivery. https://www.fcgov.com/leaves.
Fugitive Dust
With the wind picking up this fall, learn more about how the City, developers and others are working to
control dust-generating activities to control off-property or off-vehicle transport of fugitive dust.
Watch the video at fcgov.com/airquality/fugitive-dust.
Utilities
Formally launched the Building Energy Scoring initiative outreach with the first meeting of a Community
Working Group and Utilities first use of the new OurCity online engagement tool (fcgov.com/bes-
feedback)
SOCIAL SUSTAINABILITY
Human Relations Commission
Will present Human Relations Awards December 5 followed by a Mayoral proclamation on Human
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ECONOMIC HEALTH
Small Business Saturday
More than 92 percent of all Fort Collins employers are small businesses, defined by the City as those
with fewer than 50 employees. Small Business Saturday is November 25, an effort encouraging
residents to shop locally and help support small businesses and the Fort Collins economy.
Assisting Business
At its October 10 work session, City Council agreed staff should continue efforts to help businesses and
the community connect to the “Climate Economy,” which aims to help the community achieve continued
economic prosperity while also meeting greenhouse gas reduction goals. Council also supported
developing a plan for improving engagement with businesses focusing on retention, expansion and
incubation.
COMMUNITY SERVICES UPDATE
RECREATION
Reduce Fee Updates and Outreach
The Recreation Department is updating the Reduced Fee Program and has completed several public
outreach programs. Major updates for reduced fee participants include: Access to online registration,
unlimited program availability and unlimited facility visits with pass. Recreation staff presented the
updates to the Parks and Recreation Board and Social Sustainability (both groups supported the
updates). Staff also hosted 2 public outreach sessions (one at Northside Aztlan Center and one at the
Senior Center). Invitations were sent to reduced fee participants and others. Over 40 people attended
the sessions. A questionnaire was also distributed to the all Reduced Fee participants prior to the public
meetings. Recreation plans to implement the updates this winter and will continue to work with
community partners to share additional information with reduced fee participants.
Recreation Collaborates with IT and Finance to Improve Efficiencies
Recreation, IT and Finance staff led an effort to upgrade Recreation’s time clock system. The new
system interfaces with JDE and eliminates the need for manual time entry. Phase I of this project is
approximately 95% complete and Recreation is already seeing several benefits. The group identified
many inconsistencies and created Standard Operating Procedures to streamline the payroll process.
Recreation’s aquatic division has saved an average of 17 hours every payroll period. A PDCA is planned
for early 2018 to evaluate the program. This innovative approach has helped Recreation stay focused on
our primary goal of delivering outstanding recreational opportunities to the community.
PARKS
Mayor Wade Troxell Endorses 10-minute Walk to a Park Campaign
Fort Collins Mayor Wade Troxell joined The Trust for Public Land, National Recreation and Park
Association, and Urban Land Institute in launching a historic “10-minute walk” parks advocacy campaign,
establishing the ambitious goal that all Americans, and all residents of Fort Collins should live within a
10-minute walk (or half-mile) of a high-quality park or natural area.
CULTURAL SERVICES
FoCo Creates Arts & Culture Master Plan Update
In October, the Cultural Services Department launched public outreach and engagement efforts. Three
days of activities included the Leadership Council luncheon, 8 industry focus groups (PSD, History,
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Museums, Special Events, etc.) and a reception presentation to the arts, culture, and creative community
attended by over 100 people. A community questionnaire was launched on the City’s engagement
website (fcgov.com/fococreates) and will be up through December 15th. The arts consultant leading the
project will return to Fort Collins in November for another round of community focus groups and
conversations.
18th Annual ArtWear Fashion Show Fundraiser
Cultural Services hosted the 18th ArtWear Fashion show at the Lincoln Center Friday October 20th, and
it was very successful. The event generated over $31,000 in clothing sales. 60% of sales proceeds go
to the contributing artists and 40% to support Lincoln Center art programs. Gary and Carol Ann Hixon
were honored with a proclamation Tuesday 10/17 for volunteering their services for this event over the
past 25 years.
PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT UPDATE
Fall Community Issues Forum: Planning for Growth Together Thurs., Nov. 2 , a the Senior
Center, in partnership with Center for Public Deliberation
• Filled room to capacity with RSVPs for nearly 120 people
• Attendees worked in small groups to discuss growth in
Fort Collins and used Legos to represent their own ideas
and discussions
• Children built their own cities at the childcare area
Recap
• 2nd Annual Bike Projects Fair, Oct. 26 at the Museum of
Discovery, 75 attendees and featured corridor
improvements, trail connections, bicycle education and
much more
• Recreation Reduced Fee Program Outreach – Several
public engagement events including multiple featuring
Spanish interpretation and resources
• Mediation & Restorative Justice Quarterly Open House,
Nov. 1
Reduced Fee Program Proposed Updates Presentation:
fcgov.com/recreation/pdf/reduced-fee-
presentation.pdf?1509136179
Reduced Fee Program Updates Fact Sheet:
fcgov.com/recreation/pdf/reduced-fee-fact-
sheet.pdf?1509115006
Upcoming
• Pint Size Conversations Civic Talks Series in partnership
with New Belgium- How to Engage with the City workshop
at New Belgium, Monday, Nov. 13, 6-8 p.m. (third in
series)
• Strategic Plan Outreach Continues – OurCity platform
featuring project, presentations and events include:
Harmony Public Library, Vida Sana Coalition, High school
classes, LLACC, and many other through email and
customized outreach
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• Residential Parking Permit Public Meeting, Thurs., November 9th, 6 p.m. City of Fort Collins
Community Room, 215 N. Mason
Rights Day at 5:30 p.m. in City Council Chambers. On December 6, the HRC will host FoCo Speaks Out!
starting at 6 p.m. at Bas Bleu Theatre, 401 Pine St. The event will feature people leading conversations
on equity and diversity through Ted-talk inspired presentations, music and art. Free buffet to follow.