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JANUARY 11, 2018
Table of Contents
ISSUES BEFORE COUNCIL ................................................................................................................. 4
JANUARY 16 COUNCIL MEETING ............................................................................................................................4
JANUARY 16 ELECTRIC UTILITY ENTERPRISE ...........................................................................................................4
JANUARY 23 WORK SESSION ..................................................................................................................................4
JANUARY 30 WORK SESSION ..................................................................................................................................5
FEBRUARY 6 COUNCIL MEETING ............................................................................................................................5
FEBRUARY 6 URA MEETING ....................................................................................................................................6
SALES AND USE TAX COLLECTION .................................................................................................. 6
MONTHLY & YEAR TO DATE ...................................................................................................................................6
CAPITAL PROJECTS ........................................................................................................................... 7
CITYWIDE PEDESTRIAN ACCESS PROJECT ...............................................................................................................7
SUNIGA ROAD IMPROVEMENTS – COLLEGE AVE. TO BLONDEL STREET ................................................................7
DOWNTOWN RIVER DISTRICT IMPROVEMENTS ....................................................................................................8
NORTH COLLEGE IMPROVEMENTS – CANAL TO STATE HIGHWAY 1 .....................................................................8
LINCOLN CORRIDOR PROJECT – 1ST STREET TO LEMAY AVENUE ...........................................................................9
LINCOLN CORRIDOR PROJECT – POUDRE RIVER BRIDGE TO 1ST STREET ................................................................9
VINE AND LEMAY BNSF IMPROVEMENTS ........................................................................................................... 10
SHARP POINT/NANCY GRAY CONNECTION ......................................................................................................... 10
RIVERSIDE BRIDGE REPLACEMENT ...................................................................................................................... 11
LEMAY CULVERT EMERGENCY REPLACEMENT .................................................................................................... 11
CAPITAL PROJECTS – PARK PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT ........................................................ 12
CRESCENT PARK ................................................................................................................................................... 12
CAPITAL PROJECTS – UTILITIES .................................................................................................... 12
EAST HARMONY DUCT BANK ............................................................................................................................... 12
COLORADO STATE UNIVERSITY CIRCUITS AND DUCT BANK PROJECT ................................................................ 13
WALNUT STREET WATER MAIN REPLACEMENT .................................................................................................. 13
DRAKE WATER RECLAMATION DEWATERING IMPROVEMENTS ......................................................................... 14
MAGNOLIA STREET OUTFALL .............................................................................................................................. 14
UTILITIES UPDATE ............................................................................................................................ 15
WATER RESOURCES AND TREATMENT ................................................................................................................ 15
WATER ENGINEERING AND FIELD SERVICES ....................................................................................................... 15
LIGHT AND POWER .............................................................................................................................................. 15
CUSTOMER CONNECTIONS .................................................................................................................................. 15
PUBLIC SAFETY UPDATE ................................................................................................................. 15
POUDRE FIRE AUTHORITY ................................................................................................................................... 15
POLICE SERVICES .................................................................................................................................................. 18
BUILDING AND PLANNING ACTIVITY .............................................................................................. 19
PROJECTS OF NOTE-STATUS AND UPDATES ........................................................................................................ 19
YEAR TO DATE COMPARISONS ............................................................................................................................ 21
SUSTAINABILITY SERVICES ............................................................................................................ 21
ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES ................................................................................................................................ 21
SOCIAL SUSTAINABILITY ...................................................................................................................................... 21
ECONOMIC HEALTH ............................................................................................................................................. 22
COMMUNITY SERVICES UPDATE .................................................................................................... 22
RECREATION ........................................................................................................................................................ 22
PARKS ................................................................................................................................................................... 22
CULTURAL SERVICES ............................................................................................................................................ 23
NATURAL AREAS .................................................................................................................................................. 23
PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT UPDATE ..................................................................................................... 23
CITY MANAGER’S UPDATE 4
ISSUES BEFORE COUNCIL
JANUARY 16 COUNCIL MEETING
Amending City Code Relating to Special Events
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
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.
Proposed Lease of 11.85 acres of Running Deer Natural Area to Hageman Earth Cycle
o Approve recommended 20-year lease of 11.85 acres of Running Deer Natural Area to Hageman
Earth Cycle
High Performing Government-7.8 Optimize the use of City assets through capital
improvement planning, preventative maintenance and asset management.
Staff report: Fort Collins Efficiency Collaboration with Xcel Energy
o Fort Collins Utilities is the first community with natural gas only service to participate in Xcel
Energy’s Partners in Energy Program. This partnership is developing new ways to collaborate,
providing benefits to customers and to both organizations. The program is coordinating
opportunities for expanded data analytics, joint program offerings and shared communications.
Environmental Health-4.5 Demonstrate progress toward achieving net zero energy within
the community
JANUARY 16 ELECTRIC UTILITY ENTERPRISE
Broadband Appropriation
o The Board’s Ordinance represents the Enterprise’s agreement, authorization and direction to
repay the $1.8 million to the General Fund when the Light & Power Fund receives the
anticipated proceeds from the Enterprise’s planned issuance of revenue bonds for the
broadband project.
Economic Health – 3.9 Encourage the development of reliable, high speed internet
services throughout the community
JANUARY 23 WORK SESSION
Community Behavioral Health-where do we go from here?
o Update and discuss with City Council information about the Larimer County Behavioral Health
Center Initiative, including where we are now, where we are headed, and how the City can work
with Larimer County on this issue.
Neighborhood Livability & Social Health-1.2 Leverage and improve collaboration with
other agencies to address homelessness, poverty issues and other high priority human
service needs.
CITY MANAGER’S UPDATE 5
North I-25 Express Lanes Project Update
o Provide an update to the planned improvements to the I-25 Corridor between SH-14 (Mulberry)
and SH-402 (Loveland) beginning construction in spring 2018. Presentation will be made by City
staff and Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) project staff. City staff will also
highlight the latest status of the Prospect Interchange component of the overall project, to
include the financial partnership with the Town of Timnath and the local property owners to fund
approximately $19M in construction costs for the Interchange and urban design. An existing IGA
with CDOT provides $2.25M in budgeted City funds ($1.125M each year in 2017-2018) that
covers our “local match” contribution to the overall $237M Corridor project, and an amendment
to the IGA would include the $19M in Interchange and urban design costs. Projected approval of
the amendment is by end of Dec 2017. Additionally, City staff can provide an update regarding
ongoing efforts to secure funding to complete the corridor improvements south to SH-66.
Transportation- 6.4 Improve traffic flow for all modes of transporting people, goods and
information to benefit both individuals and the business community.
Affordable Housing Capital Fund and Related Matters
o Update Council on the work of the Internal Housing Task Force and discuss options for the use
of the Affordable Housing Capital Fund.
Neighborhood Livability and Social Health – 1.1 Improve access to a broad range of
quality housing that is safe, accessible and affordable.
JANUARY 30 WORK SESSION
Broadband Update and Next Steps
o Review governance and delegation of authority alternatives and recommendations associated
with Broadband implementation
Economic Health – 3.9 Encourage the development of reliable, high speed internet
services throughout the community.
Income Qualified Rate/Low Income Energy Programs
o Gain direction from Council on a proposal for an Income Qualified Rate that would provide
financial assistance to those customers meeting certain income qualifications and increase
adoption of efficiency and resource conservation practices in this customer sector.
Economic Health-3.8 Maintain electric utility systems, services, infrastructure integrity and
stable, competitive rates (Maintain competitive rate structures for utility customers that are
consistent with environmental goals).
FEBRUARY 6 COUNCIL MEETING
Water Treatment Facility Annexation Nos. 1, 2, 3 and 4 (First Reading-consent)
o 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.
Pay Plan Approval (First Reading-consent)
o Review and approve the City’s Classified Pay Plan
High Performing Government – 7.1 Provide world-class services that meet the needs of the
community.
CITY MANAGER’S UPDATE 6
Community Services – Proposed Natural Areas Land Sale (discussion)
o Consider a request from a resident to purchase a 606 S.F. parcel of Pineridge Natural Areas
land.
High Performing Government- 7.8–Optimize the use of City assets through capital
improvement planning, preventative maintenance and asset management.
Marijuana Code Changes (discussion)
o Consider additions and amendments to the medical and retail marijuana code. Staff is
proposing to amend City Code regarding Addition of Medical Research and Development and
Cultivation Licenses. prohibition of Transporter Licenses and Off-Premise Storage Permits and
changes in ownership definitions and structure.
Safe Community-5.2. Enhance our Police Services capability to foster public trust and
create a safer community. Sales and use Tax collection
FEBRUARY 6 URA Meeting
URA Support of the Poudre River Whitewater Park Project
o Urban Renewal Authority consideration for up to $300,000 in assistance for the Poudre River
Whitewater Park Project in recognition of North College Plan Area benefits.
Economic Health- 3.5 Foster sustainable infill and redevelopment.
o Status: Application pending.
SALES AND USE TAX COLLECTION
MONTHLY & YEAR TO DATE
NOVEMBER SUMMARY OVER PRIOR YEAR
Month Year to Date
Net Sales Tax Collected: 3.7% 2.4%
Net Use Tax Collected: -30.0% -13.3%
Net Sales and Use Tax Collected: -3.4% -0.7%
Year to date, sales and use tax collections excluding rebates are down 0.7% and total $124.5M.
NOVEMBER SUMMARY OVER BUDGET
Month Year to Date
Net Sales Tax Collected: -2.8% -3.3%
Net Use Tax Collected: -9.7% 8.2%
Net Sales and Use Tax Collected: -3.9% -1.4%
Year to date, the City has collected 1.4% less sales and use tax revenue, totaling $1.8M under
budget.
CITY MANAGER’S UPDATE 7
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 finalized the 2018 Pedestrian Improvement Program and is reviewing the
respective bid documents with purchasing.
More information is available at http://www.fcgov.com/engineering/pedneeds.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
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.
• 60% design plans are completed and being reviewed for cost and constructability.
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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 submitted the Jefferson Street Improvements Project’s
ROW plans to the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) for review. Staff expects plans
to be finalized by Spring, 2018.
• 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
Estimated Completion Date: 2018
Status: In Design, Right of Way Acquisition
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.
CITY MANAGER’S UPDATE 9
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
Completion Date: December 29, 2017
Status: 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:
• Final elements of the 6’ privacy fence at 1st and Lincoln have been installed.
LINCOLN CORRIDOR PROJECT – POUDRE RIVER BRIDGE TO 1ST STREET
Funding Source: BOB 2.0
Estimated Project Budget: $5.4m
Completion Date: December 21, 2017
Status: 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:
• Hydro-seeding of denuded areas near the Lincoln bridge and Poudre trail is now complete and
ready for re-vegetation in the Spring of 2018.
CITY MANAGER’S UPDATE 10
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.
• Staff is currently working on traffic studies and funding alternatives which will be presented at the
March Council Finance Committee meeting.
More information is available at fcgov.com/engineering/vine-lemay
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, Railroad Negotiation
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 11
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.
• Preparing for public meeting to be held in February/March.
LEMAY CULVERT EMERGENCY REPLACEMENT
Funding Source: Bridge Funds
Estimated Project Budget: $800K
Estimated Completion Date: April 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:
• Project was advertised for construction bid on December
27.
CITY MANAGER’S UPDATE 12
CAPITAL PROJECTS – PARK PLANNING &
DEVELOPMENT
CRESCENT PARK
Funding Source: Neighborhood Parkland Fund
Estimated Construction Cost: $2.5M
Status: Under Construction
Estimated Completion: Soft 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:
• Finalizing installation of playground equipment
• Installing shelter
CAPITAL PROJECTS – UTILITIES
EAST HARMONY DUCT BANK
Funding Source: Development Fees
Estimated Project Budget: $4,000,000
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 in conjunction with Engineering’s
improvements at Strauss Cabin & Harmony.
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 Engineering’s final design of
improvements.
• Phase 2 is complete.
Vault Installation
CITY MANAGER’S UPDATE 13
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 Updates:
• Drake to Lake Duct Bank is complete
• Cherry Street duct bank from College to Howes is under
construction; however, 10 underground gas tanks were
discovered and will need to be removed by property owner.
Project on hold for 3-6 months.
• Howes/Laurel duct bank is complete
• The Vine Drive duct bank is complete
• Circuits are 90% complete; once Cherry St Duct Bank is complete, final circuit section will be
pulled in
WALNUT STREET WATER MAIN REPLACEMENT
Funding Source: Water
Estimated Project Budget: $613,000
Status: In Construction
Project Details:
This project replaces two 100-year-old undersized water
mains in Walnut Street between College Avenue and Linden
Street. The new water main that will be constructed will be
8” in diameter and 480’ long. Additional work includes 12
new water service connections, 2 new 6” fire services, and 2
new fire hydrants. Walnut and Pine Streets will be
resurfaced later in the spring when temperatures rise.
Project Updates:
• Final design complete
• Notice to proceed – January 2, 2018
Similar work on Pine Street last fall
Vault Installation
CITY MANAGER’S UPDATE 14
DRAKE WATER RECLAMATION DEWATERING IMPROVEMENTS
Funding Source: Wastewater
Estimated Project Budget: $4,270,000
Status: In Design
Project Details:
Addition of 2 new centrifuges at the Drake Water Reclamation
Facility. This project will provide redundancy for the dewatering
process at the Drake Water Reclamation Facility. Construction
will be completed at the end of 2018.
Project Updates:
• Issued-for-construction drawings
• Pre-construction meeting
MAGNOLIA STREET OUTFALL
Funding Source: Storm water
Estimated Project Budget: $300,000 (2017 only)
Status: In Design
Project Details:
The Magnolia Street Outfall is a proposed large diameter storm
sewer outfall into the Poudre River. The proposed conceptual
alignment runs west along Magnolia Street to Shields Street.
Pipe diameters range from 60” up to 132”. Construction methods
include open cut with the potential for tunneling under Riverside
Avenue, College Avenue, Mason Street, and Mulberry Street.
Project Updates:
• Meeting with City Manager January 2018
High water marks at
College/Mulberry from
August 10, 2017 storm
3D model of dewatering building
CITY MANAGER’S UPDATE 15
UTILITIES UPDATE
WATER RESOURCES AND TREATMENT
No update this month.
WATER ENGINEERING AND FIELD SERVICES
The Magnolia Street Outfall stormwater project is a major project to mitigate flooding in the downtown
area. The project team recently completed a guidance document outlining the feasibility and cost
estimate for the project. The next phase will be evaluating design alternatives and financing options.
LIGHT AND POWER
The construction of the Cherry Street Duct bank encountered an unanticipated and unknown
underground storage tank on an easement on the J&M Precision Automotive property along North
College. The CSU duct bank project is on hold temporarily until the property owner can remove the
underground storage tanks so construction can be completed in the utility easement.
CUSTOMER CONNECTIONS
Water Conservation was awarded a $15k grant from the Colorado Water Conservation Board to bring
a comprehensive commercial water audit training to Colorado to benefit Fort Collins and several other
utilities in Colorado. The Urban Sustainability Director’s Network has provided funding for a low
income clean energy-focused project proposal titled “Ensuring Equity in Energy Transformation and
Innovation.” Fort Collins is a “core” city, along with Burlington, Berkeley, Aspen, Buffalo, Park Forest,
Toronto and Sacramento. Utilities will execute with Sustainability Services. As a result of Utilities staff
outreach, more than 50 customers increased water allotments for their accounts before the December
29th, 2017 deadline. The total paid by customers increasing their allotments was $4,340,298.12. Many
customers were able to address their allotment shortfalls through conservation measures and will not
need to increase their allotments. Colorado State University issued a Request for Proposals to obtain
renewable electricity up to 100% of the electric load at all of their campuses in September 2017.
Utilities and Platte River Power Authority have been in touch with CSU to coordinate throughout the
process. CSU will be evaluating the short-list of responses in early January. Utilities and Platte River
have made staff available to CSU to answer questions. Once the CSU process is complete, Utilities,
Platte River and CSU will meet to discuss next steps.
PUBLIC SAFETY UPDATE
POUDRE FIRE AUTHORITY
JAN. 2 | House fire at 640 Endicott St.
A single-family dwelling near Old Town sustained significant damage in an early-afternoon fire. There
were no reported injuries. PFA was dispatched to 640 Endicott St. at 3:33 p.m. The first-arriving units
encountered significant fire on the south side of the home. Firefighters were able to gain control of the
fire within a few minutes of arriving. The occupants were not home at the time of the fire, but arrived
within minutes as they were notified via their wireless fire alarm system. PFA's Customer Assistance
Response Team (CART) was on-scene to provide the homeowners with necessary resources. PFA
CITY MANAGER’S UPDATE 16
was assisted by their partners at Fort Collins Police Services and UC Health EMS. The cause of the
fire is under investigation.
Dec. 19, 2017 | Coloradoan features cancer-prevention efforts at PFA
Read more at: https://www.coloradoan.com/story/news/2017/12/19/cancer-adds-new-element-pfa-
firefighter-safety/962356001/
Dec. 17, 2017 | Investigation results from Dec. 8 Riva Ridge fire
A Poudre Fire Authority investigation found the cause of a
Dec. 8, 2017, fire involving two Fort Collins homes to be
undetermined. Investigators, following a time-intensive and
scientific process that included use of the PFA unmanned
aerial vehicle, or drone, determined the fire started in the area
of a loveseat located in the side yard between two homes on
Riva Ridge Drive. Burn patterns indicate the fire traveled to a
fence and ultimately spread to two homes, at 3532 and 3538
Riva Ridge Drive, causing significant fire and smoke damage
to each structure. Smoke alarms in the two-story homes went
off and prompted residents, at home at the time of the fire, to evacuate. One firefighter suffered a
minor injury during the response; theirs was the only reported injury.
Read more at: http://bit.ly/rivaridgeinvestigation
Dec. 13, 2017 | 4801 W. County Road 38E fire
PFA firefighters worked quickly early Wednesday morning to
extinguish a fire in a mobile home west of Fort Collins, stopping
the fire before it spread to nearby units. There were no reported
injuries. A 911 call came in at about 12:30 a.m. PFA firefighters
arrived on scene, at a mobile home in a small park at 4801 W.
County Road 38E, west of Horsetooth Reservoir. They had the
fire under control within about an hour. One person was living at
the home at the time and escaped unharmed. The unit sustained
significant fire and smoke damage. Nearby homes were in danger
by fire spread and wind; however, crews protected them from fire
and contained the fire to the single unit. They also ensured
evacuation of surrounding units.
Dec. 9, 2017| Two graduate from Front Range Fire Consortium Fire Academy
Aaron Kerst and Joseph Tenuta graduated from the FRFC Fire Academy and will represent PFA as
probationary firefighters. A third probationary firefighter, Cara Dunsmoor, started with Engine 12 B-
shift before Kerst and Tenuta. If you see them out and about, be sure to say “hello” and hear why
they’re humbled to serve this community.
CITY MANAGER’S UPDATE 17
Dec. 8, 2017 | Citizen Lifesaving Award Presentation at Fossil Ridge High School
Because of Amber and Summer's quick actions and calm
under extreme pressure, their dad survived a potentially
life-ending medical event. He is here today and able to
celebrate the holidays with his family.
Read more at: http://bit.ly/siverts
CITY MANAGER’S UPDATE 18
POLICE SERVICES
Police Search for Missing Woman
Kimberlee Graves, 41, was last seen at her home on the night of
December 4, 2017. On December 8, her friend called police to
request a welfare check when she couldn't reach Ms. Graves. Officers
tried to contact Ms. Graves at her home on Akin Avenue, but nobody
answered the door and her car was gone. On December 10, the
concerned friend entered Ms. Graves' home and called police to
report that the residence had been ransacked. Officers responded to
investigate further. On December 13, Ms. Graves’ vehicle, a red
Toyota Rav4, was found in a parking garage at College Avenue and Mulberry Street. Ms. Graves is
still missing, and anyone with information is asked to contact Fort Collins Police or Crime Stoppers of
Larimer County.
K9 News
Fort Collins Police said farewell to two outstanding K9s in 2017 and welcomed a new nose to the
force. K9 Zeus retired in October after serving Fort Collins for nearly six years. He will spend what is
hopefully a long, happy retirement with his handler’s family. While more naps in the sunshine may be
in his future, Zeus will undoubtedly be kept on his toes by his new furry brother, Ivo… K9 Ivo
(pronounced eevo) is a 2.5-year-old Belgian Malinois from Holland. Ivo will replace Zeus on the street;
this talented pup is a dual-purpose K9 trained in patrol work and narcotics detection. He completed a
rigorous training program and has already started putting his amazing nose to work. K9 Yago
medically retired at the end of 2017 after overcoming several significant health problems last year.
This seven-year-old Shepinois (German Shepherd/Malinois) will continue diligently patrolling the
couch at his handler’s home. We wish our K9 retirees the best and welcome K9 Ivo to the road!
Cops Get Invited to the Coolest Party In Town
When three-year-old Tristan woke up on his birthday, he had
no idea that his birthday party would be so real. When Officer
Justin and Officer Phil woke up that day, they had no idea that
they’d get invited to such a sweet gathering. As luck would
have it, Tristan’s mom invited the officers to stop by her son’s
party and they were able to make it over. Between the jail cell-
fies, edible donut display, and a chance to sit in the front seat
of a police cruiser, this quick visit was an experience the
birthday boy and officers will never forget.
Santa Gets An Assist from Helpers in Blue
In the month of December, Colorado kids received a special surprise from Santa’s blue elves.
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Santa Cops of Larimer County delivered over 7,000 presents to more than 2,300 local kids in need.
Shop with a Cop gave 60 local kids a chance to get presents
(all funded by donations) for their families.
Cops Fighting Cancer brought officers from all over Colorado to
Children’s Hospital in Aurora. Officers visited patients, bringing
gifts and well-wishes to these young warriors and their families.
Thank you to everyone who's supported these amazing causes
throughout the year. There's nothing better than seeing the joy
and surprise on the faces of families and young people in our
community and beyond!
BUILDING AND PLANNING ACTIVITY
PROJECTS OF NOTE-STATUS AND UPDATES
City Plan
Work is almost completed to develop a snapshot and a “report card” of previous plans of Fort
Collins in 2017
Preparation has begun for an intensive community engagement process that commences in early
2018
The public kickoff event for City Plan has been scheduled for the evening of Monday February 12th
at the Drake Centre. More details available soon
Lincoln Corridor Plan – Neighborhood Project Implementation
Of the ten funded neighborhood projects, seven are complete and three are ongoing
The neighborhood artwork and Streets Facility park enhancements are being managed by City staff
in various departments
PDT and APP staff are working on a reappropriation for the remaining lasing funds to complete the
final three art projects (wayfinding, art at the new Streets park, and the light/street post art)
Sidewalk updates and entrances in Alta Vista currently being worked on and looking to be complete
in 2018
Mulberry Enclave
An executed annexation petition has been submitted by ownership of the Cloverleaf Mobile Home
Park that would bring a 40-foot-wide strip of land into the City. This annexation, coupled with
annexation of the adjacent BNSF railroad property, and a small parcel owned by CDOT fronting on
SH 14 will result in creation of an E. Mulberry Enclave.
An initiating annexation will soon be scheduled for Council’s consideration.
Mulberry Frontage Metro District (Miller/Mokler)
A Metro District has been created on the property
The development site has contiguity with the City’s municipal boundary; therefore, future
development is subject to criteria found in the adopted Intergovernmental Agreement between
Larimer County and the City.
Downtown/Transition Area Compatibility Standards
Community engagement activities will begin in January 2018 to review potential code changes
A City Council Work Session has been scheduled for May 8 to provide an update on the draft
Compatibility Standards.
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Hughes Stadium
CSU will begin deconstruction of Hughes Stadium in March. An RFQ/RFP process will begin in
early 2018 followed by the analysis of submissions prospective developers and selection by the
Board of Governors. The property is scheduled to be annexed into the City by June 2018.
1407 Ash
A zoning inspector has continued to periodically drive by to verify the property is still in compliance
We have been advised by legal counsel that identifying proper vehicle/ownership on license plates
is outside of our scope and we need additional evidence related to the sales of lawnmowers prior to
issuing a notice of violation
The occupancy investigation at 1407 Ash was sustained as having four occupants. The follow-up
home inspection found that the property reduced the occupancy load to within legal limits and found
to be in compliance; the case was subsequently closed
Neighborhood Connections
Expanded outreach underway for 2018
Childcare and interpretation offered for 2018 core education classes
Winter session starts January 27,2018 – two (2) Saturdays, 20 registrants as of January 2, 2018
Spring session starts April 2018 – Tuesday lunch hour, 2 registrants as of January 2, 2018
Continuing education classes begin January 10, 2018
All 2018 Continuing Education classes now open to all residents
Vibrant Neighborhoods Grant
9 applicants/neighborhoods awarded funding out of 15 applications for 2017
Applicants were 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 for several projects will be released as soon as contracts are signed by HOAs and City Staff
2018 planning is in process with internal departments with an official launch planned for late
January
Working with CPIO to release a February City New Piece
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 presentation on December 5th
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
Submittals for all new buildings must be submitted electronically (some exceptions apply)
Minor Amendments, County Referrals and Wireless Telecommunication development review
project submittals are now being submitted electronically
Working with Utilities to improve Solar PV submittal process including electronic submittal
requirement
Hardware and software has been purchased and installed for all staff involved in development
review
Security review/scan process implemented for all flash drives
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Historic Preservation Code Review
Clarion’s white paper on Areas of Adjacency is being reviewed by the CAC and LPC
The 2nd community presentation on compatibility, organized by the NoCo Chapter of the AIA, the
City, and DDA, will occur on November 2
A Council Work Session is scheduled for April 10, 2018 on improvements to the historic
preservation codes and processes
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 $16,080 in federal funding. The scope of work is being finalized and the
grant contract is being processed
YEAR TO DATE COMPARISONS
2016 YTD 2017 YTD % Change
Development Project Submittals Rec’d 363 344 -5.23%
Conceptual/Preliminary Design
Reviews/Staff Reviews Performed
302 277 -8.28%
Building Permits Issued 7,323 8,493 +15.98%
Building Permit Valuations ($M) $516.01 $511.29 -0.91%
Building Inspections Performed 31,789 33.921 +6.71%
Plan Reviews Performed 2,650 2,723 +2.75%
Overall development review revenues are $308,952 over projection for 2017 as of December 31st
with Development Review over by $132,778 and Engineering Development Review over by
$176,174.
SUSTAINABILITY SERVICES
ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES
• The City wound up in second place for the Georgetown University Energy Prize. Residents should
be proud of this accomplishment – Fort Collins came in behind Fargo, N.D., out of 50 communities
in the competition! Over two years, from 2014 through 2016, Fort Collins residents reduced their
energy usage 5.4 percent, which is the equivalent of powering 9,800 homes for a year.
• The City's annual free Christmas tree recycling program runs through January 15. Collected trees
will be chipped on site and processed into wood mulch for residential use.
SOCIAL SUSTAINABILITY
• The City has its Emergency Weather Shelter Plan ready to assist community partners with more
shelter capacity and transportation options when extreme weather events occur.
More details are available at https://www.fcgov.com/socialsustainability/.
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• The Human Relations Commission announced the recipients of the 2017 Human Relations
Awards in December: Youth – Herman Chavez; Adult – Dr. Janina Farinas; Senior – Sue
Ferguson; Organization – ChildSafe; Police and Emergency Services – Lt. Jeremy Yonce.
• The City has joined the Government Alliance on Race and Equity (GARE), a professional peer-to-
peer network that helps local governments address racial inequities in their communities and
organization through collaboration and information exchange. Fort Collins is the first Colorado
jurisdiction to join.
ECONOMIC HEALTH
• As part of the City’s efforts to increase business engagement, the Economic Health Office recently
conducted a survey of businesses that will help the City assess its level of service for the business
community against other cities. The City received 560 survey responses. Results will be released
in February.
• Watch https://www.fcgov.com/business in January for the 2018 Targeted Industry Cluster funding
application!
COMMUNITY SERVICES UPDATE
RECREATION
APP Project at Foothills Activity Center Installed
An Art in Public Places Art Mural was added to the gymnasium at the Foothills Activity Center. Artist
Mario Echevarria created a youth focused mural with athletics as the theme.
Therapy Pool and Instructional Pool at EPIC Opened
The Recreation Department, working closely with Operation Services, finished the renovation of the
EPIC Therapy and Instructional Pools. The popular pools are primarily used for Adaptive Recreation
programs and Learn to Swim classes.
Vietnam Commemorative Partners
The Parks & Recreation Departments have become commemorative partners with the Department of
Defense Vietnam War Commemoration. This is a two- year commitment to assist and support a
grateful nation in thanking and honoring our Vietnam War Veterans and their families, and those who
served with or in support of, the Armed Forces.
Pottery Studio Improvements
The Pottery Studio, located in City Park, reopened after receiving some improvements to the interior
floors. The Pottery Studio floors were repainted and the wood floors were refinished.
PARKS
Waste Recycling Changes
The Parks Dept. has made a major change to the way we handle recycling waste. At the request of
Waste Management, we no longer leave single stream recycling in the bin liners when we dump
recycling in the dumpster for the Waste Management trucks to pick up. Waste Management has said
that the bin liners get caught in the sorting machines resulting in shut downs and on rare occasions
causing fires at their sorting facilities.
PDCA for Streetscapes Contract
The Parks Department has begun the PDCA process for contract changes with the Streetscapes
contracts. The Parks Department is currently updating streetscapes data in GIS as well.
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Median and Parkway Flower Designs Finished
The Parks Department has completed the annual flower designs for medians/parkways, Engineering
projects and city-owned facilities.
CULTURAL SERVICES
Lincoln Center Success in December
Over 25,500 people passed through The Lincoln Center’s doors in December. Including sold-out
performances of Jersey Boys and A Charlie Brown Christmas, among many other holiday themed
community events.
Lincoln Corridor APP Project
Fort Collins artist Mark Leichliter worked with the Lincoln Corridor Project team to develop art for this
site. The artwork is integrated into the design and is intended to accentuate the corridor and provide
wayfinding elements. The artworks, entitled Terralogue Totems, consist of sculptural metal monoliths,
bike racks, and stone and metal bollards.
NATURAL AREAS
Land Conservation
Land conservation is a key activity of the Natural Areas Department. In 2017, 913.03 acres were
purchased (outright, “in fee”), and 1,334.52 acres were conserved through conservation easements.
Ranger Program 20th Anniversary
Rangers are everyday heroes that safeguard visitors and natural areas. Their jobs have changed
quite a bit as the community has grown and the issues they encounter are more serious. Natural
Areas’ Ranger Program was recognized on its 20th anniversary through a Coloradoan article by Jacy
Marmaduke, social media posts, website information, and an electronic newsletter story.
PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT UPDATE
Feature: Broadband Project – Engagement Soars
• 1.8K total visits
• Completely organic engagement
• 687 visitors participated in mapping tool in first days of project
OurCity 2017 Recap – The first year of our new tool
• Site opens in spring of 2017 and gathers traction in October
• Top Projects: Fort Collins Broadband; FoCo Creates; City Plan; 2018 Strategic Plan Update
OurCity 2018 – A look ahead
The next year is filled with big projects that require even bigger participation. The following projects
will be featured on OurCity
• BFO/KFCG
• Broadband
Link to full calendar: https://www.fcgov.com/events/
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