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FEBRUARY 8, 2018
Table of Contents
ISSUES BEFORE COUNCIL ................................................................................................................. 3
FEBRUARY 13 ADJOURNED MEETING.....................................................................................................................3
FEBRUARY 13 WORK SESSION ................................................................................................................................3
FEBRUARY 20 COUNCIL MEETING ..........................................................................................................................3
FEBRUARY 27 ADJOURNED MEETING.....................................................................................................................4
FEBRUARY 27 WORK SESSION ................................................................................................................................4
MARCH 3 WORK SESSION - SATURDAY ..................................................................................................................4
MARCH 6 COUNCIL MEETING .................................................................................................................................4
SALES AND USE TAX COLLECTION .................................................................................................. 6
MONTHLY & YEAR TO DATE ...................................................................................................................................6
CAPITAL PROJECTS - ENGINEERING ............................................................................................... 6
CITYWIDE PEDESTRIAN ACCESS PROJECT ...............................................................................................................6
SUNIGA ROAD IMPROVEMENTS – COLLEGE AVE. TO BLONDEL STREET ................................................................7
DOWNTOWN RIVER DISTRICT IMPROVEMENTS ....................................................................................................7
NORTH COLLEGE IMPROVEMENTS – CANAL TO STATE HIGHWAY 1 .....................................................................8
HORSETOOTH AND COLLEGE INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENTS .............................................................................8
VINE AND LEMAY BNSF IMPROVEMENTS ..............................................................................................................9
DRAKE AND LEMAY TURN LANE IMPROVEMENTS .................................................................................................9
BICYCLE AND PEDESTRIAN GRADE SEPARATION STUDY ..................................................................................... 10
SHARP POINT/NANCY GRAY CONNECTION ......................................................................................................... 10
RIVERSIDE BRIDGE REPLACEMENT ...................................................................................................................... 10
LEMAY CULVERT EMERGENCY REPLACEMENT .................................................................................................... 11
HARMONY AND STRAUSS CABIN SIGNALIZATION ............................................................................................... 11
CAPITAL PROJECTS – UTILITIES .................................................................................................... 11
DWRF SLUDGE STRAIN PRESS REDUNDANCY ...................................................................................................... 11
DRAKE WATER RECLAMATION DEWATERING IMPROVEMENTS ......................................................................... 12
NECCO PONDS AND BACKBONE-PHASE II ........................................................................................................... 12
EAST HARMONY DUCT BANK ............................................................................................................................... 13
COLORADO STATE UNIVERSITY CIRCUITS AND DUCT BANK PROJECT ................................................................ 13
UTILITIES UPDATE ............................................................................................................................ 13
WATER RESOURCES AND TREATMENT ................................................................................................................ 13
WATER ENGINEERING AND FIELD SERVICES ....................................................................................................... 14
PUBLIC SAFETY UPDATE ................................................................................................................. 14
POUDRE FIRE AUTHORITY ................................................................................................................................... 14
POLICE SERVICES .................................................................................................................................................. 16
PLANNING, DEVELOPMENT & TRANSPORTATION - UPDATES ................................................... 17
BUILDING SERVICES AND PLANNING ................................................................................................................... 17
NEIGHBORHOOD SERVICES ................................................................................................................................. 17
SPECIAL PROJECTS ............................................................................................................................................... 17
YEAR TO DATE COMPARISONS ............................................................................................................................ 18
SUSTAINABILITY SERVICES ............................................................................................................ 18
ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES ................................................................................................................................ 18
SOCIAL SUSTAINABILITY ...................................................................................................................................... 18
ECONOMIC HEALTH ............................................................................................................................................. 18
COMMUNITY SERVICES UPDATE .................................................................................................... 19
RECREATION ........................................................................................................................................................ 19
PARKS ................................................................................................................................................................... 19
CULTURAL SERVICES ............................................................................................................................................ 19
NATURAL AREAS .................................................................................................................................................. 20
PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT UPDATE ..................................................................................................... 22
COMMUNITY DASHBOARD HIGHLIGHT .......................................................................................... 23
ISSUES BEFORE COUNCIL
FEBRUARY 13 ADJOURNED MEETING
Union on Elizabeth Appeal
o Consideration of an appeal of the Planning & Zoning Board December 14, 2017 decision
regarding the Union on Elizabeth PDP, located at 1208 and 1220 West Elizabeth
FEBRUARY 13 WORK SESSION
Outdoor Residential Burning
o Seek direction from Council regarding air quality concerns from outdoor residential fires
within City limits. Staff will present an overview of current status, a preliminary assessment
of potential options and considerations, and potential public engagement approaches.
Environmental Health-4.4 Implement indoor and outdoor air quality improvement
initiatives.
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.
FEBRUARY 20 COUNCIL MEETING
Water Treatment Facility Annexation Nos. 1, 2, 3, and 4 (second reading)
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
CITY MANAGER’S UPDATE 4
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 (second reading)
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.
Land Bank Program Policy Refresh
o Consider proposed changes to the Land Bank Program to allow housing development for
a larger income range and to amend specific disposition criteria.
Neighborhood Livability and Social Health – 1.1 Improve access to a broad range
of quality housing that is safe, accessible and affordable.
Marijuana Code Changers (consent)
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.
Staff Report: City’s Prescription Drug Take-back Efforts
o Highlight efforts of Police Services and community partners to assist the public in safely
disposing of prescription drugs so that they pose no danger to others or to the environment
by ending up in the landfill.
FEBRUARY 27 ADJOURNED MEETING
Johnson Drive Apartments PDP Appeal (tentative)
o Consideration of an appeal of the Planning and Zoning Board Decision regarding the
Johnson Drive Apartments Project Development Plan. This Project is located at the
southwest corner of Johnson Drive and Spring Court
FEBRUARY 27 WORK SESSION
Poudre River Whitewater Park Project
o Review whitewater park status, identify and prioritize features of the whitewater park
project, and identify potential funding options
Economic Health- 3.5 Foster sustainable infill and redevelopment
MARCH 3 WORK SESSION - SATURDAY
Draft 2018 Strategic Plan
o Review 2018 Strategic Plan and macro issues and themes that should be included
High Performing Government -7.1 Provide world-class services that meet the needs
of the community.
Location: Colorado River Community Room, 222 Laporte Avenue
MARCH 6 COUNCIL MEETING
Staff Report: Neighborhood Connections Program Update
o Provide an update on the Neighborhood Connections program. This Program was designed
to connect people within and across neighborhoods, and with City services, to ensure strong
and more involved neighbors. This update will share how the program has evolved and
where it is to-date.
CITY MANAGER’S UPDATE 5
CITY MANAGER’S UPDATE 6
SALES AND USE TAX COLLECTION
MONTHLY & YEAR TO DATE
DECEMBER SUMMARY OVER PRIOR YEAR
Month Year to Date
Net Sales Tax Collected: 2.0% 2.4%
Net Use Tax Collected: 9.0% -12.0%
Net Sales and Use Tax Collected: 3.0% -0.5%
Year to date, sales and use tax collections excluding rebates are down 0.5% and total $135.4M.
DECEMBER SUMMARY OVER BUDGET
Month Year to Date
Net Sales Tax Collected: -2.4% -3.2%
Net Use Tax Collected: -9.0% 6.8%
Net Sales and Use Tax Collected: -3.5% -1.6%
Year to date, the City has collected 1.6% less sales and use tax revenue, totaling $2.2M under budget.
CAPITAL PROJECTS - ENGINEERING
CITYWIDE PEDESTRIAN ACCESS PROJECT
Funding Source: Community Capital Improvement Program
Estimated Project Budget: 2018 - $1.1M
Estimated Completion Date: Ongoing
Phase: 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.
Current projects: Staff finalized the 2018 Pedestrian Improvement Program and is finalizing the
respective bid documents with purchasing. Staff is reviewing a five-year pedestrian program and how
to best coordinate efforts with other departments.
More information is available at http://www.fcgov.com/engineering/pedneeds.php
CITY MANAGER’S UPDATE 7
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
Phase: 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.
DOWNTOWN RIVER DISTRICT IMPROVEMENTS
Funding Source: Federal Grants/Local Funds/DDA Funds
Estimated Project Budget: $1.4M for Jefferson Street, $3.5M for
Willow Street
Estimated Completion Date: 2021
Phase: 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 finalized ROW plans for the Jefferson Street Improvements Project. Once the project has
obtained all environmental clearances, Staff plans to initiate property acquisition. Property acquisition
is anticipated to begin in late 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.
Staff has initiated the final engineering phase for the Willow Street Improvements Project between
Linden Street and the Great Western Railroad. The project is funded through Community Capital
Improvement Program funds.
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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
Phase: 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:
City and Consultant Staff are working to acquire necessary
right-of-way.
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
Phase: 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 60% design.
A contractor has been procured, and the City has begun
working with the contractor on project phasing and construction
impacts.
ROW discussions with affected property owners have begun
and acquisition is in process.
More information is available at fcgov.com/horsetoothandcollege/
CITY MANAGER’S UPDATE 9
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
Phase: 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:
Embankment construction has begun on realigned
Lemay north of Vine Drive in partnership with the
NECCO Utilities project. Box culvert work across Dry
Creek has also started. The embankment construction
is anticipated to be complete in late March.
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
DRAKE AND LEMAY TURN LANE IMPROVEMENTS
Funding Source: Community Capital Improvement Program
(Arterial Intersections)
Estimated Project Budget: $600k
Estimated Completion Date: Fall 2018
Phase: 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 10
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
Phase: 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.
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
Phase: 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
RIVERSIDE BRIDGE REPLACEMENT
Funding Source: Federal Grants and Bridge Funds
Estimated Project Budget: $4.0M
Estimated Completion Date: December 2018
Phase: In Design
Project Details:
The project will replace the structurally deficient bridge
over Spring Creek, and raise Riverside Avenue out of the
CITY MANAGER’S UPDATE 11
100 years flood level at the bridge location. This project is coordinated with Utility’s Spring Creek
Restoration Project.
Project Status:
60% plans set completed.
CLMOR review is in progress.
Public meeting to be held on March 22 at EPIC.
LEMAY CULVERT EMERGENCY
REPLACEMENT
Funding Source: Bridge Funds
Estimated Project Budget: $800K
Estimated Completion Date: End of March 2018
Phase: In Construction
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:
Construction is scheduled to start on February 5.
HARMONY AND STRAUSS CABIN SIGNALIZATION
Funding Source: Transportation Capital Expansion Fee Fund, developer contribution
Estimated Project Cost: $800K
Estimated Completion Date: Summer 2018
Phase: 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
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 – UTILITIES
DWRF SLUDGE STRAIN PRESS REDUNDANCY
Funding Source: Wastewater
CITY MANAGER’S UPDATE 12
Estimated Project Budget: $1,520,000
Phase: In Design
Project Details:
This project will install two strain presses that will screen inorganic
matter from the sludge going to the anaerobic digesters. Removing
the inorganics prior to digestion improves the digestion efficiency,
generates increased biogas quantity and quality, and reduces
operation and maintenance costs for the anaerobic digesters.
Project Status:
Construction will begin in March 2018
DRAKE WATER RECLAMATION DEWATERING IMPROVEMENTS
Funding Source: Wastewater
Estimated Project Budget: $4,270,000
Phase: 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
complete at the end of 2018.
Project Status:
Construction start date, February 5, 2018
Construction will begin with demolition of infrastructure
NECCO PONDS AND BACKBONE-PHASE II
Funding Source: Stormwater
Estimated Project Budget: $8,300,000
Phase: In Construction
Project Details:
The Northeast College Corridor Outfall Project (NECCO) is a
storm drainage improvement, 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 Outfall. Additionally, a 12”
waterline was constructed along the future Suniga Drive ROW
from Redwood Street to Lemay Avenue.
Project Status:
Necco Phase II has begun
Outfall channel nearly complete
3D model of dewatering
building
Outfall channel
Existing strain press
CITY MANAGER’S UPDATE 13
EAST HARMONY DUCT BANK
Funding Source: Development Fees
Estimated Project Budget: $4,000,000
Phase: 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, 2017, 95% complete
Installation of two vaults and tie in conduit delayed until
Engineering’s final design of intersection improvements.
Phase 2 is complete
COLORADO STATE UNIVERSITY CIRCUITS AND DUCT BANK PROJECT
Funding Source: Development Fees
Estimated Project Budget: $2,804,340
Phase: 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; 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
UTILITIES UPDATE
WATER RESOURCES AND TREATMENT
Environmental Regulatory Affairs Division: The City’s Low Impact Development (LID) program will
be included in the Water Environment Research Foundation (WERF) research on the benefits and
costs of Green Infrastructure and will be highlighted by that study as a national model.
Water Resources Division: A draft environmental impact statement for the Halligan Water Supply
Project is expected in the coming year, and staff anticipates initiating preliminary dam design shortly
thereafter. A revised cost estimate for the project will be provided to City Council in February.
Vault Installation
Vault Installation
CITY MANAGER’S UPDATE 14
Water Quality Services: In 2017, the City was a
participant funder of a forest health restoration project on
Elkhorn Creek, a major tributary to the Poudre River,
which provides about half of the City’s drinking water
annually. The Elkhorn Creek Forest Health Initiative
project was completed in late 2017 with the goal of
reducing the risk of high-severity wildfire and lessen
potential for post-fire erosion and impacts to water
quality in the Poudre River. Forest treatments were
applied to over 250 acres. With over 14 different local
funders and implementation partners, this project serves
as a great example of a successful local collaboration to
protect water supply and watershed health.
WATER ENGINEERING AND FIELD SERVICES
The Walnut Street waterline project is progressing on schedule. The two 100-year water mains have
been replaced and all services are now connected to the new main. The trolley tracks that were
discovered under the asphalt were documented and removed. Crews are now working on road
repairs. Utilities project management staff continue to work with business owners regarding customer
access and awareness.
PUBLIC SAFETY UPDATE
POUDRE FIRE AUTHORITY
Jan. 4 | Ice-rescue training/educational information
Firefighters in January trained in ice-rescue skills at Sheldon Lake in City Park. PFA asks residents to
be careful around any body of water. Don’t go in after a person or animal that’s fallen through ice. Stay
on land, call 911 and give them concise information, including where the person is and how long
they’ve been in the water. Watch the videos: bit.ly/icerescuetipspfa and bit.ly/2018pfaicerescuetraining
Jan. 5 | Capt. Shawn Brann retires
Capt. Shawn Brann started at PFA on March 2, 1998. During his time
at PFA, he worked in multiple positions, including for several years as
an assistant fire marshal and fire investigator, determining the cause
and origin of fires throughout PFA's 235-square-mile service area.
Jan. 6 | 3735 N County Road 25E Fire
At 9:17 p.m., PFA units were dispatched to the report of an explosion
near Larimer County North County Road 25E. At 9:25 p.m., Engine 7
located the incident at 3735 N CR25E. Engine 7 reported flame lengths
of 15 feet high. At 10:32 p.m., the fire was completely extinguished.
E7, E12, Safety 1, Bureau 1, and deputies from the Larimer County
Sheriff’s Office worked together to locate, extinguish, and investigate the fire. Items involved in the fire
were numerous wooden pallets and a 2.5-pound gas cylinder. There were no injuries, and no structures
were threatened.
Jan. 11 | Budget award
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The Government Finance Officers Association for the fourth time awarded PFA the Certificate of
Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting, considered the "highest form of recognition in the
area of governmental accounting and financial reporting." The award recognizes PFA's comprehensive
annual financial report, which you can view at: poudre-fire.org/home/showdocument?id=3577. We
would be remiss if we didn't acknowledge the tremendous work on this project by our partners the
accounting staff at the City of Fort Collins - Government. Thanks for all you do!
Jan. 16 | 2018 Acting Captains Academy
Congratulations, to these graduates of PFA's Acting Captains
Academy, which prepares our organization's emerging leaders.
These individuals, who will be called upon to serve in the role of
acting captain, practice a change in mindset.
Jan. 24 | U Stuff It Storage Fire
PFA firefighters extinguished a fire
at a storage unit complex in east
Fort Collins. There were no
reported injuries. Crews responded to U Stuff It Storage, 3021 E.
Mulberry St., following a 911 call at 7:39 a.m. They had the fire under
control at 8:02 a.m. A PFA investigator determined that the fire
originated in a hallway bathroom within a center unit at 3021 W.
Mulberry St. There were no data pointing to a clear-cut fire cause or
ignition source. The fire caused approximately $37,000 in damage.
There was smoke damage throughout the building, as well as fire damage in the bathroom and
adjacent hallway. The unit contained excessive clutter – think boxes and furniture – that made
firefighters’ job more difficult and dangerous. Clutter-filled homes or businesses pose a risk not only
residents but also to firefighters, paramedics, law enforcement officers and others who would respond
to that location in an emergency. The black smoke from fires makes it so firefighters oftentimes can’t
see. They are specially trained to navigate structures blind to search for people who may be trapped
but significant obstacles, such as ceiling-high stacks of newspapers, make their jobs even more
dangerous. Cleaning up and removing these obstacles improves your safety, as well as that of
emergency responders, in the event of a fire or other emergency.
Jan. 31 | Ladder Truck Collision
A PFA ladder truck was involved in a collision with an SUV at Harmony Road and John F. Kennedy
Parkway. No one was injured and the scene was quickly cleared. We appreciate the community’s
patience and the efficiency of first responders who worked to clear the intersection and resume traffic
flow. Fort Collins Police Services investigated and cited the driver of the Toyota Tacoma for failure to
yield to an emergency vehicle. The Tacoma was traveling westbound on Harmony Road and collided
with the truck. Firefighters in the truck were responding emergent to a 911 call, meaning the truck’s
sirens and lights were on. This incident serves as a timely reminder of a critical safety message: “Move
to the right for sirens and lights.” People driving often panic or disobey the rules of the road when they
see fire engines, ambulances or police cars in their rear-view mirror. The Colorado Move Over Law
requires drivers to yield the right-of-way to an emergency vehicle. Failure to do so doesn’t just mean a
possible citation. Stopping, pulling to the left or causing bottle-neck jams can cause serious crashes or
delays to crews navigating to the scene of an emergency. PFA's professional drivers go through
extensive initial and ongoing training to ensure they drive and respond as safely as possible.
CITY MANAGER’S UPDATE 16
POLICE SERVICES
Police Fight Local Human Trafficking with Enforcement, Educational Programs
FCPS partnered with Larimer County Sheriff's Office to conduct a prostitution sting. The operation
attracted over 400 men looking to purchase sexual services. A total of 21 men arranged to meet up with
who they thought were prostitutes. They were cited upon arriving at the agreed-upon location. In total,
the men had agreed to spend $2,745 in exchange for sexual acts. Prostitution is often connected with
human trafficking, illegal drug usage and sales, and violent crimes. FCPS hopes to reduce those issues
by making Fort Collins a difficult market for soliciting or selling illicit services.
FCPS works closely with local organizations to understand this industry and help women escape the
world of prostitution. As part of an ongoing demand-reduction strategy, officers also work with local
therapist Chris Bruno, host of the First Offender Restoration Initiative, also known as a “John School.”
This educational program is designed to educate men charged with soliciting sexual services. During
the 8-hour course, presenters challenge the myth that prostitution is a “victimless crime” by sharing
data about the realities of prostitution and sex trafficking in Northern Colorado.
Police plan to continue enforcement efforts at various locations around Fort Collins and will keep
adapting their approach as this underground marketplace evolves.
Two Arrested for Homicide on Wakerobin Lane
At 10:22 p.m. on January 28, 2018, Fort Collins Police received a report of shots fired in the area of
Wakerobin Lane. When officers responded, they located a deceased male in an outdoor parking lot,
later identified by the Larimer County Coroner as Dylan Salas, 19, of Fort Collins. Detectives
determined that Janee Cardenas, 26, and Donny Ray Pulliam Jr, 29, were involved in a physical
dispute with the victim, which culminated in his death. Detectives are still investigating this incident and
the relationship between the involved parties. Both suspects were arrested on charges of First Degree
Murder and Aggravated Robbery.
Victim in Missing Person Case Found Deceased, Suspect Arrested
In early December 2017, police began investigating the suspicious disappearance of 41-year-old Fort
Collins resident Kimberlee Graves. On January 9, 2018, a park ranger discovered the body of a
deceased female in Lory State Park. The Larimer County Coroner’s Office identified the woman as
Kimberlee Graves and determined that her death was a homicide caused by manual strangulation and
blunt force trauma. After an extensive investigation, detectives identified Khalid White, 30, as a suspect
in Graves’ murder. White was arrested on January 17 on charges of First Degree Murder, Tampering
with a Deceased Human Body, Sexual Assault, and Identity Theft.
Traffic Enforcement Campaign Aims to Reduce Dangerous Driving Behaviors
Fort Collins Police Services began a targeted campaign of traffic enforcement and education in an
effort to reduce dangerous driving behaviors and the number of injury and fatal collisions. The
campaign supports the City’s commitment to safety and recently adopted Moving Towards Vision Zero,
an initiative that focuses on decreasing roadway fatalities.
FCPS has been and will continue to target various intersections and other locations throughout the City
for highly visible enforcement in the coming months. The effort is a partnership with the Traffic
Operations Department, who provided city-wide accident data and analysis to identify the top locations
and traffic violations/behaviors contributing to collisions. Some of these violations include speeding, red
light violations, following too closely, and turning in front of oncoming traffic. In addition, community
traffic concerns reported to the Police Traffic hotline at 970-221-6842 continue to be an enforcement
focus.
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Crime Prevention
This month, the Crime Prevention Specialist had 26 telephone calls ranging from questions on the next
Drug Take Back event to a woman wanting to donate handmade quilts for officers to give to children.
Presentations ranged from a Neighborhood Watch in the Fairbrooke area to in-service training on
Dealing with Difficult People for all Transfort bus drivers.
PLANNING, DEVELOPMENT & TRANSPORTATION -
UPDATES
BUILDING SERVICES AND PLANNING
City Plan
A public kickoff event for City Plan has been scheduled for the evening of Monday February 12th
at the Drake Centre.
Historic Preservation Code Review
Clarion’s white paper on Areas of Adjacency/New Development, and on Older Resources, Dangerous
Buildings, and Demolition by Neglect, are being reviewed by the CAC and LPC
A Council Work Session is scheduled for April 24, 2018 to discuss improvements to the historic
preservation codes and processes
Clarion will provide a final comprehensive report in Q1, 2018
Council’s adoption of revised codes is scheduled for June 5, 2018
NEIGHBORHOOD SERVICES
New Neighborhood Services Manager
After a full search and interview process, Marcy Yoder has been hired as the new Neighborhood
Services Manager. She started work on January 29.
Neighborhood Connections
Neighborhood connections is a 2-part educational program designed to provide Fort Collins residents
the resources they need to strengthen their neighborhood.
January part one education classes had 22 participants with the part 2 session drawing over 60
neighbors.
The spring session starts April 2018
Sign Code Update – Phase 2
The second phase on an effort to update the Side Code continues with two scheduled open houses,
February 1 at the Museum of Discovery and February 7 at the Drake Center.
SPECIAL PROJECTS
North I-25 Express Lanes Project:
Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) has selected a contractor for the North I-25 Express
Lanes Project, and will begin construction of the $300+ million project in summer 2018.
Construction will commence on the south side of the Corridor (SH-402 in Loveland) and work its way
north to Fort Collins (up to SH-14/Mulberry).
Construction to be completed in 2021.
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The Project will include improvements to the Prospect/I-25 interchange. The City of Fort Collins is
partnering with property owners adjacent to the interchange and Town of Timnath to help share costs
with CDOT for the $27 million improvement project.
YEAR TO DATE COMPARISONS
2017 YTD 2018 YTD % Change
Development Project Submittals
Rec’d
27 22 -18.52%
Conceptual/Preliminary Design
Reviews/Staff Reviews Performed
23 11 -52.17%
Building Permits Issued 562 722 +28.47%
Building Permit Valuations ($M) $38.26 $38.85 +1.56%
Building Inspections Performed 2,366 2,762 +16.74%
Plan Reviews Performed 207 150 -27.54%
Overall development review revenues are $89,682 over projection for 2018 as of January 31st with
Development Review over by $71,935 and Engineering Development Review over by $17,747.
SUSTAINABILITY SERVICES
ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES
Community members now have two options for getting their homes assessed for indoor air
pollutants through the City’s Healthy Homes program: An online Do-It-Yourself assessment or a
free in-home visit that includes a radon test. The City is also conducting training in April for
volunteers who want to conduct in-home assessments as Master Home Educators.
https://www.fcgov.com/healthyhomes
The Timberline Recycling Center is now accepting agricultural “baling twine” common at dairies and
ranches. https://www.fcgov.com/recycling
SOCIAL SUSTAINABILITY
City Council at its regular meeting February 20 will consider proposed changes to the Land Bank
program to allow affordable housing development for a larger income range and to amend specific
disposition criteria. The Land Bank is the City’s only long-term affordable housing incentive.
The City’s new ‘We are Fort Collins’ multilingual banners are one of the ways the City is working on
our commitment to celebrate diversity and support an inclusive community, where all of our
residents and visitors feel valued. https://www.fcgov.com/socialsustainability/multilingual-banners
ECONOMIC HEALTH
The Economic Health Office is now accepting applications for grants that assist the City’s industry
cluster strategic objectives. Application at https://www.fcgov.com/business.
Director Josh Birks and Economic Health Manager SeonAh Kendall, will participate in an “Ask Me
Anything” session during Fort Collins Startup Week at 1 p.m. March 1 at the Carnegie Center for
Creativity, 200 Mathews St.
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Fourteen people representing 11 businesses attended a business listening session hosted by City
Manager Darin Atteberry, Mayor Wade Troxell and City Council at Austin’s on Harmony Road on
January 31. Among the topics discussed were broadband, small business support and development
review.
City Council is seeking an eligible resident representative for the Urban Renewal Authority (URA)
Board. Recent legislation has created an opportunity to expand the current URA Board to 11
members. Application at https://www.fcgov.com/cityclerk/bcapplication-link3.php.
COMMUNITY SERVICES UPDATE
RECREATION
EPIC Women’s Locker
New lockers will be installed in the women’s locker room at EPIC from February 19-26. The family
changing rooms will be available for women to use during the install.
Recreation Annual Meeting
Recreation Annual Meeting was held on Thursday, January 25 and over 130 guests attended to learn
about Recreation Department 2017 accomplishments and the initiatives Recreation is working on in
2018.
New Sound System – Senior Center Aqua Fitness
Aqua Fitness participants were having difficulty hearing the speakers during fitness programs at the
Senior Center’s pool. Staff utilized year-end funds to purchase a new sound system to allow better
communication to our participants in our classes.
PARKS
Community Christmas Tree Recycling Program
The 2017 community Christmas tree recycling program was a success with the Parks Department
receiving over 8,832 trees creating 551 cubic yards of mulch.
Southridge Superintendent
The recruitment process has begun for the replacement of the Southridge Golf Course
Superintendent. The previous superintendent was employed by the golf course for over 20 years. The
interview and selection process will take place over the next few weeks.
CULTURAL SERVICES
Gardens on Spring Creek
Construction of The Gardens expansion is well underway. Trees have been relocated, significant
grading has occurred, dry-stack walls are being built, the foundation for the stage has been poured and
the western stage wall is being erected. Minor delays have occurred due to weather, yet the project is
still on-schedule.
Lincoln Center
The Lincoln Center is committed to sustainable practices and has fully rolled out the use of non-
bleached paper towels. These towels can be diverted into the on-site composting program. With our
partners at Facilities, we have continued to swap out our compact fluorescent bulbs for more efficient,
less harmful LED light fixtures in the public areas of the venue. Efforts to date have achieved
approximately a 50% switch.
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FC Museum of Discovery
FCMoD finished 2017 with a record year for visitation—over 126,000 people. Our membership numbers
were up over 27% from the previous year with almost 3,000 members of FCMoD.
NATURAL AREAS
Natural Areas Shop Expansion
As more lands are conserved, field operations must increase to properly steward the lands. This month,
Planning and Zoning approved the plans to expand the Natural Areas maintenance shop and
equipment yard. The new spaces will allow field operations to grow over the next thirty years.
Construction is anticipated to start in late February.
Natural Areas 25th Anniversary and Volunteer Appreciation Party
Natural Areas hosted a party for approximately 300 people to celebrate a quarter century of land
conservation and stewardship. Speakers and a video recognized the effort by citizens and staff 25
years ago to start the Natural Areas Program and to fund it. The event was paired with volunteer
appreciation since volunteers have been so key to Natural Areas’ success. In 2017, approximately
1,800 volunteers contributed 15,793 hours, a value of $391,000 and equivalent to the hours of more
than 7 full-time employees.
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Natural Areas Land Conservation – 4th Quarter 2017
Land Conservation Update - December 2017 Acreage Cost
Land Conserved - Jan - Mar 409.30 $ 2,032,180
Land Conserved - Apr - Jun 231.88 $ 1,783,125
Land Conserved - Jul - Sept 515.11 $ 1,085,955
Land Conserved - Oct - Dec 8.73 $ 95,564
Total Land Conserved - Year to Date 1,165.02 $ 4,996,824
Land Conservation Summary - To Date Acreage Cost
Acres of Land Purchased 36,869
Acres of Land Leased 897
Acres of Land Placed in Conservation Easements 6,653
Total Conserved - To Date 44,419 $ 91,904,410
Land Conservation Funds Budgeted for 2017 $ 12,059,760
Acquisitions To Date - 2017 Acreage Cost
Cathy Fromme Prairie - Pryor 20.88 $ 774,211
Coyote Ridge - Spring Canyon Fee (GOCO/Larimer County Partnership - total site acreage 481.263) 240.63 $ 1,054,675
Horsetooth Foothills - Spring Canyon CE (GOCO/Larimer County Partnership - total site acreage 259.487) 129.74 $ 186,246
Horsetooth Foothills - Gindler CE (GOCO/Larimer County Partnership - total site acreage 36.093) 18.05 $ 17,048
Horsetooth Foothills - Sanem CE (GOCO/Larimer County Partnership - total site acreage 358) 179.00 $ 751,084
Fossil Creek Wetlands - Cole 40.00 $ 670,538
Trail along Dry Creek - wildlife corridor 11.89 $ 360,752
Neighbor to Neighbor donation 1.00 $ 751
Access easement 3.895 acres n/a $ 100,000
Horsetooth Foothills - Wright CE (GOCO/Larimer County Partnership - total site acreage 831.31) 415.66 $ 484,215
Horsetooth Foothills - Wright Fee (GOCO/Larimer County Partnership - total site acreage 198.9) 99.45 $ 501,740
Wich Conservation Easement (adjacent to Pineridge Natural Area) 8.73 $ 95,564
Total Conserved - Year to Date 1,165.02 $ 4,996,824
Property Under Contract Acreage Cost
Humane Society - Prairie Dog Meadows (expected to close in January 2018) 3.35 $ 200,000
White Conservation Easement (January 2018) 319.68 $ 370,498
Total Under Contract 323.03 $ 570,498
Net Land Conservation Funds Remaining for 2017 $ 6,492,438
CITY MANAGER’S UPDATE 22
PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT UPDATE
Feature: 2017 Community Survey – What’s next?
New format provided more user friendly, shorter survey
New questions (such as the one above) added additional benchmark comparisons
Ninth iteration gives insight into long-term data trends
Majority of respondents are not typically involved with local government so survey provides a
connection to and data from a new audience
How will the information be used?
Report is combined with several other public engagement efforts to help update the City’s Strategic
Plan, create communication plans and department strategies.
CPIO is offering presentations to City departments and community businesses and organizations to
share results and adding recommendations and opportunities for improvement to the
communications tool kit.
The City’s survey strategy and schedule is being updated to provide additional data points and
opportunities to gather more qualitative information.
Public Engagement Recap
Senior Center Annual Meeting – Jan. 25, 133 in attendance plus 20 staff and volunteers, over 50
comment cards completed
CityWorks 101 Alumni Forum – Jan. 31 at 6 p.m. at 222 Laporte Ave: Affordable Housing, around
30 attendees, topic requested by CityWorks 101 alumni
Sign Code update public meeting – Feb. 1 & 7: The City of Fort Collins Planning Department is
hosting two public meetings to discuss updates to the City’s Sign Code. Residents are encouraged
to stop by and discuss possible changes to a variety of signs.
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Fort Collins to someone
who asks
Remain in Fort Collins
for the next five years
Very likely Somewhat likely Somewhat unlikely Very unlikely
CITY MANAGER’S UPDATE 23
State of the City – Feb. 5 at 6 p.m. at Washington’s: 350 in attendance, live stream and watch
parties at: Prost Brewing; Gilded Goat; DC Oakes Brewhouse and Eatery; Intersect Brewin
Elevate Climate Action – Feb. 8 at 5:30 p.m. at the Drake Centre: In partnership with CSU’s Center
for Public Deliberation, the City is looking for a group that represents Fort Collins to come together
and consider the top actions community members can take. Help us to identify barriers to action
and solutions for change.
Upcoming
City Plan Kickoff and FoCo Creates planned for Feb. 12 at the Drake Centre
Link to full calendar: https://www.fcgov.com/events/
COMMUNITY DASHBOARD HIGHLIGHT
The Community Dashboard features performance data and information that highlights how the City is
doing in meeting its outcomes in seven outcome areas: High Performing Government, Economic
Health, Environmental Health, Neighborhood Livability and Social Health, Safe Community, Cultural
and Recreational, and Transportation. The Dashboard is made up of 38 total metrics that demonstrate
where the City is doing well and where there are opportunities to improve.
Each month the City Manager Report will highlight a metric from the Community Dashboard.
This month’s feature is from the Culture and Recreation Outcome Area.
Analysis:
Target participation for Fort Collins Museum of Discovery (FCMoD) exceeded the Q4 target by 9.4%
and exceeded the FY2017 target by 26.8%. The museum received visitors from over 40 states in 2017,
as well as from 10 countries: Australia, Austria, Belgium, Canada, Germany, Mexico, New Zealand,
Taiwan, United Arab Emirates, and the United Kingdom, with Canada (44% of international visitors), the
UK (24%), and Australia (8%) being visitors’ three most frequent international countries of origin.
Definition:
The total number visits and participation at the Museum of Discovery.
Why is this metric important?
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This metric provides an indication of the diversity and popularity of our cultural programs. Offering a
wide range of popular programs is a hallmark of successful operation.
City’s impact on this metric:
High – Cultural Services directly influences this metric by developing and offering a diverse and wide-
ranging variety of programs that appeal to the community. Participation numbers are also influenced
through marketing and outreach. Cultural Services also directly influences the amount of programs
offered at the Museum of Discovery by creating programs that interest the community on a variety of
levels.
Benchmarks:
FCMoD is a unique blend of hands-on and artifact based experiences that feature scientific concepts
and historical/cultural content. While we have not been able to identify museums with a similar blending
of content to benchmark, we with continue to look for benchmarks within the museum community.
To view the entire Dashboard: http://fortcollins.clearpointstrategy.com/.