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APRIL 12, 2018
Table of Contents
ISSUES BEFORE COUNCIL ................................................................................................................. 4
APRIL 17 COUNCIL MEETING ..................................................................................................................................4
APRIL 24 WORK SESSION ........................................................................................................................................4
MAY 1 COUNCIL MEETING ......................................................................................................................................5
MAY 8 WORK SESSION ............................................................................................................................................5
SALES AND USE TAX COLLECTION .................................................................................................. 5
MONTHLY & YEAR TO DATE ...................................................................................................................................5
CAPITAL PROJECTS- ENGINEERING ................................................................................................ 6
CITYWIDE PEDESTRIAN ACCESS PROJECT ...............................................................................................................6
SUNIGA ROAD IMPROVEMENTS – COLLEGE AVE. TO BLONDEL STREET ................................................................6
DOWNTOWN RIVER DISTRICT IMPROVEMENTS ....................................................................................................7
NORTH COLLEGE IMPROVEMENTS – CANAL TO STATE HIGHWAY 1 .....................................................................7
HORSETOOTH AND COLLEGE INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENTS .............................................................................8
VINE AND LEMAY BNSF IMPROVEMENTS ..............................................................................................................8
DRAKE AND LEMAY TURN LANE IMPROVEMENTS .................................................................................................9
BICYCLE AND PEDESTRIAN GRADE SEPARATION STUDY ........................................................................................9
SHARP POINT/NANCY GRAY CONNECTION ............................................................................................................9
RIVERSIDE BRIDGE REPLACEMENT ...................................................................................................................... 10
HARMONY AND STRAUSS CABIN SIGNALIZATION ............................................................................................... 10
POWER TRAIL AND HARMONY ROAD GRADE SEPARATED CROSSING ................................................................ 11
TIMBERLINE ROAD CORRIDOR PROJECT ............................................................................................................. 11
EAST PROSPECT ROAD IMPROVEMENTS ............................................................................................................. 12
CAPITAL PROJECTS – PARK PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT ........................................................ 12
LONG VIEW TRAIL ................................................................................................................................................ 12
CRESCENT PARK ................................................................................................................................................... 13
CAPITAL PROJECTS – OPERATION SERVICES ............................................................................. 13
GARDENS ON SPRING CREEK -GARDEN EXPANSION ........................................................................................... 13
LINCOLN CENTER PERFORMANCE HALL SEATING ............................................................................................... 14
TRANSFORT BUS LIFT ........................................................................................................................................... 14
CITY HALL BUILDING ACCESS IMPROVEMENTS ................................................................................................... 14
CAPITAL PROJECTS – UTILITIES .................................................................................................... 15
EAST HARMONY DUCT BANK ............................................................................................................................... 15
COLORADO STATE UNIVERSITY CIRCUITS AND DUCT BANK PROJECT ................................................................ 15
HP BROADCOM CIRCUITS .................................................................................................................................... 16
WATER TREATMENT FACILITY ............................................................................................................................. 16
HARMONY DUCT BANK – HARMONY SUBSTATION PROJECT ............................................................................. 17
LIGHT & POWER GENESIS64 SCADA UPGRADE PROJECT .................................................................................... 17
ZONE 3-OLD TOWN LIBRARY WATER AND WASTEWATER .................................................................................. 17
DRAKE WATER RECLAMATION DEWATERING IMPROVEMENTS ......................................................................... 18
NECCO PONDS AND BACKBONE-PHASE II ........................................................................................................... 18
UTILITIES ............................................................................................................................................ 19
WATER RESOURCES AND TREATMENT ................................................................................................................ 19
WATER ENGINEERING AND FIELD SERVICES ....................................................................................................... 19
CUSTOMER CONNECTIONS .................................................................................................................................. 19
PUBLIC SAFETY ................................................................................................................................ 20
POUDRE FIRE AUTHORITY ................................................................................................................................... 20
POLICE SERVICES .................................................................................................................................................. 21
PLANNING, DEVELOPMENT &TRANSPORTATION ......................................................................... 24
BUILDING SERVICES AND PLANNING ................................................................................................................... 24
NEIGHBORHOOD SERVICES ................................................................................................................................. 24
FC MOVES ............................................................................................................................................................ 25
SPECIAL PROJECTS ............................................................................................................................................... 25
YEAR TO DATE COMPARISONS ............................................................................................................................ 25
SUSTAINABILITY SERVICES ............................................................................................................ 26
ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES ................................................................................................................................ 26
SOCIAL SUSTAINABILITY ...................................................................................................................................... 26
ECONOMIC HEALTH ............................................................................................................................................. 26
NATURAL AREAS LAND CONSERVATION ...................................................................................... 27
COMMUNITY SERVICES .................................................................................................................... 27
RECREATION ........................................................................................................................................................ 27
PARKS ................................................................................................................................................................... 28
CULTURAL SERVICES ............................................................................................................................................ 28
PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT ..................................................................................................................... 29
COMMUNITY DASHBOARD HIGHLIGHT .......................................................................................... 30
CITY MANAGER’S UPDATE 4
ISSUES BEFORE COUNCIL
APRIL 17 COUNCIL MEETING
2018 Strategic Plan Adoption
o Adopt the 2018 Strategic Plan which will guide development of the budget requests submitted in
the 2018 BFO process
High Performing Government-7.1 Provide world-class services that meet the needs of
the community.
Whitewater Park Appropriation
o Revise funding appropriation of funds for the Poudre River Whitewater Park with multiple
funding sources to address changes in costs for components of the project and to fund optional
components of the project.
Economic Health-3.5 Foster sustainable infill and red
Aweida Annexation Initiation
o Initiating annexation proceedings for the Aweida Annexation, located 4101 South Taft Hill Road
(southwest corner of South Taft Hill Road and West County Road 38E).
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.
Income Qualified Assistance Program (consent)
o Seek adoption of an ordinance implementing the Income Qualified Assistance Program (IQAP)
effective October 1, 2018. The IQAP is a customer assistance program, providing a low income
discount to electric, water and wastewater, that includes efficiency and conservation
participation elements, and can be phased-out over time based on participants’ dwellings
achieving sustained utility bill savings.
Environmental Health-4.3 Engage citizens in ways to educate and encourage
behaviors toward more sustainable living practices.
Appropriate debt proceeds for use in Light & Power/Broadband Fund. (First Reading)
o Appropriate funds in connection with the issuance of revenue bonds from the Light &
Power/Broadband Fund to finance the design, construction, marketing, and initial operations of
a municipal broadband service.
High Performing Government-7.1 Provide world-class services that meet the needs of
the community.
Staff report: Youth Advisory Board
o Update Council on Washington D.C. trip attending the National League of Cities Conference.
APRIL 24 WORK SESSION
Proposed changes to Adequate Public Facilities Ordinance
o Discuss the proposed refinement of Adequate Public Facilities that will make requirements
current and consistent, recognize multi-modal interests, and provide flexibility of the ordinance
in certain areas.
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.
Historic Preservation Code Review
o Consider potential amendments to the Historic Preservation codes to better align with the
principles and policies established during the 2012-2014 Historic Preservation program review.
CITY MANAGER’S UPDATE 5
Community & Neighborhood Livability-1.3 Direct and guide growth in the community
through appropriate planning, annexation, land use and development review
processes.
Compatibility and Character Code Updates
High Performing Government- 7.1 Provide world-class services that meet the needs of the
community.
MAY 1 COUNCIL MEETING
Spirit at the River Appeal
o Consideration of an appeal of the Administrative Officer Decision regarding the Spirit at the
River Project Development Plan. The project is located at 301 East Lincoln.
Appropriate debt proceeds for use in Light & Power/Broadband Fund. (Second Reading)
o Appropriate funds in connection with the issuance of revenue bonds from the Light &
Power/Broadband Fund to finance the design, construction, marketing, and initial operations of
a municipal broadband service
High Performing Government-7.1 Provide world-class services that meet the needs
of the community
Staff report: Night Sky Initiative Update
o Share updates and activities from the Night Sky team including International Dark Sky
Certification application, Code changes, and monitoring efforts
MAY 8 WORK SESSION
Climate Action Plan and 100% Renewable Energy Update
o Annual work session with City Council to review preliminary 2017 carbon inventory, updated
2020 projections, community engagement efforts, and high impact initiatives. This item will also
provide the current status and planning efforts regarding renewable energy and distributed
generation. Staff will present regarding renewable energy, including Platte River’s recent Zero
Net Carbon modeling efforts and upcoming plans to update their Integrated Resource Plan
(IRP), Utilities planning for distributed resources, customer pledges for meeting renewable
energy goals, potential impacts on and alignment with CAP goals and next steps in alignment
with both the Climate Action Plan and Energy Policy goals.
Environmental Health-4.1 Achieve Climate Action Plan (CAP) goals by reducing
greenhouse gases (GHGs).
Solar Business Model Review
o Staff will present regarding distributed solar business models, including short and long-term
financial impacts of options including rebates with net metering, feed-in tariffs and utility
ownership with rooftop leasing
Environmental Health-4.5 Work towards long-term net zero energy goals within the
community and the City organization using a systems approach.
SALES AND USE TAX COLLECTION
MONTHLY & YEAR TO DATE
FEBRUARY SUMMARY OVER PRIOR YEAR
Month Year to Date
Net Sales Tax Collected: 6.0% 5.5%
CITY MANAGER’S UPDATE 6
Net Use Tax Collected: -19.5% -24.7%
Net Sales and Use Tax Collected: 0.8% -0.5%
Year to date, sales and use tax collections excluding rebates are down 0.5% and total $24.3M.
FEBRUARY SUMMARY OVER BUDGET
Month Year to Date
Net Sales Tax Collected: 3.8% 2.9%
Net Use Tax Collected: -7.9% -0.6%
Net Sales and Use Tax Collected: 1.7% 2.4%
Year to date, the City has collected 2.4% more sales and use tax revenue, totaling $569K over 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: Construction
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: Drake widening construction is scheduled to begin the week of April 16th.
Current projects: Property owner coordination, surveying, and utility relocation has begun for the Drake
widening project. During the past month, the Pedestrian Improvement Program completed sidewalk
improvements along Lemay near Streets facility for the new park, Timberline south of Vine, Myrtle west
of Howes, and Laurel east of Howes.
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
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 is moving towards final design, expected early May
2018
CITY MANAGER’S UPDATE 7
Currently working towards rights of way acquisitions, reviewing appraisal and assembling offer letters.
Staff completing City owned utility coordination and design.
More information is available at https://www.fcgov.com/engineering/suniga-to-college-improvements
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 roadway and urban design improvements along
Willow Street between the Great Western railroad tracks and
Linden Street; including a pedestrian plaza 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.
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, Developer Contributions
Estimated Project Budget: $2.35M
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.
Consultant is finalizing design based on final review
comments.
CITY MANAGER’S UPDATE 8
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 moving towards final design by end of May 2018.
A contractor has been procured, and the City has begun working with the contractor on project phasing
and construction impacts. Detailed phasing and construction plans to be messaged starting in late
April.
Construction start date is May 29, 2018 after Memorial Day.
ROW discussions with affected property owners are on-going and acquisition is in process.
More information is available at fcgov.com/horsetoothandcollege/
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 is complete with all of the
material from the NECCO project. Box culvert work
across Dry Creek has also started.
The City is in the process of right-of-way negotiations for
the parcel containing the proposed realigned Lemay and Suniga intersection.
Project was presented at Council Finance Committee on March 19, 2018. Staff is continuing to look
for funding options to complete the project.
More information is available at fcgov.com/engineering/vine-lemay
CITY MANAGER’S UPDATE 9
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
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 5
preferred locations.
Project Status:
The Project team has built a prioritization tool based on various criteria centered around demand,
connectivity, safety, public support, social equity, cost and constructability. The team is now working
through the results of this prioritization and planning public outreach efforts through the City’s update
to the transportation master plan.
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: Fall 2018
Phase: 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.
CITY MANAGER’S UPDATE 10
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 2017 was postponed as the City
and Great Western are actively negotiating for Great Western
support of the project.
The project team and design consultant have finalized design in
order to make the project “shovel ready” to coordinate with railroad
timing.
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 100 years flood level
at the bridge location. This project is coordinated with Utility’s
Spring Creek Restoration Project.
Project Status:
90% plans set completed.
CLMOR review is in progress.
Public meeting was held on March 22 at EPIC. An additional
meeting will be held May 3.
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 has been put out to bid with a bid opening date
of April 9.
Utilities are currently being relocated in preparation for construction.
CITY MANAGER’S UPDATE 11
Construction anticipated to start late April, early May.
The signal will be activated once the Harmony 23 development takes occupancy – which could be as
late as May 2019.
POWER TRAIL AND HARMONY ROAD GRADE SEPARATED CROSSING
Funding Source: Transportation Alternatives Program Federal
Grant Funding, Pedestrian Grade Separation Funds (CCIP)
Estimated Project Cost: $1.1M
Estimated Completion Date: 2020-2021
Phase: Advertisement for Design
Project Details:
The Power Trail provides connectivity between the Spring
Creek Trail to the north and the Fossil Creek Trail to the south.
The Trail currently has a gap approximately three-quarters of a
mile long north and south of Harmony Road. The detour route
requires users to cross Harmony Road at grade at McMurry.
This project will design, acquire property interests, and
construct a trail grade separated crossing at Harmony Road as
well as the trail connections on either side.
Project Status:
The Engineering Department is issuing a Request for Proposals for Design Services and anticipates
having a consultant contract executed by June.
The initial phase of the design contract will be a feasibility study and alternatives analysis for different
project alternatives.
More information is available at https://www.fcgov.com/engineering/powertrailcrossing
TIMBERLINE ROAD CORRIDOR PROJECT
Funding Source: Transportation Capital Expansion Fee Fund, developer contribution, Surface
Transportation Block Grant
Estimated Design Cost: $550,000K
Estimated Design Date: Summer 2018
Phase: RFP for design services to be released in May
Project Details:
This project will reconstruct South Timberline Road from Stetson Creek Drive to Trilby Road to the
City’s four lane arterial roadway standards. Planned improvements include; intersection
improvements at Kechter Road, Zephyr Road, and Trilby Road, multi-modal accommodations, raised
medians, access control, landscaping improvements, and roadway improvements. This project
serves to build upon the development improvements that have been completed along the
corridor. This project will improve safety, reduce congestion, and provide improved accommodations
for alternate travel modes.
Project Status:
A request to appropriate design funds to advance the project is currently before City Council.
If Council elects to appropriate the funds, an RFP for the project will be released in May.
CITY MANAGER’S UPDATE 12
EAST PROSPECT ROAD IMPROVEMENTS
Funding Sources: Transportation Capital Expansion Fees (TCEF) Funds
Estimated Project Budget: $600,000 (Design Phase Only)
Estimated Completion Date: December 2019
Phase: Pre-Design
Project Details:
This project will design context sensitive roadway and multimodal improvements along Prospect Road
between Sharp Point Drive and I-25’s western frontage road. The design will be developed in
conjunction with CDOT’s I-25 and Prospect Road Interchange Project. Special attention will be given
to minimize impacts to adjacent City Natural Areas.
Project Status:
Staff is seeking authorization from Council to appropriate TCEF Funds into the project to initiate the
project’s design phase.
Project goals include:
o Improve safety for vehicle, bicycle, pedestrian and other multi-modal travel
o Reduce congestion for vehicle travel
o Design is sensitive to adjacent Natural Areas
o Incorporate applicable existing improvements into the project
o Coordinate design with I-25 and Prospect Road Interchange
CAPITAL PROJECTS – PARK PLANNING &
DEVELOPMENT
LONG VIEW TRAIL
Funding Source: ConTrust Fund, Federal TAP grant,
GOCO grant
Total Project Cost: $3.5M
Estimated Fort Collins Construction Cost: $2.2M
Phase: Under Construction
Estimated Completion Date: Summer 2018
Project Details:
Park Planning and Development is working in
collaboration with the City of Loveland and Larimer
County on construction of this trail. The Long View
Trail will offer another paved trail connection between
the City of Loveland and the City of Fort Collins.
Project Status:
Bridge abutments for the 2 bridges on Fort Collins portion of trail are near completion
Boulder walls between Scenic Drive and Fossil Creek Drive are under construction
Installation of concrete trail is on track to be poured mid-April, weather permitting
CITY MANAGER’S UPDATE 13
CRESCENT PARK
Funding Source: Neighborhood Parkland Fund
Total Project Cost: $2.5M
Phase: Under Construction
Estimated Completion Date: Spring 2018
Project Details:
Park Crescent Park is a 7-acre neighborhood park
located in the heart of the Maple Hill
neighborhood. Construction of the park began in
fall, 2017, and is anticipated to be completed later
this season. The core area of the park, which
includes the playground and shelter, opened to
residents at the beginning of March. The remaining area of the park will remain gated to allow turf and
shrubs to take root.
Project Status:
Playground and shelter opened to the neighborhood at the March 13
Working with Art in Public Places to begin installation of art
Finalizing site furnishings
CAPITAL PROJECTS – OPERATION SERVICES
GARDENS ON SPRING CREEK -GARDEN EXPANSION
Funding Sources: $2M Privately Raised Funds
$800K General Funds
Estimated Project Budget: $2.8M
Phase: Under Construction
Project Details:
Expanding the Gardens to add 5 acres which includes
an amphitheater with great-lawn for outdoor
performances and many garden areas.
Project Status:
Construction Continues
Stage and sound walls are going up
Rock walls being installed
Sidewalks being poured
Trees being relocated from Hughes Stadium
Expected completion is June 2018
Construction of New Stage and Sound Walls
CITY MANAGER’S UPDATE 14
LINCOLN CENTER PERFORMANCE HALL SEATING
Funding Source: Lincoln Center (BFO)
Estimated Project Budget: $375,000
Phase: In Design
Project Details:
Remove and replace the existing fixed-seating in the Lincoln
Center Performance Hall. The replacement will accommodate
ADA seating options and provide some portable/modular
seating for flexibility.
Project Status:
Seating fabric selections
Pre-construction contractor coordination
Construction is scheduled to be complete end of August
TRANSFORT BUS LIFT
Funding Source: FASTER Grant
Estimated Project Budget: $250,000
Phase: Procurement
Project Details:
Remove and replace (1) existing two-piston style bus hoist with
new scissor style lifts mounted flush in the floor, new lift
pit/foundations, pit drains, and electrical power.
Project Status:
Awarding contract
CITY HALL BUILDING ACCESS IMPROVEMENTS
Funding Source: Operation Services 2017 Funds
Estimated Project Budget: $820,000
Phase: In Construction
Project Details:
Demolition of existing elevator and north entrance. Installation of
new ADA accessible elevator and restroom on main lobby
Project Status:
Saw cut and demo existing elevator pit
Excavate for new elevator pit
Form, reinforce and place concrete for new elevator pit
Construction is scheduled to be complete mid-July
Performance Hall
Sample Bus Lift
Elevator Shaft Demolition
CITY MANAGER’S UPDATE 15
CAPITAL PROJECTS – UTILITIES
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, the Substation Phase, is detailed
below in construction. Phase 2 is complete, and Phase 3 will be
completed in conjunction with Engineering’s improvements at
Strauss Cabin & Harmony Road.
Project Status:
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
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, ten 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
Vine Drive duct bank is complete
Circuits are 90% complete; once Cherry Street duct
bank is complete, final circuit section will be pulled in.
Vault Installation
Vault Installation
CITY MANAGER’S UPDATE 16
HP BROADCOM CIRCUITS
Funding Source: Development Fees
Estimated Project Budget: $500,000
Phase: In Design
Project Details:
Installation of approximately 1,200 feet of duct bank on
Broadcom property to add capacity and facilitate ability
to separately meter several buildings on the site.
Project Status:
Project has been divided into two phases in order to meet
Hewlett Packard Enterprise deadline of splitting off
Building 5 by June 2018
Phase 1 will include the installation of conduit and cable
north of the Ziegler entrance to Hewlett Packard
Enterprise metering equipment and is pending an
easement from Broadcom
Phase 2 will include installation of conduit and cable south of the Ziegler entrance to Harmony Road
and is pending an easement from Broadcom
WATER TREATMENT FACILITY
Funding Source: Water Treatment Facility Capital Project Budget
Estimated Project Budget: $850,000
Phase: In Design
Project Details:
Approximately 4,000 feet of three-phase from Overland Trail to the
Treatment Facility in an existing easement on Colorado State
University Property
Project Status:
Easement from Western Area Power Administration has been
received
Staking and routing design are in progress
Project is being coordinated with CSU staff
Hewlett-Packard Campus
Water Treatment Facility
CITY MANAGER’S UPDATE 17
HARMONY DUCT BANK – HARMONY SUBSTATION PROJECT
Funding Source: Development Fees
Estimated Project Budget: $214,590.00
Phase: Preliminary Construction
Project Details:
5 new duct banks for additional capacity at the Harmony
substation
Project Status:
Tree and stump removal completed
Berm removal completed to rough grade
Final grading will be completed once all duct banks and
vaults have been installed.
(2) 8 x 16 vaults will be set on April 9 and April 10
Construction of five duct banks and tie in to Harmony duct
banks will follow vault sets.
Final landscaping of five new trees, sprinkler system and
sod construction area
LIGHT & POWER GENESIS64 SCADA UPGRADE PROJECT
Funding Source: New Capital
Estimated Project Budget: $200,000
Phase: In Design
Project Details:
Convert the existing Iconics Genesis32 hardware,
software and screens to Genesis64
Project Status:
Servers have been purchased
Software has been purchased
A consultant to assist with some aspects the upgrade has been
retained
Currently in the process of having IT configure two workstations
for use with the project
ZONE 3-OLD TOWN LIBRARY WATER AND WASTEWATER
Funding Source: Water and Wastewater
Estimated Project Budget: $1,700,000
Status: In Design
Estimated Completion Date: August 3, 2018
Project Details:
Tree Removal
SCADA System
CITY MANAGER’S UPDATE 18
Demolition of existing mono rail
in the centrifuge room
Stilling basin in pond
The Old Town Library Park Water and Wastewater project is
located in Zone 3 of the Water and Wastewater Masterplan. At
nearly 100 years old, the current 4-inch lines are some of the
oldest in the city and are beginning to show signs of restricted
flows and reduced water quality. The existing sanitary sewer
systems are of similar age with pipe sizes ranging from 6-inch to
10-inch pipes.
Project Updates:
Open house was held on March 22, 2018
Contracts complete
Construction to begin in May 2018
DRAKE WATER RECLAMATION DEWATERING
IMPROVEMENTS
Funding Source: Wastewater
Estimated Project Budget: $4,270,000
Status: In Construction
Estimated Completion Date: December 1, 2018
Project Details:
Addition of two 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 Updates:
Removal of HVAC duct work
Grind and patch the floor demolition in the centrifuge room
Demo existing monorail and beams
NECCO PONDS AND BACKBONE-PHASE II
Funding Source: Stormwater
Estimated Project Budget: $8,300,000
Status: In Construction
Estimated Completion Date: August 22, 2018
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 Updates:
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Outfall channel complete and seeded
Pond excavation complete
Suniga fill complete
UTILITIES
WATER RESOURCES AND TREATMENT
Environmental Regulatory Affairs Division
Basil Hamdan, Stormwater Quality Engineer with the Utilities Environmental Regulatory Affairs Division,
has been selected to present at the International Low Impact Development (LID) Conference in August.
The presentation will be done in conjunction with Tyler Dell of the Colorado Stormwater Center and will
take place at the most prestigious LID conference in the nation.
The presentation highlights the benefit that can be achieved by doing minor modifications to the
outlet of a bioretention/rain garden facility.
This facility is located adjacent to the parking lot at the Utilities Service Center and was monitored
to document how modifications to the facility forced more infiltration of surface water into the
ground.
The monitoring showed that performance effectiveness of the rain garden was significantly
improved through an observed stormwater volume reduction of 79% and reduced Total Suspended
Solids (TSS), Total Nitrogen (TN), and Total Phosphorus (TP) loads of 96%, 83%, and 47%
respectively compared to prior to modification.
The advantage of such a modification is that it can be done with relatively low cost to retrofit
existing rain gardens and significantly improve their water quality and quantity performance.
WATER ENGINEERING AND FIELD SERVICES
The North East College Corridor Outfall (NECCO) stormwater project is nearing completion. The last
phase is the construction of the regional detention pond at Redwood and Suniga. Earthwork is nearly
complete and landscaping will take place this Spring/Summer. The project provides much needed
stormwater infrastructure for existing and future development for northeast Fort Collins.
CUSTOMER CONNECTIONS
Excess Water Use Fees: On March 30th, Water Conservation Staff held a successful cross-
departmental educational meeting for HOAs, property managers, and contractors on the recently
increased Excess Water Use fees. The meeting addressed how customers can best manage these
changes with irrigation management, landscape change, and newly developed Utilities tools and
services. Fifty-five percent of attendees said the event exceeded their expectations, and key
community members reached out to staff and leadership with positive accolades. Two more
community meetings will be held in April and May.
Utility of the Year award from COSEIA: Fort Collins Utilities was selected for the inaugural “Utility
of the Year” award by the Colorado Solar Energy Industries Association (COSEIA) at the Solar
Power Mountain West Conference. The COSEIA Board selected Fort Collins Utilities for this award
based upon its many progressive policies and pro-solar programs. The award recognizes dynamic
utilities for laying the foundation for transformational change in the energy supply of the community.
Fort Collins Utilities and Efficiency Works™ Launch Online Marketplace: Fort Collins Utilities
customers can now take advantage of instant rebates on efficiency products at the new online
Efficiency Works Store (rebates.eworksstore.com). Utilities and Platte River Power Authority
recently partnered to launch the store, which lets customers shop online for energy-saving products
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and immediately claim available rebates during the checkout process. The Efficiency Works Store
boasts a robust selection of energy- and water-efficient products like smart thermostats, LED light
bulbs and low-flow showerheads. Efficiency Works will add new products, and announce services
and promotions as they become available in the future.
222 Laporte wins USGBC Mountain West Green Building of the Year: The US Green Building
Council (USGBC) Mountain West Regional Leadership awards were announced in March,
celebrating the best of green building and sustainable market transformation. The Utility
Administration Building (222 Laporte) was the awarded as Green Building of the Year. The award
will be recognized on May 3rd at the Rocky Mountain Green annual conference in Denver.
Community Engagement Outreach: Peak season has begun for Utilities Community Engagement
team. Key stats to date since January 2018 are: reached over 2,200 participants through education
outreach programs such as Voltbusters and Stormwater from youth to senior citizens. April
currently has over 20 booked events.
PUBLIC SAFETY
POUDRE FIRE AUTHORITY
Retirements
Poudre Fire Authority said thank you and farewell
to two amazing people in March: Linda Deane,
who retired after 27 years with PFA, and
Firefighter Mike Chavez, who had 27.5 years with
the organization. We so appreciate all they gave to
this community to make it a better place.
March 7 | PFA recognizes Professional Partner
Ben Gondrez
One of our favorite things to do is recognize the amazing people in this community who
work with us to make a difference in others' lives. After an Aug. 20, 2017, house fire on
Broadview Place injured several college-age men and killed one dog, PFA Educational
Specialist Michael Durkin teamed up with Ben Gondrez, the digital dome manager for
the Fort Collins Museum of Discovery, to produce a 360-degree virtual tour of the home. This is a new
and exciting way to literally show people fire’s fast-moving and broad-reaching impacts using virtual
reality technology and educational learning moments throughout the guided tour. To view the 360-
degree fire-safety video, visit: bit.ly/broadview360video
March 11 | Firefighters extinguish early-morning garage fire Firefighters put out a fire that damaged
the contents of a detached garage near a northwest Fort Collins apartment complex. Fortunately, there
were no reported injuries. An Uber driver called 911, and PFA units
were dispatched at 4:49 a.m. to the fire, which was in the area of 1917
Langshire Drive. The crew from Engine 4 was the first to arrive on
scene at 4:56 a.m. They quickly got to work locating and extinguishing
the fire in the one-story garage that’s used for parking by tenants in two
separate apartment units. There was no vehicle in the bay with the fire;
however, the contents of the garage sustained damage.
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March 13 | Firefighters worked to put out a fire that burned approximately one acre of vegetation in
the area of the 300 block of East Vine Drive.
The fire didn't threaten any structures, and there were no reported injuries. Following a scientific
process of investigation, investigators found the cause to be undetermined.
March 14 | Potting soil is flammable, did you know?
Did you know? Potting soil is flammable. "Seriously?!" you think to yourself, quietly questioning our
sanity. It is. Today's potting soil mixes contain organic materials -- think
peat moss or shredded wood -- that easily catch fire. That's why you
should never extinguish a cigarette or other smoking materials in potting
soil, the likes of which you see here. Firefighters on Engine 1 responded
to the area of the 100 block of East Oak St., east of College Avenue.
Someone called 911 to report seeing a smoking flower pot. As they do
many times each year, firefighters today doused the pots with water to
prevent a fire with the potential to cause significant damage and harm. A
message to all the smokers out there: Please properly discard of your
butts in an ashtray or designated container; don't throw them out the car
window, especially in dry conditions. And for those who drove or walked by the engine on Oak Street
and briefly wondered: We promise, we weren't watering the flowers. But we are looking forward to
spring blooms.
March 19 | A big congratulations goes out to PFA's Dustin Hampton who, earlier this week, was
promoted to the position of captain. You can watch the ceremony at https://youtu.be/ZwJam6rxd-Q
PFA Strategic Plan
The Strategic Plan for the years 2018 to 2023 was developed
through a community-driven planning process to determine critical
issues and service gaps. The primary goals include providing
innovative core services, such as EMS, structural and wildland
firefighting, rescue, and more; proactive communications, to get you
the right information at the right time so you can make the right
decisions; and financial responsibility, among others.
POLICE SERVICES
Police Training Facility Update
The Police Regional Training Center design work is still underway. The facility is a joint venture
between the City of Loveland and Fort Collins. The footprint of the facility is approximately 45 acres and
will initially provide both City’s police departments with a driving track which will encompass a high
speed straight away and several turns. In addition to the track there will be a large skills pad for an
emergency vehicle operations course. The first phase of construction will also include a 20-25 lane 50
yard indoor shooting range and some classroom space. Both police departments will coordinate
management of the facility to allow for adequate time to train for officers of our agencies as well as time
for other northern Colorado law enforcement agencies to train as well. As there are few options for law
enforcement to train in our region, the facility will be in high demand. Completion of the facility is
expected fourth quarter 2019 or first quarter 2020.
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Social Media Highlights
Sober Driving PSA – Officers in Old
Town borrowed a few props from
Downtown visitors to share a friendly
reminder to avoid drunk driving. The
post, which gained traction quickly
and was shared numerous times,
said, “Just your average Saturday
night in Old Town!
If you see multiple unicorns in this
picture or have a sudden urge to
show off your Kung fu moves to the
guy on the left...please hand your
keys over to a sober friend. Have a
safe night and call if you need us,
Fort Collins!”
Pi Day – In celebration of “Pi Day” (3.14), FCPS shared a picture of K9 Inox eyeballing some pie. “On
March 14, FCPS investigated a report of a vehicle driving in circles. The driver appeared to be half-
baked and gave infinite, irrational excuses for his behavior behind the wheel. Officers asked the man if
he'd been drinking and driving, but he denied it. K9 Inox searched the vehicle and located a
“suspiecious” substance, which field
tested positive for deliciousness. The
driver ultimately crumbled after failing
field “sopiety” tests and admitted to
partaking in some pot pie.” This post
resulted in high engagement and positive
comments from followers.
Eastside Park Stabbing
On March 7, 2018 at 12:36 pm, Fort
Collins Police received a report of an injured adult male in Eastside Park located at 1000 Locust Street,
in Fort Collins. When officers arrived, they located a stabbing victim, later identified as Luis Renteria.
Renteria was transported by ambulance to an area hospital with life-threatening injuries. Officers at the
scene recovered the knife used in this incident. Suspect Roger Alan Brown was located in the area and
arrested on charges of Attempted Second Degree Murder & First Degree Assault.
Body Camera Video Released
Body camera footage and 9-1-1 audio from the October 1, 2017 officer-involved shooting was released
to the public on March 9. Members of the press were invited to view the materials and ask Chief Jones
questions regarding the incident. At the conclusion of the press briefing, the video and audio files were
made available. FCPS also shared these materials online so the community could choose to view
them. The dialogue with the press and community comments that followed were positive and
constructive.
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Barricaded Man Arrested
On March 21, 2018, Fort Collins Police received a call regarding a disturbance at the Skyline Trailer
Park located at 2211 W. Mulberry St. Responding officers located the suspect, Joseph Norrie, at a
home that belonged to a family member. Norrie was threatening to harm himself with a knife and
barricaded himself in the home, refusing police commands to exit. While officers were on scene, they
detected an odor of gas, which Norrie threatened to ignite. Officers evacuated surrounding residences
as a precaution. After several hours, Norrie eventually exited the residence and was uncooperative with
officers, but officers were able to safely take him into custody. When officers cleared the residence,
they found that Norrie had started a fire inside. First responders were able to quickly extinguish the fire.
There were no other people in the home during this incident. Thanks to Poudre Fire Authority for their
partnership in this situation.
Man Arrested for Child Pornography
Thomas Mares was arrested on March 15, 2018 following a months-long investigation conducted by
Fort Collins Police Services. In July 2017, the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children
(NCMEC) contacted FCPS regarding multiple cybertips NCMEC had received from an Internet Service
Provider regarding sexually explicit images of children detected on the ISP’s network. FCPS detectives
conducted an investigation, which led to the confiscation of numerous digital devices that belonged to
Mares. A computer forensic investigator located approximately 676,000 pictures and 18,000 video files
depicting sexual exploitation of children on the devices. Based on facts gathered during the
investigation, detectives estimate that Mares had been collecting pornographic images of children for
10-15 years.
Serial Burglar Sentenced to 13 Years in Prison
Last year, Manuel Garcia was linked to 25 residential burglaries, either by physical evidence or through
confessions. On March 27, a judge sentenced Garcia to 13 years in prison and 5 years of parole. We're
glad that a career criminal is off the street, and we hope this outcome helps victims in their ongoing
emotional recovery following the invasion of their homes.
Crime Prevention
This month, the Crime Prevention Specialist had 18 telephone calls ranging from an elderly woman
who received a “Grandma Scam” telephone call to setting up a security presentation for Plymouth
Congregational Church. Presentations ranged from Neighborhood Watch sessions to teaching a class
to CSU food services employees on Dealing with Difficult People. Here’s the breakdown on
activities in March:
Larkbunting Neighborhood Watch, 28 attended
RESTORE, 42 attended
CSU employees Dealing with Difficult People, 40 attended
Harvest Park Neighborhood Watch, 15 attended
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PLANNING, DEVELOPMENT &TRANSPORTATION
BUILDING SERVICES AND PLANNING
2018 Building Code Review
Chief Building Official, Russ Hovland, has begun the review process of the International Code Council’s
2018 Building Codes. This review process will move through the Building Review Board and is
expected to last through the latter part of this year before moving to Council.
City Plan
Public Visioning events take place on April 11th, 12th, 14th and 23rd and will help to evaluate the
existing City Plan vision. Training of Plan Ambassadors and distribution on community planning grant
funds is on-going. Both techniques are aimed at those populations most challenging to engage in the
planning process.
Downtown and Transitions Code
Meetings with property owners, designers and businesses continue during the month of April to obtain
comments on the initial DRAFT updates to the Downtown and the NCB Zone District Development
Codes. A Public Open House providing revised DRAFT code updates will be held on April 18th, with a
Council Work Session scheduled for April 24th to review progress to date.
East Mulberry Enclave
The staff will hold Open House events on April 25th and 26th to understand concerns and respond to
questions from property owners, businesses and residents of the East Mulberry Enclave area which will
be eligible for potential annexation as early as July 2021.
Planned Unit Development Ordinance
Amendments to the Land Use Code are being drafted that will provide for additional regulatory flexibility
through a Planned Unit Development provision that will apply to larger-scale development
plans. DRAFT code amendments will be shared with the public at events in April and May. The
Planning and Zoning Board will consider the draft ordinance at its May 17th hearing, with City Council
consideration as early as May 15th.
Historic Preservation Code Review
The Historic Preservation Division is examining existing historic preservation-related codes and
processes to ensure that they best support Council’s policies and are best practices nationally. The City
has contracted with Clarion, Associates to produce a series of reports on the major areas of review:
Landmark Designation; Review of Changes to Landmark Properties; Development Review and
Historic Resources; and Demolition/Alteration Review of Older Buildings, Demolition by Neglect, and
Dangerous Buildings. Following community outreach and discussion in Spring 2018,
recommendations for change will be presented to Council at its April 24, 2018 work session, and for
adoption at the, July 17, 2018 regular meeting. At the April 24, 2018 Council work session, staff will
provide a comparison of recent development projects reviewed with the current historic preservation
codes and with the proposed codes.
NEIGHBORHOOD SERVICES
Neighborhood Connections
Expanded outreach underway for 2018 with childcare and interpretation being offered for core
education classes. The Spring session began April 3rd and is offered mid-day on Tuesdays. As a
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complement to this formal program, Neighborhood Services is facilitating a more informal community
meeting on affordable housing at the Harmony Library, an area with historically low participation in
Neighborhood Connections. We anticipate the neighborhood meeting to be the first in a series offered
as Continuing or Complementary Education under the Neighborhood Connections umbrella in the area.
Vibrant Neighborhoods Grant
The grant application process has launched and Neighborhood Services staff is hosting ‘Meeting-in-a-
Box’ sessions to prepare the eighteen (18) initial applicants for their next steps. The grant team has
been meeting bi-weekly with students from the Center for Public Deliberation at CSU to help facilitate
neighborhood brainstorming sessions. Support continues for projects awarded in 2017. The
replacement Program Assistant, focused on grant processes and administration for Social Grants,
Meeting-in-a-Box Grants, and Vibrant Neighborhoods Grants, will onboard with the Department in mid-
April.
FC MOVES
Electric Vehicle Readiness Roadmap
In partnership with Environmental Services, FC Moves has kicked off the Electric Vehicle Readiness
Roadmap. This effort will establish a vision, the goals and clearly defined roles for City departments,
the private sector and the Fort Collins community. A questionnaire is currently being conducted to
inform development of the project.
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. The Project will include
improvements to the Prospect/I-25 interchange. The I-25/Prospect interchange funding agreement with
property owners was approved by City Council. The I-25/Prospect interchange Intergovernmental
agreement (IGA) was amended with CDOT. 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 $31 million
improvement project.
YEAR TO DATE COMPARISONS
Development Project Submittals Rec’d
Conceptual/Preliminary Design Reviews/Staff reviews Performed
Building Permits Issued
Building Permit Valuations ($M)
Building Inspections Performed
2017
YTD
61
45
1,042
$71.72
7,487
2018
YTD
77
47
1,240
$60.01
8,315
% Change
26.23%
4.44%
19.00%
-16.34%
11.06%
Overall Development Review revenues are $135,186 over projection for 2018 as of March 31st with
Development Review over by $159,027 and Engineering Development Review under by $(23,841).
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SUSTAINABILITY SERVICES
ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES
Keeping recyclables separate from trash is important – the combination can result in a truckload
being rejected and sent to the landfill. A list of what’s acceptable and what’s not is available at
https://www.fcgov.com/recycling.
The City recently launched a green building website at https://www.fcgov.com/greenbuilding to help
builders, contractors, homeowners and business owners find tools to improve indoor health and
productivity while increasing financial performance.
Do you use the Timberline Recycling Center’s hard-to-recycle yard? We’d love to hear about your
experience. Take a brief questionnaire at https://www.fcgov.com/recycling.
SOCIAL SUSTAINABILITY
Mayor Wade Troxell has proclaimed April 2018 Fair Housing Month in honor of the 50th anniversary
of the Fair Housing Act. The Fair Housing Act prohibits discrimination in the sale and rental of
housing based on sex, national origin, familial status, race, ancestry, disability, sexual orientation,
color, creed or marital status. The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development has also
declared this year’s Fair Housing theme, “50 Years of Opening Doors.” In addition to the Fair
Housing Act, discriminatory housing practices are also prohibited by Colorado state law and Fort
Collins city ordinance.
What is the City’s role when it comes to affordable housing? Help the City with feedback at
https://ourcity.fcgov.com and/or attend one of these upcoming public forums:
o Informal coffee chat: 7:30-8:30 a.m., April 20 at Everyday Joe’s, 144 S. Mason St.
o Open house: 4-6 p.m. April 26, Northside Aztlan Center classroom, 112 E. Willow St.
RSVPs appreciated at sbeckferkiss@fcgov.com or 970-221-6753. No formal presentation is
planned.
o Community Issues Forum: 6-8:30 p.m., May 2, Fort Collins Senior Center, 1200 Raintree
Drive. Affordable housing and residential outdoor wood burning are the topics. RSVPs will
be required. Watch for updates at https://www.fcgov.com.
ECONOMIC HEALTH
The City of Fort Collins Economic Health Office this spring awarded $147,400 in grants to local
organizations from the 2018 Industry Cluster Support Fund. The City received $278,875 in funding
requests. Award winners will use the grants to obtain additional grants or to sponsor events and
programs.
The Northern Colorado Regional Airport broke two worldwide records after hosting the 2018
Women of Aviation Worldwide Fly It Forward event in early March. During the six-day event, held
from March 5-11, a record 1,696 female participants were given a “first-flight” experience in an
airplane or helicopter, far surpassing the 1,221 flights that took place in Albuquerque, N.M. at last
year’s event. Fort Collins Mayor Wade Troxell recognized the week of March 8 as Women of
Aviation Worldwide Week with a proclamation earlier in the month.
Josh Birks, Economic Health and Redevelopment Director, was honored by the Denver Metro
Economic Development Corp. on March 22 for his assistance as part of a team that reviewed
Colorado’s application for Amazon’s headquarters (Fort Collins and northern Colorado did not
submit a bid for the project.) More about the awards: http://www.metrodenver.org/news/news-
center/2018/03/the-metro-denver-economic-development-corporation-celebrates-regions-
accomplishments/
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NATURAL AREAS LAND CONSERVATION
COMMUNITY SERVICES
RECREATION
Parks and Recreation Summer Job Fair
The Summer Job Fair for both Parks and Recreation was held at EPIC on Saturday, March 24 from
9:00am – 1:00pm. There was a great turn out for potential staff looking for jobs in parks, aquatics,
sports, children programs, summer camps, and adaptive recreation.
Recreation Center Kiosks
The Recreation Department installed public kiosk/computer terminals at EPIC, Northside, Senior
Center, Foothills Activity Center. These kiosks will allow to register for classes and apply for positions
within the City. Information on volunteer opportunities will also be available on the kiosks.
2018 - 1st Quarter Report
Land Conservation Update - March 2018 Acreage Cost
Land Conserved - Jan - Mar 159.84 $ 370,498
Land Conserved - Apr - Jun
Land Conserved - Jul - Sept
Land Conserved - Oct - Dec - $ -
Total Land Conserved - Year to Date 159.84 $ 370,498
Land Conservation Summary - To Date Acreage Cost
Acres of Land Purchased 37,029
Acres of Land Leased 897
Acres of Land Placed in Conservation Easements 6,653
Total Conserved - To Date 44,579 $ 92,349,791
Land Conservation Funds Budgeted for 2018 $2,500,000 + Reappropriation $7,905,019 $ 10,405,019
Acquisitions To Date - 2018 Acreage Cost
White (320 acres acquired in 50/50 partnership with Larimer County (LC) and Great Outdoors
Colorado (GOCO). LC and City each contributed $370,500 and GOCO contributed $300,500;
total cost of $1.04M. LC will manage the property and City will hold a Conservation
Easement on the 320 acres.) 159.84 $ 370,498
Total Conserved - Year to Date 159.84 $ 370,498
Property Under Contract Acreage Cost
Humane Society An addition to Prairie Dog Meadows (expected to close in April-May 2018) 3.35 $ 200,000
CSU An addition to Maxwell Natural Area. (expected to close April 2018) 53.00 $ 484,812
Total Under Contract 56.35 $ 684,812
Net Land Conservation Funds Remaining for 2018 $ 9,349,709
Natural Areas Land Conservation
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PARKS
Southridge Superintendent Hired
The Parks Department announced the hiring of Brent Johnson as the new Superintendent of
Southridge Golf Course. Brent started at the City of Fort Collins in 2007 as a Parks and Grounds
Technician working in the South East District before moving to Collindale Golf Course in
2011. Previous to 2007, Brent had 12 plus years of Superintendent experience at Cheyenne Country
Club and Mira Vista Golf Course in Aurora. Brent is a graduate of Colorado State University (1995) and
has a Bachelor of Science degree in Turfgrass Management.
Rolland Moore Ballfield Lights Replacement
The two north fields at Rolland Moore Park have had the light poles and fixtures replaced. The new
fixtures are the first dark sky compliant athletic fields lights in Colorado. This upgrade reduces glare,
spill, electricity use and provides a central control that enables increased management of the lights.
CULTURAL SERVICES
Lincoln Center Success
The Lincoln Center experienced several sell out performances in March. Mr. Popper’s Penguins was
attended by 1200 Poudre School District 2nd and 3rd graders. Public performances by Siro-A (reduced
capacity for sightlines), Iliza Shlesinger, and the Borromeo String Quartet with Joel Bacon were all sold
out.
Gardens on Spring Creek
The Gardens partnered with City of Fort Collins Utilities Water Conservation Department and Larimer
County Master Gardeners to host the High Plains Landscape Workshop featuring four regional
speakers. The event had 270 attendees, with over half being from outside of Fort Collins. The
fundraiser netted $20,000 for The Gardens.
Art in Public Places/Visual Arts
CSD and APP hosted StartUp/ArtUp week at the Carnegie Center for Creativity (CCC) including over
50 events and over 1000 participants. The CCC was also the home of a two week exhibit featuring
PSD and others student work in the Youth Art Month Exhibit. Opening receptions had to be split into 2
events to accommodate large crowds of community members.
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PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT
Feature: National Volunteer Month
Nearly 9000 volunteers contribute:
o 146,000 hours to City programs
o $3.8 million impact on our community
Honoring our volunteers all month with events, giveaways and continuing education
Celebration and Pancake Breakfast: Friday, April 28 8:30-10:30 a.m. at Block One Events; 428
Linden Street
Visit: https://www.fcgov.com/volunteer/ for a full list of events including tours, a lunch and learn,
trainings and more
Public Engagement Recap
Neighborhood Connections Spring Core Education Class - Weekly classes every Tuesday
afternoon for 6 weeks from 12-1:30 p.m. April 3 - May 8th at 281 North College Ave, Fort
Collins, CO, 80521, in Conference Room A-D; 13 enrolled
“The Power of Media and How to Access Your City” Presentation and Discussion Forum –
March 29 to Family Leadership Training Institute; about 30 attendees
Community Survey presentation open invite to community – March 27; recent presentation at
Business Cares Luncheon through United Way; reviews what we learned and upcoming
involvement opportunities; about 20 attendees
Meeting #3 Community Trust Initiative Stakeholder Group – April 4; Theme: communication
tools and methods to reach diverse populations
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Upcoming
City Plan Visioning Workshops – April 12; 6-8 p.m. at Senior Center; April 14; 10 a.m. to Noon
at Council Tree Library; April 23; 6-8 p.m. at Harmony Library; present information on current
plan visions and gather input on community values and priorities
Affordable Housing Community Discussion Series – Coffee Chats; April 20; 7:30-8:30 a.m. at
Everyday Joe’s, 144 Mason Street; Open House and Conversation; April 26; 4-6 p.m. at Northside
Aztlan Community Center; Discuss the topic with Sue Beck-Ferkiss, Social Policy and Housing
Program Manager, and other City experts
Listening Session at The Family Center/La Familia – April 19; 6-7:30 p.m. around building trust
between immigrant populations and police services
Community Issues Forum: Affordable Housing and Outdoor Burning Conversation; May 2; 6-
8:30 p.m. at the Fort Collins Senior Center, 1200 Raintree Drive
COMMUNITY DASHBOARD HIGHLIGHT
The Community Dashboard features performance data and information that highlights how the City is
doing in achieving its seven Outcome areas: Neighborhood Livability and Social Health, Cultural and
Recreation, Economic Health, Environmental Health, Safe Community, Transportation, and High
Performing Government. The Dashboard is made up of 38 total metrics that are published quarterly and
demonstrate where the City is doing well and where there are opportunities to improve. The color
status of performance for each metric is determined based on the actual result for the quarter
compared with the target. The color status of performance for the Outcome is determined based on the
average calculation of the performance of each metric within that Outcome.
Each month the City Manager’s Update will highlight a metric from the Community Dashboard. This
month’s feature is from the Transportation Outcome Area.
Analysis:
Transfort continues to outperform many of its peers and the industry as a whole with ridership
increases. Most transit agencies are experiencing ridership declines.
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Definition:
This metric tracks the total number of fixed route passenger boardings. The target is a 5% increase in
fixed route ridership over the previous year. The graph shows the actual fixed route passenger
boardings each quarter (in thousands).
Why is this metric important?
Tracking total fixed route ridership allows Transfort to gauge its overall performance from year to year,
and is a general indication of how well Transfort is performing in all areas of customer satisfaction.
City’s impact on this metric:
High – Transfort influences fixed route ridership through its choice of routes, stops, schedules and
frequency of service, as well as marketing and outreach.
Benchmarks:
Benchmarking in progress
To view the entire Dashboard, please visit: http://fortcollins.clearpointstrategy.com/