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JUNE 14, 2018
Table of Contents
ISSUES BEFORE COUNCIL ................................................................................................................. 4
JUNE 19 COUNCIL MEETING ...................................................................................................................................4
JUNE 19 WORK SESSION .........................................................................................................................................4
JUNE 26 WORK SESSION – CANCELED FOR NATIONAL LEAGUE OF CITIES SUMMER CONFERENCE......................4
JULY 3 COUNCIL MEETING ......................................................................................................................................4
JULY 10 WORK SESSION ..........................................................................................................................................5
PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT – UPCOMING EVENTS ........................................................................................................6
SALES AND USE TAX COLLECTION .................................................................................................. 6
MONTHLY & YEAR TO DATE ...................................................................................................................................6
CAPITAL PROJECTS- ENGINEERING ................................................................................................ 7
CITYWIDE PEDESTRIAN ACCESS PROJECT ...............................................................................................................7
SUNIGA ROAD IMPROVEMENTS – COLLEGE AVE. TO BLONDEL STREET ................................................................7
DOWNTOWN RIVER DISTRICT IMPROVEMENTS ....................................................................................................8
NORTH COLLEGE IMPROVEMENTS – CANAL TO STATE HIGHWAY 1 .....................................................................8
HORSETOOTH AND COLLEGE INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENTS .............................................................................9
VINE AND LEMAY BNSF IMPROVEMENTS ..............................................................................................................9
BICYCLE AND PEDESTRIAN GRADE SEPARATION STUDY ..................................................................................... 10
SHARP POINT/NANCY GRAY CONNECTION ......................................................................................................... 10
RIVERSIDE BRIDGE REPLACEMENT ...................................................................................................................... 11
HARMONY AND STRAUSS CABIN SIGNALIZATION ............................................................................................... 11
POWER TRAIL AND HARMONY ROAD GRADE SEPARATED CROSSING ................................................................ 12
TIMBERLINE RD CORRIDOR PROJECT .................................................................................................................. 12
MULBERRY CORRIDOR PROJECT – NEW PROJECT ............................................................................................... 13
CAPITAL PROJECTS – PARK PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT ........................................................ 13
CITY PARK TOMORROW- NEW PROJECT ............................................................................................................. 13
STREETS PARK- NEW PROJECT ............................................................................................................................. 14
FOSSIL CREEK TRAIL – SHIELDS TO COLLEGE- NEW PROJECT .............................................................................. 14
LONG VIEW TRAIL ................................................................................................................................................ 15
CAPITAL PROJECTS – OPERATION SERVICES ............................................................................. 15
GARDENS ON SPRING CREEK – GARDEN EXPANSION ......................................................................................... 15
GARDENS ON SPRING CREEK – VISITOR’S EXPANSION ........................................................................................ 16
FORT COLLINS/LOVELAND POLICE TRAINING CENTER ........................................................................................ 16
CITY HALL BUILDING ACCESS IMPROVEMENTS ................................................................................................... 17
CAPITAL PROJECTS – UTILITIES .................................................................................................... 17
EAST HARMONY DUCT BANK ............................................................................................................................... 17
COLORADO STATE UNIVERSITY CIRCUITS AND DUCT BANK PROJECT ................................................................ 18
HP BROADCOM CIRCUITS .................................................................................................................................... 18
WATER TREATMENT FACILITY ............................................................................................................................. 18
HARMONY DUCT BANK – HARMONY SUBSTATION PROJECT ............................................................................. 19
LIGHT & POWER GENESIS64 SCADA UPGRADE PROJECT .................................................................................... 20
MAGNOLIA STREET OUTFALL- NEW PROJECT ..................................................................................................... 20
DRAKE WATER RECLAMATION FACILITY DEWATERING IMPROVEMENTS .......................................................... 21
MULBERRY/RIVERSIDE DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS .......................................................................................... 21
UTILITIES ............................................................................................................................................ 22
CUSTOMER CONNECTIONS .................................................................................................................................. 22
PUBLIC SAFETY ................................................................................................................................ 22
POUDRE FIRE AUTHORITY ................................................................................................................................... 22
POLICE SERVICES .................................................................................................................................................. 24
PLANNING, DEVELOPMENT &TRANSPORTATION ......................................................................... 25
BUILDING SERVICES AND PLANNING ................................................................................................................... 25
NEIGHBORHOOD SERVICES ................................................................................................................................. 25
FC MOVES ............................................................................................................................................................ 26
SPECIAL PROJECTS ............................................................................................................................................... 26
YEAR TO DATE COMPARISON .............................................................................................................................. 26
SUSTAINABILITY SERVICES ............................................................................................................ 26
ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES ................................................................................................................................ 26
SOCIAL SUSTAINABILITY ...................................................................................................................................... 27
ECONOMIC HEALTH ............................................................................................................................................. 27
COMMUNITY SERVICES .................................................................................................................... 27
RECREATION ........................................................................................................................................................ 27
PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT ..................................................................................................................... 28
COMMUNITY DASHBOARD HIGHLIGHT .......................................................................................... 28
CITY MANAGER’S UPDATE 4
ISSUES BEFORE COUNCIL
JUNE 19 COUNCIL MEETING
Formal Swearing In of Jeff Swoboda, new Police Chief (5:15 p.m., Council Chambers, 300
Laporte Ave., Building A)
Aweida Annexation Annexation and Zoning
o Annexing and zoning 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.
Whitewater Park Resolution and Appropriation
o Confirm receipt of the full amount of fundraising dollars required for expenditure of the
Community Capital Improvement Program (CCIP) funds previously appropriated for the project,
and to appropriate additional fundraising dollars secured for the Whitewater Park Project.
Economic Health – 3.5 Foster sustainable infill and redevelopment.
JUNE 19 WORK SESSION
Oil/Gas Updates
o The purpose of this item is to provide information to City Council on the proposed Land Use
Code changes related to buffers around oil and gas wells, including the current staff
recommendation and recommendations from various boards and commissions
Neighborhood Livability & Social Health-1.5 Guide development compatible with
community expectations through appropriate planning, annexation, land use,
historical preservation and development review processes
Planned Unit Development (PUD) Overlay Zone Land Use Code Changes
o Revise the Land Use Code to create a new process and regulations for a Planned Unit
Development (PUD) Overlay District. The proposed PUD Overlay District provides for additional
flexibility in site design not available through traditional development procedures, and the ability
for extended vested property rights, in return for the provision of significant public benefits
Neighborhood Livability & Social Health – 1.5 Guide development compatible with
community expectations through appropriate planning, annexation, land use,
historical preservation and development review processes.
JUNE 26 WORK SESSION – CANCELED FOR NATIONAL LEAGUE OF
CITIES SUMMER CONFERENCE
JULY 3 COUNCIL MEETING
Ordinance Amending City Code Regarding Executive Sessions
o Update City Code consistent with the November 7, 2017 voter-approved Charter amendment
providing for telecommunications (broadband) service as part of the City’s Electric Utility, in
particular as it relates to the related purposes for which the Council or other City bodies may to
go into executive session
Economic Health – 3.9: Encourage the development of reliable, high speed internet
services throughout the community
CITY MANAGER’S UPDATE 5
Century Wireless Telecommunications Facility and Addition of Permitted Use
o Request for an Addition of Permitted Use to build a 55’ tall Wireless Telecommunications
Facility disguised as a bell tower at 620 W Horsetooth Rd.
Neighborhood Livability & Social Health - 1.7 - Guide development through
community planning, historic preservation, and efficient and effective development
review
Planned Unit Development (PUD) Overlay Zone Land Use Code Changes
o Revise the Land Use Code to create a new process and regulations for a Planned Unit
Development (PUD) Overlay District. The proposed PUD Overlay District provides for additional
flexibility in site design not available through traditional development procedures, and the ability
for extended vested property rights, in return for the provision of significant public benefits.
Neighborhood Livability & Social Health – 1.5 Guide development compatible with
community expectations through appropriate planning, annexation, land use,
historical preservation and development review processes.
Staff Report: FC Lean
o Update Council on the progress made implementing the City’s process improvement program,
FC Lean. This was an Offer funded by Council in the 2017-18 Budget.
Staff Report: Transitional Sentencing Program
o Provide Council with an update on alternative sentencing options for Municipal Court
defendants.
JULY 10 WORK SESSION
Larimer County Behavioral Health Plan
o Provide an update to City Council about the Larimer County Behavioral Health Plan, key next
steps and staff information about City and local service provide impacts. Larimer County staff
will co-present with City staff
Neighborhood Livability & Social Health-1.2 Leverage and improve collaboration with
other agencies to address homelessness, poverty issues and other high priority
human service needs.
Poudre Fire Authority Annual Review
o Review 2017 performance measurements and metrics, goals, actual spending to budget,
benefits to the community related to strategic outcome goals, operational efficiency, productivity
improvements, and issues of concern to the Authority, the District and the City
Keep Fort Collins Great (KFCG) 2020 Sunset
o Continued discussion regarding the expiration of Keep Fort Collins tax, desired level of service,
and funding options
High Performing Government-7.1 Provide world-class services that meet the needs of
the community.
Metropolitan Districts Policy
o Review changes to the Metropolitan Districts Policy to improve alignment with City goals and
objectives
Neighborhood Livability & Social Health – 1.5 Guide development compatible with
community expectations through appropriate planning, annexation, land use,
historical preservation and development review processes.
CITY MANAGER’S UPDATE 6
PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT – UPCOMING EVENTS
Upcoming
Fiesta de Movimiento Comunitario – Saturday, June 16 from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. – community
event by Create Places designed for Spanish speakers featuring health and wellness resources;
Nature in the City, Natural Areas, Recreation and CPIO are providing resources.
Speak Up and Play Neighborhood Event – Thursday, June 28 from 6-8:30 p.m. event for
neighborhoods surrounding the Streets Park at Vine and Lemay; featuring Nature in the City,
Park Planning and Engineering to gather input on a potential nature connection and provide
project updates.
SALES AND USE TAX COLLECTION
MONTHLY & YEAR TO DATE
APRIL SUMMARY OVER PRIOR YEAR
Month Year to Date
Net Sales Tax Collected: 5.8% 4.7%
Net Use Tax Collected: -14.3% -15.0%
Net Sales and Use Tax Collected: 2.6% 1.1%
Year to date, sales and use tax collections excluding rebates are up 1.1% and total $45.2M.
APRIL SUMMARY OVER BUDGET
Month Year to Date
Net Sales Tax Collected: 1.7% 1.9%
Net Use Tax Collected: -19.8% -4.7%
Net Sales and Use Tax Collected: -1.8% 0.8%
Year to date, the City has collected 1.6% more sales and use tax revenue, totaling $696K over budget.
CITY MANAGER’S UPDATE 7
* Capital project updates are in bold.
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: Two blocks of missing sidewalk along west side of Whedbee
from Garfield to Pitkin is scheduled to begin in July.
Current projects: Drake widening project is complete.
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 has received, and is currently reviewing, 90%
design documents.
Approximately 50% of rights of way and easements are acquired, staff is continuing the
review of appraisals and assembling offer letters.
Tree removal, earthwork and utility installation is nearing completion through the month of
May, and should be delivered in early June 2018.
More information is available at https://www.fcgov.com/engineering/suniga-to-college-improvements
CITY MANAGER’S UPDATE 8
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 has submitted all environmental clearance documentation to the Colorado Department of
Transportation for approval. Once approved, the property acquisition phase will begin. Staff
anticipates this phase 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.
More information is available at fcgov.com/engineering/ncollege.php
CITY MANAGER’S UPDATE 9
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.
ROW discussions with affected property owners are on-going and acquisition is in process.
Construction will begin just after Memorial Day on May 29, 2018. There will be two major closures
along Horsetooth Road. Mid-June through mid-July the east leg of the intersection will be closed,
and from mid-July through mid-September the west leg of the intersection will be closed.
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 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 30 locations for high level screening and will conduct a detailed analysis of the top 6
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 preliminary results of the study will be taken out to the public for comment. Staff has
been to the Bicycle Advisory Committee and is scheduled to present at the June
Transportation Board meeting.
An online survey is being created to collect public input regarding the prioritization of the
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: 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.
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
CITY MANAGER’S UPDATE 11
RIVERSIDE BRIDGE REPLACEMENT
Funding Source: Federal Grants and Bridge Funds
Estimated Project Budget: $4.0M
Estimated Completion Date: December 2018
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 meetings held on March 22 and May 3 at EPIC.
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 is currently under construction.
The project will reach substantial completion by Friday, June 1.
The signal will be activated in June 2018
CITY MANAGER’S UPDATE 12
POWER TRAIL AND HARMONY ROAD GRADE SEPARATED CROSSING
Funding Source: Transportation Alternatives Program Federal
Grant Funding, Pedestrian Grade Separation Funds (CCIP)
Estimated Project Cost: $5M - $8M
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 has issued a Request for Proposals for Design Services and
anticipates having a consultant contract executed in June.
The initial phase of the design contract will be a feasibility study and alternatives analysis for
different project alternatives.
Current funding is $1.9M. Staff has submitted a BFO offer to request additional funding.
More information is available at https://www.fcgov.com/engineering/powertrailcrossing
TIMBERLINE RD CORRIDOR PROJECT
Funding Source: Transportation Capital Expansion Fee Fund,
developer contribution, Surface Transportation Block Grant
Estimated Project Budget: $6.5M
Estimated Completion Date: December 2020
Phase: RFP for design services to be released in July
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:
Council appropriated TCEF funds to begin design.
The project team is working with CDOT to advance the delivery date of the grant.
CITY MANAGER’S UPDATE 13
MULBERRY CORRIDOR PROJECT – NEW PROJECT
Funding Source: FC Bikes, Surface Treatment
Estimated Project Budget: $600k
Estimated Completion Date: Summer 2018
Phase: In Design
Project Details:
Building on the recommendations adopted in the 2017 Old Town
Neighborhoods Plan and 2014 Bicycle Master Plan, the City
will be improving W. Mulberry Street between Jackson Ave.
and Overland Trail in 2018. This project will restripe
Mulberry to add a center turn lane while also piloting
protected bicycle lanes. Bicycle and pedestrian crossing
improvements are also planned at the following locations
along the corridor: Mulberry at Impala/Ponderosa, Mulberry
at City Park, and N. Shields at Magnolia.
Project Status:
The project is in final design
The project team has completed multiple phases of public outreach
The surface treatment is scheduled for mid-July
CAPITAL PROJECTS – PARK PLANNING &
DEVELOPMENT
CITY PARK TOMORROW- NEW PROJECT
Funding Source: Community Capital Improvement and BOB I
Total Project Cost: Phase I - $1.8M
Phase: In Design
Estimated Completion: 2019
Project Details:
Park Planning and Development is currently working on
completing the potential design of Phase I of City Park
Tomorrow. This phase includes the design and fabrication of
the City Park train, installation of the train tracks, relocation of
the tennis and pickleball courts, irrigation and utility
modifications, and more.
Project Status:
Neighborhood Meeting held on June 4 with approximately 100 residents participating. Community
Meeting held June 7 with approximately 100 community members participating.
Park Planning and Development is reviewing the comments received from these meetings and will
take the thoughts and comments into consideration as design continues.
Video of the Community Meeting can be found on the Park Planning and Development/City Park
Tomorrow webpage: www.fcgov.com/parkplanning/cityparktomorrow.
Final design of Phase I anticipated to be complete late fall, 2018.
CITY MANAGER’S UPDATE 14
STREETS PARK- NEW PROJECT
Funding Source: Neighborhood Parkland Funds, Lincoln Corridor funds
Total Project Cost: $2M
Phase: In Design
Estimated Completion: 2019
Project Details:
The future Streets Park, which will soon be renamed, is
located on the southwest corner of 9th Street and Vine
Drive, along the driveway to Streets Facility. This park
will pay homage to the Great Western Sugar Company
which was located on site. The sugar beet helped in the
economic development of Fort Collins.
Project Status:
Park Planning and Development is working with
Natural Areas on the design of Streets Park.
A Groundbreaking for the park will be held on July 11.
FOSSIL CREEK TRAIL – SHIELDS TO COLLEGE- NEW PROJECT
Funding Source: ConTrust Fund, GOCO grant
Total Project Cost: $3M
Phase: Design nearing completion/Construction
anticipated soon
Estimated Completion Date: Fall 2018
Project Details:
Construction of pedestrian tunnel under the
BNSF railroad is complete and trail construction
is planned to begin this summer. The trail will
connect the current Fossil Creek Trail on the
east of College Avenue, to Fossil Creek Drive
and Shields Street. Here, users can connect to
the Long View Trail, or continue their ride along
the Fossil Creek Trail.
Project Status:
General contractor has been identified.
CITY MANAGER’S UPDATE 15
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: August 2018
Project Details:
Park Planning & 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:
The 2 bridges on Fort Collins portion of trail will be installed mid-May
Concrete is currently being poured in Loveland, and will work north
The pouring of the concrete will be complete the end of May, early June weather permitting
CAPITAL PROJECTS – OPERATION SERVICES
GARDENS ON SPRING CREEK – GARDEN EXPANSION
Funding Sources: $2.1M Privately Raised Funds
$900K General Funds
Total Project Cost: $3.0 M
Phase: Under Construction
Estimated Completion Date: Summer 2018
Project Details:
Garden on Spring Creek Garden Expansion is
expanding the Gardens to add five acres to the
north. This will include an amphitheater with a great-
lawn for outdoor performances, several arbors and
many added garden areas for the public to explore
and enjoy
Project Status:
Stage for amphitheater is under construction and the roof will be completed soon
Sound-absorbing walls are completed and trees are going in next to them
Boardwalk deck is being installed next to the ponds
Flagstone walkways are being installed off the existing rock garden
Sidewalks/walking paths are being placed in many areas of the garden
Relocated trees from Hughes Stadium should be transplanted by early May
Site irrigation and lighting are being installed as areas become available
CITY MANAGER’S UPDATE 16
GARDENS ON SPRING CREEK – VISITOR’S EXPANSION
Funding Sources: Building on Basic (BOB) II - $2.2M Privately Raised Funds: $700K
Total Project Cost: $2,900,000
Phase: Schematic Design
Estimated Completion Date: Late fall 2019
Project Details:
The Gardens on Spring Creek Visitor Center Expansion is
adding approximately 4500 SF. This includes a
conservatory which will incorporate a butterfly pavilion, extra
meeting rooms, additional office spaces, and Solar PV to
offset the additional energy usage.
Project Status:
Working on space programing to determine layout and finishes
Conducting energy model to understand the building and the possible energy use for various
systems
Design to be completed by end of 2018
Construction is scheduled to start in early 2019
FORT COLLINS/LOVELAND POLICE TRAINING CENTER
Funding Sources: $9.25M from bonds for the City of Fort Collins/ $9.25M from City of Loveland
Total Project Cost: $18.5M
Phase: Schematic Design
Estimated Completion Date: Late 2019
Project Details:
The City of Fort Collins is partnering
with The City of Loveland to construct
a new Police training facility which will
be located on the west side of the
Loveland Airport. This new site will
offer a 50-yard pistol range, a 1.4 mile
driving track along with some
classrooms for special training.
Project Status:
The City of Fort Collins and City of Loveland met with the design team on June 1, 2018 to review
design progress and discuss Schematic design and budget.
Phase 1 items include a 1.4-mile driving track, a shooting range, a classroom, and site utilities
and improvements.
CITY MANAGER’S UPDATE 17
CITY HALL BUILDING ACCESS IMPROVEMENTS
Funding Sources: Operation Services 2017 Funds
Estimated Project Cost: $820,000
Phase: In Construction
Estimated Completion Date: July 2018
Project Details:
Demolition of existing elevator and north entrance. Installation of new
ADA accessible elevator and restroom on main lobby
Project Status:
Elevator shaft walls are complete
New ADA restroom finishes are complete. Currently installing restroom accessories.
Mechanical, electrical and plumbing for elevator and restroom complete
Installing glass doors and mullions
New elevator installation started first week of June
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.
Phase 2, installation of the duct bank between the substation
and Ziegler Rd is complete.
Phase 3, installation of the duct bank between Ziegler Rd and
Strauss Cabin Rd is complete.
Project Status:
Phase 1 in construction
Phases 2 and 3 are complete
Vault Installation
CITY MANAGER’S UPDATE 18
COLORADO STATE UNIVERSITY CIRCUITS AND DUCT BANK PROJECT
Funding Source: Development Fees
Estimated Project Budget: $2,804,340
Phase: Complete
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 is complete
Howes/Laurel duct bank is complete
The Vine Drive duct bank is complete
Circuits have been pulled in the duct bank
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 separately
metering several buildings on the site.
Project Status:
Project has been divided into two phases to meet a 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 Rd. and is pending an easement from Broadcom.
WATER TREATMENT FACILITY
Funding Source: Water Treatment Facility Capital Project Budget
Estimated Project Budget: $850,000
Hewlett-Packard Campus
Vault Installation
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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
The CSU easement has been staked and utilities within
the easement have been located. Approximately 1/2 of
the easement is occupied by other utilities. City staff is
working with CSU staff to identify an alternate route as
well as identify a path forward with revising the existing
easement
Construction is planned for the fall of 2018
HARMONY DUCT BANK – HARMONY SUBSTATION PROJECT
Funding Source: Development Fees
Estimated Project Budget: $214,590
Phase: Preliminary Construction
Project Details:
Five 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) of the (3) 8 x 16 vaults have been set and tied into the
harmony duct banks
Construction of the first duct bank completed from
substation to new 8 x 16 vault completed.
Final landscaping of 5 new trees, sprinkler system and sod construction area
Water Treatment Facility
Duct Bank
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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 and installed
Software has been purchased
A consultant to assist with some aspects the upgrade has
been retained
I.T. is configuring two workstations and the servers for use
with the project
The consultant now has VPN access
MAGNOLIA STREET OUTFALL- NEW PROJECT
Funding Source: Stormwater
Estimated Project Budget: $480,000
Status: Alternative Analysis
Estimated Completion Date: October 2018
Project Details:
The Magnolia Street Outfall project is a large diameter storm sewer
outfall into the Poudre River. Pipe diameters range from 60” up to
132”. Construction methods include open cut with the potential for
tunneling under Riverside Avenue, College Avenue, Mason Street,
and Mulberry Street.
Project Status:
Detention analysis
LID analysis
Cost Estimates on alternatives
SCADA System
Flooding at College and
Mulberry, May 22, 2018
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DRAKE WATER RECLAMATION FACILITY DEWATERING IMPROVEMENTS
Funding Source: Wastewater
Estimated Project Budget: $4,270,000
Status: In Construction
Estimated Completion Date: December 2018
Project Details:
This project provides two new centrifuges for the sludge
dewatering process at the Drake Water Reclamation
Facility. The dewatering
process is a critical process during which water is
removed from the sludge so that it can be transported and
applied as biosolids at Meadow Springs Ranch. The
project is currently under construction, and will be
completed by the end of 2018.
Project Status:
Replace roof over the centrifuge room
Install the bridge crane columns
Secondary switchboard 1204 and high voltage transformer 1204 swap out
MULBERRY/RIVERSIDE DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS
Funding Source: Stormwater, State of Colorado, and FEMA
Estimated Project Budget: $2,362,156
Status: Notice of Award
Estimated Completion Date: September 2018
Project Details:
This drainage improvement project will provide a new storm sewer and
inlets to address localized drainage problems and reduce the effects of
flood potential in the area during major storms. It is funded by the City,
State of Colorado, and FEMA as part of the federal Hazard Mitigation
Grant Program (HMGP). Drainage improvement work will be
coordinated with a water line replacement project along Cowan and
East Myrtle Streets.
City crews will install a new 6-inch waterline to replace the existing 4-
inch line in Cowan and East Myrtle Streets. Pipeline construction will
be in March 2018 and continue through spring 2018.
Project Status:
Construction contracts and administrative services
Construction scheduling
Outfall bank stabilization design
Waterline lowering on Myrtle
Street
Hydro Construction placing
concrete in the centrifuge room
for the below-floor beam
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UTILITIES
CUSTOMER CONNECTIONS
Water Conservation updated 1,100 square feet (sf) of the Xeriscape Demonstration Garden to
showcase water-wise shrubs, perennials, and Plant Select options. Watch this time-lapse video
from the renovation, edited by FCTV’s Kevin Kirchner: https://youtu.be/cQeNoeVpNYc. The
renovation was done with the “do-it-yourself” (DIY) resident in mind: the cost of materials was about
$1.20/sf and our Xeriscape Incentive Program DIY participants spend about $1.27/sf. The
Xeriscape Demonstration Garden is located on the southwest corner of City Hall and is open to the
public year-round. Join us for the 17th annual Xeriscape Garden Party on June 16th from 11 a.m.–
2p.m. Info at fcgov.com/garden-party. Over 350 attended in 2017.
Bloomberg Mayor’s Challenge: Staff from Energy Services and Economic Health continue to
meet with community stakeholders testing prototype information for rental housing energy efficiency
as part of the Bloomberg Mayor’s Challenge. Anticipate implementing efficiency projects with on-bill
financing in advance of the August 20 final application.
Children’s Water Festival: On May 16, Utilities hosted the 27th Annual Children’s Water Festival
on the Front Range Community College campus. Approximately 1,820 third grade students
attended from 80 classes across the school district. Assisted by the sunny weather, our staff
volunteers, presenters and exhibitors made this event run smoothly and created an educational, fun
day for students. City staff represented included Environmental Regulatory Affairs, Water Field
Operations, Water Reclamation and Biosolids, Environmental Services, Stormwater, Wellness,
Community Engagement, Water Conservation, Water Treatment Facility and Gardens on Spring
Creek.
Community Engagement’s peak season is in full swing! Key stats to date since January 2018:
o reached over 4,119 participants (youth through adults) through education outreach programs.
o managed or participated in 58 events that have reached 3,430 community members.
Month of June currently has approximately 17 education programs and events scheduled.
PUBLIC SAFETY
POUDRE FIRE AUTHORITY
May 22 Multi-Agency Live-Burn Training
Firefighters train a lot -- to put out fires, provide emergency
medical services, extricate people trapped in crashed cars, and
use rope systems to rescue injured climbers. The list goes on.
Some of you may have seen a column of black smoke rising into
the air on May 22. It originated from 325 N. Taft Hill Road, the
site of a multi-agency live-burn training for which firefighters
practiced various firefighting techniques during four separate
burns in real-life conditions.
Fire investigators also got a chance to put their skills to the test during a “mock” investigation. The
property's owner graciously allowed Poudre Fire Authority and its partners to use the property and burn
the main house, and we couldn't be more grateful. Data gathered throughout the day will be analyzed
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and used to help inform how firefighters can tweak their work to be
as effective and safe as possible. A big "thank you," too, to
community members for their patience that day.
May 25 – Poudre Fire Authority says ‘Thank You’ to Ed Rupert
The PFA family said “thank you” to and showed appreciation for Mr.
Ed Rupert, who resigned from the Poudre Valley Fire Protection
District Board to pursue work related to the care and mental health
support of first responders. Mr. Rupert served on the PVFPD Board for seven years, two of which he
was the board chair.
May 16 – PFA marks first river rescue of the season
At about 3:26 p.m., PFA was dispatched to the College Avenue Bridge on a report of an individual
stranded in the Poudre River. Arriving units observed a male stranded on a rock about a hundred yards
east of the bridge. Bystanders reported that he had been tubing. The river was flowing at about 1,000
cubic feet per second in the area where the individual became stranded. It was also just after a low-
head dam.
Firefighters secured a safety line, then launched the rescue boat. The individual was safely removed
from the river at about 4:50 p.m. He was checked by paramedics on-scene and released. PFA was
assisted by our great partners from Larimer County Sheriff's Office Emergency Services, UCHealth
EMS, Larimer County Dive Rescue, City of Fort Collins Natural Areas Rangers, and Fort Collins Police
Services.
This rescue came at a time when PFA, the City of Fort Collins Natural Areas (and other departments),
Poudre Heritage Alliance and other partners were about to announce a river-safety initiative “Play it
Safe on the Poudre.” A significant piece of the initiative included the installation of warning signs about
500 feet ahead of low-head dams on the Poudre River. Read more about the initiative at:
http://bit.ly/PlayitSafeonthePoudre
Signs were in place along the river near where this rescue took place, and we got information that
indicates our risk-reduction efforts were successful, as shared in this message by PFA Training
Battalion Chief Brandon Garcia: “Today we had a water rescue today just east of College Avenue on
the Poudre River. This was group of four floating on tubes wearing only swim suits. We will have lots of
pictures and video (drone footage) as we put together all the info on this rescue.”
“Apparently people were yelling at his group to get off the river to get out as they approached the low
head dam because of the warning signs (according to a witness). He was with three other people and
they panicked and fell off their tubes as did he. The three swept through and were able to self-rescue
downstream past the railroad tracks.”
“I greatly appreciate your efforts and support in this community risk reduction – I have received a ton of
great comments from our rescue swimmers as we have been training a lot in the past two weeks on the
river and the signs are very noticeable.”
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POLICE SERVICES
Key Incidents
Bank Robbery Suspect Arrested - On May 14, 2018 around 9:30 a.m., Fort Collins Police investigated a
robbery at Wells Fargo Bank located at 401 S. College Avenue. The suspect, later identified as
Matthew Dyllon Richards (DOB 12/29/88), entered the bank and demanded money from a teller.
Richards did not display a weapon but led the employee to believe that he had one. After receiving an
undisclosed amount of cash, he fled on foot. Officers were able to identify Richards, and a warrant was
issued for his arrest on May 16. Later that evening, Richards was arrested in Las Vegas, NV during an
unrelated incident, and law enforcement personnel notified FCPS detectives that he was in custody.
Update on Investigation Regarding FCPS Arrest - The outside criminal investigation regarding an
officer’s use of force has concluded. Upon reviewing the case, the District Attorney has determined that
the officer’s actions were legally justified. For further details,
visit https://www.larimer.org/spotlights/2018/05/17/district-attorney-opinion-fcpd-18-4958-05142018.
Suspect Arrested for Harassing Women in Campus West Area - Andrew Varela (DOB 02/03/82) was
taken into custody on May 24, 2018 on charges of harassment and indecent exposure. Multiple female
victims reported that Varela repeatedly drove past them slowly while they were on foot or sunbathing,
sometimes following them back to their apartments. Varela is also accused of engaging in indecent
activity in his vehicle while watching women. The reported incidents occurred in the Campus West
area, specifically City Park and in the area of West Plum Street and City Park Avenue. Victims reported
that Varela drove a red Hyundai Veloster.
Crime Prevention
This month, the Crime Prevention Specialist had 32 telephone calls ranging from helping the Red Fox
Neighborhood with their monthly newsletter to helping a grandfather find a self-defense class for his
college-aged granddaughter. Presentations ranged from an in-service training for all of the Xcel
employees on Dealing With Difficult People, to having an outdoor Neighborhood Watch program at the
Pavilion at Overland Park. Here’s the breakdown on activities in May:
Xcel Employees, Dealing with Difficult People, 45 attended
9 News Health Fair, 520 attended
Landlord Class, 28 attended
RESTORE, 32 attended
Neighborhood Watch Overland Park, 15 attended
Macy’s Safety Booth, 35 attended
Young People’s Child Safety, 25 attended
Senior Pedestrian Safety, 5 attended
Presentations to 705 people. 32 Incoming telephone calls
FCPS Adds Explosive Detection K9 – K9 Gunnar is 21-month-old black Labrador
Retriever. He comes to FCPS from a nationally-recognized Auburn University K9
breeding and training program, instructed in cooperation with VWK9 in Anniston,
Alabama. Since 8 weeks of age, Gunnar has been progressing through intensive
training focused on detecting body-worn or carried explosives within crowds of
moving people. This patented system is known as Vapor Wake® detection. In
addition to his ability to accurately screen dozens of passing people at a time,
Gunnar can also screen static objects like a traditional explosives detection K9. He
and his new FCPS handler recently completed a two-month training program and
have started working in high-traffic pedestrian areas around Fort Collins.
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Social Media
Property Crime PSA with a Prehistoric Twist – Vehicle break-ins are
common in Fort Collins. With the help of Dina the Dinosaur, FCPS
educated residents about preventing this issue. The lighthearted video
featured a dino-criminal breaking into cars and stealing valuables. The
post gained high reach and engagement across social media platforms
and was featured by local media. To view the full video, visit
https://www.facebook.com/fortcollinspoliceservices/videos/1434545556651077/
Spanish Language Feature – In order to reach and engage Spanish-speaking members of our
community, FCPS has started publishing content in Spanish. Posts have included introductions to
members of the FCPS Spanish team, as well as tips on when to call 9-1-1.
PLANNING, DEVELOPMENT &TRANSPORTATION
BUILDING SERVICES AND PLANNING
City Plan
A progress report on the Visioning phase was presented to City Council at its May 22nd Work
Session. Information gleaned from the recently completed Visioning will be incorporated into
Community Scenarios that will be shared with the City Council at its Work Session on July 24 and with
the public at events slated to begin in August.
Downtown and Transitions Code
Staff is teaming with the DDA to schedule additional meetings with property owners, designers, and
businesses will continue between now and July 19th when the Planning and Zoning Board will make a
recommendation on the proposed changes.
East Mulberry Enclave
Second reading of an ordinance for the East Gateway Annexation, which creates the enclave, will occur
on June 19, 2018. The anticipated effective date of the ordinance will be on June 29th, making the
enclave eligible for annexation in mid-2021.
NEIGHBORHOOD SERVICES
Code Compliance
Code Compliance staff focus heavily in the Spring on keeping weeds and grass from getting out of
control in our neighborhoods. Here are the stats for the month:
There were 2,105 code violation notices. Of those violations, 1,725 were for tall weeds/grass and
noxious weeds, unscreened trash containers (81), inoperable motor vehicles (14), parking on yards
(12), outdoor storage (11), camping (1), dilapidated fence (1), forestry (34), ROW encroachments (16)
and rubbish (192). Code Compliance saw a 100% voluntary compliance rate for tall weeds/grass and
noxious weeds and an overall 99.47 % voluntary compliance rate.
We are very pleased with the 100% voluntary compliance for weeds and grasses.
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Mediation and Restorative Justice Services
Meet-A-Mediator joined with Code Compliance to hold the first “Neighborhood Code and Conflict” event
Saturday, June 2 at the Campus West Connections location. Between 26-40 people showed up to
discuss neighborhood issues, get answers about City codes and consult with mediators about
neighborhood conflicts. City mediation staff and volunteers and one Code Compliance officer were at
the event, which included coffee and donuts for attendees. Councilmember Horak also joined us.
Neighborhood Code and Conflict events are planned as monthly events the first Saturday of each
month 10 am – 12 noon.
FC MOVES
West Mulberry Improvements Project
Construction will begin on the W. Mulberry St. project in June 2018. Building on the recommendations
adopted in the 2017 Old Town Neighborhoods Plan and 2014 Bicycle Master Plan, the City will be
resurfacing and restriping W. Mulberry St. between Overland Tr. and Jackson Ave. in 2018 to address
safety concerns and improve conditions for corridor users. This project will reshape W. Mulberry St. to
include a new center turn lane, one travel lane in each direction, and protected bike lanes. Crossing
improvements will be constructed at Mulberry and Impala, Mulberry and City Park, and Shields and
Magnolia.
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 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 $31
million improvement project.
YEAR TO DATE COMPARISON
Development Project Submittals Rec’d
Conceptual/Preliminary Design Reviews/Staff reviews
Performed
Building Permits Issued
Building Permit Valuations ($M)
Building Inspections Performed
2017 YTD
135
122
2,792
$199.73
13,303
2018 YTD
136
95
3,676
$64.43
14,464
% Change
.74%
-22.13%
31.66%
-17.67%
8.73%
Overall Development Review revenues are $18,034 under projection for 2018 as of May 31st with
Development Review over by $6,000 and Engineering Development Review under by $(24,034).
SUSTAINABILITY SERVICES
ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES
Take Two: About 3,200 people took the City’s Take Two pledge in collaboration with Townsquare
Media at the Taste of Fort Collins June 9-10 and received four LEDs per household from Fort
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Collins Utilities in exchange. The Take Two campaign involves two steps: #1: Change out four of
your “most used” lightbulbs to LEDs and #2: take one trip a week car-free. Sign a pledge to “Take
Two” at www.taketwofortcollins.com! You can save about $193 a year if you swap out all the
lightbulbs in your house to LEDs. Incandescent bulbs can go in the trash; see where to recycle your
CFL bulbs (they contain mercury) at https://www.fcgov.com/recycling. Look for more tips about
energy savings and alternative transportation at https://www.fcgov.com/taketwo.
Timberline Recycling Center hosted a special collection event, “Beds, Buckets and Books,” to
recycle hard-to-recycle items on June 9. A similar event is planned for October.
Lawnmower rebates: The City is once again offering a lawnmower rebate program to help
residents reduce air pollutants through replacement of gas-powered lawn equipment. Online
purchases are not eligible. See the rules at https://www.fcgov.com/lawnmower
SOCIAL SUSTAINABILITY
Competitive Process is nearing completion. More than $4.8-million in federal and City-sourced
funding will soon be awarded through grants to affordable housing and human service providers in
Fort Collins. Council is scheduled to discuss the ordinance on second reading June 19.
ECONOMIC HEALTH
Small business: Earlier this year, the office conducted a scientific survey of Fort Collins
businesses about the community's business climate, expansion plans and experience with City
services. Results are available at http://www.fcgov.com/business. This summer, the Economic
Health Office plans to conduct a similar survey of small businesses to learn more about business
needs and how the City can assist.
COMMUNITY SERVICES
RECREATION
Fort Collins Parks and Recreation Business/Innovator of the Year
The City of Fort Collins Parks and Recreation Departments were named “Business/Innovator of the
Year” by Visit Fort Collins during National Tourism Week. The award was presented to Parks and
Recreation at the annual awards breakfast on May 9th. Parks and Recreation were selected for their
innovative and creative approaches that benefit Fort Collins tourism.
Kites in the Park
The 11th Annual Kites in the Park event was held at Spring Canyon Park on May 20. The event also
celebrated “Kids in Parks Day” as an estimated 2000 people attended the event. The weather wasn’t
ideal for a large community event but the attendees enjoyed themselves nonetheless.
Summer Recreation Registration Success
The Recreation Department’s summer registration opening day was a success. Total revenue from the
opening day of summer registrations exceeded $240,000 (24 hour period) with over 5,900 enrollments.
Online registration continues to be the preferred registration method as 71% of registrations occurred
online.
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PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT
Feature: Budgeting for Outcomes Process Top 10 Finalist for Engaged Cities Award
Ten cities were named as finalists for the inaugural Engaged Cities Award through Cities of Service.
The award featured cities that creatively include the community in problem solving. Finalists were
invited to the Cities of Service Summit and Annual Convening in Brooklyn, NY May 16 -18.
See list of final projects at https://citiesofservice.org/press-release/cities-of-service-announces-
10-finalists-engaged-cities-award/.
Learn more about the winning projects at https://citiesofservice.org/press-release/cities-of-
service-announces-the-winners-of-inaugural-engaged-cities-award/
The City will continue to work with Cities of Service as a Coalition member.
Public Engagement Recap
Budgeting for Outcomes Engagement Begins – mobile budget booths, social media,
presentations and meetings in progress. Nearly 200 input activities completed so far. Review
the project at https://ourcity.fcgov.com/budgeting-for-outcomes-prioritize-your-tax-dollars
Lagoon Series – City has a booth at each night featuring a variety of projects and input
opportunities including volunteerism, West Nile Virus Awareness, sustainability programs such
as lawnmower rebates and more; every Wednesday 6-8:30 p.m. from June 13 – August 18 at
CSU.
West Nile Virus Awareness – posters distributed, attended Neighbor to Neighbor Community
picnic and Rogers Park neighborhood picnic distributing repellent wipes and reminding people
to protect themselves
Open Streets – E. Stuart from Remington to Edora Community Park; Food Truck Rally, live
music; June 3
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
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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 Economic Health Outcome Area.
Analysis:
Fort Collins' unemployment rate continues long-term trend of being lower than both Colorado and U.S.
averages. While we have achieved our target, it is important to point out that a low unemployment rate
can be indicative of a labor shortage. Note: Q1 2018 numbers are preliminary and are subject to
change as more up-to-date data is reported.
Definition:
Local unemployment rate is the percentage of the total labor force that is unemployed but actively
seeking employment and willing to work. This includes persons actively looking for work in the prior 4
weeks by contacting an employer directly, having a job interview, sending out resumes or filling out
applications.
Why is this metric important?
The unemployment rate is a key top-line economic metric providing an overall understanding of
economic activity in a community. This metric is commonly used as the primary indicator to measure
the economic success and resiliency of a community.
City’s impact on this metric:
Low – Although we have influence on local hiring activity, the City of Fort Collins does not control the
local population change.
Benchmarks:
This metric contains state and national benchmark data to place Fort Collins' performance in context.
While the City's target is 5% (which is generally considered full employment), these benchmarks allow
identification of larger trends to analyze how statewide or national effects are impacting the City's
performance.
To view the entire Dashboard, please visit: http://fortcollins.clearpointstrategy.com/