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JULY 12, 2018
Table of Contents
ISSUES BEFORE COUNCIL ................................................................................................................. 4
JULY 17 COUNCIL MEETING ....................................................................................................................................4
JULY 24 WORK SESSION ..........................................................................................................................................4
JULY 31 – 5TH TUESDAY ...........................................................................................................................................5
AUGUST 7 – CANCELED FOR NEIGHBORHOOD NIGHT OUT ...................................................................................5
PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT – UPCOMING EVENTS ........................................................................................................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
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
MULBERRY CORRIDOR PROJECT .......................................................................................................................... 12
CAPITAL PROJECTS – PARK PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT ........................................................ 12
STREETS PARK ...................................................................................................................................................... 12
FOSSIL CREEK TRAIL – SHIELDS TO COLLEGE ....................................................................................................... 13
LONG VIEW TRAIL ................................................................................................................................................ 13
CRESCENT PARK ................................................................................................................................................... 13
CAPITAL PROJECTS – OPERATION SERVICES ............................................................................. 14
GARDENS ON SPRING CREEK – GARDEN EXPANSION ......................................................................................... 14
GARDENS ON SPRING CREEK – VISITOR’S EXPANSION ........................................................................................ 14
FORT COLLINS/LOVELAND POLICE TRAINING CENTER ........................................................................................ 15
CITY HALL BUILDING ACCESS IMPROVEMENTS ................................................................................................... 15
CAPITAL PROJECTS – UTILITIES .................................................................................................... 16
EAST HARMONY DUCT BANK ............................................................................................................................... 16
COLORADO STATE UNIVERSITY CIRCUITS AND DUCT BANK PROJECT ................................................................ 16
HP BROADCOM CIRCUITS .................................................................................................................................... 16
WATER TREATMENT FACILITY ............................................................................................................................. 17
HARMONY DUCT BANK – HARMONY SUBSTATION PROJECT ............................................................................. 17
LIGHT & POWER GENESIS64 SCADA UPGRADE PROJECT .................................................................................... 18
NECCO PONDS AND BACKBONE-PHASE II ........................................................................................................... 18
DRAKE WATER RECLAMATION FACILITY DEWATERING IMPROVEMENTS .......................................................... 18
ZONE 3-OLD TOWN LIBRARY WATER AND WASTEWATER .................................................................................. 19
LIGHT & POWER ................................................................................................................................................... 19
WATER RESOURCES & TREATMENT .................................................................................................................... 19
TRANSFORT AND PARKING SERVICES .......................................................................................... 20
PUBLIC SAFETY ................................................................................................................................ 21
POUDRE FIRE AUTHORITY ................................................................................................................................... 21
POLICE SERVICES .................................................................................................................................................. 23
PLANNING, DEVELOPMENT &TRANSPORTATION ......................................................................... 24
BUILDING SERVICES AND PLANNING ................................................................................................................... 24
NEIGHBORHOOD SERVICES ................................................................................................................................. 25
YEAR TO DATE COMPARISON .............................................................................................................................. 26
SUSTAINABILITY SERVICES ............................................................................................................ 26
ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES ................................................................................................................................ 26
SOCIAL SUSTAINABILITY ...................................................................................................................................... 27
ECONOMIC HEALTH ............................................................................................................................................. 27
COMMUNITY SERVICES .................................................................................................................... 27
RECREATION ........................................................................................................................................................ 27
PARKS ................................................................................................................................................................... 27
PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT ..................................................................................................................... 28
COMMUNITY DASHBOARD HIGHLIGHT .......................................................................................... 28
NATURA AREAS LAND CONSERVATION 2ND QUARTER 2018 ..................................................... 30
CITY MANAGER’S UPDATE 4
ISSUES BEFORE COUNCIL
JULY 17 COUNCIL MEETING
East Gateway Annexation and Zoning
o Annex and zone the East Gateway Annexation, located approximately ¼ mile northeast of the
I25 and East Mulberry Street interchange
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.
Outlining a Process and Framework for Boards and Commissions to Conduct Joint Working
Meetings
o Outline a structure to allow multiple boards and commissions to work cross-functionally on two
(yet to be determined) projects to further Triple Bottom Line thinking across boards and
commissions
High Performing Government – 7.5: Broaden methods of public engagement to reach
all segments of the community by giving additional consideration to diverse
backgrounds, languages and needs.
Utility Billing System Appropriation
o Provide funding for a new utility billing system that was partially funded (2.3M) in 2018 with a
plan to fund the remainder in 2019. Acceleration of schedule is tied to the Broadband
implementation and an integrated billing system that can support our current 4 utilities plus
broadband.
Economic Health-3.4 Provide transparent, predictable and efficient processes for
citizens and businesses interacting with the City
Staff Report: I-25 Coalition Efforts
o Highlight regional efforts to fund improvements to the I-25 corridor in Northern Colorado
JULY 24 WORK SESSION
Sign Code Update, Phase 2
o Review with Council potential Land Use Code changes concerning the sign code
Community & Neighborhood Livability-1.5 Guide development compatible with
community expectations through appropriate planning, annexation, land use,
historical preservation and development review processes.
City Plan Scenarios (CP)
o Review the development and evaluation metrics of three City Plan scenarios and the suggested
communication and engagement strategy for community involvement
High performing Government – 7.5: Broaden methods of public engagement to reach
all segments of the community by giving additional consideration to diverse
backgrounds, languages and needs.
High Performing Government – 7.6: Enhance the use of performance metrics and
benchmark data to assess results and program effectiveness
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.
CITY MANAGER’S UPDATE 5
JULY 31 – 5TH TUESDAY
AUGUST 7 – CANCELED FOR NEIGHBORHOOD NIGHT OUT
PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT – UPCOMING EVENTS
Phase II Budgeting for Outcomes Communication and Engagement – Starts Monday, July 16,
communication will continue with new feedback tool and updated language to help start education and
conversation around future budget topics such as KFCG
Neighborhood Night Out – August 7; registration closes on July 23; online registration is available at:
http://www.surveygizmo.com/s3/4395548/fe2fb0269d57
SALES AND USE TAX COLLECTION
MONTHLY & YEAR TO DATE
MAY SUMMARY OVER PRIOR YEAR
Month Year to Date
Net Sales Tax Collected: 2.4% 4.2%
Net Use Tax Collected: -23.2% -16.7%
Net Sales and Use Tax Collected: -2.7% 0.3%
Year to date, sales and use tax collections excluding rebates are up 0.3% and total $55.8M.
MAY SUMMARY OVER BUDGET
Month Year to Date
Net Sales Tax Collected: 0.7% 1.6%
Net Use Tax Collected: -9.1% -5.6%
Net Sales and Use Tax Collected: -1.0% 0.4%
Year to date, the City has collected 1.1% more sales and use tax revenue, totaling $590K over budget.
CITY MANAGER’S UPDATE 6
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. South side of Laporte Avenue from Frey to Grandview will begin mid-
summer. Staff is working with Odell Brewing for sidewalk installation on the south side of
Buckingham adjacent to their property. This project is scheduled to begin late summer.
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 / Right-of-Way Negotiations
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 85% of rights-of-way and easements are acquired; staff is continuing the
process of acquisition related to one remaining parcel.
Tree removal, earthwork and utility installation has been completed. Project staff continues
to coordinate efforts with adjacent development, as planned.
More information is available at https://www.fcgov.com/engineering/suniga-to-college-improvements
Capital Project
Updates are
indicated in bold
CITY MANAGER’S UPDATE 7
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: Jefferson 2021, Willow 2019
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’s current focus is acquiring right of way and
easements for planned improvements along Jefferson Street
between College Avenue and the Mountain/Lincoln Intersection.
The project is also designing 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 received environmental clearance from the Colorado Department of Transportation
(CDOT) for the Jefferson Street Improvements Project. The project will now begin the
property acquisition phase. Staff anticipates this phase to begin in July 2018.
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 and Downtown Development Authority funds.
Staff continues coordination with planned developments located along Willow Street. Staff’s
goals are to coordinate planned Willow Street improvements with development
improvements, as well as to best align construction schedules to minimize impacts to the
public, development, and the capital project.
Staff is planning an open house for late July 2018 to present a project schedule and to seek
input on project phasing.
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, Utility Relocations
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 have completed the right-of-
way phase.
Utility relocations are occurring, in preparation for the
CDOT roadway reconstruction work.
Consultant is finalizing design based on final review comments.
CITY MANAGER’S UPDATE 8
More information is available at fcgov.com/engineering/ncollege.php
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: $7.5 M
Estimated Completion Date: December 2018
Phase: Construction
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:
Construction began on May 29, 2018 and is on schedule.
The first major closure of Horsetooth Road began on June 18 and will re-open in mid-July.
The second major closure, Horsetooth Road west of College Avenue will start on July 16.
Crews have been working nights and weekends, and will continue to do so into September.
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.
CITY MANAGER’S UPDATE 9
Project Status: No updates this month
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
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 team is taking the preliminary results of the study out to
the public for comment. The team has been to the Bicycle
Advisory Committee and presented at the June
Transportation Board meeting.
The team is currently crafting an online survey 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.
A status conference with the City, Great Western and the PUC judge has been scheduled for
July 2018.
CITY MANAGER’S UPDATE 10
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: No updates this month
90% plans set completed.
CLMOR review is in progress.
HARMONY AND STRAUSS CABIN SIGNALIZATION
Funding Source: Transportation Capital Expansion Fee Fund,
developer contribution
Estimated Project Cost: $800K
Estimated Completion Date: Summer 2018
Phase: Complete, except for minor landscaping
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 was substantially complete in early June.
The signal will be activated in July 2018.
Minor landscape work will occur this fall.
CITY MANAGER’S UPDATE 11
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: Design Contract Execution
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:
Staff is currently negotiating a design consultant contract, which is expected to be
completed in July.
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 ROAD 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 fall 2018
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:
The project team is working with CDOT to advance the delivery date of the grant.
CITY MANAGER’S UPDATE 12
MULBERRY CORRIDOR 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: No updates this month
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
STREETS PARK
Funding Source: Neighborhood Parkland
Funds
Total Project Cost: $2M
Phase: In Design
Estimated Completion: 2019
Project Details:
A new neighborhood park is planned for the
southwest corner of 9th Street and Vine
Drive, at the entrance to the City’s Streets
Facility. Planned park elements include a
multi-purpose green, walk ways, a
pollinator garden, playground, picnic area, shelter, restroom, and additional parking. The existing
basketball court will remain. Design elements will reflect the history of the Great Western Sugar
Company, which was located on the site. The sugar beet industry was a significant element of Fort
Collins history.
A name for the park will be determined soon.
Project Status:
A neighborhood meeting was recently conducted where neighbors had the opportunity to
review the project and provide feedback.
Completion of the park is anticipated in 2019
CITY MANAGER’S UPDATE 13
FOSSIL CREEK TRAIL – SHIELDS TO
COLLEGE
Funding Source: ConTrust Fund, GOCO grant
Total Project Cost: $3M
Phase: Under Construction
Estimated Completion Date: Fall 2018
Project Details:
Construction of the pedestrian tunnel under the BNSF
railroad is complete and trail construction is planned to
begin this summer. The trail will provide an important
east/west connection between College Avenue and
Shields Street under the BNSF railroad. The trail will
also connect with the Long View Trail, which is nearing
completion.
Project Status:
Construction of the trail is anticipated to begin
July, and complete in fall 2018.
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:
The Long View Trail will be approximately 4
miles long, extending through Hazaleus and
Colina Mariposa Natural Areas. The project is
a collaborative effort between the City of Fort
Collins, City of Loveland and Larimer.
Project Status:
The final sections of concrete are being poured, and any damaged sections of concrete are
being replaced.
The City of Loveland, Larimer County, and the City of Fort Collins are working together to
plan a Ribbon Cutting/Grand Opening for the project.
CRESCENT PARK
Funding Source: Neighborhood Parkland Funds
Total Project Cost: $2.7M
Phase: Under Construction
Estimated Completion: 2018
CITY MANAGER’S UPDATE 14
Project Details:
Crescent Park is a 7-acre neighborhood park located in the heart of the Maple Hill neighborhood.
Project elements include an in-earthed restroom, shelter, playground, irrigation pond and concrete
walks.
Project Status:
Sodding and seeding efforts are complete.
The Art in Public Places artwork is being installed.
Benches and site furnishings will be installed soon.
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:
Construction continues and is scheduled to be completed by August 2018.
Amphitheater is getting final touches with electrical systems.
Sound-absorbing walls are completed, but there are fine cracks that need to be addressed.
Boardwalk deck has been completed and paths to it are finishing up.
Flagstone walkways are being finished and tied into the existing rock garden.
Sidewalks and crusher fine walking paths are being completed in many areas.
Site irrigation, plantings and grass for the great lawn are being installed.
GARDENS ON SPRING CREEK – VISITOR’S EXPANSION
Funding Sources: Community Capital Improvement Tax - $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.
Construction of New Stage and Walk Paths
Current floor plan for space buildout
CITY MANAGER’S UPDATE 15
Using Energy Model to select building envelope, mechanical and electrical systems.
Design to be completed by end of 2018.
Construction is scheduled to start in early 2019.
Looking at funding to replace existing mechanical and lighting systems.
Parts of this project will remain unfinished. The finish work will be paid for by fund-raising.
FORT COLLINS/LOVELAND POLICE TRAINING CENTER
Funding Sources: $9.25M generated 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: Early 2020
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:
Design team is working on master plan, schematic design and phase I cost estimate.
The estimated phase I scope is $2M+ over budget.
CITY HALL BUILDING ACCESS IMPROVEMENTS
Funding Source: Operation Services 2017 Funds
Estimated Project Cost: $820,000
Phase: In Construction
Estimated Completion Date: August 2018
Project Details:
Demolition of existing elevator and north entrance. Installation of new
ADA accessible elevator and restroom on main lobby.
Project Status:
New elevator installation has begun.
New ADA restroom finishes are complete.
Renovating ceilings on upper and lower landings has begun.
Current SD Site Plan (Red) is
future phases
Elevator Shaft Demolition
CITY MANAGER’S UPDATE 16
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: No updates this month
Phase 1 in construction
Phases 2 and 3 are complete
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: No updates this month
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.
Hewlett-Packard Campus
Vault Installation
Vault Installation
CITY MANAGER’S UPDATE 17
Project Status: No updates this month
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
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: No updates this month
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: $214,590.00
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) 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.
3rd vault has been inspected and will be scheduled for
install in July
Duct bank install will follow 3rd vault installation in July.
Water Treatment Facility
Duct Bank
CITY MANAGER’S UPDATE 18
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:
The development PCs have been installed in the EOC
room at 700 Wood Street
The consultant is scheduled to be on site July 24th to
install software and configure servers
NECCO PONDS AND BACKBONE-PHASE II
Funding Source: Stormwater
Estimated Project Budget: $8,300,000
Status: In Construction
Estimated Completion Date: October 2018
Project Details:
The Northeast College Corridor Outfall Project (NECCO) is a storm
Drainage improvements, 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:
Phase I work complete
Phase II work complete
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 Updates: Bridge crane installation in the
centrifuge room
Pond looking east
SCADA System
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Roof replacement over the centrifuge room-underway.
Centrate piping installation through the truck bay.
Installation of the bridge crane columns and the bridge crane
ZONE 3-OLD TOWN LIBRARY WATER AND WASTEWATER
Funding Source: Water and Wastewater
Estimated Project Budget: $1,706,000
Status: In Construction
Estimated Completion Date: August 2018
Project Details:
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 system is of similar age with pipe sizes
ranging from 6-inch to 10-inch.
Project Updates:
Oak Street waterline complete-on schedule.
North alley sewer line complete-ahead of schedule.
Whedbee Street waterline nearly complete-ahead of schedule.
LIGHT & POWER
Prospect & Timberline Reliability Upgrades: Light & Power staff identified needed electric
system reliability improvements in this area. Staff worked closely with the commercial and industrial
customers in the area to minimize, to the degree possible, the impact of planned outages to make
system upgrades. Most of the work was completed in June, but the final phases of the project were
delayed until the end of July to avoid impact to Larimer County facilities during the primary election.
Project updates can be found here.
WATER RESOURCES & TREATMENT
Water Reclamation and Biosolids (WRB) Division
Partnership for Clean Water through American Water Works Association is meeting regularly. This
program is focused on plant optimization without capital improvement costs.
WRB staff is working to determine preferred routes on Meadow Springs Ranch for transmission
lines related to wind power project with Platte River Power Authority.
Q2 Maximo Metrics
o Planned Maintenance (PM)/Corrective Maintenance (CM) Count: 92.52% / 1.86%
o PM/CM Hours: 50.67% / 1.78%
o PM/CM Cost: 49.09% / 1.62%
10 Near-Misses identified for Q2.
Emergency Management Services Evaluation of Compliance Audit scheduled for July 23.
Drake Water Reclamation Facility Energy Use is down 6% YTD compared to 2017.
Mulberry Water Reclamation Facility Energy Use is down 7% YTD compared to 2017.
Water Production Division
Microhydro
Bursting
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90% design completed; final design due August 10.
Turbine ordered; delivery scheduled late November.
Building construction will begin in October.
Installation of turbine schedule for early December.
System startup scheduled week of December 22.
TRANSFORT AND PARKING SERVICES
Citywide Bus Stop Improvement Program
Funding Source: Keep Fort Collins Great (KFCG) and Building on Basics (BOB)
Estimated Project Budget: 2018 - $375k
Estimated Completion Date: Ongoing
Phase: Planning and Construction
Project Details:
The purpose of the Bus Stop Improvements Program is to
bring Transfort bus stops into Americans with Disabilities
Act (ADA) compliance to make transit accessible and
comfortable to people of all abilities and ages. The goal is to
achieve full ADA compliance by 2026. The process includes
prioritizing and selecting non-ADA stops under Transfort’s
purview through a scoring process and constructing as
many stops per year that the budget and resources allow.
Project Status:
Since the inception of the ADA upgrade program in 2016, over 70 stops have been upgraded. As of
the end of 2017, 265 of 441 (60%) Transfort stops are ADA compliant.
Approximately 40 stops are under consideration for upgrades in 2018.
20 stops have been upgraded this year. The remaining 20 stops are either planned for construction
or staff is determining the feasibility of upgrades in 2018.
More information about the program including project locations is available at:
http://www.ridetransfort.com/abouttransfort/plans-and-projects/adabusstops
Parking Structures and On-Street Parking Sensors
Funding Source: General Fund and Parking Reserves
Estimated Project Budget: $1.2 M
Estimated Completion Date: November 2018
Phase: Planning and Construction
Project Details:
Parking sensors will provide real time parking availability
information to the parking public via the FC Parking App and
will provide valuable occupancy and turnover data to assist
with parking management.
Project Status:
Beginning in August, sensors will be installed in over
3,000 on-street parking spaces in Downtown (see map).
Staff is working closely with CPIO, Utilities, Streets,
Traffic, DDA, and DBA to coordinate and communicate
the 24-hour rolling closures occurring during installation.
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New pre-pay technology (same as Firehouse Alley) and sensors are being installed in Old Town
and Civic Center Parking Structures.
Notable impacts to parking: Civic Center: 75 – 100 spaces rolling closure July 16 – July 31; Old
Town: full closure August 20 – August 31. According to average occupancy of these facilities, there
should be plenty of parking for everyone. Timing ensures the project is completed with the least
disruption to businesses and visitors.
Residential Parking Permit Program (RP3)
The Residential Parking Permit Program (RP3) is a neighborhood initiated parking restriction created to
mitigate spillover parking generated outside of residential neighborhoods (primarily CSU and
Downtown). Presently, there are 12 RP3 zones covering over 4,000 parking spaces.
Staff is working on a policy to accommodate the small businesses and schools that exist within RP3
zones. A new fee schedule and permit allotment will be required to implement changes. Informing this
policy are stakeholder (PSD and businesses) and resident feedback, peer communities, and analyzing
the scope of the impact. A staff recommendation can be expected in early July.
PUBLIC SAFETY
POUDRE FIRE AUTHORITY
PFA Recognizes Local Woman for Saving a Life
If it’s not the spicy barbecue sauce you ate at lunch giving you
heartburn, it could be a heart attack. That was the case for Earl
Worth, who on April 3 stopped breathing and suffered a heart
attack that could have ended his life. Fortunately for Mr. Worth,
however, Lisa Bell was in the right place at the right time to
perform CPR, or cardiopulmonary resuscitation. Those short 4
minutes of chest compressions felt like a “lifetime” to Mr.
Worth, who also happens to be certified to teach CPR and use
of an automatic electronic defibrillator, or AED. The hope is
they may hopefully one day do the same for someone else as
Ms. Bell did for him. Poudre Fire Authority was honored to
bestow upon Ms. Bell its prestigious Citizen Lifesaving Award during the June 29, 2018, PFA Board of
Directors meeting. Read More | bit.ly/April3CPRsave
PFA Inspires Next Generation of Firefighters at Camp
In its sixth year, PFA's Fire Camp is a hands-on program
designed to give high school students the opportunity to go
behind the scenes of the fire service and develop leadership
skills. It’s a long-term outreach effort by PFA to train, recruit and
mentor students who may one day join the PFA family as
employees. The camp is three days with an overnight stay at
PFA's Training Center, in northwest Fort Collins. Participants go
through training and activities that encompass a wide variety of
PFA firefighters’ work. They will be CPR certified, rappel down a
70-foot tower, take part in a simulated search-and-rescue situation and put out practice fires.
Collaboration Key to Multi-Faceted Fireworks Enforcement/Education Campaign
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As is the case annually, multiple agencies and organizations have
partnered to address fireworks in the City of Fort Collins. Those
partners include: City of Fort Collins Neighborhood Services, Fort
Collins Police Services, other City departments, Larimer Humane
Society/Animal Control and Protection; and Poudre Fire Authority.
Messaging shared through a variety of means, included:
All partner social media accounts/websites
Through media partners
Magnetic signs on agency vehicles
Variable message boards (Positioned to mark city limits and near where fireworks stands are
operating in unincorporated areas of Larimer County. And on I-25)
FCTV CityView Program
Yard signs
This year a new fireworks reporting tool was utilized. FCPS Public Information Officer,Kate Kimble,
worked with City Information Technology staff to create the tool: http://www.fcgov.com/fireworks
City staff developed informational door hangers and had posters printed and delivered to partner
agencies.
Videos like those in the following links were shared:
https://www.facebook.com/PoudreFire/videos/1895031887194618/
PFA Fire Marshal letter on PFA social media (also submitted to the Coloradoan):
www.coloradoan.com/story/opinion/2018/06/22/keep-famiy-safe-injury-fires-keeping-illegal-
fireworks-out-fort-collins/720015002/
Partners Announce “Play it Safe on the Poudre” River-Safety Initiative
A new river-safety initiative, “Play it Safe on the Poudre,” emphasizes this point through newly installed
safety and educational signage along the river, public outreach and other means. The intent is to
minimize future Poudre River-related injuries and deaths. Representatives who have taken part in the
group’s efforts represent: Poudre Fire Authority; multiple departments within the City of Fort Collins,
including the city’s Natural Areas Department; Poudre Heritage Alliance for the Cache la Poudre River
National Heritage Area; Larimer County; the Larimer County Sheriff’s Office and Larimer County
Emergency Services; Colorado Parks and Wildlife; and more. Work included the installation of
safety/educational signage along the river, in-person education, and more.
READ MORE | bit.ly/PlayitSafeonthePoudre or Coloradoan coverage at:
www.coloradoan.com/story/news/2018/06/14/tubing-rafting-safety-poudre-
river-colorado/692513002/
PFA Continues to Expand Emergency Medical Services Training
Our firefighters help people of all ages, including children. That's why PFA
and our partners at UCHealth EMS are excited to work with the great folks
at Children’s Hospital Colorado to undergo specialized pediatric medical
training in the hospital's Pediatric Mobile Simulation Lab. PFA is
responsible for providing, directly and through public and private
partnerships, world-class Emergency Medical Services (EMS) to people in
Northern Larimer County. Our firefighters constantly train and collaborate
with other partners to ensure they are as ready as possible to help when
help is needed most -- whether you or a loved one experiences a heart
attack, breaks a bone, falls, or experiences any number of medical
emergencies.
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Four Probationary Firefighters Graduate from FRFC Fire Academy
Poudre Fire Authority is ecstatic to welcome to its family Christopher
Hewitt, Gregory Hubbard, Derek Rau, and Samuel Snyder, who turned
today from Front Range Fire Consortium Fire Academy recruits to
professional firefighters. They are ready to serve our community by
protecting lives and property. The 15-week academy brings together
firefighters and instructors from 10 agencies across Colorado,
Montana and Wyoming.
Firefighters Save Homes from June 8 Fire
No one was injured in a Friday afternoon fire that firefighters worked quickly to control, ultimately saving
at least five homes and several sheds. A 911 caller reported the fire at 4:37 p.m. Firefighters on PFA’s
Engine 6 were the first to arrive on scene at 4:43 p.m. at 624 Rene Drive, which winds its way into a
mobile home community. Investigators classified the cause as undetermined. The fire’s origin was
outside. Vegetation mainly burned in the fire in an area closely surrounded by other homes. If it were
not for firefighters’ quick actions, several adjacent homes and sheds could have burned, turning an
already unfortunate event worse.
PFA Staff Implementing New, Dynamic RMS Software
PFA personnel on July 9 will start using ImageTrend, a new and dynamic record management software
that gives employees tools to more accurately record data about the services they collectively provide.
The launch is the result or a more than year-long process that included a Request for Proposal/bid
process, interviews, development, employee feedback/training, and more.
PFA Releases 2017 Annual Report
Highlights of the 2017 Annual Report include elimination of $450,000 in interest payments due to pre-
paying the Station 4 Lease/Purchase; participation of 69 community members in the Strategic Planning
process and a link to the Strategic Plan; two fire-sprinkler activations that resulted in fires being
extinguished; partnership with Colorado State University social work students to install lifesaving smoke
and carbon monoxide alarms in high-risk, low-income homes with a result of decreased emergency
calls in those neighborhoods within six months of the alarm-installs; and information regarding three
unrelated fire deaths in 2017, each of which served as critical moments during which PFA educated the
community about fire danger, in addition to what the agency shares year-round.
There is a printed version of the annual report, as well as the complementary
www.pfaannualreport.com, which includes a link to the statistical annual report that provides a deep
dive into the data.
POLICE SERVICES
CRASH Team Investigates Multiple Fatal Collisions
On the evening of June 29, a 27-year-old male was driving his 2007 Suzuki motorcycle northbound in
the 200 block of South 12th Street. The motorcyclist was unable to control the motorcycle as it went
through a couple of turns and the motorcycle went into oncoming traffic. The motorcycle collided head
on with a southbound 1997 Mazda 626 sedan, driven by 26 year old Michaela Rupp of Fort Collins. The
male was transported to Poudre Valley Hospital where he succumbed to his injuries. On the night of
June 30, 2018, a 16-year-old female was driving a 2016 Nissan Leaf southbound on South College
Avenue near the intersection of Bueno Drive when a male bicyclist rode into the southbound lanes of
travel. The Nissan Leaf collided with the bicyclist who was thrown from the bicycle. The bicyclist was
pronounced deceased at the scene. The driver of was uninjured in the crash. Our thoughts are with the
families and friends of all affected by these tragic losses of life.
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Crime Prevention
This month, the Crime Prevention Specialist had 31 telephone calls ranging from helping a woman deal
with a parking problem in her cul-de-sac to working with several businesses who had chronic false
alarms. Presentations ranged from a safety presentation to clients at Foothill Gateway to loss
prevention training for the management staff at Jax Outdoor (the rest of the staff will come later in the
year). Activities in June:
Foothills Gateway Pedestrian Safety, 25 attended
JAX Manager Training Loss Prevention, 9 attended
Fireworks Enforcement Campaign
Agencies from around the county partnered to educate the Fort Collins community about the dangers
and ordinances surrounding fireworks use in the city. Fort Collins Police, Neighborhood Services,
Poudre Fire Authority, and the Larimer County Humane Society shared messages across a variety of
platforms, including a press release, social media campaign, variable message boards, highway
variable message signs, posters, vehicle magnets, yard signs, and door hangers. The group also
developed a new online reporting system that allowed residents to report firework usage on an
interactive map (fcgov.com/fireworks). The map aggregated data from online reports and calls to
dispatch and visualized the information as a heat map. The goal was to reduce calls to emergency
services dispatchers and provide patrol officers with a high-level picture of problem areas around the
city. Preliminary numbers indicate that fireworks complaints decreased overall this year compared to
previous years. A full report will be available in the coming weeks.
FCPS Welcomes Chief Jeff Swoboda
Fort Collins Police Services was excited to welcome new
Police Chief Jeff Swoboda on June 4. A public swearing-in
ceremony was held on June 19. Chief Swoboda comes to
Colorado from Elgin, Illinois, where he served as a police
officer for 26 years, and ultimately as their chief for eight
years. In his first Coloradoan column (link), he said, "Fort
Collins stood out from the beginning. Before I was selected
for this position, I visited to get a feel for the city and its
culture. After chatting with local businesses, officers I
encountered, and people on the street, I knew I wanted to
join this community. It’s rare to find so many people actively invested in their town, and I wanted to be
part of that." Welcome to the Fort Collins family, Chief!
Trainee Graduations
Fort Collins Police celebrated the graduation of four new patrol officers and one Records
representative. Getting hired is only the first step to becoming a full-fledged employee here. Training is
rigorous and takes many months, and we're proud of the outstanding accomplishments of these new
employees. They are great assets to our community, and we look forward to serving alongside them for
many years to come!
PLANNING, DEVELOPMENT &TRANSPORTATION
BUILDING SERVICES AND PLANNING
City Plan
Information gleaned from the recently completed Visioning phase will be incorporated into Community
Scenarios shared with the City Council at its Work Session on July 24 and at public at events slated to
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begin in late August. Land Use and Transportation scenarios will be linked to a parallel effort by Utilities
to incorporate water supply, distribution and conservation more fully into City Plan policies and
implementation actions.
Downtown and Transitions Code
A public workshop with property owners, designers, and businesses will be held on July 25th to gather
final public comment on draft code changes prior to review and recommendation by the Downtown
Development Authority, Planning and Zoning Board, and Landmark Preservation Commissions in
August. City Council review will likely occur in September.
Planned Unit Development (PUD) Code
City Council approved the first reading of ordinances on July 3rd creating an optional Planned Unit
Development (PUD) process and regulations for parcels 50 acres or greater being developed in
multiple phases.
Sign Code Amendments
Phase 2 of an update to the Sign Code will be discussed at the July 24th City Council Work Session.
Changes include standards for Electronic Message Centers, electronic billboards, downtown signs and
those addressing new technologies.
Development Review Process and Staffing Changes
Since June 1st, several new staff hires have been made and changes to the development review
process enacted. A Development Review Manager has been hired, as well as three development
review coordinators. Revised hours have been set for the Development Review Center and a customer
greeting station established. New review meetings have been scheduled that are aimed at increasing
predictability for project applicants.
Historic Preservation Code Review
The Historic Preservation Division is continuing its efforts to examine existing historic preservation-
related codes and processes. The City is working with Clarion, Associates to produce reports on
additional topics under review: the 50-year threshold and other filters to tailor historic eligibility review,
such as a property’s age, location, or architectural style; strategies for reviewing and protecting mid-
century buildings; and the possibility of eliminating historic eligibility review of non-designated single
family residential dwellings. Clarion’s findings will be presented to and discussed by a citizens advisory
committee, City boards and commissions, stakeholders and residents throughout the summer and fall.
Council will consider recommendations for changes at its December 4 and December 18, 2018
hearings.
NEIGHBORHOOD SERVICES
Meet-A-Mediator becomes Neighborhood Code & Conflict
The Saturday, June 2, first “Neighborhood Code & Conflict” was very successful and will now be held
the first Saturday of each month. The purpose is to give residents the opportunity to meet code
compliance and mediation staff and volunteers and learn more about our functions and available
services. Residents can also have 1x1 conversations with staff and volunteers about their specific
issues.
Community Liaison position filled
Jenn Rieskamp has worked at Colorado State University for the last 5 years with a primary focus on
strengthening and building student’s connection in the off-campus community. During this time Jenn’s
work has primary been composed of programmatic efforts that help students and non-students learn
from, live with, and understand one another. In her new position as the Community Liaison Specialist
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she will help to strengthen relationships between students and long-term residents through active and
passive programming, educational outreach, and events.
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
155
143
3,429
$249.86
16,261
2018 YTD
154
101
4,858
$203.57
17,414
% Change
-.65%%
-29.37%
41.67%
-18.53%
7.09%
Overall Development Review revenues are $(126,894) under projection for 2018 as of June 30th with
Development Review under by $(75,173) and Engineering Development Review under by $(51,721)
SUSTAINABILITY SERVICES
ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES
Healthy Homes: The U.S. Secretary of Housing and Urban
Development in June recognized the City’s Healthy Homes
program as one of four recipients of the 2018 Secretary’s
Award for Healthy Homes. Each year, HUD recognizes
excellence in making indoor environments healthier through
healthy homes research, education, and program delivery,
especially in low-to-moderate income communities. The
volunteer-driven Fort Collins program offers free indoor air
quality assessments to residents that include a carbon
monoxide detector, radon test kit and a non-toxic cleaner.
https://www.fcgov.com/healthyhomes
Outdoor residential burning: Staff is obtaining feedback on
the City’s role in outdoor residential wood burning at Our City
at https://www.ourcity.fcgov.com.
Take Two: Staff distributed Take Two bags at Bike to Work Day June 27, bringing the number of
pledges to about 5,000 households. Staff will also be at smaller events including the CSU Lagoon
Concert Series and specific locations such as the Larimer Food Bank to distribute bags. The pledge
asks people to 1. Change out four lightbulbs to LEDs and 2. Take one less car trip per week.
https://www.fcgov.com/taketwo
Timberline Recycling Center: A one-day collection event held June 9 resulted in 260 unique visits to
the Timberline Recycling Center by the public who made a special trip to recycle their mattresses, box-
springs, bulky rigid plastics, and hard-cover books.
Ozone season: Each June through August (summer ozone season), the City shares educational
information about high ozone levels because of the threat ozone poses to human health. Ground level
ozone is the biggest outdoor air pollutant of concern in our region. Fort Collins is part of the “Denver
Metro/North Front Range non-attainment area” for ozone, which means that, on hot summer days, the
highest ozone levels are higher than Federal health-based standards. https://www.fcgov.com/airquality
Compost bins: Residents purchased nearly 200 backyard composters (made from recycled plastic) at
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some basic instruction and resource material during the June 30 pick-up event at the TRC to help them
keep food and yard scraps out of the trash by successfully composting at home.
SOCIAL SUSTAINABILITY
Competitive process: Council on June 19 approved more than $4.8-million in federal and City funding
to be awarded through grants to affordable-housing and human-service providers in Fort Collins.
Nonprofit meeting: Social Sustainability plans an August listening session for non-profit organizations
hosted by City Manager Darin Atteberry and Mayor Wade Troxell.
ECONOMIC HEALTH
Small business survey: Surveys are being mailed this week to small businesses in Fort Collins by the
same firm that conducted the National Business Survey of all Fort Collins businesses over the winter.
Staff plans to incorporate results into improving business outreach and engagement with small
business.
Companies to Watch: The City will help recognize two Fort Collins firms recently named as winners of
Colorado Companies to Watch, which is a statewide awards program for second-stage companies. Fort
Collins winners were Blue Margin Inc. and Neuworks Mechanical Inc. Named as a finalist was Fort
Collins-based A-Train Marketing Communications.
COMMUNITY SERVICES
RECREATION
Adaptive Recreation Opportunities (ARO) receives the Ability Experience Grant
Ability Experience awarded ARO $2,000 which will be used to support start-up costs, purchase
equipment as well as supplies needed to enhance the program area. This grant is available once every
four years, making ARO eligible again in 2022.
Senior Center receives Habitat Hero Project Grant
$5,000 was awarded to the Senior Center for the Backyard Wildlife Habitat. The goal of this project is to
enhance the patio for wildlife and residents at the Senior Center by creating a habitat for songbirds and
pollinators while offering outdoor education programs to adults.
Father’s Day 5K at Foothills
New this year the Recreation Department partnered with Green Events to host the Father’s Day 5K at
Foothills Mall. 550 runners participated in the 5K. An additional 500 children ran in the Healthy Kids
portion of the race.
PARKS
4th of July Community Celebration
The Fourth of July celebration in City Park was a success. Citizens participated in activities ranging
from the parade to an old-timer softball game, as well as the Firecracker 5K, music, and fireworks
display. This year they food service returned to the festivities with the food truck rally on City Park
Drive.
Fossil Creek Community Park Splash Pad Closure
The Fossil Creek Community Park water feature remains closed for repairs. A new pump is being built
and is due to be installed in July.
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Tree removal on Mulberry and Mason
The Forestry Department is preparing to remove a large cottonwood tree on the corner of Mulberry and
Mason in coordination with the BNSF railroad track repairs on July 16.
PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT
Feature: Connexion Broadband Brand Launch
The City announced Connexion, the broadband brand, at an
event on Thursday, June 28. The Broadband Core Team and
the Fort Collins Citizens Broadband Committee were both
recognized to an audience of over 100 people. Three
community members who were key players throughout the
process presented as well as City staff.
Public Engagement Recap
Speak Up and Play Neighborhood Event – Thursday, June 28 at Legacy Church connected with
about 30 people from the neighborhoods near Vine and Lemay; customized outreach included
residents and businesses in the area; many youth attended and gave feedback through an
interactive model of the potential Nature in the City area within the new park.
BFO Phase I Outreach Closes – The first round of engagement closed on Sunday, July 8 and
focused on education and information around the Cities overall budget process; staff offered
presentations, mobile budget booths and a prioritization activity to the community. The first public
engagement report was provided to the Budget Lead Team the week of July 9.
West Nile Virus Awareness at the 4th of July Parade – the parade was a successful event with over
1000 mosquito repellent wipes distributed by City staff.
City of Fort Collins Joins Cities of Service Coalition – Mayor Troxell read a proclamation describing
the City’s commitment to community engagement and volunteerism which is one of the first steps to
becoming a coalition member. The proclamation was received by staff and residents that served on
a BFO team.
Lagoon Series Continues - Every Wednesday 6-8:30 p.m. from June 13 – August 18 at CSU; July
11 will feature Social Sustainability; July 18 will feature West Nile Virus awareness and ways to
communicate with your City.
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 Safe Community Outcome Area.
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Analysis:
This is the first quarter where no fires were reported as reaching flashover in PFA's jurisdiction. There
were 31 incidents that met the criteria for evaluation of of a total of 5,133 calls for service. The overall
fire loss for the quarter was also reduces by 25.7% from $790,578 for the same quarter in 2017 to
$587,350 in 2018. This shows the importance of interceding prior to flashover in terms of improving
property loss. There were no civilian deaths or injuries as well which shows the value for life safety as
well. There were no automatic sprinkler activations in the first quarter of 2018.
Definition:
This measure relates to the ability of on-scene firefighters and building sprinklers to prevent fire
flashover and the spread of a structure fire.
Why is this metric important?
Flashover is the stage of a structure fire when it becomes extremely dangerous to occupants,
structures and firefighters. During a flashover, temperatures and conditions are intense and an entire
room can burst into flames, causing a fire to spread to other parts of the structure. By containing a fire
to its room of origin and delaying flashover, firefighters can buy several minutes, which may be critical.
Delaying flashover allows more time to complete a search and rescue of the burning room or allow a
firefighter to go above a fire to rescue a trapped victim. Delaying flashover and fire spread can limit fire
loss and injuries to occupants and firefighters.
City’s impact on this metric:
High – PFA's ability to influence the fire containment to the room of origin is rooted in effective
firefighter training to attack fire upon arrival, efficient response times, education and outreach to the
community on fire safety practices, and the mandatory use of fire sprinklers in some buildings to limit
the spread of fire.
Benchmarks:
Benchmarking in progress
To view the entire Dashboard, please visit: http://fortcollins.clearpointstrategy.com/
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NATURA AREAS LAND CONSERVATION
2ND QUARTER 2018
a discounted price, with the first 50 units subsidized even further by ESD. Customers were also given