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AUGUST 9, 2018
Table of Contents
ISSUES BEFORE COUNCIL ................................................................................................................. 4
AUGUST 14 WORK SESSION....................................................................................................................................4
AUGUST 21 COUNCIL MEETING ..............................................................................................................................4
AUGUST 24 URBAN RENEWAL AUTHORITY BOARD ...............................................................................................5
AUGUST 28 WORK SESSION....................................................................................................................................5
SEPTEMBER 4 COUNCIL MEETING ..........................................................................................................................6
SEPTEMBER 11 WORK SESSION ..............................................................................................................................6
PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT – UPCOMING EVENTS ........................................................................................................7
SALES AND USE TAX COLLECTION .................................................................................................. 7
MONTHLY & YEAR TO DATE ...................................................................................................................................7
CAPITAL PROJECTS- ENGINEERING ................................................................................................ 8
CITYWIDE PEDESTRIAN ACCESS PROJECT ...............................................................................................................8
SUNIGA ROAD IMPROVEMENTS – COLLEGE AVE. TO BLONDEL STREET ................................................................8
DOWNTOWN RIVER DISTRICT IMPROVEMENTS ....................................................................................................9
NORTH COLLEGE IMPROVEMENTS – CANAL TO STATE HIGHWAY 1 .....................................................................9
HORSETOOTH AND COLLEGE INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENTS .......................................................................... 10
VINE AND LEMAY BNSF IMPROVEMENTS ........................................................................................................... 10
BICYCLE AND PEDESTRIAN GRADE SEPARATION STUDY ..................................................................................... 11
SHARP POINT/NANCY GRAY CONNECTION ......................................................................................................... 11
RIVERSIDE BRIDGE REPLACEMENT ...................................................................................................................... 12
HARMONY AND STRAUSS CABIN SIGNALIZATION ............................................................................................... 13
POWER TRAIL AND HARMONY ROAD GRADE SEPARATED CROSSING ................................................................ 13
TIMBERLINE ROAD CORRIDOR PROJECT ............................................................................................................. 14
MULBERRY CORRIDOR PROJECT .......................................................................................................................... 14
CAPITAL PROJECTS – PARK PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT ........................................................ 15
FOSSIL CREEK TRAIL – SHIELDS TO COLLEGE ....................................................................................................... 15
LONG VIEW TRAIL ................................................................................................................................................ 15
CRESCENT PARK ................................................................................................................................................... 16
CAPITAL PROJECTS – OPERATION SERVICES ............................................................................. 16
GARDENS ON SPRING CREEK – GARDEN EXPANSION ......................................................................................... 16
GARDENS ON SPRING CREEK – VISITOR’S EXPANSION ........................................................................................ 17
FORT COLLINS/LOVELAND POLICE TRAINING CENTER ........................................................................................ 17
CITY HALL BUILDING ACCESS IMPROVEMENTS ................................................................................................... 18
CAPITAL PROJECTS – UTILITIES .................................................................................................... 18
EAST HARMONY DUCT BANK ............................................................................................................................... 18
HP BROADCOM CIRCUITS .................................................................................................................................... 19
WATER TREATMENT FACILITY ............................................................................................................................. 19
HARMONY DUCT BANK – HARMONY SUBSTATION PROJECT ............................................................................. 20
LIGHT & POWER GENESIS64 SCADA UPGRADE PROJECT .................................................................................... 20
WATER DISTRIBUTION AND WASTEWATER COLLECTION MASTER PLAN ........................................................... 21
DRAKE WATER RECLAMATION FACILITY SLUDGE STRAIN PRESS REDUNDANCY ................................................ 21
MULBERRY/RIVERSIDE DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS .......................................................................................... 21
LIGHT & POWER ................................................................................................................................................... 22
WATER RESOURCES & TREATMENT .................................................................................................................... 22
TRANSFORT AND PARKING SERVICES .......................................................................................... 22
PUBLIC SAFETY ................................................................................................................................ 24
POUDRE FIRE AUTHORITY ................................................................................................................................... 24
POLICE SERVICES .................................................................................................................................................. 26
PLANNING, DEVELOPMENT &TRANSPORTATION ......................................................................... 27
BUILDING SERVICES AND PLANNING ................................................................................................................... 27
NEIGHBORHOOD SERVICES ................................................................................................................................. 28
GRAFFITI UPDATE ................................................................................................................................................ 28
YEAR TO DATE COMPARISON .............................................................................................................................. 28
SUSTAINABILITY SERVICES ............................................................................................................ 28
ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES ................................................................................................................................ 28
SOCIAL SUSTAINABILITY ...................................................................................................................................... 29
ECONOMIC HEALTH ............................................................................................................................................. 29
UTILITIES ............................................................................................................................................ 29
CUSTOMER CONNECTIONS .................................................................................................................................. 29
COMMUNITY SERVICES .................................................................................................................... 30
RECREATION ........................................................................................................................................................ 30
PARKS ................................................................................................................................................................... 30
PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT ..................................................................................................................... 31
COMMUNITY DASHBOARD HIGHLIGHT .......................................................................................... 31
CITY MANAGER’S UPDATE 4
ISSUES BEFORE COUNCIL
AUGUST 14 WORK SESSION
Review of BFO Assumptions and Major Themes of the 2019/2020 Budget
o High level review of major assumptions and themes included with in the City Manager’s
Recommended Budget.
High Performing Government – 7.1 Provide world-class services that meet the needs
of the community
Strategy Map Results Review
o Review Strategy Map process used by staff to monitor and status results and review a
representative sample of performance measures linked to strategic objectives and BFO offers
from the Strategy Maps.
High Performing Government – 7.1 Provide world-class services that meet the needs
of the community
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.
AUGUST 21 COUNCIL MEETING
Updates to the Policy for Reviewing Proposed Service Plans for Title 32 Metropolitan
Districts
o Consider changes to the Policy for Reviewing Proposed Service Plan for Title 32 Metropolitan
Districts. The primary change is removing the current emphasis on commercial districts to
enable the use of Metro District to fund residential development, only if those same districts
enable the delivery of extraordinary public benefits. In addition, changes include a wide-array of
improvements based on research and experience.
Neighborhood Livability & Social Health–1.5 Guide development compatible with
community expectations through appropriate planning, annexation, land use,
historical preservation and development review processes
Changes to Transportation Element of Adequate Public Facilities Ordinance (consent)
o Consider changes to the Adequate Public Facilities ordinance in order to create flexibility in the
process for evaluating intersections during development review. The changes include the
creation of an option in certain cases for Alternative Mitigation Strategies to address needs /
interests beyond typical roadway work.
Transportation – 6.5 Fill the gaps for all modes of travel and improve the current
transportation infrastructure while enhancing the aesthetic environment
East Gateway Annexation and Zoning (2nd Reading – Consent)
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.
Oil and Gas Buffers – Land Use Code Changes
o Consider changes to the Land Use Code related to the buffers required around oil and gas wells
when new development occurs, including buffers around both active and plugged and
abandoned wells and requirements for notification to future property owners.
CITY MANAGER’S UPDATE 5
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.
Election Code Amendments
o Consider potential amendments to the Election Code to raise the threshold requirement for
reporting of independent expenditures, ensure that the campaign violation complaint process
applies to reporting of independent expenditures, and require “paid for by” disclaimers on
campaign communications for registered committees.
High Performing Government – 7.1 Provide world-class services that meet the needs
of the community
Hughes Stadium Annexation Initiation
o Initiate annexation proceedings for the Hughes Stadium Annexation. It is located at South
Overland Trail and County Road 42C (2011 N. County Road 21).
Neighborhood Livability & Social Health – 1.7 Guide development through community
planning, historic preservation and efficient and effective development review
Colorado State University Game Day Operations Intergovernmental Agreement (Consent)
o The purpose of this item is to request authorization for the Mayor to sign the IGA with CSU for
Game Day operations.
Transportation – 6.2 Manage traffic congestion and improve high priority
intersections. 6.3 Improve transit availability and grow ridership. 6.7 Address parking
needs Downtown, along the MAZ corridor and in residential neighborhoods
Possible Executive Session
o Consider adjourning into executive session to discuss matters concerning Broadband and land
acquisition for a conservation project.
AUGUST 24 URBAN RENEWAL AUTHORITY BOARD
Council Information Center (CIC Room), City Hall, 300 Laporte Ave.
8:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
AUGUST 28 WORK SESSION
Building Energy Score
o Review staff recommendations to effectively implement a building benchmarking, scoring, and
transparency program for commercial and multi-family buildings. This was a selected initiative
as part of the Climate Action Plan, and funding through budgeting for outcomes in collaboration
with Sustainability Services.
Environmental Health – 4.5 – Work towards long term net zero energy goas within the
community and the City organization using a systems approach
Art in Public Places Review
o Review potential options and outreach strategies regarding Art in Public Places as it relates to
new broadband construction and underground infrastructure projects.
Culture and Recreation - 2.3 Provide enhanced opportunities for arts and culture
throughout the City.
Economic Health – 3.6 Invest in utility infrastructure aligned with community
development. 3.7 Deploy reliable, high-speed internet services throughout the
community
Broadband Update
o Update Council on progress and direction of the broadband initiative.
Economic Health – 3.7 Deploy reliable, high-speed internet services throughout the
community
CITY MANAGER’S UPDATE 6
SEPTEMBER 4 COUNCIL MEETING
Setting the 2019-20 Budget Public Hearings (consent)
o Consider a resolution setting the public hearings for the 2019-20 Budget for September 18 and
October 2.
High Performing Government – 7.1 Provide world-class services that meet the needs
of the community
Montava Metropolitan Districts Consolidated Service Plan
o Consider approving the Metro District Service Plan for the Montava project. Montava is a 900-
acre proposed mixed-use development located in the northeast portion of the community. The
project will deliver a number of stated extraordinary public benefits, including enhanced
environmental sustainability, critical public infrastructure, smart growth development, and
affordable housing.
Neighborhood Livability & Social Health–1.5 Guide development compatible with
community expectations through appropriate planning, annexation, land use,
historical preservation and development review processes
Waterfield Metropolitan Districts Consolidated Service Plan
o Consider approving the Metro District Service Plan for the Waterfield project. Waterfield is a 71-
acre proposed residential development located in the northeast portion of the community. The
project will deliver a number of stated extraordinary public benefits, including enhanced
environmental sustainability, critical public infrastructure, smart growth development, and
affordable housing.
Neighborhood Livability & Social Health–1.5 Guide development compatible with
community expectations through appropriate planning, annexation, land use,
historical preservation and development review processes
Water’s Edge Metropolitan Districts Consolidated Service Plan
o Consider approving the Metro District Service Plan for the Water’s Edge project. Water’s Edge
is a proposed 235-acre mostly residential development project located in the northeast portion
of the community. The project will be an age targeted development that is geared around an
aging in place philosophy. The project features a non-potable water system, open space
enhancements, and other services and support targeted for the 55-years and older age
demographic
Neighborhood Livability & Social Health–1.5 Guide development compatible with
community expectations through appropriate planning, annexation, land use,
historical preservation and development review processes
Sanctuary on the Green Annexation Initiation
o Initiate annexation and zoning proceedings for the Sanctuary on the Green Annexation. It is
located near the northwest corner of Laporte Avenue and Taft Hill Road (325 North Taft Hill).
Neighborhood Livability & Social Health–1.7 Guide development through community
planning, historic preservation and efficient and effective development review
Presentation: Letter of Citation from State of Colorado to Chris Donegon, Utilities Financial
Analyst
o Representatives from the State of CO will present an appreciation award to Chris Donegon for
his work as a member of the Colorado EOC Support Teams that responded to help in the
aftermath of Hurricane Irma.
SEPTEMBER 11 WORK SESSION
2019-20 Budget #1
O Review the budget offers included in the City Manager’s Recommended Budget and answer
questions of Councilmembers.
Neighborhood Livability & Social Health
Culture and Recreation
CITY MANAGER’S UPDATE 7
Economic Health
Safe Community
City Comments on the Northern Integrated Supply Project (NISP), Final Environmental
Impact Statement (EIS) (tentative)
o The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will solicit public comments on the final EIS for NISP. City
staff will develop comments for City Council consideration. The purpose of this item is to review
information provided in the final EIS and discuss City comments.
Environmental Health-4.9 Sustain and improve the health of the Cache la Poudre
River and its watershed
PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT – UPCOMING EVENTS
Phase II Budgeting for Outcomes Communication and Engagement – Information, engagement
and updates will continue to be shared with the community through late August to help share the City
Manager’s Recommended Budget and Council deliberation.
Open Streets – Sunday, Sept. 9; the second Open Streets of 2018 will be at Ponderosa Dr. and
Hampshire Rd., including Rogers Park and Blevins Park. The deadline for vendor sign up is Aug. 10
and the call for volunteers is open. See full information and applications information at:
https://www.fcgov.com/openstreets/
Keep Fort Collins Great – Engagement and education opportunities have been added to the OurCity
public engagement tool and include a discussion forum, a quick poll, timeline and Q&A board. See the
project here: https://ourcity.fcgov.com/KFCG
SALES AND USE TAX COLLECTION
MONTHLY & YEAR TO DATE
JUNE SUMMARY OVER PRIOR YEAR
Month Year to Date
Net Sales Tax Collected: 4.1% 4.2%
Net Use Tax Collected: -21.6% -17.6%
Net Sales and Use Tax Collected: -1.2% 0.1%
Year to date, sales and use tax collections excluding rebates are up 0.1% and total $67.3M.
JUNE SUMMARY OVER BUDGET
Month Year to Date
Net Sales Tax Collected: 2.5% 1.8%
Net Use Tax Collected: 1.6% -4.4%
Net Sales and Use Tax Collected: 2.3% 0.8%
Year to date, the City has collected 0.8% more sales and use tax revenue, totaling $512K over budget.
CITY MANAGER’S UPDATE 8
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: no updates this month
Upcoming project locations: Two blocks
of missing sidewalk along west side of Whedbee from Garfield to Pitkin began 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 / Spring 2019
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: no updates this month
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 9
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 2023, Willow 2019
Phase: Jefferson – Right-of-way acquisition
Willow – Final 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 early September 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: no updates this month
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 10
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 opened two days early.
The second major closure, Horsetooth Road west of College Avenue, began 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
CITY MANAGER’S UPDATE 11
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: 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: No updates this month
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: 2018
Phase: Railroad Negotiation
Project Details:
The City Master Street Plan identifies Sharp Point Drive and Nancy
Gray Avenue as connected across the Great Western Railroad tracks.
This project will construct the roadway and pedestrian connection, and
railroad crossing.
CITY MANAGER’S UPDATE 12
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.
At a PUC status conference in July 2018, the PUC judge rescheduled the hearing for August
2018. If a settlement is not reached by the hearing date, the City and Great Western will
present their cases at the hearing.
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:
Project was advertised for construction in late July.
Project award to contractor in mid-August.
Construction begins in September with a 6-week full closure of Riverside Ave. anticipated in
mid-October thru mid-November.
Public meetings were held on March 22 and May 3 at EPIC.
CITY MANAGER’S UPDATE 13
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: No updates this month
The project was substantially complete in early June.
The signal will be activated in July 2018.
Minor landscape work will occur this fall.
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 held a project kick-off meeting in July, to initiate the first phase of design.
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
CITY MANAGER’S UPDATE 14
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: 2020 - 2021
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 contains a $2.2 M grant which becomes available in 2020.
Staff will release an RFP in the fall of 2018 for design services.
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.
CITY MANAGER’S UPDATE 15
Project Status:
The project team has completed multiple phases of public outreach.
The surface treatment and re-striping were completed in July and the corridor was re-
opened to traffic.
The raised bike protection elements (concrete curbs and steel rails) will be complete in
August.
CAPITAL PROJECTS – PARK PLANNING &
DEVELOPMENT
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 has begun on the Fossil Creek Trail
-Shields to College, and is anticipated to be
complete fall, 2018. This 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 will be celebrating its Grand
Opening on August 18th.
Project Status: no updates this month
Construction of the trail is anticipated to
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 18, 2018
Project Details:
Construction of the Long View Trail will be complete
in the next few days. A Grand Opening celebration
will be held on Saturday, August 18th, from 8am –
11am, with a Ribbon Cutting at Sunset Vista Natural
Area at 10am. The project is a collaborative effort
between the City of Fort Collins, City of Loveland
and Larimer.
CITY MANAGER’S UPDATE 16
Project Status:
Any damaged sections of concrete are being replaced.
The City of Loveland, Larimer County, and the City of Fort Collins are working together to
organize the Grand Opening on August 18th from 8am – 11am, with a Ribbon Cutting at 10am
CRESCENT PARK
Funding Source: Neighborhood Parkland Funds
Total Project Cost: $2.7M
Phase: Under Construction
Estimated Completion: 2018
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: no updates this month
Artwork and site furnishings are being installed.
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 will be complete in August.
Gardens staff will plant their items starting early August.
Working through a resolution for cracks in sound-absorbing walls.
Great Lawn at The Gardens
CITY MANAGER’S UPDATE 17
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: Design Development
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:
Project is now in Design Development phase (DD.)
Working on design to improve existing mechanical and electrical 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 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:
The estimated phase I scope is $2M+ over budget.
Project team is working to get the project back in budget and considering using modular
units for the offices and classrooms to reduce cost
Floor Plan for Expanded Visitor Center
Current SD Site Plan (Red) is
future phases
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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 final inspections and testing underway.
New ADA restroom finishes are complete.
Replacing ceilings on upper and lower landings – 75% Complete.
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
New Elevator Doors
Vault Installation
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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: no updates this month
Project has been divided into two phases:
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 7,000 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.
An alternate route has been determined and potholing is
currently underway to verify constructability. CSU staff will review the design prior to
installation by Light and Power crews.
Construction is planned for the fall of 2018
Hewlett-Packard Campus
Water Treatment Facility
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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.
(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.
Landscape plan needs to be finalized with Bath, appropriate City departments and HOA
Final grading, irrigation, and all landscaping to be scheduled and completed
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: No updates this month
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
SCADA System
Duct Bank
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WATER DISTRIBUTION AND WASTEWATER
COLLECTION MASTER PLAN
Funding Source: Water and Wastewater
Estimated Project Budget: $1,274,000
Status: Being Compiled
Estimated Completion Date: 3rd Quarter 2018
Project Detail
Water and wastewater master plan guidance document to make
informed,
Strategic infrastructure decisions for now, and in the future.
Project Updates:
Presentation to Utilities management on draft water and
wastewater master plan
Submitted draft final water section of the master plan report
DRAKE WATER RECLAMATION FACILITY SLUDGE STRAIN PRESS
REDUNDANCY
Funding Source: Wastewater
Estimated Project Budget: $1,520,000
Status: In Construction
Estimated Completion Date: October 2018
Project Details:
This project will install two strain presses that will screen inorganic
matter from the sludge going to the anaerobic digesters. Removing
the inorganics prior to digestion improves digestion efficiency, generates
increased biogas quantity and quality, and reduces operation and
maintenance costs for the anaerobic digesters.
Project Updates:
Installation of the monorails
Installation of the new metal platform
Electrical conduit installation for the west strain press
MULBERRY/RIVERSIDE DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS
Funding Source: Stormwater
Estimated Project Budget: $2,362,156
Status: Construction will start late August 2018
Estimated Completion Date: November 2018
Project Details:
The purpose of this drainage improvement project is to 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 of Fort Collins, State of Colorado and the Federal
Draft water master plan cover
Installation of the monorail in the
headworks building
Water tie-in at Mulberry
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Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) as part of the federal Hazard
Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP).
Project Updates:
Waterline replacement by City crews - completed
City utilities and forestry cleanup at outfall – completed
Bid and award of stormwater improvements – completed
LIGHT & POWER
Prospect & Timberline Reliability Upgrades: Light & Power staff identified needed electric
system reliability improvements in this area. Staff has 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. Final phases will be completed in August. There are two remaining
outages to complete the project. 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
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
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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 90 stops have been
upgraded. As of July 2018, 285 of 441 (65%) Transfort stops are ADA compliant.
• 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 September, 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.
• 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 for 2-3 weeks
beginning in mid-August; 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.
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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. The new non-
residential policy will go into effect in August.
Informing this policy are stakeholder (PSD and businesses) and resident feedback, peer communities,
and analyzing the scope of the impact.
PUBLIC SAFETY
POUDRE FIRE AUTHORITY
PFA Receives 19th Prestigious Budgeting Award
The Government Finance Officers Association announced in July
that it awarded Poudre Fire Authority its 19th consecutive
Distinguished Budget Presentation Award. That's 19 times that our
organization's budget has received "the highest form of recognition
in government budgeting," and we think that's something to be proud
of as we strive to be accountable and transparent with our taxpayers’
investment in PFA. The award recognizes PFA's 2018 budget,
available at: http://bit.ly/2018PFAbudget
ICMA Recognizes PFA as a Data-Driven Organization
For the 7th consecutive time, the International City/County
Management Association (ICMA) is pleased to announce that
Poudre Fire Authority has been recognized for its data-driven
management and reporting efforts with a Certificate of Excellence in
Performance Management.
PFA Kicks off Collaborative Bilingual CPR/AED Educational Series
En julio, las personas a The Family Center/La Familia practicaron resucitación cardiopulmonar, usaron
un desfibrilador cardiac, y descargaron la aplicación gratuita PulsePoint Foundation para que puedan
salvar vidas. Agradecimientos a Bohemian Foundation por proveer una donación de fondos y recursos
para apoyar este programa de educación comunitario.
In July, people at The Family Center/La Familia practiced CPR, used a
cardiac defibrillator, and downloaded the free app PulsePoint
Foundation so they can save lives. Thanks to Bohemian Foundation for
providing a donation to support this community education program.
PFA PulsePoint Coordinator Kim Ewy is working in partnership with
translator Will Restrepo to provide this free, life-saving education to
members of our community’s Spanish-speaking population. The work is
done in collaboration with UCHealth Healthy Hearts, and Bohemian
Foundation, which granted PFA $5,000 for the translation services.
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9-year-old Receives PFA’s Prestigious Partnership
Award
Here comes some good news. Caution: You may experience
uncontrollable happiness and pride. On the night of June 3,
2018, Leonidas Salza was at home when he saw a fire at his
neighbor’s property in Fort Collins. He ran upstairs and
alerted his father Mike, who grabbed a water hose, drug it
across the fence and tried to keep the fire from igniting the
garage.
Poudre Fire Authority firefighters, from Station 1 on C-shift,
were dispatched to the fire. They raced to the fire engine and
drove to the home on Second Street, where they saw flames visible to the west of Karyn and Dennis
Tennant’s garage. Firefighters worked together quickly to extinguish a fire that burned the Tennant’s
storage shed. After the fire, the Tennants reached out to Poudre Fire Authority, asking if there was a
way to recognize the efforts of Leonidas and his family.
Because of Leonidas’ swift actions, with the help of his father, PFA firefighters were able to extinguish
the fire as quickly as possible, likely limiting the scope of damage wrought by the fire. Our community is
a better place because of courageous people like Leonidas, who do the right thing at the right time to
help others in need. For these reasons, Poudre Fire Authority was proud to bestow upon Leonidas its
prestigious Citizen Partnership Award, given to individuals or businesses that make notable efforts to
support PFA in our goal of providing prompt, skillful and caring service to those in our community. The
award presentation took place during the July 24 public PFA Board of Directors meeting.
PFA Firefighters Deploy to Fight Wildfires
Our firefighters not only serve people in our community; they also help others far and wide. PFA
firefighters recently joined crews from all over the region to fight the Spring Creek Fire in southern
Colorado. They then traveled north to help fight the Terek Fire in Wyoming. As of July 28, three
firefighters also deployed to help fight a fire northwest of Boise, Idaho.
Agencies Collaborate on Community Letter Following Fort
Collins Gas Leak
PFA, FCPS, Fort Collins 911 and LETA 911 collaborated on a
community letter, shared across the agency websites and social
media platforms, following the July 18 gas leak at Horsetooth Road
and College Avenue. It explained some of the Everbridge clarity
issues that day, as well as reminded people to sign up for
emergency alerts. Read more | bit.ly/jointlettergasleak
Firefighters, Partners Recue Woman and Dog
Poudre Fire Authority firefighters, along with Larimer County Park
rangers and UCHealth EMS paramedics, were called at about 5 p.m.
July 29 to Horsetooth Falls, where a 20-year-old female slid down 30
feet of rocks while trying to rescue her dog that had slid down just a
few moments before. Neither the dog nor woman were injured; they
were just unable to climb back up the slippery slope. After a short
hike in, it took the 12 PFA firefighters approximately 30 minutes to
set up a rope system to assist the dog, and then the young lady back
to safer ground. All the parties were able to get back down the
mountain before the severe weather moved in.
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POLICE SERVICES
Homicide Investigation
On July 4, 2018, police responded to the report of a shooting in the 800 Block of Merganser Drive. The
victim, a 16-year-old juvenile male, later died as a result of his injuries. During the course of the
investigation, a 16-year-old juvenile male was identified as a suspect. The suspect and the victim were
known to each other. The case was presented to the Larimer County District Attorney. Our thoughts are
with everyone affected by this tragic loss of life.
Community Connections
FCPS officers and civilian employees constantly find positive ways to
connect with residents. From chance encounters on the street to
educational presentations, we truly enjoy building relationships with
our community. A few examples in July...
...Officer David cooled off on a hot day with "Princess Lemonade"
...FCPS employees participated in the Tip-A-Cop event at Chili's,
which raised $1,600 for Special Olympics Colorado
...Dispatch Public Education Team taught elementary schoolers about
calling 9-1-1 and practiced making phone calls to help prepare kids in
the event of a real emergency
Cruiser Enforcement
Police conducted targeted enforcement to impact dangerous driving behaviors. On the evening of July
6, officers wrote 80 tickets, made 2 DUI arrests, and made 1 warrant arrest. FCPS highlighted this effort
on social media to let residents know that we share their concerns and are taking action. The post
gained high engagement, with 163 comments from appreciative citizens and unhappy recipients of
tickets alike. This level of interaction demonstrated that a) our residents appreciate the enforcement
and b) our efforts are making an impact on those breaking laws.
Fireworks Enforcement Campaign
For the eighth year in a row, a multi-agency committee addressed citizen complaints of illegal fireworks
during the 4th of July holiday season. Partner agencies included Poudre Fire Authority, Neighborhood
Services, the Larimer Humane Society, and Police Services. The committee used effective strategies
from past years, as well as several new efforts. Final data indicated campaign success with very low
calls for fireworks-related incidents. The table below shows the number of citizen complaints via
Dispatch since 2011. The 2018 data shows a 41% decrease from 2017, however, the new on-line tool
generated over 600 reports. Almost half of those came in on July 4. It appears that the on-line tool
allowed citizens to make a report that they would not likely have bothered making. It is likely that some
of those would have been called in to Dispatch.
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Spanish Outreach on Social Media
FCPS continued to integrate more Spanish content into Facebook posts. July topics included fireworks
education (illegality of use/possession, as well as safe disposal options), prescription drug drop-off
information, and a CPR/health fair event hosted by Poudre Fire Authority. FCPS will continue outreach
to our Spanish-speaking community, both online and through events.
PLANNING, DEVELOPMENT &TRANSPORTATION
BUILDING SERVICES AND PLANNING
City Plan
Information gleaned from the recently completed Visioning phase were incorporated into Community
Scenarios and were shared with City Council at its Work Session on July 24. This information will be
shared at public events slated to 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 was 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 17th 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 August 14th City Council Work Session.
Changes include standards for Electronic Message Centers, electronic billboards, downtown signs and
those addressing new technologies.
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NEIGHBORHOOD SERVICES
Mason Crossing
A neighborhood meeting was held in Troutman Park to address safety issues that came up during the
development review process for Mason Crossing. Approximately 60 residents attended the meeting.
Police Services presented information on calls and activity in the area; Code staff shared updates and
then the floor was opened for questions and answers. Several neighbors expressed appreciation for
the opportunity. The majority of residents in attendance stated they have lived in the neighborhood 20+
years.
Student-focused Housing Workshop
In partnership with CSU, we hosted a Student-focused Housing workshop. Updated student
handbooks were shared for distribution and training was provided for new employees and new
properties. That afternoon, a panel discussion focused on common issues in student focused
properties and best practice solutions was conducted. This provided an excellent opportunity for
sharing among organizations and ensuring new staff are aware of, and connected to, CSU and City
resources.
GRAFFITI UPDATE
In July the graffiti team worked with Natural Areas on some significant graffiti removal along the trails.
For the month of July 2018 the graffiti team did 72 abatements as compared to 109 abatements in
2017. The graffiti coordinator supervised 4 individuals serving 60 community service hours in July.
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
181
162
4,097
$297.29
19,334
2018 YTD
187
130
5,976
$233.08
20,182
% Change
3.31%
-19.75%
45.86%
-21.60%
4.39%
Overall Development Review revenues are $(256,575) under projection for 2018 as of July 31st with
Development Review under by $(223,521) and Engineering Development Review under by $(33,054)
SUSTAINABILITY SERVICES
ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES
Fight the League of
Contaminators!:
Sometimes really bad stuff
gets into recycling bins,
which can contaminate
entire truckloads of
recycling. Watch a fun,
CITY MANAGER’S UPDATE 29
short video about some of the worst contaminators!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0fugMEeAheU&feature=youtu.be
Innovate Fort Collins Challenge: Finalists for the Innovate Fort Collins Challenge will present their
projects at a Public Pitch Night August 30 with a reception at 5:30 p.m. followed by the event at 6 p.m.
at the Magnolia Theatre in the Lincoln Center, 417 W. Magnolia. Tickets are required to enter the
theater so reservations are required at https://www.fcgov.com/pitchnight. Tickets will be available for
pickup at the event. The Innovate Fort Collins Challenge is a public competition for grants ranging from
$3,000 to $75,000 for pilot projects that help the City reach its climate action goals. Projects must
demonstrate greenhouse gas reductions in transportation, waste materials and energy through a
variety of approaches such as behavior change or new technology.
SOCIAL SUSTAINABILITY
Villages on Horsetooth: Housing Catalyst is now accepting names through August 15 for leasing at
the Villages on Horsetooth – a 96-unit affordable housing apartment complex built on 8.29 acres sold to
Housing Catalyst through the City’s Land Bank program. Applicants will be selected in random order
until apartments have been filled. Apply online at https://housingcatalyst.com/property-portfolio/current-
developments/village-on-horsetooth/
Cold weather shelter: With autumn right around the corner, the City has begun meetings with external
community partners to coordinate additional overnight shelter space, warming centers and potential
transportation during the cold winter months. The City does not provide shelter services directly but
brings human service and faith-based organizations together to create a plan so people have the
resources they need, particularly during emergency weather situations.
ECONOMIC HEALTH
Small business survey: The City’s Economic Health Office is seeking feedback from small businesses
and the community to improve the City’s engagement with businesses. A statistically valid survey was
mailed randomly to 2,000 small- to medium-sized businesses with 1-100 employees in July. Survey
responses are due August 26. The City is also asking businesses and the community for feedback and
discussion at https://ourcity.fcgov.com/FoCo-Business-and-You.
Urban renewal: The Fort Collins Urban Renewal Authority is evaluating a new potential urban renewal
plan near Drake Road and College Avenue. The new plan will allow the Fort Collins Urban Renewal
Authority to make investments in public and private projects that improve the area. That could include a
number of pedestrian and vehicular improvements, improved public spaces, a public parking structure,
and enabling investment in a mixed-use project. https://www.renewfortcollins.com/
UTILITIES
CUSTOMER CONNECTIONS
Community Engagement’s peak season is in full swing! Key stats to date since January 2018:
reached over 6,536 participants (youth through adults) through 136 education outreach programs.
Community Engagement has managed or participated in 62 events that have reached 5,165 community
members. August currently has approximately 12 education programs and events scheduled.
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Power Trip Tour: On July 18, Utilities offered the first-ever Power Trip bus
tour. 49 participants took a journey from power generation at Platte River
Power Authority’s Rawhide Energy Station to distribution at commercial and
residential properties. This collaborative effort between Light and Power and
Customer Connections, as well as Rawhide, Odell Brewing and Revive
neighborhood successfully connected Fort Collins residents to
understanding where their power is generated, how it is used throughout the
City and encouraged them to conserve and participate in City programs.
Battery Storage Pilot Project: A series of workshops have been
completed with Spirae and Johnson Controls. Permit is pending completion
of a review by Operation Services. Battery installation at 222 Laporte is
scheduled for August.
On-bill Financing: Residential loans for energy efficiency projects, newly branded as Energy
Performance Improvement Certificate (EPIC) Loans, became available the week of July 30. This is the
result of close collaboration between Utilities, Economic Health and City Finance. EPIC loans support
the key objectives of the Bloomberg Mayors Challenge. Additional information will be provided in a
Thursday memo to City Council after August 20.
COMMUNITY SERVICES
RECREATION
Fall Recreator Distributed
The Fall Recreator was distributed on July 24. Over 18,000 copies were directly mailed to residents
and over 10,000 were distributed locally. The publication included information on upcoming fee
changes, hundreds of recreational programs and featured community health, fitness and exercise.
Registration for fall programs will occur on August 9.
City Park Pool Closes for Season
City Park Pool will close for the season on August 19. On August 26, Recreation will host the always
popular "Pooch Plunge" event at the pool. Hundreds of dogs participate in the event. This is
traditionally the last event at the pool for the season.
PARKS
Forestry Hosts the ISA Tree Climbing Championship
Fort Collins hosted the International Society of Arboriculture (ISA) Rocky Mountain Chapter Tree
Climbing Championship in City Park from July 19-22. Professional arborists competed in skill
challenges related to forestry work. Competitions included speed tree climbing, aerial rescue while
suspended from a tree, and technical skills. The event drew hundreds of spectators.
Large Hazardous Cottonwood Removed
A major tree removal project was successfully completed within the vicinity of 429 South Mason Street
(Mason Street and Mulberry Street area). The tree removal occurred on Monday, July 16. This tree
removal project required the full closure of Mason Street, detours were available for traffic and MAX.
Additionally, train traffic on the BNSF railway was suspended during the tree removal so that crews
could safely and efficiently complete the project.
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PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT
Feature: Make Change without Change Program
The City partnered with
Leadership Fort Collins alumni
and local leadership to put on a
program showcasing the tools
and methods people can use to
make their voice heard. The
event focused on the message
that leadership doesn’t have to
come just from the top. It showed
tools to help anyone be a leader
on any financial or time budget.
There were around 22 attendees.
Featured Speakers Included:
State Senator John Kefalas,
District 14
City of Fort Collins Councilmember Kristin Stephens, District 4
A 2018 BFO community team member and Board and Commission alumni both shared their
experiences alongside City staff.
Public Engagement Recap
Volunteer Picnic and Quiz – FC Volunteer held the annual volunteer appreciation picnic on Thurs.
July 26 with over 340 attendees. They also launched an online quiz to help people find their ideal
volunteer opportunity. Take the quiz at: https://www.fcgov.com/volunteer
Lagoon Series Continues - Every Wednesday 6 - 8:30 p.m. from June 13 – August 18 at CSU; Aug.
1 featured volunteer opportunities and Aug. 8 featured PDT.
FoCo Creates Roundtable Discussion – A round table was held at the Lincoln Center focusing on
how to create goals and objectives for the FoCo Creates Arts and Culture Master Plan around
accessibility, diversity and inclusion. The discussions will continue and this one included leaders in
the arts and culture community; a staff member from Arc of Larimer County and a PSD family
liaison that works with Spanish speaking families and students.
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 High Performing Government Outcome Area.
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Analysis:
• For first quarter 2018, the TRIR for the City has decreased due to the ongoing work around the
overall safety culture at the City and city-wide safety initiatives including work around near miss,
hazard recognition reporting, safety time out and Leading a Culture of Safety training for city
leaders
• Our number one cause of injuries is still strains, sprains and over exertion and each area is
working with their safety partners to address these types of injuries.
• TRIR represents all injuries that would be considered OSHA recordable.
Definition:
The Total Recordable Injury Rate (TRIR) is a nationally recognized standard safety metric. It is based
upon the total number of work related injury and illness cases reported that, generally speaking,
required more than standard first aid treatment, as it relates to the total number of employee hours
worked. Current-year benchmarks are not available as they are published by the Bureau of Labor
Statistics and have an approximate 18 month lag time.
Why is this metric important?
The Total Recordable Injury Rate (TRIR) is important because it is a nationally benchmarkable
measure that allows us to track injury frequency trends over time. It is important for the City to provide
a safe workplace for all employees and the only way to achieve that is by driving a culture of proactive
safety built on continuous improvement. As safety efforts drive down injuries, the costs associated with
workers' compensation claims can be driven down as well. While the TRIR is a lagging indicator, it is
valuable as a symptom of the effectiveness of our proactive injury prevention efforts.
City’s impact on this metric:
High – Reducing the TRIR rate requires the City to reduce the number of injuries that are sustained in
any given year. Driving down injuries requires workgroups to actively work to identify and mitigate injury
causes. We are seeing more employee involvement throughout the City now than at any point in the
past through sharing of best practices and lessons learned, excellent active safety meeting attendance,
new safety teams being launched, and safety team members being called on more than ever by their
workgroups to help spearhead safety improvements.
Benchmarks:
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This metric contains General Industry and Public Entities benchmark data. The General Industry
benchmark gives overall context to the City's performance, while the Public Entities benchmark allows
for a closer comparison that accounts for the unique challenges that face local governments.
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