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November 2018
NOVEMBER 8, 2018
Table of Contents
ISSUES BEFORE COUNCIL (AS OF 11/7/18) ...................................................................................... 4
NOVEMBER 13 WORK SESSION ..............................................................................................................................4
NOVEMBER 20 COUNCIL MEETING ........................................................................................................................4
NOVEMBER 20 GID NO. 1 .......................................................................................................................................5
NOVEMBER 20 SKYVIEW GID ..................................................................................................................................5
NOVEMBER 27 ADJOURNED MEETING ..................................................................................................................5
NOVEMBER 27 WORK SESSION ..............................................................................................................................6
DECEMBER 4 COUNCIL MEETING ...........................................................................................................................6
DECEMBER 11 WORK SESSION ...............................................................................................................................7
PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT – UPCOMING EVENTS ........................................................................................................8
MONTHLY & YEAR TO DATE ...................................................................................................................................8
CP- ENGINEERING .............................................................................................................................. 9
CITYWIDE PEDESTRIAN ACCESS PROJECT ...............................................................................................................9
SUNIGA ROAD IMPROVEMENTS – COLLEGE AVE. TO BLONDEL STREET ................................................................9
DOWNTOWN RIVER DISTRICT IMPROVEMENTS ................................................................................................. 10
NORTH COLLEGE IMPROVEMENTS – CANAL TO STATE HIGHWAY 1 .................................................................. 10
HORSETOOTH AND COLLEGE INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENTS .......................................................................... 11
VINE AND LEMAY BNSF IMPROVEMENTS ........................................................................................................... 11
SHARP POINT/NANCY GRAY CONNECTION ......................................................................................................... 12
RIVERSIDE BRIDGE REPLACEMENT ...................................................................................................................... 12
POWER TRAIL AND HARMONY ROAD GRADE SEPARATED CROSSING ................................................................ 13
TIMBERLINE ROAD CORRIDOR PROJECT ............................................................................................................. 13
DRAKE ROAD RAILROAD CROSSING REPLACEMENT ........................................................................................... 14
CP - PARK PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT ....................................................................................... 14
FOSSIL CREEK TRAIL – SHIELDS TO COLLEGE ....................................................................................................... 14
CRESCENT PARK ................................................................................................................................................... 15
POUDRE RIVER WHITEWATER PARK .................................................................................................................... 15
CP - OPERATION SERVICES ............................................................................................................ 16
GARDENS ON SPRING CREEK – GARDEN EXPANSION ......................................................................................... 16
GARDENS ON SPRING CREEK – VISITOR’S EXPANSION ........................................................................................ 16
FORT COLLINS/LOVELAND POLICE TRAINING CENTER ........................................................................................ 17
CP – UTILITIES ................................................................................................................................... 17
EAST HARMONY DUCT BANK ............................................................................................................................... 17
HP BROADCOM CIRCUITS .................................................................................................................................... 18
WATER TREATMENT FACILITY ............................................................................................................................. 18
HARMONY DUCT BANK – HARMONY SUBSTATION PROJECT ............................................................................. 19
LIGHT & POWER GENESIS64 SCADA UPGRADE PROJECT .................................................................................... 19
WATER TREATMENT FACILITY MICROHYDRO PROJECT ...................................................................................... 20
OXBOW LEVEE IMPROVMENTS ........................................................................................................................... 20
MAGNOLIA STREET OUTFALL .............................................................................................................................. 21
MAIL CREEK IMPROVEMENTS AT MEADOW PASSWAY ...................................................................................... 21
DWRF CO-GENERATION PROJECT........................................................................................................................ 22
MULBERRY/RIVERSIDE DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS .......................................................................................... 22
DWRF SIDESTREAM TREATMENT ........................................................................................................................ 23
CATHODIC PROTECTION FOR ANHEUSER-BUSCH WATER LINE .......................................................................... 23
CP-TRANSFORT AND PARKING SERVICES .................................................................................... 24
PARKING STRUCTURES AND ON-STREET PARKING ............................................................................................. 24
PUBLIC SAFETY ................................................................................................................................ 24
POUDRE FIRE AUTHORITY ................................................................................................................................... 24
POLICE SERVICES .................................................................................................................................................. 25
PLANNING, DEVELOPMENT &TRANSPORTATION ......................................................................... 27
BUILDING SERVICES AND PLANNING ................................................................................................................... 27
NEIGHBORHOOD SERVICES ................................................................................................................................. 28
YEAR TO DATE COMPARISON .............................................................................................................................. 29
TRANSFORT AND PARKING SERVICES .................................................................................................................. 29
SUSTAINABILITY SERVICES ............................................................................................................ 30
ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES ................................................................................................................................ 30
SOCIAL SUSTAINABILITY ...................................................................................................................................... 30
ECONOMIC HEALTH ............................................................................................................................................. 31
UTILITIES ............................................................................................................................................ 31
CUSTOMER CONNECTIONS .................................................................................................................................. 31
LIGHT & POWER OPERATIONS ............................................................................................................................. 32
COMMUNITY SERVICES .................................................................................................................... 32
RECREATION ........................................................................................................................................................ 32
PARKS ................................................................................................................................................................... 32
NATURAL AREAS .................................................................................................................................................. 33
PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT ..................................................................................................................... 34
COMMUNITY DASHBOARD HIGHLIGHT .......................................................................................... 34
CITY MANAGER’S UPDATE 4
ISSUES BEFORE COUNCIL (AS OF 11/7/18)
NOVEMBER 13 WORK SESSION
2019 Fee Update
o Review the Fee Working Team report and fee updates associated with Wet Utility fees,
Development Review fees, and Step II of Capital Expansion Fees.
High Performing Government - 7.1 Provide world-class services that meet the needs
of the community.
Developing an Electric Scooter Regulatory Framework
o Discuss with Council various options to create a regulatory framework for a successful electric
scooter program implementation, including possible land traffic amendments.
Transportation – 6.1 Improve safety for all modes of travel including vehicular,
pedestrian and bicycle.
City Plan Scenarios
o Recap of the City Plan scenarios phase and initial policy direction based on community
involvement.
Neighborhood Livability and Social Health – 1.5 Guide development compatible with
community expectations through appropriate planning.
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.
NOVEMBER 20 COUNCIL MEETING
2019-20 Budget and Annual Appropriation Ordinance (2nd Reading)
o Consider the annual appropriation ordinance and setting the City budget for a two-year period
(2019-2020) which becomes the City’s financial plan for the next two fiscal years.
High Performing Government - 7.1 Provide world-class services that meet the needs
of the community.
Building Energy Scoring
o Consider an Ordinance that establishes a reporting requirement for benchmarking, and
transparency of building energy scores for large commercial and multi-family building owners.
Environmental Health - 4.5 Work towards long term net zero energy goals within the
community and the City organization using a systems approach.
Sign Code Update Phase 2 (consent)
o Consider amendments to the Land Use Code specifically the sign section; to improve the overall
legibility, address common requests, implement action items from the adopted Downtown Plan,
and provide standards for new technology. These changes have been presented to Council
work sessions as Phase 2 of the side code update.
Community and Neighborhood Livability – 1.5 Guide development compatible with
community expectations through appropriate planning, annexation, land use,
historical preservation and development review processes.
Adopt the 2019 Legislative Policy Agenda
o Consider and adopt the 2019 City of Fort Collins Legislative Policy Agenda.
High Performing Government – 7.9 Proactively influence policy and legislative
development on all levels.
Appropriate unanticipated revenues in the Light and Power Enterprise Fund
o Appropriate unanticipated revenues in the Light and Power Enterprise Fund due to higher than
anticipated energy sales to offset the higher than budgeted Purchase Power expense in 2018.
Economic Health - 3.5 Maintain utility systems, services, infrastructure and
predictable rates.
CITY MANAGER’S UPDATE 5
Kechter Enclave Annexation Initiation
o Initiate annexation and zoning proceedings for the Kechter Enclave Annexation. It is generally
located at the southwest corner of East Trilby and Ziegler Roads.
Neighborhood Livability & Social Health – 1.7 – Guide development through
community planning, historic preservation, and efficient and effective development
review.
Trilby Substation Annexation Initiation
o Initiate annexation and zoning proceedings for the Trilby Substation Annexation. It is generally
located at the southeast corner of West Trilby Road and South Shields Street.
Neighborhood Livability & Social Health – 1.7 – Guide development through
community planning, historic preservation, and efficient and effective development
review.
Friendly Fire Annexation Initiation
o Initiate annexation and zoning proceedings for the Friendly Fire Enclave Annexation. It is
generally located north of Laporte Avenue between North Bryan Avenue and Grandview
Avenue.
Neighborhood Livability & Social Health – 1.7 – Guide development through
community planning, historic preservation, and efficient and effective development
review.
Strauss Cabin-Kechter Annexation Initiation
o Initiate annexation and zoning proceedings for the Strauss Cabin-Kechter Annexation. It is
generally located at the immediately north of the intersection of Kechter and Strauss Cabin
Roads.
Neighborhood Livability & Social Health – 1.7 – Guide development through
community planning, historic preservation, and efficient and effective development
review.
Staff Report: Income Qualified Assistance Program (IQAP)
Review the success of the City’s Lean process for the IQAP application that resulted in a
user-friendly and convenient enrollment for low-income customers.
Staff Report: 20 Year Anniversary Sprinkler Audit Program
Review results and accomplishments of a program that engages customers towards
water savings while sustaining landscapes.
NOVEMBER 20 GID NO. 1
2019 Annual Appropriation Ordinance
o Appropriate the 2019 budget for the General Improvement District No. 1.
NOVEMBER 20 SKYVIEW GID
2019 Annual Appropriation Ordinance
o Appropriate the 2019 budget for the Skyview General Improvement District No. 15.
NOVEMBER 27 ADJOURNED MEETING
Brinkman Construction and Lamar Advertising Appeal
o Consider an appeal of the Zoning Board of Appeals decision regarding Lamar’s sign at 216 N.
College..
CITY MANAGER’S UPDATE 6
NOVEMBER 27 WORK SESSION
Meadow Springs Ranch Easement for the Roundhouse Renewable Energy Project
o Provide Council with an opportunity to learn about the project team, process to select the
proposed and alternative alignments, progress to date, next steps and ask any questions
regarding the project.
Environmental Health – 4.1 Achieve Climate Action Plan (CAP) 2020 goals and
continue progress toward the 2030 goals. 4.8 – Project and enhance natural
resources on City-owned properties and throughout the community.
DECEMBER 4 COUNCIL MEETING
Design Compatibility and Character Land Use Code Amendments
o Consider amendments to the Land Use Code to address the compatibility of new construction
with existing built environment. Those efforts include improved design standards for downtown
and within transition areas at the interface between downtown and the Old Town
Neighborhoods.
Community & Neighborhood High Performing Government – 1.5 Guide development
compatible with community expectations through appropriate planning, annexation,
land use, historical preservation and development review processes.
Historic Preservation Code Changes
o Consider amendments to the Municipal and Land Use Codes pertaining to the preservation and
management of designated and older historic properties and addressing compatible new
construction. These amendments are the result of a comprehensive study undertaken in 2017-
2018.
Neighborhood Livability & Social Health – 1.5 Guide development compatible with
community expectations through appropriate planning, annexation, land use,
historical preservation and development review processes.
Consideration of a proposed long term land lease agreement at the Northern Colorado
Regional Airport
o Approve land lease at the Northern Colorado Regional Airport. This is outside of the authority
for the Airport Commission and requires formal approval by the City Councils of Fort Collins and
Loveland.
Economic Health – 3.1 Facilitate government and local partners to form an effective
regional economic health group.
Marijuana Code Changes
o Consider additional and amendments to the medical and retail marijuana code based on recent
state legislative action.
Safe Community – 5.2 Enhance our Police Services capability to foster public trust
and create a safer community.
2019 Fee Update
o Consider ordinance associated with Wet Utility fees, Development Review fees and Step II of
Capital Expansion Fees.
High Performing Government – 7.1 Provide world-class services that meet the needs
of the community.
2019 City Classified Employee Pay Plan
o Recommend the 2019 City Classified Employee Pay Plan.
High Performing Government - 7.4 Provide world-class services that meet the needs
of the community.
CITY MANAGER’S UPDATE 7
New Fort Collins Stormwater Criteria Manual and Low Impact Development (LID)
Implementation Manual
o Replace previously adopted “Fort Collins Amendments to the Urban Drainage and Flood Control
District Criteria Manual” with an updated format to a stand-alone manual that incorporates all
key design requirements and will more effectively communicate the criteria specific for Fort
Collins and its GMA. The LID manual will aid in improving current LID practices in Fort Collins
and help streamline compliance with City regulations. This LID Implementation Manual will
become a technical addendum to the Storm water Criteria Manual.
Safe Community – 5.5 Protect life and property with natural and attractive flood
mitigation facilities.
Items in connection with lease financing the Prospect/I-25 Interchange and joint venture
Police Training Facility projects
o Authorize the financing and appropriation of the Prospect/I-25 Interchange and joint venture
Police Training Facility projects. The City Manager’s Recommended Budget includes estimated
lease payments for 2019-2020 in connection with this anticipated financing.
Transportation – 6.4 Support, enhance and accelerate I-25 improvements according to
the multi-modal environmental impact statement.
Safe Community – 5.2 Meet the expected level of core and specialized police services
as the community grows.
Adoption of the 2018 International Building Code, International Residential Code,
International Mechanical Code, International Fuel Gas Code, International Energy
Conservation Code, International Existing Building Code, International Pool and Spa Code,
International Property Maintenance Code
o Establish the minimum construction requirements to safeguard the public health, safety and
general welfare by regulating structural strength and stability, sanitation, light and ventilation,
energy conservation, and property protection from hazards attributed to the built environment
within the City of Fort Collins.
Neighborhood Livability & Social Health – 1.7 – Guide development through
community planning, historic preservation, and efficient and effective development
review.
Set Public Hearing for Adoption of an Urban Renewal Plan Area in the Vicinity of Drake and
College
o Set the date of the Public Hearing and provide notice to consider adoption of a proposed Urban
Renewal Plan Area.
Economic Health – 3.4 Foster infill and redevelopment that enhances the community.
Staff Report: Open Streets
o Provide a summary of the past five years of Open Streets events in Fort Collins and update City
Council on the next steps regarding this initiative.
Transportation 6.2 Manage traffic congestion and improve high-priority intersections
Transportation 6.1 Improve safety for all modes of travel.
DECEMBER 11 WORK SESSION
Regional Wasteshed Project Update
o Review draft intergovernmental agreement outlining solid waste infrastructure and policy
commitments between Larimer County and Fort Collins, which would formalize
recommendations of the North Front Range Wasteshed Coalition for increasing diversion of
construction debris and organic material.
Economic Health –4.5 Achieve the 2020 Road to Zero Waste goals and work toward
2030 zero waste goals.
Keep Fort Collins Great (KFCG) Sunset-Funding Consideration
o Continue discussion regarding the sunset of Keep Fort Collins Great tax, desired level of
service, and funding options.
CITY MANAGER’S UPDATE 8
High Performing Government – 1.7 Provide world-class services that meet the needs
of the community.
Natural Areas Acquisition Policy and potential cost sharing principles and/or guidelines
o Review the City’s Natural Areas Acquisition Policy, compare it to other communities, and
discuss possible process improvements. Also to be discussed is possible cost-sharing
principles and/or guidelines with respect to collaborative transactions with Larimer County Open
Lands.
Environmental Health – 4.10 Expand the Natural Areas land portfolio while
simultaneously maintaining existing lands and access to nature.
PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT – UPCOMING EVENTS
FoCoCreates Public Engagement Closes Nov. 9 – All public feedback will be compiled and
reviewed by the consultant and project leads to create a next draft of the plan. See the updated
project and put art on the map at https://ourcity.fcgov.com/fococreates
Montava Development Staff Review on Nov. 14 – The project was added to OurCity and staff will
deliver comments to the applicant based on their first-round submittal and community feedback.
CityGives United Way Campaign Closes Nov. 9 – 14 ambassadors have helped staff from their
department and across the City participate in events, learn more about United Way and volunteer
for Make a Difference Day. Staff also arranged a Burrito Bar Fiesta, a Silent Auction and several
other events to help raise funds.
Community Survey Opt-in Version Closes Nov. 11 – The statistical valid survey conducted
through the National Research Center is accompanied by an online, opt-in version for the first time.
This helped create more robust outreach for the survey, education about how it is used and offer
everyone the chance to participate. The opt-in version is available in English and Spanish at
https://www.surveygizmo.com/s3/4585676/2018-Fort-Collins-CO-Community-Survey-Opt-in
MONTHLY & YEAR TO DATE
SEPTEMBER SUMMARY OVER PRIOR YEAR
Month Year to Date
Net Sales Tax Collected: 2.5% 4.1%
Net Use Tax Collected: -7.0% -15.8%
Net Sales and Use Tax Collected: 1.2% 0.6%
Year to date, sales and use tax collections excluding rebates are up 0.6% and total $102.5M.
SEPTEMBER SUMMARY OVER BUDGET
Month Year to Date
Net Sales Tax Collected: 0.3% 1.7%
Net Use Tax Collected: -17.0% -6.4%
Net Sales and Use Tax Collected: -2.4% 0.4%
Year to date, the City has collected 0.4% more sales and use tax revenue, totaling $385K over budget.
CITY MANAGER’S UPDATE 9
Capital Projects (CP) – Updates are indicated in bold
CP- ENGINEERING
CITYWIDE PEDESTRIAN ACCESS PROJECT
Funding Source: Community Capital
Improvement Program (CCIP)
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: Minor
sidewalk repairs and reviewing 2019 project locations.
Current projects: No Projects at this time
More information is available at http://www.fcgov.com/engineering/pedneeds.php
SUNIGA ROAD IMPROVEMENTS – COLLEGE AVE. TO BLONDEL STREET
Funding Source: 2017 / 2018 BFO, COFC Utilities, Transportation
Capital Expansion Fee (TCEF), Developer Contributions
Estimated Project Budget: $3.7M
Estimated Completion Date: Spring 2019
Phase: Right-of-Way Negotiations
Project Details:
Design and construction of a new arterial roadway that connects existing
Suniga Road, from Blondel St. to College Avenue.
Project Status:
Final design is complete, and the project is ready to bid; remaining
parcel has been petitioned through the courts for acquisition.
More information is available at https://www.fcgov.com/engineering/suniga-to-college-improvements
CITY MANAGER’S UPDATE 10
DOWNTOWN RIVER DISTRICT IMPROVEMENTS
Funding Source: Federal Grants, Community Capital Improvement Program
(CCIP), Developer Contributions, DDA Funds
Estimated Project Budget: $1.4M for Jefferson Street (Design and right-of-
way), $3.8M 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 College Avenue
and Linden Street; including a pedestrian plaza at the northern corner of Willow Street and Linden
Street.
Project Status:
Staff received and reviewed a preliminary level planset and cost estimate for the Willow
Street Improvements Project in October. Final plans are anticipated in early 2019.
Current Jefferson funding is $1.4M. Staff will continue to refine the construction estimate as the
project moves forward. The current overall project estimate is currently in the range of $10M -
$12M.
Staff has prioritized property acquisition along Jefferson Street which matches the project’s
available federal funding. Staff plans to begin the acquisition phase in December 2018.
NORTH COLLEGE IMPROVEMENTS – CANAL TO STATE HIGHWAY 1
Funding Source: Federal Grants, URA Contribution, Pedestrian
Program Funds, County Funds, Transportation Capital Expansion
Fee (TCEF), Developer Contributions
Estimated Project Budget: $2.35M
Estimated Completion Date: Winter 2018/Spring 2019
Phase: 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:
Utility relocations are occurring, and CDOT started this phase of roadway work.
Final design is complete, and the project is ready to bid for construction. City staff is coordinating
with CDOT to advertise the City’s project at the optimal time.
More information is available at fcgov.com/engineering/ncollege.php
CITY MANAGER’S UPDATE 11
HORSETOOTH AND COLLEGE INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENTS
Funding Sources: 2017/2018 BFO, Federal Grants, Bridge Program Funds, Transportation Capital
Expansion Fee (TCEF), Community Capital Improvement Program (CCIP – Arterial Intersection)
Estimated Project Budget: $7.5 M
Estimated Completion Date: November 16, 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:
The intersection is fully open to all traffic, with major intersection reconstruction work and bridge
work complete.
Construction will continue through early November with daily lane closures and night work for final
paving and median work in College Avenue.
Final landscaping and urban design elements have begun to be installed.
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), 2017 / 2018 BFO
Estimated Project Budget: $22M ($12M currently allocated)
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
More information is available at fcgov.com/engineering/vine-lemay
CITY MANAGER’S UPDATE 12
SHARP POINT/NANCY GRAY CONNECTION
Funding Source: Transportation Capital Expansion Fee (TCEF),
2015/2016 BFO, Developer Contributions
Estimated Project Budget: $1.2M
Estimated Completion Date: Spring 2019
Phase: Railroad Coordination
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 City and Great Western have executed a settlement agreement for the proposed at-grade
crossing. The Colorado Public Utilities Commission has approved the new crossing. The
settlement agreement states that Great Western will begin the railroad crossing construction in
2018 and complete their work in early 2019.
City Staff are exploring the possibility of getting a quiet zone designation for this crossing.
The roadway construction is expected to be complete in the second quarter of 2019.
More information is available at fcgov.com/engineering/sharppoint
RIVERSIDE BRIDGE REPLACEMENT
Funding Source: Federal Grants and Bridge Program Funds
Estimated Project Budget: $4.3M
Estimated Completion Date: December 2018
Phase: Under Construction
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:
Construction began on September 17 with a 6-week full closure of Riverside Avenue beginning on
October 13.
Additional outreach will be ongoing throughout construction
CITY MANAGER’S UPDATE 13
POWER TRAIL AND HARMONY ROAD GRADE SEPARATED CROSSING
Funding Source: Federal Grant, Community Capital Improvement
Program (CCIP - Bike / Pedestrian Grade Separated Crossings)
Estimated Project Budget: $5M - $8M
Estimated Completion Date: 2020-2021
Phase: Alternatives Analysis – Conceptual Design
Project Details:
The Power Trail provides connectivity between the Spring Creek Trail
to the north and the Fossil Creek Trail to the south. The Trail currently
has a gap approximately three-quarters of a mile long north and south
of Harmony Road. The detour route requires users to cross Harmony
Road at grade at McMurry. This project will design, acquire property
interests, and construct a trail grade separated crossing at Harmony
Road as well as the trail connections on either side.
Project Status:
The initial phase of the design contract is a feasibility study and alternatives analysis for different
project alternatives.
Design team is developing conceptual level alternatives for the alternatives analysis phase.
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 (TCEF),
Developer Contribution, Federal Grant
Estimated Project Budget: $6.5M
Estimated Completion Date: 2020 - 2021
Phase: Drafting the Request for Proposal (RFP)
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:
No updates this month
CITY MANAGER’S UPDATE 14
DRAKE ROAD RAILROAD CROSSING REPLACEMENT
Funding Source: Railroad Crossing
Replacement and Maintenance (BNSF railroad)
Estimated Project Budget: $96K (City’s share)
Estimated Completion Date: November 28,
2018
Phase: Pre-construction
Project Details:
The Burlington Northern Santa Fe (BNSF)
railroad crossing on Drake Road is
deteriorated and the tracks needs imminent
replacement, creating an unsafe condition for vehicles and trains.
Project Update:
BNSF is working with City staff on a closure during the last week of November to replace the
railroad crossing.
The Drake Road crossing is planned to be closed for three days, beginning Monday,
November 26.
A detour route will be advertised in advance of the closure via press release and social
media, which will include S. College Ave., Horsetooth Rd, Shields St, and Prospect Rd.
Additionally, City traffic crews will make use of Variable Message Boards to alert traffic in
advance of the closure. There are no anticipated impacts to Horsetooth Road as the
Horsetooth and College intersection project will be completed by the time we begin this
project.
CP - PARK PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT
FOSSIL CREEK TRAIL – SHIELDS TO COLLEGE
Funding Source: ConTrust Fund, GOCO grant
Total Project Cost: $5M
Phase: Under Construction
Estimated Completion Date: Fall 2018
Project Details:
Construction is underway on the Fossil Creek Trail
between Shields Street and College Avenue, 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 opened in August.
Project Status:
3 bridges over Fossil Creek have been installed
Construction is underway for section of trail along Fossil Creek Drive
CITY MANAGER’S UPDATE 15
CRESCENT PARK
Funding Source: Neighborhood Parkland Fund
Total Project Cost: $2.5M
Phase: Under Construction
Estimated Completion Date: Fall 2018
Project Details:
Crescent Park is a 7-acre neighborhood park
located in the heart of the Maple Hill
neighborhood. Construction of the park began
in fall, 2017, and is anticipated to be
completed later this season. The core area of
the park, which includes the playground and
shelter, opened to residents at the beginning
of March, and will remain open year-round.
Project Status:
The restroom for the park has been closed for the season
Construction for the Park’s operation and maintenance facility will begin when final permit is
approved
Construction for maintenance facility is anticipated to be complete by the end of the year.
POUDRE RIVER WHITEWATER PARK
Funding Source: CCIP, BOB 2,
General Fund, Private/Public
Donations, Natural Areas,
Stormwater, URA, Park
Planning & Development
Total Project Cost: $11.5M
Phase: Under Construction
Estimated Completion: 2019
Project Details:
The Poudre River Whitewater
Park project has been a
collaborative effort between multiple City departments, local advocates, and the philanthropic
community. The project is estimated to be complete in summer, 2019.
Project Status:
Removal of old concrete building pads from the future park site
Tree removal and pruning along the river
Dewatering of a section of the river using sheet pile has begun
CITY MANAGER’S UPDATE 16
CP - 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: Project Close-out
Estimated Completion Date: Fall 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:
Gardens staff installing their landscaping and plantings
Continue to work through resolution for cracks in sound-absorbing walls
Will be processing final change order and then final payment in coming months
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: Construction Documents
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:
Design is to finish up in November and will follow up with submitting for a permit
Contracted for 53 KW Solar PV system to offset much of the buildings energy use
Establishing the contract Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) in January with plans of
starting construction in 1st Quarter 2019
Rendering of Expansion
Great Lawn at The Gardens
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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: Design Development
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, concrete skid pad, and
some classrooms for special training.
Project Status:
The project design has been on hold recently with LEED Certification discussions
The project team is discussing bringing on a contractor using a Construction-Manager-at-Risk
(CMaR) contract to help with cost estimating during design and then later manage the
construction phase
Loveland has postponed their grant application because the IGA needs to be in place before it
can be reviewed
Plan is to take the project to Fort Collins City Council in December for approval of funds
for construction
CP – 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. 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
Current SD Site Plan (Red) is
future phases
Current SD Site Plan (Red) is
future phases
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:
All conduit, cable and vaults have been installed
An outage was scheduled for Friday, Nov 2nd to complete
the transfer separating Building 5 from the HPE campus.
WATER TREATMENT FACILITY
Funding Source: Water Treatment Facility Capital Project Budget
Estimated Project Budget: $850,000
Phase: In Design
Project Details:
Approximately 7,300 feet of three-phase from Overland Trail to
the Treatment Facility in an existing easement on Colorado State
University property
Project Status:
Work on the north part of the project including boring beneath
the driveway to the National Wildlife Research Center,
crossing LaPorte Avenue and completing conduit installation
along Laporte Avenue to the Water Treatment Facility
metering equipment has been completed.
L&P crews shifted to the south side of the project and began
conduit and vault installation along Overland Trail and Rampart Rd the week of October 8, 2018.
Trenching and vault installation along Rampart Rd is 95% complete.
The bison herd has been moved. Trenching along the service road, including a small portion
through the bison pen, is scheduled for the week of November 5, 2018.
The primary metering cabinet has arrived at the Treatment Facility. Facility staff will order
the basement to accompany the cabinet.
Cable installation is scheduled beginning the week of November 11, 2018, with a targeted
completion date of November 30, 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:
Five new duct banks for additional capacity at the Harmony
substation
Project Status:
Final grading completed.
(3) 8 x 16 vaults have been set and tied into the Harmony
duct banks
Construction of all duct banks completed from substation to
new 8 x 16 vaults.
True grid, irrigation system installed. New tree planting
completed.
Hydro seeding was completed the week of October 8,
2018.
Drive to be resurfaced with reclaimed asphalt mix.
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
All Iconics Genesis64 software has been installed on the new
SCADA servers
The ESCADA team and IT are working together on creating
secure user accounts and domains for the new ESCADA
system
The ESCADA team is currently working on configuring the
new OPC server (Kepserver) and attempting to communicate
with field devices
Duct Bank
SCADA System
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WATER TREATMENT FACILITY MICROHYDRO PROJECT
Funding Source: Water
Estimated Project Budget: $715,000
Status: In Design
Estimated Completion Date: 1st Quarter 2019
Project Details:
The City of Fort Collins receives its raw water from the Poudre
River and Horsetooth Reservoir. Due to the elevation differences
between the plant and the sources, pressure dissipating valves on
site reduce the energy of the water. The micro hydropower project
will develop the hydroelectric potential from the raw water supply
from Horsetooth Reservoir.
Project Status:
Fiber pre-work installation
Cored pipe penetrations in Horsetooth dissipator vault
ceiling
OXBOW LEVEE IMPROVMENTS
Funding Source: Stormwater
Estimated Project Budget: $1,095,955
Status: In Design
Estimated Completion Date: April 1, 2019
Project Details:
The project components include excavation of a flow conveyance
channel in the left Poudre River overbank, additional fill
placement, and trail reconstruction along the Oxbow Levee,
coordination with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, and
permitting for FEMA Conditional/Letters of Map Revision to
document the post-construction effective 100-year water
elevations and floodplain boundary.
Project Status:
CLOMR approval received from FEMA - completed
Approval from U.S. Army Corps of Engineers - completed
Project is under indefinite delay waiting for additional
funding from BFO 2019-2020
IT and ICE design of electrical
and communication systems
Oxbow Levee certification
mapping
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MAGNOLIA STREET OUTFALL
Funding Source: Stormwater
Estimated Project Budget: $480,000
Status: In Design, construction 2024
Estimated Completion Date: TBD
Project Details:
The Magnolia Street Outfall Project is a large diameter storm
sewer outfall into the Poudre River. The current alignment runs
west along Magnolia Street to Shields Street. Pipe diameters
range from 60” up to 132”. Construction methods include open
cut with the potential for tunneling under Riverside Avenue,
College Avenue, Mason Street, and Mulberry Street.
Project Status:
Memo to City Council - December/January
City Council work session - February/March
MAIL CREEK IMPROVEMENTS AT MEADOW PASSWAY
Funding Source: Stormwater
Estimated Project Budget: $1,400,000
Status: In Design
Estimated Completion Date: April 1, 2020
Project Details:
The Mail Creek stream reach is within an urbanized corridor and
is experiencing severe bed and bank erosion. Improvements will
include stabilizing the creek bed and banks through a combination
of bio-engineered designs, re-grading and re-vegetation. The Mail
Creek reach will require dedication of easements from property
owners to construct and maintain the improvements.
Project Status:
Floodplain modeling
Easement and access discussions with HOA
Construction means and methods
Flooding at the Lincoln Center
May 22, 2018
Severe bank erosion
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DWRF CO-GENERATION PROJECT
Funding Source: Wastewater
Estimated Project Budget: $3,900,000
Status: In Design
Estimated Completion Date: Unknown
Project Details:
This project includes the installation of two 440kW biogas-fueled
generator sets, a gas conditioning system, and electrical and
mechanical modifications to incorporate these combined heat and
power (CHP) generator sets into the digester sludge heating loop
and the plant power grid. Electrical power generated by these
improvements will be utilized onsite to offset plant power
requirements.
Project Status:
Held project team meeting to discuss work necessary to
revise design if BFO offer is approved
Once BFO offer is approved, begin work on procurement
of gas conditioning and switchgear
MULBERRY/RIVERSIDE DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS
Funding Source: Stormwater
Estimated Project Budget: $2,362,156
Status: In Construction
Estimated Completion Date: December 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 Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) as part of the
federal Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP). Drainage
improvement work will be coordinated with a water line replacement
project along Cowan and Myrtle Streets. City crews will install a new
6-inch waterline to replace the existing 4-inch line in Cowan and
East Myrtle Streets. Pipeline construction will begin in March and
continue through spring 2018.
Project Status:
Asphalt paving on Cowan/Myrtle - complete
Landscape restoration on Cowan/Myrtle - complete
Outfall improvements at the Springer Natural Area - on-going
Revised site plan with 2 genset
locations and programmed
backup genset location
Final paving at Cowan/Myrtle
intersection
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DWRF SIDESTREAM TREATMENT
Funding Source: Wastewater
Estimated Project Budget: $4,300,000
Status: In Design
Estimated Completion Date: 2019
Project Details:
This project is the design and installation of a wastewater
sidestream treatment system to meet future nutrient (nitrogen and
phosphorous) regulations. The recycle stream from biosolids
dewatering carries high nutrient concentrations back to the main
stream treatment system. Sidestream treatment will remove
nutrients from the recycle stream, which can potentially be turned
into fertilizer and reused.
Project Status:
Completed sludge feed pump system design
Continue site work layouts and additional potholing
Continue work on building structural and layout design
CATHODIC PROTECTION FOR ANHEUSER-BUSCH WATER LINE
Funding Source: Water
Estimated Project Budget: $2,280,000
Status: In Design
Estimated Completion Date: 3rd Quarter 2019
Project Details:
The Anheuser Busch water line cathodic protection project is part
of the Utilities Cathodic Protection Program. This AB water line
project entails design and installation of a cathodic protection
rectification system. This CP system will mitigate and prevent
further corrosion on the bar-wrapped concrete cylinder pipe which
supplies finished water from the Water Treatment Facility to
Anheuser Busch.
Project Status:
Met with Light and Power on power supply and
communication connection
60% drawings submittal late November 2018
Determine remote monitoring units, radio – communication
Plan view of latest
proposal of Sidestream
process
Pipe joint cathodic protection
test wires
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CP-TRANSFORT AND PARKING SERVICES
PARKING STRUCTURES AND ON-STREET PARKING
Funding Source: General Fund and Parking Reserves
Estimated Project Budget: $1.2M
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:
Between September 10 and early November, sensors
will be installed in over 3,000 on-street parking spaces in
Downtown. As of November 1, Phase 1 - 5 are
complete (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 sensor installation and 100+ parking spaces in Civic
Center Parking Structure. According to average occupancy, there should be plenty of parking for
everyone. Timing ensures the project is completed with the least disruption to businesses and
visitors.
New pre-pay technology (same as Firehouse Alley) and sensors are being installed in Old Town
and Civic Center Parking Structures. Work is expected to be complete in mid-November with a
tentative “go-live” date of January 2.
PUBLIC SAFETY
POUDRE FIRE AUTHORITY
218 Whedbee Fire
On October 28, 2018 PFA rescued three people from the roof and two
people inside of a house on fire at 218 Whedbee Street. A working smoke
detector alerted occupants of the residence, and thankfully no one was
injured. The cause of the fire has been determined to be improperly
discarded cigarettes.
October 24, 2018 Fatal Fire
Poudre Fire Authority and Fort Collins Police officers responded to a structure fire at 3219 Sumac
Street, west of Overland Trail. Two parties were reported as injured, and a third person was found
deceased in the home. One firefighter sustained a leg injury during the initial response to the fire.
Firefighters rescued a dog and two turtles. PFA’s Customer Assistance Response Team responded to
help displaced residents; approximately 30 people were displaced due to the fire. PFA and Fort Collins
police are working in close partnership to conduct a joint investigation.
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PFA Hiring Process
Poudre Fire Authority is hiring firefighters and will be accepting test scores from the National Testing
Network (NTN) from October 1, 2018 to January 31, 2019. Interviews will be conducted in April and
May of 2019.
Community Lifesaving Award
On September 9, 2018, PFA’s Engine 1 was dispatched to New Belgium Brewing Company on a report
that an adult man was in cardiac arrest. Firefighters arrived on scene to find New Belgium employees
waving them into the physical location; this protocol was outstanding and noteworthy. According to
witnesses, a group of people immediately initiated Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and called 9-
1-1. The group performed CPR and shocked the patient one time when prompted by the Automatic
External Defibrillator (AED). By performing effective CPR with a proper rotation of volunteers, the
patient regained consciousness. Poudre Fire Authority firefighters were proud to bestow upon Christine
Glor, David Glor, Nick Ampe, Brian Callahan, Marc Leblond, Bryan Febel, Kristen Coley, and Tracey
Callahan its prestigious Community Lifesaving Award on October 2, 2018.
PulsePoint Update
The life-saving app, PulsePoint, will soon be available to the communities served by not
only PFA, but also five additional agencies in Larimer County, thanks to strong
partnerships among the agencies and with the Larimer Emergency Telephone Authority
(LETA). This free app is available for download on Apple and Android devices at
https://www.pulsepoint.org/download. Not only does the app give people access to
see, in real-time, the calls to which selected agency’s units are dispatched, but most
importantly, it sends app users notifications when CPR is needed in a public place near their location.
38th Metro Fire Planners Conference
Poudre Fire Authority hosted the 38th Metro Fire Planners Conference at the Elizabeth Hotel in Fort
Collins from October 1 to October 3, 2018. This annual forum for fire and EMS professionals from the
U.S. and Canada provides opportunities to share best practices, seek ideas on challenges, offer
innovative ideas, solutions, and methodologies.
POLICE SERVICES
Drug Take-Back Day
On October 27 from 10 a.m. to noon, Fort Collins Police held a drive-through drug takeback event at
the police department. Residents stopped by to safely dispose of unwanted prescription and over-the-
counter drugs. Over 130 vehicles came through, dropping off what amounted to 10 bags or 208 pounds
of medication. Residents can always stop by the FCPS main lobby to drop off medications during
business hours.
Community Engagement
Coffee with a Cop – On October 3, officers gathered at Lamar’s Donuts to celebrate National Coffee
with a Cop Day with residents.
Community Barbecue - FCPS and La Familia co-hosted a community barbecue in Soft Gold Park.
FCPS has been working with La Familia to better connect with immigrant families, hear their stories,
and gain a better understanding of their concerns and fears about law enforcement. Our agency is here
to serve everyone in this community, and if someone needs help, we want them to feel comfortable
contacting us.
Spanish Tour – In October, members of the Spanish team conducted a tour of the police department for
families. The event was led completely in Spanish and included a guided walk through the FCPS
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building, demos by K9 and SWAT officers, a Q&A with Dispatchers. Our visitors also got a chance to
speak with Chief Swoboda and happened to cross paths with City Manager Atteberry along the way!
Families gave very positive feedback, and a second tour is planned for November.
Incidents of Note
Blue Leaf Court Homicide - On October 2, 2018 at 12:42 a.m., Dispatch received a report of a shooting
in the 3000 block of Blue Leaf Court. Officers responded to the residence and located a deceased adult
male, identified by the Larimer County Coroner as Greg Baker, 60, of Fort Collins. Police arrested
Nancy Baker, 63, of Fort Collins, at the scene without incident. She was arrested on charges of First
Degree Murder and Domestic Violence and booked into the Larimer County Jail.
College/Mason Fatal Collision - On October 6, police were notified of an injury collision at the
intersection of South College Avenue and Mason Street involving a motorcycle and SUV. The 68-year-
old driver of the Escape sustained minor injuries from the collision. The 42-year-old driver of the
motorcycle was transported to Medical Center of the Rockies for treatment of serious injuries. A 37-
year-old female passenger on the motorcycle was also transported to Medical Center of the Rockies
where she died from her injuries.
Mason/Magnolia Injury Collision - On October 15, police responded to collision involving a car and a
Transfort bus at the intersection of Mason and Magnolia Streets. A Nissan Altima sedan was traveling
west on Magnolia Street and stopped for a stop sign at Mason Street. As the sedan crossed the
intersection westbound, the passenger side was broadsided by a City of Fort Collins Transfort bus
traveling south on Mason Street. The bus did not have a stop sign. The driver of the bus and his four
passengers were not injured. The driver of the sedan suffered minor injuries. The front seat passenger
of the sedan was extricated from the vehicle and transported to Medical Center of the Rockies for
treatment of moderate injuries. Police do not believe speed, alcohol or distraction contributed to the
collision. The investigation is continuing, and charges are pending.
Social Media
FCPS has started sharing farewell posts when agency employees retire. The community response has
been extremely positive, as evidenced by the high number of post engagements and multitude of
comments from residents wishing the outgoing officers well.
Halloween activities can pose safety risks, so in order to ensure a safe, fun holiday for our residents,
the agency shared several light-hearted posts reminding people to celebrate responsibly. These posts
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were met with a very positive response, high reach, and a significant number of shares.
PLANNING, DEVELOPMENT &TRANSPORTATION
BUILDING SERVICES AND PLANNING
City Plan
Multiple small group meetings have been and continue to be held by local Plan Ambassadors and
Community Partners. A video providing an overview of the Scenario phase has been released. A recap
of the City Plan scenarios phase and initial policy development will be shared with City Council at its
November 13th Work Session.
Sign Code Amendments
First Reading of the adoption ordinance is scheduled for Nov 20th. This ordinance does not include the
electronic billboard regulations. Changes related to electronic billboards will follow a separate timeline,
with additional research and outreach conducted before that portion of the code is considered by
Council.
PUD Master Plan Applications
One Planned Unit Development (PUD) Master Plan application was submitted during the month of
October (Montava development project). This is the first development application to be reviewed under
the recently adopted PUD ordinance.
Montava Development Project
The Montava PUD Master Plan was submitted to the City on October 24 for City staff review.
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NEIGHBORHOOD SERVICES
CSU Game Day
Neighborhood Services and Code Compliance staff serve as neighborhood ambassadors in the
neighborhoods around CSU campus 2 hours prior to kick-off at all home games to assist residents &
game attendees navigate issues such as; party noise/behavior, RP3 parking questions, stadium clear-
bag policy, parking on yard ordinance and enforcement and any other resident concerns/questions. To
date:
• A total of 257 contacts have been made.
• Twenty-five parking violations were corrected, and 4 citations issued.
Short-term Rental
Code Compliance is actively reviewing 4 properties that will potentially receive enforcement action for
operating without an approved license. One property came into compliance prior to a citation being
issued.
Shovel Showdown Event at CSU
On October 3rd Neighborhood Services Code Compliance team and Off-Campus Life staff at Colorado
State University hosted an educational event called Shovel Snowdown and gave away 417 free snow
shovels on the Lory Student Center Plaza. CSU Students were provided with a free snow shovel as
well as education about the City’s snow ordinance. Education focused on the 24-hour timeline, being a
good neighbor and the Adopt-a-Neighbor Program.
Alta Vista Neighborhood Outreach
During the month of October, Neighborhood Services staff partnered with Utilities Light & Power staff to
make door-to-door visits throughout the Alta Vista neighborhood. Neighborhood Services staff provided
an informational flyer on City resources, services, and upcoming projects in the neighborhood. Recent
feedback from the neighbors reflected concerns about the number of neighborhood meetings hosted by
the City over the summer and confusion about direct sources for City-related information. The
informational flyers were created through collaboration among 10 City departments to address these
concerns. This effort to distribute the flyers coincided with Utilities Light & Power timeline to assess
potential need and location of new street lights. Partnering with Utilities to distribute flyers and engage
neighbors through discussions at their homes provided opportunities to gather feedback on several
projects, address neighborhood safety, and build direct relationships with Alta Vista residents.
Neighborhood Services continues to work with CPIO to integrate all City-related community
engagement needs into strategic contact opportunities with the Alta Vista neighbors to maximize each
interaction.
Citizen Planning Academy
The second annual City Planning Academy is currently accepting applications. The four-week academy
is an opportunity for community members to learn more about the management of development in the
City of Fort Collins, including its history and the evolution of policies that helped shape the community
over time. Participants take a close look at the development review process and opportunities for public
participation in decision making. The 2018 City Planning Academy is expected to have 25 participants.
Home Makeover: Neighborhood CAP Edition
Home Makeover – Neighborhood CAP Edition project was awarded $9,775 in Innovate Fort Collins
Challenge funds to create one-day event in early November to connect neighbors with each other and
City departments through sustainability measures and social activities. The “Home Makeovers” will take
place throughout Hickory Village Mobile Home Park with residents sweeping through their
neighborhood installing LED lightbulbs, door sweeps, and porchlight timers, as well as providing
household recycling bins and guides to their neighbors.
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Neighbors and City staff will also construct and install either four in-ground vermicomposting units or 50
in-home vermicomposting bins (depending on neighborhood preference). The project day will wrap-up
with an educational booth showcase, sustainability-related activities, and food truck celebration of the
neighborhood’s contribution to City climate goals. The event is being co-created with neighbors, who
will be supported by numerous City department staff and community partners and will serve as a model
neighborhood-wide project for the Sustainable Neighborhoods Network neighborhood activities.
Neighborhood Mini-Grants & Vibrant Neighborhoods Grants
The final round of Neighborhood Mini-Grants in 2018 to improve neighborhood livability and
connections were awarded in September. This year, the Neighborhood Mini-Grants supported 88
events and projects with funding of $11,855 awarded to neighborhood organizers. Mini-Grants helped
to unite more than 6,000 neighbors through clean-ups, ice cream socials, astronomy nights, and
Neighborhood Night Out events. For example, in the Andersonville neighborhood, a Mini-Grant helped
provide food, games, music, and prizes during their backpack giveaway for more than 200 participants.
Neighborhoods are also utilizing the Mini-Grants to highlight projects in their neighborhoods.
Saddlebrook Neighborhood, a 2017 Vibrant Neighborhoods Grant (VNG) recipient, used VNG funds to
change lighting in their neighborhood to be Dark-Sky compliant, then used a Mini-Grant for an
astronomy night activity. While 2018 VNG funds are just being awarded to applicants, 15 collaborative
brainstorming sessions were held between City staff and neighborhoods, resulting in submission of 14
Letters of Intent, and 9 final applications for neighborhood improvement projects.
YEAR TO DATE COMPARISON
Development Project Submittals Rec’d
Conceptual/Preliminary Design Reviews/Staff reviews
Performed
Building Permits Issued
Building Permit Valuations ($M)
Building Inspections Performed
2017 YTD
283
236
6,968
$439.24
28,654
2018 YTD
295
210
9,165
$386.39
28,716
% Change
4.24%
-11.02%
31.53%
-12.03%
0.22%
Overall Development Review revenues are $(254,616) under projection for 2018 as of October 31st
with Development Review under by $(263,480) and Engineering Development Review over by $8,864.
TRANSFORT AND PARKING SERVICES
Game Day Operations
Transfort’s Game Day operations continue to provide enhanced service during CSU football games.
During the first four games in 2018, Transfort accommodated a total of 39,359 boardings. Boardings for
each game have been consistent throughout the season, averaging over 7,600 on MAX, 1,200 on the
ADA Shuttle, and 1,000 on west campus routes.
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SUSTAINABILITY SERVICES
ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES
Leaf Exchange: Got leaves? Keep them out of the trash and out of the street. Fort Collins residents
and businesses have many options for handling fallen leaves this time of year. Leaves are excellent for
composting. Local residents and farmers also use them for animal bedding and to insulate plants and
gardens over the winter. Leaves can even support diversity by providing habitat in your yard when left
on the ground.
Innovate Fort Collins Challenge: The City of Fort Collins has named five projects winners of the 2018
Innovate Fort Collins Challenge. The projects were selected from an original list of 19 submissions from
businesses and organizations proposing solutions to challenges related to waste materials,
transportation, energy and behavior change. Final award dollar amounts are pending approval. Finalists
participated in a public pitch night on August 30. See
https://www.fcgov.com/environmentalservices/innovate-fort-collins.php for more details.
100% Renewable Goal: City Council on October 2 approved a 100% Renewable Electricity goal to
reduce our climate impact while continuing to provide reliable and affordable electricity for customers,
who continue to express their support for integrated resources and energy efficiency. The goal aligns
with the City's planning efforts and climate economy work, and will help to shape the long-term energy
mix of the City's power provider, Platte River Power Authority.
Solar at TRC: Thanks to a recently installed solar photovoltaic (PV) system at the facility, the
Timberline Recycling Center is now producing more energy than it uses! Construction of the 20
kilowatt (kW) system began in May 2018 on previously undeveloped land adjacent to the TRC. The
system consists of 58 high-efficiency PV panels on ground-mounted racks and is connected to the
City’s electrical grid. In July, the system began generating clean, renewable energy back to the
community. Based on one month’s worth of energy usage data so far, the system is currently
generating about double the energy needed to power the TRC.
SOCIAL SUSTAINABILITY
Housing Rehabilitation: The Social Sustainability department helped complete rehabilitation of 47
units of affordable senior housing in the Northern Hotel - with $675,000 from the City’s affordable
housing fund - and 124 units of low-income senior housing in the DMA Plaza rehabilitation.
Improvements in the Northern Hotel included installation of air conditioning, screens on all windows and
updated flooring, cabinetry and appliances. In the DMA Plaza project, the City/HUD contribution of $2.5
million assisted with energy efficiency upgrades of all appliances, replacement of all major systems,
asbestos removal and updated flooring, cabinetry, lighting, windows and appliances.
Cold Weather Shelter: Winter and emergency weather shelter information has been updated for the
2018 season, which begins November 1. View document at
https://www.fcgov.com/sustainability/pdf/WinterEmergencyWeatherShelterSheet_Oct18.pdf. Severe
winter storm warnings, wind chill been updated advisories and below zero temps activate the City’s
Emergency Weather Shelter Plan. Community partners should encourage all those needing assistance
to go to year-round shelters.
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ECONOMIC HEALTH
$1 Million Winner: Fort Collins has been
selected as a $1 million winner of the Bloomberg
Philanthropies U.S. Mayors Challenge for its
innovative approach to providing health and
equity benefits for low- and moderate-income
renters by improving the energy efficiency of
rental homes. Residential property owners can
take advantage of the EPIC Program’s (see
https://www.fcgov.com/utilities/residential/conserve/financing/easy) streamlined steps to make their
homes more comfortable, healthy and efficient. In addition, the new EPIC Loan offers attractive
financing for these projects, repaid on the owner’s portion of the utility bill, with capital delivered via
private sector partners.
Business Appreciation Breakfast: About 380 people attended the sixth annual Business Appreciation
Breakfast on November 1 at the Hilton. The theme of the event was “Fort Collins is My Business,”
which speaks to honoring the role of business in making Fort Collins a great place to live, work and
play. See photos of the event at https://www.flickr.com/photos/fortcollinsgov/page1.
Business Survey Due Nov. 16: The National Business Survey has been mailed randomly to Fort
Collins businesses for the second year in a row so the City can better understand business customer
needs and how to improve engagement. The survey asks businesses to rate performance of the City
organization on everything from street repair and storm drainage to economic development and overall
customer service. This year, we’re adding questions about business use of the Timberline Recycling
Center. Survey responses are due November 16.
UTILITIES
CUSTOMER CONNECTIONS
Community Engagement since January 2018 has reached 21,219 participants in 310 outreach events
and programs, with a primary focus on Time-of-Day rates education and awareness. Key outreach:
• XIP Open House: Hosted a public meeting on October 11 reaching 90 members of the community
to educate and seek feedback and educate on the
Xeriscape Incentive Program.
• Multifamily Luncheon: Hosted a public luncheon on
October 12 that focused on current topics such as Time-of-
Day, transportation, recycling, and Utilities Affordability
Portfolio.
• Make a Difference Day (picture attached): Greg Over
(Education) and Katie Collins (Water Conservation) worked
with Doug Groves and Basil Hamden in Stormwater to host
a United Way project along the Spring Creek Trail. Pete
Iengo (Community Engagement) and Joni Crist (Finance)
coordinated 19 volunteers for a total of 76 hours.
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LIGHT & POWER OPERATIONS
Substation Specialists are working on installing animal guard
protection at substations. Over the past few years, there have been
three incidents of racoons or squirrels contacting energized substation
bushings, located on the switchgear building or substation
transformers, causing large scale service interruptions, extensive
damage and costly repairs. The typical cost to replace transformer
bushings is approximately $55,000, and the cost to replace switchgear
roof bushings is approximately $8,000. One of the process
improvement initiatives in 2018 was to find a solution to eliminate this
kind of event. The substation group reviewed possible solutions and
chose to use a self-bonding insulating tape along with insulating tubing
to cover the overhead conductors. Rigid type animal guards were ruled
out after a review revealed manufacturers’ limited ability to accommodate the varied overhead bus
fittings and bushing installations. The insulating tape has proved adaptable to each installation. The
approximate cost to insulate each substation facility is $3,000. Work is underway to install the insulating
protection on all the substation facilities by the end of the year.
COMMUNITY SERVICES
RECREATION
Proving House
The restoration and installation of the Ross Proving-Up House is complete. The structure was installed
at The Farm at Lee Martinez Park. The restoration of this historical building would not have been
possible without the generosity and support of Cache la Poudre River National Heritage Area. A grand
opening event of The Ross Proving-Up House will occur on November 15 at 4:00 p.m.
Fall Events Success
Over 10,000 people attended Recreation community events in October. Treatsylvania at The Farm and
Hogwarts Halloween at Northside Aztlan Center provided community members an opportunity to gather
and have fun in a safe environment.
Old Town Square Skate Rink
The Old Town Square Skate Rink will open to the public on November 17. The rink is a partnership
between the DDA and Recreation. Admission to the rink is $2 and skate rental is $1. The rink will be
open until February 2.
PARKS
Collindale and City Park Nine Recertified as Audubon Cooperative Sanctuaries
Collindale Golf Course and City Park Nine Golf Course were recertified as "Certified Audubon
Cooperative Sanctuaries" through the Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary Program for Golf Courses. Both
courses were recognized for Environmental Stewardship by Audubon International. Only 47 golf
courses in Colorado and 910 in the world to hold the title of Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary.
Typical Tape Installation on
Transformer Bushings and
Conductor.
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NATURAL AREAS
NEW INSIGHTS INTO TRAIL USE
To make data-driven decisions to protect natural areas’ conservation values,
staff and volunteers surveyed visitors at four foothills natural areas (Coyote
Ridge, Pineridge, Maxwell, and Reservoir Ridge) from 2016 – 2018 using a
scientifically-valid methodology developed in collaboration with Colorado
State University. This baseline data on trail use is an important tool to help
understand visitor impacts on natural resources, assess the visitor
experience and inform trail management decisions.
Initial survey results indicate a high level of visitor satisfaction with the quality of foothills natural areas;
users did not feel overcrowded, and most were behaving with courtesy. Full results and an executive
summary are forthcoming and will be used in the 2019 update to the Foothills Natural Areas
Management Plan.
RESTORATION AT KINGFISHER POINT IS UNDERWAY
Restoration projects are one example of how residents
and the Natural Areas Department conserve and care
for natural areas now and for future generations. The
restoration project at Kingfisher Point Natural Area
started with creating 2.5 acres of wetlands. Highlights
include funding from City Development Review wetland
mitigation, the use of NAD-sourced plant material for
local genetics, and the involvement by 25 volunteers
who planted almost 100 native, fruit-bearing shrubs.
FOSSIL CREEK RESERVOIR NATURAL AREA CHANGE IN MANAGEMENT
In early 2019, Natural Areas will be taking on the management of Fossil Creek Reservoir Natural Area
in accordance with the IGA with Larimer County.
LEARNING GARDENS AT ALL HIGH NEEDS SCHOOLS
Nature in the City partnered with Big Green (formerly the Kitchen Community) to be the first in the
nation to install learning gardens at all high-needs schools. These gardens allow students in Poudre
School District to connect daily to their food and nature. Nature in the City partnered on six of the
gardens and doubled the funding by securing matching dollars.
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PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT
Community Issues Forum
Approximately 40 residents provided feedback on the Keep Fort Collins
Great tax, water shortage scenarios, and the FoCo Creates Arts and
Culture Master Plan through group discussion, scenario creation, and
dot exercises.
A report of feedback from the event will be provided by the Center for
Public Deliberation in the coming weeks.
CSU Recreation Marketing Team Workshop and Presentation
City Recreation and the Communications and Public Involvement Office
partnered with CSU Recreation Marketing Students to offer a
presentation about City communications, engagement, internships and
recreation opportunities.
KFCG Community Outreach
Over 200 people attended listening sessions over the last month. Staff continues to update the OurCity
page including updated graphics and an educational quiz that helps people learn about what is funded
by KFCG and how they can give feedback.
CityWorks Alumni Forum for Utilities Time of Day Rates
CPIO and Utilities partnered to offer a customized presentation about the TOD as well as an
opportunity for participants to bring in their bills and receive estimates about rate changes.
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 Culture and Recreation Outcome Area.
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Analysis:
• The goal is to reach 12,688 to 15,860 people annually, which was 8-10 percent of Fort Collins'
population (when it was 158,600). We provided 38 programs and volunteer opportunities for
1,627 people which is 627 people more than the quarterly target of 1,000.
• This metric will be revised this year.
Definition:
The participants per capita attending Natural Areas programs.
Why is this metric important?
This metric provides an indication of the diversity and popularity of Natural Areas programs. Offering a
wide range of popular programs is a hallmark of successful operation.
City’s impact on this metric:
Medium – Natural Areas influences this metric by providing a wide range of quality programs to
community members. Participation numbers are also influenced by marketing and outreach.
Benchmarks:
This metric contains benchmark data for Colorado open space agencies that have similar educational
programs, voter approved tax funding, land conservation missions, and community demographics. Fort
Collins compares itself to county-wide programs because municipal open space programs are very
rare.
To view the entire Dashboard, please visit: http://fortcollins.clearpointstrategy.com/