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December 2018
DECEMBER 13, 2018
Table of Contents
ISSUES BEFORE COUNCIL ................................................................................................................. 4
DECEMBER 18 COUNCIL MEETING .........................................................................................................................4
DECEMBER 20 URBAN RENEWAL AUTHORITY BOARD ...........................................................................................4
DECEMBER 25 WORK SESSION – CANCELED ..........................................................................................................4
JANUARY 1, 2019 COUNCIL MEETING-CANCELED ..................................................................................................4
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 2, 2019 COUNCIL MEETING .............................................................................................4
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 2, 2019 WORK SESSION ...................................................................................................4
JANUARY 8 ADJOURNED MEETING.........................................................................................................................5
JANUARY 8 WORK SESSION - CANCELED ................................................................................................................5
PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT – UPCOMING EVENTS ........................................................................................................5
SALES AND USE TAX COLLECTION .................................................................................................. 5
MONTHLY & YEAR TO DATE ...................................................................................................................................5
CP- ENGINEERING .............................................................................................................................. 6
CITYWIDE PEDESTRIAN ACCESS PROJECT ...............................................................................................................6
SUNIGA ROAD IMPROVEMENTS – COLLEGE AVE. TO BLONDEL STREET ................................................................6
NORTH COLLEGE IMPROVEMENTS – CANAL TO STATE HIGHWAY 1 .....................................................................7
HORSETOOTH AND COLLEGE INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENTS .............................................................................7
VINE AND LEMAY BNSF IMPROVEMENTS ..............................................................................................................8
SHARP POINT/NANCY GRAY CONNECTION ............................................................................................................8
RIVERSIDE BRIDGE REPLACEMENT .........................................................................................................................8
POWER TRAIL AND HARMONY ROAD GRADE SEPARATED CROSSING ...................................................................9
TIMBERLINE ROAD CORRIDOR PROJECT ............................................................................................................. 10
JEFFERSON STREET IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT ................................................................................................... 10
LINDEN STREET RENOVATION PRPOJECT ............................................................................................................ 11
WILLOW STREET IMPROVEMENTS ...................................................................................................................... 11
CP - PARK PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT ....................................................................................... 12
POUDRE RIVER WHITEWATER PARK .................................................................................................................... 12
CP - OPERATION SERVICES ............................................................................................................ 12
GARDENS ON SPRING CREEK – GARDEN EXPANSION ......................................................................................... 12
GARDENS ON SPRING CREEK – VISITOR’S EXPANSION ........................................................................................ 13
FORT COLLINS/LOVELAND POLICE TRAINING CENTER ........................................................................................ 13
CP– UTILITIES .................................................................................................................................... 14
EAST HARMONY DUCT BANK ............................................................................................................................... 14
HP BROADCOM CIRCUITS .................................................................................................................................... 14
WATER TREATMENT FACILITY ............................................................................................................................. 15
HARMONY DUCT BANK – HARMONY SUBSTATION PROJECT ............................................................................. 15
LIGHT & POWER GENESIS64 SCADA UPGRADE PROJECT .................................................................................... 16
WATER TREATMENT FACILITY MICROHYDRO PROJECT ...................................................................................... 16
OXBOW LEVEE IMPROVEMENTS ......................................................................................................................... 16
MAGNOLIA STREET OUTFALL .............................................................................................................................. 17
DWRF DEWATERING IMPROVEMENTS ................................................................................................................ 17
DWRF CO-GENERATION PROJECT........................................................................................................................ 18
DWRF SLUDGE STRAIN PRESS REDUNDANCY ...................................................................................................... 18
DWRF SIDESTREAM TREATMENT ........................................................................................................................ 18
CATHODIC PROTECTION FOR ANHEUSER-BUSCH WATER LINE .......................................................................... 19
WATER DISTRIBUTION AND WASTEWATER COLLECTION MASTER PLAN ........................................................... 19
SPRING CREEK IMPROVEMENTS AT EDORA PARK ............................................................................................... 20
CP-TRANSFORT AND PARKING SERVICES .................................................................................... 20
PARKING STRUCTURES AND ON-STREET PARKING ............................................................................................. 20
PUBLIC SAFETY ................................................................................................................................ 21
POUDRE FIRE AUTHORITY ................................................................................................................................... 21
POLICE SERVICES .................................................................................................................................................. 22
PLANNING, DEVELOPMENT &TRANSPORTATION ......................................................................... 23
BUILDING SERVICES AND PLANNING ................................................................................................................... 23
NEIGHBORHOOD SERVICES ................................................................................................................................. 24
YEAR TO DATE COMPARISON .............................................................................................................................. 25
GRAFFITI UPDATE ............................................................................................................................ 26
SUSTAINABILITY SERVICES ............................................................................................................ 26
ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES ................................................................................................................................ 26
SOCIAL SUSTAINABILITY ...................................................................................................................................... 27
ECONOMIC HEALTH ............................................................................................................................................. 27
UTILITIES ............................................................................................................................................ 28
CUSTOMER CONNECTIONS .................................................................................................................................. 28
LIGHT & POWER OPERATIONS ............................................................................................................................. 28
COMMUNITY SERVICES .................................................................................................................... 29
RECREATION ........................................................................................................................................................ 29
PARKS ................................................................................................................................................................... 29
NATURAL AREAS .................................................................................................................................................. 29
PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT ..................................................................................................................... 30
COMMUNITY DASHBOARD HIGHLIGHT .......................................................................................... 30
CITY MANAGER’S UPDATE 4
ISSUES BEFORE COUNCIL
DECEMBER 18 COUNCIL MEETING
2019 Fee Update (2nd Reading)
o Consider ordinances 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.
Connexion and Art in Public Places
o Consider an Ordinance addressing the Connexion contribution to Art in Public Places.
Culture and Recreation – 2.3 Provide enhanced opportunities for arts and culture
throughout the City of Fort Collins.
Police Training Facility LEED Standards
o Review and discuss LEED certification requirements for this training facility.
Environmental Health – 4.3 Achieve 2020 Energy Policy goals and work towards
Climate Action goals for carbon neutrality.
Staff Report: Coalition for the Poudre River Watershed Update
o Update City Council on the activities of the Coalition of the Poudre River Watershed and
highlight the community benefits associated with investing in this organization.
Staff Report: 20 Year Anniversary Sprinkler Audit Program
Review results and accomplishments of a program that engages customers towards water
savings while sustaining landscapes.
Ordinance placing citizen-initiated Councilmember salary petition ordinance on April 2, 2019
Ballot
If the citizen-initiated petition is deemed sufficient, it is necessary to consider First Reading
by January 2, with Second Reading on January 15, so that the notice of Charter
Amendment can be published before the deadline of February 1, 2019
DECEMBER 20 URBAN RENEWAL AUTHORITY BOARD
December 20 from 9:00-11:00 a.m., Council Information Center, City Hall, 300 Laporte Ave.
o Agenda materials at https://www.renewfortcollins.com/meeting-agendas
DECEMBER 25 WORK SESSION – CANCELED
JANUARY 1, 2019 COUNCIL MEETING-CANCELED
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 2, 2019 COUNCIL MEETING
Councilmember Vacancy Interviews
o Councilmember Overbeck was elected to the office of Larimer County Assessor and has
resigned. Council will hear presntations by and about candidates for the District 1 Council seat.
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 2, 2019 WORK SESSION
Keep Fort Collins Great (KFCG) 2020 Sunset-Funding Considerations
o Continue discussion regarding the sunset of Keep Fort Collins Great tax, desired level of
service, and funding options.
CITY MANAGER’S UPDATE 5
High Performing Government – 1.7 Provide world-class services that meet the needs
of the community.
JANUARY 8 ADJOURNED MEETING
Annual Evaluations of the City Manager, City Attorney and Chief Judge
JANUARY 8 WORK SESSION - CANCELED
PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT – UPCOMING EVENTS
State of the City – Tuesday, Jan. 29, 6 – 8 p.m. at The Lyric. More details and RSVP info coming
soon!
Montava Development Neighborhood Meeting #2 - Dec. 19 – Northside Aztlan Community
Center from 6 PM - 8 PM in Eagle Rooms 1 and 2. Planning staff will convene a second
neighborhood meeting to discuss what has changed since the neighborhood meeting on October
11.
Montava Staff Review Meeting – Dec. 28 – Staff will meet with the developer to discuss their revised
submittal documents.
SALES AND USE TAX COLLECTION
MONTHLY & YEAR TO DATE
OCTOBER SUMMARY OVER PRIOR YEAR
Month Year to Date
Net Sales Tax Collected: 1.2% 3.8%
Net Use Tax Collected: 33.1% -11.3%
Net Sales and Use Tax Collected: 6.1% 1.1%
Year to date, sales and use tax collections excluding rebates are up 1.1% and total $115.0M.
OCTOBER SUMMARY OVER BUDGET
Month Year to Date
Net Sales Tax Collected: -1.7% 1.3%
Net Use Tax Collected: 32.9% -2.5%
Net Sales and Use Tax Collected: 3.5% 0.7%
Year to date, the City has collected 0.7% more sales and use tax revenue, totaling $811K over budget.
CITY MANAGER’S UPDATE 6
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: Final Design/Advertise for Bid
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; all parcels
have been secured for construction.
More information is available at https://www.fcgov.com/engineering/suniga-to-college-improvements
CITY MANAGER’S UPDATE 7
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: Spring 2019
Phase: CDOT Construction
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:
CDOT has started this phase of roadway work.
City staff is coordinating with CDOT to advertise the City’s
project in December 2018.
More information is available at fcgov.com/engineering/ncollege.php
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
Phase: Project is complete
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:
Roadway project is complete with final landscaping and improvements. Minor coordination
with private landscaping and sign resets on private property until early December.
More information is available at fcgov.com/horsetoothandcollege/
CITY MANAGER’S UPDATE 8
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:
Final slope grading and riprap work on the north side of
the tracks along Dry Creek to finalize floodplain and embankment work. This will complete
the final work associated with Dry Creek box culvert placement. Work will resume in
December and last approximately 3 weeks.
Engineering has partnered with City Utilities to haul and place approximately 14,000 yards of
additional roadway embankment on the south side of the railroad tracks. Once completed,
90,000 yards will have been placed, out of 200,000 yards needed. Work will begin in mid-
January to place material, from the Oxbow Levy project, south of the tracks to the east of
Andersonville neighborhood. It is expected this work will take 2-3 weeks.
More information is available at fcgov.com/engineering/vine-lemay
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:
No updates this month.
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: March 2019
Phase: Under Construction
CITY MANAGER’S UPDATE 9
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:
During November, the old Riverside bridge was removed, steel H-pile substructure was
installed, and precast concrete abutments were installed.
The Contractor is behind schedule with the full closure phase. Staff is evaluating the
schedule changes with the Contractor and has notified stakeholders about the delay. Staff
has messaged to stakeholders that the City will provide an updated schedule once finalized
with the Contractor.
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.
CITY MANAGER’S UPDATE 10
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
and beginning evaluation of alternatives.
City staff are presenting project status and alternatives to various City boards and
committees.
Funding identified up to $4.3M.
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: 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.
JEFFERSON STREET IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT
Funding Source: Federal Congestion Mitigation and Air
Quality (CMAQ) Funds, Building on Basics (BOB) 1.0 funds
Estimated Project Budget: $1.4M
Estimated Completion Date: 2019
Phase: Right-of-way acquisition
Project Details:
The goals of this project are to develop preliminary
engineering design plans and to acquire rights-of-way and
easements for planned improvements along Jefferson
Street between College Avenue and the Mountain/Lincoln
Intersection.
CITY MANAGER’S UPDATE 11
Project Status:
Staff has prioritized property acquisition along Jefferson Street which can be acquired with
the remaining project funds.
Staff plans to begin the acquisition phase in December 2018. Staff will be requesting
Council authorization to use eminent domain, if necessary, to acquire property interests.
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.
LINDEN STREET RENOVATION PRPOJECT
Funding Source: Community Capital Improvement Program
(CCIP)
Estimated Project Budget: $3.0M
Estimated Completion Date: 2020
Phase: Project Kick-off
Project Details:
The goals of this project are to renovate Linden Street
between Walnut Avenue and Jefferson Street. Initial
concepts include the converting this section of Linden
Street to a “convertible” street; one that can function
primarily as a roadway but can also be closed to vehicles
and converted to a pedestrian plaza during specialty
events.
Project Status:
The project is scheduled to receive design funds in 2019 and construction funds in 2020.
Staff anticipates releasing a Request for Proposals (RFP) for the design of the Linden Street
Renovation Project in December and expects to be contracted with a design team in January
2019.
WILLOW STREET IMPROVEMENTS
Funding Source: Federal Grants, Community Capital Improvement Program (CCIP), Developer
Contributions, DDA Funds
Estimated Project Budget: $3.8M
Estimated Completion Date: 2019
Phase: Final Design
Project Details:
This project will design 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:
The project team held a second public hearing related to the planned Willow Street
Improvement Project. The feedback from this meeting was positive.
CITY MANAGER’S UPDATE 12
Staff is coordinating construction with the ongoing developments planned along Willow
Street.
Staff is meeting with businesses along Willow and Linden (with support from our Economic
Development team), to begin discussions about construction impacts during the summer.
Final design plans will be submitted in early 2019.
Construction is planned to begin in June of 2019.
CP - PARK PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT
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:
A historic infiltration gallery was found during construction.
The infiltration gallery was used to transfer water between
the power plan cooling system and the river during the
1930’s
Documents were submitted to the USACE and the Historic Preservation Office to
determine the appropriate level of documentation
The level of documentation required was completed the week of December 7, and the
infiltration gallery was removed
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 Great Lawn at The Gardens
CITY MANAGER’S UPDATE 13
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
Contractor is finishing up repair of cracks in sound-absorbing walls
Processing final change order, and retainage payment
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 finishing up and we will apply for the building permit before the end of the year.
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.
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 as we discuss LEED Certification.
We are 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.
Working to finalize the Construction and Operation & Maintenance IGA.
Loveland has postponed their grant application because the IGA needs to be in place before it
Rendering of Expansion
Current SD Site Plan (Red) is
future phases
Current SD Site Plan (Red) is
future phases
CITY MANAGER’S UPDATE 14
can be reviewed.
Plan is to take the project to Fort Collins City Council in January for approval of funds for
construction.
CP– UTILITIES
EAST HARMONY DUCT BANK
Funding Source: Development Fees
Estimated Project Budget: $4,000,000
Phase: Complete
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: Complete
HP BROADCOM CIRCUITS
Funding Source: Development Fees
Estimated Project Budget: $500,000
Phase: Complete
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: Complete
Hewlett-Packard Campus
Vault Installation
CITY MANAGER’S UPDATE 15
WATER TREATMENT FACILITY
Funding Source: Water Treatment Facility Capital Project Budget
Estimated Project Budget: $1,300,000
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:
Trenching and vault installation is complete.
The primary metering cabinet has arrived at the Water
Treatment facility. Water Treatment Facility staff have
ordered the basement to accompany the cabinet. We are
expecting delivery by mid-December
Cable installation is pending while staff investigates using
remaining funding to further enhance reliability at the facility.
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: No Updates
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.
Water Treatment Facility
Duct Bank
CITY MANAGER’S UPDATE 16
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:
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)
All ESCADA network switches have been upgraded
New ESCADA firewalls are scheduled to be installed by the end of 2018.
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 Updates:
Tied new feeder wires from Horsetooth dissipator to inside
utility transformer
Delivery of turbine unit and building from manufacturers
OXBOW LEVEE IMPROVEMENTS
Funding Source: Stormwater
Estimated Project Budget: $1,095,955
Status: In design
Estimated Completion Date: April 1, 2019
Project Details:
SCADA System
IT and ICE design of electrical
and communication systems
CITY MANAGER’S UPDATE 17
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 Updates:
Pre-construction activities
Joint project coordination with City engineering
Prepare construction contracts for 1st quarter of 2019
project start
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 Updates:
Water Board Steering Committee in January 2019
DWRF DEWATERING IMPROVEMENTS
Funding Source: Wastewater
Estimated Project Budget: $4,270,000
Status: Almost complete
Estimated Completion Date: End of January 2019
Project Details:
The project provides two new centrifuges for the sludge dewatering
process at the Drake Water Reclamation Facility. The dewatering
process is a critical process during which water is removed from the
sludge so that it can be transported and applied as biosolids at Meadow
Springs Ranch.
Project Updates:
Odor control ductwork installation
Landscaping
Soil type study area map
Flooding at College Avenue
May 22, 2018
Installation of a new polymer
pump
CITY MANAGER’S UPDATE 18
Final pipe coating
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 Updates:
City Council approved additional funding for project
Held preliminary meetings with Woodward to discuss their
continued interest
Reestablish design team to begin redesign of project
DWRF SLUDGE STRAIN PRESS REDUNDANCY
Funding Source: Wastewater
Estimated Project Budget: $1,520,000
Status: Punch list
Estimated Completion Date: November 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:
Punch list
DWRF SIDESTREAM TREATMENT
Funding Source: Wastewater
Estimated Project Budget: $4,300,000
Status: In design
Estimated Completion Date: December 2019
Project Details:
This project is the design and installation of a wastewater sidestream
Revised site plan with 2
genset locations and
programmed backup genset
location
Strain press motor
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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 Updates:
Process design report submitted for City review
Negotiated procurement work order
Review process design report and submit to State
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 Updates:
Met with Light and Power on power supply and communication
connection
Working with Real Estate Services on easements
WATER DISTRIBUTION AND WASTEWATER COLLECTION MASTER PLAN
Funding Source: Water and Wastewater
Estimated Project Budget: $1,274,000
Status: Complete
Estimated Completion Date: November 2018
Project Details:
The Master Plan assessed the condition and performance of the water
distribution and wastewater collection systems. A set of capital
improvement recommendations were identified to maintain service
quality. This information will be used to support the water and
wastewater utility capital improvement programs.
Project Updates:
Final draft submittal
Project debrief
Pipe joint cathodic protection
test wires
Profile view of latest
proposal of Sidestream
process
Master plan branding
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SPRING CREEK IMPROVEMENTS AT EDORA PARK
Funding Source: Stormwater
Estimated Project Budget: $1,000,000
Status: Pre-construction
Estimated Completion Date: June 2019
Project Details:
The Spring 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.
Project Updates:
Utilities Phase I construction underway
Raise sanitary manhole underway
Spring Creek Channel improvements
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:
2018 sensor installation complete. 2,663 sensors
installed, 200 more to be installed after planned street
maintenance projects.
Gateways receiving sensor data are installed and
calibration is presently taking place. We expect to be
receiving accurate data by the end of the year (2018).
Passport, the developer of the FC Parking App, is working to add parking availability data. This
feature is expected in Q2 2019.
New pre-pay technology (same as Firehouse Alley) and sensors have been installed in Old Town
and Civic Center Parking Structures. The tentative “go-live” date is January 2, 2019.
Water quality tank installation
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PUBLIC SAFETY
POUDRE FIRE AUTHORITY
Automatic Sprinkler System Fire Saves
Firefighters responded to two separate fires on December 5, 2018 that were both extinguished due to
automatic sprinkler systems. The first of those fires was in a senior living facility located at 2201 S.
Lemay. The exact cause of the fire is still unknown but fire crews discovered that a fire had started and
two sprinkler heads had extinguished the fire prior to PFA arrival. PFA crews disabled the sprinkler
system and began clean-up and overhaul to ensure that there was no hidden fire. This building houses
many mobility impaired senior citizens so this fire would have been far worse without the early
suppression of the sprinkler system.
The second fire was in a religious facility located at 630 South Meldrum. A man called dispatch and
stated that he had started the fire. He was later arrested by Police Services. The fire started in an
upholstered chair and was extinguished by a single sprinkler head. Damage was minimal. There were
no injuries.
Firefighters Donate Car to Woman Battling Cancer
Firefighters from Station 5 (4615 Hogan Drive) and Karen Johnson, a cashier at King Soopers near
Harmony Road, have become friends through shopping at the grocery store. When firefighters found
out Karen had been diagnosed with cancer, they wanted to do something nice as a token of their
gratitude for her smiles and friendly demeanor. The firefighters provided Karen with a 1998 Honda
Accord, a year’s worth of insurance, and a GoFundMe to help defray medical expenses. For more
information: https://www.coloradoan.com/story/news/2018/11/20/firefighters-donate-car-fort-collins-
woman-cancer-diagnosis/2004403002/
November 27, 2018
A huge thanks goes out to OtterBox for their support of the
volunteers that staff Stations 9 and 11 above Horsetooth
Reservoir. The volunteers that work from these two stations
respond to emergencies as volunteer firefighters/EMTs and
deeply appreciate the support of our local community.
BizWest 40 Under Forty Honoree
PFA is proud of our own Michael Durkin; one of the BizWest 40 Under Forty honorees.
Michael works to educate our residents on fire safety, and help the citizens who live
within PFA's area live a healthy, safe life.
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.
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POLICE SERVICES
Agency News
New Assistant Chief and Info Services Director – Following national searches, FCPS welcomed two
new employees and promoted an existing employee to fill open executive staff positions. Rena
Martinez was promoted from her role as Interim Communications Manager to the role of Information
Services Division Director. She began serving in this position effective November 5. John Feyen, a
lieutenant at Larimer County Sheriff’s Office, and Tim Doran, a retired FBI agent and Director of Service
Operations at Advanced Energy Industries, will begin serving as Assistant Chiefs starting in January
2019.
Notable Cases
Suspect Arrested for Burglary, Fatal Thanksgiving Day Collision – Suspect Marcus Orozco was
arrested on Thanksgiving after burglarizing a pawn shop in the early morning and causing a collision
that killed two people. Officers attempted to contact Orozco after a resident reported a suspicious
vehicle with one occupant and visible firearms. The suspect fled the scene and crashed several miles
away, killing Fort Collins resident Nicole Nees and her father, John. Our hearts continue to be with the
Nees family and all affected by this tragedy.
Man Arrest for Stabbing Outside of Bowling Alley – Kirk Wynn was arrested on November 15 for
assaulting another man with a knife outside of Chipper’s Lanes on North College Ave. The suspect fled
the scene but was apprehended a short time later. K9 Ivo located the knife used in the incident.
Vehicle Break-Ins – Since early September, FCPS and the Larimer County Sheriff’s Office have taken
more than 30 reports of vehicle break-ins that occurred in park and natural area parking lots. The
suspect/s are using forced entry to access the interior compartments of vehicles, often breaking
windows or door locks. The most commonly stolen items include purses, wallets, and bags. Some
stolen items were left in plain sight, while others were hidden or not highly visible. Residents were
advised to report any suspicious activity, and officers continue to investigate.
Community Engagement
Spanish Tour – The FCPS Spanish team welcomed members of our
Spanish-speaking community to the Police Building for the second of
two recent facility tours held in Spanish. FCPS partnered with The
Family Center/La Familia and showed families the building, introduced
them to K9 Trigger, partnered with the SWAT team for a demo,
answered questions and discussed any issues of concern. This is part
of an ongoing outreach to remove barriers and build trust with our
Latinx community.
Crime Prevention - This month, the Crime Prevention Specialist had 32
telephone calls ranging from setting up a class on Scams and Frauds
for the resident seniors at MacKenzie Place, to a property manager
with concerns of homeless people camping out on her properties.
Presentations ranged from several Neighborhood Watch meetings (one
neighborhood in particular was having increased problems with homeless camping out in their enclosed
dumpster area) to two classes on Dealing With Difficult People. Here’s the breakdown on activities in
November:
Landlord Safety, 21 attended
Difficult People, Bath Landscape, 28 attended
RESTORE, 38 attended
Neighborhood Watch (partner with LCOS), RFL, 45 attended
Difficult People, City’s Environmental Services Employees, 25 attended
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United Covenant Church, CPTED, 5 attended
Neighborhood Watch, Rigden Farms (The Flats), 20 attended
Social Media Highlight
Thanksgiving Turkey Drive – FCPS partnered with the Larimer Food Bank to promote a holiday turkey
drive. We found a feathered friend to help our cause and filmed a light-hearted video to encourage the
community to help our residents in need. To view the video, visit
https://www.facebook.com/fortcollinspoliceservices/videos/325638954903171/
PLANNING, DEVELOPMENT &TRANSPORTATION
BUILDING SERVICES AND PLANNING
Historic Preservation Code Review
The Historic Preservation Division is finalizing the review of its codes and processes. The City has
worked closely with Clarion Associates and a sixteen-member advisory committee to examine all
aspects of the code and recommend changes, including to the landmark designation process, the
standards for the review of development near historic properties, and to consider eliminating the review
of non-designated single-family residential dwellings. Council will consider proposed changes at its
February 5 and February 19, 2019 hearings.
City Plan
The major policy concepts being brought forward to City Council at a Work Session on December 11th,
with a review of initial policy development be shared with City Council at its February 12, 2019 Work
Session. Adoption of the City Plan Update is scheduled for the April 16th City Council hearing.
Enclave Annexations
The City initiated annexation and zoning proceedings for four enclave annexations on November 20th:
The Kechter Enclave Annexation, Trilby Substation Annexation, Friendly Fire Annexation and Strauss
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Cabin-Kechter Annexation. First reading for all four annexations is scheduled for the January 15th City
Council meeting.
Downtown and Transition Standards
Adoption of Land Use Code Amendments that ensure compatibility of new development and
redevelopment within the Downtown and surrounding interface areas has been scheduled for February
4, 2019 City Council hearing. This change in schedule coincides with parallel standards for historic
preservation which will be considered for adoption on the same date.
Sign Code Amendments
Council approved Land Use Code amendments related to the sign code on First Reading November
20th. Second reading is scheduled for December 4th. 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.
Montava Development Project
The first round of review of the Montava PUD Master Plan was completed on November 16th.
There is a second neighborhood meeting scheduled for Wednesday, December 19th from 6-8 pm at the
Northside Aztlan Community Center.
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.
Season contact totals:
• A total of 265 contacts have been made.
• Twenty-nine (29) parking violations were corrected, and six (6) citations issued.
Dangerous Tree
Code Compliance partnered with the Forestry Department to address fifteen (15) dangerous tress
located on private property that needed to be removed to preserve public safety. Both groups worked
together to successfully work with the property owners in education, information, and resources in the
management of removing these condemned trees.
City Planning Academy
The second annual City Planning Academy wrapped up recently. This year, sixteen community
members participated in the 4-week course, which covered topics such as the Development Review
process, Land Use Code, transportation planning, affordable housing and sub-area planning. This
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course is designed to increase awareness of our City processes, increase engagement in the creation
and implementation of those processes and cultivate a group of participants across a wide variety of
neighborhoods in Fort Collins. We expect to maintain engagement with this group by making them
aware of outreach opportunities related to community development and planning efforts in the future.
Mediation and Restorative Justice Services Renovation Project and Move
The space for Mediation and Restorative Justice Services will be renovated in the coming months. The
location at 112 North Howes will be expanded into existing and empty space at 110 North Howes. This
will give the Mediation and Restorative Justice team consisting of 4 to 5 staff and 60+ volunteers more
space to work and conduct mediations and Restorative Justice conferences. In order to accommodate
this project, the Mediation and Restorative Justice team will move temporarily into empty space at 117
North Mason. The office and staff will move the week of Dec. 17th and the office will be closed Dec.
17th through Jan. 2nd. The renovation project is scheduled to be completed at the end of February 2019
and the staff and volunteers will move back into the renovated space at 110-112 North Howes at that
time.
Mediation and Restorative Justice Inclusion and Equity Training
The first round of Inclusion and Equity training for mediation and restorative justice staff and volunteers
was completed in November. Another round of training will be offered to staff and volunteers in Spring
2019. All training was provided through grant funds received from Colorado Restorative Justice
Council.
YEAR TO DATE COMPARISON
2017 YTD 2018 YTD % Change
Development Project Submittals Received 313 330 5.43%
Conceptual/Preliminary Design/Staff Reviews 254 229 -9.84
Building Permits Issued 7,786 10,017 28.65%
Building Permit Valuations ($M) $477.60 $412.56 -13.62%
Building Inspections Performed 31,242 31,266 -0.59%
Zoning Inspections Performed 753 2,577 242.23%
Overall Development Review revenues are $(322,052) under projection for 2018 as of November 30th
with Development Review under by $(330,358) and Engineering Development Review over budget by
$8,306.
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GRAFFITI UPDATE
During the month of November 2018, there
was a 50% decrease in abated graffiti as
compared to the same time period last
year. Forty issues were addressed which
included all calls for service. This time of
year consistently sees less graffiti due
mainly to the colder temperatures. Staff
responded to one large tag off the Mason
Trail near the Spring Creek Overpass on a
stormwater headwall that required major
abatement (see photo).
Police assistance was needed while staff
was working on the Mason Trail behind the
South Transit Center, as a large group (12-
13) transients became verbally
abusive. The transients fled the area quickly
as two patrol units arrived. This is the first time Police presence has been needed in these situations.
SUSTAINABILITY SERVICES
ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES
Holiday Recycling: Between Thanksgiving and New
Year’s Day, household waste increases by more than
25%! The Holiday Recycling Guide at
fcgov.com/recycling/pdf/Holiday_Recycling_Guide.pdf
includes helpful tips to use less and recycle more.
Managing Our Waste: The Larimer County Landfill is
going to be full by 2024. Regional governments are
proposing new resource recovery facilities and a
convenient trash drop-off site to replace it. How would
this affect Fort Collins? City Council discussed this on
December 11 at a work session. Read more about the project at
www.fcgov.com/recycling/wasteshed.php.
Electric Vehicle Roadmap: In 2018, the City of Fort Collins developed an Electric Vehicle (EV)
Readiness Roadmap to support current and future EV adoption in our community. The Roadmap
establishes a vision, goals, and clearly defined roles for City of Fort Collins Departments, the private
sector, and the Fort Collins community. This work will be incorporated into the Transportation Master
Plan and City Plan efforts moving forward.
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SOCIAL SUSTAINABILITY
Prescription Discounts: The City of Fort Collins, through the National League of Cities, now offers
savings on prescription drugs to all residents, whether they are without health insurance, have a
traditional benefits plan, or have prescriptions that are not covered by insurance. By showing a My
Healthy Hometown Prescription Discount Card at a participating retail pharmacy, a resident can receive
an average discount of 24 percent off the retail price of pharmaceuticals. Savings may vary by drug and
pharmacy. Residents can download a free My Healthy Hometown Prescription Discount Card at any
time at https://www.rxprintacard.biz/nlc/web-cards/nlc.aspx?pid=EE48C30B-6FF6-4230-B515-
F6245ED0E91E or obtain one by calling toll-free 1-888-620-1749. Want to learn more? Contact Brittany
Depew in the City's Social Sustainability department at bdepew@fcgov.com or 970.221.6595.
Supporting Nonprofits: Every year, the City of Fort Collins conducts a competitive process to award
City and federal dollars to local affordable housing providers and nonprofit human service
organizations. In fiscal year 2017 (Oct 1, 2017–Sept 30, 2018), the City allocated $1.28 million of City
funds and $3.1 million in federal dollars to local projects. Thirty nonprofits provided food, shelter,
childcare, adult daycare, physical and behavioral health services, case management, employment
services, and other critical support to more than 19,000 low-income community members. Affordable
housing providers are using funds to rehabilitate 179 apartments and construct 104 new housing units
for low income residents.
ECONOMIC HEALTH
Small Business Saturday: City leaders helped celebrate the holidays on November 20 before
Thanksgiving to promote Small Business Saturday on November 24. Mayor Wade Troxell and City
Councilmember Ray Martinez toured the Scott Pine Village shopping area in Midtown with SBA Region
VIII Administrator Dan Nordberg and Colorado District Director Frances Padilla. Sparrow House of
Design, The Fox and the Crow and Friendly Nick’s Butcher were among the businesses visited.
Innovation Partner: The National League of Cities has highlighted Fort Collins as one of 50
communities forging bold local partnerships to expand America’s innovation economy. See press
release at https://www.fcgov.com/news/index.php?id=7306. Fort Collins is being recognized for its
unique public-private partnership to “find, finance and fix” thousands of energy inefficient rental homes
in Fort Collins through its EPIC Program.
Free Parking Saturdays During Holidays: The City is offering free Saturday parking in all three
downtown structures through December 29:
• Old Town Parking Structure
• Civic Center Parking Structure
• Firehouse Alley Parking Structure
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UTILITIES
CUSTOMER CONNECTIONS
Community Engagement since January 2018 has reached 22,291 participants in 355 outreach events
and programs, with a primary focus on Time-of-Day rates education and awareness, and Utilities
Affordability Portfolio, that includes Income Qualified Assistance Program (IQAP). Key outreach:
• Hickory Village Mobile Home Park - Staff initiated a project funded through an internal grant
program which brought energy efficiency and sustainability items to 150 families. The event
consisted of direct installs with these products and a community celebration with educational
information, food, and fun!
• Pleasant Valley Lake Canal project - Outreach and engagement began and received several media
highlights over the past month including a public meeting on November 15th reaching several
members of the impacted community to seek feedback on the project.
Time of Day (TOD) communications has been a
phased launch since May 2018 providing
customers both awareness and education. To
date eleven media stories have been
completed. Customer feedback stats are: 668
customer calls, 31 Access Fort Collins
requests, 7,226 customers reached through
social media, and completed 680 customer
specific estimator tool analysis.
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.
Typical Tape Installation on
Transformer Bushings and
Conductor.
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COMMUNITY SERVICES
RECREATION
Winter Registration Success
Over 4,375 people registered for winter Recreation programs on registration opening day, November
15. The 2018 winter registration was an increase of 46% compared to 2017 winter registration. Fitness,
Aquatics and Child Development programs received the most enrollments. Over 60% registered online
and 1,616 programs are currently offered for the winter 2018/2019 season.
Junior Rams CSU/Recreation Partnership Begins
The Junior Rams program (a partnership between CSU and Recreation) began in November. 715
children are participating in the youth basketball program. Games are played at Northside Aztlan
Community Center and Foothills Activity Center.
Sports Economic & Feasibility Study:
Kickoff Key Stakeholder meetings will be taking place the first week of January. A full report is
expected within 12 – 16 weeks. The report will be presented to the Executive Team and Council at this
time.
PARKS
Major Tree Pruning Project on Remington Street
Forestry worked with two contractors on a major tree pruning project the week of November 26. The
project used a “rolling” street closure approach to minimize traffic disturbances. During the pruning
project Forestry staff identified an ash tree that was severely damaged and a threat to public and
private property. The tree was removed and a replacement tree will be planted next year.
Holiday Lights, Rink and Santa House Installed in Old Town
The holiday season kicked off in Old Town with the holiday lighting on November 2. Shortly after, the
installation of the Old Town Square Skating Rink and Santa’s House were completed. These projects
are a result of partnership with DDA and expected to help draw people to Old Town.
NATURAL AREAS
Foothills Natural Areas Management Plan Process
Underway
The management plan is being updated for Coyote Ridge,
Pineridge, Maxwell, and Reservoir Ridge natural areas and
the Foothills Trail. An initial public outreach phase will begin
this winter followed by an open house and online feedback
opportunity in the spring of 2019. The Foothills Natural Areas
are some of the most well-loved natural areas in the City and
they feature important conservation values. The
management planning processes will utilize new planning
methods and a decision framework to explore and integrate the visitor experience with ecological
objectives and conditions.
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Gateway Natural Area Management Plan Nearly Complete
The Gateway Management Plan is in the final stages of editing and is
almost complete. The Plan addresses important conservation goals for the
area and challenges such as crowding during busy months and financial
sustainability. Outreach included meetings with key stakeholders, 3 days of
on-site outreach spread out over the busy season, and an online feedback
opportunity.
PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT
New Mapping Tool Launched for KFCG Engagement
Staff continues to update the KFCG
project page on OurCity including
rotating graphics, responding to
community input and the new mapping
tool which pins locations throughout the
community that are funded by KFCG.
Pins include information and pictures.
People can drop their own pins to share
their favorite locations and tell us why.
2018 Community Survey – The City
has received and is reviewing draft
reports from the statistically valid and
opt-in options of the 2018 Community Survey. The City is discussing more ways to share the results,
report back to participants and help departments use the data. More details will come.
Future of Transit Discussion Panel - A panel of transportation professionals discussed new trends in
transit such as on-demand service, micro-transit, autonomous vehicles, and how these concepts could
serve Fort Collins. Attendees expressed interest in more high frequency transit and opportunities for
public-private partnerships. There were 125 attendees.
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.
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Each month the City Manager’s Update will highlight a metric from the Community Dashboard. This
month’s feature is from the Transportation Outcome Area.
Analysis:
• Quarter 3 2018 results have shown a slight increase in productivity over the same period in
2017, while narrowly missing the goal. This can be attributed to the fact that overall ridership
was slightly below the target.
• Passengers per hour is a standard industry measurement of how well a transit system is
performing, calculated by dividing passenger trips by hours of service.
Definition:
The average number of passengers who board a transit vehicle for every revenue hour of service that a
vehicle is operating.
Why is this metric important?
This metric allows Transfort to gauge the productivity and effectiveness of its service, and to compare
against peer transit agencies.
City’s impact on this metric:
High – Transfort influences fixed route ridership through its choice of routes, stops, schedules and
frequency of service, as well as marketing and outreach.
Benchmarks:
Benchmarking in progress
To view the entire Dashboard, please visit: http://fortcollins.clearpointstrategy.com/