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JANUARY 10, 2019
Table of Contents
ISSUES BEFORE COUNCIL ................................................................................................................. 4
JANUARY 15 COUNCIL MEETING ............................................................................................................................4
JANUARY 22 ADJOURNED MEETING ......................................................................................................................5
JANUARY 22 WORK SESSION ..................................................................................................................................5
JANUARY 29 STATE OF THE CITY .............................................................................................................................5
FEBRUARY 5 COUNCIL MEETING ............................................................................................................................5
FEBRUARY 12 WORK SESSION ................................................................................................................................6
PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT – UPCOMING EVENTS ........................................................................................................7
SALES AND USE TAX COLLECTION .................................................................................................. 8
MONTHLY & YEAR TO DATE ...................................................................................................................................8
CP- ENGINEERING .............................................................................................................................. 8
CITYWIDE PEDESTRIAN ACCESS PROJECT ...............................................................................................................8
SUNIGA ROAD IMPROVEMENTS – COLLEGE AVE. TO BLONDEL STREET ................................................................9
NORTH COLLEGE IMPROVEMENTS – CANAL TO STATE HIGHWAY 1 .....................................................................9
VINE AND LEMAY BNSF IMPROVEMENTS ..............................................................................................................9
SHARP POINT/NANCY GRAY CONNECTION ......................................................................................................... 10
RIVERSIDE BRIDGE REPLACEMENT ...................................................................................................................... 10
POWER TRAIL AND HARMONY ROAD GRADE SEPARATED CROSSING ................................................................ 11
TIMBERLINE ROAD CORRIDOR PROJECT ............................................................................................................. 11
JEFFERSON STREET IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT ................................................................................................... 12
LINDEN STREET RENOVATION PRPOJECT ............................................................................................................ 12
WILLOW STREET IMPROVEMENTS ...................................................................................................................... 12
CP - PARK PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT ....................................................................................... 13
POUDRE RIVER WHITEWATER PARK .................................................................................................................... 13
FOSSIL CREEK TRAIL – SHIELDS TO COLLEGE ....................................................................................................... 14
CP - OPERATION SERVICES ............................................................................................................ 15
GARDENS ON SPRING CREEK – VISITOR’S EXPANSION ........................................................................................ 15
FORT COLLINS/LOVELAND POLICE TRAINING CENTER ........................................................................................ 15
CP - UTILITIES.................................................................................................................................... 16
WATER TREATMENT FACILITY ............................................................................................................................. 16
HARMONY DUCT BANK – HARMONY SUBSTATION PROJECT ............................................................................. 16
LIGHT & POWER GENESIS64 SCADA UPGRADE PROJECT .................................................................................... 17
CIRCUIT 724 (NORTH COLLEGE) ........................................................................................................................... 17
NEW FEEDER CAPACITY (EAST DRAKE & LEMAY) ................................................................................................ 18
GIS/GWD & ADMS ............................................................................................................................................... 18
WATER TREATMENT FACILITY MICROHYDRO PROJECT ...................................................................................... 19
OXBOW LEVEE IMPROVEMENTS ......................................................................................................................... 19
MAIL CREEK IMPROVMENTS AT MEADOW PASSWAY ........................................................................................ 19
DWRF DEWATERING IMPROVEMENTS ................................................................................................................ 20
DWRF CO-GENERATION PROJECT........................................................................................................................ 20
DWRF SLUDGE STRAIN PRESS REDUNDANCY ...................................................................................................... 21
DWRF SIDESTREAM TREATMENT ........................................................................................................................ 21
CATHODIC PROTECTION FOR ANHEUSER-BUSCH WATER LINE .......................................................................... 21
SPRING CREEK IMPROVEMENTS AT EDORA PARK ............................................................................................... 22
CP-TRANSFORT AND PARKING SERVICES .................................................................................... 22
PARKING STRUCTURES AND ON-STREET PARKING ............................................................................................. 22
CITYWIDE BUS STOP IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM ................................................................................................ 23
PUBLIC SAFETY ................................................................................................................................ 23
POUDRE FIRE AUTHORITY ................................................................................................................................... 23
POLICE SERVICES .................................................................................................................................................. 24
PLANNING, DEVELOPMENT &TRANSPORTATION ......................................................................... 26
BUILDING SERVICES AND PLANNING ................................................................................................................... 26
NEIGHBORHOOD SERVICES ................................................................................................................................. 27
TRANSFORT AND PARKING SERVICES .................................................................................................................. 28
YEAR TO DATE COMPARISON .............................................................................................................................. 28
GRAFFITI UPDATE ............................................................................................................................ 28
SUSTAINABILITY SERVICES ............................................................................................................ 29
ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES ................................................................................................................................ 29
SOCIAL SUSTAINABILITY ...................................................................................................................................... 29
ECONOMIC HEALTH ............................................................................................................................................. 29
UTILITIES ............................................................................................................................................ 30
CUSTOMER CONNECTIONS .................................................................................................................................. 30
COMMUNITY SERVICES .................................................................................................................... 30
RECREATION ........................................................................................................................................................ 30
PARKS ................................................................................................................................................................... 30
NATURAL AREAS YEAR-END UPDATE .................................................................................................................. 30
PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT ..................................................................................................................... 33
COMMUNITY DASHBOARD HIGHLIGHT .......................................................................................... 33
CITY MANAGER’S UPDATE 4
ISSUES BEFORE COUNCIL
JANUARY 15 COUNCIL MEETING
Councilmember Vacancy Appointment
o Councilmember Overbeck was elected to the office of Larimer County Assessor. Council will
vote on an appointee to the District 2 Council seat.
Kechter Enclave Annexation (First reading-consent)
o Annex and zone 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 (First reading-consent)
o Annex and zone 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 (First reading-consent)
o Annex and zone the Friendly Fire 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 (First reading-consent)
o Annex and zone the Strauss Cabin-Kechter Annexation. It is generally located 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.
Meadow Springs Ranch Easement for the Roundhouse Renewable Energy Project
o Consider an easement regarding the Meadow Springs Ranch for the Roundhouse Renewable
Energy 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.
Resolution to Support the Larimer County Solid Waste Infrastructure Master Plan
o Formally support the Larimer County Master Plan for solid waste infrastructure.
Environmental Health – 4.5 Achieve the 2020 Road to Zero Waste goals and work
toward 2030 zero waste goals.
Respectful Workplace Policy (Consent)
o Consider a Resolution Approving a Respectful Workplace Policy for the Council and Council
Appointees
High Performing Government – 7.2 Promote a values driven organizational culture
that maintains the public trust through ethical behavior and transparency.
Staff Report: City Vendor Payment Automation
o Share results of 2017-2018 Budget Offer 10.7, City Procurement and Payment Modernization
Program
High Performing Government – 7.6 Leverage data, technology, metrics and
benchmarks to guide decisions, improve results and enhance service delivery.
CITY MANAGER’S UPDATE 5
JANUARY 22 ADJOURNED MEETING
Oath of Office for District 1 Councilmember Appointee
o Councilmember Overbeck was elected to the office of Larimer County Assessor. Council will
vote on an appointee to the District 1 Council seat.
Salary Ordinances for the City Manager, City Attorney and Chief Municipal Judge (First
Reading Tentative)
o Consideration of Ordinances amending the compensation for the City Manager, City Attorney
and Municipal Judge.
High Performing Government – 7.1 Provide world-class services that meet the needs
of the community.
JANUARY 22 WORK SESSION
Occupancy Study (U+2)
o Review initial findings and draft report of Occupancy Study
Neighborhood Livability & Social Health – 1.7 Maintain and enhance attractive
neighborhoods through City services, innovative enforcement techniques and
voluntary compliance with City codes and regulations.
Keep Fort Collins Great (KFCG) 2020 Sunset-Funding Considerations
o Consider and finalize ballot options to address the sunset of the Keep Fort Collins Great Tax.
High Performing Government – 1.7 Provide world-class services that meet the needs
of the community.
Outdoor Residential Wood Burning
o Provide Council with regulatory options to address negative impacts from outdoor recreational
wood fires in residential neighborhoods.
Neighborhood Livability and Social Health – 1.6 Protect and preserve the quality of
life in neighborhoods.
Environmental Health – 4.2 Improve indoor and outdoor air quality.
JANUARY 29 STATE OF THE CITY
5:30 p.m. – doors open
6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. State of the City Program
The Lyric, 1209 North College Ave.
Register online at https://lyriccinema.com/movie/fort-collins-state-of-the-city-address
FEBRUARY 5 COUNCIL MEETING
Keep Fort Collins Great (KFCG) 2020 Sunset-Funding Considerations
o Consider and finalize ballot options to address the sunset of the Keep Fort Collins Great Tax.
High Performing Government – 1.7 Provide world-class services that meet the needs
of the community.
Kechter Enclave Annexation (Second reading-consent)
o Annex and zone 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 (Second reading-consent)
o Annex and zone 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.
CITY MANAGER’S UPDATE 6
Friendly Fire Annexation (Second reading-consent)
o Annex and zone the Friendly Fire 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 (Second reading-consent)
o Annex and zone the Strauss Cabin-Kechter Annexation. It is generally located 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.
Land Use Code Amendments (Consent)
o Make clarifications and revisions to the LUC to keep the Code current.
Neighborhood Livability & Social Health – 1.7 Guide development compatible with
community expectations through community planning, historic preservation, and
efficient and effective development review.
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.
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 estimate
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
Staff Report: Municipal Greenhouse Gas Emissions Reduction Progress
o Share how the City of Fort Collins, as an organization, leads by example, lowering its carbon
emissions by 21% from 2005 levels.
Environmental Health – 4.1 Achieve Climate Action Plan (CAP) 2020 goals and
continued progress toward 2030 goals.
Staff Report: Monthly Community Dashboard Metric-Electric System Average Interruption
Duration Index (SAIDI)
o Share with Council and the community current status and factors influencing a Community
Dashboard Metric that the City organization has a high level of influence over.
High Performing Government – 7.6 Leverage data, technology, metrics and
benchmarks to guide decisions, improve results and enhance service delivery.
FEBRUARY 12 WORK SESSION
Pilot Program Allowing E-Bikes on Paved Trails
o Discuss a possible pilot program to allow e-bikes on Fort Collins paved trails, provide a
summary of related input from Boards and Commissions, and seek Council direction on next
steps.
Transportation – 6.2 Manage traffic congestion and improve high-priority
intersections.
Culture and Recreation – 2.2 Plan, design, implement and maintain the City’s parks
and trails systems.
CITY MANAGER’S UPDATE 7
Regional Wasteshed Project
o Discuss a draft intergovernmental agreement formalizing solid waste infrastructure and policy
commitments between members of the North Front Range Wasteshed Coalition, outlined in a
2018 Larimer County master plan for waste material management.
Environmental Health – 4.5 Achieve the 2020 Road to Zero Waste goals and work
toward 2030 zero waste goals.
City Plan Update – Principles & Policies
o Review City Plan Principles and Policies, highlighting new or revised policies since the prior City
Plan update in 2011.
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.
PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT – UPCOMING EVENTS
State of the City – Tuesday, Jan. 29, 6 - 8 p.m. at The Lyric. RSVP by Friday, January 25. The
annual event will feature a short film followed by live Q&A with the Mayor and City Manager and a
closing reception. RSVP at fcgov.com/stateofthecity/rsvp
Sharp Point and Nancy Gray Connection Project Open House – Thursday, Jan. 24, 5 - 7 p.m. at
Liberty Common, 1725 Sharp Point Dr. to learn more about the Sharp Point Dr. and Nancy Gray
Ave. connection project. The project calls for a vehicle, bicycle and pedestrian connection between
Sharp Point Dr. and Nancy Gray Ave. across the Great Western Railroad tracks. See more at
fcgov.com/engineering/sharppoint
Public Forum on Keep Fort Collins Great Tax – Thursday, Jan. 10, 6 - 7 p.m. at the Fort Collins
Senior Center. The forum will review and gather input on two potential options for renewal of the
voter-approved tax in advance of its sunset on December 31, 2020.
o Option A – Base Rate Increase: A one-time vote putting the 0.85 percent into the base sales
tax.
o Option B – Base Rate Increase & Dedicated Tax: Includes a 0.6 percent base sales tax
increase to cover the current KFCG contributions for core services such as police, streets,
fire, parks and recreation, and a 0.25 percent renewable tax to support other existing
services. This renewable 0.25 percent could be dedicated to services such as modes of
transportation (sidewalks, bicycling, transit and infrastructure) and sustainability (economic,
environmental and social health), or it could be a general revenue stream devoted to highest
priority needs based on the City's biennial budget process.
Sustainable Neighborhoods Open House and Work Session – Thursday, Jan. 24, the event will
include two sessions each including a short talk from a community member, a general program
overview presentation, and a 45-minute workshop.
o Session 1: 5:00 - 6:30 p.m.
o Session 2: 6:30 - 8:00 p.m.
Feedback on District 1 Vacancy Feedback
o Residents can respond through the online form at
https://www.surveygizmo.com/s3/4766396/District-1-Council-Vacancy-Applicant-Feedback,
or email Council, bring a letter/note, or attend the January 15 meeting and participate during
public participation.
CITY MANAGER’S UPDATE 8
SALES AND USE TAX COLLECTION
MONTHLY & YEAR TO DATE
NOVEMBER SUMMARY OVER PRIOR YEAR
Month Year to Date
Net Sales Tax Collected: 2.6% 3.7%
Net Use Tax Collected: 1.4% -10.4%
Net Sales and Use Tax Collected: 2.4% 1.2%
Year to date, sales and use tax collections excluding rebates are up 1.2% and total $126.1M.
NOVEMBER SUMMARY OVER BUDGET
Month Year to Date
Net Sales Tax Collected: 0.6% 1.3%
Net Use Tax Collected: -8.5% -3.0%
Net Sales and Use Tax Collected: -0.9% 0.6%
Year to date, the City has collected 0.6% more sales and use tax revenue, totaling $713K over budget.
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
CITY MANAGER’S UPDATE 9
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:
No updates this month
More information is available at
https://www.fcgov.com/engineering/suniga-to-college-improvements
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 early 2019.
More information is available at fcgov.com/engineering/ncollege.php
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
CITY MANAGER’S UPDATE 10
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:
City staff are working with the Federal Railroad Administration,
Public Utilities Commission, and Great Western Railroad to pursue establishing a quiet zone
at the crossing.
City staff will host a public open house January 24 for those interested in learning more
about the project.
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
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.
CITY MANAGER’S UPDATE 11
Project Status:
During December, the contractor installed art panels, bridge corner monuments and bridge
girders.
During January, the contractor will install the bridge walls, roadway embankment, and storm
sewer pipe. City Utilities will begin the Spring Creek Rehab project which will realign Spring
Creek from Edora Pond to the Union Pacific railroad trestle.
The Contractor is behind schedule with the full closure phase. Staff is evaluating the
schedule changes with the Contractor and City staff has notified nearby stakeholders about
the delay.
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:
No updates this month.
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.
CITY MANAGER’S UPDATE 12
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.
Project Status:
Staff looks to acquire property interests from five
parcels to bring the existing walk into the public space.
Existing buildings will not be impacted as part of the
acquisition.
Staff received Council authorization to use eminent domain, if necessary, to acquire
property interests.
LINDEN STREET RENOVATION PRPOJECT
Funding Source: Community Capital Improvement Program
(CCIP)
Estimated Project Budget: $3.5M
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:
No updates this month.
WILLOW STREET IMPROVEMENTS
Funding Source: Federal Grants, Community Capital Improvement Program (CCIP), Developer
Contributions, DDA Funds
CITY MANAGER’S UPDATE 13
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:
No updates this month.
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: Summer 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 will provide natural
systems, stormwater, and recreation benefits. Project elements include whitewater boating features, a
pedestrian bridge, a naturalistic park space, overlook plaza, trail & walk connections, and parking.
CITY MANAGER’S UPDATE 14
Project Status:
Construction of the two whitewater boating features is progressing
Footings for the south bank wall are being constructed
The historic infiltration gallery was successfully removed
FOSSIL CREEK TRAIL – SHIELDS TO COLLEGE
Funding Sources: Great Outdoors Colorado Grant (GOCO), Conservation Trust Fund
Total Project Cost: $4.5M
Phase: Opened in December
Project Details:
The final leg of the Fossil Creek Trail has been completed. The project included 1.7 miles of trail
between Shields Street and College Avenue, and a pedestrian tunnel under the BNSF railroad. A
grand opening celebration was held Dec.10, and was well attended.
CITY MANAGER’S UPDATE 15
CP - OPERATION SERVICES
GARDENS ON SPRING CREEK – VISITOR’S EXPANSION
Funding Sources: Building on Basic (BOB) II - $2.2M
Op Services (Maintenance): $300K
Privately Raised Funds: $700K
Total Project Cost: $3,200,000
Phase: Permitting
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:
Submitted building permit application early December, anticipate permit release late-
January.
Operation Services is replacing some end-of-life mechanical and electrical equipment
during construction.
We will be establishing the contract Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) this month with
plans of starting construction early 2019.
FORT COLLINS/LOVELAND POLICE TRAINING CENTER
Funding Sources: $9.25M generated from bonds for the
City of Fort Collins
$9.25M from City of Loveland
Total Project Cost: $18.5M
Phase: Design Development
Estimated Completion Date: Late 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 skills pad, and some
classrooms for special training.
Project Status:
The project design has been on hold recently as we discuss LEED Certification. We presented
this project to the Energy board on January 10 and then plan to take it back to City
Council on February 5.
We received nine proposals for Construction-Manager-at-Risk (CMaR).
The top five construction firms will be interviewed by mid-January.
Project funding is scheduled to go to City Council on February 5 for approval.
Working to finalize the Construction and Operation & Maintenance IGA. Plan to present to
Rendering of Expansion
Current SD Site Plan (Red) is
future phases
Current SD Site Plan (Red) is
future phases
CITY MANAGER’S UPDATE 16
City Council in February for approval.
Loveland has postponed their grant application to April because the IGA needs to be in place
before it can be reviewed.
CP - UTILITIES
WATER TREATMENT FACILITY
Funding Source: 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 received the
ordered the basement to accompany the cabinet in 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: Project Completed
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 has been completed.
Water Treatment Facility
Duct Bank
CITY MANAGER’S UPDATE 17
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
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 in January 2019
CIRCUIT 724 (NORTH COLLEGE)
Funding Source: New Capital
Estimated Project Budget: $950,000.00
Phase: Capacity Planning
Project Details: Install 14,300 feet of 3 phase 750 Al cable, and two
switches to provide load relief and improved reliability to North
College.
Project Status:
• Capacity Planning is currently in progress.
• Design in Project Management with a project start date of
February 1, 2019.
• Construction has a projected start date of April 1, 2019.
SCADA System
Map of Planned
Installation
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NEW FEEDER CAPACITY (EAST DRAKE & LEMAY)
Funding Source: New Capital
Estimated Project Budget: $500,000.00
Phase: Capacity Planning
Project Details: Install 7000 feet of three phase 750 Al
and one switch to serve new load at Drake and
Lemay.
Project Status:
• Capacity Planning is currently in progress.
• Design in Project Management with a project
start date of February 1, 2019.
• Construction has a projected start date of April
1, 2019.
GIS/GWD & ADMS
Funding Source: Offer 5.23 Operational Technology
Estimated Project Budget: $2,762,384
Phase: Software & Hardware Procurement, Data Migration
Project Details:
1. Replacement and upgrade of the existing L&P
mapping systems to a fully capable Geographic
Information System (GIS) platform compatible with
the City's enterprise GIS.
2. Implementation of a GIS-based Graphic Work
Design (GWD) system enabling streamlined electric
distribution design and development and
integration with GIS as well as other key systems
3. Replacement of existing electric distribution operational tools with a new Advanced
Distribution Management System (ADMS) that enables L&P’s Supervisory Control &
Operations (SCO) staff to performs a wide range of real-time analysis in the management
of the City’s electric distribution system.
Project Status:
Current goal to have GIS, GWD and ADMS up and running by the end of 2019.
The GIS/GWD selection team has chosen a vendor and are in the later stages of getting to a
signed contract. There coordinating for the project kickoff meeting is estimated to take
place the week January 7th or 14th of 2019.
The ADMS selection team chose a vendor and are in the beginning stages of contract
review. A small, representative team will work with the vendor on a scope of work starting
the week of January 7, 2019.
The landbase sub-team is in the final stages of testing prior to migrating CAD-based
landbase layers to GIS format.
To aid the broadband effort, conduit information will be migrated from CAD into GIS and
Conduit Manager, ahead of the conversion of electric distribution data. The configuration of
the software is complete and conduit inventory is being built out, closely aligning with the
design and installation areas laid out by the Broadband team.
Map of Planned Installation
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Conversion work of EDAR and CAD data into GIS data will need to take place January and
April of 2019 in order to be ready for further system development and configuration.
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:
Building delivered and installed
Excavated duct bank from microhydro building to transformer
Install turbine and piping
OXBOW LEVEE IMPROVEMENTS
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 Updates:
Approval from US Army Corps of Engineers completed
Pending floodplain use permit from City of Fort Collins
Construction cost verification (independent cost estimate)
MAIL CREEK IMPROVMENTS AT MEADOW PASSWAY
Funding Source: Stormwater
Estimated Project Budget: $1,400,00
Status: In design
Estimated Completion Date: April 1, 2020
Project Details:
The Mail Creek stream reach is within an urbanized corridor and is
Turbine unit delivered
Site map
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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 Updates:
Received direction from City Manager’s Office for plan
advancement
Floodplain modeling
Construction means and methods
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:
HVAC installation
Final pipe coating
Centrifuge start-up
DWRF CO-GENERATION PROJECT
Funding Source: Wastewater
Estimated Project Budget: $3,900,000
Status: In design
Estimated Completion Date: 1st quarter 2020
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:
Completed procurement work order for gas conditioning
Held preliminary meetings with Woodward to discuss their
continued interest
Coordinate with Light and Power on connection coordination
Severe bank erosion
Installation of tags on
electrical equipment in the
control room
Revised layout of gensets to
accommodate future backup
generators
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DWRF SLUDGE STRAIN PRESS REDUNDANCY
Funding Source: Wastewater
Estimated Project Budget: $1,520,000
Status: Punch list
Estimated Completion Date: December 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
Project is substantially complete
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
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:
Prepare 60% estimate for review
Engineer to update model and plans
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
Strain press motor and air-line
installation
Ortho view of reactor
from 60% plans
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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 to rectifiers
90% drawings submitted
Contractor repairing test stations along AB line first quarter
of 2019
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 completed
Joint project coordination with City Engineering
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: January 2019
Phase: Implementation
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).
Repaired joint bond
discontinuities
42” Dewatering pipe installation
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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.
CITYWIDE BUS STOP IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
Funding Source: Keep Fort Collins Great (KFCG) and Building on Basics (BOB)
Estimated Project Budget for 2018: $375K
Estimated Completion Date: Ongoing
Phase: Planning and Construction
Project Details:
The purpose of the Bus Stop Improvements Program is to
bring Transfort bus stops into Americans with Disabilities
Act (ADA) compliance to make transit accessible and
comfortable to people of all abilities and ages. The goal is to
achieve full ADA compliance by 2026. The process includes
prioritizing and selecting non-ADA stops under Transfort’s
purview through a scoring process and constructing as
many stops per year that the budget and resources allow.
Project Status:
Since the inception of the ADA upgrade program in 2016, about 100 stops have been upgraded. As
of December 2018, 292 of 438 (67%) Transfort stops are ADA compliant.
28 stops were upgraded in 2018.
Transfort has been awarded a $1.5M grant to replace and expand bus stops throughout the bus
system. The project will improve accessibility and service for bus riders in Fort Collins and the
surrounding areas.
More information about the program including project locations is available at:
http://www.ridetransfort.com/abouttransfort/plans-and-projects/adabusstops
PUBLIC SAFETY
POUDRE FIRE AUTHORITY
2019 Budget Approval
The PFA Board of Directors approved its 2019 Budget on December 11, 2018. Highlights of the 2019
Budget include maintaining current service levels, additional firefighter positions (five; three coverage
and two Roving Alternative Medical Unit positions), an Employee and Labor Relations Manager
position, a fire inspector/plan reviewer position, and a one-time contribution to the capital budget of
$915,734.
December 17, 2018
PFA crews responded to a fire at 1907 Pecan Street in a multi-family apartment complex. The fire was
brought under control within 14 minutes and was contained to a garden level unit. The PFA Customer
Assistance Response Team (CART) secured lodging for displaced residents, and other assisting
agencies included UCHealth medics, Fort Collins Light and Power, and the Red Cross.
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December 18, 2018
PFA is proud to introduce its newest Captain, Tony Falbo. Thank you for your dedication, service and
commitment to PFA and to the community. Tony has been with PFA for 12 years and is part of the
Hazardous Materials team.
December 18, 2018
PFA was dispatched to an ammonia leak at the Anheuser Busch Brewery. The leak occurred from a
refrigerator system in the beer packaging and shipping building and caused six people to be
transported to UCHealth. At no time during the incident was there any danger to people outside the
plant.
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.
POLICE SERVICES
Agency News
On December 10, Fort Collins Police recruits graduated from Police Academy at Front Range
Community College. They will begin the FCPS in-house training program in January, followed by Field
Training. On December 21, our agency welcomed two new leaders and promoted five employees at a
ceremony held in City Hall. New Assistant Chiefs John Feyen and Tim Doran were sworn in, and formal
promotions were held for Rena Martinez (Director of Information Services division), Adam
McCambridge (Lieutenant), Mike Avrech (Sergeant), Allen Heaton (Sergeant), and Morgan D’Avis
(Records Supervisor). We look forward to continuing our excellence journey under their leadership.
Notable Cases
Massage Therapist Arrested for Unlawful Sexual Contact – Massage therapist Mark Struckmeyer was
arrested on four counts of Unlawful Sexual Contact, a class 4 felony, after reportedly touching the
intimate parts of several clients. Struckmeyer was employed as a massage therapist at Spavia (215 E.
Foothills Parkway) in Fort Collins and also ran an independent massage therapy business out of his
home. He worked at Spavia from September 3, 2018 until October 10, 2018 when he was terminated
following the sexual misconduct allegations.
Salvation Army Kettle Thief Arrested – On November 30, 2018 Fort Collins Police Dispatch received a
report that the Salvation Army bell ringer stole the kettle donation money from the King Soopers located
at 2602 S. Timberline Rd. in Fort Collins. The theft gained significant community and media attention.
Through the investigation, officers were able to identify Nicholas Rosselis-Freeman as the suspect. On
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December 6, 2018 officers located Rosselis-Freeman and arrested him for theft, a class 2
misdemeanor.
Suspect Arrested for Burglary, Harassment – On the evening of December 18, 2018, Fort Collins Police
Dispatch received a call that an unknown man tried to attack two women working in an office building
located at 2900 S. College Ave. Officers arrived on scene and safely took suspect Seth Arthur into
custody. Through the course of the investigation, officers determined that Arthur had been hiding in the
building after hours and grabbed a female member of the cleaning staff. She was able to get away and
hid in a safe location in the building with the other staff member until officers arrived.
Community Engagement
100th Birthday Surprise – Chuck Kavalec is a long-time Fort Collins resident, local volunteer, and military
veteran. His 100th birthday was last month, and we wanted to let him know how much we appreciate his
service. Chief Swoboda, patrol officers, detectives, and civilian employees from around the agency stopped
by his house to wish him a happy birthday. Chief made him an honorary member of our SWAT team and
shared a few gifts to mark the occasion. The video is online at
https://www.facebook.com/fortcollinspoliceservices/videos/2074099065989695/
Chief Chat – On December 18, FCPS hosted a Chief Chat at the Old Town Library. Community
members and police discussed a variety of topics, including issues in parks, needles, found property,
behavioral health, and neighborhood safety. We appreciate the candid dialogue and community
partnerships. Special thanks to representatives from Sustainability Services, Homeward 20/20, The
Murphy Center, and Outreach Fort Collins who participated in the discussion. We look forward to
continuing the conversation in the coming year!
Santa Cops – After months of fundraising, toy collections, application days, and gift wrapping, Santa
Cops of Larimer County delivered toys to children in need. Deliveries began on December 15 as local
law enforcement employees and their families joined Santa in bringing gifts to area homes. This annual
program helps families in difficult situations and gives kids a chance to have positive interactions with
law enforcement.
Shop with a Cop – This year, local law enforcement agencies partnered with Target to help more than 50
kids and their families who are facing challenges. First, the kids paired up with officers to shop for family gifts
and got them wrapped and ready for giving. Afterwards, our holiday shoppers and their families enjoyed a
meal together. This annual event is funded through grants and donations.
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Social Media Highlight
Rudolph the Red-Nosed Burglar – After a local business was burglarized by a suspect wearing a plush
reindeer head, FCPS posted the video and asked the community to help I.D. the Rudolph impersonator
(whose disguise briefly falls off in the video, revealing the suspect’s face). Police included some unique
lyrics adapted to the famed reindeer’s song, which caught media attention. 9News did a feature story,
which was picked up by national news. FCPS received numerous requests for a video of an officer
singing the burglary-themed lyrics, and Officer Sarah Klich supplied vocals for a musical rendition of the
song. This prompted further media coverage and reached international audiences. Not only has the
post generated leads to help identify the suspect, it also provides a positive image of law enforcement.
To view the video, visit https://youtu.be/1zW2PCGgMz0.
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 19th and March 5, 2019 hearings.
City Plan
Initial City Plan policy development will be shared with City Council at its February 12, 2019 Work
Session. Adoption of the City Plan Update is scheduled for the March 19th City Council hearing.
Enclave Annexations
The Planning and Zoning Board recommended approval of four enclave annexations at its December
20th hearing: Kechter Enclave, Trilby Substation, Friendly Fire and Strauss Cabin-Kechter. 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, along with a corresponding
expansion of the Downtown zone district, has been scheduled for the February 19, 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.
Harmony Corridor Plan Update
A community engagement process will begin in January 2019 to consider potential updates to the
Harmony Corridor Plan that will further define the gateway at I-25 and incorporate recommendations
from the draft City Plan Update. Potential Harmony Corridor Updates could be considered by City
Council as early as Spring of 2019.
Sign Code Amendments
A memo to Council in regard to electronic billboard regulations will be sent in January answering the
questions from the last work session. Feedback from the memo will determine if another work session
is needed or if staff should proceed with an ordinance with proposed changes.
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Montava Development Project
The second round of review of the Montava PUD Master Plan was completed on December 28th. A
second neighborhood meeting was held on December 19th. It has not yet been scheduled for Planning
& Zoning Board or City Council review.
NEIGHBORHOOD SERVICES
CSU Key Civics-CityWorksEDU Class
18 first-year CSU students completed the Key Civics-CityWorksEDU Fall class co-taught by Community
Liaison, Jenn Rieskamp, and Neighborhood Services Senior City Planner, JC Ward. The course
explored the roles and functions of local government, integrating field trips and in-class presentations
with City staff from various departments and community leaders, encouraging students to engage with
their local government and influence their communities. Students met with City Councilmembers to
informally discuss issues of concern for the students and the community. Every student also completed
a civic engagement experience of their choice with the City of Fort Collins, ranging from preparation for
Hogwarts Halloween to in-depth exploration of Historic Preservation and the Development Review
process. Students participating in the Key Civics community were selected based on interest and risk
factors for not completing college in four years. Students live in the same dormitory and attend core
classes together, building a sense of community and providing a support system as they progress in
their college experiences. As Jenn and JC are new to their positions this year, it was the first time either
taught the curriculum or a full semester course at CSU. We are so proud of the students’ work this
semester and look forward to continuing the partnership with CSU’s Key Civics community next year.
Neighborhood Meeting Presentation
Sylvia Tatman-Burruss presented research findings related to neighborhood meeting facilitation to the
management team of Planning, Development and Transportation (PDT). The purpose of this
presentation was to understand peer city staff involvement in the neighborhood meeting and
engagement process in order to inform such future strategies here in Fort Collins. This presentation
included information from three peer cities, Greeley, Longmont and Boulder. The presentation also
included findings from best-practice cities, Portland, Oregon and Madison, Wisconsin. Peer cities in
Colorado have generally chosen not to formally facilitate neighborhood meetings and instead lean
heavily on the applicant team to do so. In Portland and Madison, Neighborhood Associations are
heavily involved in the neighborhood meeting process and then offer their comments and feedback at
the time of hearing. More discussion and consideration to follow at the direction of Laurie Kadrich.
Mediation and Restorative Justice Services has a new temporary location
The Mediation and Restorative Justice offices moved this month from long-time location at 112 N.
Howes St. to the west side of 117 N. Mason St. Staff and volunteers will work out of this temporary
location until about March 1, 2019, the scheduled date for moving back into 112 N. Howes. The space
for Mediation and Restorative Justice Services will be renovated and expanded during this time. The
location at 112 North Howes will be expanded into existing and empty space at 110 North Howes. To
accommodate the move, the office has been closed Dec. 17 – Jan. 2.
2018 Vibrant Neighborhood Grants (VNG)
A total of eight (8) Vibrant Neighborhood Grant contracts have been signed to support neighborhood-
driven projects in 2019. One additional VNG is being executed through Art in Public Places. The total
funding awarded is $184,141.15. The projects focus on revitalization, environmental sustainability, as
well as, enhancing spaces and opportunities for neighbors to connect. All projects aim for completion
dates of September 30, 2019.
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TRANSFORT AND PARKING SERVICES
Game Day Operations
Transfort’s Game Day operations provided enhanced service during CSU football games hosted at
Canvas Stadium. Service during the 2018/2019 football season was extremely successful. Transfort
service was flexible, efficient and innovative. Highlights include:
• 0 Injuries, 0 Accidents, 0 Complaints, 0 Service
Failures
• Streamlined plan decreased the need for non-driver
personnel, thereby decreasing cost.
• Improved post-game accounting process.
• Transfort provided all services without assistance from
outside agencies; Greeley Evans Transit participated
last year.
• During the 2018 CSU Football season operations,
Transfort accommodated a total of 57,876 boardings.
Boardings for each game have been consistent throughout most of the the season, averaging
over 7,100 boardings on MAX, 1,100 on the ADA Shuttle, and 927 on west campus routes.
YEAR TO DATE COMPARISON
2017 YTD 2018 YTD % Change
Development Project Submittals Received 344 365 6.10%
Conceptual/Preliminary Design/Staff Reviews 277 252 -9.03%
Building Permits Issued 8,493 10,685 25.81%
Building Permit Valuations ($M) $511.29 $504.75 -1.28%
Building Inspections Performed 33,921 33,736 -0.55%
Zoning Inspections Performed 869 2,598 198.96%
Overall Development Review revenues are $(231,713) under projection for 2018 as of December 31st
with Development Review under by $(239,253) and Engineering Development Review over budget by
$7,540.
GRAFFITI UPDATE
During the month of December 2018, staff abated 93 issues which was a slight increase over the same
time period last year. The response time was 1.25 day(s) and there was only one significant call. On
Christmas Eve, around 5:00 p.m., staff received an urgent request from a citizen regarding racist and
hate graffiti that had just been applied to the Mason Trail south of Horsetooth. Still in the area, staff
immediately addressed the issue so that the vulgar vandalism would not be visible to citizens over the
Christmas Holiday. The citizen was very appreciative of the timely response.
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SUSTAINABILITY SERVICES
ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES
Tree Recycling: The City is offering its annual Christmas tree recycling program through January 21.
This program is free to residents; however, all decorations must be completely removed from trees prior
to drop-off. This includes lights, ornaments, tinsel, wire, hooks, nails, plastic bags, and fake snow.
Recycled trees will be repurposed and used for landscaping application in the spring, so wood mulch
produced from these trees must be contamination-free. https://www.fcgov.com/recycling.
Climate Action Committee: Are you interested in joining the Climate Action Plan (CAP) Community
Advisory Committee (CAC)? The CAP CAC meets quarterly and is a group of community members
advising city staff on the planning and implementation of climate action initiatives. For 2019, staff is
recruiting an additional 3-4 members to ensure a continued cross-section of residents, businesses, and
other community stakeholders are engaged. If you are interested in serving on this committee,
please complete and submit an application at https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/BSWVNBN by
January 18. If you have any questions, contact Lindsay Ex at 970.224.6143 or lex@fcgov.com.
Radon Action Month: January is Radon Action Month, which means the City encourages residents to
test the radon levels in their homes while homes are closed up for the winter. Radon is a colorless,
odorless, and naturally-occurring gas that is the second leading cause of lung cancer.
https://www.fcgov.com/radon.
Municipal Climate Goals: Did you know the municipal organization has already exceeded its goal of a
20 percent reduction in greenhouse gas emissions by 2020? City employees helped reduce emissions
of municipal operations by 21 percent in 2017. Full report at
https://www.fcgov.com/climateaction/files/2017-municipal-carbon-inventory-report.pdf.
SOCIAL SUSTAINABILITY
Emergency Weather Plans: Forecasted winter temperatures below 0 degrees activated the City's
Emergency Weather Shelter Plan for the first time this season in late December and early January.
During emergency weather activation, additional options for overnight shelters are secured and
community resources maximized to support those seeking shelter. During an activation, details are
shared on https://www.fcgov.com and on official City social media accounts.
ECONOMIC HEALTH
Construction Toolkit: How can the City help businesses prepare for impacts of major construction
projects? The Economic Health Office is collaborating with other City staff and businesses to develop a
series of resources and tools that businesses can use to communicate with the City organization and
with their business customers before, during and after City construction projects. Want to learn more?
Contact Shannon Hein at shein@fcgov.com or 970.416.2294.
Targeted Industry Clusters: The Economic Health Office is re-evaluating the competitive funding
process for targeted industry clusters to assess the program and, as a result, pausing funding for 2019.
City staff continue to evaluate and invest in clusters and hope to grow it into a regional program with
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sector partnerships that benefit the entire region. Watch for future opportunities to share your thoughts
and insights to help build a revamped targeted industry cluster program in 2020!
Midtown Plan Area: The Midtown Plan Area proposal, originally scheduled to go to City Council in
January, has been moved to the March 19 regular Council meeting. The plan area is generally defined
as the area west of the intersection of Drake and College avenues to the railroad tracks, from the
northern edge of the former Kmart building south to West Thunderbird Drive. Proposed redevelopment
within the plan area could include 192 residential units, 160,700 square feet of retail and a 100-room
hotel.
UTILITIES
CUSTOMER CONNECTIONS
Community Engagement has reached 23,107 participants in 371 outreach events and programs since
January 2018. For the past several months, CE’s main focus has been on the Utilities Affordability
Portfolio and Income Qualified Assistance Program.
COMMUNITY SERVICES
RECREATION
CAPRA Accreditation Submitted
The Parks Planning, Parks and Recreation Department turned in the final report for the Commission for
Accreditation of Parks and Recreation Agencies (CAPRA). Next steps are for the visitation team to
review the report and make a personal visit to Fort Collins in March for staff interviews.
Pickleball Survey Deployed
Recreation seeks feedback from community members who participate in pickleball. A short survey was
deployed in January via email lists and social media. The goal is to gain knowledge regarding our
pickleball programming and to better understand pickleball participants.
PARKS
Golf Pros Awarded Contracts
Two new golf pros have been awarded contracts at Collindale Golf Course and City Park Nine. Matt
Magley will be the head pro at City Park Nine and Vince Buelk will be the head pro at Collindale Golf
Course.
Fossil Creek Trail Open
The Fossil Creek Trail officially opened on December 10. The Fossil Creek Trail extension is a 1.7-mile
stretch of paved recreational trail that connects the east and west sides of Fort Collins and expands the
multimodal trail system to include more than 36 miles of paved trail.
NATURAL AREAS YEAR-END UPDATE
Nix Farm- Natural Areas Shop Expansion Complete The Natural Areas Department’s
shop and equipment yard were expanded to meet up to the next several decades of anticipated growth.
The larger equipment yard securely stores equipment and vehicles. The new vehicle storage building
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provides indoor shelter for water trucks and other equipment that
need to be protected from weather or freezing. The breakroom, locker
room, restrooms, tool room, wood working, and metal working areas
were all enlarged in the shop building.
Prairie Dog Meadows Natural Area Expansion
In May, Prairie Dog Meadows Natural Area was expanded by 3.5
acres. The land was purchased for $200,000 and was occupied by
the Larimer Humane
Society since 1974. All the structures were removed prior to
the sale. The Humane Society parcel was nearly surrounded
by Prairie Dog Meadows, so it was a priority for conservation.
After acquisition, the new land was regraded and seeded with
native grasses to blend in with the natural area.
Rimrock Conservation Easement
A conservation easement on 319.7 acres immediately adjacent to the Blue Sky Trail and Rimrock
Open Space was acquired in January. Natural Areas partnered with Larimer County and Great
Outdoors Colorado (GOCO) to acquire the property from the White family who have owned the ranch
since 1964. The Natural Areas Department contributed funding to Larimer County’s fee purchase and
the City will hold the GOCO-required conservation easement. The ranch is primarily agricultural and
supports dryland wheat and alfalfa crops and livestock grazing. Rimrock Conservation Easement is
within the Foothills/ Buckhorn/ Redstone conservation focus area designated in the Land Conservation
and Stewardship Master Plan.
Maxwell Natural Area Addition
Just over 53 acres of grasslands and shrublands adjacent to the Foothills Trail and Maxwell Natural
Area were acquired in April (pictured above). The State Board of Agriculture (CSU’s predecessor)
acquired the property in 1940 and used it for livestock grazing. The property falls within the Foothills/
Buckhorn/ Redstone conservation focus area designated in the Land Conservation and Stewardship
Master Plan. A variety of wildlife frequents the newly conserved land including mule deer and mountain
lions.
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Poudre River Conservation Easement
A 72-acre site that has been on Natural Areas
potential conservation list for more than a
decade was protected from development in
September. The ranch is used for agriculture
and livestock grazing. A bargain sale meant
that the City contributed $200,000 towards the
total $950,000 conservation easement value
and the landowner will pursue state tax credits
for the remaining $750,000 of the donation. The
property is within the Poudre River Corridor
conservation focus area designated in the Land
Conservation and Stewardship Master Plan.
Land Conservation Summary 2018
Land Conservation Summary - To Date Acreage Cost
Acres of Land Purchased 37,082
Acres of Land Leased 897
Acres of Land in Conservation Easements 6,725
Total Conserved - To Date 44,705 $ 93,219,394
Land Conservation Summary Year to Date Acreage Cost
Land Conserved - Jan - Mar 159.84 $ 370,498
Land Conserved - Apr - Jun 57.22 $ 665,832
Land Conserved - Jul - Sept 71.99 $ 200,851
Land Conserved - Oct - Dec 0 $ -
Total Land Conserved - Year to Date 289.05 $ 1,237,181
Acquisitions To Date - 2018 Acreage Cost
Rimrock CE 320 acres acquired in 50/50 partnership with
Larimer County.
159.84 $ 370,498
Prairie Dog Meadows Addition ($20,000 earnest money paid in
2017). 3.35 $ 180,093
Maxwell Natural Area Addition 53.87 $ 485,739
Poudre River Conservation Easement 71.99 $ 200,851
Total Conserved - Year To Date 289.05 $ 1,237,181
Yearly Leases to Date Acreage Cost
Fossil Creek Reservoir $ 74,558
Dixon - Pineridge NA $ 3,244
Total Leases $ 77,802
Earnest Money Paid Acreage Cost
Fee Acquisition - Regional Foothills - Adjacent to Natural Areas
owned property. 545 $ 20,000
Total Earnest Money $ 20,000
Land Conservation Funds Budgeted for 2018 $2,500,00 + Re-
appropriation $7,905,019 $ 10,405,019
Land Conservation Funds 2018 Expenditure $ 1,334,983
Net Land Conservation Funds Remaining from 2018 $ 9,070,036
Property Under Contract Acreage Cost
Fee Acquisition - S. Shields - Adjacent to Cathy Fromme Prairie 33 $ 1,155,000
Total Under Contract 33 $ 1,155,000
Properties with Accepted Offers (not yet under contract) Acreage Cost
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Fee Acquisition - Regional Foothills - Adjacent to Natural Areas
owned property. 545 $ 1,600,000
Fee Acquisition - Adjacent to Coyote Ridge NA 40 $ 250,000
Fee Acquisition - Wellington Community Separator 295 $ 2,660,000
Total Accepted Offers 880 $ 4,510,000
Total Underway to Complete in 2019 913 $ 5,665,000
PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT
OurCity 2018 Overview & Highlights
Total Visits: 35.9K
Max Visitors Per Day: 593
Most Popular Projects
1. Fort Collins Connexion
2. City Plan
3. Outdoor Residential Burning
Most Popular Tools
1. Interactive Map Pinning – 3K pins drops
2. Surveys – 594 submissions
3. Share a Big Idea -1.76 new ideas shared
Utilities Community Engagement interacted with
238 people in the month of December to assist
those in need and offer financial support for
unpaid Utility bills based on our Utilities
Affordability Portfolio and Income Qualified
Assistance Program.
Utilities Customer Satisfaction Survey was
administered in October and the data was received from the vendor in December. Utilities staff is
analyzing the data to determine how the results guide programs and services that includes Broadband
customer service. More details to come.
COMMUNITY DASHBOARD HIGHLIGHT
The Community Dashboard features performance data and information that highlights how the City is
doing in achieving its seven Outcome areas: Neighborhood Livability and Social Health, Cultural and
Recreation, Economic Health, Environmental Health, Safe Community, Transportation, and High
Performing Government. The Dashboard is made up of 38 total metrics that are published quarterly and
demonstrate where the City is doing well and where there are opportunities to improve. The color
status of performance for each metric is determined based on the actual result for the quarter
compared with the target. The color status of performance for the Outcome is determined based on the
average calculation of the performance of each metric within that Outcome.
Each month the City Manager’s Update will highlight a metric from the Community Dashboard. This
month’s feature is from the Safe Community Outcome Area.
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Analysis:
The 90th percentile time in third quarter of 2018 in the urban area (City of Fort Collins) was 7:12
seconds with an increase in calls from the third quarter 2017 (2018-5,805 and 2017-5,611). The overall
benchmark goal for the PFA Standards of Cover is to respond to emergent calls within the urban area
is 6:20 minutes 90 percent of the time. This is a very lofty goal that is designed to be difficult to achieve.
Response times have improved overall since being accredited in August of 2015 but are starting to
flatten out. This measure remains at the 77 to 78 percent achievement.
Continue to monitor call volume and the three (3) components that make up response time (call
processing, turn-out and travel).
Definition:
Fire response time measures the time elapsed from when the citizen/customer dials 911to when the
first PFA personnel arrives on-scene. This data includes calls for emergencies in the urban response
area of PFA. PFA's target is to respond within 6 minutes, 20 seconds at least 90% of the time. This is
aligned with PFA's baseline performance goals under fire service accreditation.
Why is this metric important?
Quick response times mean that fire-rescue staff reduce the potential for fire loss and respond to
medical/rescue calls within critical time frames for delivering patients to definitive care. Rapid response
has the potential to limit costs to residents, the community, the health care system and other
responding agencies.
City’s impact on this metric:
High – Response times for emergency calls are influenced by fire companies through efficient turn-out
times, firefighter training, effective station location, and the use of technology for efficient dispatch and
call mapping.
Benchmarks:
Benchmarking in progress
To view the entire Dashboard, please visit: http://fortcollins.clearpointstrategy.com/