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March 2019
MARCH 14, 2019
Table of Contents
ISSUES BEFORE COUNCIL ................................................................................................................. 4
MARCH 19 COUNCIL MEETING ...............................................................................................................................4
MARCH 19 WATER UTILITY ENTERPRISE BOARD ....................................................................................................5
MARCH 19 ELECTRIC UTILITY ENTERPRISE BOARD .................................................................................................5
MARCH 26 ADJOURNED MEETING .........................................................................................................................5
MARCH 26 WORK SESSION .....................................................................................................................................5
MARCH 28 URBAN RENEWAL AUTHORITY MEETING .............................................................................................6
APRIL 2 – MEETING CANCELED FOR MUNICIPAL ELECTION ...................................................................................6
APRIL 9 WORK SESSION ..........................................................................................................................................6
PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT – UPCOMING EVENTS ........................................................................................................6
SALES AND USE TAX COLLECTION .................................................................................................. 7
MONTHLY & YEAR TO DATE ...................................................................................................................................7
CP- ENGINEERING .............................................................................................................................. 7
CITYWIDE PEDESTRIAN ACCESS PROJECT ...............................................................................................................7
SUNIGA ROAD IMPROVEMENTS – COLLEGE AVE. TO BLONDEL STREET ................................................................7
NORTH COLLEGE IMPROVEMENTS – CANAL TO STATE HIGHWAY 1 .....................................................................8
VINE AND LEMAY BNSF IMPROVEMENTS ..............................................................................................................9
SHARP POINT/NANCY GRAY CONNECTION ............................................................................................................9
RIVERSIDE BRIDGE REPLACEMENT .........................................................................................................................9
POWER TRAIL AND HARMONY ROAD GRADE SEPARATED CROSSING ................................................................ 10
TIMBERLINE ROAD CORRIDOR PROJECT ............................................................................................................. 11
JEFFERSON STREET IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT ................................................................................................... 11
LINDEN STREET RENOVATION PROJECT .............................................................................................................. 12
WILLOW STREET IMPROVEMENTS ...................................................................................................................... 12
CP - PARK PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT ....................................................................................... 13
POUDRE RIVER WHITEWATER PARK .................................................................................................................... 13
TRAIL HEAD PARK - NEW ..................................................................................................................................... 13
STREETS PARK ...................................................................................................................................................... 14
CP - OPERATION SERVICES ............................................................................................................ 14
GARDENS ON SPRING CREEK – VISITOR’S EXPANSION ........................................................................................ 14
FORT COLLINS/LOVELAND POLICE TRAINING CENTER ........................................................................................ 15
CP - UTILITIES.................................................................................................................................... 15
WATER TREATMENT FACILITY ............................................................................................................................. 15
LIGHT & POWER GENESIS64 SCADA UPGRADE PROJECT .................................................................................... 16
CIRCUIT 724 (NORTH COLLEGE) ........................................................................................................................... 16
NEW FEEDER CAPACITY (E. DRAKE & LEMAY) ..................................................................................................... 17
GIS/GWD & ADMS ............................................................................................................................................... 17
WATER TREATMENT FACILITY MICROHYDRO PROJECT ...................................................................................... 18
OXBOW LEVEE IMPROVMENTS ........................................................................................................................... 18
ANHEUSER BUSCH WATER METER REPLACEMENTS - NEW ................................................................................ 19
CATHODIC PROTECTION FOR ANHEUSER-BUSCH WATER LINE .......................................................................... 19
SPRING CREEK IMPROVEMENTS AT EDORA PARK ............................................................................................... 20
DWRF DIGESTER 612 LID REPLACEMENT ............................................................................................................ 20
WATERSHED PROGRAM SOURCE WATER SPILL RESPONSE PLAN ....................................................................... 20
PUBLIC SAFETY ................................................................................................................................ 21
POUDRE FIRE AUTHORITY ................................................................................................................................... 21
POLICE SERVICES .................................................................................................................................................. 22
PLANNING, DEVELOPMENT &TRANSPORTATION ......................................................................... 23
BUILDING SERVICES AND PLANNING ................................................................................................................... 23
NEIGHBORHOOD SERVICES ................................................................................................................................. 24
TRANSFORT AND PARKING SERVICES .................................................................................................................. 24
FC MOVES ............................................................................................................................................................ 25
YEAR TO DATE COMPARISON .............................................................................................................................. 26
GRAFFITI UPDATE ............................................................................................................................ 26
SUSTAINABILITY SERVICES ............................................................................................................ 27
ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES ................................................................................................................................ 27
SOCIAL SUSTAINABILITY ...................................................................................................................................... 27
ECONOMIC HEALTH ............................................................................................................................................. 27
UTILITIES ............................................................................................................................................ 28
CUSTOMER CONNECTIONS .................................................................................................................................. 28
COMMUNITY SERVICES .................................................................................................................... 28
RECREATION ........................................................................................................................................................ 28
PARKS ................................................................................................................................................................... 29
NATURAL AREAS .................................................................................................................................................. 29
PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT ..................................................................................................................... 30
BROADBAND – FORT COLLINS CONNEXION ................................................................................. 30
COMMUNITY DASHBOARD HIGHLIGHT .......................................................................................... 31
CITY MANAGER’S UPDATE 4
ISSUES BEFORE COUNCIL
MARCH 19 COUNCIL MEETING
Sign Code Amendment for Digital Billboard Regulations (resolution)
o Consider a resolution to provide direction to staff in developing Digital Billboard Regulations.
Neighborhood Livability and Social Health – 1.5 Guide development through
community planning, historic preservation, and efficient and effective development
review of life in neighborhoods.
Electric Scooter Regulatory Framework (2nd Reading)
o Consider amendments to City Code and Traffic Code that create a regulatory framework for a
successful electric scooter program implementation.
Transportation – 6.1 Improve safety for all modes of travel, including vehicular,
pedestrian and bicycle.
Pilot Program Allowing E-bikes on Paved Trails
o Consider an ordinance to allow Class 1 and Class 2 e-bikes on Fort Collins paved trails through
a one-year program.
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 system.
Appointing City Councilmembers to an Ad Hoc Council Total Compensation Committee
o Appoint City Councilmembers to an ad hoc Council Total Compensation Committee to review
total compensation practices for Council direct reports.
High Performing Government – 7.4 Attract, retain, engage, develop and reward a
diverse and competitive workforce to meet the needs of the community now and in
the future.
Platte River Power Authority Organic Contract (first reading, consent)
o Consider approval of the request from Platte River Power Authority to extend the term and
make modifications to the Organic Contract and make modifications to the Power Supply
Agreement.
Economic Health – 3.5 Maintain utility systems, services, infrastructure and
predictable rates.
Downtown and Transitions Code Changes and Rezone
o Consider amendments to the Land Use Code and Zoning Map that expands the Downtown (D)
zone district and provides new development standards for Downtown and Neighborhood
Conservation Buffer (NCB) transition areas. These amendments implement recommendations
in the adopted Downtown Plan (2017).
Neighborhood Livability & Social Health – 1.5 Guide development compatible with
community expectations through appropriate planning, annexation, land use,
historical preservation and development review processes.
Allotment Management Program
o Consider an ordinance to allow water utility customers a temporary exemption from excess
water use fees while they implement an eligible project to permanently reduce their water use.
Environmental Health – 4.6 Provide a reliable, high-quality water supply
Environmental Health – 4.5 Develop strategies to improve the community’s climate
resiliency
Staff Report: Community Dashboard Metric: Golf Courses – Total Cumulative Participation
o Share with Council and the community the 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, to improve results, and enhance service delivery.
CITY MANAGER’S UPDATE 5
Staff Report: Human Services Grant Process Improvements
o Update Council about improvements made to the Human Services Program Competitive Grant
Process.
Neighborhood Livability & Social Health – 1.2 Collaborate with other agencies to
address poverty issues and other identified high priority human services needs and
to make homelessness rare, short-lived and non-recurring.
MARCH 19 WATER UTILITY ENTERPRISE BOARD
Intergovernmental Agreement for Water Treatment Service Capacity Between the City of Fort
Collins and Fort Collins-Loveland Water District
o Amend the existing agreement signed in 2013 concerning Fort Collins-Loveland Water District’s
acquisition of 5 million gallons per day of water treatment capacity at the City’s Water Treatment
Facility
MARCH 19 ELECTRIC UTILITY ENTERPRISE BOARD
Platte River Power Authority Power Supply Agreement Extension and Modifications (First
Reading)
o Consider approving the request from Platte River Power Authority to extend the term and make
modifications to the Power Supply Agreement.
Economic Health – 3.5 Maintain utility systems, services, infrastructure and
predicable rates.
MARCH 26 ADJOURNED MEETING
Possible Executive Session
o Consider adjourning into executive session. Consider a motion directing the City Attorney on
next steps related to litigation regarding the City’s Public Nudity Ordinance.
City Laboratory-Innosphere Partnership Project (Resolution)
o Consider approval of agreements related to construction of a laboratory facility in partnership
with Innosphere.
Environmental Health – 4.7 Continually improve environmental performance
High Performing Government – 7.8 Maintain assets to reduce life cycle costs while
improving reliability and accessibility.
MARCH 26 WORK SESSION
City Plan
o Update Council on how the draft City Plan and Transit Master Plan documents have been
revised to incorporate Council and community feedback and seek final input prior to
consideration of adoption.
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.
Short-term Rentals in Multifamily Housing
o Discuss the existing STR regulations that are in conflict with the International Building Code and
Fire Codes and possible solutions to address the conflicts.
Neighborhood Livability and Social Health – 1.7 Guide development through
community planning, historic preservation, and efficient and effective development
review.
CITY MANAGER’S UPDATE 6
Council Priorities Dashboard
o Present end-of-term Council priorities and accomplishments.
MARCH 28 URBAN RENEWAL AUTHORITY MEETING
3:00-5:00 p.m., Council Information Center, City Hall, 300 Laporte Ave.
Agenda located at https://www.renewfortcollins.com/meeting-agendas
APRIL 2 – MEETING CANCELED FOR MUNICIPAL ELECTION
https://www.fcgov.com/elections/election-2019-april-2
APRIL 9 WORK SESSION
Halligan Water Supply Project Update
o Provide an update on the Halligan Water Supply Project. Summary of Changes and progress
since last update. Discuss upcoming public comment period for permitting, public engagement,
and upcoming project decisions and see Council input.
Environmental Health – 4.6 Provide a reliable, high-quality water supply
Regional Economic Update
o Provide an update from the Economic Health Office and regional partners on current efforts
related to regional economic development.
Economic Health - 3.1 Facilitate government and local partners to form an effective
regional economic health group
Board and Commissions Code Revisions
o To review proposed changes related to boards and commissions and to get direction on any
changes to boards and commissions structure desired by Council.
High Performing Government – 7.3 Broaden methods of community engagement with
additional consideration to diverse backgrounds, languages and needs.
PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT – UPCOMING EVENTS
FoCo Creates Arts and Culture – Two community-wide events will introduce the summary of the
vision and goals for the plan; each will include a presentation, small group discussions and a
“Speed Dating the Arts” activity that allows attendees to have a whirlwind tour of the City’s cultural
facilities and resources. This stage of public engagement i”Consult” and feedback will be used to
fine tune the final plan. Community Meeting #1: Northside Aztlan Community Center Eagle Rooms
from 5:30-7 p.m. on Thursday, March 14; Community Meeting #2: Lincoln Center Columbine Room
from 2-3:30 p.m. on Tuesday, March 26. Feedback opportunities and more information at
https://ourcity.fcgov.com/fococreates
Save the Date – Community Issues Forum will be held on Thursday, April 25 at the Senior Center
CITY MANAGER’S UPDATE 7
SALES AND USE TAX COLLECTION
MONTHLY & YEAR TO DATE
JANUARY SUMMARY OVER PRIOR YEAR
Month Year to Date
Net Sales Tax Collected: 2.1% 2.1%
Net Use Tax Collected: -23.2% -23.2%
Net Sales and Use Tax Collected: -1.5% -1.5%
Year to date, sales and use tax collections excluding rebates are down 1.5% and total $13.8M.
JANUARY SUMMARY OVER BUDGET
Month Year to Date
Net Sales Tax Collected: 0.9% 0.9%
Net Use Tax Collected: -14.1% -14.1%
Net Sales and Use Tax Collected: -1.0% -1.0%
Year to date, the City has collected 1.0% less sales and use tax revenue, totaling $134K under budget.
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
Capital Project
(CP) Updates are
indicated in bold
CITY MANAGER’S UPDATE 8
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:
This project is currently being awarded to Jags
Enterprises.
Construction is anticipated to begin in March and to be
completed in June.
More information is available at fcgov.com/engineering/ncollege.php
CITY MANAGER’S UPDATE 9
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: 2021 (Pending funding)
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:
Major hauling of dirt is complete to the south side of
the tracks.
Construction is anticipated to last through March with minor dirt hauling and grading work.
Staff will be at Council Finance Committee in April to discuss project funding.
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: $1.4M
Estimated Completion Date: Summer 2019
Phase: Advertisement for Construction,
Railroad and FRA 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. None of the above
agencies are opposed to establishing a quiet zone, and all are working collaboratively with City
staff.
Based on the great turnout, City staff will host a second public open house on March 6 for
those interested in learning more about the project.
Great Western Railroad and private utilities will be relocating and installing infrastructure
prior to the roadway work starting.
More information is available at fcgov.com/engineering/sharppoint
RIVERSIDE BRIDGE REPLACEMENT
Funding Source: Federal Grants and Bridge Program Funds
CITY MANAGER’S UPDATE 10
Estimated Project Budget: $4.3M
Estimated Completion Date: Spring 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.
Project Status:
During February, the contractor installed bridge walls and began roadway embankment.
During March, the contractor will focus on reinstalling Riverside Ave.
The City anticipates that Riverside Ave. will reopen to traffic in March.
City Utilities will continue installing the Spring Creek Rehab project which realigns 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: 2021 (Pending funding)
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.
CITY MANAGER’S UPDATE 11
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: $5M
Estimated Completion Date: 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: Fall 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 initiated individual site appraisals.
Staff anticipates presenting first offers to property
owners in the second quarter of 2019.
CITY MANAGER’S UPDATE 12
LINDEN STREET RENOVATION PROJECT
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 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:
Staff anticipates contracting with a consultant and initiating the design during the first quarter of
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: Fall 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:
• This project will be constructed using Construction Manager/General Contractor project delivery.
• RFP has been released and a contractor will be selected in March 2019.
• The Art for the Willow Street Plaza was presented to the Art in Public Places art board
and passed. The artwork will be presented to council in April.
• Project team is continuing to meet with the local business community in preparation for
summer construction.
CITY MANAGER’S UPDATE 13
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.
Project Status:
• Construction of the terrace seating will be underway soon
• The river will be diverted to the south channel, with all river work completed in April
• The project is on track for completion in summer, 2019
TRAIL HEAD PARK - NEW
Funding Source: Neighborhood Park Impact Fees
Total Project Cost: $2.8M
Phase: Design
Estimated Completion: Summer 2021
Project Details:
Trail Head Park will be a 5.6-acre neighborhood park
located in the northwest corner of East Vine Drive and I-
25, in the Trail Head neighborhood subdivision. Design
efforts are currently underway with construction
anticipated to start
Project Status
• A second neighborhood meeting will be held April 3rd
• This meeting will present design options based on the feedback from the neighborhood meeting
• Construction of the park will begin after a final design has been selected
CITY MANAGER’S UPDATE 14
STREETS PARK
Funding Source: Neighborhood Park Impact Fees, Nature In The City
Total Project Cost: $2.4M
Phase: Under Construction
Estimated Completion: Summer 2019
Project Detail:
Streets Park is a neighborhood park planned near the intersection of East Vine Drive and Lemay
Avenue in front of the Streets Facility. The design of the park will be reminiscent of the Great Western
Sugar Company that once stood nearby.
Project Status
• A Groundbreaking event will be held Friday, March 15th at 10 am.
• The official name of the park will be revealed at the event.
• This project is a collaborative effort between Park Planning & Development and Nature in
the City.
• The park will feature a multi-use turf field, pollinator garden and a themed playground.
• The main feature of the playground is an oversized, wooden beet structure which is
currently on display at the Museum of Discovery.
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 early
March.
Working through requirements for Sherwood Ditch Co. for Minor Amendment
Operation Services is replacing some end-of-life mechanical and electrical equipment
during construction.
We have established the contract Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) for Elder
Construction. Minor site demo has started and anticipate foundations starting early March
once the permit is issued.
CITY MANAGER’S UPDATE 15
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:
We have received approval from City Council for the two IGA’s associated with this
project. One is for the Land Use of the Airport property and the other for the Construction,
Operation and Maintenance of the new facility.
We have a Construction Manager (CMaR) on board (Bryan Construction) and they are
working to put together a construction budget for the current schematic design.
The project has received approval from City Council for a partial LEED waiver on February
5 and are now working with the project team to evaluate building systems and looking to
move the design forward into Design Development.
The project team is looking at the option of putting together an early sitework package
with hope of being able to begin work on site in the second quarter of this year.
Fort Collins and Loveland Police Departments have recommended this new Police Facility
be identified as “Northern Colorado Law Enforcement Training Center” (NCLETC). Both
departments are working on a logo to represent this facility.
CP - UTILITIES
WATER TREATMENT FACILITY
Funding Source: Capital Project Budget
Estimated Project Budget: $1,300,000
Phase: In Construction
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: No Updates
All trenching and cable and conduit installation is complete
The primary metering cabinet has been set.
Standards Engineering is working with WTF staff to order an
ATO switch. The switch has about a six-month lead time.
Project savings will allow for a second circuit. The cable for
this second circuit has been pulled in.
Current SD Site Plan (Red) is
future phases
Current SD Site Plan (Red) is
future phases
Water Treatment Facility
CITY MANAGER’S UPDATE 16
Switch over was originally scheduled for February 19th but is pending negotiations.
LIGHT & POWER GENESIS64 SCADA UPGRADE PROJECT
Funding Source: New Capital
Estimated Project Budget: $200,000
Phase: In Design
Project Details: Convert the existing Iconics Genesis32
hardware, software, and screens to Genesis64
Project Status:
The ESCADA team continues to configure and test the
new OPC server (Kepware).
A demo of the ESCADA screens was given to SCO
personnel with a follow up demo to be scheduled. This
will assist with monitor size selection.
CIRCUIT 724 (NORTH COLLEGE)
Funding Source: New Capital
Estimated Project Budget: $950,000.00
Phase: Project Management
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 detail completed February
21, 2019.
• Design in Project Management with a project
start date of February 15, 2019.
• Vaults and vault lids have been ordered.
• Some preliminary construction has started
with an overall projected construction start
date of April 1, 2019.
Map of Planned Installation
CITY MANAGER’S UPDATE 17
NEW FEEDER CAPACITY (E. 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 detail completed January 15,
2019.
• Design in Project Management with a project
design completion in early April 2019.
• Coordination meeting with Woodward scheduled
for the week of March 11, 2019.
• Construction has a projected start date of April 30, 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 City has signed a contract with Schneider Electric to provide software and
implementation services. The project kickoff is scheduled for March 12, 2019 and is to be
followed by a series of workshops to begin the work of configuring ArcFM, ArcFM Mobile
and Designer. The City has received and installed the software licenses and are now in use
for data migration work as well as for the development of the fiber and conduit datasets.
The ADMS selection team chose a vendor and are in the middle of contract negotiations.
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 has been migrated from CAD into GIS. The conduit
inventory is currently being built out in Conduit Manager.
Map of Planned Installation
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The data conversion work of EDAR and CAD data into GIS is underway. A project sub-team has
been assembled to carry out data modeling, data migration programming and data alignment.
WATER TREATMENT FACILITY MICROHYDRO PROJECT
Funding Source: Water
Estimated Project Budget: $715,000
Status: In construction
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:
Turbine piping pressure tested
Start-up delayed due to issues with conversion from Xcel
grid to Light & Power grid, tentatively scheduled for end
of March 2019
OXBOW LEVEE IMPROVMENTS
Funding Source: Stormwater
Estimated Project Budget: $1,507,955
Status: In construction
Estimated Completion Date: June 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:
Material haul to Lemay realignment project - on-going.
Riprap installation – started.
Landscaping and seeing – upcoming.
Mass channel excavation
Turbine unit piping pressure
tested
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ANHEUSER BUSCH WATER METER REPLACEMENTS - NEW
Funding Source: Water
Estimated Project Budget: $200,000
Status: On-going
Estimated Completion Date: Mid-March 2019
Project Details:
There are two existing 10” water meters at the Anheuser Busch
plant that are served by a 30” water main. The meters are
housed in an under-ground vault of the west side of the AB
campus. The meters were originally installed in the early 1980’s
and are in need of replacement.
Project Updates:
Water meter replacement operations - completed
Electrical improvements including installation of the
ACT-PAK
module for SCADA - anticipated for second week in
March 2019
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:
Kick-off meeting with independent cost estimate process
Surveying and developing easement exhibits
Met with PVREA on power
supply to rectifier on eastern end
of project
Water meter replacement
operations
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SPRING CREEK IMPROVEMENTS AT EDORA PARK
Funding Source: Stormwater
Estimated Project Budget: $1,801,000
Status: In 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 1 construction – completed.
Spring Creek Trail detour – upcoming.
Spring Creek Channel improvements/east side of
Riverside – upcoming.
DWRF DIGESTER 612 LID REPLACEMENT
Funding Source: Wastewater
Estimated Project Budget: $2,100,000
Status: In construction
Estimated Completion Date: 3rd Quarter 2019
Project Details:
Anaerobic digesters treat organic solids from the wastewater
treatment process by reducing the organic matter to a relatively
odor-free dewaterable substance which can be reused as
biosolids. Biogas produced by this process can be reused as
heat and power.
Digester 612’s lid was originally installed in the 1960s and has
reached the end of its useful life. A new lid is necessary to
continue to comply with wastewater and biosolids regulations, to
ensure safety of staff and the public, and to improve anaerobic
digestion efficiency and biogas storage capacity.
Project Updates:
Pre-construction meeting held.
Begin demolition.
Prepare for existing lid removal.
WATERSHED PROGRAM SOURCE WATER SPILL RESPONSE PLAN
Funding Source: Watershed Program
Estimated Project Budget: $39,830
Status: In progress
Estimated Completion Date: February 2019
Interior pipe demolition
Channel and bank grading
improvements upstream of the
Riverside bridge
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Project Details:
The City of Fort Collins receives its raw drinking water supplies from the Poudre River and Horsetooth
Reservoir. The Source Water Spill Response Plan will include procedures, methods, equipment and
other necessary information to help Utilities prepare for and respond to water contamination from
chemical spills within their source water protection areas (SWPAs).
Project Updates: No updates this month
Identified and coordinated with key stakeholder group to review existing emergency operations
plans.
Completed inventory of types and volumes of chemicals located within or transported through the
SWPAs.
Finalized draft notification and communication protocols for both internal and external stakeholders.
Defined roles and responsibilities in the initial response and mitigation to a spill and identified
mitigation and response strategies and scenarios.
Final draft Source Water Spill Response Plan will be distributed to key stakeholder group for
comment and review in February 2019.
PUBLIC SAFETY
POUDRE FIRE AUTHORITY
March 3 | FRFC Fire Academy Class 2019-1 Began Training
28 firefighter recruits completed their first
week of training. The recruits learned dress
and ceremony including being able to don
their bunker gear, an air tank and a facemask
in under one minute. This skill will be
continued throughout the academy until it
becomes second nature. Physical fitness is a
core part of the Front-Range Fire Consortium
and the recruits began an intense morning
regime to prepare them for demanding
careers. Additional topics of first-week include
field drills, mental toughness and teamwork.
February | PFA Firefighter Elected
President of Statewide Network
At a recent meeting of public educators from
across Colorado, PFA Firefighter Ray Gillan
was unanimously elected president of the
Colorado Risk Reduction Network. This organization exists to foster collaboration, identify best-
practice, and built relationships between public educators from fire departments and other public
agencies. Ray’s two-year term puts him in charge of representing the organization, setting the tone and
priorities of statewide education trends and planning the ‘Conference of the Rockies,’ a yearly learning
event that draws guests and speakers from across the country and internationally. The 2019
conference will be held in Estes Park from April 23rd-25th.
February 14 | Polaris Zombies Invade PFA Training Center
PFA began a unique partnership with Polaris Expeditionary School this month. Students, many dressed
as zombies, went to the PFA training center for an afternoon of learning and zombie-themed scenarios.
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The event began with lessons on teamwork, the psychology of an emergency and making
preparedness plans. Zombie-themed scenarios ensued with students working together to retrieve vital
resources, cure the zombie virus and ultimately, survive. The afternoon concluded with a lesson on first
aid techniques; skills as valuable in real life as they are in fiction.
March 3 | Engine 5 Rescues Dog from Frozen Pond
January’s ice rescue training was put to good use
by PFA’s Station 5. On March 3rd, Station 5 was
called to Troutman Pond for a dog that had fallen
through the ice. Donning a specialized ice-rescue
suit, a PFA firefighter entered the frigid water to
manually rescue the stricken animal. After getting
to shore through the effort of several other
firefighters, the dog was reunited with its owner
and went home to warm up. This is another
opportunity to review some common ice safety
tips.
o Recognize that ice is never 100% safe. Ice
strength varies based on thickness, time of
day, position on the lake/pond, wind and a
lot of other factors. Ice that looks strong may not be strong.
o If an animal has fallen through the ice, call 911. Do not attempt to rescue the animal yourself.
o Have an ice buddy! Never go on ice alone.
o Children should never play near ice.
o Moving water, or river ice, is never considered safe.
POLICE SERVICES
Cases of Note
Suspects arrested for vehicle break-ins at natural areas - Since Fall 2018, law enforcement agencies from
the Denver metro area all the way to Wyoming have been investigating reports of vehicle break-ins in parks
and natural areas. Suspects used forced entry to access the interior compartments of vehicles, often
breaking windows or door locks. The most commonly stolen items included purses, wallets, and bags. The
suspects used stolen financial devices (credit cards, debit cards, checks) immediately after the thefts,
typically to purchase high-value electronics and gift cards from local retail stores. Fort Collins detectives also
investigated a recent series of thefts where suspects stole credit cards directly from victims dining in local
restaurants. In these cases, suspects also used the credit cards shortly after the thefts. Through the help of
loss prevention partners at local businesses, detectives were able to arrest eight of the ten suspects in these
cases and are continuing to look for the remaining two.
Police Impersonator – On February 18, a woman called FCPS to report a police impersonator. She reported
that an unmarked black Dodge Charger with emergency lights in the windshield stopped her vehicle around
7:30pm. A uniformed man approached her car, asked for her license, and a short time later, told her to step
out of the vehicle. The woman didn't recognize the uniform and felt like there was something suspicious
about the situation, so she asked to see law enforcement credentials. When he refused to provide them, the
woman drove away and called police. Officers searched the area but were not able to locate the suspect
vehicle. The investigation is ongoing. This information was posted on Facebook and gained significant
attention. The post was shared more than 3,500 times and had nearly 400 comments.
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Fatal Train Collision - On February 7 at approximately 2:58 pm Fort Collins Police Services received a report
of a male pedestrian that was struck by a train near the intersection of W. Mulberry St. and S. Mason St. A
BNSF Railway train was traveling northbound along the railroad tracks on S. Mason St. when an adult male
was struck by the locomotive. The male was pronounced deceased at the scene. The Larimer County
Coroner subsequently determined that the man’s manner of death was suicide.
Community Engagement
FCPS hosted several community engagement events in February, including Pizza with Police and
Coffee with a Cop at the Campus West Connections office, in partnership with Neighborhood Services.
The FCPS Spanish Team also hosted a community meeting to discuss topics of interest to our Latinx
residents. Attendees gathered at Harris Bilingual School on February 21 and Spanish Team members
presented on a variety of subjects, including what to expect during police encounters, driver’s licensing,
traffic laws, FCPS policy related to immigration status, and community outreach efforts. The event was
conducted in Spanish and translated to English for those who needed interpretation. Translation
services were provided by an FCPS Dispatcher.
Officers joined the Boys and Girls Club of Larimer County for a friendly face-off on the basketball court.
This was a great opportunity to connect with kids and build relationships!
PLANNING, DEVELOPMENT &TRANSPORTATION
BUILDING SERVICES AND PLANNING
Historic Preservation Code Review
At the March 5, 2019 meeting, City Council unanimously adopted recommended changes to the historic
preservation codes. These recommendations are the result of a comprehensive review of the codes
and processes for the preservation and management of important historic properties throughout Fort
Collins. 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
eliminate the review of non-designated single-family residential dwellings.
City Plan
The City Plan public review draft will be shared with City Council at a special Work Session on March
19th. Adoption of the City Plan Update is scheduled for the April 16th City Council hearing.
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Enclave Annexations
City Council approved four enclave annexations on February 5th. The Kechter, Trilby Substation,
Friendly Fire and Strauss Cabin-Kechter enclave annexations conclude an effort to incorporate all
eligible enclaves into the City of Fort Collins.
Downtown Rezone and Land Use Code Amendments for Downtown and Transition Areas
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, have been scheduled for the March 19, 2019 City Council
hearing.
Harmony Corridor Plan Gateway Area Update
Two Community Workshops and one Open House were held in January and February 2019 to
generate possible concepts and Harmony Corridor Plan amendments guiding future development of the
Harmony Road gateway at I-25. A City Council Work Session will be scheduled for April or May, with
subsequent review by the P&Z and NRAB. The Gateway Update will likely come before Council for its
consideration in late Spring or early Summer.
Sign Code Amendments – Digital Billboards
Council discussed a potential approach for allowing digital billboards at the February 26 work session,
including the possibility for a “replacement ratio” that would result in the removal of existing static
billboards in exchange for new digital billboards. A resolution documenting Council’s guidance will be
considered at the March 19 City Council meeting.
Montava Development Project
The Planning & Zoning Board and City Council hearings for the Montava project, originally scheduled
for March 2019, have been postponed. New hearing dates have not been determined.
NEIGHBORHOOD SERVICES
Mediation and Restorative Justice Services Building Renovation Project
The renovation of 110-112 North Howes Street property is taking a little longer than originally expected.
Initial move in date was projected for the first week in March. The move in date is now projected for the
first week in April. Mediation and Restorative Justice offices will be closed that week to allow for
packing, moving and setting up in the renovated space.
TRANSFORT AND PARKING SERVICES
New Transit Buses
Transfort has received 6 brand new buses! These CNG
buses will replace older diesel vehicles in the Transfort fleet.
The interior of these buses was specifically designed for
safety, comfort, cleanliness and to be aesthetically beautiful.
Our new 40-foot Gillig buses are receiving a few final touches
and inspections by Fleet services and are expected to be in
service mid-March. Transfort’s new mobile ticketing app is
nearing completion, and a launch date will be announced
soon.
Parking Structures and On-Street Parking Sensors
Funding Source: General Fund and Parking Reserves
Estimated Project Budget: $1.2M
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Estimated Completion Date: Q3 2019
Phase: Implementation
Project Details:
Parking sensors 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 and 2,663 sensors have
been installed. In 2019, 200 more will be installed after
planned street maintenance projects.
Gateways receiving sensor data are installed and calibration
is presently taking place.
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 and is currently in operation.
Citywide Bus Stop Improvement Program
Funding Source: FTA 5339b and Building on Basics (BOB)
Estimated Project Budget for 2019-2021: $1.9 million
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:
As of February 2019, 292 of 438 (67%) Transfort stops are ADA compliant.
Transfort has been awarded a $1.5M federal grant to replace and expand bus stops throughout the
bus system. The project will improve accessibility and service for bus riders in Fort Collins and the
surrounding areas.
Staff is currently preparing a request for proposals to determine which contractor will be awarded
the contract to provide the landscaping services and what manufacturer will be chosen to provide
the shelters and amenities.
The grant funds are not yet available through the Federal Transit Administration and staff is closely
monitoring the status of the funds to determine project launch.
More information about the program including project locations is available at:
http://www.ridetransfort.com/abouttransfort/plans-and-projects/adabusstops
FC MOVES
Electric Scooter Regulatory Framework
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The first reading of e-scooter related code changes has been presented to Council, with second
reading scheduled for March 19. Staff is finalizing a regulatory framework (Request for Proposals (RFP)
and encroachment permit process) which it anticipates administering in the 2nd quarter of 2019.
E-Bike Paved Trail Pilot Program:
A proposed pilot program to allow Class 1 and Class 2 e-bikes on paved trails will be presented to City
Council on March 19 for their direction. The proposed pilot program was presented to nine City Boards,
Commissions and Committees with seven voting in favor of a one-year pilot program. If approved, the
pilot would begin in May.
YEAR TO DATE COMPARISON
2018 YTD 2019 YTD % Change
Development Project Submittals Received 45 54 20%
Conceptual/Preliminary Design/Staff Reviews 28 35 25%
Building Permits Issued 1,240 1,250 0.81%
Building Permit Valuations ($M) $60.01 $87.66 46.09%
Building Inspections Performed 5,059 4,311 -14.79%
Zoning Inspections Performed 250 72 -71.20%
Zoning Plan Reviews Performed 420 413 -1.67%
Overall Development Review revenues are $(110,626) under projection for 2019 as of February 28th
with Development Review under by $(121,325) and Engineering Development Review over by $10,698.
GRAFFITI UPDATE
During the month of February 2019, the Graffiti Abatement Team abated 44 issues comprising 171
square feet of graffiti-covered surfaces. Additionally, the team assisted FCPS in identifying a subject’s
multiple tags around the city over a weekend.
The Graffiti Abatement Team consists of a part-time Coordinator and a full-time Officer. They utilize
multiple means of locating graffiti within our city: the Graffiti Hotline (970) 416-2400, Access Fort
Collins, and email (graffiti@fcgov.com), which is the most effective means of patrolling for graffiti. The
team has the city divided into two sections and each member is responsible for his territory. It may
sound simple but trying to locate graffiti while driving is a safety challenge, and this has been
compounded the past couple of years as most of the tagging in town is done with permanent markers
and is harder to spot. Even though the team abates the majority of the graffiti during the proactive
patrols, they still rely heavily on the public’s assistance to ensure all graffiti is located and then cleaned
swiftly to deter any further vandalism.
In addition to abating graffiti, the team is often the first City staff to locate damaged utility boxes, traffic
signs and other hazards or maintenance related issues. These are considered an “assist” but are not
tracked as part of their general duties.
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SUSTAINABILITY SERVICES
ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES
The Redesigned A-Z Recycling List is Live on FCgov.com: This interactive tool has been expanded
to incorporate a wider variety of items, including those that can and cannot go in your curbside
recycling bin. The list also includes items that can be donated or reused, rather than thrown away.
Webpage is: fcgov.com/recycling/atoz
New Climate Action Plan Community Advisory Committee Members: This year, the Climate
Action Plan (CAP) team received applications from 27 community members interested in joining the
CAP Community Advisory Committee (CAC)! Our criteria included representation across the triple
bottom line (TBL) as well as the triple helix. Based on direction from City Council last year, we also
included diversity within our selection criteria.
Based on these criteria, we are welcoming five new members to the CAP CAC:
Javier Echeverria Diaz – Sustainability Coordinator with Motherlove Herbal Company (a certified
B corporation) and a farmer
Ben Lucas – Learfield/Colorado State University, Department of Athletics Sr Manager of
Business Development
Amanda Probst – Homeschool mom and former attorney
Patrick Shyvers – Advanced Micro Devices, Design Engineer II
Dimitris Stevis – Colorado State University, lead on Just Transitions
SOCIAL SUSTAINABILITY
Equity and Inclusion Workshop: On February 4 and 5, the Social Sustainability Department hosted
an anti-racism pilot workshop titled Race: Can We Talk About It? Facilitated by Diversity Solutions
Group, this 1.5 day training explored concepts related to white fragility, effective dialogue about race
relations, and actions participants can undertake to advance racial equity within Fort Collins. City staff
and community members alike attended the workshop and Social Sustainability will be looking to open
up more sessions later this year.
Fair Housing Education Event Planned for April 9th: In coordination with National Fair Housing
month in April, the City is hosting a Fair Housing educational event on Tuesday, April 9 from 1 – 5 p.m.
at 222 Laporte Ave. in the Colorado River Room. This educational opportunity will include a
presentation and panel discussion of regional housing and municipal code experts. The purpose of the
event is to increase efforts to end housing discrimination and raise awareness of fair housing rights, as
well as educate landlords and tenants about their rights and responsibilities. Those interested in
participating should RSVP by April 2 here: https://fairhousing.app.rsvpify.com/. Capacity is limited and
interpretation services will be available to those who request it.
ECONOMIC HEALTH
Business Listening Session with Latinx Entrepreneurs and Community Members: Mayor Troxell,
Councilmember Martinez, Councilmember Gutowsky, and the Deputy City Manager hosted Latinx
entrepreneurs and community members for a listening session at El Burrito in February. This was an
opportunity for the community members to share their stories, their journey of being an entrepreneur,
and identify resources to make it easier to do business in Fort Collins. This conversation was a
reflection of how our diverse, small business owners are at the heart of economic health.
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UTILITIES
CUSTOMER CONNECTIONS
Energy Services new Building Energy and Water Scoring website https://www.fcgov.com/bews/
features an address lookup function for covered properties, in addition provides information on program
resources, trainings, and drop-in hours where customers can speak with staff about the program. In
partnership with Institute for the Built Environment, a Multifamily Building Challenge has been launched.
Outreach for Building Energy and Water Scoring and the Multifamily Building Challenge will begin in
March.
Larimer County Conservation Corps continues to support
applications from low income customers on free services and
products to improve customers energy and water efficiency at
their home through the end of April
https://www.larimer.org/ewd/young-adults/lccc/home-
efficiency-assessment.
Community Engagement (CE) has reached 795 participants
through 28 outreach events and programs. In February, the
main focus was on career expos and fairs. This allows Staff
to encourage students to think about the variety of careers in
Utilities. The team engaged with over 80 students at the
annual CSU Career Fair. A Utilities Education team member, Greg Over, attended the Rocky Mountain
High School Career Panel on February 21st and spoke with 65 high school students about his career
path and opportunities within the community.
Customer Care and Technology customer information system (CIS) billing project, known as OASIS,
is on-track and budget. The new billing system for broadband and utility services will be communicated
to customers on the improved features as part of their billing experience starting in second quarter
2019.
Water Conservation is preparing staff and the community for irrigation and planting season including
teaching Irrigation Association certification classes, meeting with contractors at the Spring Certified
Landscape Professionals meeting on March 12, hiring interns for the residential Sprinkler Audit and
commercial Landscape Water Budget programs, teaching classes as part of the Spring Series at the
Gardens on Spring Creek, launching the Garden in a Box program in partnership with Nature in the
City, and planning the annual Xeriscape Garden Party to be held on Saturday June 15.
COMMUNITY SERVICES
RECREATION
Spring registration for Recreation programs had over 5,300 enrollments, 73% of which used the
online registration platform. Additionally, 553 individuals enrolled in the Reduced Fee Program.
A draft analysis of the findings and recommendations for the Sports Complex Feasibility Study
were presented to the core team on February 21.
CAPRA Accreditation visitation is set to take place March 11-14.
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PARKS
Holiday lighting and Downtown Skate Rink seasons have ended. All equipment for these
features has been removed.
The Forestry Division completed off season tree pruning and removal on all three golf courses.
The foundation for the Mausoleum Building B has been poured at Grandview Cemetery.
Preparations for the removal and storage of the Living Wall have also begun.
NATURAL AREAS
Foothills Natural Areas Management Plan Process Underway
The Foothills Natural Areas Management Plan applies
to Coyote Ridge, Pineridge, Maxwell, and Reservoir
Ridge natural areas and the Foothills Trail.
Work on the plan includes setting goals and strategies
for promoting ecological integrity, protecting natural and
cultural resources, and connecting people to nature.
The process for developing the Foothills Plan also
includes analyzing the existing management plan,
evaluating visitor amenities (including trails) and
facilitating a public engagement process.
The final Management Plan product is planned to be
released in the third quarter of 2019. To achieve the outcomes described in the plan, a handful of
specific projects will be outlined to be accomplished in the next 1-3 years. The final Management Plan
will describe the process for developing future projects and the associated public engagement.
The Foothills Plan Public Engagement Process
The Natural Areas Department is facilitating a comprehensive public engagement process that includes
on-site surveys, feedback from non-visitors, stakeholder events, a hike with a planner activity, and an
open house.
Ways for Community Members to Get Involved
Sign-up for Hike with a Planner, April 2
Register for the Open House, April 16
Take part in the online public participation opportunity (coming in April)
Subscribe to Natural Areas Enews for monthly updates at fcgov.com/naturalareas
Learn more
Foothills Natural Areas Management Plan website at
https://www.fcgov.com/naturalareas/foothills-plan
Foothills Natural Areas Intercept Survey report at
https://www.fcgov.com/naturalareas/files/vaske-2019-indicators-standards-for-quality-visitor-
experiences.pdf
Trail Maintenance Explained at https://www.fcgov.com/naturalareas/trail-maintenance-explained
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PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT
Updated Non-discrimination Brochure
The new brochure will hit shelves mid-March
and features:
Updated language
New bilingual online resources
Local and more representative
images
Statement about why this work is
important and its alignment with the
City’s Strategic Plan
A Spanish version will be printed and
distributed
The brochure will be distributed by the City’s
Title VI Coordinators.
Presenting at Government Alliance on
Race and Equity Annual Meeting
In April, members of the Public Participation Subcommittee will present some of the work and
research done around assessing equity, gathering data around involvement and then collaborate
with other attendees about new initiatives and moving efforts forward.
Cultural, Faith, Belief and Observances Calendar – City staff now has access to a living
calendar, run by the City’s Communication and Public Involvement Office, that compiles important
dates throughout the community. It will soon include large community events. It is used in planning
engagement to offer more strategy when planning projects and choosing dates for events.
New Edition of Multilingual Language Diversity Banners have been delivered to Utilities and will
be hung throughout the community on a rolling schedule.
Experience Our Friendship City Trip – Recreation's Trips and Travel is offering its first ecoculture
experience for 50+ community members to the City’s Friendship City, San Cristobal da las Casas,
Chiapas, Mexico. The trip will provide an educational and cultural experience which highlights the
partnership between the two cities. See more at: www.fcgov.com/recreation/trips
BROADBAND – FORT COLLINS CONNEXION
Connexion Event for Employees – The Connexion team invited City employees to stop by 700 Wood
St. on Feb 28th from noon to 1pm to learn more about the work going on behind the scenes for
broadband. Employees were able to visit our vendor partner demonstration stations which included live
fiber splicing, learning about fiber manager and seeing sample equipment for both inside and outside
the home. 100+ employees were in attendance.
Connexion Groundbreaking Ceremony - The Fort Collins Connexion team held their groundbreaking
ceremony on Thursday, February 28th at 700 Wood St. From 3-4pm. Mayor Wade Troxell, City
Manager, Darin Atteberry and Broadband Executive Director, Colman Keane, spoke to an audience of
50+ community members and press. Residents were able to speak with the Broadband team and
interact with some of our key vendors at our demonstration stations to learn more about the work that
has been going on to build our state-of-the-art fiber network!
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Social Media: Fort Collins Connexion is on Facebook and Twitter! Follow us for the latest updates on
your community owned broadband network!
Facebook: @FCConnexion
Twitter: @ConnexionFC
COMMUNITY DASHBOARD HIGHLIGHT
The Community Dashboard features performance data and information that highlights how the City is
doing in achieving its seven Outcome areas: Neighborhood Livability and Social Health, Cultural and
Recreation, Economic Health, Environmental Health, Safe Community, Transportation, and High
Performing Government. The Dashboard is made up of 38 total metrics that are published quarterly and
demonstrate where the City is doing well and where there are opportunities to improve. The color
status of performance for each metric is determined based on the actual result for the quarter
compared with the target. The color status of performance for the Outcome is determined based on the
average calculation of the performance of each metric within that Outcome.
Each month the City Manager’s Update will highlight a metric from the Community Dashboard. This
month’s feature is from the Culture and Recreation Outcome Area.
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Analysis:
This is a quarterly metric. Rounds played in the 4th quarter of 2018 did not meet the target.
Unseasonably cool weather in November significantly affected rounds played. Revenue from golf play
in November was the lowest collection for November in the last 10 years. Rounds played for the year
were at 96.58% of target. Data for comparisons to other front range cities is not yet available.
Hiring a Golf Manager and renewed marketing efforts will stimulate golf play in 2019.
Definition:
The total number of participants at all three City of Fort Collins Golf Courses.
Why is this metric important?
This metric provides an indication of the popularity of these facilities which, in turn, indicates how well
the facilities are meeting the needs of the community. The annual target is determined based on
keeping revenue greater than expenses and each quarter is adjusted for seasonality.
City’s impact on this metric:
High – The Parks Department directly influences the number of participants by providing a quality
experience at City golf courses. The Parks Department also influences participation through marketing
and outreach of these facilities.
Benchmarks:
This metric contains benchmark data for cities that offer 9 and 18-hole municipal golf courses similar to
those in Fort Collins. Regional similarities create similar weather and economic conditions, and give
these benchmarks comparable operating seasons, administrations, and demographics. Private courses
were not included since they do not generally share similar data.
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