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April 2019
APRIL 11, 2019
Table of Contents
ISSUES BEFORE COUNCIL ................................................................................................................. 4
APRIL 16 COUNCIL MEETING ..................................................................................................................................4
APRIL 16 WATER UTILITY ENTERPRISE BOARD .......................................................................................................5
APRIL 16 ELECTRIC UTILITY ENTERPRISE BOARD ....................................................................................................5
APRIL 23 ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING ...................................................................................................................5
APRIL 23 WORK SESSION ........................................................................................................................................5
APRIL 24 URBAN RENEWAL AUTHORITY MEETING ................................................................................................6
APRIL 30- 5TH TUESDAY ...........................................................................................................................................6
MAY 3 & 4 CITY COUNCIL RETREAT ........................................................................................................................6
MAY 7 COUNCIL MEETING ......................................................................................................................................6
PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT – UPCOMING EVENTS ........................................................................................................6
SALES TAX - MONTHLY & YEAR TO DATE ................................................................................................................7
CP- ENGINEERING ............................................................................................................................. 7
CITYWIDE PEDESTRIAN ACCESS PROJECT ...............................................................................................................7
SUNIGA ROAD IMPROVEMENTS – COLLEGE AVE. TO BLONDEL STREET ................................................................8
NORTH COLLEGE IMPROVEMENTS – CANAL TO STATE HIGHWAY 1 .....................................................................8
VINE AND LEMAY BNSF IMPROVEMENTS ..............................................................................................................9
SHARP POINT/NANCY GRAY CONNECTION ............................................................................................................9
RIVERSIDE BRIDGE REPLACEMENT ...................................................................................................................... 10
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
SUGAR BEET PARK ............................................................................................................................................... 13
CP - OPERATION SERVICES ............................................................................................................ 14
GARDENS ON SPRING CREEK – VISITOR’S EXPANSION ........................................................................................ 14
FORT COLLINS/LOVELAND POLICE TRAINING CENTER ........................................................................................ 14
CP - UTILITIES.................................................................................................................................... 15
WATER TREATMENT FACILITY ............................................................................................................................. 15
LIGHT & POWER GENESIS64 SCADA UPGRADE PROJECT .................................................................................... 15
CIRCUIT 724 (NORTH COLLEGE) ........................................................................................................................... 16
NEW FEEDER CAPACITY (E. DRAKE & LEMAY) ..................................................................................................... 16
GIS/GWD & ADMS ............................................................................................................................................... 17
WATER TREATMENT FACILITY MICROHYDRO PROJECT ...................................................................................... 18
OXBOW LEVEE IMPROVMENTS ........................................................................................................................... 18
MAIL CREEK IMPROVEMENTS AT MEADOW PASSWAY ...................................................................................... 19
CATHODIC PROTECTION FOR ANHEUSER-BUSCH WATER LINE .......................................................................... 19
SPRING CREEK IMPROVEMENTS AT EDORA PARK ............................................................................................... 19
DWRF DIGESTER 612 LID REPLACEMENT ............................................................................................................ 20
DWRF CO-GENERATION PROJECT........................................................................................................................ 21
DWRF SIDESTREAM TREATMENT ........................................................................................................................ 21
WATERSHED PROGRAM SOURCE WATER SPILL RESPONSE PLAN ....................................................................... 21
PUBLIC SAFETY ................................................................................................................................ 22
POUDRE FIRE AUTHORITY ................................................................................................................................... 22
POLICE SERVICES .................................................................................................................................................. 23
PLANNING, DEVELOPMENT &TRANSPORTATION ......................................................................... 24
BUILDING SERVICES AND PLANNING ................................................................................................................... 24
NEIGHBORHOOD SERVICES ................................................................................................................................. 25
TRANSFORT AND PARKING SERVICES .................................................................................................................. 26
FC MOVES ............................................................................................................................................................ 26
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 ..................................................................................................................... 31
BROADBAND – FORT COLLINS CONNEXION ................................................................................. 32
COMMUNITY DASHBOARD HIGHLIGHT .......................................................................................... 32
CITY MANAGER’S UPDATE 4
ISSUES BEFORE COUNCIL
APRIL 16 COUNCIL MEETING
City Plan Update - Adoption
o Consider adoption of the City Plan Update.
Neighborhood Livability and Social Health – 1.5 Guide 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.
Platte River Power Authority Organic Contract (second 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.
Waterfield Development Agreement
o Present City Council with a Development Agreement, as required in the Waterfield Metropolitan
District Nos. 1-3 Service Plan securing the public benefits described in that same plan. This
development agreement will be combined with the development agreement generated
administratively as part of the Development Review process and have the same effect and
impact on the property owner/development. The project is located at the northwest corner of
Timberline and Vine Drive.
Neighborhood Livability and Social Health – 1.7 Guide development through
community planning, historic preservation, and efficient and effective development
review.
IGA for Solid Waste and Revision to Building Codes to Require Mixed Construction and
Demolition Waste be Sent to a Future Larimer County Sorting Facility
o Consider joining an IGA with Larimer County and other Regional Wasteshed Coalition partners
for solid waste infrastructure (resolution) and consider amending building codes to direct all
mixed loads of construction and demolition waste to a future County-owned sorting facility, once
that facility is built (ordinance).
Environmental Health – 4.5 Achieve the 2020 Road to Zero Waste Goals and work
toward the 2030 zero waste goals.
Mulberry Metro District
o Consider approval of the Mulberry Metropolitan District Nos. 1 through 6 Consolidated Service
Plan. The developer of the proposed Mulberry Development has submitted the Service Plan to
support the proposed development of approximately 226 acres located in the northeast portion
of the community near I-25 on the Mulberry Corridor.
Neighborhood Livability and Social Health – 1.7 Guide development through
community planning, historic preservation, and efficient and effective development
review.
Cooperation Agreement between the City of Fort Collins and the Urban Renewal Authority
for College and Drake Renewal Area
o Consider a cooperation agreement between the City and the Urban Renewal Authority
stipulating the incremental property and sales tax revenue associated with the proposed College
and Drake Urban Renewal Area.
Economic Health – 3.4 Foster infill and redevelopment that enhances the community.
CITY MANAGER’S UPDATE 5
Staff Report: Youth Advisory Board Members’ Report on National League of Cities
Conference
o Present a report from two Youth Advisory Board members who attended the National League of
Cities Conference the week of March 12 regarding their experiences at the Conference.
Staff Report: Broadband Status Report
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 – 3.7 Deploy reliable, high-speed internet services throughout the
community.
APRIL 16 WATER UTILITY ENTERPRISE BOARD
Intergovernmental Agreement for Water Treatment Service Capacity Between the City of Fort
Collins and Fort Collins-Loveland Water District (Second 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.
APRIL 16 ELECTRIC UTILITY ENTERPRISE BOARD
Platte River Power Authority Power Supply Agreement Extension and Modifications (Second
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.
APRIL 23 ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING
Resolutions of Appreciation for outgoing City Councilmembers
Swearing in of newly-elected City Councilmembers
Selection of the Mayor Pro Tem
APRIL 23 WORK SESSION
Tourism Master Plan
o Discuss the process, timeline and scope of the Tourism Master Plan and seek Council input
Economic Health – 3.1 Facilitate government and local partners to form an effective
regional economic health group.
FoCo Creates Arts and Culture Master Plan
o Update on the FoCo Creates Arts and Culture Master Plan. Outline community input, emerging
themes, and critical issues moving forward and see Council input.
Culture & Recreation – 2.6 Develop a clear strategic description of the City’s role in
culture and arts while leveraging partnerships with other community organizations.
CITY MANAGER’S UPDATE 6
APRIL 24 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 30- 5TH TUESDAY
MAY 3 & 4 CITY COUNCIL RETREAT
Friday, May 3 from 5:00-9:00 p.m.
Saturday, May 4 from 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
Agenda forthcoming
MAY 7 COUNCIL MEETING
Staff Report: Community Dashboard Metric: Electric System Average Interruption Duration
Index (SAIDI)
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.
Staff Report: Community Dashboard Metric: Affordable Housing Inventory
o Share with Council updated Affordable Housing Inventory numbers, a Community Dashboard
metric that the City organization has a medium level of influence over. Staff will share number of
units added under the current Affordable Housing Strategic Plan and compare this to the goals
articulated in that plan. Staff will discuss the City’s opportunities and challenges related to
Affordable Housing inventory over the past 5 years.
Neighborhood Livability and Social Health – 1.1 Improve access to a broad range of
quality housing that is safe, accessible and affordable.
PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT – UPCOMING EVENTS
Community Issues Forum - A conversation on data and democracy: How can we – both
residents and the Fort Collins City government– best work together to maximize the benefits of data
while minimizing the risks? What should the City collect, how should it be shared, and how can it best be
analyzed and used to solve problems, share stories, and improve quality of life? What’s the role of
residents? Join the dialogue Thursday, April 25 from 6 – 8:30 p.m. at the Senior Center.
2019 Summer in the City – In partnership with Poudre School District, this short-term summer
camp and service-learning program is designed specifically for high school students in partnership
with Poudre School District. Students can learn about how their City works, the many career paths
available and ways to be civically engaged. This year’s program will be June 10 –13, and
applications to attend are open at: www.fcgov.com/summerinthecity.
Earth Day at Civic Center Park April 20 Utilities discussing Time of Day, Utilities Affordability
Programs, the SHIFT campaign and Resource Conservation programs available for our customers.
Envirovation April 25 at the Drake Centre is an annual event to honor our ClimateWise Partners,
and the event is celebrating our 19th year.
CITY MANAGER’S UPDATE 7
May 13 Community Forum on Homelessness Solutions, Monday, May 13th 6-8 p.m. First
Presbyterian Church. The event will be hosted by the City, Homeward 2020, and several other
service providers in an effort to provide information to community members so they are more aware
of the collaborative efforts in the community addressing homelessness focusing on solutions
including:
o Experts working in the field, using recognized best practices
o Data (local and actionable)
o Comprehensive services for a variety of needs
o Gaps still exist and community members can step in and help in a variety of ways
SALES TAX - MONTHLY & YEAR TO DATE
FEBRUARY SUMMARY OVER PRIOR YEAR
Month Year to Date
Net Sales Tax Collected: -1.6% 0.6%
Net Use Tax Collected: 67.1% 18.7%
Net Sales and Use Tax Collected: 9.7% 3.3%
Year to date, sales and use tax collections excluding rebates are up 3.3% and total $25.1M.
FEBRUARY SUMMARY OVER BUDGET
Month Year to Date
Net Sales Tax Collected: -2.9% -0.7%
Net Use Tax Collected: 61.2% 23.5%
Net Sales and Use Tax Collected: 7.8% 2.8%
Year to date, the City has collected 2.8% more sales and use tax revenue, totaling $680K over 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
Capital Project
(CP) Updates are
indicated in bold
Capital Project
Updates are
indicated in bold
CITY MANAGER’S UPDATE 8
Project Details:
This project maintains a complete City sidewalk inventory, identifies sidewalk inadequacies, and access
needs under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), and develops a prioritized work program to
achieve goals of providing unobstructed access for transportation and recreation.
Project Status:
Upcoming project locations: Minor sidewalk repairs and reviewing 2019 project locations.
Current projects: Opera Galleria sidewalk replacement, completed March 23 (see pictures
above).
More information is available at http://www.fcgov.com/engineering/pedneeds.php
SUNIGA ROAD IMPROVEMENTS – COLLEGE AVE. TO BLONDEL STREET
Funding Source: 2017 / 2018 BFO, COFC Utilities, Transportation
Capital Expansion Fee (TCEF), Developer Contributions
Estimated Project Budget: $3.7M
Estimated Completion Date: Spring 2019
Phase: Final Design/Advertise for Bid
Project Details:
Design and construction of a new arterial roadway that connects existing
Suniga Road, from Blondel St. to College Avenue.
Project Status:
Documents are being forwarded to Larimer County Courts for
finalization of property acquisition.
The construction contractor has been selected.
Future traffic signalization work currently being installed.
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:
The construction contractor has been selected.
Construction began in March with the crews focused on
the foundations for the pedestrian bridges.
CDOT roadway work will be complete in April.
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.
Areas will be seeded in April
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 hosted 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
CITY MANAGER’S UPDATE 10
RIVERSIDE BRIDGE REPLACEMENT
Funding Source: Federal
Grants and Bridge Program
Funds
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:
The contractor completed
the bridge construction and has been focused on rebuilding Riverside Avenue.
The City anticipates that Riverside Ave. will reopen to traffic in April.
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.
More information is available at https://www.fcgov.com/engineering/powertrailcrossing
CITY MANAGER’S UPDATE 11
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:
The City has entered into an agreement with a local consulting firm, Ditesco, to design the
improvements.
Staff has begun outreach with the Downtown Development Authority (DDA), the Downtown
Business Association (DBA), and adjacent business and property owners.
Upcoming work will include locating existing utilities within the project limits as well as
initiating a review of the 2014 Conceptual Design.
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.
• The construction contractor was selected in March.
CITY MANAGER’S UPDATE 13
• Staff will be going before City Council in April to appropriate funding from the DDA and
to seek approval for the Art in the pedestrian plaza area.
• Project team is continuing to meet with the local business community in preparation for
summer construction beginning in May.
CP - PARK PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT
POUDRE RIVER WHITEWATER PARK
Funding Source: Park Planning &
Development, CCIP, Public and Private
Fundraising, Parks, Stormwater, and
Natural Areas
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:
• River work is on track to be completed in April.
• The pedestrian bridge was installed on March 20. A time-lapse video of the installation
can be seen on fcgov.com/parkplanning/poudre-river-park
• The terraced seating and children’s play area are currently under construction.
SUGAR BEET PARK
Funding Source: Parkland Funds, Lincoln
Corridor Funds
Total Project Cost: $2.4M
Phase: Under Construction
Estimated Completion: Fall 2019
Project Detail:
Sugar Beet 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 is
inspired by the sugar beet industry and the
Great Western Sugar Company that once
CITY MANAGER’S UPDATE 14
stood nearby. 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 themed playground – including
a wooden beet structure.
Project Status
• A groundbreaking event was held March 26 after having been delayed from the recent
snowstorm
• The official name of the park was revealed to the community during the event – Sugar
Beet Park
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, still working on permit issuance.
• Project team working through requirements for Minor Amendment dealing with site
drainage.
• We have established the contract Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) for Elder
Construction. Minor site demo has started and anticipate foundations starting in April
once the permit is issued.
• On track for LEED Gold with current tracking at 63 credits.
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 Current SD Site Plan (Red) is
Current future SD Site phases Plan (Red) is
future phases
Rendering of Expansion
CITY MANAGER’S UPDATE 15
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 Construction Manager, Bryan Construction, has provided the team with a schematic
design construction budget of $16.8 M which is about $1M higher than anticipated. We are
working to confirm some costs and get the budget where it needs to be.
Started discussions with UPSF Railroad and looking into easements for new utilities for
the project.
Had first meeting with the energy modeling firm, McKinstry, to discuss mechanical
system and building envelope.
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.
Both Cities are working to coordinate a ground-breaking ceremony in April.
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:
• Switch over to receiving electricity from Light &Power
has been completed.
• 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, which has
been pulled in.
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).
• The ESCADA team and other members of the City
attended an Iconics Genesis64 training class on March
Water Treatment Facility
CITY MANAGER’S UPDATE 16
19, 2019-March 22, 2019. The purpose of the class was to learn about the Genesis64
applications and to become more familiar with the software.
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:
• Circuit design was completed March 21, 2019.
• Construction has started with an overall projected
completion date of May 1, 2019.
• Vaults being installed during the week of April 8,
2019.
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:
• Circuit design completed February 20, 2019.
• Construction has begun with some of the cable
being pulled in.
• Vault installation is schedule for the week of April
8, 2019.
• Construction is on track to meet the completion
date during the week of July 4, 2019.
• The coordinated construction schedule is complete.
Map of Planned Installation
Map of Planned Installation
CITY MANAGER’S UPDATE 17
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:
• Some major delays in the contract process may move the timeline into 2020.
• The City has signed a contract with Schneider Electric to provide software and
implementation services.
• The GIS/GWD project kickoff took place on March 12, 2019. The three-day data modeling
workshop is complete, and the four-day functional requirements workshop is currently
underway.
• Light & Power is nearing an agreement with the ADMS vendor and are preparing the first
task order so that the team can get started as soon as the agreement is reached. IT is
currently working on server and network design for the new system.
• The landbase sub-team has finalized and migrated the Utility’s CAD-based landbase
datasets to their new GIS home.
• Members of the Broadband team are currently being trained to edit this dataset shared with
Light & Power on GIS and Conduit Manager.
• A project sub-team has been assembled to carry out data migration programming and data
alignment for the conversion work of EDAR and CAD data into GIS. The team has achieved
an 86% successful conversion and will continue to improve the data before final migration
takes place.
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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 Status:
• Turbine hydraulic lines were tested.
• Water Treatment Facility’s power has been converted
from Xcel grid to Light & Power grid.
• Commissioning of the microhydro unit will take place the week of April 15, 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 Status:
• Side channel excavation - completed
• Rip-rap installation - completed
• Poudre River Trail detour - on-going
Turbine hydraulic lines tested
Spillway rip-rap installation
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MAIL CREEK IMPROVEMENTS AT MEADOW
PASSWAY
Funding Source: Stormwater
Estimated Project Budget: $1,400,000
Status: In design
Estimated Completion Date: April 1, 2020
Project Details:
The Mail Creek stream reach is within an urbanized corridor and
is experiencing severe bed and bank erosion. Improvements will
include stabilizing the creek bed and banks through a
combination of bio-engineered designs, re-grading of easements
from property owners to construct and maintain the
improvements.
Project Status:
• Easement and access discussions with HOA - underway
• Construction means and methods assessment - underway
CATHODIC PROTECTION FOR ANHEUSER-BUSCH WATER LINE
Funding Source: Water
Estimated Project Budget: $2,280,000
Status: In design
Estimated Completion Date: 3rd Quarter 2019
Project Details:
The Anheuser Busch water line cathodic protection project is part
of the Utilities Cathodic Protection Program. This AB water line
project entails design and installation of a cathodic protection
rectification system. This CP system will mitigate and prevent
further corrosion on the bar-wrapped concrete cylinder pipe which
supplies finished water from the Water Treatment Facility to
Anheuser Busch.
Project Status:
• Construction drawings are finalized.
• Working with Real Estate Services and City Survey on
easements.
• SCADA - radio antenna field survey conducted, and the
report is coming.
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:
SCADA - radio antenna field
survey
Severe bank erosion
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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 Status:
• Spring Creek dewatering and channel diversion - on-
going
• Installation of the Power Trail - upcoming
• Installation of two pedestrian bridges - upcoming
• Installation of new Spring Creek Trail - 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 Status:
• Existing lid removal is complete.
• Currently hauling existing lid pieces off site.
• Preparing for new lid arrival.
• Need to set up external scaffolding.
Spring Creek diverted into a pipe
around the project work area.
Existing lid being removed
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DWRF CO-GENERATION PROJECT
Funding Source: Wastewater
Estimated Project Budget: $4,700,000
Status: In design
Estimated Completion Date: 1st Quarter 2020
Project Details:
This project includes the installation of 2 - 440kW biogas-fueled
generator sets, a gas conditioning system, and electrical and
mechanical modifications to incorporate these combined heat and
power (CHP) generator sets into the digester sludge heating loop
and the plant power grid. Electrical power generated by these
improvements will be utilized onsite to offset plant power
requirements.
Project Status:
• Initial programming issues have been resolved.
• Work on value engineering items is continuing.
• The independent cost estimate work order has been
forwarded.
DWRF SIDESTREAM TREATMENT
Funding Source: Wastewater
Estimated Project Budget: $4,300,000
Status: In design
Estimated Completion Date: 1st Quarter 2020
Project Details:
This project is the design and installation of a wastewater side
stream 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, which can potentially be turned into
fertilizer and reused.
Project Status:
• There was a meeting held with the State regarding
process design report comments.
• It has been determined to move forward with the value
engineering alternatives.
• Work will restart with 90% design.
WATERSHED PROGRAM SOURCE WATER SPILL RESPONSE PLAN
Funding Source: Watershed Program
Estimated Project Budget: $39,830
Status: In progress
Estimated Completion Date: February 2019
Example of drawings showing
modifications required to hot
water loop.
Site layout from 60% plans.
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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 Status: 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 22 | Extrication Demo at MoD
The Museum of Discovery held its annual Superhero Showdown
this month and PFA was there to show some of the tools we use to
perform heroic feats! Tower 1 demonstrated their extrication skills
by cutting up a donated vehicle. Children in attendance got to dress
the part of a superhero with a unique giveaway: capes!
March I CAFR Award
PFA is honored to be receiving a Certificate of Achievement for
Excellence in Financial Reporting by the Government Finance Officers Association. This is the highest
form of recognition for governmental accounting and financial reporting. PFA has long prioritized
transparency and stewardship of public resources and is honored to have that work recognized for the
5th consecutive year.
March 27 | Major Emphasis Training
PFA training the week of March 25th focused on the worst-case scenario: a firefighter lost or trapped in
a burning building. Crews learned how to issue a mayday alert on their radios, how to conduct an
emergency bailout under dangerous conditions and how to rescue each other. We are devoted to
training for situations that we hope never to see.
March 23 | Aircraft Crash in Loveland
PFA responded with Loveland Fire Rescue Authority with a
reported crash of a light aircraft in the area of East County
Road 30. The crew of Engine 14 assisted Loveland by
providing patient care to the three patients. Patients were
transported to the hospital and were reported to have only
minor injuries.
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March 11 | Tech Rescue at New Belgium
PFA partnered with New Belgium Brewing to simulate several
specialized rescue environments. New Belgium provides a unique
training environment for rescuing people from confined or hard-to-
work-in spaces.
POLICE SERVICES
Crime and Safety
Commercial vehicle checkpoint - The FCPS Traffic Unit worked with the Colorado State Patrol Port of
Entry to conduct a commercial vehicle checkpoint. A total of 116 commercial vehicles were contacted
during the 7-hour operation. A number of citations were issued for a variety of violations. The most
notable stops included five vehicles which were placed out of service for critical safety violations. One
full hazmat inspection was also completed, resulting in a weight violation. Commercial vehicles are
regulated in order to protect drivers, road quality, and the environment. Thanks to our Traffic Unit and
our partners at Colorado State Patrol for keeping Fort Collins safe!
Man arrested for injuring infant - On March 5, 2019, a six-week-old child was taken to an area hospital
for serious head injuries. Hospital staff notified law enforcement in accordance with mandatory
reporting statutes. Through the course of the investigation, Fort Collins Police detectives determined
that Edgar Beckford had caused the injuries while the child was in his care. Beckford was arrested on
the charges of Attempted First Degree Murder (a class 2 felony) and Child Abuse Resulting in Serious
Bodily Injury (a class 3 felony). He was booked into the Larimer County Jail. Great teamwork by the
Crimes Against Persons Unit on a difficult case.
Man arrested for carrying weapon on school property - One man was arrested after carrying a weapon
on school property. At approximately 9:20 a.m. on March 1, the suspect, Jonathen Snelling, went to
Rocky Mountain High School front desk to visit a student. After a brief interaction, school staff told him
to leave the school property. Snelling complied and left. At 2:46 p.m., Snelling returned to the school.
Staff notified the School Resource Officer that he was acting erratically and pacing outside the main
entrance and had a knife on his belt. Out of precaution, the SRO placed the school on lockout. During a
lockout, the building is secured, nobody is allowed in or out, and activities continue as normal inside.
The SRO contacted Snelling, who had moved to the sidewalk on Swallow Rd south of the school. The
suspect initially refused commands but ultimately complied and was taken safely into custody. We
appreciate the quick actions of the School Resource Officer to quickly resolve this situation and ensure
the safety of all involved.
Social Media Highlight
Mental Health Minute video series - In our first Mental Health
Minute, co-responder Stephanie Booco talks about her day-
to-day her work helping people access the right care at the
right time and encouraged qualified candidates to apply for
the second open co-responder position. The Mental Health
Minute series will highlight FCPS programs, partnerships, and
people dedicated to mental health issues in our community.
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To watch this video and others in the new series, visit
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLVhK_pTr32N1S8tW8pa459ff8QU3prlg3.
Community Engagement
Coffee with a Cop - On March 28, community members gathered with
officers and members of Neighborhood Services for Coffee with a
Cop. This month’s event was hosted at the Campus West
Connections office in an effort to showcase the space and encourage
residents to use it. Discussions ranged from local issues to police
recruitment. The next event will be Pizza with a Police on April 26
from 5-7 p.m. at Campus West Connections.
NET meets with student athletes - Officers from our Neighborhood
Enforcement Team spent some time with Colorado State University
athletes to strengthen relationships and talk about student safety,
party smarts, and other issues that matter. Students invited officers to
come watch an upcoming game, and NET members were happy to
stop by and support them. We appreciate this ongoing partnership to
help keep these young adults safe and successful.
PLANNING, DEVELOPMENT &TRANSPORTATION
BUILDING SERVICES AND PLANNING
City Plan
Adoption of the City Plan Update is scheduled for the April 16th City Council hearing.
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, were approved on first reading on March 19, 2019. Second
reading of the adoption ordinance will be on April 16th.
Harmony Corridor Plan Gateway Area Update
A City Council Work Session has been scheduled for May 14th to consider DRAFT revisions to the
Harmony Gateway Chapter of the Harmony Corridor Plan and corresponding Standards and
Guidelines. A project webpage has been established. Review of the proposed policy and regulatory
changes will be made by the P&Z and NRAB prior to City Council consideration in early Summer.
Sign Code Amendments – Digital Billboards
At the March 19 Council meeting, Council adopted a resolution setting a time frame and giving policy
direction regarding the consideration of digital billboard regulations. No new regulations were adopted,
but direction was given to the incoming City Council to address this item by Fall 2019.
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.
Hughes Redevelopment
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A neighborhood meeting was held on April 4 (6-8pm at the Drake Centre) in anticipation of a
development plan for the former Hughes Stadium site in western Fort Collins. Following the
neighborhood meeting, the development applicant will submit conceptual plans to the City for
preliminary review.
NEIGHBORHOOD SERVICES
Neighborhood Mini-Grants
The Neighborhood Services Mini-Grant Program selection criteria have been refreshed to better
support social and environmental sustainability outcomes through measurable results. Applications
were much more diverse, competitive and project based compared to past mini-grant application pools.
The traditional “social events” funded added clean-ups or educational workshops to enhance social
activities. This round we received 15 applications and a review team awarded $2,425 to 11
neighborhoods.
One mini-grant funded event, the Latinx Puertas Abiertas at Fort Collins Bike Co-op (North Fort
Collins/Hickory Village Neighborhood), was held last Saturday, March 23, 2019. The $250 mini-grant
funds allowed neighborhood hosts to purchase bicycle-related door prizes and food to draw more
participants to the event. Partner organizations, Bike Fort Collins Coalition, Fort Collins Bike Co-op and
La Familia, contributed volunteers and bicycle equipment to the event as well. In all, 21 free bike
helmets, 12 kids’ bicycles, and 16 door prizes were distributed to Latinx community members.
According to the neighborhood host, the event was successful, and many community members are
interested in future neighborhood events and have a new appreciation for bike transportation
Sustainable Neighborhoods Fort Collins
The four neighborhoods selected for Sustainable Neighborhoods Fort Collins pilot program, Parkwood
East, Warren Lake, Oakridge 8 and Moore are scheduling kick-off parties in April and will participate in
Sustainable Neighborhoods Leadership Training to gain neighborhood support, project management
information, and community engagement skills. Moore Neighborhood is combining a porchlight swap
with their door-to-door invitations to the kick-off party, earning Sustainable Neighborhoods credits
before the program even officially begins! Neighborhood Services staff is also supporting two
sustainability-based neighborhood projects from applicants who were not selected for the pilot program.
Neighborhood Night Out
Internal and external stakeholder meetings for Neighborhood Night Out project evaluation and
recommendations were held. NNO experienced significant growth in the number of events between
2001 and 2006 when the registered event number plateaued at approximately 100 events per year.
Partner organizations outlined the desired outcomes from their perspectives and shared information on
bandwidth for NNO event visits. Internal and external stakeholders agreed that the participant
experience would be enhanced by the addition of an annual theme or set of available educational
workshops and activities led by City or partner organization visitors to neighborhood events similar to
the “hot topic” theme approach used by the Larimer County Sheriff’s Office. The stakeholder groups
also offered several ideas to increase registration for parties that are already happening across the City
that do not register their neighborhood event to give a more accurate picture of citywide participation.
Code Compliance
Code Compliance has partnered with Fort Collins Police Services Neighborhood Enforcement Team
Officers and Natural Areas Department to address transient camps observed throughout the City of
Fort Collins, that are on City property or in areas that are considered “no man’s land”. These efforts
have helped to ensure neighborhood and public safety. Between February 1, 2019 and current there
have been over thirty-five (35) camps successfully abated. One particular camp had thirty-seven (37)
trash bags, twenty (20) used and twenty (20) new needles/sharps. The rubbish removed included
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alcohol and marijuana containers, clothing, and piles of fecal matter. Thank you to everyone who has
assisted with the removal of these camps.
Mediation and Restorative Justice Services Building Renovation Project
The Mediation and Restorative Justice Team welcomed a new part-time Administrative Assistant this
month. Sharon Gloss started March 25 and will jump right in helping the team move into their newly
renovated space at 112 North Howes St. The move will happen April 1-5 and the office will be closed
during that time.
TRANSFORT AND PARKING SERVICES
Transfort Awarded Grant for Electric Buses
Transfort was awarded a Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality (CMAQ) grant for $4.36 million for the
purchase of five electric buses and accompanying infrastructure in 2022 and 2023.
FC MOVES
Electric Scooter Regulatory Framework
A pre-RFP meeting was held on April 4th, with all potential e-scooter vendors invited to
participate. Feedback on key topics to be included in the RFP was solicited, as well as questions and
suggestions from vendors. Development of the RFP will proceed through May. At the state level,
legislation is still proceeding through committee to grant cities flexibility in the placement of e-scooters
within right of way.
E-Bike Paved Trail Pilot Program:
A proposed pilot program to allow Class 1 and Class 2 e-bikes on paved trails was approved on first
reading by Council, with second reading scheduled for April 16th. The proposed pilot program was
presented to nine City Boards, Commissions and Committees with eight voting in favor of a one-year
pilot program. If approved, the pilot would begin in May.
YEAR TO DATE COMPARISON
2018 2019 YTD % Change
Development Project Submittals Received 77 106 37.66%
Conceptual/Preliminary Design/Staff Reviews 47 43 -8.51%
Building Permits Issued 2,059 1,900 -7.72%
Building Permit Valuations ($M) $115.38 $105.70 -8.39%
Building Inspections Performed 8,351 6,362 --23.82%
Zoning Inspections Performed 431 89 -79.35%
Zoning Plan Reviews Performed 755 638 -15.50%
Overall Development Review revenues are $(363,418) under projection for 2019 as of March 31st with
Development Review under by $(348,418) and Engineering Development Review under by $(14,588).
GRAFFITI UPDATE
During the month of March 2019, the Graffiti Abatement Team abated 93 issues comprising 557 square
feet of graffiti-covered surfaces.
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Month
Access
FC/Online
Hotline
Pro-Active
Total
January 5 0 29 34
February 10 9 38 57
March 12 5 76 93
Total 27 14 143 184
SUSTAINABILITY SERVICES
ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES
Ozone Monitoring Station Ribbon Cutting Planned for April 15th
On Monday April 15th at 3 p.m., you are invited to experience the unveiling of the Ozone Monitoring
Station at the Gardens on Spring Creek. This innovative exhibit, which is a partnership with Colorado
State University, features a solar powered ozone monitor installed in a bench, which will be surrounded
by plants that can be damaged by ozone. See how this technology will teach families in our community
about poor air quality and the importance of ozone alerts, especially for protecting our vulnerable
populations.
SOCIAL SUSTAINABILITY
Fair Housing Education Event
In coordination with National Fair Housing month in April, the City hosted a Fair Housing educational
event on Tuesday, April 9 at 222 Laporte Ave. This educational opportunity included a presentation and
panel discussion of regional housing and municipal code experts. The purpose of the event was 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.
ECONOMIC HEALTH
URA Negotiations with Poudre School District (PSD)
The expanded Urban Renewal Authority is close to adopting a new urban renewal plan for the Drake
and College intersection. The plan enables the use of Tax Increment Financing (TIF) as a tool to
stimulate and leverage both public and private sector development, including redevelopment, to aid in
the revitalization of the area by revitalizing blight and preventing the spread of further deterioration. As
proposed, the Drake and College project features multifamily, mixed-use and a 110-room hotel with the
TIF aiding in the construction of a variety of public improvements (e.g., intersection improvements and
safety, pedestrian and bicycle improvements). To move forward with adoption of the plan, each taxing
entity, which includes Larimer County, Poudre School District (PSD), the Health District of Northern
Larimer County and the Poudre River Library District, must agree on the use and allocation of TIF.
Currently the URA is nearing agreement with all entities except for PSD. The URA and PSD have
differing opinions on a single issue. Because both entities are supportive of the redevelopment, the
URA and PSD are using the process described in the URA statutes to resolve the difference.
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UTILITIES
CUSTOMER CONNECTIONS
Energy Services: The Bloomberg Mayors Challenge grant was completed in March, which will provide
$1M over a three-year period to improve the efficiency of rental properties and documenting the health
and well-being impacts as well.
Factory start-up was completed for a 92 kilowatt-hour battery system at 222 Laporte, with pending
integration of controls for testing a range of use cases over the next 18 months.
Implementation of the Building Energy and Water Scoring Program has begun, including notification to
affected building owners. Visit https://www.fcgov.com/bews/.
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 1,227
participants through 46 outreach events and programs. In
March, CE highlighted Fix A Leak Week and hosted an event
at the Old Town Library. This event had demos on fixing
leaky toilets, showerheads and faucets along with an
opportunity to hear from experts in the field. We had an extremely engaged audience for this event.
Furthermore, outreach for Building Energy and Water Scoring Program and the Multifamily Building
Energy Challenge is ongoing and includes notification letters to owners covered by the Building Energy
and Water Scoring ordinance.
Customer Care and Technology customer information system (CIS) billing project, known as OASIS,
is the new billing system for broadband and utility services. Plans are to manage communications 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
The Parks and Recreation Departments held their annual hourly job fair at Northside Aztlan
Community Center on Saturday, March 30.
The Youth Advisory Board dedicated a public chalkboard to be displayed at Foothills Mall on
Saturday, March 30.
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A final draft report of the Sports Complex Feasibility Study was presented to the project core
team on Wednesday, April 3.
PARKS
City Park and Lee Martinez Community Parks have been successfully recertified as Audubon
Cooperative Sanctuaries.
The living wall has been dismantled and stored for repurposing at the Gardens on Spring Creek.
All plant material is being replanted for use in existing landscapes.
Sport field and event reservations for summer have begun. Currently there are over 1 million
people expected to use the park system for organized activities.
Library Park playground renovation design is underway. A neighborhood feedback survey was
completed at the end of March.
Golf Manager recruitment is underway.
NATURAL AREAS
Quarterly Land Conservation Update
Cathy Fromme Prairie Natural Area Expansion
On March 15th, Cathy Fromme Prairie Natural Area
was expanded by 32 acres at the cost of $1,155,000.
The seller retained ownership of 6 acres which include
a hay field and farmstead buildings. The landowner
gave the city first right of refusal to purchase the
remaining 6 acres in the future at a guaranteed price.
This inholding is rich in wildlife habitat, incredibly
important in protecting the scenic views along South
Shields and buffering the eastern boundary of Cathy
Fromme Prairie.
Bishop Ranch – Antrim/Ring
On January 19th, 540 acres were purchase in the Regional Foothills. The property was purchased for
$1,600,000. The land is adjacent to 700 acres of land previously purchased by Natural Areas. The
property is highly valued for its wildlife habitat, scenic views, and foothills wildlife corridor protection.
The family had strong ties to the land, homesteading the ranch in the 1910s. The family’s desire to
keep this beautiful property undeveloped led to a donation of a conservation easement years earlier to
Legacy Land Trust and ultimately the sale to the city.
Land Conservation Summary To Date Acreage Cost
Acres of Land Purchased
37,654
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Acres of Land Leased
897
Acres of Land in Conservation Easements
6,725
Total Conserved - To Date
45,276 $ 96,027,768
2019 Acquisitions To Date
Acreage Cost
Robbins Fee Acquisition - S. Shields - Adjacent
to Cathy Fromme Prairie
January 32 $ 1,122,851
Bishop Ranch
- Antrim/Ring
Fee Acquisition - Regional Foothills -
Adjacent to Natural Areas owned
property.
March 540 $ 1,584,739
Total
Conserved -
Year To Date
572 $ 2,755,000
Yearly Leases
Cost
Fossil Creek
Reservoir
$ 77,541
Dixon -
Pineridge NA
$ 3,244
Total Leases $ 80,785
Land Conservation Funds Budgeted for 2019
$3,500,000 + Re-appropriation $9,100,000
$ 12,600,000
Land
Conservation
Funds
Expenditure
$ 2,835,785
Net Land
Conservation
Funds
Remaining for
2019
$ 9,764,215
Property Under Contract
Acreage Cost
Hazelhurst Fee Acquisition - Adjacent to Coyote Ridge NA
40 $ 240,000
Total Under
Contract
40 $ 240,000
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PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT
Solar and lithium-ion powered kit-cars -
Utilities and Platte River Power Authority with
students from Webber Middle School are
constructing solar and lithium-ion powered kit-
cars slated to race at a regional competition in
April. Participants received education on how
solar panels and battery storage relate to the
future of municipal utilities as they attempt to
build the fastest or best designed car. If successful, they will move on to the state-wide competition
later in April at Dakota Ridge High School. For more information, please visit www.fcgov.com/utilities.
FoCo Creates Arts and Culture Plan – Two community-wide events presented the summary of the
vision and goals for the plan followed by small group discussions and a “Speed Dating the Arts” activity
that allowed attendees to have a whirlwind tour of the City’s cultural facilities and resources. Around 50
community members attended the events, and additional feedback was collected online:
https://ourcity.fcgov.com/fococreates. The draft plan will be presented at a Council Work Session on
April 23.
IAP2 Training – The City hosted its third round of training on the International Association of Public
Participation (IAP2) foundations and tactics. The City now has over 50 staff trained in the IAP2
principles for designing and implementing consistent public engagement across the organization. For
more information on IAP2, visit: https://www.iap2.org/.
Hughes Stadium Redevelopment Open House – On April 4, the City facilitated and open house with
the developer for the Hughes Stadium property. Over 200 people attended to learn more and express
concerns. An OurCity project page was also created to allow area residents to share ideas for the
proposed development. https://ourcity.fcgov.com/hughes_stadium_redevelopment
OurCity – The City’s online engagement platform
continued to see strong visitation and participation
in 2018. Featured projects include City Plan,
FoCoCreates Arts & Culture plan, Outdoor
Residential Burning, Connexion and more.
https://ourcity.fcgov.com/
2018 Highlights:
• 35.9k total visits
• 2.5k new registrations
• 24.2k aware visitors (visited at least one
page)
• 10.8k informed visitors (viewed a video,
photo, document or visited multiple pages)
• 3.2k engaged visitors (contributed to a forum, survey, poll, newsfeed or submitted ideas or
questions)
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BROADBAND – FORT COLLINS CONNEXION
Connexion Hut Installation
The Connexion Outside Plant Team successfully installed 3 of the 4 broadband network huts. The final hut
will be installed mid-April. These huts will be the essential core locations for our fiber optics, which will
branch out to the community. Check out our latest video!
Connexion Speaking Opportunities: The Connexion Team would love to come and speak with your
department! Contact Erin Shanley eshanley@fcgov.com to set up a time to learn more about
Connexion.
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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 Neighborhood Livability and Social Health Outcome Area.
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Analysis:
• This is a quarterly metric and currently reflects quarter four 2018 data.
• The Graffiti Abatement Team abated 248 issues as compared to 271 this same time last year,
for a slight decrease of 9%. The average response time for removal was 1.27 days. The target
is to remove graffiti within 1.5 days. The Team supervised two (2) individuals that performed
sixteen (16) hours of community service.
Definition:
This indicator measures the amount of time to respond to and abate both reported and unreported
graffiti in the City. The goal is to have graffiti properly abated within two business days.
Why is this metric important?
Tracking response time to abate graffiti is part of the overall process to defeat and deter graffiti. Graffiti
generally includes any type of writings, drawings or symbols applied to any surface without the consent
of the owner. Graffiti is a crime and when left unchecked, can contribute to the deterioration of our
neighborhoods and the beauty of Fort Collins, as well as it can be the tipping point leading to increased
crime in an area.
City’s impact on this metric:
High – The City's Graffiti Abatement team plays a high impact role by proactively searching for new
graffiti throughout the City in day-to-day operations. In addition, the public can notify the Abatement
team through a 24-hour hotline, email notification, an on-line reporting system, and a smart phone
reporting application.
Benchmarks:
Benchmarking in progress
To view the entire Dashboard, please visit: http://fortcollins.clearpointstrategy.com/