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June 2019
JUNE 13, 2019
Table of Contents
ISSUES BEFORE COUNCIL ................................................................................................................. 4
JUNE 18 COUNCIL MEETING - CANCELED ...............................................................................................................4
JUNE 25 WORK SESSION - CANCELED .....................................................................................................................4
JULY 2 COUNCIL MEETING ......................................................................................................................................4
JULY 9 WORK SESSION ............................................................................................................................................4
PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT – UPCOMING EVENTS ........................................................................................................4
SALES TAX - MONTHLY & YEAR TO DATE ....................................................................................... 5
CP- ENGINEERING ............................................................................................................................. 6
CITYWIDE PEDESTRIAN ACCESS PROJECT ...............................................................................................................6
SUNIGA ROAD IMPROVEMENTS – COLLEGE AVE. TO BLONDEL STREET ................................................................7
NORTH COLLEGE IMPROVEMENTS – CANAL TO STATE HIGHWAY 1 .....................................................................7
VINE AND LEMAY BNSF IMPROVEMENTS ..............................................................................................................8
SHARP POINT/NANCY GRAY CONNECTION ............................................................................................................8
POWER TRAIL AND HARMONY ROAD GRADE SEPARATED CROSSING ...................................................................9
TIMBERLINE ROAD CORRIDOR PROJECT ................................................................................................................9
JEFFERSON STREET IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT ................................................................................................... 10
LINDEN STREET RENOVATION PROJECT .............................................................................................................. 10
WILLOW STREET IMPROVEMENTS ...................................................................................................................... 11
TIMBERLINE WIDENING AT GREAT WESTERN CROSSING ................................................................................... 11
NORTH MASON DESIGN – ALPINE TO HICKORY .................................................................................................. 12
CP - PARK PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT ....................................................................................... 13
POUDRE RIVER WHITEWATER PARK .................................................................................................................... 13
SUGAR BEET PARK ............................................................................................................................................... 14
TRAIL HEAD PARK ................................................................................................................................................ 15
POWER TRAIL CONNECTION TO SPRING CREEK TRAIL ........................................................................................ 15
EASTSIDE PARK IMPROVEMENTS ........................................................................................................................ 16
LINCOLN MIDDLE SCHOOL TRAIL ......................................................................................................................... 17
CP - OPERATION SERVICES ............................................................................................................ 17
GARDENS ON SPRING CREEK – VISITOR’S EXPANSION ........................................................................................ 17
FORT COLLINS/LOVELAND POLICE TRAINING CENTER ........................................................................................ 18
308 VINE WATER LAB / INNOSPHERE PHASE II ................................................................................................... 18
CP - UTILITIES.................................................................................................................................... 19
WATER TREATMENT FACILITY ............................................................................................................................. 19
LIGHT & POWER GENESIS64 SCADA UPGRADE PROJECT .................................................................................... 20
CIRCUIT 724 (NORTH COLLEGE) ........................................................................................................................... 20
NEW FEEDER CAPACITY (E. DRAKE & LEMAY) ..................................................................................................... 21
GIS/GWD & ADMS ............................................................................................................................................... 21
SHERWOOD STREET WATERLINE REPLACEMENT ................................................................................................ 22
SPRING CREEK IMPROVEMENTS AT EDORA PARK ............................................................................................... 22
REMINGTON STREET STORM SEWER .................................................................................................................. 23
PUBLIC SAFETY ................................................................................................................................ 23
POUDRE FIRE AUTHORITY ................................................................................................................................... 23
POLICE SERVICES .................................................................................................................................................. 24
PLANNING, DEVELOPMENT &TRANSPORTATION ......................................................................... 26
BUILDING SERVICES AND PLANNING ................................................................................................................... 26
HISTORIC PRESERVATION SERVICES .................................................................................................................... 26
NEIGHBORHOOD SERVICES ................................................................................................................................. 26
FCMOVES ............................................................................................................................................................. 28
YEAR TO DATE COMPARISON .............................................................................................................................. 28
GRAFFITI UPDATE ............................................................................................................................ 28
SUSTAINABILITY SERVICES ............................................................................................................ 29
ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES ................................................................................................................................ 29
SOCIAL SUSTAINABILITY ...................................................................................................................................... 29
ECONOMIC HEALTH ............................................................................................................................................. 29
UTILITIES ............................................................................................................................................ 29
CUSTOMER CONNECTIONS .................................................................................................................................. 29
WATER RESOURCES AND TREATMENT OPERATIONS .......................................................................................... 30
COMMUNITY SERVICES .................................................................................................................... 31
RECREATION ........................................................................................................................................................ 31
PARKS ................................................................................................................................................................... 31
CULTURAL SERVICES ............................................................................................................................................ 31
NATURAL AREAS .................................................................................................................................................. 32
PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT ..................................................................................................................... 33
BROADBAND – FORT COLLINS CONNEXION ................................................................................. 34
COMMUNITY DASHBOARD HIGHLIGHT .......................................................................................... 34
CITY MANAGER’S UPDATE 4
ISSUES BEFORE COUNCIL
JUNE 18 COUNCIL MEETING - CANCELED
Meeting canceled for Colorado Municipal League Conference, Breckenridge, CO, June 18-21
JUNE 25 WORK SESSION - CANCELED
Work Session canceled.
JULY 2 COUNCIL MEETING
Sunshine House Appeal
o Consideration of an appeal of the Planning and Zoning Board decision regarding the Sunshine
House at Bucking Horse Major Amendment. The project is located on the east side of Miles
House Avenue, south of Nancy Gray Avenue, north of Drake Road and southwest of the Great
Western Railway.
Council Priorities
Consider adoption of a resolution setting Council priorities which will be used to guide the
City organization for the next two years.
City Code Changes Related to Telecommunication Facilities and Services (Connexion)
o Amend City Code to further implement the authority granted in City Charter Section 7 to begin
offering telecommunications facilities and services to customers.
Economic Health – 3.7 Deploy reliable, high-speed internet services throughout the
community.
Staff Report: Business Trespass and College Avenue Traffic Safety
JULY 9 WORK SESSION
Council Priorities regarding Affordable Housing and Mobile Home Park Preservation
o Provide a review of existing City affordable housing policy contained in plans, strategies and
studies to provide a foundation for a discussion defining current City Council priorities regarding
affordable and achievable housing strategies including mobile home park preservation.
Neighborhood Livability and Social Health – 1.1 Improve access to a broad range of
quality housing that is safe, accessible and affordable.
City Financial Overview and Planning Overview
o Provide an overview of the City’s revenue, expenditure and balance sheet and an overview of
the City Strategic and Budgeting Process.
High Performing Government – 7.1 Provide world-class municipal services to
residents and businesses.
PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT – UPCOMING EVENTS
Summer in the City - June 10 –13: The City’s Communication & Public Involvement Office (CPIO),
in partnership with Poudre School District, hosted over 20 high school students for the Summer in
the City program. Now in its third year, Summer in the City gives local teens a behind-the-scenes
look at City operations and potential career paths through a variety of tours and presentations
https://www.fcgov.com/cityworks/summerinthecity.
CITY MANAGER’S UPDATE 5
Lagoon Concert Series - June 19 – August 7: The City will host a booth at the Lagoon Concert
Series. Each week, different departments will be onsite to interact with concert goers and share
information about upcoming projects and programs such as West Nile Virus, Recreation, FC
Volunteer and more. For the complete concert schedule, visit: https://lagoonseries.com.
Open Streets - June 16: Come Ride the Route on Sunday, June 16 from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
along Maple St. from Putnam Elementary to Lee Martinez Park via N. Sherwood St. Open Streets
events are free for everyone! By closing public streets to through traffic, we create a comfortable
and fun environment to ride, walk, run, scoot, roll, and play in the street
https://www.fcgov.com/openstreets/.
Bring Your Child to Work - June 13: Utilities is celebrating Bring Your Child to Work Day. The
Utility supports and encourages employees to show their children what they do at work. Activities
include fun, child-friendly offerings and lunch, while creating an opportunity for employees to share
their work with their families and inspire the next generation.
Xeriscape Garden Party - June 15: Utilities is hosting the annual Xeriscape Garden Party. This
event creates an opportunity for the community to learn from experts about improving their sprinkler
system, selecting low water-use plants, composting, recycling, using rain barrels, and more.
Attendees can explore the Xeriscape Demonstration Garden and get advice from Master
Gardeners. More information at https://www.fcgov.com/utilities/residential/conserve/water-
efficiency/xeriscape/xeriscape-garden-party/.
Power Trip Bus Tour - June 27: The bus tour provides participants with a behind-the-scenes look
at reliable electricity and its path into residents’ homes. More information at
https://www.fcgov.com/utilities/community-education/adults/bus-tours.
SALES TAX - MONTHLY & YEAR TO DATE
APRIL SUMMARY OVER PRIOR YEAR
Month Year to Date
Net Sales Tax Collected: 0.2% 1.3%
Net Use Tax Collected: 34.6% 11.6%
Net Sales and Use Tax Collected: 4.8% 2.9%
Year to date, sales and use tax collections excluding rebates are up 2.9% and total $46.5M.
APRIL SUMMARY OVER BUDGET
Month Year to Date
Net Sales Tax Collected: -2.9% -0.9%
Net Use Tax Collected: 13.1% 11.4%
Net Sales and Use Tax Collected: -0.5% 1.0%
Year to date, the City has collected 1.0% more sales and use tax revenue, totaling $464K over budget.
CITY MANAGER’S UPDATE 6
CP- ENGINEERING
CITYWIDE PEDESTRIAN ACCESS PROJECT
Funding Source: Community Capital Improvement Program (CCIP)
Estimated Project Budget: 2019 - $1.1M
Estimated Completion Date: Ongoing
Phase: Construction
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. Mountain
Ave. to Grandview (south side to cemetery entrance near trolley barn) began construction
May 15, and was completed by Memorial Day weekend. Next project will be sidewalk
connection at Lee Martinez Park.
Current projects: Opera Galleria sidewalk replacement, completed March 23 (see pictures above).
More information is available at http://www.fcgov.com/engineering/pedneeds.php
Capital Project
(CP) Updates are
indicated in bold
Capital Project
Updates are
indicated in bold
CITY MANAGER’S UPDATE 7
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: Construction
Project Details:
Design and construction of a new arterial roadway that connects existing Suniga Road, from Blondel St.
to College Avenue.
Project Status:
Project construction has commenced May 13 with a duration of approximately 90 days.
Traffic impacts are expected to be minimal.
Landscape installation will follow in the fall of 2019.
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: Summer 2019
Phase: 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:
During May, work focused on installing sidewalks and driveways on the west side of HWY
287.
CDOT roadway work south of Hwy 1 was completed in May.
CITY MANAGER’S UPDATE 8
More information is available at fcgov.com/engineering/ncollege.php
VINE AND LEMAY BNSF IMPROVEMENTS
Funding Source: Keep Fort Collins Great (KFCG),
Transportation Capital Expansion Fee (TCEF), 2017 / 2018
BFO
Estimated Project Budget: $22M ($12M currently allocated)
Estimated Completion Date: 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:
$9.1M was passed through on first reading at Council
on May 21. Second reading June 4 to appropriate Transportation Capital Expansion Fee
reserves into the project budget and continue work.
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: 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:
No project updates.
More information is available at fcgov.com/engineering/sharppoint
CITY MANAGER’S UPDATE 9
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 project updates.
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 project updates.
CITY MANAGER’S UPDATE 10
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 has presented first offers to property owners and
will continue negotiations through the second quarter of 2019.
LINDEN STREET RENOVATION PROJECT
Funding Source: Community Capital Improvement Program (CCIP)
Estimated Project Budget: $3.5M
Estimated Completion Date: 2020
Phase: Conceptual Design Verification
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 has initiated a review of the 2014 Conceptual Design with the Downtown Development
Authority, the Downtown Business Association, and other interested business and property owners
along Linden Street.
Upcoming work includes additional stakeholder outreach to gather feedback on the 2014
Conceptual Design and the transition to the preliminary engineering design phase.
CITY MANAGER’S UPDATE 11
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: Construction
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:
• Project Construction began May 20.
TIMBERLINE WIDENING AT GREAT WESTERN CROSSING
Funding Source: Transportation Capital Expansion Fee (TCEF), Developer Contributions, Building on
Basics (BOB) 1.0, Arterial Intersection Funding
Estimated Project Budget: $0.6M – Phase Two
CITY MANAGER’S UPDATE 12
Estimated Completion Date: Summer 2019
Phase: Construction
Project Details:
In 2016, Phase One intersection improvements were completed at Prospect and Timberline; along with
Timberline widening and multi-modal improvements south of Prospect. Phase Two improvements will
consist of widening the Great Western Railway crossing, completion of multi-modal connections at the
crossing, a new railroad signal system, and completion of the “free-right” turn from eastbound Prospect
to southbound Timberline.
Project Status:
The Great Western Railroad has shifted their construction schedule to complete this
crossing in August 2019. The City will accommodate the new schedule and is scheduled to
finish the additional sidewalk and roadway in September.
NORTH MASON DESIGN – ALPINE TO HICKORY
Funding Source: Transportation Capital Expansion Fee (TCEF),
Storm Water Utility, Urban Renewal Authority (URA) funding
Estimated Project Budget: $1.0M
Estimated Completion Date: Fall 2020
Phase: Conceptual Design
Project Details:
A collaborative effort between City departments and the North
College URA to find solutions to existing drainage issues along
the west side of College Avenue, north of the Poudre River.
The project was approved through the 2019/2020 Budgeting for
Outcomes (BFO) process and will focus on roadway and storm
sewer alignments for North Mason. Construction of the storm
sewer backbone is expected to occur in 2021/2022. No funding
has currently been identified for the roadway construction.
Project Status:
Staff has hired a consultant team for conceptual and preliminary level design, topographic survey,
and title work analysis.
Staff has met multiple times with the URA Citizens Advisory Group (CAG) to discuss the project and
design approach.
Staff will continue to meet with property owners.
CITY MANAGER’S UPDATE 13
CP - PARK PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT
POUDRE RIVER WHITEWATER PARK
Funding Source: Park Planning & Development, CCIP, Public and Private Fundraising, Stormwater,
and Natural Areas
Total Project Cost: $11.5M
Phase: Under Construction
Estimated Completion: Summer/Fall 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:
• Road work on East Vine Drive is complete. An on-street bike path and additional on-
street parking have been added.
• The pedestrian bridge decking and south bank plaza will be poured mid-June.
• The wave shelter art piece is on schedule for a September installation.
• Construction is on track for a fall grand opening.
CITY MANAGER’S UPDATE 14
SUGAR BEET PARK
Funding Source: Parkland Funds, Lincoln Corridor Funds, & Nature in the City
Total Project Cost: $2.4M
Phase: Under Construction
Estimated Completion: Fall 2019
Project Details:
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 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:
• Construction is underway.
• The beet play structure is being relocated from the Museum of Discovery, to the park site
at the beginning of June.
• Construction is on track for a mid to late summer grand opening.
• A live stream video of construction can be found on the project’s webpage.
CITY MANAGER’S UPDATE 15
TRAIL HEAD PARK
Funding Source: Parkland funds
Total Project Cost: $2.9M
Phase: Design
Estimated Completion: 2020
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. A second neighborhood meeting was recently
held at the Budweiser Welcome Center. Construction is anticipated to start in 2020.
Project Status:
• Using comments and feedback collected from neighborhood meetings, a park design is
being developed.
• The design will be presented at a third neighborhood meeting mid-summer.
POWER TRAIL CONNECTION TO SPRING CREEK TRAIL
Funding Source: Conservation Trust
Total Project Cost: $240K
Phase: Under Construction
Estimated Completion: Spring 2019
CITY MANAGER’S UPDATE 16
Project Detail:
An extension of the Power Trail to Spring Creek Trail was recently completed and is now open. The
new trail is located northeast of EPIC. The project was completed as a partnership with Park Planning
& Development and Utilities. Utilities work included the rehabilitation and re-alignment of Spring Creek.
This successful partnership resulted in saved time and cost.
Project Status
• Project is complete.
EASTSIDE PARK IMPROVEMENTS
Funding Source: First United Methodist Church
Total Project Cost: TBD
Phase: Design
Estimated Completion: TBD
Project Detail:
The First United Methodist Church has generously offered to gift the City an improvement to Eastside
Neighborhood Park. Residents surrounding the park were offered the opportunity to provide feedback
on the extent of the improvement(s) based on potential costs. Park Planning & Development is working
with CityGive to collect donations and will begin construction when funded.
Project Status
• The first neighborhood meeting was held in February and presented potential
enhancements, and costs associated.
• Of the 4 enhancement options presented, option 2 – Greenway was most well received.
• The Greenway concept will focus on landscape improvements, lighting and seating.
• The First United Methodist Church has begun fundraising.
• Construction is dependent on the amount of time needed to raise funds.
CITY MANAGER’S UPDATE 17
LINCOLN MIDDLE SCHOOL TRAIL
Funding Source: Conservation Trust Fund
Total Project Cost: $750,000
Phase: No phasing anticipated
Estimated Completion: Fall 2019
Project Detail:
A trail spur extending from the Poudre Trail to Lincoln Middle School. The trail is approximately ¾ mile
long and will provide a much-needed connection to the Poudre River Trail from the school and
surrounding neighborhoods.
Project Status
• Construction anticipated to begin August 2019.
• The City is in final negotiations with Poudre School District to secure easement for the
trail.
• A master plan with additional pedestrian and bike crossing improvements has been
prepared.
CP - OPERATION SERVICES
GARDENS ON SPRING CREEK – VISITOR’S EXPANSION
Funding Sources: Building on Basic (BOB) II - $2.2M
Op Services (Maintenance): $380K
Privately Raised Funds: $700K
Total Project Cost: $3,280,000
Phase: Construction
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:
Foundations are Installed
CITY MANAGER’S UPDATE 18
• Footings and foundations are in, backfilling and underground work will begin soon.
• New conservatory structure to arrive mid-June and installation will follow.
• Operation Services is working on a contract to replace existing roof in conjunction with
this project and adding a 66-kw solar PV system.
• Project staff is working with Parks to coordinate relocating the Living Wall from 222
Laporte to inside the new conservatory.
• On track for LEED Gold currently tracking at 63 credits.
• Garden staff had plant sale at the new stage area, and it was a big success.
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:
• Continue working with Bryan Construction, our Construction Manager, to determine some critical
cost to confirm our project budget.
1. Firing Range Equipment – working to confirm needed equipment and cost.
2. Site soil conditions – Received site Design Development (DD) drawings and working with
Bryan Construction to confirm estimated cost of work.
3. Utility Easements – Working with City of Fort Collins Real Estate team to determine utility
easements water, sewer, and railroad.
• We have submitted permit applications with UPSF Railroad for two locations associated
with water and sewer crossings.
• Energy Model update shows we are on target for Admin building with an energy use index
(EUI) of 30. Firing Range is challenging with the air exchanges required. We are planning
to design the Firing Range for future heat exchanger plates but will hold off on installing
them due to cost and budget. We need roughly $800K to add this and the current budget
does not provide funding.
• The project team is looking at the option of putting together an early-sitework package
with hope of being able to begin work in late July.
• There was a groundbreaking ceremony on Wednesday May 8.
308 VINE WATER LAB / INNOSPHERE PHASE II
Funding Sources:
City of Fort Collins Cost: 2/3 of Total
$1M Currently Appropriated
Rocky Mountain Innosphere Cost: 1/3 of Total
Total Project Cost: Approximately $20M
Current SD Site Plan
CITY MANAGER’S UPDATE 19
Phase: Conceptual
Estimated Completion Date: Fall 2020
Project Details:
The 308 Vine Water Lab is a joint ownership project with the City of Fort Collins and Rocky Mountain
Innosphere (RMI). The project is approximately 26,000 SF. The three-story building includes lab and
office space on levels 1 and 2 for Water Quality, Pollution Control, and Water Shed which currently
reside in separate facilities. Building is to be LEED Gold and has budgeted to incorporate Solar PV
and infrastructure for future building Net Zero goals. RMI is to own and occupy level three. The City
will have the option to buy out RMI after eight years.
Project Status:
• Innosphere is currently working to secure expanded parking. This is necessary to
fulfill parking requirements outlined in the City of Fort Collins/Innosphere
agreement. RMI is asking for a 30-day extension to complete their parking
agreements. This extension will delay the project schedule.
• City of Fort Collins Utilities is working with HDR Engineering, Inc. to help design
and plan City laboratory and office space in the building. The first of three
workshops have been completed. HDR is now working with the information
received to produce a first draft of conceptual lab and office design documents.
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
• Switch over to receiving electricity from Light &Power has
been completed.
• Engineering is working with WTF staff to order an ATO
switch. The switch has about a six-month lead time.
• Project savings allowed for a second circuit, which has been
pulled in.
Conceptual Rendering
Water Treatment Facility
CITY MANAGER’S UPDATE 20
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:
• Alarm points have been successfully loaded into the
Iconics alarm server software and status and analog
points were test loaded into the Kepware OPC server the
week of June 3, 2019.
CIRCUIT 724 (NORTH COLLEGE)
Funding Source: New Capital
Estimated Project Budget: $950,000.00
Phase: Completion
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.
• A custom vault lid was installed May 6, 2019-May 8,
2019.
• All 750 Al cable has been installed, including one 600-
amp switch.
• Circuit 724 was energized on May 3, 2019.
• An addition switch was installed with vault lid during the
week of May 6, 2019.
• Project was completed on June 3, 2019.
Map of Installation
CITY MANAGER’S UPDATE 21
NEW FEEDER CAPACITY (E. DRAKE & LEMAY)
Funding Source: New Capital
Estimated Project Budget: $500,000.00
Phase: Construction
Project Details: Install 7000 feet of three phase 750 Al and
one switch to serve new load at Drake and Lemay.
Project Status:
• Construction is on track to meet the completion date
during the week of July 4, 2019.
• Duct crossing at Drake was installed the week of April
29, 2019.
• To date, 95% of the 750 cable is in and a new vault
and switch has been installed.
• The circuit was energized the week of June 3, 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: No Updates
• 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.
• Current production mapping systems are being updated prior to data migration to GIS.
• The GIS/GWD team has participated in a series of workshops: data modeling, functional
requirements, business and workflow process. Project core team training just completed.
• The City has signed a contract with Advanced Control Systems (ACS) to provide ADMS
software and implementation services.
• The ADMS team and IT are working with ACS to develop the system architecture plans to
enable us to procure hardware.
Map of Planned Installation
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SHERWOOD STREET WATERLINE REPLACEMENT
Funding Source: Water
Estimated Project Budget: $559,000
Status: In design
Estimated Completion Date: August 1, 2019
Project Details:
The existing water main located along the 600 block of Sherwood
Street is a very old waterline, constructed in the 1880’s, and is
slated for replacement this summer. The existing 6” cast iron
main will be replaced with a new 8” PVC waterline. All of the
existing residential water services and fire services will be served
using a temporary waterline during construction so disruption to
water service to this area should be minimal. Parking and
drivable access to homes along this block will be limited
during construction. Neighborhood meetings and outreach efforts
for this project will be ongoing with the neighborhood.
Project Status:
• Final design complete
• Public outreach, door-to-door notifications
• Independent cost estimates complete
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 Status:
• Installation of new Spring Creek Trail - completed
• Irrigation, landscape, and seeding - upcoming
• Restoration fencing – upcoming
Sherwood Street May 2019
New Spring Creek channel –
east of Riverside
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REMINGTON STREET STORM SEWER
Funding Source: Stormwater and Wastewater
Estimated Project Budget: $3,551,750
Status: In design
Estimated Completion Date: 3rd Quarter 2019
Project Details:
The Remington Street Outfall is a storm sewer and sanitary
sewer replacement project along Remington Street from Spring
Park Drive to Lake Street. The storm sewer will be upsized to
alleviate flooding along Remington and the surrounding areas.
This project is currently in the final design phase and construction
is anticipated to begin in early 2020.
Project Status:
• Cost estimating - underway
• Public outreach
• Construction scheduling and phasing
PUBLIC SAFETY
POUDRE FIRE AUTHORITY
May 15| Aircraft Craft near Larimer County Humane Society and Loveland Airport
PFA assisted in a response to an inflight emergency that resulted in an aircraft crash about 1/4 mile
northwest of the Humane Society. The incident was in the Loveland Fire Rescue Authority jurisdiction
and PFA assisted in the initial fire attack and communications.
May 16| Hiker Rescued from Arthur’s Rock
PFA carried a hiker 2 miles down Arthur's Rock Trail after they suffered
an ankle injury. The responders hiked about two miles up the trail, loaded
the patient onto the litter and carried them to the base of the trail where
they were transported to the hospital by private vehicle.
May 22| PFA at 28th Annual Children’s Water Festival
PFA provided a hands-on educational event that taught attendees about
how and why firefighters use water to put out fires. Nearly 100 kids
learned about the fire triangle (heat, fuel and oxygen) then practiced
using a small fire house.
May 29| Low Pressure Gas Leak
Engine 2 was dispatched to the scene of a low pressure gas leak. They
arrived on scene at 2:40. The crew found that the line had a check valve
which greatly minimized the leak. The crew went to the nearby houses to
inform residents and monitored the air. While Xcel Energy worked to fix
the leak, PFA monitored the environment and has equipment at the ready
to keep their workers and the area safe.
Swift Water Trainings
Preliminary design at Parker
and Remington
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PFA spent some cold hours in the water working
through swift water trainings and honing the skills
needed for swift water rescues. This coincided with the
beginning of a communications campaign about river
safety.
Fireworks are Illegal Campaign
Communications are a group effort that includes the
City of Fort Collins Neighborhood Services, Fort
Collins Police Services, and Larimer County Humane
Society. Residents can pick up signs for their own yard at any of these locations as well as the Poudre
Fire Authority Administrative Offices at 102 Remington St.
Upcoming Event: Car Seat Check Event; Saturday, June 14 at Station 4, 1945 W. Drake
Appointments are available that afternoon at 3:00, 3:30, and 4:00 p.m.
Call (970)-416-2892 or email education@poudre-fire.org.
POLICE SERVICES
Crime and Safety
International Fugitive Extradited for 2002 Case - In 2002, Fort Collins Police detectives filed multiple
charges against James Bachmann for sexual assault on a child, sexual exploitation of a child, and
possession of a controlled substance. However, prior to prosecution, Bachmann failed to appear for
court and disappeared from the area. In August 2018, detectives received a tip about his whereabouts.
Through extensive investigation and collaboration with federal and international authorities, FCPS and
the US Marshals flew to the Middle East in April 2019 to assist with Bachmann’s extradition. He was
booked into the Larimer County Jail on April 25, 2019 where he was held on a $2 million cash bond.
Excellent work by the Criminal Impact Unit!
Police Arrest 10 for Impaired Driving - On Saturday evening, May 4, 2019, Fort Collins Police, in
conjunction with the Northern Colorado Traffic Safety Task Force, hosted a DUI Sobriety Checkpoint.
Members of Fort Collins Police Services, Colorado State Patrol, Larimer County Sheriff’s Office,
Loveland Police Department, Colorado State University Police Department, Mothers Against Drunk
Driving, and UC Health participated in the event. The DUI Sobriety Checkpoint was in operation from
9:49pm Saturday May 4 until 2:30am on May 5. During this time, 1,231 vehicles were contacted,
resulting in 10 arrests for Driving Under the Influence (DUI) and Driving While Ability Impaired (DWAI).
Man Arrested for Multiple Counts of Indecent Exposure - Over a period of several weeks, Fort Collins
Police and Colorado State University Police received several reports regarding an unknown male in a
red car, later identified as Wyatt Johnson. Johnson reportedly drove up to victims and asked for help.
When the victims approached the vehicle, they saw that Johnson was exposing his genitals. Through
the course of the investigation, Fort Collins officers identified the suspect and arrested him on May 20,
2019.
Agency News
FCPS Awarded National Accreditation – On May 4, 2019, Fort Collins Police Services was officially
awarded national accreditation by the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies,
Inc. (CALEA®). The purpose of the Commission is to develop standards based on international best
practices in public safety, and to establish and administer the accreditation process. The accreditation
process is how a public safety agency voluntarily demonstrates the ways it meets professionally
recognized criteria for excellence in management and service delivery.
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National Police Week – During the week of May 12, Fort Collins Police joined agencies around the
country celebrating National Police Week. They honored fallen officers in several ways, including a
Wreath-Laying Ceremony in the FCPS Lobby. Several people from the agency also rode in the Police
Unity Tour, a 300-mile bike ride honoring fallen heroes. The ride culminates at the National Law
Enforcement Memorial in Washington, D.C. Thank you to all who serve!
Dancing with a First Responder – On May 18, FCPS Chief
Swoboda and other police employees joined first
responders from the region in a friendly competition that
raised money for the Fraternal Order of Police Benevolent
Fund, which supports police officers and their families in
times of need. The event grossed $23,000 and netted over
$11,000. To watch videos of the event, which featured
police, deputies, dispatchers, firefighters, EMS personnel,
and District Attorney staff, visit the FOP Benevolent Fund
Facebook page at
https://www.facebook.com/FOP3benevolentfund/
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PLANNING, DEVELOPMENT &TRANSPORTATION
BUILDING SERVICES AND PLANNING
City Plan
A searchable, electronic version of the adopted City Plan Update is expected to come on-line by late
July.
Harmony Corridor Plan Gateway Area Update
At its May 14th Work Session, City Council gave direction for staff to explore alternative development
intensities within the Harmony ‘Gateway Area’ and continue engagement with the community through
additional outreach. Once alternatives have been evaluated, DRAFT revisions to the Harmony
Gateway Chapter of the Harmony Corridor Plan and corresponding Standards and Guidelines will be
brought to the P&Z, NRAB, LCSB and EAC for recommendations prior to City Council consideration in
late Summer.
Montava Development Project
The Planning & Zoning Board and City Council hearings for the Montava project, have been tentatively
rescheduled for the following dates:
• August 1 – Planning and Zoning Board Hearing
• October 15 – City Council Meeting (1st reading)
• November 5 – City Council Meeting (2nd reading)
Hughes Redevelopment
Conceptual development plans have been submitted and reviewed through the pre-application process
known as Preliminary Design Review (PDR). A tour was held on May 6th for interested community
members to visit the development site and an additional focus group/neighborhood meeting was held
on May 22nd. Both a City-sponsored forum on land use concerns and a neighborhood meeting will be
held prior to the application of a formal rezone/development plan submittal, none of which have been
scheduled. No formal development submittal has been received.
HISTORIC PRESERVATION SERVICES
Fort Collins Historic Building Survey
Sherry Albertson-Clark has been hired to fill the new City Planner-Historic Survey contractual
position. With years of experience in both historic preservation and planning, Ms. Albertson-Clark has
extensive knowledge of Fort Collins’ history and architecture and comprehensive experience in
evaluating and documenting historic resources. This two-year contractual position will add significantly
to the community’s knowledge of Fort Collins’ important older buildings and structures.
Historic Preservation Grants
Historic Preservation Services has been awarded two State Historical Fund grants from History
Colorado: $25,000 for additional property survey along College Avenue between Laporte Avenue and
Mulberry Street; and $22,835 for a historic structural assessment of the Water Treatment Plant No. 1,
at Gateway Park.
NEIGHBORHOOD SERVICES
Hughes Stadium Development Review Engagement
Community engagement for the redevelopment proposal for the former Hughes Stadium site has been
a major focus over the past two months. Engagement strategies have included the Our City online
platform that serves as the hub for information and comment gathering, community site tours and a
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focus group gathering. Because of the level of community interest in the project, additional staff from
Neighborhood Services have been brought onto the project engagement team to assist with the
community engagement effort and to help create the most effective strategy for serving the needs of
residents. Outreach will continue to focus on education regarding decisions to be made, how those
decisions are informed by overarching City goals and how community input will be organized and
presented throughout the Development Review process.
Sustainable Neighborhoods Fort Collins
Leadership training for 25 residents in the four Sustainable Neighborhoods pilot participants featured
sessions on grassroots organizing, inclusion, and project management. Just one month into the
program, all pilot neighborhoods have completed their first projects. The smallest neighborhood, Moore,
has completed three projects and are now working with a neighborhood church to create a public,
outdoor space for community connection. The Sustainable Neighborhoods Team from Environmental
Services and Neighborhood Services are serving as liaisons for pilot neighborhoods and expect our
first neighborhoods to be certified by September, eight months ahead of schedule.
Library Park Neighborhood Tree Festival
Neighborhood Services is partnering with Social Sustainability, Poudre River Public Library District, and
Library Park neighbors to bring a community-building Tree Festival to Library Park. In an effort to
reframe the neighborhood narrative by focusing on beloved shared resources and positive interactions
among groups with frequently competing interests, the Tree Festival will activate Library Park in a new
way, celebrate the neighborhood, and avoid traditional issues-based town hall meetings. The Tree
Festival will feature the Neighborhood Services free Lemonade Stand and Block Party Trailer, NET
Officer engagement, library story time, “forest bathing” meditation, and guided historical tree tours.
Mini-Grant Projects & Programs
Neighborhood Services mini-grant application evaluation criteria have been
aligned with the Sustainable Neighborhoods Target Goal Areas (Water, Land,
Energy, Air, and People) to promote outcome-driven “parties with a purpose”.
This approach is generating more diverse and first-time neighborhood-based
events. Program Assistant, Julie Wenzel, reached 120 residents this month by
setting up the City Lemonade Stand at all public libraries in Fort Collins to
promote the mini-grant program and assist community members without
computer or internet access in submitting online applications. Mini-grant
projects are also reaching historically underserved communities such as the
Latinx, lower income residents, and African American youth. Julie also continues to work with the PSD
School Board to build relationships with their leadership and promote integration of schools into
neighborhood events funded through mini-grants.
Neighborhood Night Out
Neighborhood Night Out is getting an early start with registration and improvements this year. NNO
registration has averaged 94 events per year since 2006. If the number of registered events kept pace
with the population growth rate, Fort Collins should have registered at least 132 NNO events last year.
Neighborhood Services held internal and external Neighborhood Night Out meetings in Q1 to identify
barriers to program growth. At the creative suggestion of Ginny Sawyer, timely registration was given
an incentive boost. The first 100 registered events in 2019 will receive a $25 gift card to an area
grocery store in lieu of the traditional “goodie bags”, which met the needs of a more limited audience.
The addition of a drawing for use of the Block Party Trailer and inflatable movie screen/projector is also
providing a new incentive for registration. For the first time, NNO opened registration in May with 37
events already planned in Fort Collins. Early registration is also allowing Neighborhood Services staff to
match up neighborhoods with nearby event organizers to combine efforts or host “progressive parties”
so groups get to meet more neighbors and explore more of their neighborhood. This decreases the
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number of separate small events for Council Member, Mayor, Poudre Fire Authority, Police Services,
and staff visits, allowing more community contact.
Mediation and Restorative Justice Grant Award
Restorative Justice Services received a $67,612 grant award from the Colorado Department of Public
Safety, Division of Criminal Justice. The award helps fund restorative justice services for youth referred
from the 8th Judicial District Attorney’s Office. The grant fund cycle is July 1, 2019 – June 30, 2020.
FCMOVES
E-Scooter Share Pilot Program
The Shared Mobility Device (Including E-Scooter) Program Request for Proposal was released on April
29. Legislation at the State level was adopted granting cities flexibility in the placement of e-scooters
within right of way. RFP submittal evaluation, interviews and Operator selection will continue through
July. Program launch is expected to occur mid-late July. In light of the State legislation adoption,
proposed Code updates related to where e-scooters can operate went before Council for first reading
on June 4 and are expected to go before Council for second reading on July 2.
E-Bike Paved Trail Pilot Program
A pilot program allowing Class 1 and Class 2 e-bikes on paved trails was approved by City Council on
April 16. The one-year pilot program began May 1, 2019 and will include extensive data collection and
public outreach. City staff and volunteers conducted preliminary data collection in April, which included
trail intercept surveys, bicycle speed snapshots, bicycle behavior observations, and e-bike demo
surveys. Comprehensive trail education and outreach is planned for this summer.
YEAR TO DATE COMPARISON
2018 2019 YTD % Change
Development Project Submittals Received 136 186 36.76%
Conceptual/Preliminary Design/Staff Reviews 95 90 -5.26%
Building Permits Issued 3,676 3,709 .90%
Building Permit Valuations ($M) $164.43 $144.78 -11.95%
Building Inspections Performed 14,464 10,869 -24.85%
Zoning Inspections Performed 2229 188 -91.57%
Zoning Plan Reviews Performed 1,377 1,135 -174%
Overall Development Review revenues are $(750,246) under projection for 2019 as of May 31st with
Development Review under by $(726,929) and Engineering Development Review under by ($23,317).
GRAFFITI UPDATE
During the month of May 2019, the Graffiti Abatement Team abated 69 issues consisting of 223 tags
measuring 1,404 square feet of graffiti-covered surfaces.
Month Access FC Hotline Pro-Active Total
January 5 0 29 34
February 10 9 38 57
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SUSTAINABILITY SERVICES
ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES
Healthy Homes Month
June is National Healthy Homes Month!
Do you have a healthy home? Not sure? Sign-up for a Healthy Homes assessment today to learn more
about how you can improve the indoor air quality and safety of your home. The City of Fort Collins Healthy
Homes program wants to help you connect the dots between your health and your home by offering a free
assessment to identify the presence of air pollutants and safety hazards. Sign up for an assessment at:
fcgov.com/healthy homes.
SOCIAL SUSTAINABILITY
Community Dialogue: June 19th
Fort Collins is on many top 10 lists and is a great place to live. What's it like for people of color on a daily
basis?
Join Safety, Security & Risk Management Director Kendra Radford and community member Phil Donaldson
(www.PhilDonaldson.com) on Juneteenth to hear their stories and experiences (both the good and the
challenging) of living in Fort Collins as people of color. You’ll have the opportunity to ask questions and
engage in a community dialogue. City employees: Register in FC Career Connect
Community members: RSVP to Janet Freeman at jfreeman@fcgov.com.
ECONOMIC HEALTH
Upcoming Women Owned Business Listening Session
Economic Health is hosting a Women Owned Business Listening Session in July. More details coming soon.
UTILITIES
CUSTOMER CONNECTIONS
Community Engagement (CE) Community Engagement has reached 5,624 participants
through 90 outreach events and programs, including 56 school programs to 3,276 students in the
Poudre School District (PSD) this spring. Students ranged from kindergarten to high school students.
March 12 5 76 93
April 19 3 40 62
May 13 3 53 69
Total 59 20 236 315
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CE hosted the 28th annual Children’s Water Festival at Front Range Community
College on May 22 for 1,671 third grade PSD students. Thirty-three presenters
and 20 exhibitors from across the Fort Collins community provided hands-on
learning opportunities to help students explore the multiple facets of water. This
collaborative event was made possible by 45 City/Utilities staff to help ensure the
event ran smoothly.
Water Conservation sprinkler audit season is underway! Free, residential
sprinkler audits promote water savings by helping customers use their sprinkler
system more effectively. Audits are available June-September to eligible Fort
Collins Utilities, ELCO, and Fort Collins-Loveland water district customers.
177 customers are currently on the waitlist to schedule an audit in 2019. See
https://www.fcgov.com/utilities/residential/conserve/water-efficiency/water-efficient-sprinkler-
systems/free-sprinkler-system-audits for more information.
Energy Services and Water Conservation successfully completed the
Larimer County Conservation Corps 2018/2019 audit season. Corps members
completed 365 home audits, including installation of energy and water
conservation fixtures (i.e. air filters, low-flow toilets, LED light bulbs, faucet, and
sink aerators) in Fort Collins, including more than 60 audits for low-income
households. These audits help residents improve comfort and air quality and
reduce utility bills.
WATER RESOURCES AND TREATMENT OPERATIONS
Environmental Regulatory Affairs (ERA) Division
• Bacteriological Study: ERA will kick off the bacteriological study this month, coordinating efforts
with Wright Water Engineers and an internal stakeholder team.
• Household Hazardous Waste: Event was held on May 18, where community members in 1,288
vehicles disposed of over 89,000 pounds of hazardous waste and 55 mattresses/box springs.
Thanks to the 40 staff members who helped unload vehicles, break down cardboard, greet, survey,
and assist with traffic flow.
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Water Treatment Facility Transition to Light and Power
Customer - On June 4, the Water Treatment Facility
hosted an event celebrating the installation of a micro-hydro
generator and the transition of electric service to Utilities Light
& Power from Xcel Energy. This project, in the works for 20+
years, uses water from Horsetooth Reservoir for hydroelectric
power and will power up to 20-25% of the Water Treatment
Facility.
COMMUNITY SERVICES
RECREATION
Registration for Summer Recreator programs took place on Thursday, May 9.
o Total enrollments: 6,492; Revenue: $257,951. (Last summer’s revenue: $240,358).
o 76% of registration took place online.
o The Reduced Fee Program total enrollments of 1,298 youths and adults.
o The top 5 enrollment areas were: Child Development, Fitness, Aquatics, The Farm,
Youth Sports
Kids in the Park took place at Twin Silo Park on Sunday, May 19. The weather was not ideal,
but an estimated 2,200 attendees made an appearance and participated in interactive games,
enjoyed music, and flew kites.
Camp FunQuest is Recreation’s Summer Day Camp series which started last year. Currently
based out of Northside Aztlan Community Center, the program is at 93.48% capacity with 1,151
registrations. This is a 50% increase of participation in comparison to 2018.
PARKS
Event season is in full swing with Food Truck Rallies every week, the Colorado Marathon, and
Realities Ride over Memorial Day weekend.
Thousands of annuals have been planted (and protected from freezing) in the downtown core
area.
Memorial Day events were held at Spring Canyon and Edora Parks along with Grandview and
Roselawn Cemeteries.
Twelve new pickleball courts were striped at Spring Canyon Community park. The total number
of outdoor pickleball courts is now 41.
Two public mulch give away days were held this spring. Approximately 1,500 cubic yards of
mulch were dispersed.
CULTURAL SERVICES
The FoCo Creates Arts and Culture Master Plan was adopted by the City Council on May 21st.
Fort Collins Museum of Discovery achieved accreditation by the American Alliance of Museums,
the highest national recognition afforded the nation’s museums.
The Gardens at Spring Creek had the most successful Spring Plant Sale ever, with over 1,800
transactions and raising over $100,000 to support programming.
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The Lincoln Center announced the 2019 – 2020 Season, highlights include the play The Color
Purple, Ballet Folclórico Nacional de México, celebrated violinist Joshua Bell and the new
National Geographic Live speaker series.
The popular Pianos About Town program announced the 2019 commissioned artists. Painting
of the new pianos will take place May through October.
NATURAL AREAS
Watershed Forum (Internal)
On May 28th, the Natural Areas Department hosted a half-day internal Watershed Forum meeting. With
a resource like the Poudre River, almost every water-related project touches another water-related
project, department or jurisdiction. This forum serves to enhance integration and communication across
City departments on river and water-related initiatives. Forty-five participants listened to 32
presentations from Natural Areas, Parks, Parks Planning and Utilities (including water resources,
stormwater, capitol projects, and the watershed program).
The list of topics was vast, inspiring and impressive ranging from modeling and preparations for the
community’s future water needs to large-scale urban stormwater planning, emergency response
planning, river health and water quality assessments, research and restoration, to the opening of the
whitewater park. By keeping our colleagues informed, this forum aims to increase efficiencies and
project success by catalyzing new connections and fostering the formation of new creative or essential
collaborations.
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PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT
CityWorks 101 (March 20 – May 15) – The
Communications and Public Involvement Office (CPIO),
in partnership with City staff from various departments,
hosted our annual 8-week course where residents get a
behind-the-scenes look at their local government. From
getting a first-hand look at the Museum’s coveted
archives to operating FCPS’ SWAT robot, residents
learned how City services and staff work for and with
them to build their community through thoughtful
decision-making, customer service and stewardship.
Our class of 30 students, ranging from twenty-
somethings to seniors, were eager to learn about the
innerworkings of their City, and weren’t afraid to ask the
tough questions. This was the fourteenth CityWorks 101 class, and this year's graduates join an alumni
network of more than 400 residents. CityWorks 101 graduates have later become Boards and
Commissions members and Councilmembers, have served on BFO teams and have also joined the
ranks of City volunteers.
MAX 5 Year Anniversary - On Saturday, May 11, the City celebrated MAX’s five-year anniversary at
five MAX stations across town. An estimated 50 people attended the South Transit Center kickoff
where an official cake cutting and speeches by City officials took place. Hundreds turned out to check
out various party stations along the Mason Corridor ending at the Downtown Transit Center. Several
attendees joined FC Bikes to ride the route in celebration of the event.
Solar and Litium Ion Kit Car Competition - Fort Collins
Utilities and Platte River Power Authority, and the Natural
Renewable Energy Laboratory partnered on a state-wide solar
and lithium ion kit-car competition. The Utilities-sponsored
team from Webber Middle School took home the Spirit Award
at the state-wide competition. They also earned first place in
the regional competition held last month and placed highly in
the battery car category.
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BROADBAND – FORT COLLINS CONNEXION
Upcoming community events!
Open Streets: Connexion will be at the upcoming Open Streets (June 16). Look for us there!
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
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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.
Analysis:
With a staff reduction of 1 FTE taking place between Q4 2018 and Q1 2019, we remain very similar
from year-to-year quarterly historical compliance rates, narrowly missing our target of 95% voluntary
compliance. Seasonality also plays a role in our Q1 and Q4 compliance rates as snow historically
reduces voluntary compliance.
Continue efforts to educate the public on a private basis and utilize social media outlets prior to
seasonal nuisance issues occurring. For example: NextDoor posts prior to and throughout the active
snow season.
Definition:
This metric tracks the percentage of voluntary compliance with nuisance code violations issued by the
City of Fort Collins. Voluntary compliance is defined as violations corrected by the property owner or
tenant.
Why is this metric important?
Code compliance contributes to the preservation, maintenance, and enhancement of neighborhoods.
Voluntary compliance of nuisance codes is an indicator of the City's attractiveness and feeling of safety
in neighborhoods. It is also an indication of whether a neighborhood is deteriorating and may need
additional services.
City’s impact on this metric:
High – The City affects the metric in the following ways: 1) violation notices sent to property owner and
tenant explaining the violation and giving a deadline to correct the problem; 2) final notice – this is a
posting on the door explaining that the deadline has come, what the violation is, and that they need to
correct the violation by the next day in order to avoid abatement or citation; 3) encouragement of
residents to call if they need an extension – our violation notices state that they should call us if they
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have a need for a little more time to correct the violation; 4) Adopt-a-Neighbor program – volunteer
program to help elderly or disabled residents with shoveling their sidewalks; and 5) door hangers – for
codes that do not require notice be given (i.e. sidewalk snow removal) – we provide a courtesy door
hanger on the first offense explaining the code requirement and give them until the following day to
correct the violation.
Benchmarks:
This metric contains benchmark data for cities with code enforcement programs that are similar to that
in Fort Collins. These benchmarks were identified based on a combination of similar populations,
caseloads, enforcement methodologies, and voluntary compliance rates.
To view the entire Dashboard, please visit: http://fortcollins.clearpointstrategy.com/