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July 2019
JULY 11, 2019
Table of Contents
ISSUES BEFORE COUNCIL ................................................................................................................. 4
JULY 16 COUNCIL MEETING ....................................................................................................................................4
JULY 16 ELECTRIC UTILITY ENTERPRISE ..................................................................................................................4
JULY 23 WORK SESSION ..........................................................................................................................................4
JULY 25 URBAN RENEWAL AUTHORITY BOARD MEETING .....................................................................................5
JULY 30 SPECIAL MEETING ......................................................................................................................................5
JULY 30 WORK SESSION ..........................................................................................................................................5
AUGUST 6 – CANCELED FOR NEIGHBORHOOD NIGHT OUT ...................................................................................5
PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT – UPCOMING EVENTS ........................................................................................................5
SALES TAX - MONTHLY & YEAR TO DATE ....................................................................................... 6
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 .....................................................................8
VINE AND LEMAY BNSF IMPROVEMENTS ..............................................................................................................8
SHARP POINT/NANCY GRAY CONNECTION ............................................................................................................9
POWER TRAIL AND HARMONY ROAD GRADE SEPARATED CROSSING ...................................................................9
TIMBERLINE ROAD CORRIDOR PROJECT ............................................................................................................. 10
JEFFERSON STREET IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT ................................................................................................... 10
LINDEN STREET RENOVATION PROJECT .............................................................................................................. 11
WILLOW STREET IMPROVEMENTS ...................................................................................................................... 11
TIMBERLINE WIDENING AT GREAT WESTERN CROSSING ................................................................................... 12
NORTH MASON DESIGN – ALPINE TO HICKORY .................................................................................................. 13
CP - PARK PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT ....................................................................................... 13
POUDRE RIVER WHITEWATER PARK .................................................................................................................... 13
SUGAR BEET PARK ............................................................................................................................................... 14
TRAIL HEAD PARK ................................................................................................................................................ 15
EASTSIDE PARK IMPROVEMENTS ........................................................................................................................ 15
LINCOLN MIDDLE SCHOOL TRAIL ......................................................................................................................... 16
CP - OPERATION SERVICES ............................................................................................................ 17
GARDENS ON SPRING CREEK – VISITOR’S EXPANSION ........................................................................................ 17
FORT COLLINS/LOVELAND POLICE TRAINING CENTER ........................................................................................ 17
308 VINE WATER LAB / INNOSPHERE PHASE II ................................................................................................... 18
CP - UTILITIES.................................................................................................................................... 19
WATER TREATMENT FACILITY ............................................................................................................................. 19
LIGHT & POWER GENESIS64 SCADA UPGRADE PROJECT .................................................................................... 19
NEW FEEDER CAPACITY (E. DRAKE & LEMAY) ..................................................................................................... 20
GIS/GWD & ADMS ............................................................................................................................................... 20
SHERWOOD STREET WATERLINE REPLACEMENT ................................................................................................ 21
MAIL CREEK IMPROVEMENTS AT MEADOW PASSWAY ...................................................................................... 21
REMINGTON STREET STORM SEWER .................................................................................................................. 22
DWRF CO-GENERATION PROJECT........................................................................................................................ 22
DWRF SIDESTREAM TREATMENT ........................................................................................................................ 23
PUBLIC SAFETY ................................................................................................................................ 23
POUDRE FIRE AUTHORITY ................................................................................................................................... 23
POLICE SERVICES .................................................................................................................................................. 24
PLANNING, DEVELOPMENT &TRANSPORTATION ......................................................................... 26
BUILDING, PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT REVIEW .......................................................................................... 26
HISTORIC PRESERVATION SERVICES .................................................................................................................... 27
NEIGHBORHOOD SERVICES ................................................................................................................................. 28
YEAR TO DATE COMPARISON .............................................................................................................................. 29
GRAFFITI UPDATE ............................................................................................................................ 29
SUSTAINABILITY SERVICES ............................................................................................................ 29
ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES ................................................................................................................................ 29
SOCIAL SUSTAINABILITY ...................................................................................................................................... 30
ECONOMIC HEALTH ............................................................................................................................................. 30
UTILITIES ............................................................................................................................................ 30
CUSTOMER CONNECTIONS .................................................................................................................................. 30
COMMUNITY SERVICES .................................................................................................................... 32
RECREATION ........................................................................................................................................................ 32
PARKS ................................................................................................................................................................... 32
CULTURAL SERVICES ............................................................................................................................................ 33
NATURAL AREAS .................................................................................................................................................. 33
PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT ..................................................................................................................... 34
BROADBAND – FORT COLLINS CONNEXION ................................................................................. 35
COMMUNITY DASHBOARD HIGHLIGHT .......................................................................................... 36
CITY MANAGER’S UPDATE 4
ISSUES BEFORE COUNCIL
JULY 16 COUNCIL MEETING
Initiate Rezoning of Hughes Stadium Annexation
o Initiate the rezoning of the Hughes Stadium Annexation property that amends the City of Fort
Collins Zoning Map from the current Transition (T) zone district and directs City staff to prepare
a rezoning application on behalf of the City and make a recommendation to the Planning and
Zoning Board and City Council regarding the appropriate zoning.
Mobile Home Park Redevelopment Moratorium
o Impose a moratorium upon the City’s acceptance of any application for development of any kind
that if granted could result in the partial or total closing, reduction in capacity, or other detriment
to existing or future occupants of any mobile home park in existence on the effective date of this
ordinance, and would remain in effect through August 20, 2020, or until City Council adopts an
ordinance containing regulations that address the identified issues and concerns.
Housing Catalyst Presentation to Councilmember Cunniff
Staff Report: Business Trespass and College Avenue Traffic Safety
Staff Report: Neighborhood Services Regarding Block Party Trailer
JULY 16 ELECTRIC UTILITY ENTERPRISE
Approving Multi-year Agreements for Video Content to be Offered to Telecommunications
(Broadband) Video Subscribers Payable Solely from the Revenues of the Electric Utility
Enterprise (2nd Reading)
o Authorize agreements acquiring video content for the telecommunications utility to be offered to
subscribers purchasing video services. Such agreements are only available from certain
providers under terms and conditions set forth in their standard form contracts, which in many
cases may constitute a multi-year fiscal obligation. The Electric Utility Enterprise is authorized
by state law, Charter Art. V §19.4 and Art. XII §6 and City Code §26-392 to issue revenue
bonds or other obligations (such as multi-year fiscal obligations under a contract) payable solely
from the revenue of the Electric Utility Enterprise.
Economic Health- 3.7 Deploy reliable, high-speed internet services throughout the
community.
JULY 23 WORK SESSION
Climate Action Plan (CAP) Annual Update
o Review the outcomes of the City’s climate efforts in 2018 and to look forward to 2019-2020 with
the update to the CAP and Energy Policy. 2018 inventory results will be reviewed and
community stories will be highlighted. Looking forward, staff will share the updated projections
for meeting the 2020 goals, seek direction on the scope of the CAP and Energy Policy update,
share 2019 community and business engagement plans, and provide an update on the
implementation of the 100% Renewable Electricity Resolution
Environmental Health- 4.1 Achieve Climate Action Plan (CAP) 2020 goals and
continue progress toward the 2030 goals
Economic Health- 3.3 Achieve Climate Action Plan (CAP) 2020 goals and continue
progress toward the 2030 goals
Climate Economy Action Plan Update
o Overview the Climate Economy Action Plan (CEAP) report. Staff will seek guidance and go-
forward direction from Council on potential future activities to support CEAP recommendations
Environmental Health- 4.1 Achieve Climate Action Plan (CAP) 2020 goals and
continue progress toward the 2030 goals
CITY MANAGER’S UPDATE 5
Environmental Health-4.3 Achieve 2020 Energy Policy goals and work toward Climate
Action goals for carbon neutrality
Larimer County Proposed Regional Transportation and Facilities Tax for November 2019
Ballot
JULY 25 URBAN RENEWAL AUTHORITY BOARD MEETING
3:00-5:00 p.m., Council Information Center (CIC Room), City Hall, 300 Laporte Ave., Building
A.
Agenda posted online https://www.renewfortcollins.com/meeting-agendas
JULY 30 SPECIAL MEETING
Possible Executive Session – Consider adjourning into executive session to discuss matters
relating to Connexion
JULY 30 WORK SESSION
Connexion Strategic Operations Meeting
o Develop a strategic operations planning process for Connexion, as well as some focused
discussion around the updated City Plan scenario
Economic Health-3.7 Encourage the development of reliable high-speed internet
services throughout the community.
AUGUST 6 – CANCELED FOR NEIGHBORHOOD NIGHT OUT
PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT – UPCOMING EVENTS
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.
Watershed Bus Tour - August 13: This tour gives residents the opportunity to witness the behind-
the-scenes work that goes in to providing high-quality drinking
water. https://www.fcgov.com/utilities/community-education/adults/bus-tours
Wade the River - August 3: Jointly hosted by Natural Areas and Utilities Education. Participants
dip nets in the river, discover the connection between natural organisms and water quality, and
learn more about Fort Collins’ water resources and natural areas.
Neighborhood Night Out - August 6: As part of a nationwide program, neighbors across Fort
Collins get outside and connect with their community by hosting "parties with a purpose", combining
fun-filled social events like block parties and ice cream socials with educational or community
service activities. https://www.fcgov.com/neighborhoodservices/neighborhoodnightout
CITY MANAGER’S UPDATE 6
SALES TAX - MONTHLY & YEAR TO DATE
MAY SUMMARY OVER PRIOR YEAR
Month Year to Date
Net Sales Tax Collected: 3.6% 1.7%
Net Use Tax Collected: -3.5% 8.7%
Net Sales and Use Tax Collected: 2.5% 2.8%
Year to date, sales and use tax collections excluding rebates are up 2.5% and total $57.4M.
MAY SUMMARY OVER BUDGET
Month Year to Date
Net Sales Tax Collected: 2.3% -0.3%
Net Use Tax Collected: -8.2% 7.5%
Net Sales and Use Tax Collected: 0.6% 0.9%
Year to date, the City has collected 0.9% more sales and use tax revenue, totaling $529K over budget.
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.
Capital Project
(CP) Updates are
indicated in bold
Capital Project
Updates are
indicated in bold
CITY MANAGER’S UPDATE 7
Project Status:
Current project location: Timberline Road from Summerstone Court to Timberline Lane began
June 17, and was completed June 28.
Next project locations: Harmony/Hogan and Harmony/Stover, to be completed in July.
Recently completed project: new sidewalk connection at Lee Martinez park, completed May 24 (see
before and after 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: Fall 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 underway. Underground utilities substantially completed. The focus
was on roadway preparation during the month of June.
Landscape installation will follow in the fall of 2019.
More information is available at https://www.fcgov.com/engineering/suniga-to-college-improvements
CITY MANAGER’S UPDATE 8
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:
In June, crews focused on earthwork and installing sidewalks on the east and west sides of
N. College Ave.
CDOT roadway work was completed in May.
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 appropriated out of Transportation Capital
Expansion Fee reserves. Second reading was approved on June 4. Project funding is now
at approximately 50%.
Staff is beginning work on RR coordination and PUC applications, and are moving forward
with final design and securing a construction contractor to begin some of the roadway work
next summer.
More information is available at fcgov.com/engineering/vine-lemay
CITY MANAGER’S UPDATE 9
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:
The City’s contractor is anticipated to be done with roadway construction in late July 2019.
Railroad’s contractor is anticipated to be done with railroad signal installation in September
2019.
The roadway will be open to the public after roadway and railroad construction are complete,
anticipated September 2019.
More information is available at fcgov.com/engineering/sharppoint
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
CITY MANAGER’S UPDATE 10
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.
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 continues negotiations with property owners with
the intent to acquire property by the end of the third quarter of 2019.
CITY MANAGER’S UPDATE 11
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 Street 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 is planning a public open house in July to gather additional feedback from
stakeholders and the community.
Staff anticipates transitioning to the engineering design phase in August 2019.
WILLOW STREET IMPROVEMENTS
Funding Source: Federal Grants, Community Capital Improvement Program (CCIP), Developer
Contributions, DDA Funds
Estimated Project Budget: $3.8M
Estimated Completion Date: Fall 2019
Phase: Construction
CITY MANAGER’S UPDATE 12
Project Details:
This project will construct formalized parking, multi-modal, and urban design improvements along
Willow Street between College Avenue and Linden Street; including a pedestrian plaza at the northwest
corner of Willow Street and Linden Street. A majority of the project funding comes from the voter
approved quarter-cent sales tax for the Community Capital Improvement Program (CCIP).
Project Status:
• A majority of the underground utility work was completed in June.
• Crews are currently working on curb and gutter on the north side of Willow. The north
side will be paved in July and the one-way, eastbound traffic will be moved to the north
side so crews can begin concrete work on the south side.
• The City is also in close coordination with two infill development projects (Confluence
and Willow/Pine Residences) which are under construction on this block.
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
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.
CITY MANAGER’S UPDATE 13
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.
All license to enter properties have been obtained, field survey operations are being
conducted.
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
CITY MANAGER’S UPDATE 14
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:
• The City is working with the whitewater enthusiast community to conduct several testing
sessions to identify how the wave features are functioning.
• The first testing session was held on June 19, with positive feedback received.
• The wave shelter art piece is on schedule for a September installation.
• Construction is on track for a fall grand opening.
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 sugar beet play structure was moved from the Museum of Discovery and relocated to the
park site in early June.
• Construction is on track for a mid to late summer grand opening.
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:
• Second neighborhood meeting for Trail Head Park was held in April 2019. Community
members were able to review and comment on park concept alternatives during that
time.
• A final neighborhood meeting is planned for September 2019 where the preferred
concept alternative will be presented.
• Construction of the park is anticipated to begin in early 2020 and is planned to open mid-
Summer 2020.
EASTSIDE PARK IMPROVEMENTS
CITY MANAGER’S UPDATE 16
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 United Methodist Church has begun fundraising. These funds will go towards
the preferred “Greenway” improvements to the park.
• This concept was chosen based on feedback from a neighborhood meeting held in
February.
• Construction is dependent on the amount of time needed to raise funds.
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
• Project is going out for bid in July.
• Construction anticipated to begin during the summer/fall and open by the fall.
CITY MANAGER’S UPDATE 17
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:
• Floor slabs have been poured.
• Wall framing is underway.
• New conservatory structure has been delivered; installation scheduled for August.
• Existing roof will be replaced in conjunction with this project and adding a 64-kw solar
PV system.
• Relocating the Living Wall from 222 Laporte to inside the new conservatory.
• On track for LEED Gold; currently tracking at 63 credits.
• Coordinating the Arts in Public Places (APP) design into the front entrance area.
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 – Updated equipment list has been issued to vendors for
pricing.
2. Site Soil Conditions – Site Construction Drawings (CD) drawings are to be issued
week of July 1. They will go out to contractors for pricing and be submitted for permit.
3. Utility Easements – Working with City of Fort Collins Real Estate team to determine
Current SD Site Plan
Wall Framing is Underway
CITY MANAGER’S UPDATE 18
utility easements needed for water, sewer, and railroad. Team will contact the property
owners and negotiate.
• 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 mechanical system is being designed with using 1005 outside air
due to cost and ROI of a heat recovery system.
• We plan to award an early sitework package and want to begin work on site in late July or
early August.
• Loveland will be presenting to the DOLA Grant representatives on July 16, we should hear
if we are awarded funds mid-August.
308 VINE WATER LAB / INNOSPHERE PHASE II
Funding Sources:
City of Fort Collins Cost: ~$15M (2/3)
City Exclusive Cost: ~$5M
$1M Currently Appropriated
Rocky Mountain Innosphere Cost: ~$5M (1/3)
Total Project Cost: Approximately $20M
Phase: Conceptual
Estimated Completion Date: Spring 2021
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:
• RMI is continuing their efforts to secure expanded parking and has renegotiated their
agreement with the City. RMI was granted a 30-day extension (ending on 7/4/19) to secure
the parking agreement, however an additional 30 days will likely be requested.
• FEMA is working currently working on a floodplain update.
• City of Fort Collins Utilities is working with HDR Engineering, Inc. to help design and
plan City laboratory and office space in the building.
CITY MANAGER’S UPDATE 19
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:
• Engineering is working with Water Treatment Facility staff to
order an ATO switch.
• Phase 2 has started. The station 400 vault has been set
for the second switch
• Completion is estimated for the first quarter of 2020.
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 is working with Kepware on a custom
solution for digital output points.
• 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.
• A number of converted screens have been received from the consultant and testing will
began on the screens and point functionality the week of July 1, 2019.
Water Treatment Facility
CITY MANAGER’S UPDATE 20
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:
• The final energization of the circuit was attempted
over the 4th of July weekend shutdown for
Woodward. The switchgear ordered by Woodward
did not line up correctly with the conduit entrance
installed by L&P on the concrete pad. The cables
could not be pulled in and terminated correctly.
• Woodward staff and L&P Engineering staff will regroup this week of July 8th to
reconfigure their respective designs and schedule a new scheduled power outage to
energize the new Woodward gear.
GIS/GWD & ADMS
Funding Source: Offer 5.23 Operational Technology
Estimated Project Budget: $2,762,384
Phase: System Design, Hardware Procurement, Database
Configuration
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:
• Data migration to GIS from CAD is complete and geodatabase configuration is underway.
• Final GIS and GWD configuration workshops were scheduled for July 1, 2019 and July 9,
2019.
• The GIS/GWD project team is adding scope to the task order, extending the standard
software and eliminating the need for an additional existing application while also
simplifying the end user’s workflow.
• The ADMS project team and ACS have agreed on the system architecture and IT is preparing
to place the order.
Map of Planned Installation
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• ACS is scheduled for a three-day site visit the week of July 15, 2019. The agenda includes a
kickoff meeting, an outage management workshop, finalizing system architecture, assessing
operators’ workstations, and reviewing user interfaces.
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 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:
• Connell Resources water main installation is underway.
• Work on concrete curb, gutter, and sidewalk.
• Record drawings and project are in close-out.
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 erosion. Improvements will include
stabilizing the creek bed and banks through a combination of
bio-engineered designs, re-grading, re-vegetation, and
easements from property owners to construct and maintain the
improvements.
Project Status:
• Final design development is underway.
• Floodplain modeling is underway.
• Easement and access discussions with HOA is
underway.
Channel erosion at irrigation
ditch return lateral
New 8” PVC water main and
fittings assembly
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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:
• 404 permit submittal is complete.
• Floodplain use permit submittal is underway.
• Cost estimating is underway.
DWRF CO-GENERATION PROJECT
Funding Source: Wastewater
Estimated Project Budget: $4,700,000
Status: In design
Estimated Completion Date: 2st 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:
• 90% of design was distributed on June 21, 2019.
• An initial independent cost estimate meeting has been
scheduled.
• The additional appropriation request passed the first
reading at City Council.
Utility investigation potholing
for subsurface utility
engineering (SUE)
Gas conditioning system
layout
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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
mainstream treatment system, which can potentially be turned
into fertilizer and reused.
Project Updates:
• 90% of the design was distributed on June 21, 2019.
• Beginning the independent cost estimate (ICE).
• The additional appropriation request passed first reading
at City Council.
PUBLIC SAFETY
POUDRE FIRE AUTHORITY
July 4| Nine Rescued from Poudre River
Crews located eight people on an island-like structure in the river about
a quarter mile east of Overland Trail near Lions Open Space. A ninth
person was in a tree in the river about 100 yards away. One of the
patients on the island was receiving CPR when responders arrived.
They were transported by Lifeline and later passed away.
River Safety is and will continue to be a focus of communications this
summer. PFA is leading a multi-organization communications
campaign to provide a unified set of safety tips, resources and
messages.
June 24 – 28| Live Fire Trainings in Loveland
Firefighters attacked fires everywhere from the kitchen
to the attic in two donated structures in Loveland.
Information about the fire was captured with equipment
from inside while responder developed their skills. PFA
was invited to participate by Loveland Fire Rescue
Authority.
Tank profile from 60% plans
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June 26| Dignified Honors Motorcade
PFA helped honor WWII Veteran George Hanson as his remains were transported from DIA to Laramie
by a Dignified Honors Motorcade. He was killed when the battleship Oklahoma sank during the attack
on Pearl Harbor. Engines 6, 8 and 14 displayed flags on overpasses to show respect and honor the
veteran on his journey to his final resting place.
June 11| Garage Fire
Firefighters knocked down a blaze that engulfed a garage in an apartment complex. Responders were
initially concerned about the potential for the flames to spread to surrounding units, but the quick
response prevented further damage.
June 8| Academy 19-1 Graduation
PFA welcomed five new members at the Fire Academy graduation. It was the first of two academies
held each year with the Front Range Fire Consortium. The training included everything from written
exams to ventilating fires with chainsaws.
June 7-8| Annual Fire Camp
Fourteen high school students joined PFA firefighters at the Training Center. They spent the weekend
learning what it means to be a firefighter. Attendees toured an ambulance, were certified in CPR,
rappelled down a 7-story tower, learned about fire behavior and much more. Many students go on to
pursue careers in the first responder industry.
POLICE SERVICES
Crime and Safety
Suspect Arrested in Peeping Tom Case - Since January, the Fort Collins Police Neighborhood
Enforcement Team investigated numerous reports of a Peeping Tom in the Sherwood Street area,
located north of Colorado State University. Through the course of the investigation, officers were able
to identify James Morsbach as the suspect. Morsbach was arrested and charged with the following:
Invasion of Privacy for Sexual Gratification – 3 counts (class 6 felony)
Attempted Invasion of Privacy for Sexual Gratification – 2 counts (class 2 misdemeanor)
Retaliation Against a Witness or Victim (class 3 felony)
Attempted Burglary (class 4 felony)
Stalking (class 5 felony)
Criminal Mischief (class 6 felony)
2nd Degree Criminal Trespassing – 6 counts (class 3 misdemeanor)
Resisting Arrest-- 2 counts (class 2 misdemeanor)
All charges are simply an accusation by law enforcement officers, and all arrested parties must be
presumed innocent until proven guilty in court.
“Window peeping is a crime that often goes unreported because people think it’s harmless,” said FCPS
Chief Jeff Swoboda. “However, these behaviors can, and often do, escalate to more serious crimes.
We want neighbors to report all suspicious activity to police so we can keep our community safe.”
Community Engagement
Chief Chat - A new radio show featuring Fort Collins Police Chief Jeff Swoboda debuted on June 25.
“Chief Chat” airs on KRFC 88.9 FM every other Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. Listeners can tune in live or find a
recorded podcast version on the station’s website (www.krfcfm.org).
"Chief Chat is meant to be a discussion with those in the arena, who are working hard every day to
make sure their communities are safer and more inclusive for everyone," said Chief Swoboda. "Guests
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will include people from here in Fort Collins and around the country - police chiefs, police officers,
professional staff, social workers, and others committed to creating a safe environment."
Online Reporting & Web Improvements - FCPS reorganized the agency’s landing page on fcgov.com to
make online reporting services more visible to residents. Online accident reports can be made for non-
injury and non-drug/alcohol collisions. Residents can also make online crime reports for incidents that
meet the following criteria:
• The incident is not an emergency and is not an in-progress event.
• The incident occurred within the city limits of Fort Collins.
• There are no known suspects.
• There is no physical evidence. (Evidence can include: any item that the suspect brought to
commit the crime and left behind. Evidence does not include: the rock that was thrown through
a window. It is not possible to lift fingerprints from many surfaces, i.e. dashboards of cars, etc.)
A page about Property & Evidence Unit operations was also created to provide additional information to
residents about how and when they can collect any property that’s been logged into Evidence.
Walk & Talks - Patrol officers kicked off a new Walk & Talk initiative in the month of June. Officers went
door-to-door in neighborhoods to connect with residents, share crime prevention tips, hand out
informational brochures, and answer any questions people had for police. Officers will continue to use
this and other community engagement opportunities to build positive relationships and ongoing
dialogue with our residents.
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Summer In The City - FCPS welcomed students from the Summer
In The City program and spent an afternoon introducing them to
different police operations. Students got an introduction and Q&A
session from Chief Swoboda, a K9 demo with Inox and Trigger, a
lesson in SWAT tools and tactics, and a tour of the FC911 Dispatch
Center. We always enjoy the opportunity to connect with residents
and teach them about the service available to keep everyone in
Fort Collins safe.
PLANNING, DEVELOPMENT &TRANSPORTATION
BUILDING, PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT REVIEW
Monthly Reporting
Monthly construction reporting and mapping of development review proposals and construction can be
found by visiting:
http://citydocs.fcgov.com/?dt=MONTHLY+REPORT&dn=NEIGHBORHOOD+%26+BUILDING+SERVIC
ES%2FZONING&vid=2&cmd=showdt
For a detailed listing of development Proposals under review, please visit:
https://www.fcgov.com/developmentreview/proposals/
City Plan
A searchable, electronic version of the adopted City Plan Update is expected to come on-line by mid-
September.
Harmony Corridor Plan Gateway Area Update
Staff is preparing four land use alternatives for the Harmony Gateway Area based on recent City
Council direction. Scenarios will be shared with the community at a I-25 Gateways workshop
tentatively scheduled for early October. Work sessions will also be held with P&Z, NRAB, LCSB,
Water Board and the EAC to vet the land use alternatives and community engagement process design
prior to a City Council Work Session on October 22nd. Once DRAFT revisions to the Harmony
Gateway Chapter of the Harmony Corridor Plan and corresponding Standards and Guidelines are
completed, they will be brought to Boards and Commissions for recommendations prior to City Council
consideration in December.
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)
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Hughes Redevelopment
At its July 2nd hearing, City Council gave general direction for a rezone of the Hughes redevelopment
site to be initiated. A formal vote on the rezoning initiation will occur on July 16th and a neighborhood
meeting will be held prior to the rezoning review process. City Council will provide direction to staff on
prospective zone district options at a future Work Session, which will be followed by evaluation and
formal recommendation by the Planning and Zoning Board at a public hearing. The rezone is subject to
final action by the City Council.
New Development Applications – June 2019
More information on development proposal under review: https://www.fcgov.com/developmentreview/proposals/
Project Name Project Type Location
644 Remington Street – Extra
Occupancy
Extra Occupancy Rental
House
644 Remington St.
Northfield Filing 1 – Final
Development Plan
New Residential Vacant land west of N. Lemay Ave.
and north of Alta Vista neighborhood
614 Lesser Drive Carriage House New Residential 614 Lesser Dr.
DEVELOPMENT PROJECT DECISIONS – JUNE 2019
More information on development project decisions: https://www.fcgov.com/developmentreview/agendas.php
Project Name Decision Maker Location Decision Date Decision
Centerpoint Plaza Replat Development
Review Manager
2133 Midpoint Dr. 6/10/19 Approved
630 S Howes St – Extra
Occupancy Rental
Administrative
Hearing Officer
630 S. Howes St. 6/18/19 Approved
622 W Laurel St. – Duplex Development
Review Manager
622 W. Laurel St. 6/20/19 Approved
Bueno Drive Condos Administrative
Hearing Officer
5724 Bueno Dr. 6/24/19 Approved
HISTORIC PRESERVATION SERVICES
Fort Collins Historic Building Survey
In the first month, 87 structures were surveyed on College Avenue, between Mulberry Street and
Horsetooth Road, as follows:
• 60% windshield surveys – buildings visibly less than 50 years of age and/or have significant
alterations
• 25% reconnaissance surveys - buildings likely over 50 years of age with little alteration; provides a
basic description
• 15% architectural surveys - buildings that are architecturally significant; more detailed architectural
description
• 0% intensive survey – surveys that focus on both architecture and history, for structures that are likely
eligible for National State and/or Local designation
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.
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NEIGHBORHOOD SERVICES
Sustainable Neighborhoods Fort Collins
The Sustainable Neighborhoods pilot participants have completed projects in all five goal areas (Water,
Energy, Air, Land, and People). Each of the four neighborhoods participating have completed two to
three projects each including seed swap events, Vibrant Neighborhood Grant xeriscape educational
tours, garage sales, and setting up a single trash hauler in the neighborhood to reduce air and noise
pollution. Sustainable Neighborhoods pilot participants have submitted proposals for 10 additional
projects that are scheduled for Summer 2019 including Dark Sky Lighting education and installation,
sustainability concerts and bike-in movie nights, fire extinguisher training, and a Connexion
(broadband) educational event. The Sustainable Neighborhoods Team from Environmental Services
and Neighborhood Services are serving as neighborhood liaisons for pilot neighborhoods and expect
our first neighborhoods to be certified by September, eight months ahead of schedule.
Library Park Neighborhood Tree Festival
Together with Old Town Library, Neighborhood Services staff provided unique programming to the
Library Park/Old Town Neighbors Neighborhood on Saturday. Library Park was alive with guided
forestry tours from retired City Forester Tim Buchanan, forest meditation, bike safety checks, scavenger
hunts, leaf rubbings, yard games, and lemonade stand outreach. District 1 Police, the Neighborhood
Enforcement Team Sergeant, and Code Compliance were available for conversations and proactive
education on camping and smoking. More than 50 neighborhood residents, people experiencing
homelessness, and library patrons participated in the Tree Festival activities. The bike safety station
from FC Bikes performed more than 30 bike checks and introduced the community to the Bike
Ambassadors. A special day was enjoyed by visitors and staff alike and Neighborhood Services staff
made valuable connections with Peak Community Church leadership and are already planning the next
collaboration with the Old Town Library to activate the Library Park space and encourage positive
interactions among everyone in the community who enjoys the resource.
Mini-Grant Projects & Programs
The second Neighborhood Services mini-grant round of 2019 received 25 applications. Of those
funding requests, the City of Fort Collins is awarding $4,950 to 18 neighborhoods. Grant applications
were evaluated on criteria that includes alignment with Sustainable Neighborhoods and Neighborhood
Connections goals. Grant awardees include: Maple Hill with projects including a Doggy Dunk Day to
foster responsible pet ownership and cool off neighborhood dogs, a teen film festival, and a pollinator
pathway; Meadlowlark Heights where a middle school student is building community support to repair
the fractured neighborhood sign; Wildwood Townhomes with owners and renters participating in a
water and energy conservation event; and Sienna Neighborhood where neighbors are joining together
to plant trees and bring school supply donations to their local elementary school. Other grant awardees
include CARE Housing and Housing Catalyst neighborhoods for neighbor-led community dinners, pig
roasts, clean-ups, and service days.
Block Party Trailer
A staff report to Council on the Block Party Trailer is scheduled for July 16th. The Neighborhood
Services Block Party Trailer is currently reserved for 22 neighborhood block parties this summer and
has appeared at six promotional events to raise community awareness of the availability of this new
resource. The inflatable movie screen and projector are also scheduled for use by five additional
neighborhoods for community movie nights. The availability of the Block Party Trailer and movie screen
is driving registration for neighborhood block parties, giving the City a point of contact with
neighborhood connectors throughout Fort Collins. In 2018, the Special Events Team registered 11
Block Parties which required the rental of barricades and traffic cones for street closures and cost
neighborhoods approximately $3,300. So far in 2019, the Special Events Team has registered 10 Block
Parties with street closures, which now have $0 cost to the neighbors since the Block Party Trailer
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contains barricades and traffic cones approved by the City Streets and Traffic Operations Departments.
Availability of the block party trailer contents is also saving approximately $4,000 in Neighborhood
Services mini-grant funds spent annually for table and chair rentals, inflatable movie screen rentals,
outdoor games, and additional barricades. The Block Party Trailer will be a featured activity at all
Downtown Alley Activation events, Summer in the City, and the City Employee Picnic, adding an
interactive engagement component to those events.
YEAR TO DATE COMPARISON
2018 2019 YTD % Change
Development Project Submittals Received 154 226 46.75%
Conceptual/Preliminary Design/Staff Reviews 110 111 0.91%
Building Permits Issued 4,858 4,500 -7.37%
Building Permit Valuations ($M) $203.57 $169.28 -16.84%
Building Inspections Performed 17,414 13,061 -25.00%
Zoning Inspections Performed 2,296 229 -90.03%
Zoning Plan Reviews Performed 1,785 1,372 -23.14%
Overall Development Review revenues are $(977,727) under projection for 2019 as of June 30th with
Development Review under by $(954,181) and Engineering Development Review under by ($23,546).
GRAFFITI UPDATE
During the month of June 2019, the Graffiti Abatement Team abated 65 issues consisting of 212 tags
measuring 904 square feet of graffiti-covered surfaces.
SUSTAINABILITY SERVICES
ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES
Air Quality Index
Did you know you can check the air quality index in Fort Collins every day? Visit
https://www.fcgov.com/airquality/ to see how healthy the air is in our community any given day or how
polluted the air will become based on the forecast. Public health risks increase as the Air Quality Index
rises, especially for those who are most vulnerable in our community. Air pollution can cause both short
term and long term effects on health. On days when the Air Quality Index is high, the public should limit
their time outdoors and especially cut back on outdoor exercising during that time.
Month Access FC Hotline Pro-Active Total
January 5 0 29 34
February 10 9 38 57
March 12 5 76 93
April 19 3 40 62
May 13 3 53 69
June 16 7 42 65
Total 75 27 277 379
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SOCIAL SUSTAINABILITY
Pride Month Celebration
The City hosted it’s third annual Pride Month Celebration on Friday, June 21. The event celebrated City
employees who are a part of the LBGTQ+ community with cake and conversation and was put on by
the City’s Equity Team's LGBTQIA+ Subcommittee. To find out more about the City’s Equity and Inclusion
Committees, visit: https://www.fcgov.com/socialsustainability/equity.php.
ECONOMIC HEALTH
Women Owned Business Listening Session
Economic Health hosted a Women Owned Business Listening Session July 2. City leaders invited local
business owners to share their business perspectives with the goal of creating a setting that provided a
space for women-owned businesses to connect with others, listen to opportunities and challenges,
discuss impactful issues, identify trends, and just simply ask questions.
UTILITIES
CUSTOMER CONNECTIONS
Community Engagement (CE) Community Engagement has reached 7,789 participants
through 118 outreach events and programs. Utilities partnered with Fort Collins Natural Areas Department
and Gardens on Spring Creek to provide a teacher training that empowered 44 educators in the Poudre
School District. This collaboration is intended to incorporate place-based learning as it relates to Fort
Collins Utilities, the community, and the environment into their classroom curriculum.
Utilities hosted a Summer in the City session for 21 high school students. This service-learning focused
summer camp is designed in partnership with Poudre School District. Students learned about how their
City works, the many career paths available to them, and ways to be civically engaged. During the
Utilities session, student visited the Poudre River to explore water quality and learned about
broadband.
The 32nd annual Bike to Work Day was hosted all over Fort Collins.
Utilities was represented at the Oak St Plaza Station; partnering
with FC Bikes, Elevations Credit Union, Xcel – Partners in Energy,
the SHIFT campaign and The Cupboard. Nearly 750 bikers
stopped by the station to engage with the vendors. Materials
educated customers on “Fort Collins Utilities and Xcel Energy are
pleased to work together to achieve our community energy goals.”
This is by far the most attendance Oak Street Plaza has ever
seen!
Neighbors in Hill Pond gathered on June 19 to replace inefficient
porchlights with efficient LED bulbs and share information on Time of Day
pricing. 78 bulbs were installed at 65 homes that day. “We felt a great
sense of accomplishment by replacing so many older inefficient light
bulbs knowing that our neighborhood will be saving energy.”-Porchlight
Volunteer
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Utilities celebrated “Bring Your Child to Work Day.” The Utility
encouraged employees to bring their children to work for an event held
at the Utilities Service Center. There were interactive activities for
children of all ages that included bucket truck rides, remote powered
sewer robot, shaving cream art, LEGO robotics, and more. Proud
parents and proud children were inspired!
Water Conservation
Utilities Water Conservation and Community Engagement hosted
the 18th annual Xeriscape Garden Party at City Hall. 435
attendees explored the Xeriscape Demonstration Garden and
learn from experts about how to improve their sprinkler system,
select low-water use plants, compost, and more. The event
featured live music, food trucks, 18 interactive booths and 3
presentations. Community Engagement also joined the Poudre
Landmarks Foundation for their annual Big Splash event on June
15 at the 1883 Water Works to commemorate the month that Fort
Collins residents first received water delivery.
The Residential Sprinkler Audit Program is on a roll! This is a free service for all single-family
residents, in partnership with Fort Collins-Loveland and ELCO water districts. Our stellar team of
interns has already completed 145 audits, with another 100+ on the schedule! This total will get us to
75% of the program goal, with hotter temps and Smart Irrigation month (July) just gearing up.
Energy Services has made several changes to the efficiency
programs offered by Utilities. First, a Participating Solar
Contractor (PSC) Network was rolled out for the residential solar
rebate program. Qualifying electric customers, must now use a
participating contractor to qualify for a rebate on any new solar
project. The PSC Network will improve customer service and the
ease of navigating the solar rebate process, as w ell as ensuring
consistent information is shared between participating
contractors and the customer. Online applications are now
available for residential efficiency rebates at fcgov.com/online-
rebate.
Building Energy and Water Scoring outreach is
ongoing, including an upcoming training about how
to leverage ENERGY STAR to boost brand
recognition. Comparing the energy and water
performance of one building against another in the
same sector allows commercial real estate
stakeholders such as building
owners, operators, and tenants, to evaluate the
highest-performing, lowest-operating cost option,
and to monitor their performance in the market
place.
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COMMUNITY SERVICES
RECREATION
Recreation played host on Saturday, June 30, to Pi Kappa Phi riders who participated in this year’s
Journey of Hope (JOH) cycling event. The JOH covers 32 different states, and over 12,000
combined miles, spreading a message of acceptance and understanding for people with disabilities.
The cyclists awarded Adaptive Recreation Opportunities (ARO) with a $750 grant to be used to
support future ARO programming, including the cycling program and monthly dances.
Recreation partnered with Green Events and had over 600 participants in this year’s Father’s Day
5K. Some proceeds from the event went to the ARO Program and the Reduced Fee Program.
New Hire: Marketing and Communication Lead Specialist, Valerie Van Ryn started on June 17.
Staff coordinated event planning and management of the annual 4th of July Parade, in collaboration
with other City departments. This year’s parade hosted 54 entries and was dedicated in
commemoration of the 75th anniversary of the Allied invasion of Normandy (D-Day).
PARKS
Staff prepared for the Fourth of July events.
Food trucks and live entertainment were set
up in City Park during the afternoon-evening
on the fourth.
Grandview Mausoleum is 95% complete.
Project remains on track for scheduled
completion.
Park staff have repurposed approximately
3,500 cubic yards of waste wood into mulch
via contractual tub grinding. The mulch
product will be used at the Gardens on Spring Creek, Timberline Recycling Center, Poudre School
District, capital improvement projects and during free
Forestry staff have determined that approximately 300 trees have been impacted by winter die off.
These trees are currently being removed, and as funds become available, will be replaced with live
trees.
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CULTURAL SERVICES
Children’s Summer Series is underway at The Lincoln Center! The final Wednesday performance is
July 17th at 10:00 am!
The 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 moon landing is celebrated throughout the summer at the
Fort Collins Museum of Discovery with the film “CAPCOM GO! The Apollo Story.”
At the Gardens on Spring Creek, structural walls went up for the Butterfly House along with cement
being poured to mark the footprint of the new Visitor's Center. Also, over 2,000 plants went into the
ground in the new gardens with the help of community volunteers.
NATURAL AREAS
Second Quarter Land Conservation Update
The Natural Areas Land Conservation Team is actively contacting owners of priority conservation
properties and renewing relationships with owners who have been contacted in the past. The Team is
currently negotiating on several properties and working on several potential land conservation
partnerships. The team is optimistic that they can reach agreements on several more properties this
year. Almost a year ago Natural Areas hired Dave Myers for the newly created Land Conservation
Manager position. During Dave’s first year he has ramped up landowner outreach; reformed and
streamlined the conservation easement monitoring, agriculture lease, and utility easement request
programs; and is managing the Natural Area’s water assets. Under Dave’s management the Land
Conservation/Land Management Team is operating full steam ahead actively pursuing willing sellers
and developing land conservation partnerships.
Land Conservation Summary To Date
Acreage Cost
Acres of Land Purchased
37,654
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
Property Under Contract
Acreage Cost
Fee Acquisition Addition to Coyote Ridge NA
Estimated Closing 3rd Quarter
40 $ 240,000
Fee Acquisition North Fort Collins
Estimated Closing 4th Quarter
35 $ 1,870,775
Total Under Contract
75 $ 2,110,775
Land Conservation Funds
Budgeted for 2019
$3,500,000 + Re-appropriation
$9,100,000
$ 12,600,000
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Land Conservation Funds
Expenditure
$ 2,755,000
Acquisitions Under Contract $ 2,110,775
Net Land Conservation Funds
Remaining for 2019
$ 7,734,225
PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT
Summer in the City (June 10-13) – In June, the
Communications and Public Involvement Office (CPIO),
in partnership with City staff from various departments,
hosted the third annual Summer in the City program – a
short-term summer camp and service learning program
designed specifically for high school students. Students
get a behind-the-scenes look at how their City works,
learn best practices for engaging with their City and
getting their voices heard, and talk with staff about
possible career paths in local government.
From a scavenger hunt for art in public places…to
using legos to plan the City’s future buildout…to
exploring the new Block Party Trailer, 24 students participated in activities and discussions that
showcased the deliberate choices their City makes and how they impact and serve residents. Students
spoke with a variety of departments (including, but not limited to Neighborhood Services, Sustainability,
Planning, Cultural Services, Connexion, Traffic, and Police) for deep dives into City services, and
students also participated in a Q&A with Mayor Wade Troxell and Councilmember Ken Summers in
Council Chambers on their final day. Despite four days of activities and discussion, the students voiced
an interest for the City to offer behind-the-scenes experiences from even more departments for next
year’s Summer in the City.
Metrics – Nextdoor: Nextdoor is the free, private social
network for neighborhoods. Neighbors use Nextdoor for
things like finding a babysitter, searching for a lost pet or
sharing information about a rash of break-ins. The City uses
Nextdoor to share neighborhood specific updates like street
sweeping, community events, crime alerts and to solicit
feedback from residents.
By the numbers:
- 42,054 members (39% of 75,627 households)
- 232 neighborhoods represented
- Over 187,000 impressions year to date
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BROADBAND – FORT COLLINS CONNEXION
Beta Testing:
Fort Collins Connexion listed a recruiting ad for two weeks on CityNet for Beta Testers. Beta Testing is
a critical phase of setting up a new network. 127+ volunteers were collected and the team is currently
comparing addresses against our construction map to confirm service is available. Participants will be
notified in the next few weeks on next steps.
Speaking Engagements
Connexion had a number of internal and external speaking engagements in June.
Internal Teams:
• Sprinker Audit Team
• Water Reclamation & Biosolids
• Finance All Department Meeting
• City Attorney’s Office
External Groups:
• Downtown Club Fort Collins
Events:
Fort Collins Connexion had two very successful events in June with Taste of Fort Collins and Open
Streets. We had consistent foot traffic and a lot of excellent questions and feedback from the
community.
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Social Media: Fort Collins Connexion is on Facebook
and Twitter! Follow us for the latest updates on your
community owned broadband network!
Facebook: @FCConnexion
Twitter: @ConnexionFC
COMMUNITY DASHBOARD HIGHLIGHT
The Community Dashboard features performance data and information that highlights how the City is
doing in achieving its seven Outcome areas: Neighborhood Livability and Social Health, Cultural and
Recreation, Economic Health, Environmental Health, Safe Community, Transportation, and High
Performing Government. The Dashboard is made up of 38 total metrics that are published quarterly and
demonstrate where the City is doing well and where there are opportunities to improve. The color
status of performance for each metric is determined based on the actual result for the quarter
compared with the target. The color status of performance for the Outcome is determined based on the
average calculation of the performance of each metric within that Outcome.
Each month the City Manager’s Update will highlight a metric from the Community Dashboard. This
month’s feature is from the Environmental Health Outcome Area.
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Analysis:
Note: Review and validation of this data is conducted by the CO Department of Public Health and
Environment (CDPHE) and can take 8 - 12 weeks after the quarter ends. Accordingly, current
performance is based on the prior quarter's results.
• This is a quarterly metric
• The AQI represents a combination of impacts from particulate matter and ground levels ozone
concentrations.
• Higher ozone concentrations are generally not observed in the colder months, but are typical for
this region in the summer months.
• Ozone formation is influenced by many factors including intensity and hours of sunlight, stability
of the atmosphere, and sources of air pollutants.
• Particulate levels in the winter can be affected by atmospheric conditions such as temperature
inversions which keep pollutants from dispersing.
• In the summertime, high particulate levels can be influenced by local or regional wildfire activity.
• Ozone and particulate matter are regional problems. Local efforts to improve air quality include:
Transportation planning efforts to reduce vehicles emissions, such as promotion of
alternative transportation options.
Partnering with the Regional Air Quality Council (RAQC) to provide outreach
regarding high ozone days.
Deployment of a new data tracking website to increase awareness (see
fcgov.com/airquality).
Partnering with CSU to develop outreach material to increase awareness about the
health impacts of high particulate days.
Definition:
The Air Quality Index (AQI) is used by the EPA to communicate daily air pollution and health
implications. Shown are the number of days per quarter in which the ozone or PM2.5 AQI was
categorized as “Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups”, “Unhealthy” or “Very Unhealthy”. The metric is a
measure of the number of 'good' air quality days (as defined by EPA's Air Quality Index - AQI) in a
quarter based on air quality monitoring data from Fort Collins. The AQI is calculated by EPA as a
measure of local air quality and its effect on human health. The higher the AQI value, the greater the
level of air pollution and the greater the health concern. 'Good' air quality corresponds to an AQI of 50
or less (on a scale of 0-500) and poses little or no risk of adverse health effects.
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Why is this metric important?
The Air Quality Index (AQI) is used by the EPA to communicate daily air pollution and health
implications. Shown are the number of days per quarter in which the ozone or PM2.5 AQI was
categorized as “Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups”, “Unhealthy” or “Very Unhealthy”.
City’s impact on this metric:
Low – This metric is influenced much more directly by atmospheric conditions and emissions from
motor vehicles and industry than it is by City efforts to implement emission reduction strategies and
programs.
Benchmarks:
The AQI for ozone and particulate matter have not been benchmarked against other world class cities
because the measures are highly influenced by local and regional factors that are not comparable to
other cities. Ozone concentrations are influenced by meteorological and topographical conditions that
can be unique to each city. In addition, ozone is influenced by transport from other regions. Particulate
matter concentrations are influenced by local climate conditions and local emission sources that can be
unique to each city and can be highly influenced by natural events such as wildfire.
To view the entire Dashboard, please visit: http://fortcollins.clearpointstrategy.com/