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September 2019
SEPTEMBER 12, 2019
Table of Contents
ISSUES BEFORE COUNCIL ................................................................................................................. 4
SEPTEMBER 17 COUNCIL MEETING ........................................................................................................................4
SEPTEMBER 17 ELECTRIC UTILITY ENTERPRISE ......................................................................................................4
SEPTEMBER 17 WORK SESSION ..............................................................................................................................4
SEPTEMBER 24 ADJOURNED MEETING ..................................................................................................................4
SEPTEMBER 24 WORK SESSION ..............................................................................................................................5
SEPTEMBER 26 URBAN RENEWAL AUTHORITY BOARD MEETING - CANCELED .....................................................5
OCTOBER 1 COUNCIL MEETING ..............................................................................................................................5
OCTOBER 8 WORK SESSION ....................................................................................................................................5
PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT – UPCOMING EVENTS ........................................................................................................6
SALES TAX - MONTHLY & YEAR TO DATE ....................................................................................... 7
CP- ENGINEERING .............................................................................................................................. 7
CITYWIDE PEDESTRIAN ACCESS PROJECT ...............................................................................................................7
TRANSFORT BUS PAD UPGRADE PROJECT..............................................................................................................8
SUNIGA ROAD IMPROVEMENTS – COLLEGE AVE. TO BLONDEL STREET ................................................................9
NORTH COLLEGE IMPROVEMENTS – CANAL TO STATE HIGHWAY 1 .....................................................................9
VINE AND LEMAY BNSF IMPROVEMENTS ........................................................................................................... 10
SHARP POINT/NANCY GRAY CONNECTION ......................................................................................................... 10
POWER TRAIL AND HARMONY ROAD GRADE SEPARATED CROSSING ................................................................ 11
TIMBERLINE ROAD CORRIDOR PROJECT ............................................................................................................. 11
JEFFERSON STREET IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT ................................................................................................... 12
LINDEN STREET RENOVATION PROJECT .............................................................................................................. 12
WILLOW STREET IMPROVEMENTS ...................................................................................................................... 13
TIMBERLINE WIDENING AT GREAT WESTERN CROSSING ................................................................................... 14
NORTH MASON DESIGN – ALPINE TO HICKORY .................................................................................................. 15
CP - PARK PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT ....................................................................................... 15
CYCLO-CROSS SKILLS TRAINING COURSE PILOT PROGRAM AT ROSSBOROUGH PARK ...................................... 15
TRAIL HEAD PARK ................................................................................................................................................ 16
SUGAR BEET PARK ............................................................................................................................................... 17
POUDRE TRAIL AT LANCER DRIVE ........................................................................................................................ 17
POUDRE RIVER WHITEWATER PARK .................................................................................................................... 18
EAST PARK DISTRICT MAINTENANCE FACILITY .................................................................................................... 19
CP - OPERATION SERVICES ............................................................................................................ 19
GARDENS ON SPRING CREEK – VISITOR’S EXPANSION ........................................................................................ 19
FORT COLLINS/LOVELAND POLICE TRAINING CENTER ........................................................................................ 20
308 VINE WATER LAB / INNOSPHERE PHASE II ................................................................................................... 20
CP - UTILITIES.................................................................................................................................... 21
WATER TREATMENT FACILITY ............................................................................................................................. 21
LIGHT & POWER GENESIS64 SCADA UPGRADE PROJECT .................................................................................... 22
NEW FEEDER CAPACITY (E. DRAKE & LEMAY) ..................................................................................................... 22
GIS/GWD & ADMS ............................................................................................................................................... 22
DWRF SIDESTREAM TREATMENT ........................................................................................................................ 23
MAIL CREEK IMPROVEMENTS AT MEADOW PASSWAY ...................................................................................... 24
CATHODIC PROTECTION FOR NORTHEAST LOOP WATER LINE ........................................................................... 24
HICKORY STREET WATERLINE RAILROAD BORE .................................................................................................. 25
PUBLIC SAFETY ................................................................................................................................ 25
POUDRE FIRE AUTHORITY ................................................................................................................................... 25
POLICE SERVICES .................................................................................................................................................. 26
PLANNING, DEVELOPMENT &TRANSPORTATION ......................................................................... 28
BUILDING, PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT REVIEW .......................................................................................... 28
NEIGHBORHOOD SERVICES ................................................................................................................................. 29
Historic Preservation Services ............................................................................................................................. 31
YEAR TO DATE COMPARISON .............................................................................................................................. 32
GRAFFITI UPDATE ............................................................................................................................ 32
SUSTAINABILITY SERVICES ............................................................................................................ 32
ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES ................................................................................................................................ 32
SOCIAL SUSTAINABILITY ...................................................................................................................................... 32
ECONOMIC HEALTH ............................................................................................................................................. 33
UTILITIES ............................................................................................................................................ 33
CUSTOMER CONNECTIONS .................................................................................................................................. 33
COMMUNITY SERVICES .................................................................................................................... 34
RECREATION ........................................................................................................................................................ 34
PARKS ................................................................................................................................................................... 34
CULTURAL SERVICES ............................................................................................................................................ 35
NATURAL AREAS .................................................................................................................................................. 36
PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT ..................................................................................................................... 36
BROADBAND – FORT COLLINS CONNEXION ................................................................................. 37
COMMUNITY DASHBOARD HIGHLIGHT .......................................................................................... 38
CITY MANAGER’S UPDATE 4
ISSUES BEFORE COUNCIL
SEPTEMBER 17 COUNCIL MEETING
Northfield Metropolitan District Nos. 1 through 3 Consolidated
Service Plan
o Consider approval of the Northfield Metropolitan District Nos. 1 through 3 Consolidated Service
Plan. The developer of the proposed Northfield Development has submitted the Service Plan to
support the proposed development of approximately 56 acres located north of Vine Street on
the west side of Lindenmeier Road/Lemay Avenue (southeast of the Lake Canal and north of
the to-be designated historic Alta Vista neighborhood). The development is anticipated to
include 442 residential units and a mixed-use center that will offer light commercial use on the
first floor, residential for-rent units on the second floor, and small amenities open to the public.
The project has committed to provide approximately 15 percent for-sale affordable housing
units. A Metro District with a Mill Levy Cap of 50.00 mills has been proposed to support the
project the final report from Hunden Strategic Partners regarding the Sports Complex Economic
and Feasibility Study.
Economic Health -3.4 Foster infill and redevelopment that enhances the community.
Staff Report: Community Dashboard Metric: Housing First Initiative
o Share with Council and the community current status and factors influencing a Community
Dashboard metric over which the City organization has a high level of influence
High Performing Government – 7.6 Leverage data, technology, metrics and
benchmarks to guide decisions, to improve results, and enhance service delivery.
SEPTEMBER 17 ELECTRIC UTILITY ENTERPRISE
Epic Program Capital Agreements (2nd Reading)
o Approval of multiple agreements with third-party capital providers for the Epic Program on-bill
financing.
Environmental Health – 4.3 Achieve 2020 Energy Policy goals and work towards
Climate Action goals for carbon neutrality.
SEPTEMBER 17 WORK SESSION
Oil and Gas Operations – Overview and Options
o Provide updates regarding oil and gas operations, and seek direction regarding potential
regulatory options to consider in the context of new land use authority granted by the State
(Senate Bill 19-181).
Neighborhood Livability and Social Health – 1.7 Guide development through
community planning, historic preservation and effective development review.
Downtown Stormwater Project
o Provide Council with an introduction to the Downtown Stormwater Project including the
Magnolia Street Outfall.
Safe Community – 5.5 Address water, wastewater and stormwater infrastructure
needs for the protection of people, property and the environment.
SEPTEMBER 24 ADJOURNED MEETING
Possible Executive Session
o Discuss legal issues related to landfill environmental issues.
Please note that this list is subject to
frequent change. Please call the City
Clerk’s Office for up-to-date
information. 970-416-2774.
CITY MANAGER’S UPDATE 5
SEPTEMBER 24 WORK SESSION
2020 Budget Revisions
o Review suggested budget modifications to the 2020 fiscal year.
High Performing Government – 7.1 Provide world-class services that meet the needs
of the community.
Northeast Fort Collins Planning Discussion
o Discuss potential amendments to the Mountain Vista Subarea Plan, Master Street Plan and
Parks and Recreation Master Plan, as well as utility service plans for the area and how utility
services relate to other City objectives.
Neighborhood Livability and Social Health – 1.7 Guide development through
community planning, historic preservation, and efficient and effective development
review.
Reimagining Boards and Commissions
o Discuss options related to restructuring existing boards and commissions to increase efficiency,
create more meaningful ways to engage with the community, and increase opportunities for
added diversity in board and commission membership.
High Performing Government – 7.3 Broaden methods of community engagement with
additional consideration to diverse backgrounds, languages and needs.
SEPTEMBER 26 URBAN RENEWAL AUTHORITY BOARD MEETING -
CANCELED
OCTOBER 1 COUNCIL MEETING
2019 Annual Adjustment Ordinance
o Appropriate expenses related to unanticipated revenue, grants and unforeseen costs that had
not previously been budgeted.
High Performing Government – 7.1 Provide world-class services that meet the needs
of the community.
Staff Report: Community Dashboard Metric
o Share with Council and the community current status and factors influencing a Community
Dashboard metric over which the City organization has a high level of influence.
High Performing Government – 7.6 Leverage data, technology, metrics and
benchmarks to guide decisions, to improve results, and enhance service delivery.
OCTOBER 8 WORK SESSION
2019 Fee Update
o Review 2019 fee updates associated with Development Review fees, Electric Capacity fees,
Wet Utility fees, Raw Water fees, and Step III of Capital Expansion Fees.
High Performing Government – 7.1 Provide world-class services that meet the needs
of the community.
Homelessness Update
o Provide City Council with the annual update regarding homelessness in Fort Collins including
current, local data, programs and partnerships. It will be co-presented with Homeward 2020 and
focus on actions taken to meet the goal of making homelessness rare, short-lived and
nonrecurring.
Neighborhood Livability and Social Health – 1.4 Co-create a more inclusive and
equitable community that promotes unity and honors diversity.
CITY MANAGER’S UPDATE 6
Equity and Inclusion Priority
o Discuss he Council priority of an equity lens deployment, development of equity
metrics/indicators, and an anti-discrimination resolution.
Neighborhood Livability and Social Health – 1.4 Co-create a more inclusive and
equitable community that promotes unity and honors diversity.
PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT – UPCOMING EVENTS
Utilities NEW Self Service Portal – September – November: Fort Collins Utilities self-service
portal and bill payment system is changing. A free, two-hour open-to-all drop-in session and
discussion that starts with a brief educational presentation and then onto Q&A session, with
demonstrations, will occur once per month over the next three months, conducted across prominent
public venues to generate awareness for the new portal and customer self-service features.
2019 Community Survey – September – October: The Fort Collins Community Survey serves as
a consumer report card for the City by providing residents the opportunity to rate the quality of life in
the city and their satisfaction with community amenities and their local government. Residents also
provide feedback to the City on what is working well and what is not, and identify priorities for
community planning and resource allocation which are then used to update the City’s Strategic
Plan. The 2019 survey will be based on past City surveys and will assess the objectives identified
by the City Council and City management team. The five-page survey will be administered to a
random selection of 3,000 Fort Collins residents. The first wave of post card notifications and
invitations have been sent out, the second wave will be mailed in mid-September, followed by the
open opt-in survey to all residents at the end of September. Comparisons to previous survey results
and national and Front Range benchmark comparisons will be provided
Trail Head Park Neighborhood Meeting - September 19: The third and final neighborhood
meeting will include the presentation of final park concepts and time for public feedback. The
meeting will take place September 19, 2019 | 6:30 - 8 p.m. at the Budweiser Brewery.
Business Appreciation Breakfast – September 26: The Business Appreciation Breakfast honors
businesses for their contributions to a healthy Fort Collins economy. This year’s breakfast will take
place on Thursday, September 26th at the Fort Collins Hilton from 7 - 9 a.m. and will feature Betsy
Craig of MenuTrinfo, LLC., as the keynote speaker. The event is sponsored by the City’s Economic
Health Office.
Open Streets – September 29: During Open Streets events, the event route is closed to cars but
programmed with various activities. In 2019, Fort Collins Open Streets events will feature tactical
urbanism projects along the one- to two-mile route, as well as programming by local organizations
and businesses. Participants are encouraged to Ride the Route and explore streets that are
walkable and bikeable on a daily basis. The event will be on Sunday, September 29 from 10:00
a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Seneca St. from W. Horsetooth Rd. to W. Harmony Rd.
CITY MANAGER’S UPDATE 7
SALES TAX - MONTHLY & YEAR TO DATE
JULY SUMMARY OVER PRIOR YEAR
Month Year to Date
Net Sales Tax Collected: 2.5% 1.8%
Net Use Tax Collected: -0.7% 5.1%
Net Sales and Use Tax Collected: 2.1% 2.3%
Year to date, sales and use tax collections excluding rebates are up 2.3% and total $81.3M.
JULY SUMMARY OVER BUDGET
Month Year to Date
Net Sales Tax Collected: 2.2% 0.2%
Net Use Tax Collected: -4.2% 4.7%
Net Sales and Use Tax Collected: 1.3% 0.9%
Year to date, the City has collected 0.9% more sales and use tax revenue, totaling $711K 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
Capital Project
(CP) Updates are
indicated in bold
CITY MANAGER’S UPDATE 8
Project Details:
This project maintains a complete City sidewalk inventory, identifies sidewalk inadequacies, and access
needs under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), and develops a prioritized work program to
achieve goals of providing unobstructed access for transportation and recreation.
Project Status:
Current project location: Remington Street crossing improvements to be completed by end of
August.
Recently completed project: new sidewalk connection at Harmony and Hogan completed in
August (see before and after pictures above).
More information is available at http://www.fcgov.com/engineering/pedneeds.php
TRANSFORT BUS PAD UPGRADE PROJECT
Funding Source: Federal Transit Administration (FTA)
Estimated Project Budget: 2019 - $915K
Estimated Completion Date: Spring/Summer 2021
Phase: Contract Award
Project Details:
Construction and upgrade of City-wide bus pads at Transfort stops to conform with Americans
with Disabilities Act (ADA) requirements. A total of 66 bus pads have been identified under this
contract for construction and/or upgrade.
Project Status:
Project awarded August 22nd; contractor currently mobilizing.
CITY MANAGER’S UPDATE 9
SUNIGA ROAD IMPROVEMENTS – COLLEGE AVE. TO BLONDEL STREET
Funding Source: 2017/2018 BFO, COFC Utilities, Transportation Capital Expansion Fee (TCEF),
Developer Contributions
Estimated Project Budget: $3.7M
Estimated Completion Date: 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:
Roadway work substantially complete. Finishing details being installed.
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:
In August, crews focused on installing the two pedestrian bridges and sidewalk
connections.
CITY MANAGER’S UPDATE 10
Remaining work to be completed in September will be to install pedestrian railings along the
east side retaining walls.
The west sidewalk is currently open to pedestrians.
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:
Second reading for right of way authorization is
September 3. Staff will move forward with the acquisition process beginning in October,
pending final Council approval.
The contractor will be secured in the fall to begin construction next spring with the current $9M of
funding.
Staff is planning to submit for railroad approval by end of September.
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: September 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:
City’s contractor has completed roadway construction and is now installing landscaping.
Railroad has installed the surface crossing material and is installing the railroad signals.
CITY MANAGER’S UPDATE 11
Roadway will be open once signing and striping have been completed, and all signals have been
installed and tested.
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
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 12
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 finalize the acquisition phase by Mid-September 2019.
Staff is exploring possible improvements along Jefferson Street which would enable
additional pedestrian improvements at the Linden Street and Jefferson Street Intersection.
LINDEN STREET RENOVATION PROJECT
Funding Source: Community Capital Improvement Program (CCIP)
Estimated Project Budget: $3.8M
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:
Based on stakeholder input, along with its ability to meet a majority of the defined project
goals, staff’s preferred alternative is the alternative that implements parallel parking with an
enhanced pedestrian space along Linden Street between Walnut Street and Jefferson Street.
This change results in a net parking loss of 30 on-street spaces.
CITY MANAGER’S UPDATE 13
Staff will continue to meet with concerned stakeholders to better understand their
perspectives on the challenges associated with Old Town Parking, and if there are
opportunities to mitigate these concerns as part of the project.
To meet the proposed 2020 construction schedule, the project alternative must be finalized
by the beginning of October 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
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:
• During the month of August, crews finished bottom mat paving on Willow Street.
• Concrete curb, gutter and driveways, and sidewalks were installed along the north side
of the project.
• Staff continues to meet with, and coordinate with, residents and businesses on a daily basis.
• Plaza construction is slated to begin in October 2019 as schedule allows, in coordination
with the Confluence development.
CITY MANAGER’S UPDATE 14
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.
Great Western has updated their schedule to reflect an October 2019 completion. The City
will accommodate the updated schedule and finish the additional sidewalk and roadway
widening by November 2019.
CITY MANAGER’S UPDATE 15
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:
The consultant team is currently working on conceptual and preliminary level design, topographic
survey, and title work analysis.
CP - PARK PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT
CYCLO-CROSS SKILLS TRAINING COURSE PILOT PROGRAM
AT ROSSBOROUGH PARK
Funding Source: Cyclo-cross community donations
Phase: Planning and design
Estimated Completion: September 2019
Project Details:
The city has been working with the cyclo-cross community for several years to evaluate several park
sites for suitability to pilot a cyclo-cross skills training course. Rossborough Park was selected as the
CITY MANAGER’S UPDATE 16
best fit due to existing physical features needed for the training course, available space for the use, and
ability to mitigate potential conflicts with other park users.
Staff from Park Planning, Parks, and Forestry have collaborated with the cyclo-cross community on the
best course layout in order to protect park resources and other park uses while providing several skills
features for cyclo-cross riders.
Project Status:
• A neighborhood meeting was held in early July for consideration of a cyclo-cross skills
training course in Rossborough Park.
• A broad spectrum of feedback was received from those who attended the meeting, as
well as those who provided feedback online. By modifying the proposed course layout
and incorporating better signage, many of the concerns expressed can be mitigated.
• With City leadership support, staff will work with the cyclo-cross community to
implement a pilot course for one season. The cyclo-cross season will run from
September through mid-December.
• After one season of use, a thorough evaluation will be conducted. The evaluation
process will include another neighborhood meeting in early 2020.
TRAIL HEAD PARK
Project Detail:
Funding Source: Parkland funds
Total Project Cost: $2.2 - 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
• The third and final neighborhood meeting is tentatively scheduled for Thursday,
September 19th from 6 p.m. - 8 p.m., at the Budweiser Biergarten.
CITY MANAGER’S UPDATE 17
• At this meeting, the preferred park concept will be presented, with opportunity for
attendees to provide feedback.
• Construction is anticipated to begin in early 2020.
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 on track and nearing completion.
• A Grand Opening event is scheduled to be held September 28th, from 10am – noon.
POUDRE TRAIL AT LANCER DRIVE
Funding Source: Conservation Trust Fund
Total Project Cost: $750,000
CITY MANAGER’S UPDATE 18
Phase: No phasing anticipated
Estimated Completion: Fall 2019
Project Detail:
The Poudre Trail spur at Lancer Drive will be located east of Lincoln Middle School, and provide a safe,
off-street pedestrian route from West Vine Drive to the Poudre Trail. In addition to the trail, Natural
Areas and FC Bikes are proposing improvements in the area, to create a safer environment and
enhanced connectivity for pedestrians and cyclists.
Project Status
• Construction is scheduled to begin in September/October, with project completion
anticipated in late fall, 2019.
• A spring 2020 event will be organized through the Open Streets program.
POUDRE RIVER WHITEWATER PARK
Funding Source: Park Planning & Development, CCIP, General Fund, 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:
• Two testing sessions for the functionality and performance of the boating features at
different flows occurred earlier this summer.
CITY MANAGER’S UPDATE 19
• The testing sessions were well received; the City received constructive feedback on
suggested improvements to the features. Any adjustments to the features will occur in
fall/winter after flows have subsided.
• Park construction is on-track for a mid-September opening, with different sections of the
park opened in sequence as they are completed.
• A grand opening celebration is planned for October 12.
EAST PARK DISTRICT MAINTENANCE FACILITY
Funding Source: TBD
Total Project Cost: TBD
Phase: Design
Estimated Completion: TBD
Project Detail:
Planning efforts will soon be underway for a new maintenance facility located near the intersection of
Drake & Ziegler. City staff recently acquired a 3.6-acre site for the facility. The maintenance facility will
serve the East Park district, including the future East Community Park. A budget offer for full funding of
the facility is anticipated to be submitted as part of the 2021-22 budget cycle.
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:
• Completion of Conservatory is scheduled early September.
• Exterior wall air membrane has been applied and ready for windows.
• Storefront windows installation has begun.
• Exterior stone installation is to begin early September.
• Exterior stucco installation is to follow stonework.
• Roofing is finishing up with new fall protection system installed.
• Spray foam insulation has been applied to the interior walls.
• Interior finishes are to begin the first week of September.
• Project includes a 64-kw solar PV system to help offset power usage.
• Relocating the Living Wall from 222 Laporte to inside the new Conservatory.
• On track for LEED Gold; currently tracking at 63 credits.
Conservatory Construction is Underway
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• Coordinating the Arts in Public Places (APP) design into the front entrance area.
• Current completion is late October 2019.
FORT COLLINS/LOVELAND POLICE TRAINING CENTER
Funding Sources:
$9.25M generated from bonds for the City of Fort Collins
$9.25M from City of Loveland
Total Project Cost: $18.5M
Phase: Design Development
Estimated Completion Date: Late 2020
Project Details:
The City of Fort Collins is partnering with The City of Loveland
to construct a new Police training facility which will be located on
the west side of the Loveland Airport. This new site will offer a 50-
yard pistol range, a 1.4-mile driving track, concrete skills pad, and some classrooms for special training.
Project Status:
• Site Construction documents have been issued. The contractor, Bryan Construction, has
submitted pricing for Phase I site construction, and we are negotiating a contract.
• Design team is working on construction drawings for the building and we are looking to
bid this late October.
• Toured four Police Department firing ranges last week in Arizona and will be selecting our
vendor for the firing range soon.
• We are working with property owners to get easements for the utilities for the project.
• Fort Collins-Loveland Water District informed us they will not require the water line loop
as part of this project. We will still need to create an easement so the water line can be
installed at a later date if they need the water pressure increased in the future.
• UPSF Railroad has granted us permits for two locations associated with water and sewer
crossings. We are moving forward with the paperwork for the sewer line.
• DOLA awarded the project a $1M grant which will allow the alternates shown with
Magenta color in the photo above to be incorporated into this project.
• Loveland presented the Phase I contract to their City Council on September 3. We will get
signatures and start sitework in late September.
• Project team is working with LEED consultant to find credits to see if we can achieve
LEED Silver.
308 VINE WATER LAB / INNOSPHERE PHASE II
Funding Sources:
City of Fort Collins Cost: TBD (2/3)
City Exclusive Cost: TBD
$1M Currently Appropriated
Rocky Mountain Innosphere Cost: TBD (1/3)
Total Project Cost: Approximately TBD
Phase: Conceptual
Estimated Completion Date: TBD
Construction Site Plan
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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: (No Change)
• The General Contractor for the project produced a budget update that presented a $7M overall
cost increase for the required heating and vent systems.
• The City project team is taking steps understand and validate the conceptual estimate update.
The team will also be collecting information for the City to discuss the value and overall benefit
of the City/RMI partnership.
• Due to the above items, project design is on hold.
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
• 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.
Water Treatment Facility
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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:
• Kepware is expected to provide a solution for digital
outputs by the end of September.
• The ESCADA team is working on linking Kepware tags
on the new GEN64 screens.
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: No Updates
• The new circuit 234B has been extended to the customer site.
• The project has been delayed due to redesign of the customer
switch pad until August or September of 2019.
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
Crossing Drake to Woodward
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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:
• A team of editors have begun preparing the new geodatabase for use in GWD and ADMS.
This is expected to continue for several months in preparation for cutover.
• A series of map symbology workshops are underway, gathering feedback from future
system users.
• Heavy geodatabase configuration continues, informed by the editing process and workshop.
• The GIS/GWD project team is working with the software vendor to move implementation of
key systems forward in the project in order to provide tools and resources to the project
team in preparation for go live.
• The GIS/GWD software vendor has begun development of a custom software component to
replace an existing system. We will be periodically reviewing this progress using an agile
development methodology to allow the project team better guide the development process.
• The ADMS project team and ACS have agreed on the system architecture and IT has placed
the order for servers and storage.
• The ADMS project team is working on system interface design documents to supply to the
vendor prior to development of the ADMS system.
DWRF SIDESTREAM TREATMENT
Funding Source: Wastewater
Estimated Project Budget: $5,400,000
Status: Construction kick-off meeting held on September 3, 2019
Estimated Completion Date: 3rd Quarter, 2020
Project Details:
This project is the design and installation of a wastewater side
stream treatment system to meet future nutrient (nitrogen and
phosphorous) regulations. The recycle stream from biosolids
dewatering carries high nutrient concentrations back to the main
stream treatment system. Side stream treatment will remove
nutrients from the recycle stream, which can potentially be turned
into fertilizer and reused.
Project Status:
• Completed and distributed 100% plans.
• Completed independent cost estimate and reconciliation.
• Construction work order prepared and in routing process.
Tank profile from 60% plans
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MAIL CREEK IMPROVEMENTS AT MEADOW PASSWAY
Funding Source: Stormwater
Estimated Project Budget: $1,400,000
Status: In design
Estimated Completion Date: April 1, 2020
Project Details:
The Mail Creek stream reach is within an urbanized corridor and
is experiencing severe bed 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 completed.
• CLOMR submittal is under review.
• Coordination with irrigation companies is underway.
CATHODIC PROTECTION FOR NORTHEAST LOOP WATER LINE
Funding Source: Water
Estimated Project Budget: $2,280,000
Status: In construction
Estimated Completion Date: 4th Quarter, 2019
Project Details:
The Anheuser Busch (AB) water line Cathodic Protection (CP)
Project is part of the Utilities Cathodic Protection Program. This
AB water line project entails design and installation of a cathodic
protection rectification system. This CP system will mitigate and
prevent further corrosion on the bar-wrapped concrete cylinder
pipe which supplies finished water from the Water Treatment
Facility to AB.
Project Status:
• Drilled deep bed anode wells and installed anodes at all
five sites.
• Started installing concrete pads for rectifiers and anode boxes.
• Pulled wires between anode and rectifier pads.
Sandbags placed for erosion
protection
Contractor drilling deep bed
anode well
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HICKORY STREET WATERLINE RAILROAD BORE
Funding Source: Water
Estimated Project Budget: $627,000
Status: In permitting
Estimated Completion Date: 4th Quarter 2019
Project Details:
The Hickory Street waterline project includes the installation of a
new 8”
waterline across the Union Pacific Railroad right-of-way and
tracks to complete a long-needed connection for water
distribution system reliability in this area. This project will connect
an existing 8” waterline on the east side of the tracks to an
existing 12” waterline running parallel and to the west of the
tracks. This work will be done using an auger bore, installing a
24” diameter steel casing around
the 8” PVC waterline across the railroad.
Project Status:
• Final construction contracts are complete.
• Finalize agreement with UPRR is complete.
• Additional outreach efforts to inform neighbors and businesses
of the updated start of construction is underway.
PUBLIC SAFETY
POUDRE FIRE AUTHORITY
Elevated Wildfire Risk Awareness
PFA has responded to several grass/vegetation fires in
the last two weeks and has been raising awareness
throughout August. The largest and most recent fire was
the Skyline Fire at the northeast end of Horsetooth
Reservoir. The fire burned 16.2 acres along both sides of
the ridge to the east of County Rd. 23. PFA arrived on
scene at about 11:30 a.m. on Thursday, Sept. 5. The
attack included a robust set of resources including around
20 members of PFA, multiple agencies, a helicopter which
dropped water and a seat plane which dropped fire
retardant. The area was monitored through the night and
crews spent Friday “cold trailing” which means walking the
entire perimeter feeling for and extinguishing hot spots.
Aug. 30| Colorado Task Force 1 Deployed
Seven PFA firefighters were deployed to Florida in preparations for Hurricane Dorian. The firefighters
are part of Colorado Task Force 1 and a unique response resource known as a Mission Ready
Package. This is a small team of specially trained responders designed to deploy quickly and for a
specific purpose. In this case, all members of the team are swiftwater trained and could help with
Geotechnical test pit,
February 2019
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rescues or searches in flooded areas as needed. The team left Fort Collins just hours after the
deployment and has since moved from Florida to Georgia to North Carolina.
Two Vehicle vs. Structure Incidents
PFA firefighters responded to two vehicle vs. structure accidents in August. One involved Nuance
Chocolate at 214 Pine St. after a vehicle collided with the structure and the second involved a private
residence on the 1100 block of Wabash St. In both incidents, the firefighters put support structures in
place to secure the scene and mitigate further damage.
August 26| Academy 19-2 Began
Twenty-one recruits from other fire agencies in the Front
Range Fire Consortium joined seven PFA recruits for the
beginning of Academy 19-2. PFA recruits spent two
additional weeks together before the academy learning
about PFA specifically. The recruits will spend the next
weeks learning the skills required to be career firefighters.
This will include team building, using a large variety of tools,
rolling hose, learning about fire behavior, completing
obstacle courses in full bunker gear and more.
Muscular Dystrophy Campaign –
Fill the Boot Fundraiser Goal Surpassed
PFA crews helped gather funds to support local families affected by Muscular Dystrophy (MD). Funds
will support research, help kids go to summer camps and more. Firefighters helped gather funds during
the campaign, which ran from Aug. 29 to Sept. 3. Their goal was to raise $25,000 and the total raised
was $33,325.78, more than double what was raised last year.
Good News Item
PFA has had more neurologically intact cardiac arrest saves so far this year than in all of 2018. We are
happy to report that 14 people that have suffered cardiac arrests have been saved and are able to
spend birthdays, weddings and holidays with their families.
Statement of Findings for Accredited Status
Every year PFA submits an Annual Compliance Report (ACR) to the Commission, which is reviewed by
a peer. They recommend if an agency maintains accredited status for another year. PFA was awarded
again and this was the last ACR for this cycle under the 8th edition of the Fire and Emergency Service
Self-Assessment Manual.
POLICE SERVICES
Case Highlights
Shooting Suspects Arrested – Three men were arrested in connection with a June shooting on
Timberwood Drive during which two adults were assaulted and a juvenile was shot. Fortunately, all of
the injured parties survived. Three suspects were identified and arrested with the assistance of the US
Marshals in Maryland and the Laramie (WY) County Sheriff’s Office. Drugs are believed to be a factor
in this case.
Peeping suspect charged with sexual assault – FCPS detectives received new evidence linking James
Morsbach to an unsolved 2018 sexual assault. He now faces additional charges of sexual assault and
second degree burglary. Morsbach was arrested in May 2019 on a variety of charges related to stalking
and window peeping.
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CRASH team investigates multiple serious collisions – The FCPS Collision Reconstruction and Scene
Handling team investigated multiple serious crashes in August, three of which included fatalities.
September public communications will highlight traffic law information, enforcement efforts, and
reminders about how the community can work together to create safe roadways.
Community Engagement & Outreach
New West Fest – With anticipated attendance over 100,000
people, FCPS worked closely with the event planners and
community partners to ensure a safe, positive atmosphere
for everyone. Numerous officers provided security over the
course of the weekend. While outfitted with the tools to
handle any situation, they were also approachable and had
fun with festival-goers, handing out stickers and smiling for
selfie requests. Through three days of festivities, not a single
arrest was necessary at the event. We sincerely appreciate
the personal responsibility and shared partnership in making this a great weekend of community,
memories, and music!
Spanish – The FCPS Spanish team connected with La Familia’s new Family Support Services Director
to plan ongoing engagement opportunities with our Spanish-speaking residents. FCPS also created a
video in Spanish to provide community members with information about calling 911. The video can be
viewed at https://www.facebook.com/fortcollinspoliceservices/videos/389816295010514/.
Community Welcome – FCPS employees participated in the
annual Community Welcome event, in partnership with Colorado
State University and City staff. Groups walked door-to-door in the
neighborhoods surrounding CSU to welcome new students and
connect with permanent residents. We handed out info, talked
about party registration and being a good neighbor, and had a lot
of great conversations!
Redtail Ponds Barbecue -
Our Neighborhood Engagement Team spent time barbecuing
and connecting with Redtail Ponds residents. Redtail Ponds
provides housing for a mix of incomes with one- and two-
bedroom apartments combined with onsite services to promote
stability and independence. The community
is designed to meet the special housing needs of formerly
homeless individuals with disabilities and formerly homeless
veterans. Officers really enjoyed hearing your stories and
learning about how we can continue working together to create
a supportive, successful community!
Social Media Feature
Mental Health Minute – This year, FCPS created a new video series called “Mental Health Minute,”
which covers mental health resources, features community partners, and discusses different issues
surrounding mental health and police interactions. Co-Responder Stephanie Booco has led this
initiative provide helpful resources and insight about our agency’s philosophy when it comes to
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assisting people experiencing mental health challenges. The most recent episode featured Nick Verni-
Lau, Executive Director of Outreach Fort Collins is located at
https://www.facebook.com/fortcollinspoliceservices/videos/373334543352429/.
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 Implementation – Land Use Code Audit
Staff has begun an evaluation of the alignment between the Land Use Code and recently adopted City
Plan principles and policies. This audit, that hopes to define specific code changes or areas of further
investigation, will be completed by the end of the year.
Harmony Corridor Plan Gateway Area Update
Staff has prepared four land use alternatives for the Harmony Gateway Area based on recent City
Council direction. Scenarios will be shared with the community at an I-25 Gateways workshop on
October 2nd. Work sessions will also be held with P&Z, NRAB, LCSB, Water Board and the EAC
during September prior to a City Council Work Session on October 22nd. City Council consideration will
likely occur in December.
Hughes Rezoning
The Planning and Zoning Board will hold a public hearing on September 19th to make a
recommendation on a City-initiated rezoning request on the former Hughes Stadium site. City Council
will review the rezoning ordinance at 1st reading on November 5th.
Oil and Gas Operations
Work is underway to evaluate the City’s oil and gas regulatory options in response to new State
legislation. A City Council Work Session has been scheduled on September 17th seeking direction and
a strategy for next steps.
Public Health and Environment Grant
Staff and community partners have begun meeting every two weeks as a core team. Initial deliverables
for the first grant quarter (July-September) include a stakeholder analysis, a training session on Health
in All Policies, marketing and messaging design, a presentation to the Affordable Housing Executive
Team, and a finalized public engagement plan and project charter. All deliverables for the first grant
quarter are on track for completion. A workshop with key stakeholders is anticipated in the fall, and a
public kickoff event is anticipated in early 2020.
Montava Development Project
The Planning & Zoning Board held a hearing for the Montava Planned Unit Development (PUD) project
on August 15 and recommended approval of the project to City Council. City Council is the final
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decision-maker on the Montava PUD, and Council hearings have been scheduled for the following
dates:
• October 15 – City Council Meeting (1st reading and public hearing)
• November 5 – City Council Meeting (2nd reading and public hearing)
All meetings will start at 6 p.m. at City Hall, 300 Laporte.
New Development Applications – August 2019
More information on development proposal under review: https://www.fcgov.com/developmentreview/proposals/
Project Name Project Type Location
Overlook Stand-Alone
Modification
Request, MOD190001
Request for a Modification
of Land Use Code
Standards
3710 John F Kennedy Pkwy
Waterglen Solar
Array, PDP190010
Ground-Mounted
Community Solar Project
Near Vine Dr and I-25 (parcel
#8704106001)
Rennat Project Development
Plan, PDP190011
Residential Subdivision 6015 S Timberline Rd
Stodgy Brewing, PDP190012 Brewery and Taproom with
Accessory Office Uses
1800, 1802 and 1804 Laporte Ave
Hughes Site
Rezone, REZ190001
Rezoning Northwest corner of S Overland Trail
and County Rd 42C (former CSU
Hughes Stadium Site)
Dutch Bros Final Development
Plan, FDP190017
Drive Thru Coffee Shop 121 Kensington Drive
The Odell Wine
Project, MJA190002
Microwinery 824 E Lincoln Ave
CSU Lake and Prospect
Parking Lot, FDP190018
Parking Lot 615 Lake St, and 634 & 626
Prospect Rd
Development Project Decisions – August 2019
More information on development project decisions: https://www.fcgov.com/developmentreview/agendas.php
Project Name Decision Maker Location Decision
Date
Decision
Summitview Church
Wireless
Telecommunication
Facility, PDP180016
Administrative
Hearing Officer
1601 W Drake Rd 8/6/19 Approved
with
Conditions
Dutch Bros Drive Thru
Coffee, PDP190008
Planning & Zoning
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recommendation of Scenario 1. Each board was staffed with a technical expert who was able to answer
substantive questions from community members. Feedback was gathered at each scenario and at a
station in the middle of the event hall. Staff trained in public participation techniques from the
International Association for Public Participation (IAP2) help to orient and facilitate groups of community
members through each station throughout the event. Approximately 265 community members were in
attendance throughout the evening. Community member feedback has been compiled and analyzed
and will be presented to the Planning and Zoning Board at the upcoming work session on September
13th. All of the materials presented at the event can be found by visiting the Our City engagement page
here: https://ourcity.fcgov.com/hughes_stadium_redevelopment
Odell Brewing-Microwinery Neighborhood Meeting
On August 14th, 2019, City staff held a neighborhood meeting regarding the proposed expansion of the
Odell Brewery to include a microwinery and outdoor wine tasting area. The meeting, held in the
Community Room at the Odell Brewery, provided an opportunity to discuss the microwinery being
proposed on the existing Odell Brewery site. Notification was sent to neighbors within 800 feet of the
proposed development. Two neighbors attended the meeting including one local business owner and a
local resident. Both neighbors were generally in favor of the development. Staff has not yet received
other resident feedback regarding the proposal. The applicant intends to submit a full project
application soon. A summary of the meeting will soon be emailed to attendees.
Get the Scoop 2019
Neighborhood Services and Off-Campus Life at Colorado State University
hosted Get the Scoop on August 3-4. Staff members from each area
visited with neighborhoods surrounding campus and gave out education on
city codes and ordinances, tips on good neighboring and ice cream to
neighbors.
Community Welcome 2019
On the evening of Wednesday, August 28th Neighborhood Services, Fort
Collins Police Services, and Off-Campus Life at Colorado State University
hosted the 19th annual Community Welcome event. Teams of volunteers
made up of City of Fort Collins Staff, CSU faculty, staff and students as
well as Fort Collins Police Services and Colorado State University Police
visited neighborhoods surrounding campus to welcome residents, share
information about city codes and ordinances and share tips on good
neighboring.
Neighborhood Night Out
Neighborhood Night Out 2019 was held August 6th with a record number of registered events this year
with 111 neighborhoods hosting parties throughout Fort Collins. Neighbors in Council Districts 1, 2, 3,
and 4 held record numbers of events this year, largely due to the replacement of goodie bags from
years past with a $25 gift card for event supplies as registration incentives. Initial event organizer
surveys indicate that the $25 gift card was a factor in driving NNO registration for more than 95% of
respondents.
The Block Party Trailer and inflatable movie screen made appearances at two events selected through
a “drawing” of interested NNO events and despite a brief sprinkler dousing of the movie night in
Eastside Park, these new additions were a big hit. Decreases in annual NNO participation in Council
District 5 correlate with the Canvas Stadium development outreach (2014/15) and increases in CSU
neighborhood programming during the month of August (Community Welcome, Get the Scoop, Game
Day outreach/Canvas Stadium event outreach, and Campus West Connections).
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CSU CityWorksEDU/Key Civics Course
The Fall 2019 CityWorksEDU/Key Civics course for CSU freshmen in the Key Civics-Service
Community began in August. Nineteen students were selected by CSU to participate in the Key Civics
cluster through a competitive application process. Students participating in Key Communities are “at
risk” of not graduating from college due to a number of factors including first-generation college student
status, socio-economic background, high school graduation rate, or rate of college attendance for their
home community. The course is co-taught by Neighborhood Services Senior City Planner for
Programs, JC Ward, and CSU/City Community Liaison, Jenn Rieskamp, and is designed to give the
students insight into the functions of city government, the innovative work of the City of Fort Collins, and
the power of public participation in local government. Throughout the course, students take field trips to
City facilities to meet subject matter experts, participate in civic engagement experiences, and gain
skills in public speaking and participation models. Students enjoy engaging field trips such as visits to
the Traffic Operations and Streets Facility, water quality sampling in the Poudre River with the Utilities
Education Team, meetings with K-9 cops at Police Services, interactions with “co-creators” from the
Downtown Business Association and local small business owners who work closely with the City to
improve livability and economic health, and a discussion session with City Council.
Historic Preservation Services
Fort Collins Historic Building Survey
In August, the Historic Preservation Survey Planner prepared and submitted a $40,000 grant
application for funding from History Colorado for additional reconnaissance and intensive-level survey
of the East Mulberry Corridor area, to include the enclave area expected to be annexed within the next
five years. The project will begin with a reconnaissance survey of each property in the area and
selective intensive of approximately 20 resources. Managing survey consultants as well as conducting
surveys herself enables the Survey Planner to achieve the highest survey efficiencies with the
resources available. A total of 141 properties have been surveyed and recoded to date.
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YEAR TO DATE COMPARISON
2018 2019 YTD % Change
Development Project Submittals Received 219 292 33.33%
Conceptual/Preliminary Design/Staff Reviews 161 151 -6.21%
Building Permits Issued 7,151 9,014 26.05%
Building Permit Valuations ($M) $294.13 $213.29 -27.48%
Building Inspections Performed 23,104 18,258 -20.97%
Zoning Inspections Performed 2,439 286 -88.27%
Zoning Plan Reviews Performed 2,303 1,886 -18.11%
Overall Development Review revenues are $(1,322,751) under projection for 2019 as of August 31st
with Development Review under by $(1,013,466) and Engineering Development Review under by
($309,285).
GRAFFITI UPDATE
During the month of August 2019, the Graffiti Abatement Team abated 94 issues consisting of 238 tags
measuring 2,252 square feet of graffiti-covered surfaces.
SUSTAINABILITY SERVICES
ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES
Timberline Recycling Center 3rd Birthday and Special Collection Event
The TRC is celebrating it’s third year of operations on Sunday, October 6th with a special collection
event from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. The event is free and will include a Drop and Swap, Reuse Arts and Crafts
station, Exhibitor tables, kid’s activities and cake and refreshments. For more information, visit:
fcgov.com/TRC.
SOCIAL SUSTAINABILITY
Affordable Housing and Homeless Services Campus Engagement
The City is currently taking a pause to reconvene around engagement and process for this effort. City
staff is working on a formal project charter and steering committee with a variety of community
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
July 7 11 51 69
August 16 7 71 94
Total 98 45 400 543
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stakeholders that will help determine steps forward and solutions to address affordable housing and
homeless service gaps in our community.
ECONOMIC HEALTH
Business Appreciation Breakfast Planning
The Economic Health Office will host the 7th Annual Business Appreciation Breakfast on Thursday,
September 26th at the Hilton in Fort Collins. The event will feature keynote speaker and local business
owner, Betsy Craig. Craig is the founder and CEO of MenuTrinfo, LLC based in Fort Collins. The
company assists over 100 major national brands with menu labeling, 450+ colleges and universities
with food allergy/food safety training and recently added certification and auditing to the offerings. The
event will be celebrating local businesses in our community; “start-ups, scale-ups and seasoned pros”.
UTILITIES
CUSTOMER CONNECTIONS
Community Engagement (CE) has reached 8,627 participants through 131 outreach events and
programs covering topics such as Time-of-Day, Income Qualified Assistance Program, and resource
conservation and efficiency.
Wade The River was a fun, annual, drop-in event where 128 participants used dipnets in the river,
discovered the connection between natural organisms and water quality and learned about Fort Collins’
water resources and natural areas.
Neighborhood Night Out, through Neighborhood Services, Utilities visited 4 neighborhoods to say
“hello” to our customers, offer an opportunity to ask questions, and share information on programs and
services.
Connexion 101: Outreach for the new Connexion service began with 8 sessions,
providing detailed information on the upcoming services of our newest utility to 124
participants. In addition, a brief version of this presentation was converted into a video
for any employee who missed out on the offerings, and has over 70 views to date.
Discover Your Work Life Balance Resource Fair:
Capturing engagement with over 50 community members,
our team was able to present information about the services and programs
Utilities has to offer. (photo below: Lisa Schroers engages a customer on
Utility Affordability programs)
Watershed Bus Tour hosted our second Watershed Bus Tour 2019 on
August 13 which gave 35 residents the opportunity to explore the behind-
the-scenes work that goes into providing high-quality drinking water.
The Residential Sprinkler Audit Program is a free service for all single-family residents, in
partnership with Fort Collins-Loveland and ELCO water districts. 399 audits completed to date, far
exceeding the goal of 350 audits, and there are another 40+ on the schedule! 100% of survey
respondents said the audit met (14%) or exceeded (86%) expectations. The 2018 Water Conservation
Annual Report is available online at fcgov.com/save-water. This report highlights how our community
uses water and all the ways we took action to reduce use by 133 million gallons!
The Residential Sprinkler Audit Program has received the Outstanding Public Engagement Award
from the national (international - includes Canada) Irrigation Association. The award will be presented
at the WaterSmart Innovations Conference in early October in Las Vegas. It recognizes work to engage
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and educate residential and commercial end users on smart and efficient technologies, best practices
and programs related to outdoor water conservation.
COMMUNITY SERVICES
RECREATION
• Mass Registration:
o August 8; Total revenue from registrations = $207,763, last year’s Fall
registration revenue was $193,235.
o Total enrollments = 5,095 up 11% from last year with 69% registered using on-
line. This includes a total of 792 Youth and Adult reduced fee enrollments.
• Pooch Plunge: Event was held on Sunday, August 25 at City Park Pool. We had over 409 dogs
and 656 humans attend the event.
PARKS
• Hosted the very popular New West Fest in Downtown Fort Collins.
• The new Grandview Mausoleum Building B is now complete and open for business.
• Working through tree issues associated with various HOA’s amending their landscape plans
due to increased water charges.
• The new Golf Manager, Scott Phelps, is now onboard and adjusting to his new position.
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CULTURAL SERVICES
At the Gardens on Spring Creek, construction continues with the Butterfly House starting to take
shape and the glass panels being installed.
Fort Collins Museum of Discovery (FCMoD) is installing their next traveling exhibit “Game Changers”
which will explore the evolution of gaming (10/12/19 – 1/12/20). The exhibit comes in English and
French but FCMoD made the decision to also translate it into Spanish for our Spanish-speaking
community – a first for a larger traveling exhibit. FCMoD is committed to making programs as
accessible as possible to the Fort Collins community.
Single tickets for The Lincoln Center’s 2019-2020 performing arts season went on sale on August 7th.
With strong interest, first day revenue was over $115,000.
Artist Andrew Dufford has begun installing his Art in Public Places artwork on Willow Street between
the Northside Aztlan Community Center and Linden Street. The work includes four vertical sculptures in
the Willow Street pedestrian plaza, which have illuminating features to provide nighttime interest, and a
series of three sculptural seating elements along the street.
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NATURAL AREAS
Black-Footed Ferret Update
In 2014, the Natural Areas Department
(NAD) became a partner in the effort to
recover endangered black-footed ferrets.
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is the
lead in the recovery effort. The Natural
Areas Department (NAD) involvement is
unique because we are the only
municipality in the coalition (typical
partners are federal and state wildlife
agencies).
The NAD monitors black-footed ferrets
every August by counting the number of
young. Reproduction is essential for a
self-sustaining population at Soapstone
Prairie Natural Area and Meadow Springs
Ranch. This year, for the first time, NAD
did not supplement the population with
captive-bred ferrets to better understand
the status of the ferret population on City
lands.
Three ferrets from three different prairie
dog colonies were captured, tagged, and
vaccinated for canine distemper and sylvatic plague. These data points are very exciting, encouraging,
and support the decision to not release captive bred ferrets. Staff from all of the work groups within the
NAD contributed to the success of the surveys. Twenty-six people monitored black-footed ferrets and
most volunteered their time. In addition, monitoring participants included staff from U.S. Fish and
Wildlife Service, Colorado Parks and Wildlife, City of Boulder, and Boulder County Parks and Open
Space.
PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT
West Nile Virus Outreach & Education
Mosquito season in Colorado starts in spring and ends in mid-September. This year, as part of the
West Nile Virus Communication Plan, City staff created different communication tools to raise
awareness about the virus and the risks associated with it. Some of the tools created included, digital
tools such as monthly City News articles, frequent social media content and CityView news show
segments; printed information like utility bill inserts, posters and flyers; and paid advertising such as
radio spots, Coloradoan print/digital, Senior Voice, FYI Magazine, Recreator, bus benches and utility
pole banners. These tools were shared by City staff by setting up booths at different Lagoon Concerts
as well as by posting information and distributing mosquito wipes in Natural Areas and at trailheads.
Black-footed ferret at Soapstone Prairie Natural Area
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2019 Community Welcome
The City of Fort Collins and Colorado State University teamed up once again for the 19th annual
Community Welcome event that took place on Wednesday, August 28nd, 2019. This year’s event was
welcomed by Mayor, Wade Troxell, and CSU’s President, Joyce McConnell. The goal of the program is
to help foster a sense of community and connection between students, new and long-term Fort Collins
residents. Close to 200 volunteers, made up of CSU students and staff, city employees, and Fort
Collins and CSU police went door-to-door visiting approximately 2,000 homes in neighborhoods
surrounding the main campus. Volunteers welcomed community members, distributed information on
being a good neighbor, informed neighbors about FORTitude Race road closures, and shared
information about the City’s codes and ordinances.
Hughes Stadium Site Rezoning Open House
An Open House event was conducted on August 8 from 5:00pm to 8:00pm at the Drake Centre. Fort
Collins staff displayed tentative zoning plans for the former Hughes Stadium. The event consisted of
different sections set up around the room that explained the different aspects and phases of the
rezoning process. Over 250 community members were in attendance and were given the opportunity to
provide input and ask questions to subject matter experts. City staff will present their zoning
recommendation and public feedback at a Planning and Zoning Board hearing tentatively scheduled for
Sept. 19
BROADBAND – FORT COLLINS CONNEXION
Connexion Service is Live!
Fort Collins Connexion announced it’s official go-live on Thursday, August 29th at the Connexion
Launch Party at the Lincoln Center. Over 300 people were in attendance as Mayor Wade Troxell, City
Manager Darin Atteberry, Executive Director Colman Keane, Marketing Manager Erin Shanley and
guest speaker Nick Armstrong discussed Connexion service in the city. Connexion has 7 active Beta
testers and the first group of homes have been notified that service is available. Connexion will be
notifying residents in areas where construction has been successfully completed as soon service
becomes available. Residents will receive a sales door hanger (unless there is a no soliciting sign) and
an email as the initial communication.
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Connexion Pricing
Residential pricing for Internet and home phone is available. 1 Gb for $59.95/month with no contracts,
no data caps and no installation fees. Additional pricing can be viewed at https://www.fcconnexion.com
New Website
The new Connexion website is now live! The site at https://www.fcconnexion.com incorporates the
Connexion brand look and feel unveiled at last year’s brand launch, initial residential pricing (Small
Business and Professional pricing is coming soon!) and a form for residents to be notified when service
is available in their neighborhood. Once a resident or business has been contacted about service being
available in their area, they can come to the site and sign up for service using the new online portal.
Future customers also have the option to call and speak with a Customer Service Representative to
order service.
Social Media
Follow Fort Collins Connexion on Facebook and Twitter! Get the latest updates on Connexion, stay
informed and have fun! Join our growing online community of Connexion fans!
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, Culture and
Recreation, Economic Health, Environmental Health, Safe Community, Transportation, and High
Performing Government. The Dashboard is made up of 37 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 High Performing Government Outcome Area.
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Analysis:
Governmental Funds
Community Services: Community Services overall positive balance is due to $659K, lifecycle projects
in progress, not yet expensed; $505K, timing of filling vacancies; $425K, timing of supplies due to
variable programming/business needs; $393K, vehicle repairs, snow removal and other maintenance
contracts; and $174K, timing of invoices for the King Fisher Natural Area restoration.
PDT: Street Maintenance program under $2.7M due weather impacts on project schedules. TCEF
under budget $924k due to difference in original estimate of reimbursement for development vs. actual.
Reimbursements are dependent upon developer requests and are not controllable by City staff. Under
$749k due to vacancies across the organization and higher allocations out to capital/grant projects
(which are budgeted conservatively).Transfort under $337k due to invoice timing for demand response
services (para transit). Under $240k for vehicle purchases taking longer than originally planned. Expect
to end year under budget.
IES: IES underspend is comprised of YTD Medical and Dental claims performance $2.5M, timing of
Ops services billing for various ongoing major projects and maintenance $1.2M, savings from YTD
rentals, vehicle repair, and parts $863, YTD fuel and utilities savings $677. Hoffman Mill and Transfort
CNG compressor projects in procurement process $627, and vehicle repairs claim from 2018 hail
damage $510.
Utilities
Light & Power -System Addition & Replacement $1.0M (Supplies $657, these supplies are for new
construction which may pick up this summer, Vehicles & Equipment $490, waiting for delivery of five
vehicles, offset by Capital Labor ($204), allocation can change based on type of work, O&M, System
Additions or Capital). Energy Services $530(Rebates & Incentives $338 along with Consulting $195
related to the Efficiency Works program which has had less assessments than last year and less than
expected participation in residential programs, no change in the program annual forecast so far; this
also includes the demand response program). L&P Operations $438(Supplies $255, use of utility
supplies for O&M work which may pick up as the year goes on, Purchased Property Services $83,
Vehicle Repairs, Other Repairs & Maintenance and Construction Services all are contributing to this
under budget area, vehicles are typically budgeted aggressively, Purchased Professional & Technical
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Services $74, Consulting was all loaded early in the year, actual should catch up with budget,
Education & Training services are also below budget.
Purchase Power -Purchase Power-Tariff 1 $1.87M(weather and actual demand for the year are key
factors on the spend in Tariff 1 from PRPA). Purchase Power-Renewables $107(this is a contracted
amount and will be on budget at year end (YE)).
CS&A -Support Services $361 (Building Maintenance $136 (charges for June not booked, yet,
budgeted conservatively, YE spend TBD), Janitorial Services $89 and Security Services $27 (booked to
wrong object -G/L cleanup needed, YE spend TBD) and Copier Rental $33 (savings due to reworked
leases and POs carried forward, under budget at YE)), Minor Capital $171 (Vehicles $120 (2 Locates
vehicles, 1 Grounds Maintenance vehicle -TBD, and 1 CCSU vehicle -in progress; expected to be
under $60+ at YE) and Equipment $29 (Locates -unanticipated sole source process delayed purchase;
likely under budget by YE), IT $168 (Software/Software Maint. & Support $82 (primarily payment timing
of AMI-related invoice offset by more NextAxiom licensing needed and Maximo-related invoice paid
earlier in the year; will be near budget at YE) and Other Professional & Technical $75 (Cybersecurity
projects in planning stages -resources being identified, RFP to follow; possible underspend by YE)),
Finance & Asset Management $117(Personnel $64 (vacancies and hourly not utilized, savings will
persist) and Audit Services $32 (new vendor with slightly different timing, YE spend TBD)),Customer
Service $113 (Personnel $71 (vacancies; savings should persist), Consulting $53 (delay in start of
work, at budget by YE)) and Community Engagement $93(Personnel $45 (vacancies; savings should
persist), Educational Programs $23 (calendarized based on historical, more variation due to vacancies
and charging to correct objects), and Other Professional & Technical $16 (affordability programs launch
in July , slightly under budget by YE)).
Water -Minor Capital $528 (Construction Contracts $266 (projects on hold, will monitor underspend),
Other Capital Outlay $191 ($140 for project at the Water Meter shop will be spent or encumbered by
the end of the year, will monitor for other possible under spend); Transmission and Distribution
$260(Personnel $97 (vacancies filled, possible savings of ~$160 for the year), Vehicle Repair $38
(spend occurs as needed, will monitor for underspend), Street & Bridge Maintenance $32 (spend
occurs as bills are received -no anticipated savings for the year), Water Pipe & Accessories $26 (billing
can be sporadic, no savings expected in 2019) as well as other minor underspends); Water Resources
$154 (Consulting $57 (money encumbered for water vulnerability study) and Personnel $44 (current
vacancy, underspend ~$80 for the year)); and Water Conservation $134 (Rebates $63 depends on
demand - will monitor for possible savings), City Programs $34 (waiting on invoice - no savings), and
Consulting $18 (used as needed), and other minor underspends).
Definition:
This metric covers the accuracy and precision of planned (budgeted) and actual expenditures.
Expenditures include operating costs, such as personnel, insurance, consulting and supplies, as well as
debt payments and capital equipment purchases. Not included are the costs of large capital projects
that occur over several years and have a beginning and end.
Expenditures are separated into Governmental and Enterprise. Governmental expenditures are for
those activities that are primarily supported by taxes and grants and to a much lesser degree from fees.
Examples are Police, Streets Maintenance, Parks, Museum, Fire, etc. Alternatively, Enterprise
expenditures related to activities that are accounted for like a business and are entirely supported by
fees charged to users. These include Light and Power, Water, Wastewater, Storm Drainage and Golf.
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Why is this metric important?
Accuracy and precision in expense budgeting is very important to ensure the City can provide the full
amount of programs and services citizens expect. Over estimating budgeting expenses takes money
away from additional programs and services that could be provided to the community. The City strives
to do a better job being accurate with our expense forecasts without going over the Council approved
budget. The City is not allowed to go over budget according to statutory law.
City’s impact on this metric:
High – The City has direct control over the amounts it forecasts and how much it actually spends.
Historical analysis of actual spending to budgeted spending should allow the City to improve the
accuracy of its budgeting.
Benchmarks:
This metric contains no benchmark data because the target for this metric is not influenced by the
performance of other cities. External reference points would add no value to the data because the
City's goal is always to be as accurate as possible with its own budgeted expenses. The evaluation
criteria for this metric was revised so that Green performance is between 96-100% of the target, Yellow
performance is between 93-96% of the target and Red performance is below 93% of the target.
To view the entire Dashboard, please visit: http://fortcollins.clearpointstrategy.com/
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8/15/19 Approved
NEIGHBORHOOD SERVICES
Hughes Stadium Site Rezoning Outreach
A neighborhood meeting on the rezoning of the Hughes Stadium Site was held August 8th at the Drake
Centre from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. The meeting was an “Open House” format featuring informational boards
and subject matter experts from the City stationed at each board to encourage the audience flow. The
boards covered topics such as City Plan place types, zone districts in Fort Collins, “clustered”
conditional zoning, Natural Areas goals and the different zone district configurations laid out by staff.
These zone district configurations were presented as Scenarios 1 through 5, with a staff