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October 2019
OCTOBER 10, 2019
Table of Contents
ISSUES BEFORE COUNCIL ................................................................................................................. 4
OCTOBER 15 COUNCIL MEETING ............................................................................................................................4
OCTOBER 15 GID NO. 1 ...........................................................................................................................................4
OCTOBER 15 SKYVIEW GID NO. 15 .........................................................................................................................4
OCTOBER 22 WORK SESSION ..................................................................................................................................4
OCTOBER 24 URBAN RENEWAL AUTHORITY BOARD MEETING .............................................................................5
OCTOBER 29 5TH TUESDAY WORK SESSION - CANCELED ........................................................................................5
NOVEMBER 5 COUNCIL MEETING ..........................................................................................................................5
NOVEMBER 5 GID NO. 1 .........................................................................................................................................5
NOVEMBER 5 SKYVIEW GID NO. 15 ........................................................................................................................5
NOVEMBER 7 URBAN RENEWAL AUTHORITY BOARD MEETING ............................................................................6
NOVEMBER 12 ADJOURNED MEETING ..................................................................................................................6
NOVEMBER 12 WORK SESSION - CANCELED ..........................................................................................................6
PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT – UPCOMING EVENTS ........................................................................................................6
SALES TAX - MONTHLY & YEAR TO DATE ....................................................................................... 7
CP- ENGINEERING .............................................................................................................................. 8
CITYWIDE PEDESTRIAN ACCESS PROJECT ...............................................................................................................8
TRANSFORT BUS PAD UPGRADE PROJECT..............................................................................................................9
SUNIGA ROAD IMPROVEMENTS – COLLEGE AVE. TO BLONDEL STREET ................................................................9
NORTH COLLEGE IMPROVEMENTS – CANAL TO STATE HIGHWAY 1 .................................................................. 10
VINE AND LEMAY BNSF IMPROVEMENTS ........................................................................................................... 10
SHARP POINT/NANCY GRAY CONNECTION ......................................................................................................... 11
POWER TRAIL AND HARMONY ROAD GRADE SEPARATED CROSSING ................................................................ 11
TIMBERLINE ROAD CORRIDOR PROJECT ............................................................................................................. 12
JEFFERSON STREET IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT ................................................................................................... 12
LINDEN STREET RENOVATION PROJECT .............................................................................................................. 13
WILLOW STREET IMPROVEMENTS ...................................................................................................................... 14
TIMBERLINE WIDENING AT GREAT WESTERN CROSSING ................................................................................... 15
NORTH MASON DESIGN – ALPINE TO HICKORY .................................................................................................. 16
CP - PARK PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT ....................................................................................... 16
CYCLO-CROSS SKILLS TRAINING COURSE PILOT PROGRAM AT ROSSBOROUGH PARK ...................................... 16
SUGAR BEET PARK ............................................................................................................................................... 17
POUDRE TRAIL AT LANCER DRIVE ........................................................................................................................ 18
POUDRE RIVER WHITEWATER PARK .................................................................................................................... 18
FOSSIL CREEK TRAIL ............................................................................................................................................. 19
POUDRE TRAIL AT I-25 ......................................................................................................................................... 19
CITY PARK REFRESH ............................................................................................................................................. 20
PARKS AND RECREATION POLICY PLAN UPDATE ................................................................................................. 20
CP - OPERATION SERVICES ............................................................................................................ 21
GARDENS ON SPRING CREEK – VISITOR’S EXPANSION ........................................................................................ 21
FORT COLLINS/LOVELAND POLICE TRAINING CENTER ........................................................................................ 21
308 VINE WATER LAB / INNOSPHERE PHASE II ................................................................................................... 22
CP - UTILITIES.................................................................................................................................... 23
WATER TREATMENT FACILITY ............................................................................................................................. 23
LIGHT & POWER GENESIS64 SCADA UPGRADE PROJECT .................................................................................... 23
NEW FEEDER CAPACITY (E. DRAKE & LEMAY) ..................................................................................................... 24
GIS/GWD & ADMS ............................................................................................................................................... 24
SYSTEM CABLE REPLACEMENT PRIORITY 1-WOODWEST.................................................................................... 25
SYSTEM CABLE REPLACEMENT PRIORITY 2-FOX MEADOWS............................................................................... 25
DWRF NPT BLOWER HVAC REPLACEMENT ......................................................................................................... 26
MAIL CREEK IMPROVEMENTS AT MEADOW PASSWAY ...................................................................................... 26
REMINGTON STREET STORM SEWER .................................................................................................................. 26
HICKORY STREET WATERLINE RAILROAD BORE .................................................................................................. 27
PUBLIC SAFETY ................................................................................................................................ 27
POUDRE FIRE AUTHORITY ................................................................................................................................... 27
POLICE SERVICES .................................................................................................................................................. 28
PLANNING, DEVELOPMENT &TRANSPORTATION ......................................................................... 30
BUILDING, PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT REVIEW .......................................................................................... 30
NEIGHBORHOOD SERVICES ................................................................................................................................. 32
YEAR TO DATE COMPARISON .............................................................................................................................. 33
GRAFFITI UPDATE ............................................................................................................................ 33
SUSTAINABILITY SERVICES ............................................................................................................ 34
ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES ................................................................................................................................ 34
SOCIAL SUSTAINABILITY ...................................................................................................................................... 34
ECONOMIC HEALTH ............................................................................................................................................. 34
UTILITIES ............................................................................................................................................ 34
CUSTOMER CONNECTIONS .................................................................................................................................. 34
COMMUNITY SERVICES .................................................................................................................... 36
RECREATION ........................................................................................................................................................ 36
PARKS ................................................................................................................................................................... 36
CULTURAL SERVICES ............................................................................................................................................ 36
NATURAL AREAS .................................................................................................................................................. 37
PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT ..................................................................................................................... 39
BROADBAND – FORT COLLINS CONNEXION ................................................................................. 39
COMMUNITY DASHBOARD HIGHLIGHT .......................................................................................... 40
CITY MANAGER’S UPDATE 4
ISSUES BEFORE COUNCIL
OCTOBER 15 COUNCIL MEETING
2020 City Budget Revisions and Annual Appropriation (First
Reading)
o Appropriate funds for the 2020 fiscal year based on the adopted 2019-2020 Biennial Budget and
associated revisions to the 2020 Budget.
High Performing Government – 7.1 Provide world-class services that meet the needs
of the community.
2020 Downtown Development Authority Annual Appropriation (First Reading)
o Appropriate the 2020 Budget for the Downtown Development Authority (DDA)
2020 Northern Colorado Regional Airport Appropriation (First Reading)
o Appropriate the 2020 Budget for the Northern Colorado Regional Airport.
2020 Utility Rate Ordinances (First Reading)
o Consider adjusting electric and stormwater monthly charges for 2020 in support of the revenue
anticipated in the 2019-20 Budget.
Economic Health – 3.5 Maintain utility systems, services, infrastructure and
predictable rates.
Staff Report: Teaching Tree
o Provide a progress update to Council on the redevelopment of a City-owned facility into
expanded childcare services provided by Teaching Tree Early Childhood Learning Center
Economic Health – 3.3 Enhance business engagement to address existing and
emerging business needs.
OCTOBER 15 GID NO. 1
2020 Annual Appropriation (First Reading)
o Appropriate the 202 Budget for the General Improvement District No. 1 (GID)
OCTOBER 15 SKYVIEW GID NO. 15
2020 Annual Appropriation (First Reading)
o Appropriate the 2020 Budget for the Skyview South General Improvement District No. 15.
OCTOBER 22 WORK SESSION
Update to Harmony Gateway Plan
o Status report on the Harmony Corridor Plan and corresponding Harmony Corridor Standards
and Guidelines that pertain to the “Gateway Area” at I-25 and Harmony Road.
Neighborhood Livability and Social Health – 1.5 Guide development compatible with
community expectations through appropriate planning.
High Performing Government – 7.5 Broaden methods of public engagement to reach
all segments of the community by giving additional consideration to diverse
backgrounds, languages and needs.
City Park Improvements
o Review City Park updated master plan and proposed phasing strategy.
Culture and Recreation – 2.2 Plan, design, implement and maintain the City’s Parks
and trails system.
Parks and Recreation Master Plan
o Discuss planned and conducted outreach, timeline, scope, and any work to date on the 10-year
update to the City’s Park and Recreation Policy Plan.
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
Culture and Recreation – 2.2 Plan, design, implement and maintain the City’s Parks
and trails system.
OCTOBER 24 URBAN RENEWAL AUTHORITY BOARD MEETING
3:00-6:00 p.m. in the Council Information Center, 300 Laporte Ave., Building A.
o Agenda materials posted at www.renewfortcollins.com
OCTOBER 29 5TH TUESDAY WORK SESSION - CANCELED
NOVEMBER 5 COUNCIL MEETING
2020 City Budget Revisions and Annual Appropriation (2nd Reading)
o Appropriate funds for the 2020 fiscal year based on the adopted 2019-2020 Biennial Budget and
associated revisions to the 2020 Budget.
High Performing Government – 7.1 Provide world-class services that meet the needs
of the community.
2020 Downtown Development Authority Annual Appropriation (Second Reading)
o Appropriate the 2020 Budget for the Downtown Development Authority (DDA)
2020 Northern Colorado Regional Airport Appropriation (Second Reading)
o Appropriate the 2020 Budget for the Northern Colorado Regional Airport.
2019 Fee Update
o Amend City Code relating to 2019 fees 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.
2019 Utility Rate Ordinances (Second Reading)
o Consider adjusting electric and stormwater monthly charges for 2020 in support of the revenue
anticipated in the 2019-20 Budget
Economic Health – 3.5 Maintain utility systems, services, infrastructure and
predictable rates.
Hughes Stadium Annexation Property Rezoning
o Consider a rezoning of 164.56 acres that was the site of the former Hughes Stadium. The
proposal amends the City of Fort Collins Zoning Map from the Transition (T) zone district.
Neighborhood Livability & Social Health– 1.5 Guide development compatible with
community expectations through appropriate planning, annexation, land use,
historical preservation and development review processes.
NOVEMBER 5 GID NO. 1
2020 Annual Appropriation (Second Reading)
o Appropriate the 202 Budget for the General Improvement District No. 1 (GID)
NOVEMBER 5 SKYVIEW GID NO. 15
2020 Annual Appropriation (Second Reading)
o Appropriate the 2020 Budget for the Skyview South General Improvement District No. 15.
CITY MANAGER’S UPDATE 6
NOVEMBER 7 URBAN RENEWAL AUTHORITY BOARD MEETING
3:00-5:00 p.m. in the Council Information Center, 300 Laporte Ave., Building A.
o Agenda materials posted at www.renewfortcollins.com
NOVEMBER 12 ADJOURNED MEETING
Yearly Evaluation of City Manager, City Attorney and Chief Judge
NOVEMBER 12 WORK SESSION - CANCELED
PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT – UPCOMING EVENTS
Xeriscape Incentive Program: October – November: Residential water customers will have
three opportunities this fall to attend “Basics Training” to learn about the various ways they can
receive a rebate for switching out a thirsty landscape with one that is water-wise. Training dates
include Oct. 11 and Nov. 16.
Multi-Family Luncheon – October 11: Utilities hosts a Multi-family Luncheon to gather property
managers to present and discuss WaterSmart tools, rates, Building Energy and Water Scoring,
Connexion, and the partnership with Larimer County Conservation Corps for home efficiency
assessments.
Downtown Stormwater Improvement Project – October 23: Join City staff and local experts at
the Lincoln Center from 4-6 pm to learn why downtown Fort Collins is at risk for flooding, and how
the Downtown Stormwater Infrastructure Plan will address the five major stormwater projects
remaining in the area.
Our Climate Future and Platte River Power Authority Integrated Resource Plan – October 24:
Join us for a conversation about Our Climate Future (Energy Policy, Climate Action Plan and Road-
to-Zero-Waste) and Platte River’s Integrated Resource Plan (IRP). The IRP is a critical tool for
establishing a near-term action plan and long-term trajectory that will ensure an adequate supply of
reliable, financially sustainable and environmentally responsible electricity.
Utilities Key Account Meeting - November 5: Utilities will host the second biannual meeting for
key account and large industrial customers at the Drake Centre to provide an opportunity for
businesses to learn about upcoming rate changes, water allotments, and ask the experts any
questions that they might have regarding Utilities services.
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. The five-page
survey will be administered to a random selection of 3,000 Fort Collins residents. The two waves of
post card notifications and invitations have been sent out. The open opt-in survey for all community
members will be open until October 14.
2019 Strategic Plan - October: The Strategic Plan is a document that serves as a five-year road
map for the City that articulates community goals, ways to measure success and aligns work across
projects and departments. It will directly affect the development of the 2021-2022 City of Fort
CITY MANAGER’S UPDATE 7
Collins Budget. Throughout the month of October, City staff will conduct several public engagement
activities across town to ensure the 2020 City of Fort Collins Strategic Plan reflects the input of
residents, community and business partners, Mayor and Council Members, and City staff. The
public engagement activities will consist of presentations to partners and community stakeholders;
pop-up events in different locations; as well as online tools.
Our Climate Future Pop-Up Engagement: September – October – November – December:
There will be several pop-up engagement events in the last quarter of the year in different locations
across town, as part of the public engagement strategy for the Our Climate Future process. The
events consist of City staff asking community members two basic questions regarding sustainability.
Community members are then given the opportunity to write down one of their answers in a
chalkboard, and then have their picture taken for social media. They also receive a raffle ticket for
the chance to win a tent. The tent is currently used during the events as a prop to get participants
interested. There have been two events already; the first one took place in front of the City Services
Building (222 Laporte), and the second one was conducted in the Lory Student Center plaza at
CSU. There will be eight more events scheduled for the remaining of the year.
Mobile Home Park and Residents Rights: October – November – December: In an effort to
preserve Fort Collins' dwindling mobile home parks and protect its residents, City Council has
implemented a moratorium on the redevelopment of those sites until August 2020. City staff will
explore several mobile home park-related reforms to city code, including resident rights regulations,
a new mobile home park-specific zoning district, increased time requirements for notices of
redevelopment, and creating rights of first refusal. As part of the public engagement for the project,
City staff from different departments (Neighborhood Services; Planning; Social Sustainability;
Communications and Public Involvement) will be conducting public engagement activities during the
last quarter of the year, in our mobile home park communities. These activities will be performed in
coordination with community partners, to get firsthand account information from mobile home park
residents regarding their needs and priorities
SALES TAX - MONTHLY & YEAR TO DATE
AUGUST SUMMARY OVER PRIOR YEAR
Month Year to Date
Net Sales Tax Collected: 3.6% 2.1%
Net Use Tax Collected: 4.4% 5.0%
Net Sales and Use Tax Collected: 3.7% 2.5%
Year to date, sales and use tax collections excluding rebates are up 2.5% and total $93M.
AUGUST SUMMARY OVER BUDGET
Month Year to Date
Net Sales Tax Collected: 2.3% 0.5%
Net Use Tax Collected: 2.4% 4.4%
Net Sales and Use Tax Collected: 2.3% 1.1%
Year to date, the City has collected 1.1% more sales and use tax revenue, totaling $975K over budget.
CITY MANAGER’S UPDATE 8
CP- ENGINEERING
CITYWIDE PEDESTRIAN ACCESS PROJECT
Funding Source: Community Capital Improvement Program (CCIP)
Estimated Project Budget: 2019 - $1.1M
Estimated Completion Date: Ongoing
Phase: Construction
Project Details:
This project maintains a complete City sidewalk inventory, identifies sidewalk inadequacies, and access
needs under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), and develops a prioritized work program to
achieve goals of providing unobstructed access for transportation and recreation.
Project Status:
Current project location: installing concrete curbing to create protected lane at W. Vine near
Lancer.
Recently completed project: new combined use path for bikes/peds at W. Vine near Lancer,
asphalt surface (see before and after pictures above).
More information is available at http://www.fcgov.com/engineering/pedneeds.php
Capital Project
(CP) Updates are
indicated in bold
CITY MANAGER’S UPDATE 9
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; first project started September 30 at Raintree near the Senior
Center.
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
CITY MANAGER’S UPDATE 10
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. Roadway will open mid-
October.
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:
Work was completed in early September. The project is waiting for delivery and installation
of a pedestrian railing that will be installed in mid-October.
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:
Staff is moving forward with right of way acquisition.
CITY MANAGER’S UPDATE 11
The contractor will be secured in the fall to begin construction next spring with the current $9M of
funding.
Staff has submitted for railroad approval and is beginning this process with BNSF and the
Public Utilities Commission.
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.
Roadway is open to the public.
City Staff, along with the Federal Railroad Administration and Great Western railroad have
established a quiet zone at the crossing. Trains are no longer required by federal law to use
their horns; however, they may use horns if safety concerns are present.
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: 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.
CITY MANAGER’S UPDATE 12
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.
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, to acquire rights-of-way and easements for
planned improvements, and to construct partition improvements
along Jefferson Street between College Avenue and the
Mountain/Lincoln Intersection.
Project Status:
Staff has finalized the acquisition phase for the project.
Staff is exploring possible improvements along Jefferson Street which would enable additional
pedestrian improvements at the Linden Street and Jefferson Street Intersection.
CITY MANAGER’S UPDATE 13
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:
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.
Staff has developed several strategies to mitigate the loss of on-street parking associated
with the preferred alternative. These include the addition of on-street parking spaces within
a four-block radius of the project, wayfinding, fee adjustments to the Old Town Parking
Structure during construction, and a planned marketing campaign focused on Old Town
parking.
To meet the proposed 2020 construction schedule, the project alternative must be finalized by the
middle of October 2019.
CITY MANAGER’S UPDATE 14
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 September, crews continued to complete sidewalk and urban design
improvements along Willow Street.
• Pine Street improvements were completed during September.
• The Willow Street Residencies has begun to tie their utility connections into the City
infrastructure, marking the last milestone ahead of top mat paving.
• Top mat paving and reopening of Willow Street is scheduled for October.
• 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 15
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 began installing the new crossing gates October 3. Their work
is anticipated to be completed by October 10.
The City is contracting the road widening at the crossing to Mountain Constructors.
Construction will begin in mid-October and is anticipated to take 3-4 weeks to complete.
Work will include new sidewalk, curb, and asphalt pavement to allow three thru lanes thru
the railroad crossing.
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 16
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: Pilot project underway
Estimated Completion: December 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
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.
CITY MANAGER’S UPDATE 17
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:
• With City leadership support, staff has collaborated with the cyclo-cross community to
implement a pilot course for one season.
• The cyclo-cross season will run from September 20 through December 10, 2019.
• After one season of use, a thorough evaluation will be conducted.
• The evaluation process will include another neighborhood meeting in early 2020.
Feedback will then be used to inform decisions regarding the future of the course.
SUGAR BEET PARK
Funding Source: Parkland Funds, Lincoln Corridor Funds, & Nature in the City
Total Project Cost: $2.4M
Phase: Completed
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 features a multi-use turf field,
pollinator garden and themed playground – including a wooden beet structure.
Project Status:
• Park was completed in September 2019.
• A successful Grand Opening event was held on September 28. The park is now open to
the public.
CITY MANAGER’S UPDATE 18
POUDRE TRAIL AT LANCER DRIVE
Funding Source: Conservation Trust Fund
Total Project Cost: $750,000
Phase: Under construction
Estimated Completion: Winter 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
• Bids for the construction of the trail connection came in at $515,000. The cost is less
than the anticipated estimates.
• Construction of the trail began in September.
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: Nearing completion
CITY MANAGER’S UPDATE 19
Estimated Completion: 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:
• Portions of the park have been opened as construction has been completed, including
the pedestrian bridge and the north bank.
• A grand opening celebration is planned for October 12, from 10 a.m. to noon. The
celebratory ribbon cutting will take place at 10:30 a.m.
• The entire park will be open to the public at the grand opening.
FOSSIL CREEK TRAIL
Project Detail:
As part of new construction, a fence was installed along Shields Street, near the Fossil Creek Drive
intersection.
Project Status:
• Fence was installed at the start of September.
• The art piece for the Fossil Creek Trail is anticipated to be completed in October.
POUDRE TRAIL AT I-25
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Project Detail:
The Poudre Trail at I-25 project is part of a collaborative effort to complete the entire Poudre Trail from
Bellvue to Greeley. Participating entities include Larimer County, City of Fort Collins, the Towns of
Windsor and Timnath, and Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT). Thanks to a $2 million
Great Outdoors Colorado (GOCO) 2019 Connect Initiative grant, the Colorado Front Range/Poudre
River Trail Initiative project will fill three trail gaps of the Poudre River Trail between Fort Collins and
Windsor.
Project Status:
• City of Fort Collins segments of the Poudre Trail connection at I-25 are under design.
Construction is anticipated to begin in early 2021.
CITY PARK REFRESH
Project Detail: Several concepts, master plans, and improvement ideas have been generated and shared
with the community for feedback in 2016, 2018, and 2019 to address important refresh needs of City Park.
Project Status:
• Design workshop participants were invited to a follow up meeting in late August to hear
about the most current master plan and phase one project options.
• Staff will present feedback from the design workshop as well the master plan and phase
on project options at a Council work session on October 22.
PARKS AND RECREATION POLICY PLAN UPDATE
Project Status:
• A consultant has been selected for the Parks and Recreation Plan update.
• City Council will hear more about the scope of work and expected outcomes at the
October 22 work session.
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CP - OPERATION SERVICES
GARDENS ON SPRING CREEK – VISITOR’S EXPANSION
Funding Sources: Building on Basic (BOB) II - $2.2M
Op Services (Maintenance): $410K
Privately Raised Funds: $740K
Total Project Cost: $3,350,000
Phase: Construction
Estimated Completion Date: November 1, 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:
• Conservatory section is complete.
• Exterior stucco finish is complete.
• Storefronts are in, stonework is going up.
• Installation of landscape pavers began early October.
• Interior drywall is finishing up and concrete floor polishing has taken place.
• Tile is being installed at the restrooms
• Painting began early October.
• 64-kw solar PV system installation has begun.
• Living Wall is getting modified and will re-install in 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: Phase I Site Work
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:
• Phase I site work GMP (Guaranteed Maximum Price) contract is out for signatures and
began early October.
• Design team is working on construction drawings for the building and we are looking to
bid this late October.
Construction Site Plan
Conservatory Construction is Underway
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• We have selected Spire as the Firing Range Equipment Contractor. We will be working
with them to finalize details for the Firing Range.
• We are working with property owners to get easements for the utilities for the project.
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
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:
• The partnership was unable to collectively navigate the financial hurdles necessary for
the project to move forward.
• The City Manager signed termination letter for the City/RMI partnership which has been
sent to RMI ending the partnership.
Future Tasks:
• Evaluation of all potential project sites available for a new City Water Laboratory.
• Evaluation of all the selected sites and estimated cost for each location.
• Presentation for the Budget for Outcomes in March 2020.
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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:
• The ATO order has been placed, however, we will not
receive an estimated delivery date until engineering
drawings have been provided and shared with the
manufacturer.
• 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:
• Kepware is expected to provide a solution for digital
outputs within the next few weeks.
• The ESCADA team is working on linking Kepware tags on
the new GEN64 screens.
Water Treatment Facility
SCADA Software
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NEW FEEDER CAPACITY (E. DRAKE & LEMAY)
Funding Source: New Capital
Estimated Project Budget: $500,000
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 new circuit 234B has been extended to the customer
site.
• Customer pad and switch is in place. Customer is
delaying the final installation of our last segment of 750
Al until their 200amp switch gear arrives.
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:
• The project team has received the first GIS data report from the ADMS vendor, giving the
team critical feedback on what is needed to continue to prepare our geodatabase for use in
outage management and operations in the new software.
• 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.
• Work is underway with the GIS/GWD vendor to carry out an early implementation of key
components in order to provide tools and resources to the project team in preparation for go
live. This includes the mobile GIS application with redlining functionality.
• The GIS/GWD software vendor has begun development of a custom software component to
replace an existing system. We have completed two reviews with the vendor of the work in
progress.
Crossing Drake to Woodward
System Design Visual
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• 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 has completed system interface design documents and has
supplied them to the vendor for development of the ADMS system.
• The last two workshops for GIS/GWD are scheduled for later October and early November.
• The project team is currently preparing a complete test and development environment for
GIS/GWD.
SYSTEM CABLE REPLACEMENT PRIORITY 1-
WOODWEST
Funding Source: Offer 8.9 Economic Health
Estimated Project Budget: $158,000
Phase: In Construction
Project details:
• This project will replace 11,500 lineal feet of cable in the
Woodwest Subdivision. This area was identified as a top
priority.
• Replacement includes 30 sections of cable.
• Project completion is expected by year end in Quarter 4.
SYSTEM CABLE REPLACEMENT PRIORITY 2-FOX
MEADOWS
Funding Source: Offer 8.9 Economic Health
Estimated Project Budget: $ 32,000
Phase: In Construction
Project details:
• This project will replace 2,500 lineal feet of cable in the
Fox Meadows Subdivision. This area was identified as a
top priority.
• Replacement includes four sections of cable.
• Project completion is expected by year end in Quarter 4.
Cable to be replaced for the
Woodwest Project.
Cable to be replaced for the
Fox Meadows Project.
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DWRF NPT BLOWER HVAC REPLACEMENT
Funding Source: Wastewater
Estimated Project Budget: $370,000
Status: In construction
Estimated Completion Date: 1st Quarter, 2020
Project Details:
The aging evaporative swamp cooler at DWRF’s North Process
Train Blower building can no longer keep up with the cooling
demands of the four blower units, which provide the aeration
required to treat wastewater and meet DWRF’s regulatory
discharge permits. The swamp cooler will be replaced a Makeup
Air Unit (MAU) customized to fit within the existing curb cut,
provide more efficient cooling, withstand Colorado’s unique
temperature swings during shoulder seasons and stand up to
potential air quality issues.
Project Status:
• MAU on order
• Coordinate programming with ICE Team
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:
• Easement and access agreements with HOA - completed
• Floodplain modeling - completed
• Independent cost estimate - underway
REMINGTON STREET STORM SEWER
Funding Source: Stormwater and Wastewater
Estimated Project Budget: $3,551,750
Status: In Design
Estimated Completion Date: 3rd Quarter, 2020
Project Details:
Sandbags placed for erosion
protection
Existing evaporative cooler
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The Remington Street outfall is a storm sewer and sanitary
sewer replacement project along Remington Street from
Spring Park Drive to Prospect Road. 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 February
2020.
Project Status:
• Final design - underway
• Cost estimating - underway
• Public outreach
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
Oct. 4 | Ossuary Dedication at Grandview Cemetery
Several plots within Grandview Cemetery serve as final resting places for firefighters and their family
members. Thanks to a collaborative effort between PFA and the City of Fort Collins, the six remaining sites
Geotechnical test pit,
February 2019
Utility investigation: potholing for
Subsurface Utility Engineering
(SUE)
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have been reserved for firefighters that make the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty. An ossuary, a vessel
or container dedicated to hold human remains, was added to the site. All firefighters, their family members
and PFA civilian personnel can choose to have their ashes added to the ossuary. Fire Chief DeMint, Mayor
Troxell, Chaplain Christopherson, Parks Crew Chief Mark Young and Parks Supervisor Kevin Williams all
spoke at the dedication. The event gathered a crowd of around 50 people including family members of fallen
firefighters, firefighters, and other community members.
Sept. 26 | No Injuries in Early Morning Fire
Firefighters responded to a house fire on the 2300 block of Antelope Rd. near the intersection of Horsetooth
Rd. and Timberline Rd. Thankfully, no one was home and there was no risk to other structures. Smoke was
coming from the roof when firefighters arrived. Crews remained on scene to clear debris and create a safe
area for the fire investigator to conduct a thorough review of the scene. The family was notified and PFA’s
Customer Assistance Response Team, or CART, was dispatched to assist them. CART team members help
people displaced by fire to navigate tragic events such as these by providing support that can include finding
temporary places to stay, starting insurance claims and more. The fire started in the garage and the cause
was determined to be accidental.
Sept. 24 | Board Members Learn CPR –Sept. 24
PFA Board Members engaged the community to learn CPR,
understand AEDs and use the lifesaving app PulsePoint by
learning it themselves at their last meeting. They helped to
share the PFA message that it takes a community to save a
life.
Sept. 22 | Crew Reunites with Baby They Helped Deliver
The C Shift Engine 1 Crew welcomed one of their tiniest visitors
to Station 1. The crew, along with UCHealth 210, helped deliver
the baby in Fort Collins late last July. The family and 2-month old
Mason presented the crew with a framed photo as a token of
their appreciation. The crew showed the family around the
station and apparatus while everyone took turns holding the
baby. “It made me think of the day my daughters were born and
how happy I was,” said one firefighter of the experience.
POLICE SERVICES
Community Engagement
On September 13, officers and members of the Neighborhood Services team gathered at Campus
West Connections to share coffee, snacks, and great conversation. The CWC staff has planned a
number of engagement events throughout the year to create opportunities to spend time with
community members and showcase the space.
FCPS staff continues to hold informal Walk & Talk events. In September, members of the Criminal
Investigation Division spent an evening walking around the neighborhoods surrounding Kruse
Elementary and chatted with residents about any issues or concerns on their minds. This initiative has
been a great way to meet people where they’re at and create positive interactions within our
community.
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Social Media Feature
Traffic Stop Video – Members of the FCPS Spanish team developed a video explaining the traffic stop
process. This video came as a result of a request from the community to shed light on a situation that
makes many people uncomfortable, especially in our non-English speaking community. The video was
well-received, and staff received positive feedback from community members. To view the video, visit
https://www.facebook.com/fortcollinspoliceservices/videos/902800856747616/
Case Highlights
Sexual Assault Suspect Arrested – In the early morning hours of September 7, a female victim
contacted police to report that an unknown male entered her residence in the 600-block of Balsam
Lane and sexually assaulted her. Responding officers quickly located and arrested the suspect, who
was identified as 22-year-old Tanner Cook. Cook was arrested and booked into the Larimer County
Jail. He faces charges of Burglary (class 3 felony) and Sexual Assault (class 3 felony).
Serious Injury Assault Suspects Arrested – Two people were arrested in connection with an assault that
left one man with serious injuries. On July 28, 2019 around 1:30 a.m., Fort Collins Police responded to
a disturbance in the area of Oak Street and Remington Street. Investigators determined that the victim
witnessed a verbal disturbance between a man and woman and tried to intervene. The male suspect
punched the victim, knocking him to the ground and causing serious bodily injury. The suspect fled from
the area before police arrived. Throughout the investigation, the woman repeatedly insisted that she
and the suspect had just met on the night of the incident and that she had no information about his
identity. However, after a thorough investigation, detectives determined that the two were actually in a
relationship. Detectives identified the man as Noah DeWitt, 25, of Casper, Wyoming. A warrant was
issued, and DeWitt was arrested in Casper on the charge of Second Degree Assault (class 4 felony).
The woman, Kaytlyn Garner, 27, was also arrested in Casper on the charge of Attempt to Influence a
Public Servant (class 4 felony).
Crime Prevention
This month, the Crime Prevention Specialist had 21 telephone calls to include a Property Management
Company needing some advice on illegal dumping to setting up robbery prevention at a bank.
Presentations included a repeat class on Scams & Frauds at the Legacy Apartments for seniors and
teaching a child safety class to autistic children.
Here’s the breakdown on activities in September:
Dealing with Difficult People, Senior Center Managers, 15 attended
RESTORE (Restorative Justice), 35 attended
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Scams & Frauds, Legacy Apartments, 16 attended
Community Talk, Parkwood East, 50 attended
Child Safety Fair, Christ Fellowship, 56 attended
Child Safety, Autistic Children, 31 attended
Child Safety, Children’s Workshop, 45 attended
Senior Pedestrian Safety, The Worthington Apts, 11 attended
Fall Prevention Safety Fair, Senior Center, 62 attended
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/
CDPHE Housing Affordability and Health Equity Grant
Initial deliverables for the first grant quarter (July-September) have been substantially completed.
Completion of the marketing/messaging design and strategy has been slightly delayed from the first
grant quarter, to be completed before the first stakeholder convening in November 2019. Activities for
the second grant quarter include finalizing the marketing strategy, a workshop with key stakeholders
(November), an educational session for City staff/leadership, targeted engagement via resident panel
discussions/focus groups, and initial data collection/research. A public kickoff event is anticipated in
early 2020. All grant activities are being closely coordinated to integrate with and support parallel City
efforts including; manufactured home park preservation, Land Use Code Audit, Social Sustainability
Gaps Analysis, Affordable Housing Strategic Plan update, and updates to HUD plans.
City Plan Implementation – Land Use Code Audit
Staff recently completed a series of stakeholder meetings and an on-line survey to better understand
potential Land Use Code changes that will implement new City Plan policies. In November, there will be
initial community engagement meetings to review issues and possible code direction. Code audit
findings and Land Use Code Amendment recommendations are slated for the December/January
timeframe.
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 21st. Work sessions have been held with P&Z, NRAB, LCSB, Water Board and the EAC. City
Council will discuss the project status at a Work Session on October 22nd. Council consideration of
plan and code amendments has been scheduled for December 17th.
Hughes Rezoning
City Council will review the rezoning ordinance at 1st reading on November 5th.
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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 was rescheduled to October 8th to seek direction and a
strategy for next steps.
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
decision-maker on the Montava PUD, and Council hearings have been rescheduled for the following
dates:
· December 3 – City Council Meeting (1st reading and public hearing)
· December 17 – City Council Meeting (2nd reading and public hearing)
All meetings will start at 6 p.m. at City Hall, 300 Laporte.
New Development Applications – September 2019
More information on development proposal under
review: https://www.fcgov.com/developmentreview/proposals/
Project Name Project Type Location
Mars Landing, PDP190013 Multi-family Residential Intersection of Mars Dr & W Skyway
Dr
Prospect and College Hotel,
PDP190014 Hotel
Intersection of Prospect Rd &
College Ave
Elm Ridge Ranch Replat,
FDP190020 Replat for Residential Lots 1727 Ridgecrest Rd
405 Scott Ave Carriage House,
FDP190019 Carriage House 405 Scott Ave
Mulberry Connection,
PDP190015 Industrial Buildings 3801-4099 Redman Dr
Development Project Decisions – September 2019
More information on development project
decisions: https://www.fcgov.com/developmentreview/agendas.php
Project Name Decision Maker Location Decision
Date Decision
Trail Head Filing Two –
Replat & Minor
Amendment,
BDR190012 / MA190053
Development
Review Manager Green Lake Dr 9/4/19 Approved
The Overlook - Stand
Alone
Modification, MOD190001
Planning & Zoning
Board
3710 John F
Kennedy Pkwy 9/19/19 Approved
Fox Grove Phase 2,
PDP190002
Administrative
Hearing Officer
East of I-25, South
of Mulberry St 9/21/19 Approved
644 Remington Street -
Extra Occupancy,
BDR190010
Development
Review Manager 644 Remington St 9/24/19 Approved
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NEIGHBORHOOD SERVICES
Sustainable Neighborhoods Fort Collins
Sustainable Neighborhoods Fort Collins has two neighborhoods certified through the Sustainable
Neighborhoods program! The first, Warren Lake, held neighborhood-wide sustainability events tied to a
lake “regatta”, hosted workshops with City staff in Environmental Services, and kept Warren Lake clean
with a successful lake clean-up. Parkwood East is the second neighborhood to qualify for certification
as a Sustainable Neighborhood. This neighborhood reached the 60-credit milestone after a hugely
successful block party, which has propelled them toward starting a “Sip and Stroll” club, planning a
preparatory gardening workshop, and organizing a neighborhood Oktoberfest complete with cider,
sausage, and pretzels. Both neighborhoods continue to work toward a 100-credit goal of being certified
as an “Outstanding Sustainable Neighborhood” before the April 2020 pilot year deadline. The other two
Sustainable Neighborhoods, Moore and Oakridge 8, are on track for certification and more than halfway
to the credits needed. Neighborhood Services and Environmental Services will provide an update with
this exciting news about Warren Lake and Parkwood East to the CAP Executive Team and City
Council.
Neighborhood Mini-Grants
Neighborhood Services is also proud to share the story of the youngest mini-grant recipient ever. Lily
Horst, a 14-year-old student in Fort Collins’ Meadowlark Heights Neighborhood, applied for a
Neighborhood Services mini-grant along with her uncle to help bring neighbors together to repair the
South Meadowlark Heights neighborhood sign. Sadly, soon after being awarded the funding, Lily’s
uncle committed suicide. Lily and family have chosen to continue with the sign repair project, to honor
her uncle’s life. While sharing flyers about fundraising for the sign, Lily and her Aunt Rachel met a writer
for the Coloradoan in the neighborhood. Lily’s story was so inspirational, the Coloradoan ran two
articles about her work and the project. The Go Fund Me set up for funds to repair the Meadowlark sign
raised more than $4,000 (with only $3,000 needed for sign repair) from almost 100 individual donors.
Lily and her neighbors are looking forward to repairing the sign, updating the landscaping, and hosting
a celebration of neighborhood connections. https://www.coloradoan.com/story/news/2019/09/17/fort-
collins-girl-wants-repair-sign-honor-late-uncle/2342890001/
https://www.gofundme.com/f/fix-the-meadowlark-heights-sign
Vibrant Neighborhoods Grants
We are closing out some of our Vibrant Neighborhood Grants from the projects awarded funding in the
2018 budget year.
A 2018 Vibrant Neighborhood Grant was awarded to the Saddlebrook
Neighborhood for to install Night-Sky-Friendly light posts throughout their
neighborhood. In 2017, Saddlebrook received a VNG to swap out porch
lights with night-sky friendly alternative and worked with Utilities Senior
Energy Services Engineer, Gary Schroeder, to oversee the design and
implementation of the project. The results of their efforts include reduced
energy costs, better visibility of stars and planets, more friendly habitat for
wildlife, and an increased sense of safety and visibility with less glaring lights. The neighborhood
organized an astronomy night after the lighting was installed and enjoyed stargazing with the Northern
Colorado Astronomical Society.
A 2018 Vibrant Neighborhood Grant was awarded to the Village Park
Neighborhood to turn a grassy area in the center of the cul-de-sac into a
“community circle.” In addition to relocating mailboxes here, the circle
became a destination with benches, a Free Little Library, and a message
board. Now neighbors can sit and visit when they collect their mail, and
children can play and read along the xeriscaped path.
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Avery Park Neighborhood Clean-Up Project
On September 30th the Community Liaison between the City of Fort Collins
and Colorado State University, Jenn Rieskamp, partnered with 7 CSU
students from Engineering College Council on an Avery Park
Neighborhood Clean-Up Project. Students walked around Avery Park and
the surrounding neighborhood to pick-up trash and chat with
residents. Students reported being thanked by several residents for their
clean-up efforts.
YEAR TO DATE COMPARISON
2018 2019 YTD % Change
Development Project Submittals Received 249 321 28.57%
Conceptual/Preliminary Design/Staff Reviews 183 167 -8.74%
Building Permits Issued 8,079 12,033 48.97%
Building Permit Valuations ($M) $316.33 $261.12 -17.45%
Building Inspections Performed 25,788 20,496 -20.52%
Zoning Inspections Performed 2,488 345 -86.13%
Zoning Plan Reviews Performed 2,560 2,129 -16.84%
Overall Development Review revenues are $(1,024,360) under projection for 2019 as of September
30th with Development Review under by $(930,573) and Engineering Development Review under by
($93,787).
GRAFFITI UPDATE
During the month of September 2019, the Graffiti Abatement Team abated 65 issues consisting of 100
tags measuring 805 square feet of graffiti-covered surfaces.
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
September 14 5 46 65
Total 107 50 417 574
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SUSTAINABILITY SERVICES
ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES
October is Radon Action Month!
With winter fast approaching it’s the perfect time to test your home for radon. Radon is a colorless,
odorless, and naturally occurring gas that is the second leading cause of lung cancer.
Radon gas enters homes and other buildings through cracks and openings in basements, crawl
spaces, and slabs. Colorado homes are at a higher risk for radon. Testing the radon levels in your
home is simple and inexpensive. Here are a few options: Purchase a radon test kit or sign us for a
healthy homes assessment. Find out more at fcgov.com/radon.
Our Climate Future Community Engagement:
Do you want to co-create equitable solutions to achieve the community's energy, zero waste, and climate
goals? If so, you have an opportunity to get involved in the Our Climate Future Planning effort! This project
is an update to the City’s Climate Action Plan, Energy Policy and Road to Zero Waste initiative. The project
is currently in the early stages of public engagement and will be hosting upcoming interactive listening
sessions, including one October 24th at the Senior Center from 4:30 – 5:45 p.m. Find out more or at
ourcity.fcgov.com.
SOCIAL SUSTAINABILITY
Emergency Weather Shelter Plan
Forecasted winter temperatures below 0 degrees will activate the City's Emergency Weather Shelter Plan.
During emergency weather activation, additional options for overnight shelters are secured and community
resources maximized to support those seeking shelter. Find out more by visiting the newly updated
Homeless Resource Guide:
https://www.fcgov.com/sustainability/pdf/HomewardAlliance_ResourceGuide.pdf?1569947946
ECONOMIC HEALTH
Business Appreciation Breakfast
The Economic Health Office hosted the 7th Annual Business Appreciation Breakfast on Thursday,
September 26th at the Hilton in Fort Collins. The event featured keynote speaker and local business
owner, Betsy Craig. The event celebrated local businesses in our community; “start-ups, scale-ups and
seasoned pros”. Event photos can be found here:
https://www.flickr.com/photos/fortcollinsgov/albums/72157711151614431
UTILITIES
CUSTOMER CONNECTIONS
Community Engagement (CE) has reached 11,050 participants through 168 outreach events and
programs covering hot topics such as Time-of-Day, Income Qualified Assistance Program, and
resource conservation.
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The Power Trip Bus Tour offered a behind-the-scenes look at
how electricity evolves from source to switch. This bus tour
provided the opportunity for 30 members of the public to tour the
Rawhide plant and hear from our local experts on everything
electric. Following this final bus tour of the season, a participant
even blogged about her experience!
Open Streets is a
biannual, family
friendly event that
encourages biking in
the community. Utilities attended and shared with 159
participants about upcoming programs and campaigns such
as Time-of-Day, Shift Campaign, Halligan, Water Shortage
Response Plan, and the Income Qualified Assistance
Program.
The Income-Qualified Assistance Program (IQAP)
currently has 753 participants enrolled, approximately 100
more compared to last year’s average enrollment. City Code updates for IQAP will be presented this fall
to Council that will include access for more customers to participate who live in multi-family units.
The Residential Sprinkler Audit Program is a free service for all single-family residents, in
partnership with Fort Collins-Loveland and ELCO water districts. In 2019 Utilities completed 440 audits,
far exceeding the goal of 350 audits. 84% of survey respondents said the audit exceeded their
expectations.
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
and educate residential and commercial end users on smart and efficient technologies, best practices
and programs related to outdoor water conservation.
Energy Services staff attended the Rocky Mountain Utility Exchange and presented on; Improved
Health Outcomes from Residential Energy Efficiency Upgrades, Residential Solar and Battery
Customer Response to Time-of-Day Rates, Energy Savings from Dark Sky Lighting in a Townhome
Neighborhood, Program Design with Rapid Prototyping, and Promoting the Value of Residential Energy
Efficiency in the Real Estate Market. The conference is attended by over 150 Utility and industry
professionals across the west. The exchange provides an opportunity for utilities to share best practices
in a changing utility environment. Fort Collins Utilities has historically led many of these discussions,
detailing innovation in program administration. The theme for this year’s conference was “Practicing
Customer Centricity.”
Fort Collins Utilities won two 3CMA awards:
• Silver Circle Award - Time-of-Day Residential Electric Pricing with comments from the
panel stating, “This was such an impressive entry. Not only was it extremely well thought out,
comments from the panel judges focused on the extremely well thought out, but its timeline was
relevant and realistic considering such a massive change to the company and to its customers.
What impressed me the most was their willingness for two-way communication, and allowing for
multiple channels for feedback and communication.”
• Award of Excellence #WeAreUtilities Campaign with comments from the panel stating, “This
is well done and truly defines connectivity. It ensures your community of the importance of
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respecting one another and the importance of each vital role that each employee plays to
continue to build a high functioning and safe environment.”
COMMUNITY SERVICES
RECREATION
• National Senior Center Month: The Recreation Department celebrated National Senior Center
Month in September with programs such as Grandparents Day that had over 150 participants.
• Commission for Accreditation of Park and Recreation Agencies (CAPRA): The City of Fort
Collins Parks, Recreation, and Park Planning and Development departments were awarded the
national accreditation award from the Commission for Accreditation of Park and Recreation
Agencies. This prestigious accreditation demonstrates our commitment to parks and recreation
best practices and high-quality services and programs for the community.
PARKS
• Parks, Recreation, and Park Planning and Development earned the national accreditation
award from the Commission for Accreditation of Park and Recreation Agencies (CAPRA) at the
National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA) conference in Baltimore, MD.
• Cyclo-cross pilot course at Rossborough Park is open and will be evaluated early next year.
• Poured in place surfacing installed at Lee Martinez Park playground to enhance accessibility.
• Emerald Ash Borer was detected in Larimer County for the first time. Appropriate
communication strategies are being deployed.
CULTURAL SERVICES
“Ringfall” by Tim Upton and Todd Kundla
The Arts in Public Places Program has two artworks that won a 2019 Fort Collins Urban Design
Award. The first is “Ringfall” by Tim Upham and Todd Kundla located near East Prospect Road and
South Timberline Road. The second is the integrate artworks on the exterior of Utilities Administration
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Building, 222 Laporte Ave. The artworks include “Power Grid” and “The Water We Share” by Andrew
Dufford and Chevo Studios.
At the Gardens on Spring Creek, construction of the Butterfly House and new Visitor’s Center are
nearing completion! Look for announcements for the grand reopening later this fall.
The OtterBox Digital Dome Theater at the Fort Collins Museum of Discovery continues to program a
wide range of excellent offerings. On October 17th the Dome will premiere “Sound & Vision Cinema:
Detour 360” an audio-visual portrait of the state of Colorado featuring internationally renowned sound
artist and musician Bruce Odland.
The Lincoln Center will be hosting the 19th Artwear Biennial: Where Fashion Meets Fine Art on Friday,
October 18th. ArtWear's goal is to present innovative and wearable work of the highest quality and
provide a forum to share enthusiasm for an exploration of techniques and materials.
NATURAL AREAS
Goat Grazing
Goats' role in in improving wildlife habitat
might not be obvious at first. But it makes
more sense when you know that Fort Collins'
high elevation grassland ecosystems can
benefit from grazing to ensure plant diversity,
nutrient cycling, and for overall health. While
mechanical mowing can replicate some of the
benefits of grazing, it’s not quite the same.
That is why the Natural Areas Department
periodically uses herds of goats to graze and
breakdown weedy vegetation. They will be
grazing along the Poudre River corridor this
fall.
The goats set the stage for future
management actions such as planting native
seeds, judicious herbicide applications, and
controlled burns. Goat grazing is part of the
long-term natural areas management strategy
called Integrated Pest Management which
maximizes habitat improvement and
minimizes negative impacts to human and
ecosystem health.
Land Conservation Highlight: Coyote
Ridge Natural Area Expansion
Goats grazing at Salyer Natural Area
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On September 19th, Coyote Ridge Natural Area was expanded
by 40 acres at the cost of $250,553. The property has a
beautiful and diverse mixed grass prairie. The prairie is in
good condition with very few non-native plants. Wildflowers
are abundant and flower in the summer months. Many of the
plants provide important habitat for native bees, butterflies and
moths. Yucca found in rocky soils on the top of small rolling
hills is critical for the yucca moth. Native grasses like blue
grama, little bluestem and western wheat provide larval food
sources for many of the foothill butterfly species. Rare plants
can also be found on site. Bell’s twinpod, a globally imperiled
plant, inhabits soils
from the Niobrara
outcrop that can be found in small patches throughout the
area. Bell’s twinpod is a locally endemic plant and can only
be found in Larimer and Boulder counties.
These pristine habitats increase the potential for hosting a
diversity of wildlife species. Breeding bird survey results of
the adjacent property would suggest that grassland bird
species that have experienced significant declines are likely
to be present on this property as well. The conservation of
this property will help create a more contiguous, less
fragmented landscape, that will benefit wildlife of multiple
scales.
Quarterly Land Conservation Update
Land Conservation
Summary To Date Acreage Cost
Acres of Land Purchased 37,259
Acres of Land Leased 897
Acres of Land in
Conservation Easements 6,725
Total Conserved - To Date 44,881 $ 96,278,320
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
Hazelhurst Fee Acquisition - Addition to Coyote
Ridge NA Sept. 40 $ 250,553
Total Conserved - Year To Date 612 $ 2,958,143
Property Under Contract Acreage Cost
Fee Acquisition Addition to Kingfisher NA Closing 4th
Quarter 5.4 $ 27,000
Fee Acquisition Northwest Fort Collins Closing 4th
Quarter 35 $ 1,870,775
Total Under Contract 40.4 $ 1,897,775
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Land Conservation Funds Budgeted for 2019 $3,500,000 + Re-appropriation
$9,100,000 $ 12,600,000
Land Conservation Funds Expended to Date $ 2,958,143
Acquisitions Under Contract $ 1,897,775
Net Land Conservation Funds Remaining for 2019 $ 7,744,082
PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT
2019 Community Survey
The two waves of post card notifications to complete the 2019 Community Survey have been sent out.
The open opt-in survey is now underway and will be available until October 14. City staff is promoting
participation in the survey with several community partners, through social media, as well as three radio
stations. Survey responses will be analyzed through the first week of November.
Our Climate Future Pop-up Engagement:
As part of the Our Climate Future process, City staff has organized several pop-up engagement events.
The events consist of City staff asking community members two basic questions regarding
sustainability. Community members are then given the opportunity to write down one of their answers in
a chalkboard, and then have their picture taken for social media. They also receive a raffle ticket for the
chance to win a tent. The tent is currently used during the events as a prop to get participants
interested. There have been two events already; the first one took place in front the City Services
building (222 Laporte), and the second one was conducted in the Lory Student Center plaza. There will
be eight more events scheduled for the remaining of the year.
BROADBAND – FORT COLLINS CONNEXION
Connexion Service in a Neighborhood Near You
Fort Collins Connexion continues to turn on new streets every week. Homeowners are notified with a
sales door hanger (unless a no soliciting sign is present), and email and a direct mail letter once service
is available to order for their home! Residents can call Customer Service at 970-212-2900 or go online
at fcconnexion.com to sign up for service.
Connexion Technical Support 24/7
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The Connexion Team just hired three new Technical Support Specialist who will assist customers
calling in with technical support questions or issues—no matter what time of day, or night it is. Our
100% local support team is available Monday-Sunday 24 hours a day!
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 Safe Community Outcome Area.
Analysis:
In the second quarter of 2019 there were two (2) fires that reached flashover. There were seventy-five
calls coded as Fires and of those twenty-five (25) incidents met the requirements of this measure.
There were of a total of 5,235 calls for service from April 1, 2019 through June 31, 2019. Eight (8) of
those were extinguished by crews on scene with proper deployment of hoselines and two (2) were
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extinguished by a fire sprinkler system in commercial buildings. One of the fires extinguished by the
sprinkler system was ironically caused by the fire pump for the system and the other was at Fossil
Ridge High School. This was a fire in the wood shop dust collection system. Two fires reached
flashover in the second quarter of 2019, but before any crews arrived on scene. One of these fires was
a chicken coop and one was a landscape business. There were no actions that response crews could
have taken to stop the flashovers. Unfortunately, there was a fire related death in a structure fire that
didn’t reach flashover. This was in the manufactured home park where Community Risk Reduction
partnered with the Front Range Fire Consortium academy to install smoke detectors after this event.
PFA strongly believes that the best service to the community is to prevent fires from occurring and
limiting the loss to life and property if they do. Therefore, PFA will continue to inspect and require
sprinklers in occupancies that the Fire Code dictates to prevent flashover from occurring. PFA Public
education will continue to employ strategies in their programs to reduce the loss of life and property
from fires like the one completed in the manufactured home park. Response times are monitored for
Standard of Cover requirements and crews train monthly on tactics like Vent-Enter-Search and hose
deployment to be ready when a fire does occur. Finally, PFA is working on “right sizing the response” to
all incident types that the organization responds to. This includes the implementation of the RAM
(Roving Alternative Medical) unit in high density areas in high volume periods to reduce response times
in all risks, including fire. If engines are not on lower acuity calls, then they are able to respond quicker
to higher acuity ones.
Definition:
This measure relates to the ability of on-scene firefighters and building sprinklers to prevent fire
flashover and the spread of a structure fire.
Why is this metric important?
Flashover is the stage of a structure fire when it becomes extremely dangerous to occupants,
structures and firefighters. During a flashover, temperatures and conditions are intense and an entire
room can burst into flames, causing a fire to spread to other parts of the structure. By containing a fire
to its room of origin and delaying flashover, firefighters can buy several minutes, which may be critical.
Delaying flashover allows more time to complete a search and rescue of the burning room or allow a
firefighter to go above a fire to rescue a trapped victim. Delaying flashover and fire spread can limit fire
loss and injuries to occupants and firefighters.
City’s impact on this metric:
High – PFA's ability to influence the fire containment to the room of origin is rooted in effective
firefighter training to attack fire upon arrival, efficient response times, education and outreach to the
community on fire safety practices, and the mandatory use of fire sprinklers in some buildings to limit
the spread of fire.
Benchmarks:
Benchmarking in progress
To view the entire Dashboard, please visit: http://fortcollins.clearpointstrategy.com/