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November 2019
NOVEMBER 14, 2019
Table of Contents
ISSUES BEFORE COUNCIL ................................................................................................................. 4
NOVEMBER 19 COUNCIL MEETING ........................................................................................................................4
NOVEMBER 19 ELECTRIC UTILITY ENTERPRISE .......................................................................................................4
NOVEMBER 26 ADJOURNED MEETING ..................................................................................................................4
NOVEMBER 26 WORK SESSION ..............................................................................................................................4
DECEMBER 3 COUNCIL MEETING ...........................................................................................................................5
DECEMBER 3 ELECTRIC UTILITY ENTERPRISE MEETING .........................................................................................5
DECEMBER 4 URBAN RENEWAL AUTHORITY BOARD MEETING.............................................................................5
DECEMBER 10 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
LAPORTE AVENUE ROADWAY AND BRIDGE IMPROVEMENTS ............................................................................ 15
CP - PARK PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT ....................................................................................... 15
BUCKING HORSE PARK/EAST COMMUNITY PARK MAINTENANCE FACILITY ....................................................... 15
CITY PARK REFRESH ............................................................................................................................................. 17
CYCLO-CROSS SKILLS TRAINING COURSE PILOT PROGRAM AT ROSSBOROUGH PARK ...................................... 17
EASTSIDE PARK IMPROVEMENTS ........................................................................................................................ 18
POUDRE RIVER WHITEWATER PARK .................................................................................................................... 19
POUDRE TRAIL AT LANCER DRIVE ........................................................................................................................ 19
CP - OPERATION SERVICES ............................................................................................................ 20
GARDENS ON SPRING CREEK – VISITOR’S EXPANSION ........................................................................................ 20
FORT COLLINS/LOVELAND POLICE TRAINING CENTER ........................................................................................ 21
CP - UTILITIES.................................................................................................................................... 21
WATER TREATMENT FACILITY ............................................................................................................................. 21
LIGHT & POWER GENESIS64 SCADA UPGRADE PROJECT .................................................................................... 22
NEW FEEDER CAPACITY (E. DRAKE & LEMAY) ..................................................................................................... 22
GIS/GWD & ADMS ............................................................................................................................................... 23
SYSTEM CABLE REPLACEMENT PRIORITY 1-WOODWEST.................................................................................... 24
SYSTEM CABLE REPLACEMENT PRIORITY 2-FOX MEADOWS............................................................................... 24
DWRF DIGESTER 612 LID REPLACEMENT ............................................................................................................ 24
MAIL CREEK IMPROVEMENTS AT MEADOW PASSWAY ...................................................................................... 25
HICKORY STREET WATERLINE RAILROAD BORE .................................................................................................. 25
PUBLIC SAFETY ................................................................................................................................ 26
POUDRE FIRE AUTHORITY ................................................................................................................................... 26
POLICE SERVICES .................................................................................................................................................. 27
PLANNING, DEVELOPMENT &TRANSPORTATION ......................................................................... 29
BUILDING, PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT REVIEW .......................................................................................... 29
FC Moves ............................................................................................................................................................. 31
NEIGHBORHOOD SERVICES ................................................................................................................................. 31
YEAR TO DATE COMPARISON .............................................................................................................................. 31
GRAFFITI UPDATE ............................................................................................................................ 32
SUSTAINABILITY SERVICES ............................................................................................................ 32
ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES ................................................................................................................................ 32
SOCIAL SUSTAINABILITY ...................................................................................................................................... 33
ECONOMIC HEALTH ............................................................................................................................................. 33
UTILITIES ............................................................................................................................................ 33
CUSTOMER CONNECTIONS .................................................................................................................................. 33
COMMUNITY SERVICES .................................................................................................................... 35
RECREATION ........................................................................................................................................................ 35
PARKS ................................................................................................................................................................... 35
CULTURAL SERVICES ............................................................................................................................................ 35
NATURAL AREAS .................................................................................................................................................. 36
PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT ..................................................................................................................... 37
BROADBAND – FORT COLLINS CONNEXION ................................................................................. 38
COMMUNITY DASHBOARD HIGHLIGHT .......................................................................................... 39
CITY MANAGER’S UPDATE 4
ISSUES BEFORE COUNCIL
NOVEMBER 19 COUNCIL MEETING
Possible Executive Session
o Discuss compensation for City Manager, City Attorney and Chief Judge
Staff Report: Community Dashboard Metric: Transfort Fixed Route Passengers per Revenue
Hour
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.
Staff Report: Update on Halligan Water Supply Project - Release of Draft Environmental
Impact Statement
o Update Council on the Halligan Water Supply Project. The Project has been in the federal
permitting process since 2006 and is approaching a significant project milestone. The draft
Environmental Impact Statement will be released for public review and comment in November.
Environmental Health 4.3 Provide a reliable, high-quality water supply.
NOVEMBER 19 ELECTRIC UTILITY ENTERPRISE
Updated Clause to Loan Agreement with U.S. Bank National Association to Provide Funding
for the Epic Loan Program
o Consideration of an ordinance that authorizes the Enterprise to borrow up to $2.5 million under
a line of credit as additional funding for the On-Bill Utility Financing Program.
Environmental Health 4.3 Achieve 2020 Energy Policy goals and work towards
Climate Action goals for carbon neutrality.
NOVEMBER 26 ADJOURNED MEETING
Possible Executive Session
o Discussion of legal issues related to open meetings.
NOVEMBER 26 WORK SESSION
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.
Climate Economy Update
o Share findings regarding the Climate Economy, an update on recent activities, and discuss
integration of these findings into the City’s economic resilience strategy.
Environmental Health -4.1 Achieve Climate Action Plan (CAP) 2020 goals and
continue progress toward the 2030 goals
Environmental Health - 4.3 Achieve 2020 Energy Policy goals and work toward
Climate Action goals for carbon neutrality.
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
Fort Collins Mobility and Transportation
o Overview of the current state and future opportunities for transportation and mobility in Fort
Collins and the surrounding region. Overviews of the major transportation plans will be
discussed (Transportation Plan, Transit Master Plan, Pedestrian Plan, and the Bicycle Master
Plan). Discussion of highest infrastructure and operational needs including options to expand
the transit system and improvements to I-25. Seek direction on the Council priorities related to
mobility and removing barriers to transit.
Transportation - 6.2 Manage traffic congestion and improve high-priority intersections
Transportation - 6.3 Improve transit availability and grow ridership
Transportation - 6.4 Support, enhance and accelerate I-25 improvements to the multi-
modal environmental impact statement
Transportation - 6.5 Improve aging and/or missing transportation infrastructure that
serves Fort Collins
DECEMBER 3 COUNCIL MEETING
Salary Ordinances for City Manager, City Attorney and Chief Judge
o Consideration of ordinances amending the compensation for the City Manager, City Attorney
and Chief Judge.
High Performing Government – 7.1 Provide world-class services that meet the needs
of the community.
2020 Legislative Policy Agenda (consent)
o Consider adoption of the 2020 Council Legislative Policy Agenda which will serve as a guiding
document through the 2020 legislative session.
High Performing Government – 7.9 Proactively influence policy and legislative
development at all levels.
Staff Report: Lincoln Middle School Safe Routes to School
o Share with Council on the multi-departmental work surrounding infrastructure and Safe Routes
to School programming at Lincoln Middle School.
Transportation - 6.1 Improve safety for all modes of travel.
DECEMBER 3 ELECTRIC UTILITY ENTERPRISE MEETING
Updated Clause to Loan Agreement with U.S. Bank National Association to Provide Funding
for the Epic Loan Program (Second Reading)
o Consideration of an ordinance that authorizes the Enterprise to borrow up to $2.5 million under
a line of credit as additional funding for the On-Bill Utility Financing Program.
Environmental Health - 4.3 Achieve 2020 Energy Policy goals and work towards
Climate Action goals for carbon neutrality.
DECEMBER 4 URBAN RENEWAL AUTHORITY BOARD MEETING
2:00-4:00 p.m., Council Information Center, City Hall, 300 Laporte Ave., Building A
o Agenda materials online https://www.renewfortcollins.com/meeting-agendas near the meeting
date.
DECEMBER 10 WORK SESSION
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.
CITY MANAGER’S UPDATE 6
High Performing Government - 7.3 Broaden methods of community engagement with
additional consideration to diverse backgrounds, languages and needs.
Destination Master Plan Update
o Present an update on the Destination Master Plan.
Economic Health - 3.1 Facilitate government and local partners to form an effective
regional economic health group.
Mobile Home Park Redevelopment Moratorium
o Review various regulatory options to prevent displacement and mitigate impacts of
displacement of mobile home park residents consistent with principles and policies contained
within City Plan and House Bill 1309 (Mobile Home Park Act). Staff will seek guidance in order
to adopt an ordinance containing regulations that address the identified issues and concerns in
a timely manner or prior to the expiration of the moratorium (August 30, 2020) upon the City’s
acceptance of any application for development of any kind that, if granted, could result in the
partial or total closing or reduction in capacity of any mobile home park.
Neighborhood Livability and Social Health - 1.1 Improve access to quality housing
that is affordable to a broad range of income levels.
Neighborhood Livability and Social Health - 1.6 Protect and preserve the quality of life
in neighborhoods.
PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT – UPCOMING EVENTS
Xeriscape Incentive Program: November: Residential water customers will have one last
opportunity 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 date is Nov. 16.
Our Climate Future Pop-Up Engagement: November – December: The pop-up events for Our
Climate Future will continue in November and December. Upcoming locations include the Climate
Action Plan Anniversary event on November 14 and The Lyric on November 21. 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 a chance to win a
tent. The tent is currently used during the events as a prop to get participants interested.
Strategic Plan Update: November
The Communications and Public Involvement Department has started the public engagement
process for the 2020 Strategic Plan update. The public engagement activities consist of
presentations and information sharing with community partners as well as pop-up events at different
partner locations. Upcoming presentations will take place at the Fort Collins Chamber of Commerce
on November 15 and The Family Center on November 25.
Housing Our Future: Connecting Housing Affordability and Health: November 18
The first stakeholder event for the CDPHE Housing Affordability and Health Equity Grant will take
place on November 18 at the Lincoln Center. Community members and community partners will
participate in a panel of community members and local health and policy professions will discuss
the local connections between housing and health and their impact in our community. Table
discussions to share ideas, opportunities, and experiences will follow.
Children in Need November 16: Utilities will host a table at the event for affordability programs as
well as the Discover Goodwill Mobile LEAP enrollment van will be in attendance to help folks sign
up for LEAP. In the afternoon, the Mobile LEAP van will be at the Senior Center along with Utilities
promoting LEAP enrollment as well as sharing Utilities affordability program information. Children in
Need is a family resource fair hosted quarterly by Homeward Alliance. This event distributes
CITY MANAGER’S UPDATE 7
supplies for families experiencing homelessness or are near homeless. Many agencies offer a
variety of services.
Solinator Garden Ribbon Cutting November 15: Solaris Energy, and Namaste Solar have co-
developed Fort Collins’ first one-megawatt solar array that incorporates five acres of flowering
grasses and plants that support local pollinator populations. The project is part of the Utilities Solar
Power Purchase Program (SP3) that purchases solar electricity on a 20-year contract for use by
Fort Collins businesses and residents.
SALES TAX - MONTHLY & YEAR TO DATE
SEPTEMBER SUMMARY OVER PRIOR YEAR
Month Year to Date
Net Sales Tax Collected: 3.7% 2.3%
Net Use Tax Collected: 30.5% 7.5%
Net Sales and Use Tax Collected: 7.2% 3.0%
Year to date, sales and use tax collections excluding rebates are up 3.0% and total $105.6M.
SEPTEMBER SUMMARY OVER BUDGET
Month Year to Date
Net Sales Tax Collected: 2.0% 0.6%
Net Use Tax Collected: 13.4% 5.4%
Net Sales and Use Tax Collected: 3.6% 1.4%
Year to date, the City has collected 1.4% more sales and use tax revenue, totaling $1.4M over budget.
CP- ENGINEERING
CITYWIDE PEDESTRIAN ACCESS PROJECT
Funding Source: Community Capital Improvement Program (CCIP)
Capital Project
(CP) Updates are
indicated in bold
CITY MANAGER’S UPDATE 8
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: new sidewalk at Mulberry and Riverside.
Recently completed project: new sidewalk installed, replacing old inadequate sidewalk, at
Remington Street near Olive Street (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 at Raintree near the Senior Center completed; currently working project at Harmony.
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: Spring 2020
Phase: Roadway Completed, Landscape Phase
Project Details:
Design and construction of a new arterial roadway that connects existing Suniga Road, from Blondel St.
to College Avenue.
Project Status:
Roadway is open to the public.
Landscape is expected to commence this fall and complete in Spring 2020.
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
Completion Date: Summer 2019
Phase: Complete
Project Details:
This project will construct pedestrian improvements
along North College between the Larimer & Weld
Canal (City limits) and State Highway 1, including
pedestrian bridges crossing the canal.
Project Status:
The project is complete.
Pedestrian railings were installed in mid-October.
CITY MANAGER’S UPDATE 10
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.
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
Final Project Budget: $1.25M
Final Completion Date: October 2019
Phase: Project Complete
Project Details:
The City Master Street Plan identifies Sharp
Point Drive and Nancy Gray Avenue as
connected across the Great Western Railroad
tracks. This project will construct the roadway
and pedestrian connection, and railroad
crossing.
Project Status:
The City has installed an additional speed bump west of the new connection on Nancy Gray,
as well as supplementary signage at the Nancy Gray and Miles House intersection, both as
requested by neighborhood residents from the outreach efforts of the City prior to
construction. The City will continue to monitor vehicle speeds in the area.
The project is complete.
More information is available at fcgov.com/engineering/sharppoint
CITY MANAGER’S UPDATE 11
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.
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:
A Design Request for Proposals has been released, and the team expects to have a design
consultant on board by December 2019.
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: Summer 2020
Phase: Construction
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 short-term
improvements along Jefferson Street between College Avenue
and the Mountain/Lincoln Intersection.
Project Status:
Staff has begun coordination with the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) to
design and construct short-term improvements along Jefferson Street which would enable
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.
CITY MANAGER’S UPDATE 13
Project Status:
Staff has developed several strategies to mitigate the loss of 30 on-street parking spaces
associated with the preferred alternative. These include the addition of 36 on-street parking
spaces within a two 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.
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 October, crews continued to complete sidewalk and urban design
improvements along Willow Street.
• Landscaping has been installed.
• The Willow Street Residencies completed their utility connections into the City
infrastructure, marking the last milestone ahead of top mat paving.
• Top mat paving and reopening of Willow Street was completed November 4, and the road
was reopened that day.
• Plaza construction has begun and will run through December 2019.
CITY MANAGER’S UPDATE 14
• Plaza art installation is scheduled for Spring of 2020.
• Staff continues to meet with, and coordinate with, residents and businesses on a daily basis.
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: December 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 signal installation is completed.
The City is contracting the road widening at the crossing to Mountain Constructors. The
contractor is waiting for ROW permits from the GWRR to begin construction. Construction
will begin in November 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
December 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:
No project updates.
LAPORTE AVENUE ROADWAY AND BRIDGE IMPROVEMENTS
Funding Source: CCIP, Pedestrian Program, Capital Bridge Program
Estimated Project Budget: $3.2M
Estimated Completion Date: Spring 2021 – Pending final funding for roadway
Phase: Conceptual Design
Project Details:
This project will replace two bridges over the New Mercer Canal just east of Taft Hill Road along
Laporte Avenue north of the cemetery. One bridge is structurally deficient while the other is functionally
obsolete. This project is also design pedestrian, bicycle and other roadway improvements from
Fishback to Sunset to provide a safer connection to amenities including Poudre High School and PSD
offices. The project is currently only funded to provide 30% design for improvements along the entire
corridor, however the final design and construction of both bridges is fully funded through the City’s
Capital Bridge Program. The City intends to construct the bridges over next winter 2020/2021.
Project Status:
The City has begun conceptual designs for pedestrian and bicycle improvements along the corridor.
City Staff held a public open house on October 7 to gather feedback from interested
residents and stakeholders.
Staff plan to move the concept design forward this fall and have 30% project plans by first
quarter of 2020.
CP - PARK PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT
BUCKING HORSE PARK/EAST COMMUNITY PARK MAINTENANCE
FACILITY
CITY MANAGER’S UPDATE 16
East Park District Maintenance Facility
Funding Source: Parkland Funds
Total Project Cost: Estimated $2.5 – $5 million
Phase: Development Review
Estimated Completion: Tentative – Fall 2021
Bucking Horse Park
Funding Source: Parkland Funds
Total Project Cost: $2.5 - $3 million
Phase: Design
Estimated Completion: Fall 2020
Project Details:
Planning for East Park District Maintenance Facility and Bucking Horse Neighborhood Park is
underway. East District Park Maintenance Facility will provide a maintenance hub for parks located on
the east side of the city. Bucking Horse Park is a new neighborhood park planned in the Bucking Horse
neighborhood.
Project Status:
• A neighborhood meeting is currently being organized in coordination with the Planning
Department.
• The meeting agenda will include kick-off/programming for Bucking Horse Park and rezoning of
property recently acquired for the East District maintenance facility.
• A date or location for the meeting has not yet been determined.
CITY MANAGER’S UPDATE 17
CITY PARK REFRESH
Funding Source: Building on Basics
Total Project Cost: TBD
Phase: Phase I project identified
Estimated Completion: 2021 for Phase I project
Project Details:
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:
• Two master plans and three phase one project options were shared at the October 22
Council Work Session.
• City staff is evaluating the feedback received to determine next steps.
CYCLO-CROSS SKILLS TRAINING COURSE PILOT PROGRAM
AT ROSSBOROUGH PARK
Funding Source: Cyclo-cross community donations
Phase: Pilot project in progress
Estimated Completion: December 2019
CITY MANAGER’S UPDATE 18
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.
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:
• The cyclo-cross pilot is in progress and 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.
EASTSIDE PARK IMPROVEMENTS
Funding Source: First United Methodist Church
Total Project Cost: Based on fundraising efforts
Phase: Fundraising
Estimated Completion: TBD
Project Details:
Through the generosity of First United Methodist Church, improvements to the current Eastside Park,
located near the southwest corner of Riverside and Lemay, are being considered.
Project Status:
• Fundraising efforts by the First United Methodist Church are anticipated to continue through the
end of this year. These funds will help create an enhanced greenway through the park.
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• The church hosted a neighborhood event in the park on Saturday, October 19, 2019 to help
bring attention to the park, and provide volunteer clean-up efforts.
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: Completed – October 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 provided 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:
• A grand opening celebration was held October 12, to recognize the official opening of the
Poudre River Whitewater Park.
• The event was well attended, with multiple kayakers/recreationalists enjoying the park and the
river. The celebration included live music, fun activity for kids, and a ribbon cutting ceremony.
POUDRE TRAIL AT LANCER DRIVE
Funding Source: Conservation Trust Fund
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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
• Trail construction is underway. Due to a delay in pedestrian bridge fabrication, construction
of the trail is scheduled for completion in fall/winter, 2019.
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 10, 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:
• Building finishes and exterior landscaping are finishing up.
• USDA inspection for Butterfly Pavilion completed.
• Installation of the Living Wall is finishing up.
• Office furniture is being installed.
• 64-kw solar PV system has been installed on the roof.
• Art in Public Places (APP) piece has been installed in front of the Conservatory.
• Building envelope test passed for entire building.
• On track for LEED Gold; currently tracking at 63 credits.
Final Exterior Finishes Being Installed
Solar PV System is Installed
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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
$1M from DOLA Grant
Total Project Cost: $19.5M
Phase: Phase I Site Work
Phase II Building Design
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 is underway for construction of the Track and Skills Pad.
• Scheduled to start concrete paving mid-November, weather permitting.
• Design team is working to finish up construction drawings for the building and we are
planning to bid this out late-November.
• 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.
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 Update
• 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.
Track Construction Underway
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 has provided the BETA test program that
should resolve the digital output command issues. The
ESCADA team is testing the BETA program.
• 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
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.
• 750 Al has been installed, terminations installed, and x-
ray procedure is completed. Awaiting customer outage
for final connection.
Crossing Drake
SCADA Software
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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: No Update
• 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.
• 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 Design Visual
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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.
Project Status: No Update
• 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: Complete
Project Details:
This project replaced 2,500 lineal feet of cable in the Fox
Meadows Subdivision. This area was identified as a top priority.
Project Status:
• This project is complete.
• Replacement included four sections of cable.
DWRF DIGESTER 612 LID REPLACEMENT
Funding Source: Wastewater
Estimated Project Budget: $2,100,000
Status: In construction
Estimated Completion Date: 4th Quarter, 2019
Project Details:
Anaerobic digesters treat organic solids from the wastewater
treatment process by reducing the organic matter to a relatively
odor-free dewaterable substance which can be reused as
biosolids. Biogas produced by this process can be reused as
heat and power. Digester 612’s lid was originally installed in the
1960s and has reached the end of its useful life. A new lid is
necessary to continue to comply with wastewater and biosolids
regulations, to ensure safety of staff and the public, and to
improve anaerobic digestion efficiency and biogas storage
Application progress of the
insulation coating on the
Digester Lid
Cable that was replaced for the
Fox Meadows Project.
Cable to be replaced for the
Woodwest Project.
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capacity.
Project Status:
• Insulation and top coating are underway.
• Site cleanup is underway
• Finalizing coating application on Digester 612.
MAIL CREEK IMPROVEMENTS AT MEADOW PASSWAY
Funding Source: Stormwater
Estimated Project Budget: $2,808,900
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:
• Construction contract is underway.
• 404 permit is approved.
• Independent cost estimate is completed.
HICKORY STREET WATERLINE RAILROAD BORE
Funding Source: Water
Estimated Project Budget: $627,000
Status: In construction
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:
• Construction - BT to perform railroad bore is complete.
• Construction BT to install 8” waterline and perform BacT
and pressure testing is underway.
Sandbags placed for erosion
protection.
Installing 8” PVC waterline
through casing
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PUBLIC SAFETY
POUDRE FIRE AUTHORITY
Oct. 21 | Fire Ops 101
PFA Firefighters with the Local 1945 put on the first Fire
Ops 101 course in over 12 years. Elected officials and
partners of PFA spent an afternoon at the PFA Training
Center. Firefighters created a safe and controlled
environment for participants to run through training
exercises and scenarios. Participants experienced a
glimpse in to what it takes to be a career firefighter,
including wearing nearly 50 lbs. of bunker gear while
practicing lifesaving skills. They also discussed the
critical issues facing the modern fire service.
Oct. 16 | Elk Fire near Ben Delatour Scout Ranch
PFA crews supported the attack of the Elk Fire near Ben
Delatour Scout Ranch. A battalion chief and brush crew
stayed on the scene through the first night. The brush crew
was assigned to ‘structure protection’, which included
defending homes and later a road. Roads can provide
helpful barriers in wildfires and the PFA crew defended the
road to prevent the fire from spreading to a new area.
Company Performance Tasks
Twice a year PFA performs Company Performance Tasks.
These are evaluative drills in which crews practice basic
skills such as pulling hose in through a burn building,
throwing ladders and doing searches. The crews are timed
as they run through scenarios to evaluate efficiencies and
effectiveness. One scenario included dragging a 400 ft.
hose down a long alley to a house fire that they couldn’t
park an apparatus next to and another included vertical
ventilation.
Oct.6 – Oct. 12 | Fire Prevention Week
The 2019 Fire Prevention Week them was “Not every hero wears a cape. Plan and practice your
escape.” The National Fire Protection Association determines the theme based on trends and needs
from the previous year. They create a slogan and marketing materials to create a collaborative effort
between fire agencies and home safety organizations across the nation. PFA built off the materials and
shared public education throughout the entire week on all channels. Messaging focused on planning an
escape route, having a meeting place, calling for help and modern fire behavior. PFA and PSD also
completed their annual surprise fire drills in the schools.
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Oct. 10 | House Fire on Sheely Dr.
Firefighters responded to a house fire on the 1900 block of Sheely Dr. Occupants were able to safely
evacuate the home and no other structures were threatened. Firefighters were able to rescue a pet
hamster from the home. Upon arrival, firefighters discovered that the fire had spread from the east side
of the home to the attic. A device called a fognail was deployed on the roof to quickly extinguish the fire
in the attic. A fognail is a sprinkler like device that can be punched through surfaces such as walls and
roofs. The fognail makes cooling of smoke and hot surfaces possible without adding oxygen to the fire.
POLICE SERVICES
Community Engagement
Drug Takeback Day – Safe disposal of medication keeps harmful substances out of the environment,
away from children and pets, and out of the hands of those who intend to misuse them. Twice a year,
Fort Collins Police Services participates in National Drug Takeback Day. During this year’s event, 408
vehicles came through the event drive-thru. Residents dropped off 664 pounds of medication for safe
disposal – the highest one-day drop off FCPS has seen in years! In addition to these events, FCPS
also has a drug drop-off kiosk in the front lobby of the agency headquarters where people can drop off
medications year-round during open hours.
Coffee with a Cop – National Coffee with a Cop Day fell during the first week of October. FCPS
partnered with Lamar’s Donuts to host a community engagement event and spent a few hours sharing
donuts, coffee, and great conversation. School Resource Officers decided to go mobile since many
working parents and students have difficulty attending daytime events. They set up tables near Traut
Elementary, Preston Middle, and Fort Collins high school to share warm drinks on chilly days, much to
the gratitude of students, staff, and parents.
Case Highlights
Robbery Suspects Arrested – Two suspects were arrested on October 19 following a series of
robberies at 7-Eleven stores in Fort Collins and Loveland. While officers were investigating several of
the incidents, a Larimer County Sheriff’s Office deputy contacted a vehicle that matched the description
of a vehicle associated with the incidents. The two male occupants of the vehicle, Walter Herrera, 21,
CITY MANAGER’S UPDATE 28
and Oscar Espinosa, 19, were identified as the suspects. Both men were arrested on four counts each
of Aggravated Robbery (class 3 felony) and four counts each of Menacing (class 5 felony). The regional
partnership between law enforcement agencies was an instrumental element in making these arrests
and keeping Northern Colorado communities safe.
Offender receives 128 year prison sentence - A sexually violent predator will spend the rest of his life in
jail after being convicted of multiple felonies. In August 2013, a woman was kidnapped, severely beaten,
sexually assaulted, bound, and left in a Fort Collins park by an unknown man. Despite an intensive
investigation, police were unable to identify a suspect at that time. In 2017, there was a pivotal break in
the case: through DNA evidence, the woman's attacker had been identified as Stefan Moon. Following
this discovery, police learned that Moon had actually befriended and placed himself the victim's life
several years *after* he perpetrated the assault. Moon was arrested in 2017, and in August 2019, a jury
convicted him of sexual assault, second-degree kidnapping, and first-degree assault. In October 2019,
he was sentenced to 128 years in prison. Thank you to everyone who worked diligently to bring this
case to a conclusion. We also want to recognize the strength, courage, and resilience of this incredible
survivor. She has been and continues to be an inspiration to everyone who's walked alongside her
during this difficult journey.
Safety Campaign
During the month of October, Fort Collins Police partnered with
BNSF Railway to conduct an education and enforcement
campaign around railroad safety. FCPS shared a variety of
educational materials across social media platforms to highlight
laws, risks, and general safety tips. On October 16, FCPS officers
and BNSF Railroad police conducted a join enforcement
operation to impact dangerous behaviors around railroad
crossings. A total of 55 educational contacts/warnings and 19
citations were issued. FCPS will continue to share information
with the community about traffic safety related to trains and other
high-violation areas.
Crime Prevention
This month, the Crime Prevention Specialist had 17 telephone calls to include a senior who wanted to
know what he should say to scammers when they call him and to set up a class for a Girl Scout troop
on what to do to prepare for a career in law enforcement. Presentations included having a table at the
Family Emergency Preparedness Expo at The Ranch and the Prescription Drug Take Back event (1572
pounds were collected, including 908 pounds from the P.D. Lobby kiosk). Here’s the breakdown on
activities in October:
RESTORE, 36 attended
Robbery Prevention, Great Western Bank, 13 attended
Emergency Preparedness Family Expo, 230 attended
Senior Scams & Frauds, 1st Christian Church, 48 attended
Crime Prevention, Compass School 5 & 6 grades, 8 attended
Personal Safety for Seniors, The Worthington, 38 attended
Drug Take Back, 408 vehicles came through
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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
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 18), 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. There will be additional
stakeholder conversations in November and December to review initial findings and recommendations.
The final code audit report and findings are slated for the December/January timeframe.
Harmony Corridor Plan Gateway Area Update
An I-25 Gateways Workshop was held on October 21st where community members evaluated four land
use alternatives for the Harmony Gateway Area. City Council further discussed the project status at a
Work Session on October 22nd. Public hearings have been scheduled with P&Z, NRAB, LCSB, Water
Board and the EAC during November. Council consideration of plan and code amendments has been
scheduled for December 17th.
Hughes Rezoning
City Council approved an ordinance at 1st reading on November 5th that rezones the Hughes property
from Transition (T) to a combination of Low-Density Mixed-Use Neighborhood (LMN) and Residential
Foothills (RF) with the requirement that the RF-zoned area be designed as a cluster plan. Second
reading is scheduled for November 19th.
Oil and Gas Operations
A City Council Work Session was held on October 8th, during which City Council directed staff to begin
developing local regulations on oil and gas development. Stakeholder outreach will begin in November
and include work sessions with boards and commissions, a City interdepartmental workshop, public
outreach, website updates, and conversations with the operator and Larimer County. A City Council
Work Session is scheduled in April to discuss alternative regulatory frameworks for consideration.
Montava Development Project
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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 17 – City Council Meeting (1st reading and public hearing)
· January 7 – City Council Meeting (2nd reading and public hearing)
All meetings will start at 6 p.m. at City Hall, 300 Laporte.
New Development Applications –October 2019
More information on development proposal under
review: https://www.fcgov.com/developmentreview/proposals/
Project Name Project Type Location
Johnson Drive Apartments Final
Plan, FDP190021 Mixed-use development 255 Johnson Dr
Soldier Canyon Pump Station
Annexation, ANX190002 Annexation Laporte west of Overland Trail
Poudre School District Prospect
School Site, SPA190002
New middle school, high
school, and stadium
Northwest corner of Prospect Rd &
County Road 5
Solarium Addition of Permitted
Use, PDP190016
Addition of Permitted Use
(APU) requests for a lodging
establishment and small-scale
reception center
706 E Stuart St
Old Town North Fifth Filing –
Replat of Tract F, BDR190016 &
MA190074
Replat; single-family attached
dwelling units and one mixed
use building
Southeast corner of Suniga Rd &
Jerome St
FTC Lady Moon WTE, BDR190015 Wireless telecommunications
equipment 3528 Precision Dr
Fort Collins Montessori School,
SPA190003 Charter school 1109 W Harmony Rd
Summitview Church WTF Final
Plan, FDP190022
Wireless Telecommunication
Facility 1601 W Drake Rd
Fox Grove Phase 2 Final Plan,
FDP190023
Single-family detached
residential East of I-25 & south of E Mulberry St
Haven Apartments, PDP190017 Multi-family residential 730 W Prospect Rd
Garcia House Final Plan,
FDP190024 Long-term care facility E Elizabeth & Patton St
Bonnetain Minor Subdivision,
BDR190018
Subdivision to create one
additional lot 3021 S Taft Hill Rd
Development Project Decisions – October 2019
More information on development project
decisions: https://www.fcgov.com/developmentreview/agendas.php
Project Name Decision Maker Location Decision Date Decision
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614 Lesser Drive Carriage
House, FDP190013
Administrative Hearing
Officer 614 Lesser Dr 10/25/19 Approved
FC Moves
Electric Scooter Share Program
• Staff completed the applicant selection and contract negotiation process and entered into a 12-
month e-scooter share pilot program partnership with Bird.
• Following contract execution, a 2-week education and outreach period was initiated, which
included extensive outreach to key stakeholder community groups and to relevant City staff.
• E-scooters were deployed in the community on Wednesday, October 23.
• Ongoing evaluation and management of the program is underway including addressing
operational issues as they arise and responding to community communications regarding the
program.
NEIGHBORHOOD SERVICES
Fall Clean-up 2019
CSU’s Off-Campus Life and The City of Fort Collins Neighborhood Services
department held the 26th annual Fall Clean-up event on October 26th. Over 2,000
CSU volunteers spent the day raking leaves, trimming bushes and cleaning gutters
to help elderly neighbors prepare their yards for winter.
CSU volunteers helped over 330 neighbors, raked up over 5,000 bags of leaves
and contributed over 8,100 service hours on a single day!
Following the event, 8 staff members from Neighborhood Services and 3 Off-Campus Life professional
staff and student employees teamed up with Farmhouse Fraternity, Kappa Sigma Fraternity, and CSU
CREW student organization to deliver the majority of the collected leaves to The Growing Project,
Mulberry Community Gardens and Hoffman Mill for composting.
Pizza with Police
Pizza with Police took place on Friday, October 25th from 5:30-7:00 p.m. at Campus West Connections.
Fort Collins Police Services and the Community Liaison met with about 40 community members to eat
pizza and talk about community issues.
Campus West Connections
Campus West Connections had approximately 107 people using the space during various meetings
that took place, including: Student Resource Officers Team Meeting, CWC Management Team, CWC
Collaboration Team, Cookies & Conflict, Community Violation, Party Partners and Pizza with Police. As
well, staff members from Code Compliance, Off-Campus Life, Student Resolution Center and Police
Services worked out of the space for a total of 87 hours.
YEAR TO DATE COMPARISON
2018 2019 YTD % Change
Development Project Submittals Received 295 356 20.68%
Conceptual/Preliminary Design/Staff Reviews 210 187 -10.95%
Building Permits Issued 9,165 14,577 59.05%
Building Permit Valuations ($M) $386.39 $317.42 -17.85%
Building Inspections Performed 28,716 22,973 -20.00%
Zoning Inspections Performed 2,537 368 -85.49%
Zoning Plan Reviews Performed 2,851 2,392 -16.10%
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Overall Development Review revenues are $(1,023,756) under projection for 2019 as of October 31st
with Development Review under by $(929,969) and Engineering Development Review under by
($93,787).
GRAFFITI UPDATE
During the month of October 2019, the Graffiti Abatement Team abated 45 issues consisting of 109
tags measuring 2000 square feet of graffiti-covered surfaces.
SUSTAINABILITY SERVICES
ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES
Climate Action Plan 20th Anniversary Celebration!
This November 14, the City of Fort Collins is partnering with CSU’s School of Global Environmental
Sustainability to celebrate 20 years of climate action! The event will be a free, fun, family-friendly, open-
house style program with community groups (business, non-profit, educational, and municipal) each running
an activity station or interactive table to help connect event attendees with their group’s mission, teach them
about the many ways to work to improve our environment, and, most importantly, to have fun!
RSVP Here: https://cap20.app.rsvpify.com/
Our Climate Future Community Engagement:
Do you want to co-create equitable solutions to achieve the community's energy, zero waste, and climate
goals? Join us at one of our upcoming interactive “Community Conversations” or listening sessions. Events
details as follows:
November 17 - For Residents
222 Laporte - Colorado River Room
7:00 - 8:30 p.m.
November 20 - For Businesses and Organizations
Innosphere
11:15 – 1:00 p.m.
December 4 - For Residents
Wolverine Farm Letterpress & Publick House
6:00 – 7:30 p.m.
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
October 4 4 37 45
Total 116 54 483 653
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December 10 - For Businesses and Organizations
Utilities Administration Building Community Room
9:00 – 10:30 a.m.
SOCIAL SUSTAINABILITY
City Seeking Feedback on How Federal Funding Can Support Community Development and
Affordable Housing
The City of Fort Collins is conducting a survey to determine how to invest federal funds in the community.
The 2020–2024 Consolidated Plan decides how the City allocates CDBG and HOME funds from the
Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). These funds can be used for affordable housing,
homeless and supportive services, and economic and community development. Over the next several years,
HUD is expected to invest nearly $9 million dollars into Fort Collins through the CDBG and HOME programs.
The survey will run through mid-December and can be found here:
English version: https://www.surveygizmo.com/s3/5246538/2019-Consolidated-Plan.
Spanish version: https://www.surveygizmo.com/s3/5301345/22597191321c
For more information, visit: https://www.fcgov.com/socialsustainability/consolidated-plan
ECONOMIC HEALTH
City of Fort Collins and Colorado Lending Source Partner on Small Business Loan Program
The City of Fort Collins and Colorado Lending Source have partnered to help make access to capital more
attainable for small businesses by creating the Fort Collins Main Street Loan Program. This loan program is
a friendly and affordable option for Fort Collins-based businesses seeking capital from $5,000-$50,000 and
are unable to secure traditional financing sources. In order for businesses to be eligible, they must have less
than 100 employees and be located in the City of Fort Collins. This loan program places special emphasis
on helping underserved businesses (women-owned, minority-owned, etc.); however, any type of business is
encouraged to apply. Loan proceeds can be used for a variety of business purposes associated with helping
to start, establish, strengthen, or grow a small business with the intention of creating meaningful living-wage
jobs within the City of Fort Collins. Find out more at fcgov.com/business.
UTILITIES
CUSTOMER CONNECTIONS
Community Engagement has reached 13,052 participants through 208 outreach events and programs
covering hot topics such as Time-of-Day rates, Income Qualified Assistance Program, and resource
conservation.
In the next month Utilities Community Engagement will reach underserved populations, high
schoolers, Colorado State University (CSU) students, real estate professionals and other community
members through 14 programs and events.
Utilities participated in the 13th annual Veterans Stand Down focused on the homeless and near-
homeless veteran population and their families in the Fort Collins and Loveland areas. Utilities also
interacted with over 40 individuals at the booth promoting the Income Qualified Assistance Program.
The Income-Qualified Assistance Program (IQAP) currently has 835 participants enrolled since
opening on November 1.
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Customer Accounts hosted a meeting for medium to industrial
commercial customers in the business community to learn more
about Our Climate Future, water supply updates and demand
response, outage preparedness, and 2020 rates. There were 18
types of businesses with over 35 customers in attendance.
Utilities partnered with
Poudre School
District’s Futures Lab
and business incubator
students to brainstorm,
create, and deliver a creative pitch to address the City’s
Climate Action Plan. Students crafted a “Shark Tank” style
presentation, based off the popular television show, to
deliver to a panel of professionals, with the winner receiving
a special bundle of prizes.
Utilities partnered with the Poudre School District and real
estate professionals for STEM Night Epic Homes and the
Epic Certificate to learn how they can join the Epic Homes Real Estate Ally Network to help
homeowners sell their homes with efficiency upgrades.
Multifamily Luncheon was attended by 64 multifamily
property managers and owners in our community to learn
about Utility programs, rate increases, rebates, and
Connexion.
Utilities sponsored a
booth at Recreation’s
Hogwarts Halloween.
Staff played ‘Toilet Toss’
with the young, dressed
up wizards and witches
to learn what’s safe to
flush and what goes in
the trash. This event reached over 400 people.
The 2019 residential Xeriscape Incentive Program just wrapped
up with 65 households completing beautiful, waterwise landscape transformations for a total of
over 80,000 square feet converted. This significantly exceeds the 50 projects goal, and the XIP 2018
result of 47 completed projects. Initial estimates suggest that these proactive community members will
save over 1 million gallons each year. The 2020 program is open! One more class available on
November 16th, with additional classes available in the spring. Interested Fort Collins Utilities water
customers can sign up and learn more at Utilities website.
Utilities Customer Care and Technology is successfully billing Connexion services via the new billing
system, Open SmartFlex, completing two cycles of bills and payments.
Fort Collins Utilities received the Smart Energy Provider (SEP) award at the 2019 American Public
Power Association conference in New Orleans. The SEP program is a best practices designation for
utilities that show commitment to and proficiency in energy efficiency, distributed generation, renewable
energy, and environmental initiatives. The purpose of the SEP program is to provide national
recognition of utility efforts and help public power utilities benchmark and evaluate their work on these
topics against a set of industry best practices. Fort Collins staff were part of the technical committee
which established the program structure, scoring and evaluation for the pilot program.
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COMMUNITY SERVICES
RECREATION
• Aaron Harris has been promoted to Recreation Manager and will now oversee the Senior
Center, Club Tico, Pottery Studio and future Southeast Community Center.
• To provide professional growth opportunities, current recreation managers will rotate their
positions. Jason Chadock will now oversee Northside Aztlan Community Center, Foothills
Activity Center, The Farm and sports division, while Marc Rademacher will take his vast
knowledge and experience to EPIC and oversee ice and aquatics programming for the
Recreation Department.
• The National Parks and Recreation November publication highlights the Parks and Recreation
Department’s recent Commission for Accreditation of Park and Recreation Agencies (CAPRA)
award. The article can be found online at:
https://ezine.nrpa.org/html5/reader/production/default.aspx?pubname=&pubid=af405065-f846-
4788-b6d6-e3a9d8f1a7b3
PARKS
• Bird E-Scooters have been released throughout town and the team is working through the initial
phases of the deployment.
• Homeless impacts around Mawson Lumber remain a challenge.
• Poudre River Whitewater Park Grand Opening took place on October 12, 2019 and included the
re-opening of the Poudre Trail.
• Eastside Park Improvement project kicked off with the First United Methodist Church.
• Poudre Fire Authority Ossuary Dedication took place in Grandview Cemetery.
• The City Forester was invited to join the Connexion Strategic Operation Team to provide
guidance on working around the living infrastructure of the Urban Forest.
• City Park Nine hosted a disc golf tournament in support of the Raptors of the Rockies.
CULTURAL SERVICES
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The Gardens on Spring Creek’s Grand Opening is set for Saturday, November 16 from 9 a.m. to 5
p.m. Dignitary remarks and a ribbon cutting ceremony will mark the occasion at 9 a.m.
This fall, The Lincoln Center launched two brand new series. The National Geographic Live! speaker
series opened with Steve Winter’s On the Trail of Big Cats to a crowd of over 900 and the Laugh Riot
series featured comedian Tig Notaro with a sold out performance.
The Fort Collins Museum of Discovery welcomed over 800 trick-or-treaters on Halloween! It was the
first time the Museum offered the program which included Halloween-themed activities spread
throughout the Museum.
As part of the opening of the Poudre River Whitewater Park, the Art in Public Places program
celebrated the dedication of the artwork “Whitewater” by John Davis. The wave shelter was inspired by
river rapids and the bubbles that are created as water crashes against the boulders in the river.
NATURAL AREAS
Final Foothills Natural Areas Management Plan Released
The management plan that applies to Coyote Ridge, Pineridge, Maxwell and Reservoir Ridge natural
areas and the Foothills Trail has been updated and finalized.
The plan includes:
• Foothills Natural Areas Management Plan Update (online storymap)
• Executive Summary of the Foothills Natural Areas Management Plan Update
• Action Plan for the Foothills Natural Areas Management Plan Update
• Supporting documents, public feedback summaries and Visitor Use Impact and Decision
Framework summaries.
All the documents are available at https://www.fcgov.com/naturalareas/foothills-plan
McMurry Natural Area Bridge
The lower portion of the bridge at McMurry Natural Area was repainted in a brilliant cobalt blue adding
to its unique character. The bridge railing depicting fish and waves is an Art in Public Places project.
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PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT
2019 Community Survey
The 2019 Community Survey wrapped up on October 14. Two waves of post card notifications were
sent to randomly selected households. Community members also had the opportunity to complete the
opt-in survey online. Survey response are currently being analyzed.
Strategic Plan
The public engagement activities for the Strategic Plan began on October 9 at the Larimer County
Farmer’s market. City staff set up a table at the event and asked community members for their
feedback regarding the City’s Key Outcome Areas. Community members also participated in an activity
that consisted of voting for their preferred outcome areas using small colored balls and placing them in
clear plastic containers. Pop-up events took place at several other partner locations including, Larimer
County Food Bank, Foothills Activity Center, Treatsylvania, and the Interfaith Council meeting.
Presentations were also conducted at Summitstone Health Centers and Fort Collins High School.
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Our Climate Future Pop-up Engagement:
City staff conducted more pop-up events as part of the public engagement plan for the Our Climate
Future. Events were held in Old Town as well as at the Downtown Transit Center. The events will
continue until the end of the year.
BROADBAND – FORT COLLINS CONNEXION
Connexion New Service Notification
Once Connexion service is available in your neighborhood, we will notify you directly!
1. Door hanger – we will post a sales door hanger on your front door (unless there is a no soliciting
sign present)
2. Email – we will send an email out if we have an existing one on file. To ensure you receive
an email – visit fcconnexion.com/residential and fill out the form at the bottom of the
page!
3. Direct mail – we will also mail out a post card to your home address.
How do I sign up?
Once you have been notified by the Connexion team that service is available for your home, you can
either call Customer Service at 970-212-2900 or go online at fcconnexion.com to sign up for service.
Currently residential internet and phone service is available – we will be rolling out TV around the
beginning of December 2019.
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Connexion Technical Support 24/7
Our Technical Support Specialists are ready to 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 Transportation Outcome Area.
Analysis:
Ridership has improved this quarter after two quarters of slight decline. Staff will continue to monitor for
trends.
Definition:
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The average number of passengers who board a transit vehicle for every revenue hour of service that a
vehicle is operating.
Why is this metric important?
This metric allows Transfort to gauge the productivity and effectiveness of its service, and to compare
against peer transit agencies.
City’s impact on this metric:
High – Transfort influences fixed route ridership through its choice of routes, stops, schedules and
frequency of service, as well as marketing and outreach..
Benchmarks:
Benchmarking in progress
To view the entire Dashboard, please visit: http://fortcollins.clearpointstrategy.com/
Penny Flats 2nd,
BDR190009
Development Review
Manager 209 Cherry St 10/1/19 Approved
FTC Rams Crossing
WTE, BDR180027
Development Review
Manager 808 W Prospect Rd 10/1/19 Approved
Intrawest, BDR180035 Development Review
Manager
3500 John F Kennedy
Pkwy 10/9/19 Approved
Garcia House, PDP190009 Planning & Zoning
Board
E Elizabeth & Patton
St 10/17/19 Approved