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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMemo - Mail Packet - 9/22/2020 - Memorandum From Jc Ward Re: Foco Pop Up Event On 9/27/20 Community Development & Neighborhood Services 281 North College Avenue P.O. Box 580 Fort Collins, CO 80522.0580 970.416.2740 970.224.6134- fax fcgov.com Planning, Development & Transportation Services MEMORANDUM DATE: September 15, 2020 TO: Mayor Troxell and City Councilmembers THRU: Darin Atteberry, City Manager Kelly DiMartino, Deputy City Manager Caryn Champine, Director, Planning, Development & Transportation Paul Sizemore, Interim Director, Community Development Neighborhood Services Marcy Yoder, Sr. Manager, Neighborhood Services Aaron Iverson, Interim Sr. Manager, FC Moves FROM: JC Ward, Sr. City Planner, Neighborhood Services RE: FoCo Pop Up Event on 9/27/20 ______________________________________________________________________ Purpose: The purpose of this memo is to provide information on a new neighborhood “pop up” event that expands Open Streets into neighborhoods to provide opportunities for outdoor recreation and neighborhood connection in COVID-safe ways. The Bottom Line: Neighborhood Services, FC Moves, and Fort Collins Connexion are working together to get neighbors outside and connected on September 27th from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. for the FoCo Pop Up. The event brings a network of pop up activities to neighborhoods across the city, connected by low-stress bike routes. Spacing scheduled booths from City departments and community partners will keep crowd sizes within County Health Department recommendations and bring the fun right into neighborhoods! Pop up partners and events included:  FC Moves, Neighborhood Services, Fort Collins Utilities, Art in Public Places, Natural Areas, Recreation, Poudre River Public Library District, Larimer County Boys & Girls Club, Northern Colorado Wildlife Center, Rocky Mountain Raptor Center, and Bohemian Foundation.  Participants can choose other passive, self-guided activities from Historic Preservation, Save the Poudre, Fort Collins Utilities, Forestry, Art in Public Places, and CSU RamTrax. DocuSign Envelope ID: 5B1CAF92-6A2C-4187-B1D9-BF78F415957B Community Development & Neighborhood Services 281 North College Avenue P.O. Box 580 Fort Collins, CO 80522.0580 970.416.2740 970.224.6134- fax fcgov.com Planning, Development & Transportation Services  Neighborhoods will also be popping up activities of their own along the low-stress bike routes for participants to enjoy. Thanks to event sponsor, Fort Collins Connexion, the first 15 registered neighborhoods will receive a “goodie bag” with sidewalk chalk, hand sanitizer, and outdoor activity supplies; all registered neighborhoods are eligible for “door prizes”; and the neighborhood trivia contest winner will receive a prize basket. Councilmembers and City Leaders are encouraged to stop by FoCo Pop Up locations on September 27th to play outside and celebrate Fort Collins neighborhoods. Visit https://www.fcgov.com/neighborhoodservices/ for updates on locations, trivia contest information, and schedule. Background: Public gathering restrictions due to COVID-19 have forced the cancellation or modification of many public events historically hosted by City departments. Open Streets Fall 2020 was initially scheduled for September 27th, but the traditional model of the event in one location does not align with Larimer County Health Department guidance on public gatherings. Open Streets Fall 2020 has been adapted by FC Moves to a month-long Open Streets, Healthy Streets that are walkable and bikeable on a daily basis, with added extra measures to calm traffic and create safer places to exercise and maintain safe social connections with your neighbors and friends. DocuSign Envelope ID: 5B1CAF92-6A2C-4187-B1D9-BF78F415957B