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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMemo - Mail Packet - 12/28/2021 - Memorandum From Deangelo Bowden Re: Advance Regionalism Council PriorityCity Manager’s Office City Hall 300 LaPorte Ave. PO Box 580 Fort Collins, CO 80522 970.221.6505 970.224.6107 - fax fcgov.com MEMORANDUM Date: December 23, 2021 To: Mayor and City Councilmembers Thru: Kelly DiMartino, Interim City Manager Kyle Stannert, Deputy City Manager Tyler Marr, Assistant City Manager Ginny Sawyer, Senior Project Manager From: DeAngelo Bowden, Project Management Assistant Re: Advance Regionalism Council Priority Bottom line: The purpose of this memo is informational. Staff has completed the first identified milestone under the Advance Regionalism priority. The attached document is a consolidated list of current regional focused partnerships/meetings in which the City is involved. Next Steps: Staff will provide highlights from the listed partnerships in future Council Priority updates. Council Priority Advance Regionalism - Collaboration regionally while maintaining the unique character of Fort Collins.EXISTING GAPS IN REGIONAL EFFORTSDEPARTMENTPROJECT DESCRIPTION (REGIONAL EFFORT/GOAL)INVOLVED PARTNERMECHANISMS/MEETING FREQUENCYSTAFF CONTACTStill new/building the effectiveness of being designated as our own regional CoC in January of 2020Social Sustainability Dept.Regional (Weld & Larimer Counties) homelessness coordinationNorthern Colorado Continuum of Care (NoCO CoC) (involves over 40 local service providers, municipalities (Loveland and Greeley), Larimer County, State Dept. of Housing) - City of Fort Collins staff are on both the Governing Board as well as the general membershipMonthly - Governing Board; Quarterly - General MembershipBeth Yonce/Brittany DepewCoordination of priorites and how to best utilize various funding opportunities related to mental and behavioral health needsSocial Sustainability Dept.Regional (northern Larimer County) mental health and substance use coordinationMental Health & Substance Use Alliance (project of the Health District of Northern Larimer County) - approx 30 organizations represented including Larimer County, UC Health, SummitStone, Mountain Crest, CSU, and many moreMonthly Beth Yonce/Dan Dworkin Overall coordination and whether the group should incorporate activities that go beyond general information/educationSocial Sustainability Dept.NoCo Housing NOW - A "coalition of the willing" that serves as a convening group for discussion, partnerships, and intentional efforts to educate and address key issues related to housing affordability in Northern Colorado. Members represent non-profits, city/county staff, elected officials, housing industry representatives, economic interests, grassroots members, small & large businesses, University stakeholders, and interested community members.Steering Committee: FC Board of Realtors, FC Chamber of Commerce, Larimer and Weld Counties. Coalition Made up of over 50 partners, including 13 different cities/towns and 2 different counties., MonthlyMeaghan Overton/Sue Beck-FerkissRegional coordination of air quality monitoring and messaging efforts.Environmental Services Dept.Coordination with Larimer County, State and community stakeholders to prioritize regional air quality monitoring needs.Larimer County, CSU, CDPHE As neededCassie ArchuletaRegional paved trail connectivityPark Planning & Development DepartmentPaved trail coordination with adjacent municipalities for planning, design and construction of regional trail corridorsLarimer County, Timnath, Windsor, Fort Collins, MPO, Loveland, CDOTMonthlyKurt Friesen/Kyle LambrechtRegional recreation programmingRecreationCreate program opportunities for community membero establish social and wellness connections with their community.City of Longmont, City of Loveland, Town of Windsor, Larimer County, State of ColoradoQuarterlyAaron Harris/Marc Rademacher/Sara MendezYouth sports programming partnershipRecreationPartner with CSU to create a brand for community youth sports. CSU AnnualMarc Rademacher/Aaron Harris Coordinated environmental education programmingNatural Areas, Recreation, Utilities, Gardens on Spring Creek, Environmental ServicesNOCO BEET is a collaborative of environmental education organizations working together to further the impact and quality of environmental education in northern Colorado. They meet regularly to provide professional development and support and measure our collective impact on the community of northern Colorado.41 local organizations including 5 city departmentsMonthly Rachel BalduzziCoordinated natural areas managementNatural Areas Colorado Open Space Alliance is a statewide organization that hosts networking and professional development including a conference and quarterly roundtables on key topics.County and municipal open space agencies, statewideQuarterly Julia FederCoordinated approach to managing high visitor use of open spaces and natural areasNatural AreasOngoing coordination with Larimer County Department of Natural Resources to coordinate on and respond to regional issues ranging from increased visitor use and land and water conservation opportunities, to land use code updates, including oil and gas regulations.”Larimer County Quarterly Julia FederLocal food efforts coordinationNatural AreasParticipate as member of Local Food, Local Places Steering Committee, as well as support conservation agriculture projects in partnership with regional organization such as Poudre Valley Community Farms and Northern Colorado Foodshed ProjectMany partners including Poudre Valley Community Farms and Northern Colorado Foodshed Project.Quarterly Julia FederRegional transit coordinationTransfort / FC MovesEarlier this summer, the North Front Range Metropolitan Planning Organization (NFRMPO) launched LINKNoCo, a future-focused study to advance a network of transit corridors with the greatest potential to support premium transit service. Premium transit refers to a level of service that offers more amenities, more frequent service, or more reliable service than most local buses and can even include rail.NFRMPO, including all the MPO member agenciesMonthly Alex GordonN/A PDTParticipate on the Planning Council (Elected Official) and Technical Advisory Committee (City Staff) for the North Front Range Metropolitan Planning Organization (NFRMPO).All Cities, Towns and Counties within the NFRMPO boundries are representedMonthlyDean Klingner/Brad BuckmanN/A CDNSRegional collaboration on adoption of 2021 International Codes (AKA Building Codes). Includes coordination of a multi-jurisdictional Joint Code Review Committee.Larimer County, Poudre Fire AuthorityAs needed through 2021 Russ Hovland N/A CDNSRegular planning coordination meeting between Fort Collins and Larimer County planning staff, to review and discuss planning and development issues that impact both jurisdictions and/or occur in the Growth Management AreaLarimer County Planning MonthlyRebecca EveretteN/A BroadbandLarimer County wants to provide broadband to County residents and they see a collaborative opportunity with Connexion and Loveland PulseLarimer County and Loveland PulseBiweekly Chad CragerCoordination for Climate Action in Larimer CountyEnivronmental Services Larimer County Climate Smart Task Force is assisting with Phase 2 of the Climate Smart Initiative. CSLC task force members will guide Larimer County staff and the County’s consultant in assuring robust and effective community outreach with the goal of gathering community feedback on the Climate Smart Framework. www.larimer.org/climate-smart Larimer County (Lead) +all communities in county. (Heidi Pruess hired as LC's first climate lead in 2021)As needed through Summer 2022Honore DepewN/AEnvironmental Services, Utilities Energy Services Colorado Communities for Climate Action is a coalition of 40 local governments across the state advocating for stronger state and federal climate policy.CC4CA Exec. Dir., Jacob Smith; 40 CO communitiesBoard of Directors, Policy Cmte., Legislative Cmte. meet with various frequency - monthly/quarterlyLindsay ExN/A Police ServicesCombined Regional Information Systems Project (CRISP) for Computer Aided Dispatch and Report Management SystemsFCPS, LCSO, Loveland PD Bi-monthly Justin AllarN/A Police ServicesNorthern Colorado Regional Communication Network (NCRCN) for 800 MHz radio towers and infrastructureFCPS, LCSO, Loveland PD, Estes Park PDQuarterly Justin AllarN/A Police ServicesLarimer Emergency Telephone Authority for 911 administration and Emergency Medical Dispatch (EMD)CoFC, City of Loveland, Estes Park, Thompson Valley EMS, LCSO, Berthoud FDEvery other month Justin AllarN/A Police ServicesNorthern Colorado Law Enforcement Training CenterFCPS and Loveland PD Every other month Jackie PearsonN/A Police Services Northern Colorado Drug Task ForceFCPS, Loveland PD, LCSO, Windsor PD, DEAQuarterly Jerrod KinsmanN/A Police Services Regional Crime LabFCPS, Weld County, Larimer County, Loveland PD, Greeley PD, CBIBi-monthly Jeremy YonceN/A Police ServicesRegional Hazardous Devices (Bomb) SquadFCPS, LCSO, Loveland PD Monthly Dan MurphyN/A Police ServicesSanta Cops to provide Christmas gifts for needy familiesFCPS, LCSO, CSUPD, CSP Quarterly to monthly Kristy VoleskyN/A Police ServicesShop with a Cop to provide food and Christmas gifts for children/families in need while bonding with officersFCPS, LCSO, LCSAR, CSP, PSD, Target Corp.Four times per year Greg YeagerMore clinitians and community paramedics from UC HealthPolice ServicesMental Health Response Team/Co-RespondersFCPS and UCHealth Monthly Dan Murphy N/A Police ServicesDaniels Fund Law Enforcement Ethics InitiativeFCPS, DU-Daniels Fund, Aurora PD, Denver PD, Colorado Spring PD, Albuquerque (NM) PD, Casper (WY) PD, SLC (UT) PDBi-annually Greg YeagerN/A Police Services Child Advocacy CenterFCPS, Loveland PD, LCSO, DHS, DA's OfficeMonthly Meeting Jeremy YonceN/A Police ServicesLarimer County Street Crimes Task ForceFCPS, Loveland PD, LCSO, DA's OfficeBi-Monthly Scott CrumbakerN/A Police Services Regional Threat Assessment GroupFCPS, Loveland PD, LCSO, Department Homeland Security, DA's Office, Estes Park, CSUMonthly Jerrod KinsmanN/A Police Services Economic Crimes Task ForceUSSS, FCPS, DA's Office, LovelandMonthly Jerrod KinsmanN/A Police ServicesCritical Incident Response Team (to investigate critical incidents involving agency personnel)DA's Office, FCPS, LPD, LCSO, Windsor PD, Timnath, CSUPD, Johnstown PD, CSP, Estes Park PDAs Needed Jeremy YonceN/A Police ServicesSpecial Events (e.g. Hockey games at The Ranch, Larimer County Fair, Air Show, etc.). Provide safety and security for spectators and participants at special event venues.FCPS, LPD, LCSO, Windsor PD, Timnath, CSUPD, Johnstown PD, CSP, Estes Park PDAs Needed Mike TrombleyN/A Police ServicesCommunity Welcome - Engage and educate with new and returning CSU students and their long-term resident neighbors to encourage communication and provide resources in the hopes of heading off problesms. FCPS, CSUPD, CSU Off Campus LifeAnnually Kelly WeaverN/A Police ServicesParty Partners - Focused on CSU students and house parties. Provides "1-warning" system before referral to Student Accountability or a ticket. Encourages responsible hosting and communication with neighbors.FCPS, CSUPD, CSU Off Campus LifeWeekends during the academic yearKelly WeaverN/A Police ServicesUnmanned Aerial Systems (Drone) Team - Cadre of FAA-certified drone pilots/spotters who assist in various missions (Special events, crime scene mapping, search and rescue/recovery, missing persons.)FCPS, CSUPD, LCSO Quarterly Dan MurphyN/A Cultural ServicesPhilanthropy Colorado - Arts and Culture Funders Group. State-wide group that supports funding for the artsPublic and Private Arts FundersQuarterly Jim McDonaldN/A Cultural ServicesFront range Executive Directors of Local Arts Agencies. Content sharing and collboration group Multiple front range cities Quarterly Jim McDonaldN/ACultural Services - Gardens on Spring CreekColorado Association of Environmental EducationMultiple Patricpants Quarterly Michelle Provaznik N/ACultural Services - Gardens on Spring CreekUrban Homestead Tour Loveland Youth Gardeners Annual Michelle Provaznik N/ACultural Services - Gardens on Spring CreekVolunteer Coordinator Connection Group (Organized by Volunteers of America)Volunteer managers within Larimer CountyMonthly Michelle Provaznik N/ACultural Services - Gardens on Spring CreekPlant Select - promoting plants that thrive in our regionDenver Botanic Gardens, Colorado State University Department of HorticultureMonthly Michelle Provaznik N/ACultural Services - Gardens on Spring CreekRegional Botanic Garden Leadership Committee - Content sharing and collboration group Garden leaders from Colorado and WyomingSemi-Annual Michelle Provaznik N/ACultural Services - FCMoDMunicipal Museum Directors - Content sharing and collboration group State-wide Museum DirectorsMonthly Cheryl DonaldsonN/ACultural Services - FCMoDRegional Museum Directors - Content sharing and collboration group Regional Museum Directors - Larimer and Weld CountiesQuarterly Cheryl DonaldsonN/ACultural Services - Lincoln CenterRocky Mountain Arts Consortium, presenters throughout Colorado and the Big Sky region who work together to create routing opportunities for artists to come to the region, industry specific problem solving, and bundled negotiation with agents and managers. Multiple Patricpants Quarterly Jack RogersN/ACultural Services - Lincoln CenterFort Collins Arts Marketing Consortium, a group of FC performing arts nonprofits discussing mutual marketing opportunities and other ways to collaborate. Multiple Patricpants Quarterly Jack RogersN/AEnvironmental ServicesShift Your Ride Equity Focus Groups - Partnered with Larimer County to put together a Spanish-speaking focus group to get community input on how to remove barriers and create effective spanish-language campaigns for sustainable transportationLarimer County WeeklyJensen Morgan/Nick HeimannN/AEnvironmental ServicesOur Climate Future Next Move: Reimagine a sustainable business program - A local group of businesses with input from regional government partners (Longmont City, Boulder County, Larimer County) to evolve a new ClimateWiseLongmont City, Larimer County, Boulder CountyTwice a monthJensen Morgan/Pete IengoN/AEnvironmental ServicesShift Campaign: Shift Your Water Toilet Replacement - Partnered with Larimer County Conservation Corps to increase the number of high efficiency toilet installationsLarimer County Monthly Mariel MillerRegional Waste and Recycling infrastructure, policies, and educationEnvironmental ServicesThe Regional Wasteshed Coalition includes staff and elected officials and works toward regional waste, recycling and composting infrastructure, policy and education. Larimer County, Loveland, Wellington, Estes ParkMonthly (staff)Quarterly (elected officials)Caroline Mitchell State level recycling legislation and other state-level collaborationsEnvironmental ServicesRecycle Colorado -- the statewide recycling organization, which provides collaboration opportunities with communities across Colorado. Recycle Colorado is the entity that supports state-level recycling legislation, such as the upcoming Extended Producer Responsibility legislation. Fort Collins is an active member.Recycle Colorado, other communities and counties and businesses etc. that interact with the recycling and compost industry in ColoradoAs Needed Caroline MitchellCoordinatio of different levels of staff and keeping leadership informed in a timely manner due to fast paceFinancial Services/RecoveryState ARPA Funding Opportunity - coordination with county to access state ARPA funding, utilizing data to support the proposalLarimer County, Bohemian Foundation, Poudre School District, City of Loveland, Chambers and industry partnersMonthly SeonAh KendallN/AFinancial Services/RecoveryRecovery Engagement - coordination with County on engaging community for recovery plan. Outreach emphasis was on our underserved, underrepresented community members and organizationsLarimer County, community connectorsWeekly SeonAh KendallN/AFinancial Services/RecoveryRecovery Plan - alignment, coordination and enhancement of other efforts for recovery. Participate in the Larimer County Collaborative.Larimer County, PSD, nonprofits, Town of Estes Park, City of LovelandWeekly SeonAh KendallParticipation in regional planning for ozone attainment.Environmental ServicesEngagement with the Regional Air Quality Council (RAQC), which is responsible for developing plans to achieve health-based standards for ozone. City staff participate in working groups related to local government participation and reduction of emissions from non-road engine sources (such as lawn and garden equipment).Regional Air Quality Council (RAQC)Monthly Cassie ArchuletaRegional collaboration in managing water resources.UtilitiesFacilitated discussions with water resource management organizations within the Northern Colorado region to determine needs and gaps in efforts such as a shared voice in advacoacy at the state and federal level.Community Foundation, Patterson Center, Greeley, Loveland, Timnath, Windsor, ELCO, North Weld Water District, FCLWD, other water organizationsAs Needed Theresa ConnorN/A UtilitiesPlatte River Power Authority - Distributed Energy, Renewable Energy Goals, Reliable and Affordable Electric SupplyPRPA, Loveland, Longmont, Estes ParkMonthly Theresa ConnorN/A UtilitiesBoxelder Basin Stormwater Regional Authority to manage stormwater in the Boxelder Creek Basin. Larimer County, Wellington, TimnathQuarterly Theresa Connor N/A UtilitiesWater Resources Matters Study looked at the working relationships between the City departments and the three Water Districts providing potable water service in the City GMA.Fort Collins, ELCO, FCLWD, North Weld Water DistrictAs NeededTheresa Connor/Liesel HansCoordination of regional economic health activitiesEconomic Health OfficeHelped to co-found, lead, and collaborate with the Northern Colorado Regional Economic Development Initiative (NoCO REDI); An initiative of over 30 local municipal, county, and partners to coordinate regional economic health activities - especially focused on messaging the region and coordinating programs.Larimer County, Weld County, City of Loveland, City of Greeley, Numerous other communities, Upstate Colorado, Fort Collins Area Chamber of Commerce, and many othersMontly Check-In Meetings;Coordinated activities;Multiple sub-committees/working groupsJosh BirksCo-lead regional economic recovery planning and implementationEconomic Health OfficeWorking with regional partners across both Larimer and Weld Counties to develop an broad strategy to economic recovery; developed a plan that is meant to provide assistance and guide individual communities in their own recovery activities - not replace their activities; Funded a portion of the work and co-led that activityLarimer County, Weld County, City of Loveland, City of Greeley, Numerous other communities, Upstate Colorado, Fort Collins Area Chamber of Commerce, and many othersWorking groups (meet as needed); Bi-weekly Check-In Meetings; Direct engagement and feedback on the plan developmentJosh BirksParticipating in and collaborating with Front Range and Statewide Economic Health ActivitiesEconomic Health OfficeEngagement with both Metro Denver Economic Development Corporation (MDEDC) and the State Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT); Coordination on messaging activities, management of prospect response, regional and state activities; sharing of best practicesMDEDC, OEDIT, Upstate ColoradoCheck-In Meetings every other month; episodic working group meetings an specific activitiesJosh BirksCoordinating with regional partners on Business Retention and Expansion VisitsEconomic Health OfficeWorking with regional partners to coordinate visits to local businesses to understand their needs and address any specific issues - typically referred to as Business Retention and Expansion Visits (BRE)Larimer County, Fort Collins Area Chamber of CommerceMonthly coordination meetings; joint reporting of outcomes and annual summaryJosh BirksCoordinating with regional partners to respond to local, regional, and state business prospect leads for relocationEconomic Health OfficeWorking with regional partners to coordinate response to business relocation prospects; working through partners to ensure consistency of response and reduce work load for City staffUpstate Colorado (Weld); Larimer CountyAs Needed Josh BirksN/A Human Resources Host dialogue sessions with peers to discuss regional talent issues and share learnings and best practices.Larimer County, City of Loveland, Poudre and Thompson school districts.Quarterly Teresa RocheN/A Human Resources All day sessions with CSU faculty, students and peers.Colorado State University College of Business Human Resources Executive NetworkSemi-annual April and NovemberTeresa Roche Coordination of regional talent partners: education, workforce, business industryEconomic Health OfficeCo-lead as a steering committee member on Talent 2.0. Additionally, working to include Weld County to develop Talent 3.0. This work is critical to having regional cooperation and collaboration since the labor shed is in the majority of the 2-county region. Current work includes diversity, inclusion and sense of belonging with our tech industry - this is led by the private industry, Chamber and. City of Fort Collins currently around talent retention.Fort Collins and Loveland Chambers of Commerce, City of Loveland, Larimer County, private businesses, and many othersMonthly for private industry meetings, every two weeks for steering committee membersJosh BirksCoordination and support of the business advisory board for Larimer County re: pandemicFinancial Services/RecoveryCo-lead and support a business advisory board, which was formerly the Level Up Business Advisory Board. Information collected and shared around best practices and opportunities. This group shares information with Larimer County Health and Environment on impacts to businesses due to various health orders. Businesses involved are in Loveland, Fort Collins, Estes Park, Timnath and Wellington.Larimer County, City of Loveland, City of Fort CollinsMonthly Lawrence PollackParticipation in regional equity advisory for Larimer CountyFinancial Services/RecoveryParticipated in the Larimer Recovery Collaborative's Community Support and Equity Advisory to co-create and share needs for community. Staff participated and listened/learned about challenges in our region. Larimer County Commissioners have opened up applications for the LC Equity Advisory Board based on learnings from this group.Larimer County, Bohemian Foundation, CSU, other nonprofits, private citizensMonthly Lawrence Pollack