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April 14, 2022
APRIL 14, 2022
Table of Contents
ISSUES BEFORE COUNCIL ................................................................................................................. 4
APRIL 19 REGULAR MEETING .................................................................................................................................4
APRIL 26 WORK SESSION ........................................................................................................................................4
APRIL 28 – URBAN RENEWAL AUTHORITY BOARD .................................................................................................5
MAY 3 REGULAR MEETING .....................................................................................................................................5
MAY 10 WORK SESSION ..........................................................................................................................................5
PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT – UPCOMING EVENTS ................................................................................ 5
SALES TAX - MONTHLY & YEAR TO DATE ....................................................................................... 6
CP - ENGINEERING ............................................................................................................................. 6
COLLEGE AVE (SH 287) AND TRILBY ROAD INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENTS ........................................................6
LINDEN STREET RENOVATION PROJECT .................................................................................................................7
TIMBERLINE ROAD CORRIDOR PROJECT ................................................................................................................8
LAPORTE AVENUE BRIDGE REPLACEMENTS ...........................................................................................................9
LAPORTE AVENUE ROADWAY AND MULTI-MODAL IMPROVEMENTS ...................................................................9
TAFT HILL ROAD IMPROVEMENTS – HORSETOOTH TO HARMONY .................................................................... 10
VINE AND LEMAY BNSF IMPROVEMENTS ........................................................................................................... 10
POWER TRAIL AND HARMONY ROAD GRADE SEPARATED CROSSING ................................................................ 11
EAST PROSPECT WIDENING – SHARP POINT TO INTERSTATE 25 ........................................................................ 12
CP - PARK PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT ....................................................................................... 12
BUCKING HORSE PARK ......................................................................................................................................... 12
EAST PARK DISTRICT MAINTENANCE FACILITY .................................................................................................... 13
MAIL CREEK TRAIL................................................................................................................................................ 13
POUDRE TRAIL AT I-25 ......................................................................................................................................... 13
SPRING CANYON DOG PARK ................................................................................................................................ 14
TRAVERSE PARK ................................................................................................................................................... 14
EDORA DISC GOLF PARK UPDATES ...................................................................................................................... 15
CP - OPERATION SERVICES ............................................................................................................ 15
BLOCK 32/42 – CIVIC MASTER PLAN REFRESH (NO CHANGE) ............................................................................. 15
CP - UTILITIES.................................................................................................................................... 16
DEMAND RESPONSE TECHNOLOGY UPGRADE .................................................................................................... 16
PUBLIC SAFETY ................................................................................................................................ 16
POUDRE FIRE AUTHORITY ................................................................................................................................... 16
POLICE SERVICES .................................................................................................................................................. 18
PLANNING, DEVELOPMENT &TRANSPORTATION ......................................................................... 21
BUILDING, PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT REVIEW .......................................................................................... 21
GRAFFITI UPDATE ............................................................................................................................ 21
SUSTAINABILITY SERVICES ............................................................................................................ 22
ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES ................................................................................................................................ 22
SOCIAL SUSTAINABILITY ...................................................................................................................................... 22
ECONOMIC HEALTH ............................................................................................................................................. 23
UTILITIES ............................................................................................................................................ 23
CUSTOMER CONNECTIONS SERVICE UNIT (CCSU) .............................................................................................. 23
CUSTOMER OPERATIONS SUPPORT (COS) .......................................................................................................... 25
WATER CONSERVATION ...................................................................................................................................... 25
COMMUNITY SERVICES .................................................................................................................... 25
RECREATION ........................................................................................................................................................ 25
PARKS ................................................................................................................................................................... 26
CULTURAL SERVICES ............................................................................................................................................ 26
NATURAL AREAS .................................................................................................................................................. 27
PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT ..................................................................................................................... 28
BROADBAND – FORT COLLINS CONNEXION ................................................................................. 29
COMMUNITY DASHBOARD HIGHLIGHT .......................................................................................... 30
CITY MANAGER’S UPDATE 4
ISSUES BEFORE COUNCIL
APRIL 19 REGULAR MEETING
2022 Strategic Plan (consent)
o Consider a Resolution to adopt the 2022 Strategic Plan
High Performing Government 7.1 – Provide world-class municipal services to
residents and businesses.
Parklane Mobile Home Park Sale
o Provide options and consider a Resolution for City support of the United Neighbors/Vecinos
Unidos nonprofit efforts to purchase Parklane Mobile Home Park.
Neighborhood Livability & Social Health 1.8 – Preserve and enhance manufactured
housing communities as a source of affordable housing and create a safe and
equitable environment for residents.
Executive Session
o Related to legal issues at the Mennonite Fellowship property.
Electric Utility Enterprise Board: Renewal of Epic Loan Program Third-Party Capital
Agreement
o Authorize a loan agreement with Vectra Bank Colorado to provide funding for the Epic Loan
Program.
Environmental Health 4.1 – Intensify efforts to improve resilience and to meet 2030
climate, energy and 100% renewable electricity goals.
Community Report: LINK NoCo
o Provide information about and orientation to northern Colorado Regional Transit Planning.
Transportation 6.3 – Ensure equitable access to and expansion of all sustainable
modes of travel with emphasis on growing transit ridership.
Staff Report: Code for America APP Update
o Update Council on the Get FoCo application developed in partnership with Code for America,
to provide user-friendly access to discounted services offered by the City of Fort Collins.
High Performing Government 7.6 – Utilize technology, data, metrics and process
improvements to innovate, guide decisions and enhance service delivery.
APRIL 26 WORK SESSION
Review Potential Annexation Phasing Scenarios for East Mulberry Enclave
o Review potential annexation phasing scenarios for the East Mulberry enclave and gather
Council feedback regarding next steps and further scenario refinement.
Neighborhood Livability & Social Health 1.7 – Develop options and assess the
feasibility of the annexation of the Mulberry Corridor.
Boards and Commissions Discussion
o Discuss the interview process as well as the possibility of combining certain boards.
High Performing Government 7.1 – Provide world-class municipal services through
operational excellence and a culture of innovation.
Emergency Operations Plan
o Review the draft plan and receive Council feedback.
Safe Community 5.4 – Continue to deploy comprehensive emergency preparedness
and management strategies.
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
CANCELLED APRIL 28 – URBAN RENEWAL AUTHORITY BOARD
CANCELLED MEETING - APRIL 28
MAY 3 REGULAR MEETING
2022 COP Debt Issuance
o To adopt the 2022 COP’s and appropriate the proceeds from this debt issuance.
High Performing Government 7.8 – Maintain and protect assets and infrastructure to
drive reliability, cost effectiveness, efficiency and improve the customer experience.
MAY 10 WORK SESSION
Joint Meeting with Poudre Valley Fire Protection District Board to present Poudre Fire
Authority’s 2021 Annual Report
o Build relationships between Council and Poudre Valley Fire Protection District Board members
(the “parents” of Poudre Fire Authority), and to present the 2021 Annual Report to both groups
in work session.
Safe Community 5.3 – Partner with Poudre Fire Authority to provide high quality fire
prevention, community risk reduction and emergency response services.
Traffic Compliance
o Seek Council guidance on traffic compliance.
Transportation 6.1 – Improve safety for people using all modes of travel
Wireless Telecommunication Master Plan Land Use Code Strategies
o Obtain feedback from Council on potential Land Use Code changes that align with the
Strategies outlined in the recently Wireless Telecommunication Master Plan.
Neighborhood Livability & Social Health 1.6 – Align land use regulations and review
procedures to guide development consistent with City Plan.
PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT – UPCOMING EVENTS
Equity Community Conversation - April 28: Join City staff, partner agencies and community
members for “Advancing Equity for All – A Community Conversations Series” Thursday, April 28, from
5:30-7:30 p.m. at the Senior Center, 1200 Raintree Dr.
In this first of a series of community conversations, topics will include criminal justice and public safety,
housing and economic health. Spanish interpretation will be provided and a light dinner will be
available. Registration is encouraged so that staff can plan accordingly:
http://s.alchemer.com/s3/Advancing-Equity-Forum-Registration
National Volunteer Month: The City of Fort Collins celebrates the Power of the Volunteer this April
during National Volunteer Month. Our volunteer workforce gave of their time and talents during the
past two years to keep programs running, counter isolation and care for those in our community. In
2021 alone, volunteers donated more than 70,000 hours of service, providing approximately $2.12
million in economic impact. In addition, they inspire those around them as they connect to their
purpose. They are part of what makes our community an exceptional place to live. Learn more at:
https://engage.fcgov.com/getinvolved
CITY MANAGER’S UPDATE 6
SALES TAX - MONTHLY & YEAR TO DATE
This report reflects Sales and Use Tax collected in March for economic activity that occurred in February.
Please note the sales and use tax collected in March is predominately from February sales but also
includes delinquent collections from prior periods.
MARCH SUMMARY OVER PRIOR YEAR
Month Year to Date
Net Sales Tax Collected: 9.9% 14.4%
Net Use Tax Collected: 29.9% 31.4%
Net Sales and Use Tax Collected: 12.6% 16.5%
Year to date, sales and use tax collections excluding rebates are up 16.5% and total $42.6M.
MARCH SUMMARY OVER BUDGET
Month Year to Date
Net Sales Tax Collected: 7.1% 11.2%
Net Use Tax Collected: 15.5% 15.3%
Net Sales and Use Tax Collected: 8.3% 11.8%
Year to date, the City has collected 11.8% more sales and use tax revenue, totaling $4.5M over budget.
CP - ENGINEERING
COLLEGE AVE (SH 287) AND TRILBY ROAD INTERSECTION
IMPROVEMENTS
Funding Source: CDOT / FHWA grants, Transportation
Capital Expansion Fee (TCEF), Development
Contributions
Estimated Project Budget: $9-10M
Estimated Completion Date: End of year 2023
Phase: 60% Design Complete, ROW phase
underway
Project Details:
Safety improvement project geared toward accident
reduction and improved safety. Dual north and
southbound turn lanes, multi-modal implementation,
east / west (Trilby Road added turn movements).
Project Status:
Rights-of-Way plans have been submitted to CDOT for authorization
Staff has received conditional approval of Eminent Domain use, if needed, from City Council.
A virtual public meeting was held on March 3rd.
Project design is currently at 60% and being reviewed for constructability and cost.
CITY MANAGER’S UPDATE 7
More information is available at http://www.fcgov.com/engineering/college-trilby
LINDEN STREET RENOVATION PROJECT
Overall Project Improvements
2022 Construction
Funding Source: Community Capital Improvement Program (CCIP)
Estimated Project Budget: $3.8M
Estimated Completion Date: 2022
Phase: Construction
Project Details:
The goals of this project are to renovate Linden Street between Walnut Street and Jefferson Street.
Initial concepts include converting this section of Linden Street to a “convertible” street; one that can
function primarily as a roadway but can also be closed to vehicles and converted to a pedestrian plaza
during specialty events.
Project Status:
Continued outreach and engagement with business owners and stakeholders on Linden Street
throughout the project.
Linden Street is closed to traffic and will remain accessible by pedestrians throughout the project.
New storm main and laterals have been placed. Demo and surface construction at Walnut
intersection is underway.
Electric, irrigation, and subgrade preparation will follow demo of existing surface.
Planter seat walls and other concrete items to begin in early April with concrete pavers to
follow.
CITY MANAGER’S UPDATE 8
More information is available at: https://www.fcgov.com/engineering/linden-street-renovation/
TIMBERLINE ROAD CORRIDOR PROJECT
Funding Source: Transportation Capital Expansion Fee
(TCEF), Developer Contribution, Federal Grant
Estimated Project Budget: $8M
Estimated Completion Date: 2022
Phase: Construction
Project Details:
This project will reconstruct South Timberline Road from
Stetson Creek Drive to Zephyr Road to the City’s four lane
arterial roadway standards. Zephyr Road to Trilby Road
will be restriped to include two northbound lanes and one
southbound lane. Planned improvements include
intersection improvements at Kechter Road and Zephyr
Road, multi-modal accommodations, raised medians and
center turn lanes, access control, landscaping
improvements, and roadway improvements. A pedestrian
underpass crossing Timberline Road will also be
constructed near Bacon Elementary School.
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:
Construction on the eastern portion of the pedestrian
underpass and irrigation ditch box culverts will be
completed in March.
A temporary NB closure on Timberline was implemented (3/22 thru 3/30) to help the project meet
schedule objectives that were delayed due to winter weather in 2022.
Traffic patterns will be shifted to the east side of Timberline Road later in early April so that work
on the western portion of the two structures can be completed.
The Timberline (Stetson Creek to Zephyr) project will have a bid opening on Tuesday March 29,
2022.
More information is available at https://www.fcgov.com/engineering/timberlinewidening
CITY MANAGER’S UPDATE 9
LAPORTE AVENUE BRIDGE REPLACEMENTS
Funding Source: Capital Bridge Program
Estimated Project Budget: $4.2M
Estimated Completion Date: Spring 2023
Project Phase: Design 30% to 90%
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 entirely locally
funded and will employ the GM/GC contract method.
Project Status:
SEMA was awarded the CMGC contract.
Design team working on progressing 30% designs
30% Design reviews tentatively scheduled for the 1st week of May.
Putting together Public Involvement Plan
More information is available at https://www.fcgov.com/engineering/laporte-road-and-bridge-
improvements
LAPORTE AVENUE ROADWAY AND MULTI-MODAL IMPROVEMENTS
Funding Source: CCIP, Pedestrian Program, TAP grant,
MMOF grant, Revitalizing Mainstreets grant, TCEF
Estimated Project Budget: $4M
Estimated Completion Date: Spring 2024
Project Phase: Project Development
Project Details:
This project will design and construct 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.
Project Status:
CDOT IGA execution authorized by City Council
Expected to advertise for design contract May 2022
More information is available at https://www.fcgov.com/engineering/laporte-road-and-bridge-
improvements
CITY MANAGER’S UPDATE 10
TAFT HILL ROAD IMPROVEMENTS – HORSETOOTH TO HARMONY
Funding Source: Larimer County Regional Road Fees (RRF),
Federal Surface Transportation Block Grant (STBG)
Estimated Project Budget: $5.3M
Estimated Completion Date: Fall 2023
Phase: Preliminary Design
Project Details:
This section of Taft Hill Road currently experiences significant
congestion and safety concerns. In collaboration with Larimer
County, the City will construct a 4-lane arterial roadway from
the intersection at Horsetooth to Brixton Road (just south of
Harmony). Improvements will include sidewalk, curb and gutter,
bike lanes and storm sewer/utility improvements. The City and
County were awarded a federal STBG grant for design and
construction.
Project Status:
Right of Way plans submitted to CDOT for authorization
Design reboot with new design vendor in place.
Project cost and constructability being reviewed as a result of inflation and appreciating
property values.
More information is available at: https://www.fcgov.com/engineering/taft-hill
VINE AND LEMAY BNSF IMPROVEMENTS
Funding Source: Keep Fort Collins Great (KFCG),
Transportation Capital Expansion Fee (TCEF), 2017 / 2018
BFO, 2021 BFO
Estimated Project Budget: $28M
Estimated Completion Date: 2022
Phase: Construction
December 2021 Progress Video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9EVOLt97ZR8
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:
All paving was completed, and the project was opened to vehicular traffic on December 11, 2021.
Remaining work includes final fencing, landscaping, and artwork to be installed on the bridge and
surrounding area.
Bridge fence and traffic rail to be in place and bridge open to pedestrians by April 4th.
A ribbon cutting and celebration is being planned for later in 2022.
More information is available at fcgov.com/engineering/vine-lemay
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: $7M - $10M
Estimated Completion Date: Pending funding
Phase: Preliminary 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 underpass at Harmony Road as well as
the trail connections on either side.
Project Status:
FOR Scope and Fee has been approved
After the January 19th FIR restart meeting, advancement of design and utility coordination will
continue throughout 2022.
Awaiting Light and Power duct bank relocation estimate and overall project funding status
More information is available at https://www.fcgov.com/engineering/powertrailcrossing
CITY MANAGER’S UPDATE 12
EAST PROSPECT WIDENING – SHARP POINT TO INTERSTATE 25
Funding Source: Transportation Capital Expansion Fee
(TCEF)
Estimated Project Budget: $8M – Currently have $2M
Estimated Completion Date: Fall 2022 – Pending
construction funding
Phase: Final Design and right-of-way (ROW) acquisition
Project Details:
This project will widen East Prospect Road to the 4-lane
arterial cross section from approximately Sharp Point on
the west end to Interstate 25 (I-25) on the east end. This is
a project being coordinated with current CDOT
improvements at the interchange, as well as local
development. This is the last major piece of Prospect Road
to be upgraded to the Master Street Plan 4-lane arterial
section and involves constructing a new intersection at the
Frontage Road and East Prospect on the west side of I-25, as well as improvements to the
Summitview and Sharp Point intersections.
Project Status:
Project on hold until higher priority project budgets are confirmed and funded.
CP - PARK PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT
BUCKING HORSE PARK
Funding Source: Neighborhood
Parkland Funds
Total Project Cost: $2.5 - $4.5 million
Phase: Design
Estimated Completion: 2023
Project Details:
Bucking Horse Park is a park planned
for the Bucking Horse neighborhood.
Project Status:
Finalizing development review
process and pending approval
through Planning & Zoning.
Finalizing construction pricing with contractor.
Construction anticipated to begin in Spring.
More information available on project webpage.
CITY MANAGER’S UPDATE 13
EAST PARK DISTRICT MAINTENANCE FACILITY
Funding Source: Neighborhood Parkland &
Community Parkland Funds
Total Project Cost: $7 million
Phase: Design
Estimated Completion: Fall/Winter 2022
Project Details:
A maintenance facility to serve the East Park
District, which includes multiple neighborhood and
community parks, is proposed near the intersection
of Drake & Ziegler near the water treatment facility.
The maintenance facility will house Parks Department staff, equipment, and some minor material
storage.
Project Status:
Vertical construction is underway; Building structure is going up.
MAIL CREEK TRAIL
Funding Source: Multiple Funding Sources including
Grants, TCEF, and Conservation Trust Funds
Total Project Cost: TBD
Phase: Pre-Design
Estimated Completion: TBD
Project Details:
When completed, the Mail Creek Trail will create a
trail connection from Kinard Middle School to the
Power Trail, providing much needed trail access for
southeast Fort Collins. Currently, design of the
Siphon overpass and construction of the trail
widening/underpass at Timberline Road are in
progress, in partnership with the Engineering Department. In addition, Park Planning & Development
is working to identify the best location for the future Mail Creek Trail.
Project Status:
Construction of the west half of pedestrian underpass continues.
Staff are working to develop long term planning of the trail alignment in coordination with
other ongoing projects. At this point, trail construction will likely begin in 2024.
More information available on project webpage.
POUDRE TRAIL AT I-25
Funding Source: Conservation Trust Fund & GOCO Grant ($1M for Fort Collins)
Total Project Cost: $3 million
Phase: Design
Estimated Completion: 2023
CITY MANAGER’S UPDATE 14
Project Details:
Construction of this 2-mile section of the trail will complete the entire extent of the approximately 10-
mile Poudre Trail in the City of Fort Collins. Fort Collins partnered with Timnath, Windsor, and Larimer
County in 2019 to win a $2 million GOCO Connect Initiative Grant to complete all remaining segments
of the Poudre Trail. The GOCO project will complete approximately 4-miles of missing trail segments,
to complete the entre 40+ mile Poudre Trail from Bellvue to Greeley. The Fort Collins project will
connect the existing trail ending at the Colorado State Environmental Learning Center through the
future East Community Park to the proposed I-25 underpass to be constructed by the Colorado
Department of Transportation (CDOT) with the North I-25 project, and thereafter to the existing trail
segment in Timnath.
Project Status:
Staff planning to meet with other funding partners to understand GOCO grant extension.
More information available on project webpage
SPRING CANYON DOG PARK
Funding Source: Nature In the City Grant for $75,000
Total Project Cost: TBD
Phase: Design
Estimated Completion: Fall 2021
Project Details:
The water quality at Spring Canyon Community Park was
adversely affected by the drainage out of the dog park pond.
Particularly, issues like E. coli were difficult to manage and put
the dog park pond at risk of closure. Park Planning &
Development worked with Stormwater, Parks, and
Environmental Regulator Affairs to seek and receive a grant
from Nature in the City. This grant will allow for much needed
LID improvements and restoration work on the dog park and SCCP water quality ponds.
Project Status:
Construction will begin in the spring, expected opening by summer.
Staff are working on final cost estimates and working to acquire necessary materials.
More information available on project webpage.
TRAVERSE PARK
Funding Source: Neighborhood Parkland Funds
Total Project Cost: $3.5- 4 million
Phase: Construction
Estimated Completion: December 2021
Project Details:
A new neighborhood park to be built in the Trail Head
neighborhood, located on East Vine Street. The park will
include typical neighborhood park features including a
shelter, playground, multi-purpose field, basketball court, and play area for teens.
CITY MANAGER’S UPDATE 15
Project Status:
Agreements with HOA for irrigation relocation are underway.
Plantings will begin mid-April.
More information available on project webpage.
EDORA DISC GOLF PARK UPDATES
Funding Source: TBD
Total Project Cost: TBD
Phase: Planning
Estimated Completion: TBD
Project Details:
Staff are coordinating with two private disc golf groups to
significantly improve the course located at Edora Park.
Project Status:
Updated signs and maps are developed.
Construction on course updates will begin this
month.
CP - OPERATION SERVICES
BLOCK 32/42 – CIVIC MASTER PLAN REFRESH (NO CHANGE)
Funding Source: Capital Project via BFO: $300,000
Estimated Project Cost: TBD
Phase: Conceptual Master Plan
Estimated Completion Date: June 2022
Project Details:
Space planning for Block 32 and 42 that was performed in 2013-2014
and needs to be updated. The new planning effort will involve each
affected department to determine their space needs and anticipated
growth over the next 10-12 Years. With the completion of the refresh
the City can decide which departments to house in 215 N. Mason, 300
Laporte Ave - Building A, and the new City Hall. The refresh will also
help determine an appropriate size of the new City Hall. Once this is
determined and a conceptual design is produced it will be submitted to
Council for review, next recommended steps and approval.
Project Status:
The Master Plan has been adopted by City Council.
Currently working with Clark & Enersen to determine the proper timing on proceeding with the next
steps outlined in the Council Work Session presentation. Specifically, the traffic and parking
studies and are likely to commence Spring 2022.
CITY MANAGER’S UPDATE 16
CP - UTILITIES
DEMAND RESPONSE TECHNOLOGY UPGRADE
Funding Source: Offer # 1.14
Estimated Project Budget: $870,000 ($435,000 in 2021)
Phase: Design
Project Details:
The AT&T 3G network is used to communicate with the
controllers installed in electric water heaters participating in the
Peak Partners Program. This network is scheduled for retirement
by AT&T in Q1 2022 to release electromagnetic spectrum
bandwidth for upcoming 5G technologies. Over 2400 DCU3
have been deployed in the service territory of Fort Collins
Utilities and they will become stranded assets when the 3G
network is turned off. A technology refresh is therefore needed to
continue operating the resource, which shifts approximately 400
MWh/year from “On-Peak” to “Off-Peak” hours. The replacement
units will be 4G controllers, which will be a straight replacement
of the control unit and therefore a low to no-risk technology
refresh.
Project Status:
All contractual documents are in place.
Due to the worldwide shortage of microchips this project is behind schedule.
Hardware is on order and expected to arrive in large quantities starting on late Q2 2022,
with field replacements being scheduled to start in early Q3 2022 and continuing through
the rest of the calendar year.
PUBLIC SAFETY
POUDRE FIRE AUTHORITY
Red Flag Warning Days
CITY MANAGER’S UPDATE 17
The Foothills area has experienced several Red Flag Warning Days over the last couple of weeks
because of high winds, low humidity, and dry fuel. Poudre Fire Authority (PFA) responded to four fires
in a single day during these conditions. PFA battalion chiefs on duty review conditions daily to help
determine whether burning should be allowed. This is also part of preparation for a potential response
since additional resources may be requested depending on the conditions and location of the fire.
PFA works to inform and educate the community about the inherent risks of a red flag day. The
conditions mean a small spark can become a large fire and quickly. So not only is burning not allowed,
PFA and other public safety agencies discourage use of equipment or machinery that could cause a
spark, remind people to properly extinguish and discard of smoking materials and postpone any plans
for a fire pit.
Learn more about wildland and grass fire mitigation and how to protect your home at Preparing Your
Home for Wildfires | Poudre Fire Authority (poudre-fire.org)
New Monthly CPR and AED Courses
PFA and UCHealth have partnered to provide monthly CPR and AED courses free of charge to the
community. The courses, which are offered every third Thursday, will increase the ability of bystanders
to provide lifesaving CPR within the first few minutes of cardiac arrest.
The American Heart Association (AHA) Family & Friends CPR Course does not provide a certification.
It teaches the lifesaving skills of adult hands-only CPR, adult CPR with breaths, child CPR with
breaths, adult and child AED use, infant CPR, and mild and severe airway block for adults, children,
and infants.
Skills are taught in a dynamic group environment using the AHA’s research proven practice-while-
watching technique, which focuses on hands-on practice time for students. Sign up for a course at:
Poudre Fire Authority: Family & Friends CPR (signupgenius.com)
CITY MANAGER’S UPDATE 18
Grass Fire Burns 15 Acres East of Fort Collins | March 26
PFA was dispatched to a permitted burn that was potentially spreading beyond control. The permit
holders were closely monitoring the fire however, the wind changed quickly causing the flames to jump
from lower ditch areas to the main field.
The Engine 6 captain could see a column of smoke as they approached and upgraded the call to a
second alarm wildfire, which dispatched additional resources. The fire was estimated to be about five
acres in size on initial size up. A battalion chief took command of the incident and crews attacked the
fire from both sides as it moved across the field.
The fire was burning in between two residential areas and five homes were evacuated as a
precaution. One home was at risk and firefighters and resources were assigned to structure protection.
Crews working the flanks of the fire were able to contain the flames before it could reach the home.
No injuries were reported and no structures were damaged in the fire.
POLICE SERVICES
Notable Cases
Officers safely resolve call involving armed man – In late March, police responded to a report of a man
sitting near the Island Grill with a gun to his own head. Arriving officers didn’t see anyone matching
this description, so they spread out through the shopping center to find the person. One officer spotted
a man who had a handgun tucked into the waistband of his pants and, when he saw the officer, began
yelling profanities and reaching toward the gun. The officer kept his distance and kept eyes on the
CITY MANAGER’S UPDATE 19
man to make sure he wasn't putting any community members in immediate danger. Other officers
arrived to help, and the man began walking through the parking lot toward a grocery store. Concerned
about the safety of staff and shoppers, officers formed a contact team and tried to keep the man from
getting closer. The man wouldn't cooperate and continued reaching toward his waistband. Officers
used a less-lethal 40mm launcher, which launches hard foam batons. This worked, and officers were
able to safely take the man into custody. A loaded handgun was recovered during the arrest.
After investigating further, police learned that the man had actually called 911 himself to get a law
enforcement response and was likely trying to get police to shoot him. Our Mental Health Response
Team reviews cases like this, follows up with those involved, and works to connect them with local
support services and care providers. Our goal is to help people access the right resources for long-
term success, which creates a safer future for individuals experiencing crisis, officers, and our whole
community.
Police investigate attempted murder – In the early morning hours of March 6, FC911 got a call about a
person with life-threatening injuries. Security guards found the unconscious homeless man covered in
blood behind the loading docks behind the old Albertson’s on North College. Officers arrived within
minutes and began performing lifesaving efforts until medical crews arrived. The man was transported
to an area hospital where he continues to recover. Police immediately began processing the scene
and interviewing people in the area. Through this process, detectives found valuable evidence and got
a description of a man who may have been involved. Through extensive follow up with our homeless
community and local service providers, the man was identified in late March. He was interviewed and
subsequently arrested on March 26 for attempted murder. We’re extremely glad the victim survived
this violent attack and will continue to provide support during his recovery journey.
Man arrested for 2020 crime spree - In December 2020, FCPS investigated a series of crimes where a
suspect spent four days in Fort Collins stealing cars, breaking into vehicles, burglarizing properties,
and committing other crimes. One of the stolen vehicles was recovered in Fort Collins shortly after the
spree, and officers processed it for evidence. Several weeks later, another one of the stolen vehicles
was recovered in Commerce City. After examining critical evidence from both cars and following up on
related leads, in April 2021, detectives identified a 42-year-old Aurora man as the suspect. After
additional investigation, the man was arrested in March 2022 on a total of 25 felony and misdemeanor
charges related to the crime spree. This arrest gives our community members an opportunity to seek
justice for the damage to their property and sense of security.
Community Outreach
Newcomer Student Event – A group of Fort Collins High School students in the Newcomer program
visited FCPS on March 31 for lunch, learning, and laughter. Officers Rodriguez and Stratton led a tour
in Spanish through the Police Services building, including a visit to our FC911 Dispatch Center,
Records department, and Forensic Services Unit. Students also got to spend time with members of
our Traffic Unit, SWAT team, and K9 Eleiko. Throughout the afternoon, students connected with FCPS
staff and asked some fantastic, insightful questions. We recognize that many people come to our
community with very different impressions of law enforcement. It's important to us that everyone in
Fort Collins knows that we're here to support their safety and success. We’ll continue to find and
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create opportunities to build trust and listen to the unique needs and lived experiences of our
community members.
Recognize A Responder Event – School Resource Officers and members of our Mental Health
Response Team visited Community Connection to build positive experiences with neurodiverse kids
and young adults. Recognize a Responder events like this help reduce anxiety around interactions
with emergency personnel, reinforce which "safe strangers" they should approach if they need help,
and builds mutual understanding to set up future interactions for success.
Agency News
Mental Health Training - Several officers participated in a week-long Crisis Intervention Teams training
to earn their CIT certification. More than a third of FCPS officers are CIT-certified, exceeding the
national average of 20%. Local organization Dementia Together supported this training and posted a
highlight thanking officers for their investment in advanced mental health training. Several people
commented about the positive impact FCPS had when encountering their parent.
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CIT is a community partnership of law enforcement, mental health and substance use disorder
professionals, individuals who live with mental illness and/or substance use disorders, their families
and other advocates. This innovative first-responder model of police-based crisis intervention training
is designed to help persons with mental disorders and/or substance use disorders access medical
treatment rather than place them in the criminal justice system due to illness related behaviors. It also
promotes officer safety and the safety of the individual in crisis.
Ukraine Donation - FCPS was proud to donate gear in a statewide effort to support Ukraine, supplying
ballistic helmets and protective vests for those fighting against tyranny. As Ukrainian families and
communities pay the high price, we hope these helmets and vests will help them stay safe as they
work to secure a brighter future for their nation.
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+SERVI
CES%2FZONING&vid=2&cmd=showdt
For a detailed listing of development Proposals under review, please visit:
https://www.fcgov.com/developmentreview/proposals/
YEAR TO DATE COMPARISON
2021 YTD 2022 YTD % Change
Development Project Submittals Received 63 74 17.46%
Conceptual/Preliminary Design/Staff Reviews 64 50 -21.88%
Building Permits Issued 2,281 1,866 -18.19%
Building Permit Valuations ($M) $61.31 $109.94 79.32%
Building Inspections Performed 7,358 8,242 12.01%
Zoning Inspections Performed 105 84 -20.00%
Zoning Plan Reviews Performed 795 784 -1.38%
Overall Development Review Center revenues are $(1,119,040) under projection for 2022 as of March
31st, with Building Services under by $(506,420), Neighborhood Services and Code Compliance over
by $30,743, Development Review over by $5,530 and Engineering Development Review under by
$(648,893).
GRAFFITI UPDATE
During the month of March 2022, the Graffiti Abatement Team abated 71 issues consisting of 369 tags
measuring 1,135 square feet of graffiti-covered surfaces.
Month Access FC Hotline Pro-Active Total
January 4 43 8 55
February 2 25 12 39
March 28 6 37 71
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The issues were distributed throughout the City in the following Council Districts:
Month One Two Three Four Five Six
January 11 7 5 5 5 22
February 11 8 6 5 5 9
March 29 4 2 14 6 15
SUSTAINABILITY SERVICES
ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES
Disposable Bag Ordinance
Beginning May 1, large grocery stores in Fort Collins will no longer provide plastic bags to carry out groceries.
There will be a 10-cent charge / fee for each paper bag. Customers who are participants in local, state, and
federal assistance programs will not have to pay the 10-cent paper bag fee. Remember to stash your bags in
your car, bike trailer, purse, or backpack so you have them when you need them! Most households need
between five and ten reusable bags. Remind friends and family about this change and help reduce plastic use in
the community. For more information, please visit https://ourcity.fcgov.com/plastics.
SOCIAL SUSTAINABILITY
Employee Lunch & Learn for Fair Housing Month
Tune in April 28th from noon – 1
p.m. to learn more about the
federal Fair Housing Act and local
resources for housing help. If you
are a staff member who speaks
with the public or an employee
seeking or providing housing, this
lunch and learn is for you!*
You’ll learn about:
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• Who is protected
• What is prohibited
• Additional protections for persons with disabilities
• How to file a complaint if someone believes their rights have been violated
For more information and to receive the Teams meeting invite, contact Dianne at dtjalkens@fcgov.com.
*Please note that this program provides a general overview of fair housing requirements and is not intended as
legal advice. If you have questions about your specific situation as a buyer/renter or seller/landlord of housing, we
recommend you also consult a private attorney.
ECONOMIC HEALTH
Small Business Feature: FoCo Café
FoCo Café is the first and only nonprofit restaurant in Fort Collins. The Cafe’s mission is to empower all
people through food by providing nutritious and delicious meals to all people regardless of their ability to
pay while using mostly local, organic, and sustainably grown ingredients. Our minimum monetary donation
is $4, and if you are unable to pay, we just ask that you volunteer your time and talent in exchange for your
meal.
Click here to read the full interview with Mallory Garneau, Executive Director of FoCo Café.
Be sure to follow FoCo Café on Instagram & Facebook.
UTILITIES
CUSTOMER CONNECTIONS SERVICE UNIT (CCSU)
Upcoming Public Engagement
In the month of April, Utilities will offer the following engagement opportunities:
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April 1 – Global Leadership Climate Deliberation – Utilities staff will provide an overview of the
Our Climate Future Plan to Kinard Middle School students, then facilitate climate deliberation for
students and staff.
April 1- Oak Street Stormwater Improvements Project- Utilities staff will engage with neighbors
impacted by the Oak Street Improvements Project to share the most current project design and
encourage participation in the April 20 Public Meeting
April 5 – Halligan Presentation – Utilities staff will share project information and field questions
with Front Range Community College students.
April 6 – Water Conservation Education- Utilities staff will share water conservation information
with Tavelli 4th graders through a problem-based learning project. Students will consider what they
learn, conduct research, identify solutions, and present their findings to a panel of experts.
April 11, 14 - Watershed Education – Utilities staff will provide a watershed overview and conduct
hands on water quality testing with Front Range Community College Environmental Science and
Hydrology students at the Poudre River Whitewater Park.
April 12 – LEAP Tabling Event – Utilities staff will host a booth at the FoCo café to provide LEAP
and Utility Affordability Program information to customers.
April 20 – Oak Street Stormwater Improvements Project – Utilities staff will conduct two virtual
public meetings to share up to date information on project design and hear to community member
feedback.
April 22 – Earth Day Celebration – Utilities staff will celebrate Earth Day with Werner Elementary
students by sharing where our water comes from and ways they can conserve it.
April 23 – Mobile Home Park Event – Harmony Village – Utilities staff will share electricity safety,
water conservation, and energy efficiency information while also providing fun activities for
residents at this community resource event.
April 24 – Kids in the Park –Utilities staff will educate and engage community members on a
variety of Utilities programs at this annual event. Fun activities will include bucket truck rides,
resource conservation games, and the Look up and Live electricity safety demonstration.
April 28 – 222 Laporte Sustainability Tour – Utilities staff will provide a LEED green building tour
and a presentation on Utilities careers to Poudre High School students.
In 2022, Community Engagement has reached 1,120 participants through 39 engagement
opportunities.
In the month of March, Utilities offered the following engagement opportunities:
March 8, 9, 17, 22 and 24 - 222 Laporte Sustainability Tour – Utilities staff provided a LEED
green building tour and a presentation on Utilities careers to 46 people which included students at
Poudre High school, Larimer County Conservation Core members, US Green Building Council –
CSU Chapter, Front Range Community College students and City of Fort Collins Parks
department.
March 9,15, 23 – Sustainable Business Program– Utilities staff, in collaboration with
Environmental Services and led by the Sustainable Living Association and Fort Collins businesses,
are reimagining how sustainable business programing looks in Fort Collins. At these events
businesses networked and engaged in program development. 38 business participants
participated in three separate events.
March 29 – Wind Lab – Utilities staff offered the Wind Lab program to 105 students in 3 classes at
Boltz Middle School. They learned how Utilities uses renewables and participated in an experiment
to test model wind turbines.
March 30 – Global Leadership Climate Deliberation – Utilities staff provided an overview of the
Our Climate Future Plan to Kinard Middle School students, then facilitate climate deliberation for
23 students and staff.
March 30th- Power, Justice and Democracy- Utilities, Sustainability Services, and Equity Office
staff join 9 graduate level political science students to share experiences operationalizing justice in
a local government setting.
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CUSTOMER OPERATIONS SUPPORT (COS)
Engagement Support (COS)
In the month of March, Customer Operations Support accomplished the following:
Completed three Spanish translations for community outreach
WATER CONSERVATION
Upcoming Water Conservation (WC)
Major Activities, Hot Topics and Accomplishments, planned in the month of April.
April 5 – XIP Basics – Water Conservation staff will host an online Xeriscape Incentive Program
Basics Training to 63 registered customers.
COMMUNITY SERVICES
RECREATION
Spring Break day camp saw 55 kids daily, Monday through Friday, while PSD was out of school.
Students completed S.T.E.M. challenges, learned about insect species and their habitats, and took
a field trip to the Butterfly Pavilion in Westminster, CO.
Funtime Preschool Program welcomed back monthly visits from Poudre Libraries for bilingual story
time!
Lisa Freeman, Sr. Coordinator for Early Education programs, received her Large Center Director
certification, with a Level 6 credential (the highest awarded through the State of CO)! This
professional credential will allow Funtime Preschool to increase capacity beginning summer 2022
from 15 to 24 children daily, and also allowed the program to increase its quality rating level
through Colorado Shines.
Recreation has hosted several community events recently including the Fort Collins Classic at
Edora Pool Ice Center, and the Artisan Market at the Fort Collins Senior Center and a hiring fair at
the Foothills Activity Center.
The pottery studio started Spring classes. The studio is full, with over 375 people participating in
pottery programs throughout the months of April and May.
The Recreation Department and Camp FunQuest sponsored ‘Adventure Fest’ at the Promenade
Shops at Centerra, a summer camps and activities expo. Recreation staff also participated in an
employer panel for Larimer County Workforce Center, geared towards summer employment
opportunities for teens and young adults ages 14-24.
Spring babies are arriving at The Farm including chicks and lambs
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PARKS
Hosted the St. Patty's Day Melt Down Disc Golf Tournament at Edora Park.
Work progressing on new East Maintenance Facility.
Charging restrooms throughout the system.
Bulk fertilizer application completed.
Completed tub grinding of material generated throughout the year into mulch.
Edora Pond dredging is underway.
New Golf point of sale system, Lightspeed, operational.
CULTURAL SERVICES
Annual Spring Plant Sale!
The Gardens on Spring Creek’s popular Annual Spring Plant Sale will return in-person this year
for the first time since the start of the pandemic! To manage the operational capacity of the venue,
free tickets are required to reserve a shopping time. Reservations start Monday, May 2 for
Members and Wednesday, May 4 for the general public. Plant sale shopping dates are May 14-15
from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
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The Lincoln Center is wrapping up the 2021-2022 season with two exciting offerings. That Golden
Girls Show! will take the stage Sunday, April 24 at 7:30 p.m. for a night of comedic fun as classic
Golden Girls moments are parodied with puppets. To wrap up the season, the Kenny Wayne
Shepherd Band will perform Thursday, May 5 at 7:30 p.m. with genre-defining blues-infused rock
n’ roll.
NATURAL AREAS
Land Conservation Quarterly Report
The chart below highlights three properties under contract and the status of the land acquisition
budget, year-to-date.
Land Conservation Summary 2022 To Date Acreage Cost
Acres of Land Purchased 39,542
Acres of Land Leased 87
Acres of Land in Conservation Easements 16,102
Total Conserved - To Date
55,731 $154,283,542
2022 Total Acquisitions Acreage Cost
Total Conserved Land- Year To Date
428 $526,762.50
Property Under Contract Acreage Cost
Fee Acquisition Regional - Foothills Closing Second
Quarter 2022 414 $3,062,800
Fee Acquisition Regional - Foothills Closing First
Quarter 2023 261 $2,662,200
Fee Acquisition Northwest Fort Collins Closing Fourth
Quarter 2022 17 $1,400,000
Total Under Contract
692 $7,125,000
Land Conservation Funds Budgeted for 2022
$6,000,000 + Re-appropriation $4,676,562 $10,676,562
Land Conservation Funds Expended in 2022 to Date $526,763
Acquisitions Under Contract
$7,125,000
Net Land Conservation Funds Remaining for 2022 $3,024,800
Bobcat Ridge Dump Clean-up Completed
The clean-up of the legacy dump at Bobcat Ridge Natural Area that burned in the Cameron Peak Fire
has been completed by the remediation contractor, Tasman Geoscience. All contaminants of concern
were below laboratory analytical limits and/or the EPA residential regional screening levels according
to tests by environmental consultant, WSP. Colorado Department of Health and Environment issued a
No Further Action (NFA) Determination letter which will close out the Compliance Advisory from 2021.
No further action is required by the City of Fort Collins. With the NFA determination, Natural Areas
staff have now shifted to restoring the site to a native landscape.
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PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT
Women’s History Month: March was Women’s History
Month, and the City along with local partners honored the
contributions of women in Fort Collins who fought for
suffrage and equal rights. The Fort Collins Museum of
Discovery, along with the City’s Historic Preservation
department also highlighted historic leaders and places
important to women’s history in Fort Collins.
OurCity: OurCity is the City’s online engagement hub
which serves as a one-stop-shop for big picture, long-term
projects in Fort Collins. Staff provides timelines,
documents, photos, maps, and other educational resources
to help the community learn about projects as well as a
range of tools to help them participate. These may include
discussion boards, Q & A’s with project leaders,
questionnaires, event schedules, and more.
Quick stats:
• Over 7,000 site visits in March 2022
• Current projects include:
o Contract for Trash
o City Manager Recruitment
o Plastic Bags
o 1041 Regulations
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BROADBAND – FORT COLLINS CONNEXION
Construction Update:
Fort Collins Connexion continues to build out across the City of Fort Collins, and we are on target for
completion for the entire build in Q4 2022.
We continue to enhance our Search Availability Tool on our website https://fcconnexion.com/service-
availability/ to provide the most accurate and up to date information on when residents and businesses
can sign up for service.
Multi-Dwelling Units
Multi Dwelling Units (MDUs) include townhomes, apartments and condos and require permission from
the owner or property management company prior to having Connexion service installed.
This permission involves a Right of Entry Agreement, which grants Conenxion the right to come onto
the property and install fiber to each of the residential units and any shared community spaces.
Residents living in an MDU are encouraged to contact their property owner for permission to have
Connexion installed. More information is available at https://fcconnexion.com/mdus/.
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Social Media:
Follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram at @FoCoConnexion! Join the Connexion community—
get updates and information on services and more!
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 Mobility,
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 Culture and Recreation Outcome Area.
Analysis:
In Q4, the museum hosted 16,953 guests, 1,604 of which were children ages 0-2. The museum
welcomed visitors from 38 states during Q4. Coloradoans represented 83 percent of visitation, with
10,472 visits from Larimer County residents (62 percent of these visits) and 8,103 visits form City of
Fort Collins residents making up 48 percent of all Q4 visits.
The museum, including the café and store, are open five days a week.
Definition:
The total number visits and participation at the Museum of Discovery.
Why is this metric important?
This metric provides an indication of the diversity and popularity of our cultural programs. Offering a
wide range of popular programs is a hallmark of successful operation.
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City’s impact on this metric:
High – Cultural Services directly influences this metric by developing and offering a diverse and wide-
ranging variety of programs that appeal to the community. Participation numbers are also influenced
through marketing and outreach. Cultural Services also directly influences the amount of programs
offered at the Museum of Discovery by creating programs that interest the community on a variety of
levels.
Benchmarks:
FCMoD is a unique blend of hands-on and artifact-based experiences that feature scientific concepts
and historical/cultural content. While we have not been able to identify museums with a similar
blending of content to benchmark, we with continue to look for benchmarks within the museum
community.
To view the entire Dashboard, please visit: http://fortcollins.clearpointstrategy.com/