HomeMy WebLinkAboutReport - Mail Packet - 11/17/2015 - City Managers Monthly Update - November 12, 2015November 12, 2015
CONTENTS
ISSUES BEFORE COUNCIL ................................................................................................................. 3
November 17 Council Meeting ...............................................................................................................................3
November 24 Council Work Session - canceled .....................................................................................................3
December 1 Council Meeting .................................................................................................................................3
December 8 Work Session ......................................................................................................................................4
SALES AND USE TAX COLLECTION .................................................................................................. 4
Monthly & Year to Date ..........................................................................................................................................4
CAPITAL PROJECTS ........................................................................................................................... 4
CITYWIDE PEDESTRIAN ACCESS PROJECT ...............................................................................................................4
MULBERRY BRIDGE (SH 14) AT THE POUDRE RIVER ENHANCEMENTS ..................................................................5
WEST MULBERRY BRIDGE REPLACEMENT DESIGN.................................................................................................5
ARTHUR DITCH BOX SECTION REPLACEMENT - LOOMIS/OLIVE ............................................................................6
SHIELDS STREET AND DRAKE ROAD INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENTS ...................................................................6
TIMBERLINE IMPROVEMENTS – PROSPECT TO BLACKBIRD ...................................................................................6
HORSETOOTH AND TIMBERLINE INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENTS ........................................................................7
VINE AND SHIELDS ROUNDABOUT .........................................................................................................................8
REMINGTON GREENWAY .......................................................................................................................................8
DOWNTOWN RIVER DISTRICT IMPROVEMENTS ....................................................................................................9
LINCOLN (INTERIM) AND LEMAY IMPROVEMENTS / WOODWARD CAMPUS ........................................................9
NORTH COLLEGE PEDESTRIAN GAP ..................................................................................................................... 10
NORTH COLLEGE IMPROVEMENTS – CONIFER TO WILLOX ................................................................................. 10
LINCOLN CORRIDOR Project – 1st Street to Lemay Avenue ................................................................................. 10
VINE AND LEMAY BNSF IMPROVEMENTS ........................................................................................................... 11
CAPITAL PROJECTS - UTILITIES ..................................................................................................... 11
East Horsetooth Foothills Mall Switchgear Project ............................................................................................. 11
East Vine Duct Bank Project – phase 1 ................................................................................................................ 12
Scenic Knolls–Shields/South Fossil Creek Parkway Project ................................................................................. 12
BOXELDER CREEK OUTFALL ................................................................................................................................. 13
DWRF South Process Train BNR and Replacement Project ................................................................................. 13
Michigan Ditch Repair - Tunnel ........................................................................................................................... 13
PUBLIC SAFETY UPDATE ................................................................................................................. 14
Police Services ..................................................................................................................................................... 14
Poudre Fire Authority .......................................................................................................................................... 14
BUILDING AND PLANNING ACTIVITY .............................................................................................. 16
Year to Date Comparisons ................................................................................................................................... 16
Projects of Note-Status and Updates .................................................................................................................. 16
Projects Under Appeal ......................................................................................................................................... 19
SUSTAINABILITY SERVICES ............................................................................................................ 19
Environmental Services ....................................................................................................................................... 19
Social Sustainability ............................................................................................................................................. 19
Economic Health .................................................................................................................................................. 20
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ISSUES BEFORE COUNCIL
NOVEMBER 17 COUNCIL MEETING
2016 Annual Appropriation Ordinance (2nd Reading)
o Appropriate the 2016 Budget for the City of Fort Collins.
2016 Utility Rate Ordinances (2nd Reading)
o Amending the rates for electric rates and development fees, water plant investment fees
(PIF), Wastewater rates and PIFs.
2016 Airport Annual Appropriation Ordinance (2nd Reading)
o Appropriate the 2016 Budget for the Fort Collins Loveland Airport
Downtown Hotel Parking Structure Partnership
o Consideration of approval of a purchase and sale agreement to acquire approximately 218
public parking spaces within a three-story parking structure to be constructed by the
downtown hotel developer
Conveyance of an Easement to the Board of Governors of the Colorado State University
System on Maxwell Natural Area
o Authorize conveyance of a permanent easement to Colorado State University on Maxwell
Natural Area that will replace a 99-year lease for access to maintain the Aggie “A” on the
Natural Area
Possible Executive Session
o Continuation of yearly evaluations of City Manager, City Attorney and Municipal Judge
regarding compensation
2016 GID No. 1 Annual Appropriation Ordinance (2nd Reading)
o Appropriate the 2016 Budget for the General Improvement District #1
2016 Skyview GID Annual Appropriation Ordinance (2nd Reading)
o Appropriate the 2016 Budget for the General Improvement District #15 – Skyview.
2016 URA Annual Appropriation
o Appropriate the 2016 Budget for the Urban Renewal Authority
NOVEMBER 24 COUNCIL WORK SESSION - CANCELED
DECEMBER 1 COUNCIL MEETING
Approving a Collective Bargaining Agreement with the Fraternal Order of Police
Midtown Plan Area Modification Public Hearing
o Consider a resolution approving the Midtown Urban Renewal Plan Modification
Wood Street Second Annexation and Zoning
o Annexation and zoning proceedings for the Wood Street Second Annexation, located at 832
Wood Street.
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Biennial Land Use Code Update
o Make various revisions to the Land Use Code
Revisions to the Mobile Food Vendor Regulations
o Amendment will address the duration of time a vendor can spend in one location.
Appointment Process for Urban Renewal Authority Board
o Describe and ratify the approach to be used by the Mayor and City Council to appoint an
eleventh member to the Urban Renewal Authority, if needed as a result of the passage of
HB15-134
Pay Plan Update
DECEMBER 8 WORK SESSION
Dr. Tony Frank, CSU President
o Annual update
Broadband Strategic Plan
o Project update and next steps, post-election.
SALES AND USE TAX COLLECTION
MONTHLY & YEAR TO DATE
SEPTEMBER SUMMARY OVER PRIOR YEAR
Month Year to Date
Sales Tax Collected: 3.3% 5.7%
Use Tax Collected Excluding Rebates: -37.4% 19.3%
Sales and Use Tax Collected Excluding Rebates: -5.7% 8.3%
CAPITAL PROJECTS
CITYWIDE PEDESTRIAN ACCESS PROJECT
Funding Source: KFCG/BOB Funds
Estimated Project Budget: $450,000
Status: On Budget, On Schedule
Project Details:
This project provides a complete City sidewalk inventory, identifies sidewalk inadequacies, and
identifies inadequate handicap accessibilities according to Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
requirements.
37,741 accessible ramps have been identified as acceptable, substandard, or missing in
accordance with the ADA requirements.
Project Updates:
Current Projects –
o Upcoming project locations: New ramp installations at Pinecone and Caribou for Safe
Routes to Schools.
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o Current projects: Completed installation of 770’ of missing and ADA non-compliant
sidewalk along Skyline in collaboration with Avery Park Neighborhood Improvements.
Completed installation of crosswalk ramps and new bus stop at Elizabeth & Taft. Staff is
continuing to collaborate with CSU staff regarding final layout for the NRRC connection
between Centre Avenue and MAX Spring Creek Station.
o Staff is working with FCMoves to install new ramps and sidewalk connections for Safe
Routes to Schools and the low-stress bicycle network.
Staff is revising prioritization model based on feedback received from Council Work Session,
discussions with boards and commissions, and an online survey.
Staff is developing a work plan for 2016.
http://www.fcgov.com/engineering/pedneeds.php
MULBERRY BRIDGE (SH 14) AT THE POUDRE RIVER ENHANCEMENTS
Funding Source: City of Fort Collins
Estimated Project Budget: $750,000
Status: On Budget, On Schedule
Project Details:
The Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) is
replacing the Mulberry Bridge (State Highway 14) over the
Poudre River starting in the fall of 2014. Construction was
delayed due to the September 2013 flood.
Due to the construction, eastbound traffic on Mulberry will
be detoured for the duration of construction.
Project Updates:
The project reached substantial completion on October 16,
2015. The bridge was opened to eastbound traffic. Final completion is expected in late
November 2015. Daily lane drops can be expected .
Additional project information can be found at https://www.codot.gov/projects/SH14PoudreRiver
WEST MULBERRY BRIDGE REPLACEMENT DESIGN
Funding Source: Colorado off system bridge program (BRO) funds
and KFCG
Estimated Project Budget: $1.1m
Status: On Budget, On Schedule
Project Details:
The goal of the project is to replace the existing structurally
deficient bridge with a new bridge that meets the current
standards.
The posted weight limit on this bridge precludes the
passage of emergency vehicles from the nearby fire station.
Construction is planned for winter 2015/spring 2016.
Project Updates:
Phase 2 of the project will begin in February 2016. During this phase, both east and west bound
traffic will have one travel lane each on the north side of the road.
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The bridge is expected to be completed by May 2016.
ARTHUR DITCH BOX SECTION REPLACEMENT - LOOMIS/OLIVE
Funding Source: KFCG/Operation Services, Facilities
Estimated Project Budget: $1m
Status: On Budget, On Schedule
Project Details:
The intent of this project is to replace a structurally deficient
bridge/box sections with new concrete box culverts.
Project Updates:
Project is currently being reviewed and expected to
advertise in November.
Utility relocation expected to occur prior to 2016, with
removal and replacement of the structure to occur in the
beginning of 2016.
SHIELDS STREET AND DRAKE ROAD INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENTS
Funding Source: Federal Hazard Elimination Grant (90%)/Local
Match (10%)
Estimated Project Budget: $986,000
Status: On Budget, On Schedule
Project Details:
The main goal of this project is to reduce the accident rate
that occurs at this intersection by installing dedicated right
turn lanes in the north and southbound movements. A
reduced movement concept is also being considered to
the Raintree Dr./Davidson Rd. intersection 400 feet south
of Shields and Drake.
As a result of meeting Federal requirements this project is
anticipated to go to construction in the summer of 2016.
Project Updates:
Project design has entered the final stages with CDOT review anticipated to take place in the
month of November.
TIMBERLINE IMPROVEMENTS – PROSPECT TO
BLACKBIRD
Funding Source: Building on Basics (BOB)
Estimated Project Budget: $5.0m
Status: On Budget, On Schedule
Project Details:
The goals of this project are to improve air quality, reduce
vehicle wait time and reduce the accident rate by
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constructing a free-right turn and acceleration lane from eastbound Prospect to southbound
Timberline; as identified in our Arterial Intersection Prioritization Study.
The 2005 ballot language stated this project will expand Timberline Road to four (4) lane arterial
standards including:
Travel lanes, sidewalks, bike lanes and landscaped medians.
Improvements to the Prospect and Timberline intersection and all its approaches to add
additional turn lanes.
The project will add a sidewalk connection for southbound Timberline from Prospect to
Blackbird.
The project is likely a Two Phase project (Phase One – Roadway work 2016, Phase Two –
Great Western Maintenance and Signal Improvements).
Construction is expected to begin in the spring of 2016.
Project Updates:
No current updates
More info at http://www.fcgov.com/engineering/prospect-timberline.php
HORSETOOTH AND TIMBERLINE INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENTS
Funding Source: Building on Basics (BOB)/Federal Grant
(CMAQ)
Estimated Project Budget: $3.5m
Status: On Budget, On Schedule
Project Details:
The goal of this project is to relieve traffic congestion and
vehicle wait time by constructing additional intersection
turn lanes.
The need for these safety and operational improvements
were identified in the Engineering Department’s recently
completed Arterial Intersection Prioritization Study. Turn
lane needs are as follows:
o Right turn lane (southbound Timberline to
westbound Horsetooth)
o Right turn lane (eastbound Horsetooth to southbound Timberline)
o Second left turn lane (northbound and southbound Timberline)
Additionally, the project will include median and landscape improvements, sidewalk and bicycle
lane improvements and transit infrastructure.
Project Updates:
Roadway work is now complete, approximately one month ahead of schedule.
Intermittent lane drops will continue between 8:30 and 3:30 along Horsetooth and Timberline
roads for landscaping work in the medians.
Landscaping and streetscaping began in early September and will continue through November.
Project is anticipated to be complete by end of November.
More information is available at http://www.fcgov.com/engineering/horsetooth-timberline.php
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VINE AND SHIELDS ROUNDABOUT
Funding Source: Building on Basics (BOB)/Federal Grant (STP Metro)/Regional Road Impact Fees
Estimated Project Budget: $1.7m
Status: On Budget, On Schedule
Project Details:
The main goal of this project is to increase mobility at the
intersection via multimodal transportation improvements.
Currently, the east-west lanes on Vine Drive are not
aligned causing additional independent traffic movements
which effect the overall operation of the signal timing.
Other safety concerns which will be corrected at the
intersection entail: adding sidewalks along the northern
portion of the project, installing ADA compliant
ramps/crosswalks and adding bike lanes.
Project Updates:
The intersection is open to all directions of traffic, with the exception of eastbound traffic being
closed between Shields and Wood Street.
Construction is anticipated to be substantially complete by November 20.
Landscaping and final completion items will be installed after substantial completion.
Landscaping may be postponed until the spring of 2016 depending on weather and other
factors.
More information is available at http://www.fcgov.com/engineering/vsi.php
REMINGTON GREENWAY
Funding Source: FC Moves Funding
Estimated Project Budget: $650,000
Status: On Budget, On Schedule
Project Details:
The goal of this pilot project is to offer flexibility in street
design to calm traffic, support active modes of
transportation and integrate stormwater management
strategies.
The design calls for buffered bike lanes, removal of the
traffic signals between Prospect and Mulberry, and the
construction of a mini roundabout with curb bulb outs at
Remington and Laurel.
Project Updates:
The City’s contractor will continue working on the rain garden, and pedestrian improvements
throughout the corridor.
More information is available at http://www.fcgov.com/advanceplanning/remingtongreenway.php
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DOWNTOWN RIVER DISTRICT IMPROVEMENTS
Funding Source: Federal Grants/Local Funds/DDA Funds
Estimated Project Budget: $1.4M
Status: On Budget, On Schedule
Project Details:
The City has completed two design projects within the
Downtown River District: 1. Developing an implementation
plan for improvements along Jefferson Street between
College Avenue and the Mountain /Lincoln intersection
based on the available budget, and 2. Developing a
conceptual design for improvements along Willow Street
between North College Avenue and Linden Street.
Project Updates:
The focus of the project has now shifted to developing final
engineering plans along Jefferson Street as well as coordinating planned improvements
adjacent to active developments along Willow Street .
LINCOLN (INTERIM) AND LEMAY IMPROVEMENTS / WOODWARD CAMPUS
Funding Source: City of Fort Collins General Fund/Intersection
Improvement Fund
Estimated Project Budget: $2.1-2.3M
Status: On Budget, On Schedule
Project Details:
This project has several goals. The first is to install three
new points of access/turn lanes to the Woodward
Campus, two on Lemay, and one on Lincoln. The project
will also complete the improvements along the west side
of Lemay between Lincoln and Mulberry. This includes
completion of the Magnolia intersection to a full movement
location along with curb, gutter and sidewalk for the entire
length. An interim sidewalk will also be constructed along
the Lincoln front that connects pedestrians to the Poudre
River bridge on Lincoln and into downtown. Lastly, a double left turn configuration will be
installed on southbound Lemay to eastbound Mulberry for as a result of anticipated traffic
volumes for this area.
Project Updates:
Project has achieved substantial completion during the month of October. Final lane
configurations and striping are in place.
Landscape installation will continue and should be completed in November. Final completion is
expected prior to Thanksgiving 2016.
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NORTH COLLEGE PEDESTRIAN GAP
Funding Source: CMAQ Grant/URA Contribution/Pedestrian
Program Funds
Estimated Project Budget: $900,000
Status: On Budget, On Schedule
Project Details:
The primary goal of this project is to complete a gap in
pedestrian infrastructure from Highway 1 to the south side
of the Larimer & Weld Canal.
This project will construct a pedestrian connection
crossing the Larimer & Weld Canal extending north to SH
1 (Terry Lake Rd). The project impacts a federal highway,
and is located outside the City limits but within the Growth
Management Area.
Project Updates:
The team has developed a project scope and expects to begin designing improvements in
November, 2015.
NORTH COLLEGE IMPROVEMENTS – CONIFER TO WILLOX
Funding Source: Federal Grants/Local Matching Funds
Estimated Project Budget: $12m
Status: On Budget, On Schedule
Project Details:
The intent of this project is to design and construct
improvements along North College Avenue from the
Conifer/Hickory intersection to Willox Lane, bringing this
section of North College up to four-lane arterial
standards as defined by the Larimer County Urban Area
Street Standards. Both medians and sections of the
planned rear access roads are included in the project.
Project Updates:
No current updates
LINCOLN CORRIDOR PROJECT – 1ST STREET TO LEMAY AVENUE
Funding Source: General Fund Reserves, Street Oversizing Fund, previously committed developer
local street obligations, savings from Woodward interim improvements
Estimated Project Budget: $6.5m
Status: On Budget, On Schedule
Project Details:
This phase of the overall Lincoln corridor plan includes improvements along Lincoln Avenue
between 1st Street and Lemay Avenue.
Subsequent phases include improvements to the Poudre River Bridge and improvements along
Lincoln Avenue to Jefferson Street.
Project intent is to create a multi-modal design along Lincoln Avenue that will include creating a
street with a unique identity, improving the mobility, safety, and experience for bicyclists,
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pedestrians, transit users, and vehicles, and creating an environment where local businesses
can thrive.
Project Updates:
Design is currently underway. Several initial scoping meetings have been conducted, and
meetings with several business owners along the Corridor are ongoing.
The consultant has completed the surveying work.
VINE AND LEMAY BNSF IMPROVEMENTS
Funding Source: Keep Fort Collins Great (KFCG)
Estimated Project Budget: $1.0 M
Status: On Budget, On Schedule
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.
Lemay Avenue realignment and intersection
improvements have been prioritized as the City’s #1
Transportation Capital Improvement Project
The realignment has been on the City’s
Master Street Plan since the mid-1980’s
The project area is included within the City’s
Mountain Vista Subarea Plan which was created as a long-term planning vision for the
northeast section of Fort Collins
The improvements will construct a new roadway and intersection slightly northeast of the
existing Vine and Lemay intersection. The new intersection will be realigned Lemay and
Suniga Drive.
The City is investigating a number of interim and ultimate solutions that include new at-grade
intersections or overpass/underpass of the BNSF Railway and existing Vine Drive
Project Updates:
The City applied for TIGER grant funding in June 2015.
Staff is currently working on right-of-way acquisitions and an alternatives analysis report.
Staff is developing a communication and public outreach plan as preparation for collecting
public feedback related to alternative crossings of the BNSF Railway
More information is available at http://www.fcgov.com/engineering/vine-lemay.php
CAPITAL PROJECTS - UTILITIES
EAST HORSETOOTH FOOTHILLS MALL SWITCHGEAR PROJECT
Funding Source: Alberta Development
Estimated Project Budget: $488,749
Status: On Budget, On Schedule
Project Details:
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Design Review, locates, and remove equipment
Easements
Install new vault, conduit, switch, and back feed
Landscape patching
Determine final circuitry at the Mall
Energizing
Project Updates:
Completed the removal of the oval vault in the middle
of the street island
Installing the back feeds for the business’ on the north
side of Horsetooth
Removed 16,000 gallons of excess ground water
Landscape patching is on-going
Easements are underway
EAST VINE DUCT BANK PROJECT – PHASE 1
Funding Source: System Improvement & Additions
Estimated Project Budget: $315,000
Status: On Budget, On Schedule
Project Details:
Design, pot holing, duct bank installation
Trenching along I-25
Install conduit, and cable and tie into existing vaults
Project Updates:
Design, potholing and duct bank installation complete
Trenching , and installation of conduit and cable complete
Redesign of the duct bank, because of high ground water
Phase 1 is complete and phase two is under design
SCENIC KNOLLS–SHIELDS/SOUTH FOSSIL CREEK PARKWAY PROJECT
Funding Source: System Improvement & Additions
Estimated Project Budget: $310,000
Status: On Budget, On Schedule
Project Details:
Design, contract boring, locates and pot holing
Install secondary vaults and primary boxes
Conduit installation, and cable pulling
Overhead power line conversion
Electric termination, and reenergizing
Project Updates:
Design complete
Contractor boring is underway
Conduit Installation
40 Estate Lot Overhead Power Line
Conversion
Conduit Installation
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Locates are on-going
Setting secondary vaults and primary boxes
BOXELDER CREEK OUTFALL
Funding Source: Fort Collins and Timnath Escrow Fund
Estimated Project Budget: $4,060,011
Status: On Schedule
Project Details:
200’ long sidespill weir on Boxelder Creek
2,700 cfs flood channel from Boxelder Creek to the Poudre River
Upcoming Work:
Box culverts under Prospect Road
Replacement of bridge on Boxelder Creek on East Prospect Road
DWRF SOUTH PROCESS TRAIN BNR AND REPLACEMENT PROJECT
Funding Source: Sewer
Estimated Project Budget: $9,595,709
Status: On Budget, On Schedule
Project Details:
Electrical infrastructure underway
Diffuser installation in aeration basins complete
Upcoming Work:
Site lighting installation
Punch list work
MICHIGAN DITCH REPAIR - TUNNEL
Funding Source: Water
Estimated Project Budget: $7,100,000
Status: On Budget, On Schedule
Project Details:
Geotechnical horizontal cores completed
Tunnel option identified as best solution
Kickoff for final design – design meetings every two weeks
Upcoming Work:
Final design complete by end of 2015
Dredging Boxelder Creek
Non-potable water startup
and testing of blowers, RAS
pumps, and MLPs
Michigan Ditch slide area
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Building project schedule
Final selection of tunnel technology
PUBLIC SAFETY UPDATE
POLICE SERVICES
Cory Christensen Appointed As Steamboat Springs Police Chief
After an extensive application process, Assistant Chief Christensen stood out among 94 candidates
and was appointed as Police Chief in Steamboat Springs, CO. He will begin leading the department on
November 16, 2015. Deputy Chief Jerry Schiager will assume the role of Fort Collins Assistant Chief
upon Christensen’s departure.
Police Investigate Burglary and Theft Incidents
FCPS is investigating several incidents of burglary and theft where suspects have posed as contractors
to gain access to victims’ homes. The suspects have invited victims outside to discuss outdoor repairs.
While the victim was distracted, the second suspect entered the home to steal items of value. Fort
Collins Police would like to encourage our community to exercise caution to prevent these types of
incidents. Please consider verifying the identity and affiliation of anyone who wishes to enter your home
to perform sales or service.
Avery Park Community Meeting
Neighborhood Enforcement Team officers, along with other Fort Collins city staff, met with the Avery
Park community on October 27. The group had a constructive conversation about resident concerns
and improvement initiatives in the neighborhood.
Crime Prevention
This month, the Crime Prevention Specialist had 25 telephone calls that ranged from helping
Johnstown Police Department with setting up policies for dealing with chronic false alarms to how to
check out an engraving tool for Operation Identification. The class titled “Dealing With Difficult People”
continues to be very popular for both City employees and the private sector, and the Landlord Training
class that is conducted by Neighborhood Services was again at full capacity.
Here’s the breakdown on Crime Prevention activities in October:
Dealing With Difficult People, Internal Medicine, 10 attended
Safety Fair, Home Depot (south), 75 attended
Landlord Class, 40 attended
Dealing With Difficult People, City Employees, 38 attended
RESTORE, 48 attended
Personal Safety, City Employees, 25 attended
Senior Safety Fair, PVH, 75 attended
Scams & Frauds for Seniors, McCully Associates, 33 attended
Presentations to 344 People, 25 incoming calls
POUDRE FIRE AUTHORITY
WTC Beam – Thanks to the Terry Farrell Firefighters Fund (Terry Fund), Poudre Fire Authority has
been granted the privilege of owning one of the last pieces of a World Trade Center (WTC) beam to be
given to a community. The beam was transferred to Poudre Fire Authority firefighters during a
ceremony with representatives from the Fire Department of New York (FDNY), including Rescue 4; the
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Terry Fund; and the Port Authority of New York & New Jersey on Wednesday, October 21, 2015, at
JFK Airport in New York.
The team was escorted by over 100 different emergency service agencies including Patriot Guard
Riders and American Veterans, and was celebrated and honored as the steel passed through each
town along the way.
A ceremony marking the arrival of the beam was held the evening of Saturday, October 24, 2015.
The five foot long, over 3,000 pound piece of steel was part of a WTC wall. This piece of steel will
reside with dignity at one of PFA's fire stations to honor the nearly 3,000 lives lost on September 11,
2001, including the 343 FDNY firefighters. The transport team included four PFA members: Bryan
Hanson, Len Lindholm, Jim Salisbury, and Jim Durkin. These individuals were part of the response
to the WTC to help with recovery in the days and weeks after this tragic event.
The Poudre Fire Authority members of the Urban Search and Rescue Team, Colorado Task Force
1, were tasked and dispatched to the scene of the World Trade Center Twin Towers collapse
shortly after the terrorist attack on U.S. citizens and country on September 11, 2001. The team
worked there for several weeks to locate victims.
Numerous individuals and companies have generously donated financial backing and services.
PFA would like to say ‘Thank you’ to Columbine Management Services; Dan Gerolomo with
Karatbars Inc.; Dellenbach Motors; Duke Thompson Business Equipment Services; Ed Rupert;
Legacy Tractor Sales & Service; Schrader Oil Company; Signs by Tomorrow; and the Terry Farrell
Firefighters Fund. The PFA transport team used personal vacation time to ensure a successful
delivery.
Timnath Residential Fire- Poudre Fire Authority crews were called to a residential fire shortly before 8
pm on October 8th on County Road 3F. When units arrived, they found a basement fire that had spread
to the main floor of the home and was working its way to the second floor. Crews were quickly able to
attack the fire using a coordinated interior attack, but remained on scene for some time locating pockets
of fire that had extended from the original origin.
While all residents were able to evacuate the structure, one person was transported from the scene
for non-life threatening injuries. Due to the rural location, water tenders responded to the scene to
supplement the water supply for responding crews. In addition, portions of County Road 3F were
closed for some time so crews could operate safely.
Poudre Fire Authority units worked with several other agencies including UC Health EMS, Windsor-
Severance Fire Rescue and area law enforcement.
PFA Granted Improved ISO Rating - Poudre Fire Authority has received notification of the results of
the recent update to its Public Protection Classification from the Insurance Services Organization (ISO).
PFA’s rating from ISO helps insurance companies to evaluate the level of fire protection available in
various parts of the community. This information is then used by insurance companies to set insurance
rates. This improved rating reflects the quality of service provided by PFA and the overall system for
fire response that PFA has in place for residents and businesses throughout the jurisdiction. It also
reflects the quality of water supply that is enjoyed within PFA boundaries.
Many addresses within the PFA jurisdiction will see an improved ISO rating beginning in 2016. A
lower ISO rating is generally related to a higher level of fire service and may result in lower
insurance rates for residents and businesses.
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Congratulations go out to all of those agencies that provide water supply within PFA’s boundaries
and to Larimer County staff who all worked so hard to collect the data needed to develop the ISO
rating and to all those who are responsible for PFA’s high quality fire protection system.
For additional information please go to http://www.poudre-fire.org/business/iso-ratings or
http://www.isomitigation.com/index.php/ppc-program.
Fuel Leak from Locomotive- Firefighters responded late afternoon on October 13th to a reported
locomotive leaking fuel near S. Lemay Avenue and Riverside Avenue. When crews arrived they found
one locomotive leaking a large amount of diesel fuel from one of its 2,600 gallon tanks. Unfortunately
most of the fuel, estimated at 2,000 gallons, had already escaped the tank onto the ground.
Firefighters were able to cordon off the area to provide for fire protection and notified surrounding
occupancies. There was no immediate danger to anyone in the area so no evacuations were made.
Great Western and Union Pacific Railroads worked with PFA’s Hazardous Materials Team to
ensure containment, then worked toward the proper steps for appropriate clean up. Multiple
government agencies such as City of Fort Collins, Larimer County, State of Colorado and the
federal government were notified and/or responded.
It was found that the cause of the leak was a punctured tank, possibly from some kind of debris
along the tracks.
BUILDING AND PLANNING ACTIVITY
YEAR TO DATE COMPARISONS
2014 YTD 2015 YTD % Change
Development Project Submittals Rec’d 249 280 273 308 +10 %
Conceptual/Staff Reviews Performed 181 198 166 189 -8 -5 %
Building Permits Issued 8,64410,700 7,026 7620 19 -29%
Building Permit Valuations ($M) $527.0
$583.0
411.74
$449.67
-22 -23%
Building Inspections Performed 28,100
32,677
28,147
28,242
0 -14%
Plan Reviews Performed 1,945 2,130 1,810 1,953 -7 -8%
Overall development review revenues are $ 677,870 631,295 over projection for 2015 as of
September 30th, with General Fund revenues $ 580,261 555,478 over projection and
Engineering Development Review revenues over projection by $ 97,609 75,817.
PROJECTS OF NOTE-STATUS AND UPDATES
Development/Planning
Projects of Note Status/Updates
Capstone Cottages This project development plan is being reviewed by staff as
part of the fourth round of review. If determined it is ready
for hearing in mid-November, a Type 1 Administrative
Hearing may be scheduled for early December.
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CSU Parking Lot at
Research Boulevard
Approved and under construction.
CSU Medical Center
Project was submitted and subsequently approved by the
P&Z Board on October 8th.
Downtown Plan Phase 3 (Choices and Strategies) is now underway, and a
workshop was held in tandem with the Old Town
Neighborhoods Plan on November 4th. A summary of the
Phase 2 (Visioning) will be completed and posted on the
website in early November. Recent updates can be found
at http://fcgov.com/downtown.
Downtown Hotel The Project Development Plan proposes a 164-room hotel
in the Old Town area. The P&Z Board approved this project
at their September 10th hearing.
Downtown Hotel Parking
Garage
The parking garage portion of the hotel project has been
separated and was approved by the Planning and Zoning
Board on October 8, 2015.
- Approx. 319 parking spaces
- 1/3 hotel & 2/3 public
Uncommon (310 S. College) The Project Development Plan proposes a 6-story 127,800
square-foot, mixed-use building on the former Perkins lot:
119 dwelling units; 250 bedrooms
11,000 square-foot of commercial space on ground
level
128 parking spaces
This project was denied by the LPC on October 14th but
later approved by the P&Z Board on October 29th as part of
a special hearing with a 5:2 vote.
Foothills Mall
Redevelopment
Under construction; construction meetings continue weekly
with City Staff and developer. Increase in number of tenant
finish permits being issued throughout the site. Final
Inspections increasing as a prelude to the Holiday
Celebration in November. Inspection workloads on-site are
increasing but still manageable with staff resources. Major
Amendment moving forward for the residential portion.
Landmark Residences on
Mountain Avenue
Approved and awaiting final plans from developer
(anticipated soon).
Lincoln Corridor Plan –
Neighborhood Project
Implementation
Of the ten funded neighborhood projects, three are
complete and three are anticipated to be implemented this
month. A campaign for input on the neighborhood
monument project began in October and will last through
November. Staff is working with the Neighborhood Advisory
Committee in support of project implementation with the
next meeting scheduled for December 9.
Mountain Vista Subarea
Analysis
As a second phase of the project, staff will conduct a
multiple day Design Charrette with Mountain Vista Area
property owners and stakeholders, exploring multiple land
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engagement study and on finalizing public events.
The Engagement Study began in October with the first
meeting of the Community Advisory Group and launch
of the community engagement study survey which is
being advertised in City News and Utility bill inserts,
along with Nextdoor and at neighborhood meetings. It is
available on our website at:
http://www.fcgov.com/neighborhoodservices/leadership.
php. Additional advertisement/outreach will occur at
strategic times over the next four months.
Upcoming meetings: Neighborhood Advisory Group -
November 10, and December 8, 2015; Community
Issues Forum on November 5, 2015, and an HOA
roundtable on December 7, 2015.
Continue to work with technology staff to explore options
for a registration system and subscription service that
would enable citizens to engage with the City and get
information based on topic or location.
Continue to work on identifying program incentives and best
practices.
Old Town Neighborhood
Plan and Design Guidelines
Phase I of the planning process complete; Phase II and III
(Visioning and Framework options) are in progress. The
Design guidelines first draft posted for public comment.
Recent updates can be found at http://fcgov.com/otnp.
Smoking Ordinance
Expansion Options
Phase II efforts have begun.
Outreach:
o Scheduled to present at two upcoming DBA
meetings in early November.
o Two informational meetings for residents within
or in close proximity to the Downtown Smoke-
Free Zone (DSFZ) will be held in early
December.
Information packets are being distributed to all business
owners/managers within the DSFZ.
Temporary signage is being developed for Jefferson Park
and alleyways to inform people of the coming restrictions.
Sign installs will start in mid-November.
Social Host Work on messaging and informational materials
continues
Team is exploring the possibility of altering the existing
nuisance gathering ordinance versus implementing an
entirely separate ordinance
Review of peer cities is occurring to determine whether
social host ordinances have been adopted or whether
other ordinances are in place to address similar issues
Outreach to various stakeholders continues.
Representatives of ASCSU and NoCoRHA have joined
the Advisory Group
Public outreach event is tentatively scheduled for
December 6th
Council work session expected in January/ February 2016.
West Elizabeth Enhanced
Travel Corridor Plan
Phase II (visioning) is complete, and Phase III (alternatives
development and evaluation) has begun. An update memo
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to City Council was provided in October, and a public open
house on alternatives is scheduled for December 3rd.
Woodward Campus Construction is moving along smoothly; final inspections are
also continuing as planned. On October 29th, the Building
Review Board (BRB) reviewed Woodward’s claim that the
Coy-Hoffman silos should be declared imminent danger and
removed; however, the BRB upheld the City Building
Official’s classification that the silos were not an imminent
danger. Some aspects of construction may extend into
February 2016.
PROJECTS UNDER APPEAL
None currently being processed.
SUSTAINABILITY SERVICES
ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES
Climate Action Plan – City staff is seeking volunteers to serve as members of a Community Advisory
Committee. The committee will be composed of 9-12 members with the purpose of advising City staff
on the development of the 2020 CAP Strategic Plan and providing feedback as the community works to
achieve our greenhouse gas reduction goals. The deadline to apply is November 12 at
www.fcgov.com/climateaction.
Outreach events on climate action planning:
ClimateWise business outreach – November 19 and December 3
Utilities Key Accounts Fall Meeting – occurred November 4
November 10 – Board of Realtors Governmental Affairs Committee
November 12 – Community for Sustainable Energy and Fort Collins Sustainability Group
December 2 – CSU Class in the Human Dimensions of Natural Resources Department
Early December (Date TBD) – Public Open House
Early December (Date TBD) – first meeting of the Community Advisory Committee
December 18 – Chamber Local Legislative Affairs Committee
SOCIAL SUSTAINABILITY
Veteran homelessness - Mayor Wade Troxell (shown with
representatives of the state’s Homeless Initiatives Project office and
HUD) has signed onto the 2015 Mayors Challenge to End Veteran
Homelessness, a federal initiative calling for mayors to commit to
ending veteran homelessness in their cities. He is one of 681 mayors
and 854 leaders nationwide to commit to the challenge, according to
the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.
Colorado Gov. John Hickenlooper, Denver Mayor Michael Hancock
and Colorado Springs Mayor Steve Bach are also participating.
Redtail Ponds honored – Housing Colorado honored Redtail Ponds, funded in part by the City, with
the Eagle Award, which celebrates the extraordinary accomplishments and outstanding leadership in
housing and support services.
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Seasonal overflow shelter – The City has joined with the non-profit community to again provide
seasonal overflow shelter services at the two year-round shelters and increase the number of motel
vouchers available for families. Seasonal shelter services will be offered from November 1, 2015
through April 15, 2016.
ECONOMIC HEALTH
Parking garage – After a City Council work session in October, staff is proceeding with the public-
private partnership to build a parking garage adjacent to the proposed Downtown Hotel. A formal
proposal will go back to City Council for consideration on November 17.
Holiday lights along MAX - The City of Fort Collins, in collaboration with the Downtown Business
Association and the South Fort Collins Business Association,
will be cultivating holiday spirit down the Mason Corridor this season. In an effort to promote local
businesses and alternative transportation, City facilities along MAX will be outfitted in festive holiday
lights. The DBA and the SFCBA are encouraging businesses along the bus route to do the same.
Businesses with holiday lights will be featured on the business organizations’ social media pages as
well as the City’s. Go to www.fcgov.com/business to sign up.
development scenarios which would incorporate Nature in
the City policies and Urban Agriculture standards. Two
charrettes are scheduled for November 2nd and 3rd. An
Open House is also scheduled for November 9th.
Neighborhood Districts Established partnership with Trebuchet Group and
CSU’s Center for Public Deliberation as co-consultants
on project; working on parameters for community