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AUGUST 13, 2020
Table of Contents
ISSUES BEFORE COUNCIL ................................................................................................................. 4
AUGUST 18 REGULAR MEETING .............................................................................................................................4
AUGUST 18 GID NO. 1 ............................................................................................................................................4
AUGUST 25 WORK SESSION....................................................................................................................................4
AUGUST 27 URBAN RENEWAL AUTHORITY BOARD MEETING ...............................................................................5
SEPTEMBER 1 REGULAR MEETING .........................................................................................................................5
SEPTEMBER 1 GID NO. 1 .........................................................................................................................................5
SEPTEMBER 8 WORK SESSION ................................................................................................................................5
PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT – UPCOMING EVENTS ................................................................................ 6
SALES TAX - MONTHLY & YEAR TO DATE ....................................................................................... 6
CP - ENGINEERING ............................................................................................................................. 6
CITYWIDE PEDESTRIAN ACCESS PROJECT ...............................................................................................................6
TRANSFORT BUS PAD UPGRADE PROJECT..............................................................................................................7
VINE AND LEMAY BNSF IMPROVEMENTS ..............................................................................................................7
POWER TRAIL AND HARMONY ROAD GRADE SEPARATED CROSSING ...................................................................8
TIMBERLINE ROAD CORRIDOR PROJECT ................................................................................................................9
JEFFERSON STREET IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT ................................................................................................... 10
LINDEN STREET RENOVATION PROJECT .............................................................................................................. 10
LAPORTE AVENUE ROADWAY AND BRIDGE IMPROVEMENTS ............................................................................ 11
CP - PARK PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT ....................................................................................... 12
EAST COMMUNITY PARK MAINTENANCE FACILITY ............................................................................................. 12
POUDRE TRAIL AT I-25 ......................................................................................................................................... 13
BUCKING HORSE PARK ......................................................................................................................................... 14
CP - OPERATION SERVICES ............................................................................................................ 14
FORT COLLINS/LOVELAND POLICE TRAINING CENTER ........................................................................................ 14
BLOCK 32/42 – CIVIC MASTER PLAN REFRESH .................................................................................................... 15
CP - UTILITIES.................................................................................................................................... 16
GIS/GWD & ADMS ............................................................................................................................................... 16
LIGHT & POWER GENESIS64 SCADA UPGRADE PROJECT .................................................................................... 17
REMINGTON STREET STORM SEWER .................................................................................................................. 17
WATER TREATMENT FACILITY – HORSETOOTH ALTERNATIVE WATER SUPPLY PROJECT ................................... 18
DRAKE WATER RECLAMATION FACILITY SIDESTREAM TREATMENT ................................................................... 18
PUBLIC SAFETY ................................................................................................................................ 19
POUDRE FIRE AUTHORITY ................................................................................................................................... 19
POLICE SERVICES .................................................................................................................................................. 20
PLANNING, DEVELOPMENT &TRANSPORTATION ......................................................................... 21
BUILDING, PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT REVIEW .......................................................................................... 21
NEIGHBORHOOD SERVICES ................................................................................................................................. 22
GRAFFITI UPDATE ............................................................................................................................ 24
SUSTAINABILITY SERVICES ............................................................................................................ 25
ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES ................................................................................................................................ 25
SOCIAL SUSTAINABILITY ...................................................................................................................................... 26
ECONOMIC HEALTH ............................................................................................................................................. 26
UTILITIES ............................................................................................................................................ 27
CUSTOMER CONNECTIONS .................................................................................................................................. 27
COMMUNITY SERVICES .................................................................................................................... 29
RECREATION ........................................................................................................................................................ 29
PARKS ................................................................................................................................................................... 30
CULTURAL SERVICES ............................................................................................................................................ 30
NATURAL AREAS .................................................................................................................................................. 31
PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT ..................................................................................................................... 32
BROADBAND – FORT COLLINS CONNEXION ................................................................................. 32
COMMUNITY DASHBOARD HIGHLIGHT .......................................................................................... 32
CITY MANAGER’S UPDATE 4
ISSUES BEFORE COUNCIL
AUGUST 18 REGULAR MEETING
Water’s Edge Metro District Public Benefits Agreement (Postponed
from July 21)
o Consider an agreement to secure public benefits for the Water’s Edge Development. This
agreement was contemplated in the Consolidated Service Plan for the Water’s Edge
Metropolitan District.
Economic Health - 3.6 Invest in utility infrastructure aligned with community
development.
Remote Hearing for 613 South Meldrum Appeal
o Consider an exception to Ordinance No. 079, adopted by Council on June 16, 2020, to allow the
appeal of the “613 S Meldrum Carriage House – Modifications of Standards” decision to
proceed to a public hearing using Remote Technology.
Neighborhood Livability & Social Health - 1.7 Guide development through community
planning, historic preservation, and efficient and effective development review.
Staff Report: Community Dashboard Metric: Paved Trails - Cumulative Number of Visits
o Discuss Community Dashboard metrics that the City has significant influence over.
Culture and Recreation - 2.2 Plan, design, implement and maintain the City’s parks
and trails system.
Executive Session
o Discuss legal issues associated with the proposed billboard at I-25 and Harmony.
AUGUST 18 GID NO. 1
Consolidation of Downtown Development Authority and Downtown Business Association
o Consider an appropriation of $175,000 of reserves in the General Improvement District No. 1
related to the consolidation of Downtown Development Authority and Downtown Business
Association. (purpose update)
AUGUST 25 WORK SESSION
Housing Strategic Plan Update
o Provide planned revisions to the City’s Housing Strategic Plan to confirm direction and gather
Council input.
Neighborhood Livability & Social Health - 1.1 Improve access to quality housing that
is affordable to a broad range of income levels.
Potential Election Code Amendments
o Review proposed Election Code changes.
High Performing Government - 7.1 Provide world-class municipal services to
residents and businesses.
Parks and Recreation Master Plan
o Review findings from study and development of master plan for Parks and Recreation, including
the state of the system, gaps analysis and priorities identified.
Culture and Recreation - 2.2 Plan, design, implement and maintain the City’s parks
and trails system.
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
AUGUST 27 URBAN RENEWAL AUTHORITY BOARD MEETING
5:00-7:00 P.M., Zoom remote meeting. Agenda posted online at www.renewfortcollins.com
o https://zoom.us/j/91221465237 to join Zoom Webinar
SEPTEMBER 1 REGULAR MEETING
Set 2021-2022 Budget Public Hearings
o Consider a resolution setting the public hearings for the 2021-2022 Budget for September 15
and October 6.
High Performing Government - 7.1 Provide world-class municipal services to
residents and businesses.
Colorado Municipal League Model Ordinance Adoption of Marketplace Facilitators and
Economic Nexus
o Discuss the Colorado Municipal League’s model of ordinance and pursuing the State’s single
point of remittance software.
High Performing Government - 7.7 Address revenue requirements to meet known and
emerging needs.
Election Code Updates
o Consider an ordinance to revise various Code sections related to elections.
High Performing Government - 7.2 Promote a values-driven organizational culture
that maintains the public trust through ethical behavior and transparency.
Staff Report: COVID-19 Update
o Discuss women in the workforce related to COVID-19, school choice and childcare.
Staff Report: Community Dashboard Metrics - City Employee Safety Metrics
o Discuss Community Dashboard metrics that the City has significant influence over.
High Performing Government - 7.5 Foster a culture of safety and well-being across
the City organization.
SEPTEMBER 1 GID NO. 1
Consolidation of Downtown Development Authority and Downtown Business Association
(Second Reading)
o Consider an allocation of funding related to support given the temporary closure of the
Downtown Business Association.
SEPTEMBER 8 WORK SESSION
Ad Hoc Community Impact Committee Updates
o Allow members of the Ad Hoc Committee to share with the larger Council learnings to date and
future meeting agendas.
High Performing Government - 7.9 Proactively influence policy and legislative
development at all levels.
2021-2022 Budget - Work Session #1
o Review the budget offers included in the City Manager’s Recommended Budget and answer
questions of Councilmembers.
High Performing Government - 7.1 Provide world-class municipal services to
residents and businesses.
CITY MANAGER’S UPDATE 6
PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT – UPCOMING EVENTS
2021 City Budget Engagement
City staff will continue its public engagement efforts to inform and get feedback from community
members about the budget modifications due to the economic uncertainty related to COVID-19.
These public engagement efforts take place starting in mid-July to mid-September and consist of
interactive online tools, public messaging, as well as series of virtual town halls with different
stakeholders with a special focus on engaging historically underrepresented community members.
SALES TAX - MONTHLY & YEAR TO DATE
JUNE SUMMARY OVER PRIOR YEAR
Month Year to Date
Net Sales Tax Collected: -6.7% -4.2%
Net Use Tax Collected: 14.3% -15.4%
Net Sales and Use Tax Collected: -3.5% -6.0%
Year to date, sales and use tax collections excluding rebates are down 6.0% and total $64.8M.
JUNE SUMMARY OVER BUDGET
Month Year to Date
Net Sales Tax Collected: -6.9% -5.2%
Net Use Tax Collected: 19.5% -5.8%
Net Sales and Use Tax Collected: -3.0% -5.3%
Year to date, the City has collected 5.3% less sales and use tax revenue, totaling $3.6M under budget.
CP - ENGINEERING
CITYWIDE PEDESTRIAN ACCESS PROJECT
Funding Source: Community Capital Improvement Program (CCIP)
Estimated Project Budget: 2019 - $1.1M
Estimated Completion Date: Ongoing
Phase: Construction
Project Details:
This project maintains a complete City sidewalk inventory, identifies sidewalk inadequacies, and access
needs under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), and develops a prioritized work program to
achieve goals of providing unobstructed access for transportation and recreation.
Project Status:
Current project location: currently planning 2020 program.
Completed ped crossing on Elizabeth adjacent to the Woodbridge apartments in early May.
Currently planning project to expand sidewalks along Prospect Road from Remington to
Stover; anticipated start in August.
More information is available at http://www.fcgov.com/engineering/pedneeds.php
Capital Project
Updates are
indicated in bold.
Note: Only projects
with updates this
month are listed.
CITY MANAGER’S UPDATE 7
TRANSFORT BUS PAD UPGRADE PROJECT
Funding Source: Federal Transit Administration (FTA)
Estimated Project Budget: 2019 - $915K
Estimated Completion Date: Spring/Summer 2021
Phase: Contract Award
Project Details:
Construction and upgrade of City-wide bus pads at Transfort stops to conform with Americans with
Disabilities Act (ADA) requirements. A total of 66 bus pads have been identified under this contract for
construction and/or upgrade.
Project Status:
Completed 66 of 67 bus pads to date; final pad scheduled for August 2020.
VINE AND LEMAY BNSF IMPROVEMENTS
Funding Source: Keep Fort Collins Great (KFCG),
Transportation Capital Expansion Fee (TCEF), 2017 / 2018
BFO
Estimated Project Budget: $24M ($12M currently allocated)
Estimated Completion Date: 2021 (Pending funding)
Phase: In Design
Project Details:
The existing Vine and Lemay intersection, which includes the
Burlington Northern Santa Fe (BNSF) Railway crossing, is
severely congested with limited options to expand through or
turn lane capacity due to land use constraints.
Project Status:
Preliminary potholing work has begun and will continue for the next few weeks. There will be
traffic control and other activity in the area.
Staff anticipates hiring a contractor to begin work starting in early October
More information is available at fcgov.com/engineering/vine-lemay
CITY MANAGER’S UPDATE 8
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:
City Staff have presented results of the alternatives analysis to City boards and commissions.
Staff is moving forward with a 30% design of an underpass to refine costs estimates, determine
final alignment and finalize right-of-way and utility impacts.
More information is available at https://www.fcgov.com/engineering/powertrailcrossing
CITY MANAGER’S UPDATE 9
TIMBERLINE ROAD CORRIDOR PROJECT
Funding Source: Transportation Capital Expansion Fee
(TCEF), Developer Contribution, Federal Grant
Estimated Project Budget: $5M
Estimated Completion Date: 2021
Phase: Design and ROW
Project Details:
This project will reconstruct South Timberline Road from
Stetson Creek Drive to Trilby Road to the City’s four lane
arterial roadway standards. Planned improvements include;
intersection improvements at Kechter Road, Zephyr Road,
and Trilby Road, multi-modal accommodations, raised
medians, access control, landscaping improvements, and
roadway improvements. This project serves to build upon the
development improvements that have been completed along
the corridor. This project will improve safety, reduce
congestion, and provide improved accommodations for alternate travel modes.
Project Status:
The project will go to Council August 18 to seek authorization to use eminent domain, if needed, to
obtain necessary ROW along the corridor.
Individual meetings with property owners that will be impacted continued, including hosting
a virtual open house for the Willow Springs neighborhood.
CITY MANAGER’S UPDATE 10
JEFFERSON STREET IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT
Funding Source: Federal Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality
(CMAQ) Funds, Building on Basics (BOB) 1.0 funds
Estimated Project Budget: $1.4M
Estimated Completion Date: Summer 2020
Phase: Construction
Project Details:
The goals of this project are to develop preliminary engineering
design plans, to acquire rights-of-way and easements for
planned improvements, and to construct short-term
improvements along Jefferson Street between College Avenue
and the Mountain/Lincoln Intersection.
Project Status:
This project has been advertised to the public; seeking a general contractor to construct the
improvements. Bid opening is scheduled for August 18, 2020.
Planned improvements include reducing southeast bound traffic to one travel lane between North
College and Linden Street. This enables the construction of pedestrian bulb-outs at the
Linden/Jefferson intersection as part of the Linden Street Renovation Project.
LINDEN STREET RENOVATION PROJECT
Funding Source: Community Capital Improvement Program (CCIP)
Estimated Project Budget: $3.8M
Estimated Completion Date: 2020
Phase: Engineering Design
CITY MANAGER’S UPDATE 11
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:
Staff has re-engaged the contractor and designer to finalize construction costs for the
planned improvements.
Staff is planning on a January 2021 construction start date. Staff and the construction team
plan to re-engage stakeholders to provide a project update and to gather feedback on
project phasing.
More information is available at: https://www.fcgov.com/engineering/linden-street-renovation/
LAPORTE AVENUE ROADWAY AND BRIDGE IMPROVEMENTS
Funding Source: CCIP, Pedestrian Program, Capital Bridge
Program
Estimated Project Budget: $3.2M
Estimated Completion Date: Spring 2021 – Pending final
funding for roadway
Phase: Design
Project Details:
This project will replace two bridges over the New Mercer
Canal just east of Taft Hill Road along Laporte Avenue north
of the cemetery. One bridge is structurally deficient while the
other is functionally obsolete. This project will also design
pedestrian, bicycle and other roadway improvements from
Fishback to Sunset to provide a safer connection to amenities
including Poudre High School and PSD offices. The project is
currently only funded to provide 30% design for improvements
along the entire corridor, however the final design and construction of both bridges is fully funded
through the City’s Capital Bridge Program.
Project Status:
Project is at 30% design and will look to secure a construction contractor for the bridge
replacements this fall. The bridges are scheduled to be replaced winter of 2021/2022.
Due to current constraints, staff is holding off on appropriating grant funds until Fall of 2020.
Staff continues to look for funding options to fully fund the multimodal and roadway
improvements.
City Staff is coordinating with Union Pacific Railroad for preliminary engineering review and
project coordination.
CITY MANAGER’S UPDATE 12
CP - PARK PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT
EAST COMMUNITY PARK MAINTENANCE FACILITY
East Park District Maintenance Facility
Funding Source: Parkland Funds
Total Project Cost: Estimated $2.5 – $5 million
Phase: Development Review
Estimated Completion: Tentative – Fall 2021
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:
The maintenance facility is proposed east of Bucking Horse Park near the intersection of Drake &
Ziegler, south of the water treatment facility. The City purchased the land recently for this purpose.
As part of the development review process, an Addition of Permitted Use is required. The Planning
department requires two neighborhood meetings, approval from the Planning & Zoning Board, and
Council approval. Operation Services will be leading the design and construction of the facility.
Design efforts, led by Park Planning & Development and Operation Services are underway.
The consultant is currently working on proposed layout and facility size options to present
to the City staff team.
CITY MANAGER’S UPDATE 13
POUDRE TRAIL AT I-25
Funding Source: Conservation Trust Fund & GOCO Grant ($1M for Fort Collins)
Total Project Cost: $2.7M
Phase: Preliminary design complete and in review
Estimated Completion: 2022
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:
Plan review and approval for improvements to an existing railroad crossing are ongoing with
the Great West Railroad and Public Utilities Commission.
Easement negotiations with a private landowner are ongoing.
Coordination with CDOT continues as the North I-25 project advances.
CITY MANAGER’S UPDATE 14
BUCKING HORSE PARK
Funding Source: Parkland Funds
Total Project Cost: Estimated $2.5 – $3 million
Phase: Design
Estimated Completion: Fall 2022
Project Details:
Bucking Horse Park is a new neighborhood park planned in the Bucking Horse neighborhood.
Project Status:
Staff is currently working on design alternatives for the park, which will be presented at a
neighborhood meeting in the fall of 2020.
CP - OPERATION SERVICES
FORT COLLINS/LOVELAND POLICE TRAINING CENTER
Funding Sources:
$9.25M generated from bonds for the City of Fort Collins
$9.25M from City of Loveland
$1M from DOLA Grant
Total Project Cost: $19.5M
Phase: Phase I Site Work in Progress
Phase II Building in Pricing
Estimated Completion Date: Late 2020
Site with Building Going UP
CITY MANAGER’S UPDATE 15
Project Details:
The City of Fort Collins is partnering with The City of Loveland to construct a new Police training facility
which will be located on the west side of the Loveland Airport. This new site will offer a 50-yard pistol
range, a 1.4-mile driving track, concrete skills pad, and some classrooms for special training.
Project Status:
Phase I – Track & Skills Pad Construction:
Contractor is addressing the punch-list items on Track & Skills pad.
Police Departments were able to start using August 10, 2020.
Lanes will be striped in September after the track has been used for a while.
Phase II – Building Construction:
Precast walls and double Tees have been erected.
Admin floor has been poured.
Firing Range floor will be poured next week.
Steel erection is to begin early August.
Roofing on Firing range to begin early August.
Finishing up submittals for materials and systems to be used.
Colors selected and finishes have been ordered.
Working through RFI’s to address contractor’s questions.
Building construction is to be complete late December.
Currently expecting LEED Silver for Admin building.
Plan to turn over to Police early January 2021.
BLOCK 32/42 – CIVIC MASTER PLAN REFRESH
Funding Source: Capital Project via BFO: $300,000
Estimated Project Cost: TBD
Phase: RFP
Estimated Completion Date: TBD
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:
This project was on hold; however, we are now looking to re-start this project to
consider the City’s staffing needs with the many teleworkers we have today. This
revision will see what new space needs are for the various departments. We are
currently writing a work order for this modified scope.
CITY MANAGER’S UPDATE 16
CP - UTILITIES
GIS/GWD & ADMS
Funding Source: Offer 5.23 Operational Technology
Estimated Project Budget: $2,762,384
Phase: System Design, Hardware Procurement, Database
Configuration
Project Details:
Replacement and upgrade of the existing L&P mapping
systems to a fully capable Geographic Information
System (GIS) platform compatible with the City's
enterprise GIS.
Implementation of a GIS-based Graphic Work Design
(GWD) system enabling streamlined electric distribution
design and development and integration with GIS as
well as other key systems
Replacement of existing electric distribution operational
tools with a new Advanced Distribution Management
System (ADMS) that enables L&P’s Supervisory
Control & Operations (SCO) staff to performs a wide
range of real-time analysis in the management of the
City’s electric distribution system.
Project Status:
The ADMS project team has successfully carried out Site Acceptance Testing (SAT).
The ADMS team is now engaged in several training sessions geared toward operators, call
takers, and administrators. Training sessions have taken place over the last three weeks
(July 20 – August 6).
A training session on POWR and GridVu, the ADMS field applications for crews, took place
on August 10. Three crews were trained and are expected to provide feedback on
functionality and issues with work processes. The remaining crews will be trained on these
applications once the workflows in the new OMS and associated field applications have
been vetted.
GIS/ADMS team are currently working on another export from ArcFM to ensure accuracy of
network model in ADMS system as well as configuration in the operational mapping system.
ADMS go-live was originally scheduled for August 10 but it was moved later into August to
allow for more time to refine the interface and maps.
Screen capture of ArcFM Mobile
platform currently in testing and
development
CITY MANAGER’S UPDATE 17
LIGHT & POWER GENESIS64 SCADA UPGRADE PROJECT
Funding Source: New Capital
Estimated Project Budget: $200,000
Phase: In Design
Project Details:
Convert the existing Iconics Genesis32 hardware, software,
and screens to Genesis64
Project Status:
Alarm paging configured and tested.
Load Shedding pages complete.
Hot Line Order screens and database conversion
complete.
ESCADA team is working on remaining screens and
processes for data conversion.
REMINGTON STREET STORM SEWER
Funding Source: Stormwater and Wastewater
Estimated Project Budget: $3,551,750
Status: In construction
Estimated Completion Date: 3rd Quarter, 2020
Project Details:
The Remington Street Outfall is a storm sewer and sanitary sewer
replacement project along Remington Street from Spring Park Drive to
Prospect Road. The storm sewer will be upsized to alleviate flooding
along Remington and the surrounding areas.
Project Updates:
Installation of inlets at Parker intersection - complete
Concrete flatwork at Parker intersection - complete
Asphalt paving of 1600 block and Stuart intersection - underway
Aerial image of installation of
East Parker lateral storm pipe
SCADA Software
CITY MANAGER’S UPDATE 18
WATER TREATMENT FACILITY – HORSETOOTH ALTERNATIVE WATER
SUPPLY PROJECT
Funding Source: Water
Estimated Project Budget: $3,200,000
Status: In design
Estimated Completion Date: May 31, 2021
Project Details:
Norther Colorado Water Conservancy District (Northern Water) plans to
shut down the Soldier Canyon pipe outlet from Horsetooth Reservoir in
the 4th quarter of 2020 to conduct repairs. The City, surrounding water
districts, and PRPA are working together on a project to supply Horse-
tooth water from an alternative location during this shutdown. This project
involves constructing a permanent pipeline and a temporary pump station
to connect between the Hansen Canal (the outlet on the north side of
Horsetooth Reservoir) and the pipeline (the Pleasant Valley Pipeline, PVP)
Which supplies water from the Poudre River to northern Colorado water
districts. This project will provide Horsetooth water to the water districts and
the City during the Northern Water shutdown project.
Project Updates:
Conducting weekly check on site status
In holding pattern, waiting for September, and pump delivery station
DRAKE WATER RECLAMATION FACILITY SIDESTREAM TREATMENT
Funding Source: Wastewater
Estimated Project Budget: $5,400,000
Status: In construction
Estimated Completion Date: August 2020
Project Details:
This project is the design and installation of a wastewater side stream
treatment system to meet future nutrient (nitrogen and phosphorous)
regulations. The recycle stream from biosolids dewatering carries high
nutrient concentrations back to the main stream treatment system. Side
stream treatment will remove nutrients from the recycle stream, which
can potentially be turned into fertilizer and reused.
Project Updates:
Completed hydrostatic testing of blower piping
Conduit installation continued to extend to all equipment
Site paving is complete
36” pipe connection ready for
pump station delivery
and install
Electrical gear installation in the
Sidestream building
CITY MANAGER’S UPDATE 19
PUBLIC SAFETY
POUDRE FIRE AUTHORITY
Masked Up in the Fight Against COVID19
Poudre Fire Authority continues to support the efforts to keep COVID19 cases in Larimer County down
while prioritizing the health of our first responders. All PFA responders wear masks while on scene,
during training exercises, and in the fire stations. On-the-line and administrative staff follow detailed
decontamination protocols to maintain safe spaces. The “new normal” applies to all aspects of life at
the stations and headquarters. Firefighters apply new, safe practices (aligned with recommendations
from the CDC) in training scenarios, workouts, meals, and of course on calls.
Major Emphasis Training Focused on Heavy Content
Structure Fires
PFA firefighters recently completed one of this year’s major
emphasis trainings. These annual training scenarios address
predetermined themes or trends in the industry. Leadership
typically chooses three to four of these priority or emerging
topics the prior year. They include classroom learning, analysis,
reviews, and complex, live-training scenarios. The recent major
emphasis training focused on structure fire responses in heavy
content or “hoarding” situations. Training coordinators worked
with the Arc Thrift Store in Fort Collins who donated over 2,000
pounds of materials and pallets of books to create a realistic scene. The scenario required responders
to navigate the dense, smoke-filled environment, extinguish the fire, and rescue multiple victims. PFA
participates in a local Clutter Task Force, which helps collaborate community resources for people
afflicted with the disorder as well as help responders prepare.
House Fire on Galaxy Court. | July 29
PFA responded to six structure fires in the last two weeks of
July. The most recent was a house fire on July 29 on the 500
block of Galaxy Ct. The Engine 5 crew was first on scene and
could see dark smoke rising from behind the house. Occupants
self-evacuated, were assessed by the UCHealth ambulance,
and were released without injury. Firefighters helped one dog
from the home who was also uninjured. Firefighters entered the
home through the front door and attacked the fire from inside to
protect the home. They also attacked from the attached deck
behind the house which was the area of origin. Most of the fire
was contained to the storage space above the attached garage,
the deck, and the wall between the garage and home. PFA’s
Customer Assistance Response Team was dispatched. A
member of the team walked the residents through the home
once it was safe and answered their questions to help them through the process. The cause of the fire
was accidental and caused by the improper disposal of smoking materials.
CITY MANAGER’S UPDATE 20
Investigation of Fire with Fatality | July 6
On Monday, July 6, Engine 10 was dispatched to stage on a medical call related to reports of an
assault on the 2500 block of E. Harmony. While en route the caller told Dispatch that the manufactured
home that was the scene of the incident had exploded. The crew quickly transitioned to a fire response
and could see smoke as they approached. The Engine 10 crew arrived to find the home nearly
completed engulfed in flames. They attacked the fire from multiple sides and quickly knocked it down. It
was reported that someone was inside, and crews began an interior search. Firefighters located one
deceased person in the structure. The scene was investigated by PFA fire investigators and Fort
Collins Police Services detectives. PFA fire investigators determined the room of origin was likely the
kitchen and the presence of flammable liquids inside the home contributed to the spread of the fire.
POLICE SERVICES
Community Engagement
FCPS participated in several community conversations focused on
equity and police-community relations. On July 6, Chief Swoboda
participated in a Rotary Club panel discussion with CSU’s Dr. Ricky
Frierson. Chief Swoboda and other members of the FCPS Executive
Staff also participated in discussions with numerous community
groups, including the BIPOC group and a group of community
members that identify with the Black Lives Matter movement. These
conversations have all been constructive, informative, and highly engaging. We are grateful for and
share our community’s ongoing commitment to creating an environment where all people feel safe,
welcome, and valued.
Notable Cases
FCPS, PFA, UCHealth Help Man in Crisis - On July 27 around 7 a.m., Dispatch received a call from a
person who reported that water was dripping through their ceiling, music was playing loudly in the
apartment above, and the man who lived there wasn't responding. Upon arrival, first responders from
FCPS and Poudre Fire Authority learned that the man who lived in that apartment was experiencing a
crisis and had climbed to the roof of the building. Officers worked to communicate with him, but he
refused to come down. FCPS Crisis Negotiators and the UCHealth CORE Team responded and
continued attempts to gain his cooperation. At 1:20 p.m., first responders successfully convinced him to
come down safely. He was uninjured during the incident and was transported to receive evaluation and
crisis care. Thanks to PFA and UCHealth for their collaboration during this challenging incident. At
164.5 personnel hours between our three agencies, this was a resource-intensive situation, and we are
extremely grateful for their ongoing partnership in keeping our community members safe!
Indecent Exposure Suspect Arrested - District 1 officers were on directed bicycle patrol along the
Poudre River Trail in response to several indecent exposure incidents possibly involving the same
suspect. Officers contacted a man at Legacy Park who matched the suspect description. The man was
identified as Michael Paterson, 70, of Fort Collins. Following an investigation, Paterson was positively
identified as the suspect in these cases and was arrested for Indecent Exposure (class 6 felony).
Thanks to all who contributed to this investigation to make our community safer!
Warrant Arrest Leads to Stolen Credit Card Recovery - A patrol officer came into contact with a woman
who had six outstanding warrants. She was safely taken into custody, and following her arrest, K9 Bia
alerted to the presence of drugs in the woman's vehicle. Officers ultimately recovered methamphetamine,
suboxone, drug paraphernalia, a realistic BB gun designed to look like a handgun, and 35 credit cards
belonging to other people. Great work by K9 Bia and team to make our community safer and prevent further
use of the stolen cards!
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FCPS, PFA Investigate Fire with Fatality - On July 6, 2020 Fort Collins Police 911 received a call
regarding a disturbance at one of the manufactured homes in 2500 E Harmony Rd. A female resident
went to a neighboring home and reported that a man she knew (Jeremy Parks) came over, assaulted
her, and said he was going to kill her. While officers were en route, the residence exploded and caught
on fire. Poudre Fire Authority responded to assist the injured female and to fight the fire. When officers
and firefighters arrived on scene, the residence was fully engulfed with flames. A deceased man was
located inside the residence. He was later identified by the Coroner's Office as Jeremy Parks and his
manner/cause of death was ruled suicide by gunshot wound. Based on the facts of the investigation,
Parks is believed to have intentionally caused the fire in the home before taking his own life. PFA fire
investigators determined the room of fire's origin was likely the kitchen and the presence of flammable
liquids inside the home contributed to the spread of the fire. We appreciate the rapid response by
numerous first responder partners during this intense incident.
Crime Prevention
FCPS published the first two videos in an Internet Safety
video series. Online crimes involving children have
significantly increased in 2020, and the agency is working to
provide ongoing education to community members who
increasingly rely on technology devices during the pandemic.
Police Standards & Improvements
In the month of July, FCPS added to Transparency webpage
to include information about topics of interest and concern. At the community’s request, we added
extensive data about Use of Force. The page will serve as an evolving resource to proactively and
responsively provide information to the community we serve. To view the page, please visit
https://www.fcgov.com/police/transparency.
PLANNING, DEVELOPMENT &TRANSPORTATION
BUILDING, PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT REVIEW
Monthly Reporting
Monthly construction reporting and mapping of development review proposals and construction can be
found by visiting:
http://citydocs.fcgov.com/?dt=MONTHLY+REPORT&dn=NEIGHBORHOOD+%26+BUILDING+SERVIC
ES%2FZONING&vid=2&cmd=showdt
For a detailed listing of development Proposals under review, please visit:
https://www.fcgov.com/developmentreview/proposals/
Oil and Gas Operations
On July 14th, in partnership with the Affiliated Local Government Coalition (ALGC), staff provided
comments on the revised draft Mission Change rules. On July 31st, the ALGC responded to comments
made by other parties (i.e. industry groups, environmental groups, local entities, etc.) on the draft rules.
In both efforts the ALGC focused on the need for the state to set a regulatory floor and provide a
clearer division between state and local authority. As members of the ALGC, staff may testify at the
Hearings, which are scheduled in mid-August through September 2020.
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Conceptual Reviews & Preliminary Design Reviews – July 2020
There were 7 Conceptual Reviews and 3 Preliminary Design Review held in July 2020. Information on
all past and upcoming Conceptual Reviews and Preliminary Design Reviews can be found online at:
https://www.fcgov.com/developmentreview/proposals/
New Development Applications – July 2020
More information on development proposals under
review: https://www.fcgov.com/developmentreview/proposals/
Project Name Project Type Location
Oak 140 – PDP200009 Mixed Use Affordable
Housing Project 140 E Oak St
Trail Head Filing Four Major
Amendment – MJA200001
Single-Family Detached
Residential E Vine Dr and Greenfields Dr
Mosaic Condos Final Plan –
FDP200012 Multi-Family Residential N Timberline Dr and E Vine Dr
Kechter Townhomes –
PDP200010
Single-Family Attached
Residential, Affordable
Housing
3620 Kechter Rd
3516 S Mason Medical and
Retail Marijuana Store –
BDR200011
Medical and Retail
Marijuana Sales 3516 S Mason St
Voice of Truth Tabernacle –
PDP200011 Place of Worship 1108 Timberline Rd
Waterglen Solar Array Final
Plan – FDP200013 Community Solar Facility Waterglen Subdivision – Parcel
#8704106001
King Soopers #146 – Midtown
Gardens Marketplace –
PDP200012
Grocery Store and Fueling
Center 2535 S College Ave
3227 Chase Dr Extra
Occupancy – FDP200014
Extra Occupancy Rental
House 3227 Chase Dr
Development Project Decisions – July 2020
More information on development project
decisions: https://www.fcgov.com/developmentreview/proposals/
Project Name Decision Maker Location Decision
Date Decision
613 S Meldrum St
Carriage House –
Modification of
Standards, MOD200001
Administrative
Hearing Officer 613 S Meldrum St 7/15/20 Denied
220 Cleopatra St Extra
Occupancy, BDR200008
Development
Review Manager 220 Cleopatra St 7/23/20 Approved
NEIGHBORHOOD SERVICES
Neighborhood Development Review
More than 50 community members joined virtually for a Community Q&A with Sun Communities, the
applicant for a potential new mobile home park in south Fort Collins. Over the course of 90 minutes,
Sun Communities shared updated site plans and responded to detailed questions on site management,
potential amenities, site design, and affordability. This event was a follow up to the code-required
meeting held in May. Notification was shared through the weekly development review newsletter and
other relevant email lists, posted on several City sites, shared on NextDoor, and mailed to neighbors in
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the surrounding area. Unfortunately, a delay with the printer led to late delivery of the postcard to some
neighbors. For those who were unable to attend, a recording of the Q&A session is available on the
“What’s New in Development Review” OurCity page. We will be developing a summary document with
all the responses given during the meeting, as well as responses to any additional questions from Sun
Communities that we weren’t able to get to that evening. This document will be posted online and will
be provided to decision-makers should the project go forward to a public hearing. Community
members are always invited to submit questions or comments to devreviewcomments@fcgov.com.
Approximately 90 neighbors participated in an online neighborhood meeting in May as one of the first
steps in the development review process for a new manufactured housing community by Sun
Communities. The neighborhood meeting addressed the proposed LMN zoning variances requested by
Sun Communities to build only a single housing type in the development and prohibit on-street parking
within the new community. Participants were mostly opposed to the development, though there were
several comments in support of the project because of affordability and housing need in our community.
Reasons for opposition stated by attendees included a desire for a development that provides the mix
of housing required, traffic/congestion, concentration of affordable housing, safety/crime, property
values, and concerns about the quality of the housing and the management of the manufactured home
park. The next official step in the process is for the applicant to submit their formal Modification
requests that will be presented to Planning & Zoning Board for a decision. Staff has recommended to
Sun Communities that another informal, "open house" style meeting be held to answer other questions
about the development as a whole and hear from residents about their priorities for proposed
developments. Recording of the virtual meeting is available on the Our City page for review and
additional public comment.
Mobile Home Park/Manufactured Housing Community Residents’ Rights
Projects funded through the first round of Mobile Home Park Mini Grants are underway in Poudre
Valley Mobile Home Park, Parklane Mobile Home Park, and Hickory Village Mobile Home Park. A mini-
grant contractor discovered Emerald Ash Borer in one of the mobile home parks while trimming trees
and notified the City Forester and CSU to confirm. Neighboring mobile home parks that perform their
own tree services were notified that the pest had been discovered near their property and were
provided with educational information on inspection and treatment.
Outreach with mobile home residents’ rights stakeholders continued through online meetings with
neighbors and a presentation to the Chamber of Commerce’s Local Legislative Affairs Committee on
zoning and residents’ rights. Recommended Municipal Code changes to improve and protect residents’
rights have been approved by the City Attorney’s Office and are planned to be presented to the
Affordable Housing Board and the Human Relations Commission for review and recommendation for
Council consideration.
CityWorksEDU/CSU Key Civics
In anticipation of social distancing requirements that will impact in-person delivery of CSU classes in
Fall 2020, co-instructors for the CityWorksEDU/Key Civics course on the power of local government are
adapting the curriculum to shift to at least a partial online setting. The Senior Neighborhood Planner, JC
Ward, and CSU Community Liaison, Jenn Rieskamp, collaborate with numerous City departments to
provide engaging field trips and personal experiences for freshmen students who are at risk of not
completing their degree due to a variety of risk factors including status as a first-generation college
student and high school drop-out rate. Since many City facilities will be unavailable to the public,
particularly those offering behind-the-scenes tours to students, the course will include video field trips
and integrate existing videos about City programs into the regular curriculum. A number of options
along the spectrum of in-person instruction have been developed and ready for deployment the
situation and COVID-19 risk levels evolve.
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Mediation and Restorative Justice
The Restorative Justice team completed an outreach project last month to increase awareness of
restorative justice. Through the project, the team created one long video and four short videos; also
created a new brochure, rack card and business card. The videos, created by FCTV, will be on the
City’s RJ website and used for community presentations and volunteer trainings. The project was
funded by Colorado Division of Public Safety, Juvenile Diversion funds. Please see the link to the
longer video (14 min) and the brochure and rack card.
Restorative Justice Overview
https://youtu.be/iF6xo06FN2w
Brochure and rack card.
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1HVR2rWEZuQzT45ryoTQjKuKbzhJN2hq9?usp=sharing
YEAR TO DATE COMPARISON
2019 2020 YTD % Change
Development Project Submittals Received 261 220 -15.71%
Conceptual/Preliminary Design/Staff Reviews 133 134 0.75%
Building Permits Issued 5,900 8,384 42.10%
Building Permit Valuations ($M) $190.34 $203.16 6.73%
Building Inspections Performed 15,518 17,478 12.63%
Zoning Inspections Performed 257 244 -5.06%
Zoning Plan Reviews Performed 1,608 1,637 1.80%
Overall Development Review revenues are ($990,190) under projection for 2020 as of July 31st with
Development Review under by $(901,015) and Engineering Development Review under by $(89,175).
GRAFFITI UPDATE
During the month of July 2020, the Graffiti Abatement Team abated 69 issues consisting of 142 tags
measuring 1,668 square feet of graffiti-covered surfaces.
Month Access FC Hotline Pro-Active Total
January 1 0 51 52
February 5 2 22 29
March 7 4 55 66
April 17 2 42 61
May 12 5 36 53
June 17 11 35 63
July 26 7 36 69
Total 85 31 277 393
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SUSTAINABILITY SERVICES
ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES
Ozone Action Season is Here
Summer is ozone season along the Front Range, and we see days where ozone pollution in our
community is high. Ground level ozone can be particularly unhealthy for older adults, children, and
those with respiratory conditions.
Ozone action alerts are issued by the Colorado Department of Public Health during the summer ozone
season based on daily forecasts of conditions that produce higher ozone levels. These alerts help
those who are most impacted by poor air quality and remind all community members to take action to
help reduce ozone levels locally. Air Quality alerts are also issued if air quality is poor due to smoke
from wildfires or other pollution.
You can sign up for alerts and view live air quality data on our website. Just like you check the weather
before venturing outdoors you should also check the air quality!
There are many ways you can take action to help reduce ozone pollution and keep the air we breathe
healthier:
Combine car trips
Use alternative transportation: Walk, bike, carpool, bus, scooter etc.
Fill your vehicle up with gas in the cooler morning or evening hours, don’t top off at the pump
Reduce idling: Turn off your ignition if waiting for more than 30 seconds, especially when stopped at
trains or waiting for curbside pick-up orders
Mow your lawn in the evenings when the sun is low
Switch to electric lawn and garden equipment
Sign Up for Air Quality Alerts - https://www.fcgov.com/airquality/aqdata/
Our Climate Future Phase Two Engagement:
We still have four more weeks of engagement opportunities! Share your ideas through an anonymous
survey or join a workshop. Each week will focus on 1-2 priorities:
August 10 - August 16: More Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
August 17 - August 23: More Renewable Energy
August 24 - August 30: Healthy Air Quality & Natural Environment
August 31 - September 6: More Reuse, Recycling and Composting
Want to schedule a special workshop about this topic for your organization or community group?
Contact Jensen Morgan at jmorgan@fcgov.com or 801-649-9192.
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SOCIAL SUSTAINABILITY
Fort Collins Social Sustainability Gaps Analysis – 2020 Update
The Social Sustainability Department just completed a comprehensive data study that analyzes social
sustainability gaps in our community, focusing on seven priority areas: Housing, Homelessness, Poverty,
Health & Wellness, Education and At-Risk Youth, Diversity & Equity, and Target Populations. Find the report
here: https://www.fcgov.com/socialsustainability/documents.php.
ECONOMIC HEALTH
For Fort Collins Launches Ambassador Program with Local Businesses
10 local businesses and organizations have joined a pilot program through the For Fort Collins
campaign to amplify the community to rally to shop and buy local while helping businesses reopen safe
and strong.
ForFortCollins.com is a marketing and public relations campaign aimed at encouraging community
members to support local businesses, especially those in the industries most impacted by COVID-19,
such as restaurants, retail, creatives, salons, manufacturers, and more.
As part of the program, the ambassador cohort will have the opportunity to learn from a local marketing
agency, Old Town Media, to enhance their marketing knowledge and skills. The tips shared with the
ambassadors will also be shared publicly for all Fort Collins businesses.
Business ambassadors include:
Downtown Creative District
Gilded Goat Brewing Co.
Happy Lucky’s Tea House
Lima Coffee Roasters
Malama Massage & Bodywork
Poudre River Library District
Rythm EFX
The Otter Shop
The Taco Stop
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UTILITIES
CUSTOMER CONNECTIONS
In 2020, Utilities Community Engagement has reached 5,327 participants through 129 outreach events
and programs.
In the month of July, Utilities offered the following engagement opportunities:
Our Climate Future – In partnership with Sustainability, we asked 40 community members for
ideas on how to achieve the community’s goals around waste, energy, and climate. July workshops
included:
o July 8- Housing Affordability Workshop
o July 9- Housing Affordability Workshop
o July 8- Job Opportunities & Healthy Economy Workshop
o July 9- Job Opportunities & Healthy Economy Workshop
July 7 – Solar Contractor Orientation was held for contractors that expressed interest in joining
the Participating Solar Contractor Network. Contractors in the network can access residential solar
rebates.
July 8 – A virtual meeting for the Working Families Thrive group was held to provide updates from
local non-profit organizations. Staff provided an overview on payment assistance resources and
LEAP updates.
July 14 – Wade the River – This drop-in event
gave 22 community members an opportunity to
search for what lies beneath the surface of the
Cache la Poudre River. Biologists and educators
from Colorado State University, Natural Areas and
Utilities helped identify findings, and helped
participants understand how a healthy Poudre River
means good quality drinking water for the City of
Fort Collins.
July 23 – Source to Tap – This collaborative
program with Natural Areas provided six Junior
Naturalists and their families the opportunity to
explore the journey of a drop of water, from its
source to your tap at home. This program included a short hike and exploration of how the City
assesses the health of our watershed to provide drinking water.
July 24– Neighbor to Neighbor (N2N) Annual Rent Party – Due to COVID-19, N2N is not having
onsite events. Rather they asked supporters to host smaller fundraising parties called Rent Parties.
One of the Rent Parties raised over $1500. Utilities sponsored an event through the Utilities
Strategic Sponsorship Program.
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The Sprinkler Audit Program has been in high demand
this year, projecting about 380 audits (185 for FC Utilities,
45 for ELCO, and 150 for FCLWD) through September
18th, when audits will end for the season. All open audit
appointments are expected to be scheduled by July 27th,
at which time we’ll create a sign-up for 2021 audits.
Water Conservation Staff is now accepting applications
for the Allotment Management Program to assist with
customers impacted by Excess Water Use surcharges.
Full applications are due by November 1.
The Xeriscape Incentive Program inspected 25 completed residential projects, issuing rebates to
each of those customers for converting high-water use landscapes to low-water/no-water landscapes.
The commercial Xeriscape Incentive Program is expected 11 full applications by the August 1 deadline
for commercial-scale water-wise projects.
In the month of August, Utilities will offer the following engagement opportunities:
August 12 – Working Families Thrive – A virtual meeting for the Working Families Thrive group
will be held to provide updates from local non-profit organizations. Staff provides an overview on
payment assistance resources and LEAP updates.
Our Climate Future – Utilities is partnering with Sustainability to ask community members for ideas
on how to achieve the community’s goals around waste, energy, and climate.
o August 13 – Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Workshop
o August 18 – More Renewable Energy Workshop
o August 20 – More Renewable Energy Workshop
o August 26 – Healthy Natural Environment Workshop
August 18 – Science Behind the Scenes – This is a water education program working with a small
group of adults who will sign up in advance. The education team is working in collaboration with
Natural Areas and local scientists to focus on the Poudre River, ways the City tests water quality,
and what the public can do to help keep our rivers healthy.
August 24-29 – Poudre RiverFest – This event is virtual this year and will have a flood education
lunch and learn led by Marsha Hilmes-Robinson and Heidi Hansen. Education materials will be
included throughout the event on the website.
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COMMUNITY SERVICES
RECREATION
COVID-19 Safety Guidelines:
Emergency sheltering ended on June 19 and Northside Aztlan Community Center re-opened on
July 20, after four weeks of deep cleaning and restorative maintenance from Operation Services
and the Parks Department. The following cleaning items were completed:
o Gym floors were refinished
o Walls in the gym and fitness rooms were painted
o Locker rooms, meeting rooms, and classroom floors were stripped and steam cleaned
o Extensive clean-up was completed in Heritage Park
o Surrounding the exterior of the building to ensure removal of trash including sharps or other
unsafe items
Camp FunQuest: Child Care Fall Extended Learning
With the recent announcement of the PSD school schedule, Recreation has created a program that
will be offered at Northside Aztlan Community Center Monday – Friday to allow parents to drop their
children off and be able to do remote learning and participate in fun activities.
Fourth of July Activities
Fourth of July activities were enjoyed by the entire community. Activities included hot air balloons,
an airplane and vehicle parade, chalk drawing contest, pop-up concerts, music from the Fort Collins
Symphony, and a fireworks display. Below is a link to a video recap of the airplane parade.
https://www.facebook.com/DannyDodgeLive/videos/10219048823465695
The Farm
The Farm opened exclusive reservations through SignUpGenius for 45-minute exclusive visits to
the facility that included a pasture hayride. Over 160 people participated, with $1,446 generated in
revenue.
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PARKS
Produced COVID-19 responsible alternate 4th of July events.
Re-opened several amenities including splash pads and softball leagues.
Hosted a Volunteer/Listening Session at Golden Meadows Park.
Library Park playground replacement completed.
Forestry staff participated in safety training with the new Traffic Attenuator.
Golf revenues have rebounded by $375K.
CULTURAL SERVICES
Reopening week at the Fort Collins Museum of Discovery
The last month has brought the reopening of the Fort Collins Museum of Discovery and The
Lincoln Center. Following strict local and state safety guidelines, the Museum has limited and
timed admissions and is using an online ticketing process. The Lincoln Center is available to the
community for scheduled gatherings, meetings and events.
The Gardens on Spring Creek opened in June and has added programming for the community
including yoga and tai chi on the Great Lawn.
The Art in Public Places Program (APP) is working with local artists to create 50 murals this
summer that are being placed throughout Fort Collins. APP has hired artists to create murals on
transformer cabinets, pianos, concrete barriers and walls that inspire the community and keep us
connected at a time of physical distancing.
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NATURAL AREAS
Innovative Educational Programming During COVID-19
The Natural Areas Department Public Engagement team is offering several types of innovative
educational programming while following all COVID-19 guidelines.
In addition to an online Learning Library featuring videos, worksheets and apps, in-person
programming has resumed. Activities offered through new channels such as Facebook Live,
Geocaching Adventure Labs, and COTREX have been popular with the community. Learning
opportunities are listed in the Explorer publication, which had a limited print run in addition to a new
interactive version.
Small groups of kids enjoyed weekly outdoor activities at three Boys & Girls Club locations. In addition,
Natural Areas staff trained Boys & Girls Club staff to implement their own nature-inspired programming.
Members of the summer teen club, ROOTS, explored natural areas, learned about stewardship, and
implemented their own sustainability projects.
Visitation in natural areas has increased as much as 140% above previous records. To help, volunteers
were trained to staff educational stations at trailheads and assist with parking lot management. Topics
for the trailhead tables include river safety, dog etiquette, and stewardship. Newly certified BARK
Rangers (volunteer rangers with their canine companions), can now reach their peer dog guardians on
the trails with stewardship reminders.
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Adventure Kits for Kids
Natural Areas and Nature in the City partnered with the Bohemian Foundation and Housing Catalyst to
create a Summer Enrichment Kit for children at home this summer. The goal of the kit is to encourage
artistic and nature exploration, reading, and science, all while having curiosity and fun! Through
Housing Catalyst, the Kit will reach approximately 585 children between the ages of 2-15 living in
vulnerable communities (e.g. Neighbor to Neighbor, Poudre Valley and Hickory Village Mobile Home
Park). Gardens on Spring Creek and the Museum of Discovery also contributed activities included in
the kit. All activities are in English and Spanish.
PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT
2021 Budget Engagement Kickoff
As part of the kick-off for the City’s budget 2021 public engagement process, City staff launched a
series of tools and events to facilitate community members’ participation in the process. Community
members can access information, resources and feedback tools by visiting the Our City page
https://ourcity.fcgov.com/2021budget. In addition, City staff hosted a town hall event to kick off the
engagement activities on July 16 and another informational one in partnership with Poudre Library
District on August 8; both events counted with simulations interpretation. Nearly 50 community
members participated in both events.
BROADBAND – FORT COLLINS CONNEXION
Connexion Q2 2020 Quarterly Report
The Fort Collins Connexion Team has released the Q2 2020 Quarterly Report. Read for updates on
budget, construction, video services and more. Community members can access and download their
own copy here.
COMMUNITY DASHBOARD HIGHLIGHT
The Community Dashboard features performance data and information that highlights how the City is
doing in achieving its seven Outcome areas: Neighborhood Livability and Social Health, Culture and
Recreation, Economic Health, Environmental Health, Safe Community, Transportation, and High
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Performing Government. The Dashboard is made up of 36 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:
This is a quarterly measure. Trail visits were higher each month this quarter compared to last year.
Limited snowfall in January and February, and the COVID-19 "Stay in Place" order significantly
increased trails usage in March. Increased usage is anticipated to continue under the "Stay in Place "
order unless tighter movement restrictions are put in place.
Definition:
The total number of people accessing and utilizing the City's paved trails system.
Why is this metric important?
This metric provides an indication of the popularity of trails which, in turn, indicates how well the trail
system is meeting the needs of the community.
City’s impact on this metric:
High – Park Planning and Development influences this metric by providing an accessible, well-planned
paved trail system that serves the community's trail commuters and recreational users.
Benchmarks:
This metric contains no benchmark data due to the lack of comparable data. There is no accepted
standard for what qualifies as a trail; for example some communities includes paved surfaces within
neighborhood parks. There is also no standard method for the calculations used to determine the
number of visits.
To view the entire Dashboard, please visit: http://fortcollins.clearpointstrategy.com/