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October 2020
OCTOBER 8, 2020
Table of Contents
ISSUES BEFORE COUNCIL ................................................................................................................. 4
OCTOBER 13 WORK SESSION ..................................................................................................................................4
OCTOBER 19 NORTHERN COLORADO REGIONAL AIRPORT COMMISSION - JOINT MEETING WITH CITY OF
LOVELAND...............................................................................................................................................................4
OCTOBER 20 REGULAR MEETING ...........................................................................................................................4
OCTOBER 22 URBAN RENEWAL AUTHORITY BOARD MEETING .............................................................................4
OCTOBER 27 WORK SESSION ..................................................................................................................................5
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 4 REGULAR MEETING ...................................................................................................5
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 4 GID No. 1 MEETING ..................................................................................................6
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 4 SKYVIEW SOUTH GID MEETING ................................................................................6
NOVEMBER 10 ADJOURNED MEETING ..................................................................................................................6
PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT – UPCOMING EVENTS ................................................................................ 6
SALES TAX - MONTHLY & YEAR TO DATE ....................................................................................... 7
CP - ENGINEERING ............................................................................................................................. 7
CITYWIDE PEDESTRIAN ACCESS PROJECT ...............................................................................................................7
TIMBERLINE ROAD CORRIDOR PROJECT ................................................................................................................8
JEFFERSON STREET IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT ......................................................................................................9
WILLOW STREET IMPROVEMENTS ...................................................................................................................... 10
DRAKE AND HAMPSHIRE SAFE ROUTES TO SCHOOL INTERSECTION PROJECT ................................................... 10
CHERRY STREET ARTHUR DITCH BRIDGE IMPROVEMENTS ................................................................................. 11
CP - PARK PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT ....................................................................................... 12
CITY PARK REFRESH ............................................................................................................................................. 12
EASTSIDE PARK IMPROVEMENTS ........................................................................................................................ 13
CP - OPERATION SERVICES ............................................................................................................ 13
FORT COLLINS/LOVELAND POLICE TRAINING CENTER ........................................................................................ 13
CP - UTILITIES.................................................................................................................................... 15
CUSTOMER INFORMATION AND OPERATIONAL SUPPORT SYSTEM (CIS/OSS) ................................................... 15
GIS/GWD & ADMS ............................................................................................................................................... 15
MAPLE AND PEARL STREETS WASTEWATER MAIN REPLACEMENT .................................................................... 16
WATER TREATMENT FACILITY – HORSETOOTH ALTERNATIVE WATER SUPPLY PROJECT ................................... 16
DRAKE WATER RECLAMATION FACILITY SIDESTREAM TREATMENT ................................................................... 17
PUBLIC SAFETY ................................................................................................................................ 17
POUDRE FIRE AUTHORITY ................................................................................................................................... 17
POLICE SERVICES .................................................................................................................................................. 18
PLANNING, DEVELOPMENT & TRANSPORTATION ........................................................................ 20
PARKING SERVICES .............................................................................................................................................. 20
BUILDING, PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT REVIEW .......................................................................................... 21
NEIGHBORHOOD SERVICES ................................................................................................................................. 22
GRAFFITI UPDATE ............................................................................................................................ 25
SUSTAINABILITY SERVICES ............................................................................................................ 25
ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES ................................................................................................................................ 25
SOCIAL SUSTAINABILITY ...................................................................................................................................... 26
ECONOMIC HEALTH ............................................................................................................................................. 27
UTILITIES ............................................................................................................................................ 27
CUSTOMER CONNECTIONS .................................................................................................................................. 27
WATER RESOURCES AND TREATMENT OPERATIONS .......................................................................................... 29
COMMUNITY SERVICES .................................................................................................................... 29
RECREATION ........................................................................................................................................................ 29
PARKS ................................................................................................................................................................... 30
CULTURAL SERVICES ............................................................................................................................................ 31
NATURAL AREAS .................................................................................................................................................. 32
PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT ..................................................................................................................... 33
BROADBAND – FORT COLLINS CONNEXION ................................................................................. 34
COMMUNITY DASHBOARD HIGHLIGHT .......................................................................................... 35
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ISSUES BEFORE COUNCIL
OCTOBER 13 WORK SESSION
2021 Budget Work Session #3
o Discuss overall budget and final direction to staff.
High Performing Government - 7.1 Provide world-class municipal services to
residents and businesses.
Cameron Peak Fire Impact on Water Quality and Water Supply
o Provide a detailed overview on the Cameron Peak Fire impact on water quality and
water supply.
Environmental Health - 4.6 Provide a reliable, high-quality water supply.
Staff Report: COVID-19 Update from County Public Health Director Tom Gonzales
o Provide updates on current cases, the latest plan for addressing recent increases,
testing and surveillance, and the ways the City, CSU and Larimer County are working
together to protect public health by slowing the spread of the virus including the
importance of being diligent regarding wearing facial coverings, social distancing, and
limiting large gatherings.
OCTOBER 19 NORTHERN COLORADO REGIONAL AIRPORT
COMMISSION - JOINT MEETING WITH CITY OF LOVELAND
6:00-8:00 p.m. - Remote Participation Only
o https://zoom.us/j/97446693868
Discuss various items related to airport operations
Transportation - 6.5 Maintain existing and aging transportation infrastructure
and addressing missing facilities to meet community needs and expectations.
OCTOBER 20 REGULAR MEETING
Council Consideration of a Remote Hearing for an Appeal to the Building Review Board
o The purpose of this item is to consider an exception to Ordinance No. 079, 2020
adopted by Council on June 16, 2020, to allow various zoning, development, and historic
preservation items to proceed to public hearings using remote technology.
High Performing Government - 7.1 Provide world-class municipal services to
residents and businesses.
Staff Report: Remington Street Stormwater Project
o Discuss a recently completed capital stormwater project in the Spring Creek basin.
Safe Community - 5.5 Address water, wastewater and stormwater
infrastructure needs for the protection of people, property and the
environment.
Executive Session
o Discuss Broadband issues.
OCTOBER 22 URBAN RENEWAL AUTHORITY BOARD MEETING
5:00-7:00 p.m. - Remote Participation Only
o Agenda posted online https://www.renewfortcollins.com/meeting-agendas
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.
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o https://zoom.us/j/98687657267
OCTOBER 27 WORK SESSION
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 systems
Plastic Pollution
o Follow up on direction provided by Council at the February 11 Work Session on
mitigating plastic pollution in Fort Collins
Environmental Health - 4.4 Achieve the 2020 Road to Zero Waste goals and
work toward the 2030 zero waste goals.
Homelessness Advisory Committee Findings
o Provide Council with an overview of recommendations and considerations for homeless
shelters from a temporary committee of community members and service providers. The
committee met regularly for ten months to produce a final document with
recommendations, including for a permanent 24/7 shelter, and suggestions for specific
aspects decision-makers might consider
Neighborhood Livability and Social Health - 1.2 Collaborate with other
agencies to address poverty issues and other identified high-priority human
service needs, and to make homelessness rare, short-lived and non-recurring
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 4 REGULAR MEETING
Annual Appropriation Ordinance (First Reading)
o Consider the annual appropriation ordinance and setting the City budget for fiscal year
2021, which becomes the City’s financial plan for that year.
High Performing Government - 7.1 Provide world-class municipal services to
residents and businesses.
Airport Annual Appropriation Ordinance (First Reading)
o Appropriate the 2021 Budget for the Northern Colorado Regional Airport.
Downtown Development Authority Annual Appropriation (First Reading)
o Appropriate the 2021 Budget for the Downtown Development Authority (DDA)
2021 Electric Rate Ordinance
o Consider a 3.0% rate increase in monthly charges for electric service beginning in 2021.
Economic Health - 3.5 Maintain utility systems, services, infrastructure and
predictable rates.
Manufactured Housing Rezonings
o Conduct a Public Hearing and consider an ordinance to change the zoning map and
rezone six properties containing manufactured housing communities to the
Manufactured Housing (MH) zone district.
Neighborhood Livability & Social Health - 1.1 Improve access to quality
housing that is affordable to a broad range of income levels.
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Process Improvement for Affordable Housing Fee Support
o Consider an ordinance on process improvement for affordable housing fee support. This
will replace the current fee waiver process that is based on actual fee amounts with set
amounts for qualifying units. The set amount is based on historically waived fees. This
will provide predictability but will still be: only for 30% AMI units; discretionary with
Council; and based on a finding it will not jeopardize the finances of the City.
Neighborhood Livability & Social Health - 1.1 Improve access to quality
housing that is affordable to a broad range of income levels.
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 4 GID No. 1 MEETING
GID No. 1 Annual Appropriation
o Appropriate the 2021 Budget for General Improvement District (GID) No. 1.
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 4 SKYVIEW SOUTH GID MEETING
Skyview South GID No. 15 Annual Appropriation
o Appropriate the 2021 Budget for Skyview South General Improvement District (GID) No.
15.
NOVEMBER 10 ADJOURNED MEETING
Yearly Evaluation of the City Manager, City Attorney and Chief Judge.
Work Session Canceled.
PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT – UPCOMING
EVENTS
Día de los Muertos Celebration (Day of the Death) – October/November
City staff will be supporting Poudre Library District as they organize their annual Dia de los
Muertos celebration. The event will consist of several activities throughout October and early
November. Activities will include decorating altars, virtual workshops, pop-up photo booths,
movie screenings, and more. A detailed schedule of activities will be published on Poudre
Library’s website.
Community Meetings with The Family Center
City staff will continue their series of community meetings this Fall with community members
participating in The Family Center’s Mi Voz Leadership Program. The next meeting will take
place on Wednesday, November 2 and will focus on understanding housing resources and
policies that impact mobile home communities in Fort Collins.
City’s Equity Indicators
City staff selected the CUNY Institute for State and Local Governance (ISLG) to establish a
framework for measuring and understanding the inequities that exist in Fort Collins and how
they change over time. In this project, ISLG will collect and analyze data disaggregated by race,
ethnicity, and other demographic factors to examine the broader landscape of disparities in
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outcomes in Fort Collins and work closely with the City and community to develop a set of
Equity Indicators that will be used to track progress in reducing key disparities. While the Equity
Indicators themselves cannot directly address inequities, they will inform the City’s equity work
moving forward, and can help to increase transparency and accountability. Public engagement
efforts will begin in October and will consist of different online tools, focus groups, and other
types of events to get feedback that will help develop the indicators.
Home2Health/Housing Strategic Plan
Public engagement efforts for the next phase of the City’s Home2Health project will resume in
October and will be aligned with the launch of the public engagement process for the City’s
Housing Strategic Plan.
SALES TAX - MONTHLY & YEAR TO DATE
AUGUST SUMMARY OVER PRIOR YEAR
Month Year to Date
Net Sales Tax Collected: -4.6% -4.2%
Net Use Tax Collected: -0.2% -11.1%
Net Sales and Use Tax Collected: -3.9% -5.3%
Year to date, sales and use tax collections excluding rebates are down 5.3% and total $88.1M.
AUGUST SUMMARY OVER BUDGET
Month Year to Date
Net Sales Tax Collected: -4.6% -4.9%
Net Use Tax Collected: 6.9% -2.6%
Net Sales and Use Tax Collected: -2.9% -4.6%
Year to date, the City has collected 4.6% less sales and use tax revenue, totaling $4.3M under
budget.
CP - ENGINEERING
CITYWIDE PEDESTRIAN ACCESS PROJECT
Capital Project
Updates are
indicated in bold.
Note: Only projects
with updates this
month are listed.
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Funding Source: Community Capital Improvement Program (CCIP)
Estimated Project Budget: 2019 - $1.1M
Estimated Completion Date: Ongoing
Phase: Construction
Project Details:
Project to expand sidewalks along Prospect Road from Remington to Stover sidewalk
construction began September 12; estimated completion October 30. See above
before and after pictures showing current construction.
More information is available at http://www.fcgov.com/engineering/pedneeds.php
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 Zephyr Road to the City’s four
lane arterial roadway standards. Zephyr Road to Trilby
Road will be restriped to include two northbound lanes
and one southbound lane. Planned improvements
include intersection improvements at Kechter Road and
Zephyr Road, multi-modal accommodations, raised
medians and center turn lanes, access control,
landscaping improvements, and roadway improvements.
A pedestrian underpass crossing Timberline Road will also be constructed near Bacon
Elementary School.
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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 is in the final design phase, with anticipated design completion in early
2021.
Right of way acquisition is anticipated to begin in late 2020.
Construction of the underpass and Mail Creek Ditch box culvert is anticipated to
begin in early 2021, followed closely by roadway construction.
More information is available at https://www.fcgov.com/engineering/timberlinewidening
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:
Construction is planned to begin in early October. Staff anticipates construction to
be completed in early November, with the completion date being weather dependent.
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WILLOW STREET IMPROVEMENTS
Funding Source: Federal Grants, Community Capital Improvement Program (CCIP), Developer
Contributions, DDA Funds
Estimated Project Budget: $3.8M
Estimated Completion Date: Fall 2019
Phase: Construction
Project Details:
This project will design roadway and urban design improvements along Willow Street between
College Avenue and Linden Street; including a pedestrian plaza at the northern corner of Willow
Street and Linden Street.
Project Status:
Public art was installed within the pedestrian plaza at the northern corner of Willow
Street and Linden Street
DRAKE AND HAMPSHIRE SAFE ROUTES TO SCHOOL
INTERSECTION PROJECT
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Funding Source: Safe Routes to School Federal Grant
Estimated Project Budget: $620,000
Estimated Completion Date: Winter 2020
Phase: Preliminary Design
Project Details:
This project will add a signalized intersection and bike/ped improvements to the intersection of
Drake Road and Hampshire Drive. Planned improvements include: full signalized intersection,
pedestrian ramp improvements, crosswalks, and revised roadway striping to better
accommodate cyclists. This project will provide a Safe Route to School connection between
Blevins Middle School and the Spring Creek Trail.
Project Status:
Subsurface Utility Engineering utility investigation at Hampshire and Drake was
completed in September.
The combined Hampshire/Drake and HWY1/Douglas Rd Project is planned to be
advertised in mid-October.
CHERRY STREET ARTHUR DITCH BRIDGE IMPROVEMENTS
Funding Source: Capital Bridge Program
Estimated Project Budget: $750K
Estimated Completion Date: Spring 2021
Phase: Final Design
Project Details:
This project will replace Arthur Ditch under Cherry Street
between Wood Street and Grant Avenue. This bridge is
structurally deficient, and load posted. The replacement
bridge will be shallower and wider to allow for have full
asphalt thickness over the structure. This project is fully
funded through the City’s Capital Bridge Program.
Project Status:
Ditch crossing permit has been completed.
City Staff is coordinating with Xcel regarding
their Cherry Street gas line replacement project. Construction schedule may change
to minimize road closure.
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CP - PARK PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT
CITY PARK REFRESH
Funding Source: Building On Basics
Total Project Cost: $850k-$1M
Phase: Phase I project identification
Estimated Completion: 2021 for Phase I project
Project Details:
Several concepts, master plans, and improvement ideas have been generated and shared with
the community for feedback in 2016, 2018, and 2019 to address important refresh needs of City
Park. The City Park Restroom Project, which is part of Phase 1 improvements, will provide a
new year-round restroom along with surrounding site improvements. Construction of the City
Park Restroom began on September 7, with anticipated construction lasting from early
September through late December. Landscape plantings may be delayed until spring of 2021,
depending on weather conditions. Visit the project web site for additional information regarding
the project at ourcity.fcgov.com/city-park-tomorrow.
Project Status:
Construction of City Park Restroom improvements began on September 7.
Demolition work is nearly complete and includes removal of the existing restroom
structure, one picnic shelter, as well as some concrete and asphalt.
Upcoming construction will include underground utility work, foundation work for the
new restroom and concrete work for new sidewalks.
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EASTSIDE PARK IMPROVEMENTS
Eastside Park Improvements
Funding Source: First United Methodist Church
Total Project Cost: $225,000 for design and construction
Phase: Complete
Estimated Completion: Complete
Project Details:
Based on a generous gift from United Methodist Church, some park improvements are
proposed at Eastside Park. These improvements will include landscape, lighting, and seating
enhancements. Park Planning & Development has prepared an improvement plan for the park.
Project Status:
A small ribbon cutting ceremony was held September 30 to commemorate completion
of improvements to Eastside Park.
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: January 2021
Administration Building Going Up
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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:
Track and Skills pad have been turned over to Fort Collins and Loveland PD’s for use.
Phase II – Building Construction:
Admin building exterior sheathing is nearing completion.
Admin roofing is underway and should be completed early October.
Light gauge interior wall framing being installed.
Mechanical and electrical systems are going in.
Firing range roof is completed.
Firing range ductwork is finishing up, mechanical units to be installed early October.
Firing range baffle system is being installed.
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:
We are moving forward with a work order for the design team to assist with looking at
City’s staffing needs with the many teleworkers we have today. We will be looking at
new trends and understand how this may impact our new space needs are for the
various departments. We plan to have a deliverable by March 2021.
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CP - UTILITIES
CUSTOMER INFORMATION AND OPERATIONAL SUPPORT SYSTEM
(CIS/OSS)
The Customer Information and Operational Support System supports both utilities and
broadband billing. The project was launched in August 2018, transitioning a 20 year old legacy
system. Connexion billing was launched on the new billing platform on August 2019. Utilities is
planning to launch in 4th quarter 2020. We are currently in the system-testing phase of the
project, which insures the functionality of each configuration achieves accurate billing and
customer service. The new billing platform, Open Smartflex, has the tools and functionality our
customers, both residential and business, have been requesting through our customer
satisfaction survey. Staff will be sharing the extensive communication outreach plan to City
Council and our community on October 6.
GIS/GWD & ADMS
Funding Source: Offer 5.23
Operational Technology
Estimated Project Budget:
$2,762,384
Phase: In Production with full
vendor project team support
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:
Designer is in post-production support with the vendor. We are adding functionality to
accommodate temporary installations and removals.
The project team is processing a small change order to add functionality to enable
more dynamic Designer text to be added to construction layouts.
The L&P GIS Team continues to make additions and improvements to the GIS data as
determined by project needs.
Screen capture of ArcFM Mobile
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L&P GIS staff, Esri, and Schneider Electric have resolved the two issues in the ArcFM
Mobile product related to electric tracing and offline use. Work is underway internally
to make further improvements to the data for reliable system tracing.
The OMS functionality of the ADMS system is live and in production, operating in
parallel with the previous system.
The project team is working with ACS, the ADMS vendor, on system refinements to fix
issues and processes.
Training for the DASMap tool, which imports GIS data into the ADMS system, is
complete. The project team has successfully independently run the import process
three times since training.
MAPLE AND PEARL STREETS WASTEWATER MAIN REPLACEMENT
Funding Source: Stormwater and Wastewater
Estimated Project Budget: $587,700.00
Status: Construction scheduled to start October 5th
Estimated Completion Date: November 11, 2020
Project Details:
The Maple & Pearl streets wastewater main replacement
project will replace 1194 linear feet of 6-inch dilapidated clay
tile sewer with new 8-inch PVC sewer. Four brick manholes
will be replaced with pre-cast concrete manholes. 32 sewer
services connections will be replaced with 1503 square
yards of street asphalt.
Project Status:
Erosion Control and Traffic Control Plans have been
approved.
Excavation Permit is under review.
Public Notifications have been mailed out.
Construction is scheduled to start October 5th.
WATER TREATMENT FACILITY –
HORSETOOTH ALTERNATIVE WATER
SUPPLY PROJECT
Funding Source: Water
Estimated Project Budget: $3,200,000
Status: Starting Construction
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 Horsetooth water from an
alternative location during this shutdown. This project
Site Location
Pumps installed and connected,
ready for testing and training
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involves constructing a permanent pipeline connection to the Pleasant Valley Pipeline (PVP)
and a temporary pump station to connect between the Hansen Canal (the outlet on the north
side of Horsetooth Reservoir) and the 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 Status:
Pumps and piping installed and connected.
Pumps to be tested and readied for standby during Northern’s shutdown project
starting October 15, 2020.
Team training on using and operating pump 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 mainstream
treatment system. Side stream treatment will remove
nutrients from the recycle stream, which can potentially
be turned into fertilizer and reused.
Project Status:
Project substantially complete as of October 1, 2020
Punchlist work for final completion ongoing
Process tuning and optimization ongoing
PUBLIC SAFETY
POUDRE FIRE AUTHORITY
Fire Prevention Week 2020
Fire Prevention Week is October 4th through the 10th. This year’s theme is “Serve Up Fire
Safety in the Kitchen.” PFA will share safety messaging about this alongside fire departments
across the nation and Canada. Unattended cooking is the leading cause of home fires and fire
related injuries. As part of the public education throughout the week, expect to see banners
outside the fire stations and headquarters.
2020 Excellence in Public Fleet or Mobility Management Award
PFA’s Fleet Supervisor Bradly Smith won the Excellence in Public Fleet or Mobility
Management Award through the NAFA Fleet Management Association. The association is
DWRF Sidestream Building and
Reactor
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dedicated to the advancement of the profession of fleet and mobility management and Smith
recently accepted the award at their virtual conference. “It's such a great honor for PFA, and a
credit to the work of so many,” said Smith. One of Smith’s largest achievements was the
development of a new database which resulted in saving money on fleet maintenance.
Support of the Cameron Peak Fire
PFA continues to support the Cameron Peak Fire
response through resources, personnel, and
communication. A crew and brush unit completed a
14-day deployment in September in which they
experienced both the early snowfall and increased
fire activity of the following week. The crew was part
of the Whiskey Division in the southeast portion of
the fire management area. They helped provide
structure protection.
Structure Fire on Placer Court
PFA was dispatched to a structure fire on the 3000
block of Placer Ct. on Sept. 20th. Engine 3 was first to arrive on
scene and saw fire coming from a second floor window. Firefighters
made an aggressive interior fire attack, as the Engine 5 crew
extinguished the fire from the outside. The support crew, Tower 1,
performed a primary search to make sure everyone was out and
safe. The fire was knocked down quickly before it spread to other
rooms. A fire investigator determined the fire was accidental and
started in an upstairs bedroom. It was likely caused by a failure of a
damaged lithium ion battery that was charging. PFA provided public
education around the use of batteries sharing that damaged
batteries should not be used or charged in any way. Firefighters are
dispatched to garbage truck fires and fires at the landfill occasionally
that are sometimes attributed to lithium ion batteries.
POLICE SERVICES
FCPS launches human trafficking resource page - Fort Collins Police Services has launched
a new online resource to provide information about human trafficking. Misinformation frequently
spreads online about this topic, and the agency wanted to create a place for people to get
accurate and local information about this issue.
FCPS organizes demand reduction operations throughout the year. In a September effort,
officers cited six men for Soliciting a Prostitute and Pandering. During this operation, a Fort
Collins man was also arrested after arranging to sell illegal narcotics to an officer who he
thought was an escort. Prostitution is often connected with human trafficking, illegal drug usage
and sales, and violent crimes. Police hope to reduce these issues by making Fort Collins a
difficult market for soliciting or selling sexual services.
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NET also hosts Innkeeper Training to help hotel and motel employees recognize signs of
criminal activity. This program gives staff the tools to prevent, identify, and report suspected
crimes to a designated NET officer for follow up. These partnerships empower managers to
support a safe environment and protect their business interests. Hospitality businesses that
want to host free Innkeeper Training for staff can contact the Neighborhood Engagement Team
at net@fcgov.com.
FCPS creates mental health resource guide
with local partners – In partnership with Co-
Responder Stephanie Booco, UCHealth,
SummitStone, Connections, and local law
enforcement agencies, the FCPS Public
Relations Office developed a mental health
resource guide.
This guide helps community members
determine which resources are available and
most appropriate for addressing mental health
crisis needs. The guide is available on the
FCPS mental health page and has been shared
periodically on the agency’s social media
platforms.
Spanish Team hosts virtual Cafecito -
Members of the FCPS Executive Staff and
Spanish Team chatted with a group of residents
in our “Virtual Cafecito" in Spanish. Staff was
grateful for the opportunity to meet, chat with
people, and hear about topics of concern. The
group shared some great suggestions, which
the Spanish Team is working to implement. One example is a handout in Spanish to include
with traffic citations that explains the court process. The Spanish Team is also going to audit
other paperwork and processes to address other potential barriers. Once completed, these
resources will be available on paper and on the FCPS Spanish page, recently created to host
police-related information, event details, and materials requested by community members.
Thank you to everyone who continues to share personal experiences and ideas about making
Fort Collins a safer, more inclusive place for everyone!
CRISP Project - The regionalization of the FC911 dispatch
system will make allow for better information flow, efficiency,
and safety as a Larimer County community. The CAD/Mobile
cutover portion of the ongoing CRISP project successfully
took place on September 15 at 4 a.m. The teamwork has
been simply outstanding. Kudos to Carol Workman and the
core team that worked to make this a transition a success!
Officers safely locate 3 missing at-risk adults – On three
separate occasions in September, FCPS officers responded
to reports of missing adults with cognitive, memory, and serious health issues. Thanks to quick
and diligent work by first responders, all three individuals were safely located and reunited with
their families. In addition to rapid response and thorough canvassing efforts, FCPS uses a
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variety of communication methods to share urgent information about missing/endangered
people with our community, including social media, Nextdoor, and notifying media partners to
amplify the message.
Dispatch EMD Highlight - When people call 911 for a health emergency, the FC911 Dispatch
team uses a very specific, systematic program to quickly assess the caller's needs, provide
instructions, and send the right resources. This protocol is called Emergency Medical
Dispatching (EMD). As part of the FC911 ACE accreditation, an outside organization randomly
conducts quality assurance checks to assess EMD calls each month. The FC911 team has
consistently rated high and regularly provides lifesaving support to our community members in
need.
PLANNING, DEVELOPMENT &
TRANSPORTATION
PARKING SERVICES
Parking Services has been working with the Downtown Development Authority to assist
downtown businesses recovery efforts. Parking continues to manage the temporary Curbside
Pickup signs which have proven valuable as businesses continue to meet customer needs.
There are currently sixty-one (61) parking spaces dedicated to curbside pickup use.
Additionally, as part of added recovery efforts, the three (3) City managed parking structures
extended the first-hour free to be the first three hours free (three-for-free), beginning August 3 rd,
this supported downtown business owners, employees, and longer-term users the opportunity to
park off-street for longer periods of time as Parking slowly and systematically ramped back up
our parking management efforts. This temporary incentive expired September 30 th; however,
Firehouse Alley Parking Structure will align with the other parking structures in hourly fee and
first-hour free, at least through the duration of the postponed Linden Street project.
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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+
SERVICES%2FZONING&vid=2&cmd=showdt
For a detailed listing of development Proposals under review, please visit:
https://www.fcgov.com/developmentreview/proposals/
Home2Health
Home2Health and Housing Strategic Plan: A draft Existing Conditions Assessment was
completed in September, which explores the current state of the housing system in Fort Collins.
The document identifies our biggest challenges and remaining questions and is the first step in
updating the City’s Housing Strategic Plan. This document and the draft vision for the Housing
Strategic Plan (Everyone has stable, healthy housing they can afford) will be the foundation for
Home2Health community engagement in October and November. The Council Ad Hoc Housing
Committee, key stakeholder groups, and several Boards and Commissions met in September to
review and discuss the Existing Conditions Assessment as well.
Conceptual Reviews & Preliminary Design Reviews – August 2020
There were 9 Conceptual Reviews and 1 Preliminary Design Review held in August 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 – August 2020
More information on development proposals under
review: https://www.fcgov.com/developmentreview/proposals/
Project Name Project Type Location
Sun Communities – The
Foothills Stand Alone
Modifications – MOD200002
Modification of Standard
Requests 6750 S College Avenue
VOA Senior Housing Final
Plan – FDP200015
Affordable Senior Housing/
Multi-Family Residential 1900 E Drake Road
2400 Kechter Rd Minor
Subdivision – BDR200013 Minor Subdivision 2400 Kechter Rd
Precision Technology –
PDP200013 Office/Light Industrial 3486 Precision Drive
Wells Fargo Parking Lot &
ATMs Final Plan – FDP200016
Parking Lot & ATMs,
Addition of Permitted Use 112 W Magnolia St
Sam’s Club Fuel Station –
MJA200002 Fueling Station 4700 Boardwalk Dr
Development Project Decisions – August 2020
More information on development project
decisions: https://www.fcgov.com/developmentreview/proposals/
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Project Name Decision Maker Location Decision
Date Decision
Wells Fargo Parking
Lot & ATMs –
MJA190003
Planning & Zoning
Board 112 W Magnolia St 8/20/20 Approved
Fischer Rezone –
REZ200001
Planning & Zoning
Board
1201 and 1185
Westward Dr 8/20/20
Recommendation
of Approval to
City Council
YEAR TO DATE COMPARISON
2019 2020 YTD % Change
Development Project Submittals Received 321 287 -10.59%
Conceptual/Preliminary Design/Staff Reviews 167 182 8.98%
Building Permits Issued 12,033 10,706 -11.03%
Building Permit Valuations ($M) $261.12 $258.57 -0.98%
Building Inspections Performed 20,496 23,225 13.31%
Zoning Inspections Performed 345 319 -7.54%
Zoning Plan Reviews Performed 2,129 2,216 4.09%
Overall Development Review revenues are ($1,224,840) under projection for 2020 as of
September 30th with Development Review under by $(1,128,998) and Engineering
Development Review under by $(95,842).
NEIGHBORHOOD SERVICES
Neighborhood Services Mini Grants
Neighborhood Services Mini Grant rounds two and three were combined in 2020 due to delays
from budget analysis. Applications from 14 neighborhoods were received for events and
activities planned from October-December 15, 2020. Because of the public gathering size
guidelines, applications were reviewed with COVID safety as a priority. Neighbors were asked
to apply for funding for projects that include opportunities for neighborhood connections with a
focus on equity, relating in a COVID world, and resilience. They did not disappoint! Ideas for
physically distanced “secret pumpkin” Halloween neighborhood celebrations, bike-in movies in
the park, and Thanksgiving meals and meal delivery for elderly neighbors were funded with
Neighborhood Services Mini Grant funds.
FoCo Pop Up Event
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Neighborhood Services, FC Moves, and Fort Collins Connexion hosted the first FoCo Pop Up
event on 9/27/20 to provide COVID-safe activities at dispersed sites around the city.
Approximately 750 participants visited pop up activities in parks and neighborhoods
throughout the day.
City departments and community partners created 16 unexpected, surprise pop ups, while
neighbors got in on the fun and hosted six additional pop up activities along low-stress bike
networks in their neighborhoods.
Several roving bicyclists also cruised the low-stress bike network to hand out craft kits to
families they met along the way.
Nine self-guided outdoor adventures highlighting natural resources, Art in Public Places,
historic preservation, and CSU were popular with participants based on our conversations at
the active pop ups.
One of the best outcomes of the FoCo Pop Up event was the collaboration among City
departments to bring something new to the community during a time when so many of the
signature Fort Collins events are not possible due to COVID-19. Participants behaved
responsibly, wearing face coverings, and maintaining physical distance. Pop up hosts reinforced
safety and public health guidelines in accordance with the Larimer County Health Department
variance granted to the event. Even the live music, which attracted the largest crowds of the
day, was thoughtfully set up to keep the public and musicians safe with signage, distancing
markers, and announcements from performers. The response from the public and focus on
safety indicates that this model of public event with dispersed but connected activities allows the
City to host public events responsibly during the pandemic. Staff is already considering using
this model to expand on Open Streets in the Spring 2021.
Mobile Home Park/Manufactured Housing Community Residents’ Rights
The second round of Mobile Home Park Mini Grants received 26 applications for skirting
replacement/repair, safety lighting in a 55+ neighborhood, and tree trimming. Program
Coordinator Julie Wenzel is setting up a simplified third round of Mobile Home Park Mini Grants
to target assistance for individuals at risk of eviction or fines due to minor home repairs.
City-initiated rezoning of existing mobile home parks is underway. Seven outreach events and
community meetings for residents, property managers, and mobile home park owners were held
in Q3 to let residents know what to expect from rezoning and how the new updates to state and
local legislation impacts rights and responsibilities for stakeholders. City Staff continues to work
on water utility billing transparency issues in mobile home parks. Several undocumented
residents in one neighborhood reported a 300% increase in their water bills in June. One mobile
home park is not complying with state law regarding sharing the park’s water bill with residents,
which was reported to the Mobile Home Park Dispute Resolution Program through Colorado
Department of Local Affairs in September. This is the first complaint from Fort Collins to go
through the state’s new process, so the Residents’ Rights Team is closely monitoring the
progress and timeline.
The Mi Voz resident group is taking the lead on content for the Mobile Home Park Handbook.
Funding for consulting services for legal review and translation of the handbook was frozen in
2020, so Neighborhood Services is working closely with Mi Voz to create and edit the content,
but will need to identify a funding source or pro bono services to complete the project before
publication. Unlike mobile home park handbooks from other Colorado municipalities, the Fort
Collins version will contain less text and be presented in creative ways to engage and inform
residents.
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Mediation and Restorative Justice Celebrates 20 years!!
The City of Fort Collins’ Mediation and Restorative Justice Programs (MRJ) are excited to
celebrate 20 years of services to the Fort Collins community in October 2020.
In October MRJ will also celebrate Conflict Resolution Month including a City proclamation. Due
to COVID, original plans for 20th anniversary open house and other activities will not take place.
The City’s Mediation Program began as a Vista volunteer start up in 1997; it was incorporated
into the City’s municipal budget in 2000. Since 2000, the Mediation Program has helped
hundreds of residents address community conflict situations in ways that avoid going to court as
well as help repair broken relationships. Typical conflicts include neighbor-neighbor disputes,
animal control issues, and landlord-tenant disagreements. During 2018-2019, the Mediation
Program responded to 638 conflict situations and held 39 mediations. More than 94% of people
who participate in mediation think it is a beneficial service for the City to offer.
The City’s Restorative Justice (RJ) Program began in 2000 as a Fort Collins Police grant-funded
program to provide court diversion for youth who commit crimes in our community. Typical
criminal incidents include shoplifting theft, other theft, harassment, assault, trespassing, criminal
mischief, and other offenses. The RJ process helps most youth make positive changes in
accountability, self-esteem, and connection to adults in their families and community. Since
2000, the RJ Program has served more than 3,000 young people, their families, the victims of
their offenses and impacted community members. Over time, 98% of participants report being
happy with their restorative justice experience.
The RJ Program combined resources with the Mediation Program under the City’s
Neighborhood Services Department in 2013. Since then, both programs have cross-trained
their volunteers and staff and developed new services to provide the most effective process for
any given situation. Today, the Mediation and Restorative Justice Programs are supported by
more than 60 trained, skilled volunteers who donate 2,500 hours/year of time to the combined
programs. The demand for services has increased dramatically during 2020 due to the
increased stress of everyday life being compounded by the pandemic and social unrest. This
increased demand will likely continue. At the Mediation and RJ Office, volunteers and staff are
excited to offer alternatives that effectively resolve conflict without going through traditional court
and law enforcement processes.
For more information about MRJ programming, check out our websites and new videos on
Restorative Justice. Mediation – https://www.fcgov.com/mediation/ ; Restorative
Justice https://www.fcgov.com/restorativejustice/
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GRAFFITI UPDATE
During the month of September 2020, the Graffiti Abatement Team abated 45 issues consisting
of 90 tags measuring 982 square feet of graffiti-covered surfaces.
SUSTAINABILITY SERVICES
ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES
October is Radon Awareness Month
With winter fast approaching, the City of Fort Collins is encouraging community members to test
the radon levels in their homes. Radon is a colorless, odorless, and naturally occurring gas that
is the second leading cause of lung cancer.
Radon gas enters homes and other buildings through cracks and openings in basements, crawl
spaces, and slabs. Radon levels vary from house to house and have nothing to do with the age,
upkeep, or quality of the building; however, Colorado homes are at a higher risk for radon.
Testing the radon levels in your home is simple and inexpensive. Here are a few options:
Purchase a radon test kit. The City of Fort Collins sells discounted short-term ($6) and long-
term ($20) kits for you to test your own home. These kits are available at the Fort Collins
Senior Center, located at 1200 Raintree Dr.
If your home has high radon levels:
Hire a professional. The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment provides
links to contractors that are certified by the National Radon Proficiency Program and the
National Radon Safety Board. Visit their website to find qualified radon contractors in your
area.
For more information on radon and its health impacts as well as testing options through the
Healthy Homes program, visit fcgov.com/airquality/radon.
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
August 16 3 39 58
September 19 6 20 45
Total 120 40 336 496
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Fall Leaf Recycling
Fort Collins community members and businesses have many options for handling fallen leaves
this time of year. Leaves are excellent for composting, and gardeners and farmers also use
them for animal bedding and to insulate plants and gardens over the winter. Neighbors can
connect through social media networks such as Nextdoor and Facebook to exchange leaves for
composting and reuse.
Fallen leaves can be recycled for a fee by local businesses, at the Timberline Recycling Center,
or through the Larimer County Landfill Green Waste Program. Residential trash haulers also
offer seasonal leaf and yard trimming collection through November for an extra fee. Contact
your waste hauler for details.
Reusing, recycling and composting leaves helps the community’s zero-waste and climate action
goals by keeping them out of landfills and reducing greenhouse gas emissions. Remember it is
prohibited to burn leaves and yard waste, and that that leaves should not be raked or blown
onto the street where they can clog storm drains.
Learn more about proper leaf disposal at https://www.fcgov.com/recycling/leaf-recycling/
SOCIAL SUSTAINABILITY
CARES Assistance for Local Human Service Non-Profits
The City of Fort Collins is supporting the COVID-19 response work of local human services
nonprofits by deploying CARES-CVRF funding assistance to select projects. Following internal
review and meeting with the CDBG Commission, 16 organizations have been approved for
funding totaling approximately $900,000. The funding proposals were solicited widely from
nonprofits in our community and the selected projects are focusing their pandemic response
work toward childcare, food insecurity, housing stability and various vulnerable populations.
Project examples include rent assistance, remote learning center support for children/youth,
expanded childcare services, online services for isolated seniors, food and hygiene items for
residents with a disability, COVID testing services for domestic violence victims, enhanced
cleaning services for facilities offering homelessness services, and many others.
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ECONOMIC HEALTH
City of Fort Collins Small Business Assistance Program Expands Criteria, Invites More
Businesses That Have Been Affected by COVID-19 to Apply
The City of Fort Collins is launching expanded criteria for the Small Business Assistance Program,
as well as a new criteria specifically for single employee businesses. The Small Business Assistance
Program is a $1.6M financial assistance program through Coronavirus Relief Federal funds to
provide relief to businesses and nonprofits that have been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. The
initial phase of the program closed on Wednesday, September 23, 2020. The next phase of the
program, which will include a change in criteria to the existing program and an expansion of the
program to include single employee businesses, launched Wednesday, September 30, 2020 and
closed on Wednesday, October 7, 2020.
The expanded eligibility criteria will allow businesses & nonprofits to apply for up to $6,000 if they
have:
Previously received over $50,000 from other COVID-related grant and loan programs (these
entities were previously ineligible)
2-20 *full-time employees (including the owner)
Physically located within the City of Fort Collins boundaries
Gross revenue under $2M
In operation since July 1, 2019
Active sales tax license
No unpaid code enforcement liens
Verifiable loss of income
Lawful presence
The new expansion program will allow businesses & nonprofits to apply for up to $3,000 if they have:
1 employee (including the owner)
Physically located within the City of Fort Collins boundaries
Gross revenue between $50,000 and $2M
In operation since July 1, 2019
Active sales tax license
No unpaid code enforcement liens
Verifiable loss of income
Lawful presence
This assistance will not have to be repaid. There will be two separate applications, one for the
expanded criteria and one for single employee organizations, that will open September 30 at
fcgov.com/business through October 7.
The applications will be also be available in Spanish.
UTILITIES
CUSTOMER CONNECTIONS
In 2020, Utilities Community Engagement has reached 5,421 participants through 188 outreach
events and programs.
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On August 11th, Colorado Water Conservation Board reviewed and approved Utilities Water
Shortage Action Plan (2020). Entities with State approved plans are eligible for water
shortage/drought mitigation implementation funding.
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. Four pre-applications have been started, two pre-application are under-
review, and one full application has already been approved.
The residential Xeriscape Incentive Program has inspected 43 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 wrapping up the
2020 program year having supported seven projects on over 13 total acres of private property.
Water savings for these projects is estimated at 4.6 million gallons annually.
The Horsetooth Outlet Project will begin this month.
Mandatory water restrictions went into effect Thursday, Oct. 1
Direct mail postcards arrived at homes starting September 30; distributed to 31,300 Utilities
water customers, 37,800 Utilities electric customers (co-branded with the Tri-Districts), and
1,400 West Fort Collins Water District customers
October bill insert – full page insert focused on restrictions and HOP
Targeted emails to approximately 3,500 customers who have participated in Utilities
programs (e.g., Xeriscape Incentive Program) and Key Accounts, as well as bulk email to
approximately 20,300 customers in MyWater
Website spotlights on main fcgov.com and fcgov.com/utilities web pages, in addition to
Utilities web pages dedicated to water restrictions and HOP
Multiple social media posts (Facebook, Twitter, NextDoor, and Instagram)
Print, web, radio, and bus bench advertisements
Presentations to audiences including the Chamber of Commerce, Northern Colorado Rental
Housing Association, and Certified Landscape Professionals.
In-person events, following safety protocols, including FoCo Pop-Up booths
In the month of October, Utilities offered or will offer the following engagement opportunities:
October 1st – Front Range Community College (FRCC) Water Education Program: This
watershed education program will work with an Environmental Science class
from FRCC. Students will learn about the Poudre River Watershed and how the City manages
the health of the water. There will also be a special focus on the
Water Shortage Action Plan, the Horsetooth Outlet Project and career development.
October 6th – Low-Income Energy Assistance Program (LEAP) Vendor Kick-Off – There will
be a virtual presentation led by LEAP staff for updates to the 2020-2021 LEAP season. LEAP
vendors from around the region will attend this meeting.
October 14th – Working Families Thrive – A virtual meeting for the Working Families Thrive
group will be held to provide updates from local non-profit organizations. Staff will provide an
overview on payment assistance resources and Low-income Energy Assistance Program
(LEAP) updates.
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October 29th - Climate Education Program - This program will work with the seam
Environmental Science class from Front Range Community College. Utilities staff will
collaborate with the City Sustainability staff to facilitate a program on Our Climate Future (OCF)
and next steps with OCF.
The Our Climate Future project's next step is to engage the community for feedback and
reactions to draft major strategies, called Big Moves, that came out of the brainstorming
workshops that took place over the summer.
Staff plan to engage historically underrepresented groups through 1x1 conversations and
engage broader audiences through a "Big Move Survey" that will be posted publicly to OurCity.
WATER RESOURCES AND TREATMENT OPERATIONS
Water Reclamation and Biosolids Division continues to participate in the statewide
wastewater epidemiology collaborative. Samples are provided from both Fort Collins Utilities
wastewater facilities twice per week to Colorado State University for analysis.
Water Quality Services Division finished its annual Lead and Copper testing at the Water
Quality Lab. All results passed well under the Environmental Protection Agency’s Action
Levels, highlighting the effectiveness of the Water Treatment Facility’s Corrosion Control
program.
The Mulberry and the Drake Water Reclamation Facility were recognized as Platinum Level
Peak Performers by the National Association of Clean Water Agencies (NACWA). Both
facilities have maintained 100% permit compliance for six consecutive years.
The Mulberry and Drake Water Reclamation Facilities were recognized as Gold Level
Environmental Leaders by the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment
(CDPHE). Gold Leaders are those companies with a fully operational, facility-specific
Environmental Management System (EMS). They must meet beyond-compliance
requirements with no regulatory violations.
COMMUNITY SERVICES
RECREATION
Fall Youth & Adult Sports:
Fall Sports have started back up with safety precautions in place. Staff are seeing about a
50% overall decline in participation of youth and adult sports.
Homeward Alliance and Holistic Fair Rentals at Northside:
Recent rentals included a one-day Homeward Alliance Resource Fair, and a weekend-long
Holistic Fair, which drew 50+ vendors and a steady flow of socially/physical distanced
attendees.
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Camp FunQuest Learning Journey:
Childcare for school age kids continues weekly, Mon-Thurs, at the Northside Aztlan Center
for children in grades K-5 that are learning remotely. Instructors provide instructional
assistance, helping children manage school schedules, log into classes and complete
homework assignments. Staff worked with the Social Sustainability Department and City
Management to secure $43,000 in CARES Act funding in order to recover costs from lost
Reduced Fee revenue, to increase staffing levels for lower ratios in the classroom, and also
to purchase needed classroom furniture and instructional materials.
Mulberry Pool:
Mulberry Pool opened with modified hours to allow for some open swim, lap swimming,
private swim team rentals, and aqua fitness programs.
Holiday Artisan Market:
The traditional Holiday Artisan Market will be virtual this year taking place throughout the
month of November. More than 45 vendors are scheduled to participate in the event.
Treatsylvania:
Treatsylvania sold out within one hour of registration opening on October 1st. Children ages
ten years and under will receive treat bags filled with goodies - including, coupons,
promotional materials, and of course, candy! Participants will also enjoy a small hay bale
maze, a walk through the not-so-spooky barn, and photo opportunities while staying socially
distanced. Treatsylvania will be held over the Halloween weekend for ticketed registrants at
the following times:
o Wednesday, October 28 | 10 a.m.-noon
o Thursday, October 29 | 10 a.m.-noon
o Friday, October 30 | 10 a.m.-noon and 5:30-7:30 p.m.
o Saturday, October 31 | 10 a.m.-noon
PARKS
The renovation of Rolland Moore basketball courts has begun.
Downtown holiday lights installation has begun.
First vegetables (cucumbers), were harvested from the hydro-array in Twin Silo Park and
donated to the food bank.
Completed storm damage cleanup from September 8-9 snowstorm.
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CULTURAL SERVICES
Mental Health: Mind Matters Exhibition
The Fort Collins Museum of Discovery opened the groundbreaking exhibition “Mental
Health: Mind Matters” on October 3rd. This important exhibit aims to build a greater
understanding of the importance of mental health and create a safe space for important
conversations about mental illness. Hands-on experiences throughout the exhibit bring the
visitor closer to the facts, feelings, and issues surrounding this topic that touches so many
lives. Experience this special exhibition through January 10th and as a bonus, there is no
admission charge to the Museum during the run of this exhibit!
The Gardens on Spring Creek has announced a new event – Pumpkins on Parade! A fun-
for-all-ages celebration of Halloween and the harvest, enjoy the Garden’s first-ever
Community Carved Pumpkin Contest and hundreds of pumpkins and gourds arranged
across The Gardens in artistic displays. Friday, October 23 - Sunday, October 25, 6 – 9
p.m. each evening and tickets must be purchased in advance.
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NATURAL AREAS
Flow Restoration Project at CSU Environmental
Learning Center
In September, the City of Fort Collins, in partnership
with Colorado State University, repaired a damaged
diversion structure at the Colorado State University
Environmental Learning Center (ELC) to keep water flowing through a small side channel of the
Cache la Poudre River. This work is critical for maintaining a water right that keeps water flows
in the Poudre River for fish, wildlife, and recreation at the ELC. This aligns with the Council
priority to “protect and enhance instream river flows” by maintaining a critical water right held by
the City at the ELC.
The repair was a great example of cross-departmental collaboration as it involved a team from
Natural Areas, Capital Projects, Stormwater, and the Drainage System Division.
The interim repair that was completed recently will be followed by design of a new diversion
structure in 2021 with tentative installation in 2022.
Learn more at https://www.fcgov.com/naturalareas/elc
Crossline Canyons Natural Area Expansion – Acquisition
In early September, Crossline Canyons Natural Area was expanded by 216 acres through two
key acquisitions bringing the total acres conserved within the natural area to nearly 1,500 acres.
The area, west of Lory State Park, is highly valued for its wildlife habitat, scenic views, and
foothills wildlife corridor protection. Public access to this natural area may be possible in the
future through additional land purchases to the east. The properties encompass rock outcrops,
steep foothills and small glades which give rise to two distinct ecological communities: montane
foothill shrubland and ponderosa pine woodland. A variety of wildlife frequent the natural area
including the crossline skipper butterfly, black bear, mountain lion, mule deer and elk. The
LaBau Gulch/Strawberry Gulch now runs through Crossline Canyons Natural Area.
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Third Quarter Land Conservation Report
2020 Acquisitions To Date Acreage Cost
Smith Property Water Shares 2.5 Shares in Capital Stock of Pleasant
Valley & Lake Canal Water Right $ 645,775
Quarter Circle 4 Ranch Fee Acquisition - Addition to Two Creeks NA 23.63 $ 2,002,451
Range Trust Fee Acquisition - Kingfisher NA Inholding 5.4 $ 27,563
RMOS Inholding Fee Acquisition/Conservation Easement -
Red Mtn. OS 800 $ 1,125,000
Ashley Property Fee Acquisition - West Vine 38 $ 1,400,234
Wygant Property Fee Acquisition - Adjacent Crossline
Canyons NA 80 $ 390,225
McGraw Property Fee Acquisition - Adjacent Crossline
Canyons NA 136 $ 221,305
Total Conserved - Year To Date 1083.03 $ 5,812,553
Property Under Contract Acreage Cost
Fee Acquisition / Conservation
Easement LC Partnership / Regional Closing
Fourth Quarter 1029 $ 1,077,120
Fee Acquisition Northwest Fort Collins Closing
Fourth Quarter 23 $ 800,000
Fee Acquisition Northwest Fort Collins Closing
Fourth Quarter 7 $ 400,000
Total Under Contract 1059 $ 2,277,120
Land Conservation Funds
Budgeted for 2020
$4,300,000 + Re-appropriation
$8,400,000
$ 12,700,000
Land Conservation Funds
Expended to Date $ 5,812,553
Acquisitions Under Contract $ 2,277,120
Net Land Conservation Funds
Remaining for 2020 $ 4,610,327
PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT
Community Meetings with The Family Center’s Mi Voz
In partnership with The Family Center, City staff kicked off their series of Fall meetings with
community members participating in the Mi Voz leadership program. The meetings covered a
wide array of topics, including, the City’s budget, overview of City departments and resources,
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as well as overview of different City policies that have an impact on our community. The
following meetings were conducted:
Zoning District – September 9
Eviction Resources and Utilities – September 30
2021 Budget
City staff continued their public engagement efforts to get feedback from community members
about the City’s proposed budget, including reductions and priorities. Staff organized several
events including listening sessions, which counted on the participation of Council Member Emily
Gorgol, and meetings with different community stakeholders. Public engagement activities will
continue until the City’s budget is adopted by City Council.
BROADBAND – FORT COLLINS CONNEXION
Products and Pricing
Connexion TV is coming in October 2020!
From primetime, local news, sports, family, kids, home improvement, and your favorite premium
channels, there is so much to explore with Connexion TV!
Use your favorite streaming device (Apple®, AndroidTM, Amazon Fire TV, etc.)
Optional Set Top Box rental
5 simultaneous streams included (option to upgrade)
Add on premium channels like HBO, Showtime, Cinemax and The Movie Channel
Sports and Spanish language packages available
100 hrs. of Cloud DVE storage included (option to upgrade)
Information coming soon to www.fcconnexion.com.
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Construction & Lawn Restoration
Fort Collins Connexion & AEG crews will continue to provide lawn restoration, including
resodding through the month of October. However, instructions on caring for new sod have
changed. In accordance with the City’s water restrictions that went into effect on October 1, all
new sod will need to be hand watered, or using a drip system. Connexion crews will be
distributing the Water Restrictions Door Hangers in neighborhoods, as well as providing
updated lawn restoration hangers with the new watering instructions.
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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 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 Neighborhood Livability and Social Health Outcome Area.
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Analysis:
This is a quarterly metric, currently reflecting Q2 2020 data.
The source of this data is a third-party vendor that runs both the photo radar camera and the
red light camera programs for our agency.
This output metric represents the percentage of vehicles recorded by the photo radar
system in monitored 30 mph zones that comply with the posted speed limit.
The number of vehicles monitored each month can be impacted by several factors, including
the amount of staff time used for deploying the photo radar vehicles, when and where they
are deployed, as well as weather conditions.
During the end of Q1 and part of Q2, the camera radar vehicles were only deployed on a
very limited basis during the state's COVID-19 related stay-at-home restrictions.
As more restrictions are lifted, the number of drivers measured by the photo radar camera
vehicles will likely be larger and we will continue to monitor the compliance rate.
Officers work traffic enforcement in these lower speed zones when call-load allows.
The deployment of the photo radar vehicles is contingent upon availability of personnel.
Due to the "Stay at Home" orders in Colorado during April 2020, the photo radar vehicles
were only deployed during the last week of the month.
In the coming weeks and months, the community will continue to see changes in guidance
on travel and other activities. This, combined with staffing availability, may impact the
voluntary speed compliance rate recorded.
Definition:
This monthly metric (averaged by quarter) measures speed compliance to 30 mph zones
throughout the city. Speeding through neighborhoods can be a quality of life issue for many.
Fort Collins is an outdoor activity centered city, with many of its residents frequently enjoying the
outdoors in the neighborhoods. Speeding through neighborhoods, commonly a 30 mph zone,
can be of concern, especially if near a school, or an area with many children present. This
metric measures the compliance rate to those 30 mph zones and can assist with identifying
areas for education and enforcement efforts.
Why is this metric important?
Compliance helps City services determine needs for education, mitigation, and enforcement to
keep users of roadways and bicycle lanes safe. Speed compliance reduces the number and
severity of traffic collisions.
City’s impact on this metric:
High – City impact may be high through targeted education, mitigation, and/or enforcement
efforts. This can be demonstrated through past practices and is a clear duty of government.
Benchmarks:
Benchmarking in process. There are no currently identified benchmark cities with the same
design/challenges that would be illustrative of high/low performance, though we are seeking
some. Every city has a unique make-up of roadways, posted speeds, businesses, population,
and much more.
To view the entire Dashboard, please visit: http://fortcollins.clearpointstrategy.com/