April 2021 Northern Colorado Law Enforcement Training Center Ribbon Cutting - March 5, 2021 - City of Fort Collins
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Northern Colorado Law Enforcement Training Center Ribbon Cutting - March 5, 2021 April 2021
APRIL 8, 2021 Table of Contents ISSUES BEFORE COUNCIL................................................................................................................. 4 APRIL 13 WORK SESSION ........................................................................................................................................4 APRIL 20 REGULAR MEETING .................................................................................................................................4 APRIL 27 SPECIAL MEETING ....................................................................................................................................4 MAY 4 REGULAR MEETING .....................................................................................................................................5 MAY 7-8 POSSIBLE DATE FOR COUNCIL RETREAT ..................................................................................................5 MAY 11 WORK SESSION..........................................................................................................................................5 PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT – UPCOMING EVENTS ................................................................................ 5 SALES TAX - MONTHLY & YEAR TO DATE ....................................................................................... 5 CP - ENGINEERING ............................................................................................................................. 6 COLLEGE AVE (SH 287) AND TRILBY ROAD INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENTS ........................................................6 VINE AND LEMAY BNSF IMPROVEMENTS ..............................................................................................................6 POWER TRAIL AND HARMONY ROAD GRADE SEPARATED CROSSING ...................................................................7 TIMBERLINE ROAD CORRIDOR PROJECT ................................................................................................................8 LINDEN STREET RENOVATION PROJECT .................................................................................................................8 NORTH MASON DESIGN – ALPINE TO HICKORY .................................................................................................. 10 LAPORTE AVENUE ROADWAY AND BRIDGE IMPROVEMENTS ............................................................................ 10 TAFT HILL ROAD IMPROVEMENTS – HORSETOOTH TO HARMONY .................................................................... 11 EAST PROSPECT WIDENING – SHARP POINT TO INTERSTATE 25 ........................................................................ 11 DRAKE AND HAMPSHIRE SAFE ROUTES TO SCHOOL INTERSECTION PROJECT ................................................... 12 CHERRY STREET ARTHUR DITCH BRIDGE IMPROVEMENTS ................................................................................. 12 TRANSPORTATION CAPITAL PROJECTS PRIORITIZATION STUDY ......................................................................... 13 CP - PARK PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT ....................................................................................... 13 BUCKING HORSE PARK......................................................................................................................................... 13 CITY PARK RESTROOM ......................................................................................................................................... 14 CRESCENT PARK STORAGE SHED ......................................................................................................................... 15 EAST PARK DISTRICT MAINTENANCE FACILITY .................................................................................................... 15 MAIL CREEK TRAIL................................................................................................................................................ 16 OAK STREET PLAZA WATER FEATURE .................................................................................................................. 16 POUDRE TRAIL AT I-25 ......................................................................................................................................... 16 SPRING CANYON DOG PARK ................................................................................................................................ 17 TRAIL HEAD PARK ................................................................................................................................................ 17 CP - OPERATION SERVICES ............................................................................................................ 18 FORT COLLINS/LOVELAND POLICE TRAINING CENTER ........................................................................................ 18 BLOCK 32/42 – CIVIC MASTER PLAN REFRESH .................................................................................................... 18 CP - UTILITIES.................................................................................................................................... 19 CIS/OSS ................................................................................................................................................................ 19 DEMAND RESPONSE TECHNOLOGY UPGRADE .................................................................................................... 19 MILFRED OVERHEAD CONVERSION ..................................................................................................................... 20 STONEHENGE CABLE REPLACEMENT-PRIORITY #4 ............................................................................................. 20
UTILITY SERVICE CENTER REMODEL-SCO/NOC CONTROL ROOM ....................................................................... 21 27” POUDRE CANYON RAW WATERLINE............................................................................................................. 22 OAK STREET STORMWATER IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT ..................................................................................... 23 MAIL CREEK STREAM REHABILITATION AT TWO-CREEKS NATURAL AREA ......................................................... 23 PUBLIC SAFETY ................................................................................................................................ 24 POUDRE FIRE AUTHORITY ................................................................................................................................... 24 POLICE SERVICES.................................................................................................................................................. 26 PLANNING, DEVELOPMENT &TRANSPORTATION......................................................................... 27 BUILDING, PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT REVIEW .......................................................................................... 27 GRAFFITI UPDATE ............................................................................................................................ 28 SUSTAINABILITY SERVICES ............................................................................................................ 28 ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES ................................................................................................................................ 28 SOCIAL SUSTAINABILITY ...................................................................................................................................... 29 ECONOMIC HEALTH ............................................................................................................................................. 30 UTILITIES............................................................................................................................................ 30 CUSTOMER CONNECTIONS.................................................................................................................................. 30 WATER RESOURCES AND TREATMENT OPERATIONS .......................................................................................... 31 COMMUNITY SERVICES .................................................................................................................... 32 RECREATION ........................................................................................................................................................ 32 PARKS................................................................................................................................................................... 32 CULTURAL SERVICES ............................................................................................................................................ 33 NATURAL AREAS .................................................................................................................................................. 34 PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT ..................................................................................................................... 34 BROADBAND – FORT COLLINS CONNEXION ................................................................................. 34 COMMUNITY DASHBOARD HIGHLIGHT .......................................................................................... 35
ISSUES BEFORE COUNCIL 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.
APRIL 13 WORK SESSION
Council End of Term Update
o Review Council’s priorities and progress made since April 2019.
High Performing Government 7.1 - Provide world-class municipal services through
operational excellence and a culture of innovation.
City Financial Status and Outlook
o Update Council on the City’s 2020 financial results, 2021 early results and 2022 outlook.
High Performing Government 7.7 - Address long-term projected gaps between
available revenue and what is require to meet known and emerging needs.
Hickory Park Mobile Home Park Sale
o Present information about a purchase option for Hickory Park Mobile Home Park being
coordinated with an affordable housing non-profit organization (Thistle).
Neighborhood Livability & Social Health 1.8 - Preserve and enhance manufactured
housing communities as a source of affordable housing and create a safe and
equitable environment for residents.
APRIL 20 REGULAR MEETING
Wildfire Recovery Appropriation (2nd reading) and IGA
o Adopt the Ordinance appropriating funds for the unanticipated needs of watershed restoration
treatments and operational costs associated with treating fire-impacted water supplies and
enter into an Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) for cost-sharing of post-wildfire watershed
recovery work with the City of Greeley, Larimer County, and other local water providers.
Environmental Health 4.4 - Provide a reliable, high-quality water supply.
Metro District Policy Amendment Adoption
o Consider adoption of an update to the Metro District Policies related to the approval of
Residential Metro District Service Plans.
Neighborhood Livability & Social Health 1.5 - Align land use regulations and review
procedures to guide development consistent with City Plan.
Municipal Immigration Legal Fund
o Consider adoption of an appropriation ordinance to provide municipal funding of an
Immigration Legal Fund grant program to provide direct legal representation, offer legal advice
and clinics, provide self-advocacy resources and education, support assistance with application
and renewal fees for Fort Collins residents with pathways to lawful citizenship or legal presence
in the United States, and increase safe, equitable access to community resources.
Neighborhood Livability & Social Health 1.4 - Advance equity for all, leading with
race, so that a person’s identity or identities is not a predictor of outcomes.
APRIL 27 SPECIAL MEETING
New Council Organizational Meeting, Swearing in of New Council Members and Selection of
Mayor Pro Tem
Resolutions of Appreciation
o Adopt Resolutions of Appreciation for the outgoing Mayor and Councilmembers.
CITY MANAGER’S UPDATE 4
MAY 4 REGULAR MEETING
Gil Boyer Annexation - 241 N. Taft Hill Road
o To hold a public hearing and consider First Reading of the annexation and zoning ordinance
related to the Gil Boyer Annexation.
Neighborhood Livability & Social Health 1.7 - Provide a high-quality built
environment, support quality, diverse neighborhoods and foster the social health of
citizens.
Staff report: Nature in the City 5 Year Update
o Update Council about progress made by Nature in the City over the past five years and
highlight priorities for extending these efforts, and engaging the community, in the years to
come.
Environmental Health 4.8 - Expand the Natural Areas land portfolio while
simultaneously maintaining existing lands and improving equitable access to nature.
MAY 7-8 POSSIBLE DATE FOR COUNCIL RETREAT
Additional information forthcoming.
MAY 11 WORK SESSION
2020 Poudre Fire Authority District Annual Report
o Introduce new Fire Chief and review 2020 performance measures and metrics, goals, actual
spending to budget, benefits to the community related to strategic outcome goals, operational
efficiency, productivity improvements and areas of concern to the Authority, the District and the
City.
Safe Community 5.3- Partner with Poudre Fire Authority to provide high-quality fire
prevention, community risk reduction and emergency response services.
Water Supply Requirements and Allotments
o Present and seek feedback on new methodologies for calculating water supply requirements
and annual water allotments for new developments.
Environmental Health 4.4 - Provide a reliable, high-quality water supply.
PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT – UPCOMING EVENTS
2020 City of Fort Collins Community Survey
City staff is getting ready to launch the 2020 Community Survey during the month of April. The Fort
Collins Community Survey serves as a consumer report card for the City by providing residents the
opportunity to rate the quality of life in the city and their satisfaction with community amenities and
their local government. Community members also provide feedback to the City on what is working well
and what is not and will identify priorities for community planning and resource allocation. Households
receiving the survey will have the option of answering in English or Spanish.
SALES TAX - MONTHLY & YEAR TO DATE
FEBRUARY SUMMARY OVER PRIOR YEAR
Month Year to Date
Net Sales Tax Collected: 13.1% 5.0%
Net Use Tax Collected: -8.9% -14.9%
Net Sales and Use Tax Collected: 9.8% 2.4%
CITY MANAGER’S UPDATE 5
Year to date, sales and use tax collections excluding rebates are up 2.4% and total $25.9M.
FEBRUARY SUMMARY OVER BUDGET
Month Year to Date
Net Sales Tax Collected: 21.8% 17.1%
Net Use Tax Collected: -7.5% -3.9%
Net Sales and Use Tax Collected: 17.2% 14.3%
Year to date, the City has collected 14.3% more sales and use tax revenue, totaling $3.2M over budget.
CP - ENGINEERING
COLLEGE AVE (SH 287) AND TRILBY ROAD INTERSECTION
IMPROVEMENTS
Funding Source: CDOT / FHWA grants, Transportation
Capital Expansion Fee (TCEF), Development Contributions
Estimated Project Budget: $5.5M
Estimated Completion Date: End of year 2022
Phase: Conceptual Design
Project Details:
Safety improvement project geared toward accident reduction
and improved safety. Dual north and southbound turn lanes,
multi-modal implementation, east / west (Trilby Road added
turn movements).
Project Status:
Project has moved through 30% and is in the process
of developing right of way plans.
VINE AND LEMAY BNSF IMPROVEMENTS
Funding Source: Keep Fort Collins Great (KFCG),
Transportation Capital Expansion Fee (TCEF), 2017 / 2018
BFO, 2021 BFO
Estimated Project Budget: $24M
Estimated Completion Date: 2021
Phase: Construction
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:
Construction work has begun along the entire corridor
including A4 Lateral stormsewer work, embankment
construction, rock walls, utility work and topsoil stripping.
CITY MANAGER’S UPDATE 6
Project is on schedule to finish in 2021 pending final approvals from BNSF and PUC which
have been submitted.
More information is available at fcgov.com/engineering/vine-lemay
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:
Project team is identifying funding opportunities to accelerate the construction timeline.
Project is at 30% design.
More information is available at https://www.fcgov.com/engineering/powertrailcrossing
CITY MANAGER’S UPDATE 7
TIMBERLINE ROAD CORRIDOR PROJECT Funding Source: Transportation Capital Expansion Fee (TCEF), Developer Contribution, Federal Grant Estimated Project Budget: $8M Estimated Completion Date: 2022 Phase: Design and Right-of-Way Acquisition Project Details: This project will reconstruct South Timberline Road from Stetson Creek Drive to Zephyr Road to the City’s four lane arterial roadway standards. Zephyr Road to Trilby Road will be restriped to include two northbound lanes and one southbound lane. Planned improvements include intersection improvements at Kechter Road and Zephyr Road, multi-modal accommodations, raised medians and center turn lanes, access control, landscaping improvements, and roadway improvements. A pedestrian underpass crossing Timberline Road will also be constructed near Bacon Elementary School. This project serves to build upon the development improvements that have been completed along the corridor. This project will improve safety, reduce congestion, and provide improved accommodations for alternate travel modes. Project Status: Project is currently at 90% design review with CDOT. Right of Way offers have been sent to impacted property owners. Anticipated to be bid in June/July for August/September construction start date. More information is available at https://www.fcgov.com/engineering/timberlinewidening LINDEN STREET RENOVATION PROJECT Overall Project Improvements CITY MANAGER’S UPDATE 8
2021 Construction Funding Source: Community Capital Improvement Program (CCIP) Estimated Project Budget: $3.8M Estimated Completion Date: 2020 Phase: Engineering Design 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: The City has completed reconstructing the two corners at the Linden/Walnut Intersection. These are now available to pedestrians. The City is currently reconstructing the Linden/Walnut intersection. The intersection is currently closed to through traffic. Vehicular traffic is permitted on both Linden Street and Walnut Street to access parking spaces and for deliveries. Pedestrian are encouraged to use the designated detours across both Linden Street and Walnut Street. The City is also working to reconstruct the western corner of the Linden/Jefferson intersection. Jefferson Street is reduced to one lane of traffic in each direction to facilitate construction. Vehicular traffic can access Linden Street while this work is occurring. Pedestrians are encouraged to cross Jefferson Street via the eastern corners of the intersection. The City anticipates completing both the Linden/Walnut intersection and the western corner of the Linden/Jefferson intersection by the end of April. Overall completion of the 2021 construction is late Spring 2021. More information is available at: https://www.fcgov.com/engineering/linden-street-renovation/ CITY MANAGER’S UPDATE 9
NORTH MASON DESIGN – ALPINE TO HICKORY Funding Source: Transportation Capital Expansion Fee (TCEF), Storm Water Utility, Urban Renewal Authority (URA) funding Estimated Project Budget: $1.0M Estimated Completion Date: Fall 2020 Phase: Conceptual Design Project Details: A collaborative effort between City departments and the North College URA to find solutions to existing drainage issues along the west side of College Avenue, north of the Poudre River. The project was approved through the 2019/2020 Budgeting for Outcomes (BFO) process and will focus on roadway and storm sewer alignments for North Mason. Construction of the storm sewer backbone is expected to occur in 2021/2022. No funding has currently been identified for the roadway construction. Project Status: Project has finalized right of way alignment and is in process of developing legal descriptions for acquisition. 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: Request for Proposals is being prepared to advertise for CM/GC contract to bring design from 30% to 90% and begin Laporte Ave bridges in Fall 2021. CITY MANAGER’S UPDATE 10
TAFT HILL ROAD IMPROVEMENTS – HORSETOOTH TO HARMONY Funding Source: Larimer County Regional Road Fees (RRF), Federal Surface Transportation Block Grant (STBG) Estimated Project Budget: $5.3M Estimated Completion Date: Fall 2022 Phase: Preliminary Design Project Details: This section of Taft Hill Road currently experiences significant congestion and safety concerns. In collaboration with Larimer County, the City will construct a 4-lane arterial roadway from the intersection at Horsetooth to Brixton Road (just south of Harmony). Improvements will include sidewalk, curb and gutter, bike lanes and storm sewer/utility improvements. The City and County were awarded a federal STBG grant for design and construction. Project Status: Project is advancing right of way plans for acquisition. More information is available at: https://www.fcgov.com/engineering/taft-hill EAST PROSPECT WIDENING – SHARP POINT TO INTERSTATE 25 Funding Source: Transportation Capital Expansion Fee (TCEF) Estimated Project Budget: $8M – Currently have $2M Estimated Completion Date: Fall 2022 – Pending construction funding Phase: Final Design and right-of-way (ROW) acquisition Project Details: This project will widen East Prospect Road to the 4-lane arterial cross section from approximately Sharp Point on the west end to Interstate 25 (I-25) on the east end. This is a project being coordinated with current CDOT improvements at the interchange, as well as local development. This is the last major piece of Prospect Road to be upgraded to the Master Street Plan 4-lane arterial section, and involves constructing a new intersection at the Frontage Road and East Prospect on the west side of I-25, as well as improvements to the Summitview and Sharp Point intersections. Project Status: Project will resume work with securing ROW and advancing the project design beyond 30%. ROW is anticipated to begin in early summer of 2021. CITY MANAGER’S UPDATE 11
DRAKE AND HAMPSHIRE SAFE ROUTES TO SCHOOL INTERSECTION PROJECT 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: Contract is currently being awarded to Sturgeon Electric for a June construction start date. In conjunction with Drake/Hampshire, Sturgeon Electric will also install a signalized intersection at Highway 1 and Douglas Road using CDOT and Federal grant funds administered thru Larimer County. CHERRY STREET ARTHUR DITCH BRIDGE IMPROVEMENTS Funding Source: Capital Bridge Program Estimated Project Budget: $750K Estimated Completion Date: April 2021 Phase: Completed 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: Construction completed. Road opened to public on 3/19/2021. CITY MANAGER’S UPDATE 12
TRANSPORTATION CAPITAL PROJECTS PRIORITIZATION STUDY Funding Source: Community Capital Improvement Program (CCIP – Arterial Intersection Improvements) Estimated Project Budget: $400,000 Estimated Completion Date: 2021 Phase: Project Kickoff Project Details: In 2010, the City hired an engineering consultant to conduct a study to prioritize capital improvement projects at arterial intersections based primarily on safety and congestion concerns. The resulting data and list of prioritized locations allowed the City to program funds, receive grants for and construct improvements at top tier locations. The Transportation Capital Projects Prioritization Study (TCPPS) will produce a similar prioritized list of improvements at arterial intersections as well as arterial corridors. The TCPPS will focus on safety and congestion, as well as additional criteria such as multi-modal connectivity. A public outreach campaign through the course of the TCPPS will gather input from and inform Fort Collins residents of the progress of the study. Project Status: The City plans to initiate the project’s public outreach campaign starting in April 2021. The City is partnering with Larimer County to include analyzing regionally significant arterial corridors and intersections that have the potential to be annexed into the City. These potential projects will also be prioritized. Replacement bridge is 90% completed. CP - PARK PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT BUCKING HORSE PARK Funding Source: Neighborhood Parkland Funds Total Project Cost: $2.5 - $4 million Phase: Design Estimated Completion: 2022 or 2023 Project Details: Bucking Horse Park is a park planned for the Bucking Horse neighborhood. Project Status: Concept refinement for the park is progressing. Staff are currently developing plans for an upcoming neighborhood meeting. More information available on project webpage. CITY MANAGER’S UPDATE 13
CITY PARK RESTROOM Funding Source: Building On Basics Total Project Cost: $850k-$1M Phase: Phase I project identification Estimated Completion: Spring 2021 Project Details: The City Park Restroom Project provides a new, year-round restroom along with surrounding site improvements. Construction began on September 7, 2020 and landscaping is planned for spring 2021. Visit the project web site for additional information regarding the project at ourcity.fcgov.com/city-park- tomorrow. Project Status: Restroom structure is near completion. Landscape plantings and the art-in-public-place art piece planned for spring 2021 installation. Final building walkthrough scheduled for April. More information available on project webpage. CITY MANAGER’S UPDATE 14
CRESCENT PARK STORAGE SHED Funding Source: Neighborhood Parkland Total Project Cost: $275,000 Phase: Construction Estimated Completion: May 2021 Project Details: The irrigation pump house remodel is under contract. The permitted addition will alter the existing building to allow utility vehicle storage that will be used for operation and maintenance for parks and trails in the northeast portion of Fort Collins, particularly for snow removal equipment. Project Status: Shed construction is in progress. EAST PARK DISTRICT MAINTENANCE FACILITY Funding Source: Neighborhood Parkland & Community Parkland Funds Total Project Cost: $5 million Phase: Design Estimated Completion: Fall/Winter 2021-2022 Project Details: A maintenance facility to serve the East Park District, which includes multiple neighborhood and community parks, is proposed near the intersection of Drake & Ziegler near the water treatment facility. The maintenance facility will house Parks Department staff, equipment, and some minor material storage. Project Status: Planning and zoning board approval received on March 11, 2021. CITY MANAGER’S UPDATE 15
MAIL CREEK TRAIL
Funding Source: Multiple Funding Sources including Grants, TCEF, and Conservation Trust Funds
Total Project Cost: $750,000
Phase: Pre-Design
Estimated Completion: Fall 2022
Project Details:
When completed, the Mail Creek Trail will create a trail connection from Kinard Middle School to the
Power Trail, providing much needed trail access for southeast Fort Collins. Currently, design of the
Siphon overpass and Timberline trail widening/underpass are in progress, in partnership with the
Engineering Department.
Project Status:
City website recently updated with current project information and map.
More information available on project webpage.
OAK STREET PLAZA WATER FEATURE
Funding Source: GID
Total Project Cost: TBD
Phase: Design
Estimated Completion: Summer/Fall 2022
Project Details:
Park Planning & Development will be improving the water
features in Oak Street Plaza to resolve drainage and safety
challenges in the plaza.
Project Status:
New water feature systems are currently being explored to improve maintenance and
operations of the plaza.
POUDRE TRAIL AT I-25
Funding Source: Conservation Trust Fund & GOCO Grant ($1M for Fort Collins)
Total Project Cost: $3 million
Phase: Design
Estimated Completion: 2023
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
CITY MANAGER’S UPDATE 16Department of Transportation (CDOT) with the North I-25 project, and thereafter to the existing trail segment in Timnath. Project Status: The project is in the design phase, with ongoing coordination between the GOCO partners, CDOT and a private developer. High community interest continues given I-25 Poudre River bridge construction and ongoing media exposure. SPRING CANYON DOG PARK Funding Source: NIC Grant for $75,000 Total Project Cost: TBD Phase: Design Estimated Completion: Spring 2021 Project Details: The water quality at Spring Canyon Community Park was adversely affected by the drainage out of the dog park pond. Particularly, issues like E. coli were difficult to manage and put the dog park pond at risk of closure. Park Planning & Development worked with Stormwater, Parks, and Environmental Regulator Affairs to seek and receive a grant from Nature in the City. This grant will allow for much needed LID improvements and restoration work on the dog park and SCCP water quality pond. Project Status: Design is underway with improvements planned for spring/summer 2021. An engineering consultant has been selected and design work will begin soon. TRAIL HEAD PARK Funding Source: Neighborhood Parkland Funds Total Project Cost: $3.5 - 4 million Phase: Design Estimated Completion: December 2021 Project Details: A new neighborhood park to be built in the Trail Head neighborhood, located on East Vine Street. The park will include typical park features including a shelter, playground, multi-purpose field, basketball court, and play area for teens. Project Status: Groundbreaking for the park is being planned for spring/summer 2021. Closed on raw water share purchase in March. More information available on project webpage. CITY MANAGER’S UPDATE 17
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
Estimated Project Cost: $19.5M
Phase: Phase III Added Site Amenities - Permitting
Estimated Completion Date: June 2021
Project Details: Solar PV Installation on Roof of Firing Range
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
Northern Colorado Regional Airport. This new site will offer a 50-yard pistol range, a 1.4-mile driving
track, concrete skills pad, and classrooms for special training.
Project Status:
Phase I – Track & Skills pad is open and being used.
Phase II - Building Construction
Construction completed, open and being used.
107 KW Solar PV system installation is underway.
LEED Certification – Finalizing the submittals for USGBC review.
Phase III – Adding Site Items with project savings.
Storage Shed – Awaiting permit approval.
Blast pad – Finalizing design.
K9 Training area – Pricing.
Observation tower for Track and Skills pad – Permitting.
Plan to start construction on phase III items late April, weather permitting.
Scheduled to complete phase III scope in summer of 2021.
BLOCK 32/42 – CIVIC MASTER PLAN REFRESH
Funding Source: Capital Project via BFO: $300,000
Estimated Project Cost: TBD
Phase: Conceptual Master Plan
Estimated Completion Date: Fall 2021
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 One Possible Conceptual Plan
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.
CITY MANAGER’S UPDATE 18Project Status: Coordinating new conceptual plan with Planning, and Boards and Commissions. Plan to incorporate what we learn from these meetings and make some modifications and then bring an updated plan to Council in June. We are looking at how the phasing for this project will work and see what BFO offer we need to bring forward. CP - UTILITIES CIS/OSS The Customer Information/Operational Support System (CIS/OSS) billing system project, delivered through Open SmartFlex (OSF), is in a reduced activity phase that is primarily focused on prioritizing, planning, and executing identified gaps within the live production OSF software that supports the Connexion/ Broadband Service Area. DEMAND RESPONSE TECHNOLOGY UPGRADE Funding Source: Offer # 1.14 Estimated Project Budget: $1,000,000 ($435,000 in 2021) Phase: Design Project Details: The AT&T 3G network is used to communicate with the controllers installed in electric water heaters participating in the Peak Partners Program. This network is scheduled for retirement by AT&T in Q1 2022 to release electromagnetic spectrum bandwidth for upcoming 5G technologies. Over 2400 DCU3 have been deployed in the service territory of Fort Collins Utilities and they will become stranded assets when the 3G network is turned off. A technology refresh is therefore needed to continue operating the resource, which shifts approximately 400 MWh/year from “On-Peak” to “Off-Peak” hours. The replacement units will be 4G controllers, which will be a straight replacement of the control unit and therefore a low to no-risk technology refresh. Project Status: Scope of work is being finalized with the Peak Partner vendor, Itron, for a “turn-key” solution including customer communications, customer care, scheduling services, field services, recycling services and project management. Current timeline calls to start customer communications and scheduling in Q3 2021 with field replacement activities in Q4 2021. CITY MANAGER’S UPDATE 19
MILFRED OVERHEAD CONVERSION
Funding Source: Offer 8.9
Estimated Project Budget: $310,000
Phase: Construction
Project Details:
This project involves converting 27 residential lots along
Primrose Drive and Milfred Lane from overhead power
located in the back of the lots to underground power
located within City Right-of-Way. The design will include
in the installation of primary cables and facilities, and
secondary cables and facilities located within the street
frontage, along with the installation of individual service
lines to each residential meter. It has also been
designed to include the installation of Connexion
throughout this neighborhood. The design also includes
the removal of 17 electric poles and roughly 2,560 linear Existing Electric Pole
feet of overhead power getting the City closer to 100%
underground.
Project Status:
All primary cable and structures have been completed.
All secondary cable and structures have been completed.
Currently 93% of the residences have been converted over to the underground system.
The electric poles and overhead cables have not been removed and will remain in place
until all the residences have been converted to the underground system.
STONEHENGE CABLE REPLACEMENT-PRIORITY #4
Funding Source: BFO # 8.9
Estimated Project Budget: $283,500
Phase: In Construction
Project Details:
Electric primary cable has been evaluated through
the City based on year of installation, style of
cable and manufacturer to establish a prioritized
failure risk. This area was calculated as Priority
Area #4 citywide and involves the replacement of
one (1) section of 3-phase power and 56 sections
of single-phase power. The replacement primarily
occurs within the Stonehenge Subdivision located
east of S. Lemay Avenue along Stuart Street.
Project Status:
Aerial view of priority area.
The project is currently designed and now under
construction.
Due to COVID 19 and with a lot of people working and learning from their homes, extra
construction planning around outages is needed and may require outages to occur after hours or
on weekends.
Approximately 10% of all the single-phase cable sections have been replaced.
CITY MANAGER’S UPDATE 20 Currently the 3-phase cable section is still in construction planning.
Currently, 14% of the existing transformers designated for replacement have occurred with
minimum outages.
UTILITY SERVICE CENTER REMODEL-SCO/NOC CONTROL ROOM
Funding Source: ECON 8.25 (2020)
Estimated Project Budget: $2,620,000
Phase: Phase II Construction
Project Details:
Design and construct a remodel to the Wood
Street Utilities Service Center (USC) that:
a. Creates a cross-departmental (Light &
Power and Connexion) control room
for the Supervisory Control
Operations (SCO) and Network
Operations Center (NOC) personnel.
This includes updated operator
consoles and state of the art
Audio/Video (AV) technology for
dynamic mapping and SCADA Map of Renovation Area
displays.
b. Reconfigures existing building space to create necessary office space for
Network Engineering, GIS, and Substation personnel.
c. Reconfigures existing building space to create new conference rooms that can
be utilized by all Utilities personnel at USC.
Project Status:
The concrete vault and select plumbing, electrical and HVAC components have been removed.
In-slab trenches have been cut to accommodate new plumbing and conduit runs. Wall framing
is underway. Door frames are being installed. Gypsum board installation will begin in mid to late
March.
The two new conference rooms (Room #509 & #510) on the north side of the building are
complete and were ready for reservations starting week of March 8. The folding panel divider
wall allows subdivision of Rooms 509/510. New tables were installed on April 1.
New Conference Room 351A (adjacent to the main lobby) is complete. We are awaiting the
arrival of a white board, monitor and ClickShare for this room.
The NOC lab located by the two adjoining conference rooms is in progress. Counter tops and
computer racks to be installed April 2021.
CITY MANAGER’S UPDATE 21View of Construction as of February 17. 27” POUDRE CANYON RAW WATERLINE Funding Source: Water - BFO#12.21 (2021) Estimated Project Budget: $3,2000,000 Status: In Design Estimated Completion Date: • Final Design – March 2022 • Construction - August 2023 Project Details: The goal of this project is to ensure the structural integrity and operational longevity of the City’s 27” raw waterline in the Poudre Canyon. An existing, exposed section of the pipeline in the river near Gateway Natural Area will be replaced to eliminate the risk of failure which ensures the continued delivery and reliability of raw water from the Poudre Alternative Pipe Alignments River to the Water Treatment Facility. The design will being evaluated consider the existing geomorphology of the river to develop a long-term solution which may require pipe alignment modifications and deeper burial depths of the pipeline. Final design and construction of the selected alternative are included in this project. Project Status: Contractor Master Service Agreement and Pre-construction Work Order are being finalized Project Teaming and Kick-Off meetings have been scheduled for April 2021 CITY MANAGER’S UPDATE 22
OAK STREET STORMWATER IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT
Funding Source: Stormwater
Estimated Project Budget: $2.0M (Design), $23M (Construction), $25M Total
Status: In Design
Estimated Completion Date: Fall 2022 (Design), Winter 2024 (Construction)
Project Details:
This project is for the design and construction of stormwater
infrastructure for the Oak Street Stormwater Improvements
Project (OSSP) that is part of the larger Downtown
Stormwater Improvement Program (DSIP). The project is
generally located on Oak Street from Mason to Jackson and
will include storm laterals extending to the blocks both north
and south of Oak Street. There will be approximately 8500
LF of new storm pipe installed with this project, ranging in
size from 78” to 48”.
Project Status:
Data Collection: field locates, and preliminary potholing
are primarily finished; remaining potholing will be
completed in April; field reconnaissance with Light &
Power, Stormwater Field Operations and Wastewater
Collection Field Operations to be scheduled for
April/May
Oak/Shields Intersection, Utility
Public Engagement and Communication Planning
underway, including planning for a Design Charette for the Potholing
streetscape design; likely to be held early summer
Conceptual design is underway, anticipated completion in late April
Contractor selection process is mostly complete; once contract negotiations are completed the
awarded contractor will be announced
MAIL CREEK STREAM REHABILITATION AT TWO-CREEKS NATURAL
AREA
Funding Source: Stormwater
Estimated Project Budget: $3,100,000
Status: In Design
Estimated Completion Date: Fall 2022
CITY MANAGER’S UPDATE 23Project Details: The Mail Creek at Two-Creeks Natural Areas stream reach is within an urbanized corridor and is experiencing bed and bank erosion, which in some cases is threatening private property. Rehabilitation, using bio-engineered stream sections, typically includes replacing existing grade control structures and disconnected channel segments with riffle drops and pools to promote native fish passage and improved aquatic habitat. Mail Creek at Two-Creeks Natural Areas is located just northwest of Fossil Creek Community Park in southeast Fort Collins. This reach is approximately 3,240 feet in length and intersects at the confluence of Fossil Creek. Project Status: Design Consultant Under Contract Preliminary Design Data Collection Project notification and coordination Field Construction is scheduled in 2022 PUBLIC SAFETY POUDRE FIRE AUTHORITY One Deceased Adult Found in Residential Fire | March 28 PFA units were dispatched to reports of smoke coming from a single-family home on the 800 block of Peterson St. Firefighters found active flames and smoke coming from the back of the house. They immediately pulled an attack line and additional resources were dispatched. Firefighters located a deceased adult inside during the primary search. The victim was the only person home at the time of the fire. There were no other injuries or structures involved. The house was filled with smoke when firefighters entered and there was no visibility. The Engine 1 Crew attacked the flames while the Tower 1 Crew searched the home and sadly, discovered the victim. Using thermal imaging, firefighters detected that the fire had extended through the floor and into the joists below. They carried a hose line into the basement and extinguished the fire. There was extensive smoke damage throughout the house. The damage from the flames was mostly contained to the kitchen and floor. CITY MANAGER’S UPDATE 24
Women in the Fire Service | Women’s History Month In celebration of Women’s History Month, PFA shared information about the past, present, and future of women at PFA and the fire service overall. The number of women in the fire service is growing, yet it is still low, a fact that many departments around the country, including PFA, are hoping to help change. The national average for uniformed female employees on paid departments is 4 percent. PFA is proud that its average is almost double that and it has a goal to reach 10 percent in 2021. Education and resources were shared to help women interested in careers in the fire service including those developed by the U.S. Fire Administration and Women in Fire. PFA Received the Red Cross Mountain Hero Award | PFA is honored to be a recipient of the Red Cross Rocky Mountain Hero Award for contributions to the Cameron Peak Fire response. Firefighters, like most first responders, do not see their work as heroic, but as their duty as part of the community. "What's better than an individual hero, is a heroic community, and I think we have that," said Captain Ryan Thomas who was interviewed for the video. There were over 2,000 responders working the fire at its peak. PFA was a piece of a much larger effort and would like to share this recognition with all those that helped bring this fire to 100% containment. The Red Cross produced individual videos for each award recipient. Watch the full PFA video here. Horse Rescued from Icy Pool | March 19 PFA units, including the Large Animal Rescue Team (LART), were dispatched to the 6500 block of Kyle Avenue on a large animal rescue. When units arrived, they found an approximately 1,200-pound female horse named Krissie, in a partially filled swimming pool. She had escaped from a corral and fell into the pool. Firefighter’s priority was to keep the animal calm and make sure its head stayed out of the water. Two firefighters donned ice recue suits and got into the pool with the horse, while other firefighters started rigging ropes to remove it from the pool. About 7:20 p.m., the horse was successfully removed from the pool, and CITY MANAGER’S UPDATE 25
firefighters, police officers, paramedics, and others began working to warm the horse. A veterinarian
from CSU was on-scene and began providing emergency care. Krissie was loaded into a trailer and
transported to the CSU Veterinary Hospital for a full assessment and overnight monitoring.
POLICE SERVICES
Police safely arrest armed suspect | On March 4, 2021 at approximately 12:42 p.m., Fort Collins
Criminal Impact Unit detectives contacted Daniel Warro, 39, of Fort Collins to serve an arrest warrant
for violating a protection order and violating bail bond conditions. Warro was initially compliant, but
during the interaction, he became uncooperative and reached for what appeared to be a weapon. After
a brief struggle, police were able to safely take him into custody. A handgun was recovered from the
suspect’s waistband. Warro sustained minor injuries during the incident and was transported to an
area hospital for evaluation. He was booked into the Larimer County Jail and faces the following
charges:
Felony Menacing – 5 counts (class 5 felony)
Resisting Arrest (class 2 misdemeanor)
Violation of Bail Bond Conditions – 2 counts (class 6 felony)
Violation of a Protection Order (class 2 misdemeanor)
Response to shooting violence | The violent acts that claimed 18 lives in Atlanta and Boulder shook
communities far and wide, including here in Fort Collins. Chief Swoboda shared a message honoring
the lives that were tragically lost, talked about some of the ways FCPS has responded, and urged
community members to unify around a common goal: creating a safer future for all. Watch the video
here.
Community policing highlights | Officer Rowe took a few minutes to
spend time with Sgt. Brycen, a law enforcement hopeful who’s still working
on his driving skills. Officers frequently take opportunities to connect with
community members young and old to talk about ways that we can keep
Fort Collins safe together!
FCPS has been working
with Ellie Gassman, a
Community Connections
intern who’s passionate
about serving the autism
community. Together with Poudre Fire Authority and
UCHealth, FCPS officers have taken part in a “Safe
Strangers” presentation designed to ease anxiety and
create positive connections between first responders
and people with autism. In addition to sharing an
educational video, first responders have also visited with small groups to talk about their work and
answer questions.
CITY MANAGER’S UPDATE 26NCLETC Grand Opening | the Northern Colorado Law Enforcement Training Center officially opened on March 5. This world class facility will serve as a valuable resource for Fort Collins Police Services, Loveland Police Department, and regional law enforcement agencies to continuously advance their skills and support the safety of our Colorado communities. The NCLETC includes: * A 1.4-mile driving track and 5-acre skills pad for opportunities to safely train a variety of vehicle maneuvers, high-speed scenarios, and seamless connectivity to the indoor training area for combination scenario practice * A 50-yard tactical range that allows for flexible scenario setups, the integration of different vehicles and structures, and various lighting environments * Classroom and conference space equipped with audio, video, and wireless connectivity resources After eight years of hard work, local partnerships, and an enduring vision for the future of local law enforcement, the NCLETC is a reality that will serve our communities for many years to come. Thank you to all who helped make this project a reality! PLANNING, DEVELOPMENT &TRANSPORTATION BUILDING, PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT REVIEW Monthly Reporting Monthly construction reporting and mapping of development review proposals and construction can be found by visiting: http://citydocs.fcgov.com/?dt=MONTHLY+REPORT&dn=NEIGHBORHOOD+%26+BUILDING+SERVI CES%2FZONING&vid=2&cmd=showdt For a detailed listing of development Proposals under review, please visit: https://www.fcgov.com/developmentreview/proposals/ Exterior Lighting Code Update The Exterior Lighting Code update passed unanimously on First Reading on March 2, 2021. Staff is now working on informing the development community of these changes, collaborating with Utilities to align the Energy Code with Lighting Code, and developing training materials and resources for staff and developers. Local Oil and Gas Regulations Staff is launching a second round of community engagement in early May 2021 for the Local Oil and Gas Regulations project and will use input to draft regulations. Staff anticipates going to City Council for initial feedback on draft regulations in late summer, 2021. Mediation and Restorative Justice Services The City’s Mediation Program broke recent records with 8 mediations taking place in the month of March. (Typical would be 2-3 mediations in a month) This is due, in part, to the program’s collaboration with Larimer County Small Claims court who are referring cases to the City’s program CITY MANAGER’S UPDATE 27
and the new pilot workplace mediation program for City employees, a collaboration with City’s HR
department.
YEAR TO DATE COMPARISON
2020 2021 YTD % Change
Development Project Submittals Received 39 31 -20.51%
Conceptual/Preliminary Design/Staff Reviews 58 62 6.90%
Building Permits Issued 2,858 2,281 -20.19%
Building Permit Valuations ($M) $99.37 $61.31 -38.30%
Building Inspections Performed 6,393 7,358 15.09%
Zoning Inspections Performed 109 105 -3.67%
Zoning Plan Reviews Performed 710 795 11.97%
Overall Development Review revenues are $28,700 over projection for 2021 as of March 31st with
Development Review over by $29,815 and Engineering Development Review under by $(1,115).
GRAFFITI UPDATE
During the month of March 2021, the Graffiti Abatement Team abated 24 issues consisting of 61 tags
measuring 256 square feet of graffiti-covered surfaces.
Month Access FC Hotline Pro-Active Total
January 7 2 17 26
February 8 2 9 19
March 5 2 17 24
The issues were distributed throughout the City in the following Council Districts:
Month One Two Three Four Five Six
January 12 0 3 2 6 2
February 5 3 0 3 2 6
March 4 1 0 3 5 11
SUSTAINABILITY SERVICES
ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES
Fort Collins Receives Clean Air Champion Award for Winter 2020
Late last year, the City of Fort Collins received the Clean Air Champion award from the Regional Air
Quality Council (RAQC) for Winter 2020. This award is given out twice a year and the recipients
receive a $500 donation to a non-profit of their choosing.
The City has been actively involved in addressing air pollution at a local level and working regionally to
address air pollution on a larger scale for more than 25 years. At the community level, the City
supports efforts related to transit and electric vehicle readiness for the community. At the municipal
level, the City organization strives to lead by example in efforts to improve local air quality by reducing
emissions from its own operations.
Some key efforts specifically related to electrification of operations for the City organization include:
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