2021 Budget

What is this key outcome area about? 

Fort Collins exemplifies an efficient, innovative, transparent, effective and collaborative city government. 

How much money does it get? 

• $116.7 million in 2020 

What are the objectives?

• 7.1 Provide world-class municipal services through operational excellence and a culture of innovation. (Budget includes: Utilities customer service, technology, community engagement and education; City Council; Boards & Commissions; City Manager’s office, policy, legislative and performance excellence programs; procurement; Safety, Security & Risk Management; City Clerk’s office, elections, marijuana licensing)

• 7.2 Maintain the public trust through a high performing board, as well as organizational transparency, legal and ethical behavior and regulatory compliance. (Budget includes: Financial and accounting services; general legal services) 

• 7.3 Improve effectiveness of community engagement with enhanced inclusion of all identities, languages and needs. (Budget includes: Centralized communications office, social media, inclusive public engagement, translations, emergency communications, FCTV video services and cable channels 14 & 881) 

• 7.4 Attract, retain, engage, develop and reward a diverse and competitive workforce to meet the needs of the community now and in the future. (Budget includes: City human resource services, talent development, recruitment, health and wellness benefits) 

• 7.5 Foster a culture of safety, well-being, resilience and sustainability across the City organization. (Budget includes: Sustainability services administration) 

• 7.6 Utilize technology, data, metrics and process improvements to innovate, guide decisions and enhance service delivery. (Budget includes: Utilities meter reading, Budget services, process improvement, information technology, Geographical Information Services, Open Data) 

• 7.7 Address long-term projected gap between available revenue and what is required to meet known and emerging needs. (Budget includes: CityGive programs & services) 

• 7.8 Maintain and protect assets and infrastructure to drive reliability, cost effectiveness, efficiency and improve the customer experience. (Budget includes: Facilities and fleet maintenance, utilities maintenance, IT equipment replacement, custodial services) 

• 7.9 Proactively influence policy and legislative development at all levels.

What are some current sample projects in this outcome area? 

• Community Impact Ad Hoc Committee
• City Give

How can I get involved with this key outcome area?

• You can complete the short survey to prioritize the objectives in this outcome.
• You can also get involved in some of the projects described above and have your voice heard!

The City's Strategic Plan and Budget are aligned across seven Key Outcome Areas, and funding supports programs and services that drive improvement in each outcome. Each Outcome Area includes specific objectives that define different focus areas. While each Outcome Area has unique characteristics, programs and services regularly impact more than one outcome. 

Below are descriptions of each Outcome Area and examples of the programs and services that are funded within each of them. 

• Neighborhood Livability & Social Health: Fort Collins provides a high-quality built environment, supports quality, diverse neighborhoods and fosters the social health of residents.
  •  (Includes affordable housing, social health, homelessness services, equity and inclusion, income-qualified rebates, graffiti abatement, neighborhood services, mediation, historic preservation, urban forestry, etc.)
• Culture & Recreation:Fort Collins provides diverse cultural and recreational amenities.
  •  (Includes City recreation, cultural and arts centers, parks, pools, golf courses, FCMoD, Gardens on Spring Creek, Lincoln Center, adaptive recreation and reduced fee scholarship, Art in Public Places program, etc.)
• Economic Health:Fort Collins has a healthy, sustainable economy reflecting community values. 
  • (Includes Light & Power electric utility services, updates and maintenance; Connexion broadband services; Economic Health Office; Visit Fort Collins convention and visitor services; business & workforce support; Business clusters & innovation support; Downtown landscaping and maintenance; etc.) 
• Environmental Health:Fort Collins promotes, protects and enhances a healthy and sustainable environment. 
  • (Includes natural areas program, operations and management; Nature in the City program; renewable energy; Environmental Services; climate action planning; air quality; water utility services; water treatment, monitoring and quality; water reclamation; Stormwater utility services; Wastewater utility services; waste reduction, recycling and the Timberline Recycling Center; land conservation; etc.)
•  Safe Community: Fort Collins provides a safe place to live, work, learn and play. 
  • (Includes police administration, patrol, criminal investigations; West Nile virus mitigation; Natural Areas Rangers; Municipal Court; police vehicles, equipment and facilities; Poudre Fire Authority fire services; Office of Emergency Preparedness and Security; stormwater services; infrastructure and stream rehabilitation; cybersecurity; etc.)
• Transportation & Mobility:Fort Collins provides safe and reliable multi-modal travel to, from, and throughout the City. 
  • (Includes snow removal; street sweeping; Safe Routes to School & crossing guard program; traffic engineering; FC Moves mobility management; transit fixed-route, 365 and Game Day service; Dial-a-Ride; capital projects; bridges; street maintenance; traffic signals; traffic operations equipment; parking services; parking structures) 
• High Performing Government:Fort Collins exemplifies an efficient, innovative, transparent, effective and collaborative city government 
  • (Includes Utilities customer service; City Council; Boards & Commissions; City Manager’s Office; Safety, Security & Risk Management; City Clerk’s Office; City Attorney's Office; communications and public engagement; finance and procurement; human resources; building and fleet services; information technology; etc.)

How much of the budget goes into each Outcome Area?

“Other Funds” are restricted and must be used in designated areas for specific purposes.

The majority of Other Funds in Economic Health are for power purchase to provide electricity to electric customers. 

El Plan Estratégico y el Presupuesto del Gobierno de la Ciudad de Fort Collins están alineados en 7 Áreas de Resultados Clave, y el financiamiento apoya los programas y servicios que impulsan la mejora en cada área clave. Cada área de resultados incluye objetivos específicos que definen diferentes áreas de enfoque. Si bien cada área de resultados tiene características únicas, los programas y servicios afectan regularmente a más de un resultado.

A continuación se muestran descripciones de cada una de las 7 Áreas de Resultados Clave y ejemplos de los programas y servicios que se financian dentro de cada uno de ellos.

• Habitabilidad y salud social del vecindario:Fort Collins proporciona un entorno construido de alta calidad, apoya vecindarios diversos y de calidad y fomenta la salud social de los residentes.
  • (Incluye vivienda asequible, salud social, servicios para personas sin hogar, equidad e inclusión, reembolsos calificados por ingresos, eliminación de graffiti, servicios de vecindario, mediación, preservación histórica, silvicultura urbana, etc.)
    
    
• Cultura y recreación:Fort Collins ofrece diversas comodidades culturales y recreativas.
  • (Incluye centros recreativos, culturales y artísticos de la ciudad, parques, piscinas, campos de golf, FCMoD, Gardens on Spring Creek, Lincoln Center, recreación adaptada y becas de tarifa reducida, programa Art in Public Places, etc.)
    
    
• Salud económica: Fort Collins tiene una economía saludable y sostenible que refleja los valores de la comunidad.
  • (Incluye servicios de luz y energía, actualizaciones y mantenimiento; servicios de internet de fibra optica; Oficina de salud económica; convención de Visite Fort Collins y servicios para visitantes; apoyo empresarial y de fuerza laboral; grupos de negocios y apoyo a la innovación; paisajismo y mantenimiento del centro de la ciudad; etc.)
    
    
• Salud ambiental:Fort Collins promueve, protege y mejora un medio ambiente saludable y sostenible.
  • (Incluye programa, operaciones y administración de áreas naturales; programa Nature in the City; energía renovable; Servicios ambientales; planificación de acciones climáticas; calidad del aire; servicios públicos de agua; tratamiento, monitoreo y calidad del agua; recuperación de agua; servicios públicos de aguas pluviales; servicios públicos de aguas residuales ; reducción de desechos, reciclaje y el Centro de reciclaje de Timberline; conservación de la tierra; etc.)
    
    
•  Comunidad segura:Fort Collins ofrece un lugar seguro para vivir, trabajar, aprender y jugar.
  • (Incluye administración policial, patrulla, investigaciones criminales; mitigación del virus del Nilo Occidental; guardabosques de áreas naturales; Tribunal Municipal; vehículos, equipos e instalaciones de la policía; servicios de bomberos de la Autoridad de Bomberos de Poudre; Oficina de Preparación y Seguridad para Emergencias; servicios de aguas pluviales; infraestructura y rehabilitación de arroyos; ciberseguridad; etc.)
    
    
• Transporte y movilidad:Fort Collins ofrece viajes multimodales seguros y confiables hacia, desde y en toda la ciudad.
  • (Incluye limpieza de nieve; barrido de calles; rutas seguras a la escuela y programa de guardia de cruce; ingeniería de tráfico; gestión de movilidad de FC Moves; tránsito de ruta fija, servicio 365 y Game Day; Dial-a-Ride; proyectos capitales; puentes; mantenimiento de calles; señales de tráfico; equipo de operaciones de tráfico; servicios de estacionamiento; estructuras de estacionamiento)
    
    
• Gobierno de alto rendimiento: Fort Collins ejemplifica un gobierno municipal eficiente, innovador, transparente, eficaz y colaborativo.
  • (Incluye servicio al cliente de servicios públicos; Ayuntamiento; Juntas y comisiones; Oficina del administrador de la ciudad; Gestión de seguridad, protección y riesgos; Oficina del secretario de la ciudad; Oficina del abogado de la ciudad; comunicaciones y participación pública; finanzas y adquisiciones; recursos humanos; servicios de construcción y flotas; información tecnología; etc.)
    
    
    
• ¿Qué parte del presupuesto se destina a cada área de resultados?

Los “Otros fondos” están restringidos y deben usarse en áreas designadas para propósitos específicos.

La mayoría de los otros fondos en salud económica son para la compra de energía para proporcionar electricidad a los clientes de electricidad

What is this key outcome area about? 

Fort Collins provides a transportation system that moves people and goods safely and efficiently while being accessible, reliable and convenient. 

How much money does it get? 

• $72.1 million in 2020 

What are the objectives?

• 6.1 Improve safety for people using all modes of travel. (Budget includes: Snow removal, street sweeping, safe routes to school & crossing guard program, traffic engineering) 

• 6.2 Manage traffic congestion and improve high-priority intersections for all users.  

• 6.3 Ensure equitable access to and expansion of all sustainable modes of travel, with emphasis on growing transit ridership. (Budget includes: FC Moves mobility management, Transit fixed route, 365 and Game Day service, Dial-a-ride) 

• 6.4 Support, enhance and accelerate I-25 improvements according to the multi-modal environmental impact statement.  

• 6.5 Maintain existing and aging transportation infrastructure and address missing facilities to meet community needs and expectations. (Budget includes: Capital projects, bridges, street maintenance, traffic signals, traffic operations equipment) 

• 6.6 Manage parking supply and demand Downtown, along the MAX corridor and near Colorado State University. (Budget includes: Parking services, parking structures)  

• 6.7 Manage safety, congestion and quality of life impacts from train operations in Fort Collins. 

What are some current sample projects in this outcome area? 

• Vine & Lemay Intersection Improvements
• Shift Your Ride

How can I get involved with this key outcome area?

• You can complete the short survey to prioritize the objectives in this outcome.
• You can also get involved in some of the projects described above and have your voice heard!

What is this key outcome area about? 

Fort Collins provides a safe place to live, work, learn and play. 

How much money does it get? 

• $92.7 million in 2020 

What are the objectives?

• 5.1 Improve overall community safety while continuing to increase the level of public trust and willingness to use emergency services. (Budget includes: Police administration, patrol, criminal investigations; West Nile Virus mitigation; Natural Areas Rangers; Municipal Court) 

• 5.2 Meet the expected level of core and specialized police services as the community grows. (Budget includes: Police vehicles, equipment and facilities) 

• 5.3 Partner with Poudre Fire Authority to provide high-quality fire prevention, community risk reduction and emergency response services. (Budget includes: PFA fire services) 

• 5.4 Continue to deploy comprehensive emergency preparedness and management strategies. (Budget includes: Office of Emergency Preparedness and Security) 

• 5.5 Address flooding risk for the protection of people, property and the environment. (Budget includes: Stormwater services, infrastructure and stream rehabilitation) 

• 5.6 Protect mission-critical physical and virtual infrastructure, in addition to privacy data, against increasing cybersecurity threats. (Budget includes: Cybersecurity program) 

• 5.7 Reduce incidents of, and impacts from, disruptive and unwanted behaviors with creative approaches that balance compassion and consequences. (Budget includes: Specialized Municipal Court services) 

• 5.8 Improve security at City facilities and properties. (Budget includes: Park Ranger program) 

What are some current sample projects in this outcome area? 

• Downtown Stormwater Improvement Plan
• Police Transparency

How can I get involved with this key outcome area?

• You can complete the short survey to prioritize the objectives in this outcome.
• You can also get involved in some of the projects described above and have your voice heard!

What is this key outcome area about? 

Fort Collins promotes, protects and enhances a healthy and sustainable environment. 

How much money does it get? 

• $61.9 million in 2020 

What are the objectives?

• 4.1 Intensify efforts to improve resilience and to meet 2030 climate, energy and 100% renewable electricity goals. (Budget includes: Renewable energy, Environmental Services, Climate action planning) 

• 4.2 Improve indoor and outdoor air quality. (Budget includes: Air quality program) 

• 4.3 Enhance efforts to achieve 2030 zero waste goals. (Budget includes: Waste reduction, recycling and the Timberline Recycling Center) 

• 4.4 Provide a reliable, high-quality water supply. (Budget includes: Water utility services, water treatment, monitoring and quality) 

• 4.5 Protect and enhance natural resources on City-owned properties and throughout the community. (Budget includes: Natural areas program, operations and management; Nature in the City program) 

• 4.6 Sustain and improve the health of the Cache la Poudre River and all watersheds within the city. (Budget includes: Water reclamation, Stormwater utility services, Wastewater utility services) 

• 4.7 Expand the Natural Areas land portfolio while simultaneously maintaining existing lands and improving equitable access to nature. (Budget includes: Land conservation, Natural Areas education and engagement) 

What are some current sample projects in this outcome area? 

• Our Climate Future
• Reducing Plastic Pollution

How can I get involved with this key outcome area?

• You can complete the short survey to prioritize the objectives in this outcome.
• You can also get involved in some of the projects described above and have your voice heard!

What is this key outcome area about? 

Fort Collins promotes a healthy, sustainable economy reflecting community values. 

How much money does it get? 

• $155.7 million in 2020 

What are the objectives?

• 3.1 Facilitate government and local partners to achieve effective regional economic resilience. (Budget includes: Economic Health Office, Visit Fort Collins convention and visitor services) 

• 3.2 Understand trends in the local labor market and work with key partners to grow diverse employment opportunities. (Budget includes: Business & workforce support) 

• 3.3 Systematically engage the business community with an emphasis on starting, sustaining and renewing businesses. (Budget includes: Business clusters & innovation support, Downtown landscaping and maintenance) 

• 3.4 Foster infill and redevelopment opportunities consistent with City Plan policies. (Budget includes: General Improvement District, metro districts and Urban Renewal Authority) 

• 3.5 Invest in and maintain utility infrastructure and services while ensuring predictable utility rates. (Budget includes: Light & Power electric utility services, updates and maintenance) 

• 3.6 Deploy and deliver reliable, high-speed internet services throughout the community. (Budget includes: Connexion broadband services) 

What are some current sample projects in this outcome area? 

• ForFoCo Community Recovery Campaign
• Fort Collins Connexion

How can I get involved with this key outcome area?

• You can complete the short survey to prioritize the objectives in this outcome.
• You can also get involved in some of the projects described above and have your voice heard!

What is this key outcome area about? 

Fort Collins provides and maximizes access to diverse cultural and recreational amenities.  

How much money does it get? 

• $40.4 million in 2020

What are the objectives?

• 2.1 Develop recreation and cultural programs that are diverse, inclusive and accessible, and that also drive attendance and cost recovery. (Budget includes: City recreation centers; pools; golf courses; FCMoD, Gardens on Spring Creek and other cultural facilities; adaptive recreation and reduced fee scholarships)
  
• 2.2 Address critical park, recreation equipment and trail lifecycle and maintenance needs and continue the planned buildout of the system. (Budget includes: Park maintenance, and new park developments) 
• 2.3 Create enhanced arts and culture participation opportunities for all residents and visitors. (Budget includes: Art in public places, the Lincoln Center, performing arts, Carnegie Center for Creativity, Fort Fund arts & culture grants) 
• 2.4 Identify criteria, process and funding options to refresh neighborhood and community parks.  
• 2.5 Ensure safety and welfare in City parks, natural areas, trails, and cultural and recreation facilities for visitors and employees. 

What are some current sample projects in this outcome area? 

• ReCreate Parks & Recreation Master Plan
• The Gardens on Spring Creek Expansion

How can I get involved with this key outcome area?

• You can complete the short survey to prioritize the objectives in this outcome.
• You can also get involved in some of the projects described above and have your voice heard!

What is this key outcome area about? 

Fort Collins provides a high-quality built environment, supports connected neighborhoods, seeks to advance equity and affordability, and fosters the social health of the community 

How much money does it get? 

• $13.1 million in 2020 from General Fund and other funds

What are the objectives?

• 1.1 Improve and increase availability and choice of quality housing that is affordable to a broad range of income levels. (Budget includes: Human services, affordable housing and building services)
  
  
• 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. (Budget includes: Social Sustainability leadership: equity, housing & homelessness)
  
  
• 1.3 Improve accessibility of City and community programs to low and moderate-income residents and increase participation in services to eligible, income-qualified residents. (Budget includes: Low Income, Senior and Disabled Rebate Program, digital equity rebates)
  
  
• 1.4 Advance equity for all, leading with race, so that a person’s identity or identities is not a predictor of outcomes. 
  
  
• 1.5 Enhance the quality of life in neighborhoods, empower neighbors to solve problems, and foster respectful relations. (Budget includes: Graffiti abatement, code compliance, Neighborhood Services, Mediation & Restorative Justice, Larimer Humane Society, special events)
  
  
• 1.6 Align land use regulations and review procedures to guide development consistent with City Plan. (Budget includes: Development services, long-range planning, historic preservation, construction and development review) 
  
  
• 1.7 Develop options and assess the feasibility of the annexation of the Mulberry Corridor.
  
  
• 1.8 Preserve and enhance manufactured housing communities as a source of affordable housing and create a safe and equitable environment for residents. 
  
  
• 1.9 Create and maintain a safe, healthy and resilient urban forest. (Budget includes: Urban forest management and tree replacement)
  
  

What are some current sample projects in this outcome area? 

• Mobile Home Parks Preservation and Residents' Rights (click here to find out what this project is about)
• Home2Health (click here to find out what this project is about)

How can I get involved with this key outcome area?

• You can complete the short survey to prioritize the objectives in this outcome.
• You can also get involved in some of the projects described above and have your voice heard!

¿De qué trata esta área de resultado clave?

Fort Collins ofrece y maximiza el acceso a diversas comodidades culturales y recreativas.

¿Cuánto dinero recibe?

$ 40,4 millones en 2020

¿Cuales son los objetivos?

2.1 Desarrollar programas recreativos y culturales que sean diversos, inclusivos y accesibles, y que también impulsen la asistencia y la recuperación de costos. (El presupuesto incluye: centros de recreación de la ciudad; piscinas; campos de golf; FCMoD, Gardens on Spring Creek y otras instalaciones culturales; recreación adaptada y becas de tarifa reducida)

2.2 Abordar las necesidades críticas de mantenimiento y ciclo de vida de los senderos, equipos de recreación y parques y continuar con la construcción planificada del sistema. (El presupuesto incluye: mantenimiento del parque y nuevos desarrollos de parques)

2.3 Crear mejores oportunidades de participación en las artes y la cultura para todos los residentes y visitantes. (El presupuesto incluye: Arte en lugares públicos, el Lincoln Center, artes escénicas, Carnegie Center for Creativity, subvenciones de arte y cultura de Fort Fund)

2.4 Identificar criterios, procesos y opciones de financiamiento para renovar los parques comunitarios y del vecindario.

2.5 Garantizar la seguridad y el bienestar en los parques de la ciudad, áreas naturales, senderos e instalaciones culturales y recreativas para visitantes y empleados.

¿Cuáles son algunos proyectos de muestra actuales en esta área de resultados?

ReCreate el Plan Maestro de Parques y Recreación

Los jardines en Spring Creek Expansion

¿Cómo puedo involucrarme en esta área de resultados clave?

Puede completar la breve encuesta para priorizar los objetivos en este resultado.

¡También puede participar en algunos de los proyectos descritos anteriormente y hacer que se escuche su voz!