Spring is in full bloom in Fort Collins! In this issue of City News, you'll learn about the plant sale at The Gardens, free bike repairs, community garage sale support, youth sports and so much more.

Thanks for reading!

- Kelly DiMartino, City Manager

The annual Community Survey provides residents an opportunity to rate your quality of life in Fort Collins, local amenities, City services and your local government.

Survey invitation postcards were mailed to a random sample of households. Didn’t get a postcard in the mail? Don’t worry! The online survey is open to all residents May 16-31.

Starting May 1, Fort Collins Utilities water customers are in a Water Shortage Watch.

By voluntarily reducing your use, you can actively help lower the chance of mandatory restrictions if conditions get worse.

Make a Difference:

• Limit lawn watering to two days a week.
• Don’t water between 10 a.m. and 6 p.m.
• Take shorter showers and run only full loads of laundry and dishes.
• Participate in our programs and rebates at FortCollins.gov/SaveWater.

This month, the biggest traffic impacts are in Southeast Fort Collins on Trilby, Lemay and Harmony:

• Lane shifts and directional closures continue on Lemay between Horsetooth and Harmony for water line replacements.
• Trilby remains closed between Lemay and Timberline for a bridge replacement.
• Trilby remains closed at College, though southbound travelers can now turn right onto Trilby and eastbound travelers can turn right onto College.
• Lane shifts continue on Harmony between Lemay and Timberline for work on the Power Trail Underpass project beneath Harmony.

To view more information and a map of smaller, less impactful traffic impacts, visit FortCollins.gov/TrafficImpacts.

Youth sports can be game changers in our children’s lives. They empower kids to feel more confident and build a lifelong love for sports.

Registration is open for summer youth sports programs, including softball, basketball, track and more.

City of Fort Collins youth sports are for everyone, which is why we offer inclusion services to anyone who registers for our programs.

Fill your garden with locally grown perennials, annuals, veggies and herbs. The Garden on Spring Creek's annual Spring Plant Sale is May 16 and 17. Whether your thumb is green or not, we’ve got plants for everyone. From unique treasures to tried-and-true favorites — make your garden glow and grow! The sale is free to shop but tickets are required.

Visit the Bike Fix-It Bonanza 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, May 16, at the Walk and Wheel Skills Hub (1600 W. Drake Rd.) for free, drop-in bike repairs. Services are first-come, first-served and may include flat tire repair, brake and gear adjustments, minor mechanical fixes and safety checks. Staff will also be on hand to answer questions and share resources about biking in Fort Collins.

Join neighbors across Fort Collins in hosting garage sales!

Register for perks:

• Get support from City staff with event planning.
• Access incentives.
• Have your sale featured on the garage sale map.

Hosting is easy. Set up a sale at your home or team up for a group garage sale with neighbors. Have items left over? Set up a “Swap Table” May 31 to give things away for free and help make this a zero-waste event.

Are you seeking a rewarding career in a supportive environment serving the Fort Collins community? We're accepting applications for police officer positions to build an eligibility list for future openings. This opportunity is open to lateral, POST-certified and non-certified candidates.

Starting pay: non-certified $89,272; POST-certified $103,544; lateral $110,734; top pay $121,500. Visit FortCollins.gov/PoliceJobs for full details.

Flood Awareness Week (May 24-30) is a great time to get to know the flood risk where you live, work and play. In Fort Collins, flooding isn’t a matter of if, it’s when. It can happen even far from rivers, especially in urban areas with street drainage issues. Protect yourself and your property:

• Check both FEMA and City floodplain maps. A “100-year storm” simply means a 1% chance each year.
• Visit FortCollins.gov/Flooding or call 970-416-2632 to learn more and stay informed.

In honor of Memorial Day, all City offices will be closed on Monday, May 25.

Visit FortCollins.gov later this month for full facilities hours and closures.

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