public works & natural resources report to the community – 2015
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C I T Y O F
L O N G M O N T
R E P O R T T O
T H E C O M M U N I T Y
FORESTRY
PARKS, OPEN SPACE & TRAILS
TRANSPORTATION
TRASH & RECYCLING
WATER
Public Works &Natural Resources
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Public Works & Natural Resources (PWNR) provides a diverse range of
services for Longmont. Many of the services provided by PWNR are essential
to our everyday lives. ey range from the naturally beautiful to the less-
than-glamorous, but they all come together to support our health, safety and
comfort. As you thumb through this report, take a moment to consider what
the services of Public Works & Natural Resources mean to you and what it
takes to provide them. Your dollars, participation and feedback are key.
Longmontworks Public Works & Natural Resources
217full-time, permanentemployees
replacement value of PWNR
systems and assets water,
sewer, streets, storm drainage,
open space, parks and
sanitation
OUR MISSI ON
To provide life-essentialservices, infrastructure,
and natural resources
management that
sustain and advance the
health, safety, prosperity
and mobility of the
community.
2015 Total Number
of Staff
Visit our website
LongmontColorado.gov/pwnr
Dale Rademacher
General Manager, Public Works & Natural Resources
OVER $1 B$90.6 M
2015 Total PWNR
Departmental Budget
full-time, permanent
employees
Find budget details at
bit.ly/city-budget
$30.8 Min capital
improvement projects
$13 Min debt service
$46.8 Min operating funds
$90.6 M
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Go to LongmontColorado.gov/forestry for more information
F O R E S T R Y
M A I N T A I N S
T R E E
P L A N T I N G
21,274 TREES386 TREESon public property
value of over $55 Million
were planted in 2015
L O N G M O N T S U R B A N F O R E S TCURRENT TREE CANOPY
62,8731,461 ACRES8.7% OF 16,704 TOTAL ACRES
489.5 $8.4 Mtons of carbon tons of carbon
per yearvalue in savings
stores sequesters provides a
EMERALD ASH BOREREAB is a non-native wood-boring beetle
that can attack all ash tree species.
EAB was found in Boulder in 2013.
EAB HAS NOT BEEN FOUNDIN LONGMONT YET.
LONGMONTS URBAN
FOREST IS A VALUABLE
ASSET FOR ALL
RESIDENTS.
Trees slow traffic, increase property values, improve
drainage, save on energy costs and improve air quality.
Forestry maintains trees on public property, including parks
and street rights-of-way. Forestry is responsible for planting,
pruning, tree removals, integrated pest management, tree
safety inspections and inventory of public trees. Forestry
indirectly manages the estimated 300,000 trees on private
property through arborist licensing and enforcement of tree
safety, protection and preservation codes.TreesAreGood.org
Public Works & Natural Resources
City of Longmont
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In an effort to bring greater
awareness to EAB, Forestry staff
tied green and yellow ribbons
around valuable ash trees
throughout the town in 2015.
43,000 ASH TREES
LONGMONTS
URBAN FOREST HAS
APPROXIMATELY
forestry
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2015 Agricultural Yields on City owned land(tons)A G R I C U L T U R ELongmonts Open Space
program managed eight
agricultural leases on
900 ACRESthat generated $60,000
N O X I O U S W E E D S
465 ACRES
CITY OPEN SPACE LANDTREATED FOR WEEDS
YOU CAN HELP PREVENT THE SPREAD
LONGMONT PROVIDES A
HIGH QUALITY OPEN SPACE
AND TRAILS SYSTEM FOR
LONGMONT AREA RESIDENTS
AND VISITORS.
Public Works & Natural Resources
Alfalfa Hay
Winter Wheat
Corn Silage
Barley
Grass Hay
Corn, shelled
1437
433
7883
83
418
1120
Yields supportlocal, sustainable
agri-business
to join the Citys Invasive WeedControl & Restoration Crew.
dogs leashed(and on trail)
weeds on yourproperty
shoes between visitsto different properties
LONGMONTS TOP 5 NOXIOUS WEEDSKochia (Tumbleweed) | Cheatgrass | Canada
Thistle | Hoary Cress | Perennial Pepperweed
STAY
KEEP
CLEAN
CONTROL
VOLUNTEER
ontrails
To join, visit LongmontColorado.gov/parks.
City of Longmont
Since 2000, thanks to your dollars
from the 2/10 of a cent Open Space
Sales and Use Tax, the City of Longmont
has protected nearly 2,500 acres of Open
Space which it manages. In addition,
the City holds 788 acres in conservation
easements with Boulder County and
manages the 358 acres of Lake McIntosh.
PRESERVE:
NATURAL AREAS
WILDLIFE HABITATS
AGRICULTURE
VISUAL CORRIDORS
LINK TRAILS TOPROVIDE ACCESS
PROVIDE URBANSHAPING BUFFERS
CONSERVE NATURAL
RESOURCES
DESIGN DISTRICT
PARKS
Go to colorado.gov/pacific/agconservation/noxiousweeds for more informationRESIDENT TIP:
YOUR DOLLARS AT WO RK
The purpose of Open Space is to
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SNOW PLOWED ROADWAY
A SAFE AND EFFICIENTTRANSPORTATION NETWORK
IS VITAL TO THE HEALTH AND
PROSPERITY OF LONGMONT.
From filling potholes to building
bridges, work is continually
underway to maintain and
improve this essential
component in our daily lives.
transportation City of LongmontPublic Works & Natural Resources
WERE REPLACEDOR REPAIREDIN 2015
POTHOLES FILLED
F O C U S O N S O U T H M A I NWork got underway in2015 for Focus on SouthMain a multi-year effortdesigned to improve thesoutheastern gateway toLongmonts core alongMain Street:
Main Street and Ken Pratt
Boulevard Intersection
Improvements
March 2015 August 2015
Main Street Pavement
Reconstruction
Sept. 2015 July 2016
Main Street Bridge
Replacement at
St. Vrain Creek
Nov. 2015 Sept. 2016
Y O U R D O L L A R SA T W O R K
1700214 SIGNS
Report potholes & service requests:
ServiceWorks.LongmontColorado.gov
Find out when and where we plow.
LongmontColorado.gov/snow
337 MILES
3613 CUBIC YARDS
OF CITY-MAINTAINEDCENTERLINE ROADWAYIN LONGMONT
OF DEBRISREMOVED DURINGSTREET SWEEPING
Frequently asked questions at
bit.ly/sweepinglongmont
144 MILESRESIDENT TIP:
Street Fund Sales & UseTax: 3/4 of a cent tax onevery dollar purchase
in Longmont; in effectthrough Dec. 31, 2026
This voter-approved tax funds
a variety of City transportation
improvements including street
maintenance and repair, as
well as transportation system
safety and efficiency.
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water
WATER IS MANYTHINGS. IT IS THE
THIRST-QUENCHING
LIQUID THAT COMES
FROM OUR TAPS.
It is a refreshing shower. It is the creek flowingthrough our neighborhood. It is even the medium that
carries away our waste. Its vital that we plan and care
for all of our water systems. Longmont has a long
history of operating with such a mindset and we reap
the rewards of ample high quality water.
2015 LONGMONT WATER FAST FACTS
For information on conservation programs:
ConservationCenter.org
WATER UTIL ITY
R E V E N U E S V S . E X P E N S E S 2 0 1 5
Total revenue: $18 M
Total expense: $18.9 M
Operating expenses:$12.9 M
Capital Improvementexpenses: $6.0 M
2015
D E B T V S . R E S E R V E S 2 0 1 5
Total debt in WaterFund: $10.8 M
Expected Fundbalance: $15 M
2015
5.2billiongallons
were used
847.9million gallons were
used during the peak
month of August 29.6million gallons
were used on
peak day
56,000gallons wereused per
person
Watch for the water quality report this summer and
learn more at LongmontColorado.gov/water
W A T E R C O N S E R V A T I O N
9,685tests were
done on the
drinking waterCONSERVE
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The distribution system is
cleaned annually through the
water line flushing program.
Replaced 4921 feet or 0.93
miles of water line in 2015
W A T E R S Y S T E M
TWO RAW WATERTREATMENT FACILITIES
13 RESERVOIRS
4.7 BILLION 450 MILES
35 DITCHES 4 STORAGE TANKS25 M gallons in total storage
gallons of water produced in 2015
of water
distribution line
W A S T E W A T E R S Y S T E M S TO R M D R A I N A G E S YS TE M
2015 SANITARY SEWER LINE MAINTENANCE
2.5 BILLION 333 MILES
28.2 164.6 10.6
gallons of wastewater
treated in 2015
of sewer line
milesinspected
milescleaned
miles ofroot cutting
STORM DRAI N INLE TS:
THE CREEK STARTS HERE
The Citys storm drainage system is designed to carry
rain and snow melt to the creek. Storm drainage
inlets are the grates or openings located in the street
near the curb. Any pollutant (garbage, chemicals, pet
wastes, etc.) that is in our streets may enter the storm
drainage system and, ultimately, the creek. There is
no treatment of this water. Yard wastes like leaves
and grass clippings are Longmonts biggest problem
because of the potential for blockages.
IMPROVEME NTS IN
WASTEWATER TREATMENT
Two important projects to better protect
the environment and meet new regulatory
requirements hit notable points in 2015,
and both thanks to voter-approved funding.
Ammonia Treatment and BiosolidsDewatering Improvements Project
Headworks/Primary Treatment Project
Y O U R D O L L A R S A T W O R K
19.9 6.7360 MILESstorm drainagesystem in Longmont
VALUE OF OPERATING SYSTEM COST MAINTENANCE
WATER $419 M $12.9 M $1.2 M
WASTEWATER $146 M $7.6 M $1.6 M
DRAINAGE $76 M $3.8 M $900 K
*DOES NOT INCLUDE COSTS TO EXPAND OR IMPROVE.
VALUE & COSTS OF EACH SYSTEM
Stormwater Information:
KeepItCleanPartnership.org
milesinspected
in 2015
milescleanedin 2015
*
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flood recovery
IN SEPTEMBER 2013,LONGMONT EXPERIENCED
THE MOST DEVASTATING
FLOOD EVENT IN ITS HISTORY.
The flood displaced hundreds of residents,and destroyed personal property, businesses,
public spaces and infrastructure. Public
Works & Natural Resources has a leading
role in putting the pieces back together.
PARK
Projects
Projects
Button Rock Preserve
repaired and reopened much of
the area June 2015
Kanemoto Park
pool replacement constructed
December 2015, open forswimmers in summer 2016
SEWERHarvest Junction area
sewer line repair completed
September 2015
Main Street Crossing
sanitary sewer relocation
completed September 2015
ROAD & BRIDGEMain Street Bridge
Replacement
began October 2015
Sunset Street Bridge
Replacementbegan November 2015
Projec
Sunset Bridge Replacement
Button Rock Preserve
Harvest Junction
F L O O D R ECO VER Y P R O GR ES S IN 2 0 1 5
Follow our journey at LongmontColorado.gov/flood-infoRESIDENT TIP:
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Projects
Projects
Public Works & Natural Resources
City of Longmont
Resilient St. Vrain is the City of Longmonts extensive,
multi-year undertaking to make the community more
resilient for future floods by reducing the size of the
floodplain through Longmont, while also restoring the
valuable community asset of the St. Vrain Greenway. $120-140 M
R E S I L I E N T S T . V R A I N
ESTIMATED COST
Learn more about this important project at LongmontColorado.gov/ResilientStVrain$47-67 M$73 M
including $20million in voter-approved StormDrainage Bonds
for which the Cityis actively seekinggrants and otherfunding possibilities
The project isin final designwith constructionanticipated tobegin in late 2016.
F U N D I N G S H O R T F A L LE X I S T I N G F U N D I N G
GREENWAY
WATER
Reopened additional sections of
trailways damaged by flood
ST. VRAIN & LEFT HAND
STORM DRAINAGEProjectsHeron Lake Relief Channel
construction completed
December 2015
South St. Vrain Pipeline
repair completed - December 2015
The flood cut off four of Longmonts
five water sources. In 2015 all raw water
supplies to the City were restored.
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View our Trail Status Map at
LongmontColorado.gov/trail-status
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TAKING STEPS IN SUSTAINABILITY
A Sustainability Evaluation System (SES)
was developed in 2015 to account for
economic, social and environmental impacts
of decisions under consideration. Resilient
St. Vrain is the first project to utilize the SES.
20152015 also began the creation of a
Sustainability Plan for Longmont.
LongmontColorado.gov/sustainability
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