Fort Collins City Council covered and discussed a broad range of topics during Tuesday night’s meeting, including property annexations, intersection improvement and off-site construction staging permits. Of the 16 topics, the Gardens on Spring Creek modification project was the most discussed. The Gardens on Spring Creek project consists of expanding the current garden by … [Read more...]
City acts to provide shelter for homeless this winter
As with most cities in America, Fort Collins runs into the issue of not having enough spaces to house its ever-fluctuating population that identifies as homeless. Fort Collins solidified their plan for winter shelters for its homeless population and presented that plan to members of the community Monday evening. The City held one of its regular community meetings in order … [Read more...]
Fort Collins Police Services searching for new police chief
The City of Fort Collins is currently in search for a new police chief following former Chief John Hutto's resignation in May. Due to the importance of the position, the City is not rushing this process and is working with City Manager Darin Atteberry and the input of citizens in order to choose a police chief with the necessary qualifications. “As you know, I am deeply … [Read more...]
Fort Collins discusses new Housing First initiative to address homelessness
The City of Fort Collins released an update on homelessness in Fort Collins assessing the issue through the newly-launched “Housing First Initiative” Tuesday night. The Housing First Initiative is an approach to homelessness which, “connects individuals experiencing homelessness with permanent housing.” According to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, Housing … [Read more...]
CSU police officer injured while conducting traffic stop
Update (1:19 p.m.): Fort Collins Police Services tweeted that Whitcomb reopnened between Prospect and Juniper around 10 a.m. Update (9:04 a.m.): Fort Collins Police Services tweeted that Whitcomb is closed from Prospect to Juniper Street while they process the scene. Original: Fort Collins Police services announced that a Colorado State University police officer was … [Read more...]
