$5M The center of Fort Collins’ cultural life for 27 years, the Lincoln Center was in need of improvements and renovation. This project includes new lighting, carpeting, rest rooms, better acoustics, modern conference facilities and an elevator to the balcony.
2006-2015
Total BOB funds: $57.6 million
Working together, the Fort Collins community and local government identified a specific list of projects to complete. The outcomes will last for generations. When residents voted for the Building on Basics (BOB) tax initiative in 2005, a quarter cent tax, they chose to invest locally and improve our quality of life.
Fort Collins Museum/Discovery Science Center Joint Facility
$6M A new facility is under construction in Downtown, on the corner of Cherry and Mason Streets. The Museum/Science Center partnership will be a regional attraction complete with modern museum exhibits and classroom space.
Park Upgrades and Enhancements
$300K Four community parks and more than 30 neighborhood parks are being upgraded. This project will add new playground equipment, picnic shelters, restrooms, landscaping and sidewalks needed to keep our parks useful, enjoyable and attractive.
Timberline Road – Drake Rd. to Prospect
$4.8M Timberline Road is now a 4-lane arterial street that includes sidewalks, bike lanes and landscaped medians.
Transit Fleet Replacement Buses
$1M This project will replace transit vehicles at the end of their useful lives to assure reliable service.These funds will be used in conjunction with Federal matching dollars.
Police Computer Aided Dispatch, Records and Jail Management System
$600K High-speed, efficient dispatch service and record keeping allows police and firefighters to provide a high level of service to the community. Coming Soon.
Bicycle Program Plan Implementation
$400K Elements of the adopted Fort Collins Bicycle Program Plan have been constructed, including additional street grade bike lanes and paved trails for safe and convenient bicycle travel.