Community Capital Improvement Program#
The City of Fort Collins will be seeking a renewal of the dedicated capital tax, currently referred to as the Community Capital Improvement Program (CCIP), in November 2025. This tax is a quarter-cent (.25) tax that has been utilized and renewed for over 50 years as a means to build community amenities.
Fort Collins has been fortunate to have a long history of voter-approved sales tax initiatives to fund major capital projects. Starting in 1973 with a seven-year, one-cent tax that helped pay for the Main Library, the Lincoln Center, City Hall and Mulberry Pool, among other improvements, these voter-approved sales tax capital programs have continually supported efforts to build the community we know and love today.
A quarter-cent tax equates to 25 cents on every $100 purchase. Grocery purchases are exempt and the total sales tax rate will remain the same with voter approval. This renewal is estimated to generate $11 million per year from 2026-2035. Revenue and project costs are in 2025 dollars with anticipated inflation built in over the 10-year period.
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This project will provide annual funding to continue supporting the decades-long compliance program to eliminate gaps in the City’s pedestrian network and improve ADA compliance.
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This project will provide an annual fund for improvements to arterial intersections and streetscape improvements as prioritized by safety improvements, multi-modal infrastructure needs, alignment with existing plans, and partnership opportunities.
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This project will provide annual funding for construction of grade-separated bicycle and pedestrian crossings across roadways and for the implementation of projects identified in the Active Modes Plan, Vision Zero Plan, and that help achieve 15-minute city goals.
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This project will provide funding to assist with the development of affordable housing through community partners and public or private housing projects. Funding can be used to establish an ongoing revolving fund to provide loans at a low-interest rate.
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This project will provide a portion of funding anticipated to be needed to replace the existing recreational facility/opportunities currently provided at Mulberry Pool.
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This project will leverage Parks, Stormwater, and Natural Areas goals and projects to enhance
the Poudre River and access for residents. The focus area is north of Lee Martinez Park and west of College Avenue. -
This project funding will be utilized to advance and scale community-wide composting efforts and infrastructure.
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This project will provide a portion of funding for a new parks shop for maintenance crews which will result in an efficient, safe, and consolidated workspace for people, vehicles, machinery, and horticulture activities.
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This project and funding can be utilized towards land acquisition, design, and construction of a bike park facility.
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This project creates additional outdoor stand-alone pickleball courts to help meet the growing need in the community.
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This project provides annual funding to protect access to nature which can include enhancing existing sites to provide native habitat and increasing species connectivity.
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This project will provide annual funding to make ADA improvements and upgrades at bus stops throughout the City and will support the local match needed to replace Transfort buses over the next 10 years.
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This project will provide funding to design and construct portions of trails identified in the City’s Strategic Trails Plan.
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This project will replace large equipment over the next 10 years to advance construction and
demolition waste and recycling/reuse goals of the City. -
The project will stabilize the existing historic 1906 downtown trolley barn to a state that allows for consideration of potential programming, public-private partnership, and public utilization.
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This project will renovate the 20-year-old Children’s Garden to enhance learning opportunities and contribute to event infrastructure upgrades.
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This project will provide a shelter facility and greater ADA access throughout The Farm at Lee
Martinez Park. -
This project will provide a fire hydrant, restroom, and enhanced safety features at the recycling center.