City of Fort Collins

Capital Improvement & Asset Management Plan

Fort Collins, Colorado

Project Overview

FEA worked with the City of Fort Collins Recreation Department to develop a comprehensive Capital Improvement Program (CIP) and Recreation Facility Asset Management Plan (AMP). Our work included validating asset data, inventorying and tagging assets, performing lifecycle cost analyses, and developing a prioritized plan to guide asset investment. We also created a 10-year CIP aligned with the City’s budgeting process and an AMP fully integrated with the City’s Enterprise Asset Management (EAM) system.

The project began by verifying asset data, tagging each asset, and conducting condition assessments. We engaged stakeholders through meetings and interviews to ensure staff informed every stage of planning.

Our team built lifecycle cost models to prioritize maintenance, replacement, and upgrades, resulting in a 10-year CIP that supports the City’s strategic goals. Ultimately, FEA and the City delivered an AMP integrated with the EAM system for long-term asset management.

By focusing on optimizing assets and aligning planning with future needs, FEA helped Fort Collins build a proactive, transparent, and sustainable approach to recreation facility management. Through assessments, stakeholder engagement, and City system integration, we turned strategy into action.

“I appreciated the experience and thoroughness that FEA brought to a complex project that has set us up for success in the next 10 years.”

Aaron Harris, Senior Recreation Manager, City of Fort Collins

Challenge

The City lacked fully validated, consistent asset information to support long-term planning.

Without lifecycle insight, maintenance and replacement decisions risked being reactive rather than strategic.

Capital planning and asset management processes were not fully integrated into the City’s existing systems.

Solution

FEA verified asset data, tagged and inventoried equipment, and performed condition assessments to create a reliable foundation for decision-making.

FEA developed lifecycle cost models and a prioritized investment plan, resulting in a 10-year CIP aligned with budget cycles and strategic goals.

FEA delivered an Asset Management Plan fully integrated with the City’s Enterprise Asset Management system, enabling proactive, data-driven long-term management.

Key Team Members

Chief Executive Officer

Vice President & Corporate Sustainability Officer

Financial Data Analyst

Project Engineer