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November 12, 2024 ·11:00 AM Final ·The meeting will begin at the conclusion of the Work Session meeting. We anticipate it will be around 11:00 AM.

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Agenda — 72 items

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  2. 2 How to Comment on Agenda Items
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  5. 5 Estimated agenda item times are provided for planning purposes and do not constitute notice of a specific time for any item. Items may take more or less time than estimated. City Council may amend the order of items.
  6. 1. Call to Order and Roll Call ▶ jump to 0:05
  7. 2. Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance ▶ jump to 0:35
  8. 8 Following a recess of the Regular City Council meeting, City Council shall reconvene as the Board of Directors of the Colorado Springs Briargate General Improvement District 2021 for action on the following items:
  9. 2.A. A Public Hearing on the Budget for the Colorado Springs Briargate General Improvement District 2021, Colorado Springs, Colorado, for the Calendar Year Beginning on the First Day of January 2025 and Ending on the Last Day of December 2025 Presenter: Charae McDaniel, Chief Financial Officer 24-612 received ▶ jump to 4:13
  10. 2.B. A Resolution Fixing and Certifying a 4.409 Mill Levy for the Colorado Springs Briargate General Improvement District 2021, Colorado Springs, Colorado, for the 2025 Budget Year Presenter: Charae McDaniel, Chief Financial Officer 24-355 adopted Pass ▶ jump to 6:16
  11. 2.C. A Resolution Summarizing Expenditures and Revenues, Adopting a Budget, and Appropriating Funds for the Colorado Springs Briargate General Improvement District 2021, Colorado Springs, Colorado, for the Calendar Year Beginning on the First Day of January 2025 and Ending on the Last Day of December 2025 Presenter: Charae McDaniel, Chief Financial Officer 24-356 adopted Pass ▶ jump to 6:48
  12. 12 Following adjournment of the Colorado Springs Briargate General Improvement DIstict 2021, City Council shall reconvene as the Board of Directors of the Marketplace at Austin Bluffs General Improvement District for action on the following items:
  13. 2.D. A Public Hearing on the Budget for the Colorado Springs Marketplace at Austin Bluffs General Improvement District, Colorado Springs, Colorado, for the Calendar Year Beginning on the First Day of January 2025 and Ending on the Last Day of December 2025 Presenter: Charae McDaniel, Chief Financial Officer 24-357 received ▶ jump to 7:07
  14. 2.E. A Resolution Fixing and Certifying a 50.00 Mill Levy for the Purpose of Servicing Debt on the General Obligation Bonds of the Colorado Springs Marketplace at Austin Bluffs General Improvement District, Colorado Springs, Colorado, for the 2025 Budget Year Presenter: Charae McDaniel, Chief Financial Officer 24-358 adopted Pass ▶ jump to 9:30
  15. 2.F. A Resolution Summarizing Expenditures and Revenues, Adopting a Budget, and Appropriating Funds for the Colorado Springs Marketplace at Austin Bluffs General Improvement District, Colorado Springs, Colorado, for the Calendar Year Beginning on the First Day of January 2025 and Ending on the Last Day of December 2025 Presenter: Charae McDaniel, Chief Financial Officer 24-359 adopted Pass ▶ jump to 9:49
  16. 16 Following adjournment of the Board of Directors of the Marketplace at Austin Bluffs General Improvement District, City Council shall reconvene the City Council meeting.
  17. 3. Changes to Agenda/Postponements ▶ jump to 10:23
  18. 4. Consent Calendar ▶ jump to 10:36
  19. 19 These items will be acted upon as a whole, unless a specific item is called for discussion by a Councilmember or a citizen wishing to address the City Council. (Any items called up for separate consideration shall be acted upon following the Mayor's Business.)
  20. 4A. Second Presentation:
  21. 4A.A. Annual Budget for Colorado Springs Utilities and Appropriating Monies for the Several Purposes Named in the Annual Colorado Springs Utilities Budget for the Year Ending December 31, 2025 Presenter: John Hunter, Manager Financial Planning and Risk, Colorado Springs Utilities 24-482 finally passed Pass
  22. 4A.B. An Ordinance identifying and approving the Colorado Springs Utilities' Annual Sources of Funds for the Year Ending December 31, 2025 Presenter: John Hunter, Manager Financial Planning and Risk, Colorado Springs Utilities 24-558 finally passed Pass
  23. 4A.C. Ordinance No. 24-98 including certain property into the boundaries of the Creekwalk Marketplace Business Improvement District (Legislative) Presenter: Kyle Fenner, Senior Planner, Planning and Neighborhood Services 24-439 finally passed Pass
  24. 4A.D. Ordinance No. 24-99 excluding certain property from the boundaries of the Creekwalk Marketplace Business Improvement District (Legislative) Presenter: Kyle Fenner, Senior Planner, Planning and Neighborhood Services 24-440 finally passed Pass
  25. 4B. First Presentation:
  26. 4B.A. City Council Regular Meeting Minutes October 22, 2024 Presenter: Sarah B. Johnson, City Clerk 24-638 approved Pass
  27. 4B.B. A Resolution Approving the 2025 Budget for the Colorado Springs Downtown Development Authority in Colorado Springs Colorado Presenter: Chelsea Gondeck, Executive Director, Downtown BID Charae McDaniel, Chief Financial Officer 24-361 adopted Pass
  28. 4B.C. A Resolution Fixing and Certifying the 2024 Tax Levy for Taxes Payable in 2025 at 5.000 Mills for the Colorado Springs Downtown Development Authority in Colorado Springs, Colorado Presenter: Chelsea Gondeck, Executive Director, Downtown BID Charae McDaniel, Chief Financial Officer 24-360 adopted Pass
  29. 4B.D. A Resolution to Amend Resolution Nos. 208-23 and 59-24 Increasing the 2024 Mesa Basin and Sand Creek Basin Drainage Fees. Presenter: Richard Mulledy, P.E., Public Works Director; Erin Powers, P.E., Stormwater Compliance Program Manager 24-485 adopted Pass
  30. 4B.E. A Resolution Approving the City’s Investment Policy Presenter: Charae McDaniel, Chief Financial Officer 24-322 adopted Pass
  31. 4B.F. Ordinance No. 24-100 Creating A New Section 507 (Waiver Of Rights Of First Refusal And First Offer On Qualifying Multifamily Residential Or Mixed-Use Rental Properties) Of Part 5 (Acquisition And Disposition Of Real Property Interests) Of Article 2 (City Properties) Of Chapter 3 (Public Property And Public Works) Of The Code Of The City Of Colorado Springs 2001, As Amended, As Related To Colorado House Bill 24-1175 And A Local Government's Right Of First Refusal And First Offer To Purchase Qualifying Property For The Purpose Of Providing Long-Term Affordable Housing Or Mixed-Income Development Presenter: Lynette Crow-Iverson, Council President Pro Tem and Councilmember At Large 24-590 approved on first reading Pass
  32. 4B.G. A Resolution authorizing the acquisition of real property and a temporary easement using PPRTA funds for the Marksheffel Road - North Carefree to Dublin Project Presenter: Gayle Sturdivant, PE, PMP, City Engineer/Deputy Public Works Director Kellie Billingsley, Real Estate Services Manager 24-584 adopted Pass
  33. 4B.H. The City Clerk reports that on October 8, 2024 there was filed with her a petition for the annexation of Cheyenne Mountain State Park No. 1 Annexation. The City Clerk herewith communicates such to City Council and recommends that the petition and map be referred to the City Administration for review and recommendation regarding whether the petition is in substantial compliance with Section 31-12-107(1). Presenter: Sarah B. Johnson, City Clerk 24-592 approved Pass
  34. 4B.I. The City Clerk reports that on October 8, 2024 there was filed with her a petition for the annexation of Rock Creek Mesa Addition No. 1-6 Annexation. The City Clerk herewith communicates such to City Council and recommends that the petition and map be referred to the City Administration for review and recommendation regarding whether the petition is in substantial compliance with Section 31-12-107(1). Presenter: Sarah B. Johnson, City Clerk 24-595 approved Pass
  35. 4B.J. A Resolution Setting the Street Lighting Service Revenue Requirement for the Period of January 1, 2025 Through December 31, 2025 Presenter: Travas Deal, Chief Executive Officer, Colorado Springs Utilities Tristan Gearhart, Chief Planning and Finance Officer 24-616 adopted Pass
  36. 4B.K. A Resolution approving an addendum to an Intergovernmental Agreement by and between the City of Colorado Springs, Colorado, on behalf of its enterprise Colorado Springs Utilities, and the Board of Water Works of Pueblo, Colorado Presenter: Tyler Benton, Water Resource Planning Engineer, Colorado Springs Utilities Kim Gortz, Water Resources Manager, Colorado Springs Utilities Travas Deal, Chief Executive Officer, Colorado Springs Utilities 24-618 adopted Pass
  37. 4B.L. Ordinance No. 24-101 to amend the zoning map of the City of Colorado Springs pertaining to 40.20 acres located at the intersection of North Powers Boulevard and Interquest Parkway/Highway 83 from A (Agricultural) to MX-M (Mixed-Use Medium Scale). (Quasi-Judicial) (2nd Reading) Presenter: Kyle Fenner, Senior Planner, Planning Department Kevin Walker, Planning Director, Planning Department ZONE-24-0009 approved on first reading Pass
  38. 4B.M. A Use Variance with a Land Use Statement to allow an existing Animal Care Facility to expand up to 10,000 square feet into adjacent vacant tenant spaces, no changes to the site are proposed. The over-all site consists of 2.6 acres, is in the MX-M (Mixed-Use Medium Scale) zone district, and located at 856 Arcturus Dr. (Quasi-Judicial) Presenter: Allison Stocker, Planner II, Planning Department Kevin Walker, Planning Director, Planning Department UVAR-24-0003 approved Pass
  39. 4B.N A Resolution Approving the 2025 Budget for Pikes Peak Regional Building Department Presenter: Roger Lovell, Building Official, Pikes Peak Regional Building Department Erin Garcia, Finance Director, Pikes Peak Regional Building Department Charae McDaniel, Chief Financial Officer 24-362 adopted Pass
  40. 5. Recognitions
  41. 40 Approval of the Consent Agenda approved Pass ▶ jump to 11:19
  42. 5.A. City Council Appointments to Boards, Commissions, and Committees Presenter: Randy Helms, Council President and Councilmember District 2 24-644 approved Pass ▶ jump to 12:42
  43. 6. Mayor's Business ▶ jump to 14:28
  44. 7. Citizen Discussion For Items Not On Today's Agenda will be heard at 1:00 PM. ▶ jump to 15:15
  45. 8. Items Called Off Consent Calendar
  46. 9. Utilities Business
  47. 9.A. A Resolution Setting Certain Water Rates within the Service Area of Colorado Springs Utilities and Regarding Certain Changes to Water Rate Schedules. Presenter: Travas Deal, Chief Executive Officer, Colorado Springs Utilities Chris Bidlack, City Attorney’s Office - Utilities Division 24-563 adopted Pass ▶ jump to 193:56
  48. 9.B. A Resolution Setting Certain Wastewater Rates within the Service Area of Colorado Springs Utilities and Regarding Certain Changes to Wastewater Rate Schedules. Presenter: Travas Deal, Chief Executive Officer, Colorado Springs Utilities Chris Bidlack, City Attorney’s Office - Utilities Division 24-647 adopted Pass ▶ jump to 194:36
  49. 9.C. A Resolution Setting Certain Electric Rates within the Service Area of Colorado Springs Utilities and Regarding Certain Changes to the Electric Rate Schedules Presenter: Travas Deal, Chief Executive Officer, Colorado Springs Utilities Chris Bidlack, City Attorney’s Office - Utilities Division 24-561 adopted Pass ▶ jump to 195:03
  50. 9.D. A Resolution Setting the Natural Gas Rates within the Service Area of Colorado Springs Utilities and Regarding Certain Changes to the Natural Gas Rate Schedules Presenter: Travas Deal, Chief Executive Officer, Colorado Springs Utilities Chris Bidlack, City Attorney’s Office - Utilities Division 24-649 adopted Pass ▶ jump to 195:33
  51. 9.E. A Resolution Regarding Certain Changes to Colorado Springs Utilities’ Utilities Rules and Regulations Presenter: Travas Deal, Chief Executive Officer, Colorado Springs Utilities Chris Bidlack, City Attorney’s Office - Utilities Division 24-564 adopted Pass ▶ jump to 196:14
  52. 10. Unfinished Business
  53. 11. New Business
  54. 11.A. A Resolution fixing and certifying the 2024 annual assessment mill levy for assessments payable in 2025 at zero (0.00) mills upon each dollar of assessed valuation within the Briargate Special Improvement Maintenance District Presenter: Charae McDaniel, Chief Financial Officer 24-347 adopted Pass ▶ jump to 210:33
  55. 11.B. A Resolution fixing and certifying the 2024 annual assessment mill levy for assessments payable in 2025 at 1.009 mills upon each dollar of assessed valuation within the Colorado Avenue Gateway Special Improvement Maintenance District Presenter: Charae McDaniel, Chief Financial Officer 24-348 adopted Pass ▶ jump to 211:05
  56. 11.C. A Resolution fixing and certifying the 2024 annual assessment mill levy for assessments payable in 2025 at 3.935 mills upon each dollar of assessed valuation within the Nor’wood Special Improvement Maintenance District Presenter: Charae McDaniel, Chief Financial Officer 24-349 adopted Pass ▶ jump to 211:26
  57. 11.D. A Resolution fixing and certifying the 2024 annual assessment mill levy for assessments payable in 2025 at 13.416 mills upon each dollar of assessed valuation within the Old Colorado City Security & Maintenance District Presenter: Charae McDaniel, Chief Financial Officer 24-350 adopted Pass ▶ jump to 211:45
  58. 11.E. A Resolution fixing and certifying the 2024 annual assessment mill levy for assessments payable in 2025 at $1.10 per front footage of real property within the Platte Avenue Special Improvement Maintenance District Presenter: Charae McDaniel, Chief Financial Officer 24-351 adopted Pass ▶ jump to 212:09
  59. 11.F. A Resolution fixing and certifying the 2024 annual assessment mill levy for assessments payable in 2025 at 3.858 mills upon each dollar of assessed valuation within the Stetson Hills Special Improvement Maintenance District Presenter: Charae McDaniel, Chief Financial Officer 24-352 adopted Pass ▶ jump to 212:27
  60. 11.G. A Resolution fixing and certifying the 2024 annual assessment mill levy for assessments payable in 2025 at 3.615 mills upon each dollar of assessed valuation within the Woodstone Special Improvement Maintenance District Presenter: Charae McDaniel, Chief Financial Officer 24-353 adopted Pass ▶ jump to 212:48
  61. 11.H. Ordinance No. 24-102 repealing Ordinance No. 23-63 and Adopting the City of Colorado Springs - 2025 Salary Structure for Civilian and Sworn Municipal Employees Presenter: Myra Romero, Chief Human Resources and Risk Office Charae McDaniel, Chief Financial Officer 24-610 approved on first reading Pass ▶ jump to 213:15
  62. 11.I. Ordinance No. 24-103 Making and Certifying the 2024 Tax Levy for Taxes Payable in 2025 at 3.554 Mills (comprised of a general operating mill levy of 4.279 mills and a temporary tax credit of 0.725 mills) Upon Each Dollar of Assessed Valuation of All Taxable Property and a Tax Credit of 3.554 Mills Upon Each Dollar of Assessed Valuation of All Taxable Business Personal Property Within the Corporate Limits of the City of Colorado Springs Presenter: Charae McDaniel, Chief Financial Officer 24-325 approved on first reading Pass ▶ jump to 213:49
  63. 11.J. Annual Appropriation Ordinance No. 24-104 Adopting the Annual Budget and Appropriating Funds for the Several Purposes Named in Said Budget for the Year Ending December 31, 2025 Presenter: Charae McDaniel, Chief Financial Officer 24-326 approved on first reading Pass ▶ jump to 214:16
  64. 11.K. First Amendment to Intergovernmental Agreement for the Pikes Peak Regional Development Review Center Presenter: Henry Martin, Support Services Division Manager Benjamin Bolinger, Corporate Division Chief 24-640 approved Pass ▶ jump to 232:43
  65. 11.J. Annual Appropriation Ordinance No. 24-104 Adopting the Annual Budget and Appropriating Funds for the Several Purposes Named in Said Budget for the Year Ending December 31, 2025 Presenter: Charae McDaniel, Chief Financial Officer 24-326 denied ▶ jump to 214:16
  66. 12. Public Hearing
  67. 12.A. A Resolution adopting findings of fact and conclusions of law based thereon and determining the eligibility for annexation of property known as Neagle-Dutcher Family Addition Annexation. (Legislative) Presenter: Tamara Baxter, Planning Supervisor, Planning Department Kevin Walker, Planning Director, Planning Department ANEX-24-0008RF adopted Pass ▶ jump to 245:56
  68. 12.B. Ordinance No. 24-105 annexing the area known as Neagle-Dutcher Family Addition Annexation located at 4105 Date Street consisting of 1.01 acres. (Legislative) Presenter: Tamara Baxter, Planning Supervisor, Planning Department Kevin Walker, Planning Director, Planning Department ANEX-24-0008 approved on first reading Pass ▶ jump to 246:40
  69. 12.C. Ordinance No. 24-106 establishing a R-5 (Multi-Family High) zone district for 0.23 acres located 4105 Date Street. (Legislative) Presenter: Tamara Baxter, Planning Supervisor, Planning Department Kevin Walker, Planning Director, Planning Department ZONE-24-0005 approved on first reading Pass ▶ jump to 247:01
  70. 13. Added Item Agenda ▶ jump to 247:26
  71. 14. Executive Session ▶ jump to 247:34
  72. 15. Adjourn ▶ jump to 248:21