City Council
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Agenda — 45 items
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- 1. Call to Order and Roll Call
- 2. Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance
- 3. Changes to Agenda/Postponements
- 4. Consent Calendar
- 10 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.)
- 4A. Second Presentation:
- 4A.A. Ordinance No. 26-51 Amending Section 113 (Collection of Charges and Remedies) of Article 1 (General Provisions) of Chapter 12 (Utilities) of the Code of the City of Colorado Springs 2001, as Amended, Pertaining to Liens Presenter: Patrick Malone, Revenue and Billing Manager, Colorado Springs Utilities Renee Congdon, Division Chief, City Attorney’s Office-Utilities Division
- 4A.B. Ordinance No. 26-52 Repealing Article 1 (General Business License Provisions) Of Chapter 2 (Business Licensing, Liquor Regulation And Taxation) And Reordaining Article 1 (Business License Provisions) Of Chapter 2 (Business Licensing, Liquor Regulation And Taxation) Of The Code Of The City Of Colorado Springs 2001, As Amended, Pertaining To Business Licensing, And Providing Penalties For Violations Thereof Presenter: Sarah B. Johnson, City Clerk Lee McRae, City Clerk’s Office, License Enforcement Officer Emily Vandenberg, City Attorney’s Office, Prosecution Division Young Shin, City Attorney’s Office, Corporate Division
- 4A.C. Ordinance No. 26-53 Repealing And Reordaining Article 3 (Sales Of Goods And Services) Of Chapter 2 (Business Licensing, Liquor Regulation And Taxation) Of The Code Of The City Of Colorado Springs 2001, As Amended, Pertaining To Business Licensing, And Providing Penalties For Violations Thereof Presenter: Sarah B. Johnson, City Clerk Lee McRae, City Clerk’s Office, License Enforcement Officer Emily Vandenberg, City Attorney’s Office, Prosecution Division Young Shin, City Attorney’s Office, Corporate Division
- 4A.D. Ordinance No. 26-54 Repealing Article 4 (Sexually Oriented Businesses) Of Chapter 2 (Business Licensing, Liquor Regulation And Taxation) And Reordaining Article 4 (Adult Use Businesses) Of Chapter 2 (Business Licensing, Liquor Regulation And Taxation) Of The Code Of The City Of Colorado Springs 2001, As Amended, Pertaining To Business Licensing, And Providing Penalties For Violations Thereof Presenter: Sarah B. Johnson, City Clerk Lee McRae, City Clerk’s Office, License Enforcement Officer Emily Vandenberg, City Attorney’s Office, Prosecution Division Young Shin, City Attorney’s Office, Corporate Division
- 4B. First Presentation:
- 4B.A. City Council Regular Meeting Minutes September 8, 2026 Presenter: Sarah B. Johnson, City Clerk
- 4B.B. A Resolution Authorizing the Mayor to Execute a Memorandum of Agreement with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers for Site Protection Requirements Associated with Permittee Responsible Mitigation under Department of the Army Permits. Presenter: Erin Powers, P.E., Stormwater Enterprise Manager Richard Mulledy, P.E., Public Works Director
- 4B.C. Ordinance No. 26-55 Certifying Delinquent Stormwater Fees and Charges to the El Paso County Treasurer for Collection Presenter: Erin Powers, P.E., Stormwater Enterprise Manager Richard Mulledy, P.E., Public Works Director
- 4B.D. Ordinance No. 26-56 Amending Multiple Sections of Article 3 (Code of Ethics) of Chapter 1 (Administration, Personnel and Finance) of the Code of the City of Colorado Springs 2001, as Amended, Pertaining to the Code of Ethics Presenter: Caitlin Moldenhauer, Associate Attorney
- 4B.E. A Resolution Adopting the Internal Audit Charter of the Office of the City Auditor of the City of Colorado Springs, Effective September 22, 2026 Presenter: Natalie Lovell, City Auditor, Office of the City Auditor
- 4B.F. A Resolution Authorizing the Acquisition of Real Property located at 37433 County Road 371 in Buena Vista, Colorado to be used for the Homestake Water Project Presenter: Jessica K. Davis, Land Resource Manager, Colorado Springs Utilities
- 5. Recognitions
- 23 Approval of the Consent Agenda
- 5.A. Community Recognition Program: Honoring At Large Resident, Joyce Salazar Presenter: Brian Risley, Pro Tem Councilmember At Large
- 5.B. A Resolution Recognizing September 26 Through October 4 as Creek Week 2026 Presenter: Nancy Henjum, Councilmember District 5
- 5.C. A Resolution to Support October 2026 as Fire Prevention Month Presenter: Dave Donelson, Councilmember 1
- 5.D. A Joint Proclamation in support of Reclaiming Civility Presenter: Roland Rainey, Councilmember District 6 Mayor Yemi Mobolade
- 6. Mayor's Business
- 7. Items Called Off Consent Calendar
- 8. Utilities Business
- 8.A. Ordinance No. 26-49 Of The City Of Colorado Springs, Colorado Providing For The Refunding Of Certain Outstanding Utilities System Revenue Bonds Of The City; Providing For The Issuance And Sale Of The City Of Colorado Springs, Colorado, Utilities System Refunding Revenue Bonds, Series [2026C][2027A][2027B] In An Aggregate Principal Amount Not To Exceed $225,000,000, Payable Solely Out Of The City Of Colorado Springs Utilities System; Authorizing The Execution By The City Of A Paying Agent Agreement, Escrow Agreement, A Bond Purchase Agreement, And An Official Statement Related Thereto; And Providing Other Matters Relating Thereto. Presenter: Adam Hegstrom, Treasury and Finance Manager, Colorado Springs Utilities
- 8.B. Ordinance No. 26-50 Of The City Of Colorado Springs, Colorado Providing For The Extension, Betterment, Other Improvement And Equipment Of The City Of Colorado Springs Utilities System; Providing For The Issuance And Sale Of The City Of Colorado Springs, Colorado, Utilities System Improvement Revenue Bonds, Series 2026a (Tax-Exempt) In An Aggregate Principal Amount Not To Exceed $330,000,000, And The City Of Colorado Springs, Colorado, Utilities System Improvement Revenue Bonds, Series 2026b (Taxable) In An Aggregate Principal Amount Not To Exceed $140,000,000, Payable Solely Out Of The Net Revenues To Be Derived From The Operation Of The City Of Colorado Springs Utilities System; Authorizing The Execution By The City Of A Paying Agent Agreement, A Bond Purchase Agreement, And An Official Statement Related Thereto; And Providing Other Matters Relating Thereto. Presenter: Adam Hegstrom, Treasury and Finance Manager, Colorado Springs Utilities
- 8.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: Tristan Gearhart, Chief Planning and Finance Officer, Colorado Springs Utilities Chris Bidlack, City Attorney’s Office - Utilities Division
- 8.D. Review of Draft Decision and Order and Draft Resolution Regarding Certain Changes to Colorado Springs Utilities’ Utilities Rules and Regulations (URR) Presenter: Tristan Gearhart, Chief Planning and Finance Officer, Colorado Springs Utilities Chris Bidlack, City Attorney’s Office - Utilities Division
- 8.E. A Resolution Setting the Electric Cost Adjustment Rates Effective October 1, 2026 Presenter: Tristan Gearhart, Chief Planning and Finance Officer, Colorado Springs Utilities Scott Shirola, Pricing and Rates Manager, Colorado Springs Utilities
- 9. Unfinished Business
- 9.A. Ordinance No. 26-48 of the City Of Colorado Springs Dissolving The Old Colorado City Downtown Development Authority Presenter: Emily Evans, City Council Administrator Brandy Williams, Councilmember District 3 Roland Rainey, Councilmember District 6
- 10. New Business
- 10.A. A Resolution Finding a Community Benefit in the Leasing of a Portion of the Valley HI Golf Course to Life Skills Fore the Youth of Colorado Springs d/b/a First Tee Southern Colorado Presenter: Kim King, Assistant Director - Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services Kellie Billingsley, Real Estate Services Manager
- 11. Public Hearing
- 12. Added Item Agenda
- 13. One Hour of Citizen Discussion for Items not on Today's Agenda per City Council Rules
- 14. Executive Session
- 15. Adjourn
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