# City of Fountain City Council Meeting 10/27/2026


**Body:** City of Fountain Colorado
**Date:** October 26, 2026
**Jurisdiction:** SLED

**Tags:** Construction & Infrastructure, Energy & Utilities, Physical Infrastructure, Grants & Funding


The City of Fountain City Council met on October 27, 2026. Procurement and budget discussions included the proposed 2027 budget, approved on first reading as presented, with staff directed to return before second reading with additional information and possible amendments. The proposed budget totals about $133 million in revenues and $138 million in expenditures across funds, a net fund-balance drawdown of nearly $4.3 million. The General Fund includes $9.6 million in capital expenditures, with $9.1 million expected from grants or committed/restricted fund balances; about $5.5 million is for Fire Station 4 and related equipment. The Link Road rebuild has received about $3.66 million in 2027 funding, with additional funding anticipated in later years. Council also discussed increasing street resurfacing funding to $1 million, bridge repairs, stormwater work, replacing a failing electronic sign, and whether to pay off vehicle leases early; staff will provide updated cost, interest-rate, and funding information. No specific procurement award was made.

Utilities staff presented updated water-rate scenarios, including potential annual increases of 5%, 7%, 8%, or 9%, to support water-fund reserves and infrastructure needs. Council took no action on rates; staff will bring the analysis back for consideration. The council also considered renewing Comcast’s cable-franchise agreement for 10 years. Comcast described its local services and investment, while council members raised concerns about construction impacts and service interruptions; the transcript does not capture a final vote on the renewal. Other procurement-relevant items included discussion of capital needs and grant-supported redevelopment at the Lorraine site, where demolition is expected to save the General Fund an estimated $300,000–$500,000, and staff is preparing a request for interest for redevelopment proposals.

**Source:** City of Fountain Colorado