Golden City Council Regular Business Meeting 2-24-26

The City of Golden, Colorado held a regular business meeting on February 24, 2026, where key procurement-related discussions focused on sustainability rebate programs and wildfire resiliency code adoption. The council reviewed and approved Resolution 3288, which adopts an expanded list of sustainability rebates including solar photovoltaic systems, battery backup systems, and healthy housing initiatives, supported by a $100,000 budget allocation. The rebates aim to promote energy conservation and resilience, with plans to adjust offerings based on forthcoming EPA grant funding. Additionally, the council conducted a first reading of Ordinance 2290 to adopt the Colorado Wildfire Resiliency Code with city-specific amendments, including enhanced structural protection measures and wildfire hazard mapping. The ordinance will return for further consideration and public hearing on March 10, 2026. Council members discussed the economic impacts of the code, particularly increased construction costs for fire-resistant materials, and emphasized the importance of revisiting the wildfire hazard maps in the future. The meeting also included a first reading of updates to the historic preservation ordinance, with council members recommending further review by the planning commission before final adoption.