City of Fountain City Council Meeting 2/24/2026

The City of Fountain, Colorado City Council held a meeting on February 24, 2026, with significant focus on water resource management and related procurement matters. The council discussed and approved ordinance 1817, which amended the municipal code to establish a restricted account for newly acquired water resources and set allocation policies between residential and commercial uses. They also reviewed and approved new water connection (tap) fees, reflecting updated cost analyses to equitably charge based on water usage impact, including differentiated fees for commercial and irrigation meters. The council adopted resolutions to implement these fees and protect in-progress commercial developments from fee increases. The discussion included detailed financial implications, debt repayment strategies, and regional fee comparisons. Additionally, the council approved a resolution for an intergovernmental agreement with the Fountain Urban Renewal Authority, generating approximately $80,000 annually for the city, and amended the FY2026 budget to allocate funds for reopening Southmore Drive with partial improvements. A first reading was held for updating the fire code to the 2021 International Fire Code version. Motions related to these procurement and budget items were passed, with some dissenting votes noted. The meeting also included public comments on the impact of fee increases on housing affordability and business development.