# City of Fountain City Council Meeting 09/22/2026

The City of Fountain, Colorado City Council held a meeting on September 22, 2026, primarily focused on reviewing and discussing the proposed 2027 budget and related capital improvement projects. Key procurement-related topics included the allocation of nearly $135 million overall budget with $78 million in the general fund, and $8.5 million in capital expenditures for 2026 funded largely by grants. The council discussed fund balances, including the impact of the EXA program on revenues and expenditures, and the need to separate EXA finances for transparency. Budget requests for personnel, equipment, and infrastructure were reviewed across departments such as engineering, streets, parks, recreation, and fleet management. Notable capital requests included funding for street resurfacing, a heavy truck wash bay, diagnostic tools for fleet vehicles, and park pavilion upgrades. The council also considered a potential moratorium on data center applications to allow time for research and policy development. Several motions were passed, including approval of the consent agenda items. The meeting included discussions on strategic partnerships, emergency management staffing funded by the EXA program, and the need for succession planning in parks and recreation. Overall, the meeting involved detailed budget deliberations with emphasis on capital projects, personnel costs, and infrastructure maintenance to guide procurement and spending decisions for the upcoming fiscal year.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Construction & Infrastructure, Professional Services
**Topics:** Physical Infrastructure, Grants & Funding
**Published:** September 22, 2026

### Sources
- [City of Fountain City Council Meeting 09/22/2026](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0prMPwxSz98) - City of Fountain Colorado