On the agenda: Columbine Valley 09-15-26 Board of Trustees Packet — Flock safety (Sep 15)

TOWN OF COLUMBINE VALLEY
BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING
September 15, 2026
6:30 p.m.

AGENDA
1. ROLL CALL

6:30 p.m.

2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3. PUBLIC COMMENT
Each speaker will be limited to three minutes. The Board of Trustees is not authorized by the
Colorado Open Meetings Law to discuss, comment, or act at the meeting on any issue raised
by public comment. The Mayor may refer the matter to the Town Administrator or Town
Attorney for immediate comment, or to staff to obtain additional information and report back
to the Board as appropriate.

4. CONSENT AGENDA
Consent agenda items can be adopted by a simple motion. Ordinances must be read by title
prior to a vote on the motion. A consent agenda item may be removed by request of a Trustee.

a. Approval of August 18, 2026 Minutes
5. REPORTS
a. Mayor
b. Trustees
c. Finance Report
d. Town Administrator
e. Chief of Police
6. PRESENTATIONS
a. First Draft – 2027 Town Budget
b. Housing Needs Assessment Update
7. OLD BUSINESS
a. Resolution #12 – 2026 Agreement with Forge Fiber
b. Platte Canyon Sidewalk Update
8. NEW BUSINESS
a. There is no new business
9. ADJOURNMENT
October: Pickle Ball Ordinance (1st), Annexation (1st), Land Use PH and (2nd), HNA, P&Z Nominees,
Building Inspections Contract, Wild Plum Preliminary Acceptance,
October Study Session: Wild Plum Requests
November: Trash Contract, Budget PH, Pickle Ball Ordinance (2 nd), Annexation (2nd), HNA
December: Public Comment Policy, Budget, Mil Levy, Housing Needs Assessment

TOWN OF COLUMBINE VALLEY
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Minutes
August 18, 2026
Mayor Huelskamp called the Regular Meeting of the Trustees to order at 6:30 p.m., in the Conference
Room at the Town Hall at 2 Middlefield Road, Columbine Valley, Colorado. Roll call found the
following present:
Trustees:
Also present:

Mayor Dave Huelskamp, Betsy McCain, Mike Giesen, and Willi
Taylor
Lee Schiller*, J.D. McCrumb, Diane Rodriguez*, and Bret Cottrell
* participated virtually

PUBLIC COMMENT: There was no public comment.
CONSENT AGENDA
ACTION: upon a motion by Trustee Giesen and a second by Trustee McCain,
the Board of Trustees unanimously approved the consent agenda which consisted
of the July 21, 2026 minutes and a proposal for services from Rocksol for work
on the Platte Canyon sidewalk.
REPORTS
A. Mayor Huelskamp updated the Trustees on resident’s comments regarding positive
support re the e-bike ordinance, a desire to see more street sweeping; and shared that he
attended the recent Planning and Zoning Commission meeting.
B. Trustee Taylor asked about the appropriateness of Trustees signing local citizen petitions.
Mr. Schiller advised a Trustee could sign but might need to recuse themselves if the item
ever came before the Board for action.
C. Mrs. Rodriguez presented the financials as presented in the Trustees Packet.
D. Mr. McCrumb reviewed his report as presented in the Trustees Packet. Mr. McCrumb also
presented on the upcoming Housing Needs Assessment and discussed a required change in
the design of the Platte Canyon sidewalk, which the Trustees directed to proceed.
E. Chief Cottrell reviewed his report as presented in the Trustee Packet.
PRESENTATIONS: Mr. McCrumb presented a draft of the Long-range financial forecast.
OLD BUSINESS:
A. Trustee Bill #8 - 2026: Mr. Schiller presented the ordinance concerning Jake Brakes on second
reading. The Trustees asked questions and discussed the ordinance.
ACTION: upon a motion by Trustee Giesen and a second by Trustee Taylor, the
Board of Trustees unanimously approved Trustee Bill #8 on second reading.
NEW BUSINESS:
A. Resolution #13 – 2026: Mr. McCrumb presented the resolution concerning a Townwide fee schedule. The Trustees asked questions and discussed the resolution.
ACTION: upon a motion by Trustee Taylor and a second by Trustee Giesen,
the Board of Trustees unanimously approved Resolution #13.

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B. Resolution #14 – 2026: Mr. McCrumb presented the resolution concerning an
annexation of 8 Hunter Run. The Trustees asked questions and discussed the
resolution.
ACTION: upon a motion by Trustee McCain and a second by Trustee
Taylor, the Board of Trustees unanimously approved Resolution #14.
ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at approximately
7:45 p.m.
Submitted by,
J.D. McCrumb, Town Administrator

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TOWN OF COLUMBINE VALLEY
Financial Statements as of YTD August 31, 2026
Variance Summary
Total Cash $10,052,972 Unrestricted Cash $874,505
General Fund
Revenues
- General Fund Revenues are at 80% of budget (PY 77%)
o Property taxes rec’d of $611,688, 99% of budget (PY 98%)
o Permits, fees and services includes 3 scapes
o Interest $176,940 in general fund and $234,201 in total, interest rate is 3.81%
Administration – 55% of budget (PY 60%)
- Advertising/notices at 231% due to consultants for media statements & community questions
- Human Resources at 81% of budget, due to recruiting for admin assistant and police
- Mayor expenses & meals at 110% due to head shots & business cards
- Supplies, printing & postage at 100% due to newsletters & directories
Planning and engineering – 55% of budget (PY 37%)
Public Safety – 61% of budget (PY 61%)
- Equipment – camera body and dash purchased at 108%
- Scheduled computer replacement at 92% for laptops purchased
Public Works – 38% of budget (PY 36%)
- Ground Maintenance – has $2,000 for Tree maintenance
General Fund Expenditures, Transfers and Fund Balance
- Total General Fund Expenditures of 55% of budget (PY 55%)
- Transfer to Capital Fund of $600,000
- The ending fund balance is $1,034,893
Capital Fund
- Police vehicle $75,879 includes detailing
- Light pool replacement $10,104
- Platt Canyon Sidewalk $24,738
- Trails $52,116
- Ending fund balance $6,380,590
Conservation Trust Fund
Q1 & Q2 distributions received $4,686
Ending fund balance $43,956
Arapahoe County Open Space Fund
- 2026 funding received $59,985
- Ending fund balance $882,025
Wild Plum Impact Fees Fund
- Hunter run $192,455
- Ending fund balance $1,233,313
Transportation Fees Fund
- Fees received of $125,503, 114% of budget (PY 113%)
- Ending fund balance $635,583

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TOWN OF COLUMBINE VALLEY
CASH POSITION
YEAR TO DATE (YTD) AS OF AUGUST 31, 2026

Account Activity Item Description

CHECKING

BMO checking
InBank checking
C-Safe Primary
C-Safe Wild Plum Impact fee
C-Safe CTF
Arapahoe County shareback

$

YTD Cash Balances
Less amount allocated for capital
Less amount restricted for CTF
Less amount restricted for ACOS
Less amount restricted for impact fees
Less amount restricted for transportation fees

INVESTMENTS

94,268
44,437
-

7,555,482
1,425,768
47,991
885,026

138,705

9,914,267

10,052,972

-

(6,380,590)
(43,956)
(885,025)
(1,233,313)
(635,583)

(6,380,590)
(43,956)
(885,025)
(1,233,313)
(635,583)

-

-

CURRENT UNRESTRICTED/UNALLOCATED BALANCE

$

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TOTAL
ALL
ACCOUNTS

138,705

$

735,800

$

$

94,268
44,437
7,555,482
1,425,768
47,991
885,026

874,505

TOWN OF COLUMBINE VALLEY
ALLOCATION OF AVAILABLE FUND BALANCES
YEAR TO DATE (YTD) AS OF AUGUST 31, 2026

Account Activity Item Description
BEGINNING FUND BALANCES

General
$

779,817

YTD REVENUES PER FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Taxes
Permits and fines
Intergovernmental
Interest
Other
Conservation Trust Fund entitlement
Arapahoe County open space
Transportation fees

1,589,167
245,952
353,549
176,940
2,952
-

Total YTD revenues
Total YTD expenditures

Conservation
Trust

Arapahoe Cty
Open Space

$

$

Capital
$

5,934,427

42,140

804,167

Wild Plum
Impact Fees
$

1,390,546

Transportation
Fees
$

510,080

TOTALS
$

9,461,177

-

1,166
4,686
-

20,873
59,985
-

35,222
-

125,503

1,589,167
245,952
353,549
234,201
2,952
4,686
59,985
125,503
-

2,368,560

-

5,852

80,858

35,222

125,503

2,615,995

(1,513,484)

(162,837)

(4,036)

-

(192,455)

-

(1,872,812)

Excess of revenues over (under) expenditures

855,076

(162,837)

1,816

80,858

(157,233)

125,503

743,183

Gain on sale of assets
Transfers

(600,000)

9,000
600,000

-

-

-

-

9,000
-

Net change in fund balance

255,076

446,163

1,816

80,858

(157,233)

125,503

752,183

YTD ENDING FUND BALANCES
Budget vs actual reference

$

1,034,893
(page 4)

`

$

6,380,590
(page 8)

$

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43,956
(page 9)

$

885,025
(page 10)

$

1,233,313
(page 11)

$

635,583
(page 12)

$

10,213,360

TOWN OF COLUMBINE VALLEY
BALANCE SHEET - ALL FUNDS
GOVERNMENTAL FUNDS
August 31, 2026
Unaudited

ASSETS
Cash and investments
Accrued revenue
Prepaid expenses
Other receivables
TOTAL ASSETS

LIABILITIES AND FUND BALANCES
LIABILITIES
Accounts payable
Accrued liabilities

$

10,052,972
166,945
17,584
14,577

$

10,252,078

$

36,582
2,136

Total liabilities

38,718

FUND BALANCES
General
Capital
Conservation trust fund
Arapahoe county open space
Wild Plum Impact fees
Transportation fees

1,034,893
6,380,590
43,956
885,025
1,233,313
635,583

Total fund balances

10,213,360

TOTAL LIABILITIES AND FUND BALANCES

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$

10,252,078

TOWN OF COLUMBINE VALLEY
GENERAL - SUMMARY
STATEMENT OF REVENUES, EXPENDITURES AND CHANGE IN FUND BALANCE
BUDGET AND ACTUAL - MODIFIED ACCRUAL (BUDGETARY) BASIS
FOR THE EIGHT MONTHS ENDED AUGUST 31, 2026
Unaudited

YTD
Actual
REVENUES
Taxes
Permits and fines
Intergovernmental
Interest
Other
Grants and contributions

$

1,589,167
245,952
353,549
176,940
2,952
-

$

Adopted
Annual
Budget

YTD Variance
from Annual
Budget

1,926,296
330,400
482,176
175,000
4,000
32,000

$

Percent of
Annual
Budget
(67% YTD)

(337,129)
(84,448)
(128,627)
1,940
(1,048)
(32,000)

82%
74%
73%
101%
74%
0%

2,368,560

2,949,872

(581,312)

80%

EXPENDITURES
Administration
Planning and engineering
Public safety
Public works

511,361
21,295
792,977
187,851

932,001
38,400
1,291,303
494,524

(420,640)
(17,105)
(498,326)
(306,673)

55%
55%
61%
38%

Total expenditures

1,513,484

2,756,228

(1,242,744)

55%

EXCESS OF REVENUES OVER
EXPENDITURES

855,076

193,644

661,432

442%

OTHER FINANCING USES
Transfer to capital

(600,000)

(270,000)

(330,000)

222%

Total other financing uses

(600,000)

(270,000)

(330,000)

222%

Total revenues

NET CHANGE IN FUND BALANCE

255,076

BEGINNING FUND BALANCE

779,817

ENDING FUND BALANCE

$

1,034,893

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$

(76,356)

$

331,432

TOWN OF COLUMBINE VALLEY
GENERAL - DETAILS
STATEMENT OF REVENUES, EXPENDITURES AND CHANGE IN FUND BALANCE
BUDGET AND ACTUAL - MODIFIED ACCRUAL (BUDGETARY) BASIS
FOR THE ONE MONTH AND EIGHT MONTHS ENDED AUGUST 31, 2026
Unaudited

Current
Month
REVENUES
Taxes
Cable television
Property
Sales and use
Specific ownership
Utility franchise

$

3,534
2,132
148,112
2,452
7,812

YTD
Actual

$

27,457
611,688
875,252
19,924
54,846

$

Adopted
Annual
Budget

YTD Variance
from Annual
Budget

42,400
613,496
1,149,600
36,800
84,000

$

Percent of
Annual
Budget
(67% YTD)

(14,943)
(1,808)
(274,348)
(16,876)
(29,154)

65%
100%
76%
54%
65%

164,042

1,589,167

1,926,296

(337,129)

82%

Permits and fines
Court fines
Permits, fees and services

6,076
30,887

49,243
196,709

80,000
250,400

(30,757)
(53,691)

62%
79%

Total permits and fines

36,963

245,952

330,400

(84,448)

74%

Intergovernmental
Bow Mar IGA
Bow Mar IGA admin
County highway tax revenue
Motor vehicle registration fees
State cigarette tax apportionment
State highway user's tax

1,575
94
4,966

286,588
15,000
12,600
3,509
727
35,125

382,676
20,000
18,900
5,800
1,400
53,400

(96,088)
(5,000)
(6,300)
(2,291)
(673)
(18,275)

75%
75%
67%
61%
52%
66%

Total intergovernmental

6,635

353,549

482,176

(128,627)

73%

24,604
518
-

176,940
2,952
-

175,000
4,000
32,000

1,940
(1,048)
(32,000)

101%
74%
0%

232,762

2,368,560

2,949,872

(581,312)

80%

9,990
497
4,566
2,104
424
22
(986)
1,028
2,667
1,639
3,765
84
60
1,043
858
20,546
1,750
1,753
570

95,993
1,156
4,432
61,883
17,067
29,498
3,813
6,130
12,902
5,443
1,415
22,571
14,613
11,789
26,836
1,097
1,440
8,321
6,758
155,505
1,750
12,967
7,982

136,500
500
6,500
80,000
32,000
60,000
10,000
6,135
21,647
19,000
12,000
33,287
18,000
20,097
52,900
1,000
1,500
13,500
13,500
269,016
10,000
13,000
13,419

(40,507)
656
(2,068)
(18,117)
(14,933)
(30,502)
(6,187)
(5)
(8,745)
(13,557)
(10,585)
(10,716)
(3,387)
(8,308)
(26,064)
97
(60)
(5,179)
(6,742)
(113,511)
(8,250)
(33)
(5,437)

70%
231%
68%
77%
53%
49%
38%
100%
60%
29%
12%
68%
81%
59%
51%
110%
96%
62%
50%
58%
18%
100%
59%

Total taxes

Interest
Other
Grants
TOTAL REVENUES
EXPENDITURES
Administration
Accounting and audit
Advertising/notices
Bank/credit card fees
Building inspection and planning review
Building maintenance and utilities
Community functions
Computer expense
County treasurer's collection fees
Dues and publications
Education and training
Election
Health insurance
Human resources
Insurance workers comp and liability
Legal
Mayor expenses & meals
Miscellaneous
Payroll taxes
Pension
Salaries
Special projects
Supplies, printing, postage
Telephone/communications

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TOWN OF COLUMBINE VALLEY
GENERAL - DETAILS
STATEMENT OF REVENUES, EXPENDITURES AND CHANGE IN FUND BALANCE
BUDGET AND ACTUAL - MODIFIED ACCRUAL (BUDGETARY) BASIS
FOR THE ONE MONTH AND EIGHT MONTHS ENDED AUGUST 31, 2026
Unaudited

Emergency reserve

Current
Month
-

-

Adopted
Annual
Budget
88,500

YTD Variance
from Annual
Budget
(88,500)

Percent of
Annual
Budget
(67% YTD)
0%

YTD
Actual

Total administration

52,380

511,361

932,001

(420,640)

55%

Planning and engineering
Town planning
Town engineer

2,320
125

11,360
9,935

20,000
18,400

(8,640)
(8,465)

57%
54%

Total planning and engineering

2,445

21,295

38,400

(17,105)

55%

Public safety
Operations
Cruiser gas
Cruiser oil/maintenance
Cruiser insurance
Education/training
Equipment - camera body and dash
Equipment/repair
Health insurance
Insurance workers comp and liability
Payroll taxes
Pension
Salaries
Supplies/miscellaneous
Telephones
Uniforms

1,749
172
478
375
574
5,166
3,421
2,467
5,720
62,965
396
440

11,989
7,277
3,817
2,645
14,954
2,367
47,389
29,174
16,341
47,242
444,216
1,337
3,033
2,283

20,992
13,645
5,725
12,620
13,800
4,198
89,300
44,428
34,200
68,300
682,071
15,000
4,449
10,000

(9,003)
(6,368)
(1,908)
(9,975)
1,154
(1,831)
(41,911)
(15,254)
(17,859)
(21,058)
(237,855)
(13,663)
(1,416)
(7,717)

57%
53%
67%
21%
108%
56%
53%
66%
48%
69%
65%
9%
68%
23%

Total operations
Municipal court
Judge
Interpreter
Legal
Health insurance
Payroll taxes
Pension
Salaries
Administration
Supplies

83,923

634,064

1,018,728

(384,664)

62%

1,050
200
2,232
1,102
338
343
6,720
225
-

8,400
1,600
15,395
8,481
2,871
2,700
54,217
225
-

12,600
3,000
30,000
10,105
4,368
4,368
87,360
1,000
2,500

(4,200)
(1,400)
(14,605)
(1,624)
(1,497)
(1,668)
(33,143)
(775)
(2,500)

67%
53%
51%
84%
66%
62%
62%
23%
0%

Total municipal court
Contracts
Arapahoe county dispatch fee
Tri-tech software
Humane society
Juvenile assessment
Netmotion
CACP
CISC
WhenIWork

12,210

93,889

155,301

(61,412)

60%

-

12,484
695
975
930

44,417
1,380
500
650
500
1,000
1,000
800

(31,933)
(1,380)
(500)
45
(500)
(25)
(1,000)
130

28%
0%
0%
107%
0%
98%
0%
116%

Total contracts
Computer/IT
Flock safety
Offsite server backup and protection
Office 365 accounts
Scheduled computer replacement
Govpilot

-

15,084

50,247

(35,163)

30%

17,500
1,526
198
1,166

17,500
7,146
3,037
12,924
9,333

20,500
12,000
6,527
14,000
14,000

(3,000)
(4,854)
(3,490)
(1,076)
(4,667)

85%
60%
47%
92%
67%

Total computer/IT

20,390

49,940

67,027

(17,087)

75%

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TOWN OF COLUMBINE VALLEY
GENERAL - DETAILS
STATEMENT OF REVENUES, EXPENDITURES AND CHANGE IN FUND BALANCE
BUDGET AND ACTUAL - MODIFIED ACCRUAL (BUDGETARY) BASIS
FOR THE ONE MONTH AND EIGHT MONTHS ENDED AUGUST 31, 2026
Unaudited

YTD Variance
from Annual
Budget
(498,326)

Percent of
Annual
Budget
(67% YTD)
61%

Current
Month
116,523

YTD
Actual
792,977

Adopted
Annual
Budget
1,291,303

353
681
239
595
412
368
1,433
7,162
8,943
413
3,949
-

5,745
6,597
1,909
4,756
3,701
2,964
7,164
65,886
71,541
267
2,418
906
8,332
4,594
718
353

6,000
9,742
2,863
7,335
5,000
6,221
6,221
8,679
124,425
110,838
5,000
5,000
1,200
15,000
125,000
50,000
1,000
2,000
1,000
2,000

(255)
(3,145)
(954)
(2,579)
(5,000)
(2,520)
(3,257)
(1,515)
(58,539)
(39,297)
(4,733)
(2,582)
(294)
(6,668)
(120,406)
(50,000)
(1,000)
(1,282)
(1,000)
(1,647)

96%
68%
67%
65%
0%
59%
48%
83%
53%
65%
5%
48%
76%
56%
4%
0%
0%
36%
0%
18%

Total public works

24,548

187,851

494,524

(306,673)

38%

TOTAL EXPENDITURES

195,896

1,513,484

2,756,228

(1,242,744)

55%

EXCESS OF REVENUES OVER
EXPENDITURES

36,866

855,076

193,644

661,432

442%

OTHER FINANCING USES
Transfer to capital

-

(600,000)

(270,000)

(330,000)

222%

Total other financing uses

-

(600,000)

(270,000)

(330,000)

222%

Total public safety
Public works
Ground maintenance
Health insurance
Insurance vehicle
Insurance workers comp and liability
Other drainage/water
Payroll taxes
Pension
Professional fees-mosquito control
Salaries
Sanitation/trash/recycle service
Signs maintenance
Snow removal
Storm water permit process/NPDES
Street lighting
Street and gutter maintenance
Streets and gutters contingency
Striping
Tools
Uniforms
Vehicle maintenance

NET CHANGE IN FUND BALANCE

$

36,866

$

255,076
779,817

BEGINNING FUND BALANCE
ENDING FUND BALANCE

$

1,034,893

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$

(76,356)

$

331,432

TOWN OF COLUMBINE VALLEY
CAPITAL
STATEMENT OF REVENUES, EXPENDITURES AND CHANGE IN FUND BALANCE
BUDGET AND ACTUAL - MODIFIED ACCRUAL (BUDGETARY) BASIS
FOR THE EIGHT MONTHS ENDED AUGUST 31, 2026
Unaudited

Adopted
Annual
Budget

YTD
Actual
REVENUES
CDOT grant

$

-

$

600,000

YTD Variance
from Annual
Budget

$

Percent of
Annual
Budget
(67% YTD)

(600,000)

0%

-

600,000

(600,000)

0%

75,879

75,000

879

101%

10,104
24,738
52,116

500,000
280,000
100,000
-

10,104
(475,262)
(280,000)
(100,000)
52,116

0%
5%
0%
0%
0%

162,837

955,000

(792,163)

17%

EXCESS OF EXPENDITURES OVER
REVENUES

(162,837)

(355,000)

192,163

46%

OTHER FINANCING SOURCES
Gain on sale of asset
Transfer from general

9,000
600,000

9,000
270,000

330,000

100%
222%

Total other financing sources

609,000

279,000

330,000

218%

NET CHANGE IN FUND BALANCE

446,163

Total revenues
EXPENDITURES
Public safety
Vehicle
Public works
Light pool replacement
Platte Canyon Sidewalk - Village to Fairway
Platte Canyon/Coal Mine right turn lane
Town wall
Trails
Total expenditures

BEGINNING FUND BALANCE
ENDING FUND BALANCE

5,934,427
$ 6,380,590

Page 8

$

(76,000)

$

522,163

TOWN OF COLUMBINE VALLEY
CONSERVATION TRUST
STATEMENT OF REVENUES, EXPENDITURES AND CHANGE IN FUND BALANCE
BUDGET AND ACTUAL - MODIFIED ACCRUAL (BUDGETARY) BASIS
FOR THE EIGHT MONTHS ENDED AUGUST 31, 2026
Unaudited

Adopted
Annual
Budget

YTD
Actual
REVENUES
Conservation Trust Fund entitlement
CTF interest

$

Total revenues
EXPENDITURES
Conservation trust fund expenditures
Total expenditures

4,686
1,166

$

(4,014)
(134)

54%
90%

10,000

(4,148)

59%

4,036

6,000

(1,964)

67%

4,036

6,000

(1,964)

67%

1,816

BEGINNING FUND BALANCE

42,140
$

8,700
1,300

Percent of
Annual
Budget
(67% YTD)

5,852

NET CHANGE IN FUND BALANCE

ENDING FUND BALANCE

$

YTD Variance
from Annual
Budget

43,956

Page 9

$

4,000

$

(2,184)

TOWN OF COLUMBINE VALLEY
ARAPAHOE COUNTY OPEN SPACE
STATEMENT OF REVENUES, EXPENDITURES AND CHANGE IN FUND BALANCE
BUDGET AND ACTUAL - MODIFIED ACCRUAL (BUDGETARY) BASIS
FOR THE EIGHT MONTHS ENDED AUGUST 31, 2026
Unaudited

Adopted
Annual
Budget

YTD
Actual
REVENUES
Arapahoe County open space
ACOP interest

$

59,985
20,873

$

64,400
27,000

YTD Variance
from Annual
Budget

$

Percent of
Annual
Budget
(67% YTD)

(4,415)
(6,127)

93%
77%

Total revenues

80,858

91,400

(10,542)

88%

EXPENDITURES
Benches

-

-

-

0%

-

-

-

0%

Total expenditures
NET CHANGE IN FUND BALANCE

80,858

BEGINNING FUND BALANCE

804,167

ENDING FUND BALANCE

$

885,025

Page 10

$

91,400

$

(10,542)

TOWN OF COLUMBINE VALLEY
WILD PLUM IMPACT FEES
STATEMENT OF REVENUES, EXPENDITURES AND CHANGE IN FUND BALANCE
BUDGET AND ACTUAL - MODIFIED ACCRUAL (BUDGETARY) BASIS
FOR THE EIGHT MONTHS ENDED AUGUST 31, 2026
Unaudited

Adopted
Annual
Budget

YTD
Actual
REVENUES
Interest

$

35,222

$

70,000

YTD Variance
from Annual
Budget

$

Percent of
Annual
Budget
(67% YTD)

(34,778)

50%

Total revenues

35,222

70,000

(34,778)

50%

EXPENDITURES
Hunter run

192,455

250,000

(57,545)

77%

192,455

250,000

(57,545)

-

Total expenditures
NET CHANGE IN FUND BALANCE

(157,233)

BEGINNING FUND BALANCE

1,390,546

ENDING FUND BALANCE

$

1,233,313

Page 11

$

(180,000)

$

22,767

TOWN OF COLUMBINE VALLEY
TRANSPORTATION FEES
STATEMENT OF REVENUES, EXPENDITURES AND CHANGE IN FUND BALANCE
BUDGET AND ACTUAL - MODIFIED ACCRUAL (BUDGETARY) BASIS
FOR THE EIGHT MONTHS ENDED AUGUST 31, 2026
Unaudited

Adopted
Annual
Budget

YTD
Actual
REVENUES
Transportation fees

$

Total revenues

125,503

$

110,000

YTD Variance
from Annual
Budget

$

Percent of
Annual
Budget
(67% YTD)

15,503

114%

125,503

110,000

15,503

114%

-

-

-

-

EXPENDITURES
Total expenditures
NET CHANGE IN FUND BALANCE

125,503

BEGINNING FUND BALANCE

510,080

ENDING FUND BALANCE

$

635,583

Page 12

$

110,000

$

15,503

Town Administrator’s Report
September 2026

Town of Columbine Valley

Tel: 303-795-1434

2 Middlefield Road

Fax: 303-795-7325

Columbine Valley, CO 80123

Town Administrator’s Report • September 2026

[email protected]

Town Administration
Housing Needs
Assessment
Community
Engagement
The Town has developed detailed
plans for completing the statemandated HNA by year-end.
Community engagement to date
includes inviting residents to take a
survey through the website, email,
and postcard. So far, a statistically
meaningful number of residents
have completed the survey. Communications is following up with
neighborhoods that are underrepresented in the survey.

Events Update
This summer’s concert series and
food trucks proved especially popular, and Staff is making plans for

next year. In the meantime, look
forward to October events:
• Oct. 5: Flu Shot Clinic
• Oct. 10: Shred Event
• Oct. 24: Prescription Drug

Take-Back
Details at ColumbineValley.org >
Community > Events & Services.

Communications
& Events

August 2026
Website Visitors:
4,500

Events:
Aug. 6 Concert

Website Facelift

Communications:

The Town’s 10-year-old website is
due for a facelift to continue ADA
compliance and meet evolving
needs. Communications has been
evaluating similar municipality
sites, reviewing well-designed websites, and discussing needs with all
Town departments. Feedback on
design, functionality, and menu
organization has been submitted to
the web designer.

Concert Promotions
Fall Newsletter
Bus Stop Email
HNA Outreach

Town Administrator’s Report • September 2026

Print Directories
Distributed (Total):
168

Building Department
August Revenue: $52,533.21

Monthly Stats

11 Permits Issued
•

New SFR: 0

•

Major Remodel: 2

•

Roofs/Solar: 1

•

Basement: 1

•

Miscellaneous: 7

69 Inspections
19 Licenses Issued
•

General: 8

•

Electrical: 4

•

Plumbing: 4

•

Roofing: 0

•

Mechanical: 3

Building Department Revenue by Month
Month

2025

2025 YTD

2026

2026 YTD

January

$93,829.59

$93,829.59

$72,067.82

$72,067.82

February

$86,149.82

$179,979.41

$101,480.56

$173,548.38

March

$21,674.44

$201,653.85

$61,516.79

$235,065.17

April

$49,166.37

$250,820.22

$32,813.05

$267,878.22

May

$52,520.60

$303,340.82

$49,396.87

$317,275.09

June

$187,559.32

$490,900.14

$102,478.45

$419,753.54

July

$8,624.46

$499,524.60

$71,107.30

$490,860.84

August

$16,123.54

$515,648.14

$52,533.21

$543,394.05

September

$36,665.18

$552,313.32

October

$12,165.82

$564,479.14

November

$34,892.00

$599,371.14

December

$53,816.56

$653,187.70

Town Administrator’s Report • September 2026

Public Works Updates
Street Mapping

Wild Plum Emergency Access Gate

The Town’s streets were mapped using Vialytics
software to create a comprehensive database of
roadway conditions. This information will help
document existing pavement conditions and
support future maintenance planning, repair
prioritization, and long-term budgeting for street
improvements.

The Wild Plum emergency access gate has been
fully tested and is now operational. With testing
complete, the temporary barricades have been
removed and the access is active for use.

Hunter Run Lane Paving
Both directions of Hunter Run Lane were repaved.
During construction, temporary detours were
put in place to maintain access through the area,
including use of the Wild Plum emergency access
route.

Snow Plow Maintenance
The power unit for the Sno-Way plow was
drained, thoroughly cleaned, and rebuilt as part of
routine maintenance to improve reliability and
prepare the equipment for the snow season.
Photos: Hunter Run Lane repaving (top left) and beforeand-after (lower left); Wild Plum emergency access gate
(top right); clean Snow-Way power unit (lower right).

Town Administrator’s Report • September 2026

Public Works (Continued)

Municipal Court
Fines Collected (CV & Bow Mar)

AUGUST NUMBERS

MONTH

2025 YTD

2026

2026 YTD

January

$5,325

$4,240.00

$4,240.00

February

$10,075

$1,505.00

$5,745.00

March

$15,785

$5,478.00

$11,223.00

April

$22,735

$8,184.60

$19,407.60

May

$28,631

$10,587.37

$29,994.97

June

$32,281

$7,285.00

$37,279.97

Public Works General

42

July

$37,811

$3,345.00

$40,624.97

Streets: Asphalt

36

August

$41,216

$6,472.63

$47,097.60

Wild Plum Acceptance

13

September

$46,326

Fleet

11

October

$50,411

Storm Water

4

November

$54,247

December

$59,481

Signs

2

Streets: Pans

1

Docket Summary

Town Hall Other

1

The Town held Municipal Court
on Thursday, Aug. 20, 2026.

AUGUST WEATHER REPORT
Monthly high
Monthly low
Inches of rain
Inches of snow
Days of snow plowing
Salt spreading trips

101°
53°
1.88”
0
0

TYPE

NO.

Total on Docket

33

Hearings

11

Trials

0

Early Payments & Stays

31

Collections

2

Bench Warrants

3

0
Town Administrator’s Report • September 2026

Serving Bow Mar
2 Middlefield Rd. Columbine Valley, Colorado 80123
www.columbinevalley.org
(303) 795-1434
Fax (303) 795-7325

Columbine Valley P.D. Monthly Report
For September 2026
Full Time Positions
Part Time Positions
Regular hours
OT hours worked
Off Duty
PTO

5 of 6
3 of 5
857
119
0
166

August 2026 Violations
Charges For the Date Range 8/1/2026 Thru 8/31/2026
Qty

Charge

8

1101(2)(H) SPEEDING 10 - 19 MPH OVER:

7

703(3) FAIL TO STOP AT A STOP SIGN:

4

1409 COMPULSORY INSURANCE:

3

1214(B) ON STREET PARKING PROHIBITED (3-6 A.M.):

2

1416 REGISTRATION VIOLATION:

1

201 OBSTRUCTED VIEW:

1

1101(2)(H) SPEEDING 10 - 19 MPH OVER (59/45):

1

1101(2)(H) SPEEDING 10 - 19 MPH OVER (58/45):

1

1416 REGISTRATION VIOLATION (11/2024):

1

1101(2)(H) SPEEDING 10 - 19 MPH OVER (36/25):

1

1416 REGISTRATION VIOLATION (12/2025):

1

236 CHILD RESTRAINT:

1

1101(2)(H) SPEEDING 10 - 19 MPH OVER (33/20):

1

604 TRAFFIC CONTROL SIGNAL:

1

1416 REGISTRATION VIOLATION (12/2024):

1

BMC 8-8 GOLF CARTS:

1

1416 REGISTRATION VIOLATION (09/2009):

1

1402(1) CARELESS DRIVING:

1

603 TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICE:

0

38

Total Number of Violations Issued

E-Bike / Golf Cart
1 BM Golf Cart (underage operation / Stop Sign)

Monthly Case # Report
Case Number

Event Date

Situation Reported

CV26-0000072
CV26-0000073
CV26-0000074
CV26-0000075
CV26-0000076
CV26-0000077
CV26-0000078
CV26-0000079
CV26-0000080
CV26-0000081

08/06/2026 08:41:14 PM
08/08/2026 06:35:54 PM
08/09/2026 10:27:50 AM
08/09/2026 12:27:45 PM
08/13/2026 03:06:41 PM
08/13/2026 10:05:01 AM
08/21/2026 06:05:43 PM
08/23/2026 06:49:17 PM
08/25/2026 04:36:09 PM
08/31/2026 10:43:36 AM

Missing Person
PROPERTY ACCIDENT IP
CODE ENFORCEMENT IP*
WARRANT ARREST IP
Theft
Harassment
SUICIDE ATTEMPT IP
WARRANT ARREST IP
Fraud
Fraud

Problem Type Summary
11:15 AM 9/9/2026
Data Source: Data Warehouse
Agency:

ACSO

Division:

Bow Mar, Bow Mar Inactive Personnel, Columbine Valley, Columbine Valley Inactive Pers

Day Range:

Date From 8/1/2026 To 8/31/2026

Exclusion:

 Calls canceled before first unit assigned
 Calls canceled before first unit at scene

Select a format Excel Acrobat (PDF) file Export

Priority
1
2
3
4
5
6
7

Description
P1 Emergent
P2 Urgent
P3 Non Emergency
P4 Police Details
P5 On View
P6 Phone
P7 Dispatch

8
9

P8 CAD Test Record
P9 Call on Hold

Problem Type
911 HANGUP IP
ABANDONED VEHICLE IP*
ACCIDENT ALERT IP
ANIMAL CALL IP*
Assault
ASSIST TO OTHER AGENCY IP
Auto Theft
AUTO THEFT IP
Burglary
Burglary Attempt
BURGLARY ATTEMPT IP
BURGLARY IP
BUSINESS ALARM IP
BUSINESS CHECK IP*
CANCEL RUNAWAY IP
Child Abuse
CHILD ABUSE IP
CITIZEN ASSIST IP
CODE ENFORCEMENT IP*
Criminal Impersonation
CRIMINAL IMPERSONATION IP
Criminal Mischief
CRIMINAL MISCHIEF IP
Criminal Tampering
CRIMINAL TAMPERING IP
DEAD ON ARRIVAL IP
DISORDERLY CONDUCT IP
Disturbance Physical
DISTURBANCE PHYSICAL IP
Disturbance Verbal
DISTURBANCE VERBAL IP
Domestic Violence Physical
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE PHYSICAL IP
Domestic Violence Verbal
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE VERBAL IP
Drug Violation
DRUG VIOLATION IP
DRUNK SUBJECT IP
DUI IP
Elder Abuse
ELDER ABUSE IP
ELUDING IP
FIREWORKS IP
FOUND PERSON IP
FOUND PROPERTY IP*
Fraud
FRAUD IP
Harassment
HARASSMENT IP
Hate Crime
HATE CRIME IP
HOME CHECK IP*

1

2
4

3

Priority
4

1

5

6

7

8

9

Total
4
1

2

2

2

2

2
1

2
1

1

1
1

1

2

2

1

1

3

3

1

1

Identity Theft
IDENTITY THEFT IP
IMPOUNDED VEHICLE IP
INFORMATION IP
Injury Accident
INJURY ACCIDENT IP
INTIMIDATING A WITNESS IP
KEEP THE PEACE IP*
LIQUOR VIOLATION IP
LOUD NOISE COMPLAINT IP
MEDICAL IP
Menacing
MENACING IP
MENTAL SUBJECT IP
MESSAGE FOR DEPUTY IP
MISSING CHILD IP
Missing Person
MISSING PERSON IP
OBSTRUCTION IP
ODOR INVESTIGATION IP
OPEN DOOR IP*
OVERSIZED VEHICLE IP*
PARKING COMPLAINT IP*
POSS SHOTS FIRED IP
Property Accident
PROPERTY ACCIDENT IP
PUFFING VEHICLE IP*
RECOVERED STOLEN PROPERTY IP
RECOVERED STOLEN VEHICLE IP
REDI REPORT IP
REPOSSESSED VEHICLE IP
RESIDENTIAL ALARM IP
Restraining Order Vio
RESTRAINING ORDER VIO IP
Robbery
ROBBERY IP
Runaway
RUNAWAY IP
SAFE 2 TELL
SELECTIVE ENFORCEMENT IP*
Sex Assault
SEX ASSAULT IP
Sex Crime
SEX CRIME IP
Shots Fired
SHOTS FIRED IP
SOLICITING IP
Suicide Attempt
SUICIDE ATTEMPT IP
SUICIDE COMPLETED IP
SUICIDE THREAT IP
SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCE IP
SUSPICIOUS PERSON IP
SUSPICIOUS VEHICLE IP
Theft
Theft from Motor Vehicle
THEFT FROM MOTOR VEHICLE IP

1

1

1

1
5

9

9

1

1

1

1

10
1

10
1

3

3

5

1
4

1
4

1

1

1

1

1

1
1
1

1
1

THEFT IP
TRAFFIC ARREST IP
Traffic Complaint
TRAFFIC COMPLAINT IP
TRAFFIC OBSTRUCTION IP
TRAFFIC STOP IP
TRANSPORT IP
Trespass to Property
TRESPASS TO PROPERTY IP
Trespass to Vehicle
TRESPASS TO VEHICLE IP
UNKNOWN INJURY ACCIDENT IP
UNLAWFUL ACTS IP
UNWANTED SUBJECT IP
VEHICLE LOCKOUT IP
VIN VERIFICATION IP
WALK UP IP
WARRANT ARREST IP
WARRANT PICKUP IP
Weapons Violation
WEAPONS VIOLATION IP
WELFARE CHECK IP
ZZ-Animal Call
ZZ-Suspicious Person
ZZ-Suspicious Vehicle
ZZ-Unwanted Subject
ZZ-ZONING IP
Total

1

1

34

34

2

2

3

1

61

3

39

2

103

Request for Board of Trustee Direction
Date:

September 15, 2026

Title:

2027 Draft Town Budget

Presented By:

J.D. McCrumb, Town Administrator

Prepared By:

Diane Rodriguez, Finance Manager; J.D. McCrumb, Town
Administrator

Background:

This is the first draft of the 2027 Town Budget presented for review
and discussion. It has been drafted by Town staff.
Any direction offered by the Trustees as the September meeting will
be incorporated for review at the meeting on October 20, 2026. The
2027 budget will then be presented for a public hearing on November
17, 2026. The Trustees will also go into Executive Session on that
night to discuss any salary adjustments for the Town Administrator
and Chief of Police.
The budget is scheduled for adoption by Resolution on Tuesday,
December 8, 2026.

Attachments:

2027 Draft Town Budget
Capital Improvement Program, adopted March 17, 2026

Suggested Action:

Direct staff to make any updates or changes to prepare for the
November Trustees meeting.

TOWN OF COLUMBINE VALLEY
SUMMARY
2027 PROPOSED BUDGET
WITH 2025 ACTUAL, 2026 BUDGET, 2026 YTD AND 2026 ESTIMATED AMOUNTS

REVENUES PER CATEGORY
General
Capital
Conservation trust fund
Arapahoe county open space
Wild Plum Impact fees
Transportation fees

$

2025

2026

YTD Actual

2026

2027

Actual

Adopted

8/31/2026

Estimated

Proposed

3,060,066
11,831
97,027
58,227
130,773

$

2,949,872
600,000
10,000
91,400
70,000
110,000

$

2,363,898
5,852
80,858
35,222
125,503

$

3,130,663
11,249
91,295
52,833
130,000

$

3,080,906
11,300
90,000
60,000
130,000

3,357,924

3,831,272

2,611,333

3,416,040

3,372,206

2,430,948
217,134
8,313
4,004
-

2,756,228
955,000
6,000
250,000

1,513,462
162,837
4,036
192,455

2,618,661
233,116
6,000
200,000

2,981,119
1,182,001
6,000
180,000
-

2,660,399

3,967,228

1,872,790

3,057,777

4,349,120

EXCESS OF REVENUES OVER (UNDER)
EXPENDITURES

697,525

(135,956)

738,543

358,263

(976,914)

OTHER FINANCING SOURCES (USES)
Sale of capital assets
Total other financing sources (uses)

14,600
14,600

9,000
9,000

9,000
9,000

9,000
9,000

9,000
9,000

NET CHANGE IN FUND BALANCE

712,125

(126,956)

747,543

367,263

(967,914)

9,461,177

9,461,177

9,828,440

Total revenues
EXPENDITURES PER CATEGORY
General
Capital
Conservation trust fund
Arapahoe county open space
Impact fees
Total expenditures

8,749,052

BEGINNING FUND BALANCE
ENDING FUND BALANCE
ENDING FUND BALANCE BY CATEGORY
General
Capital
Conservation trust fund
Arapahoe county open space
Impact fees
Transportation fees
ENDING FUND BALANCE BY CATEGORY

$

$

9,461,177

$

10,208,720

$

9,828,440

$

779,817
5,934,427
42,140
804,167
1,390,546
510,080
9,461,177

$

1,030,253
6,380,590
43,956
885,025
1,233,313
635,583
10,208,720

$

691,819
6,310,311
47,389
895,462
1,243,379
640,080
9,828,440

$

$

1

$

$

8,860,526

$

491,606
5,437,310
52,689
805,462
1,303,379
770,080
8,860,526

TOWN OF COLUMBINE VALLEY
OPERATIONS - DETAILS
2027 PROPOSED BUDGET
WITH 2025 ACTUAL, 2026 BUDGET, 2026 YTD AND 2026 ESTIMATED AMOUNTS

REVENUES
Taxes
Cable television
Property taxes
Sales and use taxes
Specific ownership taxes
Utility franchise fees

$

2025

2026

YTD Actual

2026

2027

Actual

Adopted

8/31/2026

Estimated

Proposed

40,476
613,362
1,182,963
33,371
81,995

$

42,400
613,496
1,149,600
36,800
84,000

$

27,457
609,556
875,252
17,472
54,846

$

41,186
613,496
1,263,308
29,952
82,269

$

41,200
640,086
1,252,000
32,000
82,300

1,952,167

1,926,296

1,584,583

2,030,211

2,047,586

Permits and fines
Fines
Permits, fees and services

64,305
240,547

80,000
250,400

49,243
196,709

73,865
253,789

75,000
221,900

Total permits and fines

304,852

330,400

245,952

327,654

296,900

Intergovernmental
Bow Mar IGA police
Bow Mar IGA admin
County highway tax revenue
Motor vehicle registration fees
State cigarette tax apportionment
State highway user's tax

372,797
20,000
15,635
5,657
1,342
53,726

382,676
20,000
18,900
5,800
1,400
53,400

286,588
15,000
12,600
3,509
727
35,125

382,117
20,000
18,900
5,264
1,091
52,688

395,682
20,000
18,900
5,300
1,100
52,700

Total intergovernmental

469,157

482,176

353,549

480,060

493,682

Interest
Other
Dispatch and grant income

275,875
19,277
38,738

175,000
4,000
32,000

176,862
2,952
-

250,000
4,000
38,738

200,000
4,000
38,738

TOTAL REVENUES

3,060,066

2,949,872

2,363,898

3,130,663

3,080,906

111,829
4,050
82,391
6,099
88,493
29,832
52,910
6,437
6,146
15,563
13,865
30,663
18,325
19,182
43,807
513
3,702
11,069
10,328
217,884
21,948
12,388
-

136,500
500
6,500
80,000
32,000
60,000
10,000
6,135
21,647
19,000
12,000
33,287
18,000
20,097
52,900
1,000
1,500
13,500
13,500
269,016
10,000
13,000
13,419
88,500

95,993
1,156
4,432
61,883
17,067
29,498
3,813
6,108
12,902
5,443
1,415
22,571
14,613
11,789
26,836
1,097
1,440
8,321
6,758
155,505
1,750
12,967
7,982
-

131,000
500
6,500
80,000
32,000
60,000
10,000
6,135
23,441
19,000
1,415
33,669
20,000
17,684
52,900
1,000
1,500
12,482
10,137
269,016
10,000
15,000
11,973
-

140,500
500
6,500
188,142
32,000
60,000
10,000
6,401
23,769
19,000
36,391
18,000
21,618
52,900
1,000
1,500
14,100
14,100
282,467
10,000
13,000
12,928
92,500

Total taxes

EXPENDITURES
Administration
Accounting and audit
Advertising/notices
Bad debt
Bank/credit card fees
Building inspection and plan review
Building maintenance and utilities
Community functions
Computer expense
County treasurer's collection fees
Dues and publications
Education and training
Election
Health insurance
Human resources
Insurance workers comp/liability/bonds
Legal
Meals
Miscellaneous
Payroll taxes
Pension
Salaries
Special projects
Supplies, printing, postage
Telephone/communications
Emergency reserve

2

TOWN OF COLUMBINE VALLEY
OPERATIONS - DETAILS
2027 PROPOSED BUDGET
WITH 2025 ACTUAL, 2026 BUDGET, 2026 YTD AND 2026 ESTIMATED AMOUNTS
2025

2026

YTD Actual

2026

2027

Actual

Adopted

8/31/2026

Estimated

Proposed

Total administration

807,424

932,001

511,339

825,352

1,057,316

Planning and engineering
Town planning
Town engineer

8,958
6,870

20,000
18,400

11,360
9,935

20,000
18,400

20,000
18,400

Total planning and engineering

15,828

38,400

21,295

38,400

38,400

Public safety
Operations
Cruiser gas
Cruiser oil/maintenance
Cruiser insurance
Education/training
Equipment - cameras body and dash
Equipment repair
Health insurance
Insurance workers comp/liability
Payroll taxes
Pension
Salaries
Supplies/dues/miscellaneous
Telephones/air cards
Uniforms

15,688
10,774
6,389
5,851
3,445
81,622
45,663
23,733
70,259
665,135
11,347
4,280
5,650

20,992
13,645
5,725
12,620
13,800
4,198
89,300
44,428
34,200
68,300
682,071
15,000
4,449
10,000

11,989
7,277
3,817
2,645
14,954
2,367
47,389
29,174
16,341
47,242
444,216
1,337
3,033
2,283

20,992
13,645
5,726
12,620
14,954
4,198
69,109
43,761
24,512
70,863
666,324
15,000
4,550
10,000

21,737
14,129
6,298
12,620
4,347
76,250
47,515
28,800
97,800
718,698
15,000
5,078
10,000

Total operations
Municipal court
Judge
Interpreter
Legal
Health insurance
Payroll taxes
Pension
Salaries
Administration
Supplies

949,836

1,018,728

634,064

976,254

1,058,272

12,500
2,400
29,835
4,632
2,883
2,755
65,071
277
1,721

12,600
3,000
30,000
10,105
4,368
4,368
87,360
1,000
2,500

8,400
1,600
15,395
8,481
2,871
2,700
54,217
225
-

12,600
3,000
30,000
12,549
4,307
4,050
81,326
1,000
2,500

13,230
3,000
30,000
13,600
4,586
4,586
91,728
1,000
2,500

Total municipal court
Contracts
Arapahoe county dispatch fee
Mobile Cad
Human society
Juvenile assessment
Netmotion
CACP
CISC
WhenIWork

122,074

155,301

93,889

151,332

164,230

39,388
1,338
632
980
598

44,417
1,380
500
650
500
1,000
1,000
800

12,484
695
975
930

44,417
1,380
500
695
500
975
1,000
930

46,638
1,400
500
700
500
1,000
1,000
950

Total contracts
Computer/IT
Flock safety
Offsite server backup and protection
Office 365 accounts
Scheduled computer replacement
Govpilot

42,936

50,247

15,084

50,397

52,688

19,305
11,012
6,270
598
14,000

20,500
12,000
6,527
14,000
14,000

17,500
7,146
3,037
12,924
9,333

20,500
12,000
6,074
14,000
14,000

20,500
12,000
6,527
4,000
14,000

Total computer/IT

51,185

67,027

49,940

66,574

57,027

Total public safety

1,166,031

1,291,303

792,977

1,244,557

1,332,217

32,723

6,000

5,745

6,000

8,000

Public works
Ground maintenance

3

TOWN OF COLUMBINE VALLEY
OPERATIONS - DETAILS
2027 PROPOSED BUDGET
WITH 2025 ACTUAL, 2026 BUDGET, 2026 YTD AND 2026 ESTIMATED AMOUNTS

Health insurance
Insurance vehicle
Insurance workers comp/liability
Other drainage/water
Payroll taxes
Pension
Professional fees-mosquito control
Road safety study
Salaries
Sanitation/trash/recycle service
Signs maintenance
Snow removal
Storm water permit process/NPDES
Street lighting
Street sweeping program
Streets and gutters maintenance
Streets and gutters contingency
Striping
Tools
Uniforms
Vehicle maintenance

2025

2026

YTD Actual

2026

2027

Actual

Adopted

8/31/2026

Estimated

Proposed

9,210
3,194
7,287
6,043
4,613
8,266
114,985
108,204
3,340
4,377
883
12,710
118,739
4,288
69
2,734

9,742
2,863
7,335
5,000
6,221
6,221
8,679
124,425
110,838
5,000
5,000
1,200
15,000
125,000
50,000
1,000
2,000
1,000
2,000

6,597
1,909
4,756
3,701
2,964
7,164
65,886
71,541
267
2,418
906
8,332
4,594
718
353

9,773
2,864
7,134
5,000
5,552
4,446
8,597
124,425
107,312
5,000
5,000
1,200
15,000
125,000
72,049
1,000
2,000
1,000
2,000

10,420
3,149
7,842
5,000
6,532
6,532
9,027
32,000
130,646
110,838
5,000
5,000
1,200
15,000
16,000
125,000
50,000
1,000
2,000
1,000
2,000

441,665

494,524

187,851

510,352

553,186

TOTAL EXPENDITURES

2,430,948

2,756,228

1,513,462

2,618,661

2,981,119

EXCESS OF REVENUES OVER
EXPENDITURES

629,118

193,644

850,436

512,002

99,787

OTHER FINANCING USES
Transfer to capital

(650,000)

(270,000)

(600,000)

(600,000)

(300,000)

Total other financing uses

(650,000)

(270,000)

(600,000)

(600,000)

(300,000)

(76,356)

250,436

(87,998)

(200,213)

779,817

779,817

691,819

Total public works

NET CHANGE IN FUND BALANCE

(20,882)

BEGINNING FUND BALANCE

800,699

ENDING FUND BALANCE

$

$

779,817

$

4

1,030,253

$

691,819

$

491,606

TOWN OF COLUMBINE VALLEY
CAPITAL
2027 PROPOSED BUDGET
WITH 2025 ACTUAL, 2026 BUDGET, 2026 YTD AND 2026 ESTIMATED AMOUNTS

REVENUES
CDOT grant

2025

2026

YTD Actual

2026

2027

Actual

Adopted

8/31/2026

Estimated

Proposed

-

600,000

-

-

-

-

600,000

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

1
35,000

73,368

75,000

75,879

69,000

32,000
75,000

24,406
108,225
11,135

500,000
280,000
100,000
-

10,104
24,738
52,116

12,000
100,000
52,116
-

100,000
500,000
280,000
24,000
36,000
100,000
-

217,134

955,000

162,837

233,116

1,182,001

EXCESS OF EXPENDITURES OVER
REVENUES

(217,134)

(355,000)

(162,837)

(233,116)

(1,182,001)

OTHER FINANCING SOURCES
Sale of assets
Transfer from general

14,600
650,000

9,000
270,000

9,000
600,000

9,000
600,000

9,000
300,000

Total other financing sources

664,600

279,000

609,000

609,000

309,000

NET CHANGE IN FUND BALANCE

447,466

446,163

375,884

(873,001)

5,934,427

5,934,427

6,310,311

Total revenues
EXPENDITURES
Administration
Cloud based server
Phone System
Public safety
Tasers
Vehicle
Public works
Gutter pan replacement
Lightpole replacement
Platte Canyon Sidewalk - Village to Fairway
Platte Canyon/Coal Mine right turn lane
Stage cover
Town hall entrance
Town wall
Trails
Total expenditures

(76,000)

$

5,486,961

BEGINNING FUND BALANCE
ENDING FUND BALANCE

$

$

5,934,427

$

5

6,380,590

$

6,310,311

$

5,437,310

TOWN OF COLUMBINE VALLEY
CONSERVATION TRUST FUND
2027 PROPOSED BUDGET
WITH 2025 ACTUAL, 2026 BUDGET, 2026 YTD AND 2026 ESTIMATED AMOUNTS

REVENUES
Conservation trust fund entitlement
CTF interest

$

Total revenues
EXPENDITURES
Conservation trust fund expenditures
Total expenditures

2025

2026

YTD Actual

2026

2027

Actual

Adopted

8/31/2026

Estimated

Proposed

9,953
1,878

$

4,686
1,166

$

9,500
1,749

$

10,000
1,300

10,000

5,852

11,249

11,300

8,313

6,000

4,036

6,000

6,000

8,313

6,000

4,036

6,000

6,000

1,816

5,249

5,300

42,140

42,140

47,389

3,518

BEGINNING FUND BALANCE

38,622
$

8,700
1,300

11,831

NET CHANGE IN FUND BALANCE

ENDING FUND BALANCE

$

$

4,000

42,140

$

$

6

43,956

$

47,389

$

52,689

TOWN OF COLUMBINE VALLEY
ARAPAHOE COUNTY OPEN SPACE
2027 PROPOSED BUDGET
WITH 2025 ACTUAL, 2026 BUDGET, 2026 YTD AND 2026 ESTIMATED AMOUNTS

REVENUES
Arapahoe county open space revenues
ACOP interest

$

2025

2026

YTD Actual

2026

2027

Actual

Adopted

8/31/2026

Estimated

Proposed

64,405
32,622

$

64,400
27,000

$

59,985
20,873

$

59,985
31,310

$

60,000
30,000

97,027

91,400

80,858

91,295

90,000

EXPENDITURES
Benches
Trails master plan design

4,004
-

-

-

-

180,000

Total expenditures

4,004

-

-

-

180,000

80,858

91,295

(90,000)

804,167

804,167

895,462

Total revenues

NET CHANGE IN FUND BALANCE

93,023

BEGINNING FUND BALANCE

711,144

ENDING FUND BALANCE

$

$

91,400

804,167

$

$

7

885,025

$

895,462

$

805,462

TOWN OF COLUMBINE VALLEY
WILD PLUM IMPACT FEES
2027 PROPOSED BUDGET
WITH 2025 ACTUAL, 2026 BUDGET, 2026 YTD AND 2026 ESTIMATED AMOUNTS

REVENUES
Wild Plum Impact fees interest

2025

2026

YTD Actual

2026

2027

Actual

Adopted

8/31/2026

Estimated

Proposed

58,227

70,000

35,222

52,833

60,000

Total revenues

58,227

70,000

35,222

52,833

60,000

EXPENDITURES
Hunter run

-

250,000

192,455

200,000

-

-

250,000

192,455

200,000

-

(180,000)

(157,233)

(147,167)

60,000

1,390,546

1,390,546

1,243,379

Total expenditures

58,227

NET CHANGE IN FUND BALANCE

1,332,319

BEGINNING FUND BALANCE
ENDING FUND BALANCE

$

$

1,390,546

$

8

1,233,313

$

1,243,379

$

1,303,379

TOWN OF COLUMBINE VALLEY
TRANSPORTATION FEES
2027 PROPOSED BUDGET
WITH 2025 ACTUAL, 2026 BUDGET, 2026 YTD AND 2026 ESTIMATED AMOUNTS

REVENUES
Transportation fees

$

Total revenues

2025

2026

YTD Actual

2026

2027

Actual

Adopted

8/31/2026

Estimated

Proposed

130,773

$

110,000

$

125,503

$

130,000

$

130,000

130,773

110,000

125,503

130,000

130,000

-

-

-

-

-

110,000

125,503

130,000

130,000

510,080

510,080

640,080

EXPENDITURES
Total expenditures
NET CHANGE IN FUND BALANCE

130,773

BEGINNING FUND BALANCE

379,307

ENDING FUND BALANCE

$

$

510,080

$

9

635,583

$

640,080

$

770,080

Town of Columbine Valley
Property taxes

Assessed Value
Mill Levy
General Fund
Temp Rate Reduction
Abatement
Total Mill Levy
Property taxes
General Fund
Temp Rate Reduction
Abatement

Total Property Taxes

2022
65,358,880

2023
62,737,997

2024
81,774,145

2025
83,387,222

2026
84,063,594

Preliminary
2027
87,972,228

9.339
0.077
9.416

9.339
0.015
9.354

9.339
(2.195)
7.144

9.339
(2.195)
0.219
7.363

9.339
(2.068)
0.027
7.298

9.339
(2.068)
0.005
7.276

610,387
-

585,910
-

5,033
615,419

941
586,851

763,689
(179,494)
584,194

778,753
(183,035)
18,262
613,980

785,070
(173,844)
2,270
613,496

821,572.64
(181,926.57)
439.86
640,085.93

1

Capital Improvement Program
& Road Improvement Fund
March 17, 2026

For Action Year: 2027; and
Program Years 2028 – 2037
Adopted by Resolution #5, Series of 2026

LETTER OF INTRODUCTION FOR THE
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
March 17, 2026
Honorable Mayor and Trustees of Columbine Valley,
Hereby submitted is the Capital Improvement Program & Road Improvement Fund (CIP)
for the Town of Columbine Valley, Colorado for the years 2027 – 2037. The information in
the pages to follow is intended to identify the revenue that is anticipated to pay for the
capital projects included in this plan. While additional revenue may be received each year,
this information identifies only what is necessary to fund the CIP.
The CIP summarizes all major capital expenditures anticipated to be made over the next ten
years. This plan includes limited financial forecasts and CIP costs by fund and year in
which the revenues and costs are anticipated. In order to be included in the CIP, the project
must meet the following guidelines:
•
•
•
•

Costs are expected to be over $5,000.00
The project has a useful life of more than one year
The projects are non-reoccurring
The project results in the addition of a fixed asset, or extends the useful life of an
existing asset or is a major equipment or software purchase

During the preparation process, staff identified what would be necessary to meet existing
levels of service to the community and which projects could be reasonably accomplished
within each year, and within the financial and staff limitations of the Town. Contractual
obligations and/or needs were considered in setting priorities.
Capital improvements may be funded through a variety of sources including the use of
revenues, impact fees, debt financing, grants, and special funds. All available current and
future resources were considered when identifying funding sources for the identified capital
improvements. The CIP costs projected meet, but do not exceed, the limitations of those
funding sources.
Sincerely,

J.D. McCrumb
Town Administrator

2

Capital Improvement Program
A Capital Improvement Program (CIP) is a short-range plan which identifies generally nonreoccurring, capital projects and equipment purchases, provides a planning schedule and
identifies options for financing the plan. Key aspects of the CIP include:
• The CIP is a rolling 10-year plan. This CIP report defines the time periods as the
Current Year (the year of the currently adopted budget), Action Year (the following
calendar year), and Program Years (the next nine calendar years).
• The CIP entails major expenditure of $5,000.00 or more.
• The projects are non-reoccurring (regularly scheduled projects such as chip and seal,
curb repair, minor building repair, etc., are discussed for reference but not included
in the plan.
• The CIP does not constitute a financial obligation or allocation but is a base
reference to be used in the annual budget process.
• The CIP is updated and adopted by the Trustees every other year.
Benefits of a Capital Improvements Program
A Capital Improvement Program provides a number of benefits. It is primarily a planning
tool that constitutes a comprehensive review of capital needs. In addition, a CIP can:
•
•
•
•

Identify the range of revenue sources available to finance capital projects.
Enable the Town to retain and/or expand its limited capital resources more
efficiently.
Ensure that necessary projects are not built before they are needed, or after they
become so expensive that they prohibit construction of other projects.
Provide a generally agreed upon foundation for budgeting purposes thereby reducing
the need to “reinvent the wheel” each year.

CIP Process
A Capital Improvement Program is a multi-year document and, by necessity, the key
elements, i.e., projects included and revenue availability will change each year. However,
the process by which the CIP is prepared, reviewed and adopted should be consistent. The
major steps in the process recommended for Columbine Valley are:
A. Establish a capital planning committee or team responsible for the preparation
and presentation of the CIP. The Columbine Valley CIP Team consists of the Town
Administrator, Public Works Manager, Town finance team, Town Engineer and
Town Planner with input and support from the Chief of Police.
B. Inventory and evaluate previously approved, unimplemented or incomplete
projects and include new project recommendations. The CIP team has assessed the
status of previously approved projects and taken inventory of additional capital
needs. For each project the team considers the project description, the year proposed,
and the estimated cost. The summary of all projects proposed in the Current, Action
3

and Program years of the CIP are included as Appendix A of this report. This
represents an inventory of capital needs; financial feasibility is not a consideration in
compiling the inventory.
C. Develop a Finance Plan: The CIP Team then looks at the revenue sources that are
or could be available to finance capital projects. These revenue sources and the
purposes for which they can be used are included as Appendix B. Appendix C offers
a brief description of each available funding source.
D. Recommend a Capital Improvements Program to the Trustees: Based on the
evaluation of each project and the feasibility of financing the projects, the CIP Team
will then prepare a Recommended Capital Improvements program for Trustee
consideration and action. Appendix D of this report offers narrative descriptions and
justifications for the projects in this plan.
CIP Schedule
The CIP Team recommends the following schedule for the preparation, presentation and
adoption of a Capital Improvements Program.
January: CIP Team reviews status of previously approved capital programs. The
Town Administrator, Engineer, Manager of Public Works and Police
Chief begin preparation of new or revised Project Request Forms.
February: The Town finance team reviews the preliminary list of projects and with
the Town Administrator, assesses the financial feasibility. The Finance
Plan element of the CIP is then drafted.
The recommended Capital Improvements Program is presented to the
Board of Trustees at the February regular meeting for discussion.
March:

The Trustees adopt the Capital Improvements Program by resolution.

October-December: Funding for the CIP will officially be appropriated in the
Town’s annual Budget, adopted by December 15 of each calendar year.

4

Inventory of Capital Needs
The CIP Team has listed, by category, the capital improvements and equipment purchases
for the term of the Capital Program. There are six categories of capital improvement
projects:
•

Streets: This includes new streets and reconstruction of existing streets. Any project
within the right of way of a street, such as streetlights, signage and signals will be
considered a street project unless the primary purpose is a not a street project such as
drainage or beatification.
o Reconstruction of streets is defined as demolition and reconstruction
of street surface up to and including mill and overlay work and
including subgrade with significant temporary impact to travel and
underground utilities.
*

Maintenance of streets is not considered a capital expense and should
be addressed in the Town’s annual budgeting process as general fund
expenditures. Maintenance includes sweeping, striping, pothole
repair, crack-seal, gutter pan replacement and other similar work.

•

Drainage/Flood Control: This includes storm sewers and related improvements,
retention ponds, water quality structures and flood control facilities.

•

Public Buildings and Facilities: This includes existing and new public buildings,
storage units, support structures, or remodels or additions to existing structures.

•

Major Equipment: This includes Police and Public Works vehicles, tools, equipment
or apparatus.

•

Parks, Recreation and Open Space: This includes new parks, improvements to
existing parks, active and passive recreation areas, trails and beautification.

•

Systems: This includes computer servers, telephone and radio systems, and software
programs.

The projects were selected for consideration based on the following criteria:
•

Projects necessary for health and safety or that may prevent fatality, serious injury or
major property damage.

•

Projects mandated by federal law and/or state statutes or by applicable rules
established by federal or state agencies.

•

Projects already in process
5

•

Projects related to other funded projects

•

Projects identified in master plan(s)

•

Projects necessary for maintenance or to reduce maintenance costs.
Impact on Maintenance Ratings:
Positive: Will generate revenue to offset expenses or reduce continued
operating costs.
Slight: The project will generate some revenue, but additional funds may be
necessary to operate or maintain the project.
Negligible: The impact on operating costs is considered immaterial.
Negative: The project will require an increase in maintenance and/or
operating costs that are not offset by revenue generated.

•

Citizen and neighborhood interest projects

•

Financially cost-effective projects

6

Appendix A
The following Project Summary is categorized by Current, Action and Program years
Projects marked (New) did not appear in the 2024 CIP

CIP Projects CURRENT YEAR (2026)

Code

Category

CVPD Police Interceptor

E-1-2026

Equipment

$75,000

Town Wall Rehabilitation (Burning Tree)

S-1-2026

Streets

$100,000

Hunter Run Lane Rehabilitation

S-2-2026

Streets

$250,000

Platte Canyon/Coal Mine Right Turn Lane

S-3-2026

Streets

$280,000

Platte Canyon Sidewalk – Wilder to Ponds

P-1-2026

Parks

$600,000

CIP Projects ACTION YEAR (2027)

Code

Category

Town Hall Stage Cover/Structure (New)

F-1-2027

Facilities

$24,000

Town Hall Entrance Concrete (New)

F-2-2027

Facilities

$32,000

CVPD Police Interceptor

E-1-2026

Equipment

$75,000

CVPD Tasers

E-1-2027

Equipment

$32,000

CIP Project PROGRAM YEARS (2028-2037)

Code

Category

Town Hall Interior Paint (2028)

F-1-2028

Facilities

$20,000

Ash Tree Removal and Replacement (2028) (New)

P-1-2028

Parks

$38,000

Town Server

T-1-2027

Systems

$32,000

Par Circle and Eagle Drive Lateral (2030)

S-1-2030

Streets

$35,000

Town Hall Window Replacement (2030)

F-1-2030

Facilities

$100,000

Snowplow Vehicle Replacement (2030) (New)

E-1-2030

Equipment

$14,000

Town Wall Rehabilitation*

S-1-2026

Streets

$500,000

Parks/Trails Infrastructure*

P-1-2030+ Parks

$500,000

CVPD Police Interceptor*

E-1-2026

$750,000

Nevada Ditch Stormwater Project

P-2-2030+ Parks

$1,000,000

Town Road Projects*

S-1-2030+ Streets

$1,000,000

Fairway Lane Bridge (New)

S-2-2030+ Streets

$1,000,000

Equipment

Est. Cost

Est. Cost

Est. Cost

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Appendix B

CVPD Police Interceptor

$67,000

Town Wall Rehabilitation

$100,000

Hunter Run Lane Rehabilitation

Arapahoe County Open
Space Tax

Govt. Grants or
Contributions

Vehicle Salvage

Developer
Contributions

Impact Fees

Capital Reserves

General Fund Reserves

CIP Projects CURRENT YEAR (2026)

General Fund

The following Project Summary is categorized by funding sources.

$8,000
$250,000

Platte Canyon/Coal Mine Right Turn Lane

$280,000

Platte Canyon Sidewalk – Wilder to Ponds

$600,000

CIP Projects ACTION YEAR (2027)
CVPD Tasers

$32,000

Town Hall Stage Cover/Structure

$24,000

Town Hall Entrance Concrete

$32,000

CVPD Police Interceptor

$67,000

$8,000

CIP Project PROGRAM YEARS (2028-2037)
Town Hall Interior Paint (2028)

$20,000

Ash Tree Removal and Replacement (2028)

$20,000

Town Server

$18,000

Par Circle and Eagle Drive Lateral (2030)

$35,000

Town Hall Window Replacement (2030)

$100,000

Snowplow Vehicle Replacement (2030)

$12,000

Town Wall Rehabilitation

$500,000

Parks/Trails Infrastructure

$400,000

CVPD Police Interceptor

$678,000

Nevada Ditch Stormwater Project

$200,000

Town Road Projects

$1,000,000

Fairway Lane Bridge

$500,000

Total estimated need (does not include
escalation)

$0

$0

$4,085,000

$15,000

$2,000
$100,000
$72,000
$800,000
$500,000

$250,000

$0

$90,000

$1,100,000

$915,000

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Appendix C
Capital Improvement Program Revenue Sources – Definitions
General Fund – The primary accounting vehicle for the Town’s operating revenues and
expenses. Generally, all revenues from taxes, fees and other sources are accounted for in
the General Fund as are all expenditures for the general operating functions and activities of
the Town. Tax revenues include property taxes, sales and use taxes, and specific ownership
taxes. Fees include utility franchise fees, cable television franchise fees, building permit fees
and motor vehicle registration fees. Other revenue sources include intergovernmental
revenues such as state highway user tax allocation, county highway tax allocation, court
fines, revenue from the Town of Bow Mar in support of public safety and building
department costs, interest on invested reserves and miscellaneous items. Most of these
items are described in greater detail in the Town’s Annual Budget.
General Fund Reserves- The Town maintains general reserves to guard against disruption
in providing the Town’s services in the event of unexpected revenue shortfalls or
unanticipated expenditures. Reserves are expected to accumulate over time to provide
stability and flexibility to respond to unexpected adversity and/or opportunities.
Capital Reserves – The Town maintains a portion of its reserves as Capital Reserves to help
fund capital improvements identified in the Capital Improvements Program (CIP). The CIP
includes major improvements and equipment for general government purposes including
public works projects, building construction and improvements, the improvement or
acquisition of land for parks and trails, technology, and capital equipment.
Impact Fees – These are one-time payments assessed as new homes are constructed by
developers or builders pursuant to a Special Improvement Agreement entered into between
the Town and a developer. The purpose of these fees is to defray specific costs of public
works, public safety and administration which are associated with the new growth. These
fees must be accounted for separately and cannot be co-mingled with General Fund cash
balances.
Transportation Fees – The Town collects a one percent fee on all building permits with a
valuation greater than $25,000 to be used towards the annual maintenance of Town roads.
The Trustees can transfer excess fees into the Capital Reserves.
Developer Infrastructure Contributions – Typically a developer is responsible for the cost
of roads and stormwater systems in a new development. Upon completion, these assets are
generally transferred to the Town or a local water and sanitation district for future
maintenance.
Vehicle Salvage – Funds generated from the sale of Town vehicles after they have been
replaced due to age or condition.
Federal, State or County Grants or Contributions – These funds are generally received for
a specific purpose or project from an interested Federal, State or Local agency and may
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include cash or in-kind contributions (labor or engineering and design services) for use by
the Town.
Arapahoe County Open Space Tax – This county-wide sales tax is shared by Arapahoe
County municipalities and can only be used for the purchase and maintenance of new open
space lands, parks and trails.
Municipal Bonds – These debt instruments are issued by local governments to finance
public projects such as major road or infrastructure additions or repairs. Municipal bond
issuance generally requires a favorable election to authorize the municipality to incur the
debt and its ultimate retirement.
Revenue Bonds – These debt instruments are also issued by local governments; however,
they are distinguished by a guarantee of repayment from a revenue source specifically
identified in the bond document. An example might be a bond whose proceeds might fund
infrastructure for a shopping mall with repayment coming from all or a portion of sales
taxes generated by sales in the mall.
Special/Local Improvement Districts – A Special/Local Improvement District (SID) is a
geographic area organized as an SID to fund improvements within the SID (generally roads
and infrastructure). Funds are raised through the issuance/sale of SID bonds. Repayment
of the bonds generally come from an SID property tax assessment specific to the property
owners and properties within the SID.
Certificates of Participation – Certificates of Participation represent a lease-financing
mechanism whereby investors finance a specific government asset acquisition or
construction project. Repayment comes from regular lease payments over a period of time,
after which, title to the asset(s) reverts to the government entity. Certificates of Participation
can be issued without voter approval.

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Appendix D
Project Descriptions and Justifications
Appendix D provides detailed descriptions and justifications for each project included in the
Capital Improvement Program. The narratives to follow outline the purpose, scope, need,
and estimated costs associated with planned investments, and are intended to provide
transparency and context for the Board of Trustees and the community regarding long-term
capital planning decisions.
Estimated project costs reflect the best information available at the time of CIP adoption.
Current Year and Action Year estimates are based on actual bids, quotes, engineer’s
estimates, or other project-specific cost data. Program Year projections are developed
through research, historical cost analysis, and discussions with industry professionals,
engineers, and vendors. All projects included in the CIP will be implemented in accordance
with the Town’s adopted purchasing and procurement policies, including competitive
bidding requirements where applicable. Cost estimates will continue to be refined and
updated in future CIP adoptions as projects advance in scope and design.

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E-1-2026 Police Vehicle Replacement Program (Annual)
Project Title: Police Fleet Replacement — Annual Patrol Vehicle Purchase and Outfitting
Project Description
Purchase and fully outfit one new police patrol vehicle each year as part of the Town’s
ongoing fleet replacement program. Vehicles are kept in service for approximately four years
before being sold and replaced. This approach ensures the police fleet remains reliable, safe,
and cost-effective given the high mileage and demanding operational use of patrol vehicles.
The annual budget includes the purchase of the vehicle as well as all required law
enforcement upfitting, such as emergency lighting, decals, communications, safety
equipment, and other specialty components.
Need / Justification
• Fleet reliability and readiness: Police vehicles are mission-critical equipment that must be
dependable for emergency response, patrol coverage, and daily operations.
• Lifecycle replacement strategy: Replacing one vehicle each year and maintaining a fouryear rotation ensures no patrol vehicle exceeds four years of age, reducing downtime and
risk of major mechanical failures.
• Maintenance cost control: Patrol vehicles accumulate high mileage and idle hours.
Regular replacement minimizes escalating repair costs and helps keep maintenance
spending predictable.
• Officer safety and equipment standards: New vehicles allow the Town to maintain modern
safety features and ensure vehicles remain compatible with current police equipment and
technology.
Scope of Work
• Purchase one new police patrol vehicle annually, including:
o Appropriate police-rated vehicle platform
o Standard fleet specifications
• Complete full law enforcement outfitting, including:
o Emergency lights and siren systems
o Radios and communications equipment
o Computer mounts and wiring
o Department decals and markings
o Required safety and duty equipment storage
• Dispose of the replaced vehicle after four years of service through resale or auction.
Estimated Budget (Annual)

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• Vehicle purchase: $60,000
• Upfitting (lights, decals, radios, equipment): $15,000
Total annual CIP placeholder: $75,000
Implementation / Notes
• Replacement cycle: The Town replaces one patrol vehicle per year and retains each vehicle
for approximately four years to maintain a modern, reliable fleet.
• Resale value: At the end of the four-year service life, vehicles are typically sold, with the
Town generally recouping approximately $8,000 per vehicle, helping offset long-term fleet
costs.
• Ongoing program: This is a recurring annual investment necessary to support public safety
operations and minimize unexpected repair or replacement needs.

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S-1-2026 Town Wall Maintenance (2026 Burning Tree Section)
Project Title: Town Wall Infrastructure Repairs — Burning Tree Segment on Platte Canyon
Road
Project Description
Perform structural and erosion control repairs to the Town-owned perimeter wall along
Platte Canyon Road, specifically along the Burning Tree neighborhood segment. The wall
runs adjacent to the Burning Tree, Old Town, and Village neighborhoods and serves as both
a visual gateway feature and roadway buffer.
The 2028 project addresses deferred maintenance needs in the Burning Tree section, where
significant longitudinal cracking has developed along the upper portion of the wall, along
with erosion occurring beneath multiple spans between structural piers/columns. The work
is intended to stabilize and preserve the existing structure before more extensive
deterioration occurs.
Need / Justification
• Deferred maintenance stabilization: Portions of the Burning Tree segment show signs of
age and ware, including cracking and undermining conditions that require timely corrective
action.
• Structural preservation: Pronounced longitudinal cracking along the top quarter of the wall
indicates material fatigue and potential long-term structural compromise if not addressed.
• Erosion control: Soil erosion beneath several wall sections between piers/columns is
reducing foundational support and may lead to settlement or instability over time.
• Asset protection: The Town wall is a prominent and highly visible infrastructure asset
along Platte Canyon Road. Proactive repair prevents significantly more costly
reconstruction in future years.
• Public safety and risk mitigation: Addressing cracking and undermining conditions
reduces the risk of falling materials or progressive structural failure adjacent to a heavily
traveled corridor.
Scope of Work
• Conduct detailed assessment of the Burning Tree wall segment to confirm repair extents
and priorities.
• Structural crack repairs, including:
o Epoxy injection or other appropriate crack stabilization methods
o Removal and replacement of deteriorated masonry/concrete sections as necessary
o Reinforcement or repair of the top cap section of the wall
• Erosion mitigation beneath affected spans, including:
o Backfill and soil stabilization
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o Installation of erosion control measures
o Compaction and grading to restore proper structural support
• Restore disturbed landscaping or adjacent surfaces impacted by the work.
• Provide traffic control along Platte Canyon Road as required during construction.
Estimated Budget (2028 – Burning Tree Section)
• Structural crack repair: $55,000
• Erosion control and stabilization: $30,000
• Engineering/inspection and traffic control: $5,000
• Contingency (10%): $10,000
Total CIP placeholder: $100,000
Implementation / Notes
• Preventative investment: While conditions reflect deferred maintenance, the wall remains
serviceable. Addressing these issues now prevents accelerated deterioration and avoids full
wall reconstruction costs in future years.
• Phased maintenance approach: The Town wall is being maintained through targeted
segment repairs rather than wholesale replacement, extending the life of the overall asset.
• Gateway feature: As a defining visual element along Platte Canyon Road, maintaining
both structural integrity and appearance is important to neighborhood character.
• Ongoing program: Additional funding will be required to address future segments in
Burning Tree, Old Town, and Village as conditions warrant.

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S-2-2026

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S-3-2026 Platte Canyon / Coal Mine Right Turn Lane
Project Title: Platte Canyon Road & Coal Mine Avenue Intersection Improvements —
Southbound Right Turn Lane
Project Description
Participate in a multi-jurisdictional roadway improvement project to construct a dedicated
right turn lane from southbound Platte Canyon Road onto westbound Coal Mine Avenue.
The project would significantly improve traffic flow and reduce congestion during peak
travel periods, particularly during afternoon rush hour.
Columbine Valley’s contribution represents approximately ten percent of the total estimated
project cost, with anticipated participation from Arapahoe County, Jefferson County, and
the City of Littleton.
Need / Justification
• Traffic congestion reduction: Southbound Platte Canyon Road experiences substantial
delays during peak drive times, particularly in the afternoon, due to vehicles waiting to turn
west onto Coal Mine Avenue. A dedicated right turn lane would reduce queuing and
improve overall corridor efficiency.
• Regional mobility improvement: This intersection serves residents and commuters across
multiple jurisdictions. The project improves traffic operations beyond Town boundaries.
• Safety enhancement: Reducing queue lengths and turning conflicts improves intersection
safety and reduces rear-end collision risk.
• Intergovernmental partnership: The project reflects a collaborative infrastructure
investment among neighboring jurisdictions sharing traffic demand and roadway impacts.
Scope of Work
• Design and construction of a dedicated southbound right turn lane from Platte Canyon
Road to westbound Coal Mine Avenue, including:
o Roadway widening and pavement construction
o Curb, gutter, and drainage modifications
o Traffic signal adjustments as required
o Pavement striping and signage
• Coordination among Arapahoe County, Jefferson County, the City of Littleton, and
Columbine Valley regarding design, funding, and implementation responsibilities.

Estimated Budget
• Columbine Valley share (approx. 10% of total project cost): $280,000
(Total project cost to be determined in coordination with partner agencies.)
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Total CIP placeholder: $280,000
Implementation / Notes
• Conditional funding: Town participation is contingent upon partner agency cooperation
and inclusion of the project within their capital plans and funding priorities.
• Budget readiness: Funding has been earmarked in the Town’s CIP for the past five years to
ensure Columbine Valley is prepared to contribute when partner jurisdictions move forward
with the project.
• Add-on opportunity: The Town’s contribution allows the project to be incorporated
efficiently if another jurisdiction advances adjacent roadway improvements.
• Regional coordination required: Final design, schedule, and total project cost will be
determined through intergovernmental coordination.

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P-1-2026 Platte Canyon Sidewalk – Wilder to Ponds
Project Title: Platte Canyon Road Pedestrian Improvements — Wilder Lane to West Ponds
Circle
Project Description
Construct a new sidewalk along Platte Canyon Road from just north of Wilder Lane to the
signalized pedestrian crossing at West Ponds Circle. The project will create a continuous,
safe pedestrian connection for residents, with primary emphasis on providing a secure
walking route to Wilder Elementary School.
This segment is also identified as a priority component of the Town’s Trails Master Plan
and represents a long-planned pedestrian connectivity improvement.
Need / Justification
• Safe Routes to School: The primary purpose of this project is to ensure a safe, designated
pedestrian path for Columbine Valley residents — particularly students walking to and from
Wilder Elementary School.
• Pedestrian safety: Platte Canyon Road is a heavily traveled corridor. Providing designated
pedestrian infrastructure reduces exposure to vehicular traffic and enhances overall safety.
• Master Plan implementation: This sidewalk connection is a key element of the Town’s
Trails Master Plan and advances long-standing community connectivity goals.
• Regional mobility enhancement: The project improves walkability and connects
neighborhoods to existing signalized crossings and trail infrastructure.
Scope of Work
• Construct new ADA-compliant sidewalk from north of Wilder Lane to the pedestrian
crossing at West Ponds Circle.
• Site preparation and grading, including:
o Earthwork and subgrade preparation
o Concrete sidewalk installation
o Drainage adjustments as needed
• Installation of curb ramps and connections to existing pedestrian facilities.
• Restoration of disturbed landscaping areas.
• Traffic control and pedestrian safety measures during construction.
Estimated Budget
• Total project funding includes $900,000 awarded through the Colorado Department of
Transportation (CDOT).
• Additional local match and associated costs as required under grant agreement.
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Implementation / Notes
• Construction schedule: Construction is scheduled to begin this summer and be completed
by mid-September.
• Grant-funded project: The Town successfully secured $900,000 in CDOT funding,
significantly offsetting local costs and advancing implementation.
• Three-year planning effort: This project has been in development for approximately three
years, including design, coordination, and funding acquisition.
• Community benefit: Upon completion, residents will have a continuous, protected
pedestrian route to Wilder Elementary and improved access along Platte Canyon Road.

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T-1-2027
CVPD

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F-1-2027 Town Hall Stage Cover / Structure
Project Title: Town Hall Outdoor Facilities Improvements — Permanent Stage Cover and
Shade Structure
Project Description
Construct a permanent cover/shade structure over the existing outdoor stage at Town Hall.
A permanent stage was built in 2018, and the Town has relied on a temporary cover system
since 2015. The temporary cover is nearing the end of its useful life and requires significant
annual staff time for setup, maintenance, and storage. The stage was originally designed
with a future shade structure in mind that complements the architectural character of Town
Hall.
Need / Justification
• End-of-life replacement: The temporary stage cover has been in use since 2015 and is
reaching the end of its functional lifespan due to weather exposure and wear.
• Operational efficiency: Seasonal installation and upkeep of the temporary cover requires
many staff hours each year, creating unnecessary labor and logistical burden.
• Improved functionality: A permanent shade structure will enhance usability of the stage
for concerts, gatherings, and civic events by providing consistent sun and weather
protection.
• Facility enhancement: The stage was designed with a permanent cover in mind that aligns
with the Town Hall campus aesthetic.
Scope of Work
• Remove and dispose of the existing temporary cover system.
• Provide and install a permanent shade/cover structure sized for the existing stage,
including:
o Anchoring or foundation elements as required
o Durable weather-resistant materials
o Design consistent with Town Hall architecture
• Minor restoration of any disturbed areas adjacent to the stage.
• Coordinate installation to avoid disruption during major community events.
Estimated Budget
• Permanent shade structure purchase/fabrication: $16,000
• Installation and anchoring: $6,000
• Contingency (10%): $2,000
Total CIP placeholder: $24,000
Implementation / Notes
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• Scheduling: Installation should occur during the off-season or between major event
periods.
• Maintenance reduction: Permanent installation eliminates repeated annual setup and
storage demands, saving staff time.
• Design consistency: Shade structure should complement the Town Hall civic campus and
support long-term outdoor programming.

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F-2-2027 Town Hall Entrance Concrete
Project Title: Town Hall Entry Improvements — Replace Front Concrete Stairs and
landings
Project Description
Replace the front concrete entry stairs and associated landings at Town Hall due to cracking
and settlement. The project includes demolition and removal of existing concrete stairs and
landings, construction of new reinforced concrete stairs and landings, and restoration of
adjacent flatwork and finishes impacted by the work.
Need / Justification
• Safety and liability reduction: Worn, cracked, spalled, or uneven stair surfaces
increase slip/trip/fall risk for employees and the public.
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Asset preservation: Replacing deteriorated exterior concrete prevents ongoing patch
repairs, water intrusion/freeze-thaw damage, and accelerated deterioration of
adjacent entry components.

Scope of Work
• Demolition and disposal of existing concrete stairs and landings.
• Construct new entry stairs and landings, including:
o Excavation, base prep, and reinforcement
o Concrete placement with slip-resistant finish and appropriate nosing/edge
treatment
o Drainage and grading adjustments to shed water away from the entry
o Control joints, sealants, curing, and weather protection as needed
• Restore disturbed areas (adjacent flatwork, landscaping, patch/paint at attachment
points).
• Temporary access plan during construction (alternate entrance signage and ADA
routing).
Estimated Budget
• Demolition & disposal: $5,000
• New concrete stairs: $12,000
• New concrete landing: $8,000
• Railing repair: $2,000
• Contingency (15%): $4,050
Implementation / Notes
• Phasing/closure: Work should be scheduled to minimize disruption to public
meetings and peak visitor periods; maintain an accessible route at all times.
•

Material durability: Specify freeze-thaw resistant concrete mix, proper air
entrainment, and deicing-salt compatible details to reduce future spalling.

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F-1-2028 Town Hall Interior Paint (Main Floor)
Project Title: Town Hall Interior Improvements — Repaint Interior Walls, Ceilings, and
Trim
Project Description
Repaint interior spaces at Town Hall to refresh aging finishes, address scuffing and wear,
and maintain a clean, professional appearance for staff and public-facing areas. The interior
paint was last refreshed in 2013. The project includes surface preparation, patching,
priming, and application of durable interior paint across offices, meeting rooms, corridors,
and common areas.
Need / Justification
• Facility upkeep and appearance: Interior paint is showing signs of age, including
discoloration, scuffs, and patch repairs, reducing the quality and professionalism of
public spaces.
• Asset preservation: Routine repainting protects drywall and trim surfaces from
deterioration, extending the life of interior finishes and reducing long-term repair
needs.
• Workplace environment: Updated paint improves lighting reflectivity and creates a
more welcoming environment for employees, residents, and visitors.
Scope of Work
• Prepare surfaces throughout Town Hall, including:
o Cleaning and minor drywall patching
o Repair of nail holes, cracks, and worn areas
o Priming of stained or repaired surfaces
• Repaint interior areas, including:
o Offices and workspaces
o Trustee chambers / meeting rooms
o Hallways, lobbies, and public counters
o Restrooms and break areas (as needed)
• Paint finishes to include:
o Walls (eggshell or satin for durability)
o Ceilings (flat finish)
o Trim, doors, and frames (semi-gloss enamel)
• Protect floors, furnishings, and fixtures during work.
• Coordinate work schedule to minimize disruption to staff operations and public
meetings.

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P-1-2028 Ash Tree Removal and Replacement (EAB Mitigation)
Project Title: Remove and Replace Ash Trees prior to infection
Project Description
Remove and replace fifteen (15) ash trees that would decline and die if an emerald ash borer
infestation were to occur. These are located along Middlefield Road in front of Town Hall
and The Villas. Work includes tree removal, stump grinding, and planting of replacement
non-ash species in the same locations. Replacement trees will be selected to improve species
diversity and long-term resilience of the Town’s urban canopy.
Need / Justification
• Public safety: Declining ash trees present increasing risk of limb drop or tree failure.
Proactive removal supports safer public spaces and reduces liability exposure as trees
decline.
• Asset preservation: Planned removals reduce emergency response costs and limit
secondary impacts (property damage, blocked roadways).
• Urban canopy continuity: Replanting maintains shade, stormwater interception, and
neighborhood aesthetics while reducing future monoculture risk.
Scope of Work
• Confirm inventory and priority list of ash trees (location, diameter, condition).
• Plant replacement trees:
o Non-ash, climate-appropriate species with emphasis on diversification
o Soil amendment and mulching as needed
o Watering plan established for establishment period
• Restore turf/landscape at removal sites and address any irrigation conflicts.
Species Diversification Strategy
Replacement trees will be non-ash species selected based on avoiding overreliance on any
single species. (Recommended approach: mix of 3–5 species across the 15 replacements.)
Estimated Budget
• Tree removal (15 trees): $12,000
• Stump grinding/restoration: $6,000
• Replacement trees (materials + planting): $18,000
• Contingency (5%): $2,000
Implementation / Notes
• EAB treatment: The Town is currently paying for EAB injection treatment for all
Ash trees. The Town will save $3,000 per year by switching tree species.
• Maintenance: The yearly maintenance costs for trimming will temporarily decrease
with smaller trees. Current trees are 20+ years old.
S-1-2030 Replace Irrigation Lateral CMP Under Par Circle

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Project Title: Par Circle Irrigation Lateral Replacement (CMP to PVC) and Pavement/Curb
Restoration
Project Description
Replace the existing 14-inch corrugated metal pipe (CMP) irrigation lateral segment beneath
Par Circle. The CMP is rusting and allowing irrigation water to infiltrate the roadway
structure and subgrade. Work includes excavation, removal of CMP, installation of new 14inch PVC (or approved equivalent), and restoration of disturbed asphalt pavement and
concrete curb.
Need / Justification
• Protect roadway subgrade and pavement: Leakage/infiltration undermines the
base/subgrade and accelerates cracking, settlement, and potholing.
• Reduce reactive maintenance: Eliminates corrosion-driven failures and repeated
asphalt patching.
• The maintenance responsibilities for these portions of the lateral were assigned to the
Town when Par Circle was built, covering the open lateral.
Scope of Work
1. Utility locates, traffic control, and irrigation shutdown/bypass planning.
2. Sawcut and remove asphalt over the affected segment.
3. Excavate to expose CMP, remove and dispose.
4. Install new 14" PVC with proper bedding/haunching and watertight connections;
reconnect to the lateral.
5. Backfill and compact in lifts.
6. Restore pavement (base repair allowance + full-depth asphalt patch).
7. Replace/restore any disturbed concrete curb and adjacent improvements.
Estimated Budget
• Demo: $8,000
• Pipe Install: $4,000
• Pavement Restoration: $17,000
• Gutter Pan: $2,000
• Contingency (~15%): $4,000
Implementation Notes
• Schedule work with irrigation operations to minimize service interruption.

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F-1-2030 Town Hall Window Replacement
Project Title: Replace Original Windows (Installed 2004)
Project Description
Replace as needed the existing exterior windows (30) at Town Hall, originally installed
when the building was constructed in 2004. After more than 25 years of service life, the
windows are approaching the end of their functional lifespan. The project includes removal
of existing window units and installation of new energy-efficient, code-compliant windows
to improve building performance, comfort, and long-term durability.
Need / Justification
• End-of-life replacement: The current windows are original to the building (2004) and
are experiencing seal failure, air leakage, and reduced performance after decades of
use.
• Energy efficiency and cost savings: Modern window systems provide improved
insulation and glazing technology, reducing heating and cooling demand and
lowering long-term utility costs.
• Comfort and functionality: New windows will reduce drafts, improve temperature
consistency, and enhance occupant comfort in offices and meeting spaces.
• Asset preservation: Replacing aging windows helps prevent moisture intrusion,
condensation damage, and deterioration of adjacent wall materials.
Scope of Work
• Assess and document existing window conditions, sizes, and installation details.
• Remove and dispose of existing window units, including:
o Frames, glazing, and associated trim as required
• Install new replacement windows, including:
o High-performance insulated glazing (double or triple pane)
o Energy-efficient frames and thermal breaks
o Code-compliant egress and safety glazing where applicable
o Proper flashing, sealants, and weatherproofing
• Restore disturbed interior and exterior finishes around window openings.
• Coordinate work to maintain secure building access and minimize disruption to staff
operations.
Estimated Budget
• Window removal and disposal: $10,000
• New window units and installation: $65,000
• Interior/exterior trim and finish repairs: $10,000
• Sealants, flashing, and weatherproofing: $5,000
• Contingency (10%): $10,000
Implementation / Notes
• Phasing: Work should be scheduled to limit disruption to Town Hall operations and
maintain weather-tight conditions throughout construction.

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• Energy standards: Specify ENERGY STAR-rated or equivalent high-performance
windows suitable for Colorado climate conditions.
• Historic consistency: Replacement windows should match the building’s existing
architectural style and exterior appearance.
• Long-term planning: Document window specifications for future maintenance and
warranty tracking.

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E-1-2030: Snowplow Vehicle
Project Title: Replace Snowplow Vehicle (2013 Ford Expedition) with decommissioned
police Tahoe.
Project Description
Replace the Town’s current snowplow support vehicle—a 2013 Ford Expedition—with a
2024 or later decommissioned police Chevy Tahoe. The replacement vehicle will be
outfitted as needed to support winter operations, including a plow with mounting hardware,
emergency lighting and town logos.
Need / Justification
• Reliability and downtime risk: The existing 2013 Expedition will be nearing the end
of its practical service life for winter operations. Plowing loads, corrosion exposure,
and frequent cold-weather starts increase maintenance costs and operational risk.
• Continuity of snow operations: A dependable mid-size 4WD vehicle is essential for
maintaining service levels during snow events and ensuring safe response times—
especially when plowing tight turning radius such as cul-de-sacs.
• Lifecycle replacement strategy: Transitioning to a newer model year unit reduces
lifecycle cost volatility, improves parts availability, and supports standardization of
the Town fleet plows.
Scope of Work
• Transfer decommissioned police Tahoe from Police Department to Public Works.
• Send vehicle to LAWS for removal of police-specific equipment and installation of
lighting and logos.
• Send to upfitter for installation of plow, mount, controls and suspension upgrades.
• Decommission and sell off the 2013 Expedition.
Estimated Budget
• General upfitting: $4,000
• Plow: $6,000
• Plow mount install: $2,000
• Contingency (15%): $1,800
Total CIP placeholder: $13,800
Implementation / Notes
• Timing: Coordinate replacement with the Police vehicle decommission schedule to
ensure the Tahoe is available within the planned year.
• Fit-for-purpose verification: Prior to committing funds, confirm the Tahoe’s
towing/plow suitability (GVWR, front axle rating, cooling capacity, transmission,
and plow prep compatibility).
• Residual value: The Expedition may offset costs if sold at auction or privately
depending on condition.
• Salvage value: Transferring the Tahoe will generate a loss of salvage value for the
police department.
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P-1-2030+
This project is expected to require capital investment beyond routine maintenance. The
current figure is included as a placeholder while staff works toward a fully defined design,
schedule, and cost estimate for future Trustee consideration.
P-2-2030+
This project is expected to require capital investment beyond routine maintenance. The
current figure is included as a placeholder while staff works toward a fully defined design,
schedule, and cost estimate for future Trustee consideration.
S-1-2030+
This project is expected to require capital investment beyond routine maintenance. The
current figure is included as a placeholder while staff works toward a fully defined design,
schedule, and cost estimate for future Trustee consideration.
S-2-2030+
This project is expected to require capital investment beyond routine maintenance. The
current figure is included as a placeholder while staff works toward a fully defined design,
schedule, and cost estimate for future Trustee consideration.

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Board of Trustee Presentation Memo
Date:

September 15, 2026

Title:

Housing Needs Assessment - Project and Engagement Update

Presented By:

J.D. McCrumb, Town Administrator

Background:

The Town of Columbine Valley is preparing a stand-alone
Housing Needs Assessment (HNA) in response to requirements
adopted by the Colorado General Assembly. The HNA must be
completed and published by December 31, 2026.
The purpose of the assessment is to establish a factual
understanding of the Town’s existing housing stock, demographic
and household characteristics, housing affordability, changing
housing needs, employment and wage relationships, potential
displacement concerns, future housing needs, and the Town’s
realistic capacity for additional residential development.
An important distinction has guided staff’s approach from the
beginning: A Housing Needs Assessment is an assessment of
housing need; it is not a housing development plan.
The Town is not beginning this process with a predetermined
conclusion regarding the number, type, or location of future
housing. Rather, staff is assembling the required data, evaluating
local conditions, engaging the community, and developing findings
that are appropriate to Columbine Valley’s size, development
pattern, and substantially built-out condition.

Work Completed to Date

Since the Board’s initial August update, staff has made substantial
progress on the local data collection and community engagement
components of the HNA.
The Building Department has provided residential permit and
construction data from 2010 through 2026, including new homes,
demolitions, scrape-and-rebuild activity, remodels and major
additions, and accessory dwelling units. The Town has also
established a current local inventory of approximately 692
residential units. Local records confirm that the Town’s housing
stock is overwhelmingly detached single-family housing, with
Columbine Villas representing the Town’s only attached
townhome development.

Planning has provided the 2020 Master Plan, land-use information,
demographic and household analyses, and an updated assessment
of remaining development capacity. The Master Plan itself
recognized that approval of Wild Plum essentially completed the
Town’s major land development activity and identified only a
small number of parcels with additional development potential.
The Plan also states that the Town had exhausted opportunities for
major land development and did not expect a significant increase
in households within its existing boundaries.
Planning has further identified only one vacant privately owned
parcel that is presently considered reasonably developable. Other
potential opportunities generally involve infill or redevelopment of
already developed property and, in some cases, are constrained by
access, traffic, floodplain, drainage, utility, ownership, and
coordination issues.
Finance has confirmed that the Town does not currently maintain
dedicated housing or affordable-housing programs, funds, financial
incentives, property held for housing purposes, or related
expenditures.
Community Engagement

The Town’s resident housing survey is now underway and will
remain open through September 26.
As of preparation of this memorandum, the Town has received 116
household responses. The internal participation goal is
approximately 140 completed surveys, or roughly 20 percent of
Town households, with attention also being given to representation
across neighborhoods and age groups.
Communications outreach includes direct email, HOA distribution,
the Town website, Nextdoor, and a mailed postcard to help ensure
participation opportunities are available to residents who are not
reached electronically.
In addition to the resident survey, staff anticipates targeted
conversations with the Columbine Country Club General Manager
and Realtors who regularly work in Columbine Valley. These
conversations are intended to provide additional perspective on
land ownership, housing demand, downsizing, aging in place, and
market conditions.
Because the survey remains open, staff does not recommend
presenting or interpreting interim survey results at this time. Doing
so could create an incomplete picture of community input and
could influence later responses.

Materials to Be Presented At the September 15 meeting, staff will provide a brief update
covering:
• The purpose and statutory timeline for the HNA;
• The Town’s stand-alone approach to the assessment;
• Progress on Building, Planning, Finance, and Communications
work;
• The current community engagement effort and survey
participation;
• The distinction between identified housing need, theoretical
development capacity, and realistic development opportunities;
• The remaining project schedule through December.
The presentation is intended as a project and engagement update
rather than a presentation of formal HNA findings.
Next Steps

The resident survey will close on September 26. Staff will then
analyze the survey results, complete targeted interviews, continue
assembling the required external demographic, affordability,
employment, and housing data, and reconcile those findings with
the Town’s local Building and Planning information.
Preliminary HNA findings and community engagement results are
anticipated to be presented to the Board on October 20.
A substantially complete draft HNA is expected to be released in
early November, with Board and community review scheduled for
November 17.
The final HNA is anticipated to return to the Board for formal
consideration on December 8, followed by publication and
submission before the December 31 deadline.

Attachments:

None.

Action:

No action is necessary.

Request for Board of Trustee Action
Date:

September 15, 2026

Title:

Resolution #12 – 2026, Concerning Forged Fiber

Presented By:

Lee Schiller, Town Attorney

Prepared By:

Lee Schiller, Town Attorney

Background:

In July 2015, the Town entered into a Cable Franchise Agreement
with Qwest Broadband Services, Inc. d/b/a CenturyLink,
authorizing the company to provide cable services and construct,
operate, and maintain related facilities within the Town's public
rights-of-way. Through subsequent corporate rebranding,
CenturyLink became Lumen Technologies, which has continued to
own and operate telecommunications infrastructure within the Town.
Lumen has entered into an agreement to sell substantially all of its
residential fiber assets serving Columbine Valley to Forged Fiber 37,
LLC (FF37), a wholly owned subsidiary of AT&T. Upon completion
of the transaction, FF37 will become the owner and operator of these
fiber facilities located within the Town's public rights-of-way. Lumen
will continue to own and operate its remaining telecommunications
infrastructure, including non-fiber assets that are not part of the
acquisition.
The Town's 2015 Cable Franchise Agreement anticipated changes in
ownership but requires Town approval for the transfer of franchise
rights and facilities. In discussions with Town staff, FF37 expressed
its preference to enter into a new agreement based on the Town's
recently adopted Fiber License Agreement with Intrepid Fiber
Networks, rather than seeking an assignment of the existing cable
franchise. Staff concurs that this approach is appropriate, as the
proposed agreement reflects the Town's current standards for the
installation, operation, and maintenance of privately owned fiber
infrastructure within the public rights-of-way while recognizing the
different nature of modern fiber networks from the cable franchise
established in 2015.
The proposed agreement was originally scheduled for consideration
by the Board of Trustees in July. Prior to the meeting, staff removed
the item from the agenda to request additional revisions from the
applicant. Those revisions have since been addressed, and the
agreement is now returning to the Board for consideration.

The proposed Fiber License Agreement substantially follows the
form and provisions of the Town's existing agreement with Intrepid
Fiber Networks while identifying Forged Fiber 37, LLC as the
licensed entity responsible for the acquired fiber assets. Approval of
the agreement will authorize FF37 to own, maintain, and operate its
fiber facilities within the Town's rights-of-way upon completion of
the asset transfer while preserving the Town's existing relationship
with Lumen for telecommunications facilities that remain under its
ownership.
Attachments:

Resolution #12 – 2026
Forged Fiber License Agreement

Staff Recommendations:

Approve as presented.

Recommended Motion:

“I move to approve Resolution #12 – 2026 as presented.”

RESOLUTION NO. 12
SERIES OF 2026
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF THE TRUSTEES OF THE TOWN OF COLUMBINE
VALLEY, COLORADO APPROVING A NON-EXCLUSIVE MASTER LICENSE
AGEREEMENT FOR FIBER NETWORKS BETWEEN THE TOWN OF COLUMBINE
VALLEY AND FORGED FIBER 37, LLC.
WHEREAS, Forged Fiber 37, LLC (“Company”) operates a fiber-based
telecommunications network and desires to install network and equipment in selected rights-of
way to serve its customers within the Town of Columbine Valley (“Town”); and
WHEREAS, the Town agrees to permit the Company to install its network and
equipment within the Town subject to a Non-Exclusive Master License Agreement which sets
forth the terms and conditions of the Company’s location, constructions, operation, relocation
and removal of its network and equipment.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE
TOWN OF COLUMBINE VALLEY, COLORADO, AS FOLLOWS:
1. The Non-Exclusive Master License Agreement for Fiber Networks between Forged
Fiber 37, LLC and The Town of Columbine Valley is approved in substantially the same form as
the copy attached hereto and made a part of this Resolution and the Mayor is authorized to
execute the Agreement on behalf of the Town.
2. Should any one or more sections or provisions of this Resolution be judicially
determined invalid or unenforceable, such judgment shall not affect, impair, or invalidate the
remaining provisions of this Resolution, the intention being that the various sections and
provisions are severable.
3. Any and all Resolutions or parts thereof in conflict or inconsistent herewith are, to the
extent of such conflict or inconsistency, hereby repealed; provided however, that the repeal of
any such Resolution or part thereof shall not revive any other section or part of any Resolution
heretofore repealed or superseded.
ADOPTED AND APPROVED this ___ day of September, 2026.

JD McCrumb, Clerk

Dave Huelskamp, Mayor

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NON-EXCLUSIVE MASTER LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR FIBER NETWORKS
THIS MASTER RIGHT-OF-WAY USE AGREEMENT is dated as of the ___ day of September,
2026 (the “Effective Date”), and entered into by and between the Town of Columbine Valley a
Colorado municipal corporation with an address of 2 Middlefield Road Columbine Valley, CO
80123 (the “Town"), and Forged Fiber 37, LLC (the “Company”).
RECITALS
A.
The Town is the owner of a property interest (“Property”) for Public Right-of-Way
(“ROW”), and desires to protect and preserve the ROW. The Town further maintains police power
authority to regulate access to and use of the ROW in a manner that protects the public health,
safety and welfare, consistent with Applicable Law.
B.
The Company is acquiring substantially all of Lumen Technologies, Inc.’s mass
market fiber-to-the-premises network assets and related operations. The Company thus owns,
maintains, operates, and controls, in accordance with regulations promulgated by the Federal
Communications Commission (“FCC”), a fiber-based telecommunications Network or Networks
serving the Company’s customers.
C.
For the purpose of operating the Network, the Company desires the Town’s
permission to locate, place, attach, install, operate, control, maintain, and repair Equipment in the
Public Right-of-Way (as defined in I.7 below).
D.
The Town desires to grant to the Company a non-exclusive license (“License”) for
the above-stated purpose, upon the terms and conditions contained below, and in accordance with
Applicable Law.
AGREEMENT
Now, therefore, for good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which
are hereby acknowledged, the parties agree to the following covenants, terms, and conditions:
I. DEFINITIONS.
The following definitions shall apply generally to the provisions of this Use Agreement.
1. “Applicable Law” means all statutes, constitutions, ordinances, resolutions, regulations,
judicial decisions, rules, tariffs, administrative orders, certificates, orders, or other
requirements of the Town or other governmental agency having joint or several jurisdictions
over the parties to this Agreement.

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2. “Claims” means (1) losses, liabilities, and expenses of any sort, including attorneys’ fees; (2)
fines and penalties; (3) environmental costs, including, but not limited to, investigation,
removal, remedial, and restoration costs, and consultant and other fees and expenses; and (4)
any and all other costs or expenses.

3.

“Equipment” means electronics equipment, transmission equipment, shelters, coaxial cables,
mounts, generators, containment structures, hangers, pull boxes, conduit, pedestals, brackets,
fiber optic cable and other accessories and component equipment.

4. “Hazardous Substance” means any substance, chemical or waste that is identified as hazardous
or toxic in any applicable federal, state or local law or regulation, including but not limited to
petroleum products and asbestos.
5. “Installation Date” shall mean the date that the physical construction work commences by the
Company pursuant to this Use Agreement.
6. “Network” or collectively “Networks” means the communication or telecommunication
systems operated by the Company to serve its customers in the Town.
7. “Public Right-of-Way,” “Right of Way,” or “ROW” means the space in, upon, above, along,
across, and below the public streets, roads, highways, lanes, courts, ways, alleys, boulevards,
sidewalks and bicycle lanes, including all public rights-of-way, utility easements and public
service easements as the same now or may hereafter exist, that are under the jurisdiction of
the Town. This term shall not include Town parkland, open space, trails, state or federal rights
of way, or any property owned by any person or entity other than the Town, except as provided
by Applicable Laws or pursuant to an agreement between the Town and any such person or
entity.
8. “Services” means the Part IV services of Article 15 of Title 40 of the Colorado Revised
Statutes, including wholesale fiber transport connectivity service, provided through the
Network by the Company to its customers. Services also includes the lease of a Network, or
any portion thereof, to another person or entity, or the provision of capacity or bandwidth on
the Network to another person or entity, provided that Company at all times retains exclusive
control over the Network and remains responsible for locating, servicing, repairing, relocating
or removing its Network pursuant to the terms of this Agreement. From time-to-time, the
Company may enter into sales contracts with its customers to sell them additional services
unrelated to its use of Equipment in the Public Right-of Way, for example: engineering design,
network consulting, or for the sale of hardware. Revenues from these additional engineering
services and hardware are not considered to be “Services” for purposes of this Agreement.
9. “Town” means the Town of Columbine Valley, a Colorado statutory Town.

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II. TERM
A.
This Use Agreement shall be effective as of the Effective Date and shall extend for
a term of ten (10) years commencing on the Installation Date, unless it is earlier terminated by either
party in accordance with the provisions herein. Provided, however, that if the Company’s Network
is not operational and providing Services to customers within the Town within two (2) years of the
effective date of this Use Agreement, this Use Agreement may be terminated by the Town, in its
sole discretion, upon thirty (30) days written notice. This Agreement may be extended for an
additional agreed upon period of time upon the mutual execution by the Parties of a written
amendment.
III. SCOPE OF AGREEMENT
A.
All rights expressly granted to the Company under this Agreement, which shall be
exercised at the Company’s sole cost and expense, shall be subject to the Town’s lawful exercise
of its police powers and the prior and continuing right of the Town under applicable Laws to use
any and all parts of the Public Right-of-Way exclusively or concurrently with any other person or
entity and shall be further subject to all deeds, easements, dedications, conditions, covenants,
restrictions, leases, licenses, permits, franchises, encumbrances, and claims of title of record which
may affect the Public Right-of-Way. Nothing in this Agreement shall be deemed to grant convey,
create, or vest in the Company a real property interest in land, including any fee, leasehold interest,
or easement. Any work performed pursuant to the rights granted under this Agreement shall be
subject to the reasonable prior review and approval of the Town and shall conform with applicable
laws and regulations. Nothing in this Agreement shall be deemed to grant a franchise, nor permit
the Town to collect a franchise fee. This Agreement does not grant a Franchise or other right to
utilize the Public Right-of-Way to construct a cable system, provide cable or other video
programming services, construct a wireless communications facility, or provide wireless
communications services.
B.
Applicability of Town Site Planning Process. Nothing in this Agreement shall
waive or modify the Company’s obligation to comply with the Town’s regular site plan process,
in the placement of the Company’s Equipment.
C.
No Interference. The Company in the performance and exercise of its rights and
under this Agreement shall not interfere in any manner with the current or future existence and
operation of any and all public and private rights of way (except in the case where the Company’s
rights are prior or superior to such private right of way), sanitary sewers, water mains, storm drains,
gas mains, poles, aerial and underground electrical and telephone wires, cable television, and other
communications, utility, or municipal property, without the express written approval of the owner
or owners of the affected property or properties, except as permitted by applicable Laws or this
Agreement.
D.
Compliance with Laws. The Company shall comply with all Applicable Laws in
the exercise and performance of its rights and obligations under this Agreement.

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E.
Utility Notification Center. Prior to undertaking any work pursuant to this
Agreement, the Company shall take all actions necessary to become a tier 1 member of the Utility
Notification Center of Colorado, and comply with and adhere to local procedures, customs and
practices relating to the one call locator service program established in C.R.S. Section 9-1.5-101,
et seq., as such may be amended from time to time.
IV. CONSTRUCTION
A.
The Company intends to install its Network and Equipment throughout the Town. The
Company shall be required to obtain required permits from the Town as required prior to beginning
construction. The Town will authorize the Company to commence construction with the provision of
all necessary permits. The Company shall comply with all applicable federal, State, and Town
technical specifications and requirements and all applicable State and local codes related to the
construction, installation, operation, maintenance, and control of the Company’s Equipment installed
in the Public Rights-of-Way.
B.
Obtaining Required Permits. If the attachment, installation, operation,
maintenance, or location of the Equipment in the Public Right-of-Way shall require any permits, the
Company shall, if required under Applicable Law, apply for the appropriate permits and pay any
standard and customary permit fees. The Town shall respond to the Company’s requests for permits
in the ordinary course of its business and shall otherwise cooperate with the Company in facilitating
the deployment of the Network in the Public Right-of-Way in a reasonable and timely manner. As a
condition of obtaining any permit that involves digging or other excavation in the Public Right-ofWay, the Company shall identify the horizontal and vertical locations of any other existing
underground utility or other facilities in the Public Right-of-Way in the proximity of the proposed
work area and illustrate such locations on design drawings. The locations of existing underground
utilities within the path of construction shall be physically verified during construction by
potholing. Such drawings shall be provided to the Town with each request for permit. For each
permit request, the Company shall submit completed construction drawings for review no less than
thirty (30) days prior to beginning construction. Construction shall not begin until acquisition of all
necessary permits. The Company shall also be required to submit application to the applicable
infrastructure owner for attachment to existing utility poles as required for the installation of the
Network.
C.
Location of Equipment. All Licensed Facilities shall be placed a minimum of: (i)
five (5) feet, measured horizontally, from existing and known planned storm sewer, sanitary sewer,
and potable and non-potable water lines; and twelve (12) inches, measured vertically, above or
below, existing and known planned storm sewer, sanitary sewer, and potable and non-potable water
lines and wherever possible at perpendicular crossings. All Equipment except pedestals and
cabinets shall be placed underground or via attachment to existing utility poles in compliance with
the pole owner process for attachment.
D.
The Company shall not do or permit to be done any blasting above, underneath or
near the Property or anywhere within the boundaries of the Town.

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E.
The Company’s construction crews shall perform work in the Public Right-of-Way
between the hours of 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM, Monday through Saturday, except in the case of
emergencies or as otherwise approved in writing by the Town. The Company shall make
commercially reasonable efforts to coordinate with the Town to avoid interference with scheduled
Town events.
F.
The Company shall provide the Town with a written report every two (2) weeks
summarizing all complaints received by the Company regarding the Company’s construction
activities, together with the status or resolution of each such complaint. The Company shall use
commercially reasonable efforts to investigate and address each substantiated complaint in
accordance with this Agreement, Applicable Law, and any applicable permit requirements.
V.

RELOCATION AND REMOVAL OF EQUIPMENT

A.
Relocation and Displacement of Equipment. The Company understands and
acknowledges that Town may require the Company to relocate one or more of its Equipment
installations. The Company shall at Town’s direction relocate such Equipment at the Company’s
sole cost and expense not later than one hundred and twenty (120) days after receiving written notice
pursuant to Section X herein and to [email protected] that the Town reasonably
determines that the relocation is needed for any of the following purposes: (a) if required for the
construction, completion, repair, relocation, or maintenance of a public facility or Public Right-ofWay; (b) because the Equipment is interfering with or adversely affecting proper operation of street
lights, traffic signals, governmental communications networks or other Town property; or (c) to
protect or preserve the public health or safety. In any such case, Town shall use its best efforts (but
shall not be required to incur financial costs) to afford the Company a reasonably equivalent alternate
location. If the Company shall fail to relocate any Equipment as requested by the Town within one
hundred and twenty (120) days after the above-referenced notice in accordance with this subsection,
Town shall be entitled to relocate the Equipment at the Company’s sole cost and expense, without
further notice to the Company. To the extent the Town has actual knowledge thereof, the Town will
attempt promptly to inform the Company of the displacement or removal of any pole on which any
Equipment is located.
B.
Abandonment. In the event the Company abandons the use of the Equipment for a
period of six (6) consecutive months or more the license granted shall be immediately terminated,
and the Town shall have the option, upon written notice to the Company, to take ownership of the
Network and Equipment located within the Public Right-of-Way. Such transfer shall occur through
execution of an instrument of conveyance reasonably satisfactory to the Town and the Company and
shall convey the assets “as-is” and by a quitclaim bill of sale without any representations or
warranties. Moreover, the Town shall be entitled to utilize the bond referred to in Section V.C below
to cover the cost of the removal in the event the Town must remove the Equipment because the
Company is unable or refuses to remove the Equipment.
C.
Damage and Restoration. Unless otherwise provided by Town rules, regulations,
and ordinances, whenever the removal or relocation of Equipment is required or permitted under
this Agreement, and such removal or relocation causes the Public Right-of-Way to be damaged,

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or whenever Company, in connection with any of its operations, causes damage to the ROW, any
private property, or any other Town property the Company, at its sole cost and expense, and within
thirty (30) days after such damage occurs, repair the damage and return the Public Right-of-Way
in which the Equipment is located to a safe and satisfactory condition in accordance with
Applicable Law. Company shall use commercially reasonable efforts to remove all temporary
paint markings used in connection with utility locates promptly following the completion of
construction activities, to the extent removal is practicable and permitted by law. If the damage is
determined by the Town to be impacting the public health and safety, the Town may perform or
cause to be performed such reasonable and necessary repairs on behalf of the Company and to
charge the Company for the proposed costs to be incurred. The Company should reimburse the
Town for the actual costs it incurs. If the Company does not repair the damage as described herein,
then the Town shall have the option, upon fifteen (15) days’ prior written notice to the Company,
to perform or cause to be performed such reasonable and necessary work on behalf of the Company
and to charge the Company for the proposed costs to be incurred or the actual costs incurred by
the Town. Upon receipt of a demand for payment by the Town, the Company shall promptly
reimburse the Town for such costs. If the Company fails to reimburse the Town, the license granted
to the Company will be terminated. The Company shall post a bond in the amount of $100,000 to
cover the costs of damages caused by the Company to the ROW or other Town property, which
may be used by the Town in the event that the Company breaches its restoration or reimbursement
obligations under this Section. All restoration work performed by the Company shall be warranted
for a period of one (1) year following completion, but only against defects arising from the
negligence or willful misconduct of Company, its agents, or its contractors. Company shall not be
responsible for damages caused by third parties or residents after completion of such restoration.
In the case of fire, disaster or other emergency impacting the public health and safety as solely
determined by the Town, the Town may remove or disconnect the Company’s Equipment located
in the Public Right-of-Way or on any other property of the Town. To the extent feasible as a result
of any emergency, the Town shall provide reasonable notice to the Company prior to taking such
action and, if the situation safely permits, shall provide the Company with the opportunity to
perform such action within twenty-four (24) hours unless, in the Town’s reasonable discretion, the
imminent threat to public health safety or welfare makes such notice impractical.
D.
Removal of Equipment. Upon sixty (60) days’ written notice by the Town pursuant
to the expiration or earlier termination of this Agreement, the Company shall promptly, safely and
carefully remove the Equipment and Network in the Public Right-of-Way. If the Company fails to
complete this removal work on or before the sixty (60) days subsequent to the issuance of notice
pursuant to this Section, then the Town, upon written notice to the Company, shall have the right at
the Town’s sole election, but not the obligation, to perform this removal work and charge the
Company for the actual costs and expenses, including, without limitation, reasonable administrative
costs. The Company shall pay to the Town actual costs and expenses incurred by the Town in
performing any removal work and any storage of the Company’s property after removal within
sixty (60) days after the date of a written demand for this payment from the Town. After the Town
receives the reimbursement payment from the Company for the removal work performed by the
Town, the Town shall promptly return to the Company the property belonging to the Company and
removed by the Town pursuant to this Section at no liability to the Town. If the Town does not
receive reimbursement payment from the Company as set forth above, or if Town does not elect to
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Company’s property remaining on or about the Public Right-of-Way may, at the Town’s option, be
deemed abandoned and the Town may dispose of such property in any manner permitted by Law.
Alternatively, the Town may elect to take title to abandoned property, provided that the Company
shall submit to the Town an instrument satisfactory to the Town transferring to the Town the
ownership of such property. If the Company fails to reimburse the Town, the license granted to
Licensor will be terminated. The provisions of the Section shall survive the expiration or earlier
termination of this Agreement. Unless removed by the Town as set forth herein, the Company may
remove its Equipment from the Public Right-of-Way at any time at its discretion, provided that any
such removal is in compliance with applicable zoning and permitting requirements.
VI.

OTHER UTILITIES

A.
The Company agrees and understands that if the Town has permitted or allowed
natural gas gathering, storage, transmission, distribution, or related facilities in the Right-of-Way,
the Company has been fully advised by the Town that such natural gas facilities may now transport
and may continue to transport natural gas at significant pressures. The Company shall advise all of
its employees, agents, contractors, and other persons who enter upon the Right-of-Way the existence
and nature of such natural gas facilities and the potential danger and risk involved.
B.
The Company agrees and understands that any natural gas facilities, if located on
the Right-of-Way, may be subject to cathodic protection by rectifier and related anode beds, and
that the Town shall not be liable for stray current or interfering signals induced in the licensed
facility as a result of the operating of the cathodic protection system.
C.
The Company agrees and understands that if the Town has permitted and allowed to
be constructed electric transmission, distribution, or related facilities on the Property, the Company
has been fully advised by the Town that such electric facilities may now transmit and may continue
to transmit electric current at significant voltages, and that the conductors on electric lines may not be
insulated. The Company shall advise all of its employees, agents, contractors, and other persons who
enter upon the Right-of-Way of the existence and nature of such electric facilities and the potential
danger and risk involved.
VII.

HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES

A.
The Company agrees that the Company, its contractors, subcontractors and agents,
will not use, generate, store, produce, transport or dispose of any Hazardous Substance on, under,
about or within the ROW in which it is located in violation of any Applicable Laws. Except to the
extent of the negligence or intentional misconduct of the Town, the Company will pay, indemnify,
defend and hold the Town harmless against and to the extent of any loss or liability incurred by
reason of any Hazardous Substance produced, disposed of, or used by the Company pursuant to
this Agreement. The Company will ensure that any on-site or off-site storage, treatment,
transportation, disposal or other handling of any Hazardous Substance will be performed by
persons who are properly trained, authorized, licensed and otherwise permitted to perform those
services. The Parties recognize that the Company is only using a small portion of the ROW and
that the Company shall not be responsible for any environmental condition or issue except to the
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extent resulting from the Company’s, its agents’ or contractors’ specific activities and
responsibilities under this Agreement.
VIII.

INDEMNIFICATION AND WAIVER

A.
The Company shall indemnify, defend, protect, and hold harmless the Town, its
elected officials, officers, employees, agents, and contractors from and against any and all
Claims, demands, losses, damages, liabilities, fines, charges, penalties, administrative and
judicial proceedings and orders, judgments, and all costs and expenses incurred in connection
therewith, including reasonable attorney’s fees and costs of defense (collectively, the “Losses”)
directly or proximately resulting from the Company’s activities undertaken pursuant to this
Agreement.
B.
Waiver of Claims. The Company waives any and all Claims, demands, causes of
action, and rights it may assert against the Town on account of any loss, damage, or injury to any
Equipment or any loss or degradation of the Services as a result of any event or occurrence which
is beyond the reasonable control of the Town.
C.
Limitation of Town’s Liability. To the extent permitted by law, the Town shall be
liable only for the cost of repair to damaged Equipment arising from the gross negligence or willful
misconduct of Town, its employees, agents, or contractors and shall in no event be liable for
indirect or consequential damages. The Town does not waive any of the protections, immunities
or limitations afforded it by the Colorado Governmental Immunity Act (C.R.S. §§ 24-10-101 et
seq.,) as same may be amended from time to time.
D.
Limitation of Company’s Liability. In no event shall the Company be liable to the
Town for indirect or consequential damages.
E.
Notice. The Town shall give the Company timely written notice of the making of
any Claim or of the commencement of any action, suit or other proceeding in connection with any
Claim. In the event such Claim arises, the Town shall tender the defense thereof to the Company
and the Company shall consult and cooperate with the Town Attorney’s Office while conducting
its defense. The Town and any indemnified party shall cooperate fully therein with the Company’s
legal representative and shall be consulted on any settlements of Claims prior to the execution of
any settlement agreements.
F.
Separate Representation. If separate representation to fully protect the interests of
both parties is or becomes necessary, such as a conflict of interest between the Indemnified Party
and the counsel selected by the Company to represent the Town, the Company shall pay for all
reasonable expenses incurred by the Town as a result of such separate representation; provided,
however, in the event separate representation becomes necessary, the Town shall select its own
counsel and any other experts or consultants, subject to the Company’s prior approval, which shall
not be unreasonably withheld. The Town’s expenses hereunder shall include all reasonable outof-pocket expenses, such as consultants’ fees, and shall also include the reasonable value of any
services rendered by the Town Attorney or his/her assistants or any employees of the Town or its
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agents but shall not include outside attorneys’ fees for services that are unnecessarily duplicative
of services provided the Town by the Company.
IX. INSURANCE.
A.
Required Coverages. The Company shall, and shall require its subcontractors to
maintain substantially the same coverage with substantially the same limits as required of
Company, obtain and maintain at its own cost and expense at all times during the term of this
Agreement (a) Commercial General Liability insurance protecting the Company in an amount of
Five Million Dollars ($5,000,000) per occurrence (combined single limit), for bodily injury and
property damage, and Five Million Dollars ($5,000,000) general aggregate including personal and
advertising injury liability and products-completed operations; (b) Commercial Automobile
Liability covering all owned, hired, and non-owned autos in an amount of Five Million Dollars
($5,000,000) combined single limit each accident for bodily injury and property damage; (c)
Statutory workers’ compensation and employer’s liability insurance in an amount of One Million
Dollars ($1,000,000) each accident/disease/policy limit. All required insurance policies shall
include the Town, its council members, officers, and employees as additional insureds as their
interest may appear under this Agreement for any covered liability arising out of the Company’s
performance of work under this Agreement. Coverage shall be in an occurrence form and in
accordance with the limits and provisions specified herein. Claims-made policies are not
acceptable. Upon receipt of notice from its insurer(s) the Company shall use commercially
reasonable efforts to provide the Town with thirty (30) days’ advance written notice of
cancellation. Notwithstanding the foregoing, upon sixty (60) days’ prior notice to and review by
the Company, the Town may increase the aforementioned limits of insurance at any time in its
reasonable discretion.
B.
Filing of Certificates and Endorsements. Prior to the commencement of any work
pursuant to this Agreement, the Company shall file with the Town the required original
certificate(s) of insurance with blanket additional insured endorsements, which shall state the
following:
I.

The policy number; name of insurance company; name and address of the agent or
authorized representative; name and address of insured; project name; policy
expiration date; and specific coverage amounts;

II.

That the Company’s insurance policies are primary as respects any other valid or
collectible insurance that the Town may possess, including any self-insured retentions
the Town may have; and any other insurance the Town does possess shall be
considered excess insurance only and shall not be required to contribute with this
insurance; and

III.

That the Company’s insurance policies waive any right of recovery the insurance
company may have against the Town.

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The certificate(s) of insurance shall be mailed to the Town at the address specified in § X below,
and shall be updated annually within thirty (30) days of the anniversary of the Effective Date of
this Agreement.
C.
Insurer Criteria. Any insurance provider of the Company shall be admitted and
authorized to do business in the State of Colorado and shall carry a minimum rating assigned by
A.M. Best & Company’s Key Rating Guide of “A-” Overall and a Financial Size Category of
“VII”. Insurance policies and certificates issued by non-admitted insurance companies are not
acceptable.
D.
Severability of Interest. “Severability of interest” or “separation of insureds”
clauses shall be made a part of the Commercial General Liability and Commercial Automobile
Liability policies.
X. NO T I CE S .
A.
All notices which shall or may be given pursuant to this Agreement shall be in
writing and delivered (a) through the United States mail, by first class mail, postage prepaid; or
(b) by facsimile or email transmission, if a hard copy of the same is followed by delivery through
the U. S. mail or by overnight delivery service as just described, addressed as follows:

If to the Town:
Town of Columbine Valley
Attn: Town Administrator
2 Middlefield Road
Columbine Valley, CO 80123

If to Company:
Forged Fiber 37, LLC
208 S. Akard St.
Dallas, TX 75202

[email protected]

With a copy to:
Bill Soards
Forged Fiber 37, LLC
1200 17th Street, 10th Floor
Denver, CO 80202
[email protected]

B.
Date of Notices; Changing Notice Address. Notices shall be deemed given upon
receipt in the case of personal delivery, three (3) days after deposit in the United States mail, or
the next business day in the case of facsimile, email, or overnight delivery. Either party may from
time to time designate any other address for this purpose by written notice to the other party
delivered in the manner set forth above.
C.
Emergency Contact. The Company shall be available to the employees of any
Town department having jurisdiction over the Company’s activities twenty-four (24) hours a day,
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seven (7) days a week, regarding problems or complaints resulting from the attachment,
installation, operation, maintenance, or removal of the Equipment. The 24-hour emergency contact
of the Company can be reached at: (309) 660-8537.
The Company shall provide to the Town a new 24-hour telephone number pursuant to this Section
X prior to changing telephone numbers.
XI.

TERMINATION.

This Agreement may be terminated by either party upon forty-five (45) days’ prior written notice
to the other party upon a default of any material covenant or term hereof by the other party, which
default is not cured within forty-five (45) days of receipt of written notice of default (or, if such
default is not curable within forty-five (45) days, if the defaulting party fails to commence such
cure within forty-five (45) days or fails thereafter diligently to prosecute such cure to completion),
provided that the grace period for any monetary default shall be ten (10) business days from receipt
of notice. Company may terminate this Agreement for convenience upon one hundred eighty (180)
days’ written notice. Except as expressly provided herein, the rights granted under this Agreement
are irrevocable during the term.
XII.

ASSIGNMENT/TRANSFER OF OWNERSHIP OR CONTROL.

In this Section, the following words have the meanings indicated:
“Control” means actual working control in whatever manner exercised. “Control” includes, but
may not necessarily require, majority stock ownership.
“Proposed Transferee” means a proposed purchaser, transferee, lessee, assignee or person
acquiring ownership or control of this Agreement or of the Company.

A.

The Company shall not sell, transfer, lease, assign, sublet or dispose of, in whole

or in part, either by forced or involuntary sale, or by ordinary sale, contract, consolidation or
otherwise, this Agreement or any of the rights or privileges therein granted, without the prior
consent of the Town, except that such consent shall not be required for sales, transfers, leases,
assignments, subleases or disposals to any parent, subsidiary, affiliate or any person, firm or
corporation that shall Control, or be under common Control, with the Company. The consent
required by the Town shall not be unreasonably withheld or delayed, but may be conditioned upon
the performance of those requirements necessary to ensure compliance with the specific
obligations of this Agreement imposed upon the Company by Town. The Company shall provide
no less than sixty (60) days written notice to the Town of the details of any transaction described
herein that requires Town consent. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in this Section, no
Town consent is required for transfers to non-affiliates that are currently operating in the Town
and are in full compliance of all obligations to the Town. The Company shall provide no less than

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thirty (30) days written notice to the Town of a transaction covered in this Section to a non-affiliate
that it believes is compliant with its obligations to the Town.
B.
The requirements of this Subsection shall not, except as set forth below, apply to
any surviving successor entity or newly created successor entity in the event of a merger,
reorganization or consolidation involving the Company. The Town reserves the right to be
reimbursed for its reasonable costs relating to a transfer of ownership. The Company shall not
change its name under which it does business with the public without providing at least thirty (30)
days prior notice to the Town. This Section shall apply to a change in control of the Company if
the successor entity meets any of the following criteria, with a rebuttable presumption that a
transfer of control has occurred upon the acquisition or accumulation by any person or group of
persons of fifty-one percent (51%) or more of the voting shares of the Company:
I.

Has ever been convicted or held liable for acts involving deceit including
any violation of federal, state or local law or regulations, or is currently
under an indictment, investigation or complaint charging such acts; or

II.

Has ever had a judgment in an action for fraud, deceit, or misrepresentation
entered against the proposed transferee by any court of competent
jurisdiction; or

III.

Has pending any material legal claim, lawsuit, or administrative proceeding
arising out of or involving a network and/or equipment similar to that
contemplated by this Agreement, except that any such Claims, suits or
proceedings relating to insurance Claims, theft of service, or employment
matters need not be disclosed; or

IV.

Is financially insolvent; or

V.

Does not have the financial and technical capability to enable it to maintain
and operate the network and equipment for the remaining term of this
Agreement.

C.
If the successor entity meets any of these criteria, the Town’s consent must be
obtained to the transfer of this Agreement or any of the rights provided hereunder and may be
denied. The consent required shall not be unreasonably withheld or delayed, but may be
conditioned upon the performance of those requirements necessary to ensure compliance with the
specific obligations of this Agreement imposed upon the Company by the Town.
D.
In seeking the Town’s consent to any change in ownership or control, the Company
shall indicate whether it has failed to comply with any provision of this Agreement at any point
during the term of this Agreement.

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E.
The consent or approval of the Town to transfer by the Company does not constitute
a waiver or release of the rights of the Town in or to its Public Right-of-Way or easements and any
transfer shall by its own terms be expressly subject to the terms and conditions of this Agreement.
F.
Any sale, transfer or assignment of this Agreement will bind the successor in
interest to the terms of this Agreement.
G.
Notwithstanding anything contained in this Agreement, the Company may pledge
the assets of the Network and Equipment for the purpose of financing provided that such pledge
of assets shall not impair the Company or mitigate the Company’s responsibility and capability to
meet all its obligations under the provisions of this Agreement.
XIII. MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS.
The provisions that follow shall apply generally to the obligations of the parties under this
Agreement.
A.
A copy of the applicable permits and construction drawings shall be on the
Property and available during construction of any licensed facility.
B.
Non-exclusive Use. The Company understands that this Agreement does not
provide the Company with exclusive use of the Public Right-of-Way and that Town shall have the
right to permit other providers of communications services to install equipment or devices in the
Public Right-of-Way.
C.
Waiver of Breach. The waiver by either party of any breach or violation of any
provision of this Agreement shall not be deemed to be a waiver or a continuing waiver of any
subsequent breach or violation of the same or any other provision of this Agreement.
D.
Severability of Provisions. If any one or more of the provisions of this Agreement
shall be held by court of competent jurisdiction in a final judicial action to be void, voidable, or
unenforceable, such provision(s) shall be deemed severable from the remaining provisions of this
Agreement and shall not affect the legality, validity, or constitutionality of the remaining portions
of this Agreement. Each party hereby declares that it would have entered into this Agreement and
each provision hereof regardless of whether any one or more provisions may be declared illegal,
invalid, or unconstitutional.
E.
Federal and State Authorizations. The Company has obtained all government
licenses, permits and authorizations by the Federal Communications Commission which are
required in order to provide the Services.
F.
Governing Law; Jurisdiction. This Agreement shall be governed and construed by
and in accordance with the laws of the State of Colorado, without reference to its conflicts of law
principles. If suit is brought by a party to this Agreement, the parties agree that trial of such action
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shall be vested exclusively in the state courts of Colorado, County of Arapahoe, or only to the extent
that provisions of federal law apply to the dispute, in the United States District Court for the
District of Colorado.
Attorneys’ Fees. Should any dispute arising out of this Agreement lead to litigation,
G.
the prevailing party shall be entitled to recover its costs of suit, including (without limitation)
reasonable attorneys’ fees.

H.
Consent Criteria. In any case, where the approval or consent of one party hereto is
required, requested or otherwise to be given under this Agreement, such party shall not
unreasonably delay, condition, or withhold its approval or consent.
I.
Representations and Warranties. Each of the parties to this Agreement represents
and warrants that it has the full right, power, legal capacity, and authority to enter into and perform
the parties’ respective obligations hereunder and that such obligations shall be binding upon such
party without the requirement of the approval or consent of any other person or entity in connection
herewith.
J.
Amendment of Agreement. This Agreement may not be amended except pursuant
to a written instrument signed by both parties.
K.
Force Majeure. With respect to any provisions of this Agreement, the violation or
non-compliance of any term of this Agreement which could result in the imposition of a financial
penalty, damages, forfeiture or other sanction upon a party, such violation or non-compliance shall
be excused where such violation or non-compliance is the result of acts of God, war, civil
disturbance, pandemic, strike or other labor unrest, or other events, the occurrence of which was
not reasonably foreseeable by such party and is beyond such party’s reasonable control.
L.
Entire Agreement. This Agreement contains the entire understanding between the
parties with respect to the subject matter herein. There are no representations, agreements, or
understandings (whether oral or written) between or among the parties relating to the subject
matter of this Agreement which are not fully expressed herein. Any prior oral or written
agreements or licenses between the parties concerning use of the Public Right-of-Way are
superseded by this Agreement.
In witness whereof, and in order to bind themselves legally to the terms and conditions of this
Agreement, the duly authorized representatives of the parties have executed this Agreement as of
the Effective Date.

SIGNATURE PAGE FOLLOWS.
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MUNICIPALITY
Town of Columbine Valley
________________________________________
First and Last Name, Title

________________________________________
Date

FORGED FIBER 37, LLC
________________________________________
By: Jeffrey Marek, Director of Transformation

________________________________________
Date

31114727.3

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Request for Board of Trustee Direction
Date:

September 15, 2026

Title:

Platte Canyon Sidewalk Update

Presented By:

J.D. McCrumb, Town Administrator

Prepared By:

J.D. McCrumb, Town Administrator

Background:

For several years, the Town has been working toward construction of
a sidewalk along the east side of Platte Canyon Road between the
existing pedestrian crossing at Ponds Circle and Wilder Lane.
The project was conceived primarily as a safe route to school,
providing children and families from the Villages at Columbine
Valley and Wilder Lane neighborhoods with a safer pedestrian
connection along Platte Canyon Road. The Town subsequently
secured grant funding for the project through the Colorado
Department of Transportation (CDOT) and began the required
design and review process.
Since that time, the project has encountered a number of design and
site challenges. In addition, CDOT design requirements and
standards applicable to the project have resulted in the proposed
improvements evolving considerably from the relatively
straightforward pedestrian connection originally envisioned.

Current Status

As the design has progressed, staff has become increasingly
concerned that the project, in the form that can now be constructed,
no longer adequately accomplishes its original purpose.
While the project would still result in infrastructure improvements
along Platte Canyon Road, the design challenges, required
improvements, and resulting configuration have changed the nature
of the project. Staff does not believe the final product, as currently
contemplated, would provide the pedestrian safety and connectivity
benefits that originally justified pursuing the project.
Given these circumstances, staff does not believe continuing to
advance the project as currently designed represents the best use of
Town resources or the grant funding available.

Recommendation

Staff recommends that the Town no longer pursue the Platte Canyon
Road sidewalk project in its currently proposed form.
This recommendation does not represent an abandonment of the
Town's goal of improving pedestrian safety and connectivity in this
area. Rather, staff believes the Town should redirect its efforts toward
improvements that more effectively address the original need.
The underlying objective remains the same: providing safer
pedestrian connections for residents, particularly children traveling to
and from school.

Next Steps

Staff will contact CDOT to discuss the challenges encountered during
the design of the sidewalk project and determine what alternatives
may be available within the existing grant.

Suggested Action:

No Direction is required unless the Trustees disagree with the
approach as recommended.