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Commissioners amended and approved a November ballot question for up to $1 million in wastewater debt, to be repaid through future special assessments on properties in the Eldorado Springs improvement district.
Boulder
Sundance expects roughly 100,000 visitors for its Jan. 21–31, 2027, festival, but transportation, lodging capacity and public costs remain unresolved.
Boulder
A long-term planning model warns of rising costs and slower property-tax growth as trustees weigh staffing scenarios and await updated assessed-value data.
Boulder
Commissioners approved more than $1.3886 million for four projects, below the $1.8056 million recommended by county staff. Final awards for each project have not been published.
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Boulder
Commissioners signaled support for more aggressive design funding for the North Foothills bikeway and Boulder-to-Erie Regional Trail, though staff said only about $1.7 million to $2 million in 2027 transportation sales-tax money is expected for that program area.
Boulder
The June 22 advisory-board vote renamed the Civic Area, while staff said a July 23 celebration was only tentative and that the South Boulder Creek courts proposal and East Bookend redevelopment were still moving forward.
Lafayette
At a June 23 workshop, Lafayette staff told council sales- and use-tax growth is projected at 1.5% in 2026, property-tax revenue is expected to fall again, and the first capital bond sale is now targeted for October 2026.
Superior
The council voted 0-7 against annexation and planned development zoning for 74 and 94 Marshall Road after renewed debate over wildfire evacuation modeling.
Superior
Town officials say RTD is considering ending Superior’s only fixed-route neighborhood bus service in September and are pushing residents to comment before a board decision expected in July.
Superior
Superior staff told officials a contractor will return in September with building-by-building decarbonization recommendations for five remaining town facilities, while a separate turf inventory is focused on town-owned grass areas.
Superior
Superior Town Council on June 22 annexed about 12.76 acres at 7494 Marshall Road and approved Planned Development zoning for a 336-unit multifamily project with 15% permanently affordable housing.
Superior
A June 22 resolution says Gordon was removed from the Planning Commission effective immediately after the town cited unprofessional treatment of staff, applicants and fellow commissioners, along with a long string of absences.
Louisville
Louisville had collected $7.99 million in sales tax through April, about 13.6% above its year-to-date budget target, according to city finance records that show the increase was driven by outside-city collections.
Louisville
Public comments to Louisville’s Recreation Advisory Board describe disruptions to youth camps, lessons and league play at Coal Creek Golf Course, while city staff separately outline a push to make the course more financially self-sustaining.
Boulder
Boulder County commissioners opened a hearing on the 2026-2028 mental and behavioral health tax budget June 18, approved some early spending items and deferred other decisions amid debate over youth services, prevention and how much money to hold back.
Boulder
Commissioners unanimously approved the North St. Vrain Creek restoration project near U.S. 36, but county records show CDOT authorization, a private access easement and several county permits still must be completed before construction can begin.
