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Code compliance staff, represented by Brandon Murray, said Broomfield has no time limit today for vehicles parked on public streets and reported 91 resident complaints last year involving recreational vehicles. Of those, 44 produced violation notices under existing municipal code and 47 did not violate current code because the vehicles were registered and otherwise appeared operable.

Staff described community concerns that long-term recreational-vehicle (RV) parking reduces curbside parking, obstructs street sweeping and maintenance, causes accumulation of debris, can extend into travel lanes or sidewalks when slide-outs are deployed, create trip and electrical hazards when owners run power and water lines across sidewalks, and sometimes interfere with emergency access.

Murray said many neighboring jurisdictions limit overnight or long-term parking for RVs (sample limits cited in the presentation included 24–72 hours depending on jurisdiction) and staff recommended a time-based restriction rather than a permit program (staff noted permits would carry resource and monitoring needs). Staff also referenced a court ruling in the Sixth Circuit limiting some traditional enforcement techniques (chalking tires), and noted state law changes to homeowners association authority under the Common Interest Ownership Act affect HOAs’ options for enforcement.

Council members and staff discussed details that need resolution in a draft ordinance: whether to base the rule on time or vehicle size, whether the code should apply to all public streets, how to address repeat moving-to-evade enforcement, and what exceptions (temporary loading/unloading, visitor stays) should look like. Several council members favored a 72-hour standard within a defined timeframe (several asked staff to consider reasonable exceptions for temporary visits and to clarify enforcement protocols). Council asked staff to return with a draft ordinance that: (1) applies to public streets, (2) includes oversized vehicles, (3) uses a time limit (staff suggested 72 hours), (4) relies on fines rather than a permit system, and (5) outlines enforcement procedures and public notification.

Staff warned the change would increase compliance work and court processing when tickets are contested. No ordinance was introduced at the study session; staff will draft language and return for council consideration.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","City of Broomfield, City Council Study Session - April 15, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","After a staff presentation on complaints about recreational vehicles parked long-term on public streets, council directed staff to draft an ordinance limiting time on public streets (staff recommended 72 hours) and to return with details.","taxTitle","Broomfield City, Broomfield County, Colorado","taxId",9321,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6051414,"Broomfield staff report stable 2024 enterprise results, outline multi-decade water, sewer and stormwater projects and propose resident advisory committee",8500,1626000,10126000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3444381-7e1b13b7e9396f89853818a87ca0db79&start=1626&end=10126","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3444381-7e1b13b7e9396f89853818a87ca0db79/thumbnail_1626000.jpg","/articles/6051414/Broomfield-City/Broomfield-County/Colorado/Broomfield-staff-report-stable-2024-enterprise-results-outline-multi-decade-water-sewer-and-stormwater-projects-and-propose-resident-advisory-committee","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6051414-c75ac4421c8a186549563af0f159a9ad/orig.mp4?Expires=1771157548&Signature=Sd3UyDdyh3sZ8tmIf4~UyNxmc19i90Uhv5pBVKE8lj49qCZ94cgr9geqAK4zG0gBi3dnc9QzXPOav3ZU2UZOjsSJCXOMMs9jt~qzAQCTTUTYRmgkilO-lfg4-mi52MZEBqc2wRvLEe1z-D7g32Hs9uOjf~Oc2yeLhULWbFGc08jJdAJ03dvJ5CTdLupEatNWQpvSr5I8T2BtI4LvoLOffv7ICPeLN2-vab3Tfdzml~8889Z29~isDIFoj8STUzfzfVUrdFfz~pUSLWLMyoKVD3DNDoYW6gdJdnWWswrauAxxhQt2lsRW2JY2znOTsKOrjgto-87wVKGzqWfb2bJG6w__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","City finance and public works staff presented a quarterly enterprise update to the Broomfield City and County Council on May 13, 2025, reviewing unaudited 2024 results for water and sewer funds, the newly implemented stormwater fund, large capital projects through multi-decade asset plans, and next steps including a proposed enterprise advisory committee and public “utility academies.”

Graham Clark, director of finance, said the enterprise funds showed modestly favorable unaudited 2024 results: the water fund balance rose by about $600,000 and operating expenses across enterprise funds were roughly $1.1 million under budget; the sewer fund had favorable results near $1 million. Clark emphasized these variances must be evaluated in context—consumption patterns, weather and start-up costs for the utility rate assistance fund affect projections.

Public Works Director Ken Rutt and staff described system planning, asset-replacement schedules and major projects. Key points included:
- Conservation and demand: staff are using updated demand forecasts and noted per-person single-family residential use estimates based on 2024 data (reported in the meeting as 110 gallons per person for single-family and 51 gallons per person for multifamily); business use is modeled per square foot (0.08 gallons/sq ft). Staff said long-term conservation has reduced per-capita usage compared with prior planning baselines.
- Asset inventory and replacements: AECOM is completing an asset inventory valued at over $3 billion; Broomfield has about 22,443 water meters and staff proposed a 12-year replacement program (roughly 1,568 meters replaced in 2025 on a 12-year cycle, moving meters toward a longer-life ultrasonic device).
- Waterline and collection system programs: staff outlined a 36-year plan to replace aging water mains (53.3 miles targeted; average replacement 1.48 miles/year; 2025 bids covered 1.51 miles in a Westlake/136 corridor project) and a 30-year sewer rehabilitation program (58.72 miles addressed over 30 years; 2025 program ~0.95 miles).
- Treatment, storage and supply projects: treatment plant capacity currently ~26 million gallons per day (phase 1 complete); Sienna Reservoir is being converted to provide peaking storage and is projected to be available to serve peaking needs in May 2025; the Chimney Hollow (Windy Gap firming) project is expected to begin filling in July 2025; a planned Broomfield Reservoir was estimated in briefing materials at roughly $137 million (engineering update) and is being planned for construction in the 2030s.
- Great Western Reservoir: staff reported structural issues (failing toe drain, aging outlet pipe, embankment deficiencies). The state engineer has classified the dam “conditionally satisfactory” and staff must address issues on an accelerated schedule (staff said next technical steps and scenario modeling will take 12–18 months; remediation options include selective repair, full dam replacement or breach and decommissioning). Sediment and radiological sampling of reservoir material is underway.
- Wastewater treatment plant: phase 1 design ~90% complete; updated cost estimates placed the full multi-phase program at higher cost (staff reported a post-90% estimate near $548 million with major drivers including regulations, asset renewal and solids handling).

On customer supports, Clark reported the utility rate assistance fund (URAF) had received about 2,340 applications and staff had handled roughly 300 calls and 113 emails; combined personnel and program costs were reported near $600,000 to date and projected to rise toward $900,000–$1,000,000 over the summer.

To increase transparency and resident understanding staff proposed two engagement steps: (1) a series of “Public Works and Water Utility Academies” — facility tours and workshops at the water treatment plant (May 17), the shops (May 30), wastewater (June 7) and stormwater (June 11); and (2) creation of an enterprise advisory committee staffed by five resident members and two alternates (four-year terms for members; two-year terms for alternates) to provide input on enterprise budgeting and CIP planning. Staff recommended the committee be appointed by council and offered to return with a resolution and implementation details.

Council members asked detailed questions about regulatory drivers for wastewater costs (nutrient and temperature limits), whether meter replacement would change billed consumption, bond plans (staff expect two enterprise bond issues in the next nine months), and timing for large capital needs that generate projected negative fund balances in out years. Council generally supported forming a resident advisory committee and the public academies and asked staff to return in July with final rate recommendations, the committee ordinance or resolution and additional CIP analysis for the 5-year plan.

No formal council votes were recorded in the transcript on rates or committee formation during the study session; staff was asked to bring formal items for council consideration in coming months.","Finance and public works presented unaudited 2024 enterprise fund results, described capital needs through multi-decade plans (meters, waterlines, reservoirs, wastewater plant) and proposed a 5-member enterprise advisory committee plus public utility academies for engagement.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6051419,"Broomfield proclaims April 17, 2025, “No Place for Hate Day” after student coalitions’ presentation",815,97000,912000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3444381-7e1b13b7e9396f89853818a87ca0db79&start=97&end=912","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3444381-7e1b13b7e9396f89853818a87ca0db79/thumbnail_97000.jpg","/articles/6051419/Broomfield-City/Broomfield-County/Colorado/Broomfield-proclaims-April-17-2025-No-Place-for-Hate-Day-after-student-coalitions-presentation","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6051419-a873f085446c324a786d1febfdebdfe6/orig.mp4?Expires=1771157548&Signature=J6r4Rogvy1gH3ILAv~2gT-cGMJUF0GFud7zfk7-ONVErPJ-1rympET79Z5N526ZMrlp0vRG-aIr5uIioouRP6whCiccQ2v4Nn6ppvQ8hMrOyd7dhnUTly9pV~ft6N6YHDVaYJ1AGsclMpWiME93t4AdiAgx0vIpzCp9uHN0DR2pJyznv71K8cvzz3jfOjZjUE9fe7RuQXw7EKFlDO8m6tV5J3z9Sc~cy1QCNJmnhX~NDFm5HEWYWVz923M8l1j7yg0pf-AKruothvDoLhPNPamIco~MhtiHdyb8nruZkW~TIsYRhJawoFojh2lpHhR3qxCidRr0JRbH2Tq2GKGJ7WQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Students from Broomfield Heights Middle School and Emerald Elementary presented lessons and activities from their No Place for Hate student coalitions to the Broomfield City and County Council on May 13, 2025, and the council issued a proclamation designating April 17, 2025, as No Place for Hate Day in Broomfield.

The students described coalition activities that include an annual “resolution of respect,” schoolwide presentations, and campaigns such as Wear Pink Day and chalk-the-walk events to spread positive messages. “I don’t want anybody to ever feel like they’re unsafe or feeling bullied wherever they are,” said Lola Powell, an eighth-grade student at Broomfield Heights Middle School, explaining why the coalition’s work matters to her.

The coalitions’ work, students said, focuses on educating peers, planning inclusion activities and creating pledges shaped by student input. Emerald Elementary said it has been a No Place for Hate school for 12 consecutive years and noted that about 30 student members from grades three through five meet biweekly to plan and run events.

Anti-Defamation League representative Jerry (last name not specified in the meeting) praised the student-led programs and told council members the ADL helps provide skills and resources but that the activities are student generated. Council members and staff thanked the students, emphasized the ripple effect of school-based anti-bullying efforts on the wider community, and Mayor Pro Tem Schaff presented the proclamation.

The formal language read into the record declared April 17, 2025, No Place for Hate Day in Broomfield and encouraged “individuals and organizations throughout Broomfield to support anti-bias education and activities.” The proclamation was presented without a formal vote; council members offered verbal thanks and invited the student groups to arrange follow-up outreach and a group photo.

The presentation was followed by brief public comments from residents thanking the students and encouraging broader adult participation in anti-bullying efforts. The ADL representative and council members encouraged parents and community groups to contact local schools and libraries for information on how to start or support No Place for Hate activities.

The council’s acceptance of the proclamation does not create a new program or budget item; it is a civic recognition of existing school and community coalitions and their outreach.","Students from Broomfield Heights Middle School and Emerald Elementary presented anti-bullying programs and received a proclamation declaring April 17, 2025, No Place for Hate Day in the City and County of Broomfield.","actionData","errors"]

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Broomfield proclaims April 17, 2025, “No Place for Hate Day” after student coalitions’ presentation