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Centennial council asks staff to bring resolution on South Metro Fire ballot measure to October meeting
Summary
Council directed staff to return in October with a resolution regarding the South Metro Fire Protection District's November ballot measure; several council members voiced support and asked staff to include South Metro materials in the packet.
Council members discussed whether the City of Centennial should take a formal position on a South Metro Fire Protection District ballot measure scheduled for November 2025 and directed staff to prepare a resolution for the council's October meeting.
Multiple council members spoke in favor of bringing a resolution forward. Supporters noted South Metro Fire's partnership with the city and argued that the measure — structured as a property tax request rather than a sales-tax levy — preserves current service levels that in turn support lower homeowner insurance rates. Councilmember Austin and Councilmember Thorpe explicitly voiced support in the discussion; another council member said they would join Councilmember Sweetland in supporting the measure.
Council asked staff to request slide materials or other information from South Metro Fire to include in the October packet so council can review equipment and staffing details rather than relying on summary remarks. Council also decided the item should be on the regular October agenda (not the consent agenda) to allow discussion and questions.
This was a direction to staff rather than a formal council vote to endorse the measure at this meeting.
