Castle Rock council backs Heroes Hall veterans center and directs staff to explore fee waivers
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Summary
Council unanimously approved a resolution supporting Heroes Hall, a proposed $15 million veterans center at the Douglas County fairgrounds, and agreed to pursue possible fee waivers. County and veterans' representatives urged the town’s backing to support fundraising and local services.
Castle Rock Town Council on June 3 voted unanimously to adopt a resolution supporting Heroes Hall, a proposed veterans community and services center planned for the Douglas County fairgrounds, and agreed to move forward on a separate motion to explore fee waivers for the project.
Earlier in the meeting Council member Dietz offered a motion directing staff to place consideration of fee waivers — including water tap fees and other Town of Castle Rock charges — for Heroes Hall on a future council agenda. The motion to put fee‑waiver consideration on the council agenda passed unanimously. Town staff said staff will return with a report and options for council consideration.
The resolution of support, presented by town staff, was described by Douglas County Commissioner George Teal and representatives of local veterans organizations as an important endorsement for upcoming fundraising. Speakers from the American Legion, the Castle Rock VFW and veterans service organizations told council the facility would consolidate services — including a county veterans services officer presence, resource and employment assistance, and space for local veterans fraternities — in a single accessible location.
Why it matters
Town support and potential fee waivers are intended to help the Heroes Hall Foundation and partners attract private and corporate philanthropy needed to meet an estimated fundraising goal of $15 million for construction. Commissioners and veterans said a central, locally accessible center would reduce travel for veterans seeking a range of services.
Votes and next steps
- Motion to place fee‑waiver consideration on a future agenda: moved by Council member Dietz; passed unanimously. - Resolution supporting Heroes Hall (Resolution 2025‑687): approved unanimously. Staff said they will return with fee‑waiver options and an analysis of potential revenue impacts.
Ending
Council’s votes did not commit funds to the project but signaled municipal support; staff will prepare an agenda item with specific fee‑waiver options and associated financial implications for council review.
