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Boulder council adopts Transportation Maintenance Fee after heated debate, 6–3
Summary
After hours of questions and public concern, Boulder City Council adopted Ordinance 8719 establishing a Transportation Maintenance Fee to fund pavement, bridges and safety assets. Council rejected a motion to postpone the ordinance and approved the fee 6–3; staff said the fee is budgeted at $2.25 million for 2026.
Boulder City Council on Oct. 23 adopted Ordinance 8719, creating a Transportation Maintenance Fee intended to generate revenue for pavement maintenance, bridge repairs, sidewalks, multi‑use paths and related safety work. The ordinance passed on a 6–3 roll call after council members debated whether to delay action for more community outreach.
Mayor Brockett and council members who supported the ordinance framed the vote as a step to protect the city’s pavement condition index and long‑term infrastructure health. "If we are able to fully fund our pavement management program at about $8 million a year, we're going to be able to maintain our current pavement condition," Deputy Director Valerie Watson said during the discussion, noting current pavement spending is roughly $5 million…
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