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Commerce City Council votes: gray‑water prohibition, CAPER submission, investigator, and performance standards
Summary
Council voted Dec. 1 to prohibit gray‑water systems pending coordination with the local water district, approve the 2024 CAPER submission to HUD, instruct the city attorney to obtain a third‑party investigator into allegations concerning a council member, and adopt 2026 performance standards for the city attorney and city manager.
Commerce City Council took several formal actions during its Dec. 1 meeting:
- Resolution 2025‑170 — Gray‑water prohibition: Council adopted a resolution prohibiting the use of gray water systems in the city until staff can coordinate regulatory language with South Adams County Water & Sanitation District and complete necessary due diligence. The resolution passed by roll call 7 yes, 0 no, 2 excused absences. City staff cited state legislation that requires municipalities to opt out by Jan. 1, 2026 unless they adopt local rules.
- Resolution…
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