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Council approves ordinance allowing municipal court to use collection agencies, 5–1
Summary
Glenwood Springs City Council approved Ordinance 2025‑14 to authorize the municipal court to contract with collection agencies for unpaid fines (approximately $29,000 outstanding), after a debate about alternatives; the ordinance passed on a 5–1 roll‑call vote.
The Glenwood Springs City Council voted 5–1 on May 1 to approve Ordinance 2025‑14, which authorizes the municipal court to enter agreements with third‑party collection agencies to pursue unpaid fines.
City Attorney Carl/Callahan and staff explained that the municipal court currently has about $29,000 in outstanding unpaid fines — largely out‑of‑state traffic tickets — and lacks explicit authority…
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