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Castle Rock council adopts nonprofit grant changes, parks strategic plan and opts out of state EV‑charger permitting standards
Summary
Council approved amendments to the community grant program (caps and residency preference), adopted the Parks & Recreation 2025–2027 strategic plan, and passed a resolution to opt out of the state model EV‑charger permitting standards, continuing the town’s existing administrative permitting process.
At its December meeting, the Town Council approved a package of resolutions to adjust nonprofit grant rules, adopt the Parks & Recreation strategic plan for 2025–2027 and opt out of Colorado’s model EV‑charger permitting standards.
Kristen Reed presented proposed amendments to the community grant program that implement six directions from council for 2026: increase the quarterly budget to $20,000 (with awards capped at $1,000 per request and $5,000 per quarter), prioritize organizations located in Castle Rock, remove community performing and visual arts from this grant stream (those programs will be directed to the town’s newly created arts and culture grant), clarify youth sports eligibility, limit staff referrals to five…
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