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Council approves budget, police technology surcharge, fees and other measures; several items split votes
Summary
At its Nov. 25 meeting the council approved the 2026 annual budget (7-2), a municipal court amendment (7-2), a police technology surcharge (6-3), DRE fee changes (9-0), and other ordinances; the council also approved a resolution opposing the state AGs lawsuit over US Space Command relocation (7-2).
Colorado Springs City Council approved a series of ordinances and resolutions on Nov. 25 affecting budgets, fees and public safety funding.
Police technology surcharge and municipal court changes: Sherry McDaniel, the citys chief financial officer, outlined ordinance language for a police department technology surcharge that limits proceeds to police technology systems used for response, investigation and documentation. McDaniel noted a $1.5 million increase…
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