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Council raises municipal court costs and adopts 2024 building code updates
Summary
Council adopted Ordinance 2292 to adjust municipal court costs and align code with 2024 charter changes, and approved Ordinance 2295 to adopt the 2024 International Building Code package (including Colorado low-energy/carbon provisions) effective April 15, 2026.
On second reading the City and County of Broomfield City Council approved two ordinance updates: adjustments to municipal court costs and code changes to align with the 2024 charter amendments, and adoption of the 2024 International Building Code package with Colorado low-energy and carbon provisions.
Judge Bachman presented the municipal court proposal, which includes raising general court costs from $20 to $40 and increasing the deferred judgment fee from $75 to $100. Bachman told council the changes are not revenue-driven; they aim to restore fee parity with neighboring jurisdictions and cover new statutory and operational mandates the court now bears, such as mandatory counsel in custody cases and courtroom technology needs. The council closed the public hearing and approved Ordinance 2292 on second and final reading.
Chief Building Official Tim Pate summarized the proposed adoption of the 2024 International Code package and related amendments to Title 15. The update incorporates the Colorado Low Energy and Carbon Code with five strengthening amendments intended to increase efficiency above the base 2024 International Energy Conservation Code. If approved, the new codes will apply to permits issued on or after April 15, 2026. Council approved Ordinance 2295 on second reading.
Both votes were unanimous on second reading; council said the code updates reflect statutory alignment and technical modernization while enabling the city to meet current energy and operational standards.
