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Votes at a glance: Fountain City Council actions, March 17, 2026
Summary
Summary of council votes taken March 17, 2026: consent agenda approved; Ordinance 18‑20 (Wildfire Resiliency Code) adopted; parts of Resolution 26‑017 approved (fee exhibits A–J and hydrant deposit); Ordinance 18‑21 first reading passed; Resolution 26‑018 (Safety Action Plan) and 26‑019 (Axon agreement) adopted.
At its March 17, 2026 meeting the Fountain City Council recorded the following formal actions (roll‑call outcomes as announced in the meeting):
- Consent agenda (items 7A–7B): motion to approve carried; clerk recorded 6 yes, 1 no (Council member Beurhoft voted no).
- Ordinance 18‑20 (Second reading) — Adopt 2025 Colorado Wildfire Resiliency Code: motion carried; clerk recorded 7 yes, motion carried.
- Resolution 26‑017 (Fee schedule) — Council moved to approve Exhibits A–J and the water‑hydrant/non‑potable deposit portion of Exhibit K and set the remaining exhibits (K, L, M) aside for later review: motion carried 6 yes, 1 no (one councilor opposed).
- Ordinance 18‑21 (First reading) — Zoning amendments for accessory dwelling units (technical setback clarifications): motion carried on first reading; clerk recorded 5 yes, 2 no.
- Resolution 26‑018 (Adopt 2026 Safety Action Plan): motion carried; clerk recorded 7 yes, motion carried. The plan will be used to pursue implementation grant funding and to track progress via a public dashboard.
- Resolution 26‑019 (Axon Records and implementation agreement): motion carried; clerk recorded 7 yes, motion carried. The five‑year contract will move police records, evidence and report systems to Axon with integration slated for the 2027–28 budget cycle.
Items set aside for additional review: the council directed staff to return redlined materials for Exhibits K (major utility fee sections), L and M with clarified redlines and to provide follow‑up detail (for example, Medicare/Medicaid impacts and reconnection fee mechanics) before final adoption.
