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Northglenn council places accommodations tax increase on November ballot, adopts building-code update and approves fee changes
Summary
At its July 13 meeting the Northglenn City Council voted to place a proposed accommodations tax increase from 5% to 8% on the Nov. 3, 2026 ballot, adopted an update to incorporate the 2024 International Building Codes, approved a stormwater fee increase and several contracts and plan amendments.
The Northglenn City Council on July 13 voted to place a proposed accommodations tax increase from 5% to 8% on the Nov. 3, 2026 ballot and moved forward on a suite of administrative items including a building-code update, a stormwater fee increase and several contract and plan approvals.
In a public hearing the council adopted CB 20 39 on second reading to update the municipal code to incorporate the 2024 International Building Codes. The council also passed CB 20 40 on first reading to eliminate a 1% vendor fee.
Council members unanimously approved the consent agenda. The body ratified the Section 36 Area Plan as a comprehensive plan amendment and approved a utility easement vacation for the Alexan Northglenn development by a recorded vote of 5–0 with one member absent.
The council approved a construction contract with Bel Air Site Works for the Civic Center parking lot and adopted a comprehensive safety action plan. Council authorized a private activity bond allocation to CHFA; the transcript does not specify the dollar amount or project tied to that allocation.
Council approved a stormwater fee increase; the meeting summary does not list the new rate or the effective date. Members also amended the 2026 pay plan and personnel summary; the transcript does not provide the line-item or dollar changes.
The meeting closed with a discussion of plans for a Sesquicentennial celebration committee and a proposed enhancement to the 2026 holiday schedule; no final action on the holiday schedule is recorded in the meeting summary.
Minutes reported proclamations recognizing National Disability Independence Day (July 26), National Parks and Recreation Month for July 2026 and Recreation Professionals Day (July 17). Deputy city manager Loveland presented the May 2026 financial update; the transcript does not include detailed figures from the update.
