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Montrose council approves several ordinances, resolutions and budget items in unanimous votes
Summary
At the Aug. 12 meeting the council approved first readings and resolutions covering zoning variance protocol, supplemental budget appropriations, the 2026 annual budget reading, and three budget-related resolutions; all actions passed unanimously.
The Montrose City Council voted unanimously on a package of ordinances and resolutions during the Aug. 12 meeting. Actions recorded include: approval of the first reading of ORD 2025‑004 (Zoning Chapter 13 Variance Protocol) (Action 25‑121); first reading approval of ORD 2025‑005 (Supplemental Budget Appropriations) (Action 25‑122); first reading of ORD 2025‑006 (Annual Budget Appropriations for 2026) (Action 25‑123); and first-and-final readings of Resolution No. 2025‑006 (Donation/Budgetary Policy), Resolution No. 2025‑007 (Front Foot Levy for 2026) and Resolution No. 2025‑008 (minimum balance policy) (Actions 25‑124–25‑126). The minutes record each vote as unanimous with no opposition.
The Zoning Variance Protocol ordinance (ORD 2025‑004) was described in the minutes as adding sections H–K to clarify the variance filing process for the finance officer and the board of adjustment; the second and final reading is scheduled for the September council meeting. The supplemental budget ordinance (ORD 2025‑005) adjusts 2025 appropriations in Election, Fire and Public Works departments; ORD 2025‑006 begins the 2026 appropriation process and notes a planned cash transfer from the general fund to the Montrose Operations Money Market fund.
