Lafayette council discusses over $71 million in capital projects

Gov't watch: What your local officials are up to this week

By Boulder Weekly Staff - Sep. 25, 2024
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Repair work on the Rose Lueras Pool Complex in summer 2024. Courtesy: City of Lafayette

Boulder City Council 

At its Oct. 3 meeting, council will: 

• Hold a presentation and public hearing on the 2025 budget. The proposed budget is $589.5 million, with $399.3 million allocated for operating costs and $190.2 million for capital projects. Explore the budget at bit.ly/BoulderBudgetBW.

Boulder County Commissioners 

On Oct. 1, commissioners will: 

• Conclude the 45-day public comment window on Boulder County Housing Authority’s 1- and 5-year plans, as well as on the organization’s Moving to Work (MTW) plans. MTW is a federal program designed to allow public housing authorities to test new strategies through funding flexibility and exemptions from certain rules. Boulder County Housing Authority, which manages affordable housing in all of the county outside of Boulder and Longmont city limits, joined the MTW program this year. Registration is required for comment: boco.org/BOCC-Oct1AM for virtual, boco.org/InPerson-Oct1AM for in-person.

Louisville City Council

On Oct. 2, council will:

• Vote on a renewal agreement for 20 Flock license plate readers, first put in place following the Marshall Fire in response to reports of scavenging and looting from damaged homes. At a previous meeting, Chief of Police Rafael Gutierrez said there was no plan to extend camera use beyond those used in neighborhoods impacted by the Marshall Fire. 

Lafayette City Council

Council discussed $71.3-$84.3 million in current and potential future capital projects during their Sept. 23 workshop, including:

• 120th Street/Coal Creek Bridge and Underpass: $900,000 after grant reimbursements 

• Parks and Public Works Service Center: $5 million+

• City Hall Site (Public Road): $30 million+

• Bob L. Burger Recreation Center Rose Lueras Pool Complex: $17-$30 million, depending on scope

• Public Safety Complex: design work needed to determine cost

• Future Second Water Treatment Plant: design work needed to determine cost

• Golf Course Irrigation: $6.5 million

• Street and Concrete Rehabilitation: ~$11.9 million through 2029. Staff estimates the current funding of $2.6 million annually needs doubling to enable earlier repairs and cover increasing costs.

With the exception of the 120th Street/Coal Creek Bridge/underpass project and the street/concrete rehabilitation, these are conceptual projects. 

All agenda items are subject to change. Karen Norback and Mark Cathcart contributed reporting.

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