Briefing
Colorado Springs City Council (Nov 25, 2025): Adopts 2026 budget, approves TOPS land acquisition, advances graywater prohibition, and passes public-safety and development measures Council convened Nov 25, 2025 in Council Chambers. The body approved the Consent Calendar; adopted the 2026 annual budget and related tax/levy actions; finally passed ordinances on park traffic offenses, police technology surcharge, and municipal court collection; approved acquisition of ~130 acres for the Cheyenne Mountain State Park extension via the TOPS program (with a supplemental appropriation up to $4,150,000 approved on first reading); advanced an ordinance prohibiting graywater use (approved on first reading); adopted multiple rezones/annexations and a Development Review Enterprise fee schedule; and passed several resolutions including honoring former Councilmember Merv Bennett and opposing the State Attorney General’s lawsuit regarding U.S. Space Command relocation. Vote counts are recorded in the minutes.
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