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Briefing

Jul 14, 2026

Council Reviews Development Code Updates

Council reviewed Phase 2 of Greeley’s Development Code Update, including a proposed goal for 90% of administrative development reviews to reach a decision within 90 days. Council also voted 7-0 to enter an executive session for legal advice and negotiations related to the Civic Campus Project.

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Briefing

Jul 14, 2026

Council Commits to New City Hall

Greeley City Council voted 6–1 to reaffirm its commitment to the Civic Campus project and pursue approximately $83.6 million in Certificates of Participation to fund a new City Hall. If staff proceeds on the earliest schedule, authorization documents could return in September, with financing ratings and posting in October and funds received in November.

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Briefing

Jul 7, 2026

Council Approves Firefighters Agreement

Council approved a collective bargaining agreement with Fire Fighters Union Local 888 by a 5-0 vote. The agreement provides approximately $3.8 million in wage and benefit costs over two years; no additional firefighters were budgeted.

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Briefing

Jun 16, 2026

Council advances Civic Campus financing

Council reached consensus to continue the Civic Campus project, prepare a resolution supporting Certificates of Participation financing, and provide a draft development agreement by the end of June 2026.

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Briefing

Jun 9, 2026

Council Approves Civic Campus Executive Session

Council voted 6-0 to enter an executive session on Civic Campus real-estate purchases, transfers, and negotiations; one councilmember was absent. The minutes do not report a final agreement or development decision.

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Briefing

Jun 2, 2026

Council Approves Affordable Housing Bond Allocations

Greeley City Council approved proportional allocations of $24,635,537 in available Private Activity Bonds for three affordable-housing proposals, with the motion passing 7–0. The council also approved a stormwater planning and program-management contract focused first on the 12th Street outfall.

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Briefing

May 26, 2026

Council Restarts River Restoration Planning

Council reached consensus to restart and broaden the Poudre River Restoration Initiative master-planning process, including corporate and private contributors.

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Briefing

May 19, 2026

Council Approves 290-Acre Commercial Rezoning

Council approved a 6–1 rezoning of approximately 290.56 acres from Holding Agriculture to 235 acres of Commercial High Intensity and 55 acres of Industrial Medium Intensity near U.S. Highway 34 and County Road 17.

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Briefing

May 12, 2026

Greeley Faces Budget Deficit and Fee Review

Greeley projected a 2027 general fund deficit equal to about 12% of expenditures, while reserves are expected to fall to 16.7% of expenditures by the end of 2026—the minimum two-month reserve required by code. Council also supported a phased Culture, Parks and Recreation cost-recovery framework that would begin with park and pavilion fees for the 2027 budget.

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Briefing

May 5, 2026

Council Approves Downtown Land Trade

Council unanimously approved a land exchange with Weld County to establish separate ownership of portions of the downtown campus site, while confirming the agreement does not commit Greeley to proceed with development. The discussion referenced a previously approved $10.7 million predevelopment budget.

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Briefing

Apr 28, 2026

Council Sets Ward I Vacancy Interviews

Council agreed to create a shortlist of five Ward I candidates by April 30 and hold interviews beginning at 5 p.m. on May 5, using two standardized questions with follow-ups as needed.

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Briefing

Apr 21, 2026

Council approves water infrastructure bonds

Greeley approved $50 million in water revenue bonds, with a 20-year maturity, estimated average annual payments of $4.1 million, and an estimated $74 million total repayment cost. The bonds will fund water rights, system improvements, storage rehabilitation, and Terry Ranch aquifer access infrastructure.

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Briefing

Apr 16, 2026

Council Appoints West Greeley Oversight Committee

Council appointed nine residents to the West Greeley Citizen Oversight Committee after interviewing 19 applicants. Appointees are expected to commit approximately 2 to 3 hours per week and attend in-person meetings for at least six weeks.

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Briefing

Feb 6, 2026

Homelessness Response Shows Measurable Progress

Individuals served decreased from 600 in June 2024 to 482 in December 2025, while chronic homelessness fell from 190 to 132; StarRise’s 58 apartments were fully leased by December 23, 2025.

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Briefing

Jan 27, 2026

Council reviews wildfire code and finances

Council reviewed a proposed Wildland Urban Interface code for new construction and major alterations in mapped areas; staff said state enforcement would apply if Greeley does not adopt a local code. The financial update reported $9.5 million in federal grant spending across 81 open grants, sales-tax growth of 1.8% versus a budgeted 5%, and year-end cash and investments of $394 million.

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Briefing

Jan 20, 2026

Council funds election and updates flood rules

Greeley City Council unanimously approved $350,000 in additional funding for the February 24, 2026, special election and adopted floodplain ordinance updates needed to maintain eligibility for the National Flood Insurance Program.

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Briefing

Jan 13, 2026

West Greeley project costs reach $668 million

Council reviewed an updated West Greeley project estimate of approximately $668 million, up from $630 million in March 2025. The project still has $102 million in unidentified transportation funding, including $63.4 million for the U.S. 34 and County Road 17 interchange, while a revenue-bond closing is targeted for early June 2026.

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Briefing

Jan 6, 2026

Greeley schedules vote on Ordinance 30 repeal

Council approved a resolution calling a February 24, 2026, special municipal election where registered voters will decide a referendum seeking to repeal Ordinance 30, 2025. The resolution passed 7-0 as part of the consent agenda.

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Briefing

Dec 16, 2025

Greeley Approves Affordable Housing Fast Track

Council approved a code change creating a 90-day review process for projects with at least 50% affordable units, passing 7-0. Council also denied historic designation for City Hall at 1000 10th Street by a 5-2 vote.

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Briefing

Dec 9, 2025

Council backs Civic Campus financing plan

Council reached consensus to proceed with certificates of participation financing for the Civic Campus, with capitalized interest and an estimated total cost of $130 million. Staff said the project could represent $423 million in new investment and support about 1,500 jobs when fully operational.

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Briefing

Dec 2, 2025

Greeley Sets Vote on Westside Zoning

The City Council voted 7-0 to call a February 24, 2026, special municipal election on whether to repeal Ordinance 30, which established Planned Unit Development zoning for 833 acres in West Greeley. The election is estimated to cost $350,000, and the ballot question would address the zoning ordinance—not necessarily the entire development project.

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Briefing

Nov 18, 2025

Council backs Arroyos Del Sol trail grant

Council unanimously approved support for a grant application seeking State Trails Program funding for Arroyos Del Sol Natural Area trailhead improvements. The reorganized council also selected Melissa McDonald as mayor pro tem and entered a closed executive session for legal advice about a proposed referendum petition.

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Briefing

Nov 10, 2025

Council appoints acting city manager

Greeley City Council unanimously appointed Brian McBroom as Acting City Manager during Raymond Lee’s absence and from December 2, 2025, until a permanent City Manager is appointed. Council also unanimously authorized the mayor to enter into a separation agreement and general release with Raymond Lee.

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Briefing

Oct 28, 2025

Council advances tree and affordable housing plans

Council gave consensus to move forward with a 20-year Urban Forest Strategic Plan after an assessment found Greeley’s tree canopy covers 8.2% of the city. Council also supported developing code amendments for affordable housing, including a proposed 90-day review process.

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