Title
A Resolution Authorizing and Directing the Chief Executive Officer of Colorado Springs Utilities to Enter Into an Agreement for Regional Wastewater Treatment Service Between Colorado Springs Utilities and Triview Metropolitan District
Presenter:
Travas Deal, Chief Executive Officer, Colorado Springs Utilities
Body
Summary:
Triview Metropolitan District (Triview) and Colorado Springs Utilities have negotiated a Regional Wastewater Service Agreement (attached) allowing Utilities to provide up to 1 million gallons per day of service. The agreement aligns with regional policies and tariffs and offers long-term (99-year) benefits, including positive revenue for Utilities' customers.
Background:
Triview Metropolitan District (Triview) serves 3,115 single family equivalents consisting of 2,405 residents and 710 commercial and irrigation SFE's. North of the City of Colorado Springs.
Completion of the construction of the Northern Monument Creek Interceptor (NMCI) will enable Springs Utilities to provide wastewater service to Northern El Paso County entities. Forest Lakes, Triview and Springs Utilities have negotiated Regional Wastewater Service Agreements (attached) allowing Springs Utilities to provide up to 1.264 million gallons per day of service. The agreements align with regional policies and tariffs and offers long-term (99-year) benefits, including positive revenue for Utilities' customers. The term of the agreement will begin upon completion of construction of NMCI.
Approval of the agreement is required from both the Utilities Board and City Council. If approved by the Utilities Board, a resolution authorizing the Springs Utilities' CEO to enter into the agreements will be considered by City Council on March 24, 2026.
Previous Council Action:
N/A
Financial Implications:
Gross revenue under the proposed Regional Wastewater Services Agreements will be approximately $1M per year once connected.
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