Title:
A Resolution Amending Metropolitan District Model Service Plans to Address Authority to Limit Concealed Carry Weapons
Presenter:
Carl Schueler, Planning Manager- Comprehensive Planning, Planning & Development Department
Peter Wysocki, Director of Planning and Community Development
Body
Summary:
This limited amendment of the City's currently adopted model service plans for new or amended metropolitan district service plans, would insert language limiting the authority of these districts to limit the carrying of concealed weapons. Recent changes to Colorado Revised Statutes (Senate Bill 21-256) now provide authority for special districts to adopt concealed carry limits that may be more restrictive than those allowed by Colorado or the overlying local government (e.g. El Paso County or the City of Colorado Springs) if applicable.
This item was introduced at a Council Work Session on August 9, 2021. During this Work Session, Councilman Wayne Williams explained that his reasoning in support of this change was primarily to avoid instances of jurisdictional complexity that could lead to complications with administration and permit holder compliance.
Background:
Since 2006, Colorado Springs has had adopted and used model service plans for newly created metropolitan districts along with amendments and restatements of already approved service plans. Essentially, model service plans operate as standard form templates with which petitioners fill in the applicable district-specific information and agree to a number of limitations of authorities in addition to those provided by State statute. Any exceptions or deviations from the model service plans, must be specifically evaluated and approved by City Council. There is a single district model service plan along with a multiple district service plan, with the only differences being that the latter addresses multiple-district structures that are part of a consolidated service plan.
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