Title:
A Resolution Amending Annual Model Business Improvement District Operating Plan and Budget
Presenter:
Carl Schueler, Planning Manager- Comprehensive Planning, Planning & Development Department
Peter Wysocki, Director of Planning and Community Development
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Summary:
This limited amendment of the City's currently adopted model template for business improvement district (BID) annual Operating Plans and Budgets, 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.
Because Colorado Revised Statutes do not define BIDs as special districts, the inserted has been revised reflect this distinction.
Beginning with BID Operating Plans and Budgets for 2022, this requirement will be applicable to all newly created or existing BIDs in the City.
This item was introduced at a Council Work Session on August 9, 2021.
Note: A PowerPoint presentation summarizing both this request and a similar change to the metropolitan district model service plans, is attached with the immediately preceding agenda item.
Background:
In 2014 Colorado Springs adopted a standard form Operating Plan and Budget template to be used for all newly created BIDs, as well as for the Operating Plans and Budgets that need to be annually submitted and approved by City Council.
Recently Colorado Senate Bill 21-256 was enacted into law. Colorado Revised Statutes have now been amended in ? 18-12-214 (c ) (I) to specifically authorize special districts to limit the carrying of otherwise permitted concealed weapons within their buildings or other areas of control. A copy of the bill is attached.
As noted, because BIDs are specificall...
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