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Reference: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF BRIGHTON, COLORADO, AMENDING SECTION 13-4-140 OF THE BRIGHTON MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING WATER SERVICE ALONG BRIGHTON ROAD BETWEEN 120TH AND 128TH AVENUES
To: Mayor Kenneth J. Kreutzer and Members of City Council
Through: Marv Falconburg, Acting City Manager
Prepared By: Michael Woodruff, Director of Infrastructure
Date Prepared: July 25, 2019
PURPOSE
Provide background information regarding a proposed Ordinance to provide water service outside of City limits.
STRATEGIC FOCUS AREAS
Supportive, Sustainable Infrastructure
BACKGROUND
Pursuant to a 1997 settlement agreement, as amended in 2010, a water distribution line was conveyed to the City of Brighton, Colorado, by the South Adams County Water and Sanitation District in order to provide water service to certain qualifying homes in Brighton's growth and planning area north of 120th Avenue in the Henderson, Colorado, area due to groundwater quality issues.
This distribution line is an 8-inch City water line running from 120th Avenue to 128th Avenue along Brighton Road. (Map Attached)
Brighton City Code currently prohibits the provision of new water service outside city limits. City Code Section 13-4-140 prohibiting such service was part of a 1998 amendment to Chapter 13 regarding water and wastewater fees and charges related to the financial stability of water and wastewater funds.
Staff has investigated the potential impacts of providing such service and determined that the existing distribution system and line could accommodate additional customers at the discretion of City Council.
In addition, staff consulted with Community Development Department staff in regards to compliance with the City's Comprehensive Plan's Future Land Use map. Community Development has no issue at this time with the servicing of the proposed area as long as an access and utility easement's are provided at a minimum.
The proposed amendment to Section 13-4-...
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