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Commerce City Council adopts 2026 budget, approves multiple ordinances and contracts, and holds executive session on City Manager evaluation

Commerce CityNov 3, 20253 min read

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At the November 3, 2025 regular meeting the Commerce City Council adopted the 2026 budget and 2025 tax levy (Res 2025-053); approved the Consent Agenda including multiple ordinances updating the Land Development Code, creating a Department of Economic and Community Vitality, and other municipal code amendments; authorized contracts for sidewalk, asphalt crack repair and emergency streetlight repair; adopted an appropriation for a police substation capital project (Ord 2723); directed a proclamation to the Youth Commission; received an oil and gas monthly update; took no action on emergency SNAP recipient support; and entered an executive session to conduct the City Manager’s annual performance evaluation and set 2026 performance standards.

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Adopted the meeting agenda.
Directed the City Manager to provide a proclamation to the Youth Commission for the boards and commission town hall event (25-264).
No action taken on emergency SNAP recipient support during a federal government shutdown (25-267).
Received the Oil and Gas Monthly Update presented by Libby Tart (Pres 25-062).
Approved the Consent Agenda and related ordinances, including: Ord 2684 (recognition of Great Outdoors Colorado funds, $500,000, Sand Creek Regional Greenway Wetland Destinations), Ord 2688 (adopting the 2025 Land Development Code), Ord 2708 (recognition of DOLA grant $10,025 for police community projects), Ord 2710 (establishing the Parks, Recreation and Golf Commission), Ord 2719 (prohibiting vinyl siding in new construction), Ord 2720 (process for review/approval of preliminary plats), Ord 2727 (create Department of Economic and Community Vitality), Ord 2729 and Ord 2730 (modify quorum requirements for commissions), and Ord 2731 (first amendment to IGA with Buffalo Ridge Metropolitan District for East 120th Avenue expansion).
Adopted Resolution 2025-139 authorizing award of a contract for Core City sidewalk improvement project to Gold Star Concrete, Inc.
Adopted Resolution 2025-144 authorizing award of a contract for asphalt crack repair to Chavez Construction, Inc.
Adopted Resolution 2025-163 ratifying emergency streetlight repair and wire replacement contract along Highway 2 to Morton Electric, Inc.
Adopted Resolution 2025-159 amending the Directory of City Fees and Charges (Section 5: Community Development).
Adopted Res 2025-053 adopting the City’s 2026 budget and providing for the 2025 Commerce City tax levy (vote: 8-1).
Adopted Ordinance 2723 on second reading appropriating unencumbered general fund balance in the amount of $16,300,000 for the Police Substation Capital Construction Project (motion to reduce the amount failed).
Entered an executive session pursuant to C.R.S. Sec. 24-6-402(4)(f)(I) to conduct the City Manager’s yearly performance evaluation and establish 2026 performance standards (25-087).
Meeting adjourned at 10:51 PM; city clerk read titles to all ordinances and resolutions adopted at the meeting.

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Nov 3, 2025, 12:00 AMCouncil Chambers, 7887 E 60th Ave, Commerce City, CO 80022. The meeting will also be conducted in a hybrid format via Zoom. Registration link: https://c3gov.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_KuGlaXLaT_OBxSK1FWDJ4gscheduled

Regular Meeting

Agenda

Call to Order/Roll Call
Pledge of Allegiance
Approval of Agenda
Public Comment
Public Comment - City Council will conduct this meeting in person at the Commerce City Civic Center, 7887 E 60th Ave, Commerce City, CO 80022. There will be the opportunity for public comment at the meeting during public comment and/or for each agenda item. Comments may be consolidated under the Public Comment part of the meeting. The public can submit their comments live during the meeting in person, via Zoom, or in advance through mail or email. Visit c3gov.com/council and click on “Meeting agendas” for the full meeting agenda and "Virtual Meeting and Public Comment Instructions" for instructions on how to submit live verbal and written comments. The deadline to register via Zoom or submit written comments is noon on Monday, November 3, 2025.
Noticed Council Business
Youth Commission Boards and Commission's Town Hall
Emergency SNAP recipient support during federal government shutdown
Presentations
Oil and Gas Monthly Update
Consent Agenda
Minutes of the October 20, 2025 Regular Meeting
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 2025 BUDGET OF THE CITY OF COMMERCE CITY, COLORADO BY THE RECOGNITION OF GREAT OUTDOORS COLORADO FUNDS THE AMOUNT OF $500,000 ON BEHALF OF SAND CREEK REGIONAL GREENWAY PARTNERSHIP FOR THE WETLAND DESTINATIONS PROJECT AND THE AUTHORIZATION OF THE EXPENDITURE THEREOF
AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING THE 2025 CITY OF COMMERCE CITY LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE, PROVIDING A PENALTY FOR THE VIOLATION THEREOF, AND PROVIDING HOW THE 2025 CITY OF COMMERCE CITY LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE WILL BE IMPLEMENTED
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 2025 BUDGET OF THE CITY OF COMMERCE CITY, COLORADO BY THE RECOGNITION OF GRANT FUNDING FROM DEPARTMENT OF LOCAL AFFAIRS IN THE AMOUNT OF $10,025 FOR POLICE DEPARTMENT COMMUNITY SERVICE PROJECTS AND THE AUTHORIZATION OF THE EXPENDITURE THEREOF
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE COMMERCE CITY REVISED MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTER 2, ARTICLE III ESTABLISHING THE PARKS, RECREATION AND GOLF COMMISSION
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTIONS 21-7601, 21-7612, 21-7622, 21-7655, AND 21-7663 OF THE LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE TO PROHIBIT VINYL SIDING IN NEW CONSTRUCTION
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE TO ESTABLISH A PROCESS FOR THE REVIEW AND APPROVAL OF PRELIMINARY PLATS AND TO MAKE RELATED AMENDMENTS THE OTHER SECTIONS OF THE LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE PERTAINING TO PLATS
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 2 OF THE COMMERCE CITY REVISED MUNICIPAL CODE (CCRMC) REGARDING ADMINISTRATION OF THE CITY GOVERNMENT BY AMENDING SECTION 2-4102 OF ARTICLE IV OF CHAPTER 2 TO CREATE A DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC AND COMMUNITY VITALITY
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 2-3009 OF THE COMMERCE CITY REVISED MUNICIPAL CODE TO MODIFY THE QUORUM REQUIREMENTS FOR THE ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY AND INNOVATION COMMISSION
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 2-3007 OF THE COMMERCE CITY REVISED MUNICIPAL CODE TO MODIFY THE QUORUM REQUIREMENTS FOR THE SENIOR COMMISSION
AN ORDINANCE APPROVING A FIRST AMENDMENT TO INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT WITH BUFFALO RIDGE METROPOLITAN DISTRICT FOR THE EXPANSION OF EAST 120TH AVENUE
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AWARD OF A CONTRACT FOR CORE CITY SIDEWALK IMPROVEMENT PROJECT TO GOLD STAR CONCRETE, INC.
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AWARD OF A CONTRACT FOR ASPHALT CRACK REPAIR TO CHAVEZ CONSTRUCTION, INC.
A RESOLUTION AMENDING THE DIRECTORY OF CITY FEES AND CHARGES TO MODIFY THE FEES IN SECTION 5: COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
A RESOLUTION RATIFYING AND APPROVING THE AWARD OF A CONTRACT FOR EMERGENCY STREETLIGHT REPAIR AND WIRE REPLACEMENT ALONG HIGHWAY 2 BETWEEN 72ND AVENUE AND 112TH AVENUE TO MORTON ELECTRIC, INC.
Public Hearings
A RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE BUDGET FOR THE CITY OF COMMERCE CITY, COLORADO FOR THE YEAR 2026 AND PROVIDING FOR 2025 COMMERCE CITY TAX LEVY
The public hearings will be conducted in a hybrid format in person and via Zoom. There will be an opportunity to testify live during the meeting or in advance via email or regular mail. Visit c3gov.com/council and click on “Virtual Meeting and Public Comment Instructions” for instructions on how to register or submit comments. The deadline to register to comment and to submit written comments is noon on Monday, November 3. Please contact the City Clerk to request paper copies of materials.
Recess to the GID's and Urban Renewal Authority Meeting
Reconvene Council Meeting
Ordinances on 2nd Reading
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 2025 BUDGET OF THE CITY OF COMMERCE CITY, COLORADO, BY APPROPRIATING UNENCUMBERED FUND BALANCE IN THE GENERAL FUND IN THE AMOUNT OF $16,300,000 FOR USE ON THE POLICE SUBSTATION CAPITAL CONSTRUCTION PROJECT, INCLUDING AN INTERFUND TRANSFER FROM THE GENERAL FUND TO THE CAPITAL EXPENDITURES FUND AND AUTHORIZATION OF THE EXPENDITURE THEREOF
Administrative Council Business
Council Reports
Review of Work Schedule
Executive Session
An executive session of the City Council pursuant to C.R.S. Sec. 24-6-402(4)(f)(I) for the discussion of personnel matters, specifically to conduct the yearly performance evaluation, and to establish 2026 performance standards of the City Manager. Formal action by the City Council following the executive session is anticipated and will occur in open session.
Adjourn
City Council Policies
City Manager Week in Review Report
Any member of the public requesting accommodations, with respect to rights under the Americans with Disabilities Act, to attend or participate in any public meeting, and/or to obtain this notice in alternate formats, is asked to please contact the City Clerk at 303-227-8791 at least 48 hours before the meeting.

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Summary

Commerce City Council adopts 2026 budget, approves multiple ordinances and contracts, and holds executive session on City Manager evaluation

Commerce CityNov 3, 20253 min read

At a glance

Quick context to catch up fast.

Projects mentioned

Browse all related coverage for the main local project pages tied to this summary.

Land Development Community Development

Committees mentioned

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City Council

Topics discussed

TransportationBudget & TaxPublic SafetyEducationHealthcareCommerceElectionsEnvironmental

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Key decisions

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Adopted the meeting agenda.
Directed the City Manager to provide a proclamation to the Youth Commission for the boards and commission town hall event (25-264).
No action taken on emergency SNAP recipient support during a federal government shutdown (25-267).
Received the Oil and Gas Monthly Update presented by Libby Tart (Pres 25-062).
Approved the Consent Agenda and related ordinances, including: Ord 2684 (recognition of Great Outdoors Colorado funds, $500,000, Sand Creek Regional Greenway Wetland Destinations), Ord 2688 (adopting the 2025 Land Development Code), Ord 2708 (recognition of DOLA grant $10,025 for police community projects), Ord 2710 (establishing the Parks, Recreation and Golf Commission), Ord 2719 (prohibiting vinyl siding in new construction), Ord 2720 (process for review/approval of preliminary plats), Ord 2727 (create Department of Economic and Community Vitality), Ord 2729 and Ord 2730 (modify quorum requirements for commissions), and Ord 2731 (first amendment to IGA with Buffalo Ridge Metropolitan District for East 120th Avenue expansion).
Adopted Resolution 2025-139 authorizing award of a contract for Core City sidewalk improvement project to Gold Star Concrete, Inc.
Adopted Resolution 2025-144 authorizing award of a contract for asphalt crack repair to Chavez Construction, Inc.
Adopted Resolution 2025-163 ratifying emergency streetlight repair and wire replacement contract along Highway 2 to Morton Electric, Inc.
Adopted Resolution 2025-159 amending the Directory of City Fees and Charges (Section 5: Community Development).
Adopted Res 2025-053 adopting the City’s 2026 budget and providing for the 2025 Commerce City tax levy (vote: 8-1).
Adopted Ordinance 2723 on second reading appropriating unencumbered general fund balance in the amount of $16,300,000 for the Police Substation Capital Construction Project (motion to reduce the amount failed).
Entered an executive session pursuant to C.R.S. Sec. 24-6-402(4)(f)(I) to conduct the City Manager’s yearly performance evaluation and establish 2026 performance standards (25-087).
Meeting adjourned at 10:51 PM; city clerk read titles to all ordinances and resolutions adopted at the meeting.

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Meeting information

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City Council

Regular Meeting

Agenda

Call to Order/Roll Call
Pledge of Allegiance
Approval of Agenda
Public Comment
Public Comment - City Council will conduct this meeting in person at the Commerce City Civic Center, 7887 E 60th Ave, Commerce City, CO 80022. There will be the opportunity for public comment at the meeting during public comment and/or for each agenda item. Comments may be consolidated under the Public Comment part of the meeting. The public can submit their comments live during the meeting in person, via Zoom, or in advance through mail or email. Visit c3gov.com/council and click on “Meeting agendas” for the full meeting agenda and "Virtual Meeting and Public Comment Instructions" for instructions on how to submit live verbal and written comments. The deadline to register via Zoom or submit written comments is noon on Monday, November 3, 2025.
Noticed Council Business
Youth Commission Boards and Commission's Town Hall
Emergency SNAP recipient support during federal government shutdown
Presentations
Oil and Gas Monthly Update
Consent Agenda
Minutes of the October 20, 2025 Regular Meeting
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 2025 BUDGET OF THE CITY OF COMMERCE CITY, COLORADO BY THE RECOGNITION OF GREAT OUTDOORS COLORADO FUNDS THE AMOUNT OF $500,000 ON BEHALF OF SAND CREEK REGIONAL GREENWAY PARTNERSHIP FOR THE WETLAND DESTINATIONS PROJECT AND THE AUTHORIZATION OF THE EXPENDITURE THEREOF
AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING THE 2025 CITY OF COMMERCE CITY LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE, PROVIDING A PENALTY FOR THE VIOLATION THEREOF, AND PROVIDING HOW THE 2025 CITY OF COMMERCE CITY LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE WILL BE IMPLEMENTED
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 2025 BUDGET OF THE CITY OF COMMERCE CITY, COLORADO BY THE RECOGNITION OF GRANT FUNDING FROM DEPARTMENT OF LOCAL AFFAIRS IN THE AMOUNT OF $10,025 FOR POLICE DEPARTMENT COMMUNITY SERVICE PROJECTS AND THE AUTHORIZATION OF THE EXPENDITURE THEREOF
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE COMMERCE CITY REVISED MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTER 2, ARTICLE III ESTABLISHING THE PARKS, RECREATION AND GOLF COMMISSION
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTIONS 21-7601, 21-7612, 21-7622, 21-7655, AND 21-7663 OF THE LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE TO PROHIBIT VINYL SIDING IN NEW CONSTRUCTION
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE TO ESTABLISH A PROCESS FOR THE REVIEW AND APPROVAL OF PRELIMINARY PLATS AND TO MAKE RELATED AMENDMENTS THE OTHER SECTIONS OF THE LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE PERTAINING TO PLATS
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 2 OF THE COMMERCE CITY REVISED MUNICIPAL CODE (CCRMC) REGARDING ADMINISTRATION OF THE CITY GOVERNMENT BY AMENDING SECTION 2-4102 OF ARTICLE IV OF CHAPTER 2 TO CREATE A DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC AND COMMUNITY VITALITY
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 2-3009 OF THE COMMERCE CITY REVISED MUNICIPAL CODE TO MODIFY THE QUORUM REQUIREMENTS FOR THE ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY AND INNOVATION COMMISSION
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 2-3007 OF THE COMMERCE CITY REVISED MUNICIPAL CODE TO MODIFY THE QUORUM REQUIREMENTS FOR THE SENIOR COMMISSION
AN ORDINANCE APPROVING A FIRST AMENDMENT TO INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT WITH BUFFALO RIDGE METROPOLITAN DISTRICT FOR THE EXPANSION OF EAST 120TH AVENUE
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AWARD OF A CONTRACT FOR CORE CITY SIDEWALK IMPROVEMENT PROJECT TO GOLD STAR CONCRETE, INC.
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AWARD OF A CONTRACT FOR ASPHALT CRACK REPAIR TO CHAVEZ CONSTRUCTION, INC.
A RESOLUTION AMENDING THE DIRECTORY OF CITY FEES AND CHARGES TO MODIFY THE FEES IN SECTION 5: COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
A RESOLUTION RATIFYING AND APPROVING THE AWARD OF A CONTRACT FOR EMERGENCY STREETLIGHT REPAIR AND WIRE REPLACEMENT ALONG HIGHWAY 2 BETWEEN 72ND AVENUE AND 112TH AVENUE TO MORTON ELECTRIC, INC.
Public Hearings
A RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE BUDGET FOR THE CITY OF COMMERCE CITY, COLORADO FOR THE YEAR 2026 AND PROVIDING FOR 2025 COMMERCE CITY TAX LEVY
The public hearings will be conducted in a hybrid format in person and via Zoom. There will be an opportunity to testify live during the meeting or in advance via email or regular mail. Visit c3gov.com/council and click on “Virtual Meeting and Public Comment Instructions” for instructions on how to register or submit comments. The deadline to register to comment and to submit written comments is noon on Monday, November 3. Please contact the City Clerk to request paper copies of materials.
Recess to the GID's and Urban Renewal Authority Meeting
Reconvene Council Meeting
Ordinances on 2nd Reading
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 2025 BUDGET OF THE CITY OF COMMERCE CITY, COLORADO, BY APPROPRIATING UNENCUMBERED FUND BALANCE IN THE GENERAL FUND IN THE AMOUNT OF $16,300,000 FOR USE ON THE POLICE SUBSTATION CAPITAL CONSTRUCTION PROJECT, INCLUDING AN INTERFUND TRANSFER FROM THE GENERAL FUND TO THE CAPITAL EXPENDITURES FUND AND AUTHORIZATION OF THE EXPENDITURE THEREOF
Administrative Council Business
Council Reports
Review of Work Schedule
Executive Session
An executive session of the City Council pursuant to C.R.S. Sec. 24-6-402(4)(f)(I) for the discussion of personnel matters, specifically to conduct the yearly performance evaluation, and to establish 2026 performance standards of the City Manager. Formal action by the City Council following the executive session is anticipated and will occur in open session.
Adjourn
City Council Policies
City Manager Week in Review Report
Any member of the public requesting accommodations, with respect to rights under the Americans with Disabilities Act, to attend or participate in any public meeting, and/or to obtain this notice in alternate formats, is asked to please contact the City Clerk at 303-227-8791 at least 48 hours before the meeting.