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Sherry Skajari, water quality compliance coordinator, said the city must develop an inventory of service-line materials and has about 1,700 addresses with unknown service lines — primarily structures built before 1960. The next compliance step is a statistical verification pilot of at least 317 randomly selected addresses from that list to visually confirm service-line materials on both the water-utility side and the customer side using potholing techniques. Skajari clarified that potholing is a localized excavation technique that is not the same as roadway potholes and that each hole will be permanently repaired.

Staff ran a formal solicitation through BidNet Direct and received five proposals. The selection committee recommended Environmental Works Incorporated as the most responsive and responsible bidder based on understanding of the project and proposed methods; the recommended contract is a not-to-exceed $600,000 over two years. Skajari noted the bid structure used line-item pricing, so staff could not present a single total comparison slide for all bidders because the contract will be not-to-exceed and actual tasks completed will determine final costs.

Council members asked for at least a pricing range among bidders and examples of line-item variance; staff provided sample line-item comparisons (for potholing per address the recommended bidder's rate was approximately $690 per address and the low bid for that item was about $574 per address; other items varied widely) and said they judged proposals on more than price, including technical approach and prior experience. Council supported placing the contract award on the next meeting's consent agenda.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Brighton City Council - Study Session on 2025-04-08","oneSentenceSummary","Staff recommended awarding the water service-line investigation contract to Environmental Works Incorporated for up to $600,000 over two years to inspect ~1,700 addresses with unknown service-line materials and to complete a required EPA/state inventory verification pilot of 317 randomly selected sites.","taxTitle","Brighton, Adams County, Colorado","taxId",53161,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6076290,"Council reviews draft sign-code amendments to allow Brighton gateway, wayfinding and artistic signs in right of way",693,3085000,3778000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2970335-001da0e4f1c5e3ef47b714201a653fc2&start=3085&end=3778","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2970335-001da0e4f1c5e3ef47b714201a653fc2/thumbnail_3085000.jpg","/articles/6076290/Brighton/Adams-County/Colorado/Council-reviews-draft-sign-code-amendments-to-allow-Brighton-gateway-wayfinding-and-artistic-signs-in-right-of-way","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6076290-c59a14c392241d11c0c0a1949fc9241a/orig.mp4?Expires=1771141115&Signature=jvSdlI6vL5XJrzBRq17ZGaaIGbahqq-xKnt4FOxc~gX58MOngUeA36oL8aneCDe0iNy13hOaT-f7O~ms3n4GvIgb9dydkpgybl~HEakiabVYVe-LM0sh3G4oQ~qRisuI0fe~XEp~9OEmovnYXIP1LRJci0MyxjnWAv7SmqJuM7K-1wKeNTzy275dxadWp6nJsxalue4IlaVSlOCvTf0Edct6VJRnOdjfqV0HI-8liB0NLqtjwJbnCKjS16OC7vB84AGD1JVw2NFJdBo8OT0SUlHqQPziBhtrFbCe16gDXKmXeJJ5LID1ilGJe-WQqPe-f4t5NVmWcvEjUp6VZZlVYQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","City planning staff presented proposed amendments to Article 9 of the Land Use and Development Code to allow specific gateway, trail/gateway/wayfinding and artistic signs in designated rights of way, consistent with the Brighton Community Identity Design Plan.

Emma Lane, senior planner and historic preservationist, said the current sign code prohibits signage within rights of way and does not address the new sign types shown in the identity plan. She proposed adding images and specific location, size and lighting criteria to the code so that the new signs could be sited at defined gateway intersections. \"We made the language super specific to only allow for these gateway, trail gateway wayfinding, and artistic elements as laid out in the community identity design plan to be allowed in the right of way,\" Lane said.

Staff described three gateway sign sizes to be located at specified intersections (primary, secondary, tertiary) and said Michael Baker International is preparing engineered drawings for construction feasibility. Planning staff said CDOT coordination will be required for signs in state right of way; the Burra (Brighton Urban Renewal Authority) project was cited as an early implementation opportunity and staff said the amendments would likely return separately from the Burra schedule because of timing.

Council asked about temporary sign enforcement, lighting limits and protections for large signs in medians or roundabouts. Lane said temporary signs remain permit-exempt for up to 90 days but enforcement can be challenging; lighting is expected to be soft (internally or externally lit) and engineered designs will include barriers or protections where needed. Lane said the code text will include images to limit sign designs and intersection-specific location maps to prevent indiscriminate installation.

Council did not adopt amendments at the study session. Emma said the item will go to the planning commission for recommendation and return to council for consideration after review.","Staff presented Article 9 sign-code amendments to permit three types of signage — gateway, trail/gateway/wayfinding, and artistic elements — specifically allowing them in some rights of way per the Brighton Community Identity Design Plan; council provided feedback and staff will take the amendments to planning commission.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6076295,"Council reviews draft affordable-housing definition and fee-reduction matrix; staff recommends 30-year minimum restriction",484,2138000,2622000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2970335-001da0e4f1c5e3ef47b714201a653fc2&start=2138&end=2622","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2970335-001da0e4f1c5e3ef47b714201a653fc2/thumbnail_2138000.jpg","/articles/6076295/Brighton/Adams-County/Colorado/Council-reviews-draft-affordable-housing-definition-and-fee-reduction-matrix-staff-recommends-30-year-minimum-restriction","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6076295-109df9857b0e04f2cabe36033f1c37e4/orig.mp4?Expires=1771141115&Signature=EpRyc-SVbf2-OqBoUH2bQMAiAjpzYY6Qv9LADehpEE3j7zkY-NT4cFsSLTmYHjEIz8ja3LNx7TUzd259SHH2UkGmdm~5V52wUrp6-fJwRA8kLqS2Mfs04XbSkJ2V1oSOIoOi8pJGKCKZkEuGGYzI9Mxy~fT8FNgDCNSwhGyDeVG2CtzEyBxoPy-fpLHOCVdnDoY1S6vAmy32ZJ2LAGnwAqC01A5V-xqf~27FlwAm7Myh5aOMVluKRhOx-rx33h3Pkx3CpNpNmX4-~90to6TFzjB61RYLcOxBSWZwglSCv0o-Y1NpDMOwq3hBZLyTg~7UD8nd2XP-a3o4GXSKmT7CjA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","City staff presented proposed revisions to Brighton’s affordable-housing definition and a redrafted fee-reduction matrix, recommending a 30-year minimum affordability restriction, acceptance of Department of Local Affairs (DOLA)-recognized affordability mechanisms and fee-reduction amounts tied to AMI levels.

Sean Wayman, affordable housing coordinator, and staff explained that the city’s draft definition had previously used a 15-year duration drawn from CHFA guidance, but CHFA restriction agreements commonly run to 30 years. Staff recommended a minimum 30-year restriction and accepting either deed restrictions or CHFA land-use restriction agreements that DOLA recognizes. \"Staff recommends...a minimum 30 year restriction and accepting affordability mechanisms that are recognized by DOLA,\" the presentation stated.

Staff showed a revised fee-reduction table where reductions are generally calculated as (100% minus the project AMI). Using the Ravenfield senior housing assumptions, staff estimated the city would forgo roughly $238,000 in use tax and $582,000 in impact fees — a combined $820,000 reduction — with an additional $176,000 transfer from the general fund to the enterprise fund to keep utility funds whole in that example. Staff said details not shown in the packet were added to clarify how enterprise fund fee reductions require a general-fund transfer to maintain utility fund balance.

Council members asked targeted questions. Mayor Putnam endorsed the 30-year restriction and asked staff to pursue potential ADU impact-fee reductions under Proposition 123 grant funding; staff confirmed an application was submitted to study ADU fee impacts and infill opportunities. Mayor Putnam also asked whether the 60% AMI senior housing discount matches actual senior incomes; staff responded Ravenfield averages were expected in the 50s AMI range and recommended further analysis. \"Primarily, that was based on the proposed Ravenfield project, which is going to average less than 60% in the 50s AMI range,\" staff said.

Council discussed ADU size limits and terminology changes: staff proposed deleting \"large family\" as a population group, replacing \"elderly\" with \"senior\" (defining senior projects with a 55-year minimum) and replacing \"disabled\" with \"persons with disabilities.\" Staff noted a maximum ADU size of 1,200 square feet and that ADU living area cannot exceed the primary residence.

Council did not adopt code amendments at the study session; staff requested direction and asked to bring draft code changes and a resolution adopting the fee table forward for first reading after further refinements.","Staff proposed revisions to the city's affordable-housing definition, suggested a 30-year minimum affordability restriction, recommended accepting DOLA-recognized affordability mechanisms, and presented a redrafted fee-reduction table tied to AMI levels; council asked for further data on senior housing AMI distribution and ADU fee impacts.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6076300,"Council to consider assigning $2.76 million in 2025 private activity bonds to Brighton Housing Authority for Adams Point",313,1415000,1728000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2970335-001da0e4f1c5e3ef47b714201a653fc2&start=1415&end=1728","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2970335-001da0e4f1c5e3ef47b714201a653fc2/thumbnail_1415000.jpg","/articles/6076300/Brighton/Adams-County/Colorado/Council-to-consider-assigning-276-million-in-2025-private-activity-bonds-to-Brighton-Housing-Authority-for-Adams-Point","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6076300-5f0a024ff1eddd99d7d992df11bb2017/orig.mp4?Expires=1771141115&Signature=IUH1W0vaQ6G3m1ra4a0schAgyOWrol~luchGTCVKte4tgZ53f36iJ3DLJT2vWWeCwH~6F-aiu5CUAegOZMcGrTuOchmd6GzGkF2p872-ZQrErqJoF6vzEzku58ytGs6hiHLzO0EF--XW7gxRVCW8gorrrzRtz2MUkc7Kyz5NXCFr7OanCupAPB9-2PPMJiidClkvgqI2Bj8SzXpIbA7V6~-9ZzEpuw5fKokHRxYUU~n9EWF3UrX-96rOMyqDsRqUSgFB0M9Ho1j1ktVfzmEBDkt21GQg646dT8LCNtyN7TfuskzUKaPE6SA6SP2fqoNcDh~CQwdPzSDjIZOlCLfldg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","City staff recommended assigning Brighton’s 2025 private activity bond allocation — $2,755,798 — to the Brighton Housing Authority to support the Adams Point affordable housing project, and council signaled support to place the assignment on next week’s consent agenda.

Finance Director Katrina (presenting) told the council that private activity bonds allow qualified private issuers to access tax-exempt borrowing for eligible public-purpose projects under the Tax Reform Act of 1986. \"Private activity bonds are not a grant to the City. It's the capacity or ability to borrow money,\" Katrina said.

Staff outlined three options: (1) city-issued bonds in partnership with a qualifying issuer, (2) assign the allocation to a qualified issuer such as the Brighton Housing Authority, or (3) do nothing and let unused allocation revert to the state. Staff recommended assignment to the housing authority to keep the capacity within the Brighton community and to leverage the housing authority’s experience with complex affordable-housing finance.

Deb (Brighton Housing Authority executive director) described Adams Point as a potential three-phase multifamily project of one- to three-bedroom units, estimating total phases between \"140 to 200 units\" and noting site plan review is in progress. She said Ravenfield (another housing authority project) was submitted for a 9% tax credit but that 9% projects generally do not combine with 4% tax credits and private activity bonds.

Council members asked clarifying questions about default risk and municipal exposure. \"When we assign this, can they default on these bonds?\" Council Member Green asked. Katrina and Deb explained the bonds are repaid by the private issuer and that the city would have no repayment obligation under the proposed assignment; staff noted defaults on similar housing-authority-structured projects are rare due to layered financing.

Multiple council members expressed support for assigning the allocation to aid Adams Point and to strengthen future financing applications. Mayor Pro Tem said the assignment would signal local support without requiring city dollars and that staff should move the item to next week's consent agenda if council wished. Council indicated they were \"good with putting this on consent.\"

Council did not adopt a final ordinance at the study session; staff will return next week with a consent item for formal action.","Staff recommended assigning the city's 2025 private activity bond allocation of $2,755,798 to the Brighton Housing Authority for multi-phase Adams Point affordable housing; council signaled support to place the item on next week's consent agenda.",{"_33":112,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":113,"_41":114,"_43":115,"_45":116,"_47":117,"_49":118,"_51":119,"_53":120,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":121,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":122,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6076304,"Brighton Youth Commission recounts National League of Cities experience",908,250000,1158000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2970335-001da0e4f1c5e3ef47b714201a653fc2&start=250&end=1158","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2970335-001da0e4f1c5e3ef47b714201a653fc2/thumbnail_250000.jpg","/articles/6076304/Brighton/Adams-County/Colorado/Brighton-Youth-Commission-recounts-National-League-of-Cities-experience","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6076304-953d0703f42b68102184a7fd1da9139f/orig.mp4?Expires=1771141115&Signature=os8JTnmFHSTS7Y67M4l7d046~KPXPBRP9Wycm~D0JRT3hGg-J~5fpjhbHFgCfQYipcgu4fPJtgTL66oez2UFRLXqdOTgS9HjZ81g5YtbkHw6POFvTfLS9tIv2G9ZTXKAYeJ6d79s9eyISUzuF1GZODyZ26838EjrxcEDaHRa-q51VPSfBfRhxDFv7QXg4mGCNmTPAEBItYtTlzo07VwFYTFvhUaD-QcorHTkT1SlknrZ4mlyijHbM24uRLNXA0l1bcdFHbAkNxUjKuWapIqLQSRibf4wBz1APbehCCi45GeNZBrHEXS9FoC0VWBWd9d5pK1estzrBg3nTXTHaYVliw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Members of the Brighton Youth Commission described how attending the National League of Cities conference in Washington, D.C., helped build their networking, leadership and advocacy skills.

The trip, presented to the Brighton City Council on April 8, 2025, was led by Youth Commission chair Nia Lopo and supported by staff. \"I'm Nia Lopo. I'm a senior at Eagle Ridge Academy and chair of the Brighton Youth Commission,\" Lopo said as commissioners introduced themselves and summarized what they learned.

Council members and city staff asked the students to describe concrete takeaways. Commissioners cited practice with elevator pitches and small-group problem-solving exercises, exposure to other municipal approaches to youth civic engagement and confidence-building moments such as initiating conversations at networking events and visiting memorials and museums. \"We were given three topics to work on...my group...worked on youth civic engagement,\" commissioner Charlie Haggerty said, describing a multi-step plan the group developed.

City staff noted the commission’s selection process and preparatory training before the conference, describing essays, a video component and interviews required for selection. Rachel Keely, youth services coordinator, was listed as a chaperone for the trip but was not in attendance at the study session.

Council members praised the commission’s representation of Brighton at the conference. Council Member Lloyd Worth, who attended the trip, said he had seen Brighton commissioners recognized by other communities and complimented the students’ growth. Mayor Pro Tem and other council members highlighted the commission as a model for smaller cities seeking sustained youth engagement.

Council did not take a formal action on the presentation. The commission concluded by inviting questions and thanking the council for its support.","Members of the Brighton Youth Commission described networking, leadership training and project planning they learned at the National League of Cities conference and answered council questions about their trip.","actionData","errors"]

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