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This map shows that the yellow areas are not taxed at this point, while the gray areas are taxed. A ballot measure aimed at property owners in the district would create a new district that includes all properties, shoring up revenues to fund maintenance of everything from a park to street medians. City of Colorado Springs
Voters in the sizable Briargate neighborhood likely will be faced with a ballot question Nov. 2 to shore up revenue to care for common areas, if City Council refers the measure on Aug. 10 and 24.
Council members agreed in spirit with the ballot measure but asked Assistant City Attorney Mark Smith to tinker with ballot language to make clear to voters that the General Improvement District (GID) created by the the ballot issue will replace the Special Improvement Maintenance District (SIMD).
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The city of Grand Junction will be investing an extra $1 million into the Dos Rios project to create additional park space, improve the river access and add a splash pad.
The new park amenities were added after the city and buyer negotiated a deal to amend the contract and extend the closing date by 60 days to the end of April. This is the second extension of the closing the city has signed.
City Attorney John Shaver said the purchaser was completing due diligence work over the fall, but delayed the closing when they had the opportunity to partner with a second party. Shaver said the inclusion of the new investor led to an expansion of the plans for the project.
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