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CORTEZ CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 10, 2024
7:30 P.M.

CALL TO ORDER, PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE, ROLL CALL, APPROVAL OF AGENDA.

CONSENT AGENDA

The listing under "Consent Agenda" is a group of items to be acted on with a single motion and vote. This agenda is designed to expedite the handling of limited routine matters by City Council. Either the public or a Councilmember may request that an item may be removed from the Consent Agenda at that time, prior to Council's vote. The Mayor will ask if a citizen or Councilmember wishes to have any specific item removed from the Consent Agenda for discussion.

Approval of the Council Worksession and Agenda Minutes for November 26, 2024.

Approval of the Expenditure List for December 10, 2024

Approval of an application for a Transfer of Ownership for Once Upon LLC, DBA Once Upon a Sandwich (owners Richard and Carolyn Hessom) to Once Upon a Sandwich, LLC, DBA Once Upon a Sandwich (owners Cameron and Kari Watson), located at 7 West Main Street, Cortez.

Approval of a renewal application for a Hotel and Restaurant Liquor License for Lakeside Lanes, Inc., DBA Lakeside Lanes, located at 410 Lakeside Drive, Cortez.

PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
There is no limit to the number of speakers, although public comments will be held to an overall time limit of 30 minutes.
(Speakers have a time limit of three (3) minutes per person, may only speak once, and may not cede time to another commenter. Please reference rules below.)

PRESENTATIONS

Presentation of a Purple Heart and Medal of Honor to Katalina "Kat" Moran and Novelynn "Novi" Moran in honor of their Father, Sergeant Mike Moran, as well as a presentation of The Chief's Certificate of Commendation to Cortez resident Amanda Darland.

2024 Employee Anniversary Awards

PUBLIC HEARINGS

Ordinance No. 1330, Series 2024

Second Reading and Public Hearing on Ordinance No. 1330, Series 2024, an Ordinance approving the Second Amendment to Professional Services Contract for Municipal Judge Services.

Presenter: Drew Sanders, City Manager

UNFINISHED BUSINESS

NEW BUSINESS

2025 Cortez Community Support Grants

Award the Community Support Grants as determined by the 2025 Community Support Grant Review Committee.

Presenter: Drew Sanders, City Manager

2025 Janitorial Bids for the Service Center, Welcome Center, City Hall, and Police Department

Award of the 2025 Janitorial Services for the Service Center, Welcome Center, City Hall, and Police Department.

Presenter: Brian Peckins, Director of Public Works

2025 Refuse Sideload Truck Lease

Council will consider authorizing the City Manager to negotiate and the Mayor to sign a seven (7) year lease agreement on behalf of the City for a new side-load refuse truck.

Presenter: Brian K. Peckins, Director of Public Works

Resolution No. 18, Series 2024

Approval of Resolution No. 18, Series 2024, a resolution approving the 2025 Fee Schedule for the City of Cortez.

Presenter: Linda Smith, City Clerk

Resolution No. 21, Series 2024

Approval of Resolution No. 21, Series 2024, a resolution approving the Cortez Municipal Airport Schedule of Fees and Charges.

Presenter: Jeremy Patton, Airport Director

Resolution No. 23, Series 2024

Approval of Resolution No. 23, Series 2024, a resolution approving the Mill Levy for 2025.

Presenter: Kelly Koskie, Director of Finance

DRAFT RESOLUTION/ORDINANCES

CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORT

10.

CITY MANAGER'S REPORT

11.

CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS

Mayor's Report on Workshop

Other Board Reports

12.

OTHER ITEMS OF BUSINESS

Council Discussion on Council Rules of Procedure Regarding Remote Attendance at Council Meetings.

Council may convene into Executive Session for the purposes of determining positions relative to matters that may be subject to negotiations, developing strategy for negotiations, and/or instructing negotiators concerning the possible sale of real property by the City pursuant to C.R.S. Section 24-6-402(4)(e); and to discuss the possible sale of real property by the City pursuant to C.R.S. Section 24-6-402(4)(a).

13.

PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
There is no limit to the number of speakers and no overall time limit.
(Speakers have a time limit of three (3) minutes per person, may only speak once, and may not cede time to another commenter. Please reference rules below.)

14.

ADJOURNMENT

PURSUANT TO RESOLUTION 11, SERIES 2022, PUBLIC COMMENT:

--Individuals may comment regarding items on the Council agenda or any other topic they wish to address the City Council about, including items discussed in a previous Council Workshop. Those wishing to comment must register by completing an "Intent to Speak" card (located outside of the Council chambers). Completed cards will be collected at the start of the meeting and delivered to the Mayor, who will call each speaker to the podium at the appropriate time. Comments specific to agenda items scheduled for public hearings should be reserved and delivered during the public hearing session.
--Courtesy, civility, and respect for others is expected. All comments should be addressed directly to the Council. Commenters who are called upon by the Mayor to speak are the only persons allowed to speak during the allotted time. Comments, or other distractions from the audience intended for commenters or others are not permitted. The Mayor, as the chairperson for the meeting, retains the discretion to deviate from the formats described below.
--There are two general opportunities for citizens to address the Council:
For the first opportunity (which will occur toward the start of the meeting) there is no limit to the number of speakers, although public comments will be held to an overall time limit of 30 minutes so City business may proceed. Speakers have a time limit of 3 minutes per person, may only speak once, and may not cede time to other commenters.
For the second opportunity (which will occur toward the end of the meeting) there is no limit to the number of speakers, and no overall time limit. Speakers have a time limit of 3 minutes per person, may only speak once, and may not cede time to other commenters.
--Other Opportunities to Participate
Citizens may also participate via email if addressed to councilcomments@cortezco.gov. Comments received by 3:00pm the day of a Council meeting will be delivered to Council the same day and entered into the meeting minutes. Citizens may also send letters to the Council by addressing them to "City Council" 123 Roger Smith Ave., Cortez, CO 81321. In-person deliveries are also accepted.

MOTION TO GO INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION:
--For a conference with the City attorney for the purpose of receiving legal advice on specific legal questions under C.R.S. Section 24-6-402(4)(b);
--For the purpose of determining positions relative to matters that may be subject to negotiations, developing strategy for negotiations, and/or instructing negotiators under C.R.S. Section 24-6-402(4)(e);
--To discuss the purchase, acquisition, lease, transfer, or sale of real, personal, or other property interest under C.R.S. Section 24-6-402(4)(a)
--For discussion of a personnel matter under C.R.S. Section 24-6-402(4)(f) and not involving: any specific fie employees who have requested discussion of the matter in open session: any member of this body or any elected official: the appointment of any person to fill an office of this body or of an elected official: or personnel policies that do not require the discussion of matters personal to particular employees
--For discussion of a matter required to be kept confidential by the following federal or state law, or regulation: ____ under C.R.S. Section 24-6-402(4)(c)
--For discussion of specialized details of security arrangements or investigations under C.R.S. Section 24-6-402(4)(d)
--For consideration of documents protected by the mandatory nondisclosure provisions of the Open Records Act under C.R.S. Section 24-6-402(4)(g)

AND THE FOLLOWING ADDITIONAL DETAILS ARE PROVIDED:
(a brief description must be included following the statute citation regarding why the executive session is being held)

CITY OF CORTEZ
123 ROGER SMITH AVENUE
CORTEZ, CO 81321

Linda Smith
City Clerk
123 Roger Smith Avenue
Cortez, CO. 81321
lsmith@cortezco.gov

Memorandum

To:

CORTEZ CITY COUNCIL

From:

LINDA SMITH, CITY CLERK

Date:

December 4, 2024

RE:

Approval of the Council Worksession and Agenda Minutes for November 26, 2024.

Attachments

Worksession minutes for November 26, 2024

Agenda minutes for November 26, 2024

CITY OF CORTEZ
123 ROGER SMITH AVENUE
CORTEZ, CO 81321

Kelly Koskie
Director of Finance
123 Roger Smith Ave
Cortez, CO. 81321
kkoskie@cortezco.gov

Memorandum

To:

CORTEZ CITY COUNCIL

From:

SARA COFFEY, PAYROLL/SALES TAX ADMINISTRATOR

Date:

12/04/2024

RE:

Approval of the Expenditure List for December 10, 2024

Attachments

Expenditure List

CITY OF CORTEZ
123 ROGER SMITH AVENUE
CORTEZ, CO 81321

Linda Smith
City Clerk
123 Roger Smith Avenue
Cortez, CO. 81321
lsmith@cortezco.gov

Memorandum

To:

CORTEZ CITY COUNCIL

From:

LINDA SMITH, CITY CLERK

Date:

November 27, 2024

RE:

Attachments

Memo on Once Upon a Sandwich Transfer of Ownership

CITY OF CORTEZ
123 ROGER SMITH AVENUE
CORTEZ, CO 81321

Linda Smith
City Clerk
123 Roger Smith Avenue
Cortez, CO. 81321
lsmith@cortezco.gov

Memorandum

To:

CORTEZ CITY COUNCIL

From:

LINDA SMITH, CITY CLERK

Date:

December 4, 2024

RE:

Approval of a renewal application for a Hotel and Restaurant Liquor License for Lakeside Lanes, Inc., DBA Lakeside Lanes, located at 410 Lakeside Drive, Cortez.

Attachments

Renewal Memo for Lakeside Lanes

CITY OF CORTEZ
123 ROGER SMITH AVENUE
CORTEZ, CO 81321

Vern Knuckles
Chief of Police
608 North Park Street
Cortez, CO. 81321
vknuckles@cortezco.gov

Memorandum

To:

CORTEZ CITY COUNCIL

From:

VERN KNUCKLES, CHIEF OF POLICE

Date:

December 2, 2024

RE:

CITY OF CORTEZ
123 ROGER SMITH AVENUE
CORTEZ, CO 81321

Matt Cashner
Human Resources Director
123 Roger Smith Avenue
Cortez, CO. 81321
mcashner@cortezco.gov

Memorandum

To:

CORTEZ CITY COUNCIL

From:

MATT CASHNER, HUMAN RESOURCES DIRECTOR

Date:

November 27, 2024

RE:

2024 Employee Anniversary Awards

Attachments

2024 Anniversary Awards

CITY OF CORTEZ
123 ROGER SMITH AVENUE
CORTEZ, CO 81321

Drew Sanders
City Manager
123 Roger Smith Avenue
Cortez, CO. 81321
dsanders@cortezco.gov

Memorandum

To:

CORTEZ CITY COUNCIL

From:

DREW SANDERS, CITY MANAGER

Date:

December 2, 2024

RE:

Ordinance No. 1330, Series 2024

BACKGROUND

The Municipal Court Judge's salary must be established by ordinance, and therefore any changes require a new ordinance to be enacted. The 2025 budget reflects the judge's salary as high as $59,800. The current ordinance reflects a salary of $36,000.

DISCUSSION

The proposed increase in salary is due to the increase in workload and demands of the Municipal Court. If approved, the Judge will begin working all day on Mondays for the City of Cortez, as well as being available on Wednesdays and Fridays for in-custody hearings. The increase in cases filed in Municipal Court has gone from 436 cases in 2021 when the Judge was first appointed, to 992 cases to date in 2024 with six weeks remaining in the year.

FISCAL IMPACT

The proposed increase in compensation was included in the City of Cortez Fiscal Year 2025 Budget approved by City Council November 12, 2024.

RECOMMENDATION

Staff recommends that Council approve on second and final reading, Ordinance No. 1330, Series 2024, an Ordinance approving the Second Amendment to Professional Services Contract for Municipal Judge Services.

MOTION

If agreed upon by the City Council, a possible motion would be: I move that Council approve on second and final reading, Ordinance No. 1330, Series 2024, an Ordinance approving the Second Amendment to the Professional Services Contract for Municipal Judge Services.

Attachments

Ordinance No. 1330, Series 2024

Second Amendment to Professional Services Agreement

Letter from Judge Padilla

CITY OF CORTEZ
123 ROGER SMITH AVENUE
CORTEZ, CO 81321

Drew Sanders
City Manager
123 E Roger Smith Ave,
Cortez, CO. 81321
dsanders@cortezco.gov

Memorandum

To:

CORTEZ CITY COUNCIL

From:

DREW SANDERS, CITY MANAGER

Date:

December 2, 2024

RE:

2025 Cortez Community Support Grants

BACKGROUND

Most years, the Cortez City Council budgets money from the General Fund to support community organizations that preserve or enrich the health, education and welfare of the community. Community support organizations may receive grants to support activities and programs that are accessible to the City of Cortez community and encourage the development of healthy community organizations that provide programs for citizen welfare and education in the region.

DISCUSSION

The 2025 Community Support Grant application and eligibility criteria were made available to the public on the City of Cortez website the first of August, 2024, and distributed to media outlets by the Cortez PIO. Submissions were due October 18, 2024. This year, the City received 26 grant applications totaling $109,715 in funding requests. The Council budget for the grant awards is $32,000. The grant review committee, Councilmember Dennis Spruell, Councilmember Matt Keefauver, Community and Economic Development Director Rachael Marchbanks, Executive Assistant Wendy Mimiaga, and City Manager Drew Sanders, carefully analyzed each application based on the required criteria and have submitted their recommendations for the 2025 grant awards.

FISCAL IMPACT

The $32,000 2025 Community Support Grant was included in the City of Cortez 2025 Annual Budget that was approved by Council on November 12, 2024.

RECOMMENDATION

Staff recommends that Council consider awarding the 2025 Cortez Community Support Grants as determined by the 2025 Community Support Grant review committee.

MOTION

If agreed upon by the City Council, a possible motion would be: I move that Council approve the 2025 Community Support Grant awards as determined by the Grant Review Committee, and authorize the Mayor to sign the award letters for all grant applicants.

Attachments

Applicants

Nominees, suggested awards

CITY OF CORTEZ
123 ROGER SMITH AVENUE
CORTEZ, CO 81321

Brian Peckins
Director of Public Works
110 West Progress Crcle
Cortez, CO. 81321
bpeckins@cortezco.gov

Memorandum

To:

CORTEZ CITY COUNCIL

From:

Vickie Haddix, General Services Secretary

Date:

12/3/2024

RE:

2025 Janitorial Bids for the Service Center, Welcome Center, City Hall, and Police Department

BACKGROUND

The City contracts out janitorial services for cleaning the Service Center, Welcome Center, City Hall, and Police Department. For the past several years, the City has reissued contracts to the existing vendor at the same rate as the previous year. This year, it was decided to rebid all janitorial services for the Service Center, Welcome Center, City Hall, and Police Department for the 2025 year.

DISCUSSION

Specifications were drawn up and bids were received on November 20, 2024. The City received five responses to the Service Center bid request; four responses for the Welcome Center; four responses for City Hall; and three responses for the Police Department. Following is an overview of the bids received for each building.

Service Center
Red Fin Janitorial, LLC                                  $20,320.00
Care Beyond Care, LLC                                $32,100.00
Monica's Cleaning Service                             $36,000.00
Superior Services, LLC                                  $49,150.00
Bravo! Cleaning & Restoration                       $55,072.00

Welcome Center
Red Fin Janitorial, LLC                                  $15,396.00
Care Beyond Care, LLC                                 $18,000.00
Monica's Cleaning Service                             $24,000.00
Bravo! Cleaning & Restoration                       $27,118.00

City Hall
Monica's Cleaning Service                             $38,000.00
Superior Services, LLC                                   $55,720.00
Bravo! Cleaning & Restoration                       $60,751.00
Care Beyond Care, LLC                                 $64,300.00

Police Department
Monica's Cleaning Service                             $48,000.00
Care Beyond Care, LLC                                 $58,500.00
Bravo! Cleaning & Restoration                       $79,678.00

FISCAL IMPACT

Janitorial services are included in the budgets for each of the buildings.

RECOMMENDATION

Staff recommends that Council consider approving the 2025 Janitorial bids to the low bidder for each building, as shown below:

Service Center                        Red Fin Janitorial, LLC                                  $20,320.00
Welcome Center                     Red Fin Janitorial, LLC                                  $15,396.00
City Hall                                  Monica's Cleaning Service                             $38,000.00
Police Department                  Monica's Cleaning Service                             $48,000.00

MOTION

If agreed upon by the City Council, a possible motion would be: I move that Council award the 2025 Janitorial Bids to the following bidders, and authorize the City Manager to negotiate and sign a Professional Services Agreement on behalf of the City with each.

Service Center                       Red Fin Janitorial, LLC                             $20,320.00
Welcome Center                    Red Fin Janitorial, LLC                               $15,396.00
City Hall                                 Monica's Cleaning Service                          $38,000.00
Police Department                 Monica's Cleaning Service                          $48,000.00

Attachments

SC Bidtab

WC Bidtab

CH Bidtab

PD Bidtab

CITY OF CORTEZ
123 ROGER SMITH AVENUE
CORTEZ, CO 81321

Brian Peckins
Director of Public Works
110 West Progress Circle
Cortez, CO. 81321
bpeckins@cortezco.gov

Memorandum

To:

CORTEZ CITY COUNCIL

From:

BRIAN PECKINS, DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS

Date:

December 10, 2024

RE:

2025 Refuse Sideload Truck Lease

BACKGROUND

In 2024, the City initiated the transition to residential side-load truck technology within its refuse fleet by introducing one truck. This effort has allowed for the establishment and refinement of routes, as well as the collection of operational data. Currently, there are 1,600 residential services that have yet to be incorporated into the side-load system. The addition of another side-load truck will facilitate complete coverage of all residential pickups. For context, a rear-load truck utilizes two crew members and can handle approximately 400 residential services a day. A side-load truck utilizes one driver and can handle approximately 900 residential services a day.

DISCUSSION

The Refuse Department is seeking approval for the City to lease one (1) new sideload garbage truck. Upon the conclusion of the lease, the City of Cortez has the option to either sell the vehicle to the leasing company, utilize it for other municipal purposes, or sell it to a third party. There are no restrictions regarding mileage or usage. In collaboration with General Services, the Refuse Department has assessed multiple alternatives via the Sourcewell Cooperative Bid Agent, thereby ensuring adherence to the City's competitive bidding standards. Key considerations include:

· Availability Timelines: Ensuring the equipment can be delivered within the fiscal constraints.
· Warranty and Service: Proximity to service centers for maintenance not covered by in-house technicians.

The quotes are outlined below:

Quote Source

Description

Acquisition Cost

Availability

Closest Warranty Center

Kois Brothers

AutoCar Heil
30-yd Sideloader

$423,443

60-90 days
from order

Farmington, NM

Elliott Equipment

Battle Motors New Way
31-yd Sideloader

$414,000

Q1 2025

Flagstaff, AZ

Faris Machinery

Peterbuilt Curbtender
31-yd Sideloader

$432,000

TBD

Farmington, NM

McNeilus

Not submitted by Deadline

After careful consideration of the submitted quotes, it has been concluded that the offer from Kois Brothers, though not the lowest quote, is the most cost-effective solution for the City for the following reasons:

1. The continuity and compatibility with parts' requirements align well with the existing Heil sideload truck in our fleet, i.e. parts on the shelf would fit both trucks.
2. We have two Certified Heil Technicians on staff.
3. Downtime incurred by potential long-distance repairs (low availability). Towing estimates provided to our Shop Supervisor, Darin Howard, from Glen Brace of CDL Towing (a local CDL-rated truck towing company) were as follows:
· $850 to Farmington, NM – One Way
· $2,800 to Flagstaff, AZ – One Way

FISCAL IMPACT

This expenditure received approval in the Fiscal Year 2025 budget as a component of the Refuse Enterprise Fund, and the use of the cost estimated by Kois Brothers enables the evaluation of the resulting fiscal impact. Engaging Clayton Holdings, LLC for the lease will include a first payment in 2025 of $42,344.30 and six annual payments of $75,872.35 through June 15, 2031. Below are the specifics regarding the annual payments and the annual percentage rates (APR) that are applicable based on the seven-year lease terms, including rate factors and applicable terms.

Fiscal Impacts (presented by Kellie Koskie, Finance Director.)

Bank/Institution

Acquisition Costs

APR

Rate Factor

Annual Payment

Total Cost OF Acquisition at end of lease

Clayton Holdings, LLC

$423,443.00

4.6%

Fixed Rate

$75,872.35

$497,578.40

Kansas State

$423,443.00

5.91%

0.168598

$71,391.75*

$499,742.25

Republic First National

$423,443.00

5.05%

0.17316

$73,322.94

$513,260.58

*Kansas State Bank requires first full payment at closing, not budgeted in 2024.

RECOMMENDATION

All bidders have complied with the City's specifications and possess the required chassis and work bodies to adhere to our timeline. Notably, Kois Brothers has submitted the most competitive quote while providing a confirmed local warranty for any service matters not addressed by our maintenance facility.

Staff recommends that Council authorize the City Manager to negotiate and the Mayor to sign a seven (7) year lease agreement with Clayton Holdings, LLC to lease one sideload refuse truck from Kois Brothers in the amount of $423,443.

MOTION

If agreed upon by the City Council, a possible motion would be:
I move that Council authorize the City Manager to negotiate and the Mayor to sign a seven (7) year lease agreement on behalf of the City with Clayton Holdings, LLC to lease one 2025 Autocar Heil 30-yd sideload refuse truck from Kois Brothers equipment in the amount of $423,443.

CITY OF CORTEZ
123 ROGER SMITH AVENUE
CORTEZ, CO 81321

Linda Smith
City Clerk
123 Roger Smith Avenue
Cortez, CO. 81321
lsmith@cortezco.gov

Memorandum

To:

CORTEZ CITY COUNCIL

From:

LINDA SMITH, CITY CLERK

Date:

December 3, 2024

RE:

Resolution No. 18, Series 2024

BACKGROUND

Resolution No. 18, Series 2024, adopts the 2025 Fee Schedule for all the City Departments, except the Airport. The 2025 Airport Fee Schedule will be adopted through Resolution No. 21, Series 2024, following the review of this resolution. Attached to the packet memo includes Resolution No. 30, Series 2023, which shows the fees that were adopted for 2024. The changes that were made to the adopted 2024 Fee Schedule included: Resolution No. 11, Series 2024, adopted by Council on June 25, 2024, changing the CORA (Public Records) standard fees and charges and a new fee category was added for Surface Roadway Replacement Cold Patch and Surface Roadway Replacement Hot Patch. Resolution No. 15, Series 2024, adopted by Council on July 23, 2024, amended the 2024 Fee Schedule changing the Water Volume Charges Over 1,000 Gallons of Usage - Single Family.

DISCUSSION

The items highlighted in yellow are the fees which are being recommended by staff to be changed from the 2024 Fee Schedule. Memos from staff are included in the packet for explanation regarding the recommendations and staff will be available at the Council meeting to address any questions or concerns Council may have regarding the fee changes.

RECOMMENDATION

Staff recommends that Council approve Resolution No. 18, Series 2024, a resolution adopting the 2025 Fee Schedule for the City of Cortez.

MOTION

If agreed upon by the City Council, a possible motion would be: I move that Council approve Resolution No. 18, Series 2024, a resolution adopting the 2025 Fee Schedule for the City of Cortez.

Attachments

Resolution No. 18, Series 2024

Proposed Fee Schedule for 2025

Parks and Recreation Memo Regarding 2025 Fee Adjustments

C & E Development Dept. - Cash in Lieu Fee Memo

C & E Development Dept. - Plumbing & Mechanical Fee Memo

Public Works Memo Regarding 2025 Fee Adjustments

Res. 15, Series 2024

Res. 11, Series 2024

Resolution No. 30, Series 2023

CITY OF CORTEZ
123 ROGER SMITH AVENUE
CORTEZ, CO 81321

Jeremy Patton
Airport Director
22874 Road F
Cortez, CO. 81321
jpatton@cortezco.gov

Memorandum

To:

CORTEZ CITY COUNCIL

From:

JEREMY PATTON, AIRPORT DIRECTOR

Date:

December 2, 2024

RE:

Resolution No. 21, Series 2024

BACKGROUND

It is imperative to have a guiding document that outlines the types of fees, rates, and applicability of airport uses. This guiding document was initiated, and adopted, in 2023 by the Airport Director with guidance of industry standards and existing fees and charges and further reviewed by the City Attorney and City Manager.

DISCUSSION

The majority of the fees are already being applied via land lease agreements, surface use agreements, contracts, weight-based landing fees, flight simulator use fees, classroom use fees, keys/gate card issuance fees, callout fees, and now public parking fees. These are standard across the aviation industry and CEZ remains well below comparable commercial service airports. CEZ continues to realize an increase in private and charter operations. This guiding document brings CEZ into a better position for growth while maintaining fairness to our users in the general aviation community.

FISCAL IMPACT

The enterprise fund of the Airport will realize increased revenue based on some of the new fees as demand increases for various operations. Projected landing fees will see a steady increase as many of our larger charter jets and the airline will fall into higher weight brackets. This fee schedule has been updated with the new public parking fee structure for 2025.

RECOMMENDATION

Staff recommends that Council approve Resolution No. 21, Series 2024, a resolution approving the Cortez Municipal Airport Schedule of Fees and Charges.

MOTION

If agreed upon by the City Council, a possible motion would be: I move that Council approve Resolution No. 21, Series 2024, a resolution approving the Cortez Municipal Airport Schedule of Fees and Charges.

Attachments

Resolution No. 21, Series 2024

Airport Fees for 2025

Airport Fees for 2024

CITY OF CORTEZ
123 ROGER SMITH AVENUE
CORTEZ, CO 81321

Kelly Koskie
Director of Finance
123 Roger Smith Ave
Cortez, CO. 81321
kkoskie@cortezco.gov

Memorandum

To:

CORTEZ CITY COUNCIL

From:

KELLY KOSKIE, DIRECTOR OF FINANCE

Date:

12/04/2024

RE:

Resolution No. 23, Series 2024

BACKGROUND

Each year, the City of Cortez certifies to the Montezuma County Board of Commissioners the mill levy to be collected for property taxes on behalf of the City.

DISCUSSION

As part of the mill levy certification calculation, an inflation factor of 5.215% was used.

FISCAL IMPACT

Each year the City has the option of choosing a 5.5% increase or a TABOR limitation for the total amount of mill levy to be imposed. The most restrictive of these two options must be used. For 2025 an inflation factor of 5.215% was used. For the calendar year, the City is requesting a total of $129,578.00 be collected. That is an increase over 2024 by $7,320.00

RECOMMENDATION

Staff recommends that Council approve Resolution No.23, Series 2024, setting the 2025 budget year to County Commissioners of Montezuma County, Colorado, Tax Levies and Certification of 2024 Tax levies for the 2025 Budget Year.

MOTION

If agreed upon by the City Council, a possible motion would be: I move that Council approve Resolution No. 23, Series 2024, a resolution setting the 2025 Budget Year to County Commissioners of Montezuma County, Colorado, Tax Levies and Certification of 2024 Tax levies for the 2025 Budget Year.

Attachments

Certification signed

Resolution Setting 2025 Mill Levy