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Castle Rock Council Approves Agreements for Gold Crown Fieldhouse Project
The Town Council approved two resolutions related to the Gold Crown Fieldhouse project. Resolution 2026-81 approves the Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) between the town, Douglas County, and Gold Crown Foundation for the project. Resolution 2026-82 approves waiving up to $1 million in development impact fees and land use fees for the project. The Gold Crown Fieldhouse, a youth athletics facility, is expected to serve approximately 15,000 additional youth and welcome 600,000 visitors annually, bringing significant community benefits and economic activity to Castle Rock [cite: 393-396, 404-408, 419-429, 465-466, 480-489, 493-503, 530-533].
Castle Rock Staff to Develop Comprehensive Nuisance Code
The Town Council received a presentation and directed staff to continue developing a comprehensive nuisance code ordinance. This proposed ordinance aims to provide town staff and the municipal court with additional tools to address issues like deferred property maintenance, deteriorating landscaping, abandoned vehicles, and outdoor storage. It establishes a step-by-step process for identifying nuisances, providing clear notice to property owners, and allowing a reasonable compliance period before considering abatement orders, with the ultimate goal of fostering voluntary compliance and improving community aesthetics [cite: 823-842, 849-858].
Castle Rock Approves Contracts for Critical Pipeline Project
The Town Council approved two resolutions related to the Plum Creek to Ruder Hess Reservoir Pipeline Project. Resolution 2026-86 approves a construction contract with Global Underground Corporation for the south phase of the pipeline construction, estimated at $3.8 million plus contingency. Resolution 2026-87 approves a professional services agreement with Providence Infrastructure Consultants for the remaining design work, totaling $5.89 million. The project aims to enhance water supply reliability by enabling water transfer between Plum Creek and Ruder Hess Reservoir and allowing water to be treated at the Plum Creek Water Purification Facility [cite: 1262-1267, 1274-1279, 1281-1291, 1293-1335, 1336-1347, 1364-1399].
Castle Rock Declares Stage 2 Drought Watch Amid Worsening Conditions
The Town Council unanimously approved a resolution declaring a drought watch stage 2 within the Castle Rock Water Service Area. This action is a response to worsening drought conditions in Douglas County, characterized by near-record high temperatures and below-average precipitation, impacting local water supplies and South Platte River flows. The declaration mandates reduced watering days for commercial and residential customers and is effective August 1st, with potential adjustments based on rainfall and council confirmation [cite: 1089-1148, 1150-1161, 1175-1179, 1242-1245].
Castle Rock Council to Review License Plate Reader System Amid Data Privacy Concerns
The Town Council discussed and unanimously approved a motion for town staff to prepare a report on license plate readers (FLOC system), the data being collected, concerns about data privacy, and other companies in the market. This initiative aims to provide a transparent discussion and review of the current system and potential alternatives, addressing growing community concerns about data privacy and potential Fourth Amendment violations, while assuring confidence in the Castle Rock Police Department's use of the technology [cite: 70-89, 95-96, 118-124].
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