Fruitdale School Partners LLC intends to sell the Fruitdale School Lofts property to Foothills Regional Housing. The purpose of the sale is to ensure the long-term affordability of the 16 dwelling units. A recently approved state law provides local governments with the right of first refusal to purchase qualifying affordable housing properties. The purpose of this motion is to waive that right, allowing the sale to proceed.

The Mile High Flood District plans to advance the preliminary design of floodplain improvements of Clear Creek in the Clearvale neighborhood. The project is situated between West 44th Avenue and Balsam Street ending east of the Charlie Brown pedestrian bridge. An agreement with the Mile High Flood District needs to be executed to outline the responsibilities and funding obligations to advance the project. Future agreements between the city and the Mile High Flood District are anticipated for the final design and construction.

Sections 10.7 and 10.9 of the Wheat Ridge City Charter require that a public hearing on the proposed budget be conducted before its final adoption and that the budget be adopted by resolution on or before the final day (December 15, 2025) established by state statute for certification of the next year’s tax levy to the county. The proposed 2026 budget includes the following: • Proposed budget (all funds) in the amount of $101,419,771 • A General Fund budget in the amount of $53,393,375 • An unrestricted fund balance of $9,060,945 or 17% of expenditures plus 3% emergency reserves ($1,601,801) • A reserve balance for one-time uses of $1,000,000 • Proposed CIP Fund in the amount of $9,770,000 • Proposed Renewal Wheat Ridge Bond Project Fund in the amount of $2,155,000 • Proposed 2J Next Chapter Bond Fund in the total amount of $27,807,139 • Special Revenue Funds in the amount of $8,294,257

The applicant is requesting approval of a zone change from Agricultural-One (A-1) to Mixed Use Commercial – Transit Oriented Development (MUC-TOD) for property at 10285 Ridge Road for a mixed-use affordable housing project.

The City currently enforces the 2018 International Building Codes, and this ordinance adopts the 2024 editions. Chapter 5 of the Municipal Code functions as the building code, and this update improves usability, provides better procedural clarity, and streamlines administration.

This resolution authorizes the levying of property taxes for the 2025 fiscal year to help defray the cost of government in 2026.

This resolution affirms the City’s commitment to prioritizing affordable housing by formally adopting an expedited review process, as outlined in the internal policy document approved by the Community Development Director. The policy ensures that developments with at least fifty percent (50%) affordable housing units are reviewed, and a decision rendered within ninety (90) days of a complete application, in compliance with Proposition 123 requirements.

The Wheat Ridge Parks & Recreation Pathway is the culmination of an 18-month process, including robust input from the Wheat Ridge community. The purpose of the Parks & Recreation Pathway is to supersede the 2015 Parks & Recreation Department Master Plan as the new guiding document for the department. It articulates the community’s vision for the next 10 years, analyzes cores services and facilities, and identifies priorities for the future.