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Education

Douglas County board to consider Renaissance PK–5 charter contract

The proposed public school could open in fall 2028 if it meets enrollment, facility and other pre-opening requirements.

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Government

Castle Rock water commission to weigh Walker Reservoir expansion agreement

The proposal would add storage for Inverness, Pinery and Cottonwood while Castle Rock retains its existing allocation, pays no expansion costs and could receive conditional compensation for storage lost during construction.

Government

Plan would separate Springs district and cap debt at $9.538 million

The proposal would keep District 5’s existing services and operations levy limit; city estimates put its 2027 levy about $99 lower for an average Retreat home than under consolidation.

Environment

Manitou Springs open-space committee approves $802,000 2027 budget proposal

The plan includes $400,000 for a mobility pathway, $207,550 for land acquisition and $60,000 for Black Canyon work.

Government

Castle Rock water commission to consider $2.73 million in projects

Staff recommend a second water-supply route for downtown and design work at two treatment facilities; the commission has not yet acted.

Government

Colorado Springs advances $380,700 plan to restore pay for Nov. 25 furlough

Council approved the amendment on first reading, but final passage and mayoral action remain pending; the proposal would make Nov. 25 paid leave while leaving furloughs in place in other funds.

Housing

Colorado Springs proposal would let some detached ADUs reach 25 feet

The draft zoning amendment would keep a 16-foot limit for most detached units. City Council is scheduled to discuss it Oct. 26.

Government

Teller County staff recommend conditional approval of CC&V mine expansion

The proposed amendment would add about 189 million tons of leach capacity and extend parts of reclamation and monitoring through 2064; county commissioners have not voted.

Government

El Paso County commissioners advance property-maintenance rules

Commissioners accepted first readings of three proposals in 5-0 votes; the drafts set notice and correction rules, with second readings scheduled for Nov. 12.