Fort Collins council to hear budget, consider residential review ordinance
Fort Collins City Council meets Tuesday, Oct. 6, 2026, at 6 p.m. The consent calendar also includes a public hearing and first reading on the Strauss Lakes annexation.
Fort Collins City Council meets Tuesday, Oct. 6, 2026, at 6 p.m. It is scheduled to hold the first public hearing on the 2027-2028 Recommended Budget and consider a second reading of an ordinance amending the Land Use Code to change the type of review for certain residential uses. The consent calendar includes a public hearing and first reading on annexing the property known as the Strauss Lakes Annexation.
6 p.m. City Council Regular Meeting
Up for discussion or decision
A.1 Declaring the Day of October 15, 2026, as Imagine A Day Without Water Day. A) proclamations and presentations. Imagine a Day Without Water Proclamation
A.2 Declaring the Week of October 4-10, 2026, as Public Power Week. A) proclamations and presentations. Public Power Week Proclamation
A.3 Declaring the Week of October 4-10, 2026, as Fire Prevention Week. A) proclamations and presentations. Fire Prevention Week Proclamation
A.4 Declaring the Month of October 2026 as Conflict Resolution Month. A) proclamations and presentations. Conflict Resolution Month Proclamation
A.5 Declaring the Month of October 2026 as Cyber Security Awareness Month. A) proclamations and presentations. Cybersecurity Awareness Month Proclamation
15 Public Hearing #1 on 2027-2028 Recommended Budget. O) consideration of items planned for discussion.
16 Second Reading of Ordinance No. 118, 2026, Amending the Land Use Code of the City of Fort Collins to Change the Type of Review for Certain Residential Uses. O) consideration of items planned for discussion. Land Use Code Agenda Item Summary · Presentation · Ordinance No. 118, 2026
17 Resolution 2026-116 Approving an Agreement Between Avago Technologies Wireless Manufacturing, LLC and the City to Provide Business Investment Assistance. O) consideration of items planned for discussion. Business Expansion Agenda Item Summary · Project Go II Impact Analysis · Business Assistance Presentation · Resolution 2026-116 · Exhibit A to Resolution 2026-116
Q.1 Possible consideration of the initiation of new ordinances and/or resolutions by Councilmembers. Q) other business.
On the consent agenda
1 Consideration and Approval of the Minutes of the September 15, 2026, Regular Meeting. Consent calendar. Minutes Approval Agenda Item Summary · Draft Minutes, September 15, 2026
2 Second Reading of Ordinance No. 124, 2026, Appropriating Unanticipated Philanthropic Revenue Received Through City Give. Consent calendar. City Give Agenda Item Summary · Ordinance No. 124, 2026
3 Second Reading of Ordinance No. 125, 2026, Appropriating Unanticipated Grant Revenue from the Department of Justice Office of Justice Programs for the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program. Consent calendar. Edward Byrne Grant Agenda Item Summary · Ordinance No. 125, 2026
4.A Second Reading of Ordinance No. 126, 2026, Making Supplemental Appropriations in Various City Funds. 4. Items Relating to Appropriating Additional Funds for 2026.. 2026 Annual Adjustment Agenda Item Summary · Ordinance No. 126, 2026 · Ordinance No. 127, 2026 · Ordinance No. 128, 2026
4.B Second Reading of Ordinance No. 127, 2026, Appropriating Prior Year Reserves in Various City Funds. 4. Items Relating to Appropriating Additional Funds for 2026.. 2026 Annual Adjustment Agenda Item Summary · Ordinance No. 126, 2026 · Ordinance No. 127, 2026 · Ordinance No. 128, 2026
4.C Second Reading of Ordinance No. 128, 2026, Approving a Transfer of an Appropriation in the Conservation Trust Fund. 4. Items Relating to Appropriating Additional Funds for 2026.. 2026 Annual Adjustment Agenda Item Summary · Ordinance No. 126, 2026 · Ordinance No. 127, 2026 · Ordinance No. 128, 2026
5 Second Reading of Ordinance No. 129, 2026, Amending the Landmark Designation of the J.M. Morrison House and Carriage House, 718 West Mountain Avenue, Fort Collins, Colorado, a Fort Collins Landmark Pursuant to City Code Chapter 14, to Remove the Carriage House and Rename the Landmark as the J.M. Morrison Property. Consent calendar. JM Morrison House Agenda Item Summary · Ordinance No. 129, 2026
6 Second Reading of Ordinance No. 130, 2026, Amending the Landmark Designation of the Marsh/Geist House and Garage, 1006 Laporte Avenue, Fort Collins, Colorado, a Fort Collins Landmark Pursuant to City Code Chapter 14, to Remove the Garage and Rename the Landmark as the Walker/Geist Property. Consent calendar. Marsh/Geist House Agenda Item Summary · Ordinance No. 130, 2026
7 Second Reading of Ordinance No. 131, 2026, Amending Portions of Section 1-15 of the Code of the City of Fort Collins Concerning General Penalties to Allow Restitution for Victims of Misdemeanors, Petty Offenses, and Civil Infractions, to Clarify what can be Requested as Restitution, and to Correct Cross References to Section 1-15. Consent calendar. Section 1-15 Code Changes Agenda Item Summary · Ordinance No. 131, 2026
8 First Reading of Ordinance No. 132, 2026, Making a Supplemental Appropriation and Authorizing Transfers of Appropriations for the Pedestrian Intersection Improvements Project and Related Art in Public Places. Consent calendar. Pedestrian Intersection Agenda Item Summary · Project Locations Map · Ordinance No.132, 2024(copy) · Ordinance No. 021, 2025 (copy) · Ordinance No.192, 2025 (copy) · Disability Advisory Board Minutes, May 18, 2026
9 First Reading of Ordinance No. 133, 2026, Making a Supplemental Appropriation and Authorizing Transfers of Appropriations for the Lemay and Drake Intersection Improvements Project and Related Art in Public Places. Consent calendar. Lemay Drake Agenda Item Summary · Project Location Map · Typical Section and Site Plan · Ordinance No. 135, 2023 (copy) · Ordinance No. 133, 2026
10 First Reading of Ordinance No. 134, 2026, Appropriating Prior Year Reserves in Support of the Utility Network for the Wastewater Utilities. Consent calendar. Wastewater Utility Network Agenda Item Summary · Ordinance No. 134, 2026
11.A Resolution 2026-114 Setting Forth Findings of Fact and Determinations Regarding the Strauss Lakes Annexation. 11. Items Relating to the Strauss Lakes Annexation.. Strauss Lakes Annexation Agenda Item Summary · Vicinity Map · Annexation Petition · Strauss Lakes Annexation Map · Applicant Narrative · PZC Staff Report, September 17, 2026
11.B Public Hearing and First Reading of Ordinance No. 135, 2026, Annexing the Property Known as the Strauss Lakes Annexation to the City of Fort Collins, Colorado. 11. Items Relating to the Strauss Lakes Annexation.. Strauss Lakes Annexation Agenda Item Summary · Vicinity Map · Annexation Petition · Strauss Lakes Annexation Map · Applicant Narrative · PZC Staff Report, September 17, 2026
12 First Reading of Ordinance No. 136, 2026, Authorizing the Mayor to Execute an Annexation Agreement Regarding the Strauss Lakes Annexation. Consent calendar. Strauss Lakes Annexation Agreement Agenda Item Summary · Vicinity Map · Strauss Lakes Annexation Map · IGA Larimer County and City w/ Amendments 1 and 2 · Memo from Larimer County · Summary of Larimer County Land Use Code
13 First Reading of Ordinance No. 137, 2026, Amending the Zoning Map of the City of Fort Collins and Classifying for Zoning Purposes the Property Included in the Strauss Lakes Annexation to the City of Fort Collins, Colorado, and Approving Corresponding Changes to the Residential Neighborhood Sign District Map and the Lighting Context Area Map. Consent calendar. Strauss Lakes Zoning Agenda Item Summary · Vicinity Map · Proposed Zoning Map · Applicant Narrative · Planning & Zoning Commission Staff Report, September 17, 2026 · Staff Presentation
14 Resolution 2026-115 Making an Appointment to the Board of Directors of Housing Catalyst. Consent calendar. Housing Catalyst Agenda Item Summary · Application · Resolution 2026-115
Reports
F COMMUNITY REPORTS - None. Regular meeting.
H Public comment follow-up Regular meeting.
K CONSENT CALENDAR FOLLOW-UP (This is an opportunity for Councilmembers to comment on items adopted or approved on the Consent Calendar.) Regular meeting.
L STAFF REPORTS - None. Regular meeting.
M Councilmember reports Regular meeting.
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