City Council Agenda and Packet 2019 12 19 Legislators

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• The City supports completion of the Northwest Rail line, or alternative fixed guiderail solutions, including phased implementation strategies such as Peak Rail operations and the pursuit of creative financing mechanisms to launch service sooner than is currently planned. • The City supports local government implementation of railroad crossing improvements, including quiet zones, and the necessary PUC authorities to ensure that these improvements can be installed consistent with federal law. • The City supports increased reporting requirements and data transparency for the Regional Transportation District (RTD). • The City opposes reductions to the present allocation formula of 60 percent state, 22 percent counties, and 18 percent municipalities for Highway User Tax Fund (HUTF) or any appropriations from the state using the same formula, and the use of these funds for non -transportation purposes. • The City opposes legislation to divest state-owned roads to municipalities without adequate short and long-term funding to meet these additional responsibilities. • The City supports state bonding or other borrowing for transportation projects only if there are new or existing designated sources of funding identified to pay off those obligations. Utilities and Telecommunications The City supports policies that protect Colorado's natural resources and allow the City to maintain facilities efficiently, allowing for reasonable and equitable rates while maintaining optimal quality. The City also supports the protection of interests in all matters related to local telecommunications, including telecommunications law and policy, cable franchising, wireless communication facilities, broadband deployment, public safety communications, rights -of -way management and government access channels. Positions: • The City supports the inventorying and protection of water rights. • The City supports appropriate water conservation efforts and sustainable water resource management practices by all users. • The City supports efforts to improve water quality through compliance with state and federal regulations. • The City supports appropriate coordination of municipal water use with other uses, including agriculture, mineral resource development, energy development, recreation and open space. • The City supports stakeholder input and involvement in developing laws and regulations related to water and wastewater issues. • The City opposes federal efforts that complicate existing efforts to deploy small cell infrastructure and create unfunded mandates on local governments. • The City opposes federal efforts to eliminate or reduce local funds for government access channels. Land Use, Development and Revitalization The City has a long-standing commitment to managed growth. The City believes strongly that local control and land use planning enhance our ability to meet the goals/mission of the City Comprehensive Plan and improve the overall quality of life. In addition, the City is working to redevelop and revitalize certain areas within the community, and appropriate urban renewal tools must be preserved to support these efforts. Positions: • The City supports policies that improve the coordination of land use and transportation and regional cooperation in land use planning and economic development activities. • The City supports increased local government and community engagement and impact analysis around the expansion and development of airports. • The City opposes any efforts to limit local government authority to regulate land development.