Durango, CO: **Council received a presentation from the city’s Prosperity Office on the city’s Proposition 123 filing commitment from 2027 to 2029, which sets a goal of 99 affordable and workforce housing units.
All units must have a formal affordability restriction, such as a deed restriction or a Land Use Restriction Agreement.
The city has multiple projects in the pipeline, including the Rivergate Workforce Housing Project, which aims to build approximately 50 townhomes, and the Lightner Creek Commons project, which plans to build 29 townhomes.
The city reached full compliance with Proposition 123 requirements for the 2024–2026 cycle in August, securing continued access to affordable housing funding for the next three years. Proposition 123, approved by Colorado voters in 2022, created a permanent statewide funding source for affordable housing.
At their regular meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 15, at 5:30 p.m., held at council chambers, 949 East Second Ave., councilors:
Heard a presentation on the Police Department and City Hall project from the city manager that detailed how the project has progressed so far, highlighting the public meetings that have taken place over the past two years. Next steps include asbestos abatement of the new City Hall, the ongoing search for parking solutions, and complete site plans for the project anticipated to be submitted on Sept. 28. The project is currently $112,386 under the $61 million budget.
Heard a presentation from Local First on the healthcare performance in La Plata County and learned about the organization’s Healthcare Performance Dashboard.
Proclaimed the week of Sept. 17 through Sept. 23 as Constitution Week.
Received an update on the city’s organic waste management study. In January 2025, Council directed the City Manager to research organic waste management ordinances. Research and stakeholder engagement have been taking place for the past year and are nearing conclusion. This update outlines the remaining steps in the process for Council to review the study and take potential action regarding organic waste management policies.
Voted to direct the City Manager to pursue an amendment to the Land Use and Development Code regarding remote parking.
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