Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Trinidad, Colorado, will be held on Tuesday, March 7, 2023, at 6:00 P.M.

The Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Trinidad,
Colorado, will be held on Tuesday, March 7, 2023, at 6:00 P.M.
in City Council Chambers at City Hall, 135 N. Animas Street, Trinidad, Colorado, 81082 and
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The following items are on file for consideration of Council:
1) ROLL CALL
2) APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
3) POLICY ITEMS & STAFF REPORTS
a) Housing Now Incentive Program Update
Individuals with disabilities needing auxiliary aid(s) may request assistance by contacting Audra Garrett, City Clerk, 135 N.
Animas Street, Phone (719) 846-9843, or FAX (719) 846-4140. At least a 48 hour advance notice prior to the scheduled meeting
would be appreciated so that arrangements can be made to locate the requested auxiliary aid(s).
Trinidad City Council Agenda
Regular Meeting
March 7, 2023
Page 2
4) PETITIONS OR COMMUNICATIONS, ORAL OR WRITTEN
The Public Comment section offers an opportunity for any citizen to express opinions or ask
questions regarding City services, policies or other matters of community concern, and any agenda
items that are not a part of a scheduled public hearing. Citizens will have five minutes for comments.
This time limit was established to provide efficiency in the conduct of the meeting and to allow equal
opportunity for everyone wishing to speak. An immediate response should not be expected, as issues
are typically referred to City staff for follow-up or research and are then reported back to Council
and the individual who initiated the comment or inquiry.
Written materials for presentation to Council must be submitted to the City Clerk as the speaker
approaches the podium.
5) CONSENT AGENDA APPROVAL
The Consent Agenda can be adopted by a simple motion. The Consent Agenda will be read aloud
prior to a vote on the motion. Any Consent Agenda item may be removed from the Consent Agenda
at the request of a Council Member for individual consideration.
a) Approval of the Regular Meeting Minutes of February 21, 2023
b) Approval of bid received from Blazer Electric Company in the amount of $118,956.99
for LED Street Light Poles for 1st Street Project #03-2023
c) Approval of Bills
d) Approval of Payroll, February 18, 2023 through March 3, 2023
6) PUBLIC HEARINGS
a) Public hearing for consideration of an ordinance Authorizing the Master Equipment
Lease-Purchase Agreement dated March 1, 2023 between the City, as Lessee, and
Community Leasing Partners for the acquisition of a new Terex Derrick Digger
Truck
i) Second reading of an ordinance Authorizing the Master Equipment LeasePurchase Agreement dated March 1, 2023 between the City, as Lessee, and
Community Leasing Partners for the acquisition of a new Terex Derrick Digger
Truck
7) UNFINISHED BUSINESS (None)
8) MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS
a) Consideration of appointment of Keythur Merchant and Barbara McNight to the
Urban Forestry Board
b) Trinidad State College Housing Now Incentive Agreement consideration
Individuals with disabilities needing auxiliary aid(s) may request assistance by contacting Audra Garrett, City Clerk, 135 N.
Animas Street, Phone (719) 846-9843, or FAX (719) 846-4140. At least a 48 hour advance notice prior to the scheduled meeting
would be appreciated so that arrangements can be made to locate the requested auxiliary aid(s).
Trinidad City Council Agenda
Regular Meeting
March 7, 2023
Page 3
8) MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS (Cont.)
c) First reading of an Ordinance Revising the City’s Water Rate Schedule and the City’s
Plant Investment Fees, and setting hearing for consideration of said ordinance at
6:00 p.m. on March 21, 2023
d) First reading of an Ordinance Adjusting the City’s Rates for Sewer Service, and
setting hearing for consideration of said ordinance at 6:00 p.m. on March 21, 2023
e) First Amendment to Animal Shelter Service Contract and Lease Agreement with
Noah’s Ark
f) Resolution authorizing expenditure of marijuana revenue received by the City of
Trinidad – 4th Quarter, 2022
g) First reading of an ordinance vacating a certain alley between Lots 1 to 8, inclusive,
to the west, and Lots 19 to 26, inclusive, to the east in Block 6; and all the alley in
Block 1, all in Fairview Addition to the City of Trinidad, Las Animas County,
Colorado, and setting hearing for consideration of said ordinance at 6:00 p.m. on
March 21, 2023
9) COUNCIL REPORTS
10) REPORTS BY CITY MANAGER AND CITY ATTORNEY
11) EXECUTIVE SESSION
a) For the purpose of determining positions relative to matters that may be subject to
negotiations, developing strategy for negotiations, and/or instructing negotiators, under
C.R.S. Section 24-6-402(4)(e) and /or For a conference with the City’s attorney for the
purpose of receiving legal advice on specific legal questions under C.R.S. Section 24-6-
402(4)(b) – Property matter
b) For a conference with the City’s attorney for the purpose of receiving legal advice on
specific legal questions under C.R.S. Section 24-6-402(4)(b) – municipal ordinance
12) ADJOURNMENT