COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. - Mayor John Suthers presented a balanced 2020 City Budget to Colorado Springs City Council today. The 2020 General Fund budget is $331.1 million, which is $23 million or 7.5% more than the 2019 budget.
Mayor Suthers’ letter to City Council outlines the allocation of funds in line with the City’s strategic plan goals: Promoting Job Creation, Investing in Infrastructure, Building Community and Collaborative Relationships, and Excelling in City Services.
2020 General Fund Highlights
- $4.4 million of increased funding for 20 new sworn Police positions and 8 new sworn Fire positions and equipment
- $400,000 of increased funding for park maintenance, recreational and cultural service needs
- $1.45 million of increased funding for park watering
- $1.4 million continued funding for the City’s Americans with Disabilities Act operating and capital programs
- $550,000 of increased funding for city fleet replacement
- $500,000 of funding to support shelter bed operations for the homeless population
- $300,000 increased funding to Mountain Metro Transit
- $1.3 million continuing support to address Information Technology core infrastructure, applications, and cybersecurity improvements and sustainment
- $9.65 million to keep police and fire sworn compensation at the market average, increases for civilian compensation, and full-year funding for the portion of compensation that was phased in during 2019
- $1.0 million one-time increased funding for an aerial ladder truck for the Fire Department
The complete proposed 2020 budget is available at: coloradosprings.gov/budget
The latest episode of the City’s “Behind the Springs” podcast discusses the proposed 2020 Budget. Listen at https://coloradosprings.gov/podcast
Upcoming Important Budget Dates
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Oct. 18 |
City Council Budget Work Session |
Oct. 21 |
Budget Public Hearing and Town Hall |
Oct. 29 |
Budget Markup Session with City Council |
Nov 12 |
First reading of 2020 Budget Ordinance at City Council |
Nov 26 |
Second reading of 2020 Budget Ordinance at City Council |