Board of Trustees Action Items
Wednesday, February 18, 2026

Central Park Pre-Development Agreement Discussion

The Board of Trustees discussed the Pre-Development Agreement between USL, Card & Associates, and the Town of Firestone during Wednesday night's meeting. As part of the Central Park Board Liaisons, Trustee Lorna Morton suggested that, based on the feedback that the Board has received, the Town of Firestone should end the agreement with USL, removing them from the Central Park project. Town staff was instructed to proceed with terminating the Pre-Development Agreement and will present this to the Board of Trustees for approval at an upcoming meeting.

Recruitment Firm Interview Process Discussion

In January, the Town published an RFP seeking executive recruitment firms to support a comprehensive, professional, and community-focused search for our next Town Manager. The selected firm will partner with the Town Board of Trustees through all phases of the recruitment and selection process, ensuring a transparent, thorough, and equitable outcome.

During Wednesday night’s meeting, the Board of Trustees scheduled a Special Meeting for Wednesday, February 25, at 6:00 p.m. to discuss the 14 firms that submitted proposals and reach consensus on which firms will move forward in the interview process.  The Board of Trustees has tentatively scheduled Wednesday, March 25, at 6:00 p.m. for interviews with firms.

Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan

During Wednesday night’s meeting, the Board of Trustees approved Resolution 26-11, adopting the updated Weld County Multi-Jurisdiction Hazard Mitigation Plan (HMP), which includes Firestone's community profile and mitigation priorities. Adoption is required every 5 years to remain eligible for FEMA hazard mitigation grant funding.

The plan identifies Firestone's risks from natural and man-made hazards (such as flooding, severe weather, infrastructure, and cybersecurity threats) and outlines 18 priority mitigation actions to reduce long-term risk to people, property, and Town operations. With support from the Carbon Valley Emergency Management Agency (CVEMA), Town staff participated in the county-led planning process throughout 2025 to ensure local needs and priorities were incorporated.

Approving the plan does not commit the Town to immediate spending, but it establishes the framework needed to pursue funding for future mitigation projects and grants. Once adopted, the plan will be submitted to Weld County and FEMA for final approval, allowing Firestone to implement mitigation actions and, if needed, apply for federal funding.

Potable Water Master Plan Adopted

During Wednesday night’s meeting, the Board of Trustees approved the Potable Water Master Plan. In July 2024, the Town of Firestone hired Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. (Kimley-Horn) to develop the Town’s Potable Water Master Plan.

In cooperation with Town staff, Kimley-Horn examined the existing system to identify deficiencies; forecasted future growth within the Growth Management Area through 2035 and buildout; evaluated locations for water system components; recommended additional storage and transmission improvements; and integrated pressure settings from the proposed Master Meter Flow Control Project into the hydraulic model.

Based on these analyses, Kimley-Horn pinpointed near- and long-term system upgrades, including storage tanks, master meter connections, and waterline loops (to improve system efficiency), and created a phased implementation plan with triggers for priority upgrades, cost estimates, and potential funding sources.

The adopted Master Plan assesses hydraulic distribution and treatment capacities, highlights system deficiencies, prioritizes capital needs, and aligns with the Town’s Design Standards and Construction Specifications.

Additional Information

View the complete February 18, 2026, Board of Trustees meeting packet and recording of the meeting here.

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