From The Pueblo Chieftain (Chris Woodka):
A city proposal would dissolve the district — a process that would be carried out in district court — and turn the assets over to the city. The final decision on whether to proceed rests with the [Pueblo Conservancy District’s] board and City Council, and discussions now center around whether it’s the right course. “It makes common sense,” said City Attorney Tom Florczak. “Why have an additional layer of bureaucracy?”
Consolidating the responsibilities of the district with the city’s stormwater utility makes sense because the city has done the bulk of negotiations with the Federal Emergency Management Agency in certifying the levees provide flood protection. The city is doing the same type of work on Fountain Creek and has the resources available for planning and designing projects, Florczak said.
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