Board of County Commissioners Business Meeting - 2026-03-24
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Meeting Summary
The Board of County Commissioners approved a $2,500,000 developmental disabilities mill levy housing grant to Wellspring Community for the Unity on Wolfensberger project, which will convert a former hotel in Downtown Castle Rock into 24 residential units for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The board also approved an intergovernmental agreement with the Town of Parker for a $250,000 cost-sharing arrangement to launch the Link on Demand transit pilot program on April 8, 2026, and adopted an IGA with Castle Rock for massage licensing enforcement to combat human trafficking.
Key Decisions (5)
DD Mill Levy Housing Grant to Wellspring Community
Approved $2,500,000 grant agreement with Wellspring Community for the Unity on Wolfensberger project, which will repurpose a former hotel in Downtown Castle Rock into a mixed-use building with 24 residential units (at least 12 permanently designated for individuals with IDD). Funding distributed in equal amounts of $833,333 per year from 2026-2028, reserved from DD Mill revenue.
Link on Demand Parker Pilot Program IGA
Approved intergovernmental agreement with Town of Parker for cost-sharing to establish Link on Demand transit pilot program. Parker contributes $250,000 (20% of $1,200,000 operating cost). Service area includes portions of Parker and unincorporated communities of Meridian Village, Grand View Estates, Stepping Stone, and Stonegate.
Castle Rock Massage Licensing IGA and Resolution
Approved intergovernmental agreement with Town of Castle Rock for massage licensing enforcement and associated resolution. County will handle application processing, fingerprinting coordination with Douglas County Sheriff's Office, and hearings. Castle Rock handles building code verification. Deadline for compliance is July 2026.
Consent Agenda Items A through AI
Approved all requests in items A through AI on the consent agenda.
Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month Resolution
Adopted resolution proclaiming March 2026 as Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month, recognizing the 25-year history of the 1 mill property tax supporting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Development Activity (2)
Unity on Wolfensberger
Conversion of former hotel into mixed-use building with 24 residential units (at least 12 permanently designated for IDD residents). First floor includes supportive programming classrooms and employment-focused workspaces.
Unity on Park
Existing inclusive residential community for individuals with IDD, referenced as successful model for Unity on Wolfensberger expansion.
Market Signals (4)
Housing Demand
Over 180 people are on Wellspring's waitlist for IDD services and day programming, indicating significant unmet demand for supportive housing in Douglas County.
Housing Demand
More than 20,000 adults with IDD in Colorado live with caregivers over age 60, creating urgent need for inclusive housing development.
Infrastructure
Link on Demand transit expansion has exceeded 70,000 rides with 4.9/5 star rating, with top destinations including Park Meadows, King Soopers, Walmart, and recreation centers.
Sentiment
County officials indicated Link transit program generates sales tax revenue that offsets operating costs, as riders travel to economic corridors for shopping.