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Background Paper for Proposed
Resolution
COUNCIL MEETING DATE: February 9, 2026
TO: President Mark Aliff and Members of City Council
CC: Mayor Heather Graham
VIA: Marisa Stoller, City Clerk
FROM: Harley Gifford, Deputy City Attorney
SUBJECT: A RESOLUTION FROM THE CITY OF PUEBLO IN SUPPORT OF
COLORADO HOUSE BILL 26-1071, CONCERNING ALLOWING A
LOCAL GOVERNMENT TO LOCATE AN AUTOMATED VEHICLE
IDENTIFICATION SYSTEM ON AN INTERSTATE HIGHWAY
SUMMARY:
Attached is a Resolution in support of Colorado House Bill 26-1071 concerning allowing
a local government to locate an automated vehicle identification system on an interstate
highway.
PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION:
Not applicable to this Resolution.
BACKGROUND:
Current law allows the state to locate an automated vehicle identification system (AVIS)
on a highway that is part of the federal interstate highway system but prohibits a county,
city and county, or municipality (local government) from doing so. The bill authorizes
local governments to locate an AVIS on a highway that is part of the federal interstate
highway system.
FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS:
There are no financial implications for the City in passing this Resolution.
BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION:
Not applicable to this Resolution.
STAKEHOLDER PROCESS:
Not applicable to this Resolution.
ALTERNATIVES:
City Council could choose not to publicly support Colorado House Bill 26-1071.
RECOMMENDATION:
Approval of the Resolution.
ATTACHMENTS:
1. HB 26-1071
RESOLUTION NO. 16254
A RESOLUTION FROM THE CITY OF PUEBLO IN SUPPORT OF
COLORADO HOUSE BILL 26-1071, CONCERNING ALLOWING A
LOCAL GOVERNMENT TO LOCATE AN AUTOMATED VEHICLE
IDENTIFICATION SYSTEM ON AN INTERSTATE HIGHWAY
WHEREAS, Automated Vehicle Identification Systems (AVIS) utilize cameras and
sensors to automatically detect traffic violations, such as speeding and red light violations, and
record vehicle data like license plates for penalty issuance; and
WHEREAS, AVIS is used in many Colorado municipalities to enhance road safety near
schools, construction zones, municipal parks and residential neighborhoods; and
WHEREAS, AVIS is a tool which can be leveraged to change people's behavior, to make
and
WHEREAS, state law currently restricts all municipalities from locating an AVIS or
establishing an AVIS corridor on any highway that is part of the federal highway interstate system;
and
WHEREAS, Colorado House Bill 26-1071 will remove the current restriction regarding
placement of an AVIS on federal highway interstate system highways and allow the Pueblo Police
Department to enhance road safety along Interstate 25 through the City of Pueblo; NOW,
THEREFORE,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF PUEBLO, that
SECTION 1.
The City Council of the City of Pueblo, for the above-stated reasons, supports the passage
of Colorado House Bill 26-1071 and urges the Colorado State Legislature to enact the same.
SECTION 2.
A copy of this Resolution be transmitted to all members of the Colorado General Assembly
and the Governor of Colorado.
SECTION 3.
The officers and staff of the City are authorized to perform any and all acts consistent with
this Resolution to effectuate the policies and procedures described herein.
SECTION 4.
This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon final passage and approval.
INTRODUCED: February 9, 2026
BY: Roger Gomez
MEMBER OF CITY COUNCIL
APPROVED: __________________________
PRESIDENT OF CITY COUNCIL
ATTESTED BY: ________________________
CITY CLERK