To help residents make informed choices when deciding whether to sign the petition, here are important facts about the project and how it’s funded:

• The current plan avoids new taxes. The project is funded by revenue generated primarily within the West Greeley Project Areas, not from new taxes on Greeley residents. Like any long-term project, unexpected events such as an economic downturn could impact revenue.
• Certificates of Participation (COPs) are being used to fund early-stage design and infrastructure work. This is a commonly used municipal tool. The COPs will be repaid from the long-term bonds to be issued to finance construction.
• A nonprofit 501(c)(3) will issue those bonds to finance construction. The City is not the borrower.
• A General Improvement District (GID) will support infrastructure through a mill levy and special assessment applied only to properties within the development boundary.
• The City maintains a moral obligation to keep reserve funds whole if the project underperforms — but safeguards are in place to minimize this risk.
• By 2065, the project is projected to generate $360 million+ in net new revenue for the City.

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City Council Holds Public Hearing on West Greeley Project Financing

On Tuesday, May 6, the Greeley City Council held a public hearing and second reading of an ordinance related to financing pre-development services for key components of the West Greeley Project—including a new arena, ice center, hotel, and indoor water park.

Ordinance No. 15 also covers the associated public infrastructure improvements and authorizes the execution of a site lease, lease purchase agreement, and related documents as part of the West Greeley Certificates of Participation (Series 2025A).

📺 Watch the full council meeting:
City Council Meeting – May 6

📄 View the agenda, meeting notes, and packet:
Council Meeting Materials