City / County Drainage Board
Purpose:
The City/County Drainage Board acts as an advisory board to the Colorado Springs City Council and the Board of El Paso County Commissioners regarding (1) subdivision codes and regulations relating to the drainage and control of flood and surface waters and (2) administration of the Subdivision Storm Drainage funds. The board also works closely with the City Engineer and the County Engineer to make recommendations on new drainage studies and fees.
Meetings:
Board meetings are held on the second Tuesday of the month at 2:00p.m., Pikes Peak Regional Building Department in the Regional Development Center’s Hearing /Audio Visual Room.
Members and Length of Terms:
The board consists of seven members appointed jointly by the City Council and Board of County Commissioners for three-year terms. Terms are limited to two full consecutive terms.
| Name | 1st Term | 2nd Term |
| Rusty Smith | October 14, 2025 | |
| Robert Frazee | August 6, 2024 | |
| Mark Sherwood | April 4, 2023 | October 14, 2025 |
| Brett Louk | April 4, 2023 | March 25, 2026 |
| Grant Petik | April 4, 2023 | February 13, 2024 |
| Elizabeth Staten | July 23, 2024 | |
| Scott Smith | February 16, 2021 | February 16, 2024 |
| Liaisons | ||
| Blongshia Lindsay | City of Colorado Springs | 719-385-5403
Blongshia.Lindsay@coloradosprings.gov |
| Christina Aragon | City of Colorado Springs | 719-385-5401
Chrsitina.Aragon@coloradosprings.gov |
| Gilbert C. LaForce, P.E. | El Paso County |
719-520-7945 Gilbertlaforce@elpasoco.com |
| Jeff Rice | El Paso County | 719-520-7877
JeffRice@elpasoco.com |
*For current volunteer members or for further information, please contact the Boards and Commissions Administrator at 719-520-6555.