City Testimonials: "I hope that you have received 500 calls saying THANK YOU for the new playground at Bonforte Park! It is a terrific neighborhood park and we so appreciate the improvements. I walk by every day and see so many children and parents enjoying themselves." -Citizen Comment "The crew from Engine 15A were professional, knowledgeable, courteous, and extremely helpful, not only did this group of professionals represent the Fire Department in a positive light, they also speak to a city government that is responsive and courteous to the public."- Citizen Comment "We've found with projects we're doing, the City seems to be as proactive as they possibly can be." -Real Estate CEO "Grateful for the progress made by CSPD to curb shoplifting." -Business Loss Prevention Manager "Not only was my concern addressed in a professional and timely manner, but Finance Planning & Analysis Manager Leslie Hickey took the time to let me know that changes were on the way. This is the direct opposite of some folks' perception of local government." -Citizen Comment "Thank you very much for fixing the potholes on the round about for Squirrel Tail and Brainard as well as the divot by the water outlet on Squirrel Tail towards Musgrave. Thank you, thank you, thank you!" -Citizen Comment "Accounts Payable Supervisor Patti McFarland was true to her word, she called me back within days to give a status report. Then she called again to update me. Then, she called today to let me know she had been able to contact the unreachable tow company, received an invoice, and would be reimbursing the portion the business manager agreed to pay! I know that it was a sustained effort because I tried for several months and got nowhere. I can't express my overwhelming gratitude to Patti and your office for their work in this matter. We run a service-based business and try to learn from other organizations whenever we can. I will bring up this instance at our weekly meeting as an example of good service to be commended and followed.Thanks to you and Patti for the surprisingly positive experience I had with your office." -Local Small Business Owner "Thanks to Traffic Technician Pete Doyle, his community attitude to work with the residents is commendable. Thank you once again." -Citizen Comment "Streets Operations Manager Bard Lower has provided me superb customer service, above and beyond what could reasonably be expected. I know that this has been a priority for your administration, and I felt it important to let you know that it is working. Mr. Lower and his associates deserve kudos for their proactive, thorough handling of this five-year-old snow plowing issue and I am grateful to you as well for making the City more responsive to citizen requests." -Citizen Comment "As a new resident of Colorado Springs, it’s apparent that the City really does excel in taking care of its residents and treats its citizens more like neighbors and friends than just customers on a long “to-do” list. Thank you for all your exceptional service." -Citizen Comment

Mayor Bach speaks at UCCS about MHS lease

August 3, 2012 By News

Mayor Steve Bach was joined by City Attorney Chris Melcher in Berger Hall at the University of Colorado, Colorado Springs (UCCS) for a panel discussion about the proposed lease of Memorial Health System (MHS) to University of Colorado Health (UCH.) The panel was convened to inform citizens about the latest developments of the plan and to discuss how the lease would affect UCCS and the City of Colorado Springs.

Colorado Attorney General John Suthers just finished reviewing the lease and issued a statement. The Attorney General “finds the Transaction will not result in a material change to the charitable purposes to which the assets of the hospitals have been dedicated,” and therefore “the Transaction may proceed without further review.”

The next step in the process is to let the people of Colorado Springs vote to either approve or reject the lease. Ballots for the mail-in election should go in the mail next week and are due back by 7 p.m. Aug. 28.

City Attorney Chris Melcher also approved the proposed lease and adovcated for its adoption. “The Mayor, City Council and UCH have worked together diligently over many months to structure a partnership that, if approved, is expected to dramatically improve health care services in our community and provide a stable and exciting future for Memorial and the doctors, nurses and staff who serve the patients and their families. With today’s decision by the Attorney General, the proposed lease of Memorial’s operations to UCH has been definitively cleared to proceed to the voters. Today is an exciting day for the future of our entire community and we are gratified for a thoughtful and careful review that has confirmed our hard work.”

Filed Under: Mayor Bach News