C.R.S. Section 26-12-201.5
Veterans state community living center at former Fitzsimons

  • legislative intent
  • continuum of residential care services and care for veterans and veterans’ families
  • definitions

(1)

Subject to available appropriations, this section authorizes and establishes a state veterans community living center on the site of the former Fitzsimons Army medical center. It is the intent of the general assembly that the property on the site of the former Fitzsimons Army medical center is for the exclusive use of veterans and qualifying family members of veterans. It is the further intent of the general assembly that any construction on the property on the site of the former Fitzsimons Army medical center after January 1, 2016, must be completed consistent with the original intent in the language of the 1999 memorandum of agreement between the Fitzsimons redevelopment authority, the city of Aurora, and the state department.

(2)

The completion of the Fitzsimons project pursuant to this section, after January 1, 2016, is not subject to the average occupancy requirements of section 26-12-111 (4) for new construction.

(3)

The state department shall work to expeditiously develop the vacant parcels of land to the north and south of the Fitzsimons veterans community living center existing as of January 1, 2016. The vacant parcels of land must be used to construct and operate facilities that will provide a continuum of residential care options exclusively for veterans or qualifying family members of veterans. The continuum of residential care options may include, but need not be limited to, domiciliary and assisted living, transitional housing, permanent supportive housing, and any such other residential and supportive services as are needed or beneficial.

(4)

The state department shall seek input, as appropriate, from the board of commissioners of veterans community living centers created pursuant to section 26-12-402, the state board of veterans affairs, and a statewide coalition of veterans organizations.

(5)

The state department shall ensure, through contractual or other means, that the property continues in perpetuity to be operated exclusively for veterans and qualifying family members of veterans.

(6)

The state department shall include progress updates on the Fitzsimons project in its annual report and shall provide quarterly progress updates to the members of the state, veterans, and military affairs committees of the house of representatives and the senate, or any successor committees, on or before September 30, 2016; December 31, 2016; March 31, 2017; and June 30, 2017.

(7)

As used in this section, unless the context otherwise requires:

(a)

“Qualifying family member of a veteran” means a family member of a veteran who qualifies for services pursuant to the requirements established by the federal veterans administration.

(b)

“Veteran” means a person who served in the active military, naval, or air service of the United States and who was discharged or released therefrom under conditions other than dishonorable, in accordance with U.S.C. title 38, as amended.

Source: Section 26-12-201.5 — Veterans state community living center at former Fitzsimons - legislative intent - continuum of residential care services and care for veterans and veterans’ families - definitions, https://leg.­colorado.­gov/sites/default/files/images/olls/crs2024-title-26.­pdf (accessed May 26, 2025).

26–12–101
Short title 26–12–102
Definitions 26–12–103
State board duties - rule-making 26–12–104
Eligibility for care 26–12–105
Application for admission - preference 26–12–106
Vacancies - additional admissions 26–12–107
Standards - management - employees - adult protective services data system check 26–12–108
Payments for care - funds - report - collections for charges - central fund for veterans centers created - repeal 26–12–109
County chargeability 26–12–110
Declaration of policy - enterprise status 26–12–111
Proposed veterans community living centers - criteria 26–12–112
Powers and duties of state department 26–12–113
Anticipation warrants - legislative declaration 26–12–114
Interest - term 26–12–115
Signatures validated 26–12–116
Obligations limited 26–12–117
Anticipation warrants legal investments 26–12–118
Order of payment of warrants 26–12–119
Contractual agreements 26–12–120
Intestate estate - escheat 26–12–121
Veterans community living centers - local advisory boards - rules 26–12–201
Veterans community living centers authorized 26–12–201.5
Veterans state community living center at former Fitzsimons - legislative intent - continuum of residential care services and care for veterans and veterans’ families - definitions 26–12–202
Walsenburg veterans community living center - contractual arrangement 26–12–203
The Colorado veterans community living center at Homelake - jurisdiction - definitions 26–12–204
Sale of property 26–12–205
Homelake military veterans cemetery - definitions - fund - rules 26–12–206
Statement of intent 26–12–207
Federal funds 26–12–401
Definitions 26–12–402
Board of commissioners of veterans community living centers - creation - powers and duties - reimbursement for expenses

Current through Fall 2025

§ 26-12-201.5. Veterans state community living center at former Fitzsimons's source at colorado​.gov