COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KOAA) — Colorado Springs City Council has approved a $700,000 security contract for the South Nevada Avenue corridor on first reading, with $450,000 of that funding coming from the city's 5% retail marijuana special sales tax. Shanna Nance, a manager at Cannabis Depot, said the arrangement represents a direct return on the tax dollars the business generates. When I asked Nance whether future investments should target mental health services, she said the issue extends beyond security. The ballot measure passed by voters allows the special sales tax revenue to be used for public safety, mental health programs, and PTSD programs for veterans. El Paso County District 49 family sues school district over private nurse ban for special needs sonNews Tips What should KOAA5 cover?