This map shows that the yellow areas are not taxed at this point, while the gray areas are taxed. A ballot measure aimed at property owners in the district would create a new district that includes all properties, shoring up revenues to fund maintenance of everything from a park to street medians. City of Colorado Springs Voters in the sizable Briargate neighborhood likely will be faced with a ballot question Nov. 2 to shore up revenue to care for common areas, if City Council refers the measure on Aug. 10 and 24. Council members agreed in spirit with the ballot measure but asked Assistant City Attorney Mark Smith to tinker with ballot language to make clear to voters that the General Improvement District (GID) created by the the ballot issue will replace the Special Improvement Maintenance District (SIMD).