Minimum Wage Law Should Be Adopted in Summit County

Town Manager’s Newsletter September 3rd, 2019

1. Upcoming Events - A. Oktoberfest - September 6th - 8th B. Friends of Breckenridge Trails - September 7th C. Peak Health Alliance Official Launch - September 9th D. Electric Bus Ribbon Cutting - September 10th E. Fiber Forum - September 12th F. Breckenridge Wine Classic - September 12th - 15th G. Mtn Bike then Happy Hour with the Mayor - September 19th H. Breckenridge Film Festival - September 19th - 22nd 2. August 15th, 2019 Occupancy Forecast and Report - Fill during the first 15 days of August was not pretty. Last minute bookings for early August weekends helped drive numbers up, but the last half of August didn’t do as well. September fill was up a few days and then down a few days, very inconsistent. December 14 to January 11 was alarming as we lost ground virtually every night. Yeah it is early and a lot can happen, but the results do not jive with the latest CCI report. Vail’s recent 96 hour sale results will be seen on the Aug 31 report. 3. DMMO Download from the BTO - A. August 27th Issue B. September 3rd Issue 4. Board of the County Commissioners - A. Work Session - September 3rd B. Special Meeting - September 3rd 5. The Summit Chamber - A. August Newsletter 6. Northwest Colorado Council of Governments - A. Resources Bulletin - Late Summer B. Region News & Success - September Issue C. Census 2020 - September Issue 7. Colorado Municipal League - A. August 30th Newsletter 8. Mountain Town News from CAST - A. August 28th Issue B. Study makes economic case for high-speed transit on I-70 Friends Of Breckenridge Trails

Be Active, Get Outside, And Make A Difference You Can See!

The Friends of Breckenridge Trails is a program designed to provide an opportunity for locals and visitors to participate in the upkeep of the fragile habitats, open spaces and trail systems unique to the Town of Breckenridge.

Through volunteer efforts, Town open spaces, trails, historic sites and ecologically sensitive areas are maintained and restored, thereby creating fun opportunities for outdoor enthusiasts of all ages and abilities.

2019 Volunteer Events

June 1st: National Trails Day, Trail Love Carter Park, TLC CANCELLED, POOR CONDITIONS Come join us for a trail maintenance day to give a little love to some of your favorite local trails: Carter Park, Moonstone, Barney Flow, B-Line, and Jack’s Cruel Joke! Please meet at the Carter Park parking lot 9am.

June 15th: Planting at the River Park Help us to get the River Park ready for it’s Grand Opening by planting perennials. Then stay to enjoy the afternoon and play at the park! Pizza will be provided for lunch. Please meet at the River Park 9am. For more information click here

July 13th Redpig Trail Help to construct a safe and sustainable trail connection from the Wellington Trail and Wellington Neighborhood to the Barney Ford Trail. This new trail will be constructed through a community wide effort in conjunction with Friends of Breckenridge Trails, Higher Ground Earthworks, and Summit County Open Space. Trail highlights include roughly 3,000 feet of new trail contouring through a beautiful north facing forest, existing mining ditches, unique rock outcroppings, and will be an important trail connection to French Gulch. For more information click here

July 27th: Redpig Trail Give back to the trails you love to use! We aim to make new trail construction fun and safe. Join us to help construct this important trail connection, and regardless of your trail experience and age, by the end of the day you will know the basics of new trail construction. For more information click here

August 3rd: Redpig Trail Join in on this community wide project to help construct a new singletrack, multi-use trail connecting the Wellington Trail to the Barney Ford Trail. For more information click here

August 24th: Redpig Trail Do you enjoy working outside, using trails, and being surround by good people? Then please join us on this community wide project constructing a new single track trail connecting the Wellington Trail and Barney Ford Trail. For more information click here

September 7th: Redpig Trail Please join us for our last trail building event of the season! Be a part of completing this new trail connecting the Wellington Trail and Barney Ford trail. For more information click here

The Town also offers team building opportunities centered around trail construction efforts for businesses, families or other groups.

On the morning of the event, volunteers are encouraged to meet in front of the Breckenridge Recreation Center (880 Airport Rd) at 9:00am for juice, coffee and snacks. A typical work day will end around 2:00 p.m. Volunteers of all ages and abilities are welcome. Participants should bring lunch, gloves, sunscreen, sunglasses, sturdy footwear and a water bottle. All other materials will be provided by the Town. The Town requests each volunteer fill out a waiver prior to the trail work. Please print a copy of the waiver to sign and bring with you when you check in.

For more information, or to Volunteer for a Friends of Breckenridge Trails project, please contact Tony Overlock, Open Space and Trails Division, at (970) 453-3189 or [email protected].

We've Reached the Summit!

Please Join Us for the Official Launch of Peak Health Alliance

On behalf of everyone at Peak, our carriers, and our sponsors, we are excited to invite you to the official launch and broker training session for Peak Health Alliance! September 9, 2019 Keystone Lodge & Spa (map) Training for brokers and providers is from 1-3pm, and the official launch event is from 3-5pm.

We can't wait to kick off Colorado's solution for increased health care coverage!

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FIBER & THE FUTURE OF MOUNTAIN COMMUNITIES 150 SKI HILL ROAD| COUNCIL CHAMBERS SEPT 12 |b 5:30 -b 7:00 PM You may have heard about Breckenridge's Fiber9600 project and have questions. Why fiber, and why should local governments invest in it? What about wireless?bbCome hear a panel of local, state, and national experts discuss the future of fiber and technology in Breckenridge, Colorado, and across the country .b

August 15, 2019 Occupancy Forecast Notes

Hello Breckenridge Business Community,

A scan along the pink line of the 180-day report indicates the level of Year over Year (YOY) fill during the first 15 days of August was inconsistent. Last minute bookings for August weekends was positive for the first 3 weekends, but Aug 24 and Labor Day weekends hit a snag. September to early December was a mix of up, flat & down nights. December 14 – January 4 raised a yellow flag in my office. The fall off was modest, but the importance of the dates is on all radars. We have results through February and the February data sent another yellow flag in the air.

Looking at Labor Day weekend, the fill rate was below last year; yet the forecast calls for high temps in Denver which may add last minute visitors; both day and overnight. Friday night is pacing 3% behind last year’s 66%; expect 65% occupancy. Saturday Night is pacing 9% behind last year’s 84%; expect 80% occupancy. Sunday night is pacing 9% below last year’s 73%; expect 70% occupancy.

Oktoberfest weekend also lost ground to last year during the August 1 – 15 booking period. Friday night is flay YOY and is expected to reach 68% occupancy. Saturday remains a point or two above last year’s pace of 79%. Expect 80% occupancy. Sunday has some sizeable group business and is pacing to reach 50% occupancy. Notice the nice bump in occupancy for most of the following midweek nights.

The Breckenridge Wine Classic happens Sept 12 – 15 and occupancy is up YOY each night. Thursday night should hit 56% while Friday is up 16% YOY and should reach 67% occupancy. Saturday is up 18% to last year’s 64% occupancy and I predict 70% occupancy for the evening. Sunday and the following midweek nights are up each night and should reach the 40% + mark each night.

The Breckenridge Film Festival happens Sept. 19 – 22 and YOY occupancy is up on Thursday and down Friday thru Sunday nights. Thursday is pacing to reach 51%, while Friday and Saturday look to reach 66%. Sunday and the remaining midweek nights will range from 45% on Sunday before dropping to the 40% or less on Monday & Tuesday and climbing to 45% on Wednesday and 40% range on Thursday.

The final weekend of September looks good on Friday when we should hit 60% with Saturday holding flat YOY when we had 63% occupancy. The final midweek nights of September are down YOY and occupancy levels in the 39% range is realistic.

October is not a pretty picture as the first two weeks of the month are down YOY. The second half looks a little better but the gains are small in a small occupancy period. IF we did a pool in the community, half of us hope it snows like crazy and the other half are hoping for some Indian summer days.

The chart below is a snapshot of Nov – Feb. nights. Remember Thanksgiving is a week later this year; hence the roller coaster look on the Nov. 16 – 30 nights. December gives me an involuntary shake. I remind myself we are early in the booking process and a lot will happen in the next 90 days. January and February are not impressive while we wait for the August 31 report and some signs of how the recent sales initiatives by the ski resort properties affects the numbers.

THANK YOU to all the lodging properties who supply the data that produces these reports.

Have a fun Labor Day weekend and remember your sunscreen.

Bill Wishowski - Breckenridge Tourism Office

Executive Summary Daily Occupancy Report as of Aug 15, 2019

Content & Overview

Contents Graph a. Rolling 6-month view b. Static summer view c. Static winter view d. 60-day advance view

Participating Properties

Peak Property Mgmt Pine Ridge Condominiums Ski Country Resorts & Sports VRI - Breck - Crystal Peak Lodge

VRI - Breck - Double Tree VRI - Breck - Mountain Thunder Lodge VRI - Breck - One Ski Hill Place VRI - Breck - Village at Breckenridge Property Mgmt

VRI - Breck - Gravity Haus WoodWinds Property Management Pinnacle Lodging VRI - Breck - River Mountain Lodge

Grand Lodge on Peak 7 Residence Inn Breckenridge The Lodge & Spa at Breckenridge Wyndham Vacation Rentals - Breckenridge

Beaver Run Resort Blue Sky Lodge Grand Timber Lodge/Peak Resorts Great Western Lodging

The Daily Occupancy Report tracks occupancy on a daily level of granularity. The report combines the data sets of participating properties into a destination wide view that features three data sets (providing that sufficient information is available) including: i) current YTD occupancy, ii) last YTD occupancy, iii) last season's ending occupancy.

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Event Name Start Date End Date Description BIFA 08/08/2019 08/18/2019 Breck Epic 08/10/2019 08/16/2019 Labor Day Weekend 2019 08/31/2019 09/02/2019 25th Annual Breckenridge Oktoberfest 09/05/2019 09/08/2019 Breckenridge Film Festival 09/19/2019 09/21/2019 Dia de los Muertos 10/17/2019 10/20/2019 Halloween 10/30/2019 10/31/2019 Dia De Los Muertos 10/30/2019 11/02/2019 Thanksgiving 11/28/2019 11/28/2019 Lighting of Breckenridge 12/07/2019 12/07/2019 Christmas 12/25/2019 12/25/2019 New Year's Eve 12/31/2019 12/31/2019 New Year's Day 01/01/2020 01/01/2020 MLK Weekend 01/18/2020 01/20/2020 International Snow Sculpting Championships 01/20/2020 01/29/2020 Breck Epic 08/04/2018 08/11/2018 Breckenridge International Festival of Arts 08/09/2018 08/19/2018 Spartan Race 08/17/2018 08/19/2018 Labor Day Weekend 2018 08/31/2018 09/03/2018 24th Annual Oktoberfest 09/06/2018 09/09/2018 Breckenridge Wine Classic 09/12/2018 09/16/2018 Breckenridge Film Festival 09/19/2018 09/23/2018 Breckenridge Craft Spirits Festival 10/18/2018 10/21/2018 Dia de los Muertos 10/18/2018 10/21/2018 Breckenridge Craft Spirits Festival 10/18/2018 10/21/2018 Still on the Hill Tasting 10/19/2018 10/20/2018 Halloween 10/30/2018 10/31/2018 Snow Dance 11/17/2018 11/17/2018 Thanksgiving 11/22/2018 11/22/2018 Hartford Ski Spectacular 12/03/2018 12/09/2018 Santa Race 12/08/2018 12/08/2018 Lighting of Breckenridge 12/08/2018 12/08/2018 Winter Dew Tour 12/13/2018 12/16/2018 Christmas 12/25/2018 12/25/2018 New Year's Eve 12/31/2018 12/31/2018 New Year's Day 01/01/2019 01/01/2019 56th Annual Ullr Fest 01/09/2019 01/12/2019

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MLK Weekend 2019 01/19/2019 01/21/2019 29th Annual International Snow Sculpture Championships 01/21/2019 01/25/2019 Snow Sculpture Viewing 01/25/2019 01/30/2019 Chinese New Year 2019 02/05/2019 02/05/2019 Valentine's Day 2019 02/14/2019 02/14/2019 Edgewater Gymnastic Classic 02/15/2019 02/17/2019 President's Day Weekend 2019 02/16/2019 02/18/2019

The Summit Foundation Great Rubber Duck Race

Sat. Aug. 31, 2019

In our Backyard

OCCUPANCY REPORT Occupancy Report

Labor Day weekend is down approx. 9% from WEEKLY CALENDAR

2018.

--Fri. 8/30 expect 65% occupancy --Sat. 8/31 expect 80% occupancy --Sun. 9/1 expect 70% occupancy  Oktoberfest is expected to be slightly above last year with group business complimenting the weekend event. --Fri. 9/6 expect 68% occupancy --Sat. 9/7 peaks with 79% occupancy --Sun. 9/8 resting in the 50's  Wine Classic weekend (Sept. 12-15) is pacing 15 points above last year.

Volunteer for Oktoberfest This year’s Oktoberfest starts at the Volunteer Party and Training. Wednesday, Sept. 4, 2019 5-6pm or 6 -7pm Napper Tandy's Whether you have volunteered since 1994 or this is your first, this training will connect you with friends and give

you the insider tips to make your shift run smoothly. Each session will provide a quick 101 on everything you need to know, along with a deeper dive into your specific volunteer duties. Attendees will receive a special gift.

Volunteer

As part of the 2019 Breckenridge Destination Management Plan (DMP), the Breckenridge Tourism Office and the Town of Breckenridge are currently gauging interest for a resident newsletter/information hub.

WE NEED YOUR FEEDBACK!

To let us know what’s important to you and to get 2019 Oktoberfest tips, please visit:

www.BreckResident.GoBreck.com/oktoberfest

We want you to be informed and never get caught off guard again by an empty shelf or unexpected lengthy commute

Who Made Your Day

The Breckenridge Tourism Office through the

One Breckenridge program strives to recognize employees who exemplify one of the five guest service standards in making our guest feel welcome. We encourage you to nominate your co-workers and get the word out. Winners are treated to breakfast and a prize package, including a gift certificate to City Market.

Nominate a Champion

A New Way to promote your

Business!

The Breckenridge Tourism Office is excited to offer a new opportunity to promote your business to in-town guests. The information kiosks located in the Welcome Center on the heart of Main Street will now be able to load coupons to better attract visitors to your establishment while they’re already

downtown looking for things to do. You, of course, have complete control over the deal which will be exclusively found on the kiosks, so we encourage you to create a coupon in which you can send a confirmation and capture email addresses. For your business to be featured, please email [email protected]

The Breckenridge Retail

Association has launched a not-for-profit membership based organization focused on providing a advocacy and promotion of a vibrant shopping culture in Breckenridge. The

Breckenridge Retail association is organized as a “business association” under the IRS tax law 501c3 (6) with the goal of representing the unique needs of the Breckenridge merchant community.

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Upcoming Events

Look Who's Coming

Group Date Co. Drug Investigators Assoc. Sept.. 2-5 Co. District Attorneys Sept. 6 -10 KTM Adventure Rider Rally Sept. 11-15

The Summit Foundation Great Rubber Duck Race Sat. Aug. 31, 2019

Schedule of Events: 10:00 am: Free Kids Activities Begin 1:00 pm: Kids Duck Dash | Adams St. Bridge 2:00 pm: Business Battle Duck Race | Maggie Pond 3:00 pm: Great Rubber Duck Race | Maggie Pond

Adopt a Duck

10K Merchants Associations SHOP LOCAL...SHOP BRECK Labor Day Sidewalk Sale

Friday the 30th through Monday the 2nd

Breckenridge Tourism Office Oktoberfest Sept. 6 - 8, 2019

Breckenridge Oktoberfest, September 6-8, 2019, is the largest street party in the Rocky Mountains. Join us on historic Main Street where Munich meets the mountains for views, brews, yummy food, live music and more!

Buy Your Stein Volunteer

Peak Health Alliance Official Launch event 3-5 pm

Sept. 9, 2019 Keystone Lodge & Spa

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Breckenridge Grand Vacations Fall Grant Cyclr Deadline: Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2019 Breckenridge Grand Vacations (BGV) is accepting applications for the 2019 Fall Grants Cycle before midnight on Tuesday, Oct. 1.

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The Big Picture

The Skift Airbnb Beat Expedia in Booked Room Nights

Does anyone remember when Travelocity was the leading U.S. online travel agency? We’re thinking about that because a milestone may have taken place in the first quarter when Airbnb attracted more room nights booked than did Expedia. What it does clearly show is that the online travel pecking order is very much in flux. — Dennis Schaal

MID-DAY ENTERTAINMENT

GoBreck.com

The Breckenridge Tourism Office presents Oktoberfest

Sept. 6 - 8, 2019 Businesses, be aware Main Street will be closed from 6 am,

Friday, Sept. 6th to Sunday, Sept. 8th at 8pm

Get in the KNOW! Business FAQ's Resident FAQ's Guest FAQ's

In our Backyard

Occupancy Report

 Aug 15th report showed Labor Day weekend fill rate below last year, we will watch in the rearview to see if the high temps changed last OCCUPANCY REPORT minute occupancy for the weekend. WEEKLY CALENDAR  Oktoberfest is flat YOY with occupancy at 68% on Friday to a high of 80% on Saturday

 Sept. 12- 15, Wine Classic is up YOY, with an 18% increase on Saturday to reach over 70%.  Sept. 19 -22, Film Fest occupancy is up Thursday and down Friday - Sunday hovering between 45- 55% occupancy.

Volunteer

WE NEED YOUR FEEDBACK!

To let us know what’s important to you and to get 2019 Oktoberfest tips, please visit:

www.BreckResident.GoBreck.com/oktoberfest

We want you to be informed and never get caught off guard again by an empty shelf or unexpected lengthy commute

SUMMIT COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS SPECIAL MEETING

To add a question to the registered Summit County voters regarding whether a Local Minimum Wage Law should be adopted in Summit County

Tuesday, September 3, 2019, 3:00 p.m. County Commissioners’ Meeting Room; 208 Lincoln Avenue, Breckenridge, Colorado

The Breckenridge Retail

Association has launched a not-for-profit membership based organization focused on providing advocacy and promotion of a vibrant shopping culture in Breckenridge. The

Breckenridge Retail association is organized as a “business association” under the IRS tax law 501c3 (6) with the goal of representing the unique needs of the Breckenridge merchant community.

Learn More

Upcoming Events

Look Who's Coming

Group Date Co. Drug Investigators Assoc. Sept.. 2-5 Co. District Attorneys Sept. 6 -10 KTM Adventure Rider Rally Sept. 11-15

Breckenridge Tourism Office Oktoberfest Sept. 6 - 8, 2019

Buy Your Stein Volunteer

Peak Health Alliance Official Launch event 3-5 pm

Sept. 9, 2019 Keystone Lodge & Spa

RSVP

Breck Forward Fiber & the future of mountain communities Thursday, Sept. 12, 2019, 5:30pm- 7:00 pm Come hear a panel of local, state, and national experts discuss the future of fiber and technology in Breckenridge and across the country.

Breckenridge Grand Vacations Fall Grant Cycle Deadline: Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2019 Breckenridge Grand Vacations (BGV) is accepting applications for the 2019 Fall Grants Cycle before midnight on Tuesday, Oct. 1.

Learn more

The Big Picture

NWCOG Minimum Wage: HB12-1210 empowers towns and

counties to raise the minimum wage

wage in their own jurisdictions in recognition that cost of living varies across communities

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SUMMIT COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Tuesday, September 3, 2019 9:00 a.m. County Commissioners’ Meeting Room; Summit County Courthouse 208 Lincoln Avenue, Breckenridge, Colorado

9:00 a.m. Transit Route Discussion (Summit Stage)

10:00 a.m. Information Systems Update (IS)

10:30 a.m. County Financial 2018 Audit Report (Eide Bailly and Finance)

11:00 a.m. Managers’ & Commissioners’ Issues

11:30 a.m. Recess

Noon Lunch

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Extended Afternoon

1:30 p.m. Denver Water Update (Jim Lochhead, CEO)

*This agenda and times, depending on length of discussion, are subject to change at any time. Please contact the Manager’s Office or visit our website to obtain updates at: http://www.summitcountyco.gov

Summit County Board of County Commissioners’ Meeting Agenda of September 3, 2019

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SUMMIT COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS SPECIAL MEETING AGENDA Tuesday, September 3, 2019, 3:00 p.m. County Commissioners’ Meeting Room; Summit County Courthouse 208 Lincoln Avenue, Breckenridge, Colorado

For assistance or questions regarding special accommodations, accessibility, or available audio/visual equipment, please contact 970-453-3403 as soon as possible, or no later than noon the Friday before the meeting.

I. CALL TO ORDER

II. ROLL CALL

III. APPROVAL OF AGENDA

IV. PUBLIC HEARING A. Consideration of a Resolution Providing for the Submission of a Question to the Registered Qualified Electors of Summit County, Colorado, regarding whether a Local Minimum Wage Law should be Adopted in Summit County (Attorney/Finance/Manager) Continued from the August 27, 2019 BOCC Regular Meeting

V. ADJOURNMENT

*This agenda is subject to change at any time. Please contact the Manager’s Office or visit our website to obtain updates at: http://www.summitcountyco.gov

Summit County Board of County Commissioners’ Special Meeting Agenda of September 3, 2019

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11:00 Wages ______This article is being reprinted with permission (and some modifications) from the NWCCOG August Newsletter and was written by Jon Stavney - Executive Director NWCCOG. Would you like to Host Required reading for all businesses: or Co- Sponsor a Sometimes prudence is the best mixer? course of action. Inquiries to Eagle, Summit, and Pitkin Contact Cheri confirm that at least two of Cheri@ them are slow walking their summitcham new powers to adopt a local minimum wage. Summit County ber.org seems bound and determined to fast walk the measure to Thanks to the voters in 2019. 2018 St. Anthony This past year the Colorado legislature passed the buck on this one to Summit local governments. In recent months, Jon Stavney, Executive Director Medical Center of the NWCCOG has had the opportunity to listen to Commissioners in Centura Health Eagle and in Summit County who invited their municipal partners in to COO Breakfast discuss acting on HB12-1210, a measure passed last session that Sponsors empowers towns and counties to raise the minimum wage (within limits and conditions). It acknowledges that the cost of living varies across the state.

First item of note is how encouraging it is that these two counties, like some others in our region, have a mechanism in place and the habit of having discussions across jurisdictions. That this is being discussed locally in a fragmented manner is yet another result of Colorado's preference for local control. In both forums, while agreeing that many workers do not make a living wage, officials appeared extremely cautious about the topic. Most were interested in exploring the many unintended consequences, as well as the possible impacts to local businesses. In a Summit County BOCC work session, a number of businesses as well as the Summit Chamber were on hand voicing a mixture of caution and opposition.

Since that first meeting, the Summit Chamber has officially opposed government intervention in setting a local minimum wage.

In Eagle County, the Mayors Managers back in March asked many questions of the Vail Valley Partnership, and it appears the discussion has been gone dormant. The VVP also opposes this measure.

At this point in time there does not appear to be the political will in the high country to raise minimum wage in any comprehensive, strategic manner. However, Summit County seems to be taking the lead in attempting to fast track the issue. It is hoped the tempo of discussion on this measure will slow, while the community looks at potential unintended consequences.

UPDATE: A recent meeting of the BOCC regarding this issue seems to be making an attempt to quickly move this issue to the 2019 ballot without having first examined the ramifications to our community as a whole. If you are interested in having your voice heard, and asking the commission to slow things down, there will be a meeting at 3:00 at the Summit County Courthouse chambers

on September 3, 2019. We urge our members to attend the meeting. Thanks to these amazing sponsors of the Summit Prosperity Initiative Kaiser Permanente Summit Prosperity Initiative and the REDI process Business Excellence Earlier this month several dozen business, non-profit, healthcare, Awards education, and government leaders participated in focus groups to talk about current plans and opportunities for improvement in several familiar areas: attainable housing, community health and equity, infrastructure, responsible tourism and overall community resilience.

Born out of the mounting pressures on sustaining a viable workforce in the central Rocky Mountains of Colorado, members of our community came together and launched The Summit Prosperity Initiative (SPI) in the fall of 2018. After completing and compiling community assessments, gathering data, and meeting with local leaders, the SPI team began to formulate a plan for improving livability in our part of the high country.

The Summit Prosperity Initiative recently received a USDA Rural Economic Development Innovation (REDI) technical assistance award. Next steps for SPI include working with consultants to develop a priority project list and strategic plan to address the creation of career and workforce development pathways, attainable housing initiatives, community health and equity efforts, responsible tourism, and infrastructure plans.

Data from the Department of Local Affairs (DOLA), the Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT), the Colorado Department of Labor and Employment (CDLE), and the Colorado Center on Law and Policy (CCLP) provide statistics indicating some of the struggles being faced by workers in Summit County.

x 25,245 individuals in the Summit County Labor pool - all but 550 are employed x 1,132 job openings (7/4/2019) x 2.7% unemployment (May 2019) x $20.48 Average Hourly Wage x 73.6% of population has at least some college education x Average U.S. student debt burden is $33,636 or a monthly payment of $331 per borrower As you can see from the information about, there are only 550 people in Summit County who are unemployed - but there are currently 1,132 job openings - putting pressure on employers who are not adequately staffed to provide the goods and services that are being offered. That translates to a poor experience for locals and guests to our community.

Additionally, many small businesses - who are already paying more than minimum wages, are feeling the squeeze of choosing to pay fewer employees more, more employees less, or going out of business altogether.

From the Colorado Council of Law and Policy the following chart shows the amount a family must make to live in Summit County without subsidization.

Just as an example:

A family with 1 parent, and a preschooler needs AT MINIMUM, $64,225 to live without subsidies.

Cost assumptions in question:

x Housing costs of $1419. In Summit county that is a minimally equipped one-bedroom unit which puts the both the parent and child in the same bedroom. x Healthcare at $472 per month. Unheard of in Summit County -

more likely around $900 per month.

x Transportation at $262. Because many low-income workers must commute, this cost is more likely $550. x Hourly Rate needed to make ends meet: $30.41 - again, unusual in Summit County. x If the AVERAGE wage in Summit county is $20.48 - this single parent would need to work 60 hours each week earn enough to live at the Self-Sufficiency Standard for Summit County.

The graphic below shows how the Self-Sufficiency Standard varies across Colorado with Summit being among the 5 counties with the highest cost of living.

The problem of high costs of living and lower the a "living wage" is not a new problem. But we're taking a fresh approach to seeking solutions.

The Summit Prosperity Initiative, in collaboration with many other entities across the community, and with technical assistance from the USDA REDI grant - funded in part by Climax Molybdenum, has started the process of collecting data, assessing the current landscape, looking for areas that can be improved, and gathering the collective intelligence from across the community. The entire process, including developing a strategic plan for solutions intended to alleviate many problems may take up to a year.

We'll keep you updated along the way. The Summit Chamber is currently managing the project with the a core group including Jeanne Bistranin - ED of The Summit Foundation, Corry Mihm - Project Works, Amy Kemp - Elevate, Brianne Snow - FIRC, Nell Wareham - Climax Mine, Connie Lewis - Meridian Group, Rachel Lunney - NWCCOG, Julie McCluskie - contractor, and Judi LaPoint- Summit Chamber.

If you'd like to be on the list for more frequent updates, let me know at [email protected] and I'll add you to SPI group list.

2020 Census -- Why it matters

The United States census is so much more than just a head count. It is a snapshot of America that determines how congressional seats are apportioned, how state and federal dollars are distributed, where businesses choose to ship products and where they build new stores. To do all that properly, the count needs to be accurate.

"The Census is about so much more than a population count," said Governor Jared Polis. "It's also about making sure our state gets the resources it needs to support our communities and plan for the future. Funding from the census can go toward new roads, new schools, new emergency services and economic opportunities."

There is approximately $880 billion in federal funding allocated across the United States based on Census counts. In Colorado, this equates to approximately $13 billion annually or an estimated $2,300 per person according to a study by George Washington University. Some of the programs funded by Census dollars are Head Start programs; section 8 housing; Tier 1 grants for educational agencies and emergency food and shelter.

Colorado has formed a State Complete Count Campaign (CCC) that is focused on education, awareness and motivation to participate in the first-ever online census. The Census is also available in 13 different languages and can be filled out online, via the paper form or responding by phone. The new online format saves taxpayer dollars.

The Census is safe and important; the answers are protected by law and are not shared with anyone pursuant to federal law, to include any other Federal Agency. While it is the Census Bureau's responsibility to count everyone in the country, it is our local communities who will benefit the most by an accurate count. By obtaining an accurate count for Colorado, the critical investments through federal allocations will be possible in Colorado communities. Please urge your friends, families, and employees to stand up and be counted.

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August Mixer Gallery Thanks to our friends at Sauce on the Blue and happy 3rd ANNIVERSARY! Thanks also to the Exit 205 Chapter for using this mixer to raise money to help pay off the school lunch program debt for kids in Summit County.

Please take the time to welcome these New Members!

Summit Net Trekker, LLC Bud Robinson Summit Combined Housing Authority Amy Priegel Great Western Lodging Candace Taylor Colorado Document Security Scott Fasken Greenscapes Tim Coen Timberline Craft Kitchen & Cocktails Tanecia Spagnolia Summit Thrift & Treasure Kate Hudnut And Two Were Tamed Micah Mathis BCB Salon & Spa Melanie Dunn Welk Resorts Susan Cooper Beasts Undiscovered, LLC William LaBahn Ashley Enterprises Bill Ashley Edward Jones Office Robin Drabant ALLO Communications Tanna Hanna HillStar Management Gwen Ballard Escape Room Breckenridge Nicolette Cusick Residence Inn by Marriott Julie Chandler

Mark your calendars with upcoming event dates as shown above! Be sure to come on out and meet new people!

Sincerely,

Summit Chamber

RESOURCES BULLETIN

Late Summer 2019 archived bulletins can be found here.

Funding & Technical Assistance

Funding Opportunities through Climax Molybdenum The Climax-Area Community Investment Fund letter of interest window is open through October 1. Mini-Grants for Education deadline is August 30. Women's Development Initiative Grants Program deadline is September 30. Click here for more information.

Scholarships for Entrepreneurial Events Startup Colorado has a scholarship for the CampSight innovation and marketing "unconference" in Breckenridge on September 22. This mini one-day camp experience features coffee meetups, mountain biking and hiking, talks, panel discussions and a campfire gathering. The focus is on Creating for Good and will include speakers like Joanna Garner of Meow Wolf, National Geographic Adventurer Shannon Galpin, and more. Click here to apply. Deadline is 9/9.

Garden Grant Program: Whole Kids Foundation The Whole Kids Foundation is dedicated to supporting schools and inspiring families to improve children's nutrition and wellness. The Foundation's Garden Grant Program provides funds for edible gardens at K-12 schools. These grants of $2,000 are awarded to schools and nonprofit organizations. Applications will be accepted from September 1 through October 15, 2019. Visit the Foundationâ€™s website to learn more.

Grants Promote Excellence in Latino Arts National Association of Latino Arts and Cultures: Fund for the Arts The NALAC Fund for the Arts provides a variety of grants to assist Latino artists and arts organizations in the development, creation, presentation, and sustainability of artistic excellence, as well as the opportunity to participate in activities that contribute to professional and organizational growth. The Fund is open to U.S.-based Latino working artists, ensembles, and Latino arts organizations that demonstrate artistic excellence in pursuit of social justice through the arts. The application deadline is September 25, 2019. Visit the NALAC website for more information.

Advancing Informal STEM Efforts Grants National Science Foundation.The Advancing Informal STEM Learning program seeks to advance new approaches to and evidence-based understanding of the design and development of STEM learning opportunities for the public in informal environments; provide multiple pathways for broadening access to and engagement in STEM learning experiences; advance innovative research on and assessment of STEM learning; and engage the public of all ages in learning STEM. The application deadline is November 6, 2019.

Laura Jane Musser Fund Grant Programs

 Rural Initiative - encourages collaborative and participatory efforts among residents in rural communities that will help to strengthen their towns and regions. The applicant community must have a population of 10,000 or fewer. Program planning grants up to $5,000 and program implementation grants up to $25,000 will be considered. Applications will be accepted online through the Fund's website from September 3 - October 3, 2019.  Intercultural Harmony Initiative - supports projects that promote mutual understanding and cooperation between groups of community members of different cultural backgrounds. Project planning grants up to $5,000 or implementation grants up to $25,000 will be considered. Applications will be accepted online through the Fund's website from September 16 - October 16, 2019.  Rural Arts Initiative - Assisting nonprofit arts organizations to develop, implement or sustain exceptional artistic opportunities for adults and children. Deadline: 3/11/2020.  Environmental Initiative - Building a community-based approach to solving environmental problems and encouraging environmental stewardship. 3/18/2020.

Training, Workshops, & Events

Startup to Scaleup Early bird Registration ends TODAY! Register here September 13 & 14 in Vail, Colorado Offered by the Northwest Colorado Small Business Development Center. Taught by award- winning faculty from the Leeds School of Business at CU Boulder. StartUp to ScaleUp focuses on growing small businesses and organizations, specifically those looking to shift out of the startup phase and into "what's next." Taking learned outcomes from the University of Colorado's Demystifying Entrepreneurship course, this course shifts from developing a successful startuptoward organizational growth and advancement. Course objectives will focus on: Viability, readiness and evaluation of your business idea; Development of growth and marketing strategies; The process of scaleup finance and funding; Small business infrastructure. More info and Register HERE!

Drive, Lead, Succeed Conference - Economic Development Council of Colorado October 9 - 11 at Cheyenne Mountain Resort, Colorado Springs CO - more info here This annual conference aims to provide the knowledge, tools, and connections that are vital to foster a growing Colorado economy: Gather the industry's top influencers and thought leaders together to share knowledge and answer questions that no one else can; offer new and vital tools and solutions to pressing economic issues facing Colorado's professional economic development community; Facilitate quality collaboration and opportunity to exchange fresh, new ideas among Colorado's leading Economic Development professionals, business and non-profit leaders, government officials and more.

CampSight Breck - Creating Good: How to Create Stories + Use Creative Marketing to "Nudge the Universe in a Positive Direction" Sept. 22 in Breckenridge - Early bird registration ends Sept. 2 - Register here. An innovation and marketing unconference for outdoor industry brands, adventurous visionaries and bold storytellers. CampSight is back with a completely new format this fall. It will be a one-day "Day Camp" -- on Sunday, Sept. 22 with the Breck Film Fest + Breck Create. More info and register here.

Deal Making with Urban Renewal: Western Slope Redevelopment & Reinvestment Symposium September 16 & 17 in Montrose, Colorado Offered by Downtown Colorado, Inc. This workshop in the series will focus on strategies to make successful deals with urban renewal. Join us to continue the conversation and build on URA topics. We will focus on project proforma, closing the funding gap, successful negotiating, among other redevelopment topics. Agenda will be relased soon. Register here.

Emerging Leaders in Food & Ag November 4-5 in Denver Join the premier group of upcoming leaders who are building innovative solutions to the global challenges facing agriculture and transforming the food system. Emerging Leaders in Food & Ag is designed to build a stronger future for our food and agriculture sector by bringing young and emerging leaders from across the agriculture and food supply chain together for hands-on industry relevant training and leadership development. Accepting nominations: We need your help in identifying the best of the best in food and ag! These are the next generation of top-tier leaders who are paving the way for a healthy, productive food system through their innovation, thought-leadership, and work ethic. Nomination period will run from now through September 13, 2019. You may nominate your emerging leader(s) once per day. We're looking for a brief description of why they're a great leader in food or ag, their name, and a photo, if you have one. Nominate here. More info on the 2- day event here.

The 2019 CML Annual Seminar on Municipal Law Sept. 27-28 at the DoubleTree by Hilton Greeley at Lincoln Park. This seminar provides expert Colorado-specific information relevant to the daily practice of municipal attorneys in the state, as well as opportunities to network with peers. CML has contracted special lodging rates, and online reservations and registration are now open. For more details, visit bit.ly/2XIvUXG.

American Planning Association Colorado Conference: Elevated Planning: Balancing Place and Change! Sept. 18-20 in Snowmass Village, CO - more info and register here Check out the preliminary program and register online at http://www.apacolorado.org/2019- conference.

Grand County Economic Summit September 12 at the Headwaters Center in Winter Park Come join for the afternoon to hear about: Colorado Demographer - State and Grand County projections; Northwest Regional Workforce Center - cost of living and employee wages; WorkInGrand.com updates and work station. More info and register here.

Housing Colorado Now Annual Conference Oct. 8 - 11 - Keystone, CO In 2019, the Housing Colorado Now Annual Conference will celebrate 31 years as Housing Colorado's signature event, which gathers affordable housing professionals for creative, inspiring, and thought-provoking education. We will continue to build from our past successes to shape Colorado's future-a future of more affordable options and excellent, safe housing for all. The time for solutions and collaboration is now! Come join us as we tackle the big issues together and find ways to develop and preserve our state's housing.

Sustainable Tourism Training Program October 28-29 in Vail, Colorado Offered by Walking Mountains Sustainability and Actively Green. Gain practical insights and effective steps to improve your sustainability practices Learn best practices and standards for sustainability in tourism and hospitality Earn a certificate in Sustainable Tourism. Register at: walkingmountains.org/sttp.

2019 Community Building Colorado-Style Conference Squeezed Out: Challenges of Dislocation, Diversity and Affordability in Fast-Growing Colorado Communities Oct. 25 at University of Colorado Boulder - more info here. Join planners, city officials, community activists, scholars, and students in discussing the challenges of dislocation, affordability, and diversity in Colorado's fast-growing communities with a full day of workshops, roundtables, discussions, and keynotes.

State Demography Summit November 1st at Arapaho Community College Save the date for the 37th Annual State Demography Summit. This one-day summit will present updates to SDO population estimates and forecasts, and provide up-to-date information for county and municipal planners, data analysts, economic development professionals, and others. This year's summit will offer continuing education credits for real estate appraisers, real estate brokers and members of the American Institute for City Planners (AICP). Registration will open September 2, 2019.

Land Use Law Annual Conference December 5 & 6 in Denver Now in its 25th year, Tom Ragonetti's Annual Conference on land use law takes place Dec. 5-6, in Denver. This conference gathers the top experts and land use professionals from across the state to discuss the most important topics in land use law. In just two days, this conference gives new and veteran practitioners the opportunity to discuss critical current issues presented from a wide range of perspectives. To register, visit bit.ly/326YqAV.

Resources

Creating a disaster recovery plan makes good business sense Twenty-five percent of businesses that close because of a natural disaster never reopen. Small businesses can improve their chances of successful recovery by assessing their risks and developing a preparedness plan, and the U.S. Small Business Administration can help. Following a declared disaster, the SBA assists in the rebuilding and economic recovery of a community by providing affordable, timely, direct loans to businesses of all sizes, nonprofits, homeowners and renters to cover uninsured losses. The SBA works with its federal partners to ensure all people are aware of the options available to them after declared disasters. Developing an effective and workable disaster recovery plan is critical for all small business owners. For more information on how to create a disaster recovery plan, please visit https://www.sba.gov/funding-programs/disaster-assistance.

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News & Success Stories from Around the Region

September 2019

Minimum Wage: HB12-1210 empowers towns and counties to raise the minimum wage

Today is Labor Day. Labor Day, the first Monday in September, is a creation of the labor movement and is dedicated to the social and economic achievements of American workers. It constitutes a yearly national tribute to the contributions workers have made to the strength, prosperity, and well- being of our country. So today it is fitting that we talk about HB12-1210, a piece of legislation that empowers towns and counties to raise the minimum wage in their own jurisdictions in recognition that cost of living varies across communities. Here are a couple perspectives on this new legislation from Jon Stavney, NWCCOG Executive Director and the Summit County Chamber of Commerce.

Are we ready to set local minimum wages? Not so fast.... from the NWCCOG eNews, date, by Jon Stavney

Sometimes prudence is the best course of action. Inquiries to the same counties out in front of teen tobacco and mental health confirm that each is slow walking their new powers to adopt a local minimum wage. This past year the Colorado legislature passed the buck on this one to local governments. In recent months, I've had the opportunity to listen to Commissioners in Eagle and in Summit County who invited their municipal partners in to discuss acting on HB12-1210, a measure passed last session that empowers towns and counties to raise the minimum wage (within limits and conditions). It acknowledges that the cost of living varies across the state. First item of note is how encouraging it is that these two counties, like some others in our region, have a mechanism in place and the habit of having discussions across jurisdictions. That this is being discussed locally in a fragmented manner is yet another result of Colorado's preference for local control. In both forums, while agreeing that many workers do not make a living wage, officials appeared extremely cautious about the topic. Most were interested in exploring the many unintended consequences, as well as the possible impacts to local businesses. In a Summit County BOCC work session, a number of businesses as well as the Summit Chamber were on hand voicing a mixture of caution and opposition. The Summit Chamber later officially opposed an increase to the local minimum wage. In Eagle County, the Mayors Managers back in March asked many questions of the Vail Valley Partnership, and it appears the discussion has been gone dormant.

While it is easy to note how large corporations-often retailers-underpay their workers resulting in tremendous social costs to taxpayers through governments, the discussion gets stickier when the discussion turns to the many "mom & pop" proprietors in the high country. Even while the lack of livable wages is widely acknowledged, the impacts of a simple regulatory tool, raising the minimum wage, are not obvious. Some jurisdictions such as La Plata County and Region 9 Economic Development District have embraced a carrot approach by framing the discussion in terms of a living wage and allowing businesses that pay above that threshold to brand themselves. At this point in time there does not appear to be the political will in the high country to raise minimum wage in any comprehensive, strategic manner. We have decided to re-publish the Summit Chamber's information on the topic for now.

Summit Chamber has officially opposed government intervention in setting a local minimum wage from the Summit Chamber Newsletter, 8/30/19

Last week several business owners, non-profit execs, governmental reps, and others attended a work session of the Summit County BOCC in which the potential impacts of a minimum wage law recently signed by Gov. Polis were discussed. The simple version of the law is that local governments would have the authority to set a minimum wage for workers that would be higher than the federal and state minimum wage. The current minimum wage in Colorado is $11.10 increasing to $12 on January 1, 2020. In Summit County, however, according to the Colorado Center for Law and Policy, a "living wage" needs to be a minimum of $14.60 per hour for a single adult - or $30,000. For a single parent, with one child needing some childcare, the minimum wage jumps to $29 - or $59,700.

As of 2017 according to a CU LEEDS School of Business and the Colorado Department of Local Affairs study, 43% of Summit County residents made less that $30,000 per year and an additional 23% made less than $50,000 per year. As many know, that puts extreme pressures on the working poor in our community. According to a 2018 MIT Study, the Living Wage model is an alternative measure of basic needs. It is a market-based approach that draws upon geographically specific expenditure data related to a family's likely minimum food, childcare, health insurance, housing, transportation, and other basic necessities (e.g. clothing, personal care items, etc.) costs. The living wage draws on these cost elements and the rough effects of income and payroll taxes to determine the minimum employment earnings necessary to meet a family's basic needs while also maintaining self-sufficiency.

The living wage model is a 'step up' from poverty as measured by the poverty thresholds but it is a small 'step up', one that accounts for only the basic needs of a family. The living wage model does not allow for what many consider the basic necessities enjoyed by many Americans. It does not budget funds for pre-prepared meals or those eaten in restaurants. It does not include money for entertainment, nor does it allocate leisure time for unpaid vacations or holidays. Lastly, it does not provide a financial means for planning for the future through savings and investment or for the purchase of capital assets (e.g. provisions for retirement or home purchases).

The business owners attending the Summit County BOCC work session were understandably concerned that local governments could now be in the business of setting minimum wages. Many businesses in our community are already paying above minimum -- simply driven by the free market economy. When unemployment is at 2% and there are 1,200 jobs available, employers need to pay more to attract and retain good employees. On top of wanting to let the market drive wages, business owners do not want to have wages legislated at the local level.

Potential reasons to oppose this local legislation:

 Businesses should not be forced by any entity into paying employees for services beyond what a free, open and competitive market will bear.  The term minimum wage is now being confused with the term living wage. Local minimum wage adjustments will add additional costs to organizations who employ individuals who are not dependent on a living wage scenario. Costs will significantly increase for employers who only have part time, seasonal or unskilled labor.  Labor is a pass through cost for most employers and this increase will increase the costs of goods and services in our communities  Employers may look to limit or cut labor hours resulting in fewer employment opportunities.  With costs increasing, consumers will go to other geographies to purchase similar goods and services for cheaper costs. This can already be seen with municipalities that charge significantly higher sales taxes.  Within a significant portion of our county we are dependent business segments that employ tipped workers. Due to the tip credit, this law will unfairly reward the wrong work groups.  Aggressive minimum wage adjustments close the gap between newer employees and employees who have worked up a wage ladder. Diminishing the value of longevity and continuity.  Further raising the minimum wage will reduce benefits offered by employers and increase employer tax burden  This legislation creates a burdensome level of enforcement for wage and hour oversight.

On the other hand, reasons business owners might want to pay a livable wage is that when a person earns less, he or she is forced to make undesirable choices such as working multiple jobs, longer hours, making longer commutes, sharing a residence, or giving up such basic items as phones or insurance. A healthy community has a diverse and sustainable economy that pays livable wages and offers meaningful work. When workers are not worried about how to make ends meet for their families, they tend to be better employees.

Potential Reasons to Support the Legislation: Many communities throughout the country have made the decision that it is important for the entire community to thrive - and have thus joined Living Wage Coalitions. One such community - La Plata County in Southern Colorado, has had several years of experience and they found that the reality did not match the fears.

Will living wage laws cause job losses, especially among low-wage employees? The most methodologically sound, quantitative study conducted to date on 15 cities implementing living wage laws showed that employment in the low-wage industries most likely impacted by the living wage laws was unaffected by the change. - American Progress Action

Will living wages increase consumer costs? A recent study found that a $12 per hour minimum wage would provide substantial benefits to workers in low-income families, while the costs to consumers would be small. - University ofCalifornia, Berkeley

Aren't low-wage workers mostly young people who use their money for recreational purposes? This is a common perception which is no longer accurate. Today the average low-wage worker is 35 years old and is often the bread-winner with a family who depends on their earnings. - Economic Policy Institute, Doug Hall & Dan Essrow.

Isn't education the answer to correcting low wages? While education is one key to an improved standard of living, many low-wage workers are educated. In 2012, 46% of low-wage workers had some college and 79% had completed high school or GED. Many of the jobs filled in the "recovery" are low wage jobs filled by educated people that previously had higher-paying jobs. Economic Policy Institute, Lawrence Mishel.

Aspen Skiing Co. raises minimum wage for second straight year, to $15 per hour New $15 starting wage is second consecutive season for the pay increase by Scott Condon , The Aspen Times, 8/12/19

Aspen Skiing Co. has increased its pay rates for a second consecutive year and has maintained what company officials believe is a leadership role in the ski industry. Skico boosted its pay for entry-level positions to $15 from $13.50 per hour in June during the hiring of new summer employees. The new minimum wage will carry over to ski season. "Fifteen dollars an hour - it's kind of unheard of," said Caleb Sample, Skico director of talent acquisition. "In the industry, that's going to make us much more appealing (than competitors). That's the hope anyway."

The pay hike has a "ripple effect" because it will increase the wages for second- and third-year employees as well as others up the line, Sample said. Raise the basement and it also raises the roof, Sample said. Skico also provided a cost-of-living increase to all salaried, full-time employees this year that was in excess of the rate of inflation. Skico raised its minimum wage to $13.50 from $12 per hour last season. Following Aspen's move, Vail Resorts raised its minimum wage at its U.S. resorts to $12.25 per hour last season, according to the Park Record newspaper. Vail hasn't set the minimum wage for 2019-20. Read full story here.

CENSUS 2020 Preparing the NWCCOG Region

September 2019

Residence Criteria The U.S. Census Bureau is committed to counting every person in the 2020 Census once, only once, and in the right place. The fundamental reason that the decennial census is conducted is to fulfill the Constitutional requirement (Article I, Section 2) to apportion the seats in the U.S. House of Representatives among the states. For a fair and equitable apportionment, it is crucial that the Census Bureau counts everyone in the right place during the decennial census. The residence criteria are used to determine where people are counted during each decennial census. Specific residence situations are included with the

criteria to illustrate how the criteria are applied.

Determining usual residence is straightforward for most people. However, given our nation's wide diversity in types of living arrangements, the concept of usual residence has a variety of applications. Some examples of these living arrangements include people experiencing homelessness, people with a seasonal/second residence, people in group facilities, people in the process of moving, people in hospitals, children in shared custody arrangements, college students, live-in employees, military personnel, and people who live in workers' dormitories.

The Residence Criteria are used to determine where people are counted during the 2020 Census. The Criteria say:

 Count people at their usual residence, which is the place where they live and sleep most of the time.  People in certain types of group facilities on Census Day are counted at the group facility.  People who do not have a usual residence, or who cannot determine a usual residence, are counted where they are on Census Day.

The Federal Register has much detail on this topic, but one situation which is quite relevant to our region is: People who live or stay at two or more residences (during the week, month, or year), such as people who travel seasonally between residences (for example, snowbirds)-Counted at the residence where they live and sleep most of the time. If they cannot determine a place where they live most of the time, they are counted where they are staying on Census Day. Read more on the Residence Criteria for Census 2020 Here.

Sample Questionnaire Released The Census Bureau has released a sample copy of the paper questionnaire. The online and phone options ask the same questions. You can view the questionnaire here.

Rock the Vote Census Video Rock the Vote has released a new video promoting the importance of the Census and asking people to pledge to be counted. Watch the video HERE.

Grant Funds Available for Census 2020 Outreach The Department of Local Affairs' (DOLA) Census Outreach Grant program will provide grants to local governments, intergovernmental agencies, councils of government, housing authorities, school districts, and nonprofit organizations to support the accurate counting of the population of the state for the 2020 census. Funds are from the state of Colorado and creation of the program is outlined in §§ C.R.S. 24-32-125-126.

Important Dates:

 By August 15, 2019 Grant Applications will be made available  September 15, 2019 Grant Applications must be submitted through the e- grants portal  By November 1, 2019 Grant Awards will be announced  By December 29, 2019 Grant Funds will be transferred to recipients  By June 30, 2020 All grant funds must be spent

All information about this grant program can be found on the DOLA website HERE.

Our Local Census 2020 Contact If you have any questions about any information on this newsletter, please contact our local Partnership Specialist: Brian J. Meinhart Partnership Specialist, US Census Bureau 970.683.8072 [email protected]

The Census Bureau is hiring for Census 2020 The Census Bureau is looking for local people to staff its 2020 Census operations. Check out https://2020census.gov/jobs and https://www.census.gov/about/regions/denver/jobs/colora do.html for information about the positions available.

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Newsletter Vol. 45, No. 18, August 30, 2019

Governor Talks Policy with CML By Kevin Bommer, CML executive director stressed concern over last session's universal in employer contributions to fire and police Gov. Jared Polis and members of his staff family leave legislation and asked the pensions, and the dramatic impacts of health visited CML on Aug. 15 to meet with CML's governor to ensure existing leave policies that care affordability around the state. CML Vice executive officers and members of CML staff. are better than what the legislation would President and Centennial City Attorney Robert have provided can be maintained. (Bob) Widner underscored some of these During the meeting, Gov. Polis stressed his issues along with Secretary-Treasurer and continued support for a robust state and CML Immediate Past President and Fort Steamboat Springs Council President Pro local partnership. He reviewed some of the Collins Mayor Wade Troxell weighed in Tem Kathi Meyer. key priorities of his administration, issues of on a continued partnership on statewide importance to municipal interests in the 2019 transportation and transit issues. Gov. Polis Gov. Polis closed the meeting by recording legislative session, and a promise to continue acknowledged the challenges and agreed that a personal video for Meghan Dollar, CML working with CML and member municipalities a continued partnership is vital to dealing with legislative and policy advocate, who had to going forward. the challenges of a growing population. miss the meeting in order to bring her son, Jack Richard Dollar, into the world. CML Executive Board President and Alamosa Other issues discussed included ensuring Mayor Pro Tem Elizabeth (Liz) Hensley continued recognition of local control and The League appreciates Gov. Polis and staff thanked Gov. Polis for taking time out of home rule, impacts of recent oil and gas taking time to meet and discuss these and his busy schedule to meet with CML. She legislation, statewide tax and finance issues, other issues. concerns about proposed steep increases

Empowered cities and towns, united for a strong Colorado Course Notebook Standardized Sales Tax Definitions CMCA Conference Breckenridge, Colorado Springs, Delta, Englewood, Evans, Federal Heights, Fort Attend the Colorado Municipal Clerks and Lone Tree join the 49 self-collecting Collins, Frisco, Golden, Glenwood Springs, Association Annual Conference on sales tax municipalities having adopted the Greeley, Greenwood Village, Gunnison, Oct. 16–18, in Durango. For more information standardized sales tax definitions in their Gypsum, La Junta, Lamar, Littleton, Longmont, and to register, visit bit.ly/2Y3ntHC. local tax code. This continues the work Louisville, Montrose, Mountain Village, undertaken by the municipal tax and finance Mt. Crested Butte, Northglenn, Parker, Mayors' Summit administration community, originating with Rifle, Sheridan, Silverthorne, Snowmass Save the date for the annual CML Mayors' a request by the legislature (SJR 14-038) to Village, Steamboat Springs, Timnath, Vail, Summit, Nov. 15, from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. work on a uniform set of sales tax definitions Westminster, Wheat Ridge, and Windsor. More details, including registration and that could be adopted in the self-collecting CML would like to congratulate the staff, agenda information, will be available soon. jurisdictions for tax simplification. appointees, and elected officials of The following are the cities or towns that have Breckenridge, Colorado Springs, Delta, and NLC City Summit previously adopted the definitions: Alamosa, Lone Tree for their work and leadership in The National League of Cities (NLC) City Arvada, Aspen, Aurora, Avon, Black Hawk, adopting their ordinances. We now have a Summit, Nov. 20–23, in San Antonio, is where Boulder, Broomfield, Cañon City, Carbondale, total of 53 self-collecting municipalities that local leaders convene and collaborate on Centennial, Cherry Hills Village, Cortez, Craig, have adopted! solutions to the common challenges facing Crested Butte, Dacono, Denver, Edgewater, America's cities and towns. The conference offers tangible and new best practices for government officials to improve their conditions back home. For more information Small Cell Facilities Are Rolling Out in Arvada and to register, visit citysummit.nlc.org. By Alison Trembly, Arvada community and economic development communications and Land Use Law marketing manager Now in its 25th year, Tom Ragonetti's Small cell facilities and the technology Annual Conference on land use law takes they bring is arriving in Arvada. Small place Dec. 5–6, in Denver. This conference cells are installed and operated by private gathers the top experts and land use providers including Verizon, AT&T, and Zayo professionals from across the state to on behalf of Sprint to continually improve and discuss the most important topics in land use expand their network capacity and coverage. law. In just two days, this conference gives Legally, the City of Arvada cannot restrict new and veteran practitioners the opportunity the installation of the small cell sites. It is to discuss critical current issues presented required by federal and state law that cities from a wide range of perspectives. To register, allow small cell facilities, like other utilities in visit arvada.org/business/permits-and- visit bit.ly/326YqAV. the public right of way, which could include applications/small-cell or contact the Arvada tree lawns next to streets and sidewalks. Planning Department at [email protected] Small cell facilities are low-powered antennas or 720-898-7435. that provide cellular and data coverage to smaller geographic areas. This supplements Resources: the larger cellular network and improves • www.fiercewireless.com/regulatory/ service for wireless customers. states-challenge-fcc-s-small-cell-rule- The city does have the opportunity to oversee prompting-senate-bill Newsletter and give input on the installation of the sites, • arvada.org/business/permits-and- which it will do by entering into Individual applications/small-cell • www.denvergov.org/content/denvergov/ CML Newsletter (ISSN 7439903) is published Master License agreements with each biweekly by the Colorado Municipal League, provider. Once the agreement is reviewed en/right-of-way-services/permits/small- 1144 Sherman St., Denver, CO 80203-2207, for and signed by City Council, then the provider cell.html Colorado's municipal officials. (USPS 075-590) • bouldercolorado.gov/plan-develop/ Periodical postage paid in Denver, CO. is able to apply for permits for specific locations. Each small cell permit is reviewed small-cell Designer and editor: Christine Taniguchi • www.denvergov.org/content/ Circulation/mailing lists: Mark Vanderbrook by city staff for compliance of city adopted design guidelines. dam/denvergov/Portals/730/ POSTMASTER: Send address change form 3579 documents/ROWServices/small-cell- to Colorado Municipal League, 1144 Sherman St., Initially the facilities will meet current infrastructure-2019.pdf Denver, CO 80203-2207; (p) 303-831-6411 / 4G technology, but will evolve to provide 866-578-0936; (f) 303-860-8175. • www.govtech.com/policy/FCC-Ruling- future 5G services and technology Strips-Small-Cell-Local-Control- Subscription to CML Newsletter is offered as a changes. If you would like to learn more, portion of member dues. 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2 CML Newsletter Intentional Leadership Program Offered by Employers Council The Employers Council (formerly Mountain individual. The investment is also realized already been practically applied or shaped my States Employers Council) is offering a through more effective leadership that awareness of the organization." comprehensive leadership training program benefits the leader's team, as well as the More information and the application packet in Denver in 2020. The Intentional Leader entire organization. are available at www.employerscouncil.org/ Program (ILP) is a year-long intensive program Kevin Bommer, CML executive director, was a intentional-leader. There is a discount on the composed of four mastery modules — strategic participant in the 2016 Intentional Leadership cost of the program if applications are received mastery, results mastery, self-mastery, and Program during his time as deputy director. by Dec. 13. interpersonal mastery. "It dramatically changed my perspective at a An upcoming preview webinar will describe The program includes executive coaching critical time prior to my transition from deputy more about the program. It will take place on and other elements designed to maximize director to executive director of CML," said Oct. 30 from noon to 1 p.m. Questions should leadership potential in existing and future Bommer. "I learned as much about myself be directed to [email protected] or leaders. The benefits are not only for the as I did from others, and all of the skills have 800-884-1328. Colorado Water Congress Discusses Technical 2019 CDOT Off-System Update to Colorado State Water Plan Bridge Grant Funds

The Special Highway Committee is now accepting 2019 grant applications from municipalities with off-system bridges that are eligible for rehabilitation or replacement. Approximately $4.4 million will be available for allocation to municipalities and counties between 2020 and 2022. The deadline for applications is 5 p.m., Friday, Oct. 25. Detailed information has already been distributed by CML to all city managers and By Heather Stauffer, CML legislative future climate change and variability public works directors across the state. If and policy advocate as it relates to each of the scenario you have any questions or need additional information, please do not hesitate to contact The Colorado water community gathered in planning futures. CML Legislative and Policy Advocate Steamboat Springs on Aug. 20–22 for the • New statewide population projections from Morgan Cullen at 303-831-6411 or by email annual Colorado Water Congress summer the State Demographer's office show the at [email protected]. conference. One of the hot topics discussed current statewide population is 5% less during the conference was the technical update than previously estimated in the 2010 to Colorado's water plan (formerly known as the Statewide Water Supply Initiative report. CML Annual Seminar Statewide Water Supply Initiative). Highlights of • New quantification of agricultural gaps the 2019 report include: using new surface water modeling tools. on Municipal Law • New scenario planning models which • New environmental and recreational "Flow The 2019 CML Annual Seminar on Municipal estimate future available water supplies Tool" used to understand potential impacts Law takes place Sept. 27–28 at the DoubleTree and gaps under five different possible to flow and ecological health. by Hilton Greeley at Lincoln Park. This seminar futures (possible futures include "business provides expert Colorado-specific information To read the entire analysis and technical as usual," "weak economy," "cooperative that is directly relevant to the daily practice of update to the State Water Plan, visit growth," "adaptive innovation," and municipal attorneys in the state, as well as www.colorado.gov/pacific/cowaterplan/ "hot growth"). opportunities to network with peers. To register, analysis-and-technical-update. • Unlike previous reports, the 2019 update visit www.cml.org. Early registration ends also includes projections about possible Sept. 6.

3 August 30, 2019 Member News Collaboration Campus things that happen when a community more sustainable, better connected, and more The Arapahoe Community College Sturm comes together. efficient. Simply put, it works to leave the Collaboration Campus recently opened in the world better than it found it. Olsson provides a Town of Castle Rock. The campus allows New Associate Members wide array of service lines, including planning students to join an apprenticeship program, Cline Williams Wright Johnson & Oldfather LLP and design, engineering, field operations, receive professional certifications, earn an Tracy A. Oldemeyer, attorney environmental, and technology. associate degree or start their education 215 Mathews St., Ste. 300 Professional Engineering Consultants before transferring to another school to Fort Collins, CO 80521 Kent Bruxvoort, project engineer complete a bachelor's degree program — 970-221-2637 420 Linden St., Ste. 110 all while staying in the town. [email protected] Fort Collins, CO 80524 clinewilliams.com 970-232-9558, ext. 2507 Boulevard Extension Cline Williams is a full-service firm with [email protected] The City of Colorado Springs is moving offices across Nebraska and in Fort Collins www.pec1.com forward with plans to extend Powers and Holyoke, Colorado. The firm assists Professional Engineering Consultants Boulevard. Colorado Springs City Council individuals and institutions with their most (PEC) is a civil engineering and facilities approved a shift for more of the sales tax challenging legal problems. Cline Williams engineering firm with an office in Fort Collins. general funds to go into an Urban Renewal takes pride in helping its clients find PEC has provided comprehensive municipal Account to help pay for the extension faster. solutions and thrive in today's ever-shifting engineering and planning services for more The goal is to have Phase One completed in legal landscape. than 50 years, with service capabilities about two years. Colorado State Library ranging from highways to hospitals, water Economic Development Crystal Schimpf, leadership and community towers to wind turbines, stadiums to Assistance development public library specialist sidewalks, and everything in between. PEC is flexible in its approach, innovative in its The Southern Ute Indian Tribe and 201 E. Colfax, Room 309 thinking, and relentless on your behalf. Town of Ignacio will receive economic Denver, CO 80203 development assistance as part of the 303-866-6891 Smart Colorado 2020 Rural Technical Assistance Program [email protected] Henny Lasley, executive director offered by the Colorado Office of Economic www.cde.state.co.us/cdelib 789 Sherman St., Ste. 250 Development and International Trade. The The Colorado State Library (CSL) helps Denver, CO 80203 program provides economic development libraries, schools, and other organizations 720-350-5366 resources and strategies for rural improve services, making it easier for all [email protected] communities across the state. Coloradans to access and use the materials www.smartcolorado.org and information they need for lifelong After Colorado voters passed New Sidewalks learning. CSL provides leadership and Amendment 64, legalizing recreational The Town of Minturn's sidewalks are expertise in developing library-related policies, marijuana, Gov. Hickenlooper formed the being extended on Main Street, providing a activities, and assistance for school, public, Marijuana Task Force to establish regulations. safe connection for pedestrians from the academic, and special libraries. CSL staff However, the impacts of legalized marijuana downtown area to Little Beach Park and provide consulting and training in areas such on youth were overlooked. As a result, in 2013 neighborhoods on the south end of town. In as 21st century learning, strategic planning, Smart Colorado was founded to protect the addition, the town also is getting new curbs, library law, children's services, and state health, safety, and well-being of Colorado gutters, and storm sewers, as well as a milled institutional library services. It also manages youth as marijuana becomes increasingly and repaved Main Street/Highway 24, a statewide electronic services such as available and commercialized. 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4 CML NEWSLETTER Advocacy, information, and training to build strong cities and towns

CML 2019 HUTF Revenue Estimates By Morgan Cullen, CML legislative and Also, during the past two legislative sessions, These memoranda have been posted on the policy advocate the Colorado General Assembly passed CML website and can be accessed at Each year, CML prepares our annual Highway SB 18-001 and SB 19-262, which will provide www.cml.org/home/publications-news/ User Tax Fund (HUTF) memo and municipal additional one-time HUTF revenue for resource-detail/Memo-HUTF-Memo-and- estimates to assist you with modifying Colorado's cities and towns. This money was Revenue-Estimates. your current 2019 budget and in developing transferred in one lump sum and was received If you have any questions regarding this year's your 2020 budget. Please note that these by all Colorado municipalities. Because of this estimates or the SB 18-001 and SB 19-262 HUTF estimates are based on data from the legislation, CML has also provided separate related estimates, contact Morgan Cullen at Colorado Department of Transportation and SB 18-001 and SB 19-262 specific estimates [email protected]. the State Treasurer's Office, and are being for your review. provided for budgeting purposes only.

CML District Meetings Research Corner: Census of Governments Join CML for an evening of conversation and By Melissa Mata, CML municipal connections in your region! research analyst Colorado Each fall, CML staff members hit the road School Districts A census of governments is required by Counties for a series of regional meetings throughout federal law to be taken at five-year Municipalities the state, hosted by a city or town from each intervals, and in April 2019, the United district. These meetings begin at 4 p.m. States Census Bureau released the 2017 with a business meeting where you will hear data. The Census Bureau defines a about CML's policy process and be able to government as an organized entity having provide your input as we prepare for the 2020 governmental character, and sufficient legislative session. You will also be invited to discretion in the management of its own share what is happening in your municipality. affairs to distinguish it as separate from The connection continues after the the administrative structure of any other business meeting, with a social hour governmental unit within that state. and dinner arranged by the district's host The Census Bureau categorizes local Special municipality. (There is a nominal fee to Districts governments as either general purpose attend these meetings.) governments, such as county governments, RSVPs are required. For more information municipal governments, and township National and to RSVP, visit www.cml.org/outreach. governments, or special purpose Sept. 4 — District 4, Woodland Park governments, including special districts School Districts Counties Sept. 4 — District 3, Brighton and school districts. Special districts are the most numerous (43%) of the 90,075 Municipalities Sept. 5 — District 13, Westcliff/Silver Cliff local government units around the nation. Sept. 11 — District 11, Parachute Of Colorado's 3,141 local governments, Sept. 12 — District 12, Snowmass Village special districts are the overwhelming Sept. 19 — District 6, Rocky Ford majority (84%). The breakdown of various Sept. 19 — District 1, Fleming governments as reported in the 2017 Sept. 24 — District 8, San Luis Census of Governments is to the right. (For the purposes of this census, Denver Sept. 25 — District 9, Cortez and Broomfield are classified as Sept. 26 — District 10, Montrose municipalities, and not counties.) Oct. 1 — District 5, Cheyenne Wells Source: www.census.gov/library/ Special Townships Oct. 3 — Districts 7/14, Pueblo Districts publications/2019/econ/2017isd.html Oct. 3 — District 2, Windsor

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Study makes economic case for high-speed transit on I-70

A new high-speed transit study for I- 70. Will it do more than gather dust? by Allen Best

IDAHO SPRINGS, Colo. – In 2014, a study found that high-speed transit along Interstate 70 would be technically feasible if enormously expensive, at a cost somewhere north of $10.8 billion between Gypsum and Denver’s western outskirts.

A new study documents commissioned by local governments along the Interstate 70 corridor and other agencies has found that high-speed transit from Denver to Grand Junction would yield enormous annual economic benefits: $45.8 million in new taxes for local governments and $711.7 million in new economic activity.

The study by Patricia Silverstein of Development Research partners cost $110,000. The cost was paid by the I-70 Coalition, a non-profit organization representing 28 local governments and businesses along the I-70 mountain corridor.

The other 8 funding organizations were: Denver, Idaho Springs, Clear Creek County, the Colorado Department of Transportation, Eagle County, the Metro Denver Economic Development Corporation, the Black Hawk Silver Dollar Metropolitan District, and Summit County.

What real purpose will this study serve? Perhaps very little in the short term. There’s no money in state and federal coffers even for the projects already engineered that would increase the capacity of I-70. Widened Twin Tunnels near Idaho Springs helped, as do the east-bound toll lanes. Recently, work began on west-bound toll lanes in Clear Creek County.

Ahead still is a very expensive project at the western foot of Floyd Hill, a climbing lane on the west side of Vail Pass, and—most expensive by far—wider bores under the continental Divide at the Eisenhower/Johnson Tunnels, the ultimate chokepoint (in addition to Idaho Springs).

There’s no money for any of them, and Colorado voters last year soundly defeated proposals to increase revenue. The future? Margaret Bowes, director of the I-70 Coalition, suggests big-budget projects of the future—such as high-speed transit—will require public-private partnerships. One such P3, as they are commonly called was employed by metro Denver’s Regional Transportation District to deliver new rail lines approved by voters in the eight-county district in 2004 as part of the FasTracks program.

P3’s have been increasingly tapped by transportation agencies across the country to fund major transportation programs.

Bowes says the study was not intended to identify what technology should be embraced going forward. Technologies exist today that could work for the corridor, as was identified by the 2014 study. But the technologies are changing rapidly. “Who knows what’s just around the corner.”

The study, she added, was intended to further provide information that can be tapped. The previous study identified costs. This study outlines benefits.

One benefit would be to reduce the gridlock that afflicts Breckenridge and other towns along the corridor. A related benefit is reduction in greenhouse gases and other emissions. Yet a third benefit, says Bowes, would be improved transportation resiliency.

If Breckenridge gets hammered with traffic, Clear Creek County gets sledge-hammered.

“It is imperative that we explore alternatives to moving people and goods through the corridor in a way that protects our community values and environment, while maintaining access to mountain destinations and their outstanding recreational opportunities,” said Clear Creek County Commissioner Randy Wheelock.

Those designing the study had to make several assumptions. Topping the list, said Silverstein, is that it’s technology agnostic, meaning that the study does not assume a specific high-speed technology.

The study also relied upon previous work, such as who would constitute riders of high- speed transit. That previous study found that visitors would constitute 77% of riders, commuters to jobs in metro Denver 4%, mountain corridor commuters (such as between Eagle and Summit counties) 10%, and mountain corridor residents themselves 9%.

There were also assumptions, such as the fare for a high-speed transit system of $40 for the ride between Denver and Eagle County Regional Airport.

But do high-country residents really want high-speed transit? That has always been a lurking issue. Transit requires high ridership, and high ridership means more people in places like Dillon and Vail. Summit County, more than Vail, is already something of an exurb of Denver. With high-speed rail, even Vail is within commuting distance of downtown Denver.

The study found that high-speed transit would generate 4.2 million new visitors to the corridor annually, but also 3,350 new residents. The study concluded that additional visitor and resident spending associated with a high-speed transit system would foster development of 1,360 new residential units and 2 million square feet of commercial space.

For the study, see: https://i70solutions.org/files/2715/6570/7753/I70_RSM_Economic__Impact_ FINAL_2019.pdf