June 7Th, 2021

Town Manager’s Newsletter June 7th, 2021

1. Welcome - A. Stefi Szrek, Planner I with Community Development B. Dannie York, Municipal Services 2. Thank You - A. After Prom B. Sadie Schroder 3. Town of Breckenridge - New Businesses 4. April 30th Occupancy Forecast Notes and Report - April 2021 occupancy was 39.1%, the highest rate in the past 11 years. ADR was $213! April RevPAR was $83 vs. $55 in April 2019 The two weeks surrounding Fourth of July has 7% more room nights on the books than for the same dates in 2019 5. May 15th Occupancy Forecast Notes and Report - Memorial Day weekend (Thurs. – Mon. Nights) occupancy on the books is 9 points higher than what was on the books in 2019. When I look at Saturday night occupancy on the books for June, compared to 2019 Saturdays, Breckenridge has around 7% more occupancy on the books in 2021. June 2019 occupancy was 40%. June 2021 could hit 47%+ with a higher average nightly rate. When I compare occupancy on the books starting Saturday, June 26 and finish on Sunday, July 11, 2021 (16 nights), 2021 nights have an average of 2 points more on the books than in 2019. 6. DMMO Download from the BTO - A. COVID Update - May 12th B. COVID Update - May 17th C. COVID Update - May 19th D. COVID Update - May 24th E. COVID Update - May 26th F. COVID Update - June 2nd 7. Summit County Government Meetings - A. Work Session - May 18th B. Board of Health Meeting - May 20th - Cancelled C. Work Session - May 25th D. Regular Meeting - May 25th E. Board of Health Meeting - May 27th F. Work Session - June 1st G. Work Session - June 8th H. Regular Meeting - June 8th - Cancelled I. Special Work Session - June 11th Town Manager’s Newsletter June 7th, 2021

8. Summit County Government News - A. Summit County Experiences COVID-19 Death B. Summit County Issues Amended and Restated Public Health Order - 05-15 C. Swan River Restoration Project - BOCC Update and Plans for 2021 D. New Way Forward Announced Eliminating Library Overdue Fines E. Summit County Healthy and Safe Swimming Week May 24-30 F. Summit Stage Buses Now Operating at 100% Passenger Capacity on Summer Schedule G. Board of County Commissioners Launches Wildfire Town Hall Series H. Summit County Reports Second Lowest COVID-19 Fatality Rate Among Top Healthiest Communities I. June Proclaimed as Mountain Rescue Awareness Month J. Summit County Issues Amended and Restated Public Health Order - 06-02 9. Local Organization Updates - A. BreckCreate - Upcoming Classes + Events Summer Drive-In Series Jams for Jabs - Saturday, June 5th B. Breckenridge Grand Vacations - RAM Walk C. Breckenridge Music - Summer 2021 TICKETS ON SALE NOW Summer of Free Concerts Jams for Jabs D. Breckenridge Outdoor Education Center - May Newsletter Banff Film Festival Tickets on Sale E. Building Hope - Mental Health Awareness Month F. Colorado Department of Transportation - Summer Planning G. Colorado Mountain College - The EAGLE H. Colorado River District - Yampa Valley State of the River Colorado State of the River Gunnison State of the River I. Friends of the Dillon Ranger District - June Newsletter J. Mountain Pact - May 2021 Conservation Update Town Manager’s Newsletter June 7th, 2021

9. Local Organization Updates (con’t) - K. SOS Outreach L. Summit Chamber - May 11th Update Breckenridge Chapter Clean Up Day - May 19th May 21st Update Solarize Summit June Events M. Summit Foundation - Annual Report N. Summit School District - Board of Education Appoints Lisa Webster as New Board Director Board of Education Announces Finalists for Interim Superintendent 2021-2022 School Year Calendar 10. Colorado Municipal League - A. Update - May 11th, 2021 B. Statehouse Report - May 17th, 2021 C. Webinar Update - May 17th, 2021 D. Update - May 18th, 2021 E. Newsletter - May 21st, 2021 F. Help needed to improve CML website G. Notice of CML Annual Business Meeting H. Statehouse Report - May 24th, 2021 I. Upcoming Webinars - May 25th, 2021 J. Update - May 25th, 2021 K. Webinar Update - May 27th, 2021 L. Next Executive Director Town Hall set for June 10 at noon M. Statehouse Report - June 1, 2021 N. Three days left to apply to run for CML Executive Board O. Update - June 4, 2021 P. Newsletter - June 4th, 2021 11. Colorado Association of Ski Towns - A. Big Pivots No. 37 stories 12. Inntopia Travel News - A. Vacation Travel News - May 13th, 2021 B. Mountain Travel News - May 18th, 2021 Town of Breckenridge Staff,

It is my pleasure to introduce Stefi Szrek who has recently joined the Community Development Department as a Planner I. Stefi is from the Front Range where she worked most recently as a Planner for the City of Centennial. She graduated from the University of Colorado Denver in May 2019 with a Master’s in Urban and Regional Planning. Stefi loves her mini Aussie named Misha, spending time with her family, cooking, travelling, and being outdoors of course! Fun fact- she is also fluent in Polish. We are excited to have Stefi join our team and after a few weeks on the job, has already become an integral member of the Planning Division.

Please welcome Stefi to the Town!

Julia Puester, AICP Assistant Community Development Director Town of Breckenridge 150 Ski Hill Road P.O. Box 168 Breckenridge, CO 80424 Phone (970) 547-3174

Good morning,

We are so pleased to welcome Dannie York to the Town of Breckenridge Municipal Services team! Dannie will be at the front desk of Town Hall, so next time you come in please say hello and introduce yourself to her.

Dannie moved to Breckenridge in 2012 from the central coast of California and quickly learned she is a mountain girl to the core! You may have seen Dannie around Town while working at Farmers Korner Vet Hospital, the Ski Resort or the Welcome Center in the past. Dannie is a self-proclaimed bird nerd, and a morning person. She loves boating, hiking and skiing with her family.

We are excited to have her as part of our team and to greet staff and the public as our buildings reopen.

Welcome, Dannie!

Helen Cospolich, CMC, Town Clerk Town of Breckenridge Municipal Services 150 Ski Hill Rd. - PO Box 168 Breckenridge, CO 80424 (970) 547-3127 main phone (970) 547-3126 direct line Visit us online at www.townofbreckenridge.com.

From: Jennifer Pratt Miles Sent: Wednesday, May 26, 2021 7:36 PM To: Peyton Rogers Cc: Catherine Kirkwood Smith ([email protected]) ; Sandy Confer ([email protected]) ; David and Susan Preaus ; [email protected]; Blanca DeLao ([email protected]) ; Sara Broughton ; Karen Mathis ([email protected]) ; Leslie Davis ; Sadie Greenway ; Kendal Vaille Subject: After Prom Thank You

Dear Peyton,

We will be sending a more detailed report soon, but I wanted to send a note to thank you and the Town of Breckenridge for your support of After Prom. After a challenging year, we were thrilled to be able to offer a safe, fun, drug-free, and alcohol-free post-prom event for 117 students a few weeks ago. With careful planning and guidance from Summit County Environmental Health, we were able to hold this event in-person by spreading attendees over two separate sessions, maintaining social distance between small groups of students (per prom specific guidance), and having students wear masks except when eating. We added a new red-carpet style pre-prom activity this year, the “Grand March” with the help of the Lake Dillon Theatre Company. I’m attaching a few photos to give you a sense of what a fun evening it was.

Thanks for making this a night to remember for Summit County youth!

Sincerely, Jennifer and Summit After Prom Committee

Jennifer Pratt Miles (she/her) Senior Mediator and Program Director Ruckelshaus Fellowship Director Lacuna Fund Secretariat M: +1.970.389.2442

Please Welcome our New Local Businesses

Origination Business Name DBA Location Date CONSTRUCTION COLORADO CRAFT BROKERS LLC COLORADO CRAFT BROKERS LLC 970 LAKEVIEW CIRCLE 5/3/2021 1760 AIRPORT ROAD, UNIT HIGHPEAK ROOFS, LLC HIGHPEAK ROOFS, LLC C 5/18/2021 RETAIL WHITE SUN COLLECTIVE LLC LIMBER GROVE 222 S MAIN STREET UNIT D 4/22/2021 OFF THE SLOPES LLC OFF THE SLOPES LLC 224 S MAIN STREET #10 5/1/2021 RF OVER THE ROCKIES ARCADE CO LLC RF OVER THE ROCKIES ARCADE 655 S PARK AVE UNIT P4 4/23/2021 SPRUCE & SAGE LLC WOODLAND 211 N. MAIN ST, UNIT A 5/15/2021

April 30, 2021 Occupancy Forecast Notes

Hello Breckenridge,

Historically, in lodging metrics, April 30 represents the end of the winter season. Mother Nature has her own plans in 2021. Comparing occupancies and room nights on the books in 2020-21 to 2019-20 is okay month to month but not for a seasonal aggregate. The numbers represented below are comparisons of properties participating in DestiMetrics reports in each year. The available unit growth only represents changes in DestiMetrics participant’s unit quantities. For changes in short-term rental license quantities, Town of Breckenridge data is used.

The 2020-21 winter season compared to the 2018-2019 winter season; based on DestiMetrics reports shows: • 2020-21 had 13% more room nights available • 2020-21 BOOKED 3% more room nights • The average daily rate was $335 in 2020-21 vs. $315 in 2018-19 • RevPAR was $172 in ‘20/21 vs. $178 in ‘18/19 • 2020-21 Occupancy was 51.3% vs 56.9% in 2018-19.

April occupancy closed at 39.1%, which was the highest April occupancy percentage in the last 11 years. The Average Daily Rate (ADR) was $213! A strong close to a season that lead off with so much uncertainty.

The chart below provides an example of how occupancy levels for each winter season month paced and how the YOY variance shifted in 30 days.

YOY Variance on February YOY 28, 2021 2021 2020 Variance Report November 28.3% 29.8% -5.0% -5% December 51.8% 54.8% -5.5% -5.5% January 54.0% 62.2% -13.2% -13.2% February 66.5% 68.6% -3.1% -3.1% March 67.1% 33.2% +102% +102.1% April 39.1% 0.5% +7720% +2300% Season 51.3% 42.5% +20.7% +15.1%

Summer season occupancy on the books is 11.7%. In 2019, Breckenridge had 14.8% occupancy on the books. The biggest difference is groups in 2019 vs. virtually no group in 2021. The second variable is 4.5% more available units in 2021. Good news is, we are seeing more interest for group business every week.

The summer daily occupancy chart below demonstrates 2021 occupancy on the books in blue, 2020 in red and 2020 final occupancy in grey.

We continue to like how early summer is booking. The week of June 12 – 19 continues to have as much on the books as the weeks sandwiching Fourth of July. Memorial Day weekend is showing promise for a strong start to summer. The spike in the week of July 24 – 31 is a sizeable group booking in town. Fall groups are creating spikes in October midweek nights.

By August 21, approximately half of all public schools are in session, marking the beginning of the transition from families to empty and early nest markets driving occupancy. In the past, by April 30, Breckenridge has had 40% of summer nights on the books. In 2021, I would estimate Breckenridge has 30% or less of our final nights on the books at this time.

The nights surrounding Fourth of July are typically some the earliest summer nights on the books and some our highest occupied nights of the summer season. The chart below gives a snapshot of how Fourth of July is pacing in 2021 vs. actual occupancy in 2020. Occupancy levels continue to remain consistent for the week before and after the holiday, which lands on a Sunday in 2021. When comparing the data for the two weeks surrounding Fourth of July, 2021 has 7% more room nights on the books in 2021 vs. the same period on 2019.

Consumer research by Destination Analysts continues to indicate Americans are more and more willing to travel, listen to marketing messages and are more open to group/conference meeting environments. Outdoor activity ranks high on priorities of the travelers and July will see the most opportunity to travel. The consumer confidence index hit 121.7 after climbing to 109 in March. I remain concerned about fuel prices and the short and long-term impact on travel and household expenses.

Thank you to the Lodging companies who provide the data for the reports. If you are a lodging company and are interested in participating in this program, please contact me @ [email protected] or 970.4553.5022. The cost to participate is your time and the benefits are multiple.

Stay Safe and have fun every day.

Bill Wishowski – Breckenridge Tourism Office

The April 30, 2021 DestiMetrics reports include 2,800 units (21 properties) of the 4,381 licensed units in town (condominiums + hotels/lodges). The numbers represented above use this data sample set.

Executive Summary Daily Occupancy Report as of Apr 30, 2021

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

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

Grand Lodge on Peak 7 Residence Inn Breckenridge Alpine Edge Vacasa - Breckenridge - Main Street Station

Vacasa - Breckenridge - Condos The Lodge & Spa at Breckenridge Beaver Run Resort Vacasa - Breckenridge - Blue Sky

Grand Timber Lodge/Peak Great Western Lodging Resorts

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.

The Daily Outlook Report is generated on a monthly or twice-monthly basis, usually for a 12 month subscription period, and is created from data provided by a group of properties participating in a cooperative manner,

As is the case in all Inntopia data, all information provided by individual properties is strictly confidential, except when aggregated with other data and indistinguishable as a result.

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May 15, 2021 Occupancy Forecast Notes

Hello Breckenridge,

Memorial Day weekend (Thurs. – Mon. Nights) occupancy on the books is 9 points higher than what was on the books in 2019. In 2019, Saturday night occupancy hit 60%. Memorial Day 2021 has more units available and I expect 60%+ on Saturday, May 29, 2021 and low to mid 50’s on the Friday and Sunday nights.

When I look at Saturday night occupancy on the books for June, compared to 2019 Saturdays, Breckenridge has around 7% more occupancy on the books in 2021. Notice midweek occupancy rivals the weekends. Notice June occupancy is higher than early July. Typically, July fills faster than June, but not in 2021. June 2019 occupancy was 40%. June 2021 could hit 47%+ with a higher average nightly rate.

The fourth of July Holiday includes a parade in 2021. At this time, no other Summit County town is having a parade. Expect day visitor numbers to be significant. The overnight visitors are showing more demand for the week after the holiday vs. the week before the holiday. When I compare occupancy on the books starting Saturday, June 26 and finish on Sunday, July 11, 2021 (16 nights), 2021 nights have an average of 2 points more on the books than in 2019. The chart below compares 2021 on the books (blue), 2020 on the books on the same date in 2020 (red) and 2020 Actual occupancy (gray). The blue line will eventually move above the gray line demonstrating how much fill is yet to happen.

The bump on July 26 – 30 is a large group encompassing multiple properties. Good news includes small group demand (25 – 50 units) is increasing. August already shows the decline in the second half of the month as schools go back in session. The preliminary school break report shows over 40% of schools are back in session after August 14. The small group demand is showing up when you look at September and October midweek occupancy. The fall season has potential to be best ever.

Stay Safe and have fun every day.

Bill Wishowski – Breckenridge Tourism Office

The May 15, 2021 DestiMetrics reports include 2,860 units (22 properties) of the 4,381 licensed units in town. The numbers represented above use this data sample set. Executive Summary Daily Occupancy Report as of May 15, 2021

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

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

Grand Lodge on Peak 7 Residence Inn Breckenridge Alpine Edge Vacasa - Breckenridge - Main Street Station

Vacasa - Breckenridge - Condos The Lodge & Spa at Breckenridge Beaver Run Resort Vacasa - Breckenridge - Blue Sky

Grand Timber Lodge/Peak Great Western Lodging Resorts

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Town Cleanup Week May 15th - 23rd Head outside for some fresh air and help spruce up Summit County during the annual Town Cleanup. The Towns of Blue River, Breckenridge, Dillon, Frisco, and Silverthorne are calling for volunteers to help clean up Summit County before summer. This year’s cleanup will take place May 15th-23rd to allow for plenty of time and space for physical distancing. Learn More

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Business Owners & Managers, Make Your Voices Heard

What do you envision for Breckenridge after COVID? If you live or work in Breckenridge, complete the Expectations Survey and let us know your thoughts. It's important that everyone gets a chance to weigh in, so please share these links with your coworkers and employees: Residents: www.brecksurvey.org/residents

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Recording - Town Council Meeting The Breckenridge Town Council held a meeting yesterday, Tuesday, May 11th. Watch The Recording l Read The

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Dish With The Commish Today, Wednesday, May 12th, 4:30pm Join Summit County Commissioner Lawrence for the weekly Dish With the Commish where commissioners present a short community update Join The Event

Breckenridge Social Equity Advisory Commission May 15th, 9-11am The Social Equity Advisory Commission is Council-appointed and meets monthly. The agenda will be posted within a few days before the meeting. Learn More | Join The Meeting

2021 SustainableBreck Annual Report Released Every year, SustainableBreck releases a report to show progress being made and identify opportunities for improvement in the towns sustainability movement. This year, the 2021 Annual Report is presented in the context of the COVID-19 Pandemic. Learn More l Read The Report

Recording - State Update On COVID-19 Governor Jared Polis and State Epidemiologist, Rachel Herlihy held a session yesterday, May 11th, presenting an update on

COVID-19 and the state of Colorado. Watch The Recording

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The Breckenridge Tourism Office (BTO) is closely monitoring the impact of COVID-19 on the local economy and strives to be a valuable, timely resource. If there is any assistance or information we can provide to better serve you right now, please contact Tessa at [email protected]

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Enroll Now: Breck 101 Summer School June 2 - 24! With all that's happened in the last year and a half, it's more important than ever that Breckenridge's frontline workers are reacquainted with local attractions and activities so that our community can best serve summer guests. This experiential guest-service training program offers activity outings, dining experiences, spa services, lodging tours, and a retail scavenger hunt to Breckenridge’s most guest-facing employees - all at no cost. The program provides these employees the tools to make the right recommendation for the right guest to ensure the highest guest satisfaction and likelihood to return.

Student Registration: All Breckenridge frontline workers who handle high guest volume are eligible (hotel/lodging/front desk, retail employees, servers/bartenders, transportation workers, and more). Please share with your coworkers and employees. Business Registration: Breck 101 is a great way to dramatically increase your referrals and reviews this summer. With seven of these programs now under the BTO's belt, we would love to help you create an enticing package to get frontline workers in your door and familiar with your offerings this season. Please fill out the registration to get started or reach out to [email protected] for more information.

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Town Council Extends Exemptions For Outdoor Dining, Tents, Firepits, Signage, & Outdoor Merchandise Displays This summer season, businesses in the Town of Breckenridge may continue to have outdoor dining, temporary outdoor

structures, tents and gas firepits, retail stores may continue to display additional retail merchandise outdoors, and all businesses may continue to display additional signage through September 30, 2021. Learn More

Breckenridge Residents and Employees, What Do You Envision After COVID-19?

If you live or work in Breckenridge, complete the Expectations Survey and let us know your thoughts for our community's future. Residents: www.brecksurvey.org/residents Second homeowners: www.brecksurvey.org/secondhome Business owners: www.brecksurvey.org/business Employees: www.brecksurvey.org/employees Participar en Español: www.brecksurvey.org/es

Nominate A Service Champion Have you recently witnessed exceptional service in Breckenridge? We want to hear about it and recognize deserving individuals and businesses, especially those that

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Save the Date: BTO Meeting June 17th The Breckenridge Tourism Office will host the Annual Meeting, present a Community Update, and share the results of the recent Expectations Survey on Thursday, June 17th. Meeting registration link will be released soon.

Summit County Issues Amended & Restated

Public Health Order After receiving the Governor’s updated Executive Order and CDPHE’s updated Public Health Order late Friday Summit County issued an amended and restated public health order on Saturday, May 15th. The new public health order contains updates to the mask requirements in order to simplify and align with the state Executive Order D 2021 103 as well as alignment with the updated CDPHE Public Health Order. Read The Updated Health Order

CDC Announces New Public Health Guidance On Thursday, May 13th, the CDC announced in an updated public health guidance that fully vaccinated people no longer need to wear a face mask or stay 6 feet away from others in most settings, whether outdoors or indoors. There are some exceptions to the recommendation including individual businesses having the right to require masks for all patrons and employees. Read The Article l Watch The Update

Choosing Safer Activities With the new public health guidance on mask wearing it can be confusing to know when and where fully vaccinated individuals

should wear a mask. The CDC has issued a an infographic flyer for more guidance. View The Flyer

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Are You Ready? Free Wildfire & Disaster Preparedness Workshop Monday, May 24th, or Thursday, June 10th Red, White & Blue Fire is hosting a free online community workshop covering evacuation topics such as how to mitigate at home, what to do with pets, family, friends, cars, valuables, documents, and communication preparedness. The free workshops will be held Monday, May 24 from 10am-12pm. and again Thursday, June 10 from 1-3pm. Learn More l RSVP

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Updated Downtown Breckenridge Restroom Map As we prepare for summer visitation, we want your frontline workers and customers to be aware of what restrooms are available. Please share the restroom map so that most downtown restroom traffic is directed to the Riverwalk Center where there is more capacity. With its presence in the middle of Main Street, the Welcome Center restrooms are quickly overwhelmed. View The Public Restroom Map

Calling Summer Activity Vendors, Spas, Restaurants, & Retailers: Increase Your

Summer referrals & Reviews Breck 101 is a guest service training program that allows verified frontline workers to experience local business offerings so that they may better recommend those goods or services to their own guests. After incorporating this experiential training at the Welcome Center, reservations tripled and engagements doubled from the previous summer. Aren't sure the best way to showcase your business to these frontline workers? With four years of Breck 101 under our belt and hundreds of students now through the program, the BTO would love to help you design an offering to entice this group to your door to learn more about your business whether it be retail, restaurants, activities, or more. Reach out to [email protected] for more information or register now to get started Business Registration

We Want Your Input - Breckenridge Community Expectations Survey The BTO is conducting our 3rd Expectations Survey. Your feedback is important to the future of our community. To participate, please visit the link that best suits your affiliation. Residents: www.brecksurvey.org/residents Second homeowners: www.brecksurvey.org/secondhome Business owners: www.brecksurvey.org/business Employees: www.brecksurvey.org/employees Participar en Español: www.brecksurvey.org/es

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Summit High School Graduation Parade Wednesday, May 26th, 3:30p Summit High School will hold the 2021 Graduation Parade on Wednesday, May 26th, at 3:30p. The parade will take place on Main Street and is accessible for walk-up and foot traffic only. Learn More l Register To Participate

Town Of Breckenridge Planning Seeks Applicants For Planning Commission Deadline Sunday, June 6th The Town of Breckenridge Planning Commission is accepting applications for two positions. The Commission meets the first and third Tuesday of each month at 5:30 pm. This is a great opportunity to get involved in the community. Candidates will be

interviewed the week of June 7th and successful candidates will be appointed by Town Council on June 22nd. If interested please submit your letter of interest by Sunday, June 6th. Learn More

Breckenridge Ski Resort Announced Closing

Day Sunday, May 23rd Breckenridge Ski Resort announced yesterday that due to diminishing conditions the resort will close earlier than the projected May 31st date. The resort will close for winter operations on Sunday, May 23rd. Read The Press Release

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BTO Special Session: Building Resiliency Wednesday, June 2nd, 1pm Brace for impact! What are you doing to prepare your team for the additional stress they may experience this busy summer season? In this free 1 hour and 15 minute virtual training, we will discuss the realities of what lies ahead for the community, explore the research behind resiliency and how to create more of it, plus teach you tangible, science-based techniques to protect the emotional wellbeing and mental health of our workforce for the challenges that are right around the corner. Register Now.

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Town Hall & Council Meetings Now Open Tuesday, May 25th, 3-9pm Town Hall is now open with no appointment necessary from 8a- 5p. Town Council Meetings are also now open to the public and the council will hold a hybrid Council meeting tomorrow, Tuesday, May 25th. This meeting will be held in person at

Breckenridge town hall. All members of the public are invited to attend. Masks are recommended for unvaccinated individuals. This meeting will also be broadcast over zoom. Learn More l Join Virtually

Breckenridge Tourism Office Annual Meeting Thursday, June 17th The Breckenridge Tourism Office will host the Annual Meeting, present a Community Update, and share the results of the recent Expectations Survey on Thursday, June 17th. Meeting registration link will be released soon.

Make Your Voice Heard - Breckenridge Community Expectations Survey The BTO is conducting our 3rd Expectations Survey. Your

feedback is important to the future of our community. To participate, please visit the link that best suits your affiliation. Residents: www.brecksurvey.org/residents Second homeowners: www.brecksurvey.org/secondhome Business owners: www.brecksurvey.org/business Employees: www.brecksurvey.org/employees Participar en Español: www.brecksurvey.org/es

In Our Backyard

6th Annual Rob Millisor Heart Walk Moves To September Saturday, September 25th Registration is now open for the 6th Annual Rob Millisor Heart Health Walk, that will take place on Saturday, September 25th at Carter Park in Breckenridge. Organized by Breckenridge Grand Vacations’ (BGV) philanthropic program BGV Gives, the event includes a 5k trail run, a 5k trail walk, and a 1-mile town walk. Learn More l Register l Donate

FIRC Emergency Rental Assistance Program In partnership with DOLA (Department of Local Affairs), FIRC is assisting with applications for people who live or work in Summit County. The Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP) provides emergency rent payments for Colorado residents financially impacted by COVID-19 on or after March 1, 2020. Learn More l Apply For Assistance

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Assistance Resources for Individuals & Employers

Calling Summer Activity Vendors, Retailers, and New Businesses - Increase Summer Referrals Through Breck 101 With all that's happened in the last year and a half, it's more important than ever to reacquaint guest service workers with your business's offerings. Breck 101 brings Breckenridge guest service employees to your door to learn firsthand about all that you offer so that they can better inform their own guests this season. Learn More l Business Registration l Student Registration

In Our Backyard

Public Restrooms The Welcome Center restrooms are quickly getting overwhelmed with visitors. Please, ask your frontline workers to direct bathroom request to the Riverwalk Center restrooms. View The Public Restroom Map

Recording - Town Council Meeting The Breckenridge Town Council held a hybrid Town Council Meeting yesterday, Tuesday, May 25th which included both in person attendance and zoom participation. Watch The Recording l Managers Report

Make Your Voice Heard - Breckenridge Community Expectations Survey The BTO is conducting our 3rd Expectations Survey. Your

Business Reel

BTO Special Session: Building Resiliency Wednesday, June 2nd, 1pm The Breckenridge Tourism Office is offering a free 1 hour and

15 minute virtual training, where we will discuss the realities of what lies ahead for the community, explore the research behind resiliency and how to create more of it, plus teach tangible,

science-based techniques to protect the emotional wellbeing and mental health of our workforce for the challenges that are right around the corner. Register Now.

Breckenridge Tourism Office Annual Meeting Thursday, June 17th The Breckenridge Tourism Office will host the 2020 Annual Meeting, including a summer Community Update, and share the results of the recent Expectations Survey on Thursday, June 17th. Meeting registration link will be released soon.

Breckenridge Welcome Center Adopts More Sustainable Practices To support the community's commitment to being a sustainable destination, the Welcome Center is excited to launch a QR program in place of printed material offerings to support business partners this summer. Please send us a QR code that we can share with visitors to [email protected]. Not sure how to set up a QR code? It's fast, free, and we're happy to help get you set up and send more customers your way through this channel. Please email [email protected] for assistance.

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Recording - BTO Special Session: Building Resiliency What are you doing to prepare your team for the additional mental and emotional stress they may experience this summer season? Listen in and share with your staff to learn about the realities of what lies ahead for the community, explore the research behind resiliency and how to create more of it, plus learn tangible, science-based techniques to protect the emotional wellbeing and mental health of our workforce for the challenges that are right around the corner. Watch the Recording.

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Make Your Voice Heard - Breckenridge Community Expectations Survey The BTO is conducting our 3rd Expectations Survey. Your

Business Reel

Guest Service Training by One Breckenridge Wednesday, June 23rd, 8:30 – 10am Invest in your new and veteran staff with educational training specifically for frontline employees. Workshops will help staff members sharpen their hospitality skills and develop

communication techniques to meaningfully connect with guests with a focus on service recovery. This $40 per person, virtual session is 1.5 hours and promises to deliver valuable tools for the financial success of your business and you as an individual. Class size is limited to 50 people. Sign up today to guarantee your spot. Register Now

May 15th Occupancy Report Breckenridge businesses can visit the Inntopia portal to view the complete occupancy forecast. If you have trouble signing in, please contact Bill at [email protected] or 970.453.5022.

 Memorial Day weekend (Thurs. – Mon. Nights) occupancy on the books was 9 points higher than what was on the books in 2019.  Compared to 2019 Saturdays in June, Breckenridge has around 7% more occupancy on the books in 2021.  June 2019 occupancy was 40%. June 2021 could hit 47%+ with a higher average nightly rate.

Power the Comeback Business Pledge Outreach Toolkit This week, the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) is launching the Power the Comeback business pledge, website, and toolkit to support Colorado businesses and their frontline workers. These new tools come

at a pivotal time with the vaccine now available to anyone over the age of 12 and as we head into the start of a busy summer in Colorado. Find the pledge and additional resources at www.bizpledgeco.com

Colorado Department of Health &

Environment Issues New Public Health Order Effective Through June 30 Under the new order, all indoor and outdoor venues can operate at full capacity with no distancing requirements or other limits, unless a more restrictive local public health order is in place. Read The Order.

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BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS 970.453.3402 ph | 970.453.3535 f 208 East Lincoln Ave. | PO Box 68

www.SummitCountyCO.gov Breckenridge, CO 80424

SUMMIT COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WORK SESSION AGENDA Tuesday, May 18, 2021 9:15 a.m. County Commissioners’ Meeting Room; Summit County Courthouse 208 Lincoln Avenue, Breckenridge, Colorado

Due to Public Health concerns and social distancing efforts, this meeting will be conducted virtually and the public is encouraged to join by following the instructions below:

To join by phone, dial (669) 900-9128 or (346) 248-7799 Webinar ID: 830 6865 8032 Password: 0831525490 Press # to bypass the Participant ID

To join from your computer, tablet or smartphone: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83068658032 Password: zCp?w9L+gN

9:15 a.m. BOH/BOSS Quarterly Update

11:15 a.m. BOH – COVID Update/Discussion (in Lieu of 5/20 BOH/BOCC meeting)

11:45 a.m. EV Readiness Plan Update (Sustainability)

12:15 p.m. Managers’ & Commissioners’ Issues

12:45 p.m. Working Lunch ______Extended Afternoon

1:00 p.m. Overview and Discussion of Quandary Peak Management Recommendations (Open Space & Trails)

2:00 p.m. Adjourn ______Joint Meeting with the Town of Dillon

5:00 p.m. To Join the Meeting: Call in (audio only) +1 469-206-8493,,654712459# Phone Conference ID: 654712459#

*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 May 18, 2021

BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS 970.453.3402 ph | 970.453.3535 f 208 East Lincoln Ave. | PO Box 68

www.SummitCountyCO.gov Breckenridge, CO 80424

SUMMIT COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WORK SESSION AGENDA Tuesday, May 25, 2021 9:15 a.m. County Commissioners’ Meeting Room; Summit County Courthouse 208 Lincoln Avenue, Breckenridge, Colorado

Due to Public Health concerns and social distancing efforts, this meeting will be conducted virtually and the public is encouraged to join by following the instructions below:

To join by phone, dial (669) 900-9128 or (346) 248-7799 Webinar ID: 830 6865 8032 Password: 0831525490 Press # to bypass the Participant ID

To join from your computer, tablet or smartphone: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83068658032 Password: zCp?w9L+gN

9:15 a.m. Colorado River Water Conservation District (CRWCD) Update

9:45 a.m. Managers’ & Commissioners’ Issues

10:00 a.m. Bi-Annual CDOT / BOCC Joint Meeting

12:00 p.m. Quandary Peak Management Recommendations (Open Space & Trails)

1:30 p.m. Adjourn

Summit County Board of County Commissioners’ Meeting Agenda of May 25, 2021 SUMMIT COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS REGULAR MEETING AGENDA Tuesday, May 25, 1:30 p.m. County Commissioners’ Meeting Room; Summit County Courthouse 208 Lincoln Avenue, Breckenridge, Colorado

Please use the link below to join the webinar: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81410612400? pwd=T0dTNkh0YjBGQjUyV3MvSXpiUWI4dz09 Passcode: 3SxZT^=$Yz

Or Telephone: 346 248 7799 or 669 900 9128 or 253 215 8782 or 312 626 6799 or 646 558 8656 or 301 715 8592

Webinar ID: 814 1061 2400 Passcode: 3763617751

For assistance or questions regarding special accommodations, accessibility, or available audio/visual equipment, please contact 970-453-3403 as soon as possible.

I. CALL TO ORDER

II. ROLL CALL

III. APPROVAL OF AGENDA

IV. CITIZEN COMMENT

V. PROCLAMATIONS & ANNOUNCEMENTS

A. Proclaiming June 2021 As "Immigrant Heritage Month" In Summit County, Colorado

Documents:

PROC A - RESO IMMIGRANT HERITAGE MONTH JUNE 2021.PDF

B. Proclaiming June 2021 As "Mountain Rescue Awareness Month" In Summit County, Colorado (Sheriff's Office)

Documents:

PROCLAMATION_B_-_MOUNTAIN_RESCUE_AWARENESS_MONTH.PDF

VI. CONSENT AGENDA

A. Approval Of 5-11-21 Regular Meeting Minutes

Documents:

CONSENT A - 051121_BOCC_REG_MIN.PDF

B. Warrant List For 05/01/2021 - 05/15/2021

Documents:

CONSENT B - 05012021_-_05152021.PDF

C. Liquor License Renewal For Rocky Mountain Blue LLC Dba NEW MOON CAFE; Hotel & Restaurant; Barbara Blanchard; Located At 140 Ida Belle Drive Unit #25, Keystone, CO (Clerk)

Documents:

CONSENT C - ROCKY_MOUNTAIN_BLUE_LLC_RENEWAL_MATERIALS_REDACTED.PDF

D. CSU Extension Advisory Committee Appointees

Documents:

CONSENT D - 2021_BOCC_STAFF_MEMO_CSUEXTENSION_ADVISORY_COMMITTEE.PDF

E. Approval Of CMRETAC IGA

Documents:

CONSENT E1 - CMRETAC_IGA_MEMO_TO_BOCC.PDF CONSENT E2 - 09_15_2020_CMRETAC_RESTATED_IGA_3.23.21_FOR_SIGNATURE.PDF

F. Adoption Of The County Data Privacy Protection Policy

Documents:

CONSENT F1 - STAFF_REPORT_-_CONSENT_.PDF CONSENT F2 - DATA_PRIVACY_PROTECTION_PLAN_FINAL.PDF

VII. NEW BUSINESS

A. Introduction And First Reading Of An Ordinance For The Regulation And Monitoring Of Short- Term Vacation Rentals (PLN21-041/Summit County)

Documents:

NB A1 - BOCC_STAFF_REPORT - FINAL.PDF NB A2 - ATT A_LICENSING ORDINANCE FOR FIRST READING.PDF NB A3 - ATT_B_DRAFT_CHAPTER_3.PDF NB A4 - ATT_C_DRAFT_CHAPTER_15_DEFINITIONS_BEDROOM.PDF

VIII. 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 REGULAR MEETING AGENDA Tuesday, May 25, 1:30 p.m. County Commissioners’ Meeting Room; Summit County Courthouse 208 Lincoln Avenue, Breckenridge, Colorado

Please use the link below to join the webinar: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81410612400? pwd=T0dTNkh0YjBGQjUyV3MvSXpiUWI4dz09 Passcode: 3SxZT^=$Yz

Or Telephone: 346 248 7799 or 669 900 9128 or 253 215 8782 or 312 626 6799 or 646 558 8656 or 301 715 8592

Webinar ID: 814 1061 2400 Passcode: 3763617751

For assistance or questions regarding special accommodations, accessibility, or available audio/visual equipment, please contact 970-453-3403 as soon as possible.

I. CALL TO ORDER

II. ROLL CALL

III. APPROVAL OF AGENDA

IV. CITIZEN COMMENT

V. PROCLAMATIONS & ANNOUNCEMENTS

A. Proclaiming June 2021 As "Immigrant Heritage Month" In Summit County, Colorado

Documents:

PROC A - RESO IMMIGRANT HERITAGE MONTH JUNE 2021.PDF

B. Proclaiming June 2021 As "Mountain Rescue Awareness Month" In Summit County, Colorado (Sheriff's Office)

Documents:

PROCLAMATION_B_-_MOUNTAIN_RESCUE_AWARENESS_MONTH.PDF

VI. CONSENT AGENDA

A. Approval Of 5-11-21 Regular Meeting Minutes

Documents:

CONSENT A - 051121_BOCC_REG_MIN.PDF

B. Warrant List For 05/01/2021 - 05/15/2021

Documents:

CONSENT B - 05012021_-_05152021.PDF

C. Liquor License Renewal For Rocky Mountain Blue LLC Dba NEW MOON CAFE; Hotel & Restaurant; Barbara Blanchard; Located At 140 Ida Belle Drive Unit #25, Keystone, CO (Clerk)

Documents:

CONSENT C - ROCKY_MOUNTAIN_BLUE_LLC_RENEWAL_MATERIALS_REDACTED.PDF

D. CSU Extension Advisory Committee Appointees

Documents:

CONSENT D - 2021_BOCC_STAFF_MEMO_CSUEXTENSION_ADVISORY_COMMITTEE.PDF

E. Approval Of CMRETAC IGA

Documents:

CONSENT E1 - CMRETAC_IGA_MEMO_TO_BOCC.PDF CONSENT E2 - 09_15_2020_CMRETAC_RESTATED_IGA_3.23.21_FOR_SIGNATURE.PDF

F. Adoption Of The County Data Privacy Protection Policy

Documents:

CONSENT F1 - STAFF_REPORT_-_CONSENT_.PDF CONSENT F2 - DATA_PRIVACY_PROTECTION_PLAN_FINAL.PDF

VII. NEW BUSINESS

A. Introduction And First Reading Of An Ordinance For The Regulation And Monitoring Of Short- Term Vacation Rentals (PLN21-041/Summit County)

Documents:

NB A1 - BOCC_STAFF_REPORT - FINAL.PDF NB A2 - ATT A_LICENSING ORDINANCE FOR FIRST READING.PDF NB A3 - ATT_B_DRAFT_CHAPTER_3.PDF NB A4 - ATT_C_DRAFT_CHAPTER_15_DEFINITIONS_BEDROOM.PDF

VIII. 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 BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS 970.453.3402 ph | 970.453.3535 f 208 East Lincoln Ave. | PO Box 68 www.SummitCountyCO.gov Breckenridge, CO 80424

SUMMIT COUNTY BOARD OF HEALTH & BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WORK SESSION AGENDA THURSDAYS AT 3:00 PM County Commissioners’ Meeting Room; Summit County Courthouse 208 Lincoln Avenue, Breckenridge, Colorado

Due to Public Health concerns and social distancing efforts, this meeting will be conducted virtually and the public is encouraged to join by following the instructions below:

To join by phone, dial (669) 900-9128 or (346) 248-7799 Webinar ID: 910 6016 3962 Password: 050060 Press # to bypass the Participant ID

To join from your computer, tablet or smartphone: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/91060163962 Password: 65GpkjKYI!

I. Standing Agenda Items/Updates a. Public Health Director Updates i. Local/Regional/State COVID Case and Hospitalization Statistics and Trends ii. Local Testing Statistics and Program Update iii. Vaccine Distribution Update iv. Transmission Trends

b. Public Health Order Update – Discussion of Any Changes c. Communications Update and Discussion d. Emergency Management Update II. Critical Topics Not Covered Above III. Open BOH/BOCC Discussion, As Needed IV. Executive Session, As Needed

*Agenda topics are subject to change at any time. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS 970.453.3402 ph | 970.453.3535 f 208 East Lincoln Ave. | PO Box 68

www.SummitCountyCO.gov Breckenridge, CO 80424

SUMMIT COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS 1ST AMENDED WORK SESSION AGENDA Tuesday, June 1, 2021 10:45 a.m. County Commissioners’ Meeting Room; Summit County Courthouse 208 Lincoln Avenue, Breckenridge, Colorado Please note change in time

Due to Public Health concerns and social distancing efforts, this meeting will be conducted virtually and the public is encouraged to join by following the instructions below:

To join by phone, dial (669) 900-9128 or (346) 248-7799 Webinar ID: 830 6865 8032 Password: 0831525490 Press # to bypass the Participant ID

To join from your computer, tablet or smartphone: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83068658032 Password: zCp?w9L+gN

10:45 a.m. Consideration of Revised Dillon Recreation Area Regulations (Open Space)

11:15 a.m. Discussion of Swan River Restoration/ Phase 2 Implementation (Open Space)

12:15 p.m. Managers’ & Commissioners’ Issues

12:45 p.m. Working Lunch

______Extended Afternoon

1:00 p.m. Senior Housing/ Staying in Summit (Housing; SIS)

2:00 p.m. USFS Dillon Compound Conceptual Plan Discussion (Housing, Community Development)

3:00 p.m. Adjourn

Summit County Board of County Commissioners’ Meeting Agenda of June 1, 2021 Presentation to the Summit County Board of Commissioners June 1, 2021

23-May-21 1 Staying in Summit

Today’s Presentation

Introduction – Andy Searls, President of Staying in Summit

The Need for Senior Housing in Summit County – Susan Walker and Charlotte Clarke Qualified Partners for Senior Housing with Partners – Wendy Timm

Vivage/Well Age

Cassia/Augustana Financing and Feasibility – Wendy Timm

Community Enrichment – Pam Piper Yeung

Intergenerational Housing

County Partnerships

The Request for County land – Pam Piper Yeung

Questions and Comments

23-May-21 2 SIS Board

Andy Searls-President Dr. Don Parsons, MD, Vice President Sandra Grogan, Treasurer

Dr. Charles Lackey, MD Leah Baxter

Charlotte Clarke Sherri Steeves Christina Whelan

Pam Piper Yeung

23-May-21 3 ADVISORY BOARD

Pat Taylor-Secretary

MARK ADDISON

VICKI HERNANDEZ-AARP Committee Representative

PETE SHAUB

LORIE O'BRYAN

MICKIE PARSONS, Senior Board liaison

LUISA STAFFORD

LARRY SULLIVAN

WENDY TIMM

SUSAN WALKER

23-May-21 4 Staying in Summit

VISION STATEMENT: A continuum of housing and care options that allow for seniors and people with disabilities to stay in Summit County.

MISSION STATEMENT: Assure availability and access to housing and care communities for assisted living, memory care, skilled nursing, and other services that allow seniors as well as adults with disabilities to stay in Summit County.

23-May-21 5 Timeline – Summit Senior Housing/BOCC*

23-May-21 6 The Need for Senior Housing in Summit County

– Susan Walker and Charlotte Clarke

23-May-21 7 The Need for Senior Housing in Summit County

From the 2007 Housing Element Plan: “Closely monitor the trends and

needs of the senior population and households in the event additional housing suitable for seniors is needed in the future (e.g., senior apartment buildings, assisted living facilities, retirement communities, skilled nursing home).”

The time has arrived… 2021

23-May-21 8 Population Growth of Older Adults

By 2030, all baby boomers in the US will be older than age 65. This will expand the size of the older population so that 1 in every 5 residents in the US will be retirement age.

1 In 5 Will be 65+

23-May-21 9 Projected Population Growth of 65+ in Summit County

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Colorado State Demography Office

March 2021

23-May-21 11 23-May-21 12 Economic Contribution of 65+

of Colorado 31% workforce is 65+

72% of 65+ individuals give to charity

14.5% of Summit County households are 65+ and buy local

23-May-21 13 If Seniors Leave… So Does Their Money!

23-May-21 14 15 U.S. COMMUNITIES WITH LARGEST INCREASE IN THE 65-PLUS POPULATION BETWEEN 2010 AND 2016

1. Steamboat Springs, CO 6. Myrtle Beach, SC 11. Jackson, WY

2. The Villages, FL 7. Heber, UT 12. Hailey, ID

3. Edwards, CO 8. Gillette, WY 13. Glenwood Springs, CO

4. Breckenridge, CO 9. Santa Fe, NM 14. Bend, OR

5. Summit Park, UT 10. Austin, TX 15. Fairfield, IA

23-May-21 15 Each Colorado Location has a Senior Living Campus in their County except Summit County

Renew Roaring Fork: Glenwood Springs Casey’s Pond: Steamboat

Roaring Fork: Glenwood Springs

Summit County … Partnership Awaits Castle Peak: Eagle

23-May-21 16 Housing Challenge

Ownership -Cost, Variety, Fit to meet their needs

Independence and Safety - Maintenance, Upkeep, Fear of falling or injury

Absence of Long Term Care

23-May-21 17 Preliminary Market Demand Study for Summit County - Highland Group Inc. 2020

Potential Project Penetration Demand Summary: Affordable Housing (Number of Units)

2022 2025

Income-Restricted Senior Apartments Assuming broad range of incomes: 30% through 80% AIM) 30-45 35-50 Medicaid Assisted Living 12 14

Potential Project Penetration Demand Summary: Market-Rate (Number of Units) 2022 2025 Independent Living 18 23 Assisted Living 19 24 Memory Care Assisted Living 10 12 Total Market Rate Units 47 59

23-May-21 18

Mary Kenyon: Consultant to Vintage (Northwest Colorado Council of Governments )

Survey done for Summit County Senior Center – Age Friendly Action Plan Committee

23-May-21 19 SUMMIT COUNTY SENIOR HOUSING FEASIBILITY – Wendy Timm

Land Procurement Developer and Operator Track Record Development Costs Capital Raising and Financing

23-May-21 20 Land Procurement

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23-May-21 25 CAPITAL RAISING AND FINANCING

CAPITAL STACK 10% 10% INVESTOR OR DONATION 15% DEVELOPER EQUITY

LAND CONTRIBUTION

65% BANK OR AGENCY DEBT

23-May-21 26 Financing

Market Competitive Return Feasibility Financeability Cost Efficiency + + = Driven Rents On Investment and Expenses

Low interest rate environment and variety of funding sources provides excellent timing for public private partnership with ready, willing, and able developers.

23-May-21 27 Staying in Summit for a Lifetime – by Pam Piper

For a lifetime….a unique opportunity for Summit County

23-May-21 28 Staying in Summit

Options for County residents and their families

Respite care

Partnership potential

Intergenerational community

Greenhouse home innovation

23-May-21 29 Greenhouse Home Project

The Green House® Project (GHP) is a Green House Model of Care and Living not-for-profit organization founded on the belief that everyone has the right 10–12 person household residences to age with dignity. GHP seeks to All private rooms and private baths protect this right by destigmatizing Dedicated to creating a Real aging and humanizing care for all Home environment people through the creation of Meaningful life focused on radically non-institutional eldercare personal choices environments that empower the lives Family atmosphere with of people who live and work in them. Consistent caregivers Newly built, state-of-the-art skilled care Houses s Intergenerational living

23-May-21 30 Action Plan

Realize Designate Finalize Select Partnership Land Developer Plan Vision

31 23-May-21 THANK YOU!

Questions

Comments

Discussion

23-May-21 32 Appendix

Link to Videos about THE GREEN HOUSE HOMES AT MARISOL

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qocr6Q1yGlc&t=7s

24-May-21 33

BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS 970.453.3402 ph | 970.453.3535 f 208 East Lincoln Ave. | PO Box 68

www.SummitCountyCO.gov Breckenridge, CO 80424

SUMMIT COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS SPECIAL WORK SESSION AGENDA Friday, June 11, 2021 9:00 a.m. County Commissioners’ Meeting Room; Summit County Courthouse 208 Lincoln Avenue, Breckenridge, Colorado

Due to Public Health concerns and social distancing efforts, this meeting will be conducted virtually and the public is encouraged to join by following the instructions below:

To join by phone, dial (669) 900-9128 or (346) 248-7799 Webinar ID: 830 6865 8032 Password: 0831525490 Press # to bypass the Participant ID

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9:00 a.m. American Rescue Plan Discussion (Finance)

10:00 a.m. June 15, 2021 Work Session Agenda & Materials Review

10:30 a.m. Adjourn

Summit County Board of County Commissioners’ Special Meeting Agenda Summit County Experiences COVID-19 Death

Summit County counts eight deaths among cases of COVID-19

Contact: Nicole Valentine, Director of Communications

SUMMIT COUNTY – Summit County Public Health has confirmed the death of a Summit County resident due to COVID-19. The 49-year-old unvaccinated male with underlying conditions died on May 4.

“We are deeply saddened to experience another death in our community due to COVID. Our thoughts are with his family and loved ones during this time,” said Public Health Director Amy Wineland. “We continue to urge our community members who have not yet gotten the life-saving vaccine to come to one of our free clinics. This is the best way we can protect ourselves and our loved ones.”

With the addition of this case, Summit County now counts eight deaths among cases of COVID-19.

Summit County receives information on deaths among cases with COVID-19 from the state CEDRS database. Deaths due to COVID-19 come from CDPHE vital statistics. Based on what is written on the death certificate and in what order, a single underlying cause of death for vital statistics purposes is chosen based on an algorithm and sent back to CDPHE Vital Statistics. There is often a lag between when the death certificate is filed and when the causes of death are determined.

The data on the CDPHE website for deaths due to COVID-19 is directly from the National Center for Health Statistics Website (https://www.cdc.gov/nchs/nvss/covid-19.htm). Summit County will not release any further information about this death.

Summit County Issues Amended and Restated Public Health Order

Mask Requirements will now align with the Governor’s Executive Order and CDPHE Public Health Order, with added requirements for those age 2-11 that are unable to be vaccinated at this time

Contact: Nicole Valentine, Director of Communications

SUMMIT COUNTY – Summit County Public Health issued an amended and restated Public Health Order Saturday after receiving the Governor’s updated Executive Order and CDPHE’s updated Public Health Order late Friday. The new public health order contains updates to the mask requirements in order to simplify and align with the state Executive Order D 2021 103 as well as alignment with the updated CDPHE Public Health Order. Under the former local public health order, Summit County required masks to be worn inside all public spaces. The new order which takes effect at 9:30 a.m., Saturday, May 15, aligns with the state orders issued on May 14, 2021.

Under the executive order, face masks must be worn by individuals age eleven (11) and older in the situations below. Summit County’s local public health order extends this requirement to individuals age two (2) and older in item 1 below: 1. Preschool through grade 12 schools (including extracurricular activities) and child care centers and services; however, fully vaccinated individuals, including vaccinated children ages 16-18, in a classroom, cohort, or other group of children may remove masks where the teacher(s), caregiver(s), or other staff whose primary responsibility is education or childcare have provided proof of fully completed vaccination to their employer; 2. Unvaccinated or not fully vaccinated staff of Colorado Division of Motor Vehicle offices; 3. Unvaccinated or not fully vaccinated residents, staff, and visitors to congregate care facilities, including nursing facilities, assisted living residences, intermediate care facilities, and group homes; except in situations where removal is authorized by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services; 4. Unvaccinated or not fully vaccinated residents, staff, and visitors to Prisons and Jails; 5. Unvaccinated or not fully vaccinated personnel in emergency medical and other healthcare settings (including hospitals, ambulance service centers, urgent care centers, non-ambulatory surgical structures, clinics, doctors’ offices, and non-urgent care medical structures). Summit County is requiring that individuals ages 2 and older wear masks in schools and child care centers, as well as in indoor camps and rec leagues. In addition, schools and child care centers may choose to maintain more strict mask wearing requirements than those outlined in the state or local health order.

As allowed under state law, owners, operators, and managers of any business or service may, at their discretion, continue to require individuals entering or within their locations to wear face coverings or show proof of full vaccination.

Unvaccinated individuals are recommended to wear a mask when entering indoor public spaces not specifically listed above in the state executive order. Individuals may choose to wear masks, even when not required, for their own safety and protection. Vaccination continues to be the best way that individuals can protect themselves and their loved ones. Summit County is encouraging residents 12 year of age and older to receive the COVID-19 vaccine which is free and easily available. To view a list of upcoming free vaccination clinics in Summit County, visit: https://www.summitcountyco.gov/1423/Scheduling-Vaccinations “We are no longer in the acute response to the pandemic and that is something we should celebrate. We now have a high level of protection for our community through the availability of the vaccine and our local vaccination rate of 61%. And importantly, our healthcare system is not being impacted,” said Public Health Director Amy Wineland. “Individuals can protect themselves by getting the vaccine, and can certainly continue to wear masks in public places if they feel more comfortable doing so.”

The new order will remain in effect until 11:59 p.m., June 4, 2021 unless amended beforehand.

To view the local public health order, including the local dial framework and metrics, visit: https://www.summitcountyco.gov/1326/Public-Health-Orders

To view the Summit County COVID case and vaccination data, visit: https://www.summitcountyco.gov/1366/Milestones

Swan River Restoration Project - BOCC Update and Plans for 2021 Posted on May 19, 2021 at 1:14 PM by Jordan Mead Greetings Swan River Restoration Blog subscribers and readers. My name is Jordan Mead and I am the new resource specialist with Summit County Open Space and Trails who has taken over staffing of the Swan River Restoration Project from Jason Lederer. I am so excited to be a part of this important and ongoing restoration effort. 2020 was a uniquely challenging year with COVID-19 restrictions and everything that accompanied the global pandemic. None the less, work continues on the Swan River Restoration Project. It has been a busy winter and spring so far and we wanted to provide you with a few updates as we look forward to next stages of this project in 2021:

Annual Update to the Summit County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC): One of the conditions of Summit County’s gravel milling permit (Conditional Use Permit) requires annual project updates to the BOCC. The Summit County Open Space and Trails Department (OST) will be providing its fifth annual update to the BOCC at a work session scheduled for Tuesday, June 1st at 9:45 a.m. Due to ongoing COVID-19 public health orders and ongoing physical distancing efforts, this meeting will be conducted virtually. Please refer to the BOCC published agenda for meeting access information. Open Space and Trails staff will review accomplishments from 2019 and discuss plans for the 2020, including continued gravel removal from the valley. As always, your attendance at these meetings is welcomed. Please do not hesitate to contact OST with any questions or comments about this meeting.

Reach A Updates: In the fall of 2019, Summit County opened the Reach A site to the public. We have been excited to see the new trail from Brown’s Gulch to Rock Island Road being utilized by anglers, hikers, bikers, and skiers over the past few seasons. I had an opportunity to get out to the site last week and the trail is nearly dry and almost ready for summer uses. Please be mindful that the site is still in a fragile condition, so please continue to tread gently and stay on the trail when possible.

Reach A monitoring is ongoing. A third year of post-construction monitoring of several site parameters, including the new channel, soil, and plant, and habitat development continues to yield positive results. Recent results indicate that the all parameters are performing extremely well, with the new channel responding appropriately to new flows, soils and plant materials becoming well-established, and stream habitat (e.g., riffles, pools, stream bed substrate) functioning as intended. Additionally, a fall 2020 fishery survey by CPW aquatic biologist, Jon Ewert indicates a very healthy fishery continues to evolve in the new Swan River channel! Mottled Sculpin were found in the stream again this year in greater numbers than past years and the diversity of fish sizes and species continues to increase.

Mottled Sculpin has been found in Reach A.

Reach B Progress: Milling operations have been completed for Reach B and almost 57,000 tons of gravel were removed from the site in 2020, generating over $140,000 in funds to aid in the restoration of this stretch of the Swan. Gravel stockpiles of about 100,000 cubic yards are still present onsite and are currently being removed by Schofield Excavating. All gravel removal operations are to be completed by May 2022 and it is our hope that these stockpiles will be removed by this fall. With the crushing operations completed and final removal ongoing, much of the site is now prepped for the next stage of the restoration process, channel construction and habitat creation!

Gravel Stockpiles on the upstream end of Reach B in late winter. 03/18/21.

This winter and spring, we have worked with our partners at Ecological Resource Consultants to update draft design plans for Reach B, incorporating many of the lessons learned from Reach A, as well as suggestions from our partners at Trout Unlimited and Colorado Parks and Wildlife. Overall, the design includes 4700’ of new stream channel which will cover 2.7 acres, 12 acres of riparian habitat, and 5 acres of upland habitat. The floodplain on Reach B will be flatter and broader to allow for more seasonal flooding and greater diversity in the riparian areas surrounding the channel. Planting pockets will also be a key feature in the Reach B build and will result in planted thickets where sedimentation will occur in the riparian area. The stream will also have more variability in width and depth along the channel to mimic natural morphology. In order to create more in-stream habitat, woody debris will be used to stabilize several of the banks along Reach B. These stabilization methods have been shown to support larger fish populations on other restored sites in Colorado, as well.

We plan for the channel construction crews to be on site in early July through October, completing channel construction, grading, and initial seeding before winter. Planting of shrubs and trees is slated to occur in 2022.

This will be a very active year on the Reach B site and for the Swan River Restoration Project. Stay posted and look for updates on the construction this summer!

Additional information about Swan River Restoration Project is available at RestoreTheSwanRiver.com as well as on the Open Space and Trails Special Projects web page. If you have additional questions about the restoration project, you can contact Summit County Open Space and Trails Director Brian Lorch, or Open Space and Trails Resource Specialist Jordan Mead, or call 970.668.4065.

Summit County Libraries Announce a New Way Forward: Eliminating Library Overdue Fines

Contacts: Stephanie Ralph, Library Director, (970) 668 4282, Haley Littleton, President of Board of Trustees, 864-704-0380

SUMMIT COUNTY -- The Summit County Libraries will eliminate barriers to library use by removing library fines. SCL will join libraries across the country in this movement aimed at making libraries more inclusive and welcoming. Libraries are learning that removing fines increases access for those who most benefit from using library resources and services. The library sees this as the continuation of its mission to give everyone in our community a welcoming environment and opportunities to search, connect and enjoy lifelong learning and its vision of an empowered Summit County community.

“It is our goal to provide more equitable access to resources in our community and we hope that these changes will help encourage increased use of the Library system and reduce financial burden on our community,” said Commissioner Tamara Pogue.

The Summit County Library has come to this decision for several reasons.

 Growing community goodwill. Going fine-free renews the appreciation of libraries by local organizations and civic leaders. Through its programs and initiatives, SCL is a leader in early literacy efforts – storytimes, 1000 Books Before Kindergarten, and Summer Reading. Overstressed and underserved families are most vulnerable to library fines and blocked cards. Removing this barrier to access for children and families who need library resources better aligns the library with early literacy goals and goals regarding access for all. SCL wants to make sure that libraries remain a space where everyone feels welcome.  Improves customer service environment at the Library. Staff work to create a positive atmosphere in the Library. Eliminating conversations on money owed improves relationships with patrons and returns the customer service emphasis to meeting patron needs.  Increases use of the Library. Libraries that have gone fine-free report increased circulation, new cards, and patron visits. When people no longer feel the uncertainty of library fines, they feel free to utilize the library more.  Importance of the impact on equity. The American Library Association has stated that fines are a form of continued social inequity. Many patrons and families struggle with limited time and resources to organize library visits. Many elderly or patrons with a disability may find regular library visits impossible. Transportation in Summit County can also be an added difficulty. Some patrons may work multiple jobs and find it difficult to return materials on time. Some patrons may not be familiar with American library systems or their requirements. They are at the most risk for incurring fines. As the economic strain for these vulnerable library users continues to increase, there is very little cushion in family budgets to pay library fines. This is particularly true during COVID. While patrons are required to cover replacement fees, Summit County Library does not wish to prevent our patrons but seeks to encourage library usage. There will still be a two-week checkout policy and items must be returned or renewed by the due date. If an item has not been returned or renewed 30 days after the due date, the patron is sent a billing notice with a replacement fee. The patron’s library account will then be blocked from accessing library services until that item is returned or paid for. If the item is returned, the replacement fee is waived from the account and the card is unblocked. If residents have library items at home that they have not returned- even if they are several years overdue, they are encouraged to bring them back to the library.

“There is no need to feel embarrassed or ashamed. There will be no fees on these items as we will clear them off your record. We are just happy to have library materials back and more people in our community engaging with the library,” comments Stephanie Ralph, Summit County Library Director.

“We are proud to move forward with this new movement- going Fine-Free,” comments Haley Littleton, President of the Summit County Library Board of Trustees. “Libraries are intended to be free and for everyone. We are so excited to welcome people and to continue to remove barriers to access. The library will continue to look into other barriers that impact access to library resources and programming.”

Find more FAQs about fine-free at this Summit County Library news update. ###

Summit County Healthy and Safe Swimming Week May 24-30

Contacts: Steve Prosise 970-668-4071, Dan Hendershott 970- 668-4073, Adam Kisiel 970-409-7053

SUMMIT COUNTY— Swimming is a fun, healthy way to stay physically active and spend quality time with family and friends. Healthy and Safe Swimming Week highlights the roles that swimmers, parents, aquatics and beach staff, residential pool owners, and public health officials play in preventing disease outbreaks, drowning, and pool chemical injuries.

The week before Memorial Day has served as an opportunity to encourage the community to adopt safety practices for summer swimming each year during Healthy and Safe Swimming Week. The goal of this year’s awareness week May 24- 30, is to maximize the health benefits of swimming while minimizing the risk of illness and injury to children, adults, and pets. Just 2.5 hours of physical activity every week, including water-based physical activity, can benefit everyone’s health. Each of us plays a role in preventing illnesses and injuries related to the water we swim, play, and relax in—this summer and year- round.

Why Is This Important?

Illnesses caused by germs in pools and hot tubs A new CDC report shows that during 2015–2019, over 200 outbreaks were linked to pools, hot tubs, and water playgrounds.

Cryptosporidium (or Crypto) can make swimmers sick if they swallow just a mouthful of contaminated water. Although most germs are killed within minutes by chlorine or bromine at the recommended levels, Crypto is a germ that can survive in properly treated water for more than 7 days.

For more info, visit the Healthy Swimming website.

A Few Simple but Effective Prevention Steps We Can All Take

Before getting in:  Don’t swim or let others swim if sick with diarrhea.  Shower for at least 1 minute before you get into the water to remove dirt or anything else on your body. o Chlorine mixed with dirt, sweat, pee, and poop creates chemicals that make swimmers’ eyes red and sting. o When chlorine mixes with dirt, sweat, pee, and poop, there is less chlorine available to kill germs.

Once you are in:  Don’t swallow the water.  Don’t pee or poop in the water.  Take kids on frequent bathroom breaks and check diapers every hour. o Change diapers away from the water to keep germs from getting in. o Dry ears thoroughly with a towel after swimming. For healthy swimming information visit the Health Promotion Materials and Steps for Healthy Swimming pages.

Drowning Drowning is the leading cause of injury-related death for children 1–4 years old. While children are at highest risk, anyone can drown. For more info, visit the Unintentional Drowning: Get the Facts website.

A Few Simple but Effective Prevention Steps We Can All Take

Stay safe in and around the water  Make sure everyone has basic swimming and water safety skills. The Town of Breckenridge Recreation Center and Silverthorne Recreation Center offer swimming lessons for children.  Use U.S. Coast Guard-approved life jackets as directed.  Designate a responsible adult to closely and constantly supervise swimmers. A flotation device is not a substitute for adult supervision.  Know how to recognize and respond to a swimmer in distress and how to perform CPR. Keep backyard pools safe  Prevent access to water when pool is not in use.  Install and maintain barriers that fully enclose the pool and separate it from the house, like 4-sided fencing.  Use locks/alarms for windows and doors.

Harmful Algae and Cyanobacterial Blooms Algae and cyanobacteria (sometimes called blue-green algae) can overgrow or bloom in warm, nutrient- rich water. Some of these blooms can harm people, animals, and the environment. These events are referred to as a harmful algal or cyanobacterial blooms (HABs).

If harmful algal or cyanobacterial blooms produce toxins, they can cause a variety of symptoms, including skin irritation, coughing, sneezing, diarrhea, stomach pain, numbness, and dizziness. Symptoms vary depending on the type of toxin and the type of exposure, such as skin contact, eating contaminated food, swallowing contaminated water, or breathing in tiny contaminated droplets or mist.

For more info, visit the Harmful Algal Blooms website.

A Few Simple but Effective Prevention Steps We Can All Take

Avoid water that contains harmful algal or cyanobacterial blooms—when in doubt, stay out!  Look for posted signs or other advisories from local public health authorities or beach managers. If the beach is closed or if there is guidance to avoid the water, stay out and keep your pets out!  Do not go into or play in water that: o Smells bad o Looks discolored o Has foam, scum, algal mats, or paint-like streaks on the surface o Has dead fish or other animals washed up on its shore or beach  Keep children and pets from playing in or drinking scummy water.  If you or your pets go in water that may have a bloom, rinse yourself and your pets immediately afterward with tap water. Do not let pets lick their fur until they have been rinsed. Pets may have harmful algae, cyanobacteria, or related toxins on their fur if they swim or play in water with a bloom.

Summit Stage Buses Now Operating at 100% Passenger Capacity on Summer Schedule

Passengers Required to Wear Face Masks in Accordance with Federal Law

Contact: Chris Lubbers, Summit County Transit Director, 970- 668-4161

SUMMIT COUNTY – Summit Stage buses are now operating at 100% passenger capacity. Masks (covering the nose and mouth) are required to be worn at all times inside of buses and at transit stations (passengers under age 2 are exempt). This is in accordance with the TSA's security directive which extended the mask mandate on all public transportation including planes, buses, and trains through September 13, 2021. The directive also applies to airports, bus terminals and train stations. Summit Stage continues to encourage passengers to practice physical distancing whenever possible.

“We are delighted to provide 100% capacity on all of our buses and hope that everyone will consider using the many, convenient transit options available in Summit County,” said Chris Lubbers, Transit Director for Summit Stage. “Our bus system is free to all riders, easy to use, and reduces traffic congestion and vehicle emissions in our county.”

“We encourage residents and visitors to use our buses, 3 of which are electric vehicles, to help Summit County reduce our carbon missions and help meet the goals in our Climate Action Plan,” added Lubbers. “Our buses have capacity to carry bikes and can play a part in your outdoor recreation activities, as well as make it easier to get to trailheads.”

With the updated, 2021 Summer Schedule already in motion, riders should remember that Summit Stage buses stop at designated stops only, and passengers may not board or disembark between stops. All stops are by request: in advance of your stop, pull the cord to alert the driver.

While every effort is made to keep the buses on time and according to posted schedules, mountain weather conditions, road construction and traffic congestion can sometimes cause disruptions and delays. The SmartBus system and the Summit Stage app allows riders to view the location of a specific bus in real time and obtain arrival-time estimates for the next bus at any bus stop.

Additional information about the public transit service is available on the Summit Stage website: https://www.summitcountyco.gov/586/Transit-Summit-Stage. Summit Stage is Summit County’s free public transportation system, operated by Summit County government. Summit Stage is funded through a voter-approved 0.75% countywide sales tax and provides nearly 2 million passenger trips each year.

Board of County Commissioners Launches Wildfire Town Hall Series

Community Invited to join virtual Town Halls which focus on Forest Health, Wildfire Threat, Preparedness, and Response

Contact: Nicole Valentine, Director of Communications

SUMMIT COUNTY – The Board of County Commissioners along with partners from the Sheriff’s office, Red, White and Blue Fire Protection District, and the Forest Service will host a virtual Wildfire Town Hall Series that kicks-off this Wednesday, May 26 at 5:30pm. Community members are encouraged to join via Facebook Live or Zoom to participate in this week’s discussion around wildfire preparedness in Summit County. Officials will share information regarding efforts to maintain healthy, diverse forests, reduce wildfire hazard, the wildfire response plan and emergency evacuation.

“We are facing extreme drought conditions following last year’s historic wildfire season,” said Commissioner Elisabeth Lawrence. “We know that the potential for wildfires this year is top-of- mind for our community. Summit County has been involved along with our partners in extensive mitigation efforts and we want to keep our community members up-to-date and involved in what they can do to prevent, plan, and prepare.”

Summit County engages in a whole community process with a diverse set of stakeholders to develop capabilities and plans to reduce long-term risks to people and property from natural hazards, such as wildfire, drought, landslides and floods. Learn more about Summit County's Multi-Hazard Mitigation Plan. This comprehensive, 665 page including separate annexes for the county’s towns and special districts, identifies and ranks potential hazards by severity and probably, and provides insight on mitigation strategies for each, all with the intent of reducing losses from hazard events before they occur.

In addition, the Summit County Community Wildfire Protection Plan, developed in cooperation with partner agencies, identifies focus areas for prioritized fuels reduction, establishes a charter for the Summit County Wildfire Council, and outlines an active process for reducing hazards in the Wildland Urban Interface through fuel reduction projects. The community is invited to review the Summit County Community Wildfire Protection Plan (pdf).

While Wednesday’s town hall will focus on wildfire threat and forest health, as well as partners engaged in wildfire response, it is important for individuals, businesses and families to prepare for emergencies and disasters before they happen. The Red, White and Blue Fire Protection District will be hosting a virtual workshop on June 10 and cover evacuation topics like go kits, pets, family, friends, home mitigation, car, valuables, documents, and communication preparedness. Individuals can RSVP for the workshop by emailing:[email protected].

In addition, the Board of County Commissioners will hold the next town hall in the series on personal preparedness and evacuation in early June.

The week’s Wildfire Town Hall will be held Wednesday, May 26 at 5:30pm via Facebook Live and Zoom. Zoom Login Details: Please click the link below to join the webinar: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82759775265?pwd=eUw1L3VwSjV2QjVCVFR1d1kvK2Q1Zz09 Passcode: WV1+ZsAJFM

To join by phone, dial +1 346 248 7799

Webinar ID: 827 5977 5265

Passcode: 4838435451

For more information about Summit County’s year-round fire code, or wildfire prevention measures, visit www.SummitCountyCO.gov/wildfire.

Find information on emergency and disaster preparedness.

For updates and information on future Town Halls, follow the Summit County Government Facebook page.

Summit County Reports Second Lowest COVID-19 Fatality Rate Among Top Healthiest Communities

Low fatality rate attributed to testing capacity, public health mitigation measures, contact tracing, and vaccination rate

Contact: Nicole Valentine, Director of Communications

SUMMIT COUNTY – Summit County ranked ninth among the 25 Top Healthiest Communities in the Nation for 2020. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services scored nearly 3,000 counties on 84 indicators across 10 categories that drive overall community health to determine the rankings. The rankings were created in collaboration with the Aetna Foundation, an independent charitable and philanthropic affiliate of CVS Health and The University of Missouri Extension Center for Applied Research and Engagement Systems.

In addition to ranking ninth among the Healthiest Communities in the Nation, Summit County is recognized for having the second lowest COVID-19 fatality rate, reporting 1:3876 deaths/population.

“We are proud of our community-wide effort to slow the spread of the virus here in Summit County,” said Commissioner Josh Blanchard. “Our businesses went above and beyond to protect patrons and employees through the 5 Star Program, and we certainly credit the hard work of our public health department and contact tracing team, along with the accessibility of testing, the rollout of the vaccine, and our community’s effort to suppress the virus through the Six Commitments to Containment.”

“Throughout the pandemic, our mitigation measures worked to keep hospital capacity from being overwhelmed and our fatality rate low,” said Public Health Director Amy Wineland. “In addition, the hard work of our staff and volunteers to make the vaccine available to the community has helped us reach a vaccinate rate of 68% fully vaccinated, and 79% partially vaccinated. This ranks us third among counties in Colorado and is something we are extremely proud of.”

The U.S. News Healthiest Communities rankings measure critical health-related components of society with the aim of empowering citizens, health care leaders and officials to make decisions about policies and practices that can improve health outcomes for all. Population health and equity are the most heavily weighted categories, based on the evaluations of more than a dozen leading experts on what matters most to a community’s health.

Local health outcomes are often driven by factors like a community’s economic performance, the strength of its education system, the availability and affordability of housing and myriad other elements that affect residents’ overall quality of life.

For more information on the healthiest communities rankings: https://www.usnews.com/news/healthiest-communities/rankings

For information on Summit County’s vaccination rate, visit: https://www.summitcountyco.gov/1433/Vaccines

Summit County Board of County Commissioners Proclaim June as Mountain Rescue Awareness Month

Commissioners recognize the significant lifesaving efforts of Summit County Rescue Group as service calls increase drastically during the pandemic

Contact: Nicole Valentine, Director of Communications

SUMMIT COUNTY – The Summit County Board of County Commissioners passed a resolution Tuesday in recognition of the significant lifesaving efforts of Summit County Rescue Group (SCRG). The Colorado Search and Rescue Association, consisting of 46 teams, responded to 4,052 calls during 2020, and Summit County is home to one of the most active search and rescue organizations in the state. Activity levels grew exponentially during the COVID-19 pandemic as individuals escaped to the great outdoors and the backcountry of Summit County, accounting for more than 185 calls for service in 2020.

“Given the increasing demand for backcountry rescue services that has arisen from the pandemic and more individuals seeking backcountry recreation, we felt it necessary to acknowledge and honor the men and women of our community whose diligence and professionalism help keep our citizens safe,” said Commissioner Tamara Pogue. “We hope that this will help increase awareness of backcountry safety, particularly as we head into the summer season.”

SCRG is an all-volunteer, non-profit organization operating under the statutory authority of the Summit County Sheriff's Office. Their mission is to fulfill the Sheriff's responsibility to provide backcountry search and rescue services to residents and visitors of Summit County.

“By law, county sheriffs are responsible for coordinating search and rescue. Without teams of trained volunteers, it would be very difficult to meet this requirement. Our volunteers give their time unselfishly to our community, making themselves available every hour, every day of the year, and often taking time away from their families and loved ones,” said Sheriff Jaime FitzSimons. “We are enormously grateful for their service and sacrifice.”

SCRG has about 65 active members, eleven of whom are mission coordinators. The mission coordinators rotate in an on-call role and act as the initial point of contact to assess a 911 call for backcountry assistance. SCRG receives 100 to 200 requests for help each year, and these requests usually translate into 50 to 80 "all-call" missions. In recent years, members have donated a total of seven to ten thousand hours each year for training and rescues.

“The demand on our group is year-round. In the winter we respond to rescue calls from backcountry skiers and snowboarders, cross-country snowshoers and skiers, ice climbers, snowmobilers and avalanche reports; and in the spring, swiftwater accidents,” said SCRG president Ben Butler. “In the summer we go out for lost or injured mountain bikers, climbers, hikers, ATV and horseback riders. In the fall we assist lost or injured hunters. We do not have an off-season, and our members are often called away from work or family time at a moment's notice to assist folks who may be having the worst day of their lives. ” The group also responds to the occasional downed hot-air balloon, crashed hang glider, airplane or helicopter accident, rolled four-wheel-drive vehicle and over-the-edge highway motor vehicle accident. An average mission runs for a few hours, but missions can extend overnight or even into multiple days for extractions in challenging terrain or missing parties that take time to locate.

Jeff Sparhawk, president of the Colorado Search and Rescue Association, commented, “I’ve lived the search and rescue way of life for over 30 years and I think I know a little about how fortunate Summit County is to have its volunteer backcountry search and rescue responders. In my experience, I see few, if any, counties that have what you have in Summit. These are the type of people every community needs and wants. These selfless mountaineers, climbers, skiers, snowmobilers live a life that you cannot understand unless you have lived it. They are always giving, always prepared, and they and their families are always making sacrifices for friends, neighbors and complete strangers.”

The Summit County Rescue Group is a member of the Colorado Search and Rescue Association (CSAR), the Rocky Mountain Region of the Mountain Rescue Association (MRA) and the National Association for Search and Rescue (NASAR). In addition to responding in Summit County, SCRG is available for assistance on major wilderness search and rescue missions anywhere in the state, through a mutual aid agreement with CSAR. SCRG is also automatically activated by the county's incident command group on any third alarm emergency or mass casualty incident in the county.

The Summit County Rescue Group is available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, at no charge to its rescue subjects. All funding comes from grants and donations.

For more information on the Summit County Rescue Group, visit: https://www.scrg.org/

Summit County Issues Amended and Restated Public Health Order

Mask requirements will align with the new CDPHE Public Health Order; indoor group requirements will continue for those age 2-11 as they are unable to be vaccinated at this time

Contact: Adam Kisiel, Summit County Public Affairs Coordinator

SUMMIT COUNTY – Summit County Public Health issued an amended and restated Public Health Order Wednesday incorporating the most recent CDPHE Public Health Order. The new local public health order contains updates to the mask requirements to align with the CDPHE Public Health Order issued May 31, now that the Governor’s Executive Order regarding mask wearing has expired. In addition, restrictions on large indoor gatherings and events with more than 500 people have been removed. These events no longer require approval from Summit County Public Health.

The new local public health order takes effect at 12:01 a.m., Thursday, June 3 and will remain in effect until 11:59 p.m. June 30, unless otherwise extended, amended, or rescinded.

Similar to the expired Governor’s Executive Order the state public health order issued by CDPHE includes the following requirements for face coverings:

1. Face coverings are required for certain individuals, age twelve (12) and older, in the following settings: a. Unvaccinated or not fully vaccinated students, staff, and visitors to preschool through grade 12 schools (including extracurricular activities) and child care centers and services, including camps, except while participating in outdoor activities; b. Unvaccinated or not fully vaccinated staff of Colorado Department of Motor Vehicle offices; c. Repealed; d. Unvaccinated or not fully vaccinated residents, staff, and visitors to Prisons; e. Unvaccinated or not fully vaccinated residents, staff, and visitors to Jails; and f. Unvaccinated or not fully vaccinated patients, visitors, and personnel in emergency medical and other healthcare settings (including hospitals, ambulatory surgical centers, urgent care centers, clinics, doctors’ offices, and non-urgent care medical structures).

Summit County is incorporating all the requirements above in the local public health order, in addition to the following additional restrictions, so that the order pertains to individuals age 2-11 that are not yet eligible to receive the vaccine.

a. Section 1.a. in CDPHE Third Amended Public Health Order 20-38 above shall apply to any individual, age two (2) and older, and b. Section 1.a. above shall include recreation sports that fall outside of school, and c. CDPHE Third Amended Public Health Order (Exceptions to the Face Covering Requirements) shall apply only to individuals younger than two (2) years of age. In addition to the face cover changes, all restrictions for large indoor gatherings have been removed from the state and local order.

“We feel that it is important to continue to require face masks in group settings for individuals ages 2-11 years that are not able to receive the protection of the vaccine and are susceptible to COVID-19,” said Public Health Director Amy Wineland. “We know that face coverings are one of the simplest and most effective ways that we can protect ourselves from the virus.”

To view the local public health order, including the local dial framework and metrics, visit: https://www.summitcountyco.gov/1326/Public-Health-Orders

To view the Summit County COVID case and vaccination data, visit: https://www.summitcountyco.gov/1366/Milestones

Your Guide To Upcoming

Classes + Workshops

Check-out the full lineup of artistic opportunities that are on tap any day of the week. Step into oil painting, get your hands dirty at clay hand building or explore ceramic glazing.

YOUTH + TEEN CLASSES

Toddler Art Tues & Fri in May, June & July @ 11am | Old Masonic Hall Bring your toddler to the Arts District Campus for a mini-class for mini-artists. Projects are thirty minutes long and will provide parents an opportunity to be creative with their young ones.

Crafty Kids Wednesdays in May @ 3:30pm, June & July @ 2pm | Old Masonic Hall Get creative in a fun and relaxed environment! During each session, children will work on a new project, pushing the boundaries of imagination and invention. They will have the opportunity to explore new materials and techniques using a variety of mediums.

Kids N' Clay Tuesdays in June & July @ 10:30am | Breckenridge Theater Courtyard This class is designed for children to explore creative projects using ceramic clay through pinching, coiling and slab techniques. Each session will be a different project from sculpture to utilitarian to stimulate creativity in a playful way.

*NEW* Printmaking for Teens Tuesdays in June, July & August @ 12:30pm | Old Masonic Hall Patio Learn the basics of linocut printmaking! In this class, we will learn relief carving techniques and safety. You will draw your own image, carve a linocut stamp, and print it on a postcard, hat, or sticker. Take home your own hand-printed image!

*NEW* Junior Watercolor on the Riverwalk Wednesdays in June, July & August @ 10am | Old Masonic Hall Patio An introduction to watercolor in the mountains! Having fun in the sun this summer doing some basic watercolor painting. Participants will learn basic shapes and shading, how to paint from a model images and complete a final painting to take home.

*NEW* Teen Batik Wednesdays in June, July & August @ 12:30pm | Breckenridge Theater Courtyard Learn the basics of batik! Batik is an Indonesian technique of wax-resist dyeing applied to cloth. We will learn wax painting and stamping techniques. You will draw your own image with wax on cloth, dye the cloth different colors, and remove the wax to reveal your image! Take home your own hand-dyed cloth!

*NEW* Unconventional Textiles for Teens aka

Fiber Art Thursdays in June, July & August @ 12:30pm | Breckenridge Theater Courtyard This teen/tween class is focused on creative expression while exploring the genre of fiber art. Each week we will experiment with different and unconventional approaches to working with fabric, embroidery, latch hook, weaving and more.

*NEW* Painting Colorful Colorado Thursdays in June & July @ 9am | Old Masonic Hall Patio This workshop is offered for young aspiring artists ages 8 -12, from beginners to those with some limited experience with painting instruction. We will explore acrylic painting methods using a variety of techniques and tools, with an emphasis on color. Subjects of our paintings will range from still life to landscapes to abstract forms from our imaginations.

*NEW* Mixed Up Media for Kids Fridays in June, July & August @ 10:30pm | Breckenridge Theater Courtyard Each week we’ll explore a different variety of methods to drawing, painting, and collage. We’ll experiment with bringing different art medium together, and really let our creativity lead the way. We will sometimes work with non-washable paint, and though smocks will be provided, it’ll be best to have kids wear their mess-friendly clothes.

*NEW* UpSpoken – Spoken Word Poetry for Teens Fridays in June, July & August @ 12pm | Old Masonic Hall - Patio Spoken word poetry is an ancient art form that gained new momentum in the 20th century. Spoken word poetry intends to translate emotion to and incite a response from the audience, using intonation and tone as your tools. This course will teach you how to write poetry in the form of spoken word, but will also give you skills to connect with your audience and transcend the written form.

ADULT CLASSES

Private Classes & Workshops BCA offers private workshops of varying lengths in the following mediums: ceramics, crafts and artisanal products, drawing, glassblowing, metalsmithing, painting, photography, printmaking, textiles/sewing, welding and woodworking. Class capacity depends upon medium. To schedule a private workshop, please contact Drea Edwards at 970-547-3116 ext 1 or [email protected].

Ceramic Glazing Wed, May 19 2pm & June 2, 16 & 30 @ 6pm | Ceramics Studio This class will discuss and demonstrate proper ceramic glazing techniques for mid-range firing. Perfect for the student who has made ceramic pieces and needs glaze instruction or for experienced students that would like to learn new glazing techniques.

Photography Stroll Sat, May 22 & June 26 @ 10:00am | Old Masonic Hall Patio A fancy photo app may make your photography look better, but there’s more to eye catching photos than adjusting contrast and color post shoot. Improve your photography skills while enjoying some fresh air on some local trails. Learn some tips on photo composition to help you compose a dynamic shot to begin with, as well as tips on camera operation, whether you will be using your camera phone or your DSLR camera.

Linocut Printmaking Tuesdays in June & July @ 6pm | Old Masonic Hall Patio Learn the basics of linocut printmaking! In this class, we will learn relief carving techniques and safety. We will explore texture, pattern, and composition. You will draw your own image, carve a linocut stamp, and print it on a postcard, hat, or sticker. Take home your own hand-printed image!

Developing Drawing Wednesdays in June & July @ 6pm | Old Masonic Hall Patio Learn the basics of linocut printmaking! In this class, we will learn relief carving techniques and safety. We will explore texture, pattern, and composition. You will draw your own image, carve a linocut stamp, and print it on a postcard, hat, or sticker. Take home your own hand-printed image!

*NEW* Silk Screen 101 Fridays in June, July & August @ 6pm | Old Masonic Hall - Upstairs Learn the basic concepts of silkscreen to create your very own screen, and experiment with printing your first one color images. This class starts at the very beginning and walks you through each step of the process, so no prior experience is necessary. We have a lot to cover in this class, so come prepared with an idea for an image you may want to work on.

*NEW* Wild Food in Breckenridge Sat, June 5 & Sat, July 17 & Sat, Aug 21 @ 9am | CMC Parking Lot Edible wild plants are the best kind of food—free, organic, and delicious. What edible plants can be found in Breckenridge? Join Wild Food Girl (Erica Davis) for a walk and talk on edible wild plants in the area—including identification, harvest, use, and sustainability—followed by hands-on food preparation and a tasting back at the Arts District.

*NEW* Language as Sculpture Saturdays in May & June @ 1pm | Old Masonic Hall Upstairs We primarily think of language as a sign system that conveys ideas or articulates meaning. But what if we reconsider how use language? During the Language as Sculpture workshop, we will explore text and textual characters as material objects. In doing so, we will create artworks that use language and letters as the building blocks for visual works, as opposed to communicative tools.

Clay Hand-Building Thursday in June & July @ 6pm | Breckenridge Theater Courtyard This class will experience clay hand building through the method of slab construction and slab manipulation, pinching and coiling to create decorative and also functional pieces. Projects will include cylinder vessels, slab boxes and pockets, tumblers, cups, mugs and plates.

Glass Beaded Jewelry Thursdays in June & July @ 6pm | Old Masonic Hall Patio In this class, participants will create jewelry pieces choosing from glass focal beads and finishing them with a variety of complimentary beads.

Watercolor Splash in Plein Air Wednesdays in June & July @ 9am | Various Locations Classes for beginner and intermediate painters. Each class will have a specific focus on how to have success painting outdoors. Classes will be taught at multiple locations in Breckenridge and provide a variety of subjects. Instructor will provide reference materials or students are welcome to bring their own.

About BreckCreate

Breckenridge Creative Arts (BCA)—or BreckCreate for short—supports and serves artists, creatives, cultural enthusiasts, residents, visitors, and the community at large by providing a year-round schedule of performances, exhibitions, screenings, classes, workshops and other engagement opportunities throughout Breckenridge, Colorado.

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SUMMER DRIVE-INS ARE BACK

Breck Film and Breck Create kick off the series with the latest from Matchstick Productions: “A Biker’s Ballad.” Sponsored by Avalanche Sports and Downstairs at Eric’s, we feel there’s no better way to stir the stoke on summer and mountain biking season! This event is ticketed at $25/car as its one of the first stops for the film’s World Premiere Tour. Purchase ticket now!

Join us Saturday, Juneteenth (June 19) for special programming “Diverse Paths to Adventure: Black Stories in Action Sports” to honor the emancipation of slaves in 1865. This program includes three short films about Black rock/ice climbers, mountain bikers and trail runners. This event is ticketed as a suggested donation of $25/car and we will call for separate donations to support Memphis Rox, the climbing gym featured in “Black Ice” a rock climbing short from the Reel Rock tour. This is a must-see series of shorts! Program sponsored by Wilderness Sports.

Parking opens at 7:30pm; shows start at 8:30pm.

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SNEAK PEEK AT 2021 SUMMER

EVENT SEASON

The 2021 summer concert season is FINALLY upon us! We cannot wait to share space and our appreciation of live music with you. As a treasured donor, Breck Music is giving you early access to purchase tickets to Breck Music Presents events. Donors who have contributed a minimum of $50.00 by 11:59 p.m. tonight will receive a presale password to access advance tickets ahead of the general public. The donor presale begins at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, May 12th and lasts until 11:59 p.m. Thursday May 13th. Tickets go on sale to the general public at 10:00 a.m. Friday, May 14th.

The events below are just a sneak peek of the full 2021 season. Because of the generous support of our family of donors, we are able to offer the community of Breckenridge almost 100 percent of the season's offerings for free, including Breckenridge Music Festival. While events are free, attendees will need to register or reserve seats. Donors who have reached the $50.00 giving threshold by 11:59 p.m. Tuesday, May 17th, will be given priority access to the full 2021 season's event registration and seat reservation starting at 10:00 a.m. on May 18th, well ahead of the general public. If you want access to the best seats in the house, please donate now!

Thank you again for your generosity and support!

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BRECK MUSIC PRESENTS

Tickets on sale this Friday, May 14 at 10am

ASLEEP AT THE WHEEL Fri, August 13 @ 7:30pm Riverwalk Center

INDIGO GIRLS Wed, August 18 @ 7:30pm Riverwalk Center

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BRECK MUSIC GOLD FEST

An Evening of Music at the Mine Featuring Pat Green Friday, July 16 | 5pm VIP Entry, 6pm Main Event Entry $5,000 for Table of 10 | Country Boy Mine

Your ticket or table is a tax- deductible contribution in support of Breck Music’s free educational and community programs. Leave your checkbook at the door!

Breck Music Gold Fest is the signature Applause fundraising event of the year with a goal to raise at least $80,000 for Breck Music’s 2021 free community programs. The evening brings together the best of Breckenridge: a charming historic outdoor setting with a spectacular

view, a community of adventurous people and the extraordinary musical talent for which Breck Music is known.

5:00pm: VIP Entry + Listening Session with Steven Schick 6:00pm: Main Event Entry, Open Wine + Beer Bar, Acoustic Local Favorites, Mine Tours + Activities

7:30pm: Dinner by Food Hedz

8:30pm: Pat Green

About Pat Green:

A three-time Grammy nominee, Pat Green has become a cultural force across the country that has sold out venues from Nokia Theater in Time Square and House of Blues Los Angeles to the Houston Astrodome in Texas. Respected by his peers, he has co-written with artists ranging from Willie Nelson and Chris Stapleton to Jewel and Rob Thomas. Green’s explosive live shows have made him a fan favorite and a hot ticket landing tours with Willie Nelson, Kenny Chesney, Keith Urban and Dave Matthews Band. Named “the Springsteen of the South West” by People, Green has sold over 2 million records and has released 10 studio albums. He has a string of 15 hits on the Billboard Country Radio Chart and twelve No. 1 hits on the Texas Radio Chart including his latest single “Drinkin’ Days,” which spent an impressive seven weeks at No. 1. He has been praised by Esquire, NPR, Rolling Stone, People, Billboard, USA Today, American Songwriter, Paste, The New York Times, The Los Angeles Times and has appeared on Jimmy Kimmel Live!, Austin City Limits and Late Show With David Letterman. His album What I’m For made its debut at No. 2 on the Billboard Top Country Albums Chart, which was followed by his critically acclaimed love letter to his fans “Home.”

Contact [email protected] or call 970-453-9142 to purchase tickets and inquire about sponsorship opportunities

YOUTH + FAMILY EVENTS

Breck Music Hosts YOUTH ON RECORD June 21-26, 2021 | FREE Discover your voice and value with a series of music-centered workshops and performances led by the Denver-based nonprofit, Youth on Record (YOR) and Colorado’s Music Ambassador Stephen Brackett. YOR’s team of professional producers, slam champions and rap artists lead strength and skill-based activities to support teens in their journey to become more free, more rooted in their personal power and community connections and better able to thrive in spite of systems and circumstances that dis-empower and marginalize them.

DIVERSITY, EQUITY AND INCLUSION IN EDUCATION Featuring Program Directors Brent

Adams and Stephen Brackett June 21 | 4-6pm @ Riverwalk Center Free, Middle + High School Teachers Teen Program Providers

FINDING YOUR VOICE Featuring Elijah Lynch June 22, 23 & 24 1-4pm @ Old Masonic Hall Free, Ages 12 +

REMIXING MEDIA Featuring Devin Urioste June 22, 23 & 24 1-4pm @ Fuqua Livery Free, Ages 12 +

MUSIC CREATION AND CREATIVE EMPOWERMENT Featuring Mona (Monalicious) June 22, 23 & 24 1-4pm @ Riverwalk Center Free, Ages 12 +

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TICKETS ON SALE NOW

INDIGO GIRLS Wed, August 18 @ 7:30pm Riverwalk Center

On their 16th studio album, Indigo Girls tell their origin story. Look Long is a stirring and eclectic collection of songs that finds the duo of Amy Ray and Emily Saliers reunited with their strongest backing band to date as they chronicle their personal upbringings with more specificity and focus than they have on any previous song- cycle. “We’re fallible creatures shaped by the physics of life,” says Saliers. “We’re shaped by our past; what makes us who we are? And why?”

More Info + Tickets: 970 547 3100 | [email protected]

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ASLEEP AT THE WHEEL Fri, August 13 @ 7:30pm Riverwalk Center

The number of individual artists and bands who have sustained a thriving career for a half century is infinitesimally small. Against all odds, Asleep At the Wheel is one of these. Since inception, Asleep at the Wheel has received 10 GRAMMY® Awards, was cited by the Country Music Association as 1976 Touring Band of the Year and were given a Lifetime Achievement Award by the Americana Music Association in 2009. They have released 31 albums, charted more than 20 singles on the country charts. Most recently, Asleep at the Wheel has been invigorated by a fresh new lineup and the release of New Routes, their latest album that is a bracing blend of original songs and vibrant cover material along with some unanticipated new musical tangents. Asleep At the Wheel have demonstrated convincingly, that they are more relevant, enjoyable and musically nimble than at any time in its 50-year history.

More Info + Tickets: 970 547 3100 | [email protected]

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BRECK MUSIC GOLD FEST

An Evening of Music at the Mine Featuring Pat Green Friday, July 16 | 5pm VIP Entry, 6pm Main Event Entry $5,000 for Table of 10 Country Boy Mine

Your ticket or table is a tax- deductible contribution in support of Breck Music’s free educational and community programs. Leave your checkbook at the door!

5:00pm: VIP Entry + Listening Session with Steven Schick

6:00pm: Main Event Entry, Open Wine + Beer Bar, Acoustic Local Favorites, Mine Tours + Activities

7:30pm: Dinner by Food Hedz

8:30pm: Pat Green

About Pat Green:

Contact [email protected] or call 970 547 3100 to purchase tickets and inquire about sponsorship opportunities

YOUTH + FAMILY EVENTS

DIVERSITY, EQUITY AND INCLUSION IN EDUCATION Featuring Program Directors Brent

Adams and Stephen Brackett June 21 | 4-6pm @ Riverwalk Center Free, Middle + High School Teachers Teen Program Providers

FINDING YOUR VOICE Featuring Elijah Lynch June 22, 23 & 24 1-4pm @ Old Masonic Hall Free, Ages 12 +

REMIXING MEDIA Featuring Devin Urioste June 22, 23 & 24 1-4pm @ Fuqua Livery Free, Ages 12 +

MUSIC CREATION AND CREATIVE EMPOWERMENT Featuring Mona (Monalicious) June 22, 23 & 24 1-4pm @ Riverwalk Center Free, Ages 12 +

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SUMMER SEASON 2021

We are thrilled to announce the 2021 event season! As we envisioned the 2021 season, we felt it our duty to help the community reconnect. Therefore, with the help of our generous family of supporters, we are proud to offer almost all of the programming for free, including Breckenridge Music Festival. All events are open for registration, seat reservation and ticket sales! Please scroll for the full event listings and visit breckmusic.org for more information. We can't wait to see you!

BRECKENRIDGE MUSIC FESTIVAL

AWAKENING Artistic Director and Conductor Steven Schick and an ensemble of 15 professional musicians will perform works from Brahms and Wagner to Debussy and Stravinsky. RESERVE YOUR SEAT NOW For detailed repertoire information, please click the image adjacent to the concert title.

More info + reservations | 970 547 3100

FESTIVAL OPENING NIGHT: AWAKENING Thursday, August 5, 2021 | 6pm FREE (Reserved Seating) Riverwalk Center

FIRST LIGHT Saturday, Aug 7, 2021 | 6pm FREE (Reserved Seating) Riverwalk Center

THE PLAY OF LIGHT AND SHADOW Thursday, August 12, 2021 | 6pm FREE (Reserved Seating) Riverwalk Center

NIGHTFALL Saturday, Aug 14, 2021 | 6pm FREE (Reserved Seating) Riverwalk Center

ACOUSTIC FLOW August 5-15, 2021 | 8am FREE (Registration Required) Riverwalk Center Lawn

TINY PORCH SERIES Aug 10, 11 & 12 2021 | 11am FREE (Registration Required) Various Locations

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AIRSTAGE EVENTS

BLOCK PARTIES

Featuring The Reminders & iZCALLi Register Now

Friday, June 25, 2021 | 4pm Solidarity talk, 6pm Concert Town Skier Lot (parking lot by UBE Field)

Saturday, June 26, 2021 | 11am Concert Summit Education Center, 465 Brian Avenue, Silverthorne CO 80443

FAMILY CONCERTS Register Now

FamJams This interactive program brings families on a musical tour of the storybook imagery and tall tales that have influenced America’s diverse music. This event is jam-packed with engaging content for kids of all ages including music, crafts and interactive art installations.

Steel Betty: Tales and Tails Sunday, July 25, 2021 | 11am FREE (Registration Required) | Arts District Campus

Orchestra Miniatures for Little Listeners Sunday, August 8 + 15, 2021 | 11am FREE (Registration Required) | Arts District Campus more info + registrations | 970 547 3100

BIKE-IN MOVIES Register Now

Join us for outdoor screenings of classic movies “geared” for those on the go. Hike, bike or bus to these free family events. Set beneath a spectacular view of the 10-Mile Range, films are shown on the AirStage’s 5x8 foot LED wall and are preceded by creative projects and maintenance activities for bike enthusiasts. Presented in partnership with Breck Film.

Wednesdays Monthly | June 23, July 28, August 25 | 6pm FREE (Registration Required) | Arts District Campus more info + registrations | 970 547 3100

4TH OF JULY WEEKEND July 2-4, 2021

Celebrate fun, freedom and the SWELL creative spirit at the Arts District with July 3 | 1-4pm the annual chalk art contest, patriotic Immerse yourself in this original crafts, local artist market, pop-up live interactive audio/visual digital art music with local bands and piece, where undulating op-art interactive fun all weekend at the patterns evolve and react to viewers’ AirStage. bodies and movements. A generative, reactive music system LIVE MUSIC creates chords and swells of sound, Lunch + Happy Hours influencing both the visual patterns and the viewers themselves. CHALK ART COMPETITION 11am-4pm FLAIL OR FAIL July 4 | 1-4pm PATRIOTIC CRAFTS Laugh with your friends and family in 11am-1pm + 2-4pm | Ages 15+ this original video game built for fast, furious and ridiculous physical competition. Two players battle to ARTIST MARKET move their bodies the most: the 11am-6pm winner flails, the loser fails.

BRECK MUSIC GOLD FEST

An Evening of Music at the Mine Featuring Pat Green Friday, July 16 | 5pm VIP Entry, 6pm Main Event Entry Country Boy Mine

$500 VIP Ticket Act Fast, limited number of VIP tickets available.

$5,000 for Table of 10 Call 970-453-9142 to inquire about table reservations.

Your ticket or table is a tax- deductible contribution in support of Breck Music’s free educational and community programs. Leave your checkbook at the door!

view, a community of adventurous people and the extraordinary musical talent for which Breck Music is known.

5:00pm: VIP Entry + Listening Session with Steven Schick

6:00pm: Main Event Entry, Open Wine + Beer Bar, Acoustic Local Favorites, Mine Tours + Activities

7:30pm: Dinner by Food Hedz

8:30pm: Pat Green

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YOUTH WORKSHOPS

YOUTH ON RECORD June 21-26, 2021 | FREE Discover your voice and value with a series of music-centered workshops and performances led by the Denver-based nonprofit, Youth on Record (YOR) and Colorado’s Music Ambassador Stephen Brackett. YOR’s team of professional producers, slam champions and rap artists lead strength and skill-based activities to support teens in their journey to become more free, more rooted in their personal power and community connections and better able to thrive in spite of systems and circumstances that dis-empower and marginalize them.

DIVERSITY, EQUITY AND INCLUSION IN EDUCATION Featuring Program Directors Brent

Adams and Stephen Brackett June 21 | 4-6pm @ Riverwalk Center Free, Middle + High School Teachers Teen Program Providers

FINDING YOUR VOICE Featuring Elijah Lynch June 22, 23 & 24 1-4pm @ Old Masonic Hall Free, Ages 12 +

REMIXING MEDIA Featuring Devin Urioste June 22, 23 & 24 1-4pm @ Fuqua Livery Free, Ages 12 +

MUSIC CREATION AND CREATIVE EMPOWERMENT Featuring Mona (Monalicious) June 22, 23 & 24 1-4pm @ Riverwalk Center Free, Ages 12 +

Tenth Mountain Division

Born in the fertile breeding grounds of the mountains of Colorado, Tenth Mountain Division is continuing the musical legacy set down by their forefathers in Colorado. Like those that came before, Tenth Mountain Division is pushing the sound found in the mountains into bold, new directions with their exploratory take on Americana that dips freely in the well of all their diverse influences, classic Southern Rock, the progressive bluegrass that was born in their backyard in Colorado, the adventurous spirit of sixties psychedelic blues, and straight ahead driving rock ‘n’ roll.

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BOEC's Inspirations The Official Newsletter of the BOEC May 12, 2021

Dear Peyton,

May is such a transitionary month isn’t it? The mountains are closing and it’s not quite warm enough (or melted enough!) to get out on the lake for a paddle or the trails for a hike and we all anxiously await the warm spring days that lead to the next season for the BOEC and our participants.

This season we are so excited to welcome back a summer intern class which was cancelled last summer for the first time in 45 years! We‘re also thrilled to start welcoming back our beloved staff, volunteers and participants, all of whom had to take last summer off as well. We begin this season somewhat cautiously because, while all indications point to a more “normal” summer, we will still err on the side of caution, keeping everyone safe with protocols and policies in place to do so. We’ve done the research, talked to many professionals and partners and we know that our number one priority has to be safety above all else.

While May brings both flowers and showers it also means the return of our amazing team of instructors for bonding and training before they begin a busy summer. We will soon welcome back our friends from the Brain Injury Alliance of Colorado, local kids who are part of Camp Big Tree and youth and veterans and their families who will join us for river trips, time on the ropes course, paddling in Lake Dillon and so many other adventures. We are truly excited to welcome back our summer Wilderness Program and equally grateful that the winter season went so well. It just goes to show that a positive attitude, LOTS of preparation and serious dedication to an important mission will help to overcome just about anything.

This month’s Inspirations shares some wonderful stories about those who make BOEC what it is. Beginning with Melissa Kuwahara whose heart and passion for the BOEC shines through her huge smile every day of the 19 years she has been with us. Thank you Melissa for all you do!! BreckWild returned this year after a one year hiatus with 10 medical students coming to BOEC for a month-long immersive program in wilderness medicine. And our donor spotlight this month highlights the Davignon Charitable Fund who have been giving to the BOEC for a number of years. Many thanks to them and to all of our very generous donors!

Please continue to stay safe and healthy and thank you for your support of the work that we do here at the BOEC.

Warmly,

Sonya Norris Executive Director Breckenridge Outdoor Education Center

It's the People Who Make BOEC So Special: Office Manager, Melissa Kuwahara

For 19 years, BOEC Office Manager Melissa Kuwahara has called the BOEC home. And for 19 years she has been in the middle of it all while seeing growth and changes along the way. Check out her story.

Medical Students Go BreckWild with BOEC

A group of 10 medical students from Sydney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University in Philadelphia teamed up with the BOEC for a month-long immersive wilderness medicine program aptly named BreckWild. Here's a glimpse of this amazing experience.

DONOR SPOTLIGHT: Davignon Charitable Fund

The Davignon Charitable Fund has been supporting the BOEC in a variety of ways for the past decade. Its support ranges from vehicle upkeep to much-needed equipment donations. We are very grateful for this continued relationship and look forward to many more years to come! Read more in this month's donor spotlight.

Summer Programs are Back! Live Banff Film Festival Congratulations Winter Interns! Returns This June!

After being forced to cancel the The live Banff Film Festival is In what was probably the most majority of summer programming back for two nights! Albeit in a interesting and challenging winter in 2020 due to COVID-19, we are different setting - outdoors at the internship in BOEC's history, we excited to announce that summer CMC-Breck drive-in - Banff are proud to announce that the programming is back this year! returns with two brand new winter intern class of 2020-21 has We will be starting with day lineups of films on Friday & graduated with flying colors! programs in June before Saturday, June 25 & 26. Tickets Many of them will continue on as transitioning into overnight camps go on sale Friday, May 28th at BOEC staff this summer and in July, all with strict COVID-19 9:00am at breckcreate.org. upcoming winter. policies and procedures in place. As we return to some semblance Thank you to BGV Gives, the Congratulations to Alexa of normalcy we look to provide Town of Breckenridge, Millward, Ben Cole, Ben Landau, programs such as the San Juan Cornerstone Real Estate Rocky Caleigh Sewell, Emma Gilroy, JR Military Trip in partnership with Mountains, FirstBank, Blue O'Neil, Jessica Boyers, Taylor Telluride Adaptive Sports Center River Sports, and Krystal93 for Weckstein and Tyler Eaton. May and three day camps for local making this year's virtual and live all your futures be bright! teens. We are also excited to festival possible. work with a new group, Joshua

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Thank you so much for your continued support of the BOEC. Your friendship and encouragement throughout this past year has kept us going and we’re extremely grateful for that.

Because of your past support I want to pass along information about the Banff Mountain Film Festival’s live program which is happening this year at a different place and time. On Friday and Saturday, June 25 and 26 at 7:30pm, the BOEC will be hosting a unique lineup of films each night at the drive-in setting at Colorado Mountain College - Breckenridge.

Tickets are on sale now at breckcreate.org. You'll want to purchase your tickets quickly as only 100 cars per night will be sold for $30 per car. Since one car = one $30 ticket, we encourage everyone to carpool and fill their cars! Details and the selection of films are outlined on the webpage, and you’ll be happy to know that all proceeds support BOEC’s programs for adaptive recreation and outdoor education.

A brand new lineup of films will be shown each night and most important of all, these fantastic selection of films is a reminder that life in the outdoors fuels our health and hopes, and why the work of the BOEC is so important to the people we serve.

If you have any questions please reach out to me at [email protected].

Until then, stay safe and healthy and thanks again for your friendship and support of BOEC.

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Mental Health Awareness Month!

May is Mental Health Awareness Month, an important reminder for us all to check in with ourselves and each other about how we’re feeling.

We are a bold mountain community. We live in a beautiful and rugged place, full of enviable high- country experiences and magical vistas. We also live in a place where many of us can feel sad, overwhelmed or full of anxiety. That’s ok. It’s ok to not be ok because that’s what a lot of us feel a lot of the time, especially given the challenges of the past year.

That’s where Building Hope comes in. We offer scholarships to therapy for people who can’t afford them. During the pandemic year 2020 we offered nearly twice the number of scholarships as the year before, connecting people to lifesaving care when they needed it most.

Building Hope’s scholarship program grew from a place of great love and great need and is made possible in part through generous donations like yours.

We urge you to mark Mental Health Awareness month with a donation to Building Hope’s scholarship program. Your gift can literally save lives.

Thank you for your generous support. And remember, reach out to someone you care about and assure them that however they’re feeling, it’s ok. We are all perfectly imperfect together.

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Summer planning guide: I-70 Mountain Corridor Night work will minimize impacts, but motorists should watch for work zones and be prepared for a busy travel season

I-70 MOUNTAIN CORRIDOR —The Interstate 70 Mountain Corridor between Denver and Grand Junction will have a busy construction season this spring and summer as the Colorado Department of Transportation is making numerous improvements to the corridor.

Go to the I-70 Mountain Corridor page to see larger versions of the maps below.

“While we have a lot of work to do, we are carefully coordinated across the state so that the typical traveler will experience limited disruptions,” said CDOT Executive Director Shoshana Lew. “Still, if you plan to travel through the high country on I-70, it is always best to plan ahead and be prepared for changing conditions. If you are travelling during nighttime hours - when many of our lane closures are planned - expect small changes to traffic patterns and go just a little slower to handle these changes safely.”

Because I-70 is so heavily used, and the weather conditions in the high country limit the time to do much of the upkeep work on the interstate, CDOT will conduct the work with the least impact as possible to motorists. Most of the lane closures on I-70 from C-470 to the Eisenhower Johnson Memorial Tunnel will occur overnight, with daytime work restricted to emergencies and short-term traffic holds for rockfall mitigation. No lane closures will be planned on weekends or holidays. There will be daytime lane closures on nearby US 6 Clear Creek County and US 40.

“Travelers should be aware of planned work along both I-70 and some of the popular parallel routes like US-6 and US-40,” said Denver Metro Regional Transportation Director Paul Jesaitis. “If you are headed to the mountains from the Front Range, know before you go so that you can enjoy summertime in the mountains.”

“In addition to a number of projects in Glenwood Canyon, CDOT crews will conduct a variety of maintenance operations from the Continental Divide to the Utah border,” said Northwest Regional Transportation Director Mike Goolsby. “The daily work on these projects will be limited to relatively small areas that reduce the impacts to travelers, but drivers still need to be aware of these minor disruptions.”

Multiple projects are underway in Glenwood Canyon with several scheduled to be complete before the busy summer travel season. Motorists should plan for lower speeds and intermittent daytime single lane closures. If there is a safety closure in Glenwood Canyon due to a Flash Flood Warning, CDOT recommends the alternate route if the closure is anticipated to last longer than two hours. Motorists should detour by traveling via CO 9 to US 40 to CO 13.

Motorists should be prepared for heavy traffic along the highly traveled mountain corridor during the busy summer season, give themselves some extra time to reach their destination, drive safely through work zones and check out COtrip.org for the latest road conditions.

Go to the I-70 Mountain Corridor project page for easy to read maps and the latest information on all of the projects.

REMEMBER: SLOW FOR THE CONE ZONE The following tips are to help you stay safe while traveling through maintenance and construction work zones.  Do not speed in work zones. Obey the posted speed limits.  Stay Alert! Expect the unexpected.  Watch for workers. Drive with caution.  Anticipate lane shifts and merge when directed to do so  Expect delays, especially during peak travel times.  Allow ample space between you and the car in front of you.  Avoid using mobile devices such as phones while driving in work zones.  Turn on headlights so that workers and other drivers can see you.  Be especially alert at night while driving in work zones.  Be patient

KNOW BEFORE YOU GO Travelers are urged to “know before you go.” Gather information about weather forecasts and anticipated travel impacts and current road conditions prior to hitting the road. CDOT resources include:  Road conditions and travel information: www.COtrip.org  Sign up for project or travel alerts: bit.ly/COalerts  See scheduled lane closures: codot.gov/travel/scheduled-lane-closures.html  Connect with us on social media: Twitter @coloradodot and Facebook facebook.com/coloradodot

I-70 MOUNTAIN CORRIDOR PROJECT DETAILS Project Closures/Traffic Impacts Improvements I-70 Mountain Corridor - Denver to Frisco US 40 Daytime single lane closures on Resurface 5.6 miles of US 40, Resurfacing from weekdays, 6 a.m. to 6 p.m., widen shoulders and improve County Road 93 with possible Saturday work, 7 guardrail, structures and to Genesee a.m. to 5 p.m. Traffic stops of drainage. up to 20 minutes during the April-October weekdays. 2021 US 6 Clear Creek Overnight full closures Mondays Modernize lighting in all five Canyon Tunnel to Thursdays, 4 p.m. to 4 a.m., tunnels to improve safety, Lighting and Sundays, 7 p.m. to 7 a.m., visibility and energy April - June 2021 on US 6 between I-70 and CO efficiency. 119. Some daytime lane closures. No closures on the weekends or holidays. US 6 Clear Creek Daytime alternating single lane Build a quarter mile segment Canyon Trail closures during the weekdays on of Peaks to Plains Trail (Clear Phase 2 US 6 between CO 119 and I-70. Creek County Open Space March - project) December 2021 Daytime single lane closures as Peaks to Plains needed on US 6 from CO 93 and Continuing work on a 1.75 Trail Jefferson CO 119 weekdays, short-term segment of Peaks to Plains County Segment delays. Trail at the canyon gateway June - fall 2021 of US 6 near CO 93/CO 58. (Jefferson County project) US 6 Clear Creek Daytime single lane closures Resurface and improve safety Canyon spanning one mile of the for 11 miles of US 6 from CO Resurfacing roadway. 93 to CO 119. June 2021 to spring 2022 with winter shutdown Westbound I-70 Overnight single lane closures, Complete building a peak Mountain Express Sundays to Thursdays along period Express Lane on I-70 Lane various locations along I-70, westbound from the Veterans Express lane to mainly in the Idaho Spring area. Memorial Tunnel to the open summer Empire interchange. The 2021 project will reduce congestion and improve safety. I-70 Repaving: Overnight single lane closures, 5 Resurface a three-mile Georgetown to p.m. to 5 a.m., Mondays to stretch of I-70, improve Empire Thursdays. guardrail, signage and May-September restripe. The project will 2021 improve safety and driving conditions. I-70 Eastbound Overnight single lane closures Replace 13 aging variable Variable Speed Sundays to Thursdays. speed limit (VSL) signs and Limit Signs: install 13 new VSL signs along Empire to Idaho a ten-mile stretch of Springs eastbound I-70 between Late spring - fall Empire Junction and Idaho 2021 Springs. The signs will provide a more consistent travel time and decrease congestion. I-70 Rock Fall Daytime 20-minute traffic holds Scale rock face and place Mitigation near from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. for two to mesh netting over the rock Dumont three days in late May and a face to prevent rock falls. Late May to few days in early June. No early July 2021 work over the Memorial Holiday weekend. County Road 314 Daytime alternating single lane Widen and pave a dirt potion Improvements in closures. of County Road 314. This Idaho Springs route is typically used as an Summer 2021- emergency route if I-70 has a fall 2022 closure. I-70 Mountain Corridor - Frisco to Grand Junction Project Closures Improvements I-70 Structure 24/7 westbound right lane Remove and replace an aging Replacement closure through Summer 2022. structure under I-70 with a Project: west of *All lanes open through the new and wider structure to EJMT winter season due to winter better accommodate vehicles. Spring 2021 - shutdown.* Decreased speeds December 2022 and possible delays. I-70 Repaving Overnight single lane closures in Repave five miles of Project: Frisco to both directions Mondays - westbound lanes, improve Silverthorne Thursdays through Fall bridge decks and upgrade May-October 2021. Traffic impacts should be guardrail. 2021 minimal and no work on weekends or holidays. CO 9 Widening Near I-70: lane shifts on Widen to four lanes, install from Iron Springs Colorado Highway 9. No work noise walls, provide a to Frisco on I-70, but an alternate route. pedestrian underpass, build roundabouts and make other May 2020 - safety improvements. October 2021 I-70 Repaving Short term: 24/7 eastbound Repave, repair several bridge Project: West right lane closure from MP 184 decks and improve guardrail. Side of Vail Pass to 185. Scheduled to end by to the Summit early May. Starting mid May: overnight single lane closures, 6 April - October p.m. to 6 a.m., Sunday night 2021 through Friday morning in both directions through October 2021. I-70 West Vail Work is anticipated to begin in Crews will reconstruct the Pass Auxiliary July 2021. There will be limited lower runaway truck ramp at Lane Project: lane and shoulder closures. Mile Point 182 and install a Top and Bottom westbound automatic highway of Vail Pass closure system. Work in summer 2021 is part of a Summer 2021 - larger improvement package Fall 2024 that continues in 2022.

I-70 Tape Daytime single lane closures Improve road markings. Replacement through the week. Project: Between East Vail and Glenwood Canyon US 6 Avon to Dow Single lane closures during the Resurface, replace guardrail, Resurfacing weekdays, with flagging restripe, add a bike lane on operations during non-peak part of the project, upgrade hours. April - October ramps for ADA compliance 2021 and other improvements. I-70 Rockfall Single lane closures during the Repair and replace 17 rockfall Fence Project: weekdays with decreased fences on the northside of Along I-70 in speeds. Glenwood Canyon that were Glenwood damaged during the Grizzly Canyon Creek Fire.

Summer 2021 I-70 Glenwood Single lane closures during Complete wall improvement Canyon Wall weekdays through construction to strengthen improvements August. Decreased speeds. slope stability in Glenwood Canyon. February - August 2021 I-70 Sign Rolling half- mile daytime single Improve signage. Maintenance in lane closures during the Glenwood summer. Canyon

Summer 2021 I-70 Fiber Optic Minimal lane closures through Significant improvement and Installation Monday, May 31, 2021 installation to fiber optic (Memorial Day). cable placement along I-70. I-70 No Name Single lane closures on Replace and improve tunnel Tunnel Lighting weekdays with decreased lighting system, improve Replacement speeds through July 2021. stormwater management.

April - Fall 2021 Grizzly Creek Half-lane closure per day until Repair pavement. Fire Repairs June 2021 with decreased speeds. I-70 Roundabout Nighttime lane closures during Improve signage, pavement Markings the week. markings and other I-70 Sign Daytime shoulder closures maintenance jobs at various Replacement during the weekdays. locations along the I-70 I-70 Wrong Way Ramp shoulder closures, short Mountain Corridor west of the Detection term ramp closures. Never Eisenhower Johnson Memorial more than a single ramp closed, Tunnel. never two consecutive interchange closures.

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First class of graduates from CMC Salida makes history! In November 2019, the Salida School District (including Poncha Springs) voted to join the Colorado Mountain College special taxing district. On May 8, the first class of graduates donned their caps and gowns and celebrated commencement at High Side Bar & Grill in Salida. Learn more »

CMC graduates one CMC Alumni Nearly 75 nurses of its largest classes Association seeking graduated from CMC ever input this year

Commencement at CMC is We’ve heard from several CMC campuses at Spring always a special day, but alumni who have indicated a Valley, Breckenridge and this year was different. Not desire to reconnect with their Steamboat Springs hosted because students wore classmates or instructors. commencement pinning masks or because they had Others have expressed ceremonies for nearly 75 to physically distance. interest in reunions. And nursing students. Different, in that many of our talented alumni Steamboat’s ceremony commencement was not just want to give back, in the celebrated that campus’s a fleeting moment of joy. It form of guest speaking, first cohort of nursing was a triumphant celebration serving as an Alumni graduates. for hundreds of students Ambassador or mentoring who overcame hardship current CMC students. CMC offers a wide variety of after hardship to get to this first responder and medical point. Plans are in the works to certificate programs as well. host some upcoming meet ‘n Over 130 students received Students, who in the face of greets or après ski happy certificates in EMT basic, a devastating pandemic, hours. We are seeking paramedic, wilderness EMS, ruthless wildfires and additional input from alum on medical assistant, divisive civil unrest, had the what else they would like to phlebotomy and nurse aide. courage to push forward and see the Alumni Association These programs are offered make this one of the largest offer. Please send at select campuses graduating classes in the suggestions to throughout the college’s history of CMC! [email protected]. district.

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May 19 Online - CMC Glenwood Springs CLIMBING COLORADO’S 14ERS – PREPARE FOR SUCCESS / Our local mountain guide and AMGA Certified Rock Guide Mike Schneiter will teach you the basics about what to bring and how to approach each peak. Learn More »

May 22 CMC Salida BROWNS CANYON GEOLOGY FOR RIVER GUIDES / This course is for professional river guides. This non-credit geology field trip will provide new and old river guides with the essential details of the geology of Browns Canyon. Learn More »

May 23 CMC Carbondale LOCAL MEDICINAL PLANT WALK PINYON JUNIPER SAGE / Enjoy a nature walk with herbalist, Sheehan Meagher to get better acquainted with our local plant neighbors and experience them on a new level! Learn More »

May 25 Online - CMC Breckenridge A TASTE OF THAILAND-ONLINE / Cook along with us live from your home kitchen as we prepare Fresh Spring Rolls with Hoisin Peanut Dipping Sauce, Green Curry Chicken, Spicy Beef and Basil and Fragrant Jasmine Rice. Learn More »

May 26 CMC Aspen CREATIVE WRITING FOR ANYONE WHO WANTS TO WRITE FICTION - BEGINNERS TO PUBLISHED / This class will focus on three things: generating the content, reading like writers, and talking about craft issues that you will then work on within your stories. Learn More »

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Alesha Frederick – 970.930.4170 Wednesday, May 12, 2021

Colorado River District and Community Agriculture Alliance to host Yampa Valley State of the River Learn more about the Yampa River Basin in next week’s evening webinar.

Steamboat Springs, Colorado — Join the Colorado River District and the Community Agriculture Alliance for the Yampa Valley State of the River to learn more about current issues in the Yampa River Basin, from the Flattops to Dinosaur.

The State of the River will be presented as a webinar from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 19. If you cannot attend the webinar live, register to receive a recording of the webinar in your email inbox to watch later. The webinar is free, but registration is required. Register online now here: https://bit.ly/YampaSOR2021

Understand more about your river, your water, the potential for a call on the river this summer and what the proposed over-appropriation designation on the Yampa means for your water use. In presentations and discussions at the meeting, speakers will also give information about funding for Yampa River Basin water projects and updates on our water supply as we enter another summer of drought. Attendees will also hear about plans to manage the watershed and keep water flowing in the Yampa in hot, dry years.

Agenda:

• Welcome – Colorado River District and Community Agriculture Alliance • Colorado River District’s Partnership Project Funding Program – Colorado River District Director of Strategic Partnerships Amy Moyer • Water Supply Updates and Drought in the Yampa River Basin – Colorado Assistant State Climatologist Becky Bolinger • Integrated Watershed Planning – Yampa Integrated Water Management Plan Chair Doug Monger • Updates from the Division of Water Resources – Division 6 Engineer Erin Light • What would the over-appropriation designation mean for water users? – Colorado River District Senior Water Resources Engineer Hunter Causey • Keeping Water in the River in Dry Years – Colorado River District General Manager Andy Mueller and Colorado Water Trust Director of Programs Mickey O’Hara

The Colorado River District will hold additional State of the River meetings focused on the Colorado, White and Gunnison river basins as webinars in the coming months. For more information about these events, visit: www.coloradoriverdistrict.org/state-river-meetings-2021/

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Alesha Frederick – 970.930.4170 Thursday, May 20, 2021

Colorado River District to host Colorado State of the River Learn more about water issues in the Colorado River Basin in next week’s evening webinar.

Glenwood Springs, Colorado — Join the Colorado River District for the Colorado State of the River to learn more about current issues in the Colorado River Basin, from Grand County to the Grand Valley.

This year’s Colorado State of the River will be presented as a webinar from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday, May 27. If you cannot attend the webinar live, register to receive a recording of the webinar for later viewing. The webinar is free, but registration is required. Register online now here: https://bit.ly/COsor2021

Learn how last year’s intense wildfire season has impacted our water supplies and how to prepare for the impacts of post-fire floods. Tune in to get information about water availability amid impending summer drought and find out more about funding available for local water projects.

Agenda:

• Welcome – Colorado River District • Colorado River District’s Community Funding Partnership – Colorado River District Director of Strategic Partnerships Amy Moyer • Water Supply Updates and Drought in the Colorado River Basin - Division 5 Assistant Division Engineer James Heath • Impacts of 2020 Wildfires and Fire Recovery in the Colorado River Basin – U.S. Forest Service Hydrologist Liz Schnackenberg, Joel Cochran, Grand County Director of Emergency Management, Northern Water Source Water Protection Specialist Kimberly Mihelich and Middle Colorado Watershed Council Executive Director Paula Stepp • Learning By Doing: Updates and Fire Recovery - Learning by Doing Coordinator Kiki Sayre and Water Quality Technical Assistance Consultant for Grand County Kayli Foulk

The Colorado River District will hold additional State of the River meetings on the White and Gunnison river basins as webinars in June. For more information about upcoming events or to watch recordings of previous State of the River webinars, visit: www.coloradoriverdistrict.org/state-river-meetings-2021.

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Marielle Cowdin – 970.379.1836 Friday, June 4, 2021

Colorado River District to host Gunnison State of the River Learn more about water issues in the Gunnison River Basin in next week’s evening webinar.

Glenwood Springs, Colorado — Join the Colorado River District for the Gunnison State of the River webinar on Thursday, June 10 to learn more about current issues and successes in the Gunnison River Basin.

One of the major tributaries of the Colorado River, the Gunnison River is the lifeblood of some of the largest communities on Colorado’s Western Slope. The Gunnison provides water for diverse agricultural and livestock operations producing Colorado’s food, to internationally renowned recreational opportunities, and to critical habitat for native and endangered fish.

The Gunnison State of the River will address the health of the river and its tributaries, with an impressive slate of experts presenting on river forecasts, landmark accomplishments, project opportunities, and recreation within the Gunnison River Basin.

Highlights of next Thursday’s webinar include the Colorado River District’s own Dave “DK” Kanzer, Director of Science and Interstate Matters, who will present on the Lower Gunnison Project - an ongoing effort that has yielded exciting results for the basin. Special guest David Dragoo, founder of Mayfly Outdoors, will discuss the West Slope recreation economy and its impacts through a flyfishing lens.

Agenda: • Welcome – Marielle Cowdin & Zane Kessler, Director of Public Relations and Director of Government Relations, Colorado River District • Your Gunnison River, a Water Supply Update – Bob Hurford, Division 4 Engineer State Engineer's Office, Colorado Department of Natural Resources • The Lower Gunnison Project: Modernization in Action – Dave “DK” Kanzer, Director of Science and Interstate Matters, Colorado River District • A Victory for the Lower Gunnison – Raquel Flinker, Senior Water Resources Engineer/Project Manager, Colorado River District and Ken Leib, Acting Director of the Colorado Water Science Center, U.S. Geological Survey • Rivers on the Fly, Recreation Economy and Impacts – David Dragoo, Founder of Mayfly Outdoors • Community Funding Partnership: Opportunities in your Gunnison River Basin - Amy Moyer, Director of Strategic Partnerships, Colorado River District

If you cannot attend the webinar live, register to receive a recording of the webinar for later viewing. The webinar is free, but registration is required. Register online now here: http://bit.ly/GunniSOR2021

The Colorado River District will hold the White River State of the River webinar, the final in the 2021 State of the River series, on June 15. For more information about upcoming events or to watch recordings of previous State of the River webinars, visit: www.coloradoriverdistrict.org/state-river-meetings-2021.

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Season Kickoff at Silverthorne First Summer '21 Educational Events Friday Friday, June 4, 5:30pm-8:30pm

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Raptor Summit at the Dillon Amphitheater

Sunday, July 11, 6:30pm - 7:30pm We'd like to extend a

heartfelt farewell to a The Raptor Education long-time FDRD Foundation’s Raptor supporter who has Summit introduces the moved on from the audience to a live eagle, county. Suzanne Reed hawk, falcon, and owl has been a FDRD during a fifty-minute Board Member, program that covers, Volunteer Ranger biology, ecology, current Patroller, Trailhead status, along with the Hosting Day

cultural history of Coordinator, and in raptors. Audience 2016 was the first members will understand what makes a bird of recipient of our annual, prey a raptor, as well as the differences between Gail Shears Service the various species being discussed. This is a free Award. No matter the event and sign up is not necessary. See you distance, we consider there! Suzanne a lifelong

FDRD friend and she will be greatly missed!

SPONSOR OF THE MONTH

Ohana

Ohana just recently opened their second clothing and souvenir shop in Breckenridge, (they also have one in Steamboat) and immediately reached out hoping to contribute to FDRD. They have now held two fundraisers for us in the past few months and we are so grateful for their support!! Make sure to check them out at 411 S. Main Street, Unit 12, in Breckenridge. THANK YOU, OHANA!!

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May 2021 Conservation Update

In this Conservation Update, we report that public land managers and communities continue to be faced with the challenge of handling an influx of visitors; the Biden administration has picked Tracy Stone Manning to lead the Bureau of Land Management; the Town of Avon and Pitkin County, Colorado have joined five other communities in passing resolutions in support of the pause on new oil and gas leasing on federal public lands; Pitkin County and Frisco, Colorado have both passed resolutions in support of the 30x30 initiative; oil and gas company executives refused to attend a House oil and gas hearing; the Biden Administration has released its America the Beautiful report; the severe drought, which climate change is making worse, is ravaging the American West; along with much more.

Take Action (Local elected officials and community staff)

Resolutions in Support of the America the Beautiful Survey America the Beautiful Initiative

We invite your town/city council/county We invite you to fill out this survey about commission to adopt a resolution in 30x30 and the America the Beautiful support of the America the Beautiful Initative by the end of June. While the Initiative which includes the goal of America the Beautiful is national in scope, local voices like yours are critical to protecting 30% of lands and waters by determining how specific protection 2030 (30x30). Here is background on the strategies will be implemented and the America the Beautiful initiative and 30x30 overall success of the effort. We'd love to and a sample resolution your community hear from you! can use and make your own!

Clark County, Nevada, the City of Boise, Please let Anna know if you'd like more Idaho, as well as Pitkin County, the Town information or have questions. of Frisco, and the Town of Carbondale,

Colorado have already passed 30x30 resolutions!

Resolutions in Support of Pause to New Oil and Gas Leasing

Pitkin County and the Town of Avon have joined San Miguel County, the Town of Basalt, and the Town of Ridgway, Colorado as well as Sante Fe County, New Mexico, and the City of Leavenworth, Washington, in passing resolutions supporting the pause on new oil and gas leasing on federal public lands. You can join them! See here for a draft template resolution and more background here. Please let Anna know if you move forward or have questions.

Mountain Pact Community Question

A Washington state mountain community is looking for ideas on how small communities are managing the increase in dumping of trash by tourists and campers. As one elected official asked us, "Our business are complaining their dumpsters are being filled by "camper garbage". They have tried locking their large trash dumpsters but bags are left anyway and of course, due to Covid, take-out containers have increased the amount of garbage/recycling. We suggested businesses screen dumpsters but the local waste management company requires open access for large waste trucks. The USFS no longer provides trash receptacles in campgrounds or trailheads, so on their way home, visitors look for ways to dump bags of trash. Looking for ideas and solutions."

If your community is wrestling with this problem and you have ideas for how to address it, please reach out to Anna.

Mountain Pact & Mountain Community News

Western U.S. local elected officials from The Mountain Pact network were invited to meet with Secretary Deb Haaland & U.S. Department of the Interior officials in May 2021 to discuss the locally-based & inclusive America The Beautiful Initiative and what protecting more lands and waters can mean for their communities. The Mountain Pact thanks Madam Secretary for taking so much time to meet with us and we look forward to collaborating with her to implement the American the Beautiful campaign and doing more to protect our lands, waters, and wildlife.

 The Mountain Pact network member Sante Fe County Commissioner Anna Hansen writes in The Hill why oil and gas leasing reforms are long overdue and why she, and the Santa Fe County Board of Commissioners support the pause to new oil and gas leasing on federal public lands.  The Town of Avon, CO, supports President Biden’s pause on oil and gas leases.  Careless camping is wreaking havoc on great outdoors and human waste, "late-night partiers", and illegal campsites have resulted in major camping closures in Colorado.  The racist defacing of petroglyphs Is a teaching moment, are a reminder of the need for greater protection and more education about public lands, and work to repair an ancient Moab petroglyph that had been defaced is underway, but officials say it'll 'never be the same'.  Exploring the tough past and troubled present of Moab's timeless beauty and five tips for mindful travel in Utah.  Public land managers are getting ready for another summer of crowded trails and overflowing parking lots.  A timed-entry pass system is coming to a popular Colorado fourteener amid the increase in outdoor recreation.  Glacier National Park tickets sell out in minutes with the new reservation system.  Public land managers are expecting a busy summer and are advising visitors to plan ahead.  Forest officials are asking visitors to practice responsible recreation and the Recreate Responsibly Coalition is offering its spring/summer 2021 outlook on outdoor recreation.  Coronavirus cases are spiking in Grand County, UT, as tourists return to Moab.  The recreation economy is essential to small towns throughout Utah and the West  Adventure without a footprint: Colorado towns are offsetting your carbon impact when you visit.  With a swell of hikers and bikers during the pandemic has come a surge of support for trails.  Breckenridge, Colorado has released its 2021 SustainableBreck annual report.  States, cities, and counties can now tap their share of the $350 billion in federal funds intended to spur a national recovery from the economic toll of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Conservation in the Biden Administration

 Interior Secretary Deb Haaland says that our public lands should reflect America.  The Biden administration is fulfilling its conservation promises in the first 100 days and what the Biden administration has done for the climate and environment.  The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is proposing new or expanded hunting and fishing for game species in the largest expansion of opportunities to date.  Montana environmentalist Tracy Stone-Manning is President Biden’s pick to lead the Bureau of Land Management.  The Biden administration will restart an environmental review of sage grouse habitat that former President Trump opened for mining.  The Biden administration has moved to repeal a Trump-era regulation that it says weakens the government’s ability to curb air pollution that threatens public health and is driving climate change.  The Biden administration has approved a massive solar project in the California desert.  Conservationists and others are optimistic that key regulations on methane leaks that were rolled back during the Trump administration will soon be reinstated.  The Department of Interior is proposing to revoke a Trump-era rollback to a rule that removed industry penalties for accidental or incidental bird deaths.  Biden's civilian climate corps would tackle climate change and care for our public lands.  Colorado coal country looks for the “next thing” as mining companies leave town.

Oil and Gas Leasing on Public Lands

 The facts conflict with the oil and gas industry's claims about federal oil and gas leasing on public land.  Don’t be fooled by oil and gas industry rhetoric as federal oil and gas leasing needs overhaul.  The Biden administration’s review of oil and gas leasing policies is good governance.  Nevada Rep. Susie Lee has joined the push for federal oil and gas reform, introducing a bill to limit the practice of oil speculation on public lands.  California Rep. Katie Porter blasts oil CEOs saying that they “declined to answer to the American people” despite receiving billions in taxpayer subsidies.  New Mexico Senator Heinrich has sent a letter to Interior Secretary Haaland requesting an area surrounding Chaco Culture National Historical Park be protected from future oil and gas development.  Reviewing energy policy is good governance.  An analysis by the Center for Applied Research reveals that because of inadequate bonding requirements, New Mexico could be left with a bill of $8.18 billion to clean up oil and gas infrastructure.

Public Lands Conservation

 The Bears Ears Inter-Tribal Coalition launched a six-figure ad campaign calling on President Biden to take immediate action to restore and expand Bears Ears National Monument.  A new national monument will make Nevada a conservation leader.  California Senator Alex Padilla has introduced legislation to increase protection of more than one million acres of public lands in California.  Lawmakers from both parties are jockeying to capitalize on the Biden administration's clean energy goals in order to enact their divergent visions of a mining overhaul.  A bipartisan group of senators has introduced legislation that will direct federal land management agencies to digitize and standardize mapping records.  President Biden, take the next step at Grand Staircase-Escalante.

America the Beautiful Protecting 30 percent of U.S. Lands and Waters by 2030

 The Biden Administration released its America the Beautiful report that outlines the locally led and voluntary nationwide conservation initiative that includes conserving 30 percent of U.S. lands and waters by 2030. o Colorado Governor Jared Polis and Wyoming Governor Mark Gordon also issued statements. o New Mexico conservation and environmental leaders applaud the initiative. o Tribal leaders endorse the Biden administration’s 30x30 goal.  Nevada is the first state in the country to pass a supportive 30x30 resolution.  What Biden’s American the Beautiful initiative means for our parks.  62% of voters back President Biden’s America the Beautiful campaign.  Biden’s ‘30 by 30’ conservation goal urges collaboration with private landowners.  Agriculture groups are encouraged by agriculture’s role in achieving 30x30. o The Secretary of Agriculture says that the 30x30 plan is "no land grab" but that it rewards farmers. o Six things that farmers should know about 30x30.  Tribal sovereignty is a key principle in the America the Beautiful campaign.  A new report examines the important role that new national monuments can play in the goal to conserve 30% of America’s lands and waters by 2030, while preserving our natural and cultural heritage for current and future generations. The storymap looks at five examples of landscapes with grassroots support for conservation and legislative proposals currently sitting idle in Congress that are prime opportunities for the Biden administration to protect as national monuments.

The Mountain Pact released a media release with quotes from local elected officials from Clark County, Nevada, the City of Taos, New Mexico, Pitkin County, Colorado, and Summit County, Utah celebrating President Biden’s vision upon release of the report.

Climate Change and Wildfire

 A parched West heads into the fire season with severe drought, worsened by climate change, ravaging the American West.  In a visit to the Cameron Peak fire burn scar, Colorado leaders want to spark a climate emergency in the federal government.  It’s ‘crunch time’ for California’s firefighters as the threat of a long fire season looms.  The biggest societal impacts of increasing wildland fire are happening in our own bodies, the result of particulate matter spewed in vast amounts.  Even if we hit all climate targets, we will still lose millions of tons of glaciers.  The new climate normals released by the NOAA reveal that weather across the US is warming.  Wildfires burn thousands of acres in Arizona forcing evacuations.  We can tackle climate change, but we need to take action now.  Conservation groups are suing federal agencies to challenge their approval last year of a proposal to drill 35 oil and gas wells across some 35,000 acres of Colorado’s upper North Fork Valley.  A major United Nations report will declare that slashing emissions of methane, the main component of natural gas, is far more vital in fighting climate change than previously thought.  Climate change is making big problems even bigger.  A warming planet holds potential risks for home prices, investments, banking and other aspects of the global economy.  Six ways to create jobs and solve climate change through nature-based infrastructure.  A landmark report from the International Energy Agency says countries need to move faster and more aggressively to cut planet-warming pollution.  The Northern Cheyenne Tribe and a coalition of conservation groups sued the Trump administration for lifting a moratorium on coal leases on public land without consulting tribal leaders and conducting a full environmental review.  The Biden administration’s Environmental Protection Agency has moved to sharply reduce the use and production of powerful greenhouse gases central to refrigeration and air- conditioning.  Expect more wildfires this year. And expect lawmakers to disagree about them.

The Land and Water Conservation Fund

 The Bureau of Land Management has allocated funding for the North Platte River Special Recreation Management Area, one of five projects to receive recreational funding from the Land and Water Conservation Fund this year.  The Bureau of Land Management has announced that five Land and Water Conservation Fund projects in four western states will receive recreational access funding from the program.  The Department of the Interior has announced that the National Park Service will distribute $150 million to local communities through the Outdoor Recreation Legacy Partnership grant program, which enables urban communities to create new outdoor recreation spaces, reinvigorate existing parks, and form connections between people and the outdoors in economically underserved communities.

Thank you for your interest in, and participation with, the Mountain Pact!

Founded in 2014, The Mountain Pact mobilizes local elected officials in over 80 Western mountain communities with outdoor recreation based economies to speak with a collective voice on federal climate, public lands, and outdoor recreation policy.

Read the PDF version of this and other Mountain Pact updates here.

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INSIDE THE CIRCLE: SUMMIT COUNTY EDITION

May is Mental Health Awareness month, and we’re shining a light on how critical our programs are in equipping our youth with the skills, resources, and support they need to thrive. Mental health is something we address at every touchpoint with our youth. Our 10- year progressive curriculum evolves with participants as they advance through our programs, incorporating social and emotional learning (SEL) to lay the groundwork for successful futures. Each year, youth learn new outdoor skills and new social and emotional learning skills based on their age and circumstances. We instill skills that help shape the way our participants understand themselves and the world around them. Youth are able to effectively apply the knowledge necessary to understand and manage emotions, set and achieve positive goals, feel and show empathy for others, establish and maintain positive relationships, and make responsible decisions. Learn more about our holistic approach to youth development that truly empowers our participants to tap into their full potential.

We’ve seen that without programs like SOS, school drop-out, involvement in the juvenile justice system, and rates of suicide increase. Rather than ignoring problems until they reach crisis levels—your support invests in a proven prevention program that creates stronger youth, stronger families, and stronger communities.

Together, we can equip our youth with the skills, resources, and support they need—and provide a strong foundation for them to face challenges and make positive decisions no matter what obstacles arise.

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The number of youth we serve, while significant, represents just a portion of our impact. It’s their stories of resilience that further our mission. This season, we’ve been able to safely offer our programming to provide the essential structure, community, and connection upended for our youth through the pandemic—and our impact has never been greater.

CONGRATULATIONS GRADUATES Congratulations to our Summit County mentor program graduates! These youth have dedicated four years to on-mountain skill- building and in-community leadership development -- progressing from bunny hills to black diamonds and from "just a participant" to natural leaders. They take risks. They take ownership of their actions. And their newfound self-esteem permeates all aspects of life. To celebrate all of their accomplishments, we hosted a socially distanced graduation ceremony with friends, family, and mentors! Of particular celebration, we recognized our 1

Summit County high school senior who is not only graduating from our program but from school as well and heading out on his next adventure. Prepared with core values and life skills that will stick with him long after our programs, we have no doubt that our graduate will be chasing big dreams in the coming years!

GIVING BACK TO THE COMMUNITY Beyond the fun on the slopes, SOS youth are also busy completing hundreds of hours of community service and improvement initiatives here in Summit County. Younger participants have done everything from taking care of animals at the Summit County Animal Shelter to cleaning up trash along the Blue River. Older participants took a more in-depth approach, identifying an issue they saw in their community and designing projects to help address that issue. This year, participants identified the negative mental health impacts of the pandemic as their community issue and chose to design projects focusing on 'random acts of kindness' to address it. Participants did everything from write and deliver thank you cards to essential workers to help neighbors with trash and shovel sidewalks for senior communities. "My favorite part about my service project was seeing the smiles on people's faces when I delivered the thank you notes. I know that it made them happy and that made me happy." - Vasilya, 4 year SOS participant

LEADERS INSPIRE As the culmination to our four-year mentoring program, each year participants invite a diverse group of community leaders together to participate in a Leadership Panel. Panelists share their backgrounds, career paths, and insights on the importance of skill development for success and fostering the courage to pursue your passions. This year, local panelists came together virtually and included Kathy Flores, SOS Outreach intern & alum, Jessica Fernandez, College student & SOS alum, Steve Fischer, Professional snowboarder, Rob Gannon, Keystone Resort Ski patrol. Kathy and Jessica, the SOS alumni who sat on the panels, shared openly and honestly about challenges they've faced and how they are continuing to grow as leaders, giving advice to the youth and encouraging them to push the boundaries of their comfort zones. All of the leaders were truly inspiring to our kids. They shared professional and personal goals and anecdotes to help our youth get a well-rounded sense of what it means to be a true leader.

CAREERS IN THE FIELD This season, we partnered with local industry leaders to give participants an inside look into potential careers within the community. These leaders joined our regularly scheduled workshops throughout the season to discuss their current positions, what they learned from their first jobs, how working in Summit County is unique, and what

skills they look for high schoolers to possess when hiring. Participants heard from: Lauren Wilerson, service program coordinator at Summit County Senior Center, William Hooper, ski school product sales manager at Keystone, Sara Skinner, recreation programs coordinator at Town of Frisco, and Craig Simson, operations manager at Dillon Marina and former ski patroller. Hearing from these individuals was an amazing opportunity for our Summit County youth to gain knowledge of professional options for the future as well as insightful wisdom on the importance of time management, communication, and staff management.

With your support, we’ve been able to stand by our participants’ side through an unpredictable and ever- changing year. The work we do together is absolutely critical in ensuring our youth have the skills, tools, and resources to succeed no matter what obstacles arise. Take a peek at our latest annual impact report, highlighting some of the major celebrations and tremendous youth accomplishments you've helped make possible over the past year!

The outdoors are a catalyst for "Dear Tony,Thank you for Check out our very own change. By teaching youth to ski, believing in me. At the end of executive director, Seth Ehrlich, snowboard, backpack, climb, and the day I had a blast with you featured on SYNC Performance's camp—activities that many of our teaching me how to be a great Weekly Stoke. We're proud to kids aren’t able to access—we’re not skier in the future. It means a lot partner with SYNC in creating an inclusive outdoor community for only enabling outdoor exploration, that you were confident enough all. Together we believe in the we’re enabling self-exploration. to bring me to the "bull" hill. impact of the outdoors to build Listen in as our executive director Thank you for being there for strong relationships that change Seth Ehrlich and program alum Travis me, and I hope you're my the trajectory for youth. T. join The Adventure Creator instructor next year!" podcast and talk about how a shared -Makenzie, SOS participant at passion for the outdoors unites, Afton Alps this season uplifts, and teaches youth to live We're grateful for the instructors better lives. that instill this confidence in our

kids. Because confidence on the slopes translates to confidence in other areas of their lives.

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Provide Info on Your Talent Needs

The Colorado Workforce Development Council is administering the Bridging the Talent Gap employer survey to help address skills shortages in Colorado. The data will help state agencies, industries, and employers make decisions about talent development needs and opportunities. Take the 15-minute survey.

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Startup Colorado now offers a streamlined process for finding new resources and accessing the support you already know of. Visit their Get Help page to filter resources based on the type of business you are.

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Recycling & Composting at Your Business - THIS WEEK

Discover what are the recycling and composting options for businesses in Summit County and the benefits and best practices if you’re just getting started by joining experts from HC3 for a free recycling and composting workshop.

Restart Destinations Program Webinar - TOURISM GRANT INFO

The Colorado Tourism Office will discuss the Restart Destinations Program, a new offering to support tourism destinations as they implement strategies that drive near-term recovery from COVID-19.

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Breckenridge Chapter Clean Up Day!

Wednesday, May 19 3:00 p.m. at Carter Park in Breckenridge

Join the Breckenridge Chapter on Wednesday, May 19 to participate in the Countywide Clean Up Week!

Meet at Carter Park at 3:00 p.m. The Breck Leadership Team will pick up supplies and have them ready at the park. Feel free to bring your own snacks and beverages. This event is in lieu of the monthly Chapter meeting.

The Breckenridge Chapter looks forward to serving our town along side you!

TIPS  Wear clothes you don’t mind getting dirty and comfortable walking shoes.

 Pick out a spot you see or walk every day and plan to do clean up there or be assigned to a location.

 Bring lots of family and friends- the more the merrier!

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Sauce on the Blue Family Restaurants Announces GRAND OPENING of Enza's Delicatessen and Market

Thursday, May 27 10:00 a.m. Join Us!

Introducing ENZA’s Delicatessen & Market! Silverthorne’s newest Italian deli and café. Offering daily fresh baked goods, scratch soups, crepes, cold and hot sandwiches, beer, wine & spirits and so much more!

ENZA's is open for breakfast & lunch daily and will close in the evenings to focus and specialize in offsite catering, along with private parties inside our dining room. We will also be hosting Wine, Whiskey and Tequila pairing dinner in the future.

For the market side, ENZA's will be offering unique imported and homemade grab & go items such as charcuterie boards, fresh fruit platters, specialty aged meats & cheeses, olives, jams and sauces etc.

ENZA's is honored and excited to showcase Chef Andrew and his professionally decorated from scratch weddings cakes along with other specialized pastries and deli items he prepares.

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Clean Up Summit County

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Frisco BBQ Challenge Survey

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Monthly Chamber Events

Summit Biz Coffee Meet Ups

Every Other Wednesday at 9:00 a.m. Zoom Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86196808361?pwd=QTBHZVU1TGdGeDFXKzBLSVJPZHBjUT09 Meeting ID: 861 9680 8361 Passcode: 430999

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Breckenridge Chapter Meetings 3rd Wednesday of the month at 12:00 p.m. Zoom Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83099991121?pwd=bXdjYXlhSFRMNDhZRng5RWdEUG5Bdz09 Meeting ID: 830 9999 1121 Passcode: 570855

Exit 205 Chapter Meetings 2nd Tuesday of the month at 12:00 p.m. Zoom Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83866550007?pwd=YXRaTmdIeE04YXAvelVxcVZCVVhkZz09 Meeting ID: 838 6655 0007 Passcode: 004858

Frisco Chapter Meetings 1st Friday of the month at 8:30 a.m. Zoom Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84686964279?pwd=RDVtOGFHdmoxdXNkQnd0cmJaMlVydz09 Meeting ID: 846 8696 4279 Passcode: 264240 Leads Groups

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We are excited to share with you our 2020 Annual Report. While 2020 was a tough year for many, we wanted to highlight our accomplishments and thank all of our generous donors and partners during such a challenging time. Thank you for being an integral part of our community and enabling The Summit Foundation to support the community when they needed it most. You truly make a difference.

To view the digital report, use this link, or click the cover below.

BOARD OF EDUCATION Ms. Kate Hudnut, President Ms. Consuelo Redhorse, Vice President Ms. Gloria Quintero, Secretary Mr. Chris Alleman, Treasurer Ms. Tracey Carisch, Director Ms. Isabel Rodriguez, Director Board Director, Vacant Dr. Marion Smith, Jr., Superintendent

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Summit School District Board of Education Appoints Lisa Webster as New Board Director

(FRISCO, CO – May 21, 2021) Summit School District (SSD) is proud to announce Ms. Lisa Webster as the new SSD Board Director by Board of Education appointment. The Board will seat and administer the oath of office for Webster in a live-streamed Special Board meeting on Monday, May 24, 2021. SSD would like to invite our community to welcome Ms. Webster to the Board of Education.

The Board has been actively working to fill the vacancy for this unexpired term, with candidate interviews conducted during a Regular Board Meeting on Thursday, May 13, 2021. During the public meeting, the Board discussed candidates’ strengths before appointing Webster to complete the seven-member Board.

Webster, a graduate of the Air Force Academy, is a former C-130 pilot who retired from the U.S. Air Force after a 20-year career.

After moving to Summit County with her husband and son, Issac, in 2010, Webster became active in schools and the community. She volunteered at Upper Blue Elementary School and worked with Summit Youth Orchestra (SYO), Colorado Learning Connections (CLC), Communities That Care (CTC), Summit-Lake Dillon Optimists, and Summit Advocates for Gifted Education (SAGE). Webster has served on the SSD Board of Education previously from 2015-2019, and she has continued to serve as a member of the District Finance Committee.

In her role as a board member, Webster brings financial and legislative expertise and organizational experience gained in postings such as Operation Enduring Freedom in Afghanistan and communications experience from conducting executive-level command briefings for multi-national forces in South Korea.

Kate Hudnut, Board of Education President, said, “We are excited to welcome Lisa back to our Board of Education. Her passion for student advocacy on the local and state level and years of service to our community makes her a wonderful addition to the Board and will help strengthen SSD’s commitment to educate, elevate and empower each and every student.”

Webster will take the oath of office at a Special Meeting of the Board on May 24, 2021 and serve as a Board of Education Director until the next regular biennial school election in November 2021.

### BOARD OF EDUCATION Ms. Kate Hudnut, President Ms. Consuelo Redhorse, Vice President Ms. Gloria Quintero, Secretary Mr. Chris Alleman, Treasurer Ms. Tracey Carisch, Director Ms. Isabel Rodriguez, Director Ms. Lisa Webster, Director Dr. Marion Smith, Jr., Superintendent

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Board of Education Announces Finalists for Interim Superintendent

(FRISCO, CO – MAY 25, 2021) The Summit School District Board of Education is pleased to announce the selection of three finalists to interview for the interim superintendent position. The highly qualified candidates selected for interviews include::

 Dr. Javier Abrego  Roy G. Crawford  Dr. David Rizor

Candidates were selected during a public Board of Education meeting on Monday, May 24. The Board reviewed candidate resumes and analyzed information collected by the consultant. Summit School District has continued to retain the consulting services of McPherson & Jacobson LLC as part of the previous contract.

In reviewing applicant information, the Board utilized feedback from community-wide engagement sessions hosted in 2020. These engagement sessions gathered desired leadership attributes and experiences that our community deems important for the interim superintendent. This essential insight and data have been invaluable in the selection of finalist candidates.

The Board of Education will be conducting interviews in person with the finalists during a public meeting, accessible to the public via Zoom, on Monday, June 14, 2021. The Board intends to make the final interim superintendent selection by June 17, 2021.

The tentative timeline is as follows:  June 14, 2021 - Candidate Interviews  June 22, 2021 from 4:30-6:30pm - Community Meet & Greet. Details TBA.  July 1, 2021 - Interim superintendent start date

The Board of Education desires an open and transparent process in selecting a new interim superintendent, and finalist application materials are posted on the District website. Additional information about the Interim Superintendent Search process can be found on the District website, summitk12.org.

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About Summit School District

May 28, 2021 Hello SSD Community Partners,

Summit School District (SSD) strives to design a school year calendar that best supports and maximizes student learning. SSD takes into account a variety of factors when drafting school year calendars, including the master teacher contract, state-mandated testing windows, state-required instructional days, local workforce and federal holidays. For your reference, here is a flyer outlining master calendar decisions and guidelines.

We are excited to share with you the Board-approved 2021-2022 School Year Calendar. School year calendar dates are subject to change due to unforeseen circumstances, testing windows, State mandates, teacher negotiations and/or other factors. The calendar will become final once Teacher Contract negotiations are completed in early June.

To develop the master calendar, the District utilizes assumptions that were developed by our stakeholders and consults with the Summit County Education Association (SCEA). School year calendars also follow a formal approval process with final approval from the Board of Education in accordance with Board policy IC/ICA and consultation with the Association. The calendar recommendation was presented to the Board of Education on May 27, 2021, with unanimous approval.

The following are highlights to the changes from the 2020-21 calendar. (For more information, please see the 5/27/21 Board of Education meeting recording or Board packet memo).

1. First day of school: a. Middle and High Schools - 8/18/2021 b. 1st - 5th Grades - 8/19/2021 c. Preschool - 8/23/2021 d. Kindergarten - 8/25/2021 1. Early release for students and professional development for staff will be on Wednesdays. 2. Breaks (fall, holiday, Thanksgiving, winter, March, spring) no significant changes in where they fall on the calendar. 3. Preschool schedule will be Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday. 4. Added one professional development day for teachers prior to the start of school (non-student contact): 8/11/2021. 5. Added two professional learning days (non-student contact): 10/26/2021 and 1/28/2022. 6. Elementary testing days have been removed from the calendar. Elementary students will attend school as normal student contact days. The District is currently working to create subsequent years’ calendars, which include the 2022-23 and 2023-24 School Year Calendars. Future calendars are considered drafts until the completion of teacher negotiations and resolution of additional implications for the school year calendars. We will update the community as soon as drafts are created.

We appreciate your understanding and patience in the delay of the 2021-22 school year calendar as we respect the time and space for the Master Contract Negotiation process. Please refer to the District website (summitk12.org) for the most up-to-date School Year Calendars.

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US Treasury releases awaited ARPA guidance Kevin Bommer, CML executive director

Yesterday, the U.S. Department of the Treasury released guidelines and significant additional details of the Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds program authorized by the American Rescue Plan Act. The announcement includes program’s Interim Final Rule that further details eligible uses of funding.

Entitlement municipalities must submit a request to receive designated funds. Municipalities designated as “metropolitan cities,” generally over 50,000 population, will receive funding directly from Treasury. These municipalities must submit a new request to receive this funding, even if they have previously used this portal to request funding from other programs.

Non-entitlement municipalities will receive funding directly from the state. When the State of Colorado requests its designated funds, it will be considered by Treasury to have requested funding for their non-entitlement units of local government (NEUs), as well. Treasury will provide further guidance to states on distributions to NEUs. Once Colorado receives local funds from Treasury, the state is required to distribute funds to its NEUs within 30 days unless an extension is granted by the Secretary of the Treasury. CML and our partner local government associations will be working directly with the Department of Local Affairs (DOLA) to ensure the funds flow as soon as possible without any unnecessary extra steps.

All the details of the Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds program, FAQs, supporting documents, funding request links for metropolitan cities, and other resources can all be found on Treasury’s website. CML anticipates significant additional information to become available from Treasury and from the National League of Cities (NLC). Please contact Kevin Bommer at [email protected] with any questions.

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In this week's edition  CML testified in support of SB21-242, Housing Development Grants Hotels Tenancy Support Program. The bill passed the Senate Local Government Committee on a party-line vote.  CML testified in support of HB21-1271, DOLA Innovative Affordable Housing Strategies. The bill passed the Senate Local Government Committee on a party-line vote.  CML is actively opposing and supporting different amendments to HB21-1250, Measures to Address Law Enforcement Accountability, when it is heard in the House on 2nd Reading.  CML lobbied in opposition to HB21-1244, Restrictions on Collection and Use of Biometric Information. That bill was postponed indefinitely by the sponsor in the House Business Affairs and Labor Committee.  CML testified in support of SB21-262, Special District Transparency. That bill passed the Senate Local Government Committee on a 5-0 vote.  CML lobbied to amend SB21-088, Child Sex Abuse Accountability Act, to include a waiver of governmental immunity. That bill passed Senate third reading.  CML monitored HB21-1168 as it went through the Senate second and third reading process. This bill passed both chambers and is now on its way to the Governor's desk.  CML worked with the proponents of HB21-1301 on an amendment that allows increased local authority regarding adverse weather plans.  CML reviewed HB21-1314 and began working with municipal judges on amendments.  CML testified in support of SB21-260 in committee. The bill should have its final vote in the Senate this week and then head to the House.  CML supports SB21-252, which passed the Senate Local Government Committee last Thursday.  CML will testify in an amend position on HB21-1162 in the Senate State, Veteran, and Military Affairs Committee on Tuesday, May 18. CML wants the bill to include a repeal of local government preemption on managing plastic products.

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2021 CML Effective Governance Workshop:

 June 18  This annual training is a great introduction to your role as a newly elected official. The topics include managing effective relationships with the media, open meetings laws and standards, and more! Speakers include CML President Bob Widner, CML General Council David Broadwell, Tami Tanoue of CIRSA, and many more!  From 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.  For more information and to register, click here. o This webinar is $40 for CML municipal members and CML associate members and $60 for nonmembers.

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Sen. Hickenlooper’s office provides opportunity to request direct funding As Congress reinstates the prior policies around earmarking – now called Congressionally Directed Spending (CDS) – there are several new guidelines and restrictions on members of Congress.

CML recently received the link to a request form, as well as links to guidelines and rules, from Sen. John Hickenlooper (D-Colorado). Requests must be submitted via the form and the deadline is June 4 for FY 2022 projects. Other information is provided on the form. Municipalities may wish to consider requests to complement or augment planned or possible uses of other state and federal assistance tackling some of the impacts of COVID-19 on municipalities, businesses, and residents.

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NEWSLETTER Vol. 47, No. 11, May 21, 2021

Application period for CML Board open through June 6

• three positions from municipalities with a population of at least 60,000 but less than 250,000, each for two-year terms; • four positions from municipalities with a population of at least 8,000 but less than 60,000 for three two-year terms and one one-year term; and • three positions from cities and towns with a population of less than 8,000, each for two-year terms. Population figures for the June 2021 election will be based upon population estimates from the Colorado Department of Local Affairs (DOLA). These are the same figures that were used in computing 2021 municipal dues for member municipalities. CML bylaws require CML Executive Board members be elected or appointed officials of member cities and towns. Any official who desires to be nominated for a position on the CML Executive Board can ensure and afforded me the opportunity to By Kevin Bommer, CML executive director nomination by: see problems through the eyes of a Municipal leaders, both elected and staff, • filing an application for nomination, wide variety of communities. My fellow are encouraged to consider applying to run in letter or other written form, with CML Board members’ knowledge and for the CML Executive Board and be part the CML Nominating Committee. The experience, coupled with an exceedingly of charting the direction of the League. application must be received in writing knowledgeable and helpful CML staff, CML President Bob Widner, Centennial city by the CML office aby 5 p.m., Sunday, generated a collaborative, collegial, and attorney, shares his experience: June 6; and respectful forum for the open discussion of "I found service on the • including with the application an problems facing our municipalities. I greatly CML Executive Board endorsement in writing from the enjoyed opportunities to engage our state to be a challenging and applicant's city council or board of and federal government leaders and to rewarding way to elevate my trustees, which also must be received assist them in understanding the needs of commitment to the important by the CML office by 5 p.m., Sunday, our municipalities. Not surprisingly, working work of local government. June 6. Please note that a city council alongside members with a commitment to The Executive Board is a group of or board of trustees may endorse the a shared cause created deep and lasting exceptional leaders representing all of nomination of only one official from the relationships with people from across Colorado dedicated to the common goal city or town for election. Colorado. In short, my experience on the of service to the public. CML Executive Board was invaluable." Please email application materials or Service on the board enabled me to focus questions to Kevin Bommer, CML executive The vacancies to be filled at the election on significant statewide municipal issues director at [email protected]. are: and to understand and help guide CML’s • one position from municipalities with More information and resources are mission in both the General Assembly and a population of 250,000 or more for a available at bit.ly/3tgwmrX. our state courts. Board service deepened two-year term; my knowledge of municipal government

Empowered cities and towns, united for a strong Colorado CML says a warm goodbye to Law Clerk CML listservs are a Samantha Byrne great resource Over the past year, Samantha serving the town, Byrne discovered an "Sam" Byrne has provided affinity for municipal government and hopes CML has seven listservs targeted excellent service to CML to pursue municipal law after graduating. towards municipal staff. Listservs allow members as CML’s law clerk. groups of individuals signed up for the While at CML, Byrne worked on a variety Byrne has completed her service to share information and ideas of projects including helping with the second year of law school by email. Any subscriber can post a recently-released Beer and Liquor Book, at the University of Denver’s question or provide information to the assisting with amicus curiae briefs for Sturm College of Law and is clerking for listserv, which then is automatically ﬁling with the Colorado supreme and Judge Myers, 2nd Judicial District Court emailed to all the members of the group. appellate courts, authoring articles for Judge, for the summer. All responses from other members of the CML newsletter and attorney the group are emailed to all subscribers. Originally from the Chicago area, Byrne e-newsletter, answering legal inquiries, All listserv subscription requests are moved to Denver in 2016 to pursue a assisting with conferences, and much subject to CML approval and municipal master's degree in Public Policy at the more. "Byrne has been such an asset to membership status. University of Colorado Denver. While CML and our members, especially during working toward her degree, she served the challenges of the past year," said Kevin Listservs are available for: as the assistant town administrator for the Bommer, CML executive director. "She has • attorneys Town of Lochbuie though DOLA's Best a very bright future!" CML wishes Byrne luck • clerks & Brightest Internship Program. Through in her future endeavors. • ﬁnance officers • human resources • managers • public information officers • public works and utilities directors If you cease to represent a municipality, you must unsubscribe from the list. To unsubscribe, email [email protected] and ask to be removed from the listserv. CML reserves the right to remove anyone from the listserv for violation of the CML Listserv Rules & Guidelines (bit.ly/3bzSo3l) or for any other reason. To sign up, visit bit.ly/3cib8U6 and click on the listserv that matches your role.

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2 CML Newsletter Tips for effective use of ARPA funding

By Kevin Bommer, CML executive director Be clear on allowable uses Don’t forget services provided by The U.S. Department of Treasury started Treasury’s intent is to allow substantial special districts the release of complete guidance on use flexibility for local governments to meet Unlike with CARES funding, special districts of the Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal local needs, but it is not absolute. Municipal were not eligible recipients of ARPA funding. Recovery Fund dollars from the American leaders should be clear how funds may Municipalities should avoid thinking "more Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) with details for be used to support revenue replacement, for us" and consider working and assisting "metropolitan cities" – generally, those households, small businesses, impacted special districts that provide services within over 50,000 population – with guidance for industries, essential workers, and municipalities. Again, collaboration with "non-entitlement units" of local government infrastructure investments in water, sewer, counties and the state may be critical here, (NEUs) coming shortly thereafter. It is the and broadband. Uses are clarified along with as state programs and stimulus may help first step in a process that should lead to additional requirements in Treasury’s Interim boost the impact. targeted, effective use of ARPA funding by Final Rule at bit.ly/3fsh9yW. Tell your story Colorado municipalities. Maximize other dedicated grants and Transparency and accountability are NEUs will receive their funds after they program funding first paramount, and local leaders should are first delivered to the state to pass on. Because the allowable uses of ARPA dollars document how funds are being used, the Guidance still outstanding as of press time are more expansive and local governments extent of any collaborative relationships, and should resolve questions about that process, have significant flexibility in interpretation successes. Strive to create a record that is as well as provide explicit instructions to of application of the funds, looking at other open for all to see, and make sure that CML, states. While some states are petitioning dedicated funds with stricter guidelines is as well as your state and federal legislative Treasury for more time to pass along funds advised. For example, as NLC points out, delegations are on your distribution list. they have not yet received, Colorado is not FEMA’s Public Assistance grant program CML and NLC will continue to educate among them. CML’s expectation is that the also provides 100% reimbursement to local local leaders on how to access and use the Department of Local Affairs (DOLA) will be governments for premium pay for essential Fiscal Recovery Funds in the coming weeks. the conduit to NEUs with the established workers. A municipality may want to apply Municipal leaders may be interested in relationships the department already has with to FEMA first before using ARPA funds for watching NLC’s first webinar on the release Colorado municipalities. premium pay. of the Treasury Guidance that was held on As all municipalities contemplate allowable Network with other local governments, May 12. Access the video and presentation uses of funding, the League and our partners the state, and federal agencies at bit.ly/3hvCNFc. Additional NLC resources at Colorado Counties, Inc., DOLA, and our Local needs and priorities may be compatible may be found on NLC’s COVID-19 Pandemic federal delegation are urging moving slowly with counties, neighboring municipalities, and Response & Relief page at bit.ly/3tUdbEG. and intentionally to ensure the maximum the state. Pooling of resources, investigating Please contact Kevin Bommer, CML executive impact of ARPA dollars. Along with the state stimulus funding, and looking into other director, at [email protected] with any National League of Cities (NLC), CML is federal sources may yield a more impactful questions or problems. suggesting members consider the following outcome than just going it alone. tips in local discussions.

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In memory

Ray Aguilera, City of Pueblo "Del loved Limon and he loved being on at noon at the Memorial Park Pavillion at 200 Pueblo Councilmember Ray the CML Board," said Kevin Bommer, CML North Park Street. All are welcome. Aguilera passed away on May executive director. "When I started at CML in Longmont City Manager Charlie Klarich 9 in hospice and with his family. 1999, he was one of the ﬁrst Board members CML recently learned of the passing of former Aguilera was on the city council I met and he taught me so much about Limon Longmont City Manager Charles "Charlie" for over 10 years, representing District 4 which and the Eastern Plains municipalities of the Klarich at the age of 86. Klarich was city is largely comprised of the Bessemer area of state." The memorial service for Mayor Beattie manager from 1964 to 1977, which has been Pueblo. The City of Pueblo said that he was is scheduled for May 21. CML extends our described as one of the city’s most signiﬁcant a "heroic advocate for Pueblo’s Bessemer deepest sympathies to his wife Avril, who growth periods. Former CML Executive neighborhoods," according to a statement currently serves as a trustee for the town, Director Sam Mamet recalled having contact from the city announcing his hospice care. He as well as the rest of the staff and elected with Charlie over the years, particularly was a public servant of the highest caliber. officials in Limon. when he served a stint as the manager in CML extends condolences to his numerous Mayor Val Carr, City of the Town of Frederick. family members and his extended family on Woodland Park CML extends condolences to his wife, Beverly the council and staff in Pueblo. The public memorial service Stokes-Klarich. According to an article in the Del Beattie, Town of Limon for Woodland Park Mayor Val Longmont Times-Call, Stokes-Klarich said, "His CML was saddened to learn of the passing of Carr, who passed away due to whole career was pretty much in government." former Town of Limon Mayor Del Beattie, who complications from COVID-19 on Feb 16, 2021, According to the article, a grandson, Adam also served on the CML Executive Board from has been announced by the City of Woodland Klarich, works as an operator at the city’s 1998 to 2004. Park for June 6. The service will take place wastewater treatment plant.

4 CML Newsletter Economic development stimulus bills

festivals and other events that would provide business development center, and local and economic benefits. Getting people to travel regional economic development entities to to our municipalities to spend money at promote the program. This bill is another local restaurants, business, hotels, and tool that will spark economic development in throughout the community is an important local communities. step in recovering from the economic SB21-252: Community Revitalization Grant downturn of 2020. Program. This bill takes $65 million in SB21-204: Rural Economic Development state stimulus funding and puts it toward Initiative Grant Program Funding. This bill projects that create or revitalize mixed-use appropriates funding to the Department commercial centers in small Colorado towns. of Local Affairs for the Rural Economic Senate Bill 21-252 creates the Community Development Initiative Grant Program. The Revitalization Grant Program in the Division program provides grants that create new jobs of Creative Industries in the Office of in rural communities through a new employer Economic Development and International or an expansion of an existing employer, or Trade. There are 26 creative districts in that create diversity and resiliency in a rural Colorado that would receive preference community's local economy. The funding for grants, but any local government is appropriated in the bill may also be used eligible to apply for the grant funding under for the Rural Economic Advancement of the bill. Local governments, which include Colorado Towns Program, which assists the cities, counties, special districts, and school state in responding to significant economic districts, may use grant funding to develop impacts in rural communities. The bill creative projects that revitalize or construct provides direct relief to rural cities and towns mixed-use commercial centers. This bill experiencing economic downturns due to the would help our cities and towns revitalize COVID-19 pandemic. main streets throughout the state using a SB21-229: Rural Jump-Start Zone Grant creative industry strategy. These kinds of Program. SB21-229 creates the Rural projects can support local small businesses Jump-Start Zone Program within the office and could become tourist destinations in of Economic Development and International some towns. Municipalities across Colorado By Meghan MacKillop, CML legislative and Trade (OEDIT). Under this program will benefit from this program and see an policy advocate the Colorado Economic Development immediate economic impact. We are continuing our summary of state Commission may issue grants to new Affordable housing stimulus bills in this week’s newsletter with businesses located in designated areas SB21-242: Housing Development Grants for a summary of the various bills addressing called rural jump-start zones. The bill offers Tenancy Support and Persons Experiencing economic development, as well as a bill relief from state income taxes, state sales Homelessness. SB21-242 expands the addressing homelessness in the state. The and use tax, and county and municipal use of the Housing Development Grant General Assembly introduced nine bills business personal property tax for eligible Fund in the Department of Local Affairs addressing economic development in all businesses. Additionally, new employees (DOLA). The funds may be used for tenancy parts of the state. Here are a few bills that are of eligible businesses may also receive a support services, including those that target most impactful for our municipalities: 100% income tax credit for work performed individuals experiencing homelessness, and Economic development in a rural jump-start zone. Last year, 14 for grants and loans to local governments companies participated in the program and HB21-1263: Meeting and Events Incentive and non-profits for the rental, acquisition, or 16 counties have formed rural jump-start Program. HB21-1263 creates the Colorado renovation of underutilized hotels, motels, zones. Providing meaningful economic relief Meeting and Events Incentive Program in the and properties to provide noncongregate to areas hit hardest by the economic impact Colorado Tourism Office. The bill provides sheltering or affordable housing. The bill of the COVID-19 pandemic is essential for rebates and direct support to eligible events transfers $15 million from the General Fund to statewide recovery. and eligible personal events in Colorado the Housing Development Grant Fund for this to assist in the state's recovery from the SB21-241: Small Business Accelerated purpose. CML supports additional funding COVID-19 pandemic. The bill would also Growth Program. SB21-241 creates the Small from the state to aid local governments in award rebates for additional costs incurred Business Accelerated Growth Program in the providing housing to persons experiencing for COVID-19 related costs that are related Colorado Office of Economic Development homelessness and some local governments to complying with public health orders to provide business development support to have already retrofitted motels and hotels and requirements issued in response to small businesses with 19 or fewer employees. into housing. The program will provide much the COVID-19 pandemic. HB21-1263 would The office is required to develop a marketing needed funding for local governments to encourage cities and towns to resume initiative for the program in coordination utilize existing infrastructure for housing. important community events, including music with the minority business office, the small

5 May 21, 2021 CML LEGAL CORNER

Alcohol delivery and takeout in Colorado extended to 2026 indoor dining profits Under both the 2020 and 2021 bills, for the duration of local licensing authorities may create a the pandemic. The permitting process with a permit fee, which executive order does not exceed the state permit fee, for allowed these takeout and delivery of alcohol beverages. establishments to If the local authority does not establish sell alcohol in sealed a permit, the licensee is only required to containers to those obtain the state permit. over 21 years of age. Opponents to the bill raised concerns Additionally, in the about the ongoing provision for alcohol case of restaurants, delivery and takeout. For example, the customers were Colorado Licensed Beverage Association required to purchase wants to-go cocktails to be sealed with food when ordering proper labeling to prevent drinking and takeout alcohol. driving. The association considers the By Laurel Witt, CML The executive order current method of sealing the container associate counsel not only helped businesses stay afloat to be inadequate. The sponsors of the during the pandemic, it is helping with bill are stating that the state liquor board Colorado alcohol laws recovery efforts as consumer confidence will establish more rules to address this have been rapidly evolving for indoor dining remains much lower than issue. Liquor stores are also concerned in the past several years, it was prior to the start of the pandemic. In about the financial impact to their revenue changing traditional 2020, the state legislature passed SB20- due to the ongoing allowance of alcohol regulation at both the state and local level. 213, which extended alcohol takeout and delivery and takeout. Recent changes to the beer and liquor delivery to July 1, 2021. This timeline turned code include modifications to the special This bill continues to evolve as it works out to be unnecessary, however, as the event permitting process, alterations to its way through the statehouse. Watch for governor extended the executive order the ages of employees serving or selling updates on HB21-1027 in CML’s Statehouse into 2021 with the pandemic ongoing. As alcohol, and the creation of new licenses Report, available at cml.org or delivered the businesses continued to rely on alcohol including alcohol beverage licenses for weekly into your email inbox. delivery and takeout to increase revenues distillery pubs and licenses for lodging A note on other forms of in 2021, it became clear that the legislature and entertainment facilities. The latest alcohol delivery would take up the question of whether to revolution in this area is a result of changes The other liquor license types previously allow for permanent to-go alcohol from made during the COVID-19 pandemic: permitted to deliver alcohol beverages bars and restaurants. delivery and takeout of alcohol beverages. to consumers off premises are fermented 2021 bill on alcohol delivery Allowing alcohol delivery and takeout malt beverage licenses, retail liquor store and takeout during a pandemic licenses, and liquor-licensed drug store The state legislature introduced HB21-1027, At the beginning of the COVID-19 licenses. The delivery under these types which extended the benefits of alcohol pandemic, it became clear that some of licenses will not change under the delivery and takeout that originated in of the hardest hit businesses under the above-mentioned bills. A bill did surface the 2020 executive order and SB20-213. public health emergency orders would be this session on permitting third-party The sponsors originally introduced the bill bars and restaurants. In response to the services to deliver beer, but that bill has without a sunset date, however, during dire needs of the business community, been postponed indefinitely. negotiations, the legislature added a sunset Gov. Jared Polis signed Executive Order Note: This column is not intended and should to the bill to allow alcohol delivery and to- 2020-011 in March of 2020 allowing certain not be taken as legal advice. Municipal officials go until July 1, 2026. The bill also increases license holders, including restaurants are always encouraged to consult with their the amount of alcohol that is permitted to and bars, to provide alcohol delivery and own attorneys be delivered or provided for takeout. to-go as a means of making up for lost

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Research Corner: Magellan Strategies releases affordable housing survey results

CML Associate Member Magellan Strategies recently released the results of an online survey of registered voters in Colorado regarding affordable housing. The survey was conducted from March 30-April 2, 2021, and results were weighted to be representative of the demographics of the registered voter population in Colorado. Findings show that Coloradans agree with what many municipal officials have told CML: in many communities across the state, it is critical to take action on affordable housing. The survey toplines, crosstabs, verbatim responses and presentation can be downloaded at bit.ly/3ybd3E0.

Respondents report difficulty ﬁnding affordable housing and do not believe that affordable housing is widely available in their community. How much of a problem is it for you to ﬁnd affordable housing in your Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? The community community? I live in has housing available for anyone who wants to purchase a home.

57% 9% 17% 6% 64% 8%

11% 16% 7% 5% Respondents support their local governments taking action to support affordable housing. 69% believe their local government should do more when it comes to affordable housing in their area 69% support requiring a percentage of new housing units to be designated as affordable 68% support rent control 79% support mortgage and rent assistance due to COVID-19

HB21-1271 Grant Program to Incentivize Policies that Promote the Development and Supply of Affordable Housing (Support)

• Creates the Housing Incentives Grant Program within the Department of Local Affairs. • Allows a local government to apply for a grant if they adopt at least four policies included in the “menu of options” listed in the legislation, including: • lessening permitting or tap fees or • providing density bonuses. • Allows local governments the ﬂexibility to adopt policies that work best in their community. • Grant programs will be available for planning and consulting for housing assessments.

HB21-1117 Local Government Authority to Promote Affordable Housing Units (Support)

• CML-initiated legislation. • Clariﬁes statutes that inclusionary zoning for new rental housing developments is not a form of rent control otherwise prohibited by state law. • Does not allow rent control on existing housing. • Requires that before a local government may adopt an ordinance promoting affordable housing in new developments, it must have demonstrated a commitment to density by, for example: • passing a regulatory measure that is expressly designed and intended to increase the supply of housing within a local government’s jurisdictional boundaries; • changing zoning regulations to increase the number of housing units allowed on a particular site; or • promoting mixed-use zoning that permits housing units to be incorporated in a wider range of developments. AFFORDABLE HOUSING LEGISLATION

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From: Bob Widner, CML president; Kevin Bommer, CML executive director

Date: May 20, 2021

Subject: Notice of and Agenda for the 2021 Annual Business Meeting*

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Appendix A – Bylaw Provisions for Election of Executive Board Members Appendix B – Voting Rules Appendix C – Procedure for Election of Executive Board Members Appendix D – Policy Statement Appendix E – CML Bylaws

The Annual Business Meeting of the Colorado Municipal League will be held virtually at 9 a.m. on June 21, 2021. An email has been sent to municipal clerks with instructions to designate each municipality’s voting delegate. That delegate will be sent an email on June 21, after checking in at roll call at the Annual Business Meeting, with a link to the ballot for each population category. Please note that each member municipality may designate only one voting delegate.

We ask that you save the date to attend this meeting as it is your opportunity to vote on board members and the CML policy statement and receive the announcement of 2022 dues. Your participation in this meeting is crucial, now more than ever.

Linked as Appendices A and B, respectively, are some pertinent by-law provisions and the voting rules for business meetings of the League.

Among the subjects to be discussed or voted upon at the Business Meeting are the following, but not necessarily in this order:

1. Nominating Committee report and election of Executive Board members. The election process is described in the linked Appendices A through C. 2. Policy Committee report and adoption of 2021-2022 Policy Statement. The Policy Committee is recommending changes to the current Policy Statement as printed in Appendix D. In order to facilitate deliberation about, and understanding of, any proposed amendments, Appendix B, paragraph 8 of the Voting Rules for CML Business Meetings encourages anyone proposing an amendment to the annual Policy Statement to provide an electronic version of the proposed amendment to be distributed to all participants at the business meeting. 3. President's report. A brief annual report of League activities will be presented. 4. Dues report. At its April 23, 2021, meeting, the Executive Board approved the 2022 dues. The Board approved the dues calculated according to the dues schedule adopted by the Executive Board and announced at the June 2016 annual business meeting. The factors and data used for the 2022 dues are: a. Base membership fee: $185.00. b. Population: $0.22 per capita for the first 100,000, $0.11 per capita for population from 100,001 to 200,000 and $.055 for population in excess of 200,000. These figures are based on the July 2019 population estimates dated March 18, 2021, from the Department of Local Affairs. c. Assessed valuation: 18 thousandths of a mill for the first $1 billion in assessed valuation, 9 thousandths of a mill for assessed valuation from $1 billion and 1 to $2.5 billion and 4.5 thousandths of a mill for assessed valuation in excess of $ 2.5 billion. These figures are based on the assessed valuation as of January 1, 2020, from the Division of Property Taxation. d. State sales tax collection: $0.72 per thousand for the first $5 million of state sales tax collections within the municipality, $0.36 per thousand for sales tax collections from $5 million and 1 to $100 million and $.14 per thousand for sales tax collections in excess of $100 million. These figures are based on state sales tax collections for the 2020 calendar year from the Department of Revenue. The sales tax basis is “0” for municipalities for which the state does not disclose sale tax collection figures. e. A member municipality’s dues may not be increased annually more than 3% or $2,000, whichever is less unless a municipality’s dues, after the caps are applied, are less than 80% of the “Total Dues Before Cap”. Then the cap will be increased to 5% and will continue at this rate each year until the dues exceed 80% of the “Total Dues Before Cap”. 5. By-Laws Amendments. The Executive Board recently reviewed changes to the By-Laws, which are explained in Appendix E. Under the By-Laws, changes may only be approved at the annual business meeting by a two-thirds vote of all members voting. The Executive Board recommends approval of these changes. 6. Other Business and Announcements.

All municipal officials from member cities and towns are encouraged to attend the Annual Business Meeting, however each municipality has only one vote. Non-voting participants may register to attend the Annual Business Meeting using the link below. Please review Article II of the by-laws for voting privileges. At least one designated representative should attend to cast your municipality’s vote.

*Per Article VII, Sec. 1 of the CML bylaws, this meeting will also be considered the "annual conference" of the League for 2021 but convened for the sole purpose of conducting the business meeting.

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In this week's edition

 CML is testifying in support of SB21-282, Small Business Destination Sourcing Exemption.  CML testified in opposition to SB21-273, Pre-trial Reform, in the Senate Judiciary Committee. The bill passed on a party-line vote.  CML is working with stakeholders and the sponsors of SB21-1250 to further amend the legislation in the Senate Judiciary Committee on Tuesday, May 25.  CML lobbied in support of SB21-240, Watershed Restoration Grant Program Stimulus. The bill passed Senate third reading with a vote of 35-0.  CML previously testified as opposed to HB21-1111, Consent Collection Personal Information. The bill had a strike below amendment added to it in the House State Affairs committee which changed the bill into a study of state data collection. CML has removed our opposition to the bill.  CML lobbied in support of SB21-262, Special District Transparency. The bill passed Senate third reading with a vote of 34-0.  CML testified in support of an amendment on HB21-1301 that allows increased local authority regarding regulating adverse weather plans.  CML testified against HB21-1314 in the House Judiciary Committee and educated legislators on the effects of removing the outstanding judgements/warrants system.  CML testified in support of a strike below amendment on SB21-031 that turns the bill into a study.  CML is testifying in support of SB21-260 in the House Finance Committee today. Several amendments have been added to the bill, which are summarized here.  CML is working to amend HB21-1162 to repeal the preemption of local governments’ ability to manage plastic products. The bill will be heard in committee on Tuesday.  CML is following the status of two bills that expand broadband service. HB21-1289 will be heard in the Senate Business, Labor, and Technology Committee today, and HB21-1109 is awaiting final approval from the House of Representatives.

CML bill links

 CML bill list  Box score of support and oppose bills  CML-followed House bills  CML-followed Senate bills

Upcoming events

 Webinar: SCBA Cylinder Technology - May 25 - noon to 1 p.m.  Effective Governance Workshop - June 18 - 9 a.m. to 3:15 p.m.  Webinar: What's Your Community Plan for Electric Vehicles? - June 22 - noon to 1 p.m.  CML Annual Business Meeting - June 24 - 10 a.m.  CML Special Annual Conference - Sept. 22-21 - Westin Westminster  CML Special Virtual Conference - Sept. 30-Oct. 1

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The Colorado Municipal League has several webinars in the upcoming weeks to provide our members with timely and valuable information.

Upcoming Webinars:

 June 17 - Colorado and the Census of Governments o 2022 Census of Governments -- The Census of Governments is the only comprehensive source of uniform statistics on the economic activity of State and Local Governments. During this webinar, Census Bureau experts will provide an overview of the Census of Governments and its components. Additionally, it will help you understand the importance of and the practical uses of these data and help you learn about the available resources and data tools. o From noon to 1 p.m. o For more information and to register, click here.  June 18 - CML VIRTUAL Effective Governance Workshop o This annual training is a great introduction to your role as a newly elected official. The topics include managing effective relationships with the media, open meetings laws and standards, and more! Speakers include CML President Bob Widner, CML General Council David Broadwell, Tami Tanoue of CIRSA, and many more! o From 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. o For more information and to register, click here. . Registration closes at midnight on June 17th! . This webinar is $40 for CML municipal members and CML associate members and $60 for nonmembers.  June 22 - Electric Vehicle Preparedness: What's Your Community Plan for Electric Vehicles? o The number of electric cars and trucks in our communities grow every day as prices fall and model options increase. Many cities celebrate this transition. But, to fully realize the potential of electric vehicles, communities need careful planning to ensure equity across socioeconomic groups. Smartly managing this transition starts with a plan. Join us and learn how to get started and why it's important to start developing your EV preparedness plan. o From noon to 1 p.m. o For more information and to register, click here.

IMPORTANT! Unless otherwise noted, these webinars are free to CML municipal members. If you are asked for a credit card or payment information after going through the process to register, contact CML at 303-831-6411.

REMEMBER! All CML accounts are registered through work emails, not private accounts. If you have issues with your username or password, please follow the instructions below:

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 If you've forgotten your username, you will be prompted to enter your email address. An email will be sent to you with your username.  If you've forgotten your password, you will be prompted to enter your username. An email will be sent to you with a link that will allow you to reset your password.

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Treasury releases additional ARP guidance for non-entitlement municipalities Kevin Bommer, CML executive director

Yesterday, the U.S. Treasury issued additional American Rescue Plan (ARP) Act guidance for the Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds program. The new guidance is intended to assist states with their distribution of funds to non- entitlement units of local government (NEUs), which are local governments typically serving a population under 50,000. The guidance and supporting material and information for NEUs can be found here.

In Colorado, the following municipalities are receiving ARP funds directly from Treasury – Centennial, Colorado Springs, Commerce City, Denver, Fort Collins, Grand Junction, Greeley, Lakewood, Longmont, Loveland, Parker, Pueblo, Thornton, and Westminster. Each of the other 258 municipalities in Colorado are classified as NEUs and will receive their funds from the state.

The guidance sets forth a process for states to verify NEUs and a step-by-step guide to inform the state on how to calculate and distribute the $265 million in funds for NEUs. State governments, like Colorado, that have made a request for their own funds from Treasury and will be considered by Treasury to have requested funding for their NEUs as well. The first tranche of payments for NEUs should come to Colorado within several days.

It appears clear that NEUs will be required to request their respective allocations from the state and to submit specified information along with any information required by the state. The League anticipates that the Department of Local Affairs (DOLA) will handle the requests and distribution, and more information will be available soon on this page. CML advises members to review Treasury’s checklist for municipalities in preparation for requesting payment from the state. Ensuring all the checklist items are completed will prevent delays in receipt of local funding allocations.

As a reminder, municipalities will receive half of their allocation this year and the second half approximately one year later. While the municipalities above that are direct recipients will have to file quarterly reports with Treasury, all of the non-entitlement municipalities will only be required to file an annual report that will also be directly with Treasury. All funds must be encumbered by the end of 2024 and exhausted by the end of 2026.

Finally, Colorado Counties, Inc. (CCI) and CML collaborated with DOLA and Gov. Polis’s office to reestablish and repurpose the Local Government Coronavirus Relief Fund Committee that assisted with CARES funding distribution logistics. Additional members have been added from local, state, and federal partners, and the committee will serve more as a working group to advise and assist local governments in effort to coordinate with each other and the state and federal governments to leverage and maximize the use of ARP funds. This coordination is also critical, as Gov. Polis and legislative leaders announced yesterday that about $717 million of the state’s $3.8 billion in ARP funding will be set aside for an interim process to identify recovery and relief plans, much of which could focus on programs to assist local governments with water, wastewater, and broadband infrastructure costs, as well as other unmet needs. More details on how the state plans to allocate its funding can be found here.

For questions, please contact Kevin Bommer at [email protected].

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The Colorado Municipal League has several webinars in the upcoming weeks to provide our members with timely and valuable information.

Upcoming Webinars:

 June 18 - CML VIRTUAL Effective Governance Workshop o This annual training is a great introduction to your role as a newly elected official. The topics include managing effective relationships with the media, open meetings laws and standards, and more! Speakers include CML President Bob Widner, CML General Council David Broadwell, Tami Tanoue of CIRSA, and many more! o From 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. o For more information and to register, click here. . Registration closes at midnight on June 17th! . This webinar is $40 for CML municipal members and CML associate members and $60 for nonmembers.

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training topic, contact Courtney Forehand, CML training and marketing specialist, at [email protected].

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Next Executive Director Town Hall set for June 10 at noon The next Town Hall with CML Executive Director Kevin Bommer is scheduled for Thursday, June 10, from noon to 1 p.m. via Zoom. All CML members are welcome to attend, but first must register using the link below.

The meeting is intended to provide the latest in American Rescue Plan Act details, CML's upcoming Board election, important Annual Business Meeting deadlines, a recap of major legislative issues, and other issues of interest to CML members. Return-to-work plans for CML will be covered, and members will have a chance to share information on local reopening policies and any other issues of interest.

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 CML testified in support of certain amendments regarding body cameras and contacts to HB21-1250, Measures to Address Law Enforcement Accountability. The bill was passed as amended.  CML opposed SB21-176, Protecting Opportunity and Workers’ Rights, the bill passed the Senate and will be heard in House Finance this week.  CML submitted testimony in support of HB21-1105, Low-Income Utility Payment Assistance Contributions. The bill passed the Senate Finance Committee with a vote of 4-3.  CML testified in an amend position on SB21-088, Child Sexual Abuse Accountability Act. The bill was laid over in the House Judiciary Committee to allow time for amendments. CML is working with the sponsors and proponents on amendments to the bill.  CML lobbied in support of SB21-281, State Severance Tax Trust Fund Allocation. The bill passed Senate second reading with an amendment.  CML monitored HB21-1301 as it went through the House to ensure that the CML-initiated amendment that allows increased local authority regarding regulating adverse weather plans stayed on. The bill is now in the Senate.  CML successfully secured an amendment to HB21-1314 that added a study to examine alternative municipal enforcement mechanisms related to traffic violations.  CML testified in support of a strike below amendment on SB21-031 that turns the bill into a study. This bill was ultimately postponed indefinitely by the sponsor in the Senate Judiciary Committee.  SB21-148 passed the House and is now on its way to the governor's desk.  The Senate will be debating HB21-1162 this week, rescheduled from last Friday. The bill was amended to include the repeal of the preemption of local governments from managing plastic products, and CML is now supporting the bill.  CML testified in support of SB21-261 in the House Energy and Environment Committee.  The House took their initial vote on SB21-260, and it will receive its final vote in the House this week.

CML bill links

 CML bill list  Box score of support and oppose bills  CML-followed House bills  CML-followed Senate bills

Upcoming events

 Webinar: 2022 Census of Governments - June 17 - noon to 1 p.m.  Effective Governance Workshop - June 18 - 9 a.m. to 3:15 p.m.  CML Annual Business Meeting - June 21 - 10 a.m.  Webinar: What's Your Community Plan for Electric Vehicles? - June 22 - noon to 1 p.m.  Webinar: 2021 Legislative Wrap Up - July 15 - noon to 2 p.m.  CML Special Annual Conference - Sept. 22-21 - Westin Westminster  CML Special Virtual Conference - Sept. 30-Oct. 1

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Three days left to apply to run for CML Executive Board CML is accepting applications for members interested in running for the CML Executive Board through 5 p.m. on Sunday, June 6. That's just three days away!

The vacancies to be filled at the election are:

 One position from municipalities with a population of 250,000 or more for a two-year term;  three positions from municipalities with a population of at least 60,000 but less than 250,000, each for two-year terms;  four positions from municipalities with a population of at least 8,000 but less than 60,000 for three two-year terms and one one-year term; and  three positions from cities and towns with a population of less than 8,000, each for two-year terms.

Under CML bylaws, population figures for the June 2021 election will be based upon population estimates from the Colorado Department of Local Affairs (DOLA). These are the same figures that were used in computing 2021 municipal dues for member municipalities and may not be the most recent DOLA estimate.

CML bylaws also require CML Executive Board members be elected or appointed officials of member cities and towns. Any official who desires to be nominated for a position on the CML Executive Board can ensure nomination by:

 Filing an application for nomination, in letter or other written form, with the CML Nominating Committee. The application must be received in writing by the CML office at least 15 days prior to the annual business meeting, that is, by 5 p.m., Sunday, June 6; and  including with the application an endorsement in writing from the applicant's city council or board of trustees, which also must be received by the CML office by 5 p.m., Sunday, June 6. Please note that a city council or board of trustees may endorse the nomination of only one official from the city or town for election.

Please email application materials to CML Executive Director Kevin Bommer at [email protected] or contact Kevin if you have any questions or need more information.

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The CML Update provides breaking news to CML members. If you have received this email, you have been subscribed to the CML Update. If you wish to unsubscribe to this publication only, please email [email protected]. If you wish to unsubscribe from all CML emails, please click the unsubscribe button at the bottom of this publication. If others in your municipality are interested in receiving the CML Update, they may subscribe via the form on the right side of this page. State receives ARP funds for municipalities, issues guidance on next steps Kevin Bommer, CML executive director In Colorado, the following municipalities are “metropolitan cities” receiving American Rescue Plan (ARP) funds directly from the U.S. Treasury:

 Arvada  Aurora  Broomfield  Boulder  Centennial  Colorado Springs  Commerce City  Denver  Fort Collins  Grand Junction  Greeley  Lakewood  Longmont  Loveland  Parker  Pueblo  Thornton  Westminster

All other municipalities in Colorado are the only local governments classified as “non- entitlement units of local government” (NEUs) and will receive their funds from the Department of Local Affairs (DOLA). CML has confirmed that the state has received the first half of the funding for NEU municipalities, which starts a shot clock for DOLA to disburse the funds. However, the funds must be requested by municipalities, and certain steps must be completed first. Yesterday, DOLA sent instructions and a full checklist to “chief elected officials” and those assigned as “responsible administrators” in DOLA’s portal for disbursing funding to NEUs. These municipalities are urged to move swiftly to complete the steps required to request allocations from DOLA, as ARP and supporting rules requires the state to disburse funds within 30 days of receipt. DOLA will confirm with those receiving the initial email when the certification process and the portal will open, possibly as soon as Monday, June 7. Full instructions will be included with the email, and additional information will be located on DOLA’s ARP website and updated frequently. Please confirm that your mayor and someone on staff received the initial email and that steps to request allocations are underway or completed. If you have any problems or questions, please contact your DOLA regional manager or Kevin Bommer at [email protected].

CDOT announces over $30M in available funding The CDOT Division of Transit and Rail is announcing the availability of over $30 million in federal and state funding for transit capital projects, planning, as well as operational funds. For more information, please visit the Notice of Funding Availability. CDOT will be hosting a virtual workshop for this Super Call NOFA on June 14 from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. to address any questions or concerns. Everyone interested in applying is strongly encouraged to read this NOFA, jot down questions, and then join the workshop at:

 Meeting ID: meet.google.com/isa-wzcx-doy  Phone Number: +1 513-472-0105  Pin: 524 759 412#

2022 State Revolving Fund Eligibility Surveys are now open Submittal deadline is June 30, 2021 The State Revolving Fund (SRF) loan programs offer low-interest loans and grants for the design and construction of water, sewer, stormwater, and non-point source projects. To be considered for this funding, entities must complete an eligibility survey by June 30, 2021. It is not a loan application and does not obligate an entity to apply for financial assistance. The surveys are completed online annually for the purpose of identifying projects eligible for funding through the SRF program. Eligibility lists are created from these surveys and approved by the Water Quality Control Commission. The entities on the approved lists can then apply for SRF funding in 2022. All municipalities, counties, districts, public water systems, not-for-profit water systems and other special districts that own public water, sewer, or stormwater systems in the State of Colorado are encouraged to participate. Completion of a survey is the first simple step towards obtaining funding. Potential stimulus funding This year, we recommend all systems complete the eligibility survey to prepare for any potential federal stimulus funding made available through the SRF programs. Only systems included on the eligibility list will be eligible to receive stimulus funding through the SRF, therefore it is particularly important to complete the surveys this year. Currently a federal stimulus funding package including the SRF has yet to be passed by the federal government. Completing a 2022 eligibility survey is not a guarantee of stimulus funding, and additional requirements may be included in order to be eligible to receive any stimulus funding. New for the 2022 survey New project categories have been added to the survey, including forest health projects for water source protection, lead service line replacement, and water rights purchases. Please make note to include those projects in the survey if a project is anticipated by your system. Please visit the survey website for additional information. For assistance with completing surveys, CEOS use questions, or other related needs, please contact Erick Worker at (303) 692-3594 or by email at [email protected] (email preferred).

Colorado Municipal League NEWSLETTER Vol. 47, No. 12, June 4, 2021

U.S. Treasury releases additional American Rescue Plan guidance for non-entitlement municipalities

In order to receive their allocations, NEU municipalities will be required to request them from DOLA, along with required information. The League anticipates that DOLA will handle the requests and distribution, and more information will be available soon at bit.ly/34yoFmU. CML advises members to review Treasury’s pre-submission checklist for NEU municipalities in preparation for requesting payment from DOLA. It can be found at bit.ly/3c4iL1b. Ensuring all the checklist items are completed will prevent delays in receipt of local funding allocations. As a reminder, municipalities will receive half of their By Kevin Bommer, CML executive director directly from Treasury – Arvada, Aurora, allocation this year and the second half Broomfield, Boulder, Centennial, Colorado With the U.S. Treasury recently issuing approximately one year later. While Springs, Commerce City, Denver, Fort additional American Rescue Plan (ARP) the municipalities above that are direct Collins, Grand Junction, Greeley, Lakewood, Act guidance for the Coronavirus State recipients will have to file quarterly Longmont, Loveland, Parker, Pueblo, and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds (CSLFR) reports with Treasury, non-entitlement Thornton, and Westminster. The remaining program, a clearer picture exists for both municipalities will only be required to file 254 municipalities in Colorado are the only "metropolitan cities" that are receiving a an annual report that will also be local governments classified as NEUs and direct allocation from Treasury, as well as directly with Treasury. All funds must will receive their funds from the state. non-entitlement units of local government be encumbered by the end of 2024 and (NEUs), which are local governments While those receiving direct allocations will exhausted by the end of 2026. typically serving a population under 50,000. receive the first half of their funds shortly All of the information and guidance Combined with previous guidance and the after requesting them, the wait will be a little on the CSLFR for all municipalities, interim final rule, guidance will assist states longer for NEUs. The guidance sets forth a including allocation information and with their distribution of funds to NEUs and process for states to verify NEUs and step- guidance on use of funds, can be found give more details to all municipalities on by-step guidance for Colorado to calculate on Treasury’s website at bit.ly/3wJDsYe. allowed use of funds. and distribute the $265 million in funds for You may also contact Kevin Bommer, NEUs. This will be done by the Department In Colorado, the following municipalities are CML executive director, with questions of Local Affairs (DOLA). "metropolitan cities" receiving ARP funds at [email protected].

Empowered cities and towns, united for a strong Colorado State moves quickly to spend ARP funds, but Congratulations will hold some for next year CML congratulates Leslie Hough, By Kevin development, business development, job who celebrates her work anniversary Bommer, CML creation, relief to domestic violence victims in June. executive and the aging population, and shovel-ready Leslie Hough director transportation projects, among others. Publication & Design Specialist 1 year While CML Details on the state’s framework for and our allocating ARP funding, as well as an partner local overview of all of the allocations the state government made to its own stimulus package can be associations found at bit.ly/3c7VYS1. Classified have advised Over the interim, several discussions respective will occur on appropriating the remaining The City of Dacono has surplus office members to $1.8 billion in the 2022 legislative session. furniture and accessories available take their time CML expects to be heavily involved in FREE of charge in anticipation of an making plans those interim meetings, as there are upcoming campus remodeling project. to expend local allocations of American numerous opportunities for state and local Since the remodeling will occur in Rescue Plan (ARP) Act allocations, the state partnerships to boost the impact of state multiple phases, some items are is moving rapidly to appropriate over half of and local ARP allocations. CML will likely available now, and other items will be its $3.8 billion allocation right away. be most focused on the critical funding available in late July. The following An agreement between Gov. Jared Polis and needs for water, wastewater, and broadband list is not inclusive of everything legislative leadership resulted in legislation infrastructure, as well as affordable housing. available. Please contact Jennifer announced on May 24 and introduced Krieger at [email protected] Recently, Colorado Counties, Inc. (CCI) and beginning the next day. $1 billion will be or 303-833-2317 ext. 127 if interested. CML collaborated with the Department appropriated to "fortify the state budget," • Conference table of Local Affairs (DOLA) and Gov. Polis’s using the revenue loss replacement • Assorted lateral file cabinets office to repurpose the Local Government provision – the most flexible of uses for (faux wood) Coronavirus Relief Fund Committee that states and local governments – for "future • Assorted side/small computer tables assisted with CARES funding distribution provision of government services…including • Office side chairs (multiple) logistics. Additional members have been K-12 education, housing, and employee • Assorted desks, credenzas, added from local, state, and federal compensation." An additional $300 million and returns partners. The committee will serve more is slated for continued support for the • Bulletin & whiteboards like a working group to advise and assist state’s COVID-19 public health response. • 55+ conference/banquet style chairs local governments in an effort to coordinate Finally, $750 million is slated for several (available after Aug. 5) with each other and the state and federal areas: affordable housing, homelessness, • Eight high-back City Council chairs governments to leverage and maximize the mental and behavioral health, workforce (blue), (available after Aug. 5) use of ARP funds.

NEWSLETTER Effective Governance CML Newsletter (ISSN 7439903) is published biweekly by the Colorado Municipal League, Workshop 1144 Sherman St., Denver, CO 80203-2207, for Colorado's municipal officials. (USPS 075-590) Friday, June 18, 9 a.m to 3:15 p.m. Periodical postage paid in Denver, Colorado. New to local government or looking Designer and editor: Leslie Hough for a refresher? This annual training is a Circulation/mailing lists: Mark Vanderbrook great introduction to your role as a newly POSTMASTER: Send address change form 3579 elected official. Topics include managing to Colorado Municipal League, 1144 Sherman St., Denver, CO 80203-2207; (p) 303-831-6411 / effective relationships with the media, 866-578-0936; (f) 303-860-8175. open meetings laws and standards, and Subscription to CML Newsletter is offered as a more. Speakers include Bob Widner, portion of member dues. Cost to nonmembers CML executive board president; David is $300 a year. Broadwell, CML general counsel; Tami Get this newsletter by email. The CML Newsletter Tanoue, CIRSA executive director; and is available by email three days before it arrives in the mail! Sign up at bit.ly/CMLNewsletter. more. Register at bit.ly/3onlDv3.

2 CML Newsletter Building a Better Colorado invites mayors to participate in education conversation

By Reeves Brown, Building a Better Colorado • Craig Funding K-12 education has historically been project manager • Denver a partnership effort between both state and In 2021, the non-partisan Building a Better • Durango local governments through an increasingly Colorado (BBCO) project will host its third • Fort Collins complex series of fiscal formulas, state laws, "Colorado Conversation" in 37 communities • Frisco and a constitutional spending mandate. across the state to explore opportunities • Glenwood Springs Consuming 40% of the state’s budget and for improving the state's education system. • Golden 50% of local property tax revenues, K-12 In its two prior statewide conversations in • Grand Junction education is the largest expenditure for 2015 and 2019, BBCO engaged over 10,000 • Greeley both state and local governments. Despite Coloradans through 67 community meetings • Greenwood Village that significant investment, by many metrics, and online conversations, leading to six • Lakewood we are failing to achieve our desired consensus recommendations on the state’s • Lamar education outcomes. ballot process, election system and fiscal • Limon BBCO will engage community thought- policy. Five of the recommendations were • Littleton leaders across the state in a conversation ultimately implemented as state • Longmont to explore opportunities for improving policy – four by voters and one by the • Loveland our education system, with specific emphasis state legislature through separate • Montrose on addressing the challenges of current campaign efforts. • Monument inequities in K-12 funding, the inadequate • Pueblo BBCO works very deliberately with supply of teachers, and Colorado’s challenges • Salida established leaders to build a guest list of achieving our desired student outcomes. • Steamboat Springs community members who are individually The pathway to a better education system • Sterling constructive and respected, and who lies in engaging community thought-leaders • Thornton collectively represent the diversity of the in a constructive non-partisan conversation • Trinidad community. BBCO will be reaching out to to that end. BBCO will be asking many • Vail and Eagle the mayors in the following municipalities in Colorado mayors and other community • Westminster the coming weeks to seek your assistance in leaders for help in hosting this important hosting a community meeting. While not a service directly provided by statewide conversation. municipalities, a quality education system • Alamosa Those wishing to sign up for this year’s is critical to providing the future workforce • Arvada statewide conversation, please to serve our society’s needs. CML's Annual • Aurora visit betterco.org and sign-up on the Policy Statement states CML "supports • Boulder "Participate" page and visit the "About" education as a community-wide value" • Brighton page to learn more about BBCO. For because "effective early childhood and • Brush more information, contact Reeves Brown pre-kindergarten through adult education • Castle Rock at [email protected]. • Colorado Springs systems supply our municipalities with an educated community."

CML welcomes new law clerk Megan Decker

CML is excited to Before attending law school, Decker worked as While at CML, Decker will be assisting with welcome Megan Decker a contract specialist for Denver Water where questions from members, editing amicus curiae as this year’s law clerk. she found a love for working with people and briefs to be ﬁled before Colorado and federal Decker will be a 2L at the negotiating contracts. appellate courts, helping draft articles including University of Colorado Decker loves municipal law because she feels the Legal Corner for the CML Newsletter, and Law School this fall. As a like she is on the front lines helping real people will be assisting in putting together updates to Colorado native, Decker solve real and immediate problems and she is publications such as the forthcoming update to has a deep love for the mountains and loves looking forward to an exciting and educational Municipal Taxes and Fees. Welcome, Megan! hiking with her dog and her husband, when year as CML’s law clerk. she’s not studying.

3 June 4, 2021 Affected employers would be required to 2022 state revolving fund eligibility develop and implement a plan to reduce survey open, June 1 - June 30, 2021 single-occupancy vehicle employee Visit the Water Quality Control Division’s commuting to and from a worksite, and website for program details, instructions, measure progress against that plan. and other useful information regarding this Requirements of ETRP-affected employers in annual process at bit.ly/3ygYiQ8. If you have the Ozone Nonattainment Area: questions or require assistance, contact Erick • Identify an employee transportation Worker at 303-692-3594 or by email at coordinator and complete initial employee [email protected]. survey to assess commuting modes/ practices (by early-mid 2022). Colorado and the Census of • Develop and implement an ETRP plan Governments, June 17, noon to 1 p.m. to achieve employee single occupancy The Census of Governments is the only vehicle commute rate reduction goal (by comprehensive source of uniform statistics Legislative wrap up: An in-depth look at the mid-2022). on economic activity of state and local 2021 session and look ahead to November • Submit annual reporting (by mid-2022). governments. During this webinar, Census ballot issues, July 15, noon to 2 p.m. Employer plans would be tailored to each Bureau experts will provide an overview of Want to learn more about the bills from 2021 business’s unique needs and opportunities the Census of Governments and its Colorado Legislative Assembly that are vital and could include options for employees components. Additionally, it will help you to municipalities? Join CML on July 15 at noon such as: understand the importance and the practical for this two-hour webinar as David Broadwell, • Telecommuting/working from home. uses of these data and help you learn about CML general counsel, and Laurel Witt, CML • Flexible work schedules (4 10-hour days, the available resources and data tools. associate counsel, thoroughly review bills and for example). Register at bit.ly/2Qroqqz. legislative themes related to municipalities, • Public transit. and deliver an overview of what to expect on • Ridesharing (carpool, vanpool). ballots this November. This webinar will also • Employee shuttles. What's Your Community Plan for Electric include the annual business meeting for the • Micromobility (bikes, e-bikes, scooters, Vehicles?, June 22, noon to 1 p.m. attorney's section. CLE credits have been walking). The number of electric cars and trucks in applied for. Register at bit.ly/34zfItP. • Installing electric vehicle charging our communities grows every day as prices infrastructure. fall and model options increase. Many cities celebrate this transition. But to fully realize CDPHE seeking input on Employee Traffic The Air Pollution Control Division will hold the potential of electric vehicles, communities Reduction Program a rulemaking hearing before the Air Quality need careful planning to ensure equity across The Employee Traffic Reduction Program Control Commission on Aug. 19-20, 2021. socioeconomic groups. Smartly managing this (ETRP) is currently being considered by The division is currently evaluating strategies transition starts with a plan. Join us and learn the Air Pollution Control Division as a and listening to stakeholder feedback. how to get started and why it's important to potential greenhouse gas reduction strategy Written comments may be submitted at: GHG start developing your EV preparedness plan. for employers within Colorado's Ozone Transportation Comment Form bit.ly/3fmtxkk Register at bit.ly/3hCqozp. Nonattainment Area (bit.ly/3pigxkl) with 100 (please select "Employee Traffic Reduction or more employees at one worksite. Program" for your comment topic).

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Smart Topics Webinar technology. The Internet of Things is providing Kelsey Finch, Senior Counsel at the Future Finding the Balance | Data Privacy, new data sources that can help inform of Privacy Forum (FPF), will kick off this event June 17, 9 a.m. everything from transportation, air and water with a keynote followed by a panel discussion Join the Colorado Smart Cities Alliance on quality, and economic recovery, but with new featuring representatives from the private and June 17 at 9 a.m. for a conversation about data comes new responsibility for maintaining public sectors. Register at bit.ly/3yRc1NV. balancing data privacy with smart city privacy. Learn about the pitfalls and best practices from people in the ﬁeld.

4 CML Newsletter 5 June 4, 2021 CML LEGAL CORNER

How the Colorado General Assembly sometimes dictates local zoning policies

By David W. Broadwell, CML The bill was designed to promote greater housing and site-built housing for zoning general counsel statewide access to child care and to attack purposes, but stopped short of totally State laws regulating the zoning practices that the sponsors saw as excluding manufactured housing from licensing of child care impediments to licensing. the community. In light of the ongoing facilities have traditionally HB21-1222 passed with overwhelming affordability crisis in Colorado today, it provided that the issuance bipartisan support; indeed not a single is likely that some municipalities will be of a state license is no vote was cast against the bill in the welcoming more modular, factory-built dependent on compliance by the facility state senate. units into their communities, not less. with local zoning laws. That partially Group homes Other examples changed with the adoption of HB21-1222, HB21-1222 has a couple of notable Even when a state statute does not a new law which is designed to require antecedents in Colorado. For example, expressly preempt local zoning laws, a local authorities to treat residential child beginning in 1975, the General Assembly court may interpret the statute to do so care homes no differently than any other adopted a series of laws stating anyway. One prominent example was residential use of property. municipalities "shall not enact an ordinance reflected in the 2003 case of City of Fifty years ago, the Colorado Supreme prohibiting the use of a state licensed Northglenn v. Ibarra. The city’s zoning Court held that local zoning ordinances group home (with up to eight residents)... code prevented more than one registered in home rule municipalities supersede as a residential use of property for zoning sex offender from occupying the same conflicting state statutes. But that ruling purposes." The law was originally designed residence. But a 4-3 majority of the has not stopped the state legislature from to promote group homes for persons with Colorado Supreme Court held that the occasionally overriding local zoning. mental and developmental disabilities, but ordinance could not be enforced against juvenile sex offenders who were being Family child care homes was later expanded to include homes for placed in foster care homes. The state’s Municipal zoning codes vary in terms of the aged as well as homes for persons with overall interest in administering the foster how they treat licensed child care facilities, behavioral or mental health disorders. In care system uniformly throughout Colorado including "family child care homes" sharp contrast to HB21-1222, however, the overrode Northglenn’s local interest that, by definition, are operated inside group home statutes still preserved a great in regulating residential land use. The a residence and serve up to 12 children. deal of local regulatory authority, including case illustrates how a municipality is not Some municipalities exclude them entirely the authority to impose special permits and always guaranteed a win in court when a from residential zoning districts; others conditions on group homes, as long as the zoning ordinance is challenged as being allow them but with special permitting local regulations are not tantamount to an preempted by state law, notwithstanding requirements and conditions; others may outright prohibition. the tradition of the courts treating zoning as treat them as a kind of “home occupation,” Manufactured housing a matter of local concern. and the rest may not address them at all. In 1983, the state prohibited municipalities Conclusion HB21-1222 provides, "local governing from adopting any zoning law that In light of the adoption of HB21-1222, authorities shall treat family child care "excludes or would have the effect of municipal officials should review their homes as a residential property use" and excluding manufactured homes from local ordinances regulating child care "shall not impose any additional regulations the municipality." Again, however, this facilities in residential neighborhoods, in governing family child care homes that do statute still left municipalities with a lot of consultation with their own attorneys and not apply to other residential property." As regulatory discretion to determine exactly professional staff. the bill made its way through the process, where and how manufactured housing however, exceptions were added allowing may be installed. In 1997, a federal judge Note: This column is not intended and local authorities to address family child care upheld zoning ordinances in Salida, Silt, should not be taken as legal advice. homes on immediately adjacent properties, Fountain, and Frederick that made various Municipal officials are always encouraged including parking and traffic concerns. distinctions between manufactured to consult with their own attorneys

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Research Corner: Center for State and Local Government Excellence releases 2021 workforce survey ﬁndings

New research from the Center for State and Local Government Excellence (SLGE) at ICMA-RC finds that state and local governments are facing challenges in employee recruitment and retention. Public safety, skilled trade, and engineering positions are among the most difficult to fill.Adding to the challenge is the finding that the COVID-19 pandemic has led to a higher rate of retirement among the state and local workforce. Over half of respondents expect this trend to continue with 52% reporting that they anticipate the largest share of potential retirements in the next few years. SLGE has been partnering with the International Public Management Association for Human Resources (IPMA-HR) and the National Association of State Personnel Executives (NASPE) to conduct an annual workforce survey since 2009. To view the 2021 report, visit bit.ly/3uCzajM. Workforce changes Recruitment The most common cost-saving workforce change reported in the 2021 survey While governments of all sizes reported difficulty in filling health care, police and was implementing travel or training restrictions, with 67% of respondents corrections, skilled trades, engineering, and building permitting and inspections doing so. While jurisdictions reported implementing hiring and pay freezes, positions, there were some differences between which jobs were most challenging furloughs, and layoffs at higher rates than in recent years, they did not reach to fill between smaller and larger jurisdictions. the levels seen in response to the Great Recession. Respondents reporting hard-to-fill positions Workforce changes 70% implemented over 60% Smaller jurisdictions (FTE <500) the past year 50% 78% Policing 67% Interpretation and translation 40% 76% Building permitting and inspections 58% Firefighting/emergency medical 30% Large jurisdictions (FTE 500 and above) 20% Policing 36% Building permitting and inspections 10% 54% 44% IT: Network administration 34% IT: Support 0% 2009 2012 2015 2018 2021 Looking broadly at your workforce, what general skill sets are needed? Hiring freezes Furloughs Pay freezes Layoffs Pay cuts 74% Analytical/critial thinking 68% Interpersonal 28% of respondents reported a decline in their full-time workforce in 2020, 49% Management 22% 47% reported an increase, and indicated no change. 47% Technology Changes in the size of your government workforce in 2020 44% Written communications

Retirements were 30% 54% 16% 32% Data management/data analysis Layoffs (excluding terminations 13% Public speaking/presentations for cause or during probationary 26% 61% 13% periods) were: 12% Finance Quits (voluntary, 24% 50% 26% non-retirement separations) were 10% Social media Full-time hirings were 18% 40% 42% 8% Language (other than English)

Part-time hirings were 14% 40% 46% 0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%

0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%

Higher than 2019 Same as 2019 Lower than 2019 Future priorities In the past five years of the survey, respondents indicating concerns 75% of respondents reported an increase in the number of those eligible to about turnover decreased by over half (58% in 2016 to 20% in 2021) even participate in flexible work practices in 2020, and 72% reported increasing as employee morale, engagement, and recruitment and retention remain the range of flexible work practices offered, with flexible schedules (54%) high priorities. and teleworking (53%) being the most common. Looking ahead, how important are the following issue to your organization? What, if any, job classifications or departments are excluded from flexible (percentage indicating “important”) workplace policies? 84% Employee morale Public safety 70% 19% 11% 82% Competitive compensation package Public works 55% 28% 16% 77% Employee engagement Parks and recreation Recruitment and retention of qualified 33% 45% 22% 76% personnel with needed skills for public service Public health/health care 32% 27% 41% 75% Employee development: Leadership Library 16% 40% 44% 71% Employee development: General Social services 67% Equity: Workforce diversity, equity, 14% 42% 43% and inclusion Information technology 7% 75% 18% 61% Mental health in the workplace Planning and development 7% 71% 23% 60% Retaining staff needed for core services Equity: Racial and social justice (in service delivery 0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100% 57% and society) 57% Workforce succession planning Excluded Not excluded No response, left blank How to manage workload when current staff is at their limit 50% and new staff cannot be hired

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One of my first editors/publishers, Virginia Cornell, used to say, “Spell their names right, and they’ll forgive all else.” Ah, but I broke that golden commandment twice in Big Pivots 37, the e-journal. The names of Dominic May at La Plata Electric and Colorado Springs Mayor John Suthers are both spelled correctly on these website postings.

Climate, congestion and compromise in Colorado transportation bill “Greenhouse” is found 42 times in the Colorado’s mammoth transportation bill. Congestion is part of the bill, too. And, unstated, is the word compromise. READ MORE

What you had to say When Texas freezes over, and more on methane as readers respond to Big Pivots issues 35 and 36. READ MORE

Durango school bus has homework too A Colorado electrical coop has embarked on a cutting edge project to learn how to use batteries to shave peak wholesale costs. A school bus has homework, too. READ MORE Energy gleanings from Colorado Solar farms in the works near Delta, Fort Collins and Pueblo, Jigar Shah shares thoughts on scaling the energy transition, CORE makes case to Aspen. READ MORE

An HFC specialist in nation’s icebox Ah, the irony. The nation’s media wanted the expertise about a greenhouse gas used in air conditioning who lives in a valley with few, if any, such appliances. READ MORE

Transmission enough for Crossing Trails, but what about additional wind & solar farms? Tri-State members have begun getting power from a new wind farm in eastern Colorado. But as to future wind farms as Tri-State decarbonizes? READ MORE

Gov. Polis’s climate crossroads: A time for hard choices Roger Freeman says Colorado Gov. Jared Polis should hew to the climate path described by the late S. David Freeman and sign this year’s SB 21-200 into law. READ MORE

Biden climate advisor frames climate crisis as exciting opportunity Get going, says Gina McCarthy, Biden’s climate advisor, on the energy transition, even if uncertain remains. And get the public excited about opportunities. READ MORE

Is the moonshot an apt analogy for the urgency and scope of this climate-induced energy transition? If the immediate work is mostly obvious, the urgency of decarbonizing energy is daunting. Is the moonshot of the 1960s really the most appropriate analogy? READ MORE

Nigel Zeid seeks to share EV expertise after long run at Boulder Nissan Nigel Zeid has left Boulder Nissan, hoping to share his expertise and passion for electric vehicles more broadly as Colorado readies for deep penetration of EVs. READ MORE

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Record-Setting Summer of 2019; South Carolina Bans Mask Mandates; Finding New Hotel Employees Has Been Tough,

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Record home prices in Colorado resort communities driving out locals

More than $15 billion in property sales in 2020 in seven resort communities marks a 61% increase over 2019. Historic sales volume and sky-high prices are pushing locals out of mountain towns.

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Ski industry clientele got younger, more diverse during Covid

During Covid-19 restrictions on indoor activities, demographics at U.S. ski areas have broadened, early data suggests. Will it stick?

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Short-term rentals are creating a problem in ski towns. Is there a solution?

After Ashley Otterness’ housing fell through at The Ponds at Steamboat, she had to scramble to find another living space so she could maintain her work at Steamboat Resort and Steamboat Whiskey Co.

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Don't eat the Yellowstone snow: Elite ski resort aims to turn sewage into powder

The Yellowstone Club, a ski and golf resort just north of Yellowstone National Park that counts Bill Gates, Justin Timberlake and Jessica Biel among its members, has asked the Montana Department of Environmental Quality for a permit to allow it to use wastewater for snowmaking operations on its ski slopes.

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Overtourism takes a toll on Lake Tahoe's recreational resources

Lake Tahoe's recreational resources have been popular for generations, but last year when the pandemic descended upon us the number of people heading for the beaches, the hiking trails, and sledding hills reached new heights. Unfortunately, many of those enjoying Tahoe's natural splendor left piles of litter and dog poop bags.

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Strong end to a strange winter for Aspen-Snowmass

It was a rollercoaster winter for the Aspen-Snowmass lodging industry. But, “all metrics point to summer being quite busy here in Aspen Snowmass and around the country,” a local occupancy report states.

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Austrian courts face fallout from ski resorts' Covid-19 spread

The last time Sieglinde Schopf hugged Hannes, her husband of almost 50 years, was before he boarded a train to go skiing in Austria's popular Alpine province of Tyrol last March.

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Airbnb CEO identifies 5 trends that are unlikely to reverse

The pandemic changed the way we travel, but it remains to be seen how many of these trends will last.

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Marriott says beach, ski resort locations fuel US pandemic rebound but still posts loss

Despite reporting a multimillion-dollar loss in the first quarter, Marriott International, Inc. pointed to signs that travel demand is rebounding in its largest region. The hotel chain – which has more than 7,600 properties worldwide – saw an uptick in leisure travel across North America, particularly at the company's ski and beach resorts.

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Short-term rental demand surpasses 2019 levels

In the U.S., April marks the first month since the start of the coronavirus pandemic to surpass 2019 performance, though other regions lag behind.

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Airbnb Has Mo Money, Mo Problems

Returning demand appears to be creating a supply problem, and one that is uniquely acute for Airbnb.

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Vacations and vaccines: Tourist sites offer shots to travelers

Some tourism destinations are trying to encourage visitors to get vaccinated by offering the jab on-site.

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Memorial Day travel to soar 60% even as gas prices rise nationwide

Travel over Memorial Day weekend will rise 60% compared to 2020, says AAA Travel, even as gasoline prices rise to a seven-year high.

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Hotels And Restaurants That Survived Pandemic Face New Challenge: Staffing Shortages

Business owners who rely on seasonal foreign workers coming to the U.S. on H-2B visas are struggling to find

help they need for what's expected to be a busy summer.

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Suppliers Say Staffing Shortages Dragging Recovery

U.S. hotels and other suppliers say they are struggling to get workers back as demand heats up, which could lead to servicing problems and higher prices for business travelers in the coming months.

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Where should I go this summer? See where other travelers are headed

Travel searches are surging, and bookings aren't far behind. But it isn't happening uniformly across continents. Here's who is booking and where they're going.

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U.S. consumer sentiment index slumps unexpectedly in May

The University of Michigan's index of consumer sentiment fell to 82.8 in May from the April reading of 88.3. It's the lowest reading since February. Economists polled by the Wall Street Journal has forecast a reading

of 90.1 from the April reading of 88.3.

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