BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS SUMMIT COUNTY 970.453,3414ph I 970.453.3535 f 208 East Lincoln Ave. I PO Box 68 COLORADO summitcountycogov Breckenridge, CO 80424 TO: Board of County Commissioners David Rossi Jeff Huntley FROM: Johanna Jacobsen RE: Work Session Meeting of February 4, 2025 DATE: Tuesday, February 4, 2025 Attendees: Elected Officials: Eric Mamula, Nina Waters, and Tamara Pogue- County Commissioners Staff: David Rossi, County Manager; Jeff Huntley, County Attorney; Steve Greer, Assistant County Manager; Andy Atencio, Assistant County Manager; David Reynolds, Finance Director; Cameron Turpin Valentine, Assistant County Attorney; Adrienne Isaac, Communications Director; Allison Hiltz, Director of Community Partnerships; Caitlin Johnson, Executive Administrative Manager; Johanna Jacobsen, Administrative Assistant; Aaron Byrne, Solid Waste Director SCRAP; Eric Monk, Contacts Administrator, Shannon Brown, Grant and Community Partnerships Manager; Andrew Armstong, Assistant County Attorney; Janet Wolfson, Human Services Programs Manager. Guests (in person or via Zoom): Jess Hoover, Heather Allen, Christy Turner, Lauren Richmond, Phil Lindeman, Jennifer Schenk and others who did not sign in. I. Strong Future Recycling Committee Quarterly Update Jennifer Schenk and Aaron Byrne discussed topics including but not limited to: Ms. Schenk introduced her team, including Heather Allen, Christy Turner, Lauren Richmond, and Jess Hoover. She provided an overview of the presentation structure, focusing primarily on the 2024 program results and outlining plans for 2025. Ms. Schenk began by reviewing the Pay-As-You-Throw (PAYT) and Universal Recycling programs. In 2024, efforts were concentrated in Frisco and Breckenridge. She reviewed the numbers of businesses and homeowner's associations (HOASs) that adopted universal recycling. Additionally, a forum for unincorporated communities was held and included Spanish translation. Next, Ms. Schenk discussed Construction & Demolition (C&D) waste diversion, highlighting the valuable input received from builders and the completion of a C&D waste composition study. She then reviewed the Strong Future Grants, which have been highly successful, with all projects completed on schedule and new initiatives currently underway. Regarding resident outreach, Ms. Schenk detailed the K-12 program, primarily funded by local ski areas and Breckenridge Grand Vacations. The "Oops Tags" initiative reached 1,806 bins, resulting in a 40% improvement in recycling compliance between visits. Additionally, the "Stump the Recycling Experts" program engaged the community at recycling centers, answering questions, and two Spanish-language events were held to expand outreach. Summit County Board of County Commissioners' Work Session Meeting Minutes of February 4, 2025 Page 1 of5 The food scrap program continued to grow, with increasing enrollment and targeted Spanish-language outreach. Food grown through this program was donated to the Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) program, with outreach efforts conducted at WIC pickup locations. Marketing efforts proved highly effective, with three Spanish-language videos outperforming all previous campaigns. Additionally, the recycling page on their website remained the most frequently visited section. Looking ahead to 2025, key initiatives include PAYT forums, expanding bilingual outreach, increasing Spanish-language marketing, enhancing commercial composting efforts, Strong Future Grants outreach, and furthering C&D waste diversion strategies. Mr. Byrne provided an update on C&D waste management, including the approval of a grinder for the SCRAP facility, which is currently under construction and will improve material processing. A new C&D specialist position is in development, with hiring anticipated soon. In 2024, meetings with the Builders Association were held and will continue to facilitate ongoing collaboration. Ms. Hoover presented an overview of the Climate and Energy Programs in 2024, emphasizing efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. A key achievement was the completion of a 2023 greenhouse gas emissions study, with data revealing that the highest emissions by sector came from transportation and commercial activities, while the largest emissions source was electricity and natural gas. Commissioner Pogue asked whether transportation emissions include all vehicles in Summit County including those visiting to which Ms. Hoover confirmed that data is collected through Google tracking and vehicle registration comparisons. Ms. Hoover then reviewed the Energy Smart program, which provides discounted home energy assessments. She highlighted the increased conversion rate since 2019 and the program's long-term impact, including significant utility bill savings over the past 11 years. Additional efforts in building energy efficiency included building code support, multifamily building research, electrification videos, and the Electrify Breck pilot project, which successfully kept homes warm during the recent Arctic blast. Regarding solar initiatives, Ms. Hoover presented data on Solarize Summit, including community participation rates, the megawatts of installed solar capacity, and the value of electricity saved. She also addressed transportation outreach, focusing on electric vehicle (EV) education and incentives. In terms of community engagement, Ms. Hoover highlighted major 2024 events, including a gathering of 200 attendees for the Caroline Gleich event at the Riverwalk Center. Looking ahead, plans include expanding climate equity work as well as hosting builder and designer workshops, community events, and electrification education initiatives. Ms. Schenk then provided updates on water conservation efforts, including the Turf Replacement Grant and pilot project. With strong community interest, they are reapplying for the grant. She reviewed water savings data from both commercial and residential projects. Marketing efforts included the launch of a new water conservation campaign and website updates. Additionally, educational partnerships with Friends of the Dillon Ranger District and the Blue River Watershed Group led to successful workshops for landscapers. Coordination with towns and water providers resulted in a unified watering schedule across the region. Water assessments were another focal point, with efforts directed toward large water users. Demand for assessments continues to grow. HC3 is preparing to move into a new commercial space in Frisco in May. Commissioner Waters requested an update on the implementation of water efficiency plans. The Commissioners concluded by expressing their gratitude for the team's dedication and efforts. Summit County Board of County Commissioners' Work Session Meeting Minutes of February 4, 2025 Page 2 of5 II. Managers & Commissioners Updates The Commissioners and Staff discussed topics including but not limited to: Andy Atencio Youth & Family presented their strategic plan to Senior Management in preparation to present it to the BOCC. The Request for Proposal (RFP) for Third Party Administrator (TPA) replacement is progressing well. A review meeting is scheduled this week, after which updates will be shared with Commissioner Pogue. David Reynolds Budget books are now available. The transmittal letter at the front provides a concise summary, and the table of contents is extensive. A PDF version is also available on the website. Caitlin Johnson Provided an update on scheduling items. Adrienne Isaac Provided an update on a short filming after the meeting and requested that the commissioners let her know if they had a topic they would like to discuss on camera. Today is Transit Equity Day. She thanked the Commissioners for the proclamation. Steve Greer Provided an update on the Transit Operations Building. They are Reviewing the budget and identifying grant funding sources. A meeting has been scheduled with the French Creek HOA regarding snow plowing and potential fence damage. Due to favorable weather conditions, slash piles are being burned. Expect visible smoke near Airport Road. Ophir Mountain has also seen ongoing burns throughout the week. Jeff Huntley None David Rossi None Commissioner Waters Recognized Black History Month. Requested an Executive Session regarding legal issues pertaining to developments at the federal government. Attended the Colorado Basin Round Table. Attended the Colorado Water Congress and provided a high-level review. Commissioner Pogue Inquired about the state's response to the Colorado Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP) freeze request. Ms. Wolfson confirmed the freeze has been approved. Commissioner Mamula Provided an update on the recent Transit meeting. They discussed microtransit implementation and marketing. Summit County Board of County Commissioners' Work Session Meeting Minutes of February 4, 2025 Page 3 of5 Provided an update on the Colorado Association of Ski Towns (CAST) meeting. They discussed housing, geothermal initiatives, and legislative matters. Spoke with John Whitney from Senator Bennet's office regarding the Shoshone funding and the U.S. Forest Service project. Jeff Huntley requested a brief Executive Session to discuss real property and contractual matters pursuant to CRS 24-6-402 Subsection (4) (a)(b)(e) on the topic(s) of legal issues concerning developments in federal policies affecting county government and the USFS Housing Project. A motion was made by Commissioner Mamula and seconded by Commissioner Waters to go into Executive Session to discuss real property and contractual matters on the topic(s) of of legal issues concerning developments in federal policies affecting county government and the USFS Housing Project. The BOCC voted 3 to 0 to go into Executive Session per CRS 24-6-402 Subsection (4) (a)(b)(e). The motion was approved. Returned from Executive Session to Work Session Mr. Armstrong provided an overview of the USFS project. Staff has raised conçerns about the legality and economic viability of the proposed structure. Third-party reviewers were hired and echoed these concerns regarding the legality of Servitas' proposed structures. As a result, the commissioners approved moving forward with a new structure. In working with the US Forest Service on the project site some concerns arose regarding lease terms and in-kind considerations, which remain unresolved. Rising interest rates pose financial risks, the lease requires revisions, and potential administrative changes may impact the project. Additionally, staff has concerns on whether the project's AMI targets align with true market demand. Given these challenges, staff recommends pausing the project indefinitely, terminating the agreement with Servitas, and continuing to work with the US Forest Service on adjustments to the lease. Mr. Armstrong opened it up for questions. Commissioner Mamula and Waters voted in favor to move forward with staff's recommendation. Commissioner Pogue opposed. III. Adjourn Staff will return to the Work Session on Tuesday, February 11, 2025. Commissioners thanked the team for their work. Meeting Adjourned. Summit County Board of County Commissioners' Work Session Meeting Minutes of February 4, 2025 Page 4 of5 5 Respectfully submitted: Approved by: Johannalacobsen, Deputy Fric Mamula, Chair Established 1861 SOLORADO Summit County Board of County Commissioners' Work Session Meeting Minutes of February 4, 2025 Page 5 of5