SAN JUAN COUNTY, COLORADO BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS MEETING AGENDA July 13, 2022 Due to the recent COVID-19 surge, San Juan County meetings will be conducted in a hybrid virtual/in-person format. All persons including Board Members, Staff and those with appointments scheduled on the agenda may meet in person or via zo0m. For anyone attending the meeting in person and especially at risk participants are strongly encouraged to wear a mask. We encourage community members to participate viazoom. The information necessary to connect to the public meeting is listed below. CALL TO ORDER: 8:30 A.M. OLD BUSINESS: Consider Bills and Authorize Warrants BOCC Regular Meeting Minutes for June 22, 2022 APPOINTMENTS: 8:40 A.M. - First Reading Ordinance 2022-01 Model Traffic Code 9:00 A.M. - Draft Resolution 2022-06 Lodging Tax Ballot Referral 9:30 A.M. - Becky Joyce, Public Health Department Update 10:00 A.M. - Kim Buck, County Assessor-CBOE Report 11:00 A.M. - Shak Powers - Region 9 Regional Projects Manager 11:30 A.M. - Silverton Clinic Board-Work Session Other Lunch - Location to be determined CORRESPONDENCE: NEW BUSINESS: Treasurer s Semi-Annual Report Treasurer's Report Sales Tax Update Public Comment Commissioner and Staff Reports OTHER: ADJOURN: Next Regular Meeting - 6:30 PM, Wednesday July 27, 2022 Join Zoom Meeting https. lzoom US//92136473203 Meeting ID: 921 3647 3203 One tap mobile + 16699006833,92136473203# US (San Jose) +12532158782.92136473203# US (Tacoma) Dial by your location +1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose) + 1 782 US (Tacoma) +1 7799 US (Houston) +1 46 /6 9923 US (New York) +1 - 3592 US (Germantown) +1 799 US (Chicago) Meeting ID: 3203 SAN JUAN COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS MET JULY 13, 2022 AND THE FOLLOWING BILLS WERE APPROVED FOR PAYMENT. 23691 ANTHEM BLUE CROSS MEDICAL INSURANCE 16179.63 23700 DEANNE GALLEGOS MAY 22 PUBLIC INFO PAY 1386.24 23701 IMAGENET CONSULTING SHERIFFS BILL 107.17 23702 AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES ASSESSORS BILL 94.28 23703 CENTURY LINK SHERIFFS BILL 283.19 23704 VOID 23705 SILVERTON ELECTRIC REPLACE MOTOR BOILER 194.19 DD ABIGAIL H ARMISTEAD SHERIFF DEPUTY WAGES 3415.44 DD AMIE R.BICOCCHI NURSE-SHERIFF WAGES 3284.65 DD ANTHONY D. EDWARDS COMMUNICATIONS WAGES 2521.19 DD ARTHUR J. DONOVAN EPD WAGES 4459.57 DD AUSTIN P. LASHLEY COMMISSIONERS WAGES 273.91 DD BRUCE T. CONRAD SHERIFFS WAGES 3910.38 DD DEANNA M. JARAMILLO TREASURERS WAGES 3314.22 DD ELIZABETH KREMER JUNE 22 ED PAY 4572.23 DD ERNEST F. KUHLMAN COMMISSIONERS WAGES 1991.91 DD JOHN A. JACOBS SHERIFF DEPUTY WAGES 2814.35 DD KERI METZLER CORONER WAGES 902.32 DD KIMBERLY A. BUCK ASSESSORS WAGES 3861.93 DD KRISTINA L. RHOADES SOCIAL SERVICE WAGES 2541.28 DD LADONNA L. JARAMILLO COUNTY CLERK WAGES 3273.71 DD LOIS MACKENZIE NURSE ASSISTANT WAGES 1287.68 DD REBECC B. JOYCE COUNTY NURSE WAGES 5572.82 DD REBECCA J. RHOADES CUSTODIAN WAGES 1017.17 DD SARAH B. FRIDEN SENIOR CITIZENS HELPER 642.86 DD STEPHEN W. LOWRANCE UNDERSHERIFF WAGES 3903.73 23706 EVELYN V. ARCHULETA DEPUTY CLERK WAGES 2209.99 23707 FRED W. CANFIELD SENIOR CITIZENS HELPER 686.10 23708 LISA M. ADAIR PLANNER WAGES 998.32 23709 SCOTT L. FETCHENHIER COMMISSIONERS WAGES 2034.91 23710 TOMMY WIPF VETS OFFICER WAGES 354.40 23711 WILLIAM A. TOOKEY ADMINISTRATOR WAGES 4564.00 23712 CITIZENS STATE BANK FEDERAL TAXES WITHHELD 20239.48 23713 CITIZENS STATE BANK STATE TAXES WITHHELD 3282.00 23714 GREAT-WEST LIFE GROUP RETIREMENT 6552.85 23715 EMMA E. VOGERS NURSE ASSISTANT WAGES 414.90 23716 CITIZENS STATE BANK EXTRA FEDERAL TAXES 641.68 23717 CITIZENS STATE BANK EXTRA STATE TAXES 99.00 23718 GREAT-WEST LIFE EXTRA GROUP RETIREMENT 388.72 23719 KANSAS CITY LIFE DENTAL & LIFE INSURANCE 942.51 23720 AMWINS GROUP BENEFITS VISION INSURANCE 170.97 23721 AFLAC INDIVIDUAL INSURANCE 177.10 23722 CITIZENS STATE BANK HS A SAVINGS 1500.00 23723 CITIZENS STATE BANK JULY 22 APARTMENT PYMT 5558.98 23724 KRISTINA L. RHOADES ELECTION JUDGE PAY 100.00 23725 BARBARA RENOWDEN ELECTION JUDGE PAY 100.00 23726 SUSAN TOMS ELECTION JUDGE PAY 100.00 23727 SIDWELL ASSESSORS BILL 6900.00 23728 VISA SUPPLIES 2757.79 23729 AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES CUSTODIAN SUPPLIES 74.60 23730 WILL BE ADDED NEXT MONTH 23731 VISA BILLS 3045.24 23732 ERNEST F. KUHLMAN SUPPLEMENTAL REIMB 198.28 23733 SAUL'S CREEK ENGINEERING MAINT-INTERNET SERVICES 4110.00 23734 SILVERTON STANDARD TREASURERS RENEWAL 36.00 23735 VERIZON SHERIFFS BILL 184.97 23736 WES BANK SHERIFFS FUEL 1542.10 23737 ALL TRAFIC SOLUTIONS PUBLIC HEALTH BILL 28280.00 23738 FRANCIE LEE NURSE ASSISTANT PAY 525.00 23739 LORETTA ST GEORGE DEEP CLEANING 103.00 23740 SILVERTON LP GAS COURTHOUSE TANK FILL UP 1979.64 23741 SILVERTON GROCERY CUSTODIAN BILL 8.49 23742 DENNIS R GOLBRICHT JUNE SERVICES 2373.50 23743 AMBULANCE ASSOCIATION SALES TAX MONTH PYMT 38333.33 23744 AMBULANCE ASSOCIATION MONTYLY PAYMENT 7200.00 23745 SILVERTON RESTORATION 4-6 22 CONSULTING 9050.00 23746 MAGENET CONSULTING COPY MACHINE UNAGE 547.53 23747 SILVERTON HARDWARE SUPPLIES 130.45 23748 DEANNE GALLEGOS JUNE 22 PUBLIC INFO PAY 953.04 23749 DOMINION VOTING ELECTION DATABASE SETUP 2448.00 23750 CITIZENS STATE BANK BALANCE 2434.72 23751 TOWN OF SILVERTON W/S THRU 06-30-22 3609.49 23752 CENTURY LINK SHERIFFS BILL 72.22 23753 VISA COMMUNICATIONS BILL 242.25 23754 SILVERTON STANDARD ELECT-LEGALS 172.04 23755 CITIZENS STATE BANK 2ND QTR UNEMPLOYMENT 333.91 23756 FORETHOUGHT.NET BILLS 1162.68 23757 BUDGET BLINDS MONTROSE BLINDS UP STAIRS 4542.00 246272.23 ROAD 6863 ANTHEM BLUE CROSS MEDICAL INSURNACE 2246.18 6864 CENTURY LINK BILL 150.96 6865 WHISTLE STOP MAY FUEL 5180.91 DD DAVID L. ANDREWS ROAD FOREMAN WAGES 3612.47 DD LOUIS K. GIRODO ROAD OVERSEER WAGES 4431.32 DD MICHAEL C. MAXFIELD ROAD OPERATOR WAGES 3477.81 6866 CITIZENS STATE BANK FEDERAL TAXES WITHHELD 4185.08 6867 CITIZENS STATE BANK STATE TAXES WITHHELD 654.00 6868 GREAT-WEST LIFE & ANNUITY GROUP RETIREMENT 946.08 6869 CITIZENS STATE BANK HSA: SAVINGS 200.00 6870 DISA TESTING 146.00 6871 KANSAS CITY LIFE DENTAL & LIFE INSURANCE 244.30 6872 AMWINS GROUP BENEFITS VISION INSURANCE 38.03 6873 AFLAC INDIVIDUAL INSURNCE 62.01 6874 VOID 6875 VISA SUPPLIES 218.15 6876 WILL BE ADDED NEXT MONTH 6877 SAN MIGUEL POWER BILLS 297.16 6878 FOUR CORNERS WELDING BILL 45.00 6879 LAWSON PRODUCTS SUPPLIES 864.15 6880 HONNEN EQUIPMENT TRAVEL & LABOR 1073.77 6881 TOWN OF SILVERTON W/S THRU 06-30-22 566.01 6882 ASCO AMERICAN NDUSTRIAL BILL 74.00 6883 CENTURY LINK BILL 153.89 6884 WHISTLE STOP FUEL 5550.12 6885 CITIZENS STATE BANK 2ND QTR UNEMPLOYMENT 94.61 34512.01 GENERAL 246272.23 ROAAD 34512.01 LODGING TAX 20000.00 TOTAL ALL FUNDS 300784.24 WERE ALLOWED SETTLEMENT IN FULL BY ORDER OF SAN JUAN COUNTY COMMISSIONERS. SCOTT L. FETCHENHIER, CHAIRMAN ERNEST F. KUHLMAN, COMMISSIONER AUSTIN LASHLEY, COMMISSIONER LADONNA L.. JARAMILLO, CLERK SAN JUAN COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS REGULAR MEETING WEDNESDA Y, JUNE 22, 2022 AT 6:30 P.M. Call to Order: The meeting was called to order by Chairman Scott Fetchenhier. Present were Commissioners Ernest Kuhlman, Austin Lashley, and Administrator William Tookey. Commissioner Kuhlman moved to approve the minutes of May 11, 2022 as presented. Commissioner Fetchenhier seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. Jeff Johnson and Matt Cunningham of the Durango and Silverton Railroad were present to explain to the Commissioners the Fire Danger Rating matrix that they are operating under this season. The Commissioners discussed implementing a system that would notify businesses and employees when the train was being cancelled. Mr. Johnson stated that they railroad could set up a system in which the train sent out a text to everyone that wanted to be notified. Also discussed was the information to determine the fire danger was coming from weather stations that were not located within the immediate area of the Railroad": S operation. The railroad is considering the installation of a weather station at the north end ofthe canyon. Julian Roberts of the Silverton Community Radio requested $2500 to support a volunteer-based shuttle system. The Commissioners stated that they do not have the funds to help support the shuttle service. However, by consensus. the Commissioners agreed to provide a letter of support for the proposed operation Resolution 2022-05 for the implementation of a stage II fire ban was presented to the Commissioners. Because of the recent rains and the Forest Service decision to rescind their stage II fire ban, it was the consensus ofthe Commissioners to maintain the current stage I fire ban. An amendment to the Town/County Governmental Service Agreement was presented to the Commissioners for their consideration. The amendment clarified that the expenditures for the planning department would not be shared after June 30 2022. Commissioner Lashley moved to approve the amendment to the GSA as presented. Commissioner Kuhlman seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. A Memorandum ofUnderstanding from the Colorado Department ofHuman Services was presented to the Commissioners. Commissioner Lashley moved to approve the MOU as presented. Commissioner Kuhlman seconded the motion. The motion passes unanimously. The sales tax report was presented to the Commissioners for their review. Jerry and Dana Chambers submitted a request for a Letter ofSupport to the PUC for the licensing of a shuttle system. It was the consensus of the Commissioners to provide the letter of support as requested. Having no further business, the meeting adjourned at 9:07 P.M. Scott Fetchenhier. Chairman Ladonna L. Jaramillo. County Clerk ORDINANCE NO. 2022 - 1 AN ORDINANCE FOR THE REGULATION OF TRAFFIC BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF SANJUAN, COUNTY, COLORADO ADOPTING BY REFERENCE THE 2020 EDITION OF THE "MODEL TRAFFIC CODE", REPEALING ORDINANCES IN CONFLICTTHEREWITH; AND PROVIDING PENALTIES FOR VIOLATION THEREOF WHEREAS, C.R.S. S 30-15-401(1)Ch) authorizes the Board of County Commissioners ("BOCC") to adopt Ordinances to control and regulate the movement and parking of motor vehicles on public property; and WHEREAS, C.R.S. S 42-4-110(1) authorizes all local authorities, including counties, to adopt by reference all or any part of the model traffic code for Colorado published by the Colorado Department ofTransportation: and WHEREAS, C.R.S. S 42-4-111(1) authorizes the County's reasonable exercise of police power with respect to streets and highways under itsjurisdiction; and WHEREAS, pursuant to C.R.S. $ 30-15-402(1) the BOCCmay authorize the Sheriff to apply the penalty assessment procedure provided.for in C.R.S. $ 16-2-201 for violations of the traffic code; and WHEREAS, pursuant to C.R.S SS 30-15-402(2). and (3) persons convicted of violating a traffic code Ordinance may be required to pay certain surcharges to penalty assessments; and WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners finds that the adoption of a traffic Ordinance that incorporates by reference the 2020 Model Traffic Code for Colorado is in the best interests of the public health, safety, and welfare of the citizens of San Juan County. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF SAN JUAN COUNTY, COLORADO: Section 1 - Adoption. Pursuant to Parts 1 and 2 of Article 16 of Title 31 and Part 4 of Article 15 of Title 30, C.R.S., there is hereby adopted by reference the 2020 edition of the "Model Traffic Code" promulgated and published as such by the Colorado Department of Transportation, Traffic Engineering and Safety Branch, 2829 West Howard Place, Denver, CO 80204. The subject matter oft the Model Traffic Code relates primarily to comprehensive traffic control regulations for the City, Town, County. The purpose of this Ordinance and the Code adopted herein is to provide a system of traffic regulations consistent with state law and generally conforming to similar regulations throughout the state and the nation. Three (3) copies of the Model Traffic Code adopted herein are now filed in the office of the San Juan County Clerk and Recorder and may be inspected during regular business hours. Section 2 - Deletions. The 2020 edition of the Model Traffic Code is adopted in its entirety as if set out at length, except for the following sections which are declared to be inapplicable to this County and are therefore expressly deleted: A. Sections 106(4.5)(b)I) and (II); 613; and 1012. B. Section 225(3) is modified to delete the third sentence. Section 3 - Additions or Modifications. The said adopted Code is subject to the following additions or modifications: A. In addition to the terms specified in Section 1204, it shall be unlawful for any Person to Operate, Stand, Park or Stop a Vehicle in any manner on any County Road or at any place in the unincorporated area of San Juan County. where such movement or Parking of Vehicles has been restricted or prohibited. except when necessary to avoid conflict with other traffic. or in compliance with the directions of a Police Officer or Traffic Control Device. Parking prohibitions specified in this Ordinance are in addition to the restrictions specified in C.R.S. $ 42-4-1204land as otherwise specified by law. Temporary daytime parking will be allowed for the purpose of celebrations. parades and special events. A Special Event Permit must be obtained from the San Juan County Sheriff S office at no cost in order to park on any County Road overnight. B. All references to "police" or "peace" officer shall mean the San Juan County Sheriff. Undersheriff, and all related Deputy Sheriffs. C. Section 109(9) is modified to include skateboards. - D. Section 110(2) is modified to add the following clause: "The San Juan County Court or 6th Judicial District Court, whichever is most appropriate, shall have jurisdiction over violations of traffic regulations enacted or adopted by San Juan County." M. The Appendix Definition of"Police Officer"is amended to add the following clause: "and includes but is not limited to the Sheriff, Undersheriff and every Deputy Sheriff of the San Juan County Sheriff's S Office". N. All references made to the "Model Traffic Code" shall be deleted and the words "San Juan County Traffic Code"be inserted in their stead. Section 4 - Penalties. The following penalties, set forth in full herein, shall apply to this Ordinance: 2 A It is unlawful for any person to violate any of the provisions adopted in this Ordinance. The penalty assessment procedure provided by C.R.S. S 16-2-201, may be followed by an arresting officer for any such violation of this Ordinance. B. Any person who violates this Ordinance commits a traffic infraction C.R.S. $ 30-15-402. C. For its schedule of fines, the BOCC hereby adopts the schedule of fines, penalties, and surcharges set forth in C.R.S. $ 42-4-1701, as those fines and penalties correspond to the sections of the Model Traffic Code adopted by this Ordinance for all cases wherein the alleged violator acknowledges guilt or liability, is found guilty by a court of competent jurisdiction, or has judgment entered against him/her. If the penalty for violation of a provision is not otherwise provided in C.R.S $ 42-4-1701, or this Ordinance, the penalty for class A and class B traffic infractions shall be fifteen dollars. and the surcharge shall be ten dollars. D. Unless otherwise provided by law, all fines and penalties, and surcharges thereon, for violations ofthis Ordinance shall be paid into the treasury of San Juan County. E. In addition to the penalties prescribed in subsection B, D. and E of this Section, persons convicted of, or admitting responsibility to, a violation of this Ordinanceare subject to: I. Additional surcharges as set forth in C.R.S. $ 42-4-1701, if the surcharge is not specified in this Ordinance, which shall be paid to the County General Fund or to the State Treasurer as specified by the Colorado Revised Statute. as amended: and II. A surcharge of ten dollars that shall be paid to the Clerk of the Court by the defendant. Each Clerk shall transmit the moneys to the Court Administrator of the 6th Judicial District for credit to the Victims and Witness' Assistance and Law Enforcement Fund established in the 6th Judicial District pursuant to C.R.S. $ 24-4.2-103. D. In addition to the penalties prescribed in subsection B, C, and E of this Section, each defendant convicted of, or admitting responsibility to, operating a vehicle in excess oft the speed limit in violation of Section 1101, of violating the helmet law for minors of section 109, or of violating the helmet law ofSection 1502, shall pay to the Clerk ofthe court or the County General Fund a twenty dollar ($20.00) surcharge. as provided in C.R.S. $ 30-15-402(3). The Clerk of the Court or the County Administrator shall transmit the moneys to the State Treasurer, who shall credit them to the Colorado Traumatic Brain Injury Trust Fund created pursuant to C.R.S. S 26-1- 309. I. If the surcharge is collected by a county or county court. the surcharge shall be twenty-two dollars of which two dollars shall be retained by the county and the remaining twenty dollars shall be transmitted to the state treasurer and credited to the Colorado traumatic brain injury trust fund created pursuant to C.R.S. S 26-1-309, within fourteen days after the end of each quarter. to be used for the purposes set forth in C.R.S. SS 26-1- 301 to 26-1-310. E. Pursuant to part 17 of the Model Traffic Code. points assessed against a driving privilege shall be in conformance to the provisions of C.R.S. S 41-2-127 to include reduction in points 3 specified in C.R.S. S 42-2-127 (5.5), except that points assessed for any violation ofthe provisions stated or adopted in or by this Ordinance shall be reduced as follows ift the penalty assessment or fine and surcharge is paid within twenty days of the date of the penalty assessment, notice, or summons and complaint: a six point violation shall be reduced to a three point violation; a four point violation shall be reduced to a two point violation; a three point violation shall be reduced to a two point violation; and a two point violation shall be reduced to a one point violation. If the penalty assessment and surcharge is not paid within the time provided in this Subsection and the alleged offender is found guilty, Court costs shall be assessed in addition to the fine and surcharges imposed on the penalty assessment, notice, or summons and complaints, with said court costs to be used to assist the San Juan County Sheriff's Office Victim Locate and Officer Training Programs. F. Ifthe penalty assessment procedure authorized by this Ordinance is not used. Court costs may be assessed against violators in addition to the fines imposed by this Ordinance. Section 5 - Application, This Ordinance shall apply to every street, alley, sidewalk area, driveway, park, and to every other public way or public place or public parking area. located in unincorporated San Juan County, the use of which this County has jurisdiction and authority to regulate. The provisions of sections 1401, 1402. and 1413 of the adopted Model Traffic Code, respectively concerning reckless driving. careless driving, and eluding a poliçe officer shall apply not only to public plaçes and public ways but also throughout the County. Section 6 - Validity. If any, part or parts of this Ordinance are for any reason held to be invalid such decision shall not affect the validity ofthe remaining, portions ofthis Ordinance. The_Board of County Commissioners hereby declares that it would have passed this Ordinance and each part or parts thereof, irrespective ofthe fact that any one part or parts be declared invalid. Section 7- Repeal. Existing or parts ofOrdinances covering the same matters as embraced in this Ordinance are hereby repealed and all Ordinances or parts of Ordinances inconsistent with the provisions of this Ordinance are hereby repealed, except that this repeal shall not affect or prevent the prosecution or punishment of any person for any act done or committed in violation ofany Ordinance hereby repealed prior to the taking effect of this Ordinance. Section 8. - Interpretation, This Ordinance shall be SO interpreted and construed as to effectuate its general purpose to conform with the State's uniform system for the regulation of vehicles and traffic. Article and section headings ofthe Ordinance and adopted Model Traffic Code shall not be deemed to govern, limit, modify or in any manner affect the scope, meaning or extent of the provisions of any article or section thereof. Section 9 - Certification, The County Clerk and Recorder shall certify to the passage of this Ordinance and make not less than three copies of the adopted Code available for inspection by the public during regular business hours. 4 Section 10. Public Safety. The provisions of this traffic code are necessary for the immediate preservation of public safety by ensuring a uniform and predictable code to the traveling public and ensuring first responders have access to remote and sensitive areas. Section 15. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall be effective ten days after publication after adoption on the second reading. INTRODUCED, READ AND ORDERED PUBLISHED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF SAN JUAN COUNTY, STATE OF COLORADO, UPON A MOTION DULY MADE, SECONDED AND PASSED AT ITS REGOLAR MEETING HELD ON THE DAY OF 2022. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF SAN JUAN COUNTY,STATE OF COLORADO Scott Fetchenhier, Chairman Austin Lashley Ernest Kuhlman I I hereby certify that the above Ordinance was introduced to the Board of County Commissioners of San Juan County, State of Colorado, at its meeting of and ordered published one time in full in newspaper and on the County website on ATTEST: Ladonna L. Jaramillo Clerk and Recorder 5 FINALLY ADOPTED, PASSED, APPROVED WITH AMENDMENTS, IF ANY, AND ORDERED PUBLISHED BY TITLE ONLY, IN NEWSPAPER AND ON THE COUNTY WEBSITE, UPON A MOTION DULY MADE, SECONDED AND PASSED AT ITS MEETING HELD ON THE DAY OF BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF SAN JUAN COUNTY, STATE OF COLORADO Scott Fetchenhier, Chairman Austin Lashley Ernest Kuhlman I hereby certify that the above Ordinance was finally adopted by the Board of County Commissioners of San Juan County, State of Colorado, at its meeting of and ordered published one time by title only in newspaper and on the County website on ATTEST: Ladonna L. Jaramillo Clerk and Recorder 6 RESOLUTION NO. THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OFTHE COUNTY OF SANJUAN STATE OF COLORADO A RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR THE REFERRAL TO THE REGISTERED, QUALIFIED, ELECTORS OF SAN. JUAN COUNTY, INCLUDING THE TOWN OF SILVERTON, A QUESTION AUTHORIZING THE EXPANDED USE OF THE EXISTING TWO PERCENT (2%) LODGING TAX, TO INCLUDE CHILDCARE AND HOUSING FOR LOCAL WORKERS, AND FACILITATING AND ENHANCING OF VISITOR EXPERIENCE, TOGETHER WITH THE CONTINUED CURRENT USE OF ADVERTISING AND MARKETING FOR LOCAL TOURISM, SAID QUESTION TO BE SUBMITTED AT THE ELECTION TO BE HELD NOVEMBER 8, 2022 WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners (the "Board") recognizes the importance of economic growth through tourism. but also recognizes certain resulting impacts from that tourism: and WHEREAS. San Juan County faces ongoing challenges resulting from thelimpacts of tourism. including the lack of affordable housing, daycare shortage, and the expense of necessary expanded services; and WHEREAS, counties were formerly authorized to levy up to a two percent (2%) lodging tax on short-term rentals for the purpose of advertising and marketing only. In November of 996, voters ofSanJuan County approved such a two percent (2%) tax (the "Existing Lodging Tax"); and WHEREAS, the citizens of San Juan County would benefit from the utilization of the Existing Lodging Tax for services beyond advertising and marketing of tourism. Funding for costs directly attributable to tourism activities should be mitigated when possible by tourism income, including from lodging: and WHEREAS, House Bill 22-1117expanded the allowable uises for lodging tax proceeds to also include childcare and housing for the local workforce, as well as to facilitate and enhance visitor experiences. Any such proposed expansion of use of an existing lodging tax must be referred to the registered electors of the unincorporated areas and the municipalities subject to the lodging tax at the next general election; and WHEREAS, the Board wishes to submit to the registered, qualified electors of unincorporated San Juan County and the Town of Silverton, at the election to be held on November 8, 2022, a question authorizing the use of the Existing Lodging Tax of 2% to market and advertise tourism, provide childcare and housing for the local workforce, and to facilitate and enhance visitor experiences: and WHEREAS, this election shall be conducted by the San Juan County Clerk and Recorder in accordance with the "Uniform Election Code of 1992, 1 Articles 1 to 13 ofTitle 1, C.R.S. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF THE COUNTY OF: SANJUAN, STATE OF COLORADO: Section 1. Certification of Question to Clerk and Recorder for Election. The following question is hereby certified to the San Juan County Clerk and Recorder and shall be presented at the election to be held on Tuesday, November 8, 2022. Notice required by Section 30-11-107.5(3)e) C.R.S. (publish the text of this Resolution four separate times, a week apart, in a newspaper of general circulation within San Juan County) shall be provided by the Clerk and Recorder. Section 2. Form of Ballot Question. At the Election there shall be submitted to a vote of the registered qualified electors of the entire County, including the Town of Silverton, the following title and question: "San Juan County Ballot Issue - Lodging Tax Change in Use WITHOUT RAISING TAXES, SHALL SAN JUAN COUNTY BE AUTHORIZED TO ALTER THE USE OF THE EXISTING LODGING TAX TO APPLY FIFTY PERCENT (50%) TO MARKETING AND PROMOTION OF LOCAL TOURISM: FORTY PERCENT (40%) TO ACQUIRE, CONSTRUCT, MAINTAIN, ENHANCE. RENOVATE, RELOCATE, IMPROVE. PROMOTE. SUPPORT AND FUND. HOUSING AND CHILDCARE FOR THE TOURISM- RELATED WORKFORCE. INCLUDING SEASONAL WORKFORCE. AND OTHER WORKERS IN THE COMMUNITY; AND TEN PERCENT (10%) TO ACQUIRE, CONSTRUCT, MAINTAIN, ENHANCE, RENOVATE, RELOCATE, IMPROVE, PROMOTE, SUPPORT AND FUND SIGNAGE, TRAIL AND TRAILHEAD DEVELOPMENT, ROAD AND BRIDGE PROJECTS, PARKING AND STAGING, AND THE BACKCOUNTRY RANGER POSITION, IN ORDER TO FACILITATE AND ENHANCE VISITOR EXPERIENCES, AND FOR ALLOTHER PURPOSES PERMITTED BY LAW? YES/FOR NO/AGAINST" Section 3. Severability. If any part, section. paragraph. clause or provision oft this Resolution shall be adjudged to be invalid or unenforceable. the invalidity or unenforceability ofsuch section. paragraph, clause, or provision shall not affect the remaining sections, paragraphs, clauses or provisions ofthis Resolution. it being the intention that the various parts hereof are severable. Section 4. Actions. The officers and employees of San Juan County are authorized and directed to take all actions necessary or appropriate to effectuate the provisions of this Resolution. Section 5. Miscellaneous. A. Election Official. The San Juan County Clerk and Recorder is designated as the County's "Designated Election Official" as defined in Section 1-1-104(8) C.R.S. as the person responsible for running the election and is directed and authorized to take such action as may be necessary to call, hold and canvass the election in accordance with law. B. Notice to Clerk and Recorder. This Resolution Proposal shall constitute notice to the San Juan County Clerk and Recorder of the intent by the County to participate in the 2022 general election. READ, PASSED AND ADOPTED this day of July 2022 by the Board of Commissioners of San Juan County, Colorado. Attest: Scott Fetchenhier, Chair Austin Lashley Ladonna L. Jaramillo Clerk and Recorder Ernest F. Kuhlman COUNTY ASSESSOR UAN C - & 1557 Greene Street, P.O. Box 596 Silverton, CO 81433 Phone: 970-387-5632 E-mail: assessor@sanjuanjuancolorado.us Web: sanjuancounty.colorado.govassessor Ene Ca July 13, 2022 San Juan County Board of Equalization: The following information is reported to the CBOE each year pursuant to S 39-8-105, C.R.S. 1) Assessed Value: The total assessed value of all taxable property in San Juan County after assessor protest adjustments, but prior to CBOE adjustments is $53,434,000. This represents about a 1% decrease from the 2021 assessed value. The difference primarily stems from legislative decreases to residential assessment rates and lower values for State Assessed utilities. 2) Real Property Protests: The Assessor's office received protests for 174 accounts, a decrease from 283 accounts protested in 2019, the previous re-appraisal year. 71 Mining Claim accounts all from the same owner 2 Vacant Land 0. Residential ) Commercial and Mixed Use 3) Personal Property: We received 1 Personal Property protest. There are 3 businesses that own taxable Personal Property but failed to return a declaration in accordance with $ 39- 3-119.5, C.R.S. The Assessor's office valued these accounts using the best information available. Account Name P21019 San Juan Backcountry P30038 Core Mountain Enterprises LLC (Silverton Mountain) P41023 Kirk Huff and Carl Hasto (Short-term rental) 4) Movable Equipment Apportionments (Oil/Gas Drilling Rigs): None Kimberly Buck - - A San Juan County Assessor 0 D 5 : : a a a 8 a 9 3 4 - a $ a 5o : 4 R I I a - € - - 6 - - $ I 2 € P - à - - V SAN JUAN COUNTY COLORADO 1557 GREENE STREET P.O. BOX 466 SILVERTON, COLORADO 81433 PHONE/FAX 970-387-5766 sanjuancounty@trontier.net Colorado Broadband Office Governor's Office of Information Technology 601 East 18th Avenue Suite 250 Denver, CO 80203 RE: Providing Service to residents in Southwest Colorado To Whom it Concerns: San Juan County is in support of a regional collaboration to apply the CBO's middle mile broadband and infrastructure program and capital projects fund to help provide safety and redundancy routes for the State, Region 9 and the County; provide rural community members access to commerce, education, health care and behavioral health services sometimes not available to rural residents. The following priorities have been identified in San Juan County: Priority One Red: Silverton to Ouray, Ouray to Ophir Substation and Ophir Substation to Silverton. Ophir (depending on Clearnetworx build) following Ophir Pass. Vero or Clearnetworx likely competing for last mile. Our area meets the Sate's criteria for being underserved. It is often difficult for residents of San Juan County to be able to access higher education, healthcare and mental/bchavioral health services. With more campuses offering remote learning opportunities and the recent advances in telehealth, reliable connectivity is more important than ever. We look forward to a regional collaboration that will provide service to currently unserved and underserved residents and businesses, enhance economic development and increase access to critical services. Sincerely, Scott Fetchenhier, Chairman San Juan County Commissioners - B f a o 3 - SAN JUAN COUNTY ROAD DEARTMENT Monthly Road Maintenance Report JUNE 2022 County rad #2, Eureka, grading, pull ditches, haul and spread gravel. We were scheduled to apply mag-chloride on July 8th but GMCO postponed due to there trucks broke down and not parts for repairs! Rescheduled for the July 13th depending on the weather good thing we didn't mag earlier would have been a waste of $$$ again!! 1-772G grader, 16 hours. 2-772G grader, 18 hours. 936 loader, 6 hours. Int. dump truck, 23 hours. Pickups, 6 hours. 650 tons gravel. County road #110 Gladstone, grading, clean ditches, rock removal. Had no spring runoff issues. 1-772G grader, 25 hours. 2-772G grader, 2 hours. 936 loader, 3 hours. Pickups, 12 hours. 12 tons gravel. County road #4 Cunningham Gulch, grading, ditches and repairs. Clean up slide debris. 2-772G grader, 7 hours. 1-772G grader, 1 hour. 936 loader, 1 hour. Pickups, 2 hours. County road #4A Upper Cunningham, blade washboards and rock removal. 1-772G grader, 2 hours. County road #3 Stony Pass, snow removal, rock and tree removal. Minor road repairs fill holes. Opened road on 6/6/22 with the loader just a little on the top 18" which people where drive around off road! This time of year the snow should be 12' or more on the top on average. 936 loader, 7 hours. Chevy pickup, 2 hours. County road #5 Cinnamon Pass, road work recut ditches and cut and fill etc. D6T tractor, 25 hours. Pickups, 10 hours, fueling travel. Dave still using old 99 Ford! County road #1 Lime Creek southern end, grading for about 1.7miles. 2-772G grader, 7 hours. Pickup, 1 hour. County road #7 South Mineral, grading, clean ditches, deal with beaver dams flooding the road. 1-772G grader, 3 hours. 936 loader, 2 hours. Pickups, 2 hours. County road #2 Animas Forks and bypass, clean ditches and culverts and fill holes. Cannot keep vehicles out oft the culverts and ditches! D6T tractor, 12 hours. County road #9A Burns Gulch, rock, tree, and debris removal. Been a few years since we clean out the road. D6T tractor, 8 hours. County #9 Picayune/Placer Gulch loop, snow and rock removal. Opened 6/6/22. D6T tractor, 14 hours. Pickups, 4 hours. County road #10-19 Hurricane and California Passes, snow removal. Open on 6/2/22. There was some snow in Lake Como loop. Rock and slough clean up on Hurricane road. Repaired washouts above Gladstone. D6N tractor, 19 hours. Pickups, 5 hours. County road #25 Eureka Gulch, rock and slough removal, snow removal above the Ben Franklin mine to open road to Sunnyside Basin on 6/1/22. 936 loader, 6 hours. County road #31 Pittsburgh, grade. Clean ditch and put some rock in mudholes. Talked to John Brooks he asked about where the county road ends he was going to have gate installed at the old gate closure I had no problem with that ifhe goes through the process. 772G grader, 3 hours. 936 loader, 1 hour. Equipment Maintenance and Repairs, 47 hours. The Crew all sick but only one had Covid! Girodo 2 sick days off. Anderws, 2 day off. Maxfield, 6 days off. Dave Anderws 8 days vacation in May and June. Date: July 11, 2022. SANJUAN COUNTY For: July 13 Board ofCounty Commissioners Meeting. From: Planning Department. Regarding: Summary of Recent Planning Department Work. PO Bos 466 Silverton, CO 81433 In June and July, the Planning Department has been working on the following County applications: County Improvement Permit Application, Proposed Riley Residence and Associated Improvements, Lots 2-4 Cole Ranch Subdivision, CR 2, near Eureka, an administrative review letter was completed on June 3. County Improvement Permit Application, Proposed Clark Residence and Associated Improvements, Lot 6 Cole Ranch Subdivision, CR 2, near Eureka, a letter regarding the administrative review of the alternate, optional "Building Envelope Subject to Geologic Evaluation. for the location ofa proposed 2024 structure, was completed on June 29. County Improvement Permit Application, Proposed Harrell Residence, Lot 13R. Twilight Meadows Subdivision, adjacent to Cascade Village PUD, Highway 550, administrative review was put on hold to allow applicant to work with the Army Corps to revise the site layout to reduce potential wetlands impacts. County Improvement Permit Application, Proposed Robertson Garage/ADU, Future Residence, and Associated Improvements, Tract 13 Know Your Neighbor Subdivision, Lime Creek Road, administrative review began. the proposal was determined to require County Commissioner review. applicant is working on adding to the application, and the Planning/Bldg. Depts. also assigned a physical street address. County Improvement Permit Application. Proposed Stalzer Cabin and Associated Improvements. Forest Queen No. 9 Lode, on Conundrum Trail near Maggie Gulch and CR 2, this application is scheduled for the July 19 Planning Commission meeting, adjacent land owner notification letters were written and mailed. County Improvement Permit Application, Proposed Fences and Signs, BLM Road 83 or 38, in the vicinity of Molas Lake or Pass. location unknown/TBD. over a half mile of wood fences. other fences. and no camping/keep out type signage is proposed. the work is scheduled to begin on or after. July 15. staffis reviewing the documents submitted by the BLM. County Improvement Permit Application, Proposed Gate and Signage. CR 31. near the Animas River and the Pittsburgh Mine, County staff reviewed information submitted by the BLM, Planning/Building Depts. have been in contact regarding the recently installed gate and sign. County Improvement Permit Application. Proposed BLM AML Projects, County staffi is reviewing information submitted by the BLM. the work is scheduled for July through fall. the project sites are several throughout the County. County Improvement Permit Application. Two Proposed 1-Unit Condo Buildings, Cascade Village PUD, administrative review ofthe application will begin next week. County Land Use Permit Application. Proposed Mine Reopening fori investigation of rock competency. and Associated Gate(s). Grading. Drainage Improvements. Silver Crown Mine/Lode, located on the Mill Creek shared CR/USFS Rd., near Chattanooga, some site work was stopped. and this application is expected to be considered by the Planning Commission in August, the applicant is working on adding to the submittal. County Improvement Permit Application. Proposed Hawn et al Cabin and Associated Improvements. Log Cabin Lode, near Red Mountain Pass, this application is expected to be considered by the Planning Commission in August, the applicant is working on adding to the submittal. The Planning Dept. has been working with some additional County applicants and consultants as needed, including Anesi (Carolina Mill Site), Adams (Ruby Placer), Greyrock Parcel near Purg., Moonbeam Lode near Eureka, etc., and working on some potential violations with the Bldg. Dept. (Bill MacD./Bevan Harris). The Town/County Planning Director resigned in mid-May with last day ofJune 3. The Planning Director offered to stay on for the Town and County at a maximum of 20 hours each per week, if needed, which would commence after a two week break. Thank you for allowing me to continue processing County applications, at the maximum budgeted amount of 20 hours per week, which began on June 20. County Commissioners and citizens can contact me with any questions at my new email address Phmerdamlumdlumdau Page 1 of 1, Staff Report for BOCC, Lisa Adair PE, July 11, 2022. U.S. Department of the Interior Bureau of Land Management News Release BLM Colorado State Office Media Contact: Steven Hall, 303-239-3672 Shawn Reinhardt, 907-240-5339 July 5, 2022 BLM seeks public scoping comments for its Gunnison sage-grouse Resource Management Plan Amendment and Environmental Impact Statement Lakewood, Colo.- The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Colorado State Office is seeking public input on a southeast Utah and southwest Colorado Resource Management Plan Amendment and associated Environmental Impact Statement for conservation of Gunnison sage-grouse and vital habitat. "The BLM is committed to working with our partners to best preserve the health and welfare of Gunnison sage- grouse populations and their habitat throughout the southwest,' stated Deputy State Director for Resources Alan Bittner. We welcome and encourage robust public participation in this process as we consider potential management actions impacting our public lands." The Resource Management Plan Amendment and Environmental Impact Statement would involve evaluating existing Resource Management Plans that intersect Gunnison sage-grouse habitat and addressing management actions including, but not limited to. mineral leasing and development, recreation, livestock grazing management., realty actions. fire management, and restoration actions. The BLM will then consider, with the best available science, reasonable alternative approaches to its management strategies. The BLM released a Draft Resource Management Plan Amendment and Environmental Impact Statement in August 2016 but paused the planning effort in 2018 following an announcement that the Fish and Wildlife Service would complete a recovery plan for the species. The Fish and Wildlife Service released the Final Recovery Plan for the species in October 2020, prompting the BLM to reengage in this effort. Today's publication of a Notice ofIntent in the Federal Register initiates a 45-day public scoping period. The public may submit comments regarding alternatives, scope, issues or new information via the BLM ePlanning website https eplannig blm.or eplunninu-uir project 2019031510. The BLM will announce dates of upcoming virtual and in-person public meetings on the ePlanning website. The next steps following scoping will include a Draft Resource Management Plan Amendment and Environmental Impact Statement, the Final Resource Management Plan Amendment and Environmental Impact Statement, and a Record ofDecision. -BLM- The BLM munages more than 245 million acres ofpublic land localed, primarily in 12 Mestern states, including 7/11/22, 2:31 PM Silverton sees strong start to sum mer sea: 59 on The Durango Herald News LocaiNws Nation & Work New Mexico Education - Silverton sees strong start to summer season After the pandemic, the town and development groups make a push to reshape the local economy By Aedan Hannon Herald Staff Writer Monday. Jul 11, 2022 5:00 FNRIEELG SHOP a erton neans 9 os - ARMY Tourists walk downtown Silverton on Tuesday while shopping amid the rain, Siiverton businesses have reported a strong start to the summer tourism season. Jerry MicBride/ Durango Heraid) X Rains havel boosted daily trips ou the Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad giving Silverton businesses and the local cconomy a much-needed shot un the ar Tourism driven by the tiain and outdoor recreation has led t0 a strong start to Siiverton's peak economic seasun after the COVID-19 pandemic spurred record activity over the last (Wo) yearsi But even as Silverton reports sustained growth. the town is combating challenyes such as atfordable housing as it looks to reshape its economy: htps/wwdurangoheraidcomendesaiveronsesstongsaniosummersesowru.campagpdaynedinessum.maumlhum.sour. 1/8 7/11/22, 2:31 PM Silverton sees strong start to summer season The Durango Herald booked. We knew wes were heading into a healthy summer and that is what we're seeing." For many ofColorado's communities, the COVID-19 pandemic was disruptive with public health closures and other precautions taking a toll on local businesses. But in Silverton. the only incorporated town in San Juan County. the opposite was true, An initial "locals-only" policy in early 2020, gave way to a wave of travelers seeking recreation and an escape around the small town nestled in the San Juan Mountains. A March 2021 analysis of visitors by the Colorado Tourism Office found that San Juan County was the county least impacted by the pandemic in Colorado. It wasn't just that San Juan County was unaffected. but visitation boomed. CDAIT MAE ORD TRUCKS PcA Bob Boeder, owner of the Silverton Train Store, heips John Crist on Tuesday as he shops in the store in downtown Silverton. The Silverton Train Store' 5 business revolves around the Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad. and after the train returned to Silverton in 2021. Boeder had a record season. (Jerry McBride/ Durango Herald) & "We aw 1605 rowth in people in our tiny little county. and we were already skyrocketing in growth compared to 2019. which was ahready our high watermark." Gallegns said. Silverton's 2022 tourism season began with a hiceup when D&SNG was forced to pause operations for a few days because ot firei risk. but wtn consistent rain in the second half of. Junet the tmin has heen perating unimpeded. "The monsoons have Deen S0 welcoming for a number of reasons. but one of them has been that the tram has heen running consistently." said Beth Kremer. economic diversification: and resilieney courdinator for tie San Juan Development Association. Bob Boeder's Silverton Train Store revolves around the cailroad. G1 2021 he saw a big rehound in business when D&SNG returmed to its normal Silverton operations after suspending them throughout 2020, htpsilwww.urangoheraldcomlancessivenonsestonystongstat-osummerseeason/?utm.cam paig 4 dayeadinesaum.meduemalsum.our. 2/8 7/11/22, 2:31 PM Silverton sees strong start to summer season The Durango Herald Silverton will not havei its sales tax figures for May until later this month, but in March sales tax was down 2% and in April 46k, backing up Boeder's assessment oft the year to date. Silverton's s explosives growth is plateauing, but the town is sustaining a level of economic activity that is about double what it was before the pandemic. Gallegos said. - Greene Street in Silverton bustles with tourists on Tuesday. Silverton weathered the COVID- 19 pandemic as more people sought an outdoor escape over the past two years. But that has not stopped the San Juan Development Association and the town of Silverton from working to make the local economy more sustainable year-round. (Jerry McBridel Durango Herald) % The start to 2022 has been mixed for Natalial 5 1912 Restaurant. D&SNG's choppy start affeeted business, but the railroad rebooked many passengers and some visitors chose to drive to Silverton anyway. said Bill Walko. owner: and operator of Natalia's 1912 Restaurant. "The majority of our business is lunch business with the train and that's 5 been very strong this year: We're very gratetul tor chat," he said. But last October residents voted to ban otf-road vehicles. ATVsand unlic ensed dirt bikes within town limits, Natalials s 1912. which serves both lunch and dinner, haa seen a iynificant drop in its dinner diners. which largely consisted ofy visiturs in Silverton to recreate off-road. Walko said. "I think this will probably turn out tu bc a pretty goud year overall. It is disappointing that it's not guing to be as (gnod as it could have been." he said. While Silverton's businesses eye mnother strong. year. they also face the same pressures that have challenged businesses throughout the country. htps/ww.durangoheraldcomlarideslverton-seesstongstan-osummerseason?um.campagn-dalyneadlinesaum.medum:emalutm.sour. 3/8 7/11/22, 2:31 PM Silverton sees strong start to summer season The Durango Herald 93 "Tve seen inérease (in people and interest 1 but haven't been able to capture that inerease because my inventory levels have been one- third ofwhat they shonld bei in a typical year ifl could get product," he said. SPONSORED CONTENT 65 Strange Things Millionaires Do With Their Money, But Most of Us Have Never Tried D BYT THE PENNY HOARDER There's a reason they are rich. Silverton has also not been immune to labor shortages. SOCR DA4 THE :1 o TRAIN Funn STORE I COKA AE Fa: AT SILVERTON Silve a CHER DESE MIN TSAT SOUVENE - https:/www.du angoh ald.com/articlesisieron-sees-strong.star-o-summer-seasonrutm.campaigne syadinesaum.medumedumremalsum.sowr. 4/8 7/11/22, 2:31 PM Silverton sees strong start to summer season The Durango Herald Log - Tourists visit downtown Silverton on Tuesday shopping in stores and looking for souvenirs. Tourism accounts for 87% of Silverton's economy: and 57% of its workforce, said Beth Kremer, economic diversification and resiliency coordinator for the San Juan Development Association. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald) K "Wej pay attention toi inflation, gas prices, all oft that, but I would say the No. 1 thing that'si impacting our business community is the staffing shortage." Gallegos said. "There are times that they can't open their doors because they don't have the human capital to do that." The residual effects of the pandemic have further driven action that was already underway to reshape Silverton's economy. Tourism accounts for 876 ofthe town's economy and 57% of its workforce, Kremer said. Kremer said the town of Silverton and San Juan County are working together to diversify the economy and extend the spring and fall shoulder seasons. The San Juan Development Association has helped to recruit two new companies within the last year Sasquatch Expedition Campers, which manufactures heavy-duty camper trailers, and TripOutside. an online booking service for outdoor gear and tours. The Silverton Creative District has also been looking at putting on more events that can attract visitors outside the summer peak season. Kremer said. The goali is ultimately to create. a robust economy where businesses can stay open year-round and where employees can maintain a consistent paycheck without having tO shift between jobs. "We are super aware that most of our economy is tourism and outdoor based. but how we use both of those and create a more sustainable year-round economy is really important," Kremer said. To achieve that goal, Silverton will have to address affordable housing. with the town struggling much like Durango to meet the needs ofits workforce. ttps:/www.durangonerald.c o articies, /5 SIIV /6 erton-sees-strong-start- tosummerseason/7um.campagpdalyreadinasaum.medumedumemalaum.sour. 5/8 7/11/22, 2:31 PM Silverton sees strong start to summer: season The Durango Herald Cindy MacDougall, with Skyflower Boutique, assists tourists in dovntown Silverton on Tuesday as they shop. The San Juan Development Association and town of Siiverton aim to create a robust economy whnere businesses can stay open year-round and where employees can maintain a consistent paycheck witnout naving to shift between jobs, said Beth Kremer, economic diversitication and resiliency coordinator for the San Juan Development Association, (Jjerry McBride/Durango Herald) X Plans are already uncerway. San Juan Development Association recentiy received a grant firom the Coiorado Division of Housing that will help to build lour uffordable single-family homes beginning later this year. A second phase aims tor the construction of 10 to 12 townhomes with construction startiny ext summer. Kremer said. In the long term. San Juan Development Association and the town of Silverton hope to build tour additional single-tamily homes and an apartment complex with about 20 units, a levelopment that was aided hy a grant that the town of Silverton received from the Colorado Department of Local Alfairs to support its purchase of about an ere of land for future housing. While, venrs out. those plans are visible on the horizon. and they represent a not-so-distant tuture that Kremer and others in Silverton envision in which businesses such as those of Boeder:. Walko and Pinto can make the most ofthe train and outdoor recreation during the summer while also tapping into a strong local economy during the rest of the; year: "Silverton will find: its way tO a nore stable economy, but it's something that we need to be ac tivei in pursuinys, Kremer said. "I'm really hopeful with what that will look like in the tuture." hrdawmilon DH NEWS nttps:/www.durangonerald.com/aricles/siverton-sees-strong-star-to-summer-season/7utm_campaign: a ailyheadlin r AmaN.aN 6/8