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The applicant said the grant would be used for CERT training-related costs and equipment. \"Based on the grant guidance, I have a $500 grant, No match. It's part of the Southwest Health Systems commitment to the community care,\" the applicant said. He described past CERT activity: 21 people graduated from the last CERT class, with about 12 who are regularly active and roughly eight who attend more trainings.

The applicant said he would leave the form for county staff and noted he hoped to secure larger grants in the future. No formal county vote or award was recorded in the transcript.

Why this matters: Small grants support volunteer emergency preparedness and training capacity for community emergency response teams; accepting awards and approving small grants is a routine way counties support local preparedness.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Montezuma County BOCC Workshop February 17, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","A community member requested a $500 no-match grant from Southwest Health Systems to support CERT (Community Emergency Response Team) training and equipment. The applicant said grant awards typically range up to $500 and described local CERT participation levels.","taxTitle","Montezuma County, Colorado","taxId",27581,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6674815,"Only one application received for Sylvan Cemetery District board vacancy; commissioners to act at next meeting",34,1365750,1399885,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2323415-12bb278cc04494a904f5e44d26f795e2&start=1365&end=1399","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2323415-12bb278cc04494a904f5e44d26f795e2/thumbnail_1365750.jpg","/articles/6674815/Montezuma-County/Colorado/Only-one-application-received-for-Sylvan-Cemetery-District-board-vacancy-commissioners-to-act-at-next-meeting","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6674815-73692aeba1ffd62d2e461d0015085e76/orig.mp4?Expires=1775392268&Signature=efaQSB8S2uqXZsGhUtkNP93aWxUP5XKnlmnRtVDJg9qn2d-FVGXzhKmurZN30-rwSMdn5v713yv0YeHKTncriffR2l83SLco0qHUpii6t6oB~SVxgvWEkU905iDGaVINKno6FiDllUljBMWOgIkkzn1FCJuMFe7dJrGaE5f9vMaruW1R8A2rCOFbaf8Xy2M0ZBdkst3yAyvIh9UJMNqEozafVPgcqk7L8uOjpH3cYGzOteV9oUGlw5243zlWl97ETQCx9csaLh1LIR7FtlzBhePRUbu2MDyI~vnymdDUS38v2EFL6Pukc8Bpo0HY5qfqyQFBvv1MleFHr0jQXEQk3w__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","County staff reported that advertisement for a vacancy on the Sylvan Cemetery District yielded a single letter of interest. The advertisement period was recent and staff confirmed the county can take action at the next meeting.

Staff said the one letter of interest had been received previously but that the county nevertheless completed the advertised outreach. \"We did advertise this...and we still only have 1 letter of interest,\" staff said. Staff confirmed the vacancy will be on the agenda for action at the next meeting.

No vote or appointment was recorded in the transcript. The transcript did not include the name of the applicant in the public portion that was read aloud.

Why this matters: Cemetery district board vacancies are local appointments that determine oversight of cemetery operations and property; the commissioners will consider the single applicant at their next scheduled action meeting.","County staff reported that the advertised vacancy for the Sylvan Cemetery District produced a single letter of interest; staff said the item will be available for action at the next meeting.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6674820,"Updated livable wage report shows local basic-wage shortfalls; childcare costs exceed housing in parts of region",711,630765,1342200,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2323415-12bb278cc04494a904f5e44d26f795e2&start=630&end=1342","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2323415-12bb278cc04494a904f5e44d26f795e2/thumbnail_630765.jpg","/articles/6674820/Montezuma-County/Colorado/Updated-livable-wage-report-shows-local-basic-wage-shortfalls-childcare-costs-exceed-housing-in-parts-of-region","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6674820-09435de5c7b8f9036cdca34f741432d5/orig.mp4?Expires=1775392268&Signature=dV-4jxm3LHoihlI0ljIQKo-YtNnghfTpLgj4Cta4cppLwFkEmudL~WGEJV~aK~49PX8qidUP1CR7ARPw1q2gGt65D2~Z0ukYsUlvwKt2os9SeEb0r3bM1ro~Vz9XlmQQy6nknIEVI94SgiEYu6Kc4SAUwq6MDaHwHc2vhVGVQqbWMRryImsSSrqER1Yi87-JhfGJJMJMlkf-KnhJGIAwFzGeSiBxtf5qYyTyr8u5SH9vGUjk1medFSpKZjpteMchbsVoCtyth7SLp7C8SF-lT32UTofuWfryoPmypRsG7Z0RVC9JTeixNp~SPG60qbfOGiF90SPfsr1BZ99ia3ybUg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Region 9 staff presented an updated livable wage report, prepared every two years and localized using county-level housing and childcare costs and the Colorado consumer price index.

Region 9 staff summarized the methodology: the report uses a self-sufficiency budget to estimate what a household needs to cover basic expenses including housing, health insurance, food, clothing and childcare. Staff said some small communities that cannot obtain goods locally (Rico, Dove Creek, Silverton) receive a mileage allowance to cover travel to buy essentials.

The presenter highlighted community examples: \"Somebody needs to make at least $17.22 in order to make it in Mancos,\" Region 9 staff said, describing that figure as the basic-expenditure hourly wage for a single adult in Mancos. Staff also cited a regional example for Montezuma County: for a two-adult household with two children, the report calculates a livable annual income of roughly $91,000 to meet basic needs without subsidies.

The report breaks down cost components and shows that in some places child care costs exceed housing costs. The presentation noted that in Cortez the chart lists child care at $16.27 and housing at roughly $13 (median figures used in the report). Staff said the findings are used by local organizations for grant-writing and planning and that the report is posted on Region 9's website.

Commissioners and staff discussed local workforce and demographic effects. The transcript records concerns about declining school enrollment in nearby Durango and migration of families to outlying towns; a commissioner commented that limited affordability is a factor in population and workforce trends. Region 9 staff said licensed childcare supply is limited, increasing costs and creating work–family tradeoffs.

The report was provided for information; staff had no formal ask tied to the presentation other than to share the data that local agencies and organizations commonly use.

Why this matters: The livable wage figures are used by human services and local organizations to estimate public assistance need, plan workforce development, and support grant applications.","Region 9 presented its updated livable wage report, localized by county. The report shows basic-expenditure hourly wages required in communities across the region, highlights childcare as a major cost, and illustrates pressures on housing, workforce and public assistance usage.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6674825,"Region 9 asks Montezuma County to renew participation in state Enterprise Zone; county likely eligible under preliminary data",219,240,219365,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2323415-12bb278cc04494a904f5e44d26f795e2&start=0&end=219","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2323415-12bb278cc04494a904f5e44d26f795e2/thumbnail_240.jpg","/articles/6674825/Montezuma-County/Colorado/Region-9-asks-Montezuma-County-to-renew-participation-in-state-Enterprise-Zone-county-likely-eligible-under-preliminary-data","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6674825-f7f550cb82fef7797cbe30d08c9ce238/orig.mp4?Expires=1775392268&Signature=UP7nMR0tuCqRVH7EMG29Y9xNM3lSnG-JtBHtnWewD-dGwREH16soYDRwo7JMMacxYCRKFF1~q4PiLmJnV6KW3zdVksBgrjzMjOrevt~Jh5BsFPjeoN4Kzn-6Xop2HUZY77FebYiIHsVJMOZnsxCEuDDrxRZsUdHSwo25HdS3ztW0gb77FA-t7HK0xWH0ZDcFQyx2EtkqTjtt55GcNhrC7Z1N4lnKqRqsBmkPdfd71m59-fdXqDQIcpChYqbFWZg4bEO0eAPy6Z-l0EKyI5WKXSvi~5IEjXocxBgMPEfYRoTjs4n2QvdX3fHhmG~yYA~HhNfjLjgclp80Ct-drfULYg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Region 9 staff asked Montezuma County to confirm that the county wants to continue participating in the state Enterprise Zone program and to have Region 9 continue serving as administrator for the five-county zone.

Region 9 staff explained how eligibility is determined under state statute, saying the test considers per-capita income, unemployment and population growth. \"It's basically that per capita income is less than 75% of the state average. Unemployment rate is 25% or greater than the state average over a 12 month period. And then, the population growth rate is less than 25% of the state average,\" Region 9 staff said. Staff noted that if a county meets the thresholds as a whole it is included; if not, the state examines eligibility at the census-tract level.

The presenter told the commissioners the current designation (based on 2016 data) included Montezuma, Dolores and San Juan counties and that Montezuma County was unlikely to have a problem under preliminary data. The letter being circulated asks counties to state whether they wish to be included and whether they have any objection to Region 9 continuing as administrator.

Region 9 staff described the administrator role: certifying tax credits, providing information to CPAs, working with nonprofit projects to secure designation so donations can receive state tax credits, and completing annual reporting to the state. \"We basically provide the information to the CPAs, we certify the credits, we work with nonprofit projects that become designated so that their donations can receive tax credits and basically work with the state on the annual reporting,\" Region 9 staff said.

County commissioners and staff discussed outreach to businesses and tax preparers. Staff said many taxpayers who use local CPAs are automatically informed and have credits claimed on their returns, while small businesses that do their own taxes are often missed. Staff noted that some firms and online tax-preparation products include an enterprise-zone item; staff said they also present to chambers of commerce and local business groups and that outreach would intensify this year because census-driven boundary changes will affect which addresses are eligible.

Staff also said the county was asked whether tribal lands should be excluded; a notice had been sent to the Ute Mountain Ute Scribe, and the tribe may exclude tribal lands if it chooses.

No formal action was recorded in the transcript; staff indicated the letter regarding participation would be on the agenda for action at the next meeting.

Why this matters: Enterprise Zone designation affects eligibility for state tax credits available to businesses and to certain nonprofit donations, which can influence local economic development, hiring and nonprofit fundraising.","Region 9 staff asked Montezuma County to continue participating in the state Enterprise Zone program and to permit Region 9 to remain the zone administrator. Staff reviewed eligibility criteria, the role of census tracts if a county does not meet countywide thresholds, and outreach challenges to small businesses.","actionData","errors"]

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Updated livable wage report shows local basic-wage shortfalls; childcare costs exceed housing in parts of region

Region 9 asks Montezuma County to renew participation in state Enterprise Zone; county likely eligible under preliminary data