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The county said Andrea Azaria has accepted the newly created housing coordinator position and will begin work the week after the meeting. County staff said Azaria will start on onboarding tasks and early research projects to support county housing initiatives.

Staff updates: County staff said they reengaged the Alta (Ali?) POA board and are scheduled to attend a meeting with the POA to discuss housing ideas and next steps. Engineering discussions with RightWater Engineers are ongoing regarding an MOU with the San Bernardo homeowners association and possible drilling of a test well this summer to serve the Pathfinder project site. Staff said results of prior geotechnical assessments raised concerns about on‑site water availability, so staff also plan to explore a surface‑water supply option as a contingency.

No formal votes were taken on housing projects at the meeting. Staff characterized the MOU and water options as works in progress and said they will continue outreach with HOAs and engineers as details are negotiated.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","20250326-Board of County Commissioner Meeting","oneSentenceSummary","San Miguel County announced a new housing coordinator hire, renewed outreach to homeowners associations and continued work on water supply options for the Pathfinder housing project, including a possible test well and a surface water alternative.","taxTitle","San Miguel County, Colorado","taxId",73428,"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},6622795,"Commissioners support drafting contract for EcoAction Partners to administer county green grants program",875,6789000,7664000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2781320-c7def985d0fe83ce67391c99d87e730b&start=6789&end=7664","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2781320-c7def985d0fe83ce67391c99d87e730b/thumbnail_6789000.jpg","/articles/6622795/San-Miguel-County/Colorado/Commissioners-support-drafting-contract-for-EcoAction-Partners-to-administer-county-green-grants-program","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6622795-7f4356304dba26a66ef1725db9c8de50/orig.mp4?Expires=1770772541&Signature=VbYSVAfNbu91LsHJqkZ9WRJy53IMIHduIoVSOpGmrnQmPxU2jRi5c0eFnyZpoYvCnexPrteqgteQaYX7BFoEkmmubR5BfM0jq0wJPyZqg8j79~Je1sD50GoftvqpurtaTSJrrwJyZGkV197EV940zNQtJnHT5S5WQI5hKltx0D-FXDqri8NFuati37jnT2-tcvECvCHFIyhjeKT109IYQi9ACRaISAYjxzk6RYKaFilTGQIhFpwgpxA-zjp4~Wfl7LA~kfSEwToOOD5pXSmgvqDPA4gBaw3LVj0Nt7Iu9nXaUU6Qf-MrGRI2iMQ1oherxzuiuwlZBGOz9X16CffXeg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","San Miguel County staff and EcoAction Partners discussed adding San Miguel County to EcoAction's regional Green Grants program on March 26, and commissioners signaled support for a contract to bring the county into the program.

Natural resources and climate resilience director Star Jamieson summarized a proposed scope and budget for the Green Grants expansion and told commissioners the county would initially cover approximately $10,000 from its revenue fund for the program year to pay administrative startup costs. Jamieson said EcoAction's proposal included outreach, application administration, scoring and coordination and that the workload typically declines after an initial launch year.

EcoAction Partners representatives told the board that town of Telluride costs have historically run lower as the program matured and that the county's 10% administrative fee is primarily a start‑up cost for marketing, setting up the application and initial outreach. Software and shared‑platform costs were discussed as an additional recurring expense; EcoAction said the regional software subscription runs about $1,500 annually and might require a modest upgrade (roughly $600) depending on participation.

Next steps and oversight: Commissioners asked that reporting be concise and not impose onerous narrative requirements on EcoAction; EcoAction agreed to a lean reporting approach while continuing to track hours and activity for internal accounting. Star Jamieson said staff will draft a professional services agreement and place it on a consent agenda for board approval. Commissioners and EcoAction discussed committee composition for local project review and outreach, and suggested representatives from Norwood and other population centers be included on a county review committee.

Public comment and support: Local nonprofit and community representatives who spoke at the meeting expressed support for expanding the Green Grants to the county to increase access to funding for energy efficiency and greenhouse gas reduction projects outside Telluride. No formal action was taken at the meeting; staff will prepare a contract for commissioner approval.","Staff and EcoAction Partners proposed expanding an existing Telluride green‑grants program to San Miguel County. Commissioners supported preparing a professional services contract and placing it on a future consent agenda; staff said an administrative fee and software share would be covered in the initial year.",{"_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},6622801,"County staff directed to advance Mill Creek Park improvements, seek public survey and RFP estimates",3562,2816000,6378000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2781320-c7def985d0fe83ce67391c99d87e730b&start=2816&end=6378","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2781320-c7def985d0fe83ce67391c99d87e730b/thumbnail_2816000.jpg","/articles/6622801/San-Miguel-County/Colorado/County-staff-directed-to-advance-Mill-Creek-Park-improvements-seek-public-survey-and-RFP-estimates","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6622801-ac7652b246e1a305671749bb391b8c03/orig.mp4?Expires=1770772541&Signature=NO1BflZQWKriGGaDDQw3lXttzRF0Hkto5G5U-BMGEtLXTDOrPni3TZvRgcXyffgH~zDpJeoSreYqu9YQyZ0vlSeszsJVWnbqVOp6MRiHNl-Ff8cNGd-VCufoidr~iEdU9eNRQDRkNdo6DuLQO5-bN37~sFLspcZ6qgiZZSZz0zV~nH2tJWC7LfFlzIHajefVGJ5Wwpay1i~28VgtEXyqVuBCCv0Pahk9dzEPaLoHCVt48c0dQ12Mk4Usj2k9smhDLnIwIlKDU8MQobOtmGcoU-JfpzDiRNcMwjanKnGUow4hUS98YzPz2Z24yPgk7bBaie1M8qsXVcflXo5wQMU8hg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","San Miguel County commissioners reviewed conceptual plans for the one‑acre Mill Creek Park parcel and gave staff direction to proceed with select foundational work this year while surveying the public on longer‑term amenities.

Parks and Open Space Director Janet Cask described the parcel — transferred to the county in 2016 and located at the entrance to Telluride — as a passive‑use site where preliminary design concepts from consultant Superbloom include pollinator gardens, a natural play area, a bike skills track, a bicycle repair station, picnic shelter and interpretive historic signage. Cask said the county had previously conducted a 2020 community survey and a cultural resources report in 2021 as part of concept development.

Budget and scope: Staff presented a phased approach and a current estimate from Superbloom that included a substantial soil preparation and grading line (presented in the packet as an estimate of roughly $175,000 for topsoil and fine grading), a transformer estimate of about $12,000 for power, porta‑potty screening, a shade structure and fencing to better manage parking along Mill Creek Road. Parks staff said the Town of Telluride is considering waiving a water tap fee; with that waiver staff said installing a water tap and irrigation system could be less costly than using temporary water tanks.

Public input and constraints: The 2020 survey had 99 respondents and favored passive amenities (picnic seating, pollinator gardens, benches) and indicated biking and walking as primary access modes. Commissioners and staff reiterated that the parcel is restricted to park/open‑space use under the Mill Creek and Deep Creek PUD dedications and subdivision covenants; changing the deeded use would be legally complex and could require replacement land or litigation.

Commissioners' direction and timing: Commissioners agreed to let staff issue RFPs for the foundational, safety‑related elements (grading, soil preparation, screening for the porta‑potty, fencing and minimal picnic amenities) and to return bids for commissioner review before awards. Commissioners also asked staff to run a fresh public survey to refine the final plan and recommended leaving the survey open through May, June and July to capture seasonal and second‑home residents. Staff said completing RFPs and survey responses would inform follow‑on phases and final plantings.

Costs, risks and next steps: Staff noted the high cost of topsoil and emphasized that the estimate could change when formal bids return. Parks staff said much of the earlier, less expensive work had been done in‑house last year (south parcel grading, tree pruning and initial safety improvements) and that a phased approach could reduce near‑term spending while preserving long‑term options. Commissioners asked staff to pare the proposed RFP scope where possible and to prioritize safety and erosion control work so the site can be used this summer.

Public comments at the meeting supported the park vision and suggested additional outreach to park operators, adaptive sports programs, Telluride Town Park staff and transit provider SMART to ensure connectivity and accessibility. Parks staff will return bids and a refined schedule to the board for authorization before contracting.","Parks staff presented conceptual plans and cost estimates for a 1.09‑acre Mill Creek Park; commissioners authorized staff to issue RFPs for foundational site work and to run a public survey May–July to refine long‑term features.",{"_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},6622805,"San Miguel County approves MOU with Telluride Foundation to join shared-equity down-payment program",1760,1081000,2841000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2781320-c7def985d0fe83ce67391c99d87e730b&start=1081&end=2841","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2781320-c7def985d0fe83ce67391c99d87e730b/thumbnail_1081000.jpg","/articles/6622805/San-Miguel-County/Colorado/San-Miguel-County-approves-MOU-with-Telluride-Foundation-to-join-shared-equity-down-payment-program","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6622805-73897e881e234d64da4038924aac3804/orig.mp4?Expires=1770772541&Signature=d-HH99vkxCy5nVHqW6bOeEig16afadJr4mRkRciErE3t3Kf8D8rNTD6emZQ5Kjd9l082HmF5ik2K3tJ43bZjE5N8GcIWFZfiIVza5J9rIRiOY-6MttmapppwE-lti6zOt6fQ6WgCTHdHujdBYoqs1u~QvVDLP5dlRxAs37IB1bJ8CKqRyfXKE9JrFyB9KEARx~y4v-wT33OEnSjf3evdidzwBljKVYcu4x0FfUoaHLFA6qiMpCtwfJJX6SR6jDMIxRLCgKkHgHpwWRLgCuaACnKDgaZRG3qoy1kxftLfXsoGxCOt40RW311q7vaOsxfRvMV9l45gSMhhCvukut2ZcQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","San Miguel County commissioners voted to approve a memorandum of understanding with the Telluride Foundation on March 26 authorizing the county to contribute funds to a shared-equity down-payment assistance program intended to help regional workforce households purchase deed‑restricted homes in the county.

The agreement, which commissioners authorized by motion, implements a program the Telluride Foundation described as a “shared appreciation” loan model that provides up to $100,000 in down‑payment assistance per household. The loan carries no payments or interest until the homeowner sells or refinances, at which time the principal and a pro rata share of appreciation are repaid to the revolving fund, Telluride Foundation representative Elaine Dimas said.

Why it matters: County officials said the MOU is intended to expand a regional program that local governments and a nonprofit are matching with private philanthropy and state resources to increase access to homeownership for area workers. County staff and the foundation said the fund is structured to revolve so repayments can finance future loans.

County manager Mike Bordonia told the commissioners the county previously participated in smaller, forgivable down‑payment loans that had limited deployment; the new program responds to demand and the Telluride Foundation’s larger fundraising effort. \"We set an internal goal of $1,400,000 for the first year and we met that goal in February,\" Dimas said.

Program details provided at the meeting: the Telluride Foundation described a two‑year pilot that the foundation has paired with private donations and with loan servicing by the Impact Development Fund, a community development financial institution that will act as the lender and administrator of loan paperwork. The foundation reported finishing its fundraising and finalizing a service agreement with the Impact Development Fund; the foundation said families are already in a queue and the program hopes to launch by the end of the month.

Eligibility and geography: The county’s approved contribution is restricted to deployments within San Miguel County. The Telluride Foundation said its service area extends beyond San Miguel County to neighboring parts of the region (including Ouray County and Rico), and that qualifying properties must be deed‑restricted or deed‑restricted as part of the transaction to be eligible. Mountain Village is not contributing cash but is expanding its own shared‑equity program (referred to in the meeting as the YESS program) and has agreed to accept applications that meet its rules; the result is intended to allow stacking of funding across jurisdictions.

Funding layering and state funds: The Impact Development Fund applied on behalf of the program for state down‑payment assistance funds (referred to in materials as the Prop 1/2/3 process and existing Division of Housing funds). The foundation said the state program extended existing down‑payment assistance through 2026; county staff and the foundation said that arrangement lets the program “stack” local, private and state funds while preserving a less restrictive eligibility threshold for the foundation’s funds (foundation limit cited at 50% AMI in contrast with the state money at higher AMI levels).

Discussion and concerns: Commissioners asked whether county funds would be consumed primarily by applicants in the Town of Telluride; staff and the foundation said geography restrictions can be set by donor intent and by the foundation and that some private donations are already restricted to specific jurisdictions (for example a donor from Ouray restricted funds to Ouray County). Commissioners expressed a preference to allow the county’s initial $200,000 contribution to be deployed across the entire county for the pilot year and revisit boundaries if funds concentrated in Telluride exhausted the local allocation.

Public comment and oversight: One member of the public raised concerns about public comment access and consistency of opportunity to speak; the county clerk responded that public comment procedures require timely sign‑in and that commenters can join earlier if access is difficult. The Telluride Foundation committed to quarterly reporting to the commissioners with anonymized borrower profiles and program deployment data so the county can track where funds are used.

Vote: The motion to approve the MOU passed unanimously; the recorded votes show the two present commissioners voting yes. The MOU was authorized for execution and staff will finalize the agreement for signature.

Next steps: The foundation will finalize launch steps with Impact Development Fund and begin loan deployment. Commissioners discussed drafting a letter to the Telluride Town Council to encourage Town participation at their upcoming council meeting.","The Board of County Commissioners voted unanimously to approve a memorandum of understanding with the Telluride Foundation to contribute $200,000 from county budgeted funds to a regional shared-appreciation down-payment assistance program that the foundation and Impact Development Fund will administer.","actionData","errors"]

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