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• First‑quarter budget supplemental: The board approved a first‑quarter supplemental resolution that increases the 2024 budgeted expenditures and appropriates funds for items including a Madison AI pilot project, parking‑management work at Buttermilk, a procurement technician FTE, an Elkley housing unit electrification transfer, and airport retaining‑wall repairs. County staff said the package increases budgeted expenditures by roughly $2.7 million and budgeted revenues by approximately $210,000 for a net budget increase of about $2.46 million.

• Intergovernmental agreements: The board approved joining the Intermountain Transportation Planning Region (TPR) by intergovernmental agreement, a step staff said keeps Pitkin County at the regional table for project prioritization and funding. The board also approved an IGA with the Aspen Fire Protection District and the City of Aspen to enable aircraft reseeding and water resupply at the Aspen airport to support regional wildfire response.

• Airport tenant/retaining‑wall and housing items: The board approved airport‑related actions, including a $750,000 supplemental request for retaining‑wall repairs at Aspen/Pitkin County Airport (AOC) and consideration of a potential employee housing unit acquisition (separate follow‑up required for final property purchase). County staff said the retaining‑wall project and housing proposal would be returned with implementation details.

• Unit acquisition for county housing: The board approved the county purchasing a two‑bedroom unit at the Alpine Grove/ABC property (address shown in meeting materials as 414 Pacific Avenue, Unit A B C). Staff said the unit was offered at a market price and that the county will increase its employer housing inventory in Pitkin County.

• Employee handbook housekeeping: Commissioners repealed two older personnel handbook resolutions and approved moving employee handbook items into county code; staff said the action was a housekeeping step to avoid duplicate or outdated policy documents.

• Community Development fees and energy code incentives: The board approved an ordinance adopting fee changes that implement the recently adopted energy code incentives. The incentives reduce building fees for projects that are all‑electric and for certain tiers of electrification and energy‑use reductions; staff said tiered fee reductions will take effect after the code’s effective date in late April.

• Other routine items: The board approved the routine consent agenda, extended certain abatement petitions and approved other administrative items discussed in public session.

Several of these items required follow‑up staff work: staff will return with legal protections for the Redstone grant item before funds are released, complete detailed cost and scope documents for the airport retaining wall and housing proposals, and finalize administrative rules and notice language associated with the new energy‑code fee incentives.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","BOCC Regular Meeting (4th Wednesdays) - 03/26/2025","oneSentenceSummary","At its March 26 meeting the Pitkin County Board approved a package of administrative and intergovernmental measures including a budget supplemental, multiple IGAs, a housing unit purchase, and amendments to fees and employee handbooks; some items were advanced to second readings.","taxTitle","Pitkin County, Colorado","taxId",27807,"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},6622804,"Pitkin commissioners back moving Redstone cottage grant support to second reading amid ownership and funding questions",613,1395000,2008000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2781316-0ea3afcf2e6dba7e87a86cc303480c1c&start=1395&end=2008","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2781316-0ea3afcf2e6dba7e87a86cc303480c1c/thumbnail_1395000.jpg","/articles/6622804/Pitkin-County/Colorado/Pitkin-commissioners-back-moving-Redstone-cottage-grant-support-to-second-reading-amid-ownership-and-funding-questions","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6622804-8d9cf0ae0815ef01dccb43ba4709c68b/orig.mp4?Expires=1771182487&Signature=ZibdKCz85f73NEgc5~vb4dVqnjhhan1U04FZ1z0eWSI9qMF9iC74Md5sCYYMgrtokcTJ4wm4wkicwaMJE9~yraF0j6gOUArmNMnmTYwjmav3HqugtnYhJWwK1IZo88jj~0azRfzMXeMKim3UhXH5UPUh0Oz-TlrAROeOJ5CXo8vfZcWRimZ7Bl2q0a19PmLWRdjqeZxljMbLN60fL-etyH9VHWaYR28LBY6Mv-bEtXGddPeK~D9R3Jc1-K5I1YwxqlOlL8X~J7NVE0IbtXqdV3dsd~w6aWeb~lpI93mTWvtivOaJoE-AdyQ2fbccwARxCMdpd0NI8JJVc3vUPyzy4Q__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Board of County Commissioners moved March 26 to a second reading a resolution supporting a State Historical Fund grant application and possible matching funds for the Redstone Historical Society’s proposed acquisition of a historic cottage.

County staff said the society is the planned owner and that the property owner is pursuing IRS donation benefits. Jeff (last name not specified in public record), speaking for the Redstone Historical Society, told the board he had discussed the transfer with the owner and that the society “is prepared to take title as a historical society.”

Commissioners and staff discussed several outstanding issues before the county would release funding. Patty said that if county taxpayer funds are used the county should secure protections — for example, a covenant limiting future sale or a right of first refusal that accounts for the county’s contribution. County staff said they could return with options such as a covenant or buyback provision to protect the county’s investment.

There was also discussion about whether the county’s park, recreation and open‑space exaction funds could be used. Staff said the fund’s intent language contemplates parks and recreation uses and that, in some prior cases, open‑space dollars have been used when historic preservation was part of a broader acquisition. Staff advised that the board likely has discretion to treat a museum or recreational building use as an eligible use of the exaction, but commissioners said they wanted more detail before committing funds.

The board voted to move the resolution to a second reading scheduled for April 9; commissioners directed staff to return with recommended mechanisms to secure the county’s financial interest and other clarifications before the second reading. The vote to move the item forward passed with recorded assent and at least one opposing vote on the floor (the transcript records an unidentified “oppose” during the roll call).","The board agreed to advance a resolution supporting a state historic‑fund grant application for a Redstone cottage and to consider county protections for public funds; staff and the Redstone Historical Society said the society will take title if the owner donates the property.",{"_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},6622808,"Pitkin County adopts 2025 climate action plan; commissioners ask for feasibility studies and follow‑up",411,865000,1276000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2781316-0ea3afcf2e6dba7e87a86cc303480c1c&start=865&end=1276","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2781316-0ea3afcf2e6dba7e87a86cc303480c1c/thumbnail_865000.jpg","/articles/6622808/Pitkin-County/Colorado/Pitkin-County-adopts-2025-climate-action-plan-commissioners-ask-for-feasibility-studies-and-followup","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6622808-afc00006f1705f9b0d6900d70cbc0311/orig.mp4?Expires=1771182487&Signature=Q4a7Um4uGEy1Tosc2q-2ELrKPvVqW2Nk6qQzchWUxXn7F9hMpKI5JSmF1phSJcotkbMLslkbCq6ZLLhJtPBXCCyLQUy0w11TaMceYXEYO6LMBDI3226AW~Rrdi6BU59~EYvc3XeLRpv9ZzFWVdWojEFZ9SDmK1buqKXsSHdBtngob1oWo36Dj5HThJbpM7h6~3YC5yqJAOK3Z8NB2FwYFKTZvnwt9eLoLXxB8kiFU0U4i38qV92h8F4A6XDzly98C2cRlJmplMd9ZT3hUSMVzFV~6PCWgArA4oeabq6tznS9PAA0WOK7o3GpK8x0vx5D1FDWdF0nN5llEni7ir66YQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Board of County Commissioners on March 26 voted to adopt the Pitkin County 2025 Climate Action Plan, an updated, organization‑wide roadmap county staff said was the result of about a year’s work across departments.

Michael Port, climate action analyst in the county manager’s office, presented the plan and answered questions about next steps for implementation and measurement. Port described the plan as a “living document” and said staff will bring feasibility work back to the board on potential high‑policy actions and on how to align county targets with broader benchmarks such as the Paris Agreement.

Port also urged commissioners to consider incremental actions the county can take immediately to reduce emissions and build resilience. He cited ongoing work on facilities electrification, a sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) feasibility study and a separate Vision 2050 planning effort. “We should do what you can with what you have where you are,” Port said, quoting Theodore Roosevelt to underscore the plan’s pragmatic approach.

Commissioners asked how staff will respond if the county falls short of its targets. Port said staff will track outcomes and present options for course correction, including scaling existing projects and seeking new high‑impact policy levers. County staff noted they are under contract to begin a SAF feasibility study that will review feedstock, financing and siting, and recommended the board review that analysis before treating SAF as a firm commitment in the plan.

Commissioner Francie moved adoption of the informal resolution endorsing the 2025 Climate Action Plan; the motion was seconded and the board voted in favor. During discussion, commissioners also raised concerns about local greenhouse‑gas sources such as fugitive methane from the nearby coal basin; Port and other staff said such emissions are being accounted for in the county’s greenhouse‑gas inventory and will be included in future mitigation planning.

The board’s approval was recorded as an informal resolution (a single reading), which does not require a public hearing under county rules. County staff said they will return with detailed feasibility studies and, when appropriate, bring specific policy proposals to the board for separate consideration.","Pitkin County commissioners voted to adopt the county’s 2025 Climate Action Plan, endorsing a multi‑departmental framework and directing staff to return with feasibility studies and potential policy options for larger emissions reductions.",{"_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},6622813,"Pitkin commissioners approve regional early‑childhood service plan, clearing way for voter question",5938,2668000,8606000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2781316-0ea3afcf2e6dba7e87a86cc303480c1c&start=2668&end=8606","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2781316-0ea3afcf2e6dba7e87a86cc303480c1c/thumbnail_2668000.jpg","/articles/6622813/Pitkin-County/Colorado/Pitkin-commissioners-approve-regional-earlychildhood-service-plan-clearing-way-for-voter-question","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6622813-39fc6506b0f7069afa6b7a01f67ac600/orig.mp4?Expires=1771182487&Signature=ihIgMruz~QSkSjCx6eVUUHQihqXx02uZfdwZsu84MAhaLQc6tEpacyo2B08YJ5xzpSrBmBSBXpznQKi~~HgBIZshisYSpog0bxCXUab5~XEDbmrIrvk0wpXKcbGXRk8Z7Jm1UVQofTo5Ep8wRoZKJRIkuKkfoYEehViXuuLpzzhuldW9CUha7tlvtKadJs5oAZbnWPxj7iDBoEfrXjuS2iYv43yBxp1VAk3P6yE9uzoAOIU46J00o-3lRLmEIITP1mbR4ZpNdE4-DYLkViwaxa26STWUj2mbRL~rUNz4S9PzxYrCzSbOakjB-O3EIvCXAK~QeiMH6wLLnKXmQtdRnQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Board of County Commissioners on March 26 approved the service plan for the Confluence Early Childhood Development Service District, a regional proposal that would create a Parachute‑to‑Aspen taxing district to expand child care and early‑learning services.

Proponents said the district would be funded by a 0.25‑percent sales tax, if approved later by voters, and would raise an estimated $10 million a year. The plan calls for tuition assistance for families, grants to expand provider capacity and quality, outreach and navigation for families, and funding for program administration and evaluation.

Supporters told commissioners the regional approach is meant to match the valley’s integrated labor market and to avoid duplicating existing programs. “This special district would be the first of its kind in the state of Colorado,” Coalition director Maggie Tiscornia told the commissioners. Hannah Berman of AspenOne said the district would let families choose care closer to home or closer to work in the valley because “we have a very regional economy.”

County staff and the coalition’s attorney, Nate Bruggeman, described the legal and procedural steps that follow the board’s approval. The plan must be accompanied by signature gathering and a district‑court petition; if the court confirms statutory requirements, the funding question would be placed on a Tabor‑compliant ballot (a general election in 2025 or 2026 is being considered). Bruggeman said the court phase and related notice steps are already underway in the three counties that would be included in the district (Garfield, Pitkin and part of Eagle).

Coalition and philanthropic backers presented a financial overview that identifies a sizable funding gap. The group estimates about 5,100 children under age 5 live in the proposed district and that licensed capacity currently serves roughly 2,272 spots — about 44 percent of need. Using national cost and participation assumptions, the coalition estimated a total annual tuition need of about $52 million for roughly 3,070 children; current public funding amounts to roughly $6.5 million. The coalition projects the 0.25% tax would provide roughly $10 million annually, which would reduce but not eliminate the funding gap.

Commissioners asked about overlap with local programs and double taxation, particularly for Aspen’s existing Kids First program. Tiscornia and coalition members said the plan is designed to “blend and braid” resources rather than supplant municipal or state funding; they said Kids First and other local programs were engaged in plan development and could continue. The coalition also outlined next steps for campaign timing and noted choices remain about whether to target a 2025 or 2026 election cycle.

The board voted to approve the service plan, enabling the coalition to proceed with public signature collection and the court petition necessary to put creation of the district and the tax question before voters.","The Board of County Commissioners approved the Confluence Early Childhood Development Service District service plan, allowing its backers to collect signatures and seek a Tabor election on a proposed 0.25% regional sales tax to fund child‑care subsidies and provider grants.","actionData","errors"]

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