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Powers said SB 1974 requires jurisdictions with populations over 1,000 to prepare housing‑needs assessments every six years and produce specific outputs. He told commissioners the SWCCOG has published an RFQ, solicited vendors and is seeking funds to build a platform that will automate the assessment using the publicly documented data sources the state requires. Powers said the approach aims to reduce repeated consultant costs for jurisdictions that lack capacity.

Powers said the SWCCOG has already secured $27,000 from Chapa toward the work and is seeking additional grant funds; he cited an example vendor platform (PolicyMap) that costs about $20,000 a year to maintain and contrasted that with a state grant pool figure mentioned in discussion of $11,000,000 for the first cycle. He summarized the policy problem bluntly: “We don't have enough houses, and what we have cost too much.”

Commissioners asked clarifying questions about scope and cost; Powers said the RFQ is intended to establish the likely build cost and that he would not ask local governments for matching funds. No formal vote or commitment to sign a letter was recorded at the workshop; commissioners heard the request and did not object during the discussion.

Ending: Staff and the SWCCOG will follow up on the RFQ and grant application; commissioners indicated they would consider providing a letter of support but did not take formal action at the workshop.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Montezuma County BOCC Workshop June 30, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","Chuck Powers, representing the Southwest Colorado Council of Governments, requested a Montezuma County letter of support for a DOLA HPLN grant to automate state-mandated housing‑needs assessments.","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},6657016,"County staff describes three‑year San Juan National Forest law‑enforcement co‑op; $10,500 annual county contribution",108,1072000,1180000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5106981-b362d37503a0c4750c53e8b124d1dcee&start=1072&end=1180","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5106981-b362d37503a0c4750c53e8b124d1dcee/thumbnail_1072000.jpg","/articles/6657016/Montezuma-County/Colorado/County-staff-describes-threeyear-San-Juan-National-Forest-lawenforcement-coop-10500-annual-county-contribution","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6657016-1a2b97a6d42217cb47857645183bfef4/orig.mp4?Expires=1771172887&Signature=cLPeiTJpnXwEvmWeN4upfYpEEXVrI7DbI83Sil~LMOobEOK-q4ww~vPxaXQwNkmgtFEkuYahEjeglE7iINaUC8Z3dFQMz654mXSve19rbw237pgyXMxenpsfGrkKRP6E45VhZd-c2wq-xXkO6JpyLyIjsLqtNymHNZUyRuTC48WYdPowbqOEZzcvtTAXPGIdJEvIGxBf0W~J0Vp0WH3tBPiaPa-zziet9G-EPUrzbVlC-cyt73kvMSU4ZEi-inCjefzJ1P9QZMmXw2rrQ6EdAi1Cv4r38iHdy~OdSvKUie3Y-TTo0-2jj2bw7qYtFRtXBJ-u0ObcFKGPnau5XoS0nA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","County staff reported the San Juan National Forest will enter a law‑enforcement cooperative agreement covering calendar-year payments of $10,500 and continuing to Dec. 31, 2029. Staff said the county’s contribution was described in an exhibit to the agreement and that the contract covers specific forest access areas and parking lots listed in the agreement’s page 2.

Staff asked that the county attorney or other legal reviewer examine the draft before execution; staff noted the county attorney may be out of the office in the short term and that the agreement will be forwarded for review. Staff also said the agreement specifically excludes abandoned‑vehicle processing that county crews had handled in prior years; the Forest Service will now handle abandoned vehicles on its lands.

No formal approval or vote occurred at the workshop; staff recommended forwarding the draft contract to legal for review and returning the item for action once counsel has signed off.

Ending: Staff will send the draft to county legal counsel for review; commissioners did not take final action at the workshop.","Presenters said the San Juan National Forest will implement a law‑enforcement cooperative agreement that carries a county contribution of $10,500 per calendar year; the agreement runs to Dec. 31, 2029. County staff asked for legal review and noted the agreement excludes abandoned-vehicle processing.",{"_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},6657021,"Montezuma County officials recommend countywide fire ban; effective time discussed at 6 a.m. on Wednesday",392,686000,1078000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5106981-b362d37503a0c4750c53e8b124d1dcee&start=686&end=1078","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5106981-b362d37503a0c4750c53e8b124d1dcee/thumbnail_686000.jpg","/articles/6657021/Montezuma-County/Colorado/Montezuma-County-officials-recommend-countywide-fire-ban-effective-time-discussed-at-6-am-on-Wednesday","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6657021-b2a53d60f4a9bae0e95792acb7c2cc73/orig.mp4?Expires=1771172887&Signature=Jw6puT6DXb5WPxrYvyc26Tg0P9BcUk29-rzAOkKJtpx~eH97-xLMn1OVFmUJcV3koTBYta9tgmFujccKB1RhzwydOUGLu3aB40s9vH3UxSKsSlZ8ebc9cY08oV-M59spDjrMr1hfra0hgwUOVIFbSr-cdvbL7h4~latmcGUx9U3-uux803Q3fxEYkjhVYEpYtilBSB76sYYnPHyTLAJ4KjhYGnfUYt0907gNh4uVw-8yYp5aN~6SVzNPF3P2Jpk2lP7ADAu3J5F2k73P0vdOuvW0plu5CE5KznBp1FQUYQQKlRCL0kKPEUPGQANhTYd8gikD49ChePAqrX3tH3HpFA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Sheriff, acting as the county fire warden, recommended reinstating a countywide fire ban citing drying fuels and very low relative-humidity readings. County presenters said area indices and calls with neighboring jurisdictions indicate increasing fire risk and recommended the ban begin July 1; commissioners discussed setting an effective time of 6 a.m. Wednesday and holding a formal vote at the next meeting.

The recommendation followed repeated reports of critically dry grasses and minimum relative humidity readings “running 1 to 5%,” presenters said, and notices that Dolores County, La Plata County and nearby tribal jurisdictions planned similar restrictions. The Forest Service is under a stage‑1 restriction, and county staff said regional firefighting equipment and crews are standing by.

Speakers stressed the need to give the public notice before the ban takes effect. County staff said 24 hours’ notice is typical; 12 hours was discussed as a minimum. Commissioners said the ban would remain in effect until they decide to lift it, and one commissioner noted it could remain in place into the winter months unless conditions improve.

Staff also reported a request from landfill staff that, once a ban is in effect, the county waive green‑waste drop fees to encourage residents to dispose of yard waste and to aid in composting efforts. A staff member said waiving green‑waste fees would “help the county, help out the fire ban, and also help out with the compost.”

No formal vote was taken at the workshop. Presenters said a formal ordinance or resolution will be placed on the next meeting agenda for a vote, with the commission’s intention that, if approved, the set effective time would be 6 a.m. Wednesday. The county also noted the Bureau of Land Management had said it would declare restrictions, but a formal BLM notice had not been received at the time of the workshop.

The sheriff and staff framed the recommendation as coordination with neighboring jurisdictions and federal partners and urged public caution, including compliance with local burn rules and removal of ignition sources while the county remains dry.

Ending: The commission did not adopt the ban at the workshop; staff will prepare formal language for the next meeting, and commissioners indicated the item will be put to a vote at that time.","County officers recommended reinstating a countywide fire ban because of dry fuels and very low relative humidity. Commissioners discussed setting an effective time of 6 a.m. Wednesday and said a formal vote will be taken at the next meeting; staff also proposed waiving landfill green-waste fees while the ban is in effect.",{"_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},6657010,"Commissioners review lease addendum to add racetrack tenant for insurer; described as housekeeping",61,1879000,1940000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5106981-b362d37503a0c4750c53e8b124d1dcee&start=1879&end=1940","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5106981-b362d37503a0c4750c53e8b124d1dcee/thumbnail_1879000.jpg","/articles/6657010/Montezuma-County/Colorado/Commissioners-review-lease-addendum-to-add-racetrack-tenant-for-insurer-described-as-housekeeping","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6657010-bcad073fb37650cf881e63990c6b4d4e/orig.mp4?Expires=1771172887&Signature=LkGkBvzy2njRl9NpwxKaEYHtWk9slsjRc6Bjq7vp5cXaOixLvn20QX4srlupXsVySRGwk3ukuEt8i~SdlIT6D1Q60zVPQwssq2EUMqGr-JjGZch6nBIGJsYNJ2anBGDBxz6e7KUVZd3S~c9-QzXipOD~EBEJNhrpWi8cPR~QcN79sKo541mVsWYhrgPuvH1R4EpFw7IRDgeb~h9L~V-AifFOd02HxcOIK0ktqqvr4lA6NRcj54Zp5~5BuQDsKE~RIUW4ASsMvbqlxY6bW23kafmrwCyw~qoRXF1kTdcOJ~raG8UYo1tOpBpxlvme0fb~-NKPB7mnhMs8RLliNuBalA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Justin presented an addendum intended to add a named tenant to the county racetrack lease to satisfy the facility’s insurance carrier. Staff said the insurance presently lists B and B Investments, BST Promotions and BST Racing (Fairgrounds Speedway) as the insured parties, but the lease did not include that specific tenant language, and the carrier requested the change.

Staff described the addendum as adding a tenant who would be responsible and liable under the lease; the insurance carrier has signed the addendum. County staff suggested the change was primarily a formality to align the lease with the insurer’s requirements. Commissioners characterized the item as housekeeping and did not raise substantive objections.

No formal approval or vote occurred at the workshop; staff indicated the finalized addendum will be processed through standard contract and legal review as needed.

Ending: Staff will route the addendum for legal review and finalize paperwork; the commission did not take final action during the workshop.","County staff presented an addendum to the county racetrack lease to add a tenant name required by the insurance carrier. The addendum would name the current insurance holder and make that party jointly liable; commissioners described the change as housekeeping and no formal vote was taken.","actionData","errors"]

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Southwest Colorado COG asks Montezuma County for support to automate state-required housing needs assessments

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Montezuma County officials recommend countywide fire ban; effective time discussed at 6 a.m. on Wednesday

Commissioners review lease addendum to add racetrack tenant for insurer; described as housekeeping