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Board members said the action matters because the enterprise must set a budget and a fee that the PUC will incorporate into the statewide 9‑1‑1 surcharge calculation; the board’s draft recommends a 3¢ enterprise fee assessed per 9‑1‑1 access connection per month.

Board member Lynn, newly appointed financial secretary and chair of the budget development committee, presented a cleaned draft budget and asked the board to confirm several technical choices: whether to present first-year revenue as 9 months or 12 months (collections will not begin until about March), how to treat per‑penny revenue assumptions, and whether to preserve a program reserve. Lynn said, “my read of [the legislation] is that we are to set the budget and set the fee,” and proposed the draft reflect realistic collections for the enterprise’s first partial year of receipts.

PUC staff clarified the statewide per‑penny amount used for estimates. Daryl, speaking for PUC staff, said the magnitude varies with the number of statewide access connections and that “currently, we are about $830,000 per year per penny of surcharge,” but that using $800,000 is a reasonable planning assumption.

After discussion the board agreed to present the 2026 budget based on a partial‑year (roughly nine‑month) revenue projection rather than a full 12 months. Board members asked that Lynn remove month‑count headers from the public spreadsheet and report specific dollar amounts in the final memo. The board also confirmed a $200,000 allocation for the Colorado 9‑1‑1 Resource Center in the draft and discussed setting the program reserve at roughly 7% of program expenditures for the first year.

Cybersecurity was raised as a possible program priority. Matt observed that cybersecurity could be funded from the board’s local‑authority grant category and said the board should not exclude cybersecurity from grant eligibility: “we could still address cybersecurity, especially if someone asked for it,” he said.

Timing and filing steps were clarified. PUC staff advised that the commission’s proceeding would open in early August and that public comments would likely be due in late August; Jennifer (PUC staff) said comments would be due by Aug. 22 if the commission opens the proceeding at its weekly meeting on Aug. 1. The board scheduled a next meeting for Aug. 6 and authorized Michael to finalize the memo and submit it once Lynn and Matt provide final edits.

Motion and vote: Matt moved that the board “adopt the budget with the adjustments made in discussion today and authorize Michael to finalize the budget memo with the adjustments per discussion today and then submit it.” Amy seconded. The chair called for the vote; the board recorded three ayes and one abstention. The motion passed.

What happens next: Lynn and Matt will send final edits to board staff (Sage) and Michael will file the board’s memo into the PUC proceeding. PUC staff offered to accept the filing on the board’s behalf. The board will revisit the budget and any form edits at its next meeting if needed.

Sources: Board discussion July 23, 2025; PUC staff comments on per‑penny revenue and filing schedule.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","7.23.2025 911 Enterprise Board Meetings","oneSentenceSummary","The 9‑1‑1 Services Enterprise Board voted to adopt a draft 2026 budget with the adjustments discussed at its July 23 meeting and authorized staff to finalize and file a budget memo with the Colorado Public Utilities Commission.","taxTitle","Public Utilities Commission, Governor's Boards and Commissions, Organizations, Executive, Colorado","taxId",28165,"location","Colorado","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":72,"_73":56,"_74":56},6155797,"PUC staff walks board through travel‑reimbursement form and per‑diem rules",619,3247000,3866000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5473500-6dc9a876a65d910fc5b09cbcccbd8147&start=3247&end=3866","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5473500-6dc9a876a65d910fc5b09cbcccbd8147/thumbnail_3247000.jpg","/articles/6155797/Colorado/PUC-staff-walks-board-through-travelreimbursement-form-and-perdiem-rules","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6155797-1b36510cd438eaec08263905a5564871/orig.mp4?Expires=1775563036&Signature=XG0K1SPxWiI8mxSpGRz3E4yCSGmhTenjb7-r4vgJM0LsoznQru0uFcsR9D3NCanXpo6R8eNFAnnofh3eEue6zWdqXVM2FBia9b8Co1z60cSwwT1EGcit4ssgQrO0GwsCQi6jxP5nOkCdEEpd~659SsoqhxEs-fDTBYUp0~EsaMbIRDmiQ5n7~om0ILFOIJN98fYeYEcJaLkdRb98VIiuetm-ZUSyQtPR-AkCYOR1--OJrknK41bHsuHO4I0G2FMgRDp~vFaqLg4wLluInwTKoSoFCfFiMXgl36rAeivMk1T3eOGzPK1t2DA7JO0AjSsC62rNHSX~SjczmXsxeMj~lw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","PUC staff reviewed the state travel‑reimbursement form and filing process the 9‑1‑1 Services Enterprise will use for board travel, explaining mileage calculations, per‑diems, lodging expectations and electronic funds transfer setup.

Daryl of the Public Utilities Commission walked board members through the spreadsheet form the state uses and said the enterprise will submit reimbursements using that form; he noted the enterprise will not require staff to deduct commute miles and that mileage may be claimed from home for board members who travel to meetings. “None of that applies to you guys. You can do it straight from your house without putting in or or deducting your commute miles,” Daryl said.

Daryl explained key items board members should expect when submitting travel claims: list the travel dates and originating city; record total miles driven (or round‑trip miles for single‑day travel); use state‑published mileage rates (which the PUC adjusts annually); apply GSA per‑diem rates for meals; and report lodging costs reasonably (the state does not require strict adherence to federal GSA lodging limits, but staff advised prudence).

He also described incidental allowances and payment logistics. The form allows $5 per night in incidental reimbursement, and any other travel expenses (taxi, rental car) should be listed as miscellaneous. PUC staff asked board members to provide an EFT form and a voided check the first time they request reimbursement; PUC financial staff will deposit reimbursements into the board member’s bank account by default. Daryl said reimbursements charged to the enterprise fund will not come out of PUC or DORA funds.

Board members asked whether they could request government rates from hotels and whether the GSA per‑diem rates apply; staff advised asking hotels for government rates where appropriate, and to use the GSA meal rates for per‑diem calculations. The board noted it has no enterprise funds available yet and does not expect to submit travel claims until after the budget and fee are in place.

Practical next steps: PUC staff will share the travel form and links to the state fiscal rules with Sage for distribution to board members. Staff offered to help board members submit their first reimbursement to ensure EFT and bank‑account setup works as expected.","PUC staff presented the travel reimbursement form and process the enterprise will use, covering mileage, per‑diem rules, lodging guidance, and electronic funds transfer; staff advised that reimbursements will be charged to enterprise funds and that board members should provide voided checks for EFT setup.",{"_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":72,"_73":56,"_74":56},6155802,"Board appoints Lynn as financial secretary; tables budget committee composition pending legal guidance",246,126000,372000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5473500-6dc9a876a65d910fc5b09cbcccbd8147&start=126&end=372","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5473500-6dc9a876a65d910fc5b09cbcccbd8147/thumbnail_126000.jpg","/articles/6155802/Colorado/Board-appoints-Lynn-as-financial-secretary-tables-budget-committee-composition-pending-legal-guidance","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6155802-f9ee7c66b42fff0fa2fc840c15c87e8f/orig.mp4?Expires=1775563036&Signature=E3ipwyrVCEB3KOcwxmkFTPcp2ltOQIiZtIJmswZfgymabC6evZBBDMP-7aKIxR3LKi~m9x5LdnBLE52Exe9QW9gUDRW5f-2vz~yWG7oFeFHFHfAan2rDXVFMGjHF8eHajAvYShHi~WnTWhu0BoiOpy5~n-YHolWMxb4AW2vYNOzknBGFh0emn-CQOljCEDgId427982lOm3zMDjh8ueQgA8xczpHY7EA6OR9ORCd6PPVxUw8xA5rbufYNOLFc1IbQM1UbX09AAuG~OgUpKHMI2cbB103mMuL6WXYIxgG8pV0Bh~9B-OYZf1jkYza~Hvt37u7hI9-wgkG255zmkCvxA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The 9‑1‑1 Services Enterprise Board appointed Lynn to the newly established role of financial secretary and agreed to form a budget development committee she will chair, but tabled final committee composition until legal counsel provides guidance on open‑meeting and public‑records requirements.

The appointment matters because the bylaws established the financial‑secretary position and the role will serve as the board’s point person for budget development, liaison duties with state finance staff and the Department of Regulatory Agencies (DORA), and oversight of financial reports. Lynn accepted a self‑nomination and the appointment carried by voice vote.

Board counsel Kirsten told members that she is discussing options with other attorneys and can provide detailed guidance on committee meetings and public‑meeting compliance. Kirsten said, “it might be helpful if you want to set up a time to discuss this with me and some other attorneys,” and noted that similar arrangements have been implemented for other agencies with different statutory requirements. The board directed Lynn and Kirsten to meet and bring a proposed committee structure and schedule back to a future meeting.

Members also discussed contracting processes for the enterprise. Daryl (PUC staff) and Board members recommended contacting the DORA contracting officer early when the enterprise begins negotiating vendor agreements. Daryl advised the board to follow a path similar to other state programs and to involve the contracting officer so deviations from the state contract template can be explained to counsel.

Motion and vote: The board accepted Lynn’s nomination and appointed her financial secretary by voice vote; no roll‑call tally was recorded in the transcript and no member voiced opposition.

What happens next: Lynn and Kirsten will schedule a meeting to define the budget development committee’s membership and meeting process consistent with open‑meeting rules. The item was carried to the next board agenda for continued discussion.","The 9‑1‑1 Services Enterprise Board appointed Lynn to the financial secretary position, agreed she will chair the budget development committee, and directed counsel to clarify how committee meetings can comply with Colorado open‑meeting rules; members also discussed looping in DORA contracting officers for future vendor agreements.","actionData","errors"]

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9‑1‑1 enterprise board adopts 2026 budget draft, authorizes final memo and 3¢ fee submission to PUC

PUC staff walks board through travel‑reimbursement form and per‑diem rules

Board appoints Lynn as financial secretary; tables budget committee composition pending legal guidance