The Alamosa City Council approved on first reading Ordinance No. 1-20-26 on Jan. 7, authorizing an intergovernmental agreement among San Luis Valley partners to implement a Create Outdoors Colorado Trust Fund Generation Wild grant.

Annie, a city staff member leading the presentation, told the council the initiative will coordinate 12 partners and establish roles through a memorandum of understanding or an intergovernmental agreement where partners are government agencies. "This is $2,000,000 coming to the valley," she said, describing funding for outdoor activities ranging from community runs and fishing programs to broader outdoor engagement.

Councilor Yandinho moved to approve the ordinance on first reading and set a second hearing for Jan. 21 or soon thereafter; the motion was seconded and carried unanimously. City staff said the council previously approved a resolution authorizing the city manager to sign the grant agreement and that this ordinance formalizes the partner agreement required by the grantor.

Next steps: the council will consider second reading on Jan. 21. If approved on second reading, the intergovernmental agreement will enable Alamosa and partner agencies to access and implement the $2 million Generation Wild funding.