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Rangely approves DOLA $50,000 municipal planning grant and $5,000 CHAPA youth pitch grant
Summary
The council authorized acceptance of a $50,000 DOLA Local Planning Capacity grant to continue land-use code updates and approved a $5,000 CHAPA grant to support a youth pitch competition tied to a regional entrepreneurship program.
Lisa (town staff) explained that the town is eligible for a $50,000 DOLA Local Planning Capacity (LPC) incentive that will continue work on municipal land-use code revisions; eligibility depended on adopting a fast-track ordinance prior to Dec. 31. Council voted to accept the funds and noted next steps include executing required certificates.
Staff also described a $5,000 CHAPA grant to run a youth pitch competition for high school and college-age participants, noting local partners at CNCC and other program supports. Council approved that grant as well and assigned staff to implement the program details.
Why it matters: The DOLA funds will directly fund professional planning work on the town's municipal code, a multi-year process that shapes development standards; the CHAPA funds aim to support youth entrepreneurship and local workforce development.
