County tables Forest Service payment‑method decision to check for PILT impacts
Staff presented two federal payment options (SRS vs 1908 25% rolling average) showing estimated receipts of about $24,137.77 (SRS) versus $55,928.72 (1908 25%). Commissioners asked staff to seek additional NACo/Forest Service guidance about potential impacts to PILT and to revisit the decision at the July 14 meeting.
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Finance staff presented two methodologies for receiving forest‑service related payments: the current SRS approach (full payment estimate ~$24,137.77 for 2027) and the 1908 25% rolling average option (estimate ~$55,928.72). Staff explained the switch is a choice counties make periodically and provided estimated allocations for Gilpin County under each option.
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