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Home My WebLink AboutPACKET Town Board 2005-09-09F i LE Prenared 08/04/05 i* 72 4 2 63 6:Â£474:41 TOWN oF ESTES PARK * b .. . Â·WY # -.519%12:Â·, . 7120:ysÂ·Y:+ p .*94%1%i'9Â·.. aÂ»79*,9.4< -' Â» *%433.6 *444Â£11:~:. 1...i....4 1.1Â»i '....1 -litÂ·t j Off~-*i~%Â·. f ' ...1,; --3.2/ ,Â· ~ i.;~Ij~~'1~>~'I .- The Mission of the Town of Estes Park le to plan and provide reliable, h~h-value eervicee for our citizens, vieitore, and employees. We take 0reat pride ensuring and enhancind the quality of life in our community by Dein0 00001 etewards of public resources and natural eettinG. BOARD OF TRUSTEES - TOWN OF ESTES PARK Tuesday, August 9,2005 7:00 p.m. AGENDA PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE PUBLIC COMMENT (Please state your name and address) TOWN BOARD COMMENTS 1. CONSENT AGENDA (Approval of): 1. Town Board Minutes dated July 26,2005. 2. Bills. 3. Committee Minutes: A. Public Safety, July 28,2005 B. Community Development: Special Event Dept. 1. Policy Manual - Amending Performance Park Hours of Operation (from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. to 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Mon. - Sat. and 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Sun.) 2. Estes Park Heritage Foundation Committee: Request funds to support Estes Park Heritage Festival Event - SEE ACTION ITEM #1 BELOW. 4. Estes Park Housing Authority, May 11 & June 29, 2005 (acknowledgment only). 5. Intent to Annex Resolution 18-05 - Fall River Second, Third, and Fourth Additions. Set Public Hearing for 11/08/05. 1 Continued on reverse side A. f + # Â·' , 2. ACTION ITEMS: 1. ESTES PARK HERITAGE FOUNDATION COMMITTEE: REQUEST FUNDS TO SUPPORT ESTES PARK HERITAGE FESTIVAL EVENT. Town Administrator Repola. 2. APPOINTMENT - TOWN CLERK, JACKIE WILLIAMSON. (Motion) 3. ICG FIBER OPTIC LEASE CONTRACT - APPROVAL. Town Administrator Repola. 4. TOWN ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT. 5. ADJOURN. NOTE: The Town Board reserves the right to consider other appropriate items not available at the time the agenda was prepared. 2 r... Town of Estes Park, Larimer County, Colorado, July 26,2005 Minutes of a Regular meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Town of Estes Park, Larimer County, Colorado. Meeting held in the Municipal Building in said Town of Estes Park on the 26th day of July, 2005. Meeting called to order by Mayor John Baudek. Present: John Baudek, Mayor Susan L. Doylen, Mayor ProTem Trustees Richard Homeier Lori Jeffrey-Clark Chuck Levine Wayne Newsom Bill Pinkham Also Present: Randy Repola, Town Administrator Gregory A. White, Town Attorney Jackie Williamson, Deputy Town Clerk Absent: None Mayor Baudek called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. and all desiring to do so, recited the Pledge of Allegiance. PUBLIC COMMENTS None. TOWN BOARD COMMENTS Trustee Levine commented on the Rooftop rodeo, stating it was a wonderful event that was well attended. Mayor Baudek stated he will be participating in the March of Dimes event on August 16th to raise funds. He also met with Senator Allard's Chief of Staff, Senator Udall, Senator Salazar and Senator Musgrave last week in Washington DC and presented each with a copy of the Wilderness Ordinance. 1. CONSENT AGENDA (Approval of): 1. Town Board Minutes dated July 12, 2005. 2. Bills. 3. Committee Minutes: A. Public Works, July 14,2005. B. Utilities, July 21, 2005: 4. Estes Valley Board of Adjustment, July 12, 2005 (acknowledgement only). 5. Estes Valley Planning Commission, July 19, 2005 (acknowledgement only). It was moved and seconded (Doylen/Levine) the Consent Agenda be approved, and it passed unanimously. lA. PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA (Approval of): Board of Trustees July 26,2005 - Page 2 Mayor Baudek opened the Public Hearing for all the following Consent Agenda items: 1. CONSENT ITEMS: 1. AMENDED PLATS. A. Streamside on Fall River, Lot 2 of the Amended Plat of Lot 2, Deer Crest Subdivision, and Tract 59A, Fall River Addition, Bruce Ballard/Applicant. 2. SUPPLEMENTAL CONDOMINIUM MAPS. A. Solitude Condominiums 1, Supplemental Condominium Map #3, Lot 1, Solitude Subdivision, Fish Creek Properties, LLC/Applicant. B. Vista Ridge Condominiums, Phase V, Lot 2, Vista Ridge Subdivision, Estes Investors, LLC/Applicant. 3. FINAL CONDOMINIUM MAPS: A. Olympus Views Condominiums, Lot 51A, Second Amended Plat of Lot 3, Canaiy Subdivision, and a Portion of Lot 51, Grand Estates Subdivision, PT Properties, LLC/Applicant. 4. DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT. A. Termination of Development Agreement for Stanley Avenue Condominiums, Amended Plat of Lots 32A and 33A of the Amended Plat of Lots 32,33,34 and 35, and Portions of Lots 1, 31 and 37, White Meadow View Place Addition, Stanley Avenue Condominiums, LLC/Applicant. Trustee Doylen and Pinkham declared a conflict of interest with item 2.B, thus it was moved and seconded (Newsom/Doylen) the Planning Commission Consent items 1.A, 2.A, 3.A, and 4.A be approved, and it passed unanimously. It was moved and seconded (Levine/Homeier) the Planning Commission Consent item 2.B be approved, and it passed with Trustees Doylen and Pinkham abstaining. 2. ACTION ITEMS: 1. QWEST UPDATE - EXPANSION OF HIGH SPEED INTERNET ACCESS IN ESTES PARK. Abel Chavez, Qwest Representative, announced that high-speed Internet service, also know as Qwest DSL, is now available for additional customers in 15 new areas of Estes Park including Glen Haven and Allenspark. DSL service uses special modems that transmit voice on the lower frequency and data on the higher frequency taking advantage of the current copper phone lines and infrastructure. Customer can verify whether or not DSL service is available by entering their phone number at Qwest.com. Trustee Newsom stated that a significant number of Qwest utility boxes have been damaged within the valley posing possible infrastructure damage and neglect. Mr. Chavez will contact the local officials to make sure they are aware of the issue. ESTES PARK CONVENTION AND VISITORS BUREAU (CVB) SIX-MONTH UPDATE. Board of Trustees July 26,2005 - Page 3 Director Pickering reviewed the formation of the CVB and the findings of the 2002 Intellistat Study that performed an audit on the advertising program. The Advertising Committee has taken several steps toward addressing the concerns raised in the report: expand media efforts, consistent format in print ads, segmenting the audience by demographics and lifestyle, investigate ways to leverage the Internet, consider alternative markets, reconsider the Vacation Planner, reconsider State OVG and reconsider Town/Chamber roles. He reviewed sales tax trends from 1987 - 2004, stating that 2002 was the only year showing a down turn during this period. In 2005, all categories are on the rise except retail/gift; however occupancy is down within the accommodation sector. He stated the Northern Colorado economy has yet to rebound and this is having a significant impact on the daytrip traffic from the Front Range with traffic counts and visitor counts at RMNP flat. Media Update - Mgr. Marsh reviewed the Advertising program listing the media type in order of the greatest dollars spent: print, television, radio, Internet, media relations, collateral, and event support. The total advertising budget for 2005 is $662,594. He informed the Board that Vacation Planner distribution via the mail is down due to the large number of Planners being downloaded via the Internet. Group Sales - Mgr. Nikolai stated the group website and group leads, sales and services are the primary responsibilities. The group market consists of conferences/meetings/retreats, weddings, family reunions, and motorcoach tours. The CVB has joined Tour Colorado for the first time to promote motorcoach traffic to Estes Park and has provided Tour Planner Kits to assist tour operators. Familiarization tours have been planned for the student and international markets. Communications - Mgr. Blackhurst reviewed responsibilities which include internal (CVB updates and announcements, calendars, information to local papers) and external (familiarization tours, travel writer request, website, and press releases) public relations. Fam Tours have included Colorado Tourism, AAA writer on assignment and PRACO Fam (lst visit to Estes Park). Visitor Center - Mgr. Weldin stated staff manages the day to day operations of the Visitor Center and the ambassadors that provide an invaluable service to the visitors. The center is open daily 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. from May through October with CVB staff answering calls and the ambassadors taking care of walk-in traffic. Visitor Center traffic has been on the rise with 38,696 visitors from April 24~h through June 30*. Ambassadors - John Skelly, Co-President of the Ambassadors, reported membership currently stands at 62 members and growing with 2 members assigned to a shift. The Ambassadors toured accommodation properties and a walking tour of downtown was conducted to obtain information to add to the CVB database. All members receive ongoing training to keep them abreast of changes. He thanked the CVB staff especially Tom Pickering and Teri Weldin for their support and leadership. Public Comments: Comments where heard from Paul Fishman, Lois Smith, Dee Pritchard, Les Brown, Lisa Peters, Jim Haber, Leslie Williams, Robert Haigh, and Robert Hass: Business owners are concerned with the current direction and questioned whether or not a professional marketing firm should be hired; business owners should be apart of the decision making process; direct marketing should be a main focus; a larger task force comprised of all sectors of the community should be formed to develop an overall marketing plan; Board of Trustees July 26,2005 - Page 4 advertising should be increased to attract visitors year-round; Estes Park should develop more festivals to attract people year-round; increase the advertising budget; focus advertising on the season between Memorial Day and Labor Day; place more emphasis on target populations i.e. the youth, senior, international travelers. Leslie Williams urged the community to keep in mind that the current negativity and fighting amongst the community is visible to the visitor. Trustees invited all to attend the Business Roundtable meetings held on the 4m Tuesday of the month, the CVB advisory meeting the 1St Tuesday of the month, Community Development Committee the 1St Thursday of the month and the Advertising Committee the 3~d Wednesday of the month. Trustees appreciated the comments and would like to hear any and all ideas. Mayor Baudek commented that the Town must change with the times; however a balance must be made between the amount of money spent on marketing and advertising and the services provided to the residents. Many residents believe it is the businesses owners' responsibility to advertise. 2. PUBLIC HEARING: ADOPTION OF NATIONAL ELECTRIC CODE. 2005 EDITION. ORDINANCE #11-05. Mayor Baudek opened the public hearing, and Office Mgr. Button briefed the Trustees on adoption of the National Electric Code (published every three years). This code was adopted as an American National Standard effective August 5,2004. The State of Colorado implemented the 2005 NEC on July 1,2005. The State of Colorado performs electrical inspections services within the Town limits and unincorporated Larimer County. Adoption of the 2005 NEC will not impact the inspection fee schedule. Town Attorney White read Ordinance #11-05. As there were no persons offering testimony, Mayor Baudek closed the public hearing. It was moved and seconded (Newsom/Levine) Ordinance #11-05 for the adoption of the National Electric Code, 2005 Edition be approved, and it passed unanimously. 3. TOWN ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT. 2004 Network Security Policy - Administrator Repola reviewed his memorandum dated July 22nd specifically regarding funds expended in 2004 to improve the Town's computer network security. A firm was hired to conduct a 'Vulnerability Assessment" and "Response Plan" for the Town's water system, a federal requirement for all public water systems. This assessment found deficiencies in the Town's firewall. The total cost of the assessment and security enhancements totaled $61,582.32. Home Rule Charter Commission Budget - Administrator Repola informed the Board that if the formation of the Charter Commission is approved August 2nd all reasonable expenses of the Commission shall be paid from the General Fund. The following budget was presented: Expenses Election $ 5,000 Commission Expenses $25.000 Total $30,000 Funding Contingency: $15,000 (If Charter Commission Approved) Reallocation $15.000 (Reduce to $5,000 if Charter Commission is not Approved) Total $30,000 Board of Trustees July 26,2005 - Page 5 If the Charter Commission is not approved on August 2nd the reallocation funding will be reduced to $5,000 to pay for the cost of the election. Trustee Levine commented that the budget seemed reasonable. Budget - Administrator Repola stated Department Heads will receive budget sheets this week for review of the 2006 budget. Budget hearings will be held in October with adoption for the first meeting in November. There being no further business, Mayor Baudek adjourned the meeting at 10:13 p.m. John Baudek, Mayor Jackie Williamson, Deputy Town Clerk RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS Town of Estes Park, Larimer County, Colorado, July 28,2005 Minutes of a Regular meeting of the PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE of the Town of Estes Park, Larimer County, Colorado. Meeting held in the Municipal Building in said Town of Estes Park on the 28th day of July, 2005. Committee: Chairman Newsom, Trustees Doylen and Homeier Attending: All Also Attending: Town Administrator Repola, Chief Richardson & Chief Dorman, Deputy Clerk Williamson Absent None Chairman Newsom called the meeting to order at 8:00 a.m. POLICE DEPARTMENT. Photo ID System - Request Approval. From 1994 - 2001, the Police Dept. was responsible for creating photo ID's for all Town of Estes Park employees using an outdated system that became inoperable. It has become important for Town employees to have proper identification when dealing with the public; therefore, the Police Dept. has researched the following options: Estes Park Medical Center (EPMC): Offers ID card service at $10.00 per card. The Town would have to incur addt'I costs when employee made name changes or new employees are hired. Cost - $2,000 (employees & seasonals) Tiburon This system required the ID to be integrated with the employee number and call signs for police personnel only. ID Maker Pro System System includes dual-sided printer, ID Maker Pro software, digital camera and backdrop. It does not include signatures, fingerprints or hologram designs. Cost - $4,999 plus shipping DATA I D System includes a demo SP55 full color printer with duplex printing, a digital camera package (backdrop, tripod, camera and software) color ribbon, cleaning kit, 500 PVC cards, option for signature pad and 4 hrs. of on-site training. Cost - $5,075 plus shipping The Police Dept. recommends the purchase of the DATA ID system with optional signature solution that can also be used by the department for booking and will interface with the current records system. This item was not budgeted; however there is budget space savings within the department. Following discussion the Committee recommends that current ID cards be issued through the EPMC and funded by the Police Department. Staff will investigate the possibility of add-on software for HTE and with funding to be discussed during the upcoming budget cycle. Republic Parking System (RPS) Parking Study Modification - Request Approval. RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS Public Safety Committee - July 28,2005 - Page 2 On July 26~h, Chief Richardson and Brian Kern (RPS) attended the Business Roundtable meeting with local business owners to present the upcoming parking study. The business owners suggested extending the hours to 9:00 p.m. on the weekdays due to concerts held at Performance Park. The additional hours would increase the project cost by $4,500 with an overall project total of $27,000 with a contingency of $2,500. The study will begin July 27th and end August 1St. Existing appropriated funds are being used to pay for this study. The Committee recommends approval of the amended parking study as described above with a project to be funded through the Police Dept. budget space savings with a total not to exceed $27,000. Reports: Taser Presentation: Officer Life presented a report and demonstration of the M26 Advanced Taser, approved by the Board in 2002. This tool affects the sensory and nervous system to gain control of suspects without using excessive or lethal force. He reviewed statistics from other jurisdictions that show a 70 to 80% reduction of injuries to officers and a cost saving due to less lawsuits and lives lost. Chairman Newsom suggested an article regarding the use of the Taser be placed in an upcoming issue of the Bugle. 2nd Quarter 2005 NIBRS Report: Chief Richardson presented the 2nd Quarter 2005 NIBRS Reports. New Employee: Chief Richardson introduced the newest dispatcher Beth Eyman. Audit of the Leadville Police Dept: Chief Richardson reported that Commander Kufeld and he conducted an audit of the Leadville Police Dept. last month as requested by CBI. FIRE DEPARTMENT. 2rd Quarter Incident Reports: Chief Dorman reviewed the reports. He stated all call areas have decreased from last year. Chairman Newsom commended the volunteer firefighters for their effort and willingness to serve. Fire Danger Report: Chief Dorman reported that Larimer County placed a Level 1 fire ban into effect last week which is similar to the level Estes Park is normally. This ban limits the use of charcoal grills and no open fires except in designated campgrounds with fire rings; however, the Town does not limit the use of charcoal grills within Town limits. There being no further business, Chairman Newsom adjourned the meeting at 8:55 a.m. Jackie Williamson, Deputy Town Clerk RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS Town of Estes Park, Larimer County, Colorado, August 4,2005 Minutes of a Regular meeting of the COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE of the Town of Estes Park, Larimer County, Colorado. Meeting held in the Municipal Building in said Town of Estes Park on the 4th day of August, 2005. Committee: Chairman Doylen, Trustees Levine and Pinkham Attending: Trustees Levine and Pinkham Also Attending: Town Administrator Repola, Directors Pickering, Kilsdonk and Mitchell, Manager Hinze and Deputy Clerk Williamson Absent Chairman Doylen Trustee Levine called the meeting to order at 8:00 a.m. CONVENTION & VISITORS BUREAU. Special Events. Performance Park - Review: Mgr. Hinze stated during the summer of 2005 there have been 9 performances in June, 22 in July and 15 scheduled in August. Performance Park regulations state performances and/or use are available from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. with the noise level overseen by the Special Events Dept. The park has been in use for 3 seasons and a couple of complaints have been registered in the past regarding noise. Staff is recommending adjusting the time from 10:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. due to the fact most performances end by 8:30 p.m. or 9:00 p.m. Officer Rose reviewed a Noise Level Study conducted at Performance Park on rd Aug. 1St and 3 . Noise level measurements were taken before and during each performance. The measurements were taken from 15 areas inside the property boundary and 9 areas outside the property boundary. Ambient noise levels were measured before each performance and during the first M hour of each performance. The average ambient noise level is 55 dB. The average decibel reading within the property boundary during the August 1St performance was 71.8 dB and 74.6 dB during the August 3rd performance. Average decibel readings outside the property boundary ranged from the low 50s to high 60s. Officer Rose stated enforcement of the noise ordinance for first time violators is a written warning followed by a citation if the noise continues to violate the ordinance. Public comment was heard from Garth Mudge, Robert Haigh, and Tom Hochstetler: a 9:00 p.m. ending time would be supported by the neighbors; suggested Sunday performance'end at 7:00 p.m.; address noise complaints immediately; suggest removing the phrase "Town sanctioned event" from the Municipal code to aid in the enforcement of the noise ordinance. Following further discussion the Committee recommends that the Special Events Policy Manual on the operational hours of Performance Park be amended from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. to 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Mon. through Sat. and 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Sunday. Staff will discuss with Attorney White if the phrase "Town sanctioned event" can be removed from the Municipal Code; thereby modifying the noise ordinance. The Police Dept. will continue to monitor the noise levels during events in August and return next month with a report. RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS Community Development - August 4,2005 - Page 2 Reports. Reports provide for informational purposes and made a part of the proceedings. â€¢ Communications â€¢ Group Sales - No report â€¢ Special Events â€¢ Business Development Dir. Pickering stated several change orders have been issued for the Visitor Center construction and will be brought to Committee for consideration and be funded by the contingency fund. The Rocky Mountain Nat'I Park kiosk will be available at the new Visitor Center for visitors to purchase their entrance pass before reaching the park. ADMINISTRATION Estes Park Heritage Foundation Committee - Request Funding: Administrator Repola reviewed a letter received from the Heritage Committee dated July 27,2005. The Committee is planning a one-day event on August 27,2005 and is requesting $5,000 funding from the Town. In the past, the Town has -assisted groups with financial support for events. The 2005 budget contains $2,000 in the Special Events budget to support events not directly sponsored by the Town. Following discussion the Committee would recommend $1,000 from Special Events be allocated to fund the Heritage Festival; however the Committee requests this item be an action item for the full Board to discuss at the August gth Town Board meeting. Trustee Levine encouraged the Festival Committee to request funding for next year's event during the upcoming budget cycle. MUSEUM Estes Park Heritage Foundation Committee - Request Approval to use Knoll- Willows Property: Dir. Kilsdonk reviewed a request by the Heritage Committee for the use of the Knoll/Willow property for storytelling and reenactments during the August 27th festival from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. with an alternate date of August 28th pending weather. The Committee requests the use of the north end of the property only and not the Birch Cabin or Ruins as discussed at a previous Committee meeting. The storytelling/reenactments do not include Al Birch or the Knoll; however they do include local history. Staff would recommend approval of the Heritage Festivals use of the property with 2 conditions: 1) A backup site should be identified such as the Town Board room or other venue besides the Birch Cabin; and 2) Group size shall be limited to 15 at one time to minimize site impact. Dee Pritchard, Estes Park Heritage Foundation Committee representative, stated she appreciated staff working with the Committee to make the Knoll-Willow property available. The Committee agrees to the limit of 15 per group and emphasized the groups will be lead to and from by a guide. Larger groups will be hosted at the Park Theatre. The Committee recommends approval for the Estes Park Heritage Foundation Committee to use the Knoll-Willow property as discussed above. The Committee suggests staff supply the Heritage Committee with a fact sheet on the property to be used by the guides on the day of the event. Reports. 2 Reports provide for informational purposes and made a part of the proceedings. â€¢ Museum Bi-Monthly RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS Community Development - August 4,2005 - Page 3 â€¢ Senior Center Bi-Monthly Dir. Kilsdonk reported that attendance at the museum is up through July with 9,283 visitors, a significant increase over 2004. Dir. Mitchell reported 2006 contract discussions will begin with Catering for all Occasions. The $25,000 subside for meals at the Sr. Center will run short this year due to the increase in the number of meals served. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT. Reports. Reports provide for informational purposes and made a part of the proceedings. â€¢ Dept. Revenues and Expenditures â€¢ July Building Permit Summary â€¢ YTD Building Permit Summary There being no further business, Trustee Levine adjourned the meeting at 9:34 a.m. Jackie Williamson, Deputy Town Clerk Estes Park Housing Authority (EPHA) Board Meeting Date: May 11, 2005 Members Present: Eric Blackhurst ; Catherine Jensen ;Karla Porter Jack Dinsmoor; Bill Pinkham Members Absent: None StaffPresent: Mariann Pugh, Sam Betters, Rich Ekwall; Rita Kurelja; Sharlet Lee Others Present: Joe Wise, Trail Gazette representative, Wendy Swanhorst The May 11, 2005 meeting of the Estes Park Housing Authority was called to order by Chairperson Eric Blackhurst at 8:36 a.m. in the Estes Park Municipal Building. APPROVAL OF MINUTES A motion was made to approve the April 12,2005 minutes ofthe Estes Park Housing Authority Board of Commissioners meeting by Jack Dinsmoor and seconded by Karla Porter. A vote was called for and all voted aye and the motion to approve the April 12, 2005 minutes was passed. FINANCIAL REPORT Wendy Swanhorst presented the EPHA 2004 audit. Wendy spoke of a few highlights, including the increase in net assets due to the DOLA loan that converted to a grant and the Talons Pointe developers fee. Wendy reported that the EPHA was in good financial health. The board thanked Wendy and Sharlet for their diligent work. Motion to approve the EPHA 2004 audit as presented was made by Jack and seconded by Catherine Jensen. All voted Aye. Motion passed. DEVELOPMENT UPDATES a. Vista Ridge i. Phase II & 111 Sales Update: Still one market unit for sale in phase 2 and one affordable unit in phase 3 was under contract. ii. Phase III- Rich reported on the construction of phase 3. Dohn only slightly behind schedule mostly due to weather. COMPLEX UPDATE a. Talon's Pointe: i. Occupancy and Delinquency: 3 Vacant units. Most of the delinquencies were vacated tenants and the amounts are in collections. Most of what is owed from current tenants has been paid. b. Cleave Street: i. Occupancy and Delinquency: 3 vacant unit. $1080 in delinquencies- all from a vacated tenant. ii. Renovation: Waiting for an executed contract from DOH. We could then move ahead and Bear construction can order windows. Anticipating a June start. Eric suggested we do a Press Release and give Randy a schedule when one is available. REPORTS. UPDATES. and OTHER MISCELLANEOUS a. Transition Team Report: Will be meeting on May 24*. The team continues to make progress on personnel and other issues. b. Community Presentations: Rita did a presentation to the Town Board May 10 and CJ and Rita did one at the YMCA. School Board and Hospital Board are later this month. c. Section 8 update. Rita reported and the problems with the Section 8 finances. Large cuts in funding were realized. The EPHA wait list is closed until further notices. A No Tolerance Policy has been issued for all voucher holders to adhere to. We could possibly be asking landlords to reduce rents. d. June meeting. Rita reported that neither she nor Sam would be able to make the June th meeting. Motion was made to combine the June and July meeting on June 29 , 8:30 am by Catherine Jensen and seconded by Jack Dinsmoor. All voted Aye. Motion passes. e. Certificate of Deposits. Sam received favorable rates from the Estes Park branch of the Bank of Colorado. His recommendation was to put $200k in a one year certificate and 200K in a 2 year, rates to be 3.35 and 4.75. There being no further business,motion to adjourn was made by Catherine Jensen and seconded by Karla. Meeting adjourned the meeting at 9:30 a.m. Respectfully Submitted, Rita Kurelja Estes Park Housing Authority Estes Park Housing Authority (EPHA) Board Meeting Date: June 29,2005 Members Present: Eric Blackhurst ; Karla Porter; Jack Dinsmoor; Bill Pinkham Members Absent: Catherine Jensen Staff Present: Mariann Pugh, Sam Betters, Rich Ekwall; Rita Kurelja; Others Present: Joe Wise, Richard Homier The June 29,2005 meeting of the Estes Park Housing Authority was called to order by Chairperson Eric Blackhurst at 8:36 a.m. in the Estes Park Municipal Building. APPROVAL OF MINUTES A motion was made to approve the May 11, 2005 minutes ofthe Estes Park Housing Authority Board of Commissioners meeting by Bill Pinkham and seconded by Karla Porter. A vote was called for and all voted aye and the motion to approve the May 11, 2005 minutes was passed. DEVELOPMENT UPDATES a. Vista Ridge i. Phase II & III Sales Update: Last unit in Phase 2 to close on July 7. Phase 3 one unit (affordable) under contract ii. Phase III Construction- Rich reported on the construction ofphase 3. Dohn only slightly behind schedule mostly due to weather. iii.Redesign of Lot 3. This is due to go to the Planning Commission on July 19. vi. .Model Unit. Discussion on the merits of leaving the model unit at its current location or moving to a Phase 3 unit. Eric suggested we move it. Joe Wise agreed. It was agreed that the current model unit would be put on the market for sale, as soon as Joe feels the timing is right. A Phase 3,2 car garage unit will then become the model unit. v. EI Loan: The $100,000 outstanding note between the EPHA and the Estes Investors LLC. is due on July 1, 2005. Sam is recommending that the Board extend this loan for 1 year. Motion to extend the loan for 1 year, all other terms to remain the same was made by Jack Dinsmoor and seconded by Bill Pinkham. All voted Aye. Motion passed. COMPLEX UPDATE a. Talon's Pointe: i. Occupancy and Delinquency: 3 Vacant units. Delinquencies are under control ii. Rita will do a presentation on the Rental Survey at the September meeting. b. Cleave Street: i. Occupancy and Delinquency: 4 vacant units. $1080 in delinquencies will be written off. ii. Renovation: Rita reported on the status o f the renovation and gave the Board some photos. The brick will need some extra work, but not very far out of our budget. There were some delays due to window issues, but Bear Construction is doing a good job ofmaking up time. iii. Resolution #34. Eric read resolution # 34 approving the $60,000 loan for the project from the Colorado Housing and Finance Authority. Motion to approve resolution # 34 was made by Karla Porter and seconded by Jack Dinsmoor. All voted Aye. Motion to approve resolution # 34 passed. REPORTS. UPDATES. and OTHER MISCELLANEOUS a. Transition Team Report: i. Personnel Manual. This item is tabled to allow Board members additional time to review. We will also have Greg White take a look at. Will put on August meeting agenda. b. Community Presentations. Rita did a presentation to the School Board and the Sunrise Rotary. Both were well received. Executive Session: Eric Blackhurst read C.R.S. 24-6-402 regarding entering into an Executive Session for the purpose of discussing Employment matters. There being no. further business, motion to adjourn and move into Executive Session was made by Bill Pinkham and seconded by Jack Dinsmoor. Respectfully Submitted, Rita Kurelja Estes Park Housing Authority RESOLUTION NO. 18-05 BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE TOWN OF ESTES PARK, COLORADO: That the Board of Trustees of the Town of Estes Park, Colorado, in accordance with Section 31-12-107, C.R.S., hereby states its intention to annex the area described herein. The Board of Trustees finds and determines that the Petition filed with the Town Clerk requesting annexation of the area described herein is in substantial compliance with Section 31-12-107(1)(g), C.R.S. The Board of Trustees further finds and determines that the Petition is signed by persons comprising one hundred percent (100%) of the landowners in the area proposed to be annexed and owning one hundred percent (100%) of the area, excluding public streets and alleys, and any land owned by the annexing municipality. Such area, if annexed, will be known as "FALL RIVER SECOND, THIRD AND FOURTH ADDITIONS" to the Town of Estes Park, Colorado. Such area is described as follows: FALL RIVER ANNEXATION SECOND ADDITION KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS THAT THE UNDERSIGNED, BEING THE OWNERS OF THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED PROPERTY, WHICH PROPERTY IS LOCATED IN THE SE 1#4 OF SECTION 16 AND THE SW 1/4 OF SECTION 15, TOWNSHIP 5 NORTH, RANGE 73 WEST OF THE 6th P.M., BEING MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS, TO WIT: A tract of land located in the Southeast 1/4 of Section 16 and the Southwest 1/4 of Section 15, Township 5 North, Range 73 West of the 6th P.M., Larimer County, Colorado, more particularly described as commencing at the West 1/4 corner of said Section 15 as monumented by a 2 1/2" brass cap on a 1" pipe and with all bearings relative to the West line of the Southwest 1/4 of said Section 15 considered as bearing N 01Â°19'00" E, the south end of said line being monumented by a 1" pipe and a 2 1/2" G.L.O. brass cap stamped 1925; thence S 01Â°19'00" W a distance of 824.59' to a Highway Right-of-Way monument, more particularly described as a 3" brass cap in concrete at station 270+50 and the TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING; thence departing said section line 574.10' on a curve to the left along the northerly edge of the highway right-of-way with a radius of 1,960.0' and a chord bearing of N79Â°10'01"W and a chord length of 572.05'; thence N87Â°44'13"W a distance of 145.98'; thence N87Â°25'35"W a distance of 197.72'; thence N73Â°56'30"W a distance of 130.68'; thence N73Â°53'49"W a distance of 177.36'; thence departing said right-of-way S60Â°57'33"E a distance of 385.55' to the southerly edge of the highway right-of-way; thence along said right-of-way S87Â°33'00"E a distance of 297.44'; thence S78Â°37'11"W a distance of 271.49'; thence S78Â°34'21"E a distance of 304.97' to the east section line of said Section 16; thence departing said section line and continuing along said southern right-of-way S69Â°29'00"E a distance of 85.00'; thence departing said highway right-of-way S37Â°52'00"W a distance of 134.70'; thence N88Â°41'00"W a distance of 235.70'; thence S01Â°19'00"W a distance of 120.04' more or less to the said centerline of Fall River; thence continuing along said centerline of Fall River S67Â°03'46"E a distance of 50.88'; thence continuing along said centerline S53Â°01'57"E a distance of 190.50'; thence N89Â°17'01"E a distance of 33.39'; thence EAST a distance of 528.00'; thence N00Â°00'00"E a distance of 330.00'; thence N89Â°54'55"W a distance of 100.44' to the said northern edge of the highway right-of- way; thence along said right-of-way N53Â°48'00"W a distance of 3.34'; thence N69Â°29'00"W a distance of 441.58' more or less to the TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING. County of Larimer, State of Colorado. Containing 8.22 acres. FALL RIVER ANNEXATION THIRD ADDITION KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS THAT THE UNDERSIGNED, BEING THE OWNERS OF THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED PROPERTY, WHICH PROPERTY IS LOCATED IN THE SE 1#4 OF SECTION 16, TOWNSHIP 5 NORTH, RANGE 73 WEST OF THE 6th P.M., BEING MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS, TO WIT: A tract of land located in the Southeast 1/4 of Section 16, Township 5 North, Range 73 West of the 6th P.M., Larimer County, Colorado, more particularly described as commencing at the West 1/4 corner of said Section 15 as monumented by a 2 1/2" brass cap on a 1" pipe and with all bearings relative to the West line of the Southwest 1/4 of said Section 15 considered as bearing N 01Â°19'00" E, the south end of said line being monumented by a 1" pipe and a 2 1/2" G.L.O. brass cap stamped 1925; thence S 01Â°19'00" W a distance of 824.59' to a Highway Right-of-Way monument, more particularly described as a 3" brass cap in concrete at station 270+50 and the POINT OF BEGINNING; thence departing said section line 574.10' on a curve to the left along the northerly edge of the highway right-of-way with a radius of 1,960.0' and a chord bearing of N79Â°10'01"W and a chord length of 572.05'; thence N87Â°44'13"W a distance of 145.98'; thence N87Â°25'35"W a distance of 197.72'; thence N73Â°56'30"W a distance of 130.68'; thence N73Â°53'49"W a distance of 177.36' to the TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING; thence departing said right-of-way N75Â°14'12"W a distance of 716.21' to the southerly edge of the highway right-of-way; thence along said right-of-way S63Â°08'34"IE a distance of 285.74'; thence S62Â°58'00"E a distance of 151.10'; thence S62Â°37'05"E a distance of 234.02'; thence S62Â°56'00"E a distance of 109.80'; thence S87Â°33'00"E a distance of 323.45'; thence departing southern edge of said highway right-of-way N60Â°57'33"W a distance of 385.55' more or less to the TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING, County of Larimer, State of Colorado. Containing 2.02 acres. FALL RIVER ANNEXATION FOURTH ADDITION KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS THAT THE UNDERSIGNED, BEING THE OWNERS OF THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED PROPERTY, WHICH PROPERTY IS LOCATED IN THE SE 1#4 OF SECTION 16, TOWNSHIP 5 NORTH, RANGE 73 WEST OF THE 6th P.M., BEING MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS, TO WIT: A tract of land located in the Southeast 1/4 of Section 16, Township 5 North, Range 73 West of the 6th P.M., Larimer County, Colorado, more particularly described as commencing at the West 1/4 corner of said Section 15 as monumented by a 2 1/2" brass cap on al" pipe and with all bearings relative to the West line of the Southwest 1/4 of said Section 15 considered as bearing N 01Â°19'00" E, the south end of said line being monumented by a 1" pipe and a 2 1/2" G.L.O. brass cap stamped 1925; thence S88Â°31'00" W along the east-west center section line a distance of 1,425.86' to the TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING; thence continuing along said east-west line S88Â°31'00"W a distance of 1,184.21' to the center 1/4 corner of said Section 16 as monumented by a 21/2" brass capped pipe stamped "U.S.G.L.O. 1926 Survey"; thence departing quarter section line SOOÂ°09'21"W a distance of 45.66'; thence SOOÂ°37'00"W a distance of 141.00' to the southern edge of the highway right-of-way; thence S85Â°07'00"E a distance of 401.20' along said southern edge of the highway right-of-way of Highway No. 34; thence departing said right-of-way SOOÂ°37'W a distance of 359.67' more or less to the centerline of Fall River; thence southeasterly along the centerline of Fall River S56Â°51'03"E a distance of 118.61' and again S55Â°27'59"E a distance of 120.84'; thence departing said centerline of Fall River N00Â°31'58"E a distance of 397.94' to the southern edge of said highway right-of-way; thence S63Â°35'19"E a distance of 111.67'; thence departing said highway right-of-way S75Â°14'12"E a distance of 716.21'; thence N09Â°56'00"E a distance of 249.25'; thence N36Â°49'45"W a distance of 415.24' more or less to the TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING. County of Larimer, State of Colorado. Containing 12.91 Acres. IT IS FURTHER RESOLVED, that in accordance with Section 31-12-108, C.R.S., the Town Board Public Hearing shall be held Tuesday, November 8 , 2005 at 7:00 p.m., in the Municipal Building, located at 170 MacGregor Ave., Estes Park, Colorado, for the purpose of determining if the proposed annexation complies with the applicable provisions of Sections 31-12-104 and 31-12-105, C.R.S. IT IS FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Town Clerk shall give the notice of the hearing as provided in Section 31-12-108(2), C.R.S. DATED this day of ,2005. TOWN OF ESTES PARK Mayor ATTEST: Town Clerk Administration Memo To: Mayor John Baudek and Trustees From: Randy Repola Date: August 5,2005 Subject: Heritage Festival Funding Request Background The attached request from Dee Pritchard, chairperson of the Estes Park Heritage Festival Committee, was received in Administration this week. The group is planning a one-day event on August 27,2005 and has requested $5,000 from the Town of Estes Park. Based upon the budget submitted, it appears that this would amount to slightly less than half of the event budget. In the past, the Town has assisted groups with financial support for events. For example, in 2001 the Community Development Committee approved funding of $1,000 per day (up to $5,000) for the 2002 Estes Cycling Challenge. Following this event, staff began allocating funds in the Special Events budget to support events not directly sponsored by the Town. At the August Community Development Committee, Trustees Levine and Pinkham recommended that this matter be discussed with the entire board at the August 9 Town Board meeting. Budget The 2005 Special Events budget contains $2,000 for event requests of this nature. Action Staff requests consideration of the Estes Park Heritage Festival funding request. July 27,2005 10112.20-0 VE Ifi\11 Randy Repola Town Administrator Estes Park, Colofado, 80517 L.hy'l Dear Randy: The Estes Park Hedage Festival Cornrn*tee is compased of individuals. o,ganizations and businesses in town who am interested in preserving and celebraling the Ilistoly of the Estes Valey. August 27,2005 has been designated as the fkst annual Estes Park Heritage Feslival celebration. The festivaies will be taking place in downtown businesses. parks and historic sites Activiies indude: histo,ical re-enactments, sto,yteling, musical perfonnances, car,lage rides, an old fashioned wedding. historic home tour, boolhs and exhibils in Bond Park, lwo High Teas, a pie audionâ€ž an old time dance and much more. The co,r,nmee has been actively seeking sponsorships to coverthe costs oflhe performers and evenls- The Estes Palk Tral Gazelte has stepped fonvard asa large sponsor offeling ad & and a,lide space to promote the festivi. Other indivkluals aredonating theirthne- and many businesses are donating monies to cover the CZ=b. The Heritage Festival Corril,tee b seeking suppo,t from the Tam of Estes Parlao help defray the costs forthe 2005 festivid and to ensure lhe event's ongoing success in 2006. A donation of $5,000.00 will greatly enhance the co:T-tee:s effoils to make the He,itage Festival an event lhat will draw larger and larger crowds on an annual basis The folk-ing is a ist of expenses and anticipated income from sponsorships and donations: Performer Cost Con-ents Sponser Popcorn rraker $55 In Performance Park Aspen Lodge Popcorn and oil kit $30 In Perrom,ance Park Asper,Lodge Popcorn begs (1000) S40 In Perfonnance Park Aspen Lodge WMerand Pop Volunteer from Herlage Festival (Heritage Festival ) $250 to staff table No sponsor yet Music played 11,ough Cily or Estes Pak dawritown PA PA system $200 system No spoi,sor yet Aninal Balloon Artist- Clay Cooper $325 Bond P=k No sponsor yet Blaâ‚¬*srnilh $400 Bond P=k No sponsor yet Costz,nes for perfonnels $500 Wear it Again Semrs No spomoryet High Tea & Vintage 6 Â· Â·i Clothing ~ ~ - ~ Two Stiows; One at Crag's, One at Gilded Underclothing Show ~ $500 | Sharon Moore, Sharyn Gartner ' 1 Pine Meadows .,492 '11 Gaty Dal-Pmtets, ~ Indudes standard poicy required by Purding & baainers 2500 Ga,yis doniing his tkne and materials for park addiional coverage forhometour Insuirance for Event $1592 for volurleers and performels Transponalion br posslie help from Gordon Pede,son or Seniors 5500 lodging shuttles Western Terr*orial Traders nc Costs covered bysale of goods Lonigan's, The Wheel 1:1 Donations for goods orS25+ Need mulliple Tral G~eblicket 10 Rockies g=r~ 2- Scavenger Hunt $1,000 donations! subscrip~ons to Trail Gazae Tdier $200 Danny Many Hoses Rael Gerald Mayo Incian Fllie/Sto,y Old Fashioned lodging night, cake, Bowers, EPWedding Unister, Romanlic Rive,Song I dt Wed-g $800 gown andvest ceremony Karent Flowers, Kin & Co & Aspen Lodge Dance S600 Sharon Moore-caler EVR forcaler, $400 remaining for band Stolyteler Intro and Stoly Teler/MC for entire MC by Geg Marlin S250 Pe,formance schedule sh- * Resorts Elin Diedlichâ€ž RagUrne and Pe,folmance 2 S75 Charleston music No sponsor yet 3 $75 Chris Wood accompanied by Performance 4 $150 Michelle Weisner No sponsor yet Performance 5 S75 Amanda Viley, Ragtime No sponsor yet Larly Pierce with Amanda Valey. Performance 6 S150 Classical Music of the peiod No sponsor yet Ron Ball S75 Aillientic cov~oy singer Aspen Lodge Vic Andetion 100 No spor~or yet Ragling D-and. early Jazz Riverside Rhythms $200 and Blues No spomor yet TOTAL $10,642 As you can see, the oonÂ¥nittee has been adively seekh,g donations and contribulions - and in just a short tkne - have been very successful. The cor=nunity is quite eded about Uls type of event The Estes Palk He,itage Festival Conâ€¢nitee does havea FEIN and a bank account and has applied for 501 (c)(3), non prom status. When we met seved weeks ago at a corr,nitee meeting at Lake Shore Lodge, you indmated there may be some funds left forthis year to help suppolt this event- The festival co~,natee also wants to be considered as part of your budget process for 2006. Please let me know if you require any other documenls or information. You can visit our website at www.estespaâ„¢Neritaaefestival.com fordetaas of ac,Mties and a schedule of evenls. RegallÂ¢ ) /.l / LL Dee 1Â»@AUd Estes Park Heritage Festival Corrmnatee Chair .. Administration Memo To: Mayor Baudek and Town Trustees From: Randy Repola ~/ Date: August 5,2005 Subject: Fiber Lease Agreement with ICG Background For several years, the Town of Estes Park has participated with Platte River Power Authority (PRPA) to establish a fiber optic network in town and connecting to Loveland. The most recent addition was a twenty-six mile fiber line between Estes Park and Loveland. With the completion of this latest section, the town has 24 lines of fiber optic cable to use as it sees fit. In anticipation of the expansion of the fiber network capacity, staff began inquiring as to the possibility of leasing excess capacity to interested parties. With assistance from PRPA, we entered into discussions with ICG Telecomm Group of Englewood, CO. 1CG has existing partnerships with PRPA and the City of Fort Collins using excess fiber capacity to provide Internet and telephone services. Staff discussions were followed by an ICG market analysis and subsequent detailed agreement discussions. Staff briefed the Light & Power Committee of the status of negotiations in an executive session at its July meeting, and received permission and direction related to agreement details. Subsequent discussions have been productive and Greg White is reviewing the final contract details. Initial terms include two five-year leases for four fiber stands between Estes Park and Loveland. Town objectives in leasing fiber to ICG are twofold. First the lease will provide a return on the Town's investment in fiber, and secondly, an additional telephone service provider will stimulate local competition among providers ultimately benefiting customers. The return on assets is dependent upon ICG's volume of sales, but is estimated to reach between 30 and 69% by year three (compared to our current cash investments earning around 3% yearly). The contract is still under review by staff and Attorney White. Budget The proposed agreement with ICG requires payment to the Town L&P fund of up to 18% of gross revenues over and above their break-even point. The payment shall not exceed the fair market value of fiber leases in northern Colorado (currently at $27.90/line/mile/month) which would be approximately $34,800 annually (an ROA of approximately 75%). If ICG does not receive revenues adequate to break even, no payment is required. Action Staff requests approval to enter into a Fiber Use License Agreement with ICG. Contact: Randy Repola 577-3701 NEWS RELEASE August 10, 2005 For immediate release Economic Development Advisory Committee The Town of Estes Park Goal Team #1: To develop an Economic vision which recognizes and support the existing economic component of tourism; looks at future opportunities for diversity; and creates an overriding plan or strategy for future economic development. The Town desires community input on the results of an extensive study of Estes Park's current economic climate, including Town strategies, retail data, lodging data, and how we compare to similar communities when it comes to economic performance. Two evening meetings are planned to get public input from community members and business leaders. The study data will be presented for public comment, Wednesday, September 28 and October 19,2005 both starting at 6:30 p.m. at the Estes Park Museum Conference Room located at 200 Fourth Street. As part of this process, the Town is also creating an Economic Development Council to advise and assist in the implementation of an economic development strategy. The project titled Estes Park 2017 (signifies Estes Park's 1008 Anniversary) is expected to provide an action plan for sustaining the local economy and tourism. To apply to the advisory council, please submit an application by August 29,2005 by 5:00 pm Applications can be picked up in the Town Administration office in Town Hall, at 170 MacGregor Avenue, or contact Tracy Feagans at 577-3700. Town of Estes Park PO Box 1200 Estes Park, Colorado 80517 Application for Appointment to The Economic Development Advisory Council-Estes Park 2017 Name: Date: Home Address: Mailing Address: Home Telephone: Place of Employment: Occupation or Business Interest: Work Address: Work Telephone: E-Mail Address: (PLEASE CHECK ALL THAT APPLY) 1. Are you a resident of the Town of Estes Park or Estes Valley? EP EV 2. Do you own or lease real property within the Town of Estes Park? Yes No 3. Do you have a current Town of Estes Park Business License? Yes No 4. Please briefly state your reasons for submitting this application. 5. Please list all the interests your membership would represent. 6. Please list past or present involvement in community-related activities (i.e., committees, boards, commissions and etc.). If not a current activity, please list dates you served. 7. Please list any experience, training and/or education you feel is relevant. 8. What is your understanding of the purpose(s) and responsibilities associated with this committee? 9. The space below may be used to provide any other information you feel is pertinent. By signing below you agree to commit an initial term of eight (8) months. Once the Advisory Council is formed, discussion of meeting dates and times will also require your commitment to meet the objectives of this policy-only committee. Signature Please return this form to the Town of Estes Park, PO Box 1200, 170 MacGregor Avenue, Estes Park, CO 80517 to the attention of Tracy Feagans by August 29,2005 at 5:00 p.m. Statement of Resolution In support of Vote YES on C&D The Colorado Economic Recovery Act VVhereaS... The recent recession, combined with the September 11 attacks, caused our state revenues to drop 16 percent, forcing Colorado to cut $1 billion in spending the past three years, and; Whereas... wit~out immediate relief, state officials would have to start making even more massive cuts next year in funding for schools, roads and healthcare, even as the state's growing population creates demands for more spending; and; Whereas ... Colorado must remain competitive with other states in seeking new jobs and investment from companies that demand good roads and schools whenever they expand their operations; and; Whereas... The State of Colorado will need $3.1 billion over the next five years to restore services that have been cut, ranging from Medicaid to higher education to strategic transportation projects, and; Whereas ... The Colorado Economic Recovery Act proposes asking voters at the November 2005 Coordinated Election to forgo their TABOR taxpayer refunds for five years and let the state earmark that money for education, health care, transportation and retirement plans for fire and police, and; Whereas... In the sixth year, 2011, if revenue exceeds the amount the state can spend on these services, the first $100 million will pay bonding obligations for construction and other needs, including schools and roads, and; Whereas ... In 2011, the income tax rate would drop from 4.63 percent to 4.5 percent and remain there every year there is a TABOR refund, and; Whereas ... Together, we must help Colorado recover from our ongoing budget challenges, Now, Therefore ... does hereby declare their full support of, and urge a YES vote for The Colorado Economic Recovery Act appearing as Referenda C&Don the November 1, 2005, statewide ballot. Signed Date (Representative of Organization) Email Address Phone Mailing Address Paid for and authorized by YES on C&D r# . 4 . P er " e~4 *e Â» - 7 - I ... -!ti-f . rÂ». . 4 7 /2-4 1 9 Â·i: I >41) Colorado's Economic Recovery Plan Ta /king Points o Colorado experienced a record-breaking population explosion in the decade of the 90's. o Before the state could catch up on the roads, schools and health care facilities needed to meet that growing population, Colorado was thrust into a three-year national recession starting in 2001. o Colorado lost 115,000 jobs and had to cut $1 billion in services provided to the state's population. Known for our boonl-and-bust economy, Colorado traditionally finds itself on the tail-end of any national recovery. o The Colorado Economic Recovery Act: A five-year "timeout" from TABOR rebates to catch-up on state's roads, schools and health care without increasing taxes. â€¢ Referendum C&D addresses head-on many of Colorado's budget problems without raising taxes. â€¢ Referendum C&D seeks to ensure that Colorado's roads, bridges, schools, college and health care keeps up with the demands of a growing state. â€¢ Referendum C&D does not change TABOR but rather uses a routine provision in TABOR that Colorado's cities, counties and school districts have used over 900 times to keep excess revenues, that is by holding so-called "de-Brucing" elections that require voter approval. â€¢ Referendum C&D will keep Colorado competitive with other states in seeking new jobs and investments from new and existing companies that demand good roads and schools whenever they expand their operations. Without it, we take the risk that these companies will pass us by in favor of competing states that are making similar investments in their roads and schools to attract these same companies. For more information, visit www.voteyesonc-d.com or call 303-759-1006 Paid for by Vote Yes on C&D /7- 6 Frequently Asked Questions Q: What will Happen to TABOR rebates ? A: Over the next five years, all TABOR rebates will be retained by the state and only spent on the following seven projects: â€¢ There are 51 road and bridge projects across Colorado currently sitting on the backburner. If Referenda C&D pass, TABOR rebates complete these 51 projects. Without Referenda C&D, all 51 projects remain on the backburner. â€¢ Colorado and local communities share in the pre-1978 pension plans for police officers and firefighters. Referenda C&D earmark a lump-sum payment of $175 million to conclude the ~ state's obligation to these funds. â€¢ Colorado owes $145 million to poor school districts that have no means to repair their oldest and broken school buildings. Referenda C&D provides voter permission to repay this $145 million obligation to poor school districts. â€¢Referenda C & D provide financial assistance to in-state students attending community colleges and public colleges and universities. â€¢ Referenda C&D resume $50 million in repairs and improvements to public facilities at our state's colleges. â€¢ Referenda C&D provide textbooks, libraries, tutors and in-classroom instruction to public schools, and hot lunches to low-income students who cannot bring a lunch from home. â€¢ TABOR rebates in Referenda C&D will deliver $930 million in health care to Colorado's elderly, low-income and disabled populations, as well as programs to reduce the costs of health insurance for the Working poor andÂ·small businesses. After five years, TABOR rebates will return to Colorado taxpayers. Q: Wlzere are these TABOR rebates going right now? A: The rebate itself is made available to 18 different groups of taxpayers. It is offered to them as a tax credit when filing their annual state income-tax return. Due to the recession> Colorado has not collected as much in tax revenue as it was allowed to spend. Thus, there has been no TABOR rebate for the past three years to distribute as tax credits. Over the next five years as the economy improves, Colorado will either take in $3.1 billion for the seven specific improvements earmarked in Referenda C&Dor make them available once again as tax credits to the 18 different groups of taxpayers. Q: Do Referenda C&?D change TABOR? A: No. Referenda C&Ddo not change any constitutional provision within the Taxpayer's Bill of Rights. They just provide a five-year timeout from budget limits to provide critical funding specifically earmarked for education, roads and health care. Colorado's Economic Recovery Plan utilizes a TABOR provision that allows voters to approve the use of excess revenue. This has been done hundreds of times at the local, school district and county levels across Colorado. Q: How do we know Nze money will be spent responsibly? A: First spending is restricted in Referendum C to specific areas of education and health care. Referendum D mandates specific amounts for roads, fire and police pensions, and capital construction for K-12 schools and higher education. Last the proposal requires an annual report detailing how much and where the money was spent. For more information, visit www.voteyesonc-d.com or call 303-759-1006 Paid for by Vote Yes on C&D L Q: Do Referen.drt CiD ilic] ease taxes? A: No. Referenda C&Ddo not change any existing income, sales or property tax at the state or local levels. By law, there will be NO new taxes and NO increase in any existing tax rates. In fact Referendum C provides for a cut in state income taxes after five years. However, if this measure does not pass, fees for government services such as parks and licenses will have to be increased. Q: Do Refe-renda CGD Cliallge inv income-tax refund? A: No. Referenda C&D will not affect any income-tax refunds expected from paying taxes to the federal or state governments. Q: What happens after thÂ£ five-"year TABOR timeout? A: Colorado's normal budget process will return, with TABOR rebates once again available to taxpayers. During that time, however, Colorado will move forward with better roads, health care, education and jobs. After five years, this plan provides for an income-tax reduction. Q: What happel'is if voters do n.ot pass Referenda C ED? A: Colorado willlose 51 road and bridge projects. The state will be unable to pay its portion of the pension plan for police and firefighters and their families. Colorado will not pay the $145 million to repair the oldest school buildings -in our state's poorest school districts. Within seven years, public funding for Colorado's community colleges and state colleges and universities will be almost zero. The $50 million in repairs to college buildings will go undone for another five years. Colorado will forgo $930 million in K-12 instruction and another $930 million in health care to elderly, low-income and developmentally disabled Coloradans. Q: Whv do Referenda C & D p-1 oride funding for fire and police pensions? A: Colorado and local communities share in the pre-1978 pension plans for police officers and firefighters. The state still owes $240 million over time to those plans. However, the recession has forced the state to miss its payments over the past two years, fostering uncertainty about the pension plans. Referenda C&D earmark a lump-sum payment of $175 million, thereby concluding the state's obligation to these funds. Referenda C&Ddo not increase benefits. Q: M/hat about Amendment 23 ami eductition)Unding 7 A: Despite Amendment 23 - the voter-approved constitutional provision that mandates a base level of spending on K-12 education- Colorado's public schools remain underfunded. Many support programs such as preschool and kindergarten, as well as supplemental education such as reading programs, fall outside of Amendment 23. Also, Amendment 23 does not fund school construction and building maintenance. These expenditures were drastically reduced during the recession. Q: Wlly did higher education. suffer so -much duxing the recession? A: When the governor and legislators were forced to cut Colorado's budget few options were available. Most of the state budget is mandatory expenditures with little discretionary spending. When revenues declined during the recession, the mandated spending remained, and discretionary spending - including higher education-was cut to balance the budget. According to the Joint Budget Committee, from 2001 to 2005, state spending on higher education- which includes public universities and colleges, as well as community colleges - fell by 21.3 percent. Now higher education only receives 10 percent of its funding from the state. For more information, visit www.voteyesonc-d.com or call 303-759-1006 Paid for by Vote Yes on C&D Q: Hou) will passing Referenda C EÂ¢ D help commullity colleges? A: Much like Colorado's public colleges and universities, state funding for community colleges was significantly reduced over the past-four years. Community colleges play a vital role across Colorado. At the community college level, students are learning trades and professions that support our growing communities. Nearly 65 percent of Colorado's nurses and 90 percent of first-responders receive their degrees from community colleges. Training for these professions requires facilities and instruction that keeps pace with advances in medical care. Referenda C&D will provide needed financial assistance for Colorado students, as well as assistance for construction and maintenance needs. Also, with passage, the looming threat of additional funding cuts will ease. Q: Why does CDOT expect $1.2 billionfor its transportation bonds ? A: Combined, Referenda C&D create $100 million a year to repay bonds for highway projects. Under current market conditions, $100 million in debt repayment will finance $1.2 billion of road and bridge projects. On June 16, the Colorado Transportation Commission will issue a specific list of projects to be funded under Referenda C & D. That list will be available at www.voteyesonc-d.com after June 16. Q: What ifone passes and the othertails? A: Referenda C&D are being presented to voters in a unified campaign with the expectation that they either both pass or both fail. Referendum D by law requires the passage of Referendum C. If C fails, Referendum D automatically fails. Conversely, if C passes and D does not C still takes effect, and the money that would have been utilized as part of Referendum C to pay the state's bond obligations would instead be evenly split among health care, higher education and K-12 schools. Q: Why was no money allocatedfor human services in Rejerendum D 7 A: Referendum C asks voters to allow necessary funding for state services and programs to address health care and education needs. Referendum D specifically addresses long-term financial needs such as transportation projects and school and higher-education building construction and maintenance that are commonly financed using bonds. Q: How do Rejbrenda C & D beizeft local governments ? A: Communities across Colorado will receive much-needed road and bridgeÂ·projects. Health care will be improved for elderly, low-income and developmentally disabled Coloradans. Where local economies depend on community colleges, this proposal keeps those communities economically viable. Children attending community schools will benefit from an additional $1 billion in classroom resources over the next five years. Without Referenda C & D, the state cannot afford these improvements and will be forced to push funding for these programs onto local taxpayers. Q: How will Rejerenda C & D help rural comnmnities ? A: Referenda C&D benefits all of Colorado, not just populated areas. This proposal will improve funding for construction and maintenance needs in many of the state's poorest school districts. Programs that supported rural health clinics will once again have their funding restored. And several critical transportation projects that were delayed will get under way. For more information, visit www.voteyesonc-d.com or call 303-759-1006 1 Paid for by Vote Yes on C&D L 000000000000000 4Â¤Â¤Â¤Â¤Â¤Â¤Â¤Â¤Â¤Â¤Â¤Â¤Â¤Â¤Â¤ 148 70 00 P A i 12 ILI Name: VOTE YES , ON REF C&D House Name Email Phone Address Yard Sign rado Party 039 'als 1 IPE[ Ill OS ELS I Please mail to: Vote Yes on C D *~Â·sgt/Â£0Â£: Date: ' Stateneeds help of Refs C & D; TAAOR protections unaffected 1'Â·*. and D: Where in next year's budget will maining one-third of the budget - By â‚¬ov. Bill Owens â€ž you cut $400 million? How will you fix from areas that already have suffered .=.:"~"====~-""= the long-term fiscal problem we face? significantreductions since 2001. t'stime to clear the air on the sub- TellusnowbeforewevoteonNov. 1. And, yes, those cuts have been real. ~ jecâ‚¬ of Referendums C and D. It is Colorado's budget problems cannot The Department of Public Health and uartunatethatsomehavealready besolvedbymereÂ«belt-tightening."Iun- Environment: down 50 percent. Higher resorted to misleadihg rhetoric in dellstand beIt-tightening. As governor, I Education: down 20 percent. Natural an atterÂ®t to defeat a plan that isbal- have implemented more than $1 billion Resources: down 22 percent. Depart- ancdttlialisticandfiscallyconservative, in budget cuts during my administra- ment of Revenue: down 25 percent. i *Adobe of the earliest proponents tion But you can only go so far before Transportation: down 35 percent. ofthUTaxpayefs BillofRights and Ire- you start toaffectessential services. Is the solution sharply higher college mhih ah enthusiastic champion. I also I am sure that Holtzman under- tuition? Closing state parks orcommu- am A sttong supporter of C and D. Asa stands that more than two-thirds of nity colleges? More crumbling high- fiscal conservative, I can assure you the state budget is actually untouch- ways? Releasing criminals from prison that Allofthetaxpayerprotectionscon- able. Constitutional mandates (in the (as the Independence Institute has, in tain@d' in TABOR will remain in TA- case ofK-12 education) or federal man- fact, suggested)? Those are the reali- BOR With the passage of C and D this dates (Medicaid) prescribe how much tieswithoutReferendum'C. N69*mber. money must be allocated to those pro- The planwe have put before voters: Referindums C and D simply allow grams each year. That means the $400 , Protects the TABOR requirement tlid Atdt* to retain revenue that it al- millionin cuts must come from there- forvoterapprovaloftaxincreases. ready has collected and invest those â€¢ Protects the TABOR limit'on the fundib in feritical road -and bridge ~â€žâ€ž=,=,-=----:=â€ž:- growthofgovernment. p?ofect&~rpp.air#buildings in our poor- 1 â€¢ Protects the right of voters to fu- #stsâ‚¬lbols and helji'Colorado's budget i Speakout policy ture tax refunds. recoverhmÂ·therecession , Â· Â·Â· L-1-TheRockyMountainNewswalcornes~ ..â€¢ Protects the Constitutional provk - Pot;together, both measures allow Speakoutsubmissions. Thosedealing sions of TABOR. Colorado to invest in higher education, with local issuesaregiven preference. â€¢ Contains no income, sales or prop- maintain our prison system and pro- Manuscriptsshouldbetyped or ertytaxmcreases, viderall' the other necessary services e-mailedandbebetween650-750 Unlike Holt:zman, I'm not runningfor that Coloradans right;fully expect from words. No manuscripts will be returned office. In this effort, my motivations are govdminent without raisingtaxes. unlessaccompaniedbyastamped, clear: I want what's best for Colorado. self-addressed envelope. Onlythose It has been myprivilege to serve as gov- - Marc Holtzman, a candidate for the writers whose columns have been 2~nhinationforgovernor, recenoy selectedfor publication willbe notified. emor since 1999 and I am proud of my voiced his opposition to this sound Â· Â· Malk record oftax-cuttingand budgetary dis- planin these pages. I understand that Rocky Mountain News cipline. I amvoting"yes"because avote he's minning for office. But I don't un- P.O. Box 719 for Referendums C and D will allow our derstand how he expects to earn the Denver, CO 80201 state to get back on a strong fiscal foot- cdnfidehoe of voters by jeopardizing : F= ing so that Colorado can continue to Colotado's long-term fiscal health. (303)892-2568 compete in a world economy. This is a E-mail: Nowhere in his article does he sug- Â· timeforleadership, notforpolitics. letters@RockyMountainNews.com gesti solution And so I ask Holtzman and others who oppose Referendums C BillOuiensisthe governor ofeolorado. 4> -C 6, 9218 3& 3 ~2: 65365 #faCial@ 3 3 *.3 Â·2 < Z f @Â·8 & pff:& 2.*8Â§3 2 ZL~â€¢ 9= u 29 0 2, i * 5 fi C 1 % g 4, e 61 e m 0 3.1 3 4 0 m 2 Â£ .23 d.li 2 1*616.rnet ~Egm .9 E Ui 2.9 3 â‚¬ Ea *218 04- 2 1% 25 -m-2 19-M.g 0 11 S bo bot -O -4 a 2 1 f E fid -08:3 Maa=e EN .2 1/ S. U, .0.0 .g 53 00â‚¬ P 8,2 12&22 2 2.: 3 m > E- w Ri >0,0.91; 1 ;822 g. 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An auto company Northward You might be tempted to say that Modern American politics is dom- Canadian taxpayers are, in effect, inated by the doctrine that government subsidizing Toyota's move by paying for is the problem, not the solution. In health coverage. But that's not right, practice, this doctrine translates into even aside from the fact that Canada's policies that make low taxes on the rich health care system has far lower costs the highest priority, even if lack of per person than the American system, revenue undermines basic public with its huge administrative expenses. In services. You don't have to be a liberal fact, U.S. taxpayers, not Canadians, will to realize that this is wrongheaded. be hurt by the northward movement of Corporate leaders understand quite well autojobs. that good public services are also good for business. But the political To see why, bear in mind that in the long I:un decisions like Toyota's prob- environment is so polarized these days ably won't affect the overall number of that top executives are often afraid to speak up against conservative dogma. jobs in either the United States or Canada. But the result of international Instead, they vote with their feet. competition will be to give Canada more Which brings us to the story of Toyota's jobs in industries like autos, which pay choice. health benefits to their U.S. There has been fierce competition workers, and fewer jobs in industries that among states hoping to attract a new don't provide those benefits.. In the u.s. Toyota assembly plant. Several South- the effect will be just the reverse: fewer ern states reportedly offered financial jobs with benefits, more jobs without. incentives worth hundreds of millions So whafs the impact on taxpayers? ofdoUars. In Canada, there's no impact at all: But last month Toyota decided to put since all Canadians get government- the new plant, which will produce provided health insurance in any case, RAV4 mini-S.U.V.'s, in Ontario. Ex- the additional auto jobs won't increase plaining why it passed up financial in- government spending. centives to choose a U.S. location, the But U.S. taxpayers will suffer, be- company cited the quality of Ontario's cause the general public ends up pick- work force. ing up much of the cost of health care What made Toyota so sensitive to for workers who don't get insurance labor quality issues? Maybe we should through their jobs. Some uninsured discount remarks from the president of workers and their families end up on the Toronto-based Automotive Parts . Medicaid. Others end up depending on Manufacturers' Association, who emergency rooms, which are heavily claimed that the educationallevel in the subsidized by taxpayers. Southern United States was so low that Funny, isn't it? Pundits tell us that the trainers for Japanese plants in Alabama welfare state is doomed by global- had to use "pictorials" to teach some ization, that programs like national illiterate workers how to use high-tech health insurance have become unsus- equipment. tainable. But Canada's universal But there are other reports, some health insurance system is handling coming from state officials, that con- international competition just fine. It's firm his basic point: Japanese auto our own system, which penalizes companies opening plants in the companies that treat their workers well. Southern U.S. have been that's in trouble. unfavorably I'm sure that some readers wiII re surprised by the work force's poor . spond to everything I've just said by level oftraining. asking why, if the Canadians are so There's some bitter iro!1Y here for smart, they aren't richer. But I'll have to Alabama's governor. Just two years ago leave the issue of America's com- voters overwhelmingly rejected his plea parative economic performance for for an increase in the state's rock- another day. bottom taxes on the affluent, so that he For now, let me just point out that could afford to improve the state's low- treating people decently is sometimes a quality education system. Opponents of competitive advantage. In America the tax hike convinced voters that it basic health insurance is a privilege; would cost the state jobs. in Canada, it's a right. And in the auto But education is only one reason industry, at least, the good jobs are Toyota chose Ontario. Canada's other heading north. big selling point is its national health insurance system, which saves auto manufacturers large sums in benefit payments compared with their costs in the United States. E-mail: krugman@nytimes.com - THOMAS L. FRIEDMAN The End' THE NEW YORKTIMES OP-ED WEDNESDAY, JUNE 29,2005 Of the How to be one ofthe Finally, added Mr. Dell, "they're competitive, want to succeed, hungry and Rainbow richest countries in know how to win. Our factory is in Limerick, but we also have several DUBLIN Europe. thousand sales and technical people outside Here's something you probably didn't of Dublin. The talent in Ireland has proven know: Ireland today is the richest to be a wonderful resource for us." Fun country in the European Union after fact: We are Ireland's largest exporter." Luxembourg. Intel opened its first chip factory in Yes, the country that for hundreds of Ireland in 1993. James Jarrett, a vice years was best known for emigration, unusual development, the government, the president, said Intel was attracted by tragic poets, famines, civil wars and main trade unions, farmers and Ireland's large pool of young educated men leprechauns today has a per capita industrialists came together and agreed on and women, low corporate taxes and other G.D.P. higher than that of Germany, a program of fiscal austerity, slashing incentives that saved Intel roughly a billion France and Britain. How Ireland went corporate taxes to 12.5 percent, far below dollars over 10 years. National health care from the sick man of Europe to the rich the rest of Europe, moderating wages and didn't hurt, either. "We have 4,700 employ- man in less than a generation is an prices, and aggressively courting foreign ees there now in four factories, and we are amazing story. It tells you a lot about investment. In 1996, Ireland made college even doing some high-end chip designing Europe today: all the innovation is education basically free, creating an even in Shannon with Irish engineers," Mr. happening on the periphery by those countries embracing, globalization in more educated work force. Jarrett said. their own ways - Ireland, Britain, The results have been phenomenal. In 1990, Ireland's total work force was Scandinavia and Eastern Europe - while Today, 9 out of 10 of the world's top 1.1 million. This year it will hit two those following the French-German pharmaceutical companies have operations million, with no unemployment and social model are suffering high here, as do 16 of the top 20 medical device 200,000 foreign workers (including unemployment and low growth. companies and 7 out of the top 10 software 50,000 Chinese). Others are taking notes. Prime Minister Bertie Ahern said: "I've Ireland's turnaround began in the late designers. Last year, Ireland got more 1960's when the government made foreign direct investment from America met the premier of China five times in the secondary education free, enabling a Jot than from China. And overall government last two years." more working-class kids to get a high Ireland's advice is very simple: school or technical degree. As a result, tax receipts are way up. Make high school and college education "We set up in Ireland in 1990," Michael free; make your corporate taxes low, when Ireland joined the E.U. in 1973, it was able to draw on a much more Dell, founder of Dell Computer, explained simple and transparent; actively seek out educated work force. to me via e-mail. "What attracted us? A global companies; open your economy to By the mid-1980's, though, Ireland well-educated workforce - and good competition; speak English; keep your had reaped the initial benefits of E.U. universities close by. Also, Ireland has fiscal house in order; and build a membership - subsidies to build bet- an industrial and tax policy which is with labor and management - then hang consensus around the whole package ter infrastructure and a big market to sell consistently very Supportive of businesses, in there, because there will be bumps in into. But it still did not have enough competitive products to sell: because of independent of which political party is in the road - and you, too, can become one years of protectionism and fiscal power. I believe this is because there are ofthe richest countries in Europe. mismanagement. The country was going enough people who remember the very bad "It wasn't a miracle, we didn't find broke, and most college grads were times to de-politicize economic gold," said Mary Harney. "It was the right domestic policies and embracing emigrating. development. [Ireland also has] very good , "We went on a borrowing, spending globalization." transportation, and logistics and a good and taxing spree, and that nearly drove location - easy to move products to major us under," said Deputy Prime Minister Mary Harney. "It was because we nearly markets in Europe quickly." went under that we got the courage to change." And change Ireland did. In a quite ~ U - -- . '- mt'~7 -a- - -29=**--11 .r *2**d/Â· w -al 1~wil 16 ..4 90-' m..........0. ,-I'-Ill-- =1 -F ~ 1,31' //Mic- 1 . Y... /0.-Jilll. mi 90 * 1=~*2 . 1 1,1.I, . 1 A .00 .....Â£...'I.'m Sk_.â€¢ â‚¬ A--- . 0 9//'WA 4-* . Â· I @ a ',1 \.3 0 :.+1.b .4. 1 - A . 1 + D - - 1 On Paid for by VOTE YES ON C&D â€¢ PO Box 18459, Denver, CO 80218 COLORADO'S ECONOMIC RECOVERY PLAN Yese www.VoteYesonC-D.coni + ./1-- .J 2.Â·4*44~ - .- -,6- 1 --_.~eL.G. 34~ P - -- ~i- -- + 3,-'Ill/--I'l- * P.....-~~ ./.t .... 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AR..., -, 17- I. , . 0, ~';4 4 1 I : t., accounting changes and drained , <04<14' ' -Â· 'A â€ž ' 218 Â· Â· Â·Â·j 4- cash accounts to make ends meet. , 2 - :. -3 1-- , . ... p *.t: ; ./ 45 ..r i . Iiuumakers sgy they are running ~ j 4.1 , .2 1. - 1 .4 16 8 1, ./i,c:iâ€žSifisit),4 i .' , f .7 '"54' '23,4, .,d . 4 ' 26* * out of ways to keep the budget bal- . i . .. anced. If nothing is done, sonte .t b. F~.3, 1; , elected ojficials haue talked abolut + 23-: i < I*17i#*eft , 6 0â€¢14 f ~,miw ; '9.*ti Â¥ *Fry *17' closing some universities, allowing â€¢01; 11-2- - A.,0.13.,~ 13.-"U. f\.. 1 e-All// I---P. I ' it#. I fwid*06, 61#j~iÂ· 111%86/ '- V . 9- highways to fall into disrepair and ,4 0 #*-4 - &4%Â·* B *. * 44 ~ .<49~ 6 dramatically reducing heakh care 1/ . 12 ' r for the poor. Â«E --. . -2 ..9 b. 1 .2. . -i* 3 <1 k. I.:* 1 17 4 .:Zr 4 I /4. 1 -* I 3 *~ Colorado Springs Gazette, April 19, 2005 b . .06 . 1. . . ?3-7 - 1,8,4/32* '54, .7.20 1 . t.. r .. 214. . 4 6 /3,9 *f , a. .,4-, P. . S. I '44 7. 4 . .MA; -4 - I 4 1:1.. r - with the high-tech bust. The severe Recovery Plan. This proposal is: Q: Do Referenda CRD Q: Do Re#renda â‚¬ & D increase taxes? Q: What happens #'voters do not pass Colorado's boom ot te ls ended Referenda C&D- Colorado's Economic change TABOR? A: No. Referenda CUDdo not change any ReferenÂ¢la (&1)7 drought, a national recession and the aftermath of the September 11 terrorist attacks â€¢ A consensus plan that helps Colorado A: No. Referenda C & Ddo not change existing income, sales or property tax at the A: According to a recent estimate from the any constitutional provisions within state or local levels. There will be NO new Legislature, Colorado's FY 06-07 budget hit Colorado hard. catch up. TABOR. They just provide a temporary taxes and NO increase in any existing tax must be cut by another $300 million. And timeout from budget limits to allow criti- rates. In fact, Referendum C provides for a some estimate that spending cuts could be â€¢ A temporary, five-year "timeout" from Our economy slumped, and a billion dollars was cut from the state budget. Families cal funding specifically earmarked for cut in state income taxes after five years. more than $700 million over the next TABOR'S limits to allow critical funding lost jobs. Roads and bridges crumbled. For education, roads and health care. However, if this measure does not pass, fees two years. specifically "earmarked" for education, many, health care became a luxury. College for government services such as parks and roads and health care. tuition skyrocketed. Q: How do we know the money will licenses will have to be increased. Q: Why do Referenda â‚¬& D be spent responsibly? provide funding for fire and Colorado fell behind the competition in â€¢ A detailed plan using surplus revenues A: First, spending is restricted in Q: What happens after the live-year police pensions? attracting good-paying jobs. already collected from existing taxes to Referendum C to specific areas of educa- TABOR timeout7 A: During the recession, Colorado could help Colorado rebound. tion and health care. Referendum D A: Colorado's normal budget process will not make its required payments to help mandates specific amounts for roads, fire return, most likely with surplus revenue being fund fire and police pensions, so its com- And more painful cuts still threaten because and police pensions, and capital con- returned to taxpayers. During that tillie, how- mitment was pushed to future years. of the "ratcheting down" effect of TABOR's â€¢ A frugal plan that allows Colorado to catch struction for schools. Last, both proposals ever, Colorado will move forward with better Approval of this plan allows the state to budget limitations. up from the bust - with NO new taxes and specify the annual publication of a report roads, health care, education and jobs. If state make good on its commitment. It does not NO increase in any existing tax rates. detailing how much and where the revenues remain strong, this plan provides an increase benefits or absorb any costs. We remain vulnerable unless we act now to money was spent. income-tax reduction iii Year 6. move Colorado forward. Referenda C&D define the road to recovery for our state. It's a nonpartisan solution that That's why Coloradans are getting behind puts Colorado first. l j â‚¬D COLORADO'S ECONOMIC RECOVERY PLAN COLORADO'S ECONOMIC RECOVERY PLAN lvS TY on 1 1 '11~ 101:t W - - ---:.- *r- :Â·- --- 0 :*f - IF m . 1A 1 -all I The ~ort Morgan ~ ~- 0- nt'llk; .... -~ -- -- - Editorial Times ~ Colorado has a boom and bust economy. And of Colorado's nurses receive their degrees from F .lv the state is frequently on the tail end of any , &- ~ * our community colleges. Severe cuts have been made in the ~ national recovery. state budget ever since Colorado's The Colorado Economic Recovery Plan will ~~ econonly started going south with the The recent recession hit Colorado hard. Our ~ .5 begin to address capital construction needs for K- ''*-' -1 1 A ./.RIF X ' I â‚¬lfects of 9111, the extensive drought business downturn was worse than what most 12 schools and for higher education institutions. f It will increase financial assistance for Colorado's and thegeneral economic conditions of r other states experienced. Colorado lost thou- , 0 9 34 4 the countg. Few state p,ograms - - sands of jobs in our state's most vital business v' college students. And it will provide important -9111113% support for fn,m higher education to transporta- sectors: technology, construction, tourism 34,fÂ© 4 . classrooms Coloradoan tion to social services - have escaped and agriculture. and students. the Iigistature's meat clearer as lau,- -tâ‚¬-, L- , Advocates say that money would help Â¥ makers sliced budgets to the bone. Many economists say the ~- ~ 1*fF rebuild state services and programs , recent recession was more Library hours were reduced and acquisitions eroded by three years of budget cuts. , , A Fort Morgan Times, April 25,2005 ~ severe in Colorado than pre- slowed. And schools started raising tuition. Higher education has borne niany of ~ vious busts: Businesses cut -.m#- /8.41/7% those cuts, with colleges such as ~ ,- 1- ,-i4=.7Â¥ j )41 9. --/./.---/=///D ...V A- back on investment more jiâ€žbid, -~ - 4â€ž- State budget cuts also hit Colorado's community Colorado State University losing $160 ~ quickly and shed more jobs colleges, where students are learning trades and million in state support since 2001. 11 than during the downturn -r professions that support our growing communi- 1/ of the late 198Os. The federal ties. For example, according to the Colorado Fort Collins Coloradoan, April 19,2005 I - Bureau of Labor Statistics Community College System, nearly 65 percent 4 . -V on COLORADO'S ECONOMIC RECOVERY PLAN COLORADO'S ECONOMIC RECOVERY PLAN Yes c* , J.L.600/Lli-#- .f .le#- 'Â° Donnell-Kay Foundation Colorado K-12 Capital Needs Assessment Project, " Department of Higher liducation Staff Presentation to the JBC , Iit Investing in Colorado's future requires invest- ~ ~~j reported that Colorado suffered ing in our state's schools and colleges. ~ the nation's second-largest job loss, more than 115,000 posi- Capital investment for education has been cut ~~ tions from March 2001 to to the minimum required by law. Budgets - ...1.... January 2004.1 a 40% were slashed for textbooks, preschool and Â»496Â»Â»34< kindergarten programs, and pilot programs to Rippie effects from Colorado's recession fell 1,p/l improve reading skills. STEAMBOAT ,~ , directly on state government - and on services many Coloradans take for granted. The PILOTA As deep as the cuts were, they don't tell the revenue shortfall forced a billion-dollar cut in Editorial &TODAY full story of Colorado's K-12 situation. Too '1?9â€ž state spending.2 many of our schools are too old and too For the past fouryears, Coloradolegista- *- 4 * tors have been forced into a course of Mil~ crowded. Too many are in substandard condi- lit; What got cut? Work on our state's roads and p .:02&IE tion. A recent report put overall capital needs action of turning one of the wealthiest of Colorado K-12 schools at a staggering bridges. Support programs for K-12 education. j~ states in the countly into one that does College funding. Assistance to many of our $5.7 billion. 1{) the least to fund transportation, higher -, . 2 state's most vulnerable citizens. Capital . I w.~ 1Â·!Iii . '.t ,l. .... education and human services. i i :Â· rlit The situation isn't any better at Colorado's pub- construction and building maintenance. 7 f : 1 7 2 f lic colleges and universities. State support for Colorado fell behind in all these critical areas. Steamboat Springs Pilot & Today, January 9,2005 + p i I higher education plummeted 21 percent from And existing budget limitations make it almost i #*-1 2 g , . 2001 to 2005.11 Faculty and staff have been cut. impossible to catch up. 7 ' Bureau of Labor Statistics: www.bls.gov/lau - e--1--' on ../.I B C&D COLORADO'S ECONOMIC RECOVERY PLAN COLORADO'S ECONOMIC RECOVERY PLAN /n Â£. .C&D "' 1/DI'll - :11911-~A 2 C :(3 1 orado Office of State Planning and Budgeting fl~ 1'' A 4 .:5/ 2 During the recent recession, Colorado lost tion received some of the largest hits. jails and . more than a hundred thousand jobs. General Fund appropriations per Colorado , prisons + J h 37*,111'r Bankruptcy and mortgage-foreclosure rates student spiraled downward. For example, instead of reached their highest levels in a decade.3 General Fund support from 2002 to receiving Spending by state government fell more 2005 dropped: community- or hospital-based treatment. than 16 percent from 2001 to 20042 .1, .li.Im. â€¢ 35 percent for community colleges Lack of access to proper health care keeps chil- Health-care programs serving Colorado's dren out of classrooms and employees out of .2.1r t - 4 4 45 Â£.A **&320' most vulnerable residents took major cuts. â€¢ 40 percent for the University work. More than 50 percent of Colorado's ~<27 <24Â¢,F Community mental-health services took a of Colorado uninsured employees work for small businesses, 22 percent cut in fiscal year 2003 and anoth- where missed workdays and lost productivity .//"W, er 10 percent in â€¢ 30 percent for Colorado quickly reflect on the bottom line. .4 1- FY 2004. State University Referenda C&D will improve health care for = ME,b P. Alcohol and ~A drug treatment â€¢ 28 percent for the University of elderly, low-income and disabled Coloradans. -Ill./%: % funding Northern Colorado Funds will increase access for physician an.d 15 percent.5 Colorado's college students ultimately paid natal programs, provide immunizations for Fy' declined by hospital visits, rebuild mental-health and pre- -.e=L,r s â€¢ the price for state budget cuts as schools , our children and enhance long-term care. . . . 1 Higher educa- raised tuition. - - 44-i~ ENED 12 D COLORADO'S ECONOMIC RECOVERY PLAN COLORADO'S ECONOMIC RECOVERY PLAN '' WED-- ' FDIC State Profile Spring 2004,4 Office of State Planning and Budget, - -"-- -":w Â¥ 4 4 ' Department of Health Care Policy and Financing and Department of Human Services FY2005-06 Presentation to the JBC ,-I i . Colorado's recent recession caused wide- when the uninsured visit emergency Funding for statewide ,. --~ spread unemployment and budget cuts in rooms for routine medical conditions that transportation mental-illness, community health and have worsened without treatment. Or projects and mainte- 3/*~h/bs.Aâ€¢A* 2 I - Medicaid programs. As a result: when the mentally ill land in Colorado's nance dropped by :"I'lliIA'.B hundreds of millions. â€¢ Colorado ranked last in the country Many of our state's HOLILDER in percentage of fully vaccinated roads and bridges - C R#WA Editorial 3-year-olds.8 Edit,irial have received only As with so many social programs, the center the minimum repairs . LONGMONT DAILY TIMES-CALL r - (Mental Health Center of Boulder County) is - A~er long debate and l'nuch comprol~nise, â€¢ More than 17 percent of Coloradans necessary to keep facing the nexus OJ rising need ... and dectin- had no health insurance in 2004, up transportation a majority of legislators and the governor ing revenites ... Primarily, the loss is due to a from 12.8 percent in 19907 corridors usable. agreed to ask voters to permit the state to decrease iii state funding. keep $3.1 billion over fire years that - Health-related As need rises in an unstable economy, the Cen- The recession put a new face on Colorado: would otherzoise have to be refunded. If ~ ter will continue toface shortfalls. But there is il service cuts neglected roads and school buildings, reduced K- voters agree, the state will be on its way to ~ a step we can consider to stave of the most .: 11=- recovely from the recent economic down- I c come with a 12 and higher education support, and scaled-back 4 immediate consequences: the bipartisan-sup- turn. If voters object, expect major service :~L hefty price tag. ported Referendum C on the November ballot health-care services. ~ It's pay now or to allow the state to keep $3.1 billion in cuts next year. 4 * ~Â· pay much TABOR r+inds. Longmont Daily Times-Call, May 16, 2005 . And if we don't fix our budget problems now, the 1- 4 ~ Boulder Daily Camera, May 6,2005 worst may still be ahead for Colorado. ~ 7,8, Mp~ a more later, f-/ gill --1 7 0'z-9 COLORADO'S ECONOMIC RECOVERY PLAN COLORADO'S ECONOMIC RECOVERY PLAN s Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Â° United Health Foundation - America's Health: 2004 State Rankings 4%*R, =:il./**Ftil 1NE DENVER POST 111,1,1 14#Â©Egl.'. Colorado's Taxpayer's Bill of Rights - TABOR - budget was $730.7 million. In FY 2001, CDOT . 1 Owens, Democrats urge *4 did not cause the revenue problem for state gov- had $1.09 billion for its operations. Its budget approval of budget deal 4 emment. However, TABOR's budget limitations since then has declined to $789.1 million.7 Elle Duebto â‚¬bieftain Both sides unite to sell measure to voters i will soon force the General Assembly and tile . 6 - '64* governor to cut even more money from essential In spite of these funding declines, the list of But supporters oftheplanfrombothparties ~ Republican Gov. BIN Owens and tu state services. critical transportation projects continues to said the measure does,Vt increase taxes, 4. Democratic legislative leaders stood . *94- ... together Thursday and asked voters to grow. Our roads continue to get worse. adding that a companion measure, HB1317, actuctlly would lower taxes. approve a budget reform, nleasure they Here's how it works: First, declining revenue G said wouid help solve the state's money ratchets the budget down. Then TABOR limits Referenda C&D provide CDOT with funding to ~ problems. The announcement marked a Supporters say that while voters would be growth of the base budget. So, even with an econ- jump-start pressing roadway projects. If landmark deal aniong Cheens, giving up their TABOR refunds, that will omy that's starting to recover, this means state approved by voters, the state will issue bonds Democratic Senate President Joan Fitz- a only (tmount to a few dollars compared to tk Gerald and Arouse Speaker Andrew -r revenue can't catch up with the growing demand for $1.2 billion to address critical needs. zehat they zooidd receive in return, such as Romanof ... e for critical services. Without Referenda C & D, few, if any, improve- repads to college and public school build- ments will be made to Colorado's roads and ings, new roads and restored funding to In a strong show of support, lawmakers F According to the nonpartisan Legislative Council, bridges. Approving Referenda C&D will move programs the IÂ£gislature was forced to cut from both parties, business leaders and college o#cials were among thejew hun- a our roads and bridges forward. ouer the pas<~ne years. dred people whoturned outfor zohatsome ~ k called an unprecedented announcement. The complete list of highway projects being The Pueblo Chieftain, April 19, 2005 1 4,0* *,11 Â¥ funded by Referenda C & D is available at ~ ' .Â·' :'~ ~Â·2:4: t'Â· , 44Â·.r,iÂ·?.,hâ€¢,1:':~t'-- ;I'&7%=97"FI'I- Denver Post, March 18, 2005 . 7.- .. ..0 1 '.....; .U.L.: ...:......~.t......: .... '....., 1.- www.voteyesonC-D.com. t kz~ 2-=R~* Ill//2/'ll/F Â£-41~' 1, . Â· ~ -*Ugâ‚¬37'i:~44 -a94Â«~Â»tr.2'Â· on S C&D COLORADO'S ECONOMIC RECOVERY PLAN COLORADO'S ECONOMIC RECOVERY PLAN 9 - 46 .e '' .1, 7 Colorado Department of Transportation Office of Policy and Government Relations . Potholes, crumbling bridges and gridlock - state legislators will have to trim another $319 Colorado's transportation infrastructure is in million from the state's fiscal year 2007 budget.Â° - 4 . Editorial Greeley Tribune desperate condition. Traffic jams clog urban This cut will be followed by at least four more : 2 Â¢ 1 corridors. And roads and bridges through th.e years of budget reductions. Roads in dire need of repair: mountains and across the Eastern Plains g One more good reason to vote yes need repairs. With the TABOR ratchet, and an uncertain eco- pr on referendums nomic future, the state may never catch up. Over the past three years, state highway fund- Unless, that is, voters let the state keep surplus + ey Referendums C and D, stated for ing has dropped dramatically. CDOT has been revenues necessary to complete Colorado's November's ballot, would provide some of A. forced to put Band-Aids on problems that economic recovery. . J lilli the necessag Jundingfor widening proj- , ects OJ U.S. 34 as well as of I-25 from Colo. require major work and F 1/.illi./.41/r-.Mir 52 to Colo. 66.... significant dollars. That's why Referenda C &D have been referred - to the voters. This detailed plan provides a Voting in favor of referendums C and D -' - Due to recession-induced ./94:- means tee can improve our highzâ‚¬,â‚¬vs, and roadmap out of this dilemma. Referendum C Editorial RE DENVER POST that makes good sensefor Colorado. revenue shortfalls, CDOT's provides a "timeout" from TABOR for five ... Referendum C will ask voters in operating funding stands years, allowing essential services to recover November to release the "ratchet" in the Greeley Tribune, May 23,2005 at just $60 million more from the recession. Referendum D authorizes Taxpayer's Bilt of Rights that wilt other- than the department's 9/- bonds to help the state catch up on capital luiseforce massive cuts infitture budgets. budget for fiscal year , improvements, including roads and bridges, K- i Denver Post, May 6,2005 1997. That year, CDOT's ~ 12 school buildi.ngs and repairs at state colleges. COLORADO'S ECONOMIC RECOVERY PLAN COLORADO'S ECONOMIC RECOVERY PLAN U&D ' Legislative Council March 2005 General Fund Overview 2 -e'trt--;Te,~rry'.Â·7-7.--" "r'/ /7 - -. Â·Â· Â·' ~ Â· Â· ~*.64/W./WIWW#*;. . .- . 4 4-ID . + #r ... 0 . ... . Referenda CUD constitute Colorado's Referenda C&D will move our economy L ; 4 kir / t; * %7 Economic Recovery Plan. They would let forward by boosting funding for areas that REFERENDUM C REFERENDUM D Reallocates $3.1 billion in TABOR surplus Provides bonding capacity for $1.56 billion in state government retain surplus revenue sustained cuts during the recession. over next five years capital improvements â‚¬72% f* over the next five years and issue bonds for K 4, A .1 .0 1 - 0 0 0 ... , ,.... 0- . . ... I :0 7 l' .*127 critical needs. Retained surpluses will jump-start 1 3 01Â¥# 1,1 00 $1.2 billion Roads & Bridges much-needed highway projects and I .0 A specific list of road & bridge Â»10< ;. L, Without these steps, critical state services building maintenance. 0 . 0. , construction across Colorado, as '3 will be ratcheted down to life-support lev- ~ ~ ~ approved by CDOT. 11. * 4 * .Pr els. Prospects for future economic growth Health-care access for Colorado's most vul- $147 million K-12 Schools , --- *mi Capital fund to repair dilapidated will be ratcheted down as well. nerable residents will be improved. K-12 edu- . 0 - - school buildings in poorer school - cation will be advanced by increasing . 0 ..... .1 -- districts; traditionally a 2-1 match- ing grant fund, the $147 million {EheÂ©azette Referenda CUD will resources such as textbooks and library facili- 0,1 0 ,... leverages into $220 million in total improvements. /7 help make Colorado a ties. College-bound Coloradans will get more - . , A- The referenda, a historic compromise X b 1 4 magnet for new jobs and hell?. And the fire and police pension system $50 million Higher Ii(111Cation .... .4.2 between Republican Gov. Bill Owens and 2 economic opportunity. will be repaid. . 1 0 ... .... Improvements and repairs to facili- majority Democrats, would not raise . ties at state universities, colleges and I J 7 hey will improve the - taxes. It would allow the state to keep community colleges. excess tax revenue and invest it in higher Referendum D Bonds $175 million Fire/Police Pension .. quality of life for all The Colorado Economic Recovery Plan 10% Repayment of education, transportation and health eare. Coloradans by strengthening achieves these strategic objectives with NO Colorado's outstanding share of state- health care and education, new taxes and NO increases in existing tax local match of police-fire pension plan. Colorado Springs Gazette, May 8,2005 creating better roads rates. With Referenda C & D, we move j 1 .. 1 0 . a . .... 1 1 .....0 1 ..1 .0 0. 2 3 . and bridges. Colorado forward. ~ '' . -... . 0 1 L ...1 . . . . ... . al- 0-I .... . 0 . ... . .. . ... 1 $ 1 - I-Jr. ... . . es CO COLORADO'S ECONOMIC RECOVERY PLAN COLORADO'S ECONOMIC RECOVERY PLAN D .5- Source: Colorado General Assembly House Bill 05-1350. A| ROUTT < 0 - -Craia- -el \ JACKSONi ; Â«1 - It & 0 . 00. .. -:-1- . 0 7 Return the attached reply & 11 card letting us know you I.. , , - , 7 ov~ ~ | have pledged to vote for ~ 7 7| 01 - Referenda C & D. We'11 add Â¥ ~~ * -/liuw/ ~ your name to our list of I )6(EF/cla ~ . ..- 1. r r. - ~~ ~ Coloradans endorsing C & D. . --4.4 ..'.9 A .f ....4 . 0 '-11. ...1 4 'rry...... 15 Â· .. ., 4 r I t' , -0 7 1-u .'L *fl/al./ We'11 drop a yard sign off at Â·' .-, --a---1 .4 your house in September. It's one of the most effective things you can do .. .... p - ... to show strong support for Referenda C & D. ~ .. 0 :A ./ ' 3. Jom 5ForColorado t.* ... 1 . Â¥ , â€¢ Vote YES on C & D. Find five other yard sign locations for the C & D campaign. Check the 5For Colorado box on the ' reply card and we'll send you an organizational . â€¢ Display a yard sign at your house. "toolkit" with complete instructions on how to .4 1 identify five more supporters - and five more yard â€¢ Recruit other yard sign locations. sign locations - among your friends, neighbors or . , .. ... co-workers. 0. . . :Aa, Â· Complete the form on the other side. Then ~ 4. Upgrade to 20For Colorado . 44Â· 1 -1 . detach and mail to: It's a tall order: Recruit 20 of your friends, neigh- Vote Yes on C&D bors or co-workers to display a yard sign. If you check the box marked 20Fo.Colorado, we'11 4 1 1 on 1873 S. Bellaire St., Suite 620 Yee ~D immediately send you a "toolkit" to help you get .a- W Denver, CO 80222 started in identifying 20 new supporters - and yard U 0\ sign locations - for Referenda C & D. or go to our website: Send in the completed reply form or sign up at 15. *19 0% www.VoteYesonC-D.com www.VoteYesonC-D.com .,1. mm:% 1 . I. SIZ09 03 51'WI X U IM 11 Fort Collirik~ ~ \~~ 1 -.V 1 1 1 1 1 2, n / -rn'L~ -Craig A , J Ve KSO N~~L Holy*~ râ€¢J : ROUTT ------r~SAâ‚¬X ,â‚¬=X Â£ Iâ€¢~,1*,707:2 I#I,Ull :WA~ :Il Why get involved? Where the money from CkD goes. Put Up a Yard Sign! Il Colorado's boom ended with J. Based on $3.1 billion in TABOR surplus >:Miw R 'NU~Zy /*e. .- The best way to help pass . a recession. REFERENDUM C REFERENDUM D Referenda C&Disto display ma. Provides bonding capacity for $1.56 billion in more? Recruit five friends to a yard sign. Want to do M..lor.,1. F.r...,.4,~ over next five years capital improvements And a billion dollars in display yard signs, too. To NI budget cuts hitting Colorado 11 ' 1 ,:, reserve your signs, complete - and return the card below. ~ families hard. 0. $1.2 billion Roads & Bridges . . 0 A specific list of road & bridge , 8 COUNT ME IN! More cuts are threatening if we don't . construction across Colorado, as ' act now. ' approved by CDOT. , " 0 ~0 ' To help pass Referenda C &D, please complete That's why Coloradans are getting behind ... ....0 ... 0 $147 million K-12 Schools the information below, then tear off and mail to 0 - . 1 .... 0.0 . 0 Capital fund to repair dilapidated 1873 S. Bellaire St., Ste. 620, Denver, Co 80222. Referenda C & D. .. . .0 . school buildings in poorer school 0 0 1 .. .. .. districts; traditionally a 2-1 match- I've checked the things I'm willing to do to help: A temporary "timeout" from TABOR budget ing grant fund, the $ 147 million limits to provide critical 1~ . leverages into $220 million in j I'm voting YES on Referenda C & D. o Feel free to add my name to your public list earmarked funding for . I 0 ~ ~ ~ i of supporters. total improvements. education, roads and .ps- . ..1 - $50 million Higher Education U Drop a yard sign off at my house in September. health care. Improvements and repairs to facili- O I want to join 5, Colorado ; send me the 1 0:/ ties at state universities, colleges and organizational kit and I'll find five friends to NO new taxes. Just ./* 7.l community colleges. i display a yard sign. 10% Repayment of a frugal plan to Reierendum D Bonds $175 million Fire/Police Pension j 12~~1~le to 20xor Coloradol I'll await my kit ~ help move Colorado's outstanding share of state- " local match of fire/police pension plan. Name Colorado forward. 1111111111111111111 Join the coalition for .... 4 . ... ..... 1 ..... . 0.1 0. . 1 Street Address Apt. 0 . . A:. . . . . ... . . . . .. . 1 Illllllllllllllllll 1 Colorado by getting behind Referenda C .... ... 0 - I ...0 - 0 .... 1 -0 0 . City/State/ZIP & D. It's easy. Start by signing up for the , I . , Illill'111111111111 campaign's yard sign team. 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