Dolores County CDAP 2012 - Region 9 Economic Development

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Dolores County CDAP 2012 - Region 9 Economic Development
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DOLORES COUNTY COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ACTION PLAN
Project / Blueprint Integration
1. Public Infrastructure:
Develop Water / Irrigation
Project for Dolores Water
Rank
High
D-5
2. Public Infrastructure:
Revamp Sewer & Sanitation
Systems in Dove Creek
3.
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R-C
D-2
Primary Partners
R-C
R-E
D-4
D-5
Public Infrastructure:
Improvement of Water System
in Rico
R-C
R-E
D-4
D-5
Available Resources
Not defined.
Expected Outcomes & Actions
Dolores Water
Conservancy
District
NRCS
CSU Extension
Office
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Dove Creek
Dolores County
CSU Extension
Office
DoLA
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Grants
Local funds
County
Contractor
CSU Extension
NWCCOG
USDA
1-5
Construction
jobs during
plant
expansion.
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Rico
DoLA
Health Department
USDA
EPA
US Forest Service/
BLM
Dolores &
Montezuma Water
Conservancy
Dolores County
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DoLA
Health Dept. grants
USDA
EPA - STAG grant
Increase water fees
Rico
County
1-5
Construction
jobs during
installation of
transmission
line.
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Water rights are
available
Region 9 EDD
Jobs
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Identify use for 600 acre feet of
available irrigation water.
Continue vigilance of water rights
and water rights issues.
Maintain vigilance on water rights.
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Low
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High
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Items in bold indicate lead partner
Continue plans to expand solid
waste transfer station.
Expanded services outside the
Town of Dove Creek.
Increase in quality & quantity of
water services that ensures
compliance with State Health
Regulations by fall of 2012.
Possible feasibility, exploration
and development of geothermal
resources to aid in infrastructure
and economic needs of the Rico
region (See #36)
New well was drilled in
November, 2011 and yielded 80
gpm.
Complete installation of a new 6”
transmission line to the existing
town system.
Complete process to maintain
current system as back-up
system.
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Dolores County Community Development Action Plan 2012
Project / Blueprint Integration
4. Public Infrastructure:
Update Address System in
County
Rank
High
Primary Partners
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Dolores County
DoLA
C-1
Available Resources
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County
US Census Bureau
Region 9 EDD
San Juan RC & D
Jobs
Expected Outcomes & Actions
n/a – but will
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tie to more
accurate data.
New address system in Dove
Creek and surrounding area
compatible with GPS mapping for
easier emergency response and
deliveries
R-C
D-5
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5. Transportation:
Expand the Region’s Public
Transit Services
R-8
Med
R-D
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D-5
6. Transportation:
Complete Priority Highway &
Intersection Projects
C-1
C-11
R-8
R-C
D-2
D-5
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R-E
High
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SW Regional
Transit
Coordinating
Council
Transit Providers
Towns
Dolores County
CDOT
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CDOT
SW Regional
Transportation
Planning
Commission
Towns
Dolores County
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Region 9 EDD
CDOT
Towns
SW Regional
Transportation
Planning
Commission
Montezuma County
San Miguel County
SW Colorado
Council of Govts.
1-5 jobs
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includes
Administrative
position and
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drivers.
State, federal and
local funding
1-10
Maintain
CDOT jobs
and
construction
jobs during
projects.
Items in bold indicate lead partner
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Public transportation for residents
and visitors, in addition to senior
bus.
Create a public transit service that
adequately serves the needs of
the region.
Implement regional transit
feasibility recommendations.
Complete improvements to US
491 at CR J.
Eliminate restrictions for access to
HW Y 491 and advertising on
HW Y 491.
Reconstruct SH 141 at zero
remaining life.
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Dolores County Community Development Action Plan 2012
Project / Blueprint Integration
7. Transportation:
Maintain and Improve Area
Roads
C-1
C-11
R-8
R-C
D-2
D-5
Rank
Med
Primary Partners
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R-E
SW Regional
Transportation
Planning
Commission
CDOT
Dolores County
Towns
DCDC
Colorado Dept of
Public Health
Available Resources
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CDOT
DoLA- Energy
Impact
County
Towns
Atlantic Richfield
Company/BP
Colorado Dept. of
Public Health &
Environment
Region 9 EDD
Enhancement
Funds
Jobs
1-10
Maintain
CDOT jobs
and
construction
jobs during
projects.
Expected Outcomes & Actions
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8. Telecommunications:
Expand Broadband Fiber Optic
Services
C-1
C-11
C-V1
R-A
R-C
R-E
D-1
D-4
D-5
High
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Southwest
Colorado Council
of Governments –
SCAN Project
Towns
Region 9 EDD
Dolores County
DCDC
State Multi-use
network
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Internet providers
USDA
Private funding
Region 9 EDD
DCDC
Chamber
DoLA
Eagle-Net
Telecom companies
CSU Extension
Office
Items in bold indicate lead partner
1-10
Construction
and
technicians
positions
during project
completion.
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A highway system that can safely
and efficiently support the region’s
growing population and highway
traffic.
Adequately maintained roadways.
Pave currently unpaved priority
roads.
Prioritize sidewalks on Hwy 491
and Main Street in Dove Creek by
applying for Enhancement
Funding.
Improve stability & drainage to all
streets within Rico town proper to
mitigate the potential for further
air pollution & lead contamination
in Rico as part of global
settlement with BP.
Add stoplight in Dove Creek and
access to DCDC Business Park.
Finalize global settlement and
maintenance agreements.
Increased service & capacity.
Attract telecommuters.
Increase capacity for radio, cell
and high speed service
specifically in geographically
challenges areas such as Rico.
Completion of Farmer’s
Telephone fiber optic project.
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Rank
9. Arts & Culture:
Develop a Fine Arts Center in
Dove Creek
Low
R-8
R-D
D-2
D-5
10. Arts and Culture: Support &
Promote Opportunities for Art
& Culture Exposure
Primary Partners
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Low
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R-8
D-5
Available Resources
Jobs
Expected Outcomes & Actions
Dove Creek School
Dist.
Recreation Dept.
Dove Creek
Chamber
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Grants
Local funds
DCDC
DCTV
Region EDD
1 Directors
job.
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Evaluate feasibility and measure
level of public support for arts
facility.
School Districts &
Towns
Chamber
DCDC
State Historic Fund
The Rico Center
The Rico Historical
Society
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Community Center
Dove Creek High
School
DCTV
Rico Historical
Society
Rico Center
State Historic Fund
1 Program
administrator.
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Promote public performances in
theatre and orchestra.
Support & publicize Dove Creek
High School music program.
Increase and improve access
both the Rico Museum and Engel
house to the public of heritage
arts and culture.
Sustain High School Music
program.
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11. Services:
Increase Accessibility of County
Services/Social Services to Rico
Residents
D-5
High
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Dolores County
Rico
Private care
providers
Montezuma
County
Sheriff’s Dept
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County budget/
Commissioners
High Speed Internet
Montezuma County
Dolores County
Senior Services
1-3
Staff for new
sheriff’s
station.
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Items in bold indicate lead partner
Increasing accessibility of county
information, services and staff to
assist residents from West Fork to
Rico with county service and/or
social service needs.
Setup High Speed internet in
public buildings.
Increase public sector
accessibility to video
conferencing, Skype and
teleconferencing to enhance
service accessibility.
Check with County about securing
point person for food program.
Establish a long term plan for
placement of a full time sheriff
station and staff in Rico.
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12. Education:
Maintain Quality Preschool
Program
Rank
High
R-8
Primary Partners
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D-5
Dove’s Nest
Dolores County
Rico Preschool
Program
School Districts
Towns
Available Resources
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13. Education:
Provide Continuing Education
Classes & Adult Education
Opportunities
C-11
C-1V
R-8
R-E
D-3
D-5
Med
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Small Business
Development
Center
CSU Extension
Office
DCDC
SW Colorado
Community
College
Area nonprofits
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Dove’s Nest
Building
Mill levy – quality of
life initiative
USDA
School Districts
State & federal
funding
El Pomar
CSU Extension
Office
Jobs
Retain 5 jobs.
Abundance of local 1 Program
administrator.
expertise
CSU Extension
Existing DCTV
station
Internet
El Pomar
Southwest Colorado
Community College
Fort Lewis College
Items in bold indicate lead partner
Expected Outcomes & Actions
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Provide high quality affordable
childcare focused on early
childhood education.
Build on existing program,
including Head start.
Purchase building and adjoining
lot.
Increase outreach, recruitment
and secondary support efforts to
parents of appropriate Rico aged
youth for enrollment in Rico Pre
and Elementary schools.
Provide business and EMT
classes.
Utilization of local expertise.
Establishment of Dove Creek
Adult Education Program.
Internet education programs.
Aid regional education institutions
on the identification of skill
needed sectors.
Utilize high speed and fiber to
increase accessibility of
continuing education and adult
education classes’ availability to
online coursework for far reaching
ends of the county.
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14. Fire Protection: Upgrade
Volunteer Fire
Department Equipment &
Facilities
Rank
High
Primary Partners
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R-8
Dove Creek &
Rico Volunteer
Fire Depts
Towns
Dolores County
Available Resources
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USDA
EMS grant
Towns
County
DoLA
Jobs
1 Program
administrator.
Expected Outcomes & Actions
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D-5
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15. Health & Human Services:
Maintain & Expand Primary
Health Care Services at the
Dove Creek Community Health
Clinic
High
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R-8
D-1
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Health Clinic
Board
Dolores County
CDC
DoLA
Public Health
Services
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Health Clinic
Board
Dolores County
Rico
Federal Health
Service
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D-5
16. Health & Human Services:
Provide Physician or MidLevel, Dentist, Hygienist &
Behavioral Health Services in
Dolores County
C-11
R-D
R-E
D-1
D-5
High
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Blueprint Integration Keys are on Pages 4 - 6
Clinic building
expanded
Has EZ Project
designation
Grants from
foundations
Local interest
Region 9 EDD
1-5
Retain clinic
jobs and
construction
jobs during
expansion.
1 physician’s
EZ Project
asst. job.
designation
Federal funds
Local support
Clinic expansion will
allow for office
space for Public
Health Services
Medical services
through internet
Region 9 EDD
Items in bold indicate lead partner
Purchase extrication, training and
winter rescue equipment.
Preserve natural resources and
forest.
Adequate facilities & equipment
for increasing demand.
Increase accessibility to upgraded
emergency communication
equipment.
Increase accessibility to further
training and skill development
opportunities through technology.
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Provide Health Care Services to
residents within the Service area
which include:
- Primary Health Care
- Oral Health Care
- Integrated Behavioral Health
Services.
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Secure adequate providers to
offer services.
Increase access to pharmacy
services.
Increase access to specialists.
Medical services through internet.
Insure that we do establish
broadband.
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17. Health & Human Services:
Upgrade Ambulance
Equipment in Dove Creek
Rank
Primary Partners
Available Resources
Jobs
Expected Outcomes & Actions
High
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Dove Creek
Dolores County
VFW
Sheriff’s Dept.
Fire Dept.
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Grants
Volunteers
USDA
n/a
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Improved local support and new
equipment.
Med
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Dove Creek
Dolores County
Citizens
Area Agency on
Aging
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County
USDA Town
DoLA
School
DCDC
Hunny -Do
1-10
Construction
jobs and staff
for facility.
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Provide seniors and community
with a quality facility.
Continue to provide senior
lunches.
Provide meeting space for
community workshops and
events.
Meet needs of growing senior
population.
R-8
D-5
18. Health & Human Services:
Construct New Senior
Center/Community Center
Facility in Dove Creek
R-8
D-5
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19. Health & Human Services:
Increased Wellness Benefits
for West Fork/Rico Residents
High
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R-8
D-5
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20. Land Use:
Natural Heritage Program
Biodiversity/ Ecosystem
Mapping
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C-1
R-C
D-1
Low
D-5
Blueprint Integration Keys are on Pages 4 - 6
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Area Agency on
Aging
Dolores &
Montezuma
County Health
Dept.
Rico
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Colorado Natural
Heritage Program
Southwest Land
Alliance
Dolores County
San Juan RC & D
Nature
Conservancy
Division of W ildlife
Fish & Game
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USDA
County Health
nurses
County budgets
n/a
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Consistent accessibility to county
level nurses and health
prevention services in West
Fork/Rico area.
Forest Service/BLM
County
Dove Creek
Rico
Atlantic Richfield
Company
Division of W ildlife
San Juan Citizens
Alliance
Retain 1-5
jobs.
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Identify, inventory and map
plants, animal habitats & unique
natural features in the county.
Make sure coordination does
happen per U.S. Law and per
county, Forest Service, Dove
Creek, Rico and BLM
management plans, permits and
regulatory systems.
Items in bold indicate lead partner
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21. Public/Private Lands:
Maintain Sustainability of
Ponderosa Pine and Pinon
Forest
Rank
High
Primary Partners
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C-1
R-D
R-E
D-2
D-5
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Colorado State
Univ.
Colorado State
Forest Service
US Forest
Service/BLM
Fire Protection
Districts
Ute Mountain Ute
Tribe
Dolores County
Available Resources
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22. Public Lands:
Upgrade Dolores/ Norwood
Road
R-8
D-5
Blueprint Integration Keys are on Pages 4 - 6
Med
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US Forest
Service/BLM
Dolores County
Montezuma
County
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County
Comprehensive
Plan
National Fire Plan
funds
Fire hazard
mitigation
contractors
USDA if private land
Southwest
Conservation Corps
San Juan Citizens
Alliance
Timber Industry
Office of Community
Services – FLC
Montezuma County
Federal Lands
Program
Jobs
1-10
Potential of
forest
resources
jobs.
1-10
US Forest
Construction
Service/BLM
jobs.
Federal Highway
Admin.
Cooperative
agreement between
Forest Service and
area Counties.
Items in bold indicate lead partner
Expected Outcomes & Actions
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Fire risk mapping completed.
Fire risk is reduced and timber
products industry is strengthened.
Improve Forest health.
Control Pine Beetle infestation.
Reduce risk to life and property
and protect watershed/
community water supplies.
Defensible space education
resulting in defensible space
created around residences.
County and town alliance on
support for appropriate
management efforts by BLM and
or FS entities.
Upgrade an additional six miles of
road.
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23. Public Lands: Maintain
Public Land Management
Relationships within
Dolores District
Rank
High
Primary Partners
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Rico
US Forest
Service/BLM
Available Resources
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D-1
Town
US Forest
Service/BLM
County
DCDC
Jobs
n/a
Expected Outcomes & Actions
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Keep ongoing relations and work
with public lands offices that are
in the process of completing the
San Juan National Forest
Management Plan.
Active participation in current
MOU with San Juan National
Forest.
Establish an additional MOU with
the Dolores District office
regarding all aspects of
coordination including travel
management.
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D-5
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24. Park & Recreation:
Develop Recreational
Opportunities for Youth in
Dove Creek & Rico
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R-8
D-2
Med
D-5
Dolores County
Dove Creek
Dove Creek School
Dist.
Rico
Rico Alpine Society
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Rec. Dept.
Towns
County
DoLA
GoCO
Rico Center
Paradox funding
initiative through the
Telluride Foundation
Local youth
1-10
Construction
jobs to build
projects.
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Blueprint Integration Keys are on Pages 4 - 6
Items in bold indicate lead partner
Improved/developed parks
geared toward youth activities.
Development of a skateboard
half pipe.
Utilize completed 2011 survey on
desired recreational activities in
and around the Town of Rico.
Construction of recreational ice
rink within the Town of Rico.
Current maintenance of X
country high alpine loop in Rico
Area.
Build Swimming Pool at Dove
Creek Community Center.
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25. Parks & Recreation:
Develop Campground &
Designated Trails in Rico
Rank
High
R-8
D-2
Primary Partners
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D-5
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Property Owners
Rico
Rico Alpine Society
Dolores District
Office
San Juan Public
Lands
Third party owners
Dolores County
Available Resources
Increase the
number of
service jobs
with the
county
multiplier
being for
every one
service job
another .16 is
created.
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GoCO
Fishing is Fun
EPA sustainable
community &
wetland protection
programs
Rico Alpine Society
Town
DoLA
US Forest
Service/BLM
Donations –
including land
Land Use Code land
dedication
requirements
Rico Center
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Dove Creek
County
Forest Service
DoLA
GoCO
BLM
Increase the
number of
service jobs
with the
county
multiplier
being for
every one
service job
another .16 is
created.
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26. Parks & Recreation: Develop
& Promote, Campgrounds,
Rafting, Biking
& Hiking Trail Systems in the
Dove Creek Area
R-8
D-2
High
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BLM
Forest Service
County
Dove Creek
Chamber
Trail committees
DCDC
Jobs
D-5
Expected Outcomes & Actions
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Blueprint Integration Keys are on Pages 4 - 6
Items in bold indicate lead partner
Promote potential winter
recreational economy.
Aid in reducing satellite camping
and pollution of the river.
Monitoring utilization of trail and
campground areas.
Increase cooperation with USFS
through travel management
processes of non motorized,
quiet use opportunities directly
adjacent to the town limits of
Rico.
Future development of public
access sites for fishing and water
recreation within Rico.
Complete walking trail around
Baseball Park.
Develop additional jogging, bike
and leisure paths that do not
interfere with traffic and utilize the
natural resources the area has to
offer.
Incorporate and institute Dolores
River Dialogue, A W ay Forward
and Lower Dolores River Working
Group management
recommendations for lower
Dolores river flows and recreation.
Increase boater capacity and
management of lower Dolores
boating recreation.
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27. Public Safety:
Expand Law Enforcement
Presence in Rico
D-1
Rank
High
Primary Partners
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D-5
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28. Public Safety: Implement
Pre Disaster Mitigation Plan
for County & Towns
D-1
Med
D-5
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Available Resources
Rico
Area law
enforcement
Dolores County
Dolores Sheriff’s
Dept.
San Miguel
Sheriff’s Dept.
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Dolores County
Towns
Community of
Dunton
Colorado State
Forest Service
US Forest Service
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R-8
R-D
D-2
D-5
High
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Rico Historical
Society
State Historical
Society
Property owners
Rico
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Blueprint Integration Keys are on Pages 4 - 6
1 Half-time
position.
Expected Outcomes & Actions
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29. Historic Preservation:
Preserve & Utilize Rico’s
Historic Assets
Town space
Dolores County
Dolores Sheriff’s
Dept.
Jobs
FEMA
Homeland Security
Colorado Disaster
Preparedness
US Forest Service
Colorado State
Forest Service
Landowners
n/a
State Historical
Preservation Grants
Federal Historical
restoration grants
Rico Historic Society
funds
Donations
CDPHE/ARCO
Increase the
number of
service jobs
with the
county
multiplier
being for
every one
service job
another .16 is
created.
Items in bold indicate lead partner
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Provide local law enforcement
professional in community
additional days of the week.
Better enforcement of laws &
reduce crime.
Long term strategic planning
process with county and town for
the establishment of a Sheriff’s
deputy and satellite office in Rico
– similar to the working model in
Town of Dolores with Montezuma
County.
Implement the Dolores County
plan approved by FEMA & the
State of Colorado.
Reduce the risk to life and
property loss from listed hazards
in the county such as fire,
avalanche, and flood.
Full revision of plan is needed.
Increase number of local historic
designations.
Pursue Historic Residential
District.
Repair and remodel interior of
Town Hall Courthouse Building
(Phase III of remodel).
Increased capacity of Historic
Society to facilitate preservation
projects.
Continue increasing the capacity
of historic areas to receive historic
designation and funding.
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Rank
30. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT:
Business Recruitment
Promote & Market County as
Location for New Business
Expansion
High
C-1
C-11
R-8
R-C
D-2
D-5
R-D
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R-E
31. Business Recruitment:
Recruit New Businesses for
Weber Business Park
Primary Partners
Dove Creek
Rico
DCDC
Region 9 EDD
Rico Downtown
Dev. Assoc.
Dolores County
CSU Extension
Chamber
Available Resources
Jobs
Expected Outcomes & Actions
Per Region 9 •
data, retain at
least 664 jobs •
in county,
consistent with
2009 state
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numbers.
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Available
promotional material
Affordable land
Available utilities
EDA
DoLA
DCDC
CSU Extension
Chamber
Rico Downtown
Business Authority
USDA -- RBOG
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•
•
Obtain small manufacturing/
relocation in Dove Creek.
Aid in improving identity of Rico
from post mining town to great
place for families.
Support of the Rico DDA serves
as a foundation for future
implementation.
Facilitate access to the highways
– increase collaborative efforts to
aid in improving regulatory
processes.
High
•
•
•
•
•
DCDC
Dove Creek
Dolores County
Region 9 EDD
Chamber
•
•
•
•
•
DCDC
CSU Extension
Region 9 EDD
SBDC
Chamber
Increase
•
number of
•
manufacturing •
jobs.
Reopen bioenergy facility.
Create job opportunities in area.
Develop more alternative energy
businesses.
High
•
•
•
•
•
Region 9 EDD
Area Accountants
Local Businesses
DCDC
Colorado Office of
Economic
Development
Chamber
•
Colorado Economic
Development
Commission
OEDIT -- State
Enterprise Zone
Coordinator
Economic
Development
Administration
(EDA) Planning &
Technical
Assistance
Small Business
Development
Center
Show no job
loss in EZ
data in 2012.
Provide incentives for business
expansion and relocation through
EZ tax credits.
Utilize Rico Downtown
Development Authority as a
resource for local businesses.
Increase partnership with Region
9 and Small Business
Development Center to provide
more opportunities for Rico
entrepreneurs to become
informed and educated about
small business supports.
C-11
R-E
D-4
D-5
32. Business Recruitment:
Maintain & Administer the
Southwest Colorado
Enterprise Zone Boundaries
C-11
C-111
C-V1
R-8
R-D
R-E
D-2
D-3
D-5
•
•
•
•
Blueprint Integration Keys are on Pages 4 - 6
Items in bold indicate lead partner
•
•
•
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33. Business Expansion &
Retention:
Expand & Retain Local
Businesses
Rank
High
R-E
D-1
D-2
•
•
•
•
•
C-11
R-8
Primary Partners
D-3
D-4
•
•
D-5
Towns
Small Business
Development
Center
Region 9 EDD
DCDC
Dove Creek School
Dist.
CSU Extension
Chamber
Available Resources
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
Current businesses
EDA & CDBG
funding
Area Banks
SBDC
Grants
Local funding
Local expertise
CSU Extension
USDA—RBOG
Local Residents
Jobs
Per Region 9
data, retain at
least 664 jobs
in county,
consistent with
2009 state
numbers.
Expected Outcomes & Actions
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
34. Business Retention &
Expansion:
Business Revolving Loan Fund
for the County including the
Micro-Loan program
C-1
C-11
C-111
R-A
R-8
R-C
R-D
D-2
D-3
D-5
R-E
NR
•
•
•
•
•
Region 9 EDD
Small Business
Development
Center
DCDC
Chamber
Community Banks
•
•
•
•
•
Region 9’s Business
Loan Fund
DCDC
SBDC
Chamber
USDA --IRP
Create or
•
retain at least
5 jobs through •
Region 9
loans in
county.
•
Provide support to local
businesses.
Provide support to a reopened
bioenergy plant.
Improve Main Street in Rico &
Dove Creek.
Minimize dollars leaving the
County.
Increased number and quality of
jobs.
Utilization of EZ business tax
credits.
Build on Leading Edge
Leadership training to include
mentorship opportunities as well
as business skills training.
Provide support for business
trainings and forums.
Provide financial assistance from
the BLF to eligible businesses.
Make available funds from $500 to
$2,000 (or as appropriate) to
individuals and small businesses.
Seek incentive based models for
retention such as hiring and
training local talent in exchange
for reduced county tax, reduced
water fee or reduced land
development application fees.
•
Blueprint Integration Keys are on Pages 4 - 6
Items in bold indicate lead partner
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Rank
35.Economic Development:
Create County-wide Economic
Development Position
Med
•
•
•
•
•
•
DCDC
County
Rico
Dove Creek
Private businesses
Region 9 EDD
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
High
•
Governor’s
Energy Office
(GEO)
Colorado School of
Mines
Farmers
Telephone
Rico
Private Businesses
San Miguel Power
•
•
•
C-1
C-11
C-111
R-8
R-C
R-E
D-2
D-3
D-5
C-V1
36. Economic Development:
Exploration of Geothermal
Resources & Potential uses
Primary Partners
•
C-1
C-11
C-V1
R-8
R-D
R-E
D-2
D-4
D-5
•
•
•
•
Available Resources
•
•
•
•
•
•
Jobs
Expected Outcomes & Actions
County
Region 9 EDD
Private businesses
EDA
OEDIT
CSU Extension
DCDC
1 Economic
development
specialist.
• Full time position focusing on
county-wide growth and planning,
workforce training and retention,
recruiting new and sustaining
current local businesses.
Region 9 EDD
DOE grant
Geothermal
feasibility grant:
GEO
Private Investors
State & Federal
grants
Utilities
Solar Research
4CORE
USDA
Not defined
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
37. Economic Development:
County Administrator Position
R-C
D-1
NR
•
•
•
County
Region 9 EDD
DoLA
•
DoLA
1 County
administrator.
•
Look at feasibility of potential
uses including geothermal
greenhouses and power plant.
Complete feasibility assessment
on the potential utilization of Rico
Hot Spring for community heating
or other applications.
Development of strategic plan to
be a foundation for Rico planning
efforts in preparation for potential
geothermal project maturity.
Assess the development of less
expensive methods for extending
electrical lines.
Explore other energy options such
as solar and wind.
Explore methods to assist in cost
sharing.
Collaborate with Geothermal Task
Force findings (regarding similar
efforts in Archuleta County).
Explore the feasibility, costs &
benefits of having a County
Administrator for Dolores.
D-5
Blueprint Integration Keys are on Pages 4 - 6
Items in bold indicate lead partner
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38. Infrastructure:
Develop Industrial Sites in
County
C-1
C-11
R-8
R-D
D-4
D-5
Rank
Med
Primary Partners
•
•
•
•
R-E
39. Infrastructure:
Improvements to Rico Town
Hall
•
Med
•
•
DCDC
Region 9 EDD
Planning
Commission
CSU Extension
Office
Towns
Available Resources
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
Rico
4-CORE
•
D-5
40. Infrastructure:
Expand “DC TV” Television
Station Facilities including
adding a Radio Station and
studio.
D-5
•
•
Med
•
•
•
•
•
•
Dove Creek
Dolores
CSU Extension
Office
SW TV Translator
Association
DCDC
KSJD radio
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
Blueprint Integration Keys are on Pages 4 - 6
Jobs
Expected Outcomes & Actions
Land is still
relatively
inexpensive
USDA
Atlantic Richfield
Company
Forest Service
EDA
EPA
State Health
Create
•
location for
new business •
– construction
jobs during
•
expansion.
Historic
Preservation
funding
Federal & State
grants
Region 9 EDD
4-CORE
1-10
Construction
jobs.
•
1-5
Region 9 EDD
Staff for
County
facilities.
CSU Campus
DoLA
Fund for Rural
America
Public Broadcasting
Grants
SW TV Translator
Assoc.
KSJD radio
Baja Cable
Items in bold indicate lead partner
•
•
•
•
Identify suitable sites and create
feasibility plans.
New jobs and increased business
retention.
Brownfield site north of Rico
cleaned up to potentially act as
industrial park to attract viable
light industry businesses.
Increased opportunity for
business.
Improve safety and efficiency of
historic building.
Create more usable workspace.
Expanded facilities.
Provide additional remote
transmission sites, and personnel
to support additional programming
and camera work.
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41. Infrastructure:
Complete Improvements to
Fairgrounds Exhibit Hall
Rank
Med
R-8
D-2
42. Infrastructure:
Establish Business Incubator
Site in Rico
C-11
R-8
R-D
D-4
D-5
•
•
•
•
•
D-5
C-1
Primary Partners
Med
•
•
Jobs
Expected Outcomes & Actions
Dolores County
Dove Creek
Fair Board
CSU Extension
Office
Chamber
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
Dove Creek
County
DoLA
GoCO
Chamber
Fair Board
USDA
Empire Electric
1-10
Construction
jobs during
expansion.
Rico Downtown
Dev. Authority
Region 9 EDD
Rico
•
•
Create
•
location for
new business
& construction
jobs during
expansion.
New jobs and increased business
retention.
•
Building
Third party property
owners
Rico Downtown
Dev. Authority
Rico
n/a
•
More parking to meet future
growth needs.
R-E
43. Infrastructure:
Establish Adequate Parking in
Rico
Available Resources
•
•
•
•
Construction to install electrical
power, lights, and shaded
grandstand to facility
Expand Exhibit hall to
accommodate more people.
Insulate and heat building for year
round use.
Low
•
Rico
•
Rico
Med
•
•
•
•
•
Construction
DOLA
jobs during
Rico
project
CDPHE
/Brownfields funding
ARCO
EPA
•
Feasibility assessment of future
site for Town Shop.
•
Rico
Colorado Dept of
Public Health &
Environ.
Atlantic Richfield
Company
Forest Service
•
•
•
Dove Creek
Chamber
Dolores County
•
•
•
•
1-10
Construction
jobs during
project.
•
Expanded and renovated facility
including a paved parking lot.
New roof, windows, bathrooms
and overall renovation.
D-5
44. Infrastructure:
Build Road & Bridge
Maintenance Shop in Rico
D-5
45. Infrastructure:
Upgrade Community Center
Facility in Dove Creek
R-8
D-5
Blueprint Integration Keys are on Pages 4 - 6
•
High
•
•
GoCO
DoLA
4CORE
USDA –Community
facilities
Items in bold indicate lead partner
•
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46. Tourism:
Promote the Region as a
Tourism Destination
R-D
D-2
Rank
High
Primary Partners
•
•
R-E
•
D-5
•
•
•
Lodgers
Tax/Tourism Board
Southwest
Colorado Travel
Region
Colorado Tourism
Office
National Tour
Operators
Environmental
groups
US Forest
Service/BLM
Available Resources
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
Lodgers Tax
Revenues
State Tourism
Funding
Natural resources
Office of Community
Services/FLC
State Historic Fund
GoCO
Colorado
Brownfield’s
Funding
Four Corners Film
Office
USDA—RBOG
Local Businesses
Local media
Jobs
Expected Outcomes & Actions
Retain service •
sector jobs of
125 in the
•
county.
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
47. Tourism:
Expand & Improve the Antique
Tractor and Farm Implement
Display at Weber Business
Park
R-8
Blueprint Integration Keys are on Pages 4 - 6
Med
•
•
•
•
DCDC
CSU Extension
Dolores County
Dove Creek
•
•
•
•
•
DCDC
CSU Extension
State Agri-tourism
Mesa Verde
Country
National Heritage
Foundation
Items in bold indicate lead partner
n/a
•
•
•
Maintain and improve regional
tourism.
Focus on rafting, fishing and
hunting.
Involve Tourism Coordinator.
Promote Dolores Overlook and
existing trails.
Promote Rico High Alpine and
San Juan Skyway features and
existing adjacent forest interface
areas.
Protect natural resources through
eco-tourism efforts.
Support low impact recreation.
Support hunting & fishing
economies.
Investigate mining reclamation
funding and rehabilitation
possibilities.
More lodging and campgrounds.
Plan for special events that
impact communities (Pro cycling
tour).
Improved visibility and access to
Tractor Display.
Establish walking paths and
covered picnic areas around
display.
Increased tourism and stops in
the community.
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Project / Blueprint Integration
Rank
48. Tourism:
Improve the Visitors Center in
Dove Creek
High
C-1
R-8
R-E
D-1
D-5
Primary Partners
•
•
•
•
•
Chamber
DCDC
CSU Extension
Office
Dove Creek
Dolores County
Available Resources
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
49. Workforce:
Develop & Retain Local
Workforce
High
•
•
C-V
D-3
•
D-5
•
•
•
•
50. Agriculture: Diversify &
Expand Technology and
Crop Uses
C-1
C-11
C-1V
C-V1
R-8
R-C
R-D
R-E
D-2
D-3
D-5
Blueprint Integration Keys are on Pages 4 - 6
High
•
•
•
•
Regional School
Districts &
Colleges
Local Businesses
Southwest Forum
for Teaching
Technology
Southwest
Workforce
Advisory Board
Small Business
Development
Center
DCDC
CSU Extension
•
CSU Extension
Office
Local growers
CSU Experiment
Station
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
Natural attractions
Through traffic
County/Town
funding
Building is
remodeled and
opened
Regional & local
funding
Volunteers
Region 9 EDD
USDA –Community
facilities
Jobs
1 Part-time
tourism
coordinator.
Expected Outcomes & Actions
•
•
•
•
Retain 664
Federal and State
•
jobs in county. •
funding
DCDC
Area Workforce
•
Centers
CSU Extension
•
Southwest Colorado
Community College
•
CSU Extension
NRCS
Local growers
Southwest Ag
Roundtable
Regional areas of
higher education
Items in bold indicate lead partner
Maintain at
least 150 jobs
in the county.
•
•
•
Provide information about area
attractions to people passing
through to the Dove Creek area.
Support Tourism Coordinator
position.
Central location to give tourist
information.
Strengthen tourism sector.
Expanded local work force.
Better retention of local workers in
the community.
Local workforce better qualified to
meet needs of local businesses.
Keep SW Workforce Satellite
Office in Dove Creek.
Increase partnership with SCCC
for identification and
implementation of regionally
valuable job training education
programs.
New crop introduction.
Provide seed crops for sale.
Evaluate interest in developing
crops for pharmaceutical use.
52
Dolores County Community Development Action Plan 2012
Project / Blueprint Integration
Rank
51. Agriculture:
Strengthen & Support the
Region’s Agricultural Economy
High
C-1
C-11
C-1V
C-V1
R-8
R-C
R-D
R-E
D-2
D-3
D-5
Primary Partners
•
•
•
•
•
CSU Extension
Local farmers,
growers &
producers
San Juan R C & D
NRCS
Experiment Station
Available Resources
•
•
•
•
•
•
52. Agriculture:
Create Agri-Business
Incubators in Dove Creek &
Rico
C-11
C-V1
R-8
R-D
R-E
D-2
D-3
D-5
53. Agriculture:
Additional Farmer’s Markets
throughout the County
C-11
C-1V
R-8
R-D
R-E
D-2
D-3
D-5
Blueprint Integration Keys are on Pages 4 - 6
High
Med
Jobs
Expected Outcomes & Actions
Colorado Dept. of
Agriculture
CSU Extension
USDA
National Resource
Conservation
Service
Farm Service
Agency
Colorado State
University Ag.
Extension
Potential to
•
retain 190 jobs
in county.
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
DoLA
CSU Extension
Region 9 EDD
Dept. of Ag. Grants
DCDC
EDA & USDA
The Rico Center
Potential to
increase ag
jobs county.
•
•
•
•
Region 9 EDD
Dove Creek
Dolores County
CSU Extension
Colorado Dept. of
Ag.
DCDC
Rico
Rico Alpine Society
Roots in Rico
•
•
•
CSU Extension
Colo. Dept. of Ag.
County/Towns
•
•
•
•
Region 9 EDD
Local growers
Dept. of Ag.
Southwest Ag
Roundtable
USDA – Business &
Industry loans
Potential to
•
increase ag
jobs county
and retain 190 •
jobs.
•
•
•
•
•
•
Items in bold indicate lead partner
•
•
Development of strategies to
diversify the county’s agricultural
economy.
Development of measurements of
the economic and social impacts
of agriculture in Southwest
Colorado.
Maintain/enhance farms, ranches,
rural character and economic
viability of this sector.
Promote incubator site at Weber
Business Park.
Find location and funding for
community greenhouse in Rico,
making use of Rico’s unique
geothermal opportunities.
Farmer’s Markets through out the
county featuring specialty crops
and local agriculture.
Increasing the education and
awareness of buy local and
seasonal eating.
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54. Housing:
Provide Safe & Fair Housing
for Residents
Rank
Med
R-8
Primary Partners
•
•
•
•
Dolores County
Housing Providers
Hunny-Do
Senior Center
Available Resources
•
•
•
•
•
D-5
•
55. Housing:
Advocate for Affordable
Housing
High
•
•
R-8
•
•
•
•
•
•
D-5
•
56. Housing:
Increase Availability of
Housing
Med
•
•
•
R-8
D-5
Blueprint Integration Keys are on Pages 4 - 6
State and Federal
funding
Montezuma/
Dolores Housing
Authority
Hunny-Do
Senior Center
USDA – Single/Multi
Family Housing loan
guarantees
Housing Solutions
of the SW
1-10
Construction
jobs and staff
for assisted
living facility.
Retain
residents in
community.
Retain
residents in
the county.
Housing Solutions
for the Southwest
Habitat for
Humanity
DCDC
Towns
Dolores County
USDA
Senior Center
Montezuma/Dolore
s Housing
Authority
County Assessor
•
•
•
CDBG/RLF
Colorado Housing
Finance Authority
(CHFA)
Community
Reinvestment Act
USDA
Housing Providers
Hunny-Do
County taxing
policies
HUD
Dolores County
Housing Solutions
of the SW
Montezuma/
Dolores Housing
Authority
•
•
•
•
•
Housing providers
County
USDA
HUD
Private investors
•
•
•
•
•
Jobs
Items in bold indicate lead partner
Expected Outcomes & Actions
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
Improve publicity of resources
available to low and moderate
income residents.
Provide additional housing
rehabilitation and replacement.
Quality rental housing.
Explore feasibility & construction
of assisted living facility and
senior housing.
Increased affordable housing
opportunities.
A greater number of first time
buyers can purchase homes.
Utilize 2007 Housing Study in
efforts.
Development of county incentives
for second homes to become
available at a reasonable price in
the rental market- increasing the
availability of the affordable
housing pool.
Increase the supply of housing
that is available and affordable
(both owner occupied and rental
housing).
Increase supply of housing to
meet the needs of the aging
population.
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