Dolores County CDAP 2012 - Region 9 Economic Development
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Dolores County CDAP 2012 - Region 9 Economic Development
Items in bold indicate lead partner 35 Items in bold indicate lead partner 36 Items in bold indicate lead partner 37 Items in bold indicate lead partner 38 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. • • • 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 • Dove Creek Dolores County CSU Extension Office DoLA • • • • • • • Grants Local funds County Contractor CSU Extension NWCCOG USDA 1-5 Construction jobs during plant expansion. • Rico DoLA Health Department USDA EPA US Forest Service/ BLM Dolores & Montezuma Water Conservancy Dolores County • • • • • • • DoLA Health Dept. grants USDA EPA - STAG grant Increase water fees Rico County 1-5 Construction jobs during installation of transmission line. • • Water rights are available Region 9 EDD Jobs • • • Identify use for 600 acre feet of available irrigation water. Continue vigilance of water rights and water rights issues. Maintain vigilance on water rights. • Low • • • • High • • • • • • • • • • • • • 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. 39 Dolores County Community Development Action Plan 2012 Project / Blueprint Integration 4. Public Infrastructure: Update Address System in County Rank High Primary Partners • • Dolores County DoLA C-1 Available Resources • • • • County US Census Bureau Region 9 EDD San Juan RC & D Jobs Expected Outcomes & Actions n/a – but will • 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 . 5. Transportation: Expand the Region’s Public Transit Services R-8 Med R-D • • • • D-5 6. Transportation: Complete Priority Highway & Intersection Projects C-1 C-11 R-8 R-C D-2 D-5 • R-E High • • • • SW Regional Transit Coordinating Council Transit Providers Towns Dolores County CDOT • • • • CDOT SW Regional Transportation Planning Commission Towns Dolores County • • • • Region 9 EDD CDOT Towns SW Regional Transportation Planning Commission Montezuma County San Miguel County SW Colorado Council of Govts. 1-5 jobs • includes Administrative position and • drivers. State, federal and local funding 1-10 Maintain CDOT jobs and construction jobs during projects. Items in bold indicate lead partner • • • • 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. 40 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 • • • • • • R-E SW Regional Transportation Planning Commission CDOT Dolores County Towns DCDC Colorado Dept of Public Health Available Resources • • • • • • • • 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 • • • • • • • 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 • • • • • • Southwest Colorado Council of Governments – SCAN Project Towns Region 9 EDD Dolores County DCDC State Multi-use network • • • • • • • • • • 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. • • • • 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. 41 Dolores County Community Development Action Plan 2012 Project / Blueprint Integration 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 • • • Low • • • • • • R-8 D-5 Available Resources Jobs Expected Outcomes & Actions Dove Creek School Dist. Recreation Dept. Dove Creek Chamber • • • • • Grants Local funds DCDC DCTV Region EDD 1 Directors job. • 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 • • Community Center Dove Creek High School DCTV Rico Historical Society Rico Center State Historic Fund 1 Program administrator. • 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. • • • • • • • 11. Services: Increase Accessibility of County Services/Social Services to Rico Residents D-5 High • • • • • Dolores County Rico Private care providers Montezuma County Sheriff’s Dept • • • • County budget/ Commissioners High Speed Internet Montezuma County Dolores County Senior Services 1-3 Staff for new sheriff’s station. • • • • • 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. 42 Dolores County Community Development Action Plan 2012 Project / Blueprint Integration 12. Education: Maintain Quality Preschool Program Rank High R-8 Primary Partners • • • • • D-5 Dove’s Nest Dolores County Rico Preschool Program School Districts Towns Available Resources • • • • • • • 13. Education: Provide Continuing Education Classes & Adult Education Opportunities C-11 C-1V R-8 R-E D-3 D-5 Med • • • • • Small Business Development Center CSU Extension Office DCDC SW Colorado Community College Area nonprofits • • • • • • • 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 • • • • • • • • • • 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. 43 Dolores County Community Development Action Plan 2012 Project / Blueprint Integration 14. Fire Protection: Upgrade Volunteer Fire Department Equipment & Facilities Rank High Primary Partners • • • R-8 Dove Creek & Rico Volunteer Fire Depts Towns Dolores County Available Resources • • • • • USDA EMS grant Towns County DoLA Jobs 1 Program administrator. Expected Outcomes & Actions • • • D-5 • • 15. Health & Human Services: Maintain & Expand Primary Health Care Services at the Dove Creek Community Health Clinic High • • • • R-8 D-1 • Health Clinic Board Dolores County CDC DoLA Public Health Services • Health Clinic Board Dolores County Rico Federal Health Service • 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 • • • • • • • • • • • • • 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. • Provide Health Care Services to residents within the Service area which include: - Primary Health Care - Oral Health Care - Integrated Behavioral Health Services. • • • • • 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. 40 Dolores County Community Development Action Plan 2012 Project / Blueprint Integration 17. Health & Human Services: Upgrade Ambulance Equipment in Dove Creek Rank Primary Partners Available Resources Jobs Expected Outcomes & Actions High • • • • • Dove Creek Dolores County VFW Sheriff’s Dept. Fire Dept. • • • Grants Volunteers USDA n/a • Improved local support and new equipment. Med • • • • Dove Creek Dolores County Citizens Area Agency on Aging • • • • • • County USDA Town DoLA School DCDC Hunny -Do 1-10 Construction jobs and staff for facility. • 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 • • • 19. Health & Human Services: Increased Wellness Benefits for West Fork/Rico Residents High • • R-8 D-5 • 20. Land Use: Natural Heritage Program Biodiversity/ Ecosystem Mapping • • • • • C-1 R-C D-1 Low D-5 Blueprint Integration Keys are on Pages 4 - 6 • • Area Agency on Aging Dolores & Montezuma County Health Dept. Rico • • Colorado Natural Heritage Program Southwest Land Alliance Dolores County San Juan RC & D Nature Conservancy Division of W ildlife Fish & Game • • • • • • • • USDA County Health nurses County budgets n/a • 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. • 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 • 41 Dolores County Community Development Action Plan 2012 Project / Blueprint Integration 21. Public/Private Lands: Maintain Sustainability of Ponderosa Pine and Pinon Forest Rank High Primary Partners • • • C-1 R-D R-E D-2 D-5 • • • Colorado State Univ. Colorado State Forest Service US Forest Service/BLM Fire Protection Districts Ute Mountain Ute Tribe Dolores County Available Resources • • • • • • • • • 22. Public Lands: Upgrade Dolores/ Norwood Road R-8 D-5 Blueprint Integration Keys are on Pages 4 - 6 Med • • • US Forest Service/BLM Dolores County Montezuma County • • • 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 • • • • • • • • 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. 42 Dolores County Community Development Action Plan 2012 Project / Blueprint Integration 23. Public Lands: Maintain Public Land Management Relationships within Dolores District Rank High Primary Partners • • Rico US Forest Service/BLM Available Resources • • • • D-1 Town US Forest Service/BLM County DCDC Jobs n/a Expected Outcomes & Actions • 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. • D-5 • 24. Park & Recreation: Develop Recreational Opportunities for Youth in Dove Creek & Rico • • • • • R-8 D-2 Med D-5 Dolores County Dove Creek Dove Creek School Dist. Rico Rico Alpine Society • • • • • • • • Rec. Dept. Towns County DoLA GoCO Rico Center Paradox funding initiative through the Telluride Foundation Local youth 1-10 Construction jobs to build projects. • • • • • • 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. 43 Dolores County Community Development Action Plan 2012 Project / Blueprint Integration 25. Parks & Recreation: Develop Campground & Designated Trails in Rico Rank High R-8 D-2 Primary Partners • • • • • D-5 • • 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. • 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 • • • • • • 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. • • • • • • • • • 26. Parks & Recreation: Develop & Promote, Campgrounds, Rafting, Biking & Hiking Trail Systems in the Dove Creek Area R-8 D-2 High • • • • • • • BLM Forest Service County Dove Creek Chamber Trail committees DCDC Jobs D-5 Expected Outcomes & Actions • • • • • • • • • 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. 44 Dolores County Community Development Action Plan 2012 Project / Blueprint Integration 27. Public Safety: Expand Law Enforcement Presence in Rico D-1 Rank High Primary Partners • • • • D-5 • 28. Public Safety: Implement Pre Disaster Mitigation Plan for County & Towns D-1 Med D-5 • • • • • Available Resources Rico Area law enforcement Dolores County Dolores Sheriff’s Dept. San Miguel Sheriff’s Dept. • • • Dolores County Towns Community of Dunton Colorado State Forest Service US Forest Service • • • R-8 R-D D-2 D-5 High • • • • Rico Historical Society State Historical Society Property owners Rico • • • • • • • Blueprint Integration Keys are on Pages 4 - 6 1 Half-time position. Expected Outcomes & Actions • • • • 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 • • • • • • • • 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. 45 Dolores County Community Development Action Plan 2012 Project / Blueprint Integration 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 • • • • • • • • 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 • numbers. • Available promotional material Affordable land Available utilities EDA DoLA DCDC CSU Extension Chamber Rico Downtown Business Authority USDA -- RBOG • • • • • • • • • • 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 • • • 46 Dolores County Community Development Action Plan 2012 Project / Blueprint Integration 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 47 Dolores County Community Development Action Plan 2012 Project / Blueprint Integration 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 48 Dolores County Community Development Action Plan 2012 Project / Blueprint Integration 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. 49 Dolores County Community Development Action Plan 2012 Project / Blueprint Integration 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 • 50 Dolores County Community Development Action Plan 2012 Project / Blueprint Integration 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. 51 Dolores County Community Development Action Plan 2012 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. 53 Dolores County Community Development Action Plan 2012 Project / Blueprint Integration 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. 54