MEETING OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
BOULDER COUNTY
AGENDA

Tuesday, February 13, 2024 at 9:30 A.m. - 10:30 A.m.

Tuesday, February 13, 2024 at 1:00 P.m. - 2:00 P.m.

Third Floor Hearing Room

County Court House

1325 Pearl Street, Boulder

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1.

CALL TO ORDER

2.

9:30 A.M. BUSINESS MEETING

Virtual Attendee Link for Commissioners' Business Meeting
Zoom Call-in information: 1-833-568-8864, Webinar ID: 161 308 445

3.

COMMISSIONERS' CONSENT ITEMS

3.a

Community Planning & Permitting: Funding Recommendations for Strategic Forest and Grassland Fuels Mitigation for Fall Cycle 2023

Approval to fund organizations that have been recommended to receive funds as part of the new Strategic Fuels Mitigation Grant (SFMG) Program.

3.b

Community Planning & Permitting - Consor Engineers, LLC CPP On Call Traffic Engineering Services Contract (NTE $1,000,000/year)

Engage a transportation planning services contractor for a four-year commitment, who will provide the following on-call services:

1. Transportation Planning,
2. Road corridor and sub-area system plans,
3. Master planning,
4. Equity Planning,
5. Transportation modeling, and
6. Mode share studies

3.c

Community Planning & Permitting - David Evans and Associates CPP On Call Transportation Planning Services (NTE $1,000,000/year)

Engage a transportation planning services contractor for a four-year commitment, who will provide the following services:

1. Transportation Planning,
2. Road corridor and sub-area system plans,
3. Master planning,
4. Equity Planning,
5. Transportation modeling, and
6. Mode share studies

3.d

Community Planning & Permitting - Otak, Inc. On Call Transportation Planning Services Contract (NTE $1,000,000/year)

Engage a transportation planning services contractor for a four-year commitment, who will provide the following on-call services:

1. Transportation Planning,
2. Road corridor and sub-area system plans,
3. Master planning,
4. Equity Planning,
5. Transportation modeling, and
6. Mode share studies

3.e

Community Services - Grant Application for Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) ($375,000/year)

This grant funding will support the Healthy Youth Alliance (HYA), at $375,000 from 2024-2029, in an iterative planning and implementation process intended to build local capacity in BOCO to prevent substance misuse through delivering Evidence-based programs (EPBs) and support the community into integrating evidence-based practices and policies in their service delivery models. Through this work, HYA will use a data-driven and community-engagement approach to identify underserved populations and aim to increase prevention services for those populations in a culturally sensitive way.

3.f

County Attorney's Office - Resolution 2024-013 (DC-23-0001: Text Amendments to the Land Use Code Related toShort-Term Dwelling and Vacation Rentals)

Resolution 2024-013, approving Boulder County Community Planning & Permitting Docket DC-23-0001: Text Amendments to the Land Use Code Related to Short-Term Dwelling and Vacation Rentals

3.g

Housing & Human Services - 2023-25 Colorado Department of Human Services Colorado Works MOU

Required MOU between Colorado Department of Human Services (CDHS) and Boulder County for HHS to administer and implement the Colorado Works Program and is an Annual Reaffirmation.

3.h

Information Technology Department - ConvergeOne, Inc Contract Amendment (NTE $6,632,638.99)

The Information Technology department is requesting approval of a contract amendment with ConvergeOne, providing data communication products and services. Highest Annual Amount $1,135,00.00, NTE $6,632,638.99 that will take effect from 1/1/2024 to 12/31/2028.  OFS# 302342

3.i

Parks & Open Space Department - Contract Amendment with Alfred Benesch ($500,000)

SOQ NO. 7369-22; Professional Engineering Services, On-Call Basis for the Parks and Open Space Department Contract Amendment NO. 1 between Alfred Benesch and Company, in the amount of $500,000.

3.j

Parks & Open Space Department - Contract Amendment with JVA ($500,000) CIVIL

SOQ NO. 7369-22; Professional Engineering Services, Civil, On-Call Basis for the Parks and Open Space Department Contract Amendment NO. 1 between JVA, Incorporated, in the amount of $500,000.

3.k

Parks & Open Space Department - Contract Amendment with JVA ($500,000) STRUCTURAL

SOQ NO. 7369-22; Professional Engineering Services, Structural, On-Call Basis for the Parks and Open Space Department Contract Amendment NO. 1 between JVA, Incorporated, in the amount of $500,000.

3.l

Parks & Open Space Department - Contract Amendment with Otak ($500,000) CIVIL

SOQ NO. 7369-22; Professional Engineering Services, Civil, On-Call Basis for the Parks and Open Space Department Contract Amendment NO. 1 between Otak, Inc., in the amount of $500,000.

3.m

Parks & Open Space Department - Contract Amendment with Otak ($500,000) STRUCTURAL

SOQ NO. 7369-22; Professional Engineering Services, Structural, On-Call Basis for the Parks and Open Space Department Contract Amendment NO. 1 between Otak, Inc., in the amount of $500,000.

3.n

Parks & Open Space Department - Contract Amendment with Otak ($500,000) WATER

SOQ NO. 7369-22; Professional Engineering Services, Water, On-Call Basis for the Parks and Open Space Department Contract Amendment NO. 1 between Otak, Inc., in the amount of $500,000.

3.o

Parks & Open Space Department - Contract Amendment with Schnabel ($500,000)

SOQ NO. 7369-22; Professional Engineering Services, On-Call Basis for the Parks and Open Space Department Contract Amendment NO. 1 between Schnabel Engineering LLC, in the amount of $500,000.

3.p

Parks & Open Space Department - Contract Amendment with Stillwater ($500,000)

SOQ NO. 7369-22; Professional Engineering Services, On-Call Basis for the Parks and Open Space Department Contract Amendment NO. 1 between Stillwater Sciences, in the amount of $500,000.

3.q

Parks & Open Space Department - SOQ-014-23 - Award Recommendation and Bid Waiver (NTE $500,000)

The evaluation committee recommends awarding SOQ-014-23, Parks & Open Space Property Maintenance Services, to Prop Maintenance, LLC, the most complete bid based on the evaluation criteria in the SOQ. Contract amount is not to exceed $500,000.00 per year.

3.r

Parks & Open Space Department - Contract Amendment with Anderson ($500,000) CIVIL

SOQ NO. 7369-22; Professional Engineering Services, Civil, On-Call Basis for the Parks and Open Space Department Contract Amendment NO. 1 between Anderson Consulting Engineers Inc, in the amount of $500,000.

3.s

Sheriff's Office - 2024 Town of Nederland IGA Amendment for Law Enforcement Coverage

The amendment to the Town of Nederland IGA for law enforcement coverage clarifies language regarding responsibility and coverage by BCSO animal control.

4.

COMMISSIONERS' DISCUSSION ITEMS

4.a

Commissioners' Office: Appointments to the Aging Advisory Council

Requested Action: Approval

Presenter(s): Robin Valdez (In Person)

4.b

Commissioners' Office: Appointments to the Eldorado Springs Local Improvement District Advisory Committee

Requested Action: Approval

Presenter(s): Robin Valdez (In Person)

4.c

Commissioners' Office: Appointments to the Niwot Local Improvement District Advisory Committee

Requested Action: Approval

Presenter(s): Robin Valdez (In Person)

4.d

Commissioners' Office: Appointments to the Workforce Development Board

Requested Action: Approval

Presenter(s): Robin Valdez (In Person)

4.e

Community Planning & Permitting - SPR-22-0132: 530 Fountaintree LLC Residence - Decision to Call-Up

Approved: Request to construct a 6,300 square-foot residence with a 653 square foot covered porch where the PSM is 6,530 square-feet at 530 Fountaintree Lane.

Requested Action: Approval

Presenter(s): Wesley Jefferies (In-Person)

4.f

Housing & Human Services - 2024-25 Grant Application with Colorado Department of Local Affairs ($214,969)

Boulder County will hire a consultant to perform a review of county, municipal, and town land use development codes, permitting, and zoning and research innovative or best practices for fast tracking of approval of affordable housing projects. This role will also create a database and dashboard for collecting, compiling, and sharing affordable housing data to track existing and new affordable housing for all jurisdictions within the county, including those that have an approved Prop 123 commitment letter.

Action Requested: Approval

Presenter(s): Bill Cole (In-Person)

4.g

Human Resources - New FTE for Sheriff's Office

Carey Weinheimer, Boulder County Undersheriff, is requesting a new 1.0 FTE Animal Control Officer (AC1). This position will help provide animal control services for the Towns of Nederland, Lyons and Superior.   Emily Beam, Budget Officer with OFM, has verified the amended IGA. Human Resources has approved the classification. Commissioners' approval is needed.

Action Requested: Approval

Presenter(s): BJ Lambden (Virtual), Carey Weinheimer (In-Person)

4.h

Office of Financial Management: 2024 Budget Amendment Request for Sheriff's Office - Town of Nederland Animal Control ($84,178)

The Sheriff's Office is requesting an on-going increase of $84,178 for a 1.0 Full-Time Equivalent (FTE) - Animal Control Officer position. 

The Sheriff's Office has an Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) with the Town of Nederland: this IGA was amended at the Town's request to add animal control services.

The Town of Nederland has agreed to pay a portion of the FTE for this position, the remaining costs being covered by existing revenues from the Towns of Lyons and Superior.

Action Requested: Approval

Presenter(s): Emily Beam (Virtual)

4.i

Parks & Open Space Department - RFP 7436-22 St. Vrain Forest Health ($48,159.98)

RFP# 7436-23; St. Vrain Forest Health Partnership Project, Grant Funded Department of Natural Resources Colorado Strategic Wildfire Action Program Landscape Resilience Investment - Contract Amendment 2 between Markit! Forestry Management LLC, in the amount of $48,159.98 (OFS# 302752-3) 

Action Requested: Approval

Presenter(s): Scott Golden (In-Person)

4.j

Parks & Open Space Department - State of Colorado Conger Mine Cost Share Agreement ($62,500)

State of Colorado Division of Reclamation Mining and Safety Conger Mine Cost Share Agreement with Boulder County Parks and Open Space in the amount of $62,500.

Action Requested: Approval

Presenter(s): Vlad Ryazanov (In-Person), David Hirt (In-Person)

5.

AUTHORIZATION FOR EXECUTIVE SESSION

Authorization for the Board of County Commissioners to go into Executive Session for Legal Advice at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, February 14th with Ben Pearlman, County Attorney, pursuant to CRS 24-6-402(4)(b) Legal Advice.

Action Requested: Approval

Presenter(s): ?

6.

CONFIRMATION OF EXECUTIVE SESSION TOPICS

Confirming Executive Session topics noticed at the February 6th, 2024 Regular Meeting were discussed as scheduled.

Action Requested: Note for the Record

Presenter(s): Matthew Ramos, Clerk to the Board

7.

PARKS AND OPEN SPACE ACQUISITIONS MEETING

Opportunity for live virtual and in-person public comments will be available separately for Items a-d, and written comments can be emailed to .

Registration Required

In-Person Comment Registration for Parks and Open Space Public Hearing

7.a

Parks & Open Space Department - Cottonwood Acquisition

Boulder County proposes to acquire fee title to 101 acres owned by Everett T. Randleman, with associated water rights, for $2,975,000. The property has an address of 6969 Ute Road and is located about ½ mile west of the intersection of 75th Avenue & Highway 66 on the north side of the highway. Staff supports this acquisition.

Action Requested: Approval

Presenter(s): Aaron Clark (In-Person)

7.b

Parks & Open Space Department - Sky View Property Acquisition

Boulder County proposes to acquire fee title to 42.46 acres owned by Chloe Johnson and Craig Scariot, with associated water rights, for $1,750,000. The property has an address of 10384 Airport Road, Longmont CO and is located near the intersection of Airport Road and Rogers Road.

Action Requested: Approval

Presenter(s): Tina Burghardt (In-Person)

7.c

Parks & Open Space Department - Von Reyn 2024 Transfer of Management (For Improvements to 95th Street)

Boulder County Public Works is requesting a transfer of approximately 0.5 acres of the Von Reyn open space from Parks & Open Space for 95th Street road right-of-way. The Von Reyn property is located on the southeast corner of 95^th Street and Lookout Road. Staff supports this transfer of management.

Action Requested: Approval

Presenter(s): Don Durso (In-Person)

7.d

Parks & Open Space Department - Wall Street Mill Property Acquisition

Boulder County proposes to acquire fee title to 1.09 acres owned by the Estate of Grace M. Hubbell, with associated water rights for $63,000. The property has an address of 0 Fourmile Canyon Drive and is located just west of the townsite of Wall Street on Fourmile Canyon Drive.

Action Requested: Approval

Presenter(s): Tina Burghardt (In-Person)

8.

1:00 P.M. COMMUNITY PLANNING & PERMITTING DOCKET

• Virtual Attendee Link: https://boco.org/BOCC-Feb13-2024-PM
• Call-in information: 1-833-568-8864, Webinar ID: 160 804 9201
• Registration Required
• In-Person Comment Registration: https://boco.org/InPerson-Feb13-2024-PM

8.a

Docket ZON-21-0105: 150 S 7th St

Authorization to arrange for abatement of rubbish as needed throughout Property, including abandoned, inoperative or unlicensed vehicles, as defined under Article 14 of the Land Use Code (175 S 7th Street). The property owner is Matthew Phillips. The subject property is located at 175 S 7th Street in the Forestry zoning district, in Section 21, Township 1S, Range 73W.

Action Requested: Decision

Opportunity for live virtual and in-person public comment will be available, and written comments can be emailed to . Information regarding how to participate will be available on the docket webpage https://boco.org/ZON-21-0105-Feb13.

8.b

Docket ZON-21-0101: 88 West Skyline Drive

Authorization to arrange for abatement of rubbish as needed throughout Property, including abandoned, inoperative or unlicensed vehicles, as defined under Article 14 of the Land Use Code (88 West Skyline Drive). The property owner is Robert David Perkins. The subject property is located at 88 West Skyline Drive in the Forestry zoning district, in Section 36, Township 1S, Range 72W.

Action Requested: Decision

Opportunity for live virtual and in-person public comment will be available, and written comments can be emailed to . Information regarding how to participate will be available on the docket webpage https://boco.org/ZON-21-0101-Feb13.