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Cheryl Strauss of the Garfield County Housing Authority explained the county had allocated eight project‑based vouchers for the development. She said the SHPO/THPO review — customary for HUD‑financed projects — had returned no adverse findings in the consultant reports and that the preservation letters would document that for HUD’s Denver field office. If HUD accepts the documentation, it will finalize the agency’s approval and the housing authority can proceed with a rental subsidy contract tied to the project.

The developer, Lincoln Avenue Capital, proposes 58 rental units in Battlement Mesa with affordability levels across income tiers and eight of the units supported by project‑based vouchers. Commissioners approved the certification and authorized the chair’s signature.

Why it matters: The SHPO/THPO letters are standard parts of HUD environmental review for projects using federal subsidy; their signature keeps the Astor Place project on the schedule to receive eight project‑based vouchers and move to construction.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Garfield Board of County Commissioners - Meeting Monday, August 18, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","Commissioners authorized the chair to sign State Historic Preservation Office and tribal review letters needed for HUD’s environmental review, enabling Lincoln Avenue Capital’s Astor Place project to move forward with eight project‑based housing choice vouchers.","taxTitle","Garfield County, Colorado","taxId",27339,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6137446,"Commission ratifies three‑year lease for two SPEAR undercover vehicles, reimbursable through HIDTA grant",930,5900000,6830000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5599680-7204dac70acedb0253da26d852dd7ee1&start=5900&end=6830","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5599680-7204dac70acedb0253da26d852dd7ee1/thumbnail_5900000.jpg","/articles/6137446/Garfield-County/Colorado/Commission-ratifies-threeyear-lease-for-two-SPEAR-undercover-vehicles-reimbursable-through-HIDTA-grant","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6137446-61cdf717b5042511ad6da13e4fe13231/orig.mp4?Expires=1771076753&Signature=U7VWgolMQfc~7wMCpe2eMatIw8A5EfKApbH9PcUeLLtszVDgyMnTep3mSOCbzeGr8MdIR61yJO~5pvGnhtorulU6qcARnb7JRY4djRLf9zsRTk8IOuwx5RnOdOvTiSfSk6OEqupLcrgUUefyJ4qzOeTVRutDPApMwf-K7vVmXNhH49gvkUnIIxsVoW-9OJsJGipnIdn986TL7LTH7LU528twvZYYCjWHeusE8Apvp7ZrND0nXa2fZ-98c6yO~DPOru6lWTDibRR4CbydOE96MY38ZJyarhKlLhgaf3plaBYazBj6k02V6QSbxdWFFSs3oTwglxSj7jDnC4J7qYV-mw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Garfield County Board on Aug. 18 ratified a previously executed lease agreement for two undercover vehicles used by the county SPEAR unit. County staff told commissioners the agreement with Financial Pacific Leasing (doing business as Umpqua) covers the two leased units across a five‑year framework with the financial schedule structured to keep annual payments low; the first three years carry lower per‑year payments and the contract includes standard liability if the county terminates the lease early.

Procurement and sheriff’s office staff said the annual payment for the two vehicles is approximately $14,500 and that amount will be charged to the SPEAR account and then reimbursed through the HIDTA (High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area) grant. Staff explained the larger figure shown in leasing paperwork (~$148,455) reflects the total liability/value of the vehicles over the contract term — not a required immediate cash outlay. Commissioners ratified the lease and authorized the chair to sign.

Why it matters: The ratification allowed the SPEAR task force to continue operating with leased undercover vehicles funded via a federal HIDTA reimbursement grant; staff said fiscal exposure is limited to the scheduled lease payments unless the county terminates the lease early.","The Board ratified a multi‑year vehicle lease for two undercover SPEAR units, approved earlier by the sheriff, and authorized the county to continue annual payments reimbursed by a High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area (HIDTA) grant.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":91,"_47":92,"_49":93,"_51":94,"_53":95,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":96,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":97,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6137451,"County Clerk gets $208,676 reimbursement grant for electronic recording upgrades",0,220000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5599680-7204dac70acedb0253da26d852dd7ee1&start=220&end=220","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5599680-7204dac70acedb0253da26d852dd7ee1/thumbnail_220000.jpg","/articles/6137451/Garfield-County/Colorado/County-Clerk-gets-208676-reimbursement-grant-for-electronic-recording-upgrades","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6137451-6214298c384814b029b4ab27a6999a40/orig.mp4?Expires=1771076753&Signature=Ss4RkKA5hVU3unTDKfggJ5WVCETY~XdS1-obsMpzRDO~ma4xygJ2BnDnNkkKg7XpH25paC5-xH8spqXEAN3X-RGQ-NfWcAiIGC2JDRVg2DaL7Xzp9Zged2pMcRSc29TcAWqOSfXh8tuQ00P3IV1KHhd-fvEEKd1pw385hrlC-AqrpFAcz9GMx2cgoGok5vwVSGMyQ5K9~KyciQcyYrRBbFlQ4K4UG4voM6o1zcj4mLIZAlyPv5EZklx7qhM-JEx1AM4gYQ9StLYkTewOrCuVSrWD~n3M0bMHQQYXzGjhm0YX8TEA~aEi3EYc9hV11Q2uzVtGLVEPo562l6-toaeHUQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Garfield County Clerk Jackie Harmon told the Board on Aug. 18 that the Electronic Recording Technology Board approved a reimbursement grant to cover previous equipment purchases and system upgrades. Harmon said the clerk’s office applied for reimbursement for work completed in 2023 and 2024, and the board awarded $208,676 to the county’s electronic recording fund.

Harmon said the county had previously financed monitors, scanners and system upgrades and sought reimbursement via the recording board’s program; Finance staff will bring a supplemental budget item forward to move the award into the recording fund. County commissioners voted to accept the award and to authorize the chair to sign the grant award letter.

Why it matters: The award reimburses prior capital purchases that modernize document recording operations and helps the clerk’s office maintain electronic recording services for the county.","The Board approved accepting a reimbursement grant from the Electronic Recording Technology Board for $208,676 to cover prior upgrades and equipment for the clerk’s office and authorized the chair to sign the award letter.",{"_33":99,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":100,"_41":101,"_43":102,"_45":103,"_47":104,"_49":105,"_51":106,"_53":107,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":108,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":109,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6137456,"Garfield County expands traveler eligibility to age 70 and reduces reservation window to 24 hours",147,2753000,2900000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5599680-7204dac70acedb0253da26d852dd7ee1&start=2753&end=2900","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5599680-7204dac70acedb0253da26d852dd7ee1/thumbnail_2753000.jpg","/articles/6137456/Garfield-County/Colorado/Garfield-County-expands-traveler-eligibility-to-age-70-and-reduces-reservation-window-to-24-hours","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6137456-b8648a9d58b2d8c4e9b8216b76c8c187/orig.mp4?Expires=1771076753&Signature=kbAXYR39TN3MzXLkdPF~IvyRTQrAlVkVw4sGCNIjlXs-WlsX6c~QEeRlI2d~90alLIU3rKodz9LGeny5I79syg-AgY8mueKffm0TOEcEVyPlsm5kfoI7fcRr0gHQZrfR9rAJ0HafsYaeCFRcl9QY9xwVr9643hNVtw2LVKF~pMGSSiLvFy63E-56taCCH2gO96SLIjl-a49Mon8u5xJ6bm3oyb-KBLV4Xq52eM8xaWxFEXVG86YzcIoOyT3gpBW2OA3L3Et-DJK84bwKgxJUq70iB90U~qjy8qDLiKazsIBoTg-2fazYs8VJG60EZENIMR3gl58G8B8S3d7cv1nozw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Garfield County commissioners on Aug. 18 approved recommended changes to the county’s older‑adult traveler transportation program and supporting advisory bylaws.

Human services staff and Sheila Strauss, who has served on the county’s older adult advisory board, described two policy shifts under the 2025 traveler recommendations: widening eligibility to any resident 70 or older (previously eligibility required a functional disability regardless of age) and shortening the reservation window from 48 to 24 hours. Strauss said the board expects the change to increase ridership while keeping program costs steady; the advisory board recommended a pilot year to track demand and priorities for service. The board also approved updated bylaws for the older-adult programs advisory board to meet community services block grant (CSBG) requirements and to formalize the tripartite process to recommend subcommittee members.

Commissioners approved a roster change to appoint Kelly Gunder as a community representative to the 2025 tripartite board. Staff said the county manages CSBG funds for the traveler service (about $60,000 annually is used locally) and noted Huntington County is a $20,000 subrecipient under the current arrangement. The County approved the changes and authorized the chair to sign updated agreements.

Why it matters: The travel program provides rides to older adults across municipalities in Garfield County. The eligibility shift and booking window change are intended to increase access for older residents while giving staff a year to evaluate demand and prioritize riders.
","County human services and older-adult advisory board recommended expanding eligibility for the traveler transport program to residents age 70 and older and changing reservations from 48 to 24 hours; commissioners approved the changes and new tripartite membership.",{"_33":111,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":112,"_41":113,"_43":114,"_45":115,"_47":116,"_49":117,"_51":118,"_53":119,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":120,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":121,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6137461,"Garfield County human services warns HR 1 will add redeterminations, work requirements for SNAP and Medicaid",1974,2166000,4140000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5599680-7204dac70acedb0253da26d852dd7ee1&start=2166&end=4140","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5599680-7204dac70acedb0253da26d852dd7ee1/thumbnail_2166000.jpg","/articles/6137461/Garfield-County/Colorado/Garfield-County-human-services-warns-HR-1-will-add-redeterminations-work-requirements-for-SNAP-and-Medicaid","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6137461-24172dc3db850bbf522eea4837ce401a/orig.mp4?Expires=1771076753&Signature=VVryRCEElanUvs1r3IGfyEVpDa8bbMo2RTqnVX61kZi318mizEDdLjI5B6H1mbNdXtUQwyNxGZEa7TZPlTcTwPzFZrW91lCVuxjgvDwh0Xd36UntFdolSD0FIkavw8m3m-sNk70Nyw1OZS9SvvIe1b9CyxegKfxPANNzBZQZOs-p6Yo3QLZk4x7TGi1eXMW45rnH1rXwrDGg3e0GO01EOnmKMJXWJqAsBD4EEx3oJmrouLF0UZ3g8~52Paj0~ITHJa~jbZigsVXY2t8VIreSUhG3knKQaW1an9qMKDlldvmFZ7mIvhUz7XR6P85e7297gFzM8BG2LwrJF2JeW~oxxg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Garfield County Department of Human Services staff told the Board of County Commissioners on Aug. 18 that HR 1 will significantly increase the department’s casework and likely require additional staff and county funds. Director Sharon Longfers Pratt said the bill expands federal work requirements for food assistance and adds more frequent Medicaid eligibility checks for the expansion population. \"We do know we have 172 unhoused individuals that are currently on food assistance,\" Longfers Pratt said, noting those residents currently are exempt but would be subject to the new rules.

Human services staff identified two program areas with immediate operational risk: SNAP (food assistance) work requirements and new Medicaid procedures for the expansion population. The county now serves about 4,000 people on SNAP and about 4,072 people on expanded Medicaid. Staff said federal guidance and system updates from the Department of Health and Human Services and the Colorado Department of Health Care Policy and Financing are still pending; they expect detailed federal rules in six to eight months and anticipate months of IT and process changes after guidance arrives.

The department flagged specific unknowns: how the work requirement will be documented, how exemption categories will be applied, and what software (CBMS) changes will be needed. Daryl Diedrich, Division Manager for Community Services, said CBMS is an older system that will require modifications to handle recurring verifications and work records. County staff also warned HR 1 will shift some program costs to the state and local level. Longfers Pratt said the change in administrative cost‑sharing could be substantial and that any new state match would reduce funds available for other local services.

Commissioners pressed staff on timelines and outreach; they asked that Human Services publish clear, bilingual messaging for affected residents and stakeholders once federal guidance is issued. Longfers Pratt said the state and federal agencies are preparing public communications and the county will coordinate local notices and caseworker outreach. The department did not request additional hiring immediately, but officials said they will return with staffing requests if workload modeling after federal guidance shows a need.

Why it matters: HR 1’s changes to SNAP and Medicaid could add recurring workload and new verification steps at the county level, potentially requiring system upgrades, extra staff, and new local matching funds if federal or state shares change. Commissioners asked staff to monitor guidance closely and report back with concrete workload estimates and budget implications.","County human services officials told commissioners HR 1 will expand work requirements for some SNAP recipients and add biannual redeterminations and new work verifications for Medicaid expansion enrollees, creating uncertain workload and budget impacts for the county.","actionData","errors"]

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Board signs historic‑preservation letters to clear HUD funding for 8 project‑based vouchers at Astor Place

Commission ratifies three‑year lease for two SPEAR undercover vehicles, reimbursable through HIDTA grant

County Clerk gets $208,676 reimbursement grant for electronic recording upgrades

Garfield County expands traveler eligibility to age 70 and reduces reservation window to 24 hours

Garfield County human services warns HR 1 will add redeterminations, work requirements for SNAP and Medicaid