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The City of Steamboat Springs and the Yampa Valley Housing Authority (YVHA) are developing a draft agreement to annex the proposed Brown Ranch property for City Council consideration. The agreement will be ironed out by the Brown Ranch Annexation Committee (BRAC) consisting of two City Councilors, two members of the Yampa Valley Housing Authority (YVHA) Board of Directors, the City Manager, YVHA Executive Director. In addition, city and YVHA staff and/or technical consultants will participate as required.

The Brown Ranch Annexation Committee is an open public body that follows similar meeting requirements to city boards & commissions like City Council or Planning Commission. The committee is charged with negotiating the terms of a comprehensive agreement governing the proposed annexation. These meetings will address infrastructure (roads, utilities, sidewalks, trails, etc.), anticipated costs including operational expenses and other related elements such as parks, transit, and water/wastewater. Once the draft agreement is finalized, City Council will review and discuss the agreement through normal meeting protocols.

All future meeting minutes, agendas, session video recording and other pertinent material will be accessible online through the city website, YVHA website and EngageSteamboat.net/Annex. Public comment is available at all committee meetings, through EngageSteamboat.net or by email or letter.

The City of Steamboat Springs and the Yampa Valley Housing Authority (YVHA) are developing a draft agreement to annex the proposed Brown Ranch property for City Council consideration. The agreement will be ironed out by the Brown Ranch Annexation Committee (BRAC) consisting of two City Councilors, two members of the Yampa Valley Housing Authority (YVHA) Board of Directors, the City Manager, YVHA Executive Director. In addition, city and YVHA staff and/or technical consultants will participate as required.

The Brown Ranch Annexation Committee is an open public body that follows similar meeting requirements to city boards & commissions like City Council or Planning Commission. The committee is charged with negotiating the terms of a comprehensive agreement governing the proposed annexation. These meetings will address infrastructure (roads, utilities, sidewalks, trails, etc.), anticipated costs including operational expenses and other related elements such as parks, transit, and water/wastewater. Once the draft agreement is finalized, City Council will review and discuss the agreement through normal meeting protocols.

All future meeting minutes, agendas, session video recording and other pertinent material will be accessible online through the city website, YVHA website and EngageSteamboat.net/Annex. Public comment is available at all committee meetings, through EngageSteamboat.net or by email or letter.

  • Unofficial Results Released on Annexation Agreement Question

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    STEAMBOAT SPRINGS, COLORADO-March 26, 2024-Unofficial results from the City of Steamboat Springs Special Election at 10pm show 3149 ballots cast against the annexation ordinance and 2280 ballots in favor with 88 signature discrepancies which could be cured within 8 days.

    Unofficial results tallied by election judges were posted on the doors to the city offices and on the city's website; https://steamboatsprings.net this evening, Tuesday, March 26, 2024. Official results will be available in nine days on April 4.

    Voters whose signatures are deemed to not match their voting record are allowed eight days after the election to prove their identity and have their ballot count according to state law. In addition, overseas or military voters have eight days after the election by law to return their ballots according to federal law.

    The special election asked electors of the City of Steamboat Springs the following question:

    "Shall the City of Steamboat Springs ("City") adopt Ordinance No. 2933 to annex approximately four hundred twenty acres of real property owned by the Yampa Valley Housing Authority ("YVHA") and known as Brown Ranch for the purpose of developing affordable and attainable housing in accordance with the terms and conditions of the Annexation Agreement between the City and YVHA dated Oct. 17, 2023?”

    For questions concerning the special election, contact the City of Steamboat Springs City Clerk's Office at 970.871.8248 or in-person at City Hall

    -WeServeTheCity-

    Contact
    Julie Franklin, City Clerk, 970.871.8248 or email
    Dan Foote, City Attorney, 970.879.2060 or email
    Michael Lane, Communications Manager, 970.871.8220 or email

  • Yampa Valley Bugle: The Brown Ranch promises to be affordable. How will the Housing Authority make that happen?

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    On Wednesday, Yampa Valley Housing Authority Executive Director Jason Peasley presented how they plan to deliver on the promise of affordability.

    The Brown Ranch promises to be affordable. How does the Yampa Valley Housing Authority intend to deliver on the promise? (Yampa Valley Housing Authority/Courtesy)

    The number one goal of the Brown Ranch is to provide affordable and attainable housing for Routt County’s workforce, but some locals are somewhat skeptical that will actually happen.

    On Wednesday, Yampa Valley Housing Authority Executive Director Jason Peasley shared how they intend to provide that affordability both initially and in the future.

    The plan he presented talked about how the housing authority will utilize funding available to subsidize the construction of units at Brown Ranch and how they intend to put policies in place to ensure that those units stay affordable for the life of the development.

  • BRAC Meeting - May 10, 2023

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    Brown Ranch Annexation Committee

    Meeting No. 9

    Carver Conference Room and Via Zoom

    Wednesday, May 10, 2023

    9:00 AM

    Join Zoom Meeting

    https://us02web.zoom.us/j/985289877

    Dial 1-888-475-4499 (US toll-free)

    Enter Meeting ID: 985 289 877

    Hit # to join the meeting

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    enter the meeting ID: 985 289 877

    MEETING LOCATION:

    In-person and virtual via Zoom. See Instructions above. Carver Meeting Room, Centennial Hall;

    124 10th Street, Steamboat Springs, CO

    A.

    PRIOR MEETING RECAP

    1.

    Approval of Minutes

    1.a.

    April 26, 2023 Meeting Summary.

    2.

    Traffic Impacts and Infrastructure.

    3.

    BRAC Agenda Topic Schedule.

    4.

    Communications and Public Outreach Update.

    B.

    CURRENT DISCUSSION

    5.

    Affordability/Attainability of Housing.

    6.

    Sustainability Measures.

    7.

    Draft Annexation Agreement.

    8.

    Draft Fiscal Impact Analysis.

    C.

    NEXT MEETING

    9.

    Post Annexation Land Use Approval Process.

    10.

    Draft Annexation Agreement.

    11.

    Draft Fiscal Impact Analysis.

    D.

    PUBLIC COMMENT

    Public comment is scheduled for 30 minutes, and it shall begin at 11:30 a.m. or the conclusion of the above agenda items, whichever comes first. Those addressing the Committee are requested to identify themselves by name and address. All comments shall not exceed three minutes. ALL COMMENTS SHALL RELATE ONLY TO TOPICS OF DISCUSSION ON TODAY’S AGENDA.

  • BRAC Meeting - April 26, 2023

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    Brown Ranch Annexation Committee

    Meeting No. 8

    Carver Conference Room and Via Zoom

    Wednesday, April 26, 2023

    9:00 AM

    Join Zoom Meeting

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    Enter Meeting ID: 985 289 877

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    enter the meeting ID: 985 289 877

    MEETING LOCATION:

    In-person and virtual via Zoom. See Instructions above. Carver Meeting Room, Centennial Hall;

    124 10th Street, Steamboat Springs, CO

    A.

    PRIOR MEETING RECAP

    1.

    Approval of Minutes

    1.a.

    April 12, 2023 Meeting Summary.

    2.

    City Services/Operations/Maintenance Responsibilities – Public Safety.

    3.

    BRAC Agenda Topic Schedule

    4.

    Communications and Public Outreach Update.

    B.

    CURRENT DISCUSSION

    5.

    Traffic Impacts and Infrastructure.

    C.

    NEXT MEETING

    6.

    Affordability/Attainability of Housing.

    7.

    Sustainability Measures.

    8.

    Draft Annexation Agreement.

    9.

    Draft Fiscal Impact Analysis.

    D.

    PUBLIC COMMENT

    Public comment is scheduled for 30 minutes, and it shall begin at 11:30 a.m. or the conclusion of the above agenda items, whichever comes first. Those addressing the Committee are requested to identify themselves by name and address. All comments shall not exceed three minutes. ALL COMMENTS SHALL RELATE ONLY TO TOPICS OF DISCUSSION ON TODAY’S AGENDA.

  • BRAC Meeting - April 12, 2023

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    Brown Ranch Annexation Committee

    Meeting No. 7

    Carver Conference Room and Via Zoom

    Wednesday, April 12, 2023

    9:00 AM

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    MEETING LOCATION: In-person and virtual via Zoom. See Instructions above. Carver Meeting Room, Centennial Hall; 124 10th Street, Steamboat Springs, CO

    1. PRIOR MEETING RECAP
      1. Approval of Minutes
      2. Population Assumptions of Brown Ranch Community Development Plan.
      3. YVHA Exactions/Dedications of Land.
      4. DRAFT Annexation Agreement.
      5. BRAC Agenda Topic Schedule
      6. Communications and Public Outreach Update.

    1. CURRENT DISCUSSION
    1. Fiscal Impact Analysis (continued).
    2. City Services/Operations/Maintenance Responsibilities.
      1. Public Safety Presentation
      2. Fire Impact 2023

    1. NEXT MEETING
    1. Public Transportation Infrastructure
    1. PUBLIC COMMENT: Public comment is scheduled for 30 minutes, and it shall begin at 11:30 a.m. or the conclusion of the above agenda items, whichever comes first. Those addressing the Committee are requested to identify themselves by name and address. All comments shall not exceed three minutes. ALL COMMENTS SHALL RELATE ONLY TO TOPICS OF DISCUSSION ON TODAY’S AGENDA

  • BRAC Meeting - March 29, 2023

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    Brown Ranch Annexation Committee
    Meeting No. 6
    Carver Conference Room and Via Zoom
    WEDNESDAY, MARCH 29, 2023
    9:00 AM

    Join Zoom Meeting
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    enter the meeting ID: 985 289 877

    MEETING LOCATION: In-person and virtual via Zoom. See Instructions above. Carver Meeting Room, Centennial Hall; 124 10th Street, Steamboat Springs, CO

    AGENDA

    PRIOR MEETING RECAP

    1. Approval of Minutes
      1. March 15, 2023 Meeting Summary
    2. Fiscal Impact Analysis
    3. Draft Annexation Agreement
    4. BRAC Agenda Topic Schedule

    CURRENT DISCUSSION

    1. Population Assumptions of Brown Ranch Community Development Plan
    2. Exactions/Dedications of Land

    NEXT MEETING

    • Fiscal Impact Analysis

    PUBLIC COMMENT

    PUBLIC COMMENT IS SCHEDULED FOR 30 MINUTES, AND IT SHALL BEGIN AT 11:30 A.M. OR THE CONCLUSION OF THE ABOVE AGENDA ITEMS, WHICHEVER COMES FIRST. THOSE ADDRESSING THE COMMITTEE ARE REQUESTED TO IDENTIFY THEMSELVES BY NAME AND ADDRESS. ALL COMMENTS SHALL NOT EXCEED THREE MINUTES. ALL COMMENTS SHALL RELATE ONLY TO TOPICS OF DISCUSSION ON TODAY’S AGENDA.


  • Brown Ranch Annexation Committee Host Town Hall

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    March 22 Evening Annexation Session Talks About Water & Transit

    STEAMBOAT SPRINGS, COLORADO-March 16, 2023-The Brown Ranch Annexation Committee will host the first Town Hall covering early topics in the annexation discussion at the Community Center on Wednesday, March 22, 2023.

    The Town Hall will provide a brief explanation about the annexation process before jumping into the two topics for the session: Water and Transit. City staff will provide insights around the water requirements and expectations for the proposed development as well as anticipated service levels for Steamboat Springs Transit. Yampa Valley Housing Authority (YHVA) will share their hopes and desires for the two discussion areas as it pertains to the annexation agreement.

    The Wednesday session kicks off at 5:30pm and is expected to last one hour including presentations and Q&A. Question cards will be available to submit questions as well as a QR Code linking to the EngageSteamboat site. Babysitting and interpretation will be available.

    The joint committee is charting the course in negotiating an agreement between the city and Yampa Valley Housing Authority (YVHA) to annex 420-acres of the Brown Ranch into the City of Steamboat Springs.

    Public input is being sought on all levels of the annexation agreement and during the Town Hall specifically on water and transit. BRAC is keen on hearing from all sectors of the community and public comments can be made any time through EngageSteamboat.net/annex.

    Committee sessions take place in the Carver Conference Room in Centennial Hall, 124 10th Street. All BRAC meetings are live streamed and carried on the city website and YouTube channel. Additional information can be found at steamboatsprings.net/BRAC.

    BRAC meeting synopsis’s, agendas, video recordings and other pertinent material is accessible online through the city website, YVHA website and EngageSteamboat.net/Annex. Once the draft agreement is finalized by the BRAC, City Council will review, and additional public comment will be available.

    -WeServeTheCity-

    Contact
    Shelia Henderson, Yampa Valley Housing Authority, 970.870.0167 or email
    Robin Schepper, Yampa Valley Housing Authority, 202.352.0136 or email
    Michael Lane, City of Steamboat Springs, 970.871.8220 or email

  • BRAC March 1 Meeting: Transit & Streets

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    On Wednesday, March 1, the Brown Ranch Annexation Committee (BRAC) will hold a discussion on City Services/Operations/Maintenance as it pertains to general municipal services including transit and streets. Provided below are the materials which will be covered during the meeting.

    Associated Documents

    Location
    • Committee sessions will take place in the Carver Conference Room in Centennial Hall, 124 10th Street.

    Zoom Information

    • Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/985289877
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    Public Comment
    • Public Comment is scheduled for 30 minutes, and it shall begin at 11:30 a.m. or the conclusion of the agenda items, whichever comes first.
    • Those addressing the committee are requested to identify themselves by name and address.
    • All comments shall not exceed three minutes.
    • All comments shall relate only to topics of discussion on today’s agenda.

    Additional Information

  • BRAC February 15 Meeting: Water, Wastewater & Stormwater

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    On Wednesday, February 15, the Brown Ranch Annexation Committee (BRAC) will hold a discussion on City Services/Operations/Maintenance as it pertains to general municipal services including water, wastewater and stormwater. Provided below are the materials which will be covered during the meeting.

    Associated Documents

    Location
    • Committee sessions will take place in the Carver Conference Room in Centennial Hall, 124 10th Street.

    Zoom Information

    • Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/985289877
    • Dial 1-888-475-4499 (US toll-free), enter Meeting ID: 985 289 877 Hit # to join the meeting
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    Public Comment
    • Public Comment is scheduled for 30 minutes, and it shall begin at 11:30 a.m. or the conclusion of the agenda items, whichever comes first.
    • Those addressing the committee are requested to identify themselves by name and address.
    • All comments shall not exceed three minutes.
    • All comments shall relate only to topics of discussion on today’s agenda.

    Additional Information

  • BRAC Agenda Topic Schedule

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    BRAC Agenda Topic Schedule

    Meeting

    Discussion Topic

    Primary Party

    for Packet Material

    1: January 20

    Meeting Procedures and Schedule

    City

    2: February 1

    Community Outreach Plan

    City

    General Plan of Development

    1. Unit types and numbers
    1. Phasing plan
    1. Parks
    1. Wildfire mitigation
    1. Public Infrastructure Plan provided by YVHA
      • Water, wastewater, stormwater, multi-modal transportation, Fire Station
      • Construction costs
      • Phasing
        • Maintenance
        • Onsite v offsite (offsite cost shares)
        • Exactions/Land Dedications
        • Cable, telecoms, wireless, gas, electricity

    YVHA

    3: February 15

    City Services/Operations/Maintenance Responsibilities

    1. City to provide City public utility services
      • Timing dependent on YVHA construction of infrastructure
      • Water service limited until Elk River Treatment facility constructed - adequacy determination (No development permit may be approved without; demonstration of adequate water supply can be provided, not necessarily; at time of application, annexation is not a development permit.)
      • Water Demand Report provided by YVHA
        • Wastewater, stormwater
        • Existing fee system

    City

    4: March 1

    City Services/Operations/Maintenance Responsibilities

    1. General Municipal Services
      • Transit, streets, public safety, parks and open space
      • Capital equipment needs (Buses, snow removal, fire/police/parks vehicles
      • and equipment)
      • Equitable service levels for SS and BR residents (parties to define)
        • Identification of equipment/maintenance responsibilities and costs

    City

    5: March 15

    City Services/Operations/Maintenance Responsibilities

    c) Fiscal Impact

    YVHA & City


    Meeting

    Discussion Topic

    Primary Party

    for Packet Material


    • YVHA to provide fiscal impact study
    • Revenue neutrality
    • Equitable cost for services for SS and BR residents (parties to define)
    • Funding source for City services—RETA, Metro District, YVHA tax?


    General Plan of Development

    1. Use of STR tax revenues
      • City to contribute to project infrastructure costs. Amount of contribution shall depend on overall plan of development; long term affordability/attainability; phasing and unit mix; delivery of permanently affordable/attainable housing
      • Timing/phasing
      • Bonding Capacity
        • Election requirements—multiple fiscal year obligations/debt

    YVHA & City

    6: March 29

    City Services/Operations/Maintenance Responsibilities

    c) Fiscal Impact (Continued)

    YVHA & City

    General Plan of Development

    g) Use of STR tax revenues (Continued)

    YVHA & City

    7: April 12

    Exactions/Dedication of Land

    1. Parks and open space and trails easement dedications
    1. Indoor Field House and Sports Complex
    1. Fire station
    1. Avigation easements
    1. Utility easements
    1. Water rights, Section 25-77(e) (Dedication of appurtenant water rights, or alternative, equal to 110% of the estimated demand.)
    1. Other agencies, School District, Arts and Humanities


    8: April 26

    Public Transportation Infrastructure

    • Traffic Study
    • Onsite v. offsite (offsite cost shares)


    9: May 10

    Affordability/Attainability of Housing

    1. Ownership model and breakdown
      • YVHA rental, restricted sales, market rate sales
    1. Deed/rental restrictions?
      • Income, workforce, primary residence, STR, Pacaso, etc.
      • Flexibility over time
    1. Conformance with WSSAP


    Sustainability Measures

    1. Energy efficiency: LEED, Energy Star, etc., energy conservation, smart home and construction practice tech, living classroom
    2. Reflective roofs, airtight homes, passive solar, thermal mass, xeriscaping, graywater use,



    Meeting

    Discussion Topic

    Primary Party

    for Packet Material


    fireproofing, aircrete, permeable surfaces, sidewalks, parks, driveways, walkable neighborhood design,

    shared spaces/community gathering spaces, integrated pest management plan, EV chargers


    10: May 24

    Post Annexation Land Use Approval Process

    1. Zoning
      • YVHA/City staff to propose TND Zoning with STR Overlay and Airport Overlay.
      • Result of zoning ordinance cannot be guaranteed; petition may be withdrawn if TND Zoning not granted
      • Property may be re-zoned per CDC procedures
      • YVHA -- requested changes to administrative approvals
    1. Subdivision applications
      • Petition may be withdrawn if subdivision applications filed during the annexation process are not approved.
    1. CDC shall govern post annexation land use applications
      • Engineering, Water, and Sewer Standards shall apply to post annexation land use applications.
      • YVEA requested exemptions for infrastructure bonding and surety
    1. Fire, building, electrical, etc. Codes shall apply
    1. Vested Rights
      • Term


    11: June 7

    Contingencies

    1. Legal Challenges
    1. Referendum/Referred Measure
    1. Annexation shall not occur until forty days have passed from approval of annexation ordinances. City

    shall not complete statutory process until the forty- day period has expired.


    12: June 21




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