There are two types of Special Projects. The first type is projects which individual county departments are undertaking, that lie outside the scope of that department’s day-to-day operations. The second type is those projects which involve several different county departments working together. The County Special Projects Manager coordinates many of the latter type of project as well as serves as the public information officer and a grant writer for the county. The Special Projects Manager may also assist in department-specific projects, particularly in the case where the project involves multiple jurisdictions, organizations or stakeholders.
This web page is designed to list both department-specific and county-wide projects and grants. Each project carries a short description, major departments involved and project lead, as well as a link to more information if applicable.
Strategic Plan
County Facilities
The County has been considering a new location for a county jail, courts and offices buildings since 1999. We are now at the point of choosing a location and beginning the public information and design process. Project Lead: Bob Campbell, County Administrator. Departments: Administration, Sheriff, Public Works, Seniors, Finance.
Bix Box Forum
The Board of County Commissioners has begun the process of developing regulations for large-scale retailers. This will involve significant amount of public input. Click on this link for more information on the issue as well as to log your comments with the Planning Department. Project lead: Cindy Schultz, Assocaite Planner. Departments: Planning, Administration.
Ballot Measure 1A: Property Tax Stabilization
On November 7th, 2006 voters approved Ballot Measure 1A, stabilizing the property tax mill levy rate and removing the limitations of the tax payer's Bill of Rights (TABOR) for the next five years. Click here for updates on projects and plans made possible by 1A.
Regional County Park:
The county is considering conceptual designs for a possible 120 acre regional park at the north end of Cloman Dr. near the Airport. Land for the park, potentially available under the Recreation and Public Purposes Act, will be pursued from the Bureau of Land Management for a minimal fee. This conceptual use design is required by the BLM prior to transfer. Project Leads: Cindy Schultz, Planner and Sheila Berger, Special Project Manager. Departments: Administration and Planning.
Land Use Regulations and Zoning Map
A document describing county land use regulations and an accompanying map of county land use zoning. Project lead: Jason Peasley, Senior Planner. Department: Planning.
Grants
The Archuleta County budget is heavily supplemented by grants, written by various department heads, elected officials and the special projects manager. Several grants have been awarded in 2006 to date, resulting in over 7 million dollars to the county coffers
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