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    "date": "2026-08-18",
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    "summary": "The board approved five appointments to the Emergency Services Grant Program Advisory Committee. It tabled a YMCA worthy-cause funding change for one week after Commissioner Levy raised unanswered questions. The board certified ballot language for three November 2026 measures: the county Early Childhood Care and Education Mill Levy, the Sombrero Ranch Public Improvement District, and the Summerlin Public Improvement District. The board approved the Griffith PUD sketch plan for a four-lot subdivision in Eldorado Springs. In afternoon work sessions, the board directed staff to focus zero-waste efforts on construction debris rather than a new county compost facility, and it backed an interim seasonal closure and one designated bike trail through the Tucker Complex, where illegal trail building grew from about one mile to about nine miles since 2022.",
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        "summary": "Virtual Attendee Link for Commissioners' August 18 Morning Session Call-in information: 1-833-568-8864, Webinar ID: 165 257 2753",
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        "summary": "The board approved consent items 4A through 4L, including a technology advisory board appointment, a Longmont urban renewal tax agreement, human services grant items, procurement awards, and Parks and Public Works grant applications.",
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        "title": "Commissioners' Office - Appointment of Ben Pearlman to fill as the County Administrator position on the Technology Resources Advisory Committee.",
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        "summary": "Appointment of Ben Pearlman, Interim County Administrator for the County Administrator position on the Technology Resources Advisory Committee. Staff Contact(s): Robin Valdez, Commissioners' Office",
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        "title": "County Administrator's Office - Longmont Urban Renewal Authority Tax Increment Financing (TIF) Agreement",
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        "summary": "The Longmont Urban Renewal Authority has requested Tax Increment Financing (TIF) for upcoming redevelopment of the 1st & Main corridor. This redevelopment includes a regional transit center, environmental remediation and development of public infrastructure. Staff Contact(s): Payton Quistorff, County Administrator's Office",
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        "title": "Human Services - 2026-27 Kin Connect Bid Waiver",
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        "summary": "Boulder County Human Services (BCHS) is requesting a waiver of bid requirements to contract for out-of-home placement services with Kin Connect LLC for an emergency youth placement for BCHS Family and Children Services clients for August 6, 2026- June 30, 2027. Staff Contact(s): Heather Lucien, Human Services",
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        "summary": "This iteration of the Core Services Plan is for the third year of a three-year plan for the use of Core funds. Colorado counties receive centralized state-administered funding to implement the Core Services Program, which is designed to keep children safe in the least restrictive environment. The Core Services themselves consist of ten short-term, family-driven interventions (such as home-based intervention, intensive family therapy, life skills training, and emergency economic assistance) aimed at strengthening families and maintaining child safety. Boulder County must submit a Core Plan each",
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        "summary": "The Board of County Commissioners is asked to approve an original contract with AidKit, Inc. (Contract No. 304839) in the amount of $3,770,409.40 to administer the Nurturing Futures Direct Cash Assistance Program, running August 18, 2026 through March 31, 2028. The Program will provide monthly cash assistance to eligible low-income Boulder County households with children ages birth through three, funded through American Rescue Plan Act interest dollars. During a Bridge Period (October–December 2026), up to 528 currently enrolled households will receive $300 per month; during an Extension Perio",
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        "title": "Office of Financial Management - BID-297-26 Award Recommendation",
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        "summary": "The evaluation committee recommends awarding BID-297-26, Boulder County Fairgrounds Exhibit Roof Replacement 2026, to Black Roofing, Inc., dba, Black Roofing & Waterproofing, the lowest and most responsible bidder. Staff Contact(s): Anthony Amaya, Public Works",
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        "summary": "The evaluation committee recommends awarding RFP-287-26, Real Estate Brokerage Services, to The Colorado Group, Inc. Staff Contact(s): Jeffrey Davis, Public Works",
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        "summary": "The evaluation committee recommends awarding SOQ-289-26, Boulder County Open Space Fencing, to all vendors who submitted proposals, based on the evaluation criteria and requirements presented in the SOQ. • Greater Western Fence LLC • John Wayne Consulting LLC DBA Contract Equipment Operators • Metro Reconstruction Services, Inc. Staff Contact(s): Jason Sauer, Parks and Open Space",
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        "summary": "As a local government and conservation easement holder for Cal-Wood property, Boulder County can sponsor Cal-Wood Education Center in applying for a $62,000 Great Outdoors Colorado (GOCO) / Colorado Youth Corp Association (CYCA) grant to complete trail maintenance and tree removal in the burn area resulting from the 2020 CalWood Fire. The County can authorize GOCO to release reimbursement payments directly to CYCA thereby removing the County from fiscal responsibility. Request signing the Authorization to Release Funds form. Staff Contact(s): D'Ann Lambert, Parks and Open Space",
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        "summary": "On November 10, 2005, the Board of County Commissioners approved an option agreement with Zweck LLC for the purchase of 210 acres of land and associated water rights at 11009 Airport Road, Unincorporated Boulder County, just west of incorporated Longmont. That option agreement was signed on May 30, 2006 and amended on August 4, 2026. For the past 20 years, the county has made option payments to Zweck LLC and on May 30, 2026, the county exercised its option to purchase the property with the closing scheduled for August 27, 2026. This document will provide the County access to the southern part ",
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        "summary": "There is a producer responsibility program in the State of Colorado that requires certain companies that produce packaging and paper products to fund a statewide recycling system to recycle those materials. These companies are required to join and participate in an independent non-profit organization, called a Producer Responsibility Organization(“PRO”), that coordinates, funds, and manages this statewide recycling system. Staff Contact(s): Laura Konersman, Public Works",
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        "summary": "Board Appointments to the Emergency Services Grant Program Advisory Committee. Action Requested: Decision Presenter(s): Robin Valdez, Commissioners' Office (In Person)",
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        "summary": "The YMCA is selling its Longmont location to the City of Longmont and will continue operating the Early Childhood Education program for children ages 2 to 6 at the site. The County’s interest will be secured through the new Deed of Trusts documents that will be recorded on the YMCA’s property at 2850 Mapleton Avenue in Boulder. Action Requested: Decision Presenter(s): April Gatesman, County Attorney's Office (In Person); Meca Delgado, Community Services (Virtual);",
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        "title": "County Attorney's Office - Resolution 2026-053 - Amending and certifying the Boulder County Early Childhood Care and Education Mill Levy Increase and Voter-Approved Revenue Change ballot title to the November 3, 2026 General Election",
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        "summary": "The Board will consider a resolution to non-substantively amend the ballot title language of the referred measure entitled the “Boulder County Early Childhood Care and Education Mill Levy Increase and Voter-Approved Revenue Change\", fix, and certify the ballot title as stated in Exhibit A. Action Requested: Decision Presenter(s): Carrie Doyle, County Attorney's Office (In Person)",
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        "summary": "This resolution approves and certifies the ballot language for formation, debt authority and taxation and revenue change power for the Sombrero Ranch Public Improvement District. This action follows from the adoption of Resolution 2026-040 on July 9, 2026, where the BOCC agreed to put this question on the November 2026 ballot. Action Requested: Decision Presenter(s): Olivia Lucas, County Attorney's Office (In Person)",
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        "summary": "This resolution approves and certifies the ballot language for formation, debt authority and taxation and revenue change power for the Summerlin Public Improvement District. This action follows from the adoption of Resolution 2026-034 on June 9, 2026, where the BOCC agreed to put this question on the November 2026 ballot. Action Requested: Decision Presenter(s): Olivia Lucas, County Attorney's Office (In Person)",
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        "title": "Confirmation of Executive Session Topics",
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        "summary": "Confirming Executive Session topics noticed at the August 11th, 2026 Business Meeting were discussed as scheduled. Action Requested: Note for the Record Presenter(s): Natalie Springett, Commissioners' Office (In Person)",
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        "summary": "Authorization for the Board of County Commissioners to go into Executive Session on Wednesday, August 19th, 2026, at 1:00 p.m. pursuant to C.R.S. 24-6-402(4)(b), legal advice, regarding the following topic: Legal issues related to process for hiring of new county administrator. Action Requested: Decision",
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        "summary": "Authorization for the Board of County Commissioners to go into Executive Session on Wednesday, August 19th, 2026, at 1:00 p.m. pursuant to C.R.S. 24-6-402(4)(e), instructions to negotiators, regarding the following topic: Collective Bargaining Agreement with the Boulder County Employees Union. Action Requested: Decision",
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        "title": "Public Meeting on Head Start Division Monthly Report to the Commissioners",
        "section": "Public Meeting on Head Start Division Monthly Report to the Commissioners",
        "summary": "Head Start Division Manager Akane Ogren gave the monthly report: 91 of 110 funded enrollment slots filled in August, a projected $20,000 surplus for the last grant year, and concerns about proposed federal Head Start standards changes.",
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        "title": "Public Meeting on Griffith Planned Unit Development (PUD) Sketch Plan",
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        "summary": "The board approved the Griffith PUD sketch plan (SD-24-001), a four-lot subdivision plus an outlot on 1.5 acres at 63 Baldwin in Eldorado Springs, after staff detailed the preliminary-plan requirements still ahead.",
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        "summary": "County Attorney staff presented Resolution 2026-053, which amends and certifies the ballot title for the Early Childhood Care and Education Mill Levy Increase for the November 3, 2026 election. Levy asked why the amendment was not folded into one resolution; staff said only the ballot question wording changed, not the underlying program resolution.",
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        "summary": "Staff presented Resolution 2026-051, certifying ballot language to form the Sombrero Ranch Public Improvement District, covering taxing authority, formation, debt authorization, and a revenue change for the November 3, 2026 ballot. The board approved it without discussion.",
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        "summary": "Staff presented a supplemental memo on required preliminary-plan application materials for the Griffith PUD sketch plan: topographic maps, utility and drainage plans, a development report, water and sewer letters of intent, a transportation impact review, and a wildlife report. The applicant, Christian Griffith, said the project would create four middle-class homes on a manufactured-home-zoned lot in Eldorado Springs and that securing a water source is his top priority before moving to preliminary plat.",
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        "summary": "Head Start Division Manager Akane Ogren reported proposed federal changes that would shift oversight to states, allow larger class sizes, drop required health screenings, lower staff credential rules, and add English-only mandates. She said Boulder County's program spent three years fixing similar problems and will keep its current standards regardless of federal changes; commissioners directed her to include local data and family stories in the county's formal comments on the rulemaking.",
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        "summary": "April Gatesman explained a request to move the county's worthy-cause security interest from the YMCA's Longmont property to its Mapleton property, because the YMCA is selling the Longmont site to the City of Longmont before a planned lease can be finalized. Levy asked why the interest would not simply transfer to Longmont or be recovered as cash for reinvestment, and the board tabled the item 2-1 for a staff memo answering those questions.",
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        "summary": "Public Works staff reported the county has not met its old goal of near-zero waste and presented a five-category 2024 Zero Waste Action Plan, with construction and demolition debris estimated at a 21 percent diversion opportunity. The board asked for clearer year-over-year progress tracking, supported a transfer-station fee increase not raised in over 10 years, and, after learning a county compost facility could not accept paper, cardboard, or compostable plastics, directed staff to prioritize construction-debris diversion over a new composting facility.",
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