Short Term Rental Tax Impact Survey
Recently there has been a citizen-led effort for a Town Charter amendment that creates a short-term rental tax dedicated to workforce housing. See the ballot language below. We would like to hear from our business community how this will affect you and your business.
Ballot Language
“Commencing June 1, 2022, the Town of Pagosa Springs shall collect a Workforce Housing Fee from Short-Term Rentals (STRs) located within Town limits, amounting to at least $150 per month for each permitted bedroom, except no Workforce Housing Fee shall be due when an STR owner resides full-time on the STR property at least nine (9) months of the year. All Workforce Housing Fees shall be dedicated to the creation and sustainability of workforce housing aimed at households earning no more than 100% of Area Median Income.”
Please take a few minutes and take this short survey. The answers will be compiled and shared with our Town Council.
Short Term Rental Tax Impact Survey Link
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Accelerator Program for Entrepreneurs - SCAPE
Spend the day with SCAPE in Pagosa Springs! We’ll kick things off with a featured talk at the Pagosa Springs Community Development Corporation for their membership meeting from 8-9am at the Tennyson Center, coffee starts at 7:30am.
You can then visit us during our office hours at the Pagosa Springs Chamber 10am-4pm, where we’ll be available to answer any questions you have about our program.
We’ll wrap up the day with a meetup happy hour from 5-6:30pm at Riff Raff Brewing with local startup founder, Jon Rosenberg of Cold Case Gear. We’ll learn more about his story and how the SCAPE program can help you with your bright idea.
Tennyson Center: 97 Navajo Trail Dr, Pagosa Springs, CO 81147
Pagosa Springs Chamber: 105 Hot Springs Blvd, Pagosa Springs, CO 81147
Riff Raff Brewing (Stepchild Room): 274 Pagosa St, Pagosa Springs, CO 81147
Learn more at https://www.goscape.org/events/road-tour-pagosa-springs?mc_cid=44ffc21eeb&mc_eid=137a963f57
Contact Elizabeth Marsh for more information: emarsh@goscape.org
CDC Meeting Jan. 12th
Time: Jan 12, 2022 05:30 PM Mountain Time (US and Canada)
Every month on the Second Wed, until Dec 8, 2021, 1 occurrence(s)
Dec 8, 2021 05:30 PM
Please download and import the following iCalendar (.ics) files to your calendar system.
Zoom Link:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89180907935?pwd=a0xuVWs0T0FEbTIDSW16UkpINGR1QT09
VIEW AGENDA HERE
2021 CEDS Report & NEW Information
Hello Region 9 Board Members,
A big thank you for your support and approval of the 2021 CEDS update at our September meeting. The EDA gave final approval earlier this month. There were only a few recommended edits and we received positive feedback overall.
The full CEDS as well as the break outs for each county can be accessed at
LINK: https://www.region9edd.org/comprehensive-economic-development-strategy
Please know that I am available to answer questions and provide short presentations if you and/or your stakeholders request it. Additionally, the next generation of Region 9’s economic data dashboard is right around the corner! I will let you know as soon as it is available.
By: Heather Otter
Project Manager for Region 9 Economic Development District of SW Colorado
LINK
REGION 9 COMPLETE REPORT & ARCHULETA COUNTY REPORT ARE NOW AVAILABLE.
A Message from Emily Lashbrooke, CDC Executive Director.
A resolution was passed recently by LPEA to adopted SB-107 and this should result in Ryne and Dan releasing the SB-107 ROW notifications for the Pagosa East to West Substation link, and starting the 30 day clock on when PSSGID can utilize these lines to PS2.
Just wanted to share with you some good news from our Broadband Management Office. In 2017 bill SB-107 was passed. The act authorizes an electric utility that has an electric easement on real property or a commercial broadband supplier designated by the electric utility to act on the electric utility’s behalf, after having provided advanced notice to the owner of the real property and to any interest holder in the real property that has requested notice , to install, maintain, or own a broadband facility within the electric easement or to lease any excess capacity of such facility to a commercial broadband supplier. The broadband facility may be installed, maintained, or owned above ground within the electric easement if the facility is attached to the electric utility’s electric service infrastructure. An electric utility or a designated commercial broadband supplier may maintain or own an underground broadband facility within the electric easement only if the facility existed before notice was delivered to the property owner and to interest holders requesting notice pursuant to the act.
By: Emily Meisner
Region 9 Seeking a Community Grant Writer
The Region 9 Economic Development District of Southwest Colorado is seeking a community grant writer to assist Region 9, member governments and business support partners with drafting and submitting grant applications, and/or providing grant research and application review. This position coordinates closely with area communities to help fund their priority projects. Willing to consider either an employee or contractor position with the salary being $40-65K depending on hours and benefits.
Please email Laura Lewis Marchino at laura@scan.org for a full job description. Resume, references, and cover letter must be submitted to by 5pm Friday, Dec. 3rd.
Welcome Emily Meisner, New CDC Executive Director
Welcome Emily Meisner, New CDC Executive Director
EMILY MEISNER, LA PLATA COUNTY EDA RECEIVES ‘ROOKIE OF THE YEAR’ FROM THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL OF COLORADO
Top people, places and projects in economic development honored at annual awards dinner and ceremony.
STEAMBOAT SPRINGS, COLORADO (Oct. 21, 2021) – Emily Meisner was awarded ‘Rookie of the Year’ award for 2021. The honor was presented at EDCC’s annual EDIE Awards Ceremony held in conjunction with its annual Drive|Lead|Succeed Conference held in Steamboat Springs, Colorado last week.
“I am both humbled and honored to receive the Rookie of the Year award,” stated Meisner. “I look forward to many more years of Economic Development work.”
Since 1989, EDCC has recognized nearly 200 members, volunteers, communities, companies, and legislators for their outstanding achievement in economic development in the State of Colorado. This year, EDCC celebrated the achievements of 10 individuals, communities, partners, and legislators.
Emily was selected this year for the ‘Rookie of the Year’ award for her outstanding achievements in the following activities:
- A self-taught, action-oriented individual, Emily coordinated with multiple organizations to enact an emergency response and recovery effort for area businesses. Emily facilitated a bulk program that gave businesses access to the coveted personal protective equipment at reduced prices and in some cases free.
- Emily implemented and managed the COVID-19 Five-star program for her community
- Additionally, Emily manages the Bond to Business program. A bond initiative that infused the Durango School District with more than $90M in funding for capital projects and improvements. Part of the promise to the community included engagement and support of local businesses and vendors in the bond projects. As an effort to uphold that promise, 9-R has partnered with the La Plata County Economic Development Alliance (LPCEDA) and the Small Business Development Center (SBDC) to launch a local engagement and support program, called 9-R Bond to Business. This ‘never-been-done-before’ program has employed local contractors, keeping as much of the dollars spent, local.
“This year’s winners represent the forefront of economic development achievement and premier talent that contribute to the overall health and vibrancy of our Colorado’s communities,” said 2021 EDCC Board Chair and Region 9 Economic Development District of Southwest Colorado, Executive Director, Laura Lewis Marchino. “We are so proud to recognize and showcase these individuals and organizations, that improve the quality of life for our citizens.”
Each of these winners, give a glimpse into what our professionals and stakeholders - here in Colorado - are doing, in keeping Colorado’s economy moving forward. More than ever, the value and importance of sustainable economic development, needs to be shined upon as we power the great economic comeback. EDCC is honored to represent these winners and their important work and achievements.
PSCDC Executive Director Request for Proposals
The Pagosa Springs Community Development Corporation (CDC) was founded in February of 2010. The CDC stemmed from what was previously the Archuleta Economic Development Association (AEDA). The CDC received the last of the AEDA assets from Cloman Industrial Park in December of 2010.
The Pagosa Springs CDC recently completed a strategic plan identifying the hiring of an economic development professional as a key goal in an effort to create self-sufficiency and sustainability. Funding has become available and the CDC Board of Directors feels confident that this funding will allow the CDC to lead economic development efforts to accomplish their strategic plan priorities and allow them to fully fund and support an economic develop professional. In particular, it will foster private and non-profit partnerships, and assist in economic development planning efforts.
The hired Executive Director/economic development professional will work directly with the CDC Board as well as other local leaders, sector partners, resource providers, and employers. Every effort will be made to align the CDC’s economic goals and sustain economic development activities.
Interested applicants should include a resume, references and letter of introduction to be no more than 5 total pages including attachments. All proposals should be submitted either via e-mail to PSCDC at sherry.waner@fswb.com or hard copy, sealed in envelope, to PSCDC President, PO Box 1183, Pagosa Springs, CO 81147, no later than 5pm, September 24, 2021. All proposals must have Executive Director in the email subject line or written on the envelope.
Town Releases RFP for Workforce Housing Development
Town Releases RFP for Workforce Housing Development
The Town of Pagosa Springs has three properties in their portfolio for the purpose of encouraging workforce housing development. The properties are all located within the Town limits and are roughly one to two blocks apart from one another. All three lots are vacant.
The town seeks to enter into a public-private partnership with a qualified developer to build and possibly own and manage between 12-64 workforce housing units over the next 3-5 years. Any requests for clarification or additional information deemed necessary by any respondent to present a thorough proposal shall be submitted in writing to Andrea Phillips, Town Manager, at P.O. Box 1859, Pagosa Springs, CO 81147 or aphillips@pagosasprings.co.gov.
The Housing RFP is posted both on the CDC website, www.pagosaspringscdc.org and the Town of Pagosa Springs website, www.pagosasprings.co.gov.
