HomeMy WebLinkAbout2025-10-21 Agenda and Supporting Documentation Town Council Afternoon Meeting1.Call to Order (11:00am)
2.Presentation/Discussion (11:00am)
2.1 Enhanced Transit Update (11:00am)15 min.
Listen to presentation and provide feedback.
Presenter(s): Tom Kassmel, Director of Public Works and
Transportation
Background: The Town of Vail completed the Route
Optimization Transit Plan in July to provide enhanced transit in
an effort to help meet the Council Strategic Plan
Transportation goals. Over the past two months staff has
worked with a scheduling consultant to schedule and roster the
recommended route changes and then applied actual costs for
service.
2.2 Public Works Bus Barn Fire Sprinkler Update (11:15am)15 min.
Listen to presentation and provide feedback.
Presenter(s): Tom Kassmel, Director of Public Works and
Transporation
Background: The existing fire sprinkler system in the bus barn
is not adequate to suppress a battery fire should it occur in one
of the electric buses. Staff has received an updated proposal
that is now within budget and could move forward this year.
2.3 Town Manager's Proposed Budget Draft Discussion
(11:30am)
90 min.
Listen to presentation and provide feedback.
Presenter(s): Carlie Smith, Finance Director and Jake Shipe,
Budget Manager
Background: The purpose of this discussion is to provide
feedback to staff prior to the first reading of the budget
ordinance scheduled for November 4th. Information provided
in this draft includes the proposed revenue and expenditures
for all town funds, a summary of changes in personnel, funding
VAIL TOWN COUNCIL MEETING
Afternoon Session Agenda
Vail Town Council Chambers and virtually by Zoom.
Zoom meeting link: https://vail.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_8dFAdWaaSzyEBDt8zqxkdg
11:00 AM, October 21, 2025
Notes:
Times of items are approximate, subject to change, and cannot be relied upon to determine what time
Council will consider an item.
Council Memo 10-21-25 - Enhanced Transit.docx
Enhanced Transit_TC_Presentation_10-21-2025.pptx
Council Memo 10-21-25_PW Bus Barn FS.docx
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recommendations for Council contributions, and a five-year
capital plan.
2.4 Car Share Program Update (1:00pm)15 min.
Listen to presentation and provide feedback.
Presenter(s): Beth Markham, Environmental Sustainability
Manager
Background: The purpose of this presentation is to provide the
Vail Town Council with additional details requested during the
October 7, 2025 council work session regarding the proposals
received for the Request for Proposals (RFP) for the Vail Car
Share program and provide a staff recommendation.
2.5 Single Use Plastics Reduction Update (1:15pm)30 min.
Listen to presentation and provide feedback.
Presenter(s): Beth Markham, Environmental Sustainability
Manager
Background: Following a presentation on the staff
recommendations for adoption of a single-use plastics
reduction policy and proposed business and community
program support elements at the September 2, 2025, Council
requested staff return with a multi-year program plan and
budget to reduce single-use plastics, with potential policy
consideration in the future.
2.6 Impact Grant Discussion (1:45pm)15 min.
Listen to presentation and provide feedback.
Presenter(s): Beth Markham, Environmental Sustainability
Manager
Background: The Town of Vail is invited to join a regional
group of municipalities and counties, including Aspen, Pitkin
County, Avon, Eagle County, the Town of Eagle, Minturn, and
others to apply for up to $2 million in grant funding, $250,000
of which would be directly available to Vail residents and
building owners to make upgrades and improve efficiency in
local homes and buildings.
2026 TM Draft Budget - Memo-CTX-G14-VDI01.pdf
2026 TM Draft Budget - Attachment A - Project Narratives.pdf
2026 TM Draft Budget - Attachment B - Program Narratives.pdf
2026 TM Draft Budget - Attachment C - Council Contributions Applications.pdf
2026 TM Draft Budget - Presentation.pdf
Town of Vail Car Share Update Memo 102125- final.pdf
Car Share Council Presentation- 102125 final.pdf
Single-Use Plastic Reduction Update Staff Memo-102125- Final (1).pdf
Single-Use Plastics Reduction Council Presentation- 102125 Final.pdf
Attachment A- Vail Single-Use Plastics Reduction Ordinance Engagement Summary-
080525.pdf
Attachment B- Single-Use Plastic Reduction Ordinance Staff Memo-090225- Final.docx
Impact Accelerator Council Memo 10.21.25.pdf
Impact Accelerator Grant Presentation.pdf
Impact Grant Vail Letter of Support.pdf
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2.7 Discussion on Eating and Drinking Establishment Code
Amendments (2:00pm)
30 min.
Listen to presentation and provide feedback.
Presenter(s): Matt Gennett
Background: The applicant, the Town of Vail, is presenting
these proposed amendments to the Vail Town Council for
discussion and feedback. The amendments to Title 12 of the
Vail Town Code would add new sections limiting the
conversion of existing eating and drinking establishments to
any other use in certain articles.
2.8 Arrive Vail Discussion (2:30pm)60 min.
Listen to presentation and provide feedback.
Presenter(s): Tom Kassmel, Director of Public Works and
Transportation
Background: After almost a year of concept design and
planning the Arrive Vail project team will present the final
concept plan that will update and expand the Vail
Transportation Center to accommodate current and future
needs for now and into the future.
3.DRB/PEC (3:30pm)
3.1 DRB/PEC Update (5 min.)
4.Information Update (3:35pm)
4.1 September 8, 2025 AIPP Meeting Minutes
4.2 September 23, 2025 VLHA Meeting Minutes
5.Matters from Mayor, Council, Town Manager and Committee Reports (3:35pm)
5.1 Matters for Mayor, Council and Committees (15 min.)
5.2 Town Manager Report (5 min.)
5.3 Strategic Plan Quarterly Update
Strategic Plan Full Progress Report Q3 2025
Eating & Drinking Establishments Memo.pdf
PEC25-0034 Attachment A.pdf
Item 2.7 Discussion102125.pptx
Public Comment Eating and Drinking Establishment Code Amendments.pdf
Council Memo 10-21-25.docx
2025.10.15_VTCE Council #6 Presentation.pdf
242129-Vail Financing Options_10.16.25.pdf
DRB Results 10-1-25.pdf
PEC Results 10-13-25.pdf
DRB Results 10-15-25.pdf
September 8, 2025 Minutes.pdf
2025-09-23 VLHA Minutes.pdf
TM Update 102125.docx
Strategic_Plan_Update_-_Q3_2025 (1).pdf
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5.4 Council Matters and Status Report
6.Executive Session (3:55pm) (30 min.) Executive Session pursuant to:
C.R.S. § 24-6-402(4)(b) to hold a conference with the Town Attorney, to receive legal advice
on specific legal questions; and C.R.S. § 24-6-402(4)(e) to determine positions relative to
matters that may be subject to negotiations, develop a strategy for negotiations and instruct
negotiators on the topic of certain Operating Agreement between the Town of Vail and Vail
Park and Recreation District for Dobson Arena.
7.Recess 4:25pm (estimated)
251021 Matters.docx
Future Topics.docx
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AGENDA ITEM NO. 2.1
Item Cover Page
DATE:October 21, 2025
TIME:15 min.
SUBMITTED BY:Tom Kassmel, Public Works
ITEM TYPE:Presentation/Discussion
AGENDA SECTION:Presentation/Discussion (11:00am)
SUBJECT:Enhanced Transit Update (11:00am)
SUGGESTED ACTION:Listen to presentation and provide feedback.
PRESENTER(S):Tom Kassmel, Director of Public Works and Transportation
VAIL TOWN COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM REPORT
ATTACHMENTS:
Council Memo 10-21-25 - Enhanced Transit.docx
Enhanced Transit_TC_Presentation_10-21-2025.pptx
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TO: Vail Town Council
FROM: Public Works Department
DATE: October 21, 2025
SUBJECT: Enhanced Transit Recommended Scenario Cost Impacts
I. SUMMARY
The Town of Vail completed the Route Optimization Transit Plan in July to provide
enhanced transit in an effort to help meet the Council Strategic Plan Transportation
goals and address the needs of the multiple additional Transit Oriented Development
currently being construction (Timber Ridge, South Face).
In July the Council recommended moving forward with Scenario 1, which provided
enhanced transit frequencies and routing to most of the town’s outlying routes.
Scenario 1 - Enhanced
Transit Existing Service Enhanced Service
WV Express
Peak Times Only 15 Min Service (Split
Shift) All Day 15 Min Service
Red & Green 30/40 Min Service (W/S) 20 Min Service
Lions Rdige Loop 60 Min Service 30 Min Service/Extended to WV
Sandstone 30/60 Min Service (P/NP) 20 Min Service
East Vail 15/ 30 Min Service (W/S)
10/20 Min Service (W/S)-No
Express
*This does not include the Middle Creek Circulator, this will be discussed over the
next 2 years.
Over the past two months staff has worked with a scheduling consultant to schedule
and roster the recommended route changes and then applied actual costs for service.
The cost for service include; Bus Drivers, Bus Supervisor, Fleet Mechanic, Bus Mileage
operating rates for the HEF fund (Fuel/PM/Repairs/etc…), and miscellaneous operating
expenses (training/CDL/uniform/meals/etc…).
After completing the scheduling and rostering, it was identified the town would need 11
new FTE’s (9 drivers, 1 supervisor, 1 mechanic) to implement Scenario 1, but could
reduce the total by 1, by eliminating 2 summer seasonal bus driver positions for a net
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new FTE count of 10. This is close to the projected count from the Transit Plan which
estimated 7 new FTE’s and 5 new Seasonal Bus Drivers, for a total FTE co unt of 9.5.
The total cost for one year implementation to account for the above is $1.54M,
significantly higher than the Transit Plan estimate of $800k. However, the town was
recently awarded funding from the State of Colorado for continuous operating co sts for
enhanced transit. Due to the partial year start of the funding, Vail Transits funding
award for 2026 is $938k. Future years are expected to be between 1.2M-1.3M.
Scenario 1 can be fully implemented with this funding $938k (80%) and the town’s
required match of $235k (20%). Since the enhanced transit could not start until the end
of May 2026, the awarded $938k will fully cover operational expenses and also provide
a surplus of $250k+ that might be used for capital expenses related to the enhanced
transit service. Staff recommends that rather than give these funds back to the state,
the town should invest them towards a new electric bus. This amount would cover the
town’s portion of an 80/20 federal grant for a new bus. The grant opportunity is
currently open and closes in December. This is a way for the town to receive a “no
cost” electric bus that would provide additional rolling stock to allow for preventive
maintenance and out of service buses, as recommended by the Transit Plan.
However, the town may choose not to accept all of the awarded funding and reduce the
enhanced transit plan to reduce overall cost and FTE’s. Staff is asking Council to review
the presentation material and provide overall direction to staff as to whether or not to
move forward with budgeting for the full Scenario 1 enhanced transit and whether to use
a portion of the 2026 state funding to match a grant for a new electric bus; or continue
to study reduced transit plan options.
II. RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that the Council directs the Town Manager and staff to implement the
full Scenario 1 Enhanced Transit plan, budgeting for the $235k (20%) in 2026 and $315 -
$350k in years 2027-2030. And apply 2026 surplus state funds towards a matching
grant for a new electric bus.
III. ATTACHMENTS
Enhanced Transit Presentation
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Project Purpose
Strategic Action Plan Goal – Transportation
By 2029, people who live, work, and recreate in Vail use the Eagle Valley Transportation Authority
and Town of Vail Bus Systems as their preferred method of transportation as evidenced by a
reduction in the percentage of vehicles parking in the Vail and Lionshead Parking structures that
originate from Eagle County
Go Vail 2045 Mobility & Transportation Master Plan Goals
1. Compete with vehicle travel - Provide a convenient alternative to single occupancy vehicle
trips to decrease congestion, parking needs, and greenhouse gas emissions.
2. Serve employees - Increase transit options for employees living and working in Vail. Coordinate
with Core Transit to serve employees traveling regionally for work or essential needs.
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H O U S I N G
The West Middle Creek and Timber Ridge
Village housing developments will generate
an estimated 450 additional rides per day in
West Vail.
R I D E R S H I P
Current trends indicate annual and seasonal
ridership increases to pre-pandemic levels.
Managed summer parking is expected to
further increase ridership.
I N V E S T M E N T S
Core Transit and Bustang are increasing
regional service frequency.
Plans to expand Vail Transportation
Center are underway.
Current Needs & Opportunities
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Schedule
•Initial Concepts May 2025
•Public Survey June 2025
•Final Concept & Recommendation July 2025
•SB230 Grant Award ($938k)Sept 2025
•Scheduling/Rostering Drivers Sept/Oct 2025
•Cost & FTE Impact Oct 2025
•Implement Enhanced Transit May 2026
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• Implement pattern changes and increase service on
West Vail Red/Green (20 Min Service) and
Lionsridge Loop (30 Min Service)
• Increase service on East Vail (Winter:10 Min Service,
Summer: 20 Min Service)
• New route, Middle Creek Circulator (20 Min Service)
• All day West Vail Express (15 Min Service)
• Eliminate Piggybacks
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Lionsridge Loop pattern change (30 Min service)
West Vail Red & Green pattern changes (20 Min service)
New Middle Creek Circulator (20 Min service)
All Day West Vail Express (15 Min service)
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Scenario Costs (In addition to 2025 Summer Enhancements)
Financial
Scenario 1:
Enhance Local Service
Scenario 2:
Enhance Express Service
Labor
Scenario 1A:
Enhance Local Service
Fewer Route Changes
•$1.4 million annual
increase ($700-800k
without Middle Creek
Circulator)
•7 additional full time
drivers
•5 additional winter
seasonal drivers
•$1 million annual increase
($300-400k without Middle
Creek Circulator)
•5 additional full time drivers
•3 additional winter seasonal
drivers
•$1.6 million annual
increase ($900k-1M
without Middle Creek
Circulator)
•7 additional full time
drivers
•9 additional winter
seasonal driversVehicle
•0 additional buses
needed for fleet
(recommended to
pursue grant funding for
additional spare bus)
•0 additional buses needed
for fleet
•1 additional bus needed for
fleet
* Middle Creek Circulator expected to cost approximately $600-700k annually included in each scenario.
(Required since there is no EB stop at WMC – If EB stop is added this route would not have to be added)
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FTE & Cost Impacts
Vail Enhanced Service Options Comparison
Scenario 1 -Enhanced Transit Net FTE's Service Cost
CDOT Max
Formula Funding
CDOT Funding
(80%)
Vail Match
(20%)
CDOT Funding
Returned
Scenario 1 (July -Estimated)9.5 $ 800,000 $ -$ -$ -$ -
Scenario 1 (Oct. -Scheduled)10 $ 1,535,000 $ 1,250,000 $ 1,250,000 $ 312,500 $ -
20% Service Reduction 9 $ 1,350,000 $ 1,250,000 $ 1,150,000 $ 287,500 $ 100,000
40% Service Reduction 6 $ 965,000 $ 1,250,000 $ 775,000 $ 193,750 $ 475,000
50% Service Reduction 5 $ 765,000 $ 1,250,000 $ 615,000 $ 153,750 $ 635,000
•Table is based on a Full Year of Implementation & Expenses in 2027
•CDOT Awarded Vail $938,000 for 2026; requiring match of $234,500.
•2026 Implementation begins in May with reduced operating expenses and therefore potential Capital allowance of $250k+
•Service Cost Include: Bus Drivers/Personnel, Fleet Mechanic, Mileage Rate (HEF), Misc. Operating
•Middle Creek Circulator NOT included (Potential $600k-$700k Cost in 2028+)
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SERVIE REDUCTION OPTIONS
Scenario 1 -Enhanced Transit Service Focus
Scenario 1 (July -Estimated)Full Implementation
Scenario 1 (Oct. -Scheduled)Full Implementation
20% Service Reduction 20% General Reduction TBD
40% Service Reduction WV Express, East Vail, Sandstone
50% Service Reduction WV Express, East Vail
Scenario 1 -Enhanced Transit Existing Service Enhanced Service
WV Express Peak Times Only 15 Min Service (Split Shift)All Day 15 min Service
Red & Green 30/40 Min Service (W/S)20 Min Service
Lions Rdige Loop 60 Min Service 30 Min Service/Extended to WV
Sandstone 30/60 Min Service (P/NP)20 Min Service
East Vail 15/ 30 Min Service (W/S)10/20 Min Service (W/S)-No Express
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Next Steps
Does Council support fully implementing Scenario 1 starting
End of May 2026? Net 10 FTE’s & 20% Match
If Yes, Does Council support using the potential additional
CDOT 2026 funding ($~250k) as a match for an additional
Electric Bus? A Grant is open now for 80/20 split for an
Electric Bus (No Cost)
OR Does Council want staff to pursue studying reduced
options?
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AGENDA ITEM NO. 2.2
Item Cover Page
DATE:October 21, 2025
TIME:15 min.
SUBMITTED BY:Tom Kassmel, Town Manager
ITEM TYPE:Presentation/Discussion
AGENDA SECTION:Presentation/Discussion (11:00am)
SUBJECT:Public Works Bus Barn Fire Sprinkler Update (11:15am)
SUGGESTED ACTION:Listen to presentation and provide feedback.
PRESENTER(S):Tom Kassmel, Director of Public Works and Transporation
VAIL TOWN COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM REPORT
ATTACHMENTS:
Council Memo 10-21-25_PW Bus Barn FS.docx
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To: Town Council
From: Public Works Department
Date: October 21, 2025
Subject: Public Works Bus Barn Fire Sprinkler Contract Options
I. SUMMARY
As discussed at previous Council meetings, the existing fire sprinkler system in the bus
barn is not adequate to suppress a battery fire should it occur in one of the electric
buses. Over the past several months staff has reached out to Hyder Construction,
General Contractor for the Public Works Facility Addition and now the Dobson Ice
Arena Project, in order to get an updated cost for this Fire Sprinkler project. In August,
the estimate was ~$1.6M based on schematic design plans. In September our design
consultant provided performance specifications to provide additional detail to price.
Based on the schematic plans and performance specifications a more detailed proposal
was provided from Hyder last week in the amount of ~$800k. This amount is within the
2025 total project budget of ~$1M.
At this point, the town has two options:
Direct the Town Manager to negotiate and award a contract to Hyder in an
amount not to exceed $850k, based on the existing schematic design and
performance specifications.
OR, direct staff to develop final plans and specifications and bid package in order
to formally bid the project in 2026; with the understanding that the cost may go
up or down from the current $800k proposal.
II. BACKGROUND
The existing fire sprinkler system in the bus barn is not adequate to suppress a battery
fire should it occur in one of the electric buses. Electric vehicles and batteries burn
much hotter and longer than gas powered vehicles. This project was originally proposed
in the 2023 budget process with an estimated design and construction cost of $600k. In
the 2025 first supplemental, an additional $180k was approved to support a higher
construction cost. In addition, staff had also identified savings in the Bus Barn Battery
Charger project of ~$270k; giving a total budget of $~1M for the Fire Sprinkler Project.
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The initial August estimate from Hyder for the project was ~1.6M, well over the current
budget. Therefore staff suggested to add another $700k to the project in 2026 to
provide a total budget of ~$1.75M. The updated proposal from Hyder is now ~$800k
with a 2 month completion schedule starting in November. This new proposal is within
the current 2025 budget and if the town moves forward now with Hyder, the additional
$700k would not need to be added to the 2026 budget. However, if we do not move
forward with Hyder now, staff recommends keeping the additional $700k in the 2026
budget in case the results of a formal public bid process are not as favorable.
This project will provide best practice fire protection for the Town of Vail bus barn and
buses which has a replacement value of $30M-$40M. At this time there is no Building
Code requirement for this, nor are there any current practice standards that will
completely extinguish electric bus fires. Best practice at this time is a Fire Sprinkler
Deluge system with roof vents as designed. If we move forward with this FS system,
there is no guarantee it will save all assets; however, it will minimize any potential
damage and assist the ability of the Fire Department to fight a fire safely. There also is
no guarantee that a different code required solution may be developed/required in the
future, but at this time there is none. This project is a best practice solution to save
extensive damage to Vail’s fleet of buses, structure, property and employees. If there is
a fire event in the bus barn without any type of adequate suppression the loss of buses
could cripple our transit system as a whole, with replacements being 1 -2 years out.
III. RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that during this evenings Council meeting under Consent Agenda,
Council directs the Town Manager to negotiate and award a contract to Hyder
Construction to complete the Public Works Bus Barn Fire Sprinkler system in an
amount not to exceed $850k.
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AGENDA ITEM NO. 2.3
Item Cover Page
DATE:October 21, 2025
TIME:90 min.
SUBMITTED BY:Jake Shipe, Finance
ITEM TYPE:Presentation/Discussion
AGENDA SECTION:Presentation/Discussion (11:00am)
SUBJECT:Town Manager's Proposed Budget Draft Discussion (11:30am)
SUGGESTED ACTION:Listen to presentation and provide feedback.
PRESENTER(S):Carlie Smith, Finance Director and Jake Shipe, Budget Manager
VAIL TOWN COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM REPORT
ATTACHMENTS:
2026 TM Draft Budget - Memo-CTX-G14-VDI01.pdf
2026 TM Draft Budget - Attachment A - Project Narratives.pdf
2026 TM Draft Budget - Attachment B - Program Narratives.pdf
2026 TM Draft Budget - Attachment C - Council Contributions Applications.pdf
2026 TM Draft Budget - Presentation.pdf
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2026 PROPOSED
BUDGET DRAFT
October 21, 2025
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TOWN OF VAIL PROPOSED
2026 BUDGET TABLE OF
CONTENTS
COVER MEMO 3
REVENUE
Major Revenue Analysis
EXPENDITURES
General Fund 20
Personnel
−
−Ten-Year Summary of Budgeted Positions by Department 25
Employee Benefits Summary 27
Contributions
Contributions Summary 29
Contributions Notes 30
CAPITAL PLAN
Capital Projects Fund 40
Real Estate Transfer Tax Fund 48
Housing Fund 56
Unfunded 58
OTHER FUNDS
Marketing Fund
60
Heavy Equipment Fund
61
Health Insurance Fund
62
Dispatch Services Fund
63
−
Timber Ridge Housing Fund
64
This table of contents is "Clickable". Click on headings below to be directed to the page.
Residences at Main Vail Fund
−65
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Internal Employee Housing Rental Fund
Summary of Changes in Personnel
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TO: Vail Town Council
FROM: Finance Department
DATE: October 21, 2025
SUBJECT: Proposed 2026 Town Manager’s Budget
I. SUMMARY
A first look at the 2026 Town Manager’s budget proposal.
II. DISCUSSION
The purpose of this discussion is to provide feedback to staff prior to the first reading of the
budget ordinance scheduled for November 4th. Information provided in this draft includes the
proposed revenue and expenditures for all town funds, a summary of changes in personnel,
funding recommendations for Council contributions, and a five-year capital plan.
Prior to today’s draft, staff held several meetings to gather feedback from Council on preliminary
budget assumptions. Budget discussions with Town Council began in July with a preview
meeting that included preliminary revenue and expenditure discussions. More recently, staff
presented a compensation and benefits preview and a 5-year Capital Plan preview.
The following is a high-level summary of other outcomes from feedback received during these
budget meetings that were included in the creation of the 2026 budget proposal:
• A conservative approach to revenue projections and expenditures to ensure
financial stability
• A commitment to maintaining a sustainable budget over the long term
• A focus on rebuilding reserves while still making progress towards strategic plan goals
after several years of planned use to support major projects such as South Frontage
Road improvements, Timber Ridge redevelopment and purchase, and the Dobson
Arena renovation
• Flexibility to adapt to future decisions by a new Town Council and updates to the
strategic plan
• Continued support for a premium and flexible compensation philosophy to attract
and retain talent
After several months of collaborative budget meetings with departments, a draft of the proposed
2026 budget is presented to Council with conservative revenue projections, a balanced
operating budget, and funding for priorities within the Council’s focus areas. Please note
that the use of reserves is required to fund one-time planning projects, contributions, capital
projects, and special events.
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BUDGET OVERVIEW
The Town of Vail 2026 budget proposal presented in this document reflects the town’s vision to
be the premier international mountain resort community in a fiscally responsible manner.
Each year the Town Manager and staff prepare an annual budget that serves as a funding plan
as determined by Town Council.
In accordance with the Town’s budget philosophies, the funding of ongoing department
operations, support of current employees, debt service payments, and maintenance of current
assets were given the highest priority. New programs, expansions of operations and personnel,
and new capital items were evaluated based on their contribution to achieving the priorities and
actions of the 2024 Council Strategic Plan, as well as their necessity for the public safety and
excellent customer service provided by the Town.
The Council Strategic Plan includes the following five priority areas:
• Create a strong community and create affordable housing opportunities
• Support our Workforce
• Provide an Authentic Vail Experience
• Transportation
• Environmental Sustainability
As part of the budget process, department heads met to build the budget with available funds
based on the conservative revenue outlook and follow the budget philosophies to operate within
annual revenue streams. Each department head presented justifications for any new requests,
including headcount, operating increases, and capital projects.
Investment in the town’s personnel remains a top priority. During the 2025 First Supplemental
Budget, Town Council approved an increase of 5.5 full-time equivalent (FTE) positions to
support the implementation of the paid summer parking program and expanded transit service
to coincide. An additional 0.11 net FTE resulted from position restructures within the Library and
Town Administration Office.
For 2026, staff is proposing a net increase of 10.46 FTEs, totaling $1,196,500 in personnel
costs. However, 66% ($785,500) of these costs are funded through new or additional revenue
sources, such as grants and contributions. With the exception of Dispatch, these new positions
would be filled in March or April, allowing time to assess winter season performance and
broader economic conditions before hiring. In addition, staff is evaluating the potential addition
of 10 more FTEs to expand public safety services and transit routes. These positions would also
rely on specific new revenue sources, including a grant and speed enforcement revenue, which
are expected to be verified after the first quarter of 2026. Of the total 20.46 FTEs proposed or
under consideration, 17.0 FTEs are at least 80% funded by and contingent upon new revenues,
ensuring that ongoing personnel growth remains financially sustainable.
These positions fit within a sustainable budget plan and will help support growing service level
demands in multiple departments and support council and community goals. The 2026 budget
seeks to align our brand of a world class resort with personnel and employment philosophies
that reflect that brand. Woven throughout this budget are initiatives and programs proposed to
support these philosophies.
Aside from personnel, many of the new and increased budget requests are a result of cost
increases due to inflation, labor cost increases in the market, and added facilities. New requests
also aim to align resources and equipment to accommodate added service levels and
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improvements to address several topics of importance to both Town Council and the community
at large. Listed below are larger expenditures (both capital and operating) included in the 2026
budget that support Council Strategic Priorities:
Create a strong community and create affordable housing opportunities
• Timber Ridge Unit Purchases for Community/TOV Employee Rental: $23.4M
• InDeed Program: $1.0M
• Timber Ridge Habitat for Humanity Contribution: $3.0M
Support our Workforce
• Childcare Program Funding: $529.6K
Provide an Authentic Vail Experience
• Transfers to Vail Local Marketing District (Destination Marketing Organization) for special event
funding: $2.7M
Transportation
• Vail Run Bus Stop: $375.0K
• Roundabout Traffic Counter Installation: $250.0K
• Car Share Program: $90.0K
Environmental Sustainability
• Energy Efficiency Upgrade Package: $9.1M
• Gutter Bins on 25% of Town Sewer Drains: $450.0K
The town’s 2026 budget is funded by a projected $141.9 million of net revenue budget
across all of the town’s funds. Excluding one-time revenues, net revenues total $106.2M. This is
a (2.0)% decrease from the 2025 Forecast and a (7.2)% decrease from 2024 actuals due to a
projected decrease in investment earnings along a decrease in grant funding. With the
exception of investment earnings, RETT Tax, and grant funding, the majority of the Town’s
major revenue sources are nearly flat compared to the 2025 forecast. This reflects conservative
revenue projections and a continued trend of flattening of growth.
REVENUE (All Funds) $141.9M
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Sales tax is the town’s main source of funding making up 33.7% of all revenues. The General
sales tax for 2026 is conservatively projected at $42.4 million, down 1.2% from the 2025
forecast and up 0.4% compared to 2024 actual collections. Since the Capital Preview, the
2025 forecast has been adjusted upwards due to stronger-than-expected late-summer
collections.
Year to date sales tax collections are pacing up 2.8% from 2024 actual collections. The
remainder of the year (October through December) is conservatively forecasted down 1% from
2024 actuals. This is in line with sales tax collections during late 2024/2025 winter season when
sales tax collections reflected a 1% decline compared to 2023/2024. As we look ahead to 2026,
sales tax revenues are expected to level off, following the flattening growth trend seen in 2025.
The forecast also factors in the temporary closure of a few businesses that could impact
collections in the short term.
Other major 2026 revenue sources and projections include the following:
Revenue
Fund
2023
Actual
2024
Actual
2025
Forecast
2026
Proposed
Projections
General
Sales Tax
GF/
CPF $42.5M $42.2M $42.9M $42.4M Down (1.2)% from 2025 Forecast; Up
0.4% from 2024
Housing
Sales Tax HF $5.1M $5.1M $5.2M $5.1M Down (1.2)% from 2025 Forecast; Up
0.6% from 2024
Sales Tax, $47.8M,
34%
Property and
Ownership Tax,
$8.2M, 6%
Use Tax, $2.5M, 2%
Ski Lift Tax , $6.9M,
5%
Franchise Taxes and
Penalties, $1.9M, 1%
Real Estate Transfer
Tax, $7.8M, 6%
Licenses and
Permits, $3.9M, 3%
Intergovernmental
Revenue, $5.5M, 4%
Transportation
Centers, $10.5M, 7%
Charges for
Services, $4.7M, 3%
Rent, Fines & Miscellaneous,
$11.6M, 8%
VRA
Reimbursements,
$6.2M, 4%
Timber Ridge
Proceeds &
Reimbursements,
$22.7M, 16%
Earnings on
Investments, $1.6M,
1%
Town of Vail 2026 Projected Revenue: $141.9M
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RETT RETT $8.0M $9.3M $8.2M $7.8M Down (5.0)% from 2025 Forecast; down
(16.8)% from 2024 Actual
Property Tax GF $6.1M $8.1M $8.1M $8.2M
Based on information provided by
county assessor & new assessment
rates
Parking
GF $9.4M $9.5M $10.3M $10.5M
Flat with 2025 Forecast plus
adjustments for rate and pass price
changes
Lift Tax
GF $6.5M $6.5M $6.8M $6.9M
Up 1.0% from 2025 Forecast; Up 3.0%
from 2024 Actual; Based on VR Sales
Data
Construction
Use Tax
CPF $2.5M $3.1M $2.5M $2.5M
Flat with 2025 Forecast; Down (18.6)%
with 2024 Actual; Based on 3-year
average excluding large projects
Investments Various $7.6M $8.3M $3.2M $1.6M Estimated 2.5% return on decreased
fund balance
Grants
Various $2.5K $5.0M $698.8K $2.4M
2026 includes Transit Operations Grant,
Hope Center, Colorado GeoX System
Tax Credit
Across all funds, 2026 net expenditures are proposed at $136.6 million. Expenditures can
be grouped into three main categories: municipal services, capital expenditures and debt
service. For 2026, $81.8 million or 60% represents municipal services, while 36% or $48.9
million represents capital expenditures. Debt service expenditures total $5.8 million or 4% of net
expenditures.
Municipal
Services,
$81.8M, 60%
Other Capital
Improvements,
$25.5M, 19%
Timber Ridge
Unit Purchases,
$23.4M, 17%
Debt Service, $5.8M, 4%
"Where the Money Goes" -Spending by Expenditure Type
EXPENDITURES (All Funds) $136.6M
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It should be noted that while the Council may appropriate new projects or programs in
the budget, all budget items remain subject to additional Council feedback, discussion,
and approval.
Municipal Services
Within the $81.8 million municipal services budget, expenditures can be viewed by either
category (personnel, marketing and special events, and other operating) or by the department.
Police, $9.1M, 11%Public Safety
Communications,
$4.6M, 6%
Fire, $8.9M, 11%
Town Officials,
$2.3M, 3%
Administrative / Risk
Management, $7.7M,
10%Transportation &
Parking, $11.7M,
14%
Public Works &
Streets, $8.2M,
10%
Facilities & Fleet
Maintenance, $6.6M,
8%
Community
Development,
$2.1M, 3%
Community
Housing, $1.3M,
2%
Environmental
Sustainability,
$1.7M, 2%
Welcome Center &
Economic
Development,
$1.3M, 2%
Contributions,
Marketing, &
Special Events,
$7.3M, 9%
Parks, AIPP &
Library, $4.3M, 5%
Health and Employee
Housing, $3.5M, 4%
Municipal Spending by Service Area
Salaries,
$38.9M,
47%
Benefits,
$12.3M,
15%
Contributions,
$3.8M, 5%
Special
Events,
$3.0M, 4%
All Other
Operating
Expenses,
$23.8M,
29%
"Where the Money Goes" -
Municipal Services by CategoryAs a service
organization, the
majority of
Municipal
spending is for
personnel.
Salaries and
benefits total
$51.2M, or 62.6%
of the operating
expenditures.
Public Safety
makes up 28.0%
of municipal
spending,
followed by
Public Works
functions at
18.4%, Transit
and Parking at
14.5%,
Administration/Ri
sk Management
at 9.5%, and
Contributions and
Events at 9.0%
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PERSONNEL (All Funds) _____ _ $51.2M
As a service industry, the majority of municipal services expenditures relate to staffing. For
2025, this represents $51.2 million or 62.6% of the municipal services budget. As a percentage
of the budget, this is comparable to the prior year.
Compensation
Investment in the town’s workforce is a top priority of this budget proposal. Employee
recruitment and retention as well as succession planning has become essential across the
entire organization. The town’s employees are a critical part of the town’s infrastructure and
provide world-class services to the community and guests.
On October 7th, Town Council was given a preview of the 2026 Compensation and Benefits
budget. During this meeting, Council continued to support the town’s compensation philosophy
to reflect a more premium and flexible pay structure for the premium services the Town of Vail
employees provide. The 2026 proposed budget includes a $300.0K placeholder for increases
due to changes in market wages. Additionally, the town has budgeted an overall 5.0% increase
in salary adjustments for staff, which allows for up to a 5% performance-based merit increase
with additional opportunities for special recognition programs. The 2026 budget also includes
the continuation of the vacation reinvestment program ($160.0K), the continuation of the
wellness benefits ($80.0K), and an increase to the lifestyle spending benefit to cover the
increased cost of a ski pass ($300.0K).
Including the new proposed full-time equivalent (FTE) positions and benefit cost adjustments,
the 2026 compensation budget is proposed to increase by an overall 4.4% from the amended
2025 Budget.
Headcount
The town’s operations are proposed to be supported by 380.71 full-time equivalent (FTE)
positions in 2026.
During the 2025 first supplemental budget, a net 5.5 FTEs were approved related to the paid
summer parking program and bus service enhancements. An additional net 0.11 FTE increase
was implemented mid-year due to restructuring in the Town Administration and Library.
For 2026, staff is proposing the addition of four new positions, representing a net increase of
20.46 FTEs. Of this amount, 17.0 FTEs are at least 80% funded by, and contingent upon,
the collection of new revenue sources including grants. The positions are divided into four
categories based on funding source and timing:
• Positions funded (at least 80%) by new confirmed revenue sources (1.5 FTES). The
FTE count, revenues, and expenditures are currently included in the budget. If these
revenue sources cease to exist in future years, these positions are subject to
reprioritization by council.
• Positions proposed to be funded by existing but sustainable general revenue
sources collected by the town (2.96 FTEs). The FTE count and expenditures are
included in the budget at this time. At the direction of the Town Manager, these positions
will not be filled until at least March of 2026 to provide the Finance Department time to
monitor sales tax performance in the Winter 2025-2026 season.
• Dispatch-Funded positions (6.0 FTEs): Positions funded by E911 Authority and Eagle
County Agencies based on call volume.
• Positions proposed to be funded (at least 80%) by anticipated new revenue sources
(10.0 FTEs). The FTE count is included in the budget for council and public
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• transparency, but the associated revenues and expenditures will not be included until
the new revenue sources are verified and tested. These positions will not be filled until
the first supplemental budget of 2026, after verification that the revenue source is
sustainable.
Newly proposed positions for 2026 are listed in the charts below.
Positions funded by Confirmed New Revenue Sources
2026
Proposed Net
Adjustment Funding Total Budget
Position (FTEs)Source Cost Increase Justification
Building Maintenance
Specialist Lead 1.00
Internal Employee
Housing Rental
Collections (100%)
138,500 - Incr. workload from acquisition of
internal employee housing
AIPP Program Assistant 0.50 Logan Family Donation
(100%) 32,000 - New programming at new Ford
Park Art Studio
Total Positions funded by
Confirmed New Revenue
Sources:1.50 170,500 -
Positions funded by Dispatch
2026
Proposed Net
Adjustment Funding Total Budget
Position (FTEs)Source Cost Increase Justification
911 Dispatchers 6.00
E911 Board $405.1K
Outside Agency
Contributions: $156.3K
630,000 69,000
Address ongoing staffing
shortages, excess overtime, and
high turnover rate, and increased
emergency call volume; Move
towards staffing level supported
by previous staffing studies
Positions Funded by Current Revenue Sources
2026
Proposed Net
Adjustment Funding Total Budget
Position (FTEs)Source Cost Increase Justification
Firefighters 2.00 General Funds 230,000 230,000
Meet standards for shift staffing
levels; Mitigate excess
overtime/vacation ability, improve
recruiting, address vacation and
improve efficiency.
Convert 2 Seasonal Wildland
to FT - Real Estate Transfer Tax 93,800 22,000
Developing and expanding
evacuation and community
preparedness; FFF policy
changes
Clerk/TM Administrative
Support 0.50 General Funds 32,000 32,000
Staff is requesting to bring back a
part time position to help with
volume of workload and backup
critical positions in Court and
Clerk functions.
Senior Accountant
(Conversion of PT Summer
Pass Sales Position)
0.46
Revenue collection fees
(Existing Internal
Revenue)
134,000 80,000
Inc. workload from additional debt
management, new funds,
changing regulations/standards,
and a growing organization
Total Positions Funded by
General Revenues:2.96 489,800 364,000
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DEPARTMENT SPENDING (All Funds) __ $23.5M
Departmental spending (also labeled as “All Other Operating Expenses” in the chart above) is
proposed at $23.5M for 2026. The majority of operating expenses are funded by the General
Fund ($20.1M). The remaining is funded by the Real Estate Transfer Tax Fund (Environmental
Sustainability, Forest Health, Parks, and Public Art), Dispatch Services Fund, and the Heavy
Equipment Fund (Fleet). For 2026, departments were tasked with requesting necessary
increases to maintain current levels of services, while finding efficiencies where possible.
Departments were directed to limit expansions in operations and programming to those which is
necessary for public safety, to continue providing excellent customer service, or directly work
towards a goal in the 2024 Council Strategic plan. The majority of the cost increases are due
increased costs of labor, utilities, and supplies.
CONTRIBUTIONS AND EVENTS (All Funds)________________________________ $6.8M
The 2026 budget proposes a total of $6.8M for contributions and special events. This includes
the $3.0M contribution to Habitat for Humanity towards Timber Ridge unit purchases. This also
includes transfers for Special Event funding of $3.0M, $598.0K for Council Contributions within
the “Service” category (Not-for-profit partners), $526.6K for the town’s Childcare program, and
related personnel costs.
Events
The special event funding process will continue to be managed by the Vail Local Marketing
District (Discover Vail DMO) for 2026. A total of $3.0M for event funding was approved in the
VLMD budget, which is flat with the 2025 budget.
The 2026 Town of Vail budget includes transfers to the Vail Local Marketing District for the
special event program. In line with historical practice, all business license revenue (net of
collection fees) will be allocated to special event funding ($332.5), with the remaining funding
coming from the General Fund ($2.7M).
Positions funded by Anticipated New Revenue Sources
2026
Proposed Net
Adjustment Funding Total Budget
Position (FTEs)Source Cost Increase Justification
Bus Drivers 5.00 SB230 Grant (80%) 515,000 103,000
Pending council decision on
service enhancement and level of
grant acceptance
Fleet Mechanic 1.00 SB230 Grant (80%) 105,000 21,000
Pending council decision on
service enhancement and level of
grant acceptance
Peace Officers 4.00
Increased Chain &
Frontage Road (AVIS)
Speed Enforcement
(100%)
500,000 -
Contingent on verification of
additional revenue received
through expanded enforcement
Total Positions funded by
Anticipated New Revenue
Sources:10.00 1,120,000 124,000
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Council Contributions
Council Contributions includes funding for the programming of various non-profit organizations
that align with the town’s contribution policy:
“The Town’s grant process supports charitable organizations that serve Vail employees, guests,
and citizens by investing in local programs and initiatives that align with the town’s strategic plan
and that can demonstrate how they can impact the Vail community. The grant process was
created to fairly, equitably and constantly provide funds and in-kind services to the community.”
A total of $545.5K of cash contributions for the Services category are recommended in the 2026
budget, as follows:
• Town of Vail Partner Organization contributions: $324.1K
• Health and Human Service contributions: $65.0K
• Other Community Non-Profit contributions: $7.3K
The Council Contributions Committee has deferred a decision on one request to Council: The
Vail Valley Mountain Trail Alliance (VVMTA) has requested $30,000 in support towards a newly
proposed Stewardship Crew for 2026. The Stewardship Crew will have 4-6 members and will be
used to ensure Front Country Ranger tasks are being performed since US Forest Service
budgets and staff are being reduced broadly, and the continuation of the Front Country Ranger
program is uncertain. The stewardship crew will operate regardless of the status of the Front
Country Ranger program. A $300K grant from GOCO has been awarded towards this
stewardship crew for 2026 – 2027, with $150K allocated to each year. The crew’s tasks will
include trailhead management and cleanup, toilet cleanup and maintenance, dispersed camping
management, fire restriction education and enforcement, and other public lands management.
The total estimated cost of the stewardship crew is $250.0K for 2026. Funding for the
Stewardship Crew would support crew wages ($25.0K) and operations/supplies ($5.0K).
VVMTA is also requesting funds for this crew from Eagle County, Avon, Eagle, Minturn, and
Gypsum. Staff is deferring the decision to Council. In accordance with a conservative budget
philosophy, the full request is currently built into the Real Estate Transfer Tax fund.
The budget also includes a placeholder of $529.6K for early childcare education program and
capital support using tobacco tax revenues. This program was implemented in 2022.
Additionally, staff recommends the continuation of “In-Kind” contributions of waived rental fees
and parking coupons consistent with previous years.
See page 28 for contribution requests and staff recommendations.
See Attachment C for the full applications for contributions submitted by each organization.
Total funding for the 2026 capital improvements programs is proposed at $49.0 million across
the Capital Projects Fund, Real Estate Transfer Tax Fund, Housing Fund, Internal Employee
Housing Rental Fund, and Heavy Equipment Fund.
During the October 7th work session, staff provided Council with a preliminary five-year capital
plan for the Capital Projects Fund, Housing Fund, and Real Estate Transfer Tax Fund. Several
significant projects were presented during this meeting. Council was asked to provide feedback
on the current plan. Staff has attached project narratives for the larger, more significant
CAPITAL EXPENDITURES $49.0M
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projects being proposed in the 2026 five-year plan in Attachment A. As requested by
council, the full list of measures, construction costs, associated grants, and projected savings
related to the Energy Efficiency Upgrade package has been included in the project narratives.
See Project Narrative C01
At the beginning of 2021, Town Council authorized the financing of the Public Works Shops
project with a lease-purchase agreement. This project was financed with a $15.2M loan over a
15-year term at an interest rate of 1.76% annually. The 2026 budget includes $1.2M of debt
service payments for this project.
In October of 2021, the Town issued $22.3M of 30-year Certificates of Participation for the
Residences at Main Vail housing project with an interest rate of 2.57%. The 2026 budget
includes $1.2M of debt service payments for this project.
During 2025, the Town issued $63.2M of 40-year Certificates of Participation for the Southface
housing Project with an interest rate of 5.25%. The 2026 budget includes $3.4M of debt service
(interest only) payments for the COPs, which are fully funded by the Debt Service Reserve from
the bond proceeds in the Capital Projects Fund.
Two of the Town’s component units have also issued debt. The Vail Reinvestment Authority
issued $11.9M of 20-year bonds in 2010. The Vail Home Partners Corporation issued
$126,035,000 in 40-year revenue bonds for the Southface project in 2025. Debt service
payments for each of these are accounted for in their respective entity and are not included in
the Town of Vail expenditure total. These are not the legal responsibility of the town, however,
as component units of the town are reflected as debt in the town’s financial statements.
After building up substantial reserves during the covid-impacted years of 2020-2022, the town
has committed to spending down the majority of non-restricted reserves for the Timber Ridge,
Southface, and Dobson Arena redevelopment projects.
The town ended 2024 with $119.4M of non-restricted reserves (reserves available and not set
aside to meet minimum fund balance requirements, debt requirements, or for special purposes
such as the EHOP program, parking capital reserve, or childcare program funding). In 2025, the
Town is projected to spend $63.4M of reserves, largely on the Dobson Arena ($19.5M) and
Southface project ($10.0M), and Timber Ridge ($10.5M). The town is anticipated to recover the
majority of spending on the Dobson Arena through reimbursements by the Vail Reinvestment
Authority until its expiration in 2030.
Into 2026, the town is projected to begin rebuilding its reserve balance. Non restricted reserves
are projected to rise from $34.3M at the end of 2025 to $41.1M at the end of 2026, an increase
of $6.8M. This increase is partially due a $6.2M transfer from the VRA for a partial repayment
for Dobson.
The Town is projected to increase reserves by a net $1.7M due to Timber Ridge items in 2026.
2026 projections conservatively include a $22.7M inflow of proceeds from the sale of Timber
RESERVES $86.0M
DEBT SERVICE EXPENDITURES $5.8M
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Ridge units, an amount to be anticipated if only 60% of Timber Ridge units only sell. In this
scenario, an additional $6.7M would be repaid in 2027, and the Town would receive additional
Timber Ridge units equivalent to the Town’s unrepaid investment in the project. It is possible
that the Town’s actual inflow of funds will be higher than this conservative projection, increasing
reserves further. Revenues also include is a $4.4M reimbursement to the Capital Projects Fund
for the land at Timber Ridge. The 2026 budget also includes $25.5M in spending for Timber
Ridge: $22.4M for unit purchases by the Town and a $3.0M contribution towards the Habitat for
Humanity affordable home ownership program.
Outside of these major projects, fund spending is largely covered by normal revenues streams
with the following exceptions: The Capital Projects Fund is projected to increase non-restricted
fund balance by $2.7M, while the RETT and Housing Funds are projected to utilize $2.1M and
$1.4M Respectively on one-time, non-routine projects. The Health Insurance Fund is projected
to utilize $707.0K in fund balance in order to stabilize premium costs for both the Town and
Employees.
Internal Employee Housing Rental Fund
This fund accounts of the revenues and costs associated with the housing rental program for
internal Town of Vail employees. Employee rental revenues are committed by council towards
the following uses specific uses:
• Personnel costs associated with the Internal Employee Housing Rental program
Non-
restricted $141.9M $145.0M $151.7M $119.4M $34.3M $41.1M $50.1M $63.0M $64.2M $68.7M
OTHER FUNDS
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• Operational costs of the program including utilities, turnover costs, administrative costs,
master leases, and maintenance
• Capital costs to support the program such as the purchase of new employee rental units,
major capital maintenance and improvements, or the acquisition of assets to support the
program
• Other miscellaneous costs associated with the Internal Employee Housing Rental
For 2026, total proposed rental revenue in the Internal Employee Housing Rental Fund is
$1.6M. This includes an estimate for rents at the newly acquired units at Timber Ridge. Total
proposed operational expenditures are $1.2M. Included is a $387.0K administrative fee to the
General Fund for staff’s time and resources from various departments including finance, human
resources, and facilities, and PW administration. The fund also includes capital expenditures of
$8.6M. $8.5M of this amount is for the acquisition of units at Timber Ridge for TOV employee
rental (funded by a transfer from the Capital Projects Fund), while $100.0K is place held for
capital maintenance of Town-owned units.
Heavy Equipment Fund
This is an internal services fund that manages the maintenance and repair of town vehicles and
equipment and the purchase of replacement vehicles other than buses and fire trucks. Costs
are charged back to the departments based on their use of the vehicles and equipment. The
Heavy Equipment Fund (HEF) includes approximately $1.4M to purchase replacement vehicles
and equipment in 2026. The vehicles are scheduled to be replaced at determined intervals
based on age and use. Funding for the HEF consists of internal charges to departments, as well
as costs recovered through the sale or trade-in of old equipment. The projected fund balance at
the end of 2026 is $2.6M.
Health Insurance Fund
This is an internal services fund that manages the town’s health insurance plans. Costs are
charged back to the town departments and employees through payroll deductions. 2026
proposed expenditures are $7.1M, up 4.3% from the prior year. The increases are largely due to
an increase of FTE count. Fund balance has remained relatively high in the past few years due
to better-than-expected claims experience. The 2026 proposed budget conservatively
anticipates use of reserves to stabilize annual cost increases to both departments and
employees. Projected fund balance is $3.7 million for the end of 2026.
Dispatch Services Fund
This is an enterprise fund that manages county-wide 911 emergency services. Revenues
include fees charged to the county-wide E911 board and participating agencies.
Staffing has continued to be the most significant issue for the dispatch center. The center
currently has 22 dispatchers and supervisors. Staff has observed ongoing staffing shortages,
excess overtime, a high turnover rate, and increased emergency call volume. In order to
address this issue, staff is proposing to increase the number of dispatchers by six. The total cost
of these positions including associated operational costs is approximately $630.0K.
At the September 25th meeting of the E911 board, the board agreed to increase its contribution
to the center for dispatchers by 4.0 positions, from 12.25 to 16.25. This represents
approximately 64% of the total cost of the new positions and operational costs. The remaining
increase in cost is allocated to the participating agencies based on utilization of dispatch
services. The Town’s contribution towards these additional positions represents approximately
$69.0K.
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Proposed total expenditures are $4.7M for 2026. No capital spending is proposed for 2026.
Fund balance is projected to be $2.0M at the end of 2025.
The proposed dispatch center budget is pending approval by participating agencies.
Residences at Main Vail Fund
The Residences at Main Vail Fund is an enterprise fund that manages the operations of the
Residences at Main Vail community housing rental project. Total revenue for the fund is
projected at $2.2M, with operating expenditures of $790.1K, and $1.2M of debt service
payments. The ending fund balance for 2026 is projected at $832.5K, of which $663.7K is not
restricted.
Timber Ridge Enterprise Fund
Timber Ridge is being developed into a new deed-restricted development with 294 studio to
four-bedroom homes. The total estimated cost of the project is $164.0M, with the developer
financing the majority of construction. The town is cash-funding $40.5M of the site work and
podium costs along with a new transit stop included in the 2025 budget. This amount is
expected to be repaid at the time of unit sales in 2026/2027, either through cash proceeds from
the sale of units, or the Town would receive additional Timber Ridge units equivalent to the
Town’s unrepaid investment in the project. The town will also be compensated for $10.5M of
land and historical costs (land at cost and repayment of current debt on Timber Ridge).
The 2026 budget includes revenues of $22.7M for proceeds from Timber Ridge unit sales. This
amount makes the conservative assumption that only 60% of units are sold, with 75% of the
cash being received in 2026. The remaining 25% of sale proceeds ($6.7M) would be repaid in
2027, and the Town would receive additional Timber Ridge units equivalent to the Town’s
unrepaid investment in the project.
The 2026 budget in the Timber Ridge fund includes $23.8M in expenditures, which represent a
$20.3M partial repayment of the interfund loan to the General Fund, and a $3.5M final
repayment to the historical loan owed to the Capital Projects Fund.
III. ACTION REQUESTED OF COUNCIL
Staff requests feedback from Council in preparation for the first reading of the 2026 Budget
scheduled for November 4, 2025.
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Major Revenue Analysis
2026 Proposed Budget
2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026
Actual Actual Actual Actual Actual Forecast Projection Comments
General Sales Tax 25,122,191 34,534,683 40,776,882 42,494,761 42,177,662 42,858,000 42,337,800 2025 Forecast: Remainder of year down (1.0)%; 2026: Down (1.2)% from 2025
Forecast
37%18%4%-1%2%-1%
Housing Sales Tax - - 4,954,438 5,075,762 5,110,306 5,207,040 5,141,000 2025 Forecast: Remainder of year down (1.0)%; 2026: Down (1.2)% from 2025
Forecast
100%2%1%2%-1%
RETT Tax 10,448,526 13,371,555 9,603,456 7,994,852 9,349,910 8,181,171 7,777,000 2025 forecast: Down 12.5% from 2024 actual; 2026 Budget: Down 5% from 2025
forecast
28%-28%-17%17%-13%-5%
Parking & Transportation Revenue 4,891,997 7,060,319 8,153,534 9,431,577 9,480,761 10,302,312 10,507,979 2026: Flat with 2025 Forecast plus adjustments for rate and pass price changes
44%15%16%1%9%2%
Property & Ownership Tax
5,941,704 6,016,105 6,041,413 6,077,562 8,104,077 8,083,644 8,245,910
2026: Based on information provided county assessor and changing assessment
rates; Residential Rate 6.25% a decrease from 6.7% in 2025; Commercial Rate 27%
down from 27.9% in 2025
1%0%1%33%0%2%
Lift Tax Revenue 4,095,812 5,518,980 6,473,618 6,536,433 6,745,551 6,880,462 6,949,266 2026: Up 1% from 2025 Forecast; VR pass sales down but offset with increase in
pass prices; pass product sales down 3% in units but dollar sales up 1%
35%17%1%3%2%1%
Construction Fees 1,855,654 2,716,819 1,734,230 1,833,118 2,458,626 2,348,956 2,382,094 2026: Based on three year average excluding large projects, and adjusted for updated
fee schedules
46%-36%6%34%-4%1%
Construction Use Tax 2,078,277 3,687,945 2,189,230 2,532,881 3,073,318 2,502,000 2,502,000 2026: Flat with 2025 budget/forecast (3-year average excluding large projects)
77%-41%16%21%-19%0%
Other Taxes 2,432,187 2,500,000 3,138,777 3,116,922 3,464,733 3,421,168 3,449,974 County sales tax (based on TOV sales tax), Road & Bridge, Hwy users revenue,
Tobacco tax, Holy Cross franchise fee to CPF
3%26%-1%11%-1%1%
Ongoing Federal / County Grants/State Grants 152,630 4,779,131 396,822 1,816,739 1,017,241 694,769 670,034 2026: Hope Center Grant ($377.0K); DUI Enforcement ($42.5K); Transit Operating
Grant ($250.5K)
3031%-92%358%-44%-32%-4%
Earnings on Investments 778,981 281,491 397,557 7,631,483 8,331,482 3,726,971 1,603,245 Based on available fund balance and investment returns conservatively assumed at
2.5%
-64%41%1820%9%-55%-57%
Rental Income 787,906 1,116,305 1,418,890 1,606,076 1,927,709 1,996,157 2,308,215 Includes increases for Timber Ridge employee unit rentals
42%27%13%20%4%16%
E911 and Interagency Dispatch 2,174,892 2,098,742 2,255,070 2,510,176 2,766,155 3,229,109 3,293,691 Funding by E911 Authority Board and participating agencies; 2023 increase due to
increase in operating costs; restart capital reserve fee
-4%7%11%10%17%2%
Vail Reinvestment Authority Transfers 1,809,400 7,410,723 2,291,996 1,856,724 2,425,270 15,484,572 6,242,691 Transfer of VRA fund balance (Repayment for Dobson until 2030)
310%-69%-19%31%538%-60%
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Major Revenue Analysis
2026 Proposed Budget
2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026
Actual Actual Actual Actual Actual Forecast Projection Comments
COVID Grants
American Rescue Grant 1,365,835
CRRSAA Transit Grant 1,789,613 1,789,612
CARES Transit Grant 1,507,242 229,274
CARES Grant - State share 976,868 91,167
Financing
Timber Ridge Debt Payment to TOV
PW Shops Debt Financing Proceeds 15,190,000
RMV Financing Proceeds 25,280,230
Other One-Time Significant Reimbursements
Lionsridge Land Sale 4,995,455
Timber Ridge Land Reimbursement from TR units
sales 4,399,500
Timber Ridge Unit Sale Proceeds 22,696,647
Transfer from VLMD 1,400,000
State Geothermal Grants 250,000 1,781,507
State and Federal Capital Bus Grant 680,000 3,997,317 154,100
State FASTER Transit Grant 1,624,065
State Mobility Grants 842,000
Four Seasons Housing Agreement 2,040,000
Community Real Estate Sales 1,054,110 1,251,730 385,169 389,902 1,075,000
Deed Restriction buyouts 675,000 685,400
Altus Settlement 1,000,000
Booth Heights EC Grant 5,000,000
Debt Financing 68,035,510
VHP Reimbursement for Southface predevelopment 4,464,816
VRD Dobson Contribution 3,400,000
HCE Underground Project 1,897,829
RETT Project Reimb 75,000 150,000
Total Significant One-Time Revenues 2,484,110 45,258,459 5,081,342 4,831,004 10,057,674 85,879,655 29,027,654
All Other Revenue 9,183,295 3,469,901 9,956,811 8,249,673 10,492,413 9,395,972 9,145,156 Includes project reimbursements, franchise fees, fines and forfeitures, employee
portion of healthcare premiums, administration fees from VLMD and RETT, and other
charges for service such as out of district fire response and PD contracted services.
-62%187%-17%27%-10%-3%
Total Revenue 74,237,562 139,821,158 104,864,066 113,595,742 126,982,888 210,191,958 141,583,709
% compared to Prior Year 88%-25%-3%12%66%-33%
Total Revenue Excluding one-time items 69,944,052 87,151,976 97,490,728 106,908,014 114,499,944 108,827,731 106,313,364 2025 Down from 2024 due to investment earnings, construction use tax, sales
tax; 2026 down from 2025 due to investment earnings, RETT collections
25%12%10%7%-5%-2%
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EXPENDITURES
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2025 Proposed
Forecast 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 Notes
Revenue -1.2%1.7%2.0%2.7%2.0%
Local Taxes:42,858,000$ 42,337,800$ 43,037,000$ 43,898,000$ 45,104,013$ 46,006,000$
Sales Tax Split b/t Gen'l Fund & Capital Fund 62/38 62/38 62/38 62/38 62/38
Sales Tax 26,665,000 26,539,800 26,977,789 27,512,802 28,261,967 28,819,799
Property and Ownership 8,083,644 8,245,910 8,245,910 8,658,206 8,658,206 9,091,116
Ski Lift Tax 6,880,462 6,949,266 7,157,744 7,372,477 7,593,651 7,821,461
Franchise Fees, Penalties, and Other Taxes 1,871,036 1,871,663 1,927,813 1,985,647 2,045,216 2,106,573
Licenses & Permits 3,438,587 3,512,761 3,583,016 3,654,676 3,764,317 3,877,246
Intergovernmental Revenue 3,662,585 3,677,926 3,714,705 3,751,852 3,826,889 3,903,427
Transportation Centers 10,302,312 10,507,979 10,718,139 11,039,683 11,260,476 11,598,291
Charges for Services 1,615,682 1,990,877 2,050,603 2,112,121 2,175,485 2,240,749
Fines & Forfeitures 248,590 235,553 240,264 245,069 249,970 254,970
Earnings on Investments 2,000,000 1,057,245 1,057,286 1,175,768 1,250,099 1,305,760
Rental Revenue 747,564 808,219 824,383 840,871 857,688 874,842
Miscellaneous and Project Reimbursements 192,600 170,353 173,760 177,235 180,780 184,396
Total Revenue 65,708,063 65,567,550 66,671,411 68,526,406 70,124,744 72,078,629
-0.2%1.7%2.8%2.3%2.8%
Expenditures
Salaries 30,828,466 32,237,878 33,366,204 34,367,190 35,398,206 36,460,152
Benefits 9,710,242 10,239,633 10,649,218 10,968,695 11,297,756 11,636,688
Subtotal Compensation and Benefits 40,538,708 42,477,511 44,015,422 45,335,885 46,695,962 48,096,841
4.0%3.6%3.0%3.0%3.0%
Contributions and Welcome Centers 660,551 359,451 370,235 381,342 392,782 404,565
Childcare Program Funding 529,583 529,583 540,175 550,978 561,998 573,238
All Other Operating Expenses 13,623,203 13,724,946 13,828,485 14,105,055 14,387,156 14,674,899 2% annual increase
Heavy Equipment Operating Charges 3,600,248 3,929,247 4,007,832 4,087,989 4,169,748 4,253,143
Heavy Equipment Replacement Charges 1,340,867 1,532,162 1,570,466 1,609,728 1,649,971 1,691,220
Dispatch Services 827,331 936,217 967,742 1,000,358 1,034,104 1,069,020
Total Expenditures 61,120,491 63,489,118 65,300,357 67,071,334 68,891,721 70,762,926
Surplus (Deficit) from Operations 4,587,572 2,078,433 1,371,054 1,455,072 1,233,023 1,315,703
TOWN OF VAIL 2026 PROPOSED BUDGET
SUMMARY OF REVENUE, EXPENDITURES AND CHANGES IN FUND BALANCE
GENERAL FUND
3.0% annual increase
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Forecast 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 Notes
TOWN OF VAIL 2026 PROPOSED BUDGET
SUMMARY OF REVENUE, EXPENDITURES AND CHANGES IN FUND BALANCE
GENERAL FUND
Transit Route & Operations Planning (19,680)
Destination Stewardship Mgmt. Plan (160,596)
Civic Area Master Plan (228,772) (25,000)
West Vail Master Plan (150,000) (25,000)
West Lionshead Master Plan (130,000)
Neighborhood Drainage Master Plan (350,000)
Housing Capacity Intitiatves (259,125)
Code Modernization Plan (100,000)
Contingency (50,000)
Net Increase /(Decrease) due to One- Time Items: (1,348,173) (150,000) - - - -
Transfer (to)/from Marketing & Special Events Fund
Transfer (to)/from VLMD for Special Events (2,515,299) (2,667,500) (2,747,525) (2,802,476) (2,858,525) (2,915,696)
Transfer to Capital Projects Fund for Dobson Renovation (CPF
Loan)(8,000,000) 5,000,000 3,000,000
Transfer from RETT for Destination Stewardship 13,500
Transfer (to) RETT for Destination Stewardship (23,510)
Transfer (to)/from Housing Fund (Communtiy TR Unit Purchases)(13,773,099) 4,300,592 5,063,930 4,408,577
Timber Ridge
Transfer to TR for Redevelopment (Loan to TR)(229,233) 20,344,829 $20.3M Loan for TR units
Surplus (Deficit) Net of Transfers and One-Time Items (7,515,143) 10,832,663 5,924,121 3,716,526 2,783,075 (1,599,993)
Beginning Fund Balance 53,700,860 42,031,630 52,864,293 58,788,415 62,504,941 65,288,016
Ending Fund Balance 42,031,630$ 52,864,293$ 58,788,415$ 62,504,941$ 65,288,016$ 63,688,023$
As % of Annual Revenues 81%88%91%93%88%
Reserved/Restrcited Fund Balances
Reserve Minimum Requirement (25% of Revenues)16,427,016 16,391,888 16,667,853 17,131,602 17,531,186 18,019,657
Parking Capital Reserve 6,230,000 8,230,000 10,230,000 12,230,000 14,230,000 16,230,000
Employee Homeownership Program (EHOP) Balance 2,121,907 2,121,907 2,121,907 2,121,907 2,121,907 2,121,907
Childcare Program Reserve funded by Tobacco Tax 2,032,179 2,032,179 2,032,179 2,032,179 2,032,179 2,032,179
Total Ending Reserved Fund Balances 26,811,102 28,775,974 31,051,939 33,515,688 35,915,272 38,403,743
Ending Fund Balance- Available 15,220,529$ 24,088,320$ 27,736,476$ 28,989,253$ 29,372,744$ 25,284,280$
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Full Time Equivalents (FTEs)
2025 2026 Net
Mid-Year Proposed Annual Funding
Adjustment Adjustment Change Source Comments
Full-Time Regular Positions
Bus Drivers - 2025 Summer Service 8.00 - 8.00 Convert 8 seasonal positions to year-round with expanded Summer service
Executive Administrative Assistant (1.00) - (1.00) Executive Admin Assistant position eliminated in Restructuring
Deputy Court Clerk (0.50) - (0.50) Deputy Court Clerk Position eliminated in Restructuring
Library Collections Development 1.00 - 1.00 New Library Position (Utilizing decreases in other positions)
Library Circulation Associate (Tech Svcs)1.00 - 1.00 New Library Position (Utilizing decreases in other positions)
Library Circulation Associate (Tech Svcs)1.00 - 1.00 New Library Position (Utilizing decreases in other positions)
Library Circulation Associate (Tech Svcs)0.20 - 0.20 Upgrade position budgeted at 32 hrs/week
Environmental Admin Assistant (0.50) - (0.50)
Half FTE for Environmental Administrative Assistance moved to Part-time due to
position restructuring
Bus Drivers
- 5.00 5.00 SB230 Grant (80%)
Pending council decision on service enhancement and level of grant acceptance -
To be revisited in 1st Supplemental of 2026 (Revenues and expenditures not
yet included in budget )
Fleet Mechanic
- 1.00 1.00 SB230 Grant (80%)
Pending council decision on service enhancement and level of grant acceptance -
To be revisited in 1st Supplemental o f 2026 (Revenues and expenditures not
yet included in budget )
Firefighters - 2.00 2.00 Additional Firefighters to achieve standardized shift staffing levels (2.0 FTE)
Wildfire Mitigation Specialist - 1.00 1.00 Combine two seasonal 0.5 FTE positions into year-round 1.0 FTE position
Peace Officers
- 4.00 4.00
Increased Chain & Frontage Road
(AVIS) Speed Enforcement
(100%)
Contingent on verification of additional revenue received through expanded
enforcement; To be revisited in First Supplemental (Revenues and
expenditures not yet included in budget )
Senior Accountant - 1.00 1.00
Revenue collection fees (Internal
Revenue)Accommodate increased workload from additional debt, funds, and regulations
Building Maintenance Specialist Lead - 1.00 1.00
Internal Employee Housing Rental
Collections (100%)
Accommodate increased workload resulting from continuing acquisition of
internal employee housing units
911 Dispatchers - 6.00 6.00
E911 Board (64%); Outside
Agency Contributions (25%)Address ongoing staffing shortages, excess overtime, and high turnover rate
Total Full-Time Regular Positions:9.20 21.00 30.20
Seasonal Positions
Municipal Judge (0.43) - (0.43) Recognized as Contract Employee
Bus Drivers (Winter)(3.04) - (3.04) Convert 8 seasonal positions to year-round with expanded Summer service
Parking Pass Sales Technician (Summer)0.54 (0.54) -
Added upon approval of Summer paid parking program; Determined to not be
needed; Repurpose towards Senior Accountant position
Part-Time Library Associates (1.06) - (1.06) Eliminate three part-time Library position; Utilize towards FT positions
Environmental Admin Assistant 0.50 - 0.50
Half FTE for Environmental Administrative Assistance moved to Part-time due to
position restructuring
Clerk/TM Administrative Support (0.10) 0.50 0.40
Staff is requesting to bring back a part time position to help with volume of
workload and backup critical positions in Court and Clerk functions.
Wildfire / Forest Health Crew Members - (1.00) (1.00) Combine two seasonal 0.5 FTE positions into year-round 1.0 FTE position
AIPP Program Assistant - 0.50 0.50 Logan Family Donation (100%)Staffing to accommodate programming at new Ford Park Art Studio
Total Seasonal Positions:(3.59) (0.54) (4.13)
Total Changes to FTE Count:5.61 20.46 26.07
TOWN OF VAIL 2026 BUDGET
SUMMARY OF CHANGES IN PERSONNEL
FROM 2025 ORIGINAL BUDGET TO 2026 BUDGET
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Positions
Department 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 Change
Full-Time Regular Positions - Funded by TOV
Town Officials 3.43 3.43 4.43 3.43 3.43 3.43 3.43 3.43 3.00 3.00 0.00
Administrative Services 29.60 29.60 29.60 32.60 34.30 34.30 35.30 36.30 37.30 36.80 (0.50)
Executive Admin Assistant position adjust to part-time in restructuring (-1.0); Eliminate deputy court
clerk position (-0.5); Senior Accountant (1.0)
Community Development 12.00 13.00 11.50 12.00 12.00 12.00 12.00 12.00 12.00 12.00 0.00
Housing 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 3.00 4.00 4.00 4.00 4.00 4.00 0.00
Environmental Sustainability 0.00 0.00 3.00 4.00 4.25 4.25 4.50 4.50 4.50 4.00 (0.50)
Half FTE for Environmental Administrative Assistance moved to Part-tIme due to position
restructuring (-0.5)
Fire 30.50 36.50 37.50 38.00 38.00 39.80 39.80 40.80 42.30 45.30 3.00
Additional Firefighters to achieve standardized shift staffing levels (2.0 FTE); Wildfire Mitigation
Specialist position converted from two seasonal wildland positions (1.0)
Police and Communications 56.25 57.25 57.75 57.75 58.00 58.00 58.00 59.00 59.00 67.00 8.00
Parking Enforcement transitioned to PD (2.0); Additional Peace Officers for chain-up enforcement
and AVIS Ticketing support (4.0) - Funds will not be budgeted until supplemental after additional
revenue is verified ; Additional dispatchers funded by participating agencies (2.0)
Library 6.55 6.55 6.55 6.55 6.55 6.60 6.60 6.60 6.60 9.80 3.20 Library Associates (2.0); Collections Development (1.0); Upgrade Tech Svcs position to FT (0.2)
Public Works, Streets & Roads, Landscaping 40.80 41.80 43.30 44.30 44.30 48.30 48.75 48.75 48.75 48.75 0.00
Transportation & Parking 47.00 47.00 47.50 47.50 47.50 66.50 66.50 67.50 68.50 79.50 11.00
Parking Enforcement transitioned to PD (-2.0); Convert 8 seasonal bus driver positions to year-round
with expanded Summer service (8.0); 5 New drivers for expanded service levels - 80% funded by
grant (5.0)
Fleet Maintenance 12.00 12.00 12.00 12.00 12.00 12.00 11.75 11.75 11.75 12.75 1.00 Fleet maintenance specialist - 80% funded by bus service grant (1.0)
Facility Maintenance 17.00 17.00 17.00 17.00 17.00 17.00 17.00 17.00 17.00 18.00 1.00
Facility Maintenance Specialist Lead for additional support of internal employee housing units (1.0
FTE)
Total Full-Time Regular/Modified Full-Time 257.13 266.13 272.13 277.13 280.33 306.18 307.63 311.63 314.70 340.90 26.20
Fixed Term Employees
Administrative Services 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 0.00
Community Development 1.00 1.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
Police and Communications 1.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
Public Works, Streets & Roads, Landscaping 0.00 0.00 0.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 0.00
Capital Projects 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
Document Imaging 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
Total Fixed-Term 3.00 2.00 1.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 0.00
Externally Funded Employees
Police and Communications 8.00 8.00 9.00 9.00 9.00 9.00 9.00 9.00 9.00 13.00 4.00 Additional dispatchers funded by E911 Board (4.0)
Total Externally Funded 8.00 8.00 9.00 9.00 9.00 9.00 9.00 9.00 9.00 13.00 4.00
Total Full-Time Employees 268.13 276.13 282.13 288.13 291.33 317.18 318.63 322.63 325.70 355.90 30.20
TEN-YEAR SUMMARY OF BUDGETED POSITIONS BY DEPARTMENT
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Positions
Department 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 Change
TEN-YEAR SUMMARY OF BUDGETED POSITIONS BY DEPARTMENT
Seasonal Positions - Funded by TOV
Town Officials 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.43 0.00 (0.43)
Municipal Judge Recognized as Contract Employee
(-0.43)
Administrative Services 2.29 2.29 2.29 2.20 2.20 2.20 1.70 2.00 2.30 2.70 0.40 Part-time administrative support (0.4)
Community Development 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
Environmental Sustainability 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.50 0.50
Half FTE for Environmental Administrative Assistance moved to Part-tIme due to position
restructuring (0.5)
Fire 9.00 3.00 2.50 2.50 2.50 3.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 2.00 (1.00)Two seasonal wildland positions converted to FT Wildland Mitigation Specialist (1.0)
Police and Communications 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
Library 2.40 2.40 2.40 2.40 2.40 3.03 3.03 3.03 3.03 1.97 (1.06)Decrease part-time FTE to accommodate full-time increases (-1.06)
Public Works/ Streets & Roads/Landscaping 8.66 8.66 9.16 9.16 11.16 9.16 9.16 9.16 9.16 9.66 0.50 Art Programming Assistnat (0.5)
Transportation & Parking 19.00 20.52 20.52 25.96 25.96 10.10 10.56 10.10 10.10 7.06 (3.04)Convert 8 seasonal bus driver positions to year-round with expanded Summer service (-3.04)
Fleet Maintenance 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
Facility Maintenance 0.92 0.92 0.92 0.92 0.92 0.92 0.92 0.92 0.92 0.92 0.00
Total Seasonal / Part-Time 42.27 37.79 37.79 43.14 45.14 28.41 28.37 28.21 28.94 24.81 (4.13)
All FTE's (Full-Time Equivalents)
Town Officials 3.43 3.43 4.43 3.43 3.43 3.43 3.43 3.43 3.43 3.00 (0.43)
Administrative Services 32.89 32.89 32.89 35.80 37.50 37.50 38.00 39.30 40.60 40.50 (0.10)
Community Development 13.00 14.00 11.50 12.00 12.00 12.00 12.00 12.00 12.00 12.00 0.00
Housing 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 3.00 4.00 4.00 4.00 4.00 4.00 0.00
Environmental Sustainability 0.00 0.00 3.00 4.00 4.25 4.25 4.50 4.50 4.50 4.50 0.00
Fire 39.50 39.50 40.00 40.50 40.50 42.80 42.80 43.80 45.30 47.30 2.00
Admin 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 0.00
Patrol 28.00 28.00 29.00 29.00 29.00 29.00 29.00 29.00 29.00 35.00 6.00
Investigation 6.00 6.00 6.00 6.00 6.00 6.00 6.00 6.00 6.00 6.00 0.00
Records 4.25 4.25 4.75 4.75 5.00 5.00 5.00 6.00 6.00 6.00 0.00
Dispatch 25.00 25.00 25.00 25.00 25.00 25.00 25.00 25.00 25.00 31.00 6.00
Police and Dispatch Total 65.25 65.25 66.75 66.75 67.00 67.00 67.00 68.00 68.00 80.00 12.00
Library 8.95 8.95 8.95 8.95 8.95 9.63 9.63 9.63 9.63 11.77 2.14
Public Works, Streets & Roads 49.46 50.46 52.46 53.46 55.46 57.46 57.91 57.91 57.91 58.41 0.50
Transportation & Parking 66.00 67.52 68.02 73.46 73.46 76.60 77.06 77.60 78.60 86.56 7.96
Fleet Maintenance 12.00 12.00 12.00 12.00 12.00 12.00 11.75 11.75 11.75 12.75 1.00
Facility Maintenance 17.92 17.92 17.92 17.92 17.92 17.92 17.92 17.92 17.92 18.92 1.00
Capital Projects / Fixed Term 0.00 0.00 0.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 0.00
Total FTE's 310.40 313.92 319.92 331.27 336.47 345.59 347.00 350.84 354.64 380.71 26.07
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2025 2026 Proposed
Budget % Salary Budget % Salary
Full-Time Regular Employees
Fee Based
Health Insurance 4,069,068 13.53%4,596,386 15.29%
Group Term Life, Disability & Accidental Death 373,068 1.24%336,346 1.12%
Lifestyle & Wellness Benefit 375,000 1.25%380,000 1.26%
Sworn Officer Death and Disability Insurance 273,108 0.91%266,805 0.89%
Subtotal Fee Based 5,090,244 16.93%5,579,537 18.56%
Payroll Based
Pension Contribution 4,981,772 16.57%5,431,546 18.07%
Medicare 460,678 1.53%501,130 1.67%
Workers' Compensation Insurance 295,320 0.98%295,797 0.98%
Unemployment Compensation Insurance 71,883 0.24%75,477 0.25%
Subtotal Payroll Based 5,809,653 19.32%6,303,951 20.97%
Total Full-Time Benefits 10,899,897 36.25%11,883,488 39.53%
Part-Time and Seasonal Employees
Fee Based
Lifestyle, Ski Pass & Wellness Benefit 50,000 2.58%40,000 2.06%
Health Insurance 295,932 15.27%281,074 14.51%
Payroll Based
Pension Contribution 32,087 1.66%31,188 1.61%
Medicare 31,018 1.60%26,293 1.36%
Workers' Compensation Insurance 29,000 1.50%30,000 1.55%
Unemployment Compensation Insurance 8,557 0.44%8,557 0.44%
Disability 3,100 0.16%3,100 0.16%
Subtotal Payroll Based 103,762 5.36%99,138 5.12%
Total Part-Time and Seasonal Benefits 449,694 21.18%420,212 23.17%
Total Benefits - All Employees 11,349,591 33.56%12,303,700 33.83%
Town of Vail
Employee Benefits
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CONTRIBUTIONS
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Town of Vail
2026 Council Contribution Requests
2026 Requested 2026 Staff Reccomended
Requested
Increase/Staff
(Decrease)Recommended
Fund from 2025 Cash
Town of Vail Partner Organizations
A
Colorado Snowsports Museum programming GF 49,231 158,836 50,000 769 Two Business Premier and One Employee Plus parking passes
($6,750 value) and a waiver of rent ($159,173 value)165,923 49,231 165,073
B
Betty Ford Alpine Garden: Operating RETT 80,779 1,850 125,000 44,221 1 employee plus pass ($1,950) and 2 year round designated
parking spots in Ford Park 1,950 80,779 1,850
C Eagle River Coalition (FKA Eagle River Watershed Council)RETT 42,000 - 42,000 - - 42,000 -
D High Five Access Media (TV5)GF 152,000 - 152,000 - - 152,000 -
E Vail Valley Mountain Trails Alliance RETT 22,500 - 52,500 30,000 1 event usage of Donovan Pavilion ($5,850 weekday rate) and
250 parking vouchers for Vail Oktoberfest ($2,500)8,350 Deferred to
Council 5,850
Subtotal - Town of Vail Partner Organizations 346,510 160,686 421,500 65,335 176,223 324,010 172,773
Health and Human Services Organizations
F TreeTop Child Advocacy Center GF 5,000 - 10,000 5,000 - 5,000 -
G Eagle Valley Community Foundation GF 50,000 - 50,000 - - 50,000 -
H Castle Lodge Toy Store GF 2,000 - 2,000 - - 2,000 -
J Vail Valley Charitable Foundation GF 8,000 - 10,000 2,000 - 8,000 -
K Eagle Valley Child Care Association (Funded by Tobacco Tax) GF - - 149,194 149,194 - 149,194 -
Subtotal - Health and Human Services Organizations 72,000 - 221,194 149,194 - 214,194 -
Other Organizations
L The Cycle Effect GF - - 10,000 10,000 - 5,300 -
M Battle Mountain High School Project Graducation GF 2,000 - 2,500 2,500 - 2,000 -
Subtotal - Other Organizations 2,000 - 12,500 12,500 - 7,300 -
IN KIND ONLY REQUESTS
N
Small Champions, Inc. (9 off-peak Sundays Dec-Mar)- 2,800 - -
75 parking vouchers to be used on 9 off-peak Sundays, 9 days
usage fo the Lionshead Welcome Center, and 20 Summer Parking
Vouchers
3,950 - 3,700
O Vail Mountaineer Hockey Club - - - - 14 days use of Dobson 39,900 - -
P Skating Club of Vail - - - - Requesting ice time to support competition AND/OR ice show
(spring)28,500 - -
Q
Special Olympics (Sundays Jan 2 - End of Ski Season)- 2,240 - - 56 parking passes at Lionshead parking structure ($50/day,
$2,800 total)2,800 - 2,800
R Foresight Adventure Guides for the Blind - 3,700 - - Two employee plus passes ($3,900 value)3,900 - 3,700
S SOS Outreach - 1,000 - - 25 parking vouchers ($50/day, $1,250)1,250 - 1,250
T Vail Mountain School - - - - Donovan Pavilion Rental for 2026 year ($5,850 weekday rate) and
10 Parking Vouchers ($50/day, $500)10,850 - -
U Vail Valley Foundation - - - - Birds of Prey bus usage w/ drivers (2 busses for 4 days @ 10
hours per day)8,240 - 8,240
Subtotal - In-Kind Only - 9,740 - - 99,390 - 19,690
Grand Total 420,510 170,426 655,194 227,029 275,613 545,504 192,463
In-Kind Value
of Request
Cash
Request In-Kind Request
In-Kind Value of
Staff
Recommendation
Cash
Value of In-
Kind
Contribution
2025 Council Approved
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2026 Council Contributions: Staff Recommendations
Contribution Policy Overview: The Town’s grant process supports charitable organizations
that serve Vail employees, guests, and citizens by investing in local programs and initiatives that
align with the town’s strategic plan and that can demonstrate how they can impact the Vail
community. The grant process was created to fairly, equitably and constantly provide funds and
in-kind services to the community.
TOWN OF VAIL PARTNER ORGANIZATIONS
This category funds programs of services/expertise that the town does not already provide,
supports the TOV physical plant, and is appropriate for governmental support to an approved
list of Town of Vail partners which includes Betty Ford Alpine Gardens, Eagle River Coalition,
High Five Access Media, and Colorado Ski Museum.
A. Colorado Snowsports Museum
CASH REQUEST (Programming): $50,000 (up $769 or 1.6% from 2025 approved request)
INKIND REQUEST: Waive rent valued at $159,173 and provide 2 Business Premier and 1
Employee Plus parking passes valued at $6,750
BACKGROUND INFORMATION: The Colorado Snowsports Museum and Hall of Fame is
requesting a total cash contribution of $50,000. This contribution will be used to support the
museum’s ongoing programming, including marketing the museum, continuing to provide free
admission for visitors, and maintaining exhibits.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends funding the in-kind request based on the lease terms and 3 of the 3 parking
passes requested (totaling $165,973). The passes will include two employee-plus passes, and one
business premier pass, consistent with prior years.
Staff also recommends a cash contribution of $49,231, flat with the prior year. Staff recommends
that this is specifically used towards maintaining and updating exhibits and providing programming
for visitors.
B. Betty Ford Alpine Gardens (BFAG)
CASH REQUEST (Programming): $125,000 ($44,221 or 55% increase from 2025 approved
request).
INKIND REQUEST: 2 designated parking spots at Ford Park and 1 employee plus pass ($1,950);
BACKGROUND INFORMATION: The Betty Ford Alpine Garden’s is requesting a cash
contribution of $125,000 for their garden care, education program, and ongoing garden
improvements. The $125,000 request is approximately 5% of the total budget for this program.
This request is a $44,221 or 55% increase over the prior year contribution due to a proposed
garden expansion and the hiring of a full-time seasonal horticulture position. The additional
funding is proposed to be used across three categories with 78% going to seasonal horticulture
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staff ($97,500), 20% going to plants and materials ($25,000) and 2% going to volunteer program
support ($2,500).
The Gardens has proposed to begin taking care of all Ford Park landscaping as well as
removing turf and extending the Garden footprint in line with the new Ford Park Master Plan.
This expansion is proposed to include the following areas: The Nature Center Bridge the garden
area opposite the Pollinator Garden, the gardens between the Education Center and Gore
Creek Trail, and the area above the basketball court. The Ford Park Advisory Group is also in
discussion about other Ford Park improvements that may also involve BFAG, such as a new
east entry experience.
In addition to the contribution amount requested, the Town of Vail pays the cost of the water for
BFAG. The annual cost of this totals approximately $25,500 annually.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends a cash contribution of $80,779, flat with the prior year, to go towards the
Garden Care and Upkeep Program.
Staff recommends revisiting the request for an increase related to garden expansion in the
future, based on further planning and recommendations of the Ford Park Advisory group. Any
increase would be reflected in a 2026 supplemental budget.
Staff also recommends in-kind funding for 2 designated parking spots at Ford Park and 1
employee plus parking pass (valued at $1,950). The town will also continue to fund annual
water expenditures for the gardens. The cash contribution is funded by Real Estate Transfer
Tax Fund.
C. Eagle River Coalition (FKA Eagle River Watershed Council)
CASH REQUEST (Programming): $42,000, Flat with the 2025 request and awarded funds.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION: The Eagle River Coalition’s mission is to protect and conserve
our watershed both now and into the future. The Eagle River Coalition is requesting a cash
contribution of $42,000 to fund water quality monitoring, community education, and river restoration
projects. Specifically, the contribution will be used towards the 2026 Community Pride Highway
Cleanup ($3,500); the 2026 Eagle River Cleanup ($3,500); Sediment-Source & Bio-Monitoring of
Gore/Black Gore Creeks ($8,000); Water Quality Monitoring & Assessment Program ($16,000);
Gore Creek Strategic Action Plan Initiatives ($8,000); Community Water Plan Implementation
($3,000). This request is consistent with prior year.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends funding of $42,000, flat with the prior year. This
contribution is funded by the Real Estate Transfer Tax Fund.
D. High Five Access Media
CASH REQUEST: 50% of Comcast franchise fees or approximately $152,000, flat with prior years
request.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION: High Five Access Media is requesting $152,000 (or 50%) of
franchise fees the Town of Vail receives annually from Comcast, based on terms of the Comcast
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franchise agreement with the town. The cash funding allows High Five to offer free and low-cost
workshops in video production, editing, broadcasting and related topics to residents of all ages. It
helps maintain their state-of-the-art library of equipment, which is available for community use.
Funds also support the production and distribution of local government meetings, nonprofit features,
youth programming, and cultural events, fostering civic engagement and local storytelling.
Additionally, grant support enables them to employ skilled staff who mentor producers, manage
facilities, and develop innovative educational content.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends funding of approximately $152,000 (or 50%)
of the estimated franchise fees the Town receives annually from Comcast, consistent with the
prior year.
E. Vail Valley Mountain Trails Alliance (VVMTA)
CASH REQUEST: $52,500, up $30,000 or 233% from 2025 contributions.
INKIND REQUEST: 1 Usage of Donovan Pavilion ($5,850 weekday rate) and 250 Parking
Vouchers for volunteers at Vail Oktoberfest ($2,500).
BACKGROUND INFORMATION: The Vail Valley Mountain Trails Alliance is requesting
$52,500. Of this amount, $22,500 of the total request will be used to continue funding three
programs: Adopt a Trail, Wildlife Trail Ambassador, and Trail Conservation Crew. These
programs focus on trail maintenance, protecting wildlife closures, designating campsites and
closing illegal campsites, communicating fire restrictions, educating trail users, removing
garbage, and the overall mitigation of impact on the town’s trails. VVMTA intends to expand its
Trail Conservation Crew to include two additional seasonal staff members.
An additional $30,000 of the total requested funds are proposed to be used to support their new
Stewardship Crew in 2026. The Stewardship Crew will have 4-6 members and will be used to
ensure Front Country Ranger tasks are being performed since US Forest Service budgets and
staff are being reduced broadly, and the continuation of the Front Country Ranger program is
uncertain. The stewardship crew will operate regardless of the status of the Front Country
Ranger program. A $300K grant from GOCO has been awarded towards this stewardship crew
for 2026 – 2027, with $150K allocated to each year. These tasks include trailhead management
and cleanup, toilet cleanup and maintenance, dispersed camping management, fire restriction
education and enforcement, and other public lands management. The total estimated cost of the
stewardship crew is $250.0K for 2026. Funding for the Stewardship Crew would support crew
wages ($25.0K) and operations/supplies ($5.0K). VVMTA is also requesting funds for this crew
from Eagle County, Avon, Eagle, Minturn, and Gypsum.
In addition to the cash contributions requested, the VVMTA is requesting in-kind usage of the
Donovan Pavilion to hold an education, engagement, and volunteer recruitment event. The
VVMTA is also requesting 250 parking vouchers would be used for volunteer parking for Vail
Oktoberfest. Volunteers at Vail Oktoberfest support the event through checking ID’s, wrist
banding, and providing bartending services.
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends a contribution of $22,500, flat with the awarded funds in
the prior year, to be used for the Adopt a Trail, the Wildlife Trail Ambassador, and the Trail
Conservation Crew programs to be used on trails that border or are within the Town of Vail. Staff
defers to the Town Council regarding the funding request for the new Stewardship Crew. In
accordance with a conservative budget philosophy, the full $30,000 request has been included in
the RETT fund budget.
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Additionally, staff recommends approving the requested usage of Donovan Pavilion on a weekday
(Mon-Fri) only, valued at $5,850. Staff recommends no parking vouchers to be awarded for
volunteers at the Vail Oktoberfest.
HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES ORGANIZATION REQUESTS
Organizations that support a healthy and resilient community by supporting a comprehensive
system of accessible mental and physical health care, human services, and community
resources.
F.TreeTop Child Advocacy Center
CASH REQUEST: $10,000 to support the TreeTop Child Advocacy Center Mobile Forensic
Interviewing program.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION: TreeTop Child Advocacy is a non-profit organization that provides
support services for child victims of abuse, including forensic interviews for child victims within the
5th judicial district. This includes Eagle, Lake, Summit, and Clear Creek counties. The requested
amount of $10,000 would support TreeTop’s mobile unit. The mobile unit provides trauma-informed
care directly to children and families in rural areas of Eagle County-removing transportation barriers
that often prevent access to critical services. This funding would help cover staffing costs for a
specialized team, including a forensic interviewer, child and family advocate, and mental health
professional, who provide child-led assessments in a safe, mobile environment. It would also
support essential equipment and supplies for the unit, such as secure recording devices, comfort
items like toys and books, and connectivity tools to ensure high-quality care and documentation.
Additionally, funds would help ensure families receive coordinated follow-up services. This program
was previously supported by Federal Funds and is no longer being financially supported on the
federal level.
In 2025, the Town of Vail contributed $5,000 towards the cost of the mobile interviewing device that
allows for remote forensic interviews.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends contributing $5,000 towards the Mobile Forensic
Interviewing program, flat with funds awarded in the prior year towards the mobile interviewing
device.
G.Eagle Valley Community Foundation (EVCF)
CASH REQUEST: $50,000, for the purchase of food for The Community Market program.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION: EVCF's mission is to provide access to programs and resources
that support wellness, healthy food access, and other essential community needs while embracing
individual dignity and a commitment to sustainability and quality.
The $50,000 contribution would go towards purchasing food for The Community Market, with a
priority on local purchasing from Western Slope farms and ranches. In 2024, The Community
Market (TCM) served over 14,000 individuals each month, distributing more than 1.64 million
pounds of nutritious food to residents across the valley. In 2025, that number has risen to 16,000
individuals a month showing the growing need in our community. TCM aims to provide a dignified
customer experience, promoting healthy diets and improving the overall health and environment of
community residents. The program aims to remove stigma around food access, educating
customers about sustainable food systems. TCM offers free, nutrient-rich food via storefront
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markets and mobile pantries featuring local produce, meat, dairy, and groceries. TCM prevents food
waste through food recovery from restaurants, grocers, farms, and distributors, creating a
sustainable, community-driven food system.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends contributing $50,000 to the Eagle Valley Community Foundation to go
towards the purchase food for the community market, consistent with the prior year. The
$50,000 represents approximately 1.7% of the total 2025 Community Market budget.
H. Castle Lodge #122 Toy Store
CASH REQUEST: $2,000, Flat with the 2025 awarded funds.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION: The Masonic toy store supports working families in our
mountain resort community and fosters lasting community involvement and benefits by ensuring
that all children, regardless of their family's economic status, can experience the joy of the
holiday season by providing toys and gift cards to local families in need. In 2024, the Toy Store
served 515 kids directly and approximately 155 more indirectly. The Toy Store engages with
the community to drive participation through in-person contacts, school administrators, and
previous years’ visitors. All contributions go directly to the purchase of toys and gift cards and
will not be used for administrative purposes. The Town of Eagle and Town of Gypsum also
sponsor this event.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends a $2,000 contribution to Castle Lodge Toy Store for the purchase of toys and
gift cards. This is consistent with prior years’ contributions.
J. Vail Valley Charitable Fund (VVCF)
CASH REQUEST: $10,000 to be used for direct aid to locals ($5,000), the Eagle County Smiles
children’s dental program ($2,500), and the Eagle County Grins adult dental program ($2,500).
BACKGROUND INFORMATION: VVCF provides direct aid up to $7,500 annually to locals
facing financial burdens due to medical crises or long-term illness. Since 1996, direct aid has
helped over 2,200 families with over $9.7 million of support for basic living expenses while
suffering a medical crisis or long-term illness. In 2006, VVCF formed Eagle County Smiles, a
dental program serving children. In 2021, an adult dental program called Eagle County Grins
was added with the help of Dr. Maddy Moses of Elevated Dental. In 2024, 21 of the 83 people
who the VVCF distributed direct aid to lived or worked in the Town of Vail. A total of $75,617
was distributed to Town of Vail residents or workers.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends an $8,000 contribution to the Vail Valley Charitable Fund to support the direct
aid to locals ($4,000), Eagle County Grins ($2,000), and Eagle County Smiles ($2,000),
consistent with the prior year. These funds are to be allocated to those who live or work in Vail.
This is approximately 1% of annual program costs.
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K. Eagle Valley Child Care Association
CASH REQUEST: $149,194 to be used for playground repair and remodel at the Vail Child Care
Center.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION: The mission of Eagle Valley Child Care Association is to provide
high-quality early learning programs to the children of Eagle County by: Providing a
developmentally appropriate, discovery-based learning environment that meets the needs of every
child's healthy cognitive, language, motor, social and emotional development; Providing supportive
parenting guidance to every family enrolled in our programs; and Providing the business community
with a way to assure quality care for their employees through the Business Partner program. The
requested funds would be used to elevate the playground area and install new playground
equipment at the Vail Child Care Center. The playground improvements will significantly enhance
the experience for families who rely on our child care services, including many local workers and
residents. A safer, more functional, and engaging outdoor space supports early childhood
development and encourages active play, which benefits the well-being of local children and their
families.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends a contribution of $149,194 to fund the playground
repair and remodel at the Vail Child Care Center. This contribution would be funded by the Tobacco
Tax.
COMMUNITY NON-PROFIT GRANTS
Organizations outside of the Health and Human Services, Cultural Heritage category, or
Childcare category that provide services/expertise that the town does not already provide,
supports the TOV physical plant, and are appropriate for governmental support.
L. The Cycle Effect
CASH REQUEST: $10,000 to support the Eagle County Girls Mountain Bike Mentorship Program
and Mujeres y Pedales Program. This is The Cycle Effect’s first application for funds.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION: The Cycle Effect's mission is to empower young women through
mountain biking to create brighter futures and build stronger communities. The Cycle Effect (TCE)
specifically focuses on empowering young women from underrepresented backgrounds. Of the
requested $10,000, $7,500 would be used to support the Eagle County Girls Mountain Bike
Mentorship Program (ages 10-18), and $2,500 would be used to support the Mujeres y Pedales
Programs (ages 18+). The funds would be used directly towards transportation, bikes and
equipment, bilingual coaching, program materials, and community events. These initiatives promote
physical and mental health, instill leadership skills, and encourage community engagement, fulfilling
the Town Council's mission of providing exceptional recreational and educational opportunities.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends a contribution of $5,300, approximately 1% of
The Cycle Effect’s annual budget.
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M. Battle Mountain High School Project Graduation
CASH REQUEST: $2,500
BACKGROUND INFORMATION: Battle Mountain High School Project Graduation (organized
through the Education Foundation of Eagle County) is requesting $2,500 towards the 2026 Project
Graduation event. The annual event is held at Mountain Recreation’s Edwards Fieldhouse. The
goals of the event are the following:
• To provide a safe, drug and alcohol-free celebration to Battle Mountain High School seniors.
• To do so in a compelling and fun environment, which is desirable and incentivizes students
to attend.
• To create a welcoming and inclusive environment for all BMHS graduating students to
attend the celebration across all demographics, socio-economic groups, and social cliques.
• To protect students, and the community at large, on an evening where teens have a
statistically higher risk of engaging in high-risk activities such as drinking and driving.
This event costs $15,000 to $20,000 each year. The organization is looking to increase funding in
order to make the event free for students to attend and to increase the quantity and quality of
giveaways at the event.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends a contribution of $2,000, consistent with the
funds awarded in the prior year
IN KIND REQUESTS
N. Small Champions, Inc.
INKIND REQUEST: 75 parking vouchers to use on nine off peak Sundays during 2025-2026 ski
season, valued at $3,750 (an increase of 5 parking vouchers from the 70 awarded for the 2024-
2025 season); and use of the Lionshead Welcome Center as a drop off and pick-up location on
those nine Sundays, flat from the 2024-2025 season. Additionally, 20 summer parking vouchers are
requested to be used on 3 days of Small Champions Adventure Ridge outings (held midweek in
July and August) valued at $200.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION: Small Champions is requesting an in-kind contribution of 75
parking passes and 9 days usage of the Lionshead Welcome Center to support their ski days for
special needs children this winter. Additionally, Small Champions is requesting 20 summer parking
vouchers to support three Adventure Ridge outings with special needs children in the coming
summer.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends in-kind funding of 70 winter parking vouchers (of
the 75 requested) to be used on nine winter Sundays, valued at $3,500, and 20 summer parking
vouchers for the adventure ridge outings, valued at $200. Staff also recommends the use of the
Welcome Center as a drop-off and pick-up location for those nine Sundays.
O. Vail Mountaineer Hockey Club
BACKGROUND INFORMATION: The Vail Mountaineer Hockey Club is requesting in-kind
funding for 14 days at Dobson ice arena for the Sportsmanship Tournament (12 days) and
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Avalanche Alumni Weekend (2 days) valued at approximately $39,900. The tentative dates for
the 2026 tournament are October 23rd to 25th or October 30th to November 1st and the first three
weekends of November. The Avalanche Alumni Weekend will take place in September.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: The Dobson Arena renovation is anticipated to continue through the
Fall of 2026. Staff recommends revisiting this request next year, when more is known about the
actual construction timeline and relevant policy updates.
P. Skating Club of Vail
BACKGROUND INFORMATION: The Skating Club of Vail has requested in-kind funding of 10 days
use of ice space/Dobson valued at $28,500. Five days are requested for the annual Ice Show in the
Spring, and five days are requested for the Vail Invitational Skating Competition in the Summer.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: The Dobson Arena renovation is anticipated to continue through the
Spring and Summer of 2026. Staff recommends revisiting this request next year, when more is
known about the actual construction timeline and relevant policy updates.
Q. Special Olympics
BACKGROUND INFORMATION: The Special Olympics is requesting an in-kind contribution of 56
parking vouchers valued at $2,800 to be used on each Sunday of training starting January 4th
during the 2025-2026 ski season at either the Lionshead or Village Parking Structures.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends in-kind funding consistent with the prior by
providing 56 parking vouchers with one-time Winter season entry/exit coupons valued at $2,800.
R. Foresight Adventure Guides for the Blind
BACKGROUND INFORMATION: Foresight Adventure Guides for the Blind (Formerly Foresight Ski
Guides) is requesting two premier passes (or, if not available, employee plus) parking passes
(valued at $11,000) for the 2025 - 2026 ski season. Foresight provides parking to volunteer guides,
half of which drive from Denver who need to be parked and ready to meet their visually impaired
participants by 8:30am. These passes would also occasionally be used by chaperones/companions
of the visually impaired skiers who drove the skier to Vail. Additionally, the passes may be used by
the Executive Director while managing the program at Golden Peak. Local guides usually take
public transportation and/or carpool. Foresight provides challenging recreation opportunities to
visually impaired participants (adults and children) and guides.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends providing two employee plus passes as was
approved in the past several years (valued at $3,900).
S. SOS Outreach – The Vail Valley Dream Ski Team
BACKGROUND INFORMATION: SOS Outreach is requesting 25 parking vouchers (valued at
$1,250) for the 2025 - 2026 ski season to be used by teacher and program coordinators for the
winter skiing and snowboarding programs for underserved youth.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends providing 25 parking vouchers for the 2025/65 ski
season to be used by program coordinators, consistent with 2025 funding.
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T. Vail Mountain School
BACKGROUND INFORMATION: Vail Mountain School is requesting one Donovan Pavilion rental
and 10 parking vouchers for the 2025-2026 ski season, valued at $500. The requested Donovan
Pavilion usage would be used as a silent auction item at Vail Mountain Schools 50th Annual Gala or
as a thank you event for their donors or volunteers. The requested 10 parking vouchers would be
used for staff that stay at the mountain base on school ski days that help with any injuries or lost
students.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends denying this request as it does not meet the
goals and criteria set for the contributions program.
T. Vail Valley Foundation
BACKGROUND INFORMATION: The Vail Valley Foundation is requesting the usage of 2 Town of
Vail buses with drivers to support the Beaver Creek shuttle service for the Birds of Prey World Cup
ski races. The bus service is being requested for December 4-7th, 2025 for approximately 10 hours
per day with an estimated total value of $8,240. In prior years the Town has supported this event
with bus usage outside of the Council Contributions Program.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends providing the usage of 2 TOV buses with drivers
for 4 days at 10 hours per day to support this event, consistent with prior years.
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CAPITAL
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TOWN OF VAIL 2026 PROPOSED BUDGET
SUMMARY OF REVENUE, EXPENDITURES, AND CHANGES IN FUND BALANCE
CAPITAL PROJECTS FUND
New Project
Increase in Cost/Expanded Scope from Prior 5-Year Plan
Reduction in Cost/Scope from prior 5-Year Plan
Timing Change from Prior 5-Year Plan
Change from Capital Preview
2025
Forecast 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 Description
Revenue
Total Sales Tax Revenue:42,858,000$ 42,337,800$ 43,037,000$ 43,898,000$ 45,104,013$ 46,006,000$ 2026: Flat, with adjustments for anticipated redevelopment impacts
2027- 2030: 2% Increase, with adjustments for anticipated redevelopment impacts
Sales Tax Split between General Fund & Capital Fund 62/38 62/38 62/38 62/38 62/38 62/38 Sales tax split 62/38
Sales Tax - Capital Projects Fund 16,286,040 16,088,000 16,354,000 16,681,000 17,140,000 17,482,000
Use Tax 2,502,000 2,502,000 2,552,000 2,603,000 2,655,000 2,708,100 2026: Based on three-year average, with no major developments included at this time
2027- 2030: 2% Increase
Franchise Fee 1,123,392 - - - - - 2025: Utilization of 1% Franchise Fee for Holy Cross underground utilities project ($1.1M)
Federal Grant Revenue - - - 2,273,725 - - 2028: Federal Tax credit rebate on Energy Efficiency upgrade projects ($2.3M - Increased due to
proposed cash funding impacts ) - See Project Narrative C01
Other State Revenue 1,091,964 1,781,507 - - - -
2025: Roll forward unused MMOF Grant towards Mobility Hub Design ($750.0K); CO Energy Office
Geothermal Design Grant ($250.0K); MMOF Grant toward Bollards ($92.0K); CDOT Grant towards 3
electric bus chargers ($154.1K); Eliminate Reappropriation of CDOT #22-HTR-ZL-011 Received in 2024
(154.0K); 2026: State GeoX System Tax Credit ($1.8M) - See Project Narrative C01
Lease Revenue 172,270 172,270 172,270 180,884 180,884 180,884 Per Vail Commons commercial (incr. every 5 years)
Project Reimbursement- TR Land Reimbursement - 4,399,500 - - - - 2026: Timber Ridge Land Reimbursement ($4.4M)
Project Reimbursement 774,437 - 7,500 - - -
2025: Reappropriate utilization of HCE Funds for Underground Utility Project with Holy Cross ($774.4K);
2027: Rebates associated with Energy Efficiency upgrade projects ($7.5K) - See Project Narrative C01
Donations - 9,000 - - - - 2026: Utilization of Friends of Library Donations towards Game Table ($9.0K)
Timber Ridge Loan repayment 462,909 3,488,184 - - - - 2026: Full repayment of remaining balance of 2013 loan from the Capital Projects Fund to the Timber
Ridge Fund ($3.5M)
Earnings on Investments and Other 1,292,936 139,000 177,000 212,000 403,000 363,000 2026: 2.5% return assumed; 2027 - 2030: 2.0% return assumed
Total Revenue 23,705,948 28,579,461 19,262,770 21,950,609 20,378,884 20,733,984
Expenditures
Facilities
Facilities Capital Maintenance 430,000 360,000 487,500 315,000 552,500 495,000
Annual repair and maintenance costs of Town-owned facilities. 2026 includes:
-Fire Station Upkeep ($97.5K)
-Library Hot Water Heater & Fire Panel Replacement ($17.8K)
-Transit Cetner Upkeep ($50.0K)
-Public Work Shops Garage Door & Window Replacements ($45.0K)
-Miscellaneous Facility R&M ($150.0K)
Municipal Complex Maintenance 702,788 - 10,000 10,000 220,000 70,000 Annual repair and maintenance cost of Municipal Complex including the Police Department
Building Energy Enhancement Projects 75,000 - - - 25,000 25,000 2025: Re-appropriate unspent placeholder funds towards efficiency enhancements in Town building,
pending results of 2024 Energy Audit ($50.0K); 2029 - 2030: Placeholder for Facility Energy Upgrades
Public Works Building Maintenance - 100,000 - - - - 2026: Placeholder for Public Works Building roof rehabilitation/repairs ($100.0K)
Public Works Specialty Equipment 30,000 - - - - - 2025: Purchase of Sign Shop Printer ($30.0K)
Welcome Center/Grandview Capital Maintenance 25,000 25,750 26,523 27,319 28,139 28,983 Placeholder for annual capital maintenance of Welcome Center and Grandview Room
Welcome Center display upgrades - 150,000 - - - - 2026: Placeholder for routine updates to Welcome Center Displays
Purchase of Employee Rental Units 2,046,641 - - - - -
2025: Re-appropriate funds towards purchase of Hamlet Townhome Unit #3 ($1.8M); New funding as true-
up for Hamlet #3 unit due to final commission negotiations and discrepancy during staff turnover
($234.9K); All Future purchases of employee units will be reflected in the Internal Housing Fund
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TOWN OF VAIL 2026 PROPOSED BUDGET
SUMMARY OF REVENUE, EXPENDITURES, AND CHANGES IN FUND BALANCE
CAPITAL PROJECTS FUND
New Project
Increase in Cost/Expanded Scope from Prior 5-Year Plan
Reduction in Cost/Scope from prior 5-Year Plan
Timing Change from Prior 5-Year Plan
Change from Capital Preview
2025
Forecast 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 Description
Geothermal Energy System 343,096 - - - - -
2025: Placeholders for geothermal component of snowmelt boiler replacement ($1.5M); Re-appropriate
design funds for Geothermal Energy District ($394.9K); Reduce budget by $51.8K for Art Studio budget
increase to connect to existing Geothermal Well in RETT fund ($51.8K); Utilize placeholder for
Geothermal Energy System towards the 2026 Energy Performance Contract which includes the
first Geothermal Node ($1.5M); Next steps are currently unfunded - See Project Narrative FUT02
Energy Efficiency Performance Contract - 9,123,235 - - - -
2026: Energy efficiency upgrade package - See Project Narrative C01
Includes the following measures:
-Geothermal Energy Node/Borefield at Library & Dobson Ice Arena (Ground Source Heat Pump)
-Parking Structure LED Fixtures
-Solar Systems and Battery Storage at Library and Donovan Pavilion
-17 Level 2 EV Charging Stations at Donovan Park Pavilion, Ford Park, Stephen's Park, Public
Works, and Vail Golf Clubhouse
-Snowmelt and Facility Heating Control upgrades
-Other miscellaneous items such as window & insulation upgrades and fire pit flame reductions
Snowmelt Boilers Replacement 1,895,594 - 1,025,000 525,000 - 25,000
Placeholder for routine replacement of snowmelt boilers with like-equipment; May be necessary
depending on financial and technical feasibility and timing of the Geothermal Energy District currently
under exploration
Arrabelle Snowmelt Boilers 190,000 - - - - - 2025: Re-appropriate funds towards Arabelle Boiler Replacement - Shared cost managed by Vail Resorts
($190.0K)
Donovan Pavilion Remodel 109,500 25,000 - - - -
2025: Main Floor refinishing/resealing ($35.0K); Walk-behind floor buffer/sweeper ($10.0K); Furniture
Replacements ($14.5K); Re-appropriate 2024 placeholder as capital maint contingency ($50.0K)
2026: Placeholder for annual Capital Maintenance at Donovan Park Pavilion ($25.0K)
Mountain Plaza Elevator Renovation 100,000 - - - - - 2025: Placeholder for Mountain plaza elevator renovation (shared cost with Vail Resorts)
Vail Mobility Hub Expansion 1,500,000 - 2,000,000 - - -
2025: Re-appropriate funds for design of Vail Mobility Hub Expansion, offset by $750K MMOF match
grant included in state reimbursements above ($1.5M)
2027: Placeholder for TOV portion of construction of Vail Mobility Hub Expansion; Contingent on receipt of
grant funding and design outcomes - See Project Narrative C03
Fire Sprinkler Upgrades at Bus Barn 1,048,791 702,000 - - - -
2025: Reappropriate funds towards Bus Barn fire sprinkler upgrades; Project is still in engineering phase
($600.0K); Utilize 2024 savings in routine PW Shops maintenance towards increase in estimated cost of
Bus Barn fire sprinkler upgrades, pending design outcomes ($180.0K); Utilize additional savings in Bus
Barn Charger upgrades towards increased cost in Fire Sprinkler upgrades based on design
outcomes - See Project Narrative C04
Public Works Shops Expansion 18,058 - - - - - 2025: Re-appropriate funds towards architectural feasibility and planning for identified phase two
expansion opportunities ($18.0K)
Total Facilities 8,514,468 10,485,985 3,549,023 877,319 825,639 643,983
Parking
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TOWN OF VAIL 2026 PROPOSED BUDGET
SUMMARY OF REVENUE, EXPENDITURES, AND CHANGES IN FUND BALANCE
CAPITAL PROJECTS FUND
New Project
Increase in Cost/Expanded Scope from Prior 5-Year Plan
Reduction in Cost/Scope from prior 5-Year Plan
Timing Change from Prior 5-Year Plan
Change from Capital Preview
2025
Forecast 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 Description
Parking Structures 2,914,577 1,275,000 1,315,000 1,405,000 1,245,000 1,388,500
Various annual repairs including deck topping replacement, expansion joint repairs, ventilation, HVAC,
plumbing and other structural repairs
2025 includes:
-Placeholder for beautification at Vail Transit Center ($200.0K)
-Re-appropriate funds towards priority structural repairs/rehab as identified in the study ($717.6K);
-Additional funding towards priority structural repairs/rehab as identified in the study ($500.0K)
Lionshead Structure East Stair Snowmelt - 150,000 750,000 - - -
2027: Design of Snowmelt System for Lionshead Structure East Stairs ($150.0K) - See Project Narrative
C05
2028: Construction of Snowmelt System for Lionshead Structure East Stairs ($750.0K) - See Project
Narrative C05
Village Transit Center Fire Sprinkler System Replacement - - - - - 250,000 2030: Design of Village Transit Center Fire Sprinkler System Replacement ($250.0K)
Parking Entry System / Equipment 353,214 85,000 1,133,050 90,177 92,882 95,668
Ongoing Parking Entry System capital repair and maintenance
2025: Re-appropriate funds for remaining parking system replacement costs, including subscription
recognized over 5-years ($233.2K); Re-appropriate ongoing parking replacement equipment purchases
for damaged items ($55.0K); Shift parking maintenance budget from GF for accounting consistency
($50.0K); Parking pass system buildout for summer passes ($15.0K)
2027: Placeholder for Parking Structure Entry System Replacement ($1.0M)
Red Sandstone Parking Structure - 50,000 - - - - 2026: Placeholder for routine capital maintenance at RedSandstone Parking Structure ($50.0K)
Parking Structure Camera systems - - - - 2,500,000 - 2029: Installation of camera systems for both safety and vehicle counts at Vail Village structure ($2.5M)
Total Parking 3,267,791 1,560,000 3,198,050 1,495,177 3,837,882 1,734,168
Transportation
Bus Shelters 50,000 405,000 230,000 30,000 30,000 30,000
Annual Bus Shelter Maintenance ($30.0K)
2025: Add solar lighting to existing shelters ($20.0K)
2026: Design and Construction Bus Shelter at Vail Run Stop ($375.0K) - See Project Narrative C06
2027: Placeholder for capital maintenance at Town bus shelters ($200.0K)
Bus Stop Amenities - 50,000 50,000 - - - 2026-2027: Add bus stop amenities at locations throughout Town without shelters (concrete pads,
benches, etc.)
Timber Ridge Transit Stop 1,908,277 - - - - - 2025: Re-appropriate construction of a transit stop at the new Timber Ridge housing development ($1.9M)
Replace Buses 2,139,050 - - - 10,225,000 8,064,000
2025: Re-appropriate $2.1M for two electric buses which are still awaiting delivery (May be offset by
$1.6M of potential federal grant funding)
2029: Replace 8 hybrid busses with electric buses ($10.2M) - See Project Narrative C07
2030: Replacement the remaining 6 Hybrid buses with electric buses ($8.1M) - See Project Narrative
C07
Electric bus chargers and electrical service rebuild - - - - 695,000 840,000
2025: Utilize savings in electric bus chargers towards Bus Barn Sprinkler Upgrades ($268.8K)
2029: Bus Charger Expansion for 8 new Buses ($695.0K) - See Project Narrative C07
2030: Bus Charger Expansion for 6 new Buses ($840.0K) - See Project Narrative C07
Bus Transportation Management System - - - 1,000,000 - - 2028: Placeholder for replacement of Bus Transportation Management System at end of life ($1.0M)
Hybrid / Electric Bus Battery Replacement - 360,000 - 500,000 500,000 540,000 2026 - 2030: Placeholders for scheduled replacement of batteries in Hybrid and Electric buses
Bus Camera System - 320,000 - - - - 2026: Replace current fleet of 33 buses with updated camera surveillance system. In 2026 the
camera system will be 11 years old and reaching end of life ($320.0K) - See Project Narrative C08
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TOWN OF VAIL 2026 PROPOSED BUDGET
SUMMARY OF REVENUE, EXPENDITURES, AND CHANGES IN FUND BALANCE
CAPITAL PROJECTS FUND
New Project
Increase in Cost/Expanded Scope from Prior 5-Year Plan
Reduction in Cost/Scope from prior 5-Year Plan
Timing Change from Prior 5-Year Plan
Change from Capital Preview
2025
Forecast 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 Description
Car Share Program Infrastructure - - - - - - 2025: Purchase of two vehicles ($100K) for car share program; upgrades to Electric Chargers ($17.7K) for
implementation of Car Share program
Total Transportation 4,097,327 1,135,000 280,000 1,530,000 11,450,000 9,474,000
Road and Bridges
Capital Street Maintenance 1,660,000 1,560,000 980,000 2,295,000 2,300,000 2,300,000
Annual Capital Maintenance of Town-maintained streets; 2026 includes:
-Labeling of all Town-owned Storm Drains to indicate drainage to the Creek ($90.0K) - See Project
Narrative C09
-Surface Sealing ($285.0K)
-Asphalt Mill & Overlay ($450.0K)
-Drainage Improvement ($110.0K)
Street Light Improvements 515,000 80,000 80,000 80,000 80,000 80,000 Annual Town-Wide street light replacement ($80.0K); 2025: Re-appropriate funds towards neighborhood
street light replacements scheduled for this year ($440.0K)
Neighborhood Bridge Repair 408,036 500,000 - - - 1,400,000
2025: Re-appropriate ongoing bridge scour mitigation project at Chamonix Rd ($408.0K)
2026: Kinnikinnick east bridge rehabilitation ($500.0K) - See Project Narrative C10
2030: Placeholder for bridge rehabilitation ($1.4M)
Pedestrian Bridge Repair - - - 400,000 - - 2028: Rehabilitation of the pedestrian bridge over I-70 ($400.0K)
Seibert Fountain Improvements 27,082 100,000 - - - - 2025: Utilize 2024 savings from circulation pump replacement not implemented towards repairs to the
drain lines in the equipment vault to prevent flooding ($27.1K)
Roundabout Lighting Project 488,939 - - - - - 2025: Re-appropriate funds to complete lighting project at Town Center ($488.9K)
Traffic Counters - 250,000 - - - - 2026: Roundabout Traffic Counters ($250.0K) - See Project Narrative C11
Neighborhood Road Reconstruction 1,553,694 100,000 1,750,000 - - -
2025: Re-appropriate funds towards delayed Meadow Dr culvert lining, Black Gore Dr culver
replacements, and Meadow Dr/Meadow Ln drainage improvements design ($1.6M)
2026: Design of Vail Road Bike Lanes & Sidewalks ($100.0K) - See Project Narrative C12
2027: Construction of Vail Road Bike Lanes & Sidewalk ($1.0M) - See Project Narrative C12
2027: Vail Valley Drive Bike Lanes ($750.0K) - See Project Narrative C13
Dobson Streetscape - - 500,000 5,000,000 - - 2027: Design Dobson Streetscape ($500.0K) - See Project Narrative C14
2028: Construction of Dobson Streetscape ($5.0M) - See Project Narrative C14
South Frontage Road Pedestrian Improvements 250,000 - 1,000,000 - - -
2025: Design of pedestrian improvements on the South Frontage Road (paved bike lanes/shoulders,
sidewalk sections) between W LH Circle and E LH Circle, and Donovan to Westhaven ($250.0K)
2027: Construction of pedestrian improvements from W LH Circle to E LH Circle ($1.0M)
Frontage Road Improvements near Ford Park - - - 150,000 - - 2028: Concept design of angled parking on South Frontage Road at Ford Park ($150.0K)
Vail Village Streetscape/Snowmelt Repair 250,000 - - - - - 2025: Re-appropriate funds towards Vail Village snowmelt repairs with a reduced scope ($900.0K)
East Mill Creek Culvert Replacement - - 100,000 500,000 - -
Reline the metal pipe culvert from Vail Valley drive from Gold Peak to Manor Vail
2027: Design ($100.0K);
2028: Construction ($500.0K)
Sandstone Creek Culvert Replacement at Vail View - - - 100,000 500,000 -
Reline the metal pipe culvert at Sandstone Creek and Vail View Drive
2028: Design ($100.0K)
2029: Construction ($500.0K)
Lionshead Streetscape/Snowmelt Replacement (VRA)- - - - - - 2025: Re-appropriate funds as contingency for snowmelt repairs ($50.0K)
Total Road and Bridge 5,152,751 2,590,000 4,410,000 8,525,000 2,880,000 3,780,000
Technology
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TOWN OF VAIL 2026 PROPOSED BUDGET
SUMMARY OF REVENUE, EXPENDITURES, AND CHANGES IN FUND BALANCE
CAPITAL PROJECTS FUND
New Project
Increase in Cost/Expanded Scope from Prior 5-Year Plan
Reduction in Cost/Scope from prior 5-Year Plan
Timing Change from Prior 5-Year Plan
Change from Capital Preview
2025
Forecast 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 Description
Town-wide camera system 80,000 60,000 60,000 60,000 70,000 70,000 Annual maintenance of Town-wide camera system
2025: Utilize 2024 savings in routine camera maintenance towards placeholder for installation of cameras
$
Audio-Visual capital maintenance 100,000 50,000 50,000 50,000 50,000 50,000
Annual maintenance of hardware set to support internal and external meeting spaces ($50.0K)
2025: Update of A/V systems in Council Chambers, Grandview/Library/Community room/Donovan A/V
systems; Replacement cycle every 3-5 years ($100K)
Cybersecurity 140,000 172,500 177,500 198,500 200,000 205,000 Annual Investment in cybersecurity, to keeps up with the ongoing changes that are required to maintain a
safe and secure computing environment; Includes annual fees for security programs
Software Licensing 995,135 1,280,778 1,368,343 1,604,193 1,642,969 1,681,998 Annual software licensing and support for town wide systems (3% Annual Increase)
2025: UbiPark annual fees - implemented Fall 2024 ($36.0K)
Hardware Purchases 90,000 100,000 100,000 125,000 125,000 125,000 Workstation replacements (20-25 per year)
Website and e-commerce 75,000 70,000 75,500 80,500 88,000 93,000 Annual website maintenance (3% Annual Increase)
Fiber Optics / Cabling Systems in Buildings 225,000 75,000 75,000 75,000 75,000 75,000
Repair, maintain & upgrade cabling/network Infrastructure ($75.0K)
2025: Reappropriate funds towards ongoing design of redundant Fiber Optic paths in the Town ($719.9K)
Network upgrades 150,000 150,000 150,000 150,000 150,000 150,000 Computer network systems - replacement cycle every 3-5 years ($150K)
Data Center (Computer Rooms)150,000 100,000 100,000 125,000 1,500,000 150,000 Annual data center maintenance ($150K)
2029: Placeholder for replacement of Data Center Equipment ($1.35M)
Broadband (THOR)115,000 118,450 122,004 125,664 129,434 133,317 Annual Broadband Expenses (3% Annual Increase)
Business Systems Replacement 1,705,671 175,000 1,230,000 30,000 30,000 30,000
2025: Placeholder for Human Resources/Enterprise Information System ($120.0K); Employee Housing
Unit compliance software ($35.0K); Re-appropriate funds for ongoing Budget Software Implementation
($18.0K); Strategic Planning Milestone tracking software ($49.9K); Parking data reporting software
($17.3K); $150.0K increase in HR/Enterprise IS system to include replacement of the payroll system;
2025 (Approved by council out-of-cycle; Will be included in 3rd Supplemental): Increase in HR/Payroll
system cost ($1.1M); Com Dev Permitting Software, partially offset by DOLA local capacity planning grant
($140.2K)
2026: Finance Paperless A/P Software Implementation ($35.0K) - See Project Narrative C15
2026: Internal Employee Housing Software Implementation ($40.0K)
2026: Contingency for other Business System Replacements, potentially including expanded cost
of Housing compliance software ($100.0K)
2027: Placeholder for replacement of Financial Management System ($1.2M) - See Project Narrative
C16
Total Technology 3,825,806 2,351,728 3,508,346 2,623,857 4,060,402 2,763,314
Public Safety
Public Safety IT Equipment 75,000 100,000 100,000 110,000 110,000 110,000
Annual Maint/Replacement of PD IT Equipment including patrol car and fire truck laptops and software
used to push information to TOV and other agencies; TOV portion of annual Intergraph software
maintenance
Public Safety Equipment 241,387 368,908 217,408 217,408 217,408 217,408
Annual licensing/maintenance costs for Axon Body-Worn Camera Equipment ($102.0K), Flock License
Plate Readers ($15.0K), and Axon Artificial Intelligence ($83.5K) - See Project Narrative C17
2025: Purchase of Skydio X10 Drones ($48.4K)
2026: Anti-Vehicle Barriers ($135.0K) - See Project Narrative C18
2026: Explosives Detection Canine ($16.5K) - See Project Narrative C19
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TOWN OF VAIL 2026 PROPOSED BUDGET
SUMMARY OF REVENUE, EXPENDITURES, AND CHANGES IN FUND BALANCE
CAPITAL PROJECTS FUND
New Project
Increase in Cost/Expanded Scope from Prior 5-Year Plan
Reduction in Cost/Scope from prior 5-Year Plan
Timing Change from Prior 5-Year Plan
Change from Capital Preview
2025
Forecast 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 Description
Fire Safety Equipment 45,000 55,680 493,000 245,860 - 195,000
2025: Knox Box System Replacement/Upgrade ($45.0K): Drone Expansion ($16.0K); Extrication
Equipment ($35.0K)
2026: Extrication Equipment ($40.0K); Placeholder for purchase of thermal imaging cameras
($15.7K)
2027: Self-contained breathing apparatus replacement ($493.0K)
2028: Heavy Hydraulic Extrication Equipment Replacement ($130.0K); Special Rescue Trailer
Replacement ($50.0K); Fire Hose Replacement ($50.0K); Placeholder for purchase of thermal imaging
cameras ($15.9K)
$ $ Radio Equipment replacement/expansion 1,020,000 - - - - 1,195,000 2025: Replacements of radios for PW, PD and Fire (approximately every 5 years) ($1.0M)
2030: Replacements of radios for PW, PD and Fire (approximately every 5 years) ($1.2M)
Fire Truck Replacement 69,285 - 1,400,000 - - 1,600,000
2025: Re-appropriate remaining funds for Enforcer Aerial Ladder Truck Upfitting ($69.3K)
2027: E3 Regular Fire Engine Replacement ($1.4M)
2030: Replace fire engine ($1.6M)
Total Public Safety 1,450,672 524,588 2,210,408 573,268 327,408 3,317,408
Community and Guest Service
Children's Garden of Learning Capital Maintenance 32,248 - - - - - 2025: West Side Siding replacement due to warping from weather exposure utilizing 2024 savings in
gutter/heat tape replacement ($32.2K)
Energy Enhancements 35,872 - - - - -
2025: Installation of EV stations to meet increased demand ($130.0K); Utilize 2024 savings in new
charger installations towards upgrading existing Level 2 Wiring and addition of Tesla chargers to Level 3
stations in Lionshead Parking Structure ($62.9K); Utilize savings in 2025 deferred projects towards
Energy Performance Contract which includes installation of new EV chargers (-$157.0K)
Pedestrian Safety Enhancements 566,213 250,000 2,000,000 - - -
2025: Design of Pedestrian improvements through Main Vail Underpass ($200.0K); Re-appropriate funds
towards RFP Crossing near Safeway to be constructed this year ($366.2K)
2026: Design of Pedestrian Improvements through Main Vail Underpass ($250.0K) - See Project
Narrative C20
2027: Construction of Pedestrian Improvements through Main Vail Underpass ($2.0M) - See Project
Bollard Installation Project 389,747 150,000 150,000 150,000 - -
2025: Re-appropriate ongoing bollard installation project partially offset by MMOF Grant funding ($389.7K)
2026-2028: Design of Future Bollard Installation in Villages - See Project Narrative C21
Underground Utility improvements 4,181,558 - - - - - 2025: Re-appropriate underground HCE from Main Vail to East Vail in conjunction with fiber conduit
scheduled to begin in 2025 ($4.2M)
Land Safety Improvements 2,000,000 - - - - - 2025: Rock fall mitigation on Town-owned land on the northside of Lionsridge Loop near Timber Ridge
and Lionsridge housing sites
Guest Services Enhancements/Wayfinding 717,413 100,000 300,000 - - -
2025: Re-appropriate funds towards ongoing replacement of damaged signs ($6.9K); Utilize savings from
electric bus signage project towards ongoing replacement of damaged signs ($15.0K); Re-appropriate
ongoing installation of new signage to guide guests to available parking ($695.5K)
2026: Placeholder for replacement of worn/outdated wayfinding signage ($100.0K)
2027: Design of updated Wayfinding Signage Program ($300.0K)
Library Capital Equipment - 9,000 - - - - 2026: Library Game Table (Offset by Friends of Library Donations) ($9.0K)
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TOWN OF VAIL 2026 PROPOSED BUDGET
SUMMARY OF REVENUE, EXPENDITURES, AND CHANGES IN FUND BALANCE
CAPITAL PROJECTS FUND
New Project
Increase in Cost/Expanded Scope from Prior 5-Year Plan
Reduction in Cost/Scope from prior 5-Year Plan
Timing Change from Prior 5-Year Plan
Change from Capital Preview
2025
Forecast 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 Description
Vehicle Expansion 110,974 452,645 - - - -
2025: Vehicle for Deputy Chief of Community Risk Reduction position (added in 2024); Upfitting of two PD
take-home expansion vehicles ($46.0K)
2026: Three additional take-home Police Vehicles to meet operational needs ($276.0K) - See Project
Narrative C22
2026: Two Code Enforcement pickup trucks to allow for ongoing parking enforcement activities
during periods in which Sign Trucks are in use (126.7K) - See Project Narrative C23
2026: Pickup Truck for proposed Building Maintenance Specalist Position ($50.0K)
Total Community and Guest Service 8,034,025 961,645 2,450,000 150,000 - -
Total Expenditures 34,342,840 19,608,946 19,605,827 15,774,620 23,381,331 21,712,874
Dobson Financing Sources/(Uses)
Transfer Fund Balance from RETT 5,747,149 - - - - -
2025: Transfer Dobson maintenance budget from RETT 5 year plan; Reduce funds available for transfer
used for repairs completed in 2024 ($15.4K); Increase transfer from RETT for Dobson Arena
Redevelopment ($5.0M)
Transfer from General Fund 8,000,000 (5,000,000) (3,000,000) -
2025: Transfer from General Fund for Dobson Arena Redevelopment
2026: Partial Repayment of Repayment of Dobson Arena loan from General Fund ($5.0M)
2027: Repayment of Dobson Arena loan from General Fund ($3.0M)
Vail Recreation District Contribution 3,400,000 - - - - - 2025: Contribution from VRD towards Dobson Redevelopment
Transfer from Vail Reinvestment Authority 15,484,572 6,242,691 5,450,311 5,694,152 5,693,994 5,950,519
2025: Re-appropriate transfer from VRA for Dobson Redevelopment ($1.7M); Increase transfer from Vail
Reinvestment Authority towards Dobson Arena Redevelopment ($6.1M)
2026 - 2030: Repayment from VRA for Dobson Redevelopment
Dobson Redevelopment (52,091,906) - - - - - 2025: Dobson redevelopment; Reappropriate funds towards ongoing Dobson Arena Redevelopment to
begin construction in spring ($1.7M)
Total Net Dobson Financing Sources/(Uses)(19,460,185) 1,242,691 2,450,311 5,694,152 5,693,994 5,950,519
Southface Certificates of Participation Source/(Uses)
West Middle Creek COP Proceeds 65,308,920 - - - - - Recognize revenues and expenditures related to the issuance of
Interest Earned on COPs 2,726,590 - - - - - Certificates of Participation for the Southface project, and transfer of
Discount on Bond Proceeds (186,307) - - - - - funds to Vail Home Partners for development
Costs of Issuance and Compliance (323,250) - - - - - Cost of COP issuance
Debt Service Payments (1,821,680) (3,433,531) (3,433,531) (3,433,531) (3,433,531) (3,433,531) Southface debt payments
- - 1,821,679 3,433,531 3,433,531 Reimbursement for debt payments from Southface rental payments
Transfer to Vail Home Partners (57,225,359) - - - - - COP funds transferred to Vail Home Partners for Southface development
Southface COP Sources/(Uses)8,478,914 (3,433,531) (3,433,531) (1,611,852) - - Excess Bond Proceeds are restricted for capitalized debt payments in the fund balance
Other Financing Sources/(Uses)
Debt Service Payment (1,158,298) (1,156,490) (1,159,456) (1,157,070) (1,159,422) (1,156,423) PW Shops Debt Service Payment
Transfer to Internal Employee Housing Fund (52,631) (8,500,000) - - (2,500,000) (2,500,000)
2025: Transfer to IEHRF for incomplete remodel projects on new units from 2024, including Buffehr Creek
Unit window replacements ($52.6K)
2026: Transfer to IEHRF for purchase of Timber Ridge Units to be rented to TOV employees ($8.5M)
- See Project Narrative IEH01
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TOWN OF VAIL 2026 PROPOSED BUDGET
SUMMARY OF REVENUE, EXPENDITURES, AND CHANGES IN FUND BALANCE
CAPITAL PROJECTS FUND
New Project
Increase in Cost/Expanded Scope from Prior 5-Year Plan
Reduction in Cost/Scope from prior 5-Year Plan
Timing Change from Prior 5-Year Plan
Change from Capital Preview
2025
Forecast 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 Description
Transfer to Housing Fund (2,500,000) (1,000,000) (1,000,000) (1,000,000) (1,000,000) (1,000,000) Annual appropriation towards community housing projects (Transfer to Housing Fund)
Transfer to W. Middle Creek for start-up Operations - - (5,000,000) - - - Transfer $5.0M To West Middle Creek for first several years of operations
Transfer to Housing Fund (W. Middle Creek)(5,535,184) 3,151,660 2,383,524 - - - Loan to HF for W. Middle Creek (Increase total to $10.0M Previously in GF); Decrease loan to Housing
Fund for W. Middle Creek (-$4.5M) reimbursed by bond proceeds
Total Other Financing Sources/(Uses)(9,246,113) (7,504,830) (4,775,932) (2,157,070) (4,659,422) (4,656,423)
Revenue Over (Under) Expenditures (30,864,276) (725,155) (6,102,209) 8,101,219 (1,967,875) 315,206
Beginning Fund Balance 50,037,289 19,173,013 18,447,858 12,345,649 20,446,868 18,478,993
Ending Fund Balance 19,173,013 18,447,858 12,345,649 20,446,868 18,478,993 18,794,199
Reserved Fund Balances
Minimum Reserve Requirement (25% of Sales Tax)3,996,000 4,022,000 4,088,500 4,170,250 4,285,000 4,370,500
Southface COP Debt Service Reserve 8,478,915 5,045,383 1,611,852 - - -
Southface Operating Reserve 5,000,000 5,000,000 - - - -
Total Ending Reserved and Restricted Fund Balances 17,474,915 14,067,383 5,700,352 4,170,250 4,285,000 4,370,500
Ending Fund Balance- Available 1,698,099 4,380,475 6,645,297 16,276,618 14,193,993 14,423,699
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SUMMARY OF REVENUE, EXPENDITURES, AND CHANGES IN FUND BALANCE
REAL ESTATE TRANSFER TAX FUND
New Project
Increase in Cost/Expanded Scope from Prior 5-Year Plan
Reduction in Cost/Scope from prior 5-Year Plan
Timing Change from Prior 5-Year Plan
Change from Capital Preview
2025
Forecast 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 Description
Revenue
Real Estate Transfer Tax 8,181,171$ 7,777,000$ 7,854,770$ 7,933,318$ 8,012,651$ 8,092,777$ 2026: Down 5% from 2025 Forecast
Golf Course Lease 191,285 195,111 199,013 202,993 207,053 211,194 Annual lease payment from Vail Recreation District; Rent income funds the "Recreation
Enhancement Account" below; Increase based on CPI
Intergovernmental Revenue 5,416,192 80,000 30,000 30,000 30,000 30,000
Lottery proceeds used annual for park projects ($30.0K)
2025: Roll forward remaining ERWSD reimbursement for Dowd Junction stabilization ($205.3K);
Roll forward remaining Bear Education Grant from Colorado Parks and Wildlife ($10.8K);
USFS Grant for Booth Creek Fuels Reduction ($125K);
County Contribution towards East Vail Bighorn Sheep Habitat Conservation ($5.0M)
2026: Additional USFS Grant #24PA11021500049-MOD 1 towards additional Booth Creek
Fuels Reduction ($50.0K) - See Program Narrative RP01
Project Reimbursements 75,000 100,000 - - - -
2025: Roll forward Middle Creek restoration contribution from Evergreen Redevelopment ($75.0K)
2026: Reimbursement from Betty Ford Alpine Gardens for private donations towards Art
Studio outdoor gathering space ($100.0K) - See Project Narrative R07
Donations 97,000 65,000 65,000 - - -
2025: Kosloff Foundation and Winmax Foundation Donations towards Winterfest ($10.0K)
2025: Logan Donation towards Art Studio Programming ($70.0K)
2025: WinMax Foundation & Vail International Gallery Donations towards Inaugural Art Studio
Grand Prize ($2.0K)
2025: Open Space donation from Borgen Family ($15.0K)
2026: Logan Donation towards Art Studio Programming ($65.0K)
2027: Logan Donation towards Art Studio Programming ($65.0K)
Recreation Amenity Fees 10,000 10,000 10,000 10,000 10,000 10,000 $10K annually
Bag Fees 58,400 64,400 69,400 69,400 69,400 69,400 2025: Utilize bag fees towards Hard to Recycle events and Zero Hero support ($50K)
2026-2030: Utilize bag fees towards Hard to Recycle events and Zero Hero support ($69.4K)
Earnings on Investments and Other 213,405 177,000 100,000 122,000 105,000 92,000 2026: 2.5% return assumed; 2027 - 2030: 2.0% return assumed
Total Revenue 14,242,453 8,468,511 8,328,183 8,367,711 8,434,104 8,505,372
Expenditures
Management Fee to General Fund (5%)409,059 388,850 392,739 396,666 400,633 404,639 5% of RETT Collections - fee remitted to the General Fund for administration
Wildland
Forest Health Management 747,199 848,162 56,369 57,356 58,364 59,391
Annual operating expenditures for Wildland department;
2026 includes:
-$675.0K: Personnel
-$5.0K: Miscellaneous Educational Programming (Ongoing)
Wildland Fire Equipment - 13,000 53,800 - - 2027: Wildland hose replacement ($13.0K);
2028: VHF radio replacement ($53.8K)
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REAL ESTATE TRANSFER TAX FUND
New Project
Increase in Cost/Expanded Scope from Prior 5-Year Plan
Reduction in Cost/Scope from prior 5-Year Plan
Timing Change from Prior 5-Year Plan
Change from Capital Preview
2025
Forecast 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 Description
Wildfire Mitigation 430,000 300,000 20,400 20,808 21,224 21,649
2025: Booth Creek Fuels Implementation, partially offset by USFS grant ($275.0K); Booth Heights
and Booth Creek Trailhead Fuels Reduction ($100.0K)
2026: Booth Creek Fuels Implementation, partially offset by USFS grant ($200.0K) - See
Program Narrative RP01
Fire Free Five - Rebate Program 136,135 100,000 101,000 102,020 103,060 104,122 Annual Funding for Fire Free Five Community Assistance Program - See Program Narrative
RP02
Wildland Fire Shelter - 17,500 - - - - 2026: Wildland Fire Shelter Replacement ($17.5K)
Fire Free Five - TOV Implementation 25,000 - - - - - 2025: Re-appropriate funds for Fire Free Five landscaping around gymnastics center ($25.0K)
Total Wildland 1,296,083 1,265,662 190,769 233,984 182,648 185,161
Parks
Annual Park and Landscape Maintenance 2,194,742 2,336,967 997,567 1,015,350 1,033,490 1,051,992
Annual operating expenditures for Parks department (including personnel, supplies, utility,
contract services); 2026 includes:
-$1.3M: Personnel
-$178.5K: Park Restroom/Port-a-let cleaning & emptying
-$15.0K: Trail Host Program (Ongoing)
Park / Playground Capital Maintenance 281,000 169,000 169,000 169,000 169,000 169,000
Annual maintenance items include projects such as playground surface refurbishing,
replacing bear-proof trash cans, painting/staining of play structures, picnic shelter
additions/repairs, and fence maintenance ($169.0K)
2025: Ford Park Entry Landscape ($45.0K)
2025: Re-appropriate funds towards ford Park Entry landscape improvements near Amp Bridge
entry ($40.0K)
Tree Maintenance 91,000 95,000 85,000 85,000 85,000 85,000 Annual on going pest control, tree removal and replacements in stream tract, open space,
and park areas
2025: Re-appropriate funds towards new plantings to replace trees removed in 2024 ($6.0K)
Street Furniture Replacement 107,000 200,000 130,000 110,000 110,000 110,000
Annual Placeholder for Street Furniture Replacements ($35.0K)
Annual Replacement of existing trash/recycle cans with new models ($75.0K) - See Project
Narrative R01
2025: Re-appropriate funds for ongoing Village and Lionshead picnic table replacement ($72.0K)
2026: Ongoing Picnic Table and Bench upgrades ($105.0K) - See Project Narrative R02
2027: Ongoing Picnic Table and Bench upgrades ($30.0K) - See Project Narrative R02
Covered Bridge Pocket Park Rehabilitation - 225,000 - - - - 2026: Covered Bridge Pocket Park rehabilitation ($225.0K) - See Project Narrative R03
Ford Park- Betty Ford Way Pavers 40,000 - - - - - 2025: Re-appropriate towards final gravel shoulder grading repair and landscaping ($40.0K)
Ford Park Lower Bench Turf/Irrigation 85,000 - - - - - 2025: Replacement of worn turf grass and inefficient irrigation system ($300.0K)
Ford Park Playground Improvements 85,000 - 300,000 2,200,000 - -
2025: Re-appropriate funds towards replacement of wood fiber play surface under swings with
rubber surfacing for better durability ($125.0K)
2027: Design of Ford Park Playground Renovation ($300.0K) - See Project Narrative R04
2028: Construction of Ford Park Playground Renovation ($2.2M) - See Project Narrative R04
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SUMMARY OF REVENUE, EXPENDITURES, AND CHANGES IN FUND BALANCE
REAL ESTATE TRANSFER TAX FUND
New Project
Increase in Cost/Expanded Scope from Prior 5-Year Plan
Reduction in Cost/Scope from prior 5-Year Plan
Timing Change from Prior 5-Year Plan
Change from Capital Preview
2025
Forecast 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 Description
Ford Park Picnic Shelter - - - - 100,000 750,000 2029: Design of relocated Ford Park Picnic Shetler ($100.0K) - See Project Narrative R05
2030: Construction of relocated Ford Park Picnic Shelter ($750.0K) - See Project Narrative R05
Ford Park Master Plan Capital Design 199,909 100,000 100,000 - - -
2025: Re-appropriate funds for outcomes of Ford Park Masterplan Update. Projects include a park-
wide ADA compliance Study, site planning for future facilities including a picnic shelter and
expanded maintenance areas, wayfinding, etc. ($199.9K)
2026: Design of outcomes from Ford Park Master Plan ($100.0K) - See Project Narrative R06
2027: Design of outcomes from Ford Park Master Plan ($100.0K) - See Project Narrative R06
Art Studio Gathering Space at Ford Park - 225,000 - - - - 2026: Creation of gathering space outside of the newly constructed Art Studio ($225.0K) -
Partially offset by $100K of private donations - See Project Narrative R07
Ford Park Vehicle Entryway Improvements 125,000 - - - - -
2025: Utilize savings from Ford Park Lower Bench Turf repair towards:
-Parking Lot Gate Equipment Configuration ($32.0K)
-Oversize Vehicle Entrance Paving repair ($45.0K)
-Tennis Center Lot Manual Gate ($38.0K)
-Electronic Loops at West Betty Ford Way gate ($10.0K)
Turf Grass Reduction 100,836 95,000 - 65,000 - 75,000
2025: Completion of Main Vail Roundabout Turf Reduction ($100.8K)
2026: Phase 1 of Turf Reduction at Ford Park ($15.0K) - See Project Narrative R08
2028: Turf Reduction at West Vail Roundabout ($65.0K) - See Project Narrative R08
2030: Phase 2 of Turf Reduction at Ford Park ($75.0K) - See Project Narrative R08
Playground Restroom Replacements - - - - 400,000 - 2029: Replace modular restroom building at Red Sandstone Park ($400.0K)
Donovan Park Improvements 10,000 425,000 - - - -
2025: Replacement of play equipment ($20.0K)
2026: Playground Safety Improvements - Replace Decks, worn equipment, etc ($425.0K) -
See Project Narrative R09
Pirateship Park Improvements 13,862 - - - - - 2025: Re-appropriate funds towards ongoing improvements including two play components and
minor ADA upgrades ($43.9K)
Bighorn Park Playground Improvements 100,000 - - - - - 2025: Bighorn Park Play Area Maintenance ($150.0K)
Gore Creek Promenade Rehabilitation 2,118,460 - - - - - 2025: Re-appropriate funds towards ongoing refresh of the Gore Creek Promenade ($328.5K);
Reclass children's fountain steps at promenade to be done as part of this project ($40.0K)
Slifer Fountain Feature Four Repair - - - - - - 2025: Re-appropriate funds towards incomplete plumbing leak; further investigation needed prior to
repair ($75.0K)
Buffehr Creek Park Safety Improvements - - - 500,000 - 2029: Playground Safety Improvements ($500.0K)
Ellefson Park Safety Improvements - - - 500,000 - 2029: Playground equipment replacement ($500.0K)
Total Parks 4,795,608 3,870,967 1,781,567 3,644,350 2,897,490 2,240,992
Rec Paths and Trails
Rec. Path Capital Maintenance 85,000 85,000 85,000 85,000 85,000 85,000 Annual Capital maintenance of the town's recreation path system ($85.0K)
Recreation Path Safety Improvements 81,662 - - - 750,000 -
2025: Pedestrian Traffic Counters ($50.0K); Re-appropriate funds towards next phase of Antlers
curve redesign ($31.7K)
2028: Rebuild Antlers section of Gore Valley Trail ($750.0K)
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SUMMARY OF REVENUE, EXPENDITURES, AND CHANGES IN FUND BALANCE
REAL ESTATE TRANSFER TAX FUND
New Project
Increase in Cost/Expanded Scope from Prior 5-Year Plan
Reduction in Cost/Scope from prior 5-Year Plan
Timing Change from Prior 5-Year Plan
Change from Capital Preview
2025
Forecast 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 Description
Bike Safety 5,000 5,000 5,000 5,000 5,000 5,000 Annual cost for bike safety programs ($5.0K)
Pedestrian Bridge Projects 303,329 - - - - - 2025: Re-appropriate funds towards ongoing pedestrian overpass rehabilitation and outcomes of
upcoming pedestrian bridge report ($703.3K)
Red Sandstone Soft Surface Connector Trail - - 42,000 - - - 2027: Construct Red Sandstone Soft Surface Connector Trail ($42.0K) - See Project Narrative
R10
Gore Valley Trail Reconstruction 326,224 750,000 80,000 - 80,000 -
2025: Placeholder for Gore Valley Trail Maintenance ($80.0K); Library to Lionshead Nature Walk
Environmental Assessment and Design ($100.0K); Utilize 2024 savings in the recreation path
maintenance budget towards the rebuild of 1250' of the North Recreation Trail between Red
Sandstone Road and the pedestrian overpass ($146.2K)
2026: North Rec Path Reconstruction - Red Sandstone Area ($750.0K) - See Project Narrative
R11
2027: Placeholder for Gore Valley Trail Maintenance ($80.0K)
East Vail Interchange Improvements 190,543 - - - - -
2025: Re-appropriate funds for repairs due to landscaping and drainage issues, including plantings
and parking area improvements ($190.5K); Additional funds using 2024 savings in Water Quality
Infrastructure for drainage improvements including additional concrete gutters to direct to water
quality vaults and bioswale areas, and the replacement of plantings ($40.0K)
Dowd Junction repairs and improvements 203,794 - - - - - 2025: Re-appropriate funds for ongoing restabilization of Dowd Junction retaining wall ($454.0K)
Portalet Enclosures 40,500 - - - - - 2025: Re-appropriate funds towards screening in residential-area portalets ($40.5K)
Bighorn Trailhead improvements - - 250,000 - - 2028: Placeholder for improvements to the parking area at the Bighorn Trailhead to include
acquisition of easements, improved trail entry, additional parking spaces, and restroom facility to
south side of I-70 ($250.0K);
Total Rec Paths and Trails 1,891,052 840,000 212,000 340,000 920,000 90,000
Recreational Facilities
Nature Center Operations 117,437 - - - - - 2025: Nature Center operating costs
Nature Center Capital Maintenance 26,291 50,000 15,000 15,000 15,000 15,000
Placeholder for annual maintenance costs at or near Nature Center ($15.0K)
2025: Signage ($16.6K); Regravel access road ($9.7K)
2026: Additional funds for capital refresh of trails and exterior area ($35.0K)
Total Recreational Facilities 143,728 50,000 15,000 15,000 15,000 15,000
Environmental
Environmental Sustainability 892,663 811,809 109,771 111,526 113,317 115,143
Annual operating expenditures for Environmental department (including personnel and
supplies);
2026 includes:
-$769.5K: Personnel
-$77.0K: Climate Action Collaborative Dues (ongoing)
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REAL ESTATE TRANSFER TAX FUND
New Project
Increase in Cost/Expanded Scope from Prior 5-Year Plan
Reduction in Cost/Scope from prior 5-Year Plan
Timing Change from Prior 5-Year Plan
Change from Capital Preview
2025
Forecast 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 Description
Recycling and Waste Reduction Programs 742,050 227,800 130,356 132,963 135,622 138,335
Annual recycling and waste reduction programs; 2026 includes:
-$100.0K: Single Use Plastics program - See Program Narrative RP03
-$41.5K: Residential/Commercial Recycling Compost Program/Hauls (Ongoing)
-$7.5K: Recycling Compliance and Education (Ongoing)
-$38.8K: Zero Hero Program Support, offset by Bag Fees (Ongoing)
-$45.0K: One Hard to Recycle Event, offset by Bag Fees (Ongoing)
-$15.0K: Re-appropriate Business Compost pilot program ($15.0K)
2025: Single Use Plastics program offset by transfer from GF Destination Stewardship Funds
($60.0K)
Ecosystem Health 581,000 291,000 245,610 250,312 255,108 260,001
Annual ecosystem health programs; 2026 includes:
-$18.0K: CC4CA Annual Retreat - Host Community (Ongoing)
-$50.0K: Open Lands Plan - Biodiversity Study Phase 2 Implementation (Ongoing)
-$7.5K: Sustainable Destinations - Annual Certification Dues (Ongoing)
-$55.0K: U.S. Forest Service Front Country Ranger Program (Ongoing)
-$100.0K: Wildlife Habitat Improvements, Forum, and Education (Ongoing)
-$50.0K: Gore Creek Pesticide Campaign (2025-2026)
-$10.5K: Mountain IDEAL recertification ($10.5K)
Energy & Transportation 117,510 105,000 76,500 78,030 79,591 81,182
Annual energy and transportation programs; 2026 includes:
-$40.0K: Energy Smart Colorado Partnership (Ongoing)
-$2.5K: Energy-Related education, outreach, program incentives (Ongoing)
-$32.5K: Sole Power Plus Program (Ongoing)
-$30.0K: Additional Greenhouse Gas Inventory engagement
E-Bike Programs 193,000 175,000 178,500 182,070 185,711 189,426
Annual E-Bike Programs; 2026 includes:
-$175.0K: Shift E-Bike Share Program (Ongoing)
-E-bikes for essentials program proposed to be discontinued
E-Bike Share Infrastructure 14,711 - - - - - 2025: Re-appropriate funds as placeholder for additional gravel pads and bike racks at
redevelopment locations ($14.7K)
Sole Power App 35,000 25,000 - - - -
2025: Development of App modifications for the Sole Power Plus App Phase 2 Expansion to include
Transit and Milestones ($25K); Re-appropriate funds towards original app development ($8.0K);
Additional development funds to connect app to Town's Cloud service ($2.0K)
2026: Development of App modifications for the Sole Power Plus App Phase 3 Expansion to
include in-app incentives ($25.0K) - See Project Narrative R12
Streamtract Education/Mitigation 75,000 75,000 30,600 31,212 31,836 32,473
Annual streamtract education programming; 2026 includes:
-$30.0K: General education programming (Ongoing)
-$45.0K: Continuation of Restore the Gore Campaign Relaunch/rebrand
Water Quality Infrastructure - 450,000 - - - - 2026: Installation of 270 Gutter Bins (pollution catchment devices) on additional 25% of
Town storm drains ($450.0K) - See Project Narrative R13
Water Quality Initiatives 121,729 45,000 45,000 45,000 45,000 45,000 Annual monitoring of Gore Creek Macroinvertebrates - previously conducted by ERWSD
($45.0K)
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SUMMARY OF REVENUE, EXPENDITURES, AND CHANGES IN FUND BALANCE
REAL ESTATE TRANSFER TAX FUND
New Project
Increase in Cost/Expanded Scope from Prior 5-Year Plan
Reduction in Cost/Scope from prior 5-Year Plan
Timing Change from Prior 5-Year Plan
Change from Capital Preview
2025
Forecast 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 Description
Streambank Mitigation 140,000 150,000 - - - -
2025: Streambank Mitigation at Ford Park in conjunction with in-stream improvements by Trout
Unlimited ($100.0K); Streambank Mitigation along Mill Creek ($40.0K)
2026: Placeholder for Grant Match for streambank mitigation at Vail Golf Club Hole 11, an
outcome of the Vail Golf Club Vegetation Master Plan ($150.0K) - See Project Narrative R14
Middle Creek Restoration Fund 75,000 - - - - - 2025: Re-appropriate funds towards the restoration of Middle Creek on TOV property in relation to
the Evergreen redevelopment project. This will be reimbursed by the developer ($75.0K)
Private Streambank Mitigation Program 50,000 - - - - - 2025: Private Streambank Mitigation Program; 2025: Re-appropriate funds towards continuation of
private streambank mitigation ($50.0K)
Booth Heights Open Space Conservation 84,800 - - - - - 2025: Costs to establish Booth Heights conservation easement ($84.8K)
Energy Efficiency Performance Contract 105,158 - - - - - 2025: Re-appropriate funds towards ongoing Energy Audit ($105.2K)
Total Environmental 2,720,907 2,355,609 816,337 831,114 846,186 861,560
Art
Public Art - Operating 196,599 205,811 45,798 46,714 47,648 48,601
Annual operating expenditures for Art in Public Places department; 2026 includes:
-$187.6K: Personnel
-$25.0K: miscellaneous Programs & Events (Ongoing)
Public Art Installations 60,000 35,000 35,000 35,000 35,000 35,000 Annual cost of installation and landscaping/beautification costs for new/donated Art
Public Art - General program / art 170,567 60,000 60,000 60,000 60,000 60,000
Annual appropriation of funds to purchase sculptures, artwork, and conduct art
programs/events; remainder is re-appropriated each year to accumulate towards larger
purchases ($60.0K)
2025: Re-appropriate unspent funds ($110.6K)
Public Art - Winterfest 83,967 30,000 30,000 30,000 30,000 30,000
Annual Winterfest budget ($30.0K)
2025: Increase Winterfest budget utilizing Kosloff Foundation and Winmax Foundation donations
($10.0K); Re-appropriate funds for Winterfest program ($44.0K)
Seibert Memorial Statue- Maintenance 11,192 - - - - - 2025: Re-appropriate donated funds towards upkeep of sculpture ($11.7K)
Art Space 1,055,232 - - - - -
2025: Re-appropriate funds towards construction of Art Space Studio in Ford Park anticipated to be
completed in Summer of 2025 ($963.4K); Additional request for funding to connect Art Space
Studio HVAC to existing Geothermal Test Well, offset by budget reduction in CPF Geothermal
Project ($51.8K)
Art Studio - Programming & Operations 142,500 147,384 115,869 86,353 88,080 89,842
Operating costs for artist in residency program utilizing the new Art Space
2025: Increase Art Studio programming budget for Logan, WinMax Foundation, and Vail
International Gallery Donations ($72.0K)
2026: Increase Art Studio Programming budget for Logan donation ($65.0K)
2027: Increase Art Studio Programming budget for Logan donation ($65.0K)
Artist In Residency - Capital Art Acquisitions 57,500 37,500 37,500 37,500 37,500 37,500 Capital art acquisition costs associated with artist in residency program
2025: Re-appropriate unspent funds towards 2025 program ($20.0K)
Total Art 1,725,557 515,695 324,167 295,567 298,229 300,943
Community
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SUMMARY OF REVENUE, EXPENDITURES, AND CHANGES IN FUND BALANCE
REAL ESTATE TRANSFER TAX FUND
New Project
Increase in Cost/Expanded Scope from Prior 5-Year Plan
Reduction in Cost/Scope from prior 5-Year Plan
Timing Change from Prior 5-Year Plan
Change from Capital Preview
2025
Forecast 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 Description
Council Contribution: Betty Ford Alpine Garden Support 80,779 80,779 82,395 84,042 85,723 87,438 Annual operating support of the Betty Ford Alpine Gardens; annual increase to follow town's
general operating annual increase
Council Contribution: Eagle River Watershed Support 42,000 42,000 42,840 43,697 44,571 45,462 Annual support of the Eagle River Watershed Council programs
Council Contribution: Trail Alliance 22,500 52,500 53,550 54,621 55,713 56,828 Adopt A Trail Council Contribution for trails in or bordering the Town
Total Contributions 145,279 175,279 178,785 182,360 186,007 189,728
VRD-Managed Facilities & Maintenance
Recreation Enhancement Account 746,740 195,111 199,013 202,993 207,053 211,194
Annual rent paid by Vail Recreation District; to be re-invested in asset maintenance
2025: Roll forward unspent Enhancement Funds ($539.3K); Increase for $16.1K paid above budget
in 2024; Increase for $14.3K based on 2025 CPI true-up
Recreation Facility Maintenance 22,000 22,000 22,000 22,000 22,000 22,000 Annual RETT facility maintenance ($22.0K)
Synthetic Turf Replacement 472,000 - - - - - 2025: Re-appropriate funds towards synthetic turf replacement ($472.0K)
Golf Clubhouse 123,287 291,418 - 51,150 26,162 49,403
2025: Circulation Pump Replacement ($98.0K); Clubhouse parking lot mill & overlay ($23.9K);
Clubhouse Signage ($9.4K)
2026: Clubhouse parking lot mill & overlay ($23.9K); Stucco/Stone ($37.3K); Wood Trim
($26.8K); Golf Clubhouse Asphalt Parking Areas (Split 50/50) ($0.5K): Clubhouse Circulation
Pumps ($2.9K); Mitigation of ongoing water infiltration from exterior stairs/sidewalk
($200.0K); 2028: Clubhouse Exterior Door Replacement ($32.2K); Golf Clubhouse Asphalt Parking
Areas (Split 50/50) ($19.0K);
2029: Clubhouse Concrete Walkways, Stairs, and Rails ($19.5K); Clubhouse Concrete Drain Pans/
Curb & Gutter ($29.9K);
2030: Clubhouse Concrete Walkways, Stairs, and Rails ($19.5K); Clubhouse Concrete Drain Pans/
Curb & Gutter ($29.9K)
Athletic Field Restroom/Storage Building 1,000,000 - - - - - 2025: Re-appropriate $1.0M for the replacement of existing restroom/concession with new 2000 sq.
ft. restroom/storage building
Golf Course - Other 36,023 18,512 72,251 33,359 34,948 106,286
2025: Maintenance building asphalt driving and parking area ($4.0K); Re-appropriate funds towards
ongoing routine projects with VRD including Streambank Restoration ($432.1K)
2026: Maintenance building exterior doors ($3.5K); Wedding Island Bridge ($15.0K)
2027: 1st hole path planking ($23.8K); 2027: 1st hole bridge planking and stone veneer ($26.7K);
2nd hole bridge planking ($7.1K); 11th hole pedestrian bridges ($9.4K); Other ($5.2K)
2028: Maintenance building stucco ($25.3K); 2028: Maintenance building asphalt ($4.7K);
Maintenance building wood privacy fencing ($3.4K)
2030: 1st hole path planking ($61.8K); Maintenance Building Wood Trim & Soffits ($44.5K)
Ford Park / Tennis Center Improvements 205,020 615,769 - - - 24,719
2025: Wood siding and windows ($54.2K); Re-appropriate funds towards Tennis Center
Improvements ($150.9K)
2026: Rebuild of tennis courts, retaining walls, and court fencing ($590.3K); Concession /
Restroom Exterior Siding ($19.5K); Sports Center Painting ($6.0K)
2030: Concession / Restroom Exterior Siding ($24.7K)
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SUMMARY OF REVENUE, EXPENDITURES, AND CHANGES IN FUND BALANCE
REAL ESTATE TRANSFER TAX FUND
New Project
Increase in Cost/Expanded Scope from Prior 5-Year Plan
Reduction in Cost/Scope from prior 5-Year Plan
Timing Change from Prior 5-Year Plan
Change from Capital Preview
2025
Forecast 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 Description
Athletic Fields 173,809 2,980 26,704 - 5,825 13,347
2025: Asphalt parking lot ($99.3K); Re-appropriate funds towards ongoing improvements ($74.5K)
2026: Asphalt parking lot repairs ($3.0K)
2027: Asphalt parking lot repairs ($11.1K); Wood Structure Paint ($9.3K); Wood trim, post, & beam
repair ($6.2K)
2029: Coated Exterior Gypsum Board ($5.8K)
2030: Asphalt parking lot repairs ($13.3K)
Gymnastics Center 364,921 - - - 62,104 476,603
2025: Replace Airconditioning Unit
2029: Furnace ($31.1K); Elevator ($31.1K)
2030: Placeholder for Leak Repair / Waterproofing ($95.9K); Roofing Repair ($355.9K); Retaining
Wall Repair ($24.7K)
Total VRD-Managed Facilities & Maintenance 3,543,800 1,145,790 319,968 309,502 358,092 903,552
Total Expenditures 16,647,014 10,607,852 4,231,331 6,248,544 6,104,285 5,191,575
Other Financing Sources (Uses)
Transfer from General Fund - Destination Stewardship 70,010 - - - - -
2025: Transfer from General Fund for Implementation Steps of Destination Stewards Management
Plan: Greenhouse Gas Inventory and Modeling ($10.0K)
2025:Transfer from General Fund Destination Stewardship budget for Single Use Plastics
Implementation ($60.0K) - See Program Narrative RP03
Transfer from/(to) CPF (5,747,149) - - - - -
2025: Transfer to Capital Projects Fund for Dobson Arena (utilizing savings in annual Dobson
maintenance); Reduce transfer based on funds spent in 2024 ($15.4K); Increase transfer to Capital
Projects Fund towards Dobson Arena ($5.0M)
Revenue Over (Under) Expenditures (8,081,700) (2,139,341) 4,096,852 2,119,167 2,329,819 3,313,797
Beginning Fund Balance 15,184,790 7,103,090 4,963,750 9,060,602 11,179,768 13,509,588
Ending Fund Balance 7,103,090$ 4,963,750$ 9,060,602$ 11,179,768$ 13,509,588$ 16,823,385$
Minimum Reserve Requirement 2,000,000$ 2,000,000$ 2,000,000$ 2,000,000$ 2,000,000$ 2,000,000$
Above Minimum (Available Fund Balance)5,103,090$ 2,963,750$ 7,060,602$ 9,179,768$ 11,509,588$ 14,823,385$
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HOUSING FUND
New Project
Increase in Cost/Expanded Scope from Prior 5-Year Plan
Reduction in Cost/Scope from prior 5-Year Plan
Timing Change from Prior 5-Year Plan
2025 2025
Amended Forecast 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030
Revenue
Housing Sales Tax 5,201,534$ 5,178,308$ 5,141,000$ 5,225,903$ 5,330,452$ 5,476,896$ 5,586,434$ 2026: Flat, with adjustments for anticipate redevelopment impacts
2027- 2030: 2% Increase, with adjustments for anticipated redevelopment impacts
Housing Fee in Lieu Annual Collections - 10,718 - - - - -
Transfer in from Capital Projects Fund 2,500,000 2,500,000 1,000,000 1,000,000 1,000,000 1,000,000 1,000,000 2026 - 2030: Annual Transfer from Capital Projects Fund for InDeed Program ($1.0M) - See
Project Narrative H01
Workforce Housing Sales 1,105,000 1,075,000 - - - - - 2025: Roll forward resale revenue for Pitkin Creek #3B ($625.0K); Estimated Resale Revenue for
Pitkin Creek #7N ($480.0K)
Housing Late Fees 12,300 12,300 - - - - -
Government Reimbursements- Vail Home Partners 4,464,816 4,464,816 - - - - - 2025: Repayment of predevelopment costs from Vail Home Partners for West Middle Creek bond
proceeds ($4.5M)
Deed Restriction Buyouts 685,400 865,400 - - - - - 2025: Deed Restriction buyout at 363 Beaver Dam Circle ($275.4K); Deed restriction buyout at 315
Mill Creek Cir ($410.0K)
Earnings on Investments 50,000 272,120 25,000 - - - 21,000 2026: 2.5% return; 2027-2030: 2% return assumed
Total Revenue 14,019,050 14,378,663 6,166,000 6,225,903 6,330,452 6,476,896 6,607,434
Expenditures
Management Fee to General Fund (5%)- 258,915 257,050 261,295 266,523 273,845 279,322 5% Housing Sales Tax Administrative fee
Housing Programs
InDeed Program 4,385,645 4,385,645 1,000,000 1,000,000 1,000,000 1,000,000 1,000,000 Annual Funding for Vail InDeed Program - See Project Narrative H01
Buy Down Housing 150,904 161,622 - - - - - 2025: Re-appropriate utilization of housing fee in lieu towards Buy Down housing
Timber Ridge Unit Purchases - - 13,949,948 - - - -
2026: Commitment to purchase TR units for community rental totaling $25.5M ($3.0M
contribution to Habitat- HF, $14.0M for community use- HF, $8.5M for TOV employees -GF) -
See Project Narrative H02
Future Purchases 3,227,600 3,227,600 - - - - - Placeholder for Buy Down housing purchases
Pitkin Creek Unit #7N 547,400 547,400 - - - - - Purchase of Pitkin Creek #7N for resale ($547.4K)
Construction Housing Projects
Timber Ridge Habitat Contribution 2,000,000 2,000,000 3,000,000 - - - -
2025: $2.0M contribution to Habitat for Humanity for TR units
2026: $3.0M contribution to Habitat for Humanity for TR units (included in Town's original
$25.5M commitment)
Southface Development Predevelopment 807,920 807,920 - - - - - 2025: Re-appropriate West Middle Creek predevelopment costs ($808.5K)
Southface Development Legal Fee Contingency 50,000 50,000 - - - - - 2025: Re-appropriate placeholder for West Middle Creek legal costs ($50.0K)
East Vail Parcel Predevelopment 400,000 400,000 - - - - - 2025: Re-appropriate placeholder for West Middle Creek legal costs ($400.0K)
Residences at Main Vail Opportunity Fee 50,000 50,000 - - - - - 2025: Re-appropriation of remaining RMV opportunity fee
Land Purchases for Future Housing
CDOT Parcel Acquisition Placeholder - East Vail 2,416,502 2,416,502 - - - - - 2025: Re-appropriate purchase of CDOT East Vail parcel ($2.4M); Re-appropriate additional funds
needed for East Vail CDOT parcel ($18.0K)
East Vail Carnie Parcel 17,900 17,900 - - - - - 2025: Re-appropriate purchase of 1' wide parcel ($17.9K)
Eagle-Vail Parcel Placeholder 50,000 50,000 - - - - -
Total Expenditures 14,103,871 14,373,504 18,206,998 1,261,295 1,266,523 1,273,845 1,279,322
Operating Income (84,821) 5,158 (12,040,998) 4,964,607 5,063,930 5,203,051 5,328,112
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TOWN OF VAIL 2026 PROPOSED BUDGET
SUMMARY OF REVENUE, EXPENDITURES AND CHANGES IN FUND BALANCE
HOUSING FUND
New Project
Increase in Cost/Expanded Scope from Prior 5-Year Plan
Reduction in Cost/Scope from prior 5-Year Plan
Timing Change from Prior 5-Year Plan
2025 2025
Amended Forecast 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030
Other Finance Sources (Uses
Transfer to Vail Home Partners- WMC Contribution (10,000,000) (10,000,000) - - - - - 2025: $10.0M placeholder for W. Middle Creek housing projects
Transfer from CPF for Southface Contribution (Loan)5,535,184 5,535,184 (3,151,660) (2,383,524) - - - 2025: Loan from Capital Projects Fund for Southface contribution ($5.5M)
2026-2027: Payback of Loan from Capital Projects Fund for Southface contribution
Transfer from GF to purchase community TR units - - 13,773,099 (4,300,592) (5,063,930) (4,408,577) 2026: Loan from General Fund for Timber Ridge Unit purchases ($13.8M)
2027-2029: Repayment of loan from General Fund for Timber Ridge Unit purchases
Transfer from/(to) Timber Ridge- Site and Podium (10,541,295) (10,541,295) - - - - - 2025: Transfer to Timber Ridge Fund for site and podium
Transfer from/(to) Timber Ridge- CDOT Land Acquisition - - - 1,719,468 - - - 2027: Repayment of CDOT Land Acquisition cost with proceeds from Timber Ridge sales
Total Other Finance Sources (Uses)(15,006,111) (15,006,111) 10,621,439 (4,964,648) (5,063,930) (4,408,577) -
Surplus (Deficit) Net of Transfers and One-Time Items (15,090,932) (15,000,953) (1,419,559) - (0) 794,474 5,328,112
Beginning Fund Balance 16,420,512 16,420,512 1,419,559 0 0 (0) 794,474
Ending Fund Balance 1,329,580$ 1,419,559$ 0$ 0$ (0)$ 794,474$ 6,122,586$
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UNFUNDED PROJECTS
Project Eligible for Funding From
Cost Estimate (If
Known)
West Vail Roundabout Lighting Project Capital Projects Fund 2,400,000
Vail Village & Lionshead Bollard Installation Capital Projects Fund N/A
Municipal Complex Redevelopment Capital Projects Fund N/A
Permanent Location for Children’s Garden of Learning Capital Projects Fund N/A
Vail Village Transit Center Improvements Capital Projects Fund N/A
West Vail Master Plan Outcomes Capital Projects Fund N/A
Go Vail 2045 Projects Capital Projects Fund N/A
PW Buzzard Park Expansion Capital Projects Fund N/A
Geothermal Energy District Capital Projects Fund/RETT N/A
Gore Valley Trail improvements near Lionshead Gondola Real Estate Transfer Tax Fund 2,500,000
Development of CDOT East Vail Housing Parcel Housing Fund N/A
CDOT Eagle-Vail parcel (partnership with other municipalities) - Housing Fund N/A
Black Gore Creek Property Redevelopment Housing Fund N/A
Buffehr Creek Rehabilitation Housing Fund N/A
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OTHER FUNDS
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2025 Proposed
Amended 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030
Revenue
Rental Revenue 1,255,770 1,289,998 1,328,698 1,368,559 1,409,616 1,451,904 Increased Vaccancy rate to 10%; with 5% Rent
increase
Timber Ridge Rental Revenue - 277,830 277,830 138,915 138,915 138,915 $277K for new TR units
Other Earnings on Investments - 1,500 1,500 1,500 1,500 1,500
Total Revenue 1,255,770 1,569,328 1,608,028 1,508,974 1,550,031 1,592,319
Expenditures
General Fund Administrative Fee 374,918 386,999 398,609 410,568 422,885 435,571 30% Admin Fee: HR, Finance, Facilities, PW
Admin
Operational Costs 442,643 616,952 635,461 654,524 674,160 694,385 Increase from PY due to TR unit HOA fees
Operational Maintenance 203,750 207,750 213,983 220,402 227,014 233,824
Unit Masterleases 61,200 64,260 66,188 68,173 70,219 72,325
Total Expenditures 1,082,511 1,275,961 1,314,240 1,353,667 1,394,277 1,436,106
Surplus (Deficit) from Operations 173,259 293,367 293,788 155,306 155,753 156,213
Capital Funding Sources/(Uses)
Purchase of Employee Rental Units - (8,500,000) - (2,500,000) (2,500,000) (2,500,000)
Capital Maintenance of Units (202,631) (100,000) (100,000) (100,000) (100,000) (100,000)
Transfer from/(to) Capital Projects Fund 52,631 8,500,000 - 2,500,000 2,500,000 2,500,000 Transfer from CPF for purchase of Timber
Ridge Units ($8.5M)
Net Capital Funding Sources/(Uses)(150,000) (100,000) (100,000) (100,000) (100,000) (100,000)
Surplus (Deficit) Net of Capital Items 23,259 193,367 193,788 55,306 55,753 56,213
Beginning Fund Balance - 23,259 216,626 410,413 465,720 521,473
Ending Fund Balance 23,259$ 216,626$ 410,413$ 465,720$ 521,473$ 577,686$
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SUMMARY OF REVENUE, EXPENDITURES AND CHANGES IN FUND BALANCE
INTERNAL EMPLOYEE HOUSING RENTAL FUND
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SUMMARY OF REVENUE, EXPENDITURES AND CHANGES IN FUND BALANCE
VAIL MARKETING & SPECIAL EVENTS FUND
2024 2025 2025 2026
Actuals Budget Forecast Budget
Revenue
Business Licenses 345,095$ 350,000$ 356,100$ 350,000$
Event Reimbursements/Shared Costs 10,600 - - -
Earnings on Investments 9,381 - 7,000 -
Total Revenue 365,075 350,000 363,100 350,000
Expenditures
Commission on Special Events (CSE) :
CSE Surveys 25,368 - - -
Education & Enrichment 134,000 - - -
Visitor Draw 672,566 - - -
Recreation 141,500 - - -
Signature Events 620,000 - - -
Town Produced Events:554,876 - - -
NYE/4th of July Display 49,000 - - -
Ambient Event Funding:56,918 - - -
Music in the Villages - - - -
Collection Fee - General Fund 17,255 17,500 17,805 17,500
Total Expenditures 2,271,483 17,500 17,805 17,500
Other Financing Sources (Uses)
Transfer from/(to) Capital Projects Fund (74,659) - - -
Transfer from/(to) General Fund 1,745,858 - - -
Transfer to VLMD (Business License Fee)- (332,500) (335,494) (332,500)
Transfer from/(to) Vail Local Marketing District
(Fund Balance)- (127,701) (134,701) -
Total Other Financing Sources (Uses)1,671,199 (460,201) (470,195) (332,500)
Revenue Over (Under) Expenditures (235,209) (127,701) (124,900) -
Beginning Fund Balance 360,109 124,900 124,900 -
Ending Fund Balance 124,900$ (2,801)$ -$ -$
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2025
Forecast 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030
Revenue
Town of Vail Interagency Charge 5,070,275$ 5,604,736$ 5,772,878$ 5,946,064$ 6,124,446$ 6,308,180$
Intergovernmental Revenues 35,000 - - - - -
Earnings on Investments 75,000 60,000 65,808 70,374 63,777 54,379
Equipment Sales and Trade-ins 317,070 244,730 321,186 451,580 458,790 431,213
Total Revenue 5,497,345 5,909,466 6,159,873 6,468,019 6,647,013 6,793,771
Expenditures
Salaries & Benefits 1,575,281 1,677,364 1,742,781 1,810,750 1,881,369 1,954,742
Operating, Maintenance & Contracts 2,442,512 2,672,949 2,726,408 2,780,936 2,836,555 2,893,286
Capital Outlay 2,953,915 1,428,500 1,508,039 2,140,236 2,305,015 2,385,411
Total Expenditures 6,971,708 5,778,813 5,977,228 6,731,922 7,022,939 7,233,439
Revenue Over (Under) Expenditures (1,474,363) 130,653 182,645 (263,903) (375,925) (439,667)
Beginning Fund Balance 3,976,045 2,501,682 2,632,335 2,814,980 2,551,077 2,175,152
Ending Fund Balance 2,501,682$ 2,632,335$ 2,814,980$ 2,551,077$ 2,175,152$ 1,735,484$
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SUMMARY OF REVENUE, EXPENDITURES AND CHANGES IN FUND BALANCE
HEAVY EQUIPMENT FUND
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Proposed
2024 2025 2026
Actuals Budget Budget
Revenue
Town of Vail Interagency Charge - Premiums 4,000,000$ 4,471,094$ 4,877,460$
Employee Contributions 904,324 943,859 975,000
Insurer Proceeds 714,562 430,000 405,000
Earnings on Investments 254,922 109,130 100,000
Total Revenue 5,873,809 5,954,083 6,357,460
Expenditures
Health Insurance Premiums 1,156,723 1,097,365 1,246,936
Claims Paid 4,385,006 5,519,226 5,573,002
Wellness Bonus 53,340 112,674 90,000
Professional Fees 96,198 42,000 155,000
Total Expenditures 5,691,268 6,771,265 7,064,938
Revenue Over (Under) Expenditures 182,541 (817,182) (707,478)
Beginning Fund Balance 5,074,525 5,257,066 4,439,884
Ending Fund Balance 5,257,066$ 4,439,884$ 3,732,406$
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HEALTH INSURANCE FUND
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2025
Amended 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030
Revenue
E911 Board Revenue 1,246,961$ 1,687,805$ 1,748,566$ 1,807,498$ 1,868,472$ 1,931,560$
Interagency Charges 1,982,148 2,158,752 2,231,443 2,306,650 2,384,463 2,464,972
Town of Vail Interagency Charge 827,330 936,217 967,742 1,000,358 1,034,104 1,069,020
Earnings on Investments and Other 54,000 43,000 45,000 18,000 19,000 21,000
Total Revenue 4,110,439 4,825,774 4,992,751 5,132,508 5,306,042 5,486,555
Expenditures
Salaries & Benefits 3,354,993 4,036,526 4,181,841 4,332,387 4,488,353 4,649,934
Operating, Maintenance & Contracts 722,869 687,072 700,813 714,830 729,126 743,709
Capital Outlay 847,110 - 1,500,000 - - - 2027: CAD Replacement
($1.5M)
Total Expenditures 4,924,972 4,723,598 6,382,654 5,047,217 5,217,479 5,393,643
Revenue Over (Under) Expenditures (814,533) 102,176 (1,389,904) 85,291 88,562 92,912
Change in Net Position (814,533) 102,176 (1,389,904) 85,291 88,562 92,912
Beginning Fund Balance 2,977,684 2,163,151 2,265,326 875,423 960,714 1,049,277
Ending Fund Balance 2,163,151$ 2,265,326$ 875,423$ 960,714$ 1,049,277$ 1,142,189$
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SUMMARY OF REVENUE, EXPENDITURES, AND CHANGES IN FUND BALANCE
DISPATCH SERVICES FUND
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2024 2025 Proposed
Actuals Amended 2026 2027
Revenue
Rental Income 573,251$ -$ -$ -$
Ground Lease Buy-Out 5,000,000 - - -
Total Revenue 5,573,251 - - -
Expenditures
Operating, Maintenance & Contracts 358,673 - - -
Total Expenditures 358,673 - - -
Operating Income 5,214,578 - - -
Non-operating Revenues (Expenses)
Interest on Investments 69,478 - - -
Loan Principal Repayment to Capital Projects Fund (401,508) (407,530) (3,488,184) - Balance owed to CPF
Interest Payment to Capital Projects Fund (58,938) (55,379) - -
Total Non-operating Revenues (Expenses)(390,968) (462,909) (3,488,184) -
Surplus (Deficit) from Operations 4,823,610 (462,909) (3,488,184) -
Site/Podium/Land
Transfer to CPF for original land purchase - - - (4,399,500) Payment for TR original land
Transfer from Housing Fund- CDOT Land Acquisition 1,719,468 - - (1,719,468) Payment for CDOT land purchase
CDOT Land Acquisition (1,719,468) - - -
Timber Ridge Redevelopment TOV Comittment (30,129,485) (10,750,067) 22,696,647 6,740,246 5 year plan assumes: 75% Reimbursement in
2026; 25% in 2027 and only 60% total sales
Redevelopment Legal Fee Contingency (29,539) (20,461) - -
Transfer from Housing Fund- Site and Podium 9,093,287 10,541,295 - - @ 60 % Housing Fund will not be paid back
Transfer from General Fund- Site and Podium/legal fees 20,115,596 229,233 (20,344,829) (621,278) Transfer from GF to be paid back with sales
Total Site and Podium (950,141) - 2,351,818 -
Transfer to Housing Fund (5,000,000) - - -
Revenue Over (Under) Expenditures (1,126,531) (462,909) (1,136,366) -
Beginning Fund Balance 2,725,806 1,599,275 1,136,366 -
Ending Fund Balance 1,599,275$ 1,136,366$ -$ -$
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SUMMARY OF REVENUE, EXPENDITURES AND CHANGES IN FUND BALANCE
TIMBER RIDGE FUND
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2024 2025 Proposed
Actuals Amended 2026
Revenue
Rental Income 1,827,762$ 1,780,694$ 1,861,968$ 5% Rate Increase
Other Income 161,953 284,236 325,873
Investment Earnings 6,031 500 500
Total Revenue 1,995,745 2,065,430 2,188,341
Expenses
Operating, Maintenance & Contracts 668,599 776,383 790,143
Capital Outlay- RMV Construction - 27,918 -
Total Expenditures 668,599 804,301 790,143
Revenue Over Expenses 1,327,146 1,261,129 1,398,198
Other Financing Sources (Uses)
Fiscal Agent fees (3,500) (3,000) (3,000)
Principal Repayment (450,000) (450,000) (470,000)
Interest Expense (681,663) (828,753) (746,821)
Total Other Financing Sources (Uses)(1,135,163) (1,281,753) (1,219,821)
Change in Net Position 191,983 (20,624) 178,377
Beginning Fund Balance 482,717 674,701 654,077
Ending Fund Balance 674,701$ 654,077$ 832,454$
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RESIDENCES AT MAIN VAIL
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Town of Vail - 2026 Town Manager's Proposed Budget
Attachment A
Capital Project Narratives
Index Capital Project Title Year(s)Fund
C01 Energy Efficiency Upgrades 2026 - 2028 Capital Projects Fund
C02 Snowmelt Boilers Replacement (Placeholder)Ongoing Capital Projects Fund
C03 Vail Mobility Hub Expansion (Placeholder)2027 Capital Projects Fund
C04 Fire Sprinkler Upgrades at Bus Barn 2025-2026 Capital Projects Fund
C05 Lionshead Parking Structure East Stair Snowmelt 2027-2028 Capital Projects Fund
C06 Vail Run Bus Stop 2026 Capital Projects Fund
C07 Electric Bus Replacements and Bus Chargers 2029-2030 Capital Projects Fund
C08 Bus Camera Survallience System Update 2026 Capital Projects Fund
C09 Storm Drain Labeling 2026 Capital Projects Fund
C10 Kinnickinick East Bridge Rehabilitation 2026 Capital Projects Fund
C11 Roundabout Traffic Counters 2026 Capital Projects Fund
C12 Vail Road Bike Lanes & Sidewalk (Design)2026 Capital Projects Fund
C13 Vail Valley Drive Bike Lanes 2027 Capital Projects Fund
C14 Dobson Streetscape Improvements 2027 - 2028 Capital Projects Fund
C15 Finance Paperless AP Software Ongoing Capital Projects Fund
C16 Financial Management System Replacement 2027 Capital Projects Fund
C17 Axon Artifical Intelligence 2026 Capital Projects Fund
C18 Anti-Vehicle Barriers 2026 Capital Projects Fund
C19 Explosives Detection Canine 2026 Capital Projects Fund
C20 Main Vail Underpass Pedestrian Improvements 2026 Capital Projects Fund
C21 Design of Pedestrian Safety Bollards 2026 - 2028 Capital Projects Fund
C22 Additional Patrol Vehicles 2026 Capital Projects Fund
C23 Code Enforcement Pickup Trucks 2026 Capital Projects Fund
R01 Trash and Recycling Can Upgrades Ongoing Real Estate Transfer Tax Fund
R02 Picnic Table and Street Seating Upgrades 2025 - 2027 Real Estate Transfer Tax Fund
R03 Covered Bridge Pocket Park Rehabilitation 2026 Real Estate Transfer Tax Fund
R04 Ford Park Playground Improvements 2027 - 2028 Real Estate Transfer Tax Fund
R05 Ford Park Picnic Shelter Replacement 2029 - 2030 Real Estate Transfer Tax Fund
R06 Ford Park Master Plan Projects (Placeholder)2026 - 2030 Real Estate Transfer Tax Fund
R07 Art Studio Gathering Space at Ford Park 2026 Real Estate Transfer Tax Fund
R08 Turf Grass Reduction 2026 - 2030 Real Estate Transfer Tax Fund
R09 Donovan Park Improvements 2026 Real Estate Transfer Tax Fund
R10 Red Sandstone Soft Surface Connector Trail 2026 Real Estate Transfer Tax Fund
R11 North Rec Path Reconstruction - Sandstone Area 2026 Real Estate Transfer Tax Fund
R12 Sole Power Plus App Expansion 2026 Real Estate Transfer Tax Fund
R13 Additional Gutter Bin Installation 2026 Real Estate Transfer Tax Fund
R14 Streambank Mitigation at Vail Golf Club Hole 11 2026 Real Estate Transfer Tax Fund
H01 Vail InDeed Program Ongoing Housing Fund
H02 Timber Ridge Unit Purchases for Community Rental 2026 Housing Fund
IEH01 Timber Ridge Unit Purchases for Internal TOV Employee
Rental
2026 Internal Employee Housing Rental
Fund
Future Potential Projects (not currently included in Capital Plan)
C21 (CPF)Construction of Vail & Lionshead Village Bollards Unfunded Capital Projects Fund
R06 (RETT)Construction of Outcomes of Ford Park Master Plan Unfunded Real Estate Transfer Tax Fund
FUT01 Geothermal Energy District - Phase 2 Unfunded Capital Projects or RETT Fund
FUT02 East & West Lionshead Circle Bike Lanes Unfunded Capital Projects Fund
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C01
Capital Projects Fund – 2026 Five-Year Plan
Project: Energy Efficiency Upgrade Package
Budget:
Narrative: Based on the outcomes of the Energy Audit, staff is proposing an energy efficiency upgrade
package to achieve energy and carbon reductions while reducing the burden of utility bills. The
energy savings from facility improvement measures are guaranteed. This program has been
previously utilized by the Town of Vail, but enough time has passed that technology, facilities,
and energy rates make an EPC worthwhile again.
The investment grade audit has identified a comprehensive package of improvements to town
facilities that will save energy, reduce emissions, and improve the quality of the facilities for
employees and visitors to the town.
The recommended package improvements will advance the town’s leadership on decarbonized
and highly efficient energy use, and improve the guest experience, including:
•Net zero emissions at the library
•1,180 metric tons of emissions reduced
•Battery storage pilot at Donovan Pavilion
•First node for the geothermal energy district project
•$1M+ end of life avoided equipment replacements
•Enhanced lighting levels in the parking structure
•Eligible for state and federal incentives.
The 5-year capital plan includes the net cost of this project after anticipated grants and
reimbursements. This includes the following:
•Awarded State Geothermal Energy Tax Credit Offering (GETCO): $1,781,507
•Federal Geothermal, Solar, Battery, & EV Station Tax Credits: $2,089,449
•Utility/Other cost reimbursements: $7,500
Staff proposes cash-funding these energy upgrades. The energy savings are guaranteed by the
contractor for the payback period, provided that the Town continues to pay annual
measurement and verification costs.
Applicable Strategic Priority and Goal: Environmental Sustainability: E.3
2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 Total
Capital Cost $9,123,235 $0 $0 $0 $0 $9,123,235
Grants/Reimbursements $1,781,507 $7,500 $2,27,725 $0 $0 $4,062,732
Net Cost to Town (Prior
to utility savings)
$7,341,728 $(7,500) $(2,273,725) $0 $0 $5,060,503
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Energy Conservation Measure (ECM)
Name Facility(s)Energy Conservation Measure Description Construction Cost*Rebates State Investment Tax
Credit
Federal Investment Tax
Credit Net Construction Cost Total Annual Savings
(2025 Basis)
Ground Source Heat Pump HVAC System
with Borefield and Future Energy District
Connection
Library, Dobson Ice Arena
Install new ground source heat exchanger and fourteen (14) water to air heat
pumps as well as electric backup heating capabilities. The design includes a
connection to the Dobson Ice Arena mechanical room to capture waste heat from
the ice plant compressors. 10-30 boreholes pending depth and final design.
Included provisions for connection to future thermal energy network (TEN).
$6,020,916 ($7,500)($1,781,507)($1,806,275)$2,425,635 -$771 (Includes cost of
adding air conditioning)
Snowmelt System Controls Lionshead Parking Garage, Bus Barn and Public Works Shop,
Donovan Park Pavillion, Lionshead Entry Implement snowmelt control strategy.$97,699 $0 $0 $0 $97,699 $118,235
Parking Garage LED Fixtures with Controls Lionshead Parking Structure, Vail Parking Garage
Replace existing, end-of-life LED Lighting, and install fixture mounted motions
sensors to optimize energy savings and meet current code requirements.$517,870 $0 $0 $0 $517,870 $22,758
Solar Photovoltaics and Battery Storage Vail Library, Donovan Park Pavillion
Install roof mounted solar PV Systems. Library (31 kW-DC) . Install roof mounted
solar PV system (18 kW-DC) with BESS (60 kWh Battery Energy Storage System) for
resiliency.
$863,884 $0 $0 ($259,165)$604,719 $12,284
EV Charging Stations Donovan Park Pavillion, Stephen's Park, Golf Club, Public Works
and Bus Barn
(23) Level 2 Chargers. Also includes $27,000 Grant match for Charge Ahead
Colorado at Public Works and Bus Barn $694,283 ($150,000)$0 ($208,285)$335,998 $15,000
Occupant and Operator Engagement
Program (powerED)
Community Development, Vail Fire Station 1 , Vail Fire Station 2
, Vail Fire Station 3, Golf Club, Library, Lionshead
Transportation and Welcome Center, Municipal Building (Office,
police, etc.), Public Works Admin (office), Public Works Shop &
Bus Barn, Vail Rec District Gymnastics Center*, Donovan Park
Pavillion*, Vail Tennis Center*, Buzzard Park Housing**,
Information Center**
[*Process Only, **People Only]
Occupant and operator 2-year engagement program focused on both identification
of low to no cost operational savings and occupant engagement/awareness
programs to promote educational awareness. Some level of community campaign
support may be included.
$154,000 $0 $0 $0 $154,000 $23,000
Heat Tape/ Tracing Controls
Vail Community Development, Fire Station 1, Fire Station 2,
Golf Club, Information Center, Lionshead Transportation and
Welcome Center, Lionshead Transit Center, Vail Municipal
Building, Public Works Admin, Vail Tennis Center, Town
Manager's Residence, Public Works Shop and Bus Barn
Install temperature-based controllers to optimize heat trace run time and reduce
unnecessary energy use.$139,349 $0 $0 $0 $139,349 $8,046
Controls Upgrades Municipal Building (including PD), Public Works and Bus Barn Upgrade controls at multiple buildings to optimize facility operations, occupant
comfort, and energy savings.$250,450 $0 $0 $0 $250,450 $4,252
Window Inserts Municipal Building Install window inserts on existing windows on ten (10) South facing windows to
improve window performance and occupant comfort.$17,350 $0 $0 $0 $17,350 $614
Building Insulation Town Managers Home Add weather stripping and insulation to building envelope to reduce infiltration and
improve occupant comfort.$18,625 $0 $0 $0 $18,625 $139
Test and Balance Community Development, Vail Village Snowmelt System
Test and balance airside and/or waterside equipment to get equipment back to
design operating conditions. Waterside (glycol/water) under pavers only for
snowmelt system.
$51,420 $0 $0 $0 $51,420 Included in Snowmelt
savings
Fire Pit Flame Reduction Fire Pits: Gore Creek and Wall St Furnish and install smaller burners at the fire pits to reduce natural gas usage.$25,710 $0 $0 $0 $25,710 $1,177
Air Source Heat Pump for Domestic Water Community Development
Replace existing domestic hot water heater with a air source heat pump to serve
the domestic hot water to the building. $24,444 $0 $0 $0 $24,444 ($121)
Strategic Asset Planning/Inventory
Bighorn Park Restroom, Buffehr Creek Restroom, Checkpoint
Charlie, Community Development, Donovan Park Pavillion,
Donovan Park Restroom, Vail Fire Station 1, Vail Fire Station 2,
Vail Fire Station 3, Ford Park Restroom. Golf Club, Information
Center, Library, Lionshead Transportation and Welcome
Center, Municipal Building, Public Works Admin, Public Works
Shop & Bus Barn, Ski Museum, Stephens Park Restrooms,
Town Manager’s Residence, Vail Rec District Gymnastics
Center, Vail Tennis Center, Wall Street Restrooms
Asset condition and end-of-use replacement assessments for
mechanical/electrical/plumbing systems planning. The inventory and capital
budgeting will include evaluation of what the best future replacement will be for
the lowest carbon impact. This will help the town to include its carbon reduction
goals during future asset replacements.
$45,000 $0 $0 $0 $45,000 $0
Project Totals $8,921,000 ($157,500)($1,781,507)($2,273,725)$4,708,268 205,260$
$226,164
EPC Construction Total $9,147,164
Net Cost to Vail (with contingency)$4,934,432
Annual CO2 Reduction 1151 Metric Tons
Portfolio Percentage CO2 Reduction 13%
Annual Savings 205,260$
* Since design, project management and other project related costs are distributed among the ECMs, the project cost will not go up or down by exactly the amounts shown here if a ECM or ECMs are removed from the final contracted scope of work.
Proprietary and Confidential
Town of Vail Energy Performance Contract
Energy Conservation Measures - Recommended Project Costs and Savings
(Note: Changes to any measure may result in adjustments to the grant availability, utility savings, and project management fees charged to other measures)
Vail Controlled Contigency
Date Printed: 10/9/2025
90
C02
Capital Projects Fund – 2026 Five-Year Plan
Project: Snowmelt Boilers Replacement
Budget:
Narrative: The 5-Year Capital plan includes placeholders for routine replacement of the Town’s Snowmelt
System Boilers with like-natural gas boilers. Two boilers are scheduled for replacement in 2027,
and one in 2028.
Staff will continue to evaluate the condition of the boilers, and will only replace if deemed
necessary. Should the Town move forward with a Geothermal Energy District in the future, an
upgraded system be installed in place of these boilers.
2026 2027 2028 2029 2030
Capital Replacement Cost $0 $1,025,000 $525,000 $0 $0
91
C03
Capital Projects Fund – 2026 Five-Year Plan
Project: Vail Mobility Hub Expansion (Placeholder for TOV Match)
Budget:
Narrative: The purpose of this project is to build a new Arrival Center/Vail Mobility Hub at the Vail
Transportation Center. The Town received a $750,000 grant (50/50 match) to begin the design
of an expanded mobility hub, which is an on-going project. This $2M, along with CDOT’s $6.4M
and a TBD amount from Core Transit, will function as placeholders to provide matching funds
for a future potential Federal Transit Facility grant.
Photos:
Applicable Strategic Priority and Goal: Community, Experience, Economy, Environmental
2026 2027 2028 2029 2030
Capital Cost $0 $2,000,000 $0 $0 $0
92
C04
Capital Projects Fund – 2026 Five-Year Plan
Project: Fire Sprinkler Upgrades at Bus Barn
Budget:
Narrative: The existing fire sprinkler system in the bus barn is not adequate to suppress a battery fire
should it occur in one of the electric buses. Electric vehicles and batteries burn much hotter and
longer than gas powered vehicles.
This project was originally proposed in the 2023 budget process with an estimated design and
construction cost of $600,000. In the 2025 first supplemental, an additional $180,000 was
approved to support a higher construction cost.
As staff has investigated the current technology and best practices for suppressing large battery
fires, it has become apparent that the cost of a viable solution will be significantly higher, at
approximately $1,750,000.
Staff proposes moving forward in 2026, with total project budget of $1,750,791 from the
following sources:
• Current 2025 Amended budget: $780,000
• Re-allocation of the remaining Bus Barn Charger Expansion budget: $268,791
• Additional funding proposed in 2026 budget: $702,000
This project will provide best practice fire protection for the Town of Vail bus barn which have a
replacement value of $30M-$40M. At this time there is no Building Code requirement for this,
nor is there any current standards that will completely extinguish electric bus fires. Best
practice at this time is a Fire Sprinkler Deluge system with roof vents as designed. If we move
forward with this FS system, there is no guarantee it will save all assets; however, it will
minimize any potential damage and assist the ability of the Fire Dept. to fight the fire safely.
There also is no guarantee that a different code required solution may be developed/required
in the future, but at this time there is none.
This project is a best practice solution to save extensive damage to Vail’s fleet of buses,
structure, property and employees. If there is a fire event in the bus barn without any type of
suppression the loss of buses could cripple our transit system as a whole, with replacements
being 1-2 years out.
2025
(Proposed
Adjusted)
2026 2027 2028 2029 2030
Capital Cost $1,048,791 $702,000 $0 $0 $0 $0
93
C05
Capital Projects Fund – 2026 Five-Year Plan
Project: Lionshead Parking Structure East Stair Snowmelt System
Budget:
Narrative: The East Stair of the Lionshead Parking Structure that provides access to Dobson/Library often
builds up ice during the Winter, presenting a safety concern and requiring a high level of staff
time to keep clear. Staff is proposing to construct snowmelted stairs similar to the West Side of
the structure to mitigate this issue. First steps would be to engage a design engineer to
understand options, pro/cons, and magnitude of costs.
Applicable Strategic Priority and Goal: Public Safety
2026 2027 2028 2029 2030
Design Cost $150,000 $0 $0 $0 $0
Construction Cost $0 $750,000 $0 $0 $0
94
C06
Capital Projects Fund – 2026 Five-Year Plan
Project: Vail Run Bus Stop
Budget:
Narrative: The Vail Transit Optimization Plan identified that a new westbound bus stop along the South
Frontage Road at Vail Run coupled with the new extended Lions Ridge Loop bus route would
provide enhanced service for the Sandstone neighborhood to access West Vail. The Bus Stop
would be similar to the newly constructed bus stop at Marriott Residence Inn in West Vail. The
first phase of the Optimization plan is planned to be implemented for the 2026 summer season.
It would be beneficial to have this bus stop installed in 2026. This project will aid in achieving
the Strategic Goal for Transportation by enhancing transit usage.
Photos:
Applicable Strategic Priority and Goal: Transportation, Community, Environmental
2026 2027 2028 2029 2030
Capital Cost $375,000 $0 $0 $0 $0
95
C07
Capital Projects Fund – 2026 Five-Year Plan
Project: Electric Bus Replacements and Bus Chargers
Budget:
Narrative: The town is scheduled to replace 8 diesel buses with battery electric buses in 2029 and to replace 6
diesel buses with battery electric buses in 2030. This will require an upgrade in charging capacity to
expand our electric fleet. The project will require 2 Power Blocks and 4 Express Plus chargers for a total
of 8 nozzles for charging in 2029 and will require 2 Power Blocks and 4 Express Plus dual port chargers in
2030 to meet the demands of the new electric buses.
Applicable Strategic Priority and Goal: Transportation and Environmental
Photo:
2026 2027 2028 2029 2030
Electric Buses Cost $0 $0 $0 $
Additional Charger Cost $0 $0 $0 $695,000 $840,000
96
C08
Capital Projects Fund – 2026 Five-Year Plan
Project: Bus Camera Surveillance System Update
Budget:
Narrative: The surveillance camera system in the Town’s bus fleet is due for a routine replacement. The
current system will no longer be supported.
Applicable Strategic Priority and Goal: Public Safety
2026 2027 2028 2029 2030
Capital Cost $320,000 $0 $0 $0 $0
97
C09
Capital Projects Fund – 2026 Five-Year Plan
Project: Storm Drain Labeling
Budget:
Narrative: Staff is proposing to label all town storm drains to indicate drainage to the creek. All
stormwater inlets in Vail will have approximately 4" diameter medallion indicating that water
entering the drain flows into Gore Creek and no waste should be dumped.
Photos:
Applicable Strategic Priority and Goal: E - Environmental Sustainability (E.1)
2026 2027 2028 2029 2030
Capital Cost $90,000 $0 $0 $0 $0
98
C10
Capital Projects Fund – 2026 Five-Year Plan
Project: Kinnikinnick East Bridge Rehabilitation
Budget:
Narrative: The Town of Vail in conjunction with CDOT completes a Bi-Annual Bridge inspection of all the
Town of Vail vehicle bridges. The report provides guidance to Town Staff on completing bridge
maintenance items. Kinnikinnick East Bridge has been identified to be in need of upgraded
bridge rails and concrete repairs, similar to work that was done on Kinnikinnick West Bridge
several years ago.
Photos:
Kinnikinnick East
Kinnikinnick West
2026 2027 2028 2029 2030
Capital Cost $500,000 $0 $0 $0 $0
99
C11
Capital Projects Fund – 2026 Five-Year Plan
Project: Roundabout Traffic Counters
Budget:
Narrative: The 2024 Mobility & Transportation Master Plan recommends installing permanent traffic
counters at the Main Vail and West Vail Roundabouts to monitor traffic volumes. The
information gathered can be utilized in the future to determine if capacity improvements are
necessary and project when/if they should be implemented. Currently the Town only gets
snapshots of peak period traffic times every few years. Having the ability to monitor day to day
traffic and understand how often peak traffic volumes are reached at key intersections, like the
Vail roundabouts, will allow staff to better understand when and if capacity improvements
identified in the 2024 Mobility & Transportation Master Plan need to be budgeted for.
2026 2027 2028 2029 2030
Capital Cost $250,000 $0 $0 $0 $0
100
C12
Capital Projects Fund – 2026 Five-Year Plan
Project: Vail Road Bike Lanes and Sidewalks
Budget:
Narrative: Vail Road from West Meadow Drive to W. Forest Road is a part of the Gore Valley Trail and
does not provide adequate pedestrian and bicycle accommodations, which creates safety and
user experience concerns, and creates confusion as to where users of the GVT should go. Most
users wind up making their way through the Vail Village, which increases bicycle traffic within
the pedestrian village. In order to alleviate this confusion and provide safer accommodations,
and some traffic calming, it is recommended to add 5' designated bike lanes and a 6' sidewalk
connection along this section of Vail Road. Providing appropriate bike accommodations will
improve safety and provide some traffic calming effects.
This project is recommended by the 2045 Vail Mobility and Transportation Master Plan and
modifies the existing roadways to accommodate formal bike lanes, modifying the existing
striping and gutters to provide 9' travel lanes and 5' bike lanes, as well as a sidewalk connection
along Vail Road. This work should occur in conjunction with the scheduled 2027 asphalt
overlays for Vail Valley Drive and Vail Road.
Photos:
Applicable Strategic Priority and Goal: Transportation and Public Safety
2026 2027 2028 2029 2030
Capital Cost $100,000 $1,000,000 $0 $0 $0
101
C13
Capital Projects Fund – 2026 Five-Year Plan
Project: Vail Valley Drive Bike Lanes
Budget:
Narrative: Vail Valley Drive from Meadow Drive to Gold Peak is a critical bicycle and pedestrian connection
from Vail Village to Gold Peak and Ford Park areas and the Gore Valley Trail. Currently Vail
Valley Drive does not provide adequate bicycle accommodations, which creates safety and user
experience concerns. Providing appropriate bike accommodations will improve safety and
provide some traffic calming effects.
This project is recommended by the 2045 Vail Mobility and Transportation Master Plan and
modifies the existing roadways to accommodate formal bike lanes, modifying the existing
striping and gutters to provide 9' travel lanes and 5' bike lanes. This work should occur in
conjunction with the scheduled 2027 asphalt overlays for Vail Valley Drive and Vail Road.
Photos:
Applicable Strategic Priority and Goal: Transportation, Community, Experience
2026 2027 2028 2029 2030
Capital Cost $0 $750,000 $0 $0 $0
102
C14
Capital Projects Fund – 2026 Five-Year Plan
Project: Dobson Streetscape Improvements
Budget:
Narrative: Staff is proposing the construction of streetscape improvements between East end of the
Lionshead Welcome Center and West Meadow Drive. The Dobson streetscape was removed
over 10 years ago with a condition it would be replaced within 2-3 years. The timeline was
delayed due to the Civic Area Master Planning and Dobson Ice Areana Remodel. The project
should be designed in 2027 to be ready for construction in 2028. This project includes
improvements at Lot 10 on the East side of Dobson. The total construction costs will be
dependent on final design, and this would likely be a phased construction project. Staff’s
current best estimate for construction costs is $5,000,000.
Photos:
Applicable Strategic Priority and Goal: Community, Experience
2026 2027 2028 2029 2030
Design Cost $0 $500,000 $0 $0 $0
Construction Cost $0 $0 $5,000,000 $0 $0
103
C15
Capital Projects Fund – 2026 Five-Year Plan
Project: Finance Paperless A/P Software
Budget:
Narrative: Staff is requesting a $35K (annual) budget to implement a new Accounts Payable (AP) system
which would modernize our financial operations. The initiative aligns with our strategic goals of
fiscal responsibility, operational efficiency, environmental stewardship, and innovation. By
replacing manual, paper-based processes with a secure, automated AP platform, we anticipate
improved processing speed, reduced errors, enhanced audit oversight, reduced environmental
impact, and enhanced service delivery.
As the Town of Vail has grown and added new projects, new funds to account for, and
additional component units; we have also experienced increased complexity and demand for
AP processing services. At the same time outside of the organization, technology and business
processes have advanced to offer increased operational efficiencies through the adoption of
such AP systems.
Under our current structure, the finance department has limited resources to validate
approvals which are currently done with paper and wet signatures. Once approved, invoices are
manually entered into our financial system for payment by each department and submitted via
hard-copy to finance for processing. Moving this process to an entirely digital solution would
provide a clear, time-stamped audit trail for every invoice and approval--which we are required
to furnish in our audit. This would enhance internal controls and reduce the risk of fraud or
duplicate payments.
A digital, web-based system would also reduce the amount of time spent on manual entry of
invoices. Invoices would only need to be coded in the system once, which would then flow
through approvals into the Town's financial system. Whereas currently, even a one page invoice
requires a minimum of 4 pages of printing to process; a digital solution would reduce this to
one page for check payments and zero for ACH. Manual scanning of invoices could also be
eliminated for vendor submitted invoices via email. The increased labor efficiency from this
improved process would allow staff to focus on higher-value tasks like vendor management,
financial analysis, internal audit, and reconciliation.
Investing in a paperless AP system is a strategic move that better positions the Town's financial
processes for future development and growth. Increased efficiencies will allow staff more time
to oversee audit transparency and compliance. The reduction in paper printing would save an
estimated 30,000 pages of paper annually. Additionally, these systems may offer additional
transparency to our vendors and internal users.
2026 2027 2028 2029 2030
Annual Licensing Cost
(ongoing)
$35,000 $35,000 $35,000 $35,000 $35,000
104
C16
Capital Projects Fund – 2026 Five-Year Plan
Project: Financial Management System Replacement
Budget:
Narrative: The New World Finance system was first implemented in 2014 and went into service in 2015.
While Tyler continues to maintain the product, it is no longer making meaningful upgrades or
improvements. In 2025, the Town took its first step toward moving off New World by
implementing payroll in Workday, which is currently handled in NWS. As departments across
the organization adopt new software, it is becoming increasingly clear that New World does not
integrate well or function effectively with other systems.
Staff is proposing to move forward with the implementation of a new finance system in 2027
through a full RFP process. The project will require additional resources and is expected to take
6 to 8 months to complete.
The primary goal is to create greater efficiencies within the Finance Department, reduce errors,
and strengthen oversight of the Town’s financial management. In addition, a modern system
will provide:
- Improved integration across departments ensuring that finance data seamlessly connects with
payroll, HR, procurement, and other operational systems.
- Enhanced transparency and reporting for both internal and external users
- Stronger internal controls by reducing the risk of errors and improving compliance with
financial and IRS requirements.
- Scalability for the future by allowing the Town to adapt as new technologies, regulations, and
best practices evolve.
- User-friendly tools to make it easier for staff across all departments to access the financial
information, enter invoices, request bills, track expenditures, contracts, and grants.
- Cost-effectiveness by reducing inefficiencies, manual workarounds, and the need for multiple
disconnected software solutions.
2026 2027 2028 2029 2030
Implementation Cost $0 $200,000 $200,000 $200,000 $200,000
Annual Licensing Cost
(Ongoing)
$0 $1,000,000 $200,000 $200,000 $200,000
105
C17
Capital Projects Fund – 2026 Five-Year Plan
Project: Axon Artificial Intelligence
Budget:
Narrative: Staff is requesting approval to adopt the Axon Al Era Plan, which aims to enhance operational
efficiency and reduce administrative burdens across the department. This technology package was developed
specifically for law enforcement to streamline processes, support frontline staff, and improve response
capabilities. With staffing challenges and increasing demands on law enforcement, this solution provides an
immediate force multiplier effect.
The Axon AI Era Plan includes access to a full suite of AI-powered tools, including:
• Draft One - Auto-generates police report narratives from BWC audio, reducing reportwriting time by
up to 67%. Officers must review and finalize all reports to ensure accountability and accuracy.
• Unlimited Auto-Transcribe - Rapidly turns audio into searchable transcripts to accelerate evidence
review.
• Smart Capture - Extracts and tags key data from images (e.g., IDs, plates) for quick insights.
• Brief One - Summarizes large case files to assist with investigations (available in 2025).
• Form One - Pre-fills common forms based on audio transcripts and metadata.
• Policy Chat and Real-Time Translation - Enhances field support by providing instant policy guidance and
multilingual communication.
• Redaction Assistant - Included at no additional cost, automates video redaction and improves public
records response times.
These tools are natively integrated within the Axon ecosystem and will evolve with future AI innovations at no
additional charge during the contract term.
Strategic Benefit includes:
• Officer Time Savings: Pilot agencies report saving hundreds of hours annually, improving officer
retention and availability for calls for service.
• Improved Report Quality and Review: Draft One enhances spelling, grammar, and clarity, supporting
justice system workflows and supervisor review.
• Enhanced Transparency and Community Trust: Features like Redaction Assistant and Real-Time
Translation promote trust and responsiveness.
• Increased Field Safety: Less screen time during report writing improves situational awareness.
Applicable Strategic Priority and Goal: Public Safety
2026 2027 2028 2029 2030
Annual Licensing Cost $83,541 $83,541 $83,541 $83,541 $83,541
106
C18
Capital Projects Fund – 2026 Five-Year Plan
Project: Anti-Vehicle Barriers
Budget:
Narrative: The Vail Police Department is requesting that the Town Council approve a supplemental budget
allocation of $135,000 for the purchase of Meridian Anti-Vehicle Barriers to enhance public
safety during special events and improve temporary traffic control throughout the Town of Vail.
Meridian barriers are crash-certified, modular vehicle mitigation systems that offer proven
protection against unauthorized vehicle intrusions. These barriers are portable, quick to deploy,
and widely used by municipalities across the country to secure high-traffic pedestrian areas and
public events. Their implementation is a proactive measure to address the increasing risk of
both intentional vehicle attacks and accidental incursions into crowded spaces.
Vail hosts numerous large-scale events year-round, including festivals, concerts, farmers
markets, and seasonal celebrations, all of which draw significant pedestrian traffic to public
areas. The proposed barriers will serve as a crucial safety enhancement by reducing
vulnerability in these spaces and providing event organizers and public safety personnel with
reliable perimeter control tools.
In addition to event security, the barriers will be a valuable resource for traffic diversion, road
closures, and emergency response operations, supporting a wide range of municipal needs. The
total cost for the proposed barrier system is $135,000, which includes the purchase of the
equipment and necessary deployment accessories.
Applicable Strategic Priority and Goal: Public Safety
2026 2027 2028 2029 2030
Capital Cost $135,000 $0 $0 $0 $0
107
C19
Capital Projects Fund – 2026 Five-Year Plan
Project: Explosives Detection Canine
Budget:
Narrative: Staff is proposing to acquire one explosives detection K9 unit. Currently, the only other K9 unit
available in the State of Colorado is located in Denver, and its deployment is limited to
emergency situations. This limited availability poses a challenge for the Town of Vail, which
hosts a substantial number of high-profile events, concerts, and gatherings throughout the
year. The establishment of a local K9 unit would allow us to take a proactive approach to public
safety by conducting thorough bomb sweeps, securing event venues in advance, and
responding rapidly to potential threats. This capability would not only reduce our reliance on
outside resources but also provide peace of mind to residents, visitors, and event organizers,
reinforcing Vail’s reputation as a safe and secure destination.
Applicable Strategic Priority and Goal: Public Safety
2026 2027 2028 2029 2030
Capital Cost $16,500 $0 $0 $0 $0
108
C20
Capital Projects Fund – 2026 Five-Year Plan
Project: Main Vail Underpass Pedestrian Improvements
Budget:
Narrative: The 2045 Vail Mobility and Transportation Master Plan recommends adding pedestrian
improvements at the Main Vail Underpass to provide a safer experience for all users and to
accommodate the additional volume of pedestrians from the soon to be completed Housing
Developments. This project is currently under design in 2025. The project will widen the
existing sidewalk, add a sidewalk to the east side, provide connection to the Municipal building,
and connection to the Spraddle Creek trailhead. This project will also give an opportunity to
create an enhanced entrance aesthetic to Vail within the underpass, pending budget
availability.
Photos:
Applicable Strategic Priority and Goal: Transportation, Community, Experience
2026 2027 2028 2029 2030
Design Cost $250,000 $0 $0 $0 $0
Construction Cost $0 $2,000,000 $0 $0 $0
109
C21
Capital Projects Fund – 2026 Five-Year Plan
Project: Pedestrian Safety Bollards at Vail and Lionshead Village
Budget:
Narrative: The purpose of this project is to install a combination of permanent bollards, retractable
bollards, and planters to control unauthorized vehicles from entering non-vehicular areas
within Vail Village and Lionshead Village. The Town is currently in the process of installing the
pilot project at Ford Park – EBFW, and in preliminary design of installing bollards at Village
Center Drive/E Meadow Drive, Vail Rd./E. Meadow Drive, and Lionshead west alley by the
Arrabelle entry. The intent is to complete design on the full program of bollards in Vail Village,
Lionshead and Ford Park incrementally, so that the Town has shovel ready projects if grant
funding becomes available.
The total construction cost has been previously estimated at $8-$10M, and is currently
unfunded in the 5-year capital plan. Staff will continue to look for grant opportunities.
.
Photos:
2026 2027 2028 2029 2030
Design Cost $150,000 $150,000 $150,000 $0 $0
Construction Cost Unfunded in 5-year plan; Estimated at $8-10M
110
C22
Capital Projects Fund – 2026 Five-Year Plan
Project: Additional Patrol Vehicles
Budget:
Narrative: The Vail Police Department respectfully requests funding for three additional police vehicles
and associated equipment to support our operational capacity, ensure officer safety, and
maintain the high standards of service expected by the community. This expansion is critical to
address increased demands on our patrol division and ensure each officer is equipped with
reliable and standardized tools.
The cost for each vehicle and associated equipment is $92,000.
Photos:
Applicable Strategic Priority and Goal: Public Safety
2026 2027 2028 2029 2030
Capital Cost $276,000 $0 $0 $0 $0
111
C23
Capital Projects Fund – 2026 Five-Year Plan
Project: Additional Code Enforcement Vehicles
Budget:
Narrative: The Vail Police Department respectfully requests funding to purchase essential law
enforcement vehicles and corresponding equipment to accommodate our increased staffing.
The two vehicles proposed are pickup trucks.
Since acquiring two FTE from the Parking Department, there will be seven code enforcement
officers, and we only three vehicles. Additional vehicles and equipment are required to ensure
our officers have the necessary resources to perform their duties efficiently.
Applicable Strategic Priority and Goal: Public Safety
2026 2027 2028 2029 2030
Capital Cost $126,645 $0 $0 $0 $0
112
R01
Real Estate Transfer Tax Fund – 2026 Five-Year Plan
Project: Trash and Recycling Can Upgrades
Budget:
Narrative: The existing trash and recycle cans throughout Town are showing wear and tear. Many people
find the hidden latch difficult to use, many of the latches need replacement, many of the
artistic panels need to be re-powder coated.
There is a total of 314 cans in 157 locations throughout the Villages and Parking Structures.
Staff requesting an annual replacement budget of $75,000 to replace 60 existing cans with 30
new double cans each year. All cans would be replaced by 2031.
Photos:
Current Style at most Locations Proposed Double-Can Replacement Style
2026 2027 2028 2029 2030
Capital Cost $75,000 $75,000 $75,000 $75,000 $75,000
113
R02
Real Estate Transfer Tax Fund – 2026 Five-Year Plan
Project: Picnic Table and Street Seating Upgrades
Budget:
Narrative: During the 2020 pandemic, the town purchased approximately twenty-five picnic tables to be placed in
Lionshead and Vail Villages as a way to provide additional outdoor seating and dining options. While the
blue powder-coated tables have been beneficial, and are still well-used, funding has been allotted in
2025 to replace them with a style more in line with the aesthetics of Vail’s village areas.
Concurrently, the town’s Economic Development team reached out to Public Works staff with an idea
for improving “hang out” areas in the Villages by adding a few commercial-grade Adirondack chairs in
key areas. By providing alternative, comfortable seating options, people can relax and enjoy the villages,
with a goal of increasing “linger time” in the commercial cores. Public Works and Economic
Development staff met to discuss furniture aesthetics and anticipated maintenance requirements.
Preferred furniture characteristics:
• Style: a contemporary Vail aesthetic
• Comfort: comfortable benches and seating for increased “linger time”
• Maintenance: powder-coated steel frames with easily maintained wood surfaces
• Durability: purchase commercial-grade furniture for reduced maintenance
• Heat retention: avoid materials and colors that tend to get very hot in the sun such as recycled plastics
• Weight: heavy enough to generally stay in place
• ADA accessibility: provide accessible tables as needed
Staff is requesting an additional $90,000 in 2026 and $20,000 in 2027 to complete the full picnic table
and street seating upgrades.
Photos:
Current street furniture to be replaced
2025
Amended
2026
2027
2028
2029
2030
Capital Cost $107,000 $90,000 $20,000 $0 $0 $0
114
R03
Real Estate Transfer Tax Fund – 2026 Five-Year Plan
Project: Covered Bridge Pocket Park Rehabilitation
Budget:
Narrative: Staff is requesting $225,000 to repair and improve the existing landscape around the 10th
Mountain Division Statue and the entrance to the Covered Bridge. The existing flagstone walk,
turf grass and shrub beds are in poor condition considering the prominent location. The work
will include relocation of a Village Light Fixture, removal of a former zip-line support post, and
placement of new landscape features and plant material.
Photos:
2026 2027 2028 2029 2030
Capital Cost $225,000 $0 $0 $0 $0
115
R03
116
R04
Real Estate Transfer Tax Fund – 2026 Five-Year Plan
Project: Ford Park Playground Improvements
Budget:
Narrative: In 2024, important safety and maintenance improvements were performed to stabilize the 25-
35 year old play area. However, the underlying structural deficiencies associated with aging
wood structures still exist and there are important playground safety needs to be rectified. This
project will look to fully renovate Vail's oldest play area to ensure it complies with current
guidelines, ADA, and Vail's tradition of art-inspired play to provide an exceptional play
experience for Vail's residents and guests. The $300K in 2027 will be used for design, the $2.2M
in 2028 would be for construction.
Photos:
2026 2027 2028 2029 2030
Design Cost $0 $0 $2,200,000 $0 $0
Construction Cost $0 $300,000 $0 $0 $0
117
R04
118
R05
Real Estate Transfer Tax Fund – 2026 Five-Year Plan
Project: Ford Park Picnic Shelter Replacement
Budget:
Narrative: The Ford Park Master Plan envisions replacing and relocating the existing picnic shelter. The
existing shelter is one of the park's original structures, however it is a very tight space, and in
need of structural repairs. Relocating the structure could provide an opportunity to expand on
the Art Program in Ford Park by creating a sculpture garden space between the Morales
sculpture and the new Art Studio. This request will fund the design and construction of the new
shelter.
Photos:
2026 2027 2028 2029 2030
Capital Cost $0 $0 $0 $100,000 $750,000
119
R06
Real Estate Transfer Tax Fund – 2026 Five-Year Plan
Project: Ford Park Master Plan (Design)
Budget:
Narrative: This request provides funding to accomplish goals of the Ford Park Masterplan. Projects
include ADA Compliance, wayfinding, expanded maintenance facilities, etc.
The 2025 Budget provides funding to begin a study on these types of projects. The two top
priorities at this time are providing ADA compliance into and through the park, and to provide
improved wayfinding signing. ADA compliance will likely require removal and replacement of
several walkways. The construction of these projects could begin in 2028. Wayfinding is likely a
simpler project, and implementation could begin as a plan is developed. Improving/expanding
the existing maintenance facility at the north end of West Betty Ford Way would assist in the
goal of expanding maintenance by VRD and BFAG, reducing traffic within the park by TOV
crews.
2026 2027 2028 2029 2030
Design Cost $100,000 $100,000 $0 $0 $0
Construction Cost Currently Unknown and Unfunded – Pending outcomes of design
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R07
Real Estate Transfer Tax Fund – 2026 Five-Year Plan
Project: Art Studio Gathering Space at Ford Park
Budget:
Narrative: Staff is proposing to design and construct an outdoor gathering space on the north end of the Art
Studio in Ford Park. This is an opportunity to create a new multi-purpose space in the park,
overlooking Gore Creek. The space can be programmed by either organization or utilized by
the general public. At the completion of the Art Studio, this area was seeded with grass but
generally left unfinished.
This project will partner with the Betty Ford Alpine Garden, who will provide $100,000 to the
project provided by a private donation.
Photos:
2026 2027 2028 2029 2030
Capital Cost $300,000 $0 $0 $0 $0
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R08
Real Estate Transfer Tax Fund – 2026 Five-Year Plan
Project: Turf Grass Reduction
Budget:
Narrative: Elimination of non-functional bluegrass turf is a project that began several years ago as a way to
reduce the town's outdoor water use. Several projects have been successfully completed. The
state of Colorado has passed a law that prohibit municipalities from installing new areas of non-
functional turf, although it doesn't currently require it's removal. The removal of bluegrass turf
has several benefits besides saving water. It also reduces fertilizer and chemical application
needs which helps with water-quality efforts, and, it reduces the weekly maintenance that
bluegrass requires. If the area is transitioned into shrubs, then instead of mowing 1X/week, a
crew moves through once or twice/season for weeding. If the area is transitioned into native
grass, the watering is reduced by 2/3, and mowing now occurs 1X/season instead of 1X/week.
With current labor challenges, this is very advantageous because it allows maintenance crews
to focus on other tasks.
Staff is currently working on the completion of turf reduction at the Main Vail Roundabotu in
2025.
Staff is requesting $95,000 in 2026 and $70,000 in 2030 for turf replacement projects in Ford
Park. One goal of the Ford Park Masterplan Update is to shift turf maintenance responsibilities
from TOV crews to VRD crews in order to reduce TOV truck traffic from the Lower Bench of the
park. One way to make that transition easier is to reduce current VRD maintenance
responsibilities. This request will remove nearly 10,000 sf of non-functional turf near the
Tennis Center and along the south edge of the softball fields, thus reducing current VRD
maintenance.
Additionally, staff proposes $65,000 in 2028 for Turf Reduction at the West Vail Roundabout.
Photos:
2026 2027 2028 2029 2030
Ford Park Cost $95,000 $0 $0 $0 $75,000
West Vail Roundabout $0 $0 $65,000 $0 $0
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R09
Real Estate Transfer Tax Fund – 2026 Five-Year Plan
Project: Donovan Park Playground Improvements
Budget:
Narrative: The wooden play structures at Donovan Park are over 20 years old and are in need of repairs
including the replacement of multiple play components (slides, climbers, etc), replacement of
wood decks, structural repairs, and maintenance of the two art components, "Mother and
Child" that require dismantling and repainting.
Photos:
2026 2027 2028 2029 2030
Capital Cost $425,000 $0 $0 $0 $0
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R10
Real Estate Transfer Tax Fund – 2026 Five-Year Plan
Project: Red Sandstone Soft Surface Connector Trail
Budget:
Narrative: This funding request is for the construction of a new soft-surface hiking and mountain biking
trail that would connect the Spraddle Creek/Son of Middle Creek Trailhead to Red Sandstone
Road. It is identified in the 2018 Open Lands Plan Update as a trail connection. The project
would be completed as a partnership between the Town of Vail and the Vail Valley Mountain
Trails Alliance (VVMTA), a non-profit organization dedicated to improving Eagle County’s trail
system. It is anticipated that the trail can be constructed on Town of Vail-owned property and
would not require US Forest Service approvals. The new trail would serve several user groups
that include residents of the existing Red Sandstone neighborhoods, the new South Face
workforce housing residents (2028) and the current trail user community by creating a soft-
surface connection between the North Trail and the Son of Middle Creek Trail. VVMTA can
construct the trail with their dedicated trail crew and a team of volunteers that have helped
build and improve numerous trails in Eagle County over the past decade. The project would
require a vigorous public engagement process, and would need to follow guidelines outlined in
the Open Lands Plan for new trail construction.
2026 2027 2028 2029 2030
Capital Cost $0 $42,000 $0 $0 $0
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R11
Real Estate Transfer Tax Fund – 2026 Five-Year Plan
Project: North Rec Path Reconstruction – Red Sandstone Area
Budget:
Narrative: The 2,000 ft section of North Recreation Trail between Sun Vail Condominiums and Vail Run
Condominiums is in degrading condition and should be reconstructed. It's one of the last
original sections of Vail's trail system that has not been rebuilt over the past 30 years. It will
require some new walls and will be widened to 11' per the new GoVail Transportation
Masterplan.
Photos:
2026 2027 2028 2029 2030
Capital Cost $375,000 $0 $0 $0 $0
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R12
Real Estate Transfer Tax Fund – 2026 Five-Year Plan
Project: Sole Power Plus
Budget:
Narrative: Staff is requesting $25,000 in 2026 for the third phase of the Sole Power mobile app
development. As Sole Power transitions to Sole Power Plus and including bus ridership and
carpooling, an in-app incentive program will further incentivize and streamline providing
participants with rewards for taking and tracking their green commuting efforts. This will allow
businesses to sponsor the program by providing a discount to users that is received directly
through the mobile app when participants achieve different milestones (for example after 20
green commuting trips or 100 miles logged, the participant receives a coupon in the form of a
QR code for $10 off at one of the sponsors). The outcome will be greater participation in the
Sole Power Plus program due to the robust and streamlined in-app incentive program. More
people will commute to work, social engagements and running errands via bus, carpooling,
bike, walking, etc. reducing vehicle miles traveled in single occupancy vehicles, parking
congestion, and related GHG emissions.
Phase 1 of the Sole Power App Development began in 2024 with a cost of $50,000. Phase 2 of
the app development is currently under going to accommodate the “Sole Power Plus”
adjustments which includes additional leaderboards for bus ridership/carpooling, etc.
Applicable Strategic Priority and Goal:
Transportation Goal: By 2029, people who live, work, and
recreate in Vail use Core Transit and Town of Vail Transit as
their preferred method of transportation as evidenced by a
reduction in the percentage of vehicles parking in Vail Village
and Lionshead Parking Structures that originate from Eagle
County from 72% to 50%. More Specifically reducing the
percentage of parked vehicles which start their day in Vail
from 32% to 20%; and reducing the percentage of parked
vehicles which begin their day in Eagle County but outside of
Vail from 40% to 30%. Strategy: Incentivize bus use.
Environmental Sustainability Goal: Reduce 2014 baseline
carbon emissions by 25% by 2025, 50% by 2030, and 80% by
2050; Strategy: Implement transportation and mobility
programs to reduce emissions.
2026 2027 2028 2029 2030
Capital Cost $25,000 $0 $0 $0 $0
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R13
Real Estate Transfer Tax Fund – 2026 Five-Year Plan
Project: Additional Gutter Bin Installation
Budget:
Narrative: Staff is proposing to install gutter bins on an additional 25% of Town storm drains. These
devices catch pollution before they make it to Gore Creek.
The cost to install the first 25% of gutter bins was $420,000 in 2022. Costs have risen
somewhat since 2022.
After these are installed, they will incur an additional $90,000 each year in contracted cleaning
costs to clear debris and pollution.
Photos:
In September 2024, this gutter bin captured spilled chlorine from a trash truck preventing what could have
been a disaster for the creek.
Applicable Strategic Priority and Goal: Environmental
Increase the installation of pollution catchment devices (gutter bins or similar) to 50% of town storm drains.
2026 2027 2028 2029 2030
Capital Cost $450,000 $0 $0 $0 $0
Ongoing Cleaning Cost $90,000 annually
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R14
Real Estate Transfer Tax Fund – 2026 Five-Year Plan
Project: Streambank Mitigation / Vail Golf Club Vegetation Master Plan – Vail Golf Club Hole 11
Budget:
Narrative: Three projects identified in the Vail Golf Club Vegetation Master Plan will be taken to 50%
design during the planning process already underway.
Staff is requesting a $150,000 placeholder for a grant match to pursue one of those three
projects in 2026: Completion of a streambank stabilization and riparian restoration project on
the Hole 11 fairway of the Vail Golf Club. The total cost of this project is estimated at $450,000.
Staff will explore grant opportunities as they become available, including grants from the
National Fish & Wildlife Foundation. Utilization of this placeholder is contingent upon receiving
a grant for towards the project.
Complete implementation of the Vail Golf Club Vegetation Master Plan is anticipated to occur
over a 5-10 period.
2026 2027 2028 2029 2030
Capital Cost $150,000 $0 $0 $0 $0
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H01
Housing Fund – 2026 Five-Year Plan
Project: Vail InDeed Program
Budget:
Narrative: Vail InDEED is the Town’s deed restriction purchase program, is created to incentivize
homeowners and real estate buyers/sellers to deed restrict their property to help the Town
meet the 2027 Housing Strategic Plan goal of acquiring an additional 1,000 deed restricted units
by the year 2027 and helps to reach the goal of maintaining and sustaining homes for residents
within the community.
Over the past few years, there has not been sufficient demand to expend the full $2.5 million
each year. The unspent funding has rolled forward from year-to-year. There is $4,385,645 in
InDeed funding included in the 2025 budget. Through September of 2025, staff has only
approved or has active applications for $333,000 of this amount. Since 2022, the Town has
awarded less than $600k in InDeed funding each year. Staff has proposed decreasing the annual
funding placeholder from $2.5 million to $1.0 million beginning in 2026, allowing for the
funding of other priority projects. The unspent balance will be available to roll forward, as has
been done in previous years.
Photos:
Applicable Strategic Priority and Goal:
1. Strategic Priority – Create a strong community and create affordable housing opportunities
(Goals A1, A2 and A3 of the Town Council’s five-year strategic plan)
2026 2027 2028 2029 2030
Annual Funding $1,000,000 $1,000,000 $1,000,000 $1,000,000 $1,000,000
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H02
Housing Fund – 2026 Five-Year Plan
Project: Timber Ridge Unit Purchase Placeholder for Community Rental
Budget:
Narrative: The Town of Vail is a financial partner in the development of Timber Ridge Village. This housing
project creates 302 new for sale, deed-restricted residential units in studio, one-, two-, three-,
and four-bedroom configurations.
In accordance with the Development Agreement signed with Triumph Development West, the
Town committed to $25,449,948 towards unit purchases. Staff has proposed allocating the
commitment as follows:
• $13,949,948 for units to be purchased by the Town and rented back to the community
(funded by the Housing Fund)
• $8,500,000 for units to be purchased by the Town and rented to internal Town of Vail
employees (purchased by the Internal Employee Housing Rental Fund, through a
transfer from the Capital Projects Fund)
• An additional $3,000,000 contribution to Habitat for Humanity of the Vail Valley for the
purchase of Timber Ridge units for their community home ownership program. This
brings the Town’s total commitment to this program to $5,000,000, combining with the
$2,000,000 contribution already reflected in the 2025 budget.
Staff anticipates the $13,949,948 placeholder for Community Rental units to purchase
approximately 29 units, pending unit-size selection.
Photo:
Applicable Strategic Priority
and Goal:
Create a strong community and
create affordable housing
opportunities:
2026 2027 2028 2029 2030
Capital Cost $13,949,948 $0 $0 $0 $0
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IEH01
Housing Fund – 2026 Five-Year Plan
Project: Timber Ridge Unit Purchase Placeholder for Community Rental
Budget:
Narrative: The Town of Vail is a financial partner in the development of Timber Ridge Village. This housing
project creates 302 new for sale, deed-restricted residential units in studio, one-, two-, three-,
and four-bedroom configurations.
In accordance with the Development Agreement signed with Triumph Development West, the
Town committed to $25,449,948 towards unit purchases. Staff has proposed allocating the
commitment as follows:
• $13,949,948 for units to be purchased by the Town and rented back to the community
(funded by the Housing Fund)
• $8,500,000 for units to be purchased by the Town and rented to internal Town of Vail
employees (purchased by the Internal Employee Housing Rental Fund, through a
transfer from the Capital Projects Fund)
• An additional $3,000,000 contribution to Habitat for Humanity of the Vail Valley for the
purchase of Timber Ridge units for their community home ownership program. This
brings the Town’s total commitment to this program to $5,000,000, combining with the
$2,000,000 contribution already reflected in the 2025 budget.
Staff anticipates the $8,500,000 placeholder for TOV employee housing units to purchase
approximately 18 units, pending unit-size selection.
With these additions, the Internal Employee Housing Rental program will include approximately
106 units.
Applicable Strategic Priority
and Goal:
Create a strong community and
create affordable housing
opportunities:
2026 2027 2028 2029 2030
Capital Cost $8,500,000 $0 $0 $0 $0
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FUT01
Future Potential Capital Projects – Not Currently Included in 2026 Five-Year Plan
Project: Geothermal Energy District – Phase 2
Eligible for Funding from: Capital Projects Fund and Real Estate Transfer Tax Fund
Estimated Cost (in today’s dollars):
Design: $6,000,000 (prior to grants, partner, or developer funding)
Construction: Unknown
Upkeep: Unknown
Narrative: The Town is exploring a geothermal energy system as a means to reduce gas and achieve its
carbon reduction goals.
Phase 1 will create a geothermal district between the library, geothermal borefield, and Dobson
Ice Arena. The design and construction of Phase 1 is included in the 5-year plan, as part of the
Energy Efficiency Performance Contract (See Project Narrative C01).
Phase 2 would replace large natural gas uses such as the Lionshead snowmelt plant, town-
owned snowmelting at the Arrabelle, and integrate large borefields and the ERWSD waste-
water treatment plant. This larger project could be complete in multiple construction phases.
Additional development work is needed. Ultimately, the geothermal system would require a
governance structure to assign roles and responsibilities to such as owner, operator, and heat
off-takers. The project is currently at 30% design.
The next step is to achieve 60%-90% design, and complete additional development work to
create the business-case for potential investors and bring the larger system to construction
readiness. This will cost approximately $6M. Staff has identified potential grants and
development funding opportunities totaling approximately $5M. This would require a $1M
match from the Town, which is not currently included in the 5-year plan.
Staff recommends continuing to investigate possible development paths for the full energy
district by, or in cooperation with, a third-party developer, while the first node of the thermal
district at the Library and Dobson is constructed and evaluated.
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FUT01
Photos:
Applicable Strategic Priority and Goal: Environmental Sustainability: E.3
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FUT02
Future Potential Capital Projects – Not Currently Included in 2026 Five-Year Plan
Project: East and West Lionshead Circle Bike Lanes
Eligible for Funding from: Capital Projects Fund
Estimated Cost (in today’s dollars):
Design & Construction: $1,000,000
Narrative: East & West LH Circle are busy pedestrian roads that provide the main access into Lionshead
Village. The existing roads do not have bike lanes. The 2024 Mobility & Transportation Master
Plan recommends adding bike lanes by narrowing the vehicular lanes and adding 5’ bike lanes.
This treatment is also proposed on Vail Valley Drive and Vail Road.
Applicable Strategic Priority and Goal: Transportation (D.1)
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Town of Vail - 2026 Town Manager's Proposed Budget
Attachment B
Program Narratives
Index Program Title Year(s)Fund
GP01 Community Development Code Modernization Plan 2026 General Fund
RP01 Booth Creek Fuels Implementation 2025 - 2026+Real Estate Transfer Tax Fund
RP02 Fire Free Five Rebate Program Ongoing Real Estate Transfer Tax Fund
RP03 Single Use Plastics Program 2025 - 2026 Real Estate Transfer Tax Fund
Future Planned/Potential Programs (not currently included in Budget)
Expanded Bus Service (Funded by SB230 Grant)2026 +General Fund
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GP01
General Fund – 2026 Budget
Project: Community Development Code Modernization Plan
2026 Budget: $100,000
Narrative: Staff is requesting $100,000 in expenditures in 2026 to execute a complete rewrite and
modernization of Title 12: Zoning Regulations. The current code language dates back to the early 1970s and
has not undergone a comprehensive overhaul since its original adoption. The rewrite will encompass solutions
to process inefficiencies, antiquated uses and definitions, and modernizing the structure and substance of Title
12 and associated code to significantly improve the development review process.
Applicable Strategic Priority and Goal: Excellent Customer Service
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RP01
Real Estate Transfer Tax Fund – 2026 Five-Year Plan
Project: Booth Creek Fuels Implementation
Budget:
Narrative: Staff is requesting an additional $200,000 in expenditures in 2026 to continue of the Booth
Creek Hazardous Fuels Project. Funds will be utilized to hire contractors to implement mechanical fuels
reduction and prescribed fire burn preparation on the USFS Booth Creek Fuels Project. These new funds will
be utilized to conduct hand treatments in Spraddle Creek as well as prep burn units in NEPA unit 110 and 112.
The Town has received a mix of state and county funding to conduct this work. This includes the following:
• USFS Funding Budgeted in 2025: $125,000
• USFS Funding Budgeted in 2026: $50,000
• Eagle County IGA approved at 09/16/25 council meeting – To be supplemented in 2025 budget:
$45,000
In addition, the State is contributing more than $350K towards this project. The state is directly contracting for
this portion of work, and these funds are not passed through the Town.
Applicable Strategic Priority and Goal: Public Safety
2025 Forecast 2026 2027 2028 2029
Program Revenues $170,000 $50,000 TBD – Pending future Grant Funding
Program Expenditures $330,000 $200,000 TBD – Pending future Grant Funding
Net Town Contribution $160,000 $150,000
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RP02
Real Estate Transfer Tax Fund – 2026 Five-Year Plan
Project: Fire Free Five Rebate Program
Budget:
Narrative: Implementing Fire Free Five around every structure in Vail has been a high priority objective of
the Fire Department since 2022. This program reimburses property owners for installation of
non-combustible landscaping within 5 feet of a structure.
In 2025 as part of a town council strategic action, the Fire Department was directed to increase
community engagement and provide additional financial assistance to community members to
implement Fire Free Five defensible space. The previous five-year plan included an annual
funding level of $50,000 for this program. Staff is requesting an increase of $57,000 to increase
the amount of funding available to the community. Funds will be distributed to the community
through the Fire Free Five Community Assistance Program managed by the Fire Department.
Photo:
Applicable Strategic Priority and Goal: Public safety
2026 2027 2028 2029 2030
Fire Free Five Rebates $100,000 $100,000 $100,000 $100,000 $100,000
Public Outreach $7,000 $7,000 $7,000 $7,000 $7,000
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RP03
Real Estate Transfer Tax Fund – 2026 Five-Year Plan
Project: Single-Use Plastics Reduction Program
Budget:
Narrative: To successfully implement single-use plastic reduction policy, community and business support
will be critical. A total budget of $160,000 is being proposed for this support. The budget is
proposed to be allocated towards the following items:
• $75,000 is proposed for a business grant program to support businesses’ transition to
alternative materials such as compostable or durable/reusable items, educational
materials/signage, implement composting programs, install water refill stations, etc,
• $45,000 is proposed to purchase branded reusable water bottles and silicone pouches
that can be distributed through Welcome Centers or sold at grocery stores and retailers.
• $10,000 is proposed for one additional water filling stations on Town of Vail properties
and one water refill station for special events. Additional water filling stations can be
added in future years.
• $10,000 will go towards education and signage.
• $20,000 will be used to support a reusable dishware program throughout town,
including a durable cup program for reusable “to go” cups to be used, returned at local
coffee shops and cafes, washed and put back into circulation to replace single use items.
This could also include reusable cups at event venues (the Amp, Dobson, etc.) and
reusable to go containers. The outcomes will include reduced single-use items like cups
and to go containers from being distributed. These items cannot be recycled in Vail so
this will also reduce the overall landfill bound waste and increase waste diversion rates.
It will also encourage behavior change to use durable, reusable items rather than single-
use items.
Staff proposed repurposing $60,000 from the 2025 Destination Stewardship budget towards
this program. This funding was originally established by a contribution from the Vail Local
Marketing District, and will require a transfer to the Real Estate Transfer Tax Fund in the third
supplemental of 2025.
The remaining $100,000 amount proposed for this program is a request for new 2026 funding.
Applicable Strategic Priority and Goal:
Environmental Sustainability Goal: Reduce 2014 baseline carbon emissions by 25% by 2025,
50% by 2030, and 80% by 2050; Strategy: Achieve a town wide 50% waste diversion rate.
2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030
Program Budget $60,000 $100,000 $0 $0 $0 $0
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Form Name: 2026 Council Contribution Request- Services
Submission Time: June 30, 2025 4:12 pm
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Town of Vail 2026 Annual Council Contribution Request- Services
Organization Name Colorado Snowsports Museum
Contact Name Jennifer Mason
Title of Contact Executive Director
Contact Email jen@snowsportsmuseum.org
Program and/or organization
website
www.snowsportsmuseum.org
Number of years organization has
been in business
49
Organization Mission Statement Celebrate Colorado snow sports by telling stories that educate
and inspire others to seek adventure.
Address 231 S Frontage Rd E
Vail, CO 81657
Work Phone 19704761876
Organization's Tax Status 501(c)3
Please attached a copy of your
organization's W9
https://www.formstack.com/admin/download/file/18191320733
Funding Request
What is the name of your
program?
Colorado Snowsports Museum General Operating Costs
Is this a new program?No
How many years has this
program been produced in Vail?
49
Type of Funding Requested Cash & In-Kind
Cash Contribution Requested 75000
In-Kind Contribution Requested Colorado Snowsports Museum annual facility rental and three,
year-round town parking passes
Revised amount requested $50,000
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Please describe the timeframe of
your program (i.e. year round,
seasonal, or specific event
dates). If applicable please list
the relevant dates.
This contribution will allow the museum to continue to operate
admission-free, 350 days annually, throughout 2026.
Did you received funding from
the Town of Vail for 2025?
Yes
How much funding did you
receive from the Town of Vail for
2025? (Please include total
funding you received from the
CSE and Town Council)?
49231
Please describe the location(s) of
the program in previous years.
The Colorado Snowsports Museum is located in the Vail Village
Transportation Center
Please describe the exact use(s)
of the contribution. Please be as
specific as possible. (i.e. the
items/materials to be purchased
for your program, charitable
support or activities funded, etc)
The Council Contribution will support the museum's annual
operating budget and allow for the museum to continue to
operate admission-free for visitors and locals alike. An additional
$25,000 in funds for 2026 will go in support of the 50th
anniversary renovation of the museum's main entrance, which
serves as a focal point for visitors to the town.
PROGRAM INFORMATION
How does your request support
the Contribution Policy (See
above)?
The Council Contribution will be used for daily operating costs,
allowing us to keep the Museum, one of Vail's most visited,
year-round, cultural facilities, admission-free for all visitors.
Home to the most comprehensive exhibit of 10th Mountain
Division artifacts, pictures and films in the nation, the Museum
honors and shares the story of this elite division and their
accomplishments. It was the soldiers of the 10th who
championed the Colorado ski industry and put Vail on the map.
The evolution of Vail is a focal point of the Museum, allowing both
visitors and locals alike to absorb the local color and enhance
their experience of Vail with rich insights into the history and
heritage of the town and the Colorado snow sports industry.
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How will your program support
the mission & vision of the Vail
Town Council?
Our innovative and interactive Museum adds vibrancy to Vail,
providing a unique educational and cultural experience that all
ages and abilities are able to enjoy. The level of excellence and
use of technology has elevated the Museum to the same standard
that residents and guests have come to expect from all aspects of
Vail. Our newest exhibit, "Letters Home," features an interactive
digital touchscreen of the Museum's collection of letters,
scrapbooks, photos, army communications and rosters of the
WWII era 10th Mountain Division soldiers. Another popular exhibit
is Vail's DNA which tells the story of the birth and growth of the
Vail Valley, from a small mountain village to the thriving
world-class destination it is today.
How will your program attract
target markets of both visitors
and community members?
The Museum is one of Vail's most visited cultural/educational
institutions and currently draws 80,000 visitors annually. Its
location at the gateway to the village core makes it accessible to
thousands of people coming or going from the Vail Transportation
Center. It also is a draw for travelers along the I-70 corridor, or
those who have a specific interest in the 10th Mountain Division
of World War II. In addition to daily visitors, the Museum hosts
field trips for students from local schools, and Vail history walking
tours twice weekly through the summer and winter seasons. The
Museum is also available for special events for various community
and private groups seeking a venue that is easily accessible and
affordable. In addition, the Museum has obtained a loyal and
strong social media presence. This keeps our audience and
newcomers in the know about what's happening at the Museum
and in the Vail community.
How will your program deliver
fresh content (new programming,
additional days/activities, ect.)?
The Colorado Snowsports Museum houses the most
comprehensive collection of Colorado ski and snowboard artifacts,
films and pictures in the world. We are perpetually accepting new
artifacts and sharing new content with them, whether it be a
temporary exhibit, social media post, or email communication.
Additionally, the museum's "Through the Lens" Series each
winter, features expert speakers on topics relevant to the current
local environment. In 2025, the museum hosted eight "Through
the Lens" events, including two sold-out evenings featuring "The
Ravinos," a film that documents the history of the locally based
group. We record and post each of these events onto our
YouTube channel, forever preserving these special stories and
providing an additional opportunity to reach a broader audience.
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How will your program achieve
recognition and drive
participation?
The Colorado Snowsports Museum is a leader in small museum
management. We are consistently featured in regional and
national media outlets, gaining respect as Vail's only museum and
Colorado's official snow sports museum. Additionally, each year
as we induct a new class into the Colorado Snowsports Hall of
Fame, we gain a new following of supporters from those who
come together to celebrate the newest inductees. The inductees
are recognized by their family, friends, and peers from across the
state, country and world, allowing the Museum to have a
far-reaching impact. This year's Hall of Fame class has been
featured on 9 News Denver, Aspen Times, Denver Gazette,
Summit Daily, and Powder Magazine Newsletter to name a few.
What is the lasting community
involvement and or benefit of
this program?
Having Vail as the home for the Colorado Snowsports Museum
reinforces this community as the epicenter of Colorado snow
sports, which in turn provides benefit to all aspects of the Vail
economy and the quality of life for all residents of Vail. As
museums are functioning more and more like community centers
in providing access to current trends and new ideas, they've
become hot-spots for civic engagement. The promotion of
education and the cultivation of conversation that is taking place
at the Colorado Snowsports Museum is helping to shape and
strengthen our community.
BUDGET
Are your books audited?Yes
Please upload
program/organization budget
https://www.formstack.com/admin/download/file/18191320752
Who currently funds your
organization?
The Museum receives funding from the following sources: net
proceeds from the Hall of Fame Celebration; Through the Lens
speaker series ticket sales; individual Museum memberships; gift
shop sales; private tours; Museum rentals; grants; sponsorships;
and donation box collections. In-kind support is also a vital
component of the budget.
What percentage % of the total
event budget is being requested?
6
If the program is not funded at
the full request, how will it
change with a lower funding
allocation?
This contribution keeps us an admission-free museum for all
visitors, and open 350 days a year. Without this contribution, we
would need to cut back operating days and/or staff hours to
accommodate.
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Should the Council decide not to
support this program at all, will it
still occur?
No
SPONSORSHIPS & PARTNERSHIPS
What is the dollar $ amount of
sponsorships and/or partnerships
from other sources reflected in
the program budget?
11500
What is the dollar $ amount of
in-kind services or items provided
from sponsors or partners?
65000
Please list your confirmed
sponsors or partners
Vail Resorts Epic Promise, Individual donors and Museum
members
Please explain the potential for
additional sponsorships or
partners.
In the past two years, we introduced the opportunity to sponsor
each of our Through the Lens events, which was highly
successful. These sponsorships help us cover the cost of AV
support, which allows us to preserve these presentations and
share to a broader audience on our various social channels.
Looking ahead, we are exploring potential opportunities for
underwriting opportunities to cover field trips expenses so that we
can invite all the students in Eagle County to explore the Museum
and the rich history of their hometown.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Are there any other things you'd
like to share with Council and
staff that are not included in the
application?
Thank you for your tremendous past support and consideration of
future funding as the museum approaches its 50th Anniversary
year. As a nonprofit, we are reliant on the contributions of our
supporters. Now more than ever, museums are essential as a
way to bring people together. Museum's like ours foster social
networks and inclusivity, educate and inspire future generations,
and preserve vital history.
Organization rosters naming all
officers, board of directors and
respective positions as relevant.
https://www.formstack.com/admin/download/file/18191320762
If you received Council funding in
2025, please upload a document
recapping the use of prior year
Council funds.
https://www.formstack.com/admin/download/file/18191320763
146
Upload any other relevent
materials such as photos, videos,
articles, PR coverage, ect.
https://www.formstack.com/admin/download/file/18191320764
147
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Town of Vail 2026 Annual Council Contribution Request- Services
Organization Name Betty Ford Alpine Gardens
Contact Name Nicola Ripley
Title of Contact President
Contact Email nicola@bettyfordalpinegardens.org
Program and/or organization
website
www.bettyfordalpinegardens.org
Number of years organization has
been in business
38
Organization Mission Statement To protect the alpine environment through education,
conservation and living plant collections.
Address 522 South Frontage Road East
Vail, CO 81657
Work Phone (970) 476-0103
Organization's Tax Status 501c3
Please attached a copy of your
organization's W9
https://www.formstack.com/admin/download/file/18190069404
Funding Request
What is the name of your
program?
Gardens Program
Is this a new program?No
How many years has this
program been produced in Vail?
38
Type of Funding Requested Cash & In-Kind
Cash Contribution Requested 125000
In-Kind Contribution Requested 2 Ford Park parking spaces & one blue parking pass for the
President/Executive Director
148
Please describe the timeframe of
your program (i.e. year round,
seasonal, or specific event
dates). If applicable please list
the relevant dates.
The Gardens are open year-round and require year-round
attention and work to maintain the living plant collections, alpine
house and plant propagation during the off-season.
Did you received funding from
the Town of Vail for 2025?
Yes
How much funding did you
receive from the Town of Vail for
2025? (Please include total
funding you received from the
CSE and Town Council)?
120799
Please describe the location(s) of
the program in previous years.
Betty Ford Alpine Gardens has been developing and maintaining
the Gardens in Vail's Ford Park for 38 years.
Please describe the exact use(s)
of the contribution. Please be as
specific as possible. (i.e. the
items/materials to be purchased
for your program, charitable
support or activities funded, etc)
The core contribution has been used to care for the living plant
collections and Gardens over 5 acres in Ford Park.
The new Ford Park Master envisions Betty Ford Alpine Gardens
taking care of all Ford Park landscaping and bring it all to the 'Vail
standard' as well as removing turf and extending the Garden
footprint. In an effort to begin to satisfy this request for
expanding our maintenance footprint, the Gardens have hired an
additional full-time seasonal horticulture position. This is the first
step in re-envisioning Vail's Ford Park and in keeping with
Amphitheater expansion and planned new playground.
The currently expanded areas include: Nature Center Bridge
garden, Area opposite the Pollinator Garden, Gardens between
the Education Center and Gore Creek Trail, and the area above
the basketball court. This is the beginning of an increased annual
support contribution reflecting the additional areas the Gardens
team are now maintaining. 2026 is anticipated to include a new
East Entry experience and other areas still under discsussion.
PROGRAM INFORMATION
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How does your request support
the Contribution Policy (See
above)?
In 2025, Betty Ford Alpine Gardens was selected as one of USA
Today's top 20 Gardens in the US. The Gardens ranks as Vail's top
summer destination for visitors on multiple websites. Consistently
#1 on Tripadvisor for Things to Do in Vail, and it is a destination
driver for anyone looking for a unique mountain experience. In
addition Betty Ford Alpine Gardens has a significant economic
impact on Vail's summer economy, estimated at 15 million,
despite being completely free to the public, explained later in
more detail.
The Gardens provide an exceptional recreational, educational and
cultural experience with no admission fee for the public, drawing
approximately 200,000 visitors each summer. Extensive signage
and new annual exhibits in the Education Center and throughout
the Gardens provide a unique experience for the guest. Daily
tours, both self-guided and docent-led enrich this experience and
draw people back every year with new things to see. New
education programs and expanding gardens over the years
means the value of this program continues to grow and evolve.
The Town of Vail's goal to be a premier international resort
community is elevated by having a world class Botanical Garden
and a leader in alpine plant conservation in Vail's Ford Park.
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How will your program support
the mission & vision of the Vail
Town Council?
Betty Ford Alpine Gardens supports every aspect of the Town's
mission. It provides a place of beauty, education and relaxation
free to all. Its own mission is to connect the community with
nature and to protect it , all done in a manner to make the
World's Premier Mountain Community proud.
The Gardens is committed to preserving Vail's natural
environment, indeed the Gardens inspire an appreciation of the
mountain environment in all of its visitors. With an estimated
200,000 plus summer visitors, it is the crowning jewel of Vail's
summer experience.
In addition, the Gardens is a driving impact on Vail's summer
economy. In 2023 we began to monitor both visitors numbers and
economic impact. Using Intercept Insights analysis and cell phone
data from Ford Park, initial survey results reveal a $15 million
impact on the Vail economy. As we continue this research study
and survey more summer visitors we expect this number to go
considerably higher. Vail's contribution to this remarkable
destination reaps a significant dividend. Over the years the
Garden budget has grown to over $2 million per year, all monies
spent on providing an engaging, cultural visitor experience at no
cost to the visitor.
Betty Ford Alpine Gardens is truly an iconic part of the Vail
experience and one we know is the envy of other mountain resort
communities.
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How will your program attract
target markets of both visitors
and community members?
The immaculate condition of these exceptional gardens keeps this
destination at the top of Vail's summer offerings. The spectacular
Gardens draw destination visitors and community members back
each year. The displays, both floristic and educational, change
constantly and for locals that means return visits. The annual
education exhibit also creates a reason for every visitor to return.
The Gardens is ranked #1 on Trip Advisor for 'Things to do in Vail'.
Available to visit with no entry fee, visitors and community
members become repeat visitors to see the ever evolving Garden.
The Gardens continues its investment in a marketing and
rebranding project with local company, Blackbird Agency,
formerly Hill Aevium. The Board's marketing team engages with
professional PR consultants to drive visitation and provide
community awareness. The Gardens marketing extends to the
Vail Valley Magazine, Colorado Tourism Office, Vail Daily,
Colorado Public Radio among others.
Ranking amongst the top public gardens in the US by USA Today
magazine, AARP, AAA, Active Times, Sunset and others, this
Garden is a national draw to choose Vail as a destination. Our
book, On the Roof of the Rocky Mountains released in 2021,
amplifies the message of the important 'behind the scenes' work
of the Gardens and won a Gold Indie Award.
How will your program deliver
fresh content (new programming,
additional days/activities, ect.)?
Botanical Gardens offer an ever changing stage for visitors, the
Gardens change daily with new plants taking center stage as
different areas burst into bloom and provide a constantly
changing palette. Each year new gardens are either physically
added or old areas are refreshed providing new areas of interest
each year. Renovation is strategically planned and independently
funded to ensure the highest professional standards in all areas.
Our Education team creates new family activities each year
around an annual theme . Each year a new educational exhibit
based on this theme enhances the garden experience. This
annual theme is designed to create additional reasons to return.
In 2025 the 'Habitat' exhibit, with its unique Bug Hotel, explains
the importance of good habitat for the future of our ecosystem.
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How will your program achieve
recognition and drive
participation?
As described elsewhere, the Gardens is now regarded as one of
the top Botanical Gardens in the US.
Garden staff are acknowledged as experts in their field and asked
for opinion and advice from media outlets extending the reach of
the Gardens. Garden's President Nicola Ripley, former President of
the American Public Gardens Association, has been accepted as
Chair of the newly created Alpine Plant Specialist group within the
International Union for the Conservation of Nature (IUCN), the
world's leading organization for biodiversity conservation. In
addition we have been selected as members of the Global
Partnership for Plant Conservation. Garden's Curator Colin Lee sits
on the Board of the North American Rock Garden Society. Touring
both in the US and abroad, staff are the best of the best and are
in high demand to give talks and workshops, ensuring new
audiences and visitors. The recognition and reputation of the
Gardens is international.
In 2025, the Gardens is presenting an exhibit called Habitat from
the Smithsonian Museum. Exhibits from well recognized
institutions like this continue to grow our reputation and bring
new visitors to the community. The topic of this exhibit has a
particularly pertinent message about ecosystem protection.
The Gardens continues to build on its recent rebranding efforts
with new digital materials, increased PR and expanded social
media.
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What is the lasting community
involvement and or benefit of
this program?
Through Betty Ford Alpine Gardens, Vail now leads the way in
preserving the mountain environment for the current community
and future generations. The role that the Gardens plays in its
Strategy for Alpine Plant Conservation has received international
recognition through the Botanic Gardens Conservation
International and now with the International Union for the
Conservation of Nature. Both the plant collections themselves and
our important conservation work will leave a lasting legacy not
only for Vail but for our continent. Expanding the international
alpine conservation effort has the potential to reach way beyond
the gardens to the entire resort community. Vail has an
opportunity to lead a legacy of conservation commitment that
would be the envy of other resorts.
Locally, the Gardens are an essential anchor for the community, a
place for celebrating important milestones and bringing family
and visitors to showcase a beautiful place in their backyard. We
hear from longtime seasonal visitors that the Gardens is a
constant for them and their families, an experience and a place
they have included in every visit over the years. Our team of loyal
volunteers have put years of love, sweat and tears into a garden
they are fiercely proud of. In interviews for the Betty Ford book
we were told the Gardens gives Vail its soul.
BUDGET
Are your books audited?Yes
Please upload
program/organization budget
https://www.formstack.com/admin/download/file/18190069423
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Who currently funds your
organization?
Our operating budget is currently $2.3 million. Individual donors
are the primary source of revenue through outright donations,
foundation grants and memberships. Other sources of revenue
include earned income - gift shop purchases, tours, weddings,
yoga etc and a growing endowment distribution contributes funds
to general operations.
While the Gardens has grown consistently over the years, both
physically and in its programs, this year marks the start of a new
transformation of Ford Park in response to the Ford Park Master
Plan. Directed by this Plan, the Gardens has agreed to begin
taking over the maintenance of all landscaped areas in Ford Park
and increased the Garden footprint. This effort will bring all areas
of the Park to the same world class standard. However it will
come with increased operational costs both in staffing, materials
and equipment.
We are requesting a $125,000 contribution to begin this transition
from the Town of Vail. This will start to position the Gardens to be
able to expand and transform the experience that is Ford Park. In
just the last 12 years, the overall budget has grown from
$500,000 to over $2 million.
What percentage % of the total
event budget is being requested?
5
If the program is not funded at
the full request, how will it
change with a lower funding
allocation?
Betty Ford Alpine Gardens looks forward to partnering with the
Town of Vail to transform the Ford Park experience. Without an
increase in operating funds this expansion will be put on hold until
the Town is able to partner with us.
*If council decided not to support the program at all, Betty Ford
Alpine Gardens would find a way to continue including the idea of
an admission fee.
Should the Council decide not to
support this program at all, will it
still occur?
Yes
SPONSORSHIPS & PARTNERSHIPS
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What is the dollar $ amount of
sponsorships and/or partnerships
from other sources reflected in
the program budget?
2200000
What is the dollar $ amount of
in-kind services or items provided
from sponsors or partners?
100000
Please list your confirmed
sponsors or partners
The Frechette Family Foundation Internship Endowment funds
four summer internships in perpetuity. Other funds come from
general endowment, memberships and individual donations on an
annual basis. The Gardens has operated in Ford Park for 38 years
and has a loyal following of high level donors as well as hundreds
of members.
Please explain the potential for
additional sponsorships or
partners.
Having the Town of Vail as an anchor supporter is a vital part of
securing funding from other foundations and grantors. Support
from our town allows Betty Ford Alpine Gardens to reflect that we
are an important pillar to the community the Town of Vail serves.
The Gardens is supported by individual philanthropy and family
foundations. Securing these gifts is an ongoing part of our annual
operations. Depending on projects, the Gardens apply for grants
from private foundations, federal funds and individual support for
specific initiatives and general operations.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Are there any other things you'd
like to share with Council and
staff that are not included in the
application?
The reputation of Vail's Betty Ford Alpine Gardens is way beyond
the size of the Gardens themselves. It is widely acknowledged as
one of the leading botanic gardens in the US and THE leading
institution advocating for Alpine Plants globally. Now is the time to
celebrate and acknowledge this gem.
Organization rosters naming all
officers, board of directors and
respective positions as relevant.
https://www.formstack.com/admin/download/file/18190069433
If you received Council funding in
2025, please upload a document
recapping the use of prior year
Council funds.
https://www.formstack.com/admin/download/file/18190069434
156
Upload any other relevent
materials such as photos, videos,
articles, PR coverage, ect.
https://www.formstack.com/admin/download/file/18190069435
157
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Town of Vail 2026 Annual Council Contribution Request- Services
Organization Name Eagle River Coalition
Contact Name Vicki Flynn
Title of Contact Executive Director
Contact Email flynn@eagleriverco.org
Program and/or organization
website
eagleriverco.org
Number of years organization has
been in business
21
Organization Mission Statement The Eagle River Coalition advocates for the health of the Upper
Colorado and Eagle River watersheds through research, education
and projects.
Address PO Box 5740
215 Broadway St
Eagle, CO 81631
Work Phone (970) 827-5406
Organization's Tax Status 501c3 EIN 20-4448864
Please attached a copy of your
organization's W9
https://www.formstack.com/admin/download/file/18190162887
Funding Request
What is the name of your
program?
Eagle River Coalition River Health Protection
Is this a new program?No
How many years has this
program been produced in Vail?
31
Type of Funding Requested Cash Funding Only
Cash Contribution Requested 42000
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Please describe the timeframe of
your program (i.e. year round,
seasonal, or specific event
dates). If applicable please list
the relevant dates.
Our ongoing water quality monitoring programming, WQMAP,
occurs year-round.
Community Pride Highway Cleanup - May 6, 2026
Eagle River Cleanup - September 12, 2026
Gore/Black Gore Creeks - monitoring and collaborative work
occurs year-round.
Gore Creek Action Plan - planning and implementation occurs
year-round, and project work typically occurs in the summer
months.
Eagle River Community Water Plan - Ongoing/year-round
Did you received funding from
the Town of Vail for 2025?
Yes
How much funding did you
receive from the Town of Vail for
2025? (Please include total
funding you received from the
CSE and Town Council)?
42000
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Please describe the location(s) of
the program in previous years.
The entirety of the Eagle River Watershed and 55 miles of the
Upper Colorado is considered the location of our service area. This
extends from locations at Vail Pass and through Camp Hale,
includes the Vail Ski Area, captures the runoff from the Gore
Range, and includes all areas to the South and the West that
drain to the Eagle River or local reaches of the Upper Colorado
River, including Gore Creek.
The Water Quality Monitoring & Assessment Program (WQMAP)
assesses data from 12 entities that collect data throughout Eagle
County, including two paired monitoring locations (upstream and
downstream) on both Mill and Booth Creeks, four locations on
Black Gore Creek and eight on Gore Creek. By assessing all water
quality data collected throughout Eagle County as one body of
information, we are able to detect threats as they arise and
identify gaps and redundancies in data collection. This provides a
more complete picture of water quality in the county and informs
decision-making.
The Community Pride Highway Cleanup places teams of
volunteers along 140 miles of I-70 and Highways 6, 24 and 131
from Vail to Dotsero, in addition to the lower section of the
Colorado River Road. The Eagle River Cleanup assigns teams of
volunteers to clean 68 miles of streams throughout Eagle County,
including Gore Creek.
Please see attachment "2026 Eagle River Coalition Program
Details" for additional information.
Please describe the exact use(s)
of the contribution. Please be as
specific as possible. (i.e. the
items/materials to be purchased
for your program, charitable
support or activities funded, etc)
Please see attachments "2026 Eagle River Coalition Program
Details" and "Town of Vail Funding Contribution Use Report -
2025" for information about the uses of the contribution in 2025
and the uses of the requested contribution for 2026.
PROGRAM INFORMATION
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How does your request support
the Contribution Policy (See
above)?
The health of Gore Creek is critical to the Town of Vail's full-time
residents, as well as to seasonal homeowners and visitors and the
40 million+ downstream water users of the Colorado River. We
know this, because in community surveys, the health of Gore
Creek is consistently listed second only to housing on the list of
community priorities. It is also a top priority in the Town Council
Action Plan.
Supporting the Eagle River Coalition and its efforts to protect Gore
Creek is consistent with the Vail Town Council's goals and noted
community priorities. At its root, our region's recreation-based
economy relies upon excellent water quality and quantity. This is
both directly - in terms of whitewater enthusiasts, anglers, hikers,
backpackers and hunters, and indirectly - in terms of sightseers,
skiers and snowboarders, and the hospitality and tourism
industries that depend upon these natural resources. Visitors and
community members alike reasonably expect to see, recreate in,
and interact with a beautiful stream and drink clean water when
they are in and near Vail.
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How will your program support
the mission & vision of the Vail
Town Council?
The Eagle River Coalition's mission is tied inextricably to the
mission and vision of Vail because water from melting snow,
springs and creeks flows into the Eagle River through its main
tributaries. These streams not only supply the water for all of
Eagle County's population, as well as several Front Range
communities, but also offer opportunities for an incredible array
of commercial, recreational, educational and scenic experiences
for all. The Eagle River Coalition's programs, projects and
initiatives ensure a healthy watershed and protect the
recreational, economic, social and natural values that make Vail
and the Eagle River what they are.
The Eagle River Coalition assists with the coordination of
restoration projects in riparian areas, streambanks and in stream
channels - places where development, recreation and more have
led to degraded ecosystem health and water quality. We believe
that taking an active role in the protection of our waterways
ensures a vibrant future for all.
We champion the work that the Town has done already to
improve conditions on Gore Creek, and we strive to continue our
role as an active collaborative organization. Contributing
substantially to the Eagle River toward the upper end of its
watershed, the health of Gore Creek influences water quality and
conditions much further downstream, and we applaud continued
efforts to protect these waterways.
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How will your program attract
target markets of both visitors
and community members?
Our small team of full-time staff, together with an active board of
directors and a range of collaborating entities in the community,
is committed to improving and protecting the health of our
watershed, from the rivers and streams to those who depend on
them. We do this through education, restoration projects,
advocacy and water quality monitoring efforts.
Our work positively impacts many thousands of visitors and locals
annually. In May 2025, more than 700 volunteers assisted in the
removal of 15+ tons of trash and debris during the Community
Pride Highway Cleanup. In addition to preventing all that trash
from making its way to the Colorado River, which supplies 40
million individuals with water throughout the West, our events
and programs grow local pride, protect wildlife and keep this
iconic valley's river healthy.
Without landscapes of cascading water from snowmelt and
healthy streams where native fish spawn, Vail would not be the
same. The Eagle River Coalition's work protects local waterways
and the ecosystems on which wildlife and humans depend.
Tourism, commerce and the mountain lifestyle to which visitors
and the community are drawn hinge on the presence of our
valley's waterways.
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How will your program deliver
fresh content (new programming,
additional days/activities, ect.)?
The Eagle River Coalition is committed to its mission to protect
and conserve our watershed both now and into the future, and
our organization is made more effective in pursuit of this principle
by remaining adaptable to the needs of the community.
An example of such is the expansion of our educational
opportunities and resources to support conversion from turf-grass
to more waterwise landscaping. To date, events have included
rain barrel workshops, the dissemination of educational materials,
and collaborative work with municipalities, HOA's, and water
providers to achieve measurable results in water efficiency and
reduction of outdoor irrigation. Together with longstanding and
new partners alike, we continue to seek out creative ways to
structure our programs and initiatives to be as inclusive and
welcoming as possible, adapting to the demands of whatever
circumstances we may face.
This is just an example of our commitment to protecting the
natural resources that engage this community and its visitors.
Whether biking Vail Pass to the Gore Range viewpoint near the
Black Lakes, celebrating a Piney Lake wedding, cheering for
kayakers from International Bridge, the work of our organization
plays an integral role. We do this by remaining committed to our
mission, and offering programming that invites everyone
(residents and visitors alike) to be empowered to protect the
river-dependent landscapes that surround us in the Eagle River
Valley.
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How will your program achieve
recognition and drive
participation?
When volunteers (1100+ annually) participate in our cleanups
and projects, they are left enjoying a sense of belonging and
community knowing they were critical in the shared desire to see
local landscapes cleaned, healthy and restored. When visitors and
residents alike drop a line in Gore Creek and notice what is
hatching, they are referencing the same indicators that we
collaborate to measure on a larger scale, and when they attend
events like Lunch with Locals and learn about the positive impacts
of stream setback policies, they can understand that healthy
riparian areas create buffer zones that benefit water quality.
We are active on social media, maintain an engaging blog and
website, send a regular newsletter, and seek to represent our
mission by sporting branded clothing connecting the community
to our programs, projects and the resources we help protect. Our
marketing materials consistently include sponsor names and
logos, and this recognition can be found on event pages and
signup forms as well.
As a celebratory kick-off prior to the 31st Annual Eagle River
Cleanup, we will host a free gathering near Gondola One in Vail
Village on Aug. 28 to celebrate volunteers, sponsors and
supporters and highlight their collaborative work. We are thrilled
to maintain high-energy engagement of those committed to local
waterways and healthy landscapes and look forward to
recognizing supporters of all kinds at this event, as well as in
program marketing efforts.
What is the lasting community
involvement and or benefit of
this program?
There are benefits to tradition, and our Highway and River
Cleanup events have been around for 25 and 31 years in 2025
respectively. Approximately 1,500 volunteers consider these
annual events to be part of their identity in relation to their
landscape. Additionally, efforts to monitor, track and improve
water quality can create a lasting tradition of stewardship and
science-backed decision-making that protects invaluable and
essential resources. As water issues in the Mountain West
continue to deepen and intensify, creating community, increasing
accountability and opportunities for involvement and change, and
continuing to invest in on-the-ground organizations that protect
these resources is ever more important.
BUDGET
165
Are your books audited?Yes
Please upload
program/organization budget
https://www.formstack.com/admin/download/file/18190162905
Who currently funds your
organization?
The Eagle River Coalition relies on funding via support from Eagle
County, local municipalities and metropolitan districts, Eagle River
Water and Sanitation District (ERWSD), Upper Eagle Regional
Water Authority (UERWA), local businesses, private foundations,
Colorado Water Conservation Board, state and federal agency
grants, individuals and hosted events.
What percentage % of the total
event budget is being requested?
12
If the program is not funded at
the full request, how will it
change with a lower funding
allocation?
The sediment source monitoring (TMDL) and bio-monitoring of
Gore/Black Gore Creeks and the projects from the Gore Creek
Strategic Action Plan have the greatest and most direct benefit to
the Town of Vail and its residents. Those projects would likely be
significantly reduced in scope and possibly eliminated, if not
funded in full by the Town of Vail. WQMAP and the cleanups would
require adjustment to the geographical area covered by each, but
they would continue.
Should the Council decide not to
support this program at all, will it
still occur?
Yes
SPONSORSHIPS & PARTNERSHIPS
What is the dollar $ amount of
sponsorships and/or partnerships
from other sources reflected in
the program budget?
532393
What is the dollar $ amount of
in-kind services or items provided
from sponsors or partners?
8000
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Please list your confirmed
sponsors or partners
We rely on substantial funding from state, organization and
foundation grants, as well as community support in the form of
donations.
We are grateful to financial and in-kind support from Eagle
County, Colorado Water Conservation Board, Exploremos
(previously Eagle Valley Outdoor Movement), US Forest Service,
BLM, Eagle River Water & Sanitation District, Upper Eagle
Regional Water Authority, Vail Resorts EpicPromise, Homestake
Partners (Aurora and Colorado Springs), Battle Mountain, the
Towns of Gypsum, Eagle, Avon, Vail and Minturn, Colorado River
Water Conservation District, the Edwards Metro District, as well as
approximately 30 local businesses, the Slifer Smith & Frampton
Foundation, Vail Board of Realtors Foundation, Colorado
Department of Transportation, Lotic Hydrological and many other
collaborative entities.
Please explain the potential for
additional sponsorships or
partners.
The Eagle River Coalition regularly looks for funding opportunities
through foundation, corporate and government grants. We also
encourage relationship-building in the community and with
businesses through our sponsorship program and donor
engagement events to leverage additional support for projects,
programs and events.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Are there any other things you'd
like to share with Council and
staff that are not included in the
application?
The Eagle River Coalition has experienced shifts in its staffing and
is now operating under the direction of Executive Director Vicki
Flynn. We welcome inquiries regarding anticipated program
budgets for 2026, which are currently in development. Should
more details be desired during the review process for this
request, please do not hesitate to reach out to Vicki at
flynn@eagleriverco.org.
Organization rosters naming all
officers, board of directors and
respective positions as relevant.
https://www.formstack.com/admin/download/file/18190162915
If you received Council funding in
2025, please upload a document
recapping the use of prior year
Council funds.
https://www.formstack.com/admin/download/file/18190162916
Upload any other relevent
materials such as photos, videos,
articles, PR coverage, ect.
https://www.formstack.com/admin/download/file/18190162917
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Town of Vail 2026 Annual Council Contribution Request- Services
Organization Name High Five Access Media
Contact Name JK Perry
Title of Contact Executive Director
Contact Email jk@highfivemedia.org
Program and/or organization
website
highfivemedia.org
Number of years organization has
been in business
40
Organization Mission Statement Our mission is to empower the local community, through media
education and technology, to become civically engaged, express
ideas, and advocate for causes.
Address PO Box 5600
281 Metcalf Road Unit 203
Avon, CO 81620
Work Phone (970) 949-5657
Organization's Tax Status 501c3
Please attached a copy of your
organization's W9
https://www.formstack.com/admin/download/file/18189454199
Funding Request
What is the name of your
program?
Community Access Media Center
Is this a new program?No
How many years has this
program been produced in Vail?
40
Type of Funding Requested Cash Funding Only
Cash Contribution Requested 152000
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Please describe the timeframe of
your program (i.e. year round,
seasonal, or specific event
dates). If applicable please list
the relevant dates.
Year round
Did you received funding from
the Town of Vail for 2025?
Yes
How much funding did you
receive from the Town of Vail for
2025? (Please include total
funding you received from the
CSE and Town Council)?
153000
Please describe the location(s) of
the program in previous years.
Eagle County
Please describe the exact use(s)
of the contribution. Please be as
specific as possible. (i.e. the
items/materials to be purchased
for your program, charitable
support or activities funded, etc)
Funds are used to support a range of operations and programs
that ensure equitable access to media tools and training.
Specifically, funding allows us to offer free and low-cost
workshops in video production, editing, broadcasting and related
topics to residents of all ages. It helps maintain our
state-of-the-art library of equipment, which is available for
community use. Funds also support the production and
distribution of local government meetings, nonprofit features,
youth programming, and cultural events, fostering civic
engagement and local storytelling. Additionally, grant support
enables us to employ skilled staff who mentor producers, manage
facilities, and develop innovative educational content. Overall,
grants are essential in making High Five Access Media a vibrant
hub for free expression, media literacy, and community
connection.
PROGRAM INFORMATION
How does your request support
the Contribution Policy (See
above)?
We are a nonprofit, noncommercial community access media
center located in Avon, Colorado. We serve Eagle County by
providing video production education, access to professional
equipment, and distribution of programming on local cable
television on Comcast Channel 5, and across internet and social
media platforms. In addition, we provide coverage of government
proceedings, nonprofits, and community events.
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How will your program support
the mission & vision of the Vail
Town Council?
It is our belief that community access media helps to build an
informed and civically engaged community, creating a ripple
effect across ages, genders, race, political views, economic status
and professions. From students who learn skills that develop into
a passion or even a career, to community members who tune into
government meetings from the comfort of their home and still be
informed of local affairs, the diversity and breadth of our
programs allows for High Five Access Media to engage with the
entire Vail Valley.
How will your program attract
target markets of both visitors
and community members?
High Five Access Media serves residents and guests with
coverage of Town of Vail government meetings, and residents,
students and nonprofits with access to media training, equipment,
and cable access. Indirectly, this allows nonprofits that serve a
larger market to leverage their message among residents and
guests.
How will your program deliver
fresh content (new programming,
additional days/activities, ect.)?
In 2025, we'll be celebrating 40 years since our organization was
incorporated as a nonprofit in 1985. We'll be holding events to
celebrate those who've been instrumental in our success,
producing videos to commemorate, and increasing our presence
in the community. We're redesigning and updating our podcast
studio with new equipment, we've updated our website, and we're
also considering an expanded youth program across public high
schools in the valley.
How will your program achieve
recognition and drive
participation?
We're continually working to increase our impact in the
community. We're doing this through improved social media
sharing, presence at community events, advertising, as well as
working in schools to share our mission with students and
teachers.
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What is the lasting community
involvement and or benefit of
this program?
As our history shows, High Five Access Media is a nimble
organization that can stay at the forefront of community needs
and technological development. We know that regardless of how
technology changes, our community needs a reliable source of
information and a timely and cost-effective platform to produce
media. We will continue to stay steadfastly committed to our
mission with a vision for the future of expanding our programs
specific to media education and production.
It is essential that funding remains available to communities for
the further education of youth and availability of low-cost access
to programs that educate and inform the local population.
In the face of these challenges, High Five hopes to show its value
to the community and garner support and funding. In this way,
High Five will be sustainable and available to Valley residents,
students, and nonprofits well into the future.
BUDGET
Are your books audited?Yes
Please upload
program/organization budget
https://www.formstack.com/admin/download/file/18189454217
Who currently funds your
organization?
The towns of Vail and Avon provide the bulk of our funding in the
form of franchise fees. We also earn revenue through production
services (at a significant discount to nonprofits and governments,
compared to a commercial production outfit). In response to
national trends of cable subscribers "cutting the cord," which will
result in lower franchise fees, we escalated our fundraising efforts
in 2024 with the help of an infrastructure grant. This, along with
support from our communities, will help ensure High Five can
continue to provide this valuable resource.
What percentage % of the total
event budget is being requested?
33
If the program is not funded at
the full request, how will it
change with a lower funding
allocation?
Our ability to provide this valuable resource for the community
will be severely impacted.
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Should the Council decide not to
support this program at all, will it
still occur?
Yes
SPONSORSHIPS & PARTNERSHIPS
What is the dollar $ amount of
sponsorships and/or partnerships
from other sources reflected in
the program budget?
306000
What is the dollar $ amount of
in-kind services or items provided
from sponsors or partners?
10000
Please list your confirmed
sponsors or partners
Franchise fees from the Town of Avon. Earned revenue from
seven governmental entities in the valley, and around a dozen
nonprofits. We've also secured grants and sponsors for several of
our programs, including high school sports coverage (and its
educational component), our educational workshops, and more.
Please explain the potential for
additional sponsorships or
partners.
We're currently asking the community to support our programs
through grants, sponsorship and individual donations.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Are there any other things you'd
like to share with Council and
staff that are not included in the
application?
Thank you for your continued support! We're celebrating 40 years
of serving the valley this year, and we hope you'll join us.
Organization rosters naming all
officers, board of directors and
respective positions as relevant.
https://www.formstack.com/admin/download/file/18189454227
If you received Council funding in
2025, please upload a document
recapping the use of prior year
Council funds.
https://www.formstack.com/admin/download/file/18189454228
Upload any other relevent
materials such as photos, videos,
articles, PR coverage, ect.
https://www.formstack.com/admin/download/file/18189454229
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Form Name: 2026 Council Contribution Request- Services
Submission Time: June 27, 2025 7:57 am
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Town of Vail 2026 Annual Council Contribution Request- Services
Organization Name Vail Valley Mountain Trails Alliance
Contact Name Ernest Saeger
Title of Contact Executive Director
Contact Email ernest@vvmta.org
Program and/or organization
website
vvmta.org
Number of years organization has
been in business
13
Organization Mission Statement The Vail Valley Mountain Trails Alliance maintains, creates, and
advocates for sustainable trail systems that connect people to
nature, promote environmental stewardship, and strengthen
community well-being.
Address PO Box 3986
Avon, CO 81620
Work Phone 19702791055
Organization's Tax Status 501c3
Please attached a copy of your
organization's W9
https://www.formstack.com/admin/download/file/18180136745
Funding Request
What is the name of your
program?
VVMTA Stewardship Programs
Is this a new program?No
How many years has this
program been produced in Vail?
10
Type of Funding Requested Cash & In-Kind
Cash Contribution Requested 52500
In-Kind Contribution Requested 4500
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Please describe the timeframe of
your program (i.e. year round,
seasonal, or specific event
dates). If applicable please list
the relevant dates.
Programs operate from April 15-October 15
Did you received funding from
the Town of Vail for 2025?
Yes
How much funding did you
receive from the Town of Vail for
2025? (Please include total
funding you received from the
CSE and Town Council)?
22500
Please describe the location(s) of
the program in previous years.
The Adopt A Trail program includes twelve (12) trails adopted by
sixteen (16) teams that are connected to the Town of Vail. These
include East Vail trailheads (Pitkin, Gore, Deluge, Booth, etc),
North Trail, Son of Middle Creek, Lost Lake, Two Elk, Buffehr, and
more. These volunteers and program contributed over $20,000 in
value in 2024.
The Trail Ambassador program includes volunteers and two (2)
seasonal-full time staff members performing seasonal wildlife
closure and leave no trace principles at trails and trailheads such
as North Trail, Son of Middle Creek, Booth Lake, Gore Creek,
Deluge Lake, Bighorn and more. This program contributed over
$41,000 in operations and value in 2024.
The Trail Conservation Crew in 2024 provided over $30,000 of on
the ground, trail maintenance and stewardship projects in/around
the Town of Vail. They cleared over 150 downed trees on these
trails as well to ensure visitors and locals have a high quality trail
experience.
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Please describe the exact use(s)
of the contribution. Please be as
specific as possible. (i.e. the
items/materials to be purchased
for your program, charitable
support or activities funded, etc)
We are requesting $22,500 again in 2026 to support our Adopt A
Trail, Trail Ambassador, and Trail Conservation Crew programs.
This supports operations, staff wages, tools & equipment, and
seasonal crew wages.
We are requesting an additional $30,000 to support our new
Stewardship Crew in 2026. This Stewardship Crew will essentially
ensure there are boots on the ground performing Front Country
Ranger tasks. These include trailhead management and cleanup,
toilet cleanup and maintenance, dispersed camping management,
fire restriction education and enforcement, and other public lands
management. With Forest Service budgets and staff being
reduced, and likely even more so in 2026, this crew will ensure
there is a crew on the ground performing these tasks. Funding
would support crew wages and operations.
The in-kind request includes one (1) event at Donovan Pavilion for
education, engagement, and volunteer recruitment. Also, we are
requesting 250 parking vouchers for our volunteers who support
Vail Oktoberfest.
PROGRAM INFORMATION
How does your request support
the Contribution Policy (See
above)?
VVMTA's programs directly contribute to the Town of Vail's
mission and each of the four main strategies in the Council Action
Plan: Community, Economy, Experience, and Sustainability. Our
Adopt A Trail (AAT) and Trail Ambassador (TA) programs include
volunteers from businesses and residents of the Town of Vail,
provide economic vitality through outdoor recreation tourism,
enhance the experience of trail users, and maintain, educate, and
advocate for sustainable trails and conservation. Our Trail
Conservation Crew (TCC) employs residents of Vail (3 in 2025).
The TCC and Stewardship Crew will collaborate with local land
managers and partner organizations to perform and execute
recreation and conservation projects. Their focus will be trail
maintenance, protecting seasonal wildlife closures, closing
illegal/social trails, designating campsites and closing illegal
campsites, communicating fire restrictions, educating trail users
at trailheads, removing garbage, and overall mitigating the
impact increased recreation is having on trails and our public
lands.
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How will your program support
the mission & vision of the Vail
Town Council?
Community: Recruit, train, and educate volunteers of both
residents and business within the Vail community.
Economy: Promote Vail's world class trails to attract visitors and
locals to Vail where they will inevitably shop, eat, drink, and/or
stay.
Experience: Maintain trails and support our wildlife population to
create a world class trail use experience through outdoor
recreation while ensuring that wildlife and the natural
environment are conserved.
Sustainability: Create hundreds of trail and outdoor recreation
stewards to actively conserve our natural environment.
How will your program attract
target markets of both visitors
and community members?
Community members are our volunteers and volunteers are our
backbone. They are the boots on the ground executing trail
maintenance and trail educational programs. These efforts are a
direct benefit to the visitors who come to Vail to enjoy trails and
the natural environment.
How will your program deliver
fresh content (new programming,
additional days/activities, ect.)?
Both the AAT and TA programs continue to grow year over year.
With the growth of visitors, population, and trail users continuing
it is ever more important to manage trails and wildlife in Vail.
Due to this there will continue to be new and rewarding volunteer
opportunities for both of these programs. The TCC directly
addresses the growing impacts by being the professionally
trained boots on the ground on a daily basis as well as training
volunteers.
In 2025, we hope to grow our Trail Ambassador program to
include four (4) seasonal full-time staff people. These staff
persons were spending 40 hours per week at seasonal wildlife
closures in May and June, educating users on why they exist.
From the end of June until October, these two staff persons will
spend 40 hours per week at open and busy trailheads including
East Vail trails, Upper Piney, North Trail, and others providing
education on how to recreate responsibly.
The new Stewardship Crew will ensure that trailheads are
maintained, toilets are cleaned, parking lots are maintained,
unattended campfires are put out, and in general public lands and
amenities are in quality shape.
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How will your program achieve
recognition and drive
participation?
We include opportunities for the public to volunteer and
participate in any and all of our program activities. We recognize
volunteers and partners constantly through incentives, our
communications through newsletters, newspaper articles, social
media, events, and more.
What is the lasting community
involvement and or benefit of
this program?
A sustainable, healthy, and high quality recreation experience on
public lands surrounding Vail for locals and visitors to enjoy now
and into the future.
BUDGET
Are your books audited?No
Please upload
program/organization budget
https://www.formstack.com/admin/download/file/18180136765
Who currently funds your
organization?
Local municipalities, private donors, memberships, grant funding,
and events.
What percentage % of the total
event budget is being requested?
12
If the program is not funded at
the full request, how will it
change with a lower funding
allocation?
We are committed to serving our entire community and would do
our best not to constrain these programs in the Town of Vail.
However, we may have to scale back our programs which limits
our lasting impacts, if funding is reduced.
Should the Council decide not to
support this program at all, will it
still occur?
Yes
SPONSORSHIPS & PARTNERSHIPS
What is the dollar $ amount of
sponsorships and/or partnerships
from other sources reflected in
the program budget?
425000
What is the dollar $ amount of
in-kind services or items provided
from sponsors or partners?
7500
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Please list your confirmed
sponsors or partners
National Forest Foundation
GOCO
Town of Avon
Eagle County
Town of Minturn
Vail Rec District
Berry Creek Metro District
Singletree Property Owners Association
Forest Service Eagle-Holy Cross Ranger District
Slifer Smith Frampton Foundation
Town of Eagle
Bureau of Land Management
Mountain Recreation
Holy Cross Energy
American Gypsum
Alpine Kind
Sunrise Minturn
Vail Valley Surgery Center
Summit Investors
Steadman Clinic
RPM Adversitings
MTech Mechanical
FirstBank
ANB Bank
Vail Cabinets
Berglund Architects
Pedal Power
Vail Board of Realtors
Venture Sports
High Gear Cyclery
East West Partners
Shop & Hop
Kind Bikes & Skis
Ski Town All-Stars
Vail Health
Alpine Engineering
Yeti's Grind
Partners Environmental
Please explain the potential for
additional sponsorships or
partners.
We are always looking for additional partners through private
donations, our business partnership program, and our 1% for
Trails program. We believe the more impactful projects we can
execute on the ground, the more the potential for partnerships to
increase.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
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Are there any other things you'd
like to share with Council and
staff that are not included in the
application?
We'd love to discuss our request for $30,000 to support our new
Stewardship Crew. The reductions in staffing, budget, and
resources of the Forest Service is very likely to continue and even
be worse in 2026. The Stewardship Crew will ensure there are
boots on the ground if the Front Country Ranger program is
impacted in 2026. Additionally, we believe we can operate the
Stewardship Crew in partnership with the Forest Service and
operate it more sustainably, effectively, and even more impactful
due to our ability to be flexible, recruit staff, and secure diverse
funding sources.
Organization rosters naming all
officers, board of directors and
respective positions as relevant.
https://www.formstack.com/admin/download/file/18180136775
If you received Council funding in
2025, please upload a document
recapping the use of prior year
Council funds.
https://www.formstack.com/admin/download/file/18180136776
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Vail Valley Mountain Trails Alliance
PO Box 3986
Avon, CO 81620
www.vvmta.org
Total Estimated Cost:
The total estimated cost for the Stewardship Crew’s operations in 2026 is $250,000.
Funding Sources:
Funding for the Stewardship Crew will come from a combination of municipal and partner
contributions. VVMTA is requesting support from the Towns of Vail, Avon, Eagle, Minturn, and
Gypsum, as well as Eagle County.
In addition, VVMTA has received a two-year $300,000 grant from Great Outdoors Colorado
(GOCO). We are allocating 50% of that grant, or $150,000, toward the Stewardship Crew for the
2026 season. Additional support will come from grants, private donations, and partner
organizations to ensure the program’s success and sustainability.
Funding Breakdown:
● Crew staffing wages: $25,000
● Operations: $5,000 (tools, equipment, transportation, and supplies)
Program Overview:
The Stewardship Crew will serve as the essential boots on the ground performing Front Country
Ranger tasks, including:
● Trailhead management and cleanup
● Restroom management and maintenance
● Dispersed camping management
● Fire restriction education and enforcement
● General public lands management
This crew will support the U.S. Forest Service Front Country Ranger program and will also be
prepared to fill the role of that program if it is unable to operate next year due to circumstances
beyond local control and decisions made at the federal level.
We have to secure the necessary funding now to hire and implement this crew for 2026. We
cannot just hire this crew when/if federal decisions are made that negates the ability for the U.S.
Forest Service Front Country Ranger program to exist in 2026 or not.
Estimated Work Duration:
● Seasonal timeframe: May 1 to October 1
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Vail Valley Mountain Trails Alliance
PO Box 3986
Avon, CO 81620
www.vvmta.org
● Total work hours: Approximately 4,000 crew hours annually
● Work in and around the Town of Vail: Estimated 30–50% of total crew hours
(1,200–2,000 hours) will focus on trails, trailheads, and recreation sites in and
around the Town of Vail.
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Form Name: 2026 Council Contribution Request- Services
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Town of Vail 2026 Annual Council Contribution Request- Services
Organization Name TreeTop Child Advocacy Center
Contact Name Amy Oliveira
Title of Contact Executive Director
Contact Email amy@treetopcenter.org
Program and/or organization
website
https://www.treetopcenter.org/
Number of years organization has
been in business
7
Organization Mission Statement Our mission is to support child victims of abuse and their families
through intervention, advocacy, and support services.
Address 130 Ski Hill Road
Suite 200
Breckenridge, CO 80424
Work Phone (970) 409-2111
Organization's Tax Status Tax Exempt
Please attached a copy of your
organization's W9
https://www.formstack.com/admin/download/file/18177933158
Funding Request
What is the name of your
program?
Mobile Forensic Interviewing
Is this a new program?Yes
Type of Funding Requested Cash Funding Only
Cash Contribution Requested 10000
Please describe the timeframe of
your program (i.e. year round,
seasonal, or specific event
dates). If applicable please list
the relevant dates.
This is an ongoing program that will be provided to families and
individuals year-round.
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Did you received funding from
the Town of Vail for 2025?
No
Please describe the location(s) of
the program in previous years.
This program is new as of 2025, and will serve Eagle County.
Please describe the exact use(s)
of the contribution. Please be as
specific as possible. (i.e. the
items/materials to be purchased
for your program, charitable
support or activities funded, etc)
A $10,000 gift to support TreeTop Child Advocacy Center's Mobile
Unit would make a powerful impact by helping to bring
trauma-informed care directly to children and families in rural
areas of Eagle County-removing transportation barriers that often
prevent access to critical services. This funding would help cover
staffing costs for a specialized team, including a forensic
interviewer, child and family advocate, and mental health
professional, who provide child-led assessments in a safe, mobile
environment.
It would also support essential equipment and supplies for the
unit, such as secure recording devices, comfort items like toys
and books, and connectivity tools to ensure high-quality care and
documentation.
Additionally, funds would help ensure families receive coordinated
follow-up services, including referrals to therapists, medical
providers, and law enforcement partners. In short, a $10,000
donation helps bring TreeTop's child-first, community-based
response model directly to vulnerable children-offering healing,
justice, and hope wherever it's needed most.
PROGRAM INFORMATION
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How does your request support
the Contribution Policy (See
above)?
TreeTop Child Advocacy Center's Mobile Unit directly supports the
Town of Vail's mission to be a premier international mountain
resort community by ensuring that children and families in the
Vail area have equitable access to critical, trauma-informed
services-regardless of their ability to travel. By providing forensic
interviews, advocacy, and mental health services through our
mobile response unit, TreeTop helps protect the well-being of
children, supports families in crisis, and strengthens the overall
health and safety of the community. This contribution will
enhance the long-term resilience of Vail by investing in the
physical, emotional, and social health of its youngest and most
vulnerable residents, which ultimately contributes to a vibrant,
diverse, and safe community for both citizens and visitors.
How will your program support
the mission & vision of the Vail
Town Council?
TreeTop Child Advocacy Center's Mobile Unit supports the Vail
Town Council's mission and vision by promoting a safe, healthy,
and inclusive community for all residents-especially children. By
delivering critical, trauma-informed services directly to children
and families impacted by abuse, the Mobile Unit removes barriers
to care in remote and underserved areas, ensuring that every
child has access to justice, healing, and support. This investment
in community well-being reinforces Vail's commitment to
providing exceptional services and fostering a resilient,
family-friendly environment. In doing so, TreeTop helps protect
the community's most vulnerable members, contributing to the
long-term vibrancy, diversity, and sustainability of Vail as a
premier international mountain resort.
How will your program attract
target markets of both visitors
and community members?
While TreeTop Child Advocacy Center's Mobile Unit primarily
serves local children and families, its presence strengthens the
broader appeal of Vail as a safe, family-centered destination. By
prioritizing child protection and community wellness, TreeTop
supports the kind of infrastructure that both residents and visitors
value-one where families feel supported, services are accessible,
and public safety is taken seriously. For community members, the
Mobile Unit provides vital, local access to care and resources. For
visitors, knowing that Vail invests in comprehensive, child-focused
services reinforces the Town's reputation as a responsible,
compassionate, and family-friendly resort community.
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How will your program deliver
fresh content (new programming,
additional days/activities, ect.)?
TreeTop's Mobile Unit is a new and innovative expansion of our
core services, designed to meet the growing need for on-site,
trauma-informed care in remote areas. In the coming year, we
plan to increase outreach days in Eagle other counties we serve,
and introduce enhanced services such as bilingual support,
caregiver education sessions, and follow-up mental health care
coordination-all delivered directly through the mobile unit. These
additions represent a proactive and evolving approach to child
advocacy, ensuring our programming remains responsive,
relevant, and accessible to families across the region.
How will your program achieve
recognition and drive
participation?
TreeTop's Mobile Unit will achieve recognition and drive
participation through strategic community partnerships, outreach,
and visibility at local events and public service networks. We work
closely with law enforcement, schools, hospitals, and social
services to ensure families are referred to us promptly when
concerns arise. Additionally, we'll promote the Mobile Unit
through targeted communication efforts, including bilingual
materials, regional media coverage, and community-based
awareness campaigns. By building trust with families and
professionals and consistently delivering compassionate,
high-quality care, TreeTop strengthens its reputation as a reliable
resource-encouraging participation and expanding our reach
across Vail and surrounding areas.
What is the lasting community
involvement and or benefit of
this program?
The lasting benefit of TreeTop's Mobile Unit lies in its ability to
create a safer, healthier community by ensuring that vulnerable
children and families receive timely, trauma-informed care close
to home. This program fosters ongoing community involvement
by partnering with local agencies, schools, law enforcement, and
healthcare providers to build a coordinated network of support.
Over time, these collaborations strengthen community trust and
resilience. By addressing child abuse early and effectively, the
Mobile Unit helps break cycles of trauma, promotes healing, and
contributes to the long-term well-being of Vail's families-making
the community safer and more supportive for generations to
come.
BUDGET
Are your books audited?Yes
Please upload
program/organization budget
https://www.formstack.com/admin/download/file/18177933174
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Who currently funds your
organization?
TreeTop Child Advocacy Center primarily relies on federal funding
from the Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) Crime Victims Fund, which
constitutes a significant portion of its budget. However, due to a
projected reduction in this federal funding, the center is facing a
substantial shortfall in the coming years.
In addition to federal support, TreeTop receives contributions
from various local government entities. The center is actively
working to diversify its funding sources by engaging with
additional local governments, businesses, and individual donors.
Efforts include grant applications, fundraising campaigns, and
building partnerships with community organizations to ensure
financial stability and continue providing essential services to
child abuse victims in the region.
What percentage % of the total
event budget is being requested?
25
If the program is not funded at
the full request, how will it
change with a lower funding
allocation?
If the program is not funded at the full request amount, we will
prioritize the most critical services to continue providing
trauma-informed care through the Mobile Unit. This may mean
reducing the number of outreach days, limiting additional support
services such as bilingual assistance or follow-up care
coordination, and scaling back investments in equipment or
staffing. While these adjustments would impact the program's
reach and capacity, TreeTop remains committed to delivering
essential services to vulnerable children and families and will seek
alternative funding sources to minimize any gaps in care.
Should the Council decide not to
support this program at all, will it
still occur?
Yes
SPONSORSHIPS & PARTNERSHIPS
What is the dollar $ amount of
sponsorships and/or partnerships
from other sources reflected in
the program budget?
0
What is the dollar $ amount of
in-kind services or items provided
from sponsors or partners?
0
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Please list your confirmed
sponsors or partners
Not applicable at this time. TreeTop is currently seeking other
funding opportunities to help offset the cost of this program.
Please explain the potential for
additional sponsorships or
partners.
We will explore funding opportunities to expand this service in
other communities served by TreeTop Child Advocacy Center.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Are there any other things you'd
like to share with Council and
staff that are not included in the
application?
N/A
Organization rosters naming all
officers, board of directors and
respective positions as relevant.
https://www.formstack.com/admin/download/file/18177933184
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Form Name: 2026 Council Contribution Request- Services
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Town of Vail 2026 Annual Council Contribution Request- Services
Organization Name Eagle Valley Community Foundation
Contact Name Hillary Scanlan
Title of Contact Development Officer
Contact Email hillary@eaglevalleycf.org
Program and/or organization
website
https://eaglevalleycf.org/
Number of years organization has
been in business
10
Organization Mission Statement Eagle Valley Community Foundation (EVCF) exists to strengthen
the Eagle River Valley by connecting neighbors, resources, and
opportunities-place by place, person by person. Our mission is to
ignite collaborative solutions that meet basic needs, foster
belonging, and build economic power for those who live and work
in our mountain towns. Founded in 2015, EVCF is a locally rooted,
entrepreneurial 501(c)(3) that operates responsive, culturally
connected programs like The Community Market, MIRA, and
Elevar. As a nontraditional community foundation, we work
directly in neighborhoods across Eagle County-including Vail-to
deliver services, deepen partnerships, and co-create a more
equitable future for all.
Address P.O. Box 1580
Vail, CO 81658
Work Phone (404) 285-4456
Organization's Tax Status 501(c)(3)
Please attached a copy of your
organization's W9
https://www.formstack.com/admin/download/file/18190003026
Funding Request
What is the name of your
program?
The Community Market: Fueling Vail's Community
Is this a new program?No
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How many years has this
program been produced in Vail?
7
Type of Funding Requested Cash Funding Only
Cash Contribution Requested 50000
Please describe the timeframe of
your program (i.e. year round,
seasonal, or specific event
dates). If applicable please list
the relevant dates.
We are seeking funding to sustain year-round operations at The
Community Market, enhancing our ability to purchase food and
expand services for the Vail Valley community. Funding will
directly support The Community Market from March 1, 2026 to
March 1, 2027.
Did you received funding from
the Town of Vail for 2025?
Yes
How much funding did you
receive from the Town of Vail for
2025? (Please include total
funding you received from the
CSE and Town Council)?
50000
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Please describe the location(s) of
the program in previous years.
EVCF delivers services to the most vulnerable community
members across Eagle County, CO, from resort towns like Vail and
Beaver Creek to rural areas like Dotsero and El Jebel-where
access is limited by geography, cost, and workforce shortages.
Over 30% of the population is Latinx, and many families lack
insurance and transportation. Providing essential services, mobile
markets and community programming throughout Eagle County,
EVCF is making a substantial difference throughout our Valley.
Funding received in previous years went directly back into Eagle
County:
2024: The funding ($50,000) received in 2024 supported food
purchasing for The Community Market at both the Gypsum and
Edwards locations, allowing us to expand our services and provide
free, healthy food to more of our low-income residents.
Additionally, support empowered our sustainability efforts,
fostering our RECover program, which diverts surplus food from
the landfill to the shelves at The Community Market.
2022: The funding ($10,000) received in 2022 supported The
Community Market's Mobile Markets, specifically the Vail Mobile
Market offered to employees who work and/or live within the town
of Vail.
2020: The funding ($65,000), part of the Town of Vail Community
Relief Fund, received in 2020 supported the work Eagle Valley
Community Foundation was doing across Eagle County to support
community members impacted by COVID-19.
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Please describe the exact use(s)
of the contribution. Please be as
specific as possible. (i.e. the
items/materials to be purchased
for your program, charitable
support or activities funded, etc)
As food prices continue to rise, so does the demand at The
Community Market (TCM). In 2025, we have already seen a 15%
increase in visits across all distribution sites. Even while
purchasing $10,000 worth of food each week, we struggle to keep
shelves stocked and meet the growing need. Funding from the
Town of Vail would directly support our ability to provide free,
healthy, and culturally relevant food to Vail residents and
employees through our storefront in Edwards and Gypsum, Mobile
Markets, and pop-up pantries at worksites and neighborhoods in
and around Vail.
Approximately 95% of the requested funds will be used to
purchase fresh, nutrient-dense food-including produce, dairy, and
proteins-with a priority on sourcing from local and regional
farmers to ensure both freshness and sustainability. The
remaining 5% will support critical logistics, such as transportation,
cold storage, and targeted outreach to reach those who live or
work in Vail but may be underserved by traditional food access
systems.
This grant will allow us to keep pace with rising demand and
extend the reach of our food security efforts into Vail-ensuring
that workers, families, and individuals have consistent access to
nutritious food, delivered with dignity and rooted in community
care.
PROGRAM INFORMATION
How does your request support
the Contribution Policy (See
above)?
Our work at The Community Market (TCM) directly supports the
Town of Vail's Contribution Policy by addressing key indicators of
community health and wellbeing. In 2024, TCM served over
14,000 individuals each month, distributing more than 1.64
million pounds of nutritious food to residents across the valley. In
2025, that number has risen to 16,000 individuals a month,
showing the growing need in our community. By increasing food
security for low-income families-many of whom form the
backbone of the community-we help close a critical gap in access
to healthy food. This work directly aligns with the Town's mission
to promote overall health, sustainability, and inclusivity. Funding
TCM is an investment in a healthier, more resilient Vail Valley.
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How will your program support
the mission & vision of the Vail
Town Council?
TCM advances the Town of Vail's mission by providing essential
public services, promoting sustainability, and fostering inclusion
across Eagle County. By addressing food insecurity, TCM
enhances the quality of life for all who live and work in Vail.
Exceptional Public Services: TCM plays a vital role in the
community by providing free, nutritious food to those facing
financial hardship. By ensuring equitable access to healthy food -
a cornerstone of well-being - we are providing exceptional public
service to our neighbors in need.
Promoting Sustainability & Connection: We operate a sustainable
model by rescuing and redistributing surplus food from local
grocers, farmers, and restaurants. In 2025 alone, we recovered
over 600,000 pounds of food, reducing waste and emissions.
Beyond food rescue, we recently launched a Community Garden
to grow produce, strengthen our food system, and foster
connections between people, food, and the land.
Creating Opportunities to Thrive: Reliable access to healthy food
contributes to overall well-being. Without the vital nourishment
offered at TCM, our community could not thrive and enjoy all the
wonderful activities Vail offers.
Promoting Inclusion & Belonging: TCM works to eliminate stigma
around food assistance by creating a welcoming experience for
all. Their need-blind model ensures everyone is treated with
dignity and respect, regardless of background, creating a more
inclusive, resilient, and connected community.
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How will your program attract
target markets of both visitors
and community members?
The foundation of our town is its workforce - and without a
healthy, resilient workforce, that foundation is at risk. By investing
in the health and well-being of our residents, we're not just
strengthening our community, we're also enhancing its appeal to
visitors. At TCM, we support economic development by reducing
food insecurity. When families no longer have to choose between
paying bills and putting food on the table, they're able to
contribute more fully to the local economy. Food security is more
than a basic need, it is an economic driver. By helping ensure that
residents - particularly those in the service and hospitality sectors
- have consistent access to essential resources, TCM plays a key
role in supporting the workforce that drives Vail's tourism
industry. A well-supported workforce leads to higher-quality
service for visitors and a stronger, more cohesive community.
As travelers become increasingly eco-conscious, Vail becomes
particularly appealing as a destination that values both people
and the planet. Partnership with The Community Market further
bolsters Vail's reputation as a leader in sustainability, supporting
TCM's efforts to reduce food waste and promote environmental
stewardship.
How will your program deliver
fresh content (new programming,
additional days/activities, ect.)?
We are seeing unprecedented demand at The Community Market,
with visits up 15% in 2025, demonstrating the growing need for
fresh food in our community. With rising food prices driven by
inflation and a shortage of affordable housing options, our
community members are stretched thin. Our goal at TCM is to
ensure that no one has to choose between paying bills and buying
groceries. Unlike other organizations that may focus on stationary
food banks, EVCF's innovative mobile approach ensures that
fresh, nutritious food reaches those who face transportation
barriers and systemic challenges including language, cultural, and
socioeconomic barriers. The Community Market's mobile markets
meet individuals where they are - figuratively and literally. The
weekly Mobile Market at the Hythe continues to see high turnover
of food, serving over 2,400 people a year, with that number rising
during the winter months due to the influx of seasonal workers,
highlighting the demand for free, nutritious food distribution
within Vail. Support from the Town of Vail would allow us to
increase food purchasing to expand the amount of food we are
able to provide at the Vail mobile market each week, as well as
potentially expand our mobile market locations within the Town of
Vail.
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How will your program achieve
recognition and drive
participation?
EVCF promotes The Community Market through a trusted,
multi-layered outreach strategy that blends digital tools with
grassroots connection. We engage over 7,500 followers on social
media with real-time updates on EVCF's programs, while also
distributing bilingual flyers, running culturally relevant radio ads,
and participating in community events. What sets us apart is our
team of trusted, bilingual community advocates who help spread
awareness, answer questions, and build bridges in the
community. Our partnerships with schools, nonprofits, and
government agencies further amplify our reach.
We further drive participation by creating a welcoming experience
for all. Our need-blind model ensures everyone is welcomed with
dignity and respect, regardless of income or background. By
making people feel safe and welcome, people feel comfortable
returning to TCM. TCM supports a more inclusive, resilient, and
connected community where everyone is valued.
What is the lasting community
involvement and or benefit of
this program?
Investing in TCM is an investment in the wellbeing of our
community across multiple sectors - financial, health, social,
environmental. For every $1 donated, TCM redistributes $5.60
worth of nutritious food and mobilizes an additional $7 through
community support and strategic partnerships. The impact of TCM
in the Vail community is far-reaching-promoting health, resilience,
and inclusivity. By offering free, healthy food to low-income
individuals and families, TCM ensures that all residents,
regardless of income, have reliable access to nutritious meals.
This leads to better health outcomes, reduces healthcare costs,
and boosts overall quality of life for our residents.
TCM is equally committed to environmental sustainability.
Through strong partnerships with local businesses, TCM reduces
food waste and supports the local economy. In the past year
alone, TCM has recovered over 600,000 pounds of food from local
grocery stores and businesses. By building a more sustainable
food system that leverages local partnerships, local harvests, and
local funding sources, we are keeping valuable resources within
the community while reducing food waste and greenhouse gas
emissions, ultimately protecting Vail's natural habitat.
These efforts reflect Vail's core values and strengthen its identity
as an environmentally and socially responsible community -
making it an even more attractive place to live, work, and visit.
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BUDGET
Are your books audited?Yes
Please upload
program/organization budget
https://www.formstack.com/admin/download/file/18190003044
Who currently funds your
organization?
EVCF receives funding from diverse sources including grants from
private foundations and local municipalities, businesses, board
members, individuals, and community-based grassroots donors.
This diverse range of funding ensures we are not overly reliant on
any one source of revenue, and we can adapt should funding fall
through. We operate a lean and balanced budget to support the
needs of the community and rely 100% on funding from our
supporters and funders each year to fulfill our mission. 100% of
the board contributes to the organization with the goal to cover
the majority of administrative expenses, allowing each dollar
raised to support direct programming. Some of the current
supporters to TCM include but are not limited to: Town of Eagle,
Town of Avon, Eagle County, Vail Resorts, the Frechette Family
Foundation, the Helle Family Foundation, the Rushmores, the
Slifers, the Fergusons, the Malehorns, the Rossettis, Hunger Free
Colorado, Colorado Health Foundation, Vail Health, Alpine Bank,
and more.
Your consideration of this grant proposal is very meaningful to
TCM and will make a difference for thousands of families this year
who are impacted by food insecurity.
What percentage % of the total
event budget is being requested?
1
If the program is not funded at
the full request, how will it
change with a lower funding
allocation?
EVCF is entirely funded through charitable contributions, with no
dedicated municipal funding. This limits our ability to bring mobile
markets and essential resources to every local town and
neighborhood. With reduced financial support from the Town of
Vail, there is a risk of having to reduce programming and resource
delivery within the Town. As new partnerships with local Vail
businesses continue to grow, EVCF is leveraging increased in-kind
support through food donations and will also seek financial
contributions from these partners. Support from the Town of Vail
would further aid our local outreach efforts and strengthen our
ability to serve residents by increasing our purchasing power and
expanding our services offered.
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Should the Council decide not to
support this program at all, will it
still occur?
Yes
SPONSORSHIPS & PARTNERSHIPS
What is the dollar $ amount of
sponsorships and/or partnerships
from other sources reflected in
the program budget?
94000
What is the dollar $ amount of
in-kind services or items provided
from sponsors or partners?
1800000
Please list your confirmed
sponsors or partners
Recovery Partners: We leverage an extensive list of 39 local
partners who support our REcover program by donating surplus
food from their kitchens that will otherwise go to waste at local
Vail restaurants. In 2024, we recovered over 600,000 pounds of
food from these businesses, redirecting them from the landfill to
the shelves of The Community Market.
LaVenture Farms: LaVenture Farms has donated their land to The
Community Market's new Community Gardens. By launching our
own garden, we empower ourselves to 'shop local' by growing
fresh produce for direct distribution at The Community
Market-helping to combat food insecurity, promote sustainability,
and support economic stability in our region.
Food Bank of the Rockies: This organization remains a key partner
for securing shelf stable food, dairy and breads for TCM. Food
Bank of the Rockies has significant purchasing and bargaining
power as they work with major food providers and distributors
throughout the Rocky Mountain region.
MIRA Program: A sister program of TCM, MIRA is a critical partner
in these efforts. MIRA partners with TCM to provide baseline data
on diet-related conditions and provides health education events
around nutrition, food resources, and healthy cooking.
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Please explain the potential for
additional sponsorships or
partners.
As a philanthropic foundation, Eagle Valley Community
Foundation (EVCF) and The Community Market (TCM) continually
seek partnerships and funding to meet operational needs and
serve the community with dignity and efficiency. In 2025, we've
prioritized expanding local food rescue partnerships with
restaurants, farms, and food businesses to reduce waste and
redirect surplus food to neighbors in need.
Through these efforts, we launched a coordinated food rescue
program with Vail Village restaurants-collecting unused,
unprepared food and safely transporting it to TCM. This reduces
landfill waste while increasing the variety and quantity of food
available to families valley-wide.
Support from the Town of Vail helps us grow this model. With
additional funding, we can expand collection days, involve more
restaurants and hotels, and invest in the systems and training
that ensure safe, sustainable food rescue.
We also offer support to Vail-area businesses through:
-Food safety and donation training for staff
-Collaborative events or campaigns
-Recognition and co-branded sustainability efforts
Town of Vail support validates and amplifies this
work-encouraging participation, attracting new funding, and
positioning Vail as a leader in sustainability and food equity.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Are there any other things you'd
like to share with Council and
staff that are not included in the
application?
Our work at The Community Market aligns well with the Town of
Vail's mission to promote health, sustainability, and inclusivity in
our community. An investment in TCM is an investment in a
healthier, more resilient Vail Valley, which ultimately makes Vail a
more appealing place to live and visit. We appreciate your
consideration of this grant request.
Organization rosters naming all
officers, board of directors and
respective positions as relevant.
https://www.formstack.com/admin/download/file/18190003054
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If you received Council funding in
2025, please upload a document
recapping the use of prior year
Council funds.
https://www.formstack.com/admin/download/file/18190003055
Upload any other relevent
materials such as photos, videos,
articles, PR coverage, ect.
https://www.formstack.com/admin/download/file/18190003056
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Form Name: 2026 Council Contribution Request- Services
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Town of Vail 2026 Annual Council Contribution Request- Services
Organization Name Castle Lodge #122, Ancient Free and Accepted Mason
Contact Name Luke Causey
Title of Contact Secretary
Contact Email luke09@gmail.com
Program and/or organization
website
https://co.moriapp.com/connect/connect_groups/e040
Number of years organization has
been in business
76
Organization Mission Statement Castle Lodge #122 continuously serves the two main purposes of
Free Mason's in the world; To make good men better, and to
serve the community through charity.
Address 130 E Third St.
Eagle, CO 81631
Work Phone (225) 931-2664
Organization's Tax Status 501(c)3
Please attached a copy of your
organization's W9
https://www.formstack.com/admin/download/file/18186929446
Funding Request
What is the name of your
program?
Jon Asper Memorial Toy Store
Is this a new program?No
How many years has this
program been produced in Vail?
20
Type of Funding Requested Cash Funding Only
Cash Contribution Requested 2000
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Please describe the timeframe of
your program (i.e. year round,
seasonal, or specific event
dates). If applicable please list
the relevant dates.
Seasonal. This occurs the week before Christmas, annually.
Typically December 22-24.
Did you received funding from
the Town of Vail for 2025?
Yes
How much funding did you
receive from the Town of Vail for
2025? (Please include total
funding you received from the
CSE and Town Council)?
2000
Please describe the location(s) of
the program in previous years.
The Toy Store is located at the Castle Masonic Lodge, Eagle, CO.
It serves the entire population of Eagle County.
Please describe the exact use(s)
of the contribution. Please be as
specific as possible. (i.e. the
items/materials to be purchased
for your program, charitable
support or activities funded, etc)
The funds will be used to purchase toys in new condition, through
several retail partners such as Target and WalMart. The
purchased toys will be acquired as 'tax exempt'.
These toys are provided at no charge to parents of kids, and
directly to kids, throughout our county. The majority are provided
in-person at the Toy Store, and some are delivered to high density
housing locations to be distributed to families by staff members
there.
PROGRAM INFORMATION
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How does your request support
the Contribution Policy (See
above)?
Our Toy Store serves every individual in Eagle County equally.
We strive to contact and directly invite lesser served members of
our community through identification partnerships with school
administrations. We strive to make a positive difference on the
Christmas experience of children that live below the poverty line,
and their families.
By serving the Christmas needs of the children, we help to reduce
holiday pressure on families during the most stressful time of the
year. By gifting kids Christmas presents, we show them directly
that they are cared for, important, and valued in our community.
We provide toys to all ages from newborn to teenager, to any
family in need during the Christmas season. There is no charge,
no strings, and we take nothing in return. This is entirely for the
benefit of our community!
What we do get in return is knowing that the kids in our county
are impacted, positively, with love and kindness. Please help us
make this amazing impact! And as always, you are certainly
invited come visit us during our Toy Store and see for yourselves
the amazing impact every toy makes in the life of a child!
How will your program support
the mission & vision of the Vail
Town Council?
We support diversity unequivocally. Freemason's believe strongly
that all people are created equal, and that this equality is
fundamental in the need for support. We strongly advocate that
charity, and charitable action, should impact where the need is
greatest, independent of where the need is best publicized.
Our desire is to locate and serve those individuals, families, and
children in our community that might be ostracized for various
reasons, including economic status and cultural pressures.
How will your program attract
target markets of both visitors
and community members?
Freemason's do not distinguish between residents and visitors.
Some families we serve are year-round residents, while others are
temporary workers or visiting and short-term living with their
families.
Our served people reside throughout Eagle County, including
employee housing in Vail. They visit our Toy Store from every
locale from Vail, westward to Dotsero.
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How will your program deliver
fresh content (new programming,
additional days/activities, ect.)?
Our event takes a classical approach to the holiday season. We
recognize, support, and provide to persons celebrating every
holiday season, including traditional Christian, Jewish, and other
religious celebrations. While we as Mason's believe strongly in
the existence of God, and he as the Great Architect of the
Universe, we do not disparage or prejudice against any belief
system. We support inclusivity and all persons, regardless of
their belief system. All are supported and provided for equally.
With this approach, our event is able to reach into the corners of
our society and touch families in need that might otherwise go
unserved. This allows fresh contact, new connections, and
positive relationships on an annual basis. Every year we hold the
event, we reach new people. These individuals are provided
contact information for the Lodge, and we reach out to them
periodically over the year for support and assistance.
How will your program achieve
recognition and drive
participation?
We advertise generally by in-person contacts, school
administrators, and previous years visitors. Our participation
grows annually, and we have consistently reached over 500
individuals in Eagle County during the last two years. Local,
state, and national economic conditions impact participation. We
have observed a steady increase in need as cost of living, food,
housing, and medical care have steadily increased.
What is the lasting community
involvement and or benefit of
this program?
Relationships built during this event last all year. As families are
met by the Lodge, we assist with everything from birthday's to
medical events over the year. Our impacts are individual, and
can range from everything from sports equipment needs for kids,
to food deliveries, to transportation.
BUDGET
Are your books audited?Yes
Please upload
program/organization budget
https://www.formstack.com/admin/download/file/18186929472
Who currently funds your
organization?
Castle Lodge is majority funded by individual membership dues.
While we do accept donations and governmental grants, the
operating funds are typically generated by the membership.
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What percentage % of the total
event budget is being requested?
25
If the program is not funded at
the full request, how will it
change with a lower funding
allocation?
Without adequate funding, holiday gifts to families in need will
decrease. We can only provide what we are funded for, so service
ability is directly proportional to assets available.
Should the Council decide not to
support this program at all, will it
still occur?
Yes
SPONSORSHIPS & PARTNERSHIPS
What is the dollar $ amount of
sponsorships and/or partnerships
from other sources reflected in
the program budget?
1000
What is the dollar $ amount of
in-kind services or items provided
from sponsors or partners?
1000
Please list your confirmed
sponsors or partners
Town of Eagle (approximately $1,000)
Town of Gypsum (approximately $1,000)
Please explain the potential for
additional sponsorships or
partners.
Several sponsors directly donate toys for the Toy Store. These
sponsors include State Farm (Eagle), Salvation Army (Avon), and
Jensen Electric (Gypsum).
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Are there any other things you'd
like to share with Council and
staff that are not included in the
application?
The Toy Store is direct impact. We locate, serve, and provide for
families directly. They do not need to provide us any personal
identifying information if they prefer not to.
Additionally, absolutely zero funds are used for administrative
purposes. Every single penny goes directly to purchase toys for
the community. Castle Lodge members are strictly volunteer.
Please know that everything you contribute will directly impact a
family in need!
Organization rosters naming all
officers, board of directors and
respective positions as relevant.
https://www.formstack.com/admin/download/file/18186929482
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If you received Council funding in
2025, please upload a document
recapping the use of prior year
Council funds.
https://www.formstack.com/admin/download/file/18186929483
Upload any other relevent
materials such as photos, videos,
articles, PR coverage, ect.
https://www.formstack.com/admin/download/file/18186929484
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Form Name: 2026 Council Contribution Request- Services
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Town of Vail 2026 Annual Council Contribution Request- Services
Organization Name Vail Valley Charitable Fund
Contact Name Terri Reichert
Title of Contact Development Manager
Contact Email terri@vvcf.org
Program and/or organization
website
vvcf.org
Number of years organization has
been in business
29
Organization Mission Statement The Vail Valley Charitable Fund offers financial support to
individuals and families residing in the Vail Valley who are facing
financial hardship due to a medical crisis or a long-term illness.
Since 1996, the Vail Valley Charitable Fund has distributed over
$9.7 million to more than 2,200 families in the Vail Valley. All of
the money raised stays here locally to help those who need it
most.
Our programs include:
*Direct Aid Grants assist locals who live and/or work in the Vail
Valley with a one-time grant of up to $7,500 to cover medical and
living expenses, allowing our applicants to focus on their
recovery.
*Eagle County Smiles children's dental program provides low-cost
dental services to uninsured children aged 0-18.
*Eagle County Grins adult dental program provides low-cost
dental services to uninsured adults aged 19 and above.
*Eagle County Moves physical therapy program provides an
opportunity for our applicants to receive physical therapy services
while they nurse their bodies back to health.
*The Vail Breast Cancer Group provides care and comfort to those
recently diagnosed with breast cancer, a Shine on Bag full of
comforts. We are currently developing a program that will offer
paid mammograms for uninsured women.
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Address PO Box 2307
Edwards, CO 81632
Work Phone (970) 331-5810
Organization's Tax Status 501c3
Please attached a copy of your
organization's W9
https://www.formstack.com/admin/download/file/18178652800
Funding Request
What is the name of your
program?
Direct Aid,Eagle County Smiles,Eagle County Grins
Is this a new program?No
How many years has this
program been produced in Vail?
29
Type of Funding Requested Cash Funding Only
Cash Contribution Requested 10000
Please describe the timeframe of
your program (i.e. year round,
seasonal, or specific event
dates). If applicable please list
the relevant dates.
Our direct aid, dental, physical therapy and breast cancer
programs are offered and administered year-round.
Our community events for 2025 are as follows:
Summer Solstice Trail Run - June 21, 2025
LG TRI - July 12, 2025
Bowling for Boobs - October 8, 2025
We are also proud to be a part of these events produced by
generous organizers:
Colorado Grand - September 12, 2025
Vail Concours - September 13, 2025
Did you received funding from
the Town of Vail for 2025?
Yes
How much funding did you
receive from the Town of Vail for
2025? (Please include total
funding you received from the
CSE and Town Council)?
8000
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Please describe the location(s) of
the program in previous years.
For 29 years, the VVCF has served the Vail Valley, from East to
West, beginning in East Vail and extending through Dotsero,
including Minturn and Red Cliff.
Our direct aid has helped over 2,200 families with more than $9.7
million in support for basic living expenses while they are
experiencing a medical crisis or a long-term illness.
In 2010, we established Eagle County Smiles, a dental program
dedicated to serving children.
In 2021, we introduced an adult dental program called Eagle
County Grins, with the assistance of Dr. and Maddy Moses of
Elevated Dental.
We've also begun a physical therapy program called Eagle County
Moves and reabsorbed the Vail Breast Cancer Group.
In 2025, we will launch a paid mammogram program for
uninsured women.
Please describe the exact use(s)
of the contribution. Please be as
specific as possible. (i.e. the
items/materials to be purchased
for your program, charitable
support or activities funded, etc)
If rewarded $10,000, we would divide those resources between
these programs:
Direct Aid - $5,000
Eagle County Smiles - $2,500
Eagle County Grins - $2,500
We are grateful for any contribution, of any size, and appreciate
your support of our programs through the years.
PROGRAM INFORMATION
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How does your request support
the Contribution Policy (See
above)?
Our programs benefit the entire Vail community because many of
the people we assist either live or work in the town, contributing
to its vibrancy and robust economic profile. Our programs help
residents and workers build financial resilience and foster a sense
of community, allowing them to focus on their healing.
Our dental programs are an investment in the community's future
health. Eagle County Smiles serves uninsured children aged 0-18
by pairing them with a local dental provider who treats decay and
other dental issues, teaches healthy lifelong habits, and recalls
the child every 6 months for preventive care. Eagle County Grins
serves adults, providing financial support and connecting them to
existing state benefits - this adult program is growing rapidly. Oral
health is a precursor to overall health and wellness; this program
helps community members address their oral health issues,
achieve pain relief and increased resilience, and invest in their
future health.
The Vail Breast Cancer Group provides care and comforts to
women facing a breast cancer diagnosis, and, in an effort to
embrace the power of prevention and early detection, we have
developed a program that includes help to pay for screening
mammograms for uninsured women. We intend to launch that
program in mid-July.
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How will your program support
the mission & vision of the Vail
Town Council?
The VVCF believes in grassroots fundraising because this is how
strong communities are built. We take care of one another.
Through this grassroots effort, collectively we provide exceptional
public services that our neighbors can count on. Our grant
recipients frequently tell us that receiving grant funding brings
them relief from financial hardship and also the love of the
community. Like you, we connect our grant recipients to other
resources within this community, making it stronger as we go.
This enables us to reach all community members equitably,
aligning with the Town of Vail's mission to create a community
where all can thrive.
"I arrived in Vail in 2014. It was as if I was still in college. I mostly
worked in hotels. Every job I had provided health insurance. But I
was too distracted to take care of myself.
When my left cheek had swollen, and the pain was becoming
unbearable, I called Elevated Dental. But, my job did not provide
dental insurance. How was I going to afford this? I already work
two jobs, and have a hard time keeping up. The VVCF and ECG
came to my rescue with the money I needed to get my mouth into
better shape. Without the assistance, I honestly have no idea
what shape my mouth would be in now. Receiving this help has
been life-changing for me.
I am proud to say I am now three-and-a-half years alcohol-free
and working with our youth at Children's Garden of Learning. I will
continue to give back to our community." ~ Mary Sugrue, Vail
Resident
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How will your program attract
target markets of both visitors
and community members?
Our programs are available to every community member who has
lived or worked in the Vail Valley for at least one year. Our direct
aid application is available online in English and Spanish. Our
Bilingual Coordinator has strengthened our relationship with
Spanish-speaking neighbors, thereby equalizing our ongoing
effort to foster heartfelt connections with our community.
While our programs don't serve tourists, it is essential to note that
they offer community members a chance to rebuild their
resilience and return to work serving tourists, an essential aspect
of this local economy.
We host annual events that target both locals and tourists,
helping to create the community vibrancy that tourists have come
to appreciate. The Summer Solstice Trail Run and LG TRI are two
examples of events that locals and tourists participate in. Our
newest event, Bowling for Boobs, is held in October at the DECA +
Bol in Vail. This fundraiser for the Vail Breast Cancer Group will
also attract both locals and tourists, fueling our new paid
mammogram program.
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How will your program deliver
fresh content (new programming,
additional days/activities, ect.)?
In 29 years, we take pride in being innovators. From a program
standpoint, we're always looking for better ways to serve this
community. The VVCF began with a grassroots fundraiser in
1996, and the Direct Aid program followed in tandem. We've
added our dental programs, physical therapy program, and the
Vail Breast Cancer Group to our portfolio because we believe each
program complements the others in helping our neighbors
achieve the best possible health and wellness, even when faced
with health challenges. We're often approached to absorb one
program or another, and this list shows that we indeed do so.
However, more importantly, we're selective, ensuring that we
continue to stay true to our mission. Most of all, we observe
application trends to remain attuned to the community
experience.
We believe in financial resilience and build our program approach
to support resilience. This is what leads us in 2025 to launch a
paid mammogram program for uninsured women. Women are the
breadwinners for their families. Early detection will not only save
lives but also ensure the best possible outcomes, enabling women
to remain resilient in both their treatment and financial situations.
We are equally analytical from an event standpoint, so we've
recently changed our signature events to ensure we offer what
the community wants while being financially careful in how we
deliver events. We do this by surveying attendees and analyzing
financial outcomes.
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How will your program achieve
recognition and drive
participation?
We send monthly newsletters to our supporters and engage in a
robust mail and online effort to secure end-of-year donations from
community members through direct mail, as well as Colorado
Gives Day. We also engage in a significant amount of social media
storytelling. We have a monthly column in the Vail Daily where we
tell our story from multiple perspectives (staff, donors, volunteers,
grant recipients, and program partners).
Our board members and staff wear many hats in this community,
as they work professionally and volunteer on numerous boards. In
these interactions, strong partnerships have been formed and
continue to be made, driving recognition and participation in our
programs and events. Through these efforts, we can share the
large list of program supporters who support us with funding.
We also apply for numerous grant funding and prize opportunities
throughout the year, during which we discuss VVCF's history and
program initiatives.
In 2025, we won the Vail Valley Partnership Community Impact
Award - a recognition that brings us great pride and inspires us to
continue our mission of assisting neighbors during vulnerable
times.
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What is the lasting community
involvement and or benefit of
this program?
Since 1996, we've distributed over $9.7 million to over 2,200
families.
Since its inception, Eagle County Smiles has served over 583
children, providing more than 6,900 services valued at over
$949,500.
In 2024, we proudly report that we have distributed $325,268 to
83 direct aid grant recipients. Our community can't prevent hard
times for our neighbors and loved ones, but we can continue to
rise to the occasion when challenges arise. Platforms like
GoFundMe make fundraising convenient, and they fill a great
need. Rest assured, the Vail Valley Charitable Fund achieves the
same result with our grassroots extended grant fundraisers, and
more funds go to the beneficiary. The small percentage we retain
(to meet our nonprofit obligations to the IRS) stays in the
community and supports our direct aid and other programs. Plus,
the recipient can SEE the love of their community at the
fundraiser. We are told all the time - it is heartwarming for a
recipient to know that a community is cheering them on.
In 2024, 21 of the 83 people we helped lived or worked in the
Town of Vail. We distributed $75,617 to Town of Vail residents or
workers.
BUDGET
Are your books audited?No
Please upload
program/organization budget
https://www.formstack.com/admin/download/file/18178652818
Who currently funds your
organization?
Individual Donors - neighbors within the Vail Valley and beyond
(we are seeing an increase in funding from out-of-state donors
because they believe in us after we help their loved ones).
Local businesses of all sizes
Grant Funding from Private Foundations
Local Governments - we apply for funding from the Town of Avon
and the Town of Eagle. The Town of Gypsum financially supports
the LG TRI with significant In-Kind donations.
Signature Events, again, this community rises to support us in the
grassroots fashion we began.
What percentage % of the total
event budget is being requested?
1
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If the program is not funded at
the full request, how will it
change with a lower funding
allocation?
Our direct aid grant applications are coming in at a higher rate
than ever. We are carefully evaluating those applications,
understanding that we can't fully fund each request. If you choose
to fund this program, we will distribute those funds promptly to a
deserving applicant, enabling us to help more people with your
support.
Should the Council decide not to
support this program at all, will it
still occur?
Yes
SPONSORSHIPS & PARTNERSHIPS
What is the dollar $ amount of
sponsorships and/or partnerships
from other sources reflected in
the program budget?
136302
What is the dollar $ amount of
in-kind services or items provided
from sponsors or partners?
30000
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Please list your confirmed
sponsors or partners
Town of Vail
Town of Avon
Colorado Housing and Finance Authority
Town of Eagle
El Pomar Foundation
Pledge the Pink Foundation
Denver Children's Foundation
Rocky Mountain Health Foundation
United Way of Eagle River Valley
John G. Duncan Charitable Trust
Walmart - Facility #1199
Vail Valley Cares
Slifer Smith & Frampton Foundation
Charitable Foundation of the Edwards Rotary Club
Yampa Valley Community Foundation
Walmart - Facility #1199
Charitable Foundation of the Vail Rotary Club
Vail Resorts EpicPromise
Beck Building Company
AIA Architecture & Construction
US Bank
Mountain Life Calvary Chapel
Elevated Dental
The Gallegos Corporation
Axis Sports Medicine
RA Nelson
FirstBank
Anthem Blue Cross & Blue Shield
Eagle County Airport
ANB Bank
Town of Gypsum
Riverwalk Wine & Spirits
Vail Recreation District
The Kind Bike & Skis
Siena Valley Club
Town of Gypsum
Vail Honeywagon
Wishes Toystore
Vail Daily
Deca + Bol
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Please explain the potential for
additional sponsorships or
partners.
We're always applying for Grant/Prize Funds. These funders have
applications pending or available in the coming months, and we're
actively researching other opportunities.
Denver Children's Foundation
Colorado Housing Finance Authority
Town of Avon
Town of Eagle
The Christian Foundation
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Are there any other things you'd
like to share with Council and
staff that are not included in the
application?
Thank you for your continued support.
Organization rosters naming all
officers, board of directors and
respective positions as relevant.
https://www.formstack.com/admin/download/file/18178652828
If you received Council funding in
2025, please upload a document
recapping the use of prior year
Council funds.
https://www.formstack.com/admin/download/file/18178652829
Upload any other relevent
materials such as photos, videos,
articles, PR coverage, ect.
https://www.formstack.com/admin/download/file/18178652830
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Form Name: 2026 Council Contribution Request- Services
Submission Time: July 31, 2025 9:30 am
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Town of Vail 2026 Annual Council Contribution Request- Services
Organization Name Eagle Valley Child Care Association
Contact Name Taylor Hall
Title of Contact Vail Child Care Center Site Director
Contact Email taylor@eaglevalleychildcare.org
Program and/or organization
website
eaglevalleychildcare.org
Number of years organization has
been in business
24
Organization Mission Statement The mission of Eagle Valley Child Care Association is to provide
high-quality early learning programs to the children of Eagle
County by:
Providing a developmentally appropriate, discovery-based
learning environment that meets the needs of every child's
healthy cognitive, language, motor, social and emotional
development
Providing supportive parenting guidance to every family enrolled
in our programs
Providing the business community with a way to assure quality
care for their employees through our Business Partner program
Address 2099 North Frontage Road
W. Vail, CO 81657
Work Phone (970) 476-1615
Organization's Tax Status Non-Profit 503c
Please attached a copy of your
organization's W9
https://www.formstack.com/admin/download/file/18314549720
Funding Request
What is the name of your
program?
EVCCA/Vail Playground Repair and Remodel
Is this a new program?Yes
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Type of Funding Requested Cash Funding Only
Cash Contribution Requested 149194
Please describe the timeframe of
your program (i.e. year round,
seasonal, or specific event
dates). If applicable please list
the relevant dates.
Year Round
Did you received funding from
the Town of Vail for 2025?
Yes
How much funding did you
receive from the Town of Vail for
2025? (Please include total
funding you received from the
CSE and Town Council)?
180000
Please describe the location(s) of
the program in previous years.
Vail Child Care Center, Minturn Family Enrichment Center, Miller
Ranch Child Care Center
Please describe the exact use(s)
of the contribution. Please be as
specific as possible. (i.e. the
items/materials to be purchased
for your program, charitable
support or activities funded, etc)
FA and EE discounts, Personnel Expenses, Occupancy, Operating
Expenses
PROGRAM INFORMATION
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How does your request support
the Contribution Policy (See
above)?
Our project directly aligns with the Town of Vail's contribution
policy and mission by enhancing the safety, accessibility, and
recreational value of an outdoor playground space above Vail CIty
Market in teh Vail Child Care Center. The proposed
improvements-resolving drainage issues, elevating the
playground area, and installing new playground equipment and
fencing-will create a safer, more resilient, and more inclusive
environment for children and families. This supports the Town
Council's commitment to providing exceptional services and an
abundance of recreational opportunities.
By investing in the long-term usability of this space, our project
contributes to the overall health and vibrancy of the community.
It fosters inclusivity, promotes outdoor activity, and enhances
quality of life, which in turn strengthens the appeal of Vail as a
premier international mountain resort community. These
upgrades also represent a sustainable use of Town funds, as they
proactively address infrastructure issues and reduce future
maintenance needs.
Our application meets all submission requirements and provides
the Town Council with a complete and self-contained summary of
the proposed work, as required by the contribution policy.
How will your program support
the mission & vision of the Vail
Town Council?
Our project supports the Town of Vail's Town Council mission by
enhancing a community recreational space in a way that
promotes safety, connection, and quality of life for those who live,
work, and play in Vail. By addressing drainage issues, elevating
the playground area, and installing new, modern equipment, we
are creating a space where families and children can enjoy the
outdoors, connect with one another and with nature in the heart
of Vail proper, and create lasting memories.
This project also aligns with the Town's vision of being the
premier mountain resort community in the world. High-quality,
accessible public amenities are a key component of a world-class
resort destination. A safe, well-designed playground contributes
to the guest experience, enhances the community environment,
and reflects the Town's commitment to exceptional public
services and vibrant, welcoming spaces for all.
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How will your program attract
target markets of both visitors
and community members?
While the playground is not open to the general public, it will
significantly enhance the experience for families who rely on our
child care services, including many local workers and residents. A
safer, more functional, and engaging outdoor space supports
early childhood development and encourages active play, which
benefits the well-being of local children and their families.
By improving the quality of care and amenities offered, this
project helps attract and retain families in Vail, supporting the
town's goal of being a vibrant, family-friendly resort community.
For visiting families seeking dependable child care during their
stay, an upgraded facility also reflects Vail's commitment to
exceptional services and guest experience.
How will your program deliver
fresh content (new programming,
additional days/activities, ect.)?
This project delivers fresh content by transforming an outdated
outdoor space into a dynamic, engaging, and developmentally
appropriate environment for young children. New playground
equipment will introduce a variety of play opportunities that
support physical, social, and cognitive growth. Elevated areas and
improved drainage will expand usable outdoor time, allowing for
more consistent and enriching programming.
The refreshed playground design will also enable us to
incorporate nature-based and themed play, giving educators new
tools to create seasonal, curriculum-aligned outdoor experiences
that feel new and exciting for children and families throughout the
year
How will your program achieve
recognition and drive
participation?
This project will be recognized through our outreach to enrolled
families, community partners, and local employers who rely on
our services. We will share updates and completion
announcements via newsletters, social media, and through direct
communication with families-highlighting the investment in
quality early childhood experiences.
Improved facilities will help attract new families seeking
high-quality child care in Vail, and demonstrate our commitment
to continuous improvement. The project also strengthens our
partnerships with local businesses by supporting the workforce
with reliable, enriching child care options-helping to drive
participation and community engagement over the long term.
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What is the lasting community
involvement and or benefit of
this program?
This project provides a long-term benefit to the Vail community by
supporting working families with safe, high-quality child care in an
improved outdoor environment. Upgrading the playground
ensures children have access to developmentally rich, year-round
play, which supports early learning and well-being.
By investing in the future of Vail's youngest residents, the project
helps retain families in the area, strengthens the local workforce,
and contributes to a more vibrant, stable community. The
improved facility will serve generations of children and families,
reinforcing Vail's commitment to being a supportive place to live
and work.
BUDGET
Are your books audited?Yes
Please upload
program/organization budget
https://www.formstack.com/admin/download/file/18314549737
Who currently funds your
organization?
For all three centers-Tuition, CCAP, UPK, Blanche Hill Foundation,
Eagle County, Buell Foundation,Town of Minturn, Vail Health,
Yampa Valley Foundation
What percentage % of the total
event budget is being requested?
100
If the program is not funded at
the full request, how will it
change with a lower funding
allocation?
As the drainage and ground sinking issue are tied to the building,
we will ask that City Market covers those associated costs, leaving
the playground repair and rebuild to be funded by EVCCA.
Should the Council decide not to
support this program at all, will it
still occur?
No
SPONSORSHIPS & PARTNERSHIPS
What is the dollar $ amount of
sponsorships and/or partnerships
from other sources reflected in
the program budget?
0
What is the dollar $ amount of
in-kind services or items provided
from sponsors or partners?
0
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Please list your confirmed
sponsors or partners
n/a
Please explain the potential for
additional sponsorships or
partners.
It's our belief that City Market, the landlord of the property,
should cover the costs to repair the drainage issue.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Are there any other things you'd
like to share with Council and
staff that are not included in the
application?
We appreciate the Council's consideration of this request. While
our playground is not a public facility, it plays a vital role in
supporting Vail's workforce and families by providing safe,
enriching care for young children. This project is a long-term
investment in the health, resilience, and stability of our
community.
By improving the quality and safety of our outdoor space, we're
not only enhancing early childhood development but also helping
to attract and retain families who live and work in Vail-an
essential part of maintaining a vibrant, year-round community.
We are committed to maximizing the impact of this contribution
and upholding the values of excellence and service that define
the Town of Vail.
Organization rosters naming all
officers, board of directors and
respective positions as relevant.
https://www.formstack.com/admin/download/file/18314549747
If you received Council funding in
2025, please upload a document
recapping the use of prior year
Council funds.
https://www.formstack.com/admin/download/file/18314549748
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Town of Vail 2026 Annual Council Contribution Request- Services
Organization Name The Cycle Effect
Contact Name Rebecca Gould
Title of Contact Director of Development
Contact Email grants@thecycleeffect.org
Program and/or organization
website
www.thecycleeffect.org
Number of years organization has
been in business
12
Organization Mission Statement The Cycle Effect's mission is to empower young women through
mountain biking to create brighter futures and build stronger
communities
Address 116 East 3rd Street
PO Box 1503
Eagle, CO 81631
Work Phone (970) 306-7572
Organization's Tax Status 501(c)(3)
Please attached a copy of your
organization's W9
https://www.formstack.com/admin/download/file/18191359391
Funding Request
What is the name of your
program?
Girls Mountain Bike Program and Mujeres y Pedales
Is this a new program?No
How many years has this
program been produced in Vail?
12
Type of Funding Requested Cash Funding Only
Cash Contribution Requested 10000
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Please describe the timeframe of
your program (i.e. year round,
seasonal, or specific event
dates). If applicable please list
the relevant dates.
This is a year round program.
Did you received funding from
the Town of Vail for 2025?
No
Please describe the location(s) of
the program in previous years.
Both programs are hosted open to all residents of Eagle County
and take place on local trails from Vail to Gypsum.
Please describe the exact use(s)
of the contribution. Please be as
specific as possible. (i.e. the
items/materials to be purchased
for your program, charitable
support or activities funded, etc)
The contribution will be utilized to directly support The Cycle
Effect's Eagle County Girls Mountain Bike Mentorship Program,
specifically focusing on the following key areas:
Transportation: Funds will cover the costs of transporting
participants to and from practices, races, and community events,
ensuring accessibility for all young women, particularly those from
low-income backgrounds.
Bikes and Equipment: We will purchase and maintain high-quality
mountain bikes, helmets, and safety gear for participants. This
equipment is essential for providing a safe and enjoyable biking
experience.
Bilingual Coaching: A portion of the contribution will support the
hiring of bilingual coaches who can effectively communicate with
our diverse participants, ensuring that language barriers do not
hinder engagement and learning.
Program Materials: Funds will be allocated for educational
materials and resources that support our life skills mentorship
topics, including workshops on mental health, leadership, and
personal development.
Community Events: The contribution will help fund monthly family
dinners and community outreach events, fostering connections
between participants, their families, and our staff, while
promoting a sense of belonging and community engagement.
By investing in these specific areas, the contribution will enhance
the overall impact of our program, empowering young women to
thrive both on and off the bike.
PROGRAM INFORMATION
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How does your request support
the Contribution Policy (See
above)?
The Cycle Effect (TCE) is uniquely positioned to support the Town
of Vail's Contribution Policy by addressing the community's
pressing needs through our mission of empowering young women
from underrepresented backgrounds. Our programming fosters
personal growth and resilience among participants while enriching
the overall vibrancy of the Vail community. By prioritizing access
to mountain biking for Latina, BIPOC, and low-income youth, we
contribute to a diverse and inclusive environment that aligns with
the Town's commitment to community well-being.
Our request for funding will bolster the Eagle County Girls
Mountain Bike Mentorship Program and the Mujeres y Pedales
program, essential resources for young women aged 10-18 and
women ages 18+, respectively. These initiatives promote physical
and mental health, instill leadership skills, and encourage
community engagement, fulfilling the Town Council's mission of
providing exceptional recreational and educational opportunities.
By investing in TCE, the Town of Vail will help cultivate a
generation of confident leaders who will positively influence the
community's future health and diversity. Our initiatives create a
ripple effect, benefiting not only participants but also their
families and the broader community. As we work to dismantle
barriers to access and promote equity in outdoor recreation, we
align with the Town's vision of a vibrant, diverse economy and
community, ensuring that all citizens and guests can fully enjoy th
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How will your program support
the mission & vision of the Vail
Town Council?
The Cycle Effect (TCE) embodies the mission and vision of the Vail
Town Council by nurturing a vibrant community where young
women can connect with nature and thrive. Our program
empowers young women aged 10-18, particularly those from
underrepresented backgrounds, through mountain biking-a
transformative vehicle for personal growth and community
engagement. By providing access to outdoor recreation, we
enhance physical health and promote mental well-being, creating
invaluable opportunities for participants to flourish.
TCE's commitment to inclusivity and equity supports Vail's vision
of being a premier mountain resort destination. Our programming
encourages participants to explore the breathtaking natural
environment of Vail, fostering a profound appreciation for the
outdoors while cultivating essential life skills such as teamwork,
leadership, and resilience. By engaging with local families and
community members, we strengthen the social fabric of Vail,
ensuring that all residents feel connected and valued.
Through our initiatives, TCE significantly enhances the quality of
life in Vail, empowering young women to emerge as confident
leaders who will leave a lasting impact on their communities.
Together, we are forging a legacy of empowerment, connection,
and joy that resonates with the mission of the Vail Town Council,
ultimately enriching the lives of all who call this remarkable
community home.
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How will your program attract
target markets of both visitors
and community members?
The Cycle Effect (TCE) is dedicated to serving young women from
underrepresented backgrounds, while also engaging visitors in
our vibrant mountain communities. Our mountain bike-focused
organization naturally attracts interest in outdoor recreation and
inclusivity. By showcasing our transformative programs, we
empower local youth and inspire visitors to recognize the value of
promoting outdoor activities for all.
To engage both audiences, we host community bike rides, races,
and open houses that highlight the impact of mountain biking.
These events are promoted through local media, social media
platforms, and partnerships with community organizations,
ensuring broad visibility and engagement. By inviting families and
community members to participate, we create a welcoming
atmosphere that fosters connection and belonging.
Our bilingual programming and culturally relevant outreach
initiatives enhance our appeal, making our offerings accessible to
diverse audiences. Collaborating with local schools and
organizations allows us to tap into existing networks, drawing in
participants who may not have previously considered mountain
biking.
Through these strategies, TCE cultivates a strong sense of
community, extending the feeling of belonging to both young
women and visitors. This shared experience reinforces the
perception of a vibrant, inclusive community, inviting all to
engage with our mission and advocate for equity in outdoor
recreation.
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How will your program deliver
fresh content (new programming,
additional days/activities, ect.)?
TCE has adopted a dynamic and community-centered approach to
delivering fresh content and programming that resonates with the
needs of the young women we serve. By actively engaging with
participants, their families, partner organizations, and schools, we
have successfully launched several innovative initiatives,
including bike clinic days, the Mujeres y Pedales program, the
TCE+ program, and the Junior Coach program. These offerings
were directly shaped by community feedback, ensuring that our
programming remains relevant and impactful.
Looking ahead, TCE is committed to continuously evolving our
programming by incorporating new activities and expanding our
offerings based on ongoing dialogue with our community. We are
exploring additional days of programming, such as weekend
adventure rides and specialized workshops that focus on life
skills, mental health, and leadership development. Furthermore,
we aim to enhance recruitment efforts and improve retention by
building stronger relationships with community members and
tailoring our services to meet their unique needs. This proactive
approach not only fosters a sense of belonging among our
participants but also amplifies our impact, empowering young
women to thrive both on and off the bike.
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How will your program achieve
recognition and drive
participation?
The Cycle Effect (TCE) will achieve recognition and drive
participation through a strategic blend of community
engagement, targeted outreach, and impactful storytelling. Our
commitment to serving young women from underrepresented
backgrounds will be highlighted through partnerships with local
schools, community organizations, and events that resonate with
our target demographic. By hosting bilingual outreach clinics and
informational sessions, we will break down barriers to
participation and ensure that families are aware of the
opportunities available to their daughters.
Additionally, we will leverage social media and digital marketing
to share success stories and testimonials from our participants,
showcasing the transformative impact of our programs.
Collaborating with local influencers and community leaders will
further amplify our message, creating a ripple effect that
encourages more young women to join our initiatives.
To maintain engagement, we will implement referral incentives
for current participants, encouraging them to invite friends and
family to join. Our ongoing commitment to culturally relevant
programming will ensure that participants feel a sense of
belonging, fostering a supportive community that drives
word-of-mouth participation.
Through these multifaceted strategies, TCE will not only achieve
recognition but also cultivate a vibrant community of young
women empowered to embrace mountain biking and the personal
growth it fosters.
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What is the lasting community
involvement and or benefit of
this program?
The lasting community involvement and benefit of The Cycle
Effect's (TCE) Girls Mountain Bike Program extend far beyond
individual participants. By empowering young women from
underrepresented backgrounds, TCE fosters a culture of
inclusivity, resilience, and leadership within the community. As
participants develop their biking skills and personal confidence,
they become role models for their peers, inspiring others to
engage in outdoor activities and pursue their passions.
The program strengthens community ties through family
involvement and local partnerships. Monthly family dinners create
a supportive network, allowing families to connect with one
another and TCE staff, reinforcing the importance of community
engagement. Collaborations with local organizations ensure that
TCE's programming is responsive to the unique needs of the
community, enhancing the overall impact of our initiatives.
TCE's commitment to bilingual programming and culturally
relevant content ensures that all community members feel valued
and included. This approach addresses health inequities and
promotes a sense of belonging among participants and their
families. As these young women grow into confident leaders, they
contribute positively to their communities, creating a ripple effect
that fosters a healthier, more equitable environment for all.
Ultimately, TCE cultivates a legacy of empowerment, connection,
and community well-being that will endure for generations.
BUDGET
Are your books audited?Yes
Please upload
program/organization budget
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Who currently funds your
organization?
We have a diverse portfolio of funders including individual,
corporate and grants.
Anonymous Colorado Foundation - $125,000
Colorado Parks & Wildlife - Outdoor Equity Grant Program:
$100,000
Colorado Health Foundation - $112,715
The Rosenbachs - $95,000
Liv Bikes - $75,000 IN-KIND
Borgen Family Foundation- $55,000
Namaste Foundation - $30,000
Kaufman Family Foundation - $30,000
Summit Foundation - $26,500
Epperson Family Foundation - $20,000
What percentage % of the total
event budget is being requested?
1
If the program is not funded at
the full request, how will it
change with a lower funding
allocation?
If TCE does not receive full funding from the Town of Vail, we are
committed to maintaining the integrity of both programs outlined
in this application- The Girls Mountain Bike Mentorship Program
and Mujeres y Pedales. TCE has established diversified revenue
streams, including individual donations, foundation grants,
corporate sponsorships, and fundraising events. This approach
enables us to adapt to funding fluctuations without compromising
program quality or accessibility.
In the case of a partial funding allocation, we will utilize our other
funding sources to subsidize the program, ensuring that we
continue to provide essential resources such as transportation,
equipment, and bilingual mentorship. Our commitment to serving
young women from underrepresented backgrounds remains
steadfast, and we will not reduce participant numbers or program
quality.
By leveraging existing partnerships and exploring new funding
opportunities, we will sustain the full scope of the program as
outlined in this proposal. Our goal is to empower young women
through mountain biking, and we will work diligently to secure the
necessary resources to achieve this mission, regardless of the
funding outcome from the Town of Vail.
Should the Council decide not to
support this program at all, will it
still occur?
Yes
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SPONSORSHIPS & PARTNERSHIPS
What is the dollar $ amount of
sponsorships and/or partnerships
from other sources reflected in
the program budget?
35000
What is the dollar $ amount of
in-kind services or items provided
from sponsors or partners?
88000
Please list your confirmed
sponsors or partners
Ariel Foundation
Storm Foundation
Liv Cycles
Town of Avon
Edwards Metro District
REI Cooperative Action Fund
State of Colorado- NPI Grant
Colorado Outdoor Equity Fund
Western Colorado Community Foundation
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Please explain the potential for
additional sponsorships or
partners.
The Cycle Effect (TCE) has significant potential for additional
sponsorships and partnerships, driven by our commitment to
empowering young women and promoting equity in outdoor
recreation. Our established presence in four Colorado
counties-Eagle, Summit, Routt, and Mesa-provides a robust
platform for local businesses and organizations to engage with
diverse communities.
We actively seek partnerships with companies that align with our
mission, particularly in the outdoor, health, and wellness sectors.
Collaborating with brands that prioritize social responsibility can
create mutually beneficial relationships that enhance visibility and
community impact. For instance, outdoor gear companies can
sponsor equipment or apparel, while health organizations can
support our mental health initiatives, reinforcing their
commitment to community well-being.
TCE's focus on bilingual programming and culturally relevant
outreach opens doors for partnerships with organizations serving
Latina and BIPOC communities. These collaborations can amplify
our reach and effectiveness, ensuring we address the unique
needs of our participants.
Our successful track record, evidenced by the 550+ young
women served and the 92% of riders who report feeling a sense
of belonging, positions TCE as an attractive partner for sponsors
looking to make a meaningful impact. By leveraging our
community connections and shared values, we can cultivate new
sponsorship opportunities that drive growth and sustainability
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
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Are there any other things you'd
like to share with Council and
staff that are not included in the
application?
At The Cycle Effect (TCE), we believe our impact extends beyond
individual participants; it resonates throughout the entire
community. By empowering young women through mountain
biking, we foster personal growth and resilience while cultivating
a culture of inclusivity, health, and community engagement.
As our program participants gain confidence and develop
leadership skills, these young women become role models and
advocates for positive change within their families and
communities. The ripple effect of their growth inspires peers and
family members to pursue their own goals and engage more
actively in community life.
TCE promotes mental and physical well-being, addressing critical
health inequities faced by our participants. By integrating physical
activity with mental health education, we create a holistic
approach that improves lives and contributes to a healthier
community. Participants learn to manage stress and build
emotional resilience, leading to reduced rates of anxiety and
depression among youth.
Our commitment to community engagement is exemplified
through family dinners and community service projects, which
strengthen bonds and create a sense of belonging. Collaborating
with local organizations ensures our programming is responsive to
community needs, enriching our programs and strengthening
community ties.
In summary, TCE nurtures a generation of leaders who positively
influence their families and communities. Your support is crucial
in helping us expand
Organization rosters naming all
officers, board of directors and
respective positions as relevant.
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Form Name: 2026 Council Contribution Request- Services
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Town of Vail 2026 Annual Council Contribution Request- Services
Organization Name Battle Mountain High School Project Graduation
Contact Name Andrea Glass
Title of Contact Co-Chair
Contact Email bmhsprojectgraduationco@gmail.com
Program and/or organization
website
https://bmhsprojectgrad.wixsite.com/huskies
Number of years organization has
been in business
20
Organization Mission Statement BMHS Project Graduation is a fun and memorable celebration for
Battle Mountain High School seniors in a supervised, drug- and
alcohol-free environment on graduation night. Providing a safe
alternative on a high-risk evening, it benefits both students and
the community. For over 20 years, this event has been organized
and funded entirely by parent volunteers who are committed to
keeping our teens safe.
Address c/o BMHS501c3
0151 Miller Ranch Road
Edwards, CO 81632
Work Phone (970) 376-5992
Organization's Tax Status 501c3
Please attached a copy of your
organization's W9
https://www.formstack.com/admin/download/file/18525286395
Funding Request
What is the name of your
program?
BMHS Project Graduation 2026
Is this a new program?No
How many years has this
program been produced in Vail?
20
Type of Funding Requested Cash Funding Only
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Cash Contribution Requested 2500
Please describe the timeframe of
your program (i.e. year round,
seasonal, or specific event
dates). If applicable please list
the relevant dates.
BMHS Project Graduation 2026 will be held May 22, 2026 at the
Mountain Recreation Edwards Fieldhouse from 10:00pm - 1:00am.
Did you received funding from
the Town of Vail for 2025?
Yes
How much funding did you
receive from the Town of Vail for
2025? (Please include total
funding you received from the
CSE and Town Council)?
2000
Please describe the location(s) of
the program in previous years.
Mountain Recreation Edwards Fieldhouse, 450 Miller Ranch Road,
Edwards, CO 81632
Please describe the exact use(s)
of the contribution. Please be as
specific as possible. (i.e. the
items/materials to be purchased
for your program, charitable
support or activities funded, etc)
Town of Vail funds were used to host Project Graduation 2025.
Event costs include event insurance, entertainment rentals,
snacks, drawing prizes, and a gift for every attendee.
Traditionally, Project Graduation attendance has hovered around
100 students, but this year we were thrilled to welcome nearly
150 seniors - representing about one-half to three-quarters of the
graduating class of 200-250.
One of our biggest accomplishments was eliminating the $25
entrance fee per student. Because of community donations, every
graduating senior was able to attend free of charge. We believe
this was a key factor in boosting participation, ensuring that cost
was not a barrier to attendance.
PROGRAM INFORMATION
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How does your request support
the Contribution Policy (See
above)?
Battle Mountain High School's Project Graduation directly supports
the Town of Vail's funding priorities by investing in the safety,
well-being, and future of our community's youth. Graduation night
is one of the highest-risk evenings of the year for substance use,
accidents, and unsafe behavior. By providing a safe,
substance-free, and memorable celebration, Project Graduation
benefits the entire community of Vail-protecting not only
students, but also families, first responders, and visitors.
This program also aligns with the Town Council's mission by
strengthening our community fabric and supporting our next
generation. Project Graduation promotes a vibrant and diverse
community by including every graduating senior, regardless of
background or financial means. It contributes to the Town's vision
of providing cultural and educational opportunities by creating a
celebratory event that rewards students for their achievement
while fostering connections among peers and families.
Finally, this investment in youth contributes to the long-term
health of the resort community. Today's graduates are tomorrow's
workforce, community leaders, and ambassadors for Vail. By
supporting them with safe, positive traditions, the Town of Vail
demonstrates its commitment to sustaining a strong, healthy
community that continues to thrive as a premier international
mountain resort.
How will your program support
the mission & vision of the Vail
Town Council?
Project Graduation reflects the Town of Vail's mission by providing
graduating seniors with a safe, memorable, and inclusive
celebration-an opportunity to connect with one another, celebrate
their accomplishments, and create lasting memories in the place
they call home. By reducing risks on graduation night, we also
support the wellbeing of families, residents, and visitors, ensuring
that everyone can continue to "have the time of their lives" in
Vail.
This program also supports the Town's vision of being the premier
mountain resort community in the world. A strong, healthy, and
connected youth population is essential to sustaining a vibrant
community and workforce. By investing in our young people,
Project Graduation helps ensure that Vail continues to be known
not only for world-class recreation, but also for its commitment to
community, safety, and opportunity.
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How will your program attract
target markets of both visitors
and community members?
Project Graduation directly serves Battle Mountain High School
students and families, many of whom live in the Town of Vail.
However, the event's impact extends to the broader community
and visitors alike. By offering a safe, substance-free celebration
on graduation night, we reduce the likelihood of risky behavior
that could affect not only our graduates but also residents,
families, and visitors to Vail. This makes the community safer and
more welcoming for guests.
The program also highlights Vail's commitment to its young
people, showing both community members and guests that Vail is
more than a resort destination, it is a place that values education,
family, and tradition. Parents, relatives, and friends often travel to
Vail to celebrate commencement, and Project Graduation
reassures them the town supports a safe and meaningful way for
their graduates to celebrate. In this way, the program strengthens
Vail's image as a premier community that cares deeply about the
wellbeing of both residents and visitors.
How will your program deliver
fresh content (new programming,
additional days/activities, ect.)?
Project Graduation is built around a proven mix of activities that
students love year after year, including casino games, mechanical
bull riding, prize drawings throughout the evening, and
carnival-style games for prizes and money. While the core
program remains consistent because of its popularity, we keep it
fresh by expanding opportunities within those activities. For 2026,
we plan to increase the number and variety of games so students
have even more chances to win prizes.
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How will your program achieve
recognition and drive
participation?
Project Graduation uses multiple outreach strategies to ensure
every senior knows about and feels included in the event. We
created a promotional video that is shown in all BMHS Advisory
classes, giving students a clear picture of what to expect and
generating excitement. Each senior also receives a formal event
invitation and a complimentary "Husky Senior Lives Here" lawn
sign in May, which promotes both school spirit and community
recognition.
We also connect with students and families at key times
throughout the year, including BMHS registration day and the first
day of school, to build early awareness. In addition, our first
fundraiser is selling "Senior Shout Outs" to families. These are
small posters, featuring a message and photo of a senior student,
which are posted in the school lobby for the first month of school.
This initiative raises funds but also promotes the event to families
and the student population.
Together, these efforts ensure strong participation, high visibility,
and a sense of shared celebration across the graduating class.
What is the lasting community
involvement and or benefit of
this program?
Graduation night is traditionally one of the highest-risk evenings
for youth. By offering an engaging, substance-free alternative, we
help keep students safe, while also reducing potential strain on
families, first responders, and the broader community.
Beyond a single night, the program reinforces positive
decision-making and represents an exciting and memorable
evening free of substances. It also strengthens community bonds,
as the event is made possible through the support of parents,
volunteers, local businesses, and municipalities working together.
In this way, Project Graduation creates a safer community today
while building a culture of responsibility and care that benefits
Vail's future.
BUDGET
Are your books audited?No
Please upload
program/organization budget
https://www.formstack.com/admin/download/file/18525286413
Who currently funds your
organization?
Grants from municipalities, Local business sponsorship, and
family donations.
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What percentage % of the total
event budget is being requested?
8
If the program is not funded at
the full request, how will it
change with a lower funding
allocation?
Project Graduation is organized by a dedicated committee of
parent volunteers who are committed to raising the full $30,000
needed to host the event. We pursue every possible funding
source to reach this goal. If fundraising falls short, the event
would continue, but with fewer prizes or giveaways for students.
As a very last resort, we could consider reinstating a small entry
fee, though our highest priority is to keep Project Graduation free
and accessible to every senior.
Should the Council decide not to
support this program at all, will it
still occur?
Yes
SPONSORSHIPS & PARTNERSHIPS
What is the dollar $ amount of
sponsorships and/or partnerships
from other sources reflected in
the program budget?
20000
What is the dollar $ amount of
in-kind services or items provided
from sponsors or partners?
10500
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Please list your confirmed
sponsors or partners
None yet.
2025 sponsors include the following, all of whom will be
approached again this year:
FirstBank
Alpine Bank
Arrowhead Metro District
Avanti F&B
Berry Creek Metro District
Black Hills Energy
BMHS Booster Club
BMHS PTA
Climax Molybdenum
Commfluent, Inc.
Eagle River Inn
Edwards Metro District
EFEC
Holy Cross
jacobs + interiors
Jerry Sibley Plumbing
MidFirst Bank
Mountain Recreation
Pepito's
Polarstar Properties
Riverwalk Theater
Sauce on the Creek
SRE Building
Town of Avon
Town of Vail
Vail Custom Builders
Vail Health
Vail Resorts
Vail Valley Cares
Vail Valley Entertainment
Vail Valley Pharmacy
Zastrow Dentistry
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Please explain the potential for
additional sponsorships or
partners.
Project Graduation has strong potential to attract additional
sponsors and community partners because it reaches a broad
audience of students, families, and local residents. Local
businesses, organizations, and municipalities benefit from
visibility and goodwill by supporting a safe, highly anticipated
event that directly impacts youth in our community.
Each year, we build on existing relationships with past sponsors
while actively seeking new partners who share our commitment
to student safety and community engagement. Opportunities for
recognition include logo placement, event signage, social media
promotion, and acknowledgment in communications with families,
ensuring that sponsors receive meaningful exposure and
appreciation. This approach creates ongoing opportunities for
partnerships that support both the event and the broader
community.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Are there any other things you'd
like to share with Council and
staff that are not included in the
application?
Thank you for your past support. Because of the leadership of the
Town of Vail, we believe other metropolitan districts and towns
followed in supporting the 2025 event. We hope that success can
be repeated for 2026.
Organization rosters naming all
officers, board of directors and
respective positions as relevant.
https://www.formstack.com/admin/download/file/18525286423
If you received Council funding in
2025, please upload a document
recapping the use of prior year
Council funds.
https://www.formstack.com/admin/download/file/18525286424
Upload any other relevent
materials such as photos, videos,
articles, PR coverage, ect.
https://www.formstack.com/admin/download/file/18525286425
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Form Name: Council Contribution Request- In-Kind
Submission Time: June 11, 2025 10:25 am
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Town of Vail Council Contribution Request- In-Kind
Organization Name Small Champions, Inc
Contact Name John Weiss
Title of Contact Executive Director
Contact Email smallchampions@gmail.com
Program and/or organization
website
www.smallchampions.org
Number of years organization has
been in business
29
Organization Mission Statement Small Champions transforms and empowers the lives of Eagle
County, Colorado youth who are challenged with cognitive and
physical disabilities. We teach children that life is a rich and
exciting place. Through repeated assurance and positives
experiences we help them grow, learn, and have fun.
Small Champions focuses on abilities not disabilities.
Address PO Box 4691
Vail, CO 81658
Work Phone (970) 390-0004
Organization's Tax Status 501(c)3
Funding Request
What is the name of your event
or program?
Small Champions Sports and Recreation Program
Is this a new event or program?No
How many years has this
program been produced in Vail?
29
In-Kind Contribution Requested 75 parking passes to be used on 9 off-peak Sunday's for our Small
Champions parents, aides, volunteers, use of the Lionshead
Welcome Center on 9 off-peak Sunday's for a drop off/pick up
location. 20 summer parking passes for our Small Champions
parents, aides, volunteers to be used on 3 days of Small
Champions Adventure Ridge outings.
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Please describe the timeframe of
your event/program. If
applicable, please list the specific
date(s). If a specific date has not
yet been selected, please
indicate the dates of interest.
Small Champions Ski/Ride Program - January - April 2026 ( 3
Sunday's in January/February, 1 Sunday in March, 2 Sunday's in
April)
Summer Parking Passes - 3 days. Mid-week, July and/or August.
dates TBD
Describe how the contribution
requested will be used.
Parking passes will be used by parents, aides, volunteers to assist
our kids with disabilities.
Welcome Center to be used as a meeting place, mornings and
afternoons of our ski/ride days.
Have you received an in-kind
contribution from the Town of
Vail for this event/program
previously?
Yes
What was the previous in-kind
contribution from the Town of
Vail?
Parking passes and use of Welcome Center
When was the most recent date
of the event/program for which
you previously received an
in-kind contribution from the
Town of Vail?
Apr 14, 2025
Please describe the location(s) of
the program in previous years.
Always Vail
SPONSORSHIPS & PARTNERSHIPS
What is the dollar $ amount of
sponsorships and/or partnerships
from other sources reflected in
the program budget?
135000
What is the dollar $ amount of
in-kind services or items provided
from sponsors or partners?
250000
Please list your confirmed
sponsors or partners
Town of Vail. Town of Avon, Town of Eagle, Vail Resorts/Epic
Promise, First Bank, Alpine Bank, Avon Recreation, Mountain
Recreation, Vail Recreation District, Vail Valley Cares, many local
nonprofit organizations, local businesses, individuals, and
foundations.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
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How does your request support
the Contribution Policy (See
above)?
Small Champions serves the families of children, teens and young
adults with disabilities who live and work in Vail and Eagle County.
Our Small Champions and families makeup a vital and diverse
segment of our community. Having our Small Champions
participate in the world class opportunities in our mountain towns
is essential to an inclusive and inviting community. We believe
this supports the Town of Vail's Contribution Policy perfectly.
Are there any other things you'd
like to share with staff that are
not included in the application?
Thank you for your past and continued support of Small
Champions!
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Town of Vail Council Contribution Request- In-Kind
Organization Name Vail Mountaineer Hockey Club
Contact Name Kristi Scheidegger
Title of Contact Executive Director
Contact Email kristi@vailmountaineers.org
Program and/or organization
website
www.vailmountaineers.com
Number of years organization has
been in business
50
Organization Mission Statement At the Vail Mountaineer Hockey Club (VMHC), we're passionate
about bringing the excitement, challenge, and camaraderie of
hockey to kids of all skill levels across Eagle County. Whether
you're just lacing up your skates for the first time or you're
chasing higher competition, we've got a team for you-boys and
girls, recreational and competitive.
We're proud to partner with Mountain Recreation and the Vail
Recreation District, who help keep the ice ready for action. By
working together, we're making hockey more accessible and
affordable for every young athlete who wants to be part of
something bigger.
Since 1975, VMHC has been more than just a hockey club-it's
been a place where lifelong friendships are forged, and
unforgettable memories are made on and off the ice. We can't
wait to welcome the next wave of players to the VMHC family and
keep the legacy alive.
Address PO Box 2591
Edwards, CO 81632
Work Phone (970) 331-6669
Organization's Tax Status 501c3 EIN 84-0779148
Funding Request
What is the name of your event
or program?
2026 47th Annual Vail Sportsmanship Tournament
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Is this a new event or program?No
How many years has this
program been produced in Vail?
45
In-Kind Contribution Requested 14 days of in-kind time at Dobson Ice Arena
Please describe the timeframe of
your event/program. If
applicable, please list the specific
date(s). If a specific date has not
yet been selected, please
indicate the dates of interest.
With the understanding that we are at the mercy of the
construction project, our best hope would be for use of Dobson ice
Arena as follows: Two days in September for the annual
Avalanche Alumni Weekend fundraiser. Additionally, 4 weekends
(totaling 12 days) for our annual Sportsmanship Tournament. For
2026, it would be hosted one week in late-October (Either
10/23-25 or 10/30-11/01) and the first three weekends in
November (11/06-11/08, 11/13-11/15, 11/20-11/22).
Describe how the contribution
requested will be used.
As a 501c3, we rely heavily on our fundraising efforts to offset the
high cost of playing the sport of hockey. At the VMHC, our
fundraising dollars reduce the registration fees for our local
families who play hockey. The Annual Vail Sportsmanship
Tournament is one of our largest fundraisers, attracting visitors
from all over Colorado and surrounding states over 4 weekends in
the off-season. By receiving the in-kind days of ice time, this
allows us to raise more funds from our event that will ultimately
benefit the local hockey families.
As the largest single client of Dobson Ice Arena, we are requesting
14 days of ice time in 2026 in order to support our fundraising
efforts.
Our annual tournament takes place over 4 weekends. We are
requesting 12 days for this event that provides an economic boost
to the Town of Vail during an otherwise slow period for tourism.
The tentative dates for the 2026 event include For 2026, it would
be hosted one week in late-October (Either 10/23-25 or
10/30-11/01) and the first three weekends in November
(11/06-11/08, 11/13-11/15, 11/20-11/22). The remaining days will
be used in September for the Avs Alumni Weekend.
Have you received an in-kind
contribution from the Town of
Vail for this event/program
previously?
Yes
What was the previous in-kind
contribution from the Town of
Vail?
14 days of ice use at Dobson
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When was the most recent date
of the event/program for which
you previously received an
in-kind contribution from the
Town of Vail?
Nov 01, 2024
Please describe the location(s) of
the program in previous years.
Our tournament has been centered out of Vail and the Dobson Ice
Arena since its inception, except in 2025 due to the renovation fo
Dobson. As the demand to participate has grown, we've expanded
the event to include games at the Mountain Recreation Eagle Pool
& Ice Rink. We offer all lodging for the visiting tournament
participants in the Town of Vail. The tournament attracts visitors
from all over Colorado and surrounding states, like Utah, Texas
and Nevada. Over the course of 4 weekends, we host over 80
games at Dobson Ice Arena in Vail.
SPONSORSHIPS & PARTNERSHIPS
What is the dollar $ amount of
sponsorships and/or partnerships
from other sources reflected in
the program budget?
20000
What is the dollar $ amount of
in-kind services or items provided
from sponsors or partners?
0
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Please list your confirmed
sponsors or partners
We partner with Discover Vail for our Annual Sportsmanship
Tournament. Additionally, in the past, we have been able to sell
rink board advertisement to generate fundraising dollars.
At this time, we are unsure if we will hav the opportunity to raise
funds through rink board sales at the renovated arena. The dollar
amount listed above is a guess due to this uncertainty.
Past sponsors have included:
Baird- Kevin Cross
The Steadman Clinic and Steadman Philippon Research Institute
Vail Custom Builders
Vail Health
Slifer Smith & Frampton Real Estate
Mark & Tiffany Weinreich with Berkshire Hathaway Real Estate
Alan-Bradley Windows & Doors
Alpine Bank
Fruscione Foundation
Rachel Viele (SSF Vail Valley Real Estate)
The Tower Pit
OCG - Kellye O'Kelly
Active Energies Solar
Holy Cross Energy
Alan McLean
Arrigoni Woods
Denton Advisory Group
Scott Rankin
CCIG- Will Steck
Castlewood Doors and Millwork
Skyline Mechanical
Zastrow Dentistry DDS PLLC
Alison Wadey
The Golden Bear
Alpine Lumber
ANB Bank
Burke Harrington Construction
Eagle Orthodontics
First Bank
Castle Peak Dental
Riverwalk Theater
Meredith Clark Shachoy
The Paint Bucket
Alpine Kind
Sunrise MInturn
Tom Boyd
Wild Bill's
Aryn Schlicting (Evoke & Mountain Careers)
Optic Nerve- Bill Cotton
David Herbstman
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Village Bagel
West Vail Liquor Mart
Taryn Bellar
250
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
How does your request support
the Contribution Policy (See
above)?
As a premier international mountain resort with a mission to
"grow a vibrant, diverse economy, providing our citizens and
guests with exceptional services and an abundance of
recreational, cultural and educational opportunities" , The Vail
Town Council is supported by the Vail Mountaineer Hockey Club in
many ways. First, at our core, the VMHC offers recreational
opportunities to nearly 300 local players through the sport of
hockey, while providing the Gift of Hockey Scholarships to those
who are unable to afford the associated costs. For the 24-25
hockey season, we granted over $16,000 in scholarships. Second,
the VMHC is dedicated to educating hockey players, parents and
families about the life skills of sportsmanship, mutual respect,
responsibility, teamwork, and friendship. Third, we offer events
that encourage locals and visitors alike to visit the vibrant Town
of Vail and have done so for over 45 years. This includes our
Annual Vail Sportsmanship Tournament, Precision Skills Clinics,
Avalanche Alumni Weekend and more.
Are there any other things you'd
like to share with staff that are
not included in the application?
We appreciate the Town of Vail's continued support of our
growing youth hockey organization. The current renovation of the
Dobson Ice Arena, while very exciting and necessary, is going to
present may challenges for our program. Our hope is to bring our
annual fundraisers back to Vail in 2026, bigger and better than
ever!
Our club now serves nearly 300 hockey players and continue to
show signs of growth. In a valley where we all experience the
challenges of the high cost of living, we feel fortunate to have the
in-kind support to all us to offer some of the most reasonably
priced hockey registration fees in the state of Colorado. We have
plans of bringing more visitors to the Town of Vail through
additional tournament in the near future.
With this request covering our two biggest fundraising events, it is
difficult to break down the dollar amounts of the sponsorships
and/or partnerships that we have. Some of our sponsorships, like
the rink boards are on-going throughout the year. The
sponsorships for Avalanche Alumni Weekend are more specific.
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Town of Vail Council Contribution Request- In-Kind
Organization Name The Skating Club of Vail
Contact Name Kiran Weaver
Title of Contact President
Contact Email scvclubinfo@gmail.com
Program and/or organization
website
www.skateclubvail.com
Number of years organization has
been in business
45
Organization Mission Statement The Skating Club of Vail has been a proud member of the Vail
Valley community for 50 years and is the 2nd oldest youth sports
organization in this Valley. The club is a member in good standing
with the United States Figure Skating Association. Our Annual Ice
Show, which has run continuously since 1976, is highly
anticipated every year - with a run-time of approximately 2 hours
including group numbers, solos and duets, with performances
from kids across all ages. The Club also offers a unique Theater
on Ice performance with amazing choreography and costumes.
Our annual Vail Invitational Competition (45 years running) is now
seeing its third generation of families participate and compete
from all over the country. Our competition has been part of the
National Qualifying Series for aspiring Olympians multiple times.
The competition raises thousands of dollars for skating
scholarships and additional programming, to ensure all skaters in
the Valley that want to participate can become aspiring figure
skaters! It also supports the TOV economy.
Most importantly, we strive to support our local athletes achieve
their personal goals and instill in them the values the sport of
figure skating offers. Your donation helps enable many of our
local athletes who would struggle to afford the ever-increasing
cost of figure skating (coaching fees, new skates can easily cost
over $1,000, costumes also can run up to $3,000). We appreciate
the TOV's continued support!
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Address PO Box 416
Vail, CO 81658
Work Phone (847) 571-7979
Organization's Tax Status Non-profit 501(c)3
Funding Request
What is the name of your event
or program?
Vail Invitational Competition (annually - July)
Is this a new event or program?No
How many years has this
program been produced in Vail?
40
In-Kind Contribution Requested Requesting ice time to support our competition AND/OR ice show
(spring)
Please describe the timeframe of
your event/program. If
applicable, please list the specific
date(s). If a specific date has not
yet been selected, please
indicate the dates of interest.
We are open to in-kind ice in ANY form or timing.
Ideally it would support:
1. Annual SCV Ice Show (spring - dates TBD but usually April)
2. Annual SCV Competition - Vail Invitational (summer - dates
TBD)
Describe how the contribution
requested will be used.
The contribution of ice will help offset costs of ice show and/or
competition time. With rising costs and inflation, in-kind ice
donation is the only way for us to effectively put on this
programming for our local skaters (many of which reside in the
TOV and neighboring mountain communities).
In putting on these events, we can bring many people to the TOV,
helping to support the economy. We often draw hundreds of
people - skaters plus their families!
Have you received an in-kind
contribution from the Town of
Vail for this event/program
previously?
Yes
What was the previous in-kind
contribution from the Town of
Vail?
Dobson Ice
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When was the most recent date
of the event/program for which
you previously received an
in-kind contribution from the
Town of Vail?
Apr 13, 2024
Please describe the location(s) of
the program in previous years.
Dobson Ice Arena
SPONSORSHIPS & PARTNERSHIPS
What is the dollar $ amount of
sponsorships and/or partnerships
from other sources reflected in
the program budget?
1000
What is the dollar $ amount of
in-kind services or items provided
from sponsors or partners?
0
Please list your confirmed
sponsors or partners
TBD - varies each year
Generally our families are able to seek donations and
sponsorships from local businesses that range from $25-$500.
Town of Vail is the only sponsor for in-kind ice donations, which is
greatly appreciated!
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
How does your request support
the Contribution Policy (See
above)?
We are extremely GRATEFUL for the Town of Vail's continued
support of the Skating Club of Vail. We are constantly working to
grow our membership and provide a pathway for our youth that
go through the Learn to Skate programming.
We work to provide opportunities for young athletes to grow in
the sport of figure skating. Due to the relatively small size of our
club, the assistance from the TOV is of the utmost importance to
put on important programming. We would not be able to put on
the events beloved by the community without TOV support.
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Are there any other things you'd
like to share with staff that are
not included in the application?
Many of our skaters are traveling far distances to support
continued training during the Dobson renovation. We are so
thrilled and excited for the future of figure skating at Dobson and
cannot wait to support the new facility once it re-opens!
Figure skating is an incredible support that allows our youth to
develop discipline and resilience, two critical skills for our local
youth to thrive and be successful in life. Thank you so much for
your consideration and we look forward to your decision.
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Town of Vail Council Contribution Request- In-Kind
Organization Name Special Olympics-Vail Valley Dream Ski Team
Contact Name Kathleen Mikolasy
Title of Contact Head Coach and Volunteer Coordinator
Contact Email chilihorse@hotmail.com
Program and/or organization
website
specialolympicsco.org
Number of years organization has
been in business
55
Organization Mission Statement The mission of Special Olympics Colorado (SOCO) is to provide
year round sports training and athletic competitions in a variety of
Olympic type sports for children and adults with developmental
disabilities, six years of age and older, giving them continuing
opportunities to develop physical fitness, demonstrate courage,
experience joy and participate in a sharing of gifts, skills and
friendships with their families, other Special Olympic Athletes and
the Community.
Address PO Box 4324
Edwards, CO 81632
Work Phone (970) 390-3816
Organization's Tax Status Non profit (501C-3)
Funding Request
What is the name of your event
or program?
Special Olympics Vail Valley Dream Team
Is this a new event or program?No
How many years has this
program been produced in Vail?
29
In-Kind Contribution Requested 56 parking passes in either the Vail Parking Structure or
Lionshead Parking Structure for the ski season starting Sunday,
January 4, 2026 and for each Sunday thereafter through the ski
season.
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Please describe the timeframe of
your event/program. If
applicable, please list the specific
date(s). If a specific date has not
yet been selected, please
indicate the dates of interest.
The Vail Valley Dream Team will be skiing each Sunday, starting
January 4, 2026, and each Sunday thereafter through the ski
season.
Describe how the contribution
requested will be used.
The parking passes will be used for our dedicated Volunteers who
ski with our Athletes every Sunday beginning 1/4/26 this
upcoming ski season. These Volunteers, some who have been
volunteering with the Special Olympics Team for over 20 years,
are not only Volunteers, but they are friends of the Athletes and
enjoy enormously skiing with our Athletes each Sunday as we
train for our Regional and State Competitions. If we do not
receive in-kind donations of parking passes our Volunteers would
have to pay for parking on the Sundays of our training days. This
would not stop us from having our ski team, however, it would
financially impact our Volunteers and we would possibly lose
some of our faithful and loyal Volunteers and would maybe
prevent us from recruiting new Volunteers.
Have you received an in-kind
contribution from the Town of
Vail for this event/program
previously?
Yes
What was the previous in-kind
contribution from the Town of
Vail?
56 parking passes
When was the most recent date
of the event/program for which
you previously received an
in-kind contribution from the
Town of Vail?
Jan 05, 2025
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Please describe the location(s) of
the program in previous years.
We start our training sessions the first Sunday in the month of
January at Vail Mountain each year. In the past our Athletes and
our Volunteers have gathered at either Gold Peak or Lionshead.
We gathered at Lionshead during the Covid years so that we
would not have to take a crowded bus over to Gold Peak where
we typically ski out of. Since our parking passes are usually for
the Lionshead structure we typically take the bus from Lionshead
and meet at Gold Peak where we have an indoor meeting place. It
would be more convenient for us to have parking passes for the
Vail Village Parking Structure but we so appreciate whatever
works for the Town of Vail. Thank you.
SPONSORSHIPS & PARTNERSHIPS
What is the dollar $ amount of
sponsorships and/or partnerships
from other sources reflected in
the program budget?
0
What is the dollar $ amount of
in-kind services or items provided
from sponsors or partners?
23345
Please list your confirmed
sponsors or partners
The $23,345 is a combination of what we received in in-kind
donations from the Town of Vail and Vail Resorts Epic Promise
Program . We received $21,105 in in-kind donations from Vail
Resorts Epic Promise program for lift tickets, gondola passes and
drink coupons and $2,240.00 in in-kind donations for our 56
parking passes.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
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How does your request support
the Contribution Policy (See
above)?
In your mission statement you state that in order to be the
premier international mountain resort community you are
committed to growing a vibrant, diverse economy and
community, providing our citizens and guests with exceptional
services and an abundance of recreational, cultural and
educational opportunities. Our Special Olympics Ski Team, the
Vail Valley Dream Team, certainly fits in the diverse community.
Our Community has many Special Needs Adults , some of who
actually work for Vail Resorts and many of other stores in our
Valley, including City Market, Home Depot, Safeway, Christy
Sports, The Vail Golf Course, Northside Kitchen and other retail
establishments. Because we have a Special Needs population in
our Community it is a wonderful thing that they have not only
been accepted in our Community, but also are valuable and
positive members of the Vail Valley. They are some of the most
responsible workers and contribute to giving exceptional service
to not only our citizens here in the Vail Valley but also to our
guests who come from near and far.
Are there any other things you'd
like to share with staff that are
not included in the application?
I would like to thank the Town of Vail for always providing parking
passes to Special Olympics/Vail Valley Dream Team. It has
allowed us to recruit new Volunteers for our Sunday skiing while
keeping the dedicated and caring Volunteers that we have had
for so many years. Without your help it would be difficult for us to
recruit Volunteers and to keep the Volunteers that we have. I
have personally volunteered with this Team for 26 years and
having parking provided to us has been a huge benefit. Again,
thank you for your continued support!!!
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Town of Vail Council Contribution Request- In-Kind
Organization Name Foresight Ski Guides
Contact Name Christine Holmberg
Title of Contact Executive Director
Contact Email christine@foresightskiguides.org
Program and/or organization
website
www.foresightskiguides.org
Number of years organization has
been in business
24
Organization Mission Statement Foresight promotes safety, fun, and independence for people with
blindness or low vision and cultivates an individual's unlimited
potential. Foresight does this through accessible and
goal-oriented outdoor adaptive experiences.
Vision
Foresight provides world-class adaptive experiences for people
with blindness or low vision. Foresight transcends personal,
societal, attitudinal, and physical barriers.
Foresight's core values
o Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
o Accessibility
o Integrity, Dignity & Respect
o Confidence & Independence
o Health & Fitness
o Pursuit of Excellence
o Safety
o Fun
Address PO Box 882
Vail, CO 81658
Work Phone (303) 506-3859
Organization's Tax Status 501c3
Funding Request
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What is the name of your event
or program?
Guided Ski Program for Visually Impaired
Is this a new event or program?No
How many years has this
program been produced in Vail?
24
In-Kind Contribution Requested Two Vail Village unrestricted parking passes for the 2025-26 ski
season
Please describe the timeframe of
your event/program. If
applicable, please list the specific
date(s). If a specific date has not
yet been selected, please
indicate the dates of interest.
Foresight operates during the entire ski season from opening day
to closing day.
Describe how the contribution
requested will be used.
The donated parking passes are used by volunteer ski guides on
days they are out guiding blind and low vision individuals on Vail
Mountain or going through training to become a guide. Passes
are sometimes used by chaperones/companions of our visually
impaired skiers who drove the skier to Vail. The Executive
Director will also occasionally use a pass while managing the
program at Golden Peak Lodge.
Have you received an in-kind
contribution from the Town of
Vail for this event/program
previously?
Yes
What was the previous in-kind
contribution from the Town of
Vail?
Two complimentary Employee Plus parking passes
When was the most recent date
of the event/program for which
you previously received an
in-kind contribution from the
Town of Vail?
Dec 02, 2024
Please describe the location(s) of
the program in previous years.
Foresight's guided ski program is based at Golden Peak Lodge.
We meet there then ski all over Vail Mountain.
SPONSORSHIPS & PARTNERSHIPS
What is the dollar $ amount of
sponsorships and/or partnerships
from other sources reflected in
the program budget?
5000
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What is the dollar $ amount of
in-kind services or items provided
from sponsors or partners?
285588
Please list your confirmed
sponsors or partners
Vail Resorts/Epic Promise
Qdoba
Hitchcock Health Institute
Vail Edwards Rotary
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
How does your request support
the Contribution Policy (See
above)?
Foresight Adventure Guides for the Blind is an ideal organization
for the Town of Vail to support. We are a nonprofit promoting
diversity and inclusivity by providing access to outdoor recreation
in Vail for the blind and low vision community. By supporting
Foresight, Vail is also supporting the visually impaired by
welcoming them to Vail's hotels, restaurants, ski resort, and
hiking trails. Locals and visitors are exposed to this community
and see for themselves how capable they are of participating in
the same activities they are, with some assistance.
Our participants come from most racial and ethnic backgrounds,
several identify as LGBTQ, and all have a disability. Foresight
brings this diverse group of adults and youth to Vail when they
would likely go elsewhere. Adults return year after year and some
even multiple times during ski season. They often travel with
family or friends. They stay in our hotels, dine in our restaurants,
and shop in our stores. Visually impaired youth who participate in
our Learn to Ski program are groomed to become proficient skiers
so when they are older, they will return to Vail year after year.
Foresight provides unique and satisfying give-back opportunities
to the Vail community through its volunteer program. Ask any of
our guides and they will tell you they are the ones who benefit
from working with our blind and low vision participants. Every day
we are on the mountain, strangers approach to thank us for what
we are doing.
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Are there any other things you'd
like to share with staff that are
not included in the application?
Thank you for always supporting Foresight with two
complimentary parking passes. It really does make an impact with
our volunteers. They are so generous with their time, often taking
vacation days from work to be able to volunteer with us. Providing
them with a parking space means one less thing for them to
worry about so they can focus their energy on our visually
impaired program participants.
We try to avoid guiding during major holiday periods but
sometimes it can't be helped as that's when families travel. We
also try to avoid weekends but more and more we are receiving
requests for weekends as that is when individuals/families can get
away from work. This past season our (2) parking passes were
valid in Vail Village Monday - Thursday and in Lionshead
Friday-Sunday (Peak Season). We would be grateful for full
complimentary access to Vail Village all season long since our
program operates out of Golden Peak Lodge. But I appreciate how
busy the Vail structure is on weekends.
We are honored to be able to run this amazing program in Vail
and share with as many people as possible just how special this
community is.
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Town of Vail Council Contribution Request- In-Kind
Organization Name SOS Outreach
Contact Name Courtney Rawson
Title of Contact Eagle County Program Manager
Contact Email grants@sosoutreach.org
Program and/or organization
website
www.sosoutreach.org
Number of years organization has
been in business
32
Organization Mission Statement SOS Outreach (SOS) changes young lives building character and
leadership in underserved youth through mentoring outdoors.
Address 450 Miller Ranch Rd.
Edwards, CO 81632
Work Phone 16072371891
Organization's Tax Status 501c3
Funding Request
What is the name of your event
or program?
Eagle County Mentor Program
Is this a new event or program?No
How many years has this
program been produced in Vail?
32
In-Kind Contribution Requested 25 Vail Parking passes for the 2025/26 Winter Season
Please describe the timeframe of
your event/program. If
applicable, please list the specific
date(s). If a specific date has not
yet been selected, please
indicate the dates of interest.
SOS programs take place in the winter season, as all program
activities are aligned to the ski season in partnership with Vail
Mountain. Program registration begins in October and the
program season extends through April. SOS has not yet finalized
the program schedule for the 2025 -2 026 program season, so
exact dates on the mountain haven't yet been determined.
264
Describe how the contribution
requested will be used.
SOS Outreach respectfully requests 25 individual in-kind day
parking passes to support our youth development programs on
Vail Mountain during the 2025-2026 winter season.
Headquartered in the Vail Valley, SOS empowers underserved
youth by providing access to outdoor adventure sports such as
skiing and snowboarding. These experiences are made possible
through scholarships that remove the financial barriers often
associated with snow sports. In the 2024 - 2025 winter season, we
served 227 youth on Vail Mountain.
Support from the Town of Vail in the form of parking passes has
been critical in reducing transportation and logistical challenges.
Before this partnership, program staff were required to arrive as
early as 7:00 AM to unload gear for 15 to 40 youth, then move
vehicles to distant lots-resulting in a significant loss of time and
efficiency.
Thanks to the Town's continued in-kind support, our staff are able
to provide timely access to properly sized gear, ensuring
participants remained warm, dry, and safe throughout the day.
Continued support will allow us to eliminate logistical hurdles and
further enhance the quality and impact of our programs.
Have you received an in-kind
contribution from the Town of
Vail for this event/program
previously?
Yes
What was the previous in-kind
contribution from the Town of
Vail?
25 parking passes annually
When was the most recent date
of the event/program for which
you previously received an
in-kind contribution from the
Town of Vail?
Jan 01, 2025
Please describe the location(s) of
the program in previous years.
Vail Mountain
SPONSORSHIPS & PARTNERSHIPS
265
What is the dollar $ amount of
sponsorships and/or partnerships
from other sources reflected in
the program budget?
0
What is the dollar $ amount of
in-kind services or items provided
from sponsors or partners?
0
Please list your confirmed
sponsors or partners
n/a
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
How does your request support
the Contribution Policy (See
above)?
SOS aligns closely with the Town's core mission, sharing a
commitment to fostering a vibrant, inclusive economy and
community. By providing local youth with meaningful access to
recreational opportunities, SOS plays a vital role in this vision.
Without the organization's support, many young people in Eagle
County would be unable to experience the ski mountains in their
own backyard-often due to financial, cultural, or socio-economic
barriers.
To address this, SOS offers scholarships covering up to 100% of
program costs and actively works to reach underrepresented
youth. Currently, 65% of participants identify as Hispanic/Latino.
Through this targeted support, SOS not only opens doors for
individual youth but also strengthens the fabric of the entire
community.
Are there any other things you'd
like to share with staff that are
not included in the application?
Thank you for your continued support that makes a tremendous
impact on our program operations.
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Town of Vail Council Contribution Request- In-Kind
Organization Name Vail Mountain School
Contact Name Kelly Ronquist
Title of Contact Advancement Coordinator
Contact Email kronquist@vms.edu
Program and/or organization
website
vms.edu
Number of years organization has
been in business
62
Organization Mission Statement Educating and elevating humans for good.
Address 3000 Booth Falls Rd
Vail, CO 81657
Work Phone (970) 477-7174
Organization's Tax Status Exempt - 84-0533775
Funding Request
What is the name of your event
or program?
50th Gala and Auction / Ski Days
Is this a new event or program?No
How many years has this
program been produced in Vail?
49
In-Kind Contribution Requested 1 Donovan Pavilion Rental and 10 Parking Pass for Vail
Please describe the timeframe of
your event/program. If
applicable, please list the specific
date(s). If a specific date has not
yet been selected, please
indicate the dates of interest.
Donovan Pavilion Rental - anytime in 2026
Our Gala will be on April 4, 2026
Parking Passes - Ski season 25-26
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Describe how the contribution
requested will be used.
Donovan Pavilion Rental - would be used as either a silent auction
item in our 50th Gala or for a thank you event for donors and
volunteers.
Parking Passes - would be used for our staff that stay at the base
on school ski days and help with any injuries or lost students.
Have you received an in-kind
contribution from the Town of
Vail for this event/program
previously?
Yes
What was the previous in-kind
contribution from the Town of
Vail?
Donovan Pavilion Rental for silent auction
When was the most recent date
of the event/program for which
you previously received an
in-kind contribution from the
Town of Vail?
May 04, 2024
Please describe the location(s) of
the program in previous years.
For silent auction item in 2024 Gala - which was held at the Hythe
Vail
SPONSORSHIPS & PARTNERSHIPS
What is the dollar $ amount of
sponsorships and/or partnerships
from other sources reflected in
the program budget?
87000
What is the dollar $ amount of
in-kind services or items provided
from sponsors or partners?
80000
Please list your confirmed
sponsors or partners
Sponsors will not be reached out to until Nov 2026
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
268
How does your request support
the Contribution Policy (See
above)?
Educational Excellence: VMS provides high-quality education and
character development to students from across the valley, many
of whom become engaged citizens, community leaders, and
contributors to the local economy.
Community Access: The school opens its facilities and programs
to the broader public-through camps, lectures, athletic events,
and arts performances-thus serving a much wider population than
just enrolled students.
Are there any other things you'd
like to share with staff that are
not included in the application?
Thank you!
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Town of Vail Council Contribution Request- In-Kind
Organization Name Vail Valley Foundation
Contact Name Peggy Wolfe
Title of Contact Sr. Director, Operations
Contact Email pwolfe@vvf.org
Program and/or organization
website
Birds of Prey
Number of years organization has
been in business
44
Organization Mission Statement The Vail Valley Foundation is a nonprofit organization with a
mission to provide life-enriching experiences in arts, athletics, and
education, while addressing community needs to enhance our
valley as a place to live, work and visit.
Address 90 Benchmark Road Suite 300
PO Box 6550
Avon, CO 81620
Work Phone (970) 390-4158
Organization's Tax Status non profit
Funding Request
What is the name of your event
or program?
Birds of Prey
Is this a new event or program?No
How many years has this
program been produced in Vail?
23
In-Kind Contribution Requested Bus support
270
Please describe the timeframe of
your event/program. If
applicable, please list the specific
date(s). If a specific date has not
yet been selected, please
indicate the dates of interest.
Dec 4 - 7, 2025
8:00 am - 4:00 pm*
*end time TBD based on needs
Describe how the contribution
requested will be used.
Town of Vail has been a great supporter of Birds of Prey, on and
off, for the past 10+ years by providing bus support to the event.
The VVF is requesting 1-2 Town of Vail busses (with drivers) to
support the Beaver Creek bus service from the Elk and Bear
parking lots to Beaver Creek Village (dropping at Vilar).
Additional partners include CORE Transit and the Town of Avon.
Beaver Creek busses/drivers focus on transporting spectators,
athletes, media and staff from the Covered Bridge in Beaver
Creek Village to the Red Tail Stadium finish near Talons
Restaurant.
Have you received an in-kind
contribution from the Town of
Vail for this event/program
previously?
Yes
What was the previous in-kind
contribution from the Town of
Vail?
Same as above
When was the most recent date
of the event/program for which
you previously received an
in-kind contribution from the
Town of Vail?
Dec 03, 2024
Please describe the location(s) of
the program in previous years.
Same as above
SPONSORSHIPS & PARTNERSHIPS
What is the dollar $ amount of
sponsorships and/or partnerships
from other sources reflected in
the program budget?
-2750000000
What is the dollar $ amount of
in-kind services or items provided
from sponsors or partners?
250000
271
Please list your confirmed
sponsors or partners
https://bcworldcup.com/partners/
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
How does your request support
the Contribution Policy (See
above)?
Supports the Vail Valley community
Are there any other things you'd
like to share with staff that are
not included in the application?
no
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BUDGET PREVIEW | Agenda
Town of Vail | Finance | 07/15/25
•Review Goals and Budget Philosophies
•Overview & Reserves
•Revenue Summary
•Expenditures Summary
•General Fund
•Benefits/Personnel
•Contributions and Events
•Expenditures by Priority
•Capital Expenditures
•Other Funds
•Debt Service
•Recap
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BUDGET PREVIEW | Budget Philosophies
Town of Vail | Finance | 07/15/25
Goals and Purpose of the Budget Process
•To help Town Council make informed choices about the
allocation of resources on services, programs and capital
projects
•To guide and plan the prioritization of staff time on the
Town’s strategic plan goals throughout the year
•To promote participation in the process by Stakeholders
(Council, staff, and public)
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BUDGET PREVIEW | Budget Philosophies
Town of Vail | Finance | 07/15/25
•Revenues are projected conservatively using economic,
analytical and trending processes
•Annual Budgets shall be balanced; The town will operate
within annual revenue streams with the following
exceptions:
•Recession plan implementation
•One-time costs such as capital investments, planning
projects, special events, and contributions.
•Revenue and expenditures are monitored on an ongoing
basis to ensure expenditures do not exceed appropriations
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BUDGET PREVIEW | Budget Philosophies
Town of Vail | Finance | 07/15/25
•Sales tax split between the General Fund and Capital
Projects Fund is recommended to stay at the current split
of 62% to the General Fund and 38% to the Capital
Projects Fund
•Maintain a reserve minimum balances to enable the
town to withstand unforeseen events and economic
downturns:
•25% of General Fund revenues
•25% of Capital Projects Fund Sales Tax Revenues
•$2.0M minimum balance in Real Estate Transfer Tax
Fund (approximately 25% of RETT operating costs)
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After Council Budget Preview
Meeting:
1) Departments prepared budgets
looking for efficiencies while focusing
on Council strategic plan
•Focus on keeping costs within
revenue constraints
•Focus on rebuilding reserves
over next 5-years
2) Departments presented budgets to
TM and Finance for review
3) Departments came together to
review all requests to create a
sustainable budget
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TM BUDGET | Budget Philosophy
Town of Vail | Finance
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TM BUDGET | Budget Priority Areas
Town of Vail | Finance
Requests were evaluated based on alignment with the Council
Strategic Plan priority areas:
•Create a strong community and create affordable housing
opportunities
•Support our Workforce
•Provide an Authentic Vail Experience
•Transportation
•Environmental Sustainability
Strategic Plan: https://performance.envisio.com/dashboard/Vail
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TM BUDGET | Budget Building
Town of Vail | Finance
A conservative approach to revenue projections and expenditures to
ensure financial stability
A commitment to maintaining a sustainable budget over the long term
A focus on rebuilding reserves while still making progress towards strategic
plan goals after several years of planned use to support major projects such
as South Frontage Road improvements, Timber Ridge redevelopment and
purchase, and the Dobson Arena renovation
Flexibility to adapt to future decisions by a new Town Council and updates
to the strategic plan
Continued support for a premium and flexible compensation philosophy to
attract and retain talent
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BUDGET PREVIEW | Budget Philosophies
Town of Vail | Finance | 07/15/25
Recession Plan
In the event of a recession, actions will be taken based on the severity of
the impacts to revenue streams:
1.Minor (1-5% reduction in revenue): Maintaining service levels; minor
cuts to operational expenditures
2.Moderate (5-10% reduction in revenue): Maintaining service levels;
larger cuts to operational expenditures (reduce planned wage
increases, defer capital projects not yet in progress)
3.Significant (10-15% reduction in revenue): Limited service level
reductions, staffing vacancies in non-critical positions, deferring
capital projects, potential wage freezes
4.Major (15-20% reduction in revenue): Service reductions, wage
freezes, potential in reduction in staff, deferring capital projects.
Utilize reserves.
5.Crisis (>20% reduction in revenue): Significant service level
reductions, staff reductions, wage freezes, deferring capital projects.
Utilize reserves.
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TM BUDGET | Overview
Town of Vail | Finance
•2026 Revenues projected at $141.9M
•2026 Revenues Projected at $106.2 Excluding One-Time Revenues
•(2.0)% decrease from 2025 Forecast
•(7.2)% decrease from the 2024 Actuals
•General Sales Tax projected at $42.4M, down (1.2)% from the 2025
forecast and up 0.4% from 2024 actual
•Expenditure Net Budget of $136.6M
•Municipal Services: $81.8M (60%)
•Capital Expenditures: $48.9 (36%)
•Debt Service: $5.8M (4%)
•Projected 2026 Year End Reserves: $86.0M ($34.3M Unrestricted)
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TM BUDGET DRAFT | Reserves
Town of Vail | Finance
*Restricted amounts include reserve minimums, debt requirements, and
amounts reserved for specific purposes (EHOP, parking capital reserve, etc)
$160.5M $165.8M $173.9M
$144.2M
$80.6M
$86.0M $88.9M
$102.7M $106.4M $113.4M
$18.6M
Restricted:
$20.8M
Restricted:
$22.2M
Restricted:
$24.9M
Restricted:
$46.4M Restricted:
$44.8M Restricted:
$38.8M
Restricted:
$39.7M
Restricted:
$42.2M
Restricted
$44.8M
$0.0M
$20.0M
$40.0M
$60.0M
$80.0M
$100.0M
$120.0M
$140.0M
$160.0M
$180.0M
$200.0M
2021 2022 2023 2024 2025
Forecast
2026 2027 2028 2029 2030
TOV Reserves- All Funds
All Other
Housing Fund
RETT Fund
Capital Projects
Fund
General Fund
Restricted Reserve
Amounts
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TM BUDGET DRAFT | Reserves
Town of Vail | Finance
$104.9M
$23.4M
$31.4M
$41.4M
$54.4M $55.9M $60.6M
$0.0M
$20.0M
$40.0M
$60.0M
$80.0M
$100.0M
$120.0M
2024 Actual 2025 Forecast 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030
Available (Non-Restricted) Reserves by Fund:
5 Year Projection
Housing Fund
RETT Fund
Capital Projects Fund
General Fund
Totals
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Sales Tax, $47.8M,
34%
Property and
Ownership
Tax, $8.2M,
6%
Use Tax, $2.5M, 2%
Ski Lift Tax , $6.9M,
5%
Franchise Taxes and
Penalties, $1.9M, 1%
Real Estate
Transfer Tax,
$7.8M, 6%
Licenses and
Permits, $3.9M, 3%
Intergovernmental
Revenue, $5.5M, 4%
Transportation
Centers, $10.5M,
7%
Charges for
Services, $4.7M, 3%
Rent, Fines &
Miscellaneous,
$11.6M, 8%
VRA
Reimbursements,
$6.2M, 4%
Timber Ridge
Proceeds &
Reimbursements,
$22.7M, 16%
Earnings on
Investments,
$1.6M, 1%
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TM BUDGET DRAFT | Revenue
Town of Vail | Finance
2026 Net
Revenue – All
Funds
$141.9M
2026 Total
Revenues
(excluding one-
time items) are
down (2.3)%
from 2025
Forecast and
down (7.1)%
from 2024
Actuals
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TM BUDGET DRAFT | Revenue
Town of Vail | Finance
Revenue Fund
2024
Actual
2025
Forecast
2026
Proposed Projections
General
Sales Tax
GF/
CPF $42.2M $42.9M $42.3M Down (1.2)% from 2025 Forecast; Up
0.4% from 2024
Housing
Sales Tax HF $5.1M $5.2M $5.1M Down (1.2)% from 2025 Forecast; Up
0.6% from 2024
RETT RETT $9.3M $8.2M $7.8M Down (5.0)% from 2025 Forecast; down
(16.8)% from 2024 Actual
Property Tax GF $8.1M $8.1M $8.2M
Based on information provided by
county assessor & new assessment
rates
Lift Tax GF $6.5M $6.8M $6.9M
Up 1.0% from 2025 Forecast; Up 3.0%
from 2024 Actual; Based on VR Sales
Data
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TM BUDGET DRAFT | Revenue
Town of Vail | Finance
Revenue Fund
2024
Actual
2025
Forecast
2026
Proposed Projections
Parking GF $9.5M $10.3M $10.5M
Flat with 2025 Forecast plus
adjustments for rate and pass price
changes
Construction
Use Tax CPF $3.1M $2.5M $2.5M
Flat with 2025 Forecast; Down (18.6)%
with 2024 Actual; Based on 3-year
average excluding large projects
Investments Various $8.3M $3.2M $1.6M Estimated 2.5% return on decreased
fund balance
Grants Various $5.0M $698.8K $2.4M
2026 includes Transit Operations Grant,
Hope Center, Colorado GeoX System
Tax Credit
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TM BUDGET DRAFT | Expenditures
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TM BUDGET DRAFT | Expenditures
Town of Vail | Finance
2026 Total Expenditures - $136.6M
Expenditures Cost
% from 2025
Amended
Municipal Services $81.8M 2.4%
Debt Service $5.8M 21.8%
Timber Ridge Unit
Purchases $23.4M N/A
Other Capital
Expenditures $25.5M (86.6)%
Total $136.6M (50.32)%
Municipal
Services,
$81.8M, 60%
Other Capital
Improvements,
$25.5M, 19%
Timber
Ridge Unit
Purchases,
$23.4M, 17%
Debt
Service,
$5.8M, 4%
"Where the Money Goes" - Spending by
Expenditure Type
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Salaries,
$38.9M, 47%
Benefits,
$12.3M, 15%Contributions,
$3.8M, 5%
Special Events,
$3.0M, 4%
All Other
Operating
Expenses,
$23.8M, 29%
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TM BUDGET DRAFT | Expenditures
Town of Vail | Finance
2026 Municipal Spending - $81.8M
By Category
Municipal
Spending Category Cost
Salaries $38.9M
Benefits $12.3M
Contributions $3.8M
Special Events $3.0M
All Other
Operating
$23.5M
Total $81.8M
Municipal
spending:
$81.8M
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TM BUDGET DRAFT | Department Spending
Town of Vail | Finance
Expenditure Category Dollar Increases Rationale
Utilities $143.0K Increased costs (esp.
electricity/trash removal)
Supplies $100.0K Increased due employee count,
continuing inflation
Notable Operational Increases
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TM DRAFT BUDGET | General Fund
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TM BUDGET DRAFT | General Fund
Town of Vail | Finance
Total
Increase/Decrease from
2025 Forecast
General Sales Tax ($42.3M Total)$26.5M (1.2)%
Other Revenues $39.0M Flat
Operating Expenditures ($63.5M)3.9%
Surplus/(Deficit) from Operations $2.1M
Non-Operating Items
Planning Projects ($150.0K)(88.9)%
Special Events Transfer ($2.7M)6.5%
Timber Ridge Sales Reimbursement $20.3M N/A
Partial Loan Repayment from CPF for Dobson $5.0M N/A
Transfer to Housing Fund (TR Units)(13.7M)N/A
Surplus/(Deficit)$10.8M
Parking Capital Reserve Contribution ($2.0M)(67.9)%
Ending Fund Balance (Non-restricted)$24.1M 64.5%
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TM BUDGET DRAFT | General Fund Forecast
Town of Vail | Finance
•Operational Expenditures do not include one-time items such as planning projects, special
event transfers, and housing project transfers
•New revenue sources may be necessary in future if expansion of operations and programs
are desired
$65.6M $66.7M
$68.5M $70.1M
$72.1M
$50.0M
$55.0M
$60.0M
$65.0M
$70.0M
$75.0M
2026 Proposed
Budget
2027 2028 2029 2030
General Fund 5-Year Outlook
Operating Expenditures Special Events Contribution Projected Revenue
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TM BUDGET DRAFT | Personnel
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TM BUDGET DRAFT | Personnel
Town of Vail | Finance
•Our compensation philosophy should align with our brand – a
world class resort with world class people
•Brand Alignment, Premium performance = premium pay (70-75th
percentile)
•Effective in Motivating, Retaining & Recruiting employees
•Data Driven – using valid sources & study every 3 years
•Flexible and Responsive to organization & employee needs
Compensation
Philosophy
Brand
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TM BUDGET DRAFT | Personnel
Town of Vail | Finance
Salary, $38.9M,
76%
Benefits,
$12.3M,
24%
2026 Proposed Personnel Expenditures: $51.2M
Salary Benefits
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TM BUDGET DRAFT | Personnel
Town of Vail | Finance
14.1%, Police
8.1%, Public
Safety
Communications
14.8%, Fire2.0%, Town Officials
10.3%, Administrative / Risk
Management
17.8%, Transportation & Parking
10.7%, Public
Works & Streets
7.9%, Facilities &
Fleet Maintenance 3.5%, Community Development
1.4%, Community Housing
1.5%, Environmental
Sustainability
1.9%, Welcome Center &
Economic Development
0.6%, Contributions, Market
& Special Events3.0%, Parks & AIPP
2.5%, Library
2026 Proposed Compensation by Service Area: $51.2M
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TM BUDGET DRAFT | Benefits
Town of Vail | Finance
Total cost of $12.6M for 2026
is up 6.0% from 2025
Amended Budget
•Increase in payroll-based
benefits due to wage and
FTE Increases
•Insurance cost of claims
have remained relatively
flat, while administrative
premiums increased 4.2%
per participant
Total Benefits Cost: $12.6M
Health
Insurance,
$4.9M, 40%
Life, Disability, and
Unemployment
Insurance, $0.7M, 5%Worker's Compensation
Insurance, $0.3M, 3%
Pension, $5.5M,
44%
Medicare, $0.5M,
4%
Wellness
Benefit, $0.1M,
1%Lifestyle Benefit,
$0.3M, 3%
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TM BUDGET DRAFT | Personnel Changes
Town of Vail | Finance
Catchup
The 2026 budget reflects a net 5.61 FTEs added during 2025.
•5.5 FTEs related to summer parking and expanded transit (funded
by summer parking revenues)
•0.11 net FTEs due to restructuring in library and admin services
Proposed New Positions
The new FTE requests are broken into four categories:
•Funded (at least 80%) by new confirmed revenue sources (1.5
FTEs)
•Funded by existing general revenue sources (2.96 FTEs)
•Dispatch-Funded positions (6.0 FTEs)
•Funded (at least 80%) by anticipated new revenue sources (10.0
FTEs)
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TM BUDGET DRAFT | Personnel Changes
Town of Vail | Finance
•Positions funded (at least 80%) by new confirmed revenue sources
include in the current 2026 Budget
*If these revenue sources cease to exist in future years, these positions are subject
to reprioritization by council.
Positions funded by Confirmed New Revenue Sources
2026
Proposed Net
Adjustment Funding Total Budget
Position (FTEs)Source Cost Increase Justification
Building Maintenance Specialist Lead 1.00 Internal Employee Housing
Rental Collections (100%) 138,500 - Incr. workload from acquisition of internal
employee housing
AIPP Program Assistant 0.50 Logan Family Donation
(100%) 32,000 - New programming at new Ford Park Art
Studio
Total Positions funded by
Confirmed New Revenue
Sources:1.50 170,500 -
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TM BUDGET DRAFT | Personnel Changes
Town of Vail | Finance
•Positions proposed to be funded by existing but sustainable general
revenue
•Positions will not be filled after 1st Supp (ensure sales tax performance in
the Winter 2025-2026 season meets budget)
Positions Funded by Current Revenue Sources
2026
Proposed Net
Adjustment Funding Total Budget
Position (FTEs)Source Cost Increase Justification
Firefighters 2.00 General Funds 230,000 230,000
Meet standards for shift staffing
levels; Mitigate excess
overtime/vacation ability, improve
recruiting, address vacation and
improve efficiency.
Convert 2 Seasonal Wildland
to FT - Real Estate Transfer Tax 93,800 22,000
Developing and expanding
evacuation and community
preparedness; FFF policy
changes
Clerk/TM Administrative
Support 0.50 General Funds 32,000 32,000
Staff is requesting to bring back a
part time position to help with
volume of workload and backup
critical positions in Court and
Clerk functions.
Senior Accountant
(Conversion of PT Summer
Pass Sales Position)
0.46
Revenue collection fees
(Existing Internal
Revenue)
134,000 80,000
Inc. workload from additional debt
management, new funds,
changing regulations/standards,
and a growing organization
Total Positions Funded by
General Revenues:2.96 489,800 364,000
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TM BUDGET DRAFT | Personnel Changes
Town of Vail | Finance
Dispatch is funded by E911 Authority and Eagle County Agencies
based on call volume
•All agencies' costs will increase in 2026 with TOV’s portion of the
FTEs being $69,000
•Increased FTE preliminarily supported by all agencies
Positions funded by Dispatch
2026
Proposed Net
Adjustment Funding Total Budget
Position (FTEs)Source Cost Increase Justification
911 Dispatchers 6.00
E911 Board $405.1K
Outside Agency
Contributions: $156.3K
630,000 69,000
Address ongoing staffing shortages,
excess overtime, and high turnover rate,
and increased emergency call volume;
Move towards staffing level supported by
previous staffing studies
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TM BUDGET DRAFT | Personnel Changes
Town of Vail | Finance
•Positions funded (at least 80%) by new anticipated new revenue sources
•Positions will not be filled until the first supplemental budget of 2026, after
verification that the revenue source is sustainable.
•FTE count is included in the budget (for transparency), but the associated
revenues and expenditures will not be included until the new revenue sources are
verified and tested (in supplemental).
Positions funded by Anticipated New Revenue Sources
2026
Proposed Net
Adjustment Funding Total Budget
Position (FTEs)Source Cost Increase Justification
Bus Drivers 5.00 SB230 Grant (80%) 515,000 103,000 Pending council decision on service
enhancement and level of grant acceptance
Fleet Mechanic 1.00 SB230 Grant (80%) 105,000 21,000 Pending council decision on service
enhancement and level of grant acceptance
Peace Officers 4.00
Increased Chain &
Frontage Road (AVIS)
Speed Enforcement
(100%)
500,000 -
Contingent on verification of additional
revenue received through expanded
enforcement
Total Positions funded by
Anticipated New Revenue
Sources:10.00 1,120,000 124,000
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TM BUDGET DRAFT | Personnel Changes
Town of Vail | Finance
Total Net Cost of New FTE’s in Current Budget: $411,000
• Sustainably funded within current revenue levels
Total Cost with New Transit and PD (March/April
approval): $514,000
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TM BUDGET DRAFT | Personnel
257 266 272 277 280 306 308 312 314.7 340.9
42 38 38 43 45
28 28 28 28.9
24.8
11 10 10 11 11 11 11 11 11.0
15.0
0
50
100
150
200
250
300
350
400
450
2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026
BUDGETED POSITIONS BY TYPE
(Full-time Equivalent Positions)
Full-Time Regular and Modified Full-Time Seasonal and Part-Time Positions
Fixed-Term and Externally Funded Positions
2026 headcount totals: 380.7
•Full time: 340.9
•Seasonal: 24.8
•Externally Funded/Fixed term: 15.0
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TM BUDGET DRAFT | Contributions and Events
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TM BUDGET DRAFT | Event Funding
Town of Vail | Finance
•Event Sponsorship program will
continue be administered by
VLMD/DMO
•Town of Vail will fund the program
through transfers to the VLMD
($3.0M)
•Transfers from GF ($2.7M)
•Business License Fees
($332.5K)
Event Sponsorship Program: $3.0M
Transfer from
General
Fund, $2.7M,
89%
Business
Licensing
Fees, $332.5K,
11%
2026 Event Funding Sources
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TM BUDGET DRAFT | Council Contributions
Town of Vail | Finance
Total Recommended Cash Contributions: $4.0M
*Childcare funding is a
placeholder and has not been
fully allocated; Funded by
Tobacco Tax Collections
Unspent Tobacco Tax Funds
are put into a childcare
reserve for future support
Town of Vail
Partner
Organizations,
$324.0K, 8.3%
Health and Human Services,
$65.0K, 1.7%
Other
Organizations,
$7.3K, 0.2%
Childcare
Funding ,
$529.6K,
13.5%
Habitat for
Humanity
(Timber Ridge
Units), $3.0M,
76.4%
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TM BUDGET DRAFT | Council Contributions
Town of Vail | Finance
Staff Rec Cash Request Fund Comments
Town of Vail Partner Organizations Cash Requests
Colorado Snowsports Museum programming $ 49,231 $ 50,000 GF Plus parking passes & waived rent
Betty Ford Alpine Gardens $ 80,779 $ 125,000 GF Garden care and upkeep program
Eagle River Coalition $ 42,000 $ 42,000 RETT Water quality projects
High Five Access Media (TV5)$ 152,000 $ 152,000 GF 50% of Franchise Fee
Vail Valley Mountain Trails Alliance Deferred to
Council $ 52,500 RETT
Trail upkeep and public education ($22.5K);
New Trail conservation crew ($30.0K) (Full
request built into RETT)
Subtotal - Town of Vail Partner Organizations $ 324,010 $ 421,500
Health and Human Service Cash Requests
Treetop Advocacy Center $ 5,000 $ 10,000 GF Mobile Forensic Interviewing Program
Eagle Valley Community Foundation $ 50,000 $ 50,000 GF Community Market food program
Castle Lodge Toy Store $ 2,000 $ 2,000 GF Purchase of toys/gift cards
Vail Valley Charitable Foundation $ 8,000 $ 10,000 GF Direct Aid, EC Grins, EC Smiles for
residents/employees in Vail
Subtotal - Health and Human Services $ 65,000 $ 72,000
Other Organization Requests
The Cycle Effect $ 5,300 $ 10,000 GF
Battle Mountain High School's Project Graduation $ 2,000 $ 2,500 GF
Subtotal - Other Organizations $ 7,300 $ 12,500
Capital Requests
Eagle Valley Child Care Association (*Funded by Tobacco Tax)$ 149,194 $ 149,194 GF Playground repair and remodel
Habitat for Humanity (Timber Ridge Units)$ 3,000,000 $ 3,000,000 HF Affordable Homeownership Program
Total Cash Requests $ 3,545,504 $ 3,655,194
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TM DRAFT BUDGET | Major Expenditures by Priority
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TM BUDGET DRAFT | Expenditures by Priority
Town of Vail | Finance
Create a strong community and create
affordable housing opportunities
Ongoing New Fund Budget
Timber Ridge Unit Purchases X HF $23.4M
Habitat for Humanity housing contribution X HF $3.0M
Vail InDEED Program X HF $1.0M
Support our Workforce Ongoing New Fund Budget
Childcare Program funding X GF $551.0K
Provide an Authentic Vail Experience Ongoing New Fund Budget
Special Event funding (transfer to VLMD)X GF/MF $3.0M
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TM BUDGET DRAFT | Expenditures by Priority
Town of Vail | Finance
Transportation Ongoing New Fund Budget
Vail Run Bus Stop X CPF $375.0K
Roundabout Traffic Counter Installation X CPF $250.0K
Car Share Program X GF $90.0K
Environmental Sustainability Ongoing New Fund Budget
Energy Efficiency Upgrade Package X CPF $9.1M
Gutter Bin Installations X RETT $450.0K
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TM BUDGET DRAFT | Capital Plan
Town of Vail | Finance 314
TM BUDGET DRAFT| Capital Plan
Town of Vail | Finance
Fund Capital Expenditures Main Funding Sources
Capital Fund $19.6M 38% Sales Tax split;
Construction Use Tax
Real Estate Transfer Tax Fund $4.4M 1% Real Estate Transfer Tax
Housing Fund $15.0M 4% Housing Sales Tax; CPF
Transfer
Heavy Equipment Fund (Vehicle Replacements)$1.4M Internal Service Fund
Internal Employee Housing Fund (Timber Ridge
unit purchases)
$8.6M TOV Employee Rents
Total Capital Spending $49.0M
Capital Expenditures by Fund
Capital Improvements:
$25.5M
Timber Ridge Unit
Purchases: $23.4M
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TM BUDGET DRAFT| Capital Plan
Town of Vail | Finance
Repair, Maintenance,
and Routine
Replacement of
Current Assets,
$8.1M, 21%
New Assets,
$10.9M, 28%
Enhancements to Existing Assets,
$598.54K, 2%
Debt Service,
$4.6M, 12%
Transfers to Other
Funds, $14.5M, 37%
2026 Capital Projects Fund Proposed Expenditures: $38.7M
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TM BUDGET DRAFT| Capital Plan
Town of Vail | Finance
Repair, Maintenance,
and Routine
Replacement of
Current Assets, $2.3M,
22%
New Assets,
$162.50K, 1%
Enhancements to
Existing Assets, $1.9M,
18%
Department operations,
programs, and
contributions, $6.2M, 59%
2026 RETT Fund Proposed Expenditures: $10.6M
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TM BUDGET DRAFT| Capital Plan
Town of Vail | Finance
InDeed Program Funding, $1.0M
5% Administrative Fee,
$257.1K
Timber Ridge Unit
Acquisitions (for
Community Uses)
$13.9M
Habitat Contribution
for TR Units, $3.0M
Partial Repayment
of Loan from CPF
for Southface, $3.2M
2026 Housing Fund Proposed Expenditures: $21.4M
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TM BUDGET DRAFT | Other Funds
•Internal Employee Housing Fund
•$8.5M for Timber Ridge units for the TOV employee rental
•Heavy Equipment Fund
•$1.4M in replacement vehicles in 2026
•Health Insurance Fund
•Utilize built-up reserves to stabilize expenditures to departments and
employees
•Dispatch Services Fund
•$4.7M in total expenditures
•No capital spending in 2026
•Residences at Main Vail Fund
•$790.1K operational expenditures
•$1.3M of debt service payment
Town of Vail | Finance
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TM BUDGET DRAFT | Debt Service
Town of Vail | Finance
Debt Issuance Type
Interest
Rate
2026
Principal
Payment
2026
Interest
Payment
Remaining
Balance
2021 Residences at
Main Vail
COP 2.57%$470,000 $748,388 $20,175,000
2021 Public Works
Streets Building
Lease
Purchase
1.76%970,000 185,240 9,550,000
2025 Southface COP 5.25%__3,433,531 63,155,000
Total Town of Vail
Debt Service
$1,440,000 $4,367,159 $92,880,000
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Town of Vail | Finance
Debt Issuance Type
Interest
Rate
2026
Principal
Payment
2026
Interest
Payment
Remaining
Balance
Vail Reinvestment
Authority
Bank
Placement
1.19%$641,000 $35,147 $2,633,000
Vail Home
Partners-
Southface
Revenue
Bond
6.1%7,516,169 126,035,000
Total $641,000 $7,551,316 $128,668,000
Total Debt
Service
$2,081,000 $11,918,475 $221,548,000
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To
Town of Vail | Finance
Loan From/To Purpose
Projected
Balance at
12/31/2025
2026
Payment
Remaining
Balance @
12/31/2026
To Capital Projects Fund from
General Fund Dobson $8.0M $5.0M $3.0M
To Housing Fund from General
Fund
Timber Ridge
Redevelopment
Contribution
$20.3M $20.3M
To Housing Fund from General
Fund
Timber Ridge
Unit Purchases $13.8M $13.8M
To Housing Fund from Capital
Projects Fund
SouthFace
Contribution $5.5M $3.2M $2.3M
RMV to Housing Fund RMV Housing
Project $7.4M $7.4M
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TM BUDGET DRAFT | Recap
Town of Vail | Finance
A conservative approach to revenue projections and expenditures to ensure financial stability
A commitment to maintaining a sustainable budget over the long term
A focus on rebuilding reserves while still making progress towards strategic plan goals after several years of planned use to support major projects such as South Frontage Road improvements, Timber Ridge redevelopment and purchase, and the Dobson Arena renovation
Flexibility to adapt to future decisions by a new Town Council and updates to the strategic plan
Continued support for a premium and flexible compensation philosophy to attract and retain talent
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•Are there changes Council would like us to
include before the 1st Reading?
•Would council like to reprioritize any projects or
programs discussed at the Capital Preview?
Town of Vail | Finance
First reading of budget ordinance November 4th
Second Reading of budget ordinance November 18th
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AGENDA ITEM NO. 2.4
Item Cover Page
DATE:October 21, 2025
TIME:15 min.
SUBMITTED BY:Beth Markham, Environmental Sustainability
ITEM TYPE:Presentation/Discussion
AGENDA SECTION:Presentation/Discussion (11:00am)
SUBJECT:Car Share Program Update (1:00pm)
SUGGESTED ACTION:Listen to presentation and provide feedback.
PRESENTER(S):Beth Markham, Environmental Sustainability Manager
VAIL TOWN COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM REPORT
ATTACHMENTS:
Town of Vail Car Share Update Memo 102125- final.pdf
Car Share Council Presentation- 102125 final.pdf
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To: Vail Town Council
From: Environmental Sustainability Department
Date: October 21, 2025
Subject: Vail Car Share Program Update
I. Purpose
The purpose of this memorandum and presentation is to provide the Vail Town Council with
additional details requested during the October 7, 2025 council work session regarding the
proposals received for the Request for Proposals (RFP) for the Vail Car Share program and
provide a staff recommendation .
II. Background
Vail Car Share Initiative
Throughout the entitlement process of the Timber Ridge Village deed-restricted housing project,
the Planning and Environmental Commission discussed the option of creative solutions to
achieving more unit density and less land devoted to parking spaces. A mobility/car sharing
program was included as part of the development proposal and is one potential opportunity to
achieving this goal. As the town continues to invest in deed-restricted housing, providing homes
for more than 1,000 new residents, and invest in programs that reduce parking, local car sharing
has emerged among resort communities, as it has in larger cities for many years, as a viable
alternative to car ownership.
In the fall of 2023 staff collaborated with regional partners to relea se a Car Share Request for
Proposals for a regional program. The initial RFP did not result in a contract award. A car share
feasibility study for Vail, including a community survey and focus groups, was conducted by
Colorado Car Share and town staff to identify important aspects of a potential Vail-specific car
share program. The study was intended to evaluate local conditions and the viability of parking
locations, program costs, vehicle types, and other factors that could influence program
participation in Vail. The study was presented to Vail Town Council in January 2025.
Council directed staff to develop a revised RFP for a Vail -specific car share program with a focus
on workforce housing developments. The vision is for the program to start small with a focus on
existing and new workforce housing developments and, if succe ssful, scale up to other locations
in the Town of Vail to support more residents and guests. There is future potential for the
carsharing program to expand regionally also if neighboring communities are interested in a
regional collaboration if the initial project is successful in Vail. Staff re-released the RFP for a car
share vendor May 15, 2025. Two proposals were received by Zip Car and Drop Mobility in
partnership with Mobility Development Operations and reviewed by town staff. An internal
committee including staff from the Environmental Sustainability, Housing, and Public Works
departments interviewed both respondents. Staff presented the details of both proposals at the
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October 5, 2025 Vail Town Council meeting. Council asked staff to follow up with the vendors
regarding pricing and potential incorporation of used vehicles from the Town of Vail fleet.
Updated details and pricing can be found throughout the memo in sections highlighted in yellow.
All information and pricing from the initial proposals are also included for Council reference.
III. RFP Response Overview
Similarities in the Proposals from Zip Car and Drop Mobility X Mobility Development
Operations:
• For profit, private entities: Both respondents are private, for-profit companies with their
own mobile apps.
• Dedicated Parking: Both proposals require the Town of Vail to provide dedicated
parking spaces.
• Amenities: Both proposals incorporate bike and ski racks as well snow tires for the
winter months.
• Member Pricing includes gas, maintenance, insurance, and 24/7 roadside assistance
included in pricing.
• Marketing and Outreach is included
• Data and Metrics are provided
• Registration: Both require a registration and approval process with an initial registration
fee. A driver must be 21+ years of age to use the car share program.
• App based: both are app-based systems to reserve and access the vehicles. In Year 2
of the car share program, Drop Mobility could potentially combine the Shift Bike and car
share apps into one combined app.
• Vehicles: Both vendors expressed initiating a car share system with a minimum of 4 cars
(in two pods of two cars) will set up the system for best success during the launch year.
Both proposed all-wheel drive SUV’s with hybrid options. Both expressed interest in
expanding to electric vehicles in future years and indicated that electric vehicles are less
expensive to procure and operate.
• Vehicle Maintenance is provided by the vendor.
Proposal Specifics:
Zip Car Proposal:
Zip Car, owned by the Avis Budget group, submitted a proposal that includes a four-car system
at launch. They will not initiate a car share program in Vail with fewer than four vehicles and all
four must be deployed at the time the program launches . Zip Car proposed several car options,
each with a different price. Staff recommends the Better Option , which would be a Toyota 4-
Runner or Rav4 Hybrid (preferably the hybrid). Zip Car provides, owns, and maintains the
vehicles. Zip Car will not entertain the idea of incorporating used Town of Vail fleet vehicles in
the car share program.
Registration and Annual Membership Fee:
Initial Proposal: Zip Car proposed a one-time registration fee of $25 ($15 for equity
membership) and an annual membership fee of $90/year ($25/year for equity rate and $45/year
for Town of Vail staff).
Updated Proposal: Following Council’s request to reduce the membership fee , staff worked with
Zip Car to create a lower and consistent fee structure across the board. The newly proposed rate
includes a one-time registration fee for $15 and an annual membership fee of $25 per year. This
pricing would apply to anyone who registers to use the Zip Car program in Vail.
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Zip Car is also offering the Town of Vail a program called the Green Pass. This would allow
anyone to register for the $15 registration fee. Once approved, there would be no annual
membership fee for the member. However, the Town of Vail would be invoiced monthly for the
$25/member annual fee. The Town of Vail could also elect to a portion of the $25 annual
membership fee with the member covering the rest.
The updated pricing would require the $40,000 annual subsidy and a higher min imum revenue
guarantee of $1,991 per vehicle per month, which is detailed in the Cost to the Town of Vail
further below.
Member Pricing:
The member pricing is presented below with three pricing options. Options One and Two were
presented in the initial proposal and Option Three is the updated proposal pricing provided based
on Town Council’s request.
Initial Proposal: The initial proposal offered two pricing tiers. One tier is general pricing
applicable to general Vail residents and another tier provides a reduced equity rate for residents
living in deed restricted/workforce housing. The qualifications for the lower rate will be
determined by the Town of Vail, who is also responsible for the approval process of the qualified
individuals.
• Member pricing is dependent on the type of vehicle selected and whether the trip occurs
during a weekday or weekend.
• Zip Car also provided pricing if the town provides a $40,000 annual subsidy. This lowers
the user cost and maintains the same rate every day of the week within each pricing tier.
Member pricing for Option One: General and Equity member pricing with no annual subsidy is
detailed in Chart 1 and Option Two: General and Equity member pricing with a $40K annual
subsidy is presented in Chart 2 below. The charts just include the Better Class option (Toyota 4-
Runner or Rav-4 hybrid), which is the staff recommend vehicle type. The pricing in Options One
and Two is also based on a $1,777 month/vehicle minimum revenue guarantee.
Option 1
General Vail Community Rates- No
Subsidy, Initial Proposal
Workforce/Equity Rates – No
Subsidy, Initial Proposal
Driving Rates
Hourly Weekday/
Weekend
Daily Weekday/
Weekend
Hourly
Weekday/Weeken
d
Daily Weekday/
Weekend
Better Class (Rav4
Hybrid) $12.50 / $17.00 $89.00 / $119.00 $8.80 /$11.00 Not Included
Includes 180 miles per
day $0.67/mile over 180 miles $0.67/mile over 180 miles
Registration Fee- (One-
Time) $25 $15
Annual Membership $90 $25
Chart 1: Option 1- General and Equity Zip Car Member Pricing - Initial Proposal, No Subsidy
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Option 2
General Vail Community Rates- with $40K
Subsidy - Initial Proposal
Workforce/Equity Rates- with $40K
Subsidy - Initial Proposal
Driving Rates Hourly Daily Hourly Daily
Better Class (Rav4
Hybrid) $11.25 $77.50 $8.25 $57.75
Includes 180 miles
per day $0.67/mile over 180 miles $0.67/mile over 180 miles
Registration Fee
(One-Time) $25 $15
Annual Membership
Fee $90 $25
Chart 2: Option 2- General and Equity Zip Car Member Pricing- Initial Proposal with $40K Annual
subsidy
Updated Proposal Member Pricing: Following Council’s request for a more streamlined pricing
structure, Zip Car developed a single hourly and daily rate that is consistent every day of the
week for everyone who registers to use Zip Car. This pricing includes a $40K annual subsidy and
a higher minimum revenue guarantee of $1,991/vehicle/month. Chart 3 details Option 3: Updated
Universal Member Pricing with a $40K subsidy. If Council wants to further reduce the cost to the
user, they can consider adopting the Green Pass program in addition to the annual subsidy and
pay for all or a portion of the annual membership . If Green Pass is elected, the town would be
invoiced monthly for the membership fees.
Option 3 Vail Rates for All- with $40K Subsidy - Updated Proposal
Driving Rates Hourly Daily
Better Class (Rav4 Hybrid) $9.50 $66.50
Includes 180 miles per day $0.67/mile over 180 miles
Registration Fee (One-Time) $15
Annual Membership Fee $25
Chart 3: Option 3- Universal Vail Zip Car Member Pricing with $40K subsidy, Updated Proposal
Cost to the Town of Vail: There is no upfront, capital cost for the vehicles to the Town of Vail.
Zip car owns and maintains the vehicles. There is a minimum monthly revenue guarantee for
each vehicle.
Initial Proposal: The price varies depending on the type of vehicle selected, but for the Better
Option in the initial proposal, it would be $1,777/vehicle/month, which would be $85,296 per year
if no one uses the vehicles. This is unlikely, however the vendor said that the first year tends to
be the highest year for the minimum revenue guarantee payment from a partner, such as the
Town of Vail, as it takes time for adoption of the program, and the payment required to achieve
the minimum revenue guarantee typically goes down each year as adoption rates increase and
the vehicles are used more. Ideally, the minimum revenue guarantee is met each month and
there is no cost to the town to operate the system.
If the Town of Vail is interested in reducing the cost to the user, the town can pay a $40,000
annual subsidy on top of the minimum revenue guarantee. This reduces the cost and streamlines
the pricing for car share members. This will likely incentivize residents to participate in the Vail
car share program. The subsidy is not currently included in the 2026 budget request.
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Updated Proposal: The updated proposal provides streamlined pricing to all Zip Car users in
Vail and reduced application fees and annual membership pricing for all . This updated proposal
would require a higher minimum revenue guarantee of $1,991/vehicle/month for the Better Class
Option (Toyota 4-Runner or Rav-4 Hybrid) in addition to a $40,000 annual subsidy from the
Town of Vail. If the town opts to participate in the Green Pass, the annual cost will increase
based on the number of memberships sold.
Chart 4 lays out the potential cost exposure to the Town of Vail for all three proposed options:
Option One: the initial proposal without a subsidy, Option 2: the initial proposal with the $40,000
annual subsidy, and Option 3: the updated proposal with an increased minimum revenue
guarantee and the $40,000 annual subsidy.
Town of Vail Potential Cost
Exposure with Zip Car
Option 1: Initial Proposal-
$1,777/month/vehicle
MRG
Option 2: Initial
Proposal-
$1,777/month/vehicle
MRG and $40K subsidy
Option 3: Updated
Proposal-
$1,991/month/vehicle
MRG and $40K subsidy
Minimum Revenue Guarantee
(MRG) $85,296 $85,296 $95,568
$40K annual subsidy N/A $40,000 $40,000
Year 1 Total Potential Cost (if
no one drives the cars) $85,296 $125,296 $135,568
Chart 4: Potential Cost Exposure for the Town of Vail with Zip Car, Initial and Updated Proposals
Drop Mobility X Mobility Development Operations:
Drop Mobility is partnering with Mobility Development Operations (MDO), and they have
submitted a proposal with two budgets for launching a two-vehicle system or a four-vehicle
system. This would be the first car share program of this type operated by Drop Mobility;
however, they have collaborated with MDO in the past to provide mobility hubs in cities. Drop
Mobility provides electric micromobility solutions (e-bikes, e-scooters, etc.) and MDO provides
car share elements. Drop Mobility is the current vendor for the Shift Bike e-bike share program
and would have Vail-based operation support. In Year 2 of the car share program, Drop Mobility
proposed integration of the car share app with the Shift Bike app to create a more streamlined
user experience. This would not be an option in Year 1.
Registration Fee: All car share users would need to register for approval to use the car share
program. There is a one-time registration fee of $10-20, depending on the origin of the
participant’s driver’s license. There is no annual membership fee required.
Car Share Pricing: Overall, the Drop Mobility proposal has a simple and cost-effective model for
the system users at $8/hour or a maximum of $65/day. There is one set rate for all car share
users. Chart 5 provides a breakdown of the cost per trip.
Drop Mobility X MDO Rates Hourly Daily
Toyota Rav 4 or Hyundai Tucson $8/hour $65/day
Includes 150 miles per trip plus $0.45/mile over 150 miles
Registration Fee (One-Time) $10-20
Annual Membership Fee N/A
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Chart 5: Drop Mobility X MDO Pricing Structure
Vehicle Procurement: Drop Mobility X MDO is flexible on who procures and owns the vehicles.
They can purchase the vehicles, or the Town of Vail can purchase the vehicles that would then
be leased to the Drop Mobility X MDO for $1/year to be implemented into the program. This is so
that Drop Mobility X MDO can maintain the insurance for vehicles. If they procure vehicles, they
recommend either a Toyota Rav4 or a Hyundai Tucson, both offering a hybrid option. Drop
Mobility X MDO indicates that if a four -vehicle system is selected at the launch, they would
recommend two electric vehicles as they are less expensive to procure and operate. They
recommend either a Chevy Equinox or a Chevy Bolt if an electric option were to be considered.
Updated Information on Used Town of Vail Fleet Vehicles: Drop Mobility X MDO typically
does not consider incorporating used fleet vehicles into their car share operations. However,
since Council asked if this was a possibility, they said depending on the details and history of the
vehicle they might consider it. To confirm they would need to know the make, model, mileage
and complete history of the proposed vehicles. If approved, there would be associated costs to
outfit the fleet vehicles with the required technology to ensure compatibility with the app -based
system. Insurance costs could also be impacted. These costs would be determined once used
vehicles are vetted by Drop Mobility.
Cost to the Town of Vail: The Town of Vail would be responsible for paying capital costs for the
vehicles no matter who procures the vehicles as well as annual operating costs. The breakdown
of cost to the town based on either a two-vehicle or four-vehicle system is laid out in Chart 6.
Town of Vail Costs with Drop Mobility 4 cars 2 cars
Year 1 Capital (Toyota Rav 4 or Hyundai Tuscon) $112,800 $66,400
Ongoing Annual Operations $136,800 $89,400
Year 1 Total Cost $249,600 $155,800
Year 2 and Ongoing Cost $136,800 $89,400
Additional cost exposure over 1,250/vehicle/month $0.65/mile over 1,250/car/month $0.65/mile over 1,250/car/month
Proposed 50/50 revenue share - potential income $11,700 $5,850
Chart 6: Town of Vail Capital and Operational Costs with Drop Mobility X MDO
Once capital is paid in year one, the budget decreases in year two and beyond to include just
operational costs. Considerations:
• The budget submitted assumes a cost of $20,000 per vehicle, however, vehicle
procurement can range from $20,000 -$28,000 per vehicle depending on preferences. If
selected, Drop Mobility X MDO will work in a collaborative manner with the Town to select
vehicles to procure.
• Revenue Share: Drop Mobility X MDO is proposing a 50/50 revenue share under this
model. Since it is unclear what the revenue will be until a system launches, the numbers
provided are estimate of potential revenue based on user data from other systems.
• Mileage of 1,250/vehicle/month: Each vehicle also has an additional cost exposure for
mileage driven over 1,250 miles per vehicle per month at a rate of $0.65/mile for
additional liability insurance, liability reserve and repairs and damages. This rate would
be paid by the Town of Vail.
• Potential Lease Option: If the town selects a four-vehicle option to start, instead of
purchasing the vehicles outright, vehicles can also be procured on a leasing
arrangement, reducing capital costs significantly. Per the proposal, vehicle leasing is
estimated at $600-700/vehicle/month, reducing capital costs to $28,800 -$33,600/year.
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This would make year 1 and ongoing annual cost $170,400 per year. The proposal
indicates electric vehicles (EVs) are available and preferred in this model.
• Potential Used Town of Vail Fleet Vehicles: If proposed vehicles are approved once
vetted, there would be reduced capital costs; however, there would still be associated
costs to outfit the fleet vehicles with the required technology to ensure compatibility with
the app-based system. Insurance costs could also be impacted. These costs and final
costs to the Town of Vail would be determined once used vehicles are vetted by Drop
Mobility X MDO.
Car Share Location Considerations:
Timber Ridge developer, Triumph has agreed to provide two parking spots for a car share
program on-site, but the spots will likely not be ready until September 2026. Staff is working to
determine if this timeline can be expedited.
Alternative locations to launch car share include Residences of Main Vail and Middle Creek
(which has excess parking). Red Sandstone parking garage is another potential location . These
conversations have been initiated. Residences of Main Vail expressed interest, although they are
working to see if there are two available parking spots that would work for the program. Middle
Creek has confirmed they are able to provide two parking spaces at a discounted rate of
$125/space/month or a total of $3,000 each year. There would likely be no additional fees at Red
Sandstone garage or Residences of Mail Vail since the town is the own er. Vail Racquet Club in
East Vail has also expressed interest in being a hub for car share and would provide two
dedicated and adjacent parking spaces for car share vehicles.
IV. Budget
There is currently $154,000 in the approved 2025 capital and general operating budgets to
support implementation of a car share program as follows: $117,000 for the vehicles and
$37,000 for operations. Staff requested $90,000 in the 2026 budget for car share operations prior
to the discussion of adding a $40,000 annual subsidy, $3,000 for parking lease at Middle Creek,
and the revised minimum revenue guarantee from Zip Car. For year one of the Vail Car Share
program, the Finance Department has advised the town to budget for the full potential cost
exposure to the town. Ideally if the car share program is used regularly and minimum revenue
guarantees are met, the actual cost to the town will be significantly less.
If the town opts to contract with Zip Car with Option 2, the 2026 budget request would need to
increase from $90,000 to $130,000 and if Option 3 is selected, the budget request would need to
increase to $140,000.
If the Town opts to contract with Drop Mobility with a two-car system, the budget request would
need to increase from $90,000 to $159,000 and for the four-car system the budget request would
need to increase to $253,000. This could potentially be lower if used town fleet cars are available
and accepted by the vendor.
V. Staff Recommendation
Staff recommends contracting a four -car system with Zip Car with the hybrid option in the Better
Class category (Toyota Rav4 hybrid). Given the streamlined pricing for all members and the
reduced registration and annual membership rates provided in the updated proposal , staff
recommends Option 3 presented above.
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Staff recommends an early 2026 launch with two cars at Middle Creek since space is available
and there is a current dedicated resident population to use the cars and two cars at Red
Sandstone parking garage, which can then be moved to Timber Ridge in Septe mber 2026, or
sooner if possible. The cost of the two spaces at Middle Creek will total $3,000 per year. For this
recommendation the cost to users and the potential annual cost exposure to the town is provided
in Chart 7 below.
Option 3 Vail Rates for All- with $40K Subsidy - Updated Proposal
Driving Rates Hourly Daily
Better Class (Rav4 Hybrid) $9.50 $66.50
Includes 180 miles per day $0.67/mile over 180 miles
Registration Fee (One-Time) $15
Annual Membership Fee $25
Option 3: Town of Vail Potential Cost Exposure with Zip Car
$1,991 per car/per month for Better Class Option $95,568
Annual Subsidy $40,000
Parking cost (at Middle Creek $125/car/month- 2 spaces) $3,000
Year 1 Total Potential (if no one drives cars) $138,568
Ongoing Fixed Costs $43,000
Ongoing Potential Costs (if no one drives the cars) $138,568
Chart 7: Member Rates and Potential Cost Exposure for the Town of Vail with Zip Car Option 3
with Parking Fees
VI. Council Input Requested and Next Steps
Staff requests the Vail Town Council provide feedback and direction on the staff
recommendation and the following questions to move forward with the contracting process.
1. Does council support the staff recommendation to contract the Vail Car Share pro gram with
Zip Car with a four-car system made up of hybrid all-wheel drive Rav-4 hybrids with pricing
from the updated proposal (Option 3)?
2. If so, does the council support increasing the 2026 budget request for car share from $90K
to $140K to cover the minimum revenue guarantee, cost of the subsidy and associated
parking fees?
3. Does council want to further subsidize the program by participat ing in the Green Pass
program to cover all or a portion of the annual membership fee for all members who register
to use the Vail Zip Car program?
4. Does council support the location recommendation for the vehicles- starting with two spots
at Middle Creek and two spots at Red Sandstone Garage, which will move to Timber Ridge
Village once ready in September 2026, or sooner if possible?
Next steps
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Should council want to move forward with a Vail car share program, town staff will initiate the
contracting process with the preferred vendor and finalize parking agreements at the preferred
parking locations for the car share vehicles for an early 2026 launch.
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PRESENTATION BY
Beth Markham
Environmental
Sustainability Manager
Vail Car Share
Program Discussion-
Round Two
8-21 -25
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Vail Car Share Program
Town of Vail | Environmental Sustainability
Goals for Town of Vail Car Share Program:
➢Increased mobility alternatives, at local housing developments so that residents can
eliminate or reduce the need for having a personal vehicle.
➢Reduction in greenhouse gas emissions.
➢Less congestion and parking demand.
➢Decreased Vehicle Miles Traveled (VMT).
➢Equitable access to mobility solutions and pricing structure for low-to-moderate income
residents.
➢Enhanced flexibility for guests who use regional transit, electric bike share, and airport services.
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Car Share Timeline
Town of Vail | Environmental Sustainability
Fall 2023
Regional Car
Share RFP
released
Spring 2024
No contract
awarded
Fall 2024
Community
Survey and
Engagement
Winter 2024
Feasibility
Study
Completed
January 7,
2025
Car Share
Feasability
Study
Presented to
Council
May 2025
Vail Car Share
RFP Released
July 2025
2 Proposals
Received;
Interviews held
with Vendors
October 2025
Award
Contract-
Tentatively
Early 2026
Launch Car
Share program
September
2026
Timber Ridge –
2 parking
spaces
available
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Two Proposals Received
Town of Vail | Environmental Sustainability
Similarities of Both Proposals
➢Dedicated Parking: Require Town of Vail to provide parking spaces; Cars in pods of 2
➢Amenities: Bike Racks, Ski Racks, Snow Tires
➢Gas, Maintenance, Insurance and 24-7 roadside assistance provided in member pricing
➢Marketing and Outreach included
➢Transparency: Data and metrics provided
➢Registration & approval process required; drivers must be 21+
➢App-based program
➢Vehicle Maintenance provided
➢Vehicles: Both vendors prefer launching with 4 vehicles; both prefer electric vehicles,but proposed
hybrid options to align with council's preference.
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Zip-Car Proposal: Initial Proposal Rates
Town of Vail | Environmental Sustainability
Option 2 General Vail Community Rates- with
$40K Subsidy
Workforce/Equity Rates- with
$40K subsidy
Driving Rates Hourly Daily Hourly Daily
Better Class (ex: Toyota 4 Runner or Rav4
Hybrid ) or similar $11.25 $77.50 $8.25 $57.75
Includes 180 miles per day $0.67/mile over 180 miles $0.67/mile over 180 miles
Registration Fee (One-Time)$25 $15
Annual Membership Fee $90 $25
Option 1 General Vail Community Rates- No
Subsidy Workforce/Equity Rates – No Subsidy
Driving Rates Hourly Weekday/Weekend
Daily
Weekday/Weekend
Hourly
Weekday/Weekend
Daily
Weekday/Weekend
Better Class (ex: Toyota 4 Runner
or Rav4 Hybrid) or similar $12.50 / $17.00 $89.00 / $119.00 $8.80 /$11.00 Not Included
Includes 180 miles per day $0.67/mile over 180 miles $0.67/mile over 180 miles
Registration Fee- (One-Time)$25 $15
Annual Membership $90 $25
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Zip-Car Proposal: Updated Proposal Rates
Town of Vail | Environmental Sustainability
Option 3 Vail Rates for All - with $40K Subsidy - Updated Proposal
Driving Rates Hourly Daily
Better Class (Rav4 Hybrid)$9.50 $66.50
Includes 180 miles per day $0.67/mile over 180 miles
Registration Fee (One-Time)$15
Annual Membership Fee $25
Green Pass
•Further reduces cost to user
•Town of Vail could cover all or a portion of the $25 annual membership fee
•Town would be billed monthly
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Drop Mobility X MDO Proposal: Rates
Town of Vail | Environmental Sustainability
Drop Mobility X MDO Rates Hourly Daily
Toyota Rav 4 or Hyundai Tuscon $8/hour $65/day
Includes 150 miles per trip plus $0.45/mile over 150 miles
Registration Fee (One-Time)$10-20
Annual Membership Fee N/A
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Town of Vail Potential Cost Exposure with Zip Car- 4 Cars
Town of Vail Potential Cost
Exposure
Option 1: Initial
Proposal-
$1,777/month/vehicle
MRG
Option 2: Initial
Proposal-
$1,777/month/vehicle
MRG
Option 3: Updated
Proposal-
$1,991/month/vehicle
MRG
Minimum Revenue Guarantee
(MRG)$85,296 $85,296 $95,568
$40K annual subsidy N/A $40,000 $40,000
Year 1 Total Potential Cost (if no
one drives the cars) $85,296 $125,296 $135,568
4 cars 2 cars
Year 1 Capital (Toyota Rav 4 or Hyundai Tuscon)**$112,800 $66,400
Ongoing Annual Operations $136,800 $89,400
Year 1 Total Cost $249,600 $155,800
Year 2 and Ongoing Cost $136,800 $89,400
Additional cost exposure over
1,250/vehicle/month
$0.65/mile over
1,250/car/month
$0.65/mile over
1,250/car/month
Proposed 50/50 revenue share - potential income $11,700 $5,850
Town of Vail Cost with Drop Mobility
** Drop would potentially consider used TOV fleet vehicles; would need to be vetted; associated
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Possible Car Share Locations
Town of Vail | Environmental Sustainability
Timber Ridge: 2 spaces confirmed, but not available until September 2026, staff is
working to see if this can be expedited
Middle Creek: 2 spaces available for $125/space/month - $3,000 annual total
Red Sandstone Garage: 2 spaces available
Lionshead Parking Structure: 2 spaces could be made available
Vail Racquet Club: Expressed interest in being a car share hub- would provide 2
dedicated parking spaces
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Staff Recommendation
Zip Car Updated Proposal
➢Successful car share operation
➢4 Vehicles (Better Class Level: Toyota Hybrid Rav-4)
➢No upfront capital cost
➢Potential Cost Exposure: minimum revenue guarantee if driver revenue does not cover full cost
➢On-going Fixed Cost: $3,000 for parking fees and $40K annual subsidy
➢Turn-Key Operation
➢Launch Early 2026
Car Share Locations
➢2 Vehicles at Middle Creek ($3,000 annual fee for 2 parking spaces)
➢2 Vehicles to start at Red Sandstone Garage (move to Timber Ridge September 2026 or earlier if possible)
Option 3: Town of Vail Potential Cost Exposure with Zip Car
$1,991 per car/per month for Better Class Option $95,568
Annual Subsidy $40,000
Parking cost (at Middle Creek $125/car/month - 2 spaces)$3,000
Year 1 Total Potential (if no one drives cars)$138,568
Ongoing Fixed Costs $43,000
Ongoing Potential Costs (if no one drives the cars)$138,568 344
Questions for Council Consideration
Town of Vail | Environmental Sustainability
1.Does council support the staff recommendation to contract the Vail Car Share
program with Zip Car with a four-car system made up of hybrid all -wheel drive Rav-
4 hybrids with pricing from the updated proposal (Option 3)?
2.If so, does council support increasing the 2026 budget request for car share from
$90K to $140K to cover the minimum revenue guarantee, cost of the subsidy and
associated parking fees?
3.Does council want to further subsidize the program by participating in the Green
Pass program to cover all or a portion of the annual membership fee for all
members who register to use the Vail Zip Car program?
4.Does council support the location recommendation for the vehicles- starting with
two spots at Middle Creek and two spots at Red Sandstone Garage, which will
move to Timber Ridge Village once ready in September 2026, or sooner if possible?
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Next Steps
Should council want to move forward with a Vail car share program, town staff
will initiate the contracting process with the preferred vendor and finalize
parking agreements at the preferred parking locations for the car share
vehicles.
Questions?
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Thank you!
Beth Markham
Environmental Sustainability Manager
bmarkham@vail.gov
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AGENDA ITEM NO. 2.5
Item Cover Page
DATE:October 21, 2025
TIME:30 min.
SUBMITTED BY:Beth Markham, Environmental Sustainability
ITEM TYPE:Presentation/Discussion
AGENDA SECTION:Presentation/Discussion (11:00am)
SUBJECT:Single Use Plastics Reduction Update (1:15pm)
SUGGESTED ACTION:Listen to presentation and provide feedback.
PRESENTER(S):Beth Markham, Environmental Sustainability Manager
VAIL TOWN COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM REPORT
ATTACHMENTS:
Single-Use Plastic Reduction Update Staff Memo-102125- Final (1).pdf
Single-Use Plastics Reduction Council Presentation- 102125 Final.pdf
Attachment A- Vail Single-Use Plastics Reduction Ordinance Engagement Summary- 080525.pdf
Attachment B- Single-Use Plastic Reduction Ordinance Staff Memo-090225- Final.docx
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To: Vail Town Council
From: Department of Environmental Sustainability
Date: October 21, 2025
Subject: Single-Use Plastics Reduction Multi-Year Plan Update
I. Purpose
The purpose of this work session is to provide the Vail Town Council with additional information on
program and budget recommendations to reduce single-use plastics in the Town of Vail.
II. Background
Following the direction of the Vail Town Council to explore a single-use plastics reduction
ordinance September 2024, staff worked with Lotus Engineering and Sustainability to assist with
the stakeholder engagement, research to inform recommendations, and to synthesize results into
proposed recommendations for how the Town could advance a policy to reduce single -use
plastics. Following a presentation to Council on August 5, 2025, with an overview of the research,
stakeholder engagement and policy recommendations, Council requested staff return with more
information for the proposed support program and budget as well to answer additional questions.
Following the presentation with this additional information at the September 2, 2025, Council
requested staff return with a multi-year program plan and budget to reduce single-use plastics,
with potential policy consideration in the future.
Goals
In addition to responsibly reducing waste, promoting local tap water and reducing the human
health impacts of microplastics, a single-use plastics reduction is in alignment to the Town of
Vail’s 5-Year Strategic Plan:
1. Restoring Gore Creek’s health by using a single-use plastics reduction to limit plastic
pollution and other contaminants that could jeopardize aquatic ecosystems and the
waterway’s Gold Medal fishery status.
2. Supporting the Town’s emissions reduction targets of 25% by 2025, 50% by 2030, and
80% by 2050, relative to 2014 levels. Single-use plastics reduction would decrease the
volume of waste sent to landfills, helping to prevent emissions associated with landfill
expansion.
a. Achieve a townwide 50% waste diversion rate:
i. Divert 80% of organics through a town-wide compost program.
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ii. Develop policy prohibiting single-use plastics.
iii. Divert 100% of all locally recoverable construction and demolition
materials from the landfill.
III. Research and Community Engagement
Over the past 9 months, Lotus Engineering and Sustainability and staff conducted online research
and gathered findings in a research report that offers a clear, fact-based look at the impacts of
single-use plastics on the environment and public health. In addition, research of other peer
resort communities who have already implemented single-use plastics reduction policy, including
the Town of Breckenridge, Town of Frisco, Town of Telluride, and Tow n of Truckee was also
conducted. The goal of the research was to provide information to both the community and to
Council, to make informed decisions on a single-use plastics policy.
The Town of Vail worked with Lotus Engineering and Sustainability to administer a stakeholder
engagement campaign with community members in the spring and summer of 2025. The purpose
of this engagement was to help the Town of Vail assess resident and business opinions on single -
use plastics reduction policy and gather input on potential resources and needs from community
members if the Town were to move forward wi th such a policy.
Engagement Activities
• community-wide online survey
• two in-person community meetings
• one in-person business meeting
• direct in-person business outreach
• virtual meeting with external industry partners.
• presentations to VEAC
• Vail Daily ads
• direct email to all businesses
Community Engagement Timeline
• October 8, 2024: Presented to Vail Economic Advisory Council
• January-March 2025: One-on-One interviews with: Town of Breckenridge, Town of Frisco,
Town of Telluride, Town of Truckee, Recycle Colorado, Eunomia, Circular Action Alliance
• February-April 2025: Community and business survey (in English and Spanish, via town
press releases, Vail Daily ads, VCBA newsletter, email blast to all businesses who remit
sales tax)
• March 4, 2025: Stakeholder engagement session with local students
• March 31, 2025: External Stakeholder Engagement – virtual sessions (US Foods, Safeway,
City Market, Colorado Restaurant Association, Colorado Wyoming Petroleum Marketers
Association, Core-Mark International, Recycle Colorado, Niagara Bottling, Coca Cola
Swire, Constellation Strategies)
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• April 9, 2025: Community Stakeholder Engagement In -Person Workshop (Noon session
and evening session, with Spanish translation; 50 attendees)
• April 10, 2025: Business Stakeholder Engagement In-Person Roundtable (~16 attendees
which included businesses such as Vail Health, Vail Resorts, Apex Waste hauler, Vail
Valley Partnership, Constellation Strategies, Grazing Fox, Lion Square Lodge)
• May 9 – June 12, 2025: One on one direct outreach with businesses; 29 businesses were
reached out to and 16 responded including five lodges, six food service, two convenience
stores, Vail Health, and mixed retail)
• July 28, 2025: Presented single-use plastics research, stakeholder engagement results
and policy recommendations to the Planning and Environmental Commission.
• August 8 – 25, 2025: Following the August 5 th council presentation a second round of direct
outreach to Vail businesses took place. An additional 30 businesses were engaged
including 21 food & beverage locations, two grocery stores, four lodges, two convenience
stores/gas stations, and one retailer.
Results of the stakeholder engagement can be found in the Community and Business Engagement
Summary included as Attachment A and in the staff memo from the September 2, 2025 afternoon
council work session, included as Attachment B.
IV. Multi-Year Program Plan to Support Reduction in Single -Use Plastics
Following a presentation on August 5, 2025, with an overview of the research, stakeholder
engagement and policy recommendations, Council requested staff return with more information
for the proposed support program and budget as well to answer additional q uestions. Following
the presentation with this additional information at the September 2, 2025, Council requested
staff return with a multi-year program plan and budget to reduce single-use plastics in Vail, with
potential policy consideration in the future.
Regardless of policy implementation, steps can be taken to support and encourage businesses,
residents, and visitors to reduce single-use plastics. The program recommendations reflect
consistent themes from Town of Vail stakeholder feedback, as well as successful models from
peer communities. The below measures are identified as high priority actions to be implemented.
After each explanation, a multi -year breakdown is provided with budget considerations.
Measure 1
Waste Audit: Environmental staff will organize and conduct a waste audit of Town of Vail
pedestrian villages to get Vail specific baseline waste data. The audit will take place in Q1 of 2026
and will focus on percentage of waste that is made of up single-use plastic items and provide a
breakdown of percentage of specific items found. This audit will also inform most common
contaminants found in the recycling stream here in Va il to help target messaging on how to
recycle right to the community and visitors. Additional au dits will take place each year to measure
impact of different program measures put in place.
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Budget: Staff time
Measure 2
Waste Diversion Grant Program: This grant program would provide businesses with up front
funding to reduce waste in their day-to-day operations, especially single-use plastics, and
encourage staff and patrons to utilize reusable items. Following an application process,
businesses could be eligible for funding to:
o procure durable/reusable, compostable and approved alternative items to replace
single-use plastic items,
o install water refill stations or water coolers,
o purchase reusable water bottles for staff and/or to distribute or sell to patrons,
o implement a compost program,
o create and install educational signage,
o provide staff training,
o purchase infrastructure such as new dishwashing equipment, or
o other staff approved ideas a business proposes.
Businesses who receive grant funding would be required to report back on impacts of the
funding. The town currently offers a Business Compost Rebate Program, which provides rebates
up to $2,000 to businesses who start or improve a compost program. There is currently $15,000
in the 2025 budget for this program. Staff recommend merging this program into the Waste
Diversion Grant Program and allowing businesses to request grant funds for compost programs
as well. After the initial year of the grant program, if remaining funds are still available, they can
be rolled into 2027. Staff will assess whether additional funds are necessary for the following
two years.
Budget: Staff recommend $50,000 for the first year of the grant program in 2026 with awards up
to $5,000. This could provide between 10-30 or more grants depending on request amounts.
Staff would request $35,000 for the Grant Program in the 2026 budget and roll the $15,000 from
the 2025 Business Compost program during the first supplemental of 2026 to bring the total
available to $50,000. The $35,000 being requested in 2026 could be pulled from bag fees
collected, which can only be used for waste diversion initiatives. If the grant program is
successful in Year 1, staff will recommend adding to the funds in Year 2.
Measure 3
Install Additional Water Filling Stations and Create Map: Providing additional public water-
filling stations in town would be conducive to increased usage of refillable water bottles and
reduction of single-use plastic water bottles. Environmental Sustainability and Public Works
staff have been collaborating to identify existing publicly available water filling stations and
identify potential new locations for water filling stations. Once the current stations are
identified, staff will create a publicly available map to indicate where water filling stations
currently exist. Staff has also met with Eagle River Water and Sanitation District to learn the
process and requirements for installation of new stations. The cost to install outdoor water
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stations is more expensive than initially anticipated . Impact fees (previously called tap fees) will
be unlikely if new stations are tied into existing water lines.
Stations can be procured for between $1,000 – 15,000 per stations depending on brand and type
(indoor, outdoor, bottle filler only, combo bottle filler/drinking fountain, etc.). Most outdoor
water filling stations will likely only be available 6 months out of the year, although measures
can be taken to provide year-round access in some locations, it will just increase the cost to
install. Staff recommend installing new stations that tie into existing water lines over the next
few years.
Environmental Sustainability and Public Works s taff have done a preliminary walk through of
Vail Village and Lionshead to identify potential new locations for water bottle filling stations
where existing water lines and infrastructure exist. Below is a list of potential locations identified
in the initial walk through; however, additional vetting and costing are necessary to determine
which locations are the most viable and cost effective . Additional locations will likely also be
identified.
• Entryway of Grandview Room- there is a water fountain located here now; this could
be switched out for a combination bottle filling station and water fountain with minimal
upgrades required.
• Gore Creek Promenade- with the current construction, a station could be added here
although it would likely only be available 6 -months of the year.
• Wall Street Bathrooms- this could be installed outside of the bathrooms potentially
could be a year-round bottle filler; rock work would be required to extend water line
from the bathroom.
• Checkpoint Charlie - could be a 6-month station.
• Adjacent to the Children’s Fountain near Pepi’s - this could potentially be a 6- or 12-
month station.
• Near the Covered Bridge – could be a 6-month station
• Lionshead Parking Structure bottom level on wall near pedestrian exit at Short Term
parking and could likely be a 12-month station. Rock work would be required to run the
water line to a station.
• Sunbird Park – could be a 6-month station.
• Near the Skier Statue – could be a 6-month station.
• Mayors Park – current water fountain could be replaced, but Public Works has already
investigated this location, and found it is very expensive, upwards of $50,000 to ensure
ADA compliance. They currently only have $17,000 in their budget for this.
• Outside Bathrooms at Fire Station Two.
Water Filling Station for Special Events: A temporary, transportable water-filling station with
several spickets can also be procured and made available during special events during non-
winter months. While there are a variety of options and prices available, the town could procure
one locally fabricated station with four spickets for $4,000.
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Water Quality Report Card: To instill public trust, staff have had initial discussions with Eagle
River Water and Sanitation District on the potential to create a water quality report card to
highlight water quality test results of the tap water.
Budget: For Year 1 (2026), Staff recommend a budget of $50,000 to install one new indoor water
filling station, one new outdoor water filling station, and one temporary water station for events.
$50,000 would be part of the 2026 budget request. The recommended indoor location is at the
entry of the Grandview Room by the bathroom replacing the existing water fountain to add a
bottle filler. Preliminary recommended location for the outdoor station is at the Gore Creek
Promenade, but additional siting work is needed to ensure it is a viable and cost- effective
location. In addition, staff will develop a map of all publicly available water refill stations
throughout Vail.
Measure 4
Reusable Water Bottle and Pouch Program and Better than Bottled Campaign: Purchasing
branded reusable metal water bottles and silicone water pouches for skiing that can be
distributed or sold to visitors, residents, and businesses. A “Better than Bottled” campaign can
be implemented, like Drink Tahoe’s Tap campaign. Reusable water bottles and pouches can be
made available for distribution at Welcome Centers, events, and potentially for sale at the
grocery stores, retailers, and hotels along with messaging about the excellent tap water in Vail.
Discover Vail is already planning for Better than Bottled messaging to be installed at the Eagle
County Airport and on Town of Vail bus ads. Additional messaging can also be provided to
guests through pre-arrival information and when they arrive through Discover Vail to increase
awareness.
Budget: Staff recommend $45,000 in 2026 to support this initiative which could purchase 3,500-
5,000 branded bottles and pouches.
Measure 5
Retrocycle Reusable To-Go Cup and Container Program: Retrocycle is a Colorado based non-
profit company interested in working with Town of Vail to bring reusable to-go cups to
cafes/coffee shops to replace single-use to-go cups for hot and cold drinks. When a customer
selects to use a Retrocycle cup instead of a single-use option, there is a $2.50 deposit on each
cup, which the customer pays. The cups can be returned to participating cafes in town to be
washed and reused or they can become a souvenir cup. When the cup is returned, the deposit is
credited back to the customer. A local artist can be commissioned to design the official “Vail
Cup”.
Retrocycle met with several Vail cafe owners and managers in September 2025, with positive
reception. There is a monthly subscription fee for cafes to participate at $45/month and each
participating cafe would purchase hot and cold cups with lids. The town could provide an
incentive to encourage participation. $15,000 could provide an incentive for 10 cafes to
participate. This would cover the first 6 months of subscription and the first case of hot (12- and
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16-oz) and cold cups (16-oz and 24-oz) with lids. Each cup costs $2 and each lid costs $0.50.
They plan to launch the to-go cup program in the fall of 2026 and plan launch a food to-go
container reuse service in 2027.
Budget: Staff recommend $15,000 to go towards incentives to engage ten local cafes to
participate in new a reusable to-go cup program in 2026 and another $15,000 to support a to-go
container program in 2027.
Measure 6
Education Campaign and Signage: Creating an improved education campaign with easy -to-
understand signage for recycling, composting, and reuse programs (Better than Bottled,
reusable to-go cups, etc.) will be a critical element. The campaign and signage will align with the
rebranded Love Vail program. Staff recommend $15,000 in Year 1 for education campaign with
signage and additional funding in following years.
Multi-Year Program Plan Breakdown:
Year 1: 2026
• Measure 1: Conduct Waste Audit in Vail and Lionshead Villages to collect baseline data
on the Vail specific waste stream, specifically looking at percentage of single-use
plastics.
• Measure 2: Develop, market, and launch Waste Diversion Grant Program to support
local businesses in reducing single-use plastics.
• Measure 3: Collaborate with Public Works to identify one indoor and one outdoor
location for new water bottle filling stations; order and work with Public Works and/or
outside contractors to install the new filling stations; and secure one outdoor temporary
water filling station that can be used for special events. Create map of existing water
filling stations and water fountains.
• Measure 4: Procure Better than Bottled branded reusable water bottles and pouches
and develop plan for distribution in conjunction with promoting the Better than Bottled
campaign.
• Measure 5: Collaborate with Retrocycle to develop a reusable to-go cup program at Vail
cafes and coffee shops and support adoption with an incentive program.
• Measure 6: Launch an education campaign with improved signage for waste diversion
initiatives in line with the rebranded Love Vail campaign. Work closely with Discover Vail
to message the Better than Bottled campaign to guests through pre-arrival information
and while they are in town.
• Funding Mechanisms: Apply for Colorado’s Circular Communities Grant Program and
identify other potential funding mechanisms (ex. Explore bottle fee)
• Policy Discussion: Revisit potential single-use plastics reduction policy implementation
with Council with a focus on the high impact single-use items. If Council wants to move
forward, an ordinance will be drafted with a 2027 implementation timeline.
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Year 2: 2027
• Measure 1: Conduct another waste audit and compare to the baseline data.
• Measure 2: Report on business implementation of grant funds from 2026 and impact on
single-use plastics reduction. Continue to support local businesses with the Waste
Diversion Grant Program.
• Measure 3: Identify locations for 2-3 additional water filling stations. Order and work
with Public Works and/or outside contractors to install the new filling stations. Work with
Eagle River Water and Sanitation District on water quality testing and develop report card
for filling stations to be displayed.
• Measure 4: Continue to distribute reusable water bottles and pouches to the
community and visitors. Identify new funding mechanisms to purchase more.
• Measure 5: Report on the success of the initial year of the Retrocycle reusable to-go cup
program at participating Vail cafes. Work with Retrocycle and cafes and/or restaurants
to launch a reusable to-go container program.
• Measure 6: Continue to provide education and outreach on waste reduction initiatives,
with a focus on single-use plastics reduction and the Better than Bottled campaign.
• Policy Implementation: If Council opts to move forward with a single-use plastics
reduction policy, staff will work closely with businesses on phase 1 of implementation.
Year 3: 2028
• Measure 1: Conduct another waste audit and compare to the baseline and Year 2 data.
• Measure 2: Report on business implementation of grant funds from 2027 and impact on
single-use plastics reduction. Continue to support local businesses with the Waste
Diversion Grant Program.
• Measure 3: Identify locations for 2-3 additional water filling stations. Order and work
with Public Works and/or outside contractors to install the new filling stations. Work with
Eagle River Water and Sanitation District on water quality testing and develop report card
for filling stations to be displayed.
• Measure 4: Continue to distribute reusable water bottles and pouches to the
community and visitors. Identify new funding mechanisms to purchase more if
successful.
• Measure 5: Report on the success of the 2nd year of the Retrocycle reusable to-go cup
program at participating Vail cafes and on the success of the implementation of the
reusable to-go container program.
• Measure 6: Continue to provide education and outreach on waste reduction initiatives,
with a focus on single-use plastics reduction and the Better than Bottled campaign.
• Policy Implementation: If Council opts to move forward with a single-use plastics
reduction policy, staff will work closely with businesses on phase 2 of implementation.
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Budget Considerations
Year 1 Proposed Budget
A budget of $175,000 could be allocated for these measures, depending on which support, and
infrastructure measures Council prioritizes for community and business single-use plastic
reduction. Staff has identified $75,000 in existing funds that could be utilized, including:
• $60,000 of available funds in the current 2025 operating budget in the Destination
Stewardship fund that could be allocated towards support measures
• $15,000 of Business Compost Program funds in the 2025 budget
Staff is requesting additional $100,000 funding during the 2026 budget process while the
remaining $75,000 would be rolled into the 2026 budget during the first budget supplemental in
2026. Of the $100,000 being requested, $35,000 for year 1 of the grant program could be pulled
from Bag Fees, which can only be used for waste diversion program s. Additional budget will be
requested in years two and three. The bulk of the funding request in years two and three is to
support the addition of water filling stations throughout town. Chart 1 breaks down the proposed
budget over three years.
Single-Use Plastic Reduction
Support Measure
Year 1 – 2026 Proposed
Budget
Year 2 –
2027***
Proposed
Budget
Year 3- 2028***
Proposed
Budget
Existing
2025
Budget**
Additional
2026
Budget
Request
Measure 1: Waste Audit Staff time Staff time Staff time
Measure 2: Waste Diversion
Grant Program $15,000 $35,000 $35,000 $35,000
Measure 3: Additional Water
Filling Stations $50,000 $75,000 $75,000
Measure 4: Branded Reusable
Water Bottle and Pouch
Program
$45,000
Measure 5: Reusable To-Go
Cup and Container Program
Incentive for Cafe’s
$15,000 $15,000
Measure 6: Education and
Signage $15,000 $15,000
Subtotal $75,000 $100,000
Total $175,000 $140,000 $110,000
Chart 1: Proposed Three Year Budget to Support Single-Use Plastics Reduction.
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**Existing 2025 Budget identified: $60K from Destination Stewardship Fund, $15K from the
Business Compost Rebate Program - totaling $75K
***Years 2 and 3 budget requests would be subject to approval during each year’s budget process.
Additional Funding Support: Staff will apply to Colorado’s Circular Communities grant program
to leverage additional funding support for these measures. In addition, staff will explore
additional funding mechanisms to support these programs. In particular staff is working with the
town attorney to determine if a potential point of sale fee on pla stic bottles sold in Vail, similar to
the bag fee, is a funding mechanism the town could explore.
2026 Budget Note: The 2026 proposed budget presented in this memo does not align with the
initial budget request made. The initial budget request presented at the October 4 th Capital Budget
discussion was for $160,000 with $60,000 being used from the 2025 Destination Stewardship
Fund and $100,000 being requested in the 2026 budget. Total funding allocations for each line
item have also been updated due to the cost of bottle fi lling stations. The increase to $1 75,000
was made after an additional $15,000 from the 2025 budget was identified. The initial budget
presented did not include proposed budgets for years two and three, so would be subject to
annual appropriations. If this proposed plan and budget are approved, the town’s 2026 budget will
be updated for the first budget reading.
VII. Input Requested of the Vail Town Council
After considering all the input and materials, staff request council input and direction on the
following:
A. Does Council support moving forward with the proposed multi-year plan for community
and business support measures to reduce single-use plastics?
B. If so, does Council support merging the Business Compost Rebate Program with the
Waste Diversion Grant Program, which would also include funding for compost programs?
C. Does Council support the recommended budget for implementation in 2026 and beyond?
VIII. Next Steps
Based on input from the Vail Town Council with direction on the budget request, staff will further
develop the supported program measures, apply for a Colorado’s Circular Communities Grant to
leverage additional funds to support single-use plastics reduction, and continue to explore
additional program funding mechanisms. Staff will also return to Council with details on the
Extended Producer Responsibility Act.
IX. Attachments:
a. Vail Single-Use Plastics Reduction Ordinance Engagement Summary by Lotus Engineering
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b. Vail Single-Use Plastics Reduction Staff Memo 9-02-25
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PRESENTATION BY
Beth Markham
Environmental
Sustainability Manager
Single-Use Plastics
Reduction Policy
Discussion
10 -21 -25
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Single-Use Plastics Reduction
Town of Vail | Environmental Sustainability
Health Risks
➢Microplastics
•Plastic never breaks down completely.
•In food, air, snowpack, water, and bodies (human lungs, brains and bloodstreams).
Environmental Risks
➢Water quality
➢Gore Creek
•Bioaccumulation - same principle that brought DDT up the ecosystem.
•Laboratory studies of fish- plastics can cause harm to reproductive systems and stress the liver.
Recycling Challenges
➢Only 9% of all plastic produced is recycled and over 350 million tons of plastic is created each year.
➢1 million single-use plastic water bottles used every minute around globe.
➢In USA, 156 bottles per person for the year, 90,000 total per minute, 129 million per day.
➢Downgraded by the recycling process until it is no longer recyclable.
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Community and Business Outreach Timeline
Town of Vail | Environmental Sustainability
Oct 8, 2024
VEAC
Presentation
Jan-Mar 2025
Expert and
Municipality
Interviews
Feb-Apr
2025
Community
and Business
Survey
Mar 4, 2025
Student
Workshop
Mar 31, 2025
External
Stakeholder
Virtual
Session
Apr 9, 2025
Community
Workshops, 2
sessions, 50
attendees
Apr 10, 2025
Business
Workshop, 16
attendees
May 9 – June
12, 2025
Round 1
Direct
Business
Outreach, 16
businesses
participated
July 28, 2025
PEC
Presentation
Aug 8 – 25,
2025
Round 2
Direct
Business
Outreach, 30
businesses
participated
September
2, 2025
Council
direction to
create multi-
year plan
with program
focus
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Measure 1: Conduct Waste Audit in Vail and Lionshead Villages
Year 1:
Sort trash and recycling in Vail Village and
Lionshead to get Baseline Data
•Average tonnage of waste produced
•Percentage of single-use plastics in
waste stream
•Breakdown of types of single-use
plastics found
•Identify common contaminants in
recycling to target education
Years 2 and 3:
•Complete audits
•Compare what is found
•Measure reduction of single-use
plastics
Budget: Staff Time
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Measure 2: Waste Diversion Grant Program
Grant Program for Businesses
➢Up to $5,000 per business with streamlined application process
➢procure durable/reusable items, compostable, or alternative items to replace single-use
plastic items,
➢install water refill stations or water coolers,
➢purchase reusable water bottles to provide or sell
➢implement compost program,
➢create and install educational signage,
➢provide staff training,
➢purchase infrastructure such as new compost containers, dishwashing equipment,etc.
➢other staff approved ideas proposed by business.
➢Proposing to combine with current Business Compost Rebate Program to create one business
funding program to support waste diversion.
➢Grant recipients would be required to report impact of grant dollars.
Budget: $50,000 for Year 1 (2026)
➢$35,000 from Bag Fees
➢$15,000 from remaining Business Compost Rebate Program in 2025 budget
➢Would request and additional $35,000 in Years 2 & 3 during budget cycle if successful
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Measure 3: Install Water Refill Stations and Create Map
Station Costs:
➢Indoor Station - $1,000 - $5,000
each plus install costs
➢Outdoor Station - $4,000 – $15,000
each plus install costs
➢Temporary Station for Events-$4,000
Considerations:
➢ADA compliance
➢Tap into existing water lines
➢Provide annual water quality report
card
➢Map of Existing Stations
Budget:
Year 1: $50,000
➢One indoor: Entry to Grandview
➢One outdoor: Potentially Gore Creek
Promenade
➢One for special events
Years 2 & 3: $75,000 each for 2-3 new
stations each year 365
Measure 4: Reusable Water Bottle/Pouch Program and Better than Bottled
Campaign
Budget:$45,000 in 2026
➢From 2025 Destination Stewardship Budget
➢3,500 – 5,000 bottles & pouches
➢Distribute at welcome centers, events
➢Potentially for sale at retailers, grocery stores,hotels
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Measure 5: Reusable To-Go Program
Incentives for Cafés and Coffee Shops for To-Go
Reusable Cup Program in 2026
Subscription Coverage
# of Cafés:10
Monthly Subscription:$45
Months to Cover:6
Total Incentive #1 Cost:$2,700
Inventory Purchase
Hot Cup: 12 oz 78
Hot Cup: 16 oz 66
Hot Lid 264
Cold Cup: 16 oz 180
Cold Cup: 24 oz 180
Cold Lid 180
Total # Cups per Café:504
Total # Lids per Café:444
Total Cost - Cups per Café:$1,008
Total Cost - Lids per Café:$222
Total Cost per Café:$1,230
Number of Cafes:10
Total Incentive #2 Cost $12,300
Total Cost for Incentives $15,000
Year 1: 2026- $15,000 for incentives to
participate in reusable to -go cup program
Year 2: 2027-Implement Reusable To-Go
Container Program with $15,000 in incentives 367
Measure 6: Education and Outreach
Better than Bottled Campaign:
➢Collaborate with Discover
Vail to share in guest pre-
arrival info and upon arrival
➢Already on TOV bus ads
➢Going into EGE airport this
winter
Budget: $15,000 in 2026
➢From 2025 Destination Stewardship Budget
➢Develop new recycling and waste diversion signage to
align with the rebranded Love Vail campaign
➢Year 2: $15,000 budget to continue education and
outreach
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Year 1 Plan: 2026
➢Measure 1: Conduct Waste Audit in Vail and Lionshead Villages to collect baseline data.
➢Measure 2: Develop, market, and launch Waste Diversion Grant Program.
➢Measure 3: Identify locations and install one indoor and one outdoor water bottle filling
stations.Secure one outdoor temporary water filling station.Create map of existing water fill stations.
➢Measure 4:Launch Better than Bottled branded reusable water bottle and pouch program.
➢Measure 5: Collaborate with Retrocycle to develop a reusable to -go cup program at cafes in Vail.
➢Measure 6: Launch an education campaign in line with the rebranded Love Vail campaign.
➢Policy Discussion: Revisit potential single -use plastics reduction policy implementation with Council
with a focus on the high impact single -use items.
➢Identify Funding Mechanisms : Apply for Colorado's Circular Communities grant program and investigate
other potential funding mechanisms.369
Year 2 Plan: 2027
➢Measure 1: Conduct Waste Audit in Vail and Lionshead Villages to compare to baseline data and measure
reductions.
➢Measure 2: Continue Waste Diversion Grant Program and assess impact from Year 1.
➢Measure 3: Identify locations and install 2-3 new water filling stations. Create Water Quality Report
Card to post at stations.
➢Measure 4:Continue to distribute remaining Better than Bottled reusable water bottles and pouch es;
identify funding mechanism to continue program.
➢Measure 5:Assess Year 1 of reusable to -go cup program; work with Retrocycle to launch reusable to-go
container program .
➢Measure 6: Continue education campaign in line with the rebranded Love Vail campaign.
➢Policy Implementation: If Council opts to move forward with a single -use plastics reduction policy, staff
will work closely with businesses on phase 1 of implementation with focus on high impact items. 370
Year 3 Plan: 2028
➢Measure 1: Conduct Waste Audit in Vail and Lionshead Villages to compare to previous data and
measure reductions.
➢Measure 2: Continue Waste Diversion Grant Program and assess impact from Year 2.
➢Measure 3: Identify locations and install 2-3 new water filling stations. Create Water Quality Report
Card to post at stations.
➢Measure 4:Continue to distribute remaining Better than Bottled reusable water bottles and
pouches; identify funding mechanism to continue program.
➢Measure 5: Work with Retrocycle to launch reusable to-go container program.
➢Measure 6: Continue education campaign in line with the rebranded Love Vail campaign.
➢Policy Implementation: If Council opts to move forward with a single-use plastics reduction policy,
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Single-Use Plastics Reduction Program Proposed Budget
•**Existing 2025 Budget identified: $60K from Destination Stewardship Fund, $15K from the Business Compost
Rebate Program - total $75K
•$100K to be requested during 2026 Budget
•Apply for Colorado’s Circular Communities Grant to leverage additional funds ($50K – $250K)
•Exploring other funding mechanisms such as single -use plastic bottle fee, similar to bag fee
Single-Use Plastic Reduction Support Measure Year 1 – 2026 Proposed Budget Year 2 – 2027 Proposed Budget Year 3- 2028 Proposed Budget
Existing 2025 Budget**
Additional 2026 Budget Request
Measure 1: Waste Audit Staff Time Staff Time Staff Time
Measure 2: Waste Diversion Grant Program $15,000 $35,000 $35,000 $35,000
Measure 3:Additional Water Filling
Stations $50,000 $75,000 $75,000
Measure 4: Branded
Reusable Water Bottle Program $45,000
Measure 5: Reusable To -Go Cup and Container Program Incentive for Cafe’s
$15,000 $15,000
Measure 6: Education and Signage $15,000 $15,000
Subtotal $75,000 $100,000
Total $175,000 $140,000 $110,000
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Questions for Council Consideration
1.Does Council support moving forward with the proposed multi -year plan for
community and business support measures to reduce single -use plastics?
2.If so, does Council support merging the Business Compost Rebate Program
with the Waste Diversion Grant Program, which would also include funding for
compost programs?
3.Does Council support the recommended budget for implementation in 2026
and beyond?
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Next Steps
Based on input from the Vail Town Council with direction on the budget request,
staff will:
➢further develop the supported program measures,
➢apply for a Colorado’s Circular Communities Grant to leverage additional
funds to support single-use plastics reduction,
➢continue researching other funding mechanisms,
➢and return to Council with details on the Extended Producer Responsibility
Act.
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Thank you!
Beth Markham
Environmental Sustainability Manager
bmarkham@vail.gov
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Town of Vail Single-Use Plastics
Reduction Ordinance: Engagement
Summary
June 2025
Table of Contents
Purpose ...................................................................................................................................................................................................... 3
Executive Summary of Key Takeaways ................................................................................................................................. 3
Community Summary of Input .................................................................................................................................... 3
Businesses Summary of Input ............................................................................................................................................ 3
External Partners Summary of Considerations ........................................................................................................ 4
Cross-Cutting Themes from Stakeholder Engagement .................................................................................... 5
Town of Vail Single-Use Plastics Engagement Summary: Full Report ................................................................ 6
Introduction ........................................................................................................................................................................................ 6
Overview of Engagement Efforts & Methods ................................................................................................................. 6
Target Audience .......................................................................................................................................................................... 6
Engagement Methodology .................................................................................................................................................. 6
Engagement Results ..................................................................................................................................................................... 9
Town of Vail Residents ............................................................................................................................................................. 9
Community Workshops: Overview & Key Takeaways ........................................................................................ 12
Businesses ..................................................................................................................................................................................... 13
External Partners Virtual Meeting .................................................................................................................................... 18
Conclusion ......................................................................................................................................................................................... 18
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TABLE OF FIGURES
Figure 1: Answers to "Which of the following best describes you?” 9
Figure 2: Answers to "Would a ban on any of these single-use plastic items significantly impact
your daily life?" 10
Figure 3: Aggregated answers to: “Which single-use plastic items do you use most frequently?” 11
Figure 4: Aggregated answers to: "Which single-use plastic items should be prioritized for
reduction?” 11
Figure 5: The distribution of sectors in business survey respondents. 14
Figure 6: Aggregated answers to: "What challenges do you anticipate encountering when moving
away from single-use plastics?" 15
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Purpose
The Town of Vail worked with Lotus Engineering and Sustainability to administer a stakeholder
engagement campaign in the spring of 2025. The purpose of this engagement was to help the
Town of Vail assess resident and business opinions on single-use plastics reduction policy and
gather input on potential resources and needs from community members if the Town were to
move forward with such a policy. Engagement activities included a community-wide survey, two
in-person community meetings, one in-person business meeting, direct business outreach, and
a virtual meeting with external industry partners.
Executive Summary of Key Takeaways
Overall Town of Vail resident and business engagement revealed strong shared values around
environmental stewardship, with many full-time residents and some businesses expressing
support for reducing single-use plastics in Vail. However, levels of support diverge depending on
the stakeholder group and their perspectives on the impact of policy implementation.
COMMUNITY SUMMARY OF INPUT
1. The community survey received nearly 140 responses from full-time residents, seasonal
residents, non-Vail Eagle County residents, and visitors. The two public workshops drew
participation of ~50 locals. The majority of public participants, across residential
statuses, were supportive of efforts to reduce single-use plastics in the Town of Vail.
2. For those who supported the policy, the top priorities for reducing single-use plastic
products included plastic water bottles, plastic carry out bags, to-go containers, plastic
cutlery, plastic cups, and plastic straws.
3. Residents want to see Vail lead on this issue, citing climate responsibility and alignment
with the Town’s identity.
4. Residents flagged limited composting infrastructure, confusion about what is recyclable
or compostable, and concerns about plastic product replacements, such as compostable
plastics that are corn-based products, as barriers that will need to be resolved to address
the waste of the non-plastic replacement products.
5. If Vail was to move forward with an ordinance disallowing the sale of single-use plastic
water bottles, workshop attendees emphasized the need for more water refill stations in
Town, consistent signage on where water stations are located and the water quality of
those stations, and better public education on the effort and alternative options for those
that rely on single-use water bottles, with a focus on visitors and guests.
BUSINESSES SUMMARY OF INPUT
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1. Business participation included 24 survey respondents, a dedicated workshop, and
targeted outreach to 19 additional businesses.
2. Of the Town of Vail Businesses engaged, there were mixed levels of support for a single-
use plastic ordinance. 65% of businesses have already taken the initiative to reduce
single-use plastics, 11 cited concerns with an ordinance but could be supportive, and 2
were not supportive of advancing a single-use plastic ordinance. Others engaged were
neutral or unclear. Those who could be supportive of an ordinance cited needs from the
Town, such as financial and logistical assistance in switching to alternatives, adequate
time to come into compliance, and training and education, in order to be supportive.
3. Between the survey and the direct business outreach, nearly 30 businesses reported they
are already reducing single-use plastics by replacing those products with compostables,
reusables, or alternative packaging.
4. Key challenges identified by businesses in finding alternatives to their single-use plastic
items include supply availability of alternative non-plastic products; the potential for
increased costs; operational burdens and additional time required of business owners
(e.g., training seasonal labor force, lack of space, finding alternatives); and finding
products that meet customer expectations.
5. Many businesses prefer to start with “like-for-like” product swaps, using alternatives
such as compostable plastics or non-plastic single-use products, as this will be easier
to implement than reusables or durables.
6. Several businesses expressed preference for collaborative approaches to reduce single-
use plastics over mandates, though some would support an ordinance with clear
guidance and recognition programs for businesses who’ve already made strides to
reduce single-use products.
7. Businesses called for improved compost infrastructure to accommodate the switch to
compostable alternatives, to achieve the goal of overall waste reduction, and strong visitor
education from the Town of Vail to ensure businesses do not have to be the education arm
of the ordinance.
EXTERNAL PARTNERS SUMMARY OF CONSIDERATIONS
Outside of the Vail community, Lotus and Town of Vail Staff engaged with experts in the materials,
waste, and packaging field to better understand the ecosystem in Colorado and gain insights
into how a future ordinance could be successful in Vail.
Representatives from the Colorado Beverage Association, Colorado Restaurant Association, U.S.
Foods, Beyond Plastics, Recycle Colorado, City Market, and Feather Petroleum Company
highlighted larger systemic considerations such as:
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• At present, there are some limited supplier inventories of single-use plastic alternative
products;
• Durables (reusable items such as plates, Tupperware, bamboo utensils, stainless steel or
sports water bottles, etc.) should be the end goal. If following the “Reduce, reuse, and
recycle” framework for waste diversion, durables can help the community both reduce
single-use plastic products and reuse existing products, lowering overall consumption.
• Cost differentials between the single-use plastic item and a compostable, reusable, or
recyclable non-plastic alternatives;
• Manufacturing/industrial equipment costs and constraints for companies to make the
switch to producing non-plastic beverage bottle alternatives, which has been a limiting
factor in alternatives being widely available;
• Some compostable products may act like conventional plastics, persisting in the
environment and causing similar pollution, especially if they do not break down as
intended in real-world waste or natural conditions without proper industrial composting
facilities. This underscores the need for clear waste processing pathways and public
communication on best composting practices.
CROSS-CUTTING THEMES FROM STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT
1. There is support for reducing single-use plastics, with strong backing from residents and
majority, though mixed, support from businesses. The most frequently mentioned items
include plastic water bottles, to-go containers, carry-out bags, and utensils.
2. If an ordinance was to move forward consistent messaging, clear guidance, and
standardized signage emerged as shared needs,
3. For businesses that were concerned about the ordinance, there were common concerns
around cost, potentially limited supply of alternatives, guest experience, operations
impacts, and insufficient composting infrastructure to manage the waste of
“alternative” plastic products.
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Town of Vail Single-Use Plastics
Engagement Summary Report
Introduction
To inform the development of a potential single-use plastics reduction ordinance, the Town of
Vail (Town of Vail) and Lotus Engineering and Sustainability (Lotus) conducted a structured
engagement process to understand the priorities, concerns, and considerations of key
stakeholder groups within the Town. This outreach aimed to ground policy recommendations in
the lived experience of community members, local businesses, and external partners conducting
business within the Town of Vail.
Overview of Engagement Efforts & Methods
TARGET AUDIENCE
Three primary audiences were targeted for engagement in this process:
1. General community members and visitors, including full-time and part-time or seasonal
residents, visitors, and Eagle County residents not living in Vail.
2. Local businesses operating within the Town of Vail. Business inclusion was critical given
their direct role in implementing any future single-use plastics reduction policy. As the
primary sellers and distributors of single-use plastic items, businesses will be the most
directly affected by any restrictions or requirements in the ordinance.
3. External partners, such as food and beverage trade associations; food, beverage, and
supply distributors; and recycling and plastic reduction focused non-profits. These groups
were engaged to provide a broader industry perspective, bring forth supply chain
considerations, and offer insight into implementation feasibility and best practices from
other communities who they had worked with for a similar effort.
ENGAGEMENT METHODOLOGY
The goals of the engagement were to:
1. Assess how community support for reducing or eliminating single-use plastics in Vail.
2. Identify where there is friction against single-use plastics restrictions or reduction
requirements.
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3. Determine barriers that exist for businesses and the community if the Town advances a
policy reducing single-use plastics.
4. Identify the support and resources community members and businesses may need if the
Town were to adopt a single-use plastics reduction ordinance.
5. Identify products to prioritize in a single-use plastics reduction ordinance.
Engagement process for each audience was tailored to each group from which Vail sought
feedback.
• For community members, the focus of the questions was on community values and
priorities, if and why reducing single-use plastics mattered to them, and how they
expected the Town to lead.
• For businesses, the emphasis was on the practicality and feasibility of the ordinance.
Questions were asked around how the policy would affect operations, what challenges
businesses anticipated, and what kind of support they would need for successful plastics
reduction efforts.
• For external partners, the goal was to gather lessons learned from their work in other
communities, to understand logistical or infrastructural issues that could impact
implementation, and what larger systematic steps were being taken to reduce plastic use
or develop resources for product alternatives.
To achieve the engagement goals listed above, Lotus Engineering & Sustainability supported
the Town in executing the following engagement options: a survey, a virtual meeting for
external partners, two community meetings, one business workshop, and one -on-one
business conversations. Town staff also had direct conversations with peer communities who
have enacted similar single-use plastics reduction ordinances, such as Breckenridge,
Telluride, and Frisco, as well as other professional entities such as Recycle Colorado, EcoCycle,
and Eunomia. These one-on-one discussions helped the Town to glean insights into industry
lessons and policy implications, which are integrated into the policy recommendations given
to Council. However, the primary focus on the engagement effort was to hear from local
voices.
COMMUNITY & BUSINESS SURVEY
The project team developed a community-wide survey to collect input from various resident
types mentioned above, as well as business owners, managers, and employees. If the respondent
identified themself as a business owner, manager, or employee, they were routed to a separate
set of survey questions tailored to that group.
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The survey was translated into Spanish to reach a larger portion of the community. The bilingual
survey was uploaded to the Town of Vail’s online engagement platform, EngageVail.com. Both
the English and Spanish versions were promoted via printed flyers, distribution of printed QR
codes, press releases, and newspaper ads. All businesses that remit sales tax to the Town of Vail
also received email communication regarding the survey.
The survey received 160 responses, including five (5) Spanish responses. 24 of the 160 responses
were completed by businesses.
EXTERNAL PARTNERS VIRTUAL MEETING
The Town convened a virtual meeting of external partners, identified above, who were important
to the supply chain of businesses operating within the Town of Vail, or relevant to the larger effort
of plastics reduction. The goal of this meeting was to understand distributor and external
organizational roles in supply of plastics products and how they can help businesses transition
to alternatives. The meeting was facilitated with a structured discussion format and in -meeting
polling.
COMMUNITY MEETINGS
The Town hosted two in-person community meetings designed to offer a mix of structured
discussion and interactive polling with participants. These meetings presented the same content
and questions for community members. One was offered during the lunch hour and the other
was held in the early evening to accommodate diverse participation. The meetings were
facilitated using presentations, open discussion prompts and live Mentimeter polling questions
to gather community priorities and ideas. Spanish interpretation was offered at each in-person
meeting, although no Spanish-speaking participants attended.
Across both meetings, approximately 50 community members participated.
BUSINESS WORKSHOP
A business-specific workshop was held to gather detailed feedback from local owners and
managers. The workshop was structured with a presentation to provide information about single-
use plastics, then a facilitated discussion on the level of importance of single -use plastics to
business operations, current initiatives to reduce plastics, potential barriers, and ways the Town
could help businesses be successful. Spanish interpretation was available, but no Spanish-
speaking participants attended.
13 participants attended, representing hospitality, health care, non-profit, retail, consulting
industries, as well as the Vail Valley Partnership and Town of Avon.
DIRECT BUSINESS ENGAGEMENT
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The project team worked with Walking Mountains Science Center to conduct direct business
engagement, via in-person visits and phone calls, to gather feedback from this group. 29 local
businesses were contacted to provide input on a single-use plastic reduction ordinance. Of those,
feedback from 19 local businesses was collected, including five lodges, six food service
businesses, two gas stations, Vail Health, and two retailers.
Engagement Results
TOWN OF VAIL RESIDENTS
SURVEY RESULTS: RESIDENTS & VISITORS
This section details the survey results for Town of Vail residents and visitors.
Figure 1 shows the distribution of resident types in the survey responses.
Figure 1: Answers to "Which of the following best describes you?”
The survey asked Vail residents and community members, “Would a ban on any of these single-
use plastic items significantly impact your daily life?” A majority of each resident type answered
“No,” it would not significantly impact their daily life.
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Vail Residency Status
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Figure 2: Answers to "Would a ban on any of these single-use plastic items significantly impact your daily
life?"
We asked participants to elaborate on their responses to the above question. Most of the
sentiment reflected the results chart. A sample of responses representing participants who
answered “No” and “Yes” are listed below:
“No” responses:
● “I think I am pretty cognizant of plastic use and already try to eliminate their use, and would
like to see further removal of them from the community”
● “There are many ways to creatively avoid using single-use plastic.”
● “No. Since there will be replacements put in place, banning the single-use plastics will not
impact my life. With the hazards single-use plastics have on our local community, one of
which being microplastics, I would be very happy to see all of these banned.”
● “I use these [non-plastic, reusable] items regularly”
“Yes” responses:
● “Inconvenience. Inferior substitutes (see paper straws). Implied cost increases. Ill-
conceived policy”
● “It would but, if other products can come into play that are more eco friendly I have no
problem with this. We also should be banning foam/Styrofoam from being in our valley !”
(Note: Polystyrene has already been banned at Town of Vail restaurants).
The survey assessed which single-use plastic items are most used by the community, and the
community’s opinion on which single-use plastic items should be prioritized for a reduction
ordinance. Results for all Vail resident types are shown in Figures 3 and 4.
0%20%40%60%80%100%
Yes
No
Unsure
Would a single-use plastics ban significantly impact your
daily life?
Visitor
Part-Time or Seasonal Vail
Resident
Non-Vail Resident of Eagle
County
Full-Time Vail Resident
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Figure 3: Aggregated answers to: “Which single-use plastic items do you use most frequently?”
Figure 4: Aggregated answers to: "Which single-use plastic items should be prioritized for reduction?”
0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70
Plastic garnish spears
Plastic spill plugs
Other
Plastic mini creamer container
Plastic wrapped toothpicks
Plastic stirrers
Plastic cotton swabs
None
Plastic cutlery
Plastic carry-out bags
Plastic cups
Plastic lids
Plastic condiment packets
Plastic food containers
Plastic mini personal hygiene containers
Plastic straws
Plastic water bottles under a gallon in size
Plastic to-go containers
What single-use plastic items do you use most frequently?
0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90
Other
None
Plastic spill plugs
Plastic mini personal hygiene containers
Plastic condiment packets/packages
All
Plastic mini creamer container
Plastic cotton swabs
Plastic garnish spears
Plastic lids
Plastic wrapped toothpicks
Plastic stirrers
Plastic food containers
Plastic cutlery
Plastic cups
Plastic straws
Plastic to-go containers
Plastic carry-out bags
Plastic water bottles under a gallon in size
Which single-use plastic items do you think should be
prioritized for reduction?
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Table 1 lists the top five items that each Vail resident type thinks should be prioritized for reduction.
While the order or some items vary across each group, the items are largely the same. All
residents ranked plastic water bottles as the number one priority and visitors ranked plastic
carry-out bags as the number one priority. While Vail has adopted a plastic bag reduction
ordinance, it currently applies to retailers only and does not apply to restaurants.
Rank of
Item
Importance
Full-Time Vail
Resident
Part-Time or
Seasonal Vail
Resident
Non-Vail Resident
of Eagle County
Visitor
#1 Plastic water
bottles under a
gallon in size
Plastic water bottles
under a gallon in
size
Plastic water
bottles under a
gallon in size
Plastic carry-out
bags
#2 Plastic carry-
out bags
Plastic carry-out
bags
Plastic cups Plastic water
bottles under a
gallon in size
#3 Plastic to-go
containers
(hinged
clamshells,
etc.)
Plastic to-go
containers (hinged
clamshells, etc.)
Plastic carry-out
bags
Plastic wrapped
toothpicks
#4 Plastic straws Plastic food
containers (plates,
bowls, trays, etc.)
Plastic straws Plastic to-go
containers
(hinged
clamshells, etc.)
#5 Plastic cutlery Plastic stirrers Plastic cutlery Plastic stirrers
Table 1: Top five single-use items to be prioritized for reduction.
Only five of the ~140 respondents answered the question, “What barriers prevent you from using
alternatives to single-use plastics?” Responses surfaced concerns of convenience, not knowing
where to buy alternatives to single-use plastics, and the inability of alternatives to meet needs.
COMMUNITY WORKSHOPS: OVERVIEW & KEY TAKEAWAYS
The community workshops were structured around a presentation followed by an open
discussion and audience Q&A. Facilitators gave an overview presentation on what single -use
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plastics are, the health and environmental impacts, and example ordinances from peer
communities. Then, facilitators opened the floor for questions and comments and used an
interactive polling tool (Mentimeter) to prompt input and guide discussion around specific
questions, such as which products should be prioritized, what barriers exist for compliance, and
how different resident and visitor groups might be impacted.
Key takeaways from both the morning and evening session are as follows:
● Many community members strongly agreed that a single-use plastics reduction
ordinance fits their vision of the community.
● Community members expressed confusion about which single-use plastic materials and
potential alternatives are compostable or recyclable in the Town of Vail. From the content
of discussions and comments made regarding this issue, there is evidence of a strong
need for education on the diversion options for non-plastic alternatives, to ensure
alternative products don’t lead to the same waste generation issues as single-use plastic
items.
● Attendees discussed how compostable cups/bags being made from corn have
ecological concerns (e.g., monoculture and its impact on butterfly habitat loss) and if use
of these products should be encouraged.
● Vail’s current compost infrastructure is perceived as limited and difficult to access,
especially for public-facing areas like the village, which would make it challenging to
dispose of compostable alternatives to single-use plastic products.
● Resources that would support the community in understanding and complying with a
potential ordinance include:
o Expanded composting access, including curbside collection;
o More water refill stations around town;
o Improved education on what’s recyclable or compostable, with an emphasis on
better distribution of the Waste Wizard app, consistent signage, and ensuring
messaging and education reach Vail’s day visitors and longer stay guests.
● Residents want Vail to think innovatively and show leadership on this issue, even if it’s
imperfect.
BUSINESSES
SURVEY RESULTS: VAIL BUSINESSES
There were 24 total responses of businesses in the hospitality, recreation, restaurant, property
management, healthcare, and “other” industries. The “Other” responses include a non-profit, a
liquor store, a government representative, and a waste management company.
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Figure 5: The distribution of sectors in business survey respondents.
When asked the question, “Are you currently implementing or planning to implement any
initiatives to reduce single-use plastics at your business?” 57% of businesses responded “Yes.”
Businesses already implementing these initiatives reported a range of efforts to reduce single-
use plastics, including switching to compostable or recyclable non-plastic plates, cutlery, cups,
deli containers, and packaging. Several businesses noted they are using reusable dishware in
offices and encouraging reusable water bottles. Some have implemented systems to discourage
plastic use, such as water dispensers for reusable bottle refills and paper bags for shoppers.
Several businesses have partnered with suppliers like EcoProducts to adopt compostable
alternatives for food service items. Some businesses, who have not completely eliminated single-
use plastic items are phasing out plastic gradually or using up existing stock of single-use plastic
items before making changes.
An additional goal of the survey was to assess what challenges businesses anticipated facing if
a single-use plastic reduction ordinance was adopted, and what resources would best assist
them with implementation.
The results of challenges are shown in Figure 6.
Property
Management
4%
Recreation
4%
Healthcare
12%
Other
16%Hotel/Lodging
24%
Restaurant/Food
Service
40%
Business Sectors Represented in the Survey
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Figure 6: Aggregated answers to "What challenges do you anticipate encountering when moving away from
single-use plastics?"
14% of businesses cited no anticipated challenges. For those who are concerned, Town of Vail
businesses who responded to this survey were more concerned about operational impacts and
customer satisfaction over cost and safety issues.
For the “Other (please specify) responses, businesses cited lack of composting infrastructure,
melting compostable plastic cutlery in direct sunlight, and a safety concern of people skiing while
carrying glass bottles.
The following survey question asked, “What types of support from the Town of Vail would help
your business comply with a single-use plastic ban?” and directed respondents to select their
top 3 choices. The results, ranked in order of most selected to least selected, are:
1. Education for residents and visitors to bring their own reusable items.
2. Composting infrastructure for alternatives.
3. Public recognition of your business if you are reducing single-use plastics.
4. More water refill stations throughout the Town of Vail.
5. Resource list of vendors offering compliant materials.
6. Financial assistance (e.g., grants for purchasing alternatives, supply buy-back programs)
BUSINESS WORKSHOP
0%2%4%6%8%10%12%14%16%
Type/size of goods
Cost
Availability from suppliers
Health and safety
No demand from customers
Policy/procedure/process disruption
Lack of knowledge or awareness of alternatives
Negative impact on customer/guest experience…
None
Other (please specify)
Reduced convenience for staff and/or guests
What challenges do you anticipate encountering when
moving away from single-use plastics?
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The in-person business workshop began with a brief presentation from the Town of Vail and
project partners outlining the background, goals, and policy context for a potential single -use
plastics reduction ordinance. Following this, attendees, including rep resentatives from Vail
Resorts, Vail Health, and local businesses, shared their current initiatives to reduce plastic use and
described operational successes and challenges.
The meeting then shifted to structured discussion, where facilitators posed targeted questions to
gather input from attendees. Key questions included:
1. How important is access to single-use plastic items to your customer base or business?
2. What resources or support would be viable or helpful for businesses in this community?
3. What additional work would you like to see the Town do to feel more comfortable
advancing this policy?
Key takeaways from discussion include:
• Vail Resorts’ already initiated an effort to reduce single-use plastic items across their
lodges and move to reusables. Vail Resorts’ leadership in this effort can provide helpful
insights for other businesses if they transition away from single-use plastic items.
Specifically, they shared the shift to reusables at Two Elk Lodge led to operational cost
savings, but also increased labor needs (dishwashing, sorting, signage).
o Reusables are seen as the ultimate end state for Vail Resorts, but require retraining
each season, space for washing/storage, and dedicated staff, therefore may be a
long way away.
• Compostable plastic items are seen as a viable solution for some businesses, but
contamination of composting streams is a big concern as the switch requires strong
signage, staff education, or back-of-house sorting. The lack of composting infrastructure
is also a concern.
• Support for education, incentives, and branding (e.g., reusable water bottles as guest
experiences).
• A few business owners and business representatives discussed apprehension around
mandates, preferring a “shared goals” approach.
• Several respondents expressed interest in policies that prevent automatic distribution of
items like condiments, napkins, and disposable cutlery with takeout orders unless
specifically requested, commonly referred to as “Skip the Stuff” policies.
• Others emphasized the importance of standardized signage across businesses to reduce
confusion for both staff and guests, particularly around recycling and composting.
• A few comments noted that more coordinated efforts with waste haulers, including
expanded composting options and better sorting infrastructure, would make it easier for
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businesses to comply with any new requirements and achieve measurable waste
reduction.
DIRECT BUSINESS ENGAGEMENT
The Town of Vail partnered with Walking Mountains as part of the Town’s zero waste contract to
conduct additional direct outreach to businesses in the restaurant/food service and hospitality
sectors. Walking Mountains reached out to 29 local businesses, and received responses from 16
of those businesses (five lodges, six food service, two convenience stores, Vail Health, and mixed
retail) to better understand current single-use plastic use, existing reduction efforts, key
challenges, and desired support if an ordinance is adopted.
Key metrics from this effort include:
● 100% of businesses reported using some form of single-use plastics in daily operations.
● 63% (10 of 16) have already taken steps to reduce or eliminate single-use plastics.
● 81% identified items that are difficult to replace, most often due to cost, functionality, or
limited alternatives. Plastic bags and plastic bottles were the most frequently cited items
still in use or difficult to replace. Other items included cups, containers, disposable gloves,
lids, and straws.
● 81% provided suggestions for what additional support they would need to implement a
single-use plastic reduction ordinance including:
o Additional humanpower to implement sorting, composting, and waste diversion.
o Assistance with space limitations for waste sorting (recycling, compost, trash).
o Access to composting services.
o Short, visual, and clear educational materials and tools for both staff and guests.
o Standardized signage to ensure consistent messaging across businesses.
o Financial assistance or rebates to offset the cost of switching to alternatives.
o Adequate time to make changes.
o More water refill stations across town.
Key takeaways are as follows:
● Many businesses are actively working to reduce single-use plastics, but several key
products still present challenges, including beverage use products, food containers, and
gloves.
● The most requested support included clear, visual educational materials, Town-
sponsored compost infrastructure, and clarity on enforcement and timelines.
● A few businesses prefer incentive- and partnership-based approaches over mandates,
especially given seasonal staffing and space limitations, while others express a willingness
to try to comply with an ordinance.
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● Clear communication from the Town, along with peer examples and coordinated
outreach, will be critical for effective implementation.
EXTERNAL PARTNERS VIRTUAL MEETING
The stakeholders engaged in this meeting are knowledgeable about the industry and offered
insights that Vail considered as we engaged with local parties. However, it should be noted that
some participants in this meeting may hold bias against (or for) a policy of this nature. Key
themes of the discussion included:
1. Cost and logistical concerns:
● Compostable and recyclable alternatives can come at a higher cost, sometimes as
much as twice that of traditional plastic products. This could create financial strain,
particularly for small businesses.
● Distributors and suppliers raised concerns about whether there is enough inventory
to meet a broad transition away from single-use plastics.
● Confusion around product labeling and terminology—for example, the difference
between PLA and PET or what qualifies as compostable versus recyclable—adds
another layer of difficulty for businesses trying to comply with potential new rules.
2. Infrastructure challenges in the food and beverage industry:
● Retailers expressed concern about how to replace plastic water bottles under one
gallon, which are widely used and currently have few cost-effective alternatives.
● From a broader bottled water industry perspective, beverage manufacturers face
equipment limitations and long supply chain lead times when switching to
producing materials like glass or aluminum, in some cases requiring over a year to
make the transition, yielding few manufacturers who are willing to make a transition
to non-plastic water bottles.
● There are concerns about compostable plastics getting into the environment
without proper industrial composting facilities and easy access to public-facing
composting disposal bins.
● Participants discussed how plastic bottled water plays a role during emergencies,
such as I-70 closures, and suggested that any ordinance accounts for these
situations through exemptions or alternative planning.
Conclusion
Overall, the engagement process provided a wide range of perspectives and practical insights
from both community members and businesses. Participants expressed general support for
reducing single-use plastics while highlighting key operational, cost, and education-related
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barriers. The input gathered will help inform policy recommendations that reflect local priorities,
challenges, and opportunities for effective implementation. Cross-audience takeaways are as
follows:
● Support Varies by Audience:
o Strong support among full-time residents and businesses who have already taken
steps to reduce single-use plastics in their operations.
o Several businesses still have concerns about the impact of an ordinance on their
bottom line, operations and guest experience.
o More concern from visitors, retailers tied to national suppliers, and those worried
about affordability.
● Priority Products: Water bottles, to-go containers, utensils, cups, and straws were the most
frequently flagged items for inclusion by both residents and businesses.
● Composting for Alternative Products is Limited: Compostable products do not require
composting infrastructure to be used, but without it, their full environmental benefits are
not realized. Supporting compost access would help maximize the value of these
alternatives. Both businesses and residents report limited or no access to composting.
● Cost & Logistics Are Perceived Barriers for Businesses: Businesses cited cost, product
availability, and labor (especially training seasonal staff) as major challenges. Survey
respondents were also especially concerned with disruptions to guest convenience.
However, there are also businesses who have worked with these challenges and
surmounted them, providing evidence that reducing single-use plastics has workable
solutions.
o Many are already trying compostable alternatives to single-use plastic products
but need support to scale.
● Resources Would be Needed for a Successful Ordinance:
o Residents and businesses both feel that the Town of Vail should provide resources
and support for policy implementation in the following key areas if they were to
move forward with an ordinance:
▪ Education and outreach
▪ Water refill access around town
▪ Financial support
▪ Recognition and incentives
▪ Vendor guidance
▪ Operational support to help with compliance and communication
Other Supporting Elements for Policy
● Clear, Localized Guidance Needed:
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o There is widespread confusion about what plastic items are compostable or
recyclable, or just trash. Consequently, stakeholders want standardized signage,
supplier vetting, and public education to help alleviate the confusion.
● Town’s Engagement Is Valued:
o Stakeholders appreciate the transparent process so far and want it to continue
through ordinance design and implementation.
In summary, a single-use plastic reduction ordinance is in line with the Town’s leadership and
values related to environmental sustainability and protection of natural resources. To
advance a policy of this nature, Vail would need to lead by example, provide robust support
and resources for businesses, and allow for flexibility to ensure an ordinance would not add
burden to local businesses, while still achieving the goals of reducing plastic pollution and
landfilled waste in the Town.
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To: Vail Town Council
From: Department of Environmental Sustainability
Date: September 2, 2025
Subject: Single-Use Plastics Reduction Policy, Program and Budget Recommendations
I. Purpose
The purpose of this work session is to provide the Vail Town Council with additional information
on program and budget recommendations to support policy implementation approaches for a
single-use plastic reduction ordinance. These recommendations were informed by research of
single-use plastics impacts and engagement with local businesses, residents, visitors, industry
experts, external stakeholders, the Vail Planning and Environmental Commission, and peer
resort communities who have already implemented single-use plastic reduction ordinances.
II. Background
Following the direction of the Vail Town Council to explore a single-use plastics reduction
ordinance last September, staff worked with Lotus Engineering and Sustainability to assist with
the stakeholder engagement, research to inform the recommendations, and to synthesize
results into proposed recommendations for how the Town could advance a policy to reduce
single-use plastics. Following a presentation on August 5, 2025, with an overview of the
research, stakeholder engagement and policy recommendations, Council requested staff return
with more information for the proposed support program and budget as well to answer additional
questions.
Goals
In addition to responsibly reducing waste, promoting local tap water and reducing the human
health impacts of microplastics, a single-use plastics reduction policy is in alignment to the
Town of Vail’s 5-Year Strategic Plan:
1. Restoring Gore Creek’s health by using a single-use plastics ordinance to limit plastic
pollution and other contaminants that could jeopardize aquatic ecosystems and the
waterway’s Gold Medal fishery status.
2. Supporting the Town’s emissions reduction targets of 25% by 2025, 50% by 2030, and
80% by 2050, relative to 2014 levels. A single-use plastics reduction policy would
decrease the volume of waste sent to landfills, helping to prevent emissions associated
with landfill expansion.
a. Achieve a townwide 50% waste diversion rate:
i. Divert 80% of organics through a town-wide compost program.
ii. Develop policy prohibiting single-use plastics.
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iii. Divert 100% of all locally recoverable construction and demolition
materials from the landfill.
III. Research and Community Engagement
Over the past 9 months, Lotus and staff conducted online research and gathered findings in a
research report that offers a clear, fact-based look at the impacts of single-use plastics on the
environment and public health. In addition, research of other peer resort communities who have
already implemented single-use plastics reduction policy, including the Town of Breckenridge,
Town of Frisco, Town of Telluride, and Town of Truckee was also conducted. The goal of the
research was to provide information to both the community and to Council, to make informed
decisions on a single-use plastics policy.
The Town of Vail worked with Lotus Engineering and Sustainability to administer a stakeholder
engagement campaign with community members in the spring of 2025. The purpose of this
engagement was to help the Town of Vail assess resident and business opinions on single-use
plastics reduction policy and gather input on potential resources and needs from community
members if the Town were to move forward with such a policy.
Engagement Activities
community-wide online survey
two in-person community meetings
one in-person business meeting
direct in-person business outreach
virtual meeting with external industry partners.
presentations to VEAC
Vail Daily ads
direct email to all businesses
Community Engagement Timeline
October 8, 2024: Presented to Vail Economic Advisory Council
January-March 2025: One-on-One interviews with: Town of Breckenridge, Town of
Frisco, Town of Telluride, Town of Truckee, Recycle Colorado, Eunomia, Circular Action
Alliance
February-April 2025: Community and business survey (in English and Spanish, via town
press releases, Vail Daily ads, VCBA newsletter, email blast to all businesses who remit
sales tax)
March 4, 2025: Stakeholder engagement session with local students
March 31, 2025: External Stakeholder Engagement – virtual sessions (US Foods,
Safeway, City Market, Colorado Restaurant Association, Colorado Wyoming Petroleum
Marketers Association, Core-Mark International, Recycle Colorado, Niagara Bottling,
Coca Cola Swire, Constellation Strategies)
April 9, 2025: Community Stakeholder Engagement In-Person Workshop (Noon session
and evening session, with Spanish translation; 50 attendees)
April 10, 2025: Business Stakeholder Engagement In-Person Roundtable (~16
attendees which included businesses such as Vail Health, Vail Resorts, Apex Waste
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hauler, Vail Valley Partnership, Constellation Strategies, Grazing Fox, Lion Square
Lodge)
May 9 – June 12, 2025: One on one direct outreach with businesses; 29 businesses
were reached out to and 16 responded including five lodges, six food service, two
convenience stores, Vail Health, and mixed retail)
July 28, 2025: Presented single-use plastics research, stakeholder engagement results
and policy recommendations to the Planning and Environmental Commission.
August 8 – 25, 2025: Following the August 5th council presentation a second round of
direct outreach to Vail businesses took place. An additional 30 businesses were
engaged including 21 food & beverage locations, two grocery stores, four lodges, two
convenience stores/gas stations, and one retailer.
Results
Community Outreach:
Survey Results- 138 survey responses from community members received
o 34% of responses were from part-time residents (46), 2% of responses were
from visitors (3); 50% were from full-time residents (70), and 13.7% were from
non-Vail residents of Eagle County (19).
Impact of a ban on daily life:
o 71% of full-time residents said a ban would not significantly impact their daily
life.
o 57% of part-time residents said a ban would not significantly impact their daily
life.
o 58% of non-Vail Residents of Eagle County said a ban would not significantly
impact their daily life.
Products most used:
o Full-Time Residents: To-go containers, mini toiletry containers, plastic water
bottles.
o Part-Time Residents/Visitors: Plastic water bottles, to-go containers, straws.
In person Community Workshops Results: 50 participants over two sessions
o Many community members strongly agreed that a SUP reduction ordinance fits
their vision of the community but expressed confusion about what materials are
compostable or recyclable.
o From the content of discussions and comments made, there is evidence of a
strong need for education on material reduction, in addition to product
substitution.
o Attendees discussed how compostable cups/bags being made from corn raised
ecological concerns (e.g., monoculture and its impact on butterfly habitat loss).
o Vail’s current compost infrastructure is perceived as limited and difficult to
access, especially for public-facing areas like the village, which would make it
challenging to dispose of compostable alternatives to single-use plastic products.
o Community resource needs (from discussion and group polling tool):
Expanded composting access, including curbside collection.
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More water refill stations around town
Improved education on what’s recyclable or compostable, with an
emphasis on:
Waste Wizard app
Consistent signage
Short term rental outreach
o Residents want to see Vail “try something new” and show leadership in this
space even if it’s imperfect.
Business Outreach:
Survey Results
o 24 total responses of businesses in the hospitality, recreation, restaurant,
property management, healthcare, and “other” industries.
o 61% (14 out of 24 businesses who answered the question) are already working
on plastics reduction efforts.
Examples include:
Switching to compostables
Trialing reusables (e.g., internal dishware systems)
Paperboard packaging
Considering transitions to glass or aluminum
o Top concerns:
Availability from suppliers
Cost
Operational burdens
Labor and space constraints
Guest comfort and expectations
o The top ways the Town could help a business comply with a single-use plastics
reduction ordinance:
Grant program
Education for residents and visitors to bring their own reusable items
Composting infrastructure for alternatives
Public recognition of your business if you are reducing single-use
plastics.
In-person Business Workshop
o Vail Resorts already initiated an effort to reduce single-use plastic items across
their lodges and move to reusables. Vail Resorts’ leadership in this effort can
provide helpful insights for other businesses if they transition away from single-
use plastic items. Specifically, they shared the shift to reusables at Two Elk
Lodge led to operational cost savings, but also increased labor needs
(dishwashing, sorting, signage).
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Reusables are seen as the ultimate end state for Vail Resorts, but
require retraining each season, space for washing/storage, and dedicated
staff, therefore may be a long way away.
o Compostable plastic items are seen as a viable solution for some businesses,
but contamination of composting streams is a big concern as the switch
requires strong signage, staff education, or back-of-house sorting. The lack of
composting infrastructure is also a concern.
o Support for education, incentives, and branding (e.g., reusable water bottles
as guest experiences).
o A few business owners and business representatives discussed apprehension
around mandates, preferring a “shared goals” approach. A concern was
raised that this is a regressive tax.
o Several respondents expressed interest in policies that prevent automatic
distribution of items like condiments, napkins, and disposable cutlery with
takeout orders unless specifically requested, commonly referred to as “Skip the
Stuff” policies.
o Others emphasized the importance of standardized signage across businesses
to reduce confusion for both staff and guests, particularly around recycling and
composting.
o A few comments noted that more coordinated efforts with waste haulers,
including expanded composting options and better sorting infrastructure, would
make it easier for businesses to comply with any new requirements and achieve
measurable waste reduction.
Online External Stakeholder Workshop: (Distributors, Associations, Large Grocery
Retailers, Non-profits)
o Considerations Brought Forward
Bioplastics (PLA, compostable plastic-like items) may still cause recycling
contamination and behave like traditional plastic in the environment. It
needs industrial composting processes to break down, but Vail has this
avenue available.
No universal definition of “compostable”—state law provides some
labeling guidance, but enforcement is limited.
Aluminum or glass bottle alternatives require millions in capital equipment
and 1.5+ year wait times to transition packaging lines to transition to
aluminum.
Efforts need to consider emergency use cases.
Examples of single-use plastic ban repeals were cited if costs for
businesses spike, specifically in Concord and Falmouth, Massachusetts.
Concord, MA still has a single-use plastic bottle in place and, as of June
2024, 28 municipalities in Massachusetts have enacted regulations on
single-use plastic water bottles.
o Suggested Approaches
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“Skip the Stuff” policies are broadly supported because they are simple,
low-cost, and easy to implement. They don’t force businesses to switch
products.
Support and scale durable systems first (e.g., reusable to-go ware), then
consider compostables.
Continue robust industry engagement, and when using peer examples,
remain mindful of Vail’s unique business model and infrastructure.
Direct Business Outreach: 46 businesses participated in one-to-one discussions at the
business or over the phone; an additional 13 were reached out to with no response.
o About 54% of businesses are already incorporating some effort to reduce single-
use plastics by switching to alternatives such as compostable products,
aluminum canned/bottled water, water filling stations, or durable/reusable
products.
o Nearly all businesses recognize reducing single-use plastics is important,
however about 40% do not support an ordinance regulating it.
o Comments on allowing businesses to operate in a free-market economy were
raised.
o If an ordinance is passed, businesses would like a year minimum prior to
implementation.
Concerns Raised by Businesses
o Cost of alternatives- many expressed concerns about increasing costs while
operating on already thin margins
Tariffs and increased related costs for aluminum
o Performance concerns of alternatives (ex. Small compostable ramekins for hot
sides, dips, sauces, etc. can melt with high temperatures; paper straws provide a
poor user experience)
o Availability of alternatives and challenges with vendor agreements with
distributors limiting where items can be procured
o Inconvenience and increased cost to guests
o Enforcement- ensuring equal enforcement across the board is critical
o People purchasing single-use plastic bottles in other jurisdictions- Vail would lose
sales tax and Vail businesses would lose revenue
Requested resources and support for businesses to successfully implement an
ordinance:
o Grant program to offset the cost of alternatives or offset other implementation
costs
o Work with distributors and vendors to ensure adequate alternatives are available
and cost effective and develop product lists of acceptable alternatives
o Add more water filling stations in town with an educational campaign about
quality of tap water
o Improved composting infrastructure, including public-facing compost
o Water quality testing at bottle filling stations with results shared
o Improved recycling, including better signage, education and recycling cans in
town. Often people throw trash into recycling cans with openings/holes rather
than opening the wildlife resistant trash cans.
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Lotus developed a Single-Use Plastic Reduction Memo that summarizes the research and
community engagement findings and provides detailed policy recommendations. This memo is
included as Attachment A. In addition, the comprehensive Single-Use Plastic Research Memo
is included as Attachment B and a detailed report of the Community and Business
Engagement Summary is included as Attachment C. Open ended survey responses are
included as Attachment D.
IV. Input from The Planning and Environmental Commission
Staff and Lotus Engineering and Sustainability presented the research, community and
stakeholder engagement findings, and the policy recommendations to the Planning and
Environmental Commission on July 28, 2025. There were five commissioners present, and they
all supported a single-use plastic reduction ordinance. Several themes emerged, including:
Providing businesses with ample time for compliance is a must. The suggested runway
varied from 6 months-3 years.
The majority supported the comprehensive option to the single-use plastic items
included in the ordinance with many supporting implementing in a phased approach
starting with the most impactful. At least one commissioner supported the
comprehensive option with implementation happening all at one time.
Behavior change is very difficult, and education and clear signage will be critical. When
considering behavior change, there is a balance of responsibility between the user and
provider of single-use items that must be considered.
Business support will also be critical to ensure a smooth roll out and compliance.
V. Staff Policy and Program Recommendations
Based on the outcomes of the research and engagement conducted, the project team
identified recommended options for a single-use plastic reduction ordinance, presented on
August 5.
Policy Recommendation
From the policy recommendation options presented to the Council on August 5, 2025, Staff
recommend Option 1- the comprehensive option with implementation occurring with a phased
approach. Staff recommend the following high impact single-use items be included in the first
phase:
1. Plastic water bottles under 1 gallon
2. Plastic takeout containers
3. Plastic cutlery
4. Plastic straws
5. Plastic cups and lids
A nine-month to 1 year period for compliance of the first phase is recommended with Council
revisiting the implementation of phase two after one full year of implementation. This initial
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focus allows for clear communication and smooth implementation, while also laying the
groundwork for potential future phases.
Additional product categories can be addressed in future ordinance updates, pending
community readiness and additional stakeholder input. The second phase categories could
include:
1. Plastic carry-out bags (already implemented at all retailers, but the ordinance would
expand plastic bag prohibition to restaurants)
2. Plastic spill protectors and stir sticks
3. Personal mini hygiene/care products (e.g., hotel shampoo bottles)
4. Plastic condiment and creamer packages
Compliance and Enforcement
For a business to comply with these requirements, they must refrain from the sale and
distribution of the determined products in the ordinance and switch to approved, non-plastic
alternatives that are either reusable, recyclable, or compostable. A designated time frame for
which a business must come into compliance with the adoption of the ordinance will need to be
determined. Staff recommend a 12-month window for educational efforts and ensure local
businesses are informed of the ordinance and supported. This provides an opportunity for staff
to work directly with businesses to address challenges and find solutions.
After the adopted time frame for compliance passes, staff will need to conduct compliance
checks with businesses. If staff determine non-compliance within a business, a three-step
approach is recommended.
1. Step One: Staff to provide additional education on the requirements of the ordinance and
the business owner or manager will be given an established date (e.g. 30 days) on which
compliance must be met.
2. Step Two: If non-compliance is continued, a formal warning letter with an established
date on which compliance must be met will be sent to the business owner.
3. Step Three: If non-compliance continues, the determined fine structure within the code
will be applied.
Policy Exemptions and Emergency Management
Exemptions to compliance with this policy will need to be considered, particularly in the wake of
emergency incidents and preparedness, and/or if a business is experiencing economic
hardship. Emergencies may include:
natural disasters,
loss of power for extended periods,
disruption to water treatment facilities,
and/or hazardous material spills.
Exemptions in certain social service and healthcare settings, which single-use plastics are
required to upkeep health standards, and for financial hardship can also be considered. The
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Town could also put an exemption in place for emergency services departments, so they have
supply on hand in situations that call for the need for single-use plastic products.
Staff recommend exemptions for emergency scenarios (incidents and preparedness) described
above, emergency services, business hardships, social services, and health care.
Lead by Example
It was important to community members who participated in the stakeholder engagement that
Town of Vail show leadership on this initiative. As part of this policy approach, staff recommend
the Town start by removing single-use plastics from town operations and at town owned
buildings alongside local businesses who will be asked to comply. Staff recommend
exemptions for emergency services departments when alternatives are not available (police,
fire).
Program Recommendations for Business & Public Support and Infrastructure
To ensure the success of a single-use plastics reduction ordinance, stakeholder engagement
participants emphasized the need for clear, accessible support for both businesses and the
public. The Lotus Single-Use Plastic Policy Recommendation Memo (Attachment A) details the
support and infrastructure being proposed. The recommendations included in the Lotus Memo
reflect consistent themes from Town of Vail stakeholder feedback, as well as successful
models from peer communities. Staff recommend programs that prioritize reusable/durable
items before single-use alternatives and recommend including the following measures:
Grant Program: Following an application process, businesses could be eligible for
funding for:
o procuring durable/reusable, compostable and alternative items to replace single-
use plastic items,
o installing water refill stations,
o implementing a compost program,
o creating and installing educational signage,
o providing staff training,
o purchasing infrastructure such as new dishwashing equipment.
Staff recommend $75,000 for the initial launch of the grant program with awards up to
$5,000. This could provide between 20-40 or more grants depending on request
amounts. Town of Breckenridge and Town of Truckee both implemented grant programs
to support implementation of the single-use plastic ordinances in the amount of $120,000-
150,000 per year in the Town of Breckenridge and $40,000 per year in the Town of
Truckee.
Additional Water Filling Stations: Providing additional public water-filling stations in
town. A map can be created to indicate where water filling stations currently exist and
help identify any gaps. Additional water filling stations can be added to the gap areas. A
water-filling station with several spickets can be procured and made available during
special events or during non-freezing months. Staff recommend a budget of $10,000 for
two-five bottle fillers at $1,000 each and a water-filling station with multiple spickets for
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special events for around $4,000. In addition, staff will develop a map of all publicly
available water refill stations throughout Vail.
Reusable Water Bottle Program and Campaign: Purchasing branded reusable metal
water bottles and silicone water pouches for skiing that can be distributed or sold to
visitors, residents, and businesses. A “Better than Bottled” campaign can be
implemented, like Drink Tahoe’s Tap campaign. Reusable water bottles and pouches
can be made available for distribution at Welcome Centers and for sale at the grocery
stores and retailers along with messaging about the excellent tap water in Vail. Better
than Bottled messaging can be installed at the Eagle County Airport and Town of Vail and
Core Transit bus ads. Messaging can also be provided through Discover Vail so that
visitors are aware. Staff recommend $45,000 to support this initiative which could
purchase 3,500-5,000 bottles and pouches.
Vail Branded Canned Water Program: Town of Vail could partner with Eagle County
based company, Lost Identity to create a branded Vail canned water that can be sold
locally at retailers, grocery stores, event centers, and convenience stores. Water is
canned in Gypsum and 16,000 cans (660 cases) with branding would be an estimated
$17,000-20,000. Cases could be sold to other local retailers, grocery stores, etc. at a
subsidized rate or it could operate in bulk purchasing capacity. If this is of interest, this
would likely tie into the dollars allocated for a reusable water bottle program.
Reusable Cups/Containers Programs: Staff can work to develop partnerships for
reusable programs for cups and to go containers and help subsidize the cost to
businesses. There are several programs operating in Colorado that Vail can investigate
partnerships with to bring reusable cup programs to cafes and events in Vail. Examples
include:
o Retrocycle: Colorado based company interested in working with Vail to bring
reusable cups to cafes/coffee shops in Vail to replace single-use to go cups for
hot and cold drinks. The cups can be returned to participating cafes in town to be
washed and reused or they can become a souvenir cup. A local artist can be
commissioned to design the official “Vail Cup”. They plan to launch food reuse
service in 2027.
o R-World Reusable Cups: Staff can explore opportunities to bring R-Cups to Vail
event venues such as the Dobson Ice Arena, the Amp, and potentially larger
events. These are reusable cups that venues sell beverages. They are returned,
washed/sanitized and reused repeatedly. The Town of Breckenridge will be using
R-Cups at the 2025 Oktoberfest event.
Staff recommend $20,000 to go towards launching a reusable cup and to-go container
program.
Education Campaign and Signage: Creating an improved education campaign with
easy-to-understand signage for recycling, composting, and reusable programs will be a
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critical element. This can include the Better than Bottled campaign signage as well. Staff
recommend $10,000 to launch an education campaign with signage.
Improve Composting Infrastructure: This can be achieved through a grant program to
assist businesses starting compost program, which is already in place through the
Business Compost Pilot Program. In addition, staff will continue to work with local
haulers to try to expand curbside compost town wide and explore feasibility for public
facing compost.
Work with Distributors and Develop Product Guides: Developing product guides of
approved alternatives and working directly with distributors to ensure approved items are
available for businesses to purchase. Both Town of Breckenridge and Town of Telluride
created these after the ordinances were passed. Products guides could be made
available online to minimize costs.
Bulk Purchasing: Staff could also facilitate bulk purchasing agreements with potential
vendors to reduce costs of accepted alternatives to businesses.
Proposed Budget
A budget of $160,000 could be allocated for these measures, depending on which support, and
infrastructure measures Council prioritizes for community and business implementation of the
ordinance. Staff have identified $60,000 of available funds in the current 2025 operating budget
in the Destination Stewardship fund that could be allocated towards support measures with staff
requesting additional $100,000 funding during the 2026 budget process. $100,000 of the funds
would be spent during the proposed runway leading up to the ordinance implementation and the
remaining portion during the first year of implementation. Staff will also apply to Colorado’s
Circular Communities grant program to leverage additional funding support for these measures.
Support Measure Estimated Cost
Grant Program for Business Support $75,000
Reusable Water Bottle Program and/or Branded Canned Water $45,000
Reusable Cup and To-Go Container Program $20,000
Additional Water Filling Stations $10,000
Education and Signage $10,000
Total $160,000
VI. Council Questions
Members of the Vail Town Council submitted several questions for staff to address. These and
general questions from the public are included in Attachment E: Single-Use Plastics FAQ’s.
VII. Input Requested of the Vail Town Council
After considering all the input and materials, staff request council input and direction on the
following:
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A. Does Council support moving forward with a single-use plastic ordinance? If so, is there
support for the comprehensive option with a phased approach, beginning with a more
strict lead-by-example approach for Town operations?
B. Does the Town Council support a 6 month, 9 month or 12 month implementation
timeline?
C. Which community and business support measures does Council support?
D. What budget amount does Council support for implementation in 2026?
E. Which policy exemptions does Council want to consider including in the ordinance?
(emergency services, business hardships, social services, and health care)
VIII. Next Steps
Based on input from the Vail Town Council with direction on the policy recommendations,
implementation timeline, and community and business support and infrastructure, staff will
return with a proposed ordinance and implementation process.
IX. Attachments:
a. Vail Single-Use Plastics Reduction Memo by Lotus Engineering
b. Single-Use Plastic Research Report by Lotus Engineering
c. Vail Single-Use Plastics Reduction Ordinance Engagement Summary by Lotus Engineering
d. Single-Use Plastic Survey Open-Ended Responses
e. Single-Use Plastics FAQ’s
f. Vail Single-Use Plastics Reduction Presentation Final- 090225
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AGENDA ITEM NO. 2.6
Item Cover Page
DATE:October 21, 2025
TIME:15 min.
SUBMITTED BY:Cameron Millard, Environmental Sustainability
ITEM TYPE:Presentation/Discussion
AGENDA SECTION:Presentation/Discussion (11:00am)
SUBJECT:Impact Grant Discussion (1:45pm)
SUGGESTED ACTION:Listen to presentation and provide feedback.
PRESENTER(S):Beth Markham, Environmental Sustainability Manager
VAIL TOWN COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM REPORT
ATTACHMENTS:
Impact Accelerator Council Memo 10.21.25.pdf
Impact Accelerator Grant Presentation.pdf
Impact Grant Vail Letter of Support.pdf
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To: Town Council
From: Department of Environmental Sustainability
Date: October 21st, 2025
Subject: Colorado Energy Office Impact Accelerator Grant Opportunity Discussion
I. Purpose:
The purpose of this memo is to provide details to the Vail Town Council about the
Colorado Energy Office Impact Accelerator Grant Application and required Letter of
Commitment.
II. Background
The Impact Accelerator grant opportunity is available to applicants to accelerate
improvements to the built environment that result in improved energy efficiency and
reduced emissions. The Vail Town Council has a strategic goal to reduce greenhouse
gas emissions communitywide by 50% by 2030 and 80% by 2050 and buildings are the
most significant source of carbon pollution in Vail. Additionally, many homes and
buildings in Vail would benefit from upgrades that address not only emissions but also
health and safety, improved comfort, and reduced energy bills.
The Town of Vail is invited to join a regional group of municipalities and counties,
including Aspen, Pitkin County, Avon, Eagle County, the Town of Eagle, Minturn, and
others to apply for up to $2 million in grant funding, $250,000 of which would be directly
available to Vail residents and building owners to make upgrades and improve
efficiency in local homes and buildings. The applicant communities will also collaborate
together to craft policy regarding building efficiency in order to coordinate and make
consistent a regional approach to the State’s low carbon and energy code, which will be
required in future code adoption cycles. A consistent approach is beneficial to the
building workforce as it reduces confusion and creates a similar code for builders to
follow regionally. The communities are not committing to adoption of any policy, only to
work on a regional approach to building codes.
A matching amount of $10,000 towards supporting building efficiency is required, plus
some staff time. This contribution can be considered part of the Town’s ongoing support
of community energy efficiency through the Energy Smart Colorado program, so a new
budget request for the match is not needed. Funds would be administered through a
third party, like the current rebate program, and benefit Vail residents and businesses.
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The grant application requires a letter of support from the Vail Town Council. This letter
indicates that the Vail Town Council is supportive of pursuing grant funding to improve
homes and buildings in Vail, and would consider policy changes in the future, such as
an exterior energy program.
III. Discussion
Does the Vail Town Council support moving forward with the grant application?
IV. Staff Recommendation
If Council is willing to move forward, Staff recommend that the Mayor sign the Letter of
Support.
V. Next Steps
Staff will submit the Letter of Support and proposed budget for the $250,000 to the lead
grant applicant.
VI. Attachments:
a. Impact Grant Vail Letter of Support
b. Impact Accelerator Presentation
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IMPACT ACCELERATOR
GRANT
Beth Markham
Environmental
Sustainability Manager
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Town of Vail Environmental Goals
Reducing emissions in the built environment is a goal of the:
•2009 Environmental Sustainability Strategic Plan
•2020 Climate Action Plan for the Eagle County
Communities.
•The Town Council Action plan 2021-2025
•Vail Greenhouse Gas Inventory (2025) showed that
natural gas use is rising in Vail, posing a challenge to
meeting the Council’s goals.
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Impact Accelerator Grant Opportunity
IMPACT grant funding activities will:
•Allow the region to coordinate policy development for
the next set of building code adoptions.
•Launch region-wide stakeholder engagement to
investigate net zero code options.
•Hire code experts to develop model energy code for
the region that is aligned with the Roadmap.
•Bolster current rebates and incentives for existing
buildings across our region ($250,000 for Vail).
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Grant Work Plan
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Grant Timeline
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Grant Submission Timeline
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Why Participate?
•Vail’s carbon reduction goal is aggressive – the Town must significantly reduce natural gas use in
buildings to achieve it. The rebate funds will 5x the annual investment in efficiency programs in
Vail .
•State Minimum Energy Code must be adopted by Vail’s next code update – this code is tailored
to CO, less complex, and makes all-electric construction more cost-effective.
•The region is ready to discuss and advance high-efficiency building code design – many
communities in Eagle and Pitkin County are committing to adopting building codes in alignment
with a regional Roadmap to Net Zero Emissions.
•Housing affordability is an important consideration – Enabling highly efficient, advanced
buildings to more easily comply with the energy code can lower upfront costs and eliminate the
need for dual energy systems.
•The workforce is ready – through extensive engagement completed in 2024, builders shared the
sentiment that they are ready to build to an advanced energy code.
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75 South Frontage Road West Town Council
Vail, Colorado 81657 970.479.2106
vail.gov 970.479.2157 fax
October 21st, 2025
ATTN: Colorado Energy Office
1600 Broadway, Suite 1960
Denver, CO 80202
RE: Local IMPACT Accelerator Application Letter of Commitment to Support “High-Performing
Mountain Communities: A Regional Approach to Energy Code Innovation and Retrofit
Implementation”
Dear Russ Sands,
I am writing to confirm the Town of Vail’s commitment to participate in the Mountain Region
Cohort’s High-Performing Mountain Communities: A Regional Approach to Energy Code Innovation
and Retrofit Implementation application which is being submitted for funding under the Local
IMPACT Accelerator. We feel confident about our ability to participate in this project and explore
adoption of above state minimum code standards to address exterior energy uses because:
1. We have already demonstrated our commitment to advanced building code updates
through participation in the Regional Net Zero Roadmap project in 2024. This Roadmap
outlines how jurisdictions will work towards achieving the net zero energy code. The Town
of Vail’s Strategic Plan includes strategies to work towards a net zero energy code.
2. The Town of Vail already dedicates staff time to updating building codes on a three-year
cadence, and would otherwise be working on code updates during the grant-identified
timeline.
3. The Town of Vail has adopted the Climate Action Plan for Eagle County Communities,
committing our Town to reducing 50% of greenhouse gas emissions by 2030, and 80% by
2050, and adopting net zero building codes by 2030.
We are pleased to contribute staff time and a local funding match to support this project. As
outlined in the grant application, the Town of Vail is committed to the following:
1. Leverage matching funding to support efficiency and electrification upgrades for local
housing and businesses within the Town of Vail through the Energy Smart Colorado
program.
2. Meet the match requirement by supplying in-kind contributions made up of staff hours not
directly associated with the application.
3. Work with the other cohort communities involved in this application to successfully
accomplish what this application details.
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The Town of Vail looks forward to working closely with the Mountain Regional Cohort communities
to make this initiative a success. Please do not hesitate to contact town staff if you require any
additional information or documentation.
We are enthusiastic about the opportunity to make an impact on the local community.
Sincerely,
Travis Coggin
Mayor, Town of Vail
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AGENDA ITEM NO. 2.7
Item Cover Page
DATE:October 21, 2025
TIME:30 min.
SUBMITTED BY:Greg Roy, Community Development
ITEM TYPE:Presentation/Discussion
AGENDA SECTION:Presentation/Discussion (11:00am)
SUBJECT:Discussion on Eating and Drinking Establishment Code
Amendments (2:00pm)
SUGGESTED ACTION:Listen to presentation and provide feedback.
PRESENTER(S):Matt Gennett
VAIL TOWN COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM REPORT
ATTACHMENTS:
Eating & Drinking Establishments Memo.pdf
PEC25-0034 Attachment A.pdf
Item 2.7 Discussion102125.pptx
Public Comment Eating and Drinking Establishment Code Amendments.pdf
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TO: Town Council
FROM: Community Development Department
DATE: October 21, 2025
SUBJECT: Presentation and discussion regarding proposed amendments to Title 12,
Zoning Regulations, Article 7B: Commercial Core 1 (CC1) District; Article
7C: Commercial Core 2 (CC2) Zone District; Article 7H: Lionshead Mixed
Use 1 (LMU-1) Zone District; and, Article 7I: Lionshead Mixed Use 2
(LMU-2) Zone District, pursuant to Section 12-3-7, Amendments, Vail
Town Code, to add language limiting conversions of existing eating and
drinking establishments. (PEC25-0034)
Applicant: Town of Vail
Planner: Matt Gennett
______________________________________________________________________
I. SUMMARY
The applicant, the Town of Vail, is presenting these proposed amendments to the Vail
Town Council for discussion and feedback. The prescribed regulations amendments to
Title 12, Zoning Regulations, Article 7B: Commercial Core 1 (CC1) District; Article 7C:
Commercial Core 2 (CC2) Zone District; Article 7H: Lionshead Mixed Use 1 (LMU-1) Zone
District; and, Article 7I: Lionshead Mixed Use 2 (LMU-2) Zone District, pursuant to Section
12-3-7, Amendments, Vail Town Code, would add new sections limiting the conversion of
existing eating and drinking establishments to any other use in each of the articles listed
above.
II. DESCRIPTION
The proposal would add new sections at the end of Articles 7B, 7C, 7H, and 7I of Title 12
to limit the conversion of existing eating and drinking establishments in the Commercial
Core 1 (CC1), Commercial Core 2 (CC2), Lionshead Mixed Use 1 (LMU-1), and
Lionshead Mixed Use 2 (LMU-2) zone districts, thereby promoting the goals of the
Lionshead Redevelopment Master Plan and Vail Village Master Plan by increasing
vibrancy and pedestrian activity in Lionshead and Vail Village. Please see Section IV of
this memo for the full proposed text changes.
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III. BACKGROUND
On April 15, 2025, Ordinance No. 9, Series of 2025, An Emergency Ordinance
Temporarily Suspending the Issuance of Building Permits Related to the Conversion of
Eating and Drinking Establishments to Retail Establishments in the SBR, SBR-2, CC-1,
CC-2, LMU-1, LMU-2, and PA Zone Districts was adopted.
On June 3, 2025, Ordinance No. 13, Series of 2025, An Emergency Ordinance
Temporarily Suspending the Acceptance and Processing of Applications, the Scheduling
of Public Hearings and the Issuance of Building Permits Related to the Conversion of
Eating and Drinking Establishments to Any Other Permitted or Conditional Use in the
SBR, SBR-2, CC-1, CC-2, LMU-1, LMU-2, and PA Zone Districts. Ordinance No. 13
repealed Ordinance No. 9 and narrowed applicability to interior conversions of existing
eating and drinking establishments. Projects that have previously received PEC approval
are not subject to the temporary stay.
On October 13, 2025, the PEC continued the item, without presentation or discussion, to
their October 27, 2025, meeting.
IV. PROPOSED TEXT AMENDMENT LANGUAGE
The proposed new Sections, 12-7B-21, 12-7C-16, 12-7H-19, and 12-7I-19 would be
added at the end of each of the articles for the CC1, CC2, LMU-1, and LMU-2 zone
districts, respectively. The text listed below contains the four new sections to be added to
the end of Articles 7B, 7C, 7H, and 7I. The proposed language is also included in
Attachment A within the context of the entirety of each article.
§ 12-7B-21 CONVERSION OF EXISTING EATING AND DRINKING
ESTABLISHMENTS.
(A) Purpose. The purpose of this Section is to limit the conversion of
existing eating and drinking establishments in the Commercial Core 1
(CC1) district to promote the goals of the Lionshead Redevelopment
Master Plan and Vail Village Master Plan by increasing vibrancy and
pedestrian activity in Lionshead and Vail Village.
(B) Applicability. This Section shall apply to all existing eating and
drinking establishments in the CC1 district, whether permitted by right or
conditionally.
(C) Permit required. A conversion of an existing eating and drinking
establishment shall require a conversion permit in accordance with this
Section.
(D) Application. An application for a conversion permit shall be
submitted to the Director of Community Development (the Director)
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on forms provided by the Town, along with the applicable application
fee.
(E) Criteria and decision. The Director shall issue a conversion
permit upon a determination that one of the following criteria are
met:
(1) The conversion will not result in a net loss of total eating and
drinking establishment interior square footage in the CC1 district, as
demonstrated by evidence that the applicant has established a new
eating and drinking establishment at a premises within the CC1
district with the same or greater interior square footage as the
premises proposed for conversion; or
(2) The conversion will occur at a premises with a prior eating
and drinking establishment, and the premises has been vacant for
at least eighteen (18) consecutive months despite diligent efforts to
establish a new eating and drinking establishment on the premises,
as demonstrated by evidence that the applicant has publicly and
reasonably advertised the premises, but no viable tenant exists.
(F) Appeals. If the Director denies an application for a
conversion permit, the Director shall send a written notice to the
applicant. The applicant may appeal the Director's decision
pursuant to Section 12-3-3.A.
§ 12-7C-16 CONVERSION OF EXISTING EATING AND
DRINKING ESTABLISHMENTS.
(A) Purpose. The purpose of this Section is to limit the conversion
of existing eating and drinking establishments in the Commercial
Core 2 (CC2) district to promote the goals of the Lionshead
Redevelopment Master Plan and Vail Village Master Plan by
increasing vibrancy and pedestrian activity in Lionshead and Vail
Village.
(B) Applicability. This Section shall apply to all existing eating and
drinking establishments in the CC2 district, whether permitted by
right or conditionally.
(C) Permit required. A conversion of any existing eating and
drinking establishment shall require a conversion permit in
accordance with this Section.
(D) Application. An application for a conversion permit shall be
submitted to the Director of Community Development (the Director)
on forms provided by the Town, along with the applicable application
fee.
(E) Criteria and decision. The Director shall issue a conversion
permit upon a determination that one of the following criteria are met:
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(1) The conversion will not result in a net loss of total eating
and drinking establishment interior square footage in the CC2
district, as demonstrated by evidence that the applicant has
established a new eating and drinking establishment at a
premises within the CC2 district with the same or greater interior
square footage as the premises proposed for conversion; or
(2) The conversion will occur at a premises with a prior eating
and drinking establishment, and the premises has been vacant for
at least eighteen (18) consecutive months despite diligent efforts
to establish a new eating and drinking establishment on the
premises, as demonstrated by evidence that the applicant has
publicly and reasonably advertised the premises, but no viable
tenant exists.
(F) Appeals. If the Director denies an application for a
conversion permit, the Director shall send a written notice to the
applicant. The applicant may appeal the Director's decision
pursuant to Section 12-3-3.A.
§ 12-7H-19 CONVERSION OF EXISTING EATING AND
DRINKING ESTABLISHMENTS.
(A) Purpose. The purpose of this Section is to limit the
conversion of existing eating and drinking establishments in the
Lionshead Mixed Use 1 (LMU-1) district to promote the goals of
the Lionshead Redevelopment Master Plan and Vail Village
Master Plan by increasing vibrancy and pedestrian activity in
Lionshead and Vail Village.
(B) Applicability. This Section shall apply to all existing eating
and drinking establishments in the LMU-1 district, whether
permitted by right or conditionally.
(C) Permit required. A conversion of any existing eating and
drinking establishment shall require a conversion permit in
accordance with this Section.
(D) Application. An application for a conversion permit shall
be submitted to the Director of Community Development (the
Director) on forms provided by the Town, along with the applicable
application fee.
(E) Criteria and decision. The Director shall issue a
conversion permit upon a determination that one of the following
criteria are met:
§ 12-7I-19 CONVERSION OF EXISTING EATING AND
DRINKING ESTABLISHMENTS.
(A) Purpose. The purpose of this Section is to limit the
conversion of existing eating and drinking establishments in the
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Lionshead Mixed Use 2 (LMU-2) district to promote the goals of
the Lionshead Redevelopment Master Plan and Vail Village
Master Plan by increasing vibrancy and pedestrian activity in
Lionshead and Vail Village.
(B) Applicability. This Section shall apply to all existing
eating and drinking establishments in the LMU-2 district,
whether permitted by right or conditionally.
(C) Permit required. A conversion of any existing eating
and drinking establishment shall require a conversion permit in
accordance with this Section.
(D) Application. An application for a conversion permit
shall be submitted to the Director of Community Development
(the Director) on forms provided by the Town, along with the
applicable application fee.
(E) Criteria and decision. The Director shall issue a
conversion permit upon a determination that one of the
following criteria are met:
(1) The conversion will not result in a net loss of total
eating and drinking establishment interior square footage in the
LMU-2 district, as demonstrated by evidence that the applicant
has established a new eating and drinking establishment at a
premises within the LMU-2 district with the same or greater
interior square footage as the premises proposed for
conversion; or
(2) The conversion will occur at a premises with a prior
eating and drinking establishment, and the premises has been
vacant for at least eighteen (18) consecutive months despite
diligent efforts to establish a new eating and drinking
establishment on the premises, as demonstrated by evidence
that the applicant has publicly and reasonably advertised the
premises, but no viable tenant exists.
(F) Appeals. If the Director denies an application for a
conversion permit, the Director shall send a written notice to the
applicant. The applicant may appeal the Director's decision
pursuant to Section 12-3-3.A.
V. APPLICABLE PLANNING DOCUMENTS
The following provisions of the Vail Town Code, Vail Village
Master Plan, and Lionshead Redevelopment Master Plan are
relevant to the review of this proposal:
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Title 12, Zoning Regulations, Vail Town Code
CHAPTER 12-1, TITLE, PURPOSE AND APPLICABILITY (in part)
Section 12-1-2: Purpose:
A. General: These regulations are enacted for the purpose of
promoting the health, safety, morals, and general welfare of
the Town, and to promote the coordinated and harmonious
development of the Town in a manner that will conserve and
enhance its natural environment and its established character
as a resort and residential community of high quality.
Vail Village Master Plan:
Policy 2.4.2: Activity that provides nightlife and evening
entertainment for both the guest and the community shall be
encouraged.
Policy 3.3.2: Outdoor dining is an important streetscape
feature and shall be encouraged in commercial infill or
redevelopment projects.
Objective 3.3: Encourage a wide variety of activities, events,
and street life along pedestrian ways and plazas.
Policy 3.3.2: Outdoor dining is an important streetscape
feature and shall be encouraged in commercial infill or
redevelopment projects.
Lionshead Redevelopment Master Plan:
Mission Statement
Lionshead lacks the charm, character, appeal and vibrancy
expected of a world class resort. It lacks a sense of arrival and
a sense of place. Pedestrian flow through the mall can be
confusing and disconnected.
Town of Vail 2024 Five Year Strategic Plan:
2. Mission and Vision
The Town of Vail’s Vision is:
To be the premier mountain resort community in the world.
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4. C. Strategic Priority - Provide an Authentic Vail Experience: Vail’s
vision of being the premier mountain resort community despite a trend
towards homogeneity in the ski industry will be achieved by creating
programming and events authentic to Vail’s pioneering and
entrepreneurial spirit. We are a community that celebrates the sport of
skiing and mountain town living.
Desired Results:
C.1: By 2027, Vail will create and/or enhance 1 to 2 showstopper,
unique events in the winter and summer seasons which are consistent
with the authentic Vail vibe. Examples: GoPro Mountain Games, X
Games, Burton US Open, Street Beat, Dew Tour, Loveland Derby, Ski
Races, Bravo!
C.2: By 2029, Vail will create a seamless, vibrant, inclusive experience
as people move from the mountain into town and from town onto the
mountain as measured in guest intercept surveys. As our guests and
residents’ transition, whether on skis, bikes or on foot, between the
Town and Vail Mountain they will be enticed and welcomed by
programming that creates an energetic and fun vibe ready to greet them
at the base area.
C.3: By June 2025, modify town codes to support vibrancy (special
events, live entertainment, nightlife).
C.4: By 2027, 70% of individuals under 40 will state “Vail is a kickass
place” as measured by the net promotor score.
C.5: By 2025, The Town of Vail municipal government will provide
excellent customer service through clear definitions, measurements,
and reporting.
VI. RECOMMENDED ACTION
Staff requests Council consider the presentation and memo and offer
feedback for incorporation into the proposed legislation.
VII. ATTACHMENTS
A. Proposed Text Amendments to Title 12: Zoning Regulations, Articles 7B, 7C,
7H, and 7I. New sections are added at the end of each article and shown in
bold text.
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Attachment A
Proposed Text Amendments to Title 12: Zoning Regulations, Articles 7B, 7C, 7H, and 7I.
New sections are added at the end of each article and shown in bold text.
Title 12, Article 7B
§ 12-7B-2 PERMITTED AND CONDITIONAL USES; BASEMENT OR GARDEN LEVEL.
(A) Permitted uses. The following uses shall be permitted in basement or garden
levels within a structure:
(1) Retail shops and establishments, including the following:
(a) Apparel stores;
(b) Art supply stores and galleries;
(c) Bakeries and confectioneries;
(d) Bookstores;
(e) Camera stores and photographic studios;
(f) Candy stores;
(g) Chinaware and glassware stores;
(h) Delicatessens and specialty food stores;
(i) Drugstores;
(j) Florists;
(k) Gift shops;
(l) Health food stores;
(m) Hobby stores;
(n) Jewelry stores;
(o) Leather goods stores;
(p) Music and record stores;
(q) Newsstands and tobacco stores;
(r) Sporting goods stores;
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(s) Stationery stores;
(t) Toy stores;
(u) Variety stores; and
(v) Yardage and dry goods stores.
(2) Personal services and repair shops, including the following:
(a) Beauty and barber shops;
(b) Commercial ski storage/ski club;
(c) Small appliance repair shops;
(d) Tailors and dressmakers; and
(e) Travel and ticket agencies.
(3) Eating and drinking establishments, including the following:
(a) Bakeries and delicatessens with food service, restricted to preparation of
products specifically for sale on the premises;
(b) Cocktail lounges and bars;
(c) Coffee shop;
(d) Fountains and sandwich shops; and
(e) Restaurants.
(4) Professional offices, business offices and studios;
(5) Banks and financial institutions;
(6) Additional uses determined to be similar to permitted uses described in
subsections (A)(1) through (A)(5) of this section, in accordance with the provisions of §
12-3-4 of this title so long as they do not encourage vehicular traffic.
(7) Lodges; and
(8) Employee housing units, as further regulated by Chapter 13 of this title.
(B) Conditional uses. The following uses shall be permitted in basement or garden
levels within a structure, subject to issuance of a conditional use permit in accordance
with the provisions of Chapter 16 of this title:
(1) Electronic sales and repair shops;
(2) Household appliance stores;
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(3) Liquor stores;
(4) Luggage stores;
(5) Major arcades;
(6) Meeting rooms;
(7) Multiple-family dwellings;
(8) Outdoor patios;
(9) Religious institutions; and
(10) Theaters.
(Ord. 39(2007) § 2; Ord. 1(2008) § 12; Ord. 8(2014) § 2; Ord. 2(2016) § 7)
§ 12-7B-3 PERMITTED AND CONDITIONAL USES; FIRST FLOOR OR STREET
LEVEL.
(A) Permitted uses. The following uses shall be permitted on the first floor or street
level within a structure:
(1) Retail stores and establishments, including the following:
(a) Apparel stores;
(b) Art supply stores and galleries;
(c) Bakeries and confectioneries;
(d) Bookstores;
(e) Camera stores and photographic studios;
(f) Candy stores;
(g) Chinaware and glassware stores;
(h) Delicatessens and specialty food stores;
(i) Drugstores;
(j) Florists;
(k) Gift shops;
(l) Hobby stores;
(m) Jewelry stores;
(n) Leather goods stores;
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(o) Luggage stores;
(p) Music and record stores;
(q) Newsstands and tobacco stores;
(r) Sporting goods stores;
(s) Stationery stores;
(t) Toy stores;
(u) Travel and ticket agencies;
(v) Variety stores; and
(w) Yardage and dry goods stores.
(2) Eating and drinking establishments, including the following:
(a) Bakeries and delicatessens with food service, restricted to preparation of
products specifically for sale on the premises;
(b) Cocktail lounges and bars;
(c) Coffee shops;
(d) Fountains and sandwich shops; and
(e) Restaurants.
(3) Lodges;
(4) Employee housing units, as further regulated by Chapter 13 of this title;
(5) Additional uses determined to be similar to permitted uses described in
subsections (A)(1) and (A)(2) of this section, in accordance with the provisions of § 12-
3-4 of this title so long as they do not encourage vehicular traffic; and
(6) Automated teller machines (ATMs) exterior to a building.
(B) Conditional uses. The following uses shall be permitted on the first floor or street
level floor within a structure, subject to issuance of a conditional use permit in
accordance with the provisions of Chapter 16 of this title:
(1) Banks and financial institutions;
(2) Beauty and barber shops;
(3) Electronics sales and repair shops;
(4) Household appliance stores;
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(5) Liquor stores; and
(6) Outdoor patios.
(Ord. 39(2007) § 2; Ord. 1(2008) § 12; Ord. 12(2008) § 12)
§ 12-7B-4 PERMITTED AND CONDITIONAL USES; SECOND FLOOR.
(A) Permitted uses; exception. The following uses shall be permitted on the second
floor within a structure; provided, however, that a conditional use permit will be required
in accordance with Chapter 16 of this title for any use which eliminates any existing
dwelling or accommodation unit or any portion thereof:
(1) Multiple-family residential dwelling;
(2) Lodges;
(3) Professional offices, business offices and studios;
(4) Banks and financial institutions;
(5) Personal services and repair shops, including the following:
(a) Beauty and barber shops;
(b) Business and office services;
(c) Tailors and dressmakers; and
(d) Travel and ticket agencies.
(6) Retail stores and establishments, including the following:
(a) Apparel stores;
(b) Art supply stores and galleries;
(c) Bakeries and confectioneries;
(d) Bookstores;
(e) Camera stores and photographic studios;
(f) Candy stores;
(g) Chinaware and glassware stores;
(h) Delicatessens and specialty food stores;
(i) Drugstores;
(j) Florists;
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(k) Gift shops;
(l) Hobby stores;
(m) Jewelry stores;
(n) Leather goods stores;
(o) Music and record stores;
(p) Newsstands and tobacco stores;
(q) Photographic studios;
(r) Sporting goods stores;
(s) Toy stores;
(t) Variety stores; and
(u) Yardage and dry goods stores.
(7) Eating and drinking establishments, including the following:
(a) Bakeries and delicatessens with food service, restricted to preparation of
products specifically for sale on the premises;
(b) Cocktail lounges and bars;
(c) Coffee shops;
(d) Fountains and sandwich shops; and
(e) Restaurants.
(8) Employee housing units, as further regulated by Chapter 13 of this title.
(B) Conditional uses. The following uses shall be permitted on second floors, subject
to the issuance of a conditional use permit in accordance with the provisions of Chapter
16 of this title:
(1) Dog kennels;
(2) Electronics sales and repair shops;
(3) Household appliance stores;
(4) Liquor stores;
(5) Luggage stores;
(6) Meeting rooms;
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(7) Outdoor patios;
(8) Religious institutions; and
(9) Theaters.
(Ord. 39(2007) § 2; Ord. 1(2008) § 12; Ord. 12(2008) § 12; Ord. 2(2016) § 8)
§ 12-7B-5 PERMITTED AND CONDITIONAL USES; ABOVE SECOND FLOOR.
(A) Permitted uses. The following uses shall be permitted on any floor above the
second floor:
(1) Employee housing units, as further regulated by Chapter 13 of this title;
(2) Lodges; and
(3) Multiple-family residential dwellings.
(B) Conditional uses. The following uses shall be permitted on any floor above the
second floor, subject to the issuance of a conditional use permit in accordance with the
provisions of Chapter 16 of this title. Any permitted or conditional use which eliminates
any existing dwelling or accommodation unit, or any portion thereof, shall require a
conditional use permit. Such uses may include:
(1) Retail stores and establishments, including the following:
(a) Apparel stores;
(b) Art supply stores and galleries;
(c) Bakeries and confectioneries;
(d) Bookstores;
(e) Camera stores and photographic studios;
(f) Chinaware and glassware stores;
(g) Delicatessens and specialty food stores;
(h) Drugstores;
(i) Electronics sales and repair shops;
(j) Florists;
(k) Gift shops;
(l) Hobby stores;
(m) Jewelry stores;
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(n) Leather goods stores;
(o) Liquor stores;
(p) Luggage stores;
(q) Music and record stores;
(r) Newsstands and tobacco stores;
(s) Photographic studios;
(t) Sporting goods stores;
(u) Stationery stores;
(v) Toy stores;
(w) Variety stores; and
(x) Yardage and dry goods stores.
(2) Eating and drinking establishments, including the following:
(a) Bakeries and delicatessens with food service, restricted to preparation of
products specifically for sale on the premises;
(b) Cocktail lounges and bars;
(c) Coffee shops;
(d) Fountains and sandwich shops; and
(e) Restaurants.
(3) Professional offices, business offices, and studios;
(4) Banks and financial institutions;
(5) Personal services and repair shops, including the following:
(a) Beauty and barber shops;
(b) Business and office services;
(c) Small appliance repair shops;
(d) Tailors and dressmakers; and
(e) Travel and ticket agencies.
(6) Theaters; and
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(7) Additional uses determined to be similar to permitted uses described in
subsections (B)(1) through (B)(5) of this section in accordance with the provisions of §
12-3-4 of this title, so long as they do not encourage vehicular traffic.
(Ord. 39(2007) § 2; Ord. 1(2008) § 12; Ord. 12(2008) § 12)
§ 12-7B-6 CONDITIONAL USES; GENERALLY.
The following uses shall be permitted, subject to the issuance of a conditional use
permit in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 16 of this title:
(A) Bed and breakfasts, as further regulated by § 12-14-18 of this title;
(B) Public buildings, grounds and facilities;
(C) Public park and recreation facilities;
(D) Public utility and public service uses; and
(E) Ski lifts and tows.
(Ord. 8(1973) § 8.300; Ord. 16(1975) § 3(B); Ord. 31(1989) § 8; Ord. 29(2005) § 24)
§ 12-7B-7 EXTERIOR ALTERATIONS OR MODIFICATIONS.
(A) Applicability. The construction of a new building, the alteration of an existing
building which adds or removes any enclosed floor area, the alteration of an existing
building which modifies exterior rooflines, the replacement of an existing building, the
addition of a new outdoor dining deck or the modification of an existing outdoor dining
deck shall require approval from the Planning and Environmental Commission (PEC).
(1) Application. An application shall be made by the owner of the building or the
building owner's authorized agent or representative on a form provided by the
Administrator. Any application for a building in a common interest community shall be
duly authorized by the condominium association.
(2) Application contents. The Administrator shall establish the submittal
requirements for an exterior alteration or modification application. A complete list of the
submittal requirements shall be maintained by the Department of Community
Development. Certain submittal requirements may be waived by the Administrator or
reviewing body if the applicant demonstrates that the information and materials required
are not relevant to the application. The Administrator or the reviewing body may require
the submission of additional plans, drawings, specifications, samples and other
materials if deemed necessary to properly evaluate the proposal.
(3) Hearing. The public hearing before the Planning and Environmental
Commission shall be held in accordance with § 12-3-6 of this Title. The Planning and
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Environmental Commission may approve the application as submitted, approve the
application with conditions or modifications, or deny the application. The decision of the
Planning and Environmental Commission may be appealed to the Town Council in
accordance with § 12-3-3 of this Title.
(4) Burden of proof. At the hearing, the applicant shall prove by a preponderance of
the evidence that the proposed exterior alteration is in compliance with the purposes of
the CC1 District as specified in § 12-7B-1 of this Article; that the proposal is consistent
with applicable elements of the Vail Village Master Plan, the Town of Vail Streetscape
Master Plan and the Vail Comprehensive Plan; that the proposal does not otherwise
negatively alter the character of the neighborhood; and that the proposal substantially
complies with the Vail Village Urban Design Guide Plan and the Vail Village design
considerations, including without limitation the following urban design considerations:
pedestrianization, vehicular penetration, streetscape framework, street enclosure, street
edge, building height, views, service/delivery and sun/shade analysis.
(5) Approval. Approval of an exterior alteration under this Section shall constitute
approval of the basic form and location of improvements including siting, building
setbacks, height, building bulk and mass, site improvements and landscaping.
(6) Lapse of approval. Approval of an exterior alteration shall lapse and become
void two years following the date of approval unless, prior to the expiration, a building
permit is issued and construction is commenced and diligently pursued to completion.
(7) Design Review Board review. Any modification or change to the exterior facade
of a building or to a site within the CC1 District shall be reviewed by the Design Review
Board in accordance with Chapter 11 of this title.
(B) Compliance burden. It shall be the burden of the applicant to prove by a
preponderance of the evidence before the Design Review Board that the proposed
building modification is in compliance with the purposes of the CC1 District as specified
in § 12-7B-1 of this article; that the proposal substantially complies with the Vail Village
design considerations, and that the proposal does not otherwise alter the character of
the neighborhood.
(Ord. 21(1980) § 1; Ord. 25(1982) § 1(d); Ord. 41(1983) § 1; Ord. 4(1993) § 1; 1997
Code; Ord. 1(1998) § 1; Ord. 5(2003) § 6; Ord. 29(2005) § 24; Ord. 2(2024) § 1)
§ 12-7B-8 CONDITIONAL USES; FACTORS APPLICABLE.
In considering, in accordance with Chapter 16 of this title, an application for a
conditional use permit within Commercial Core 1 District, the following development
factors shall be applicable:
(A) Effects of vehicular traffic on Commercial Core 1 District;
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(B) Reduction of vehicular traffic in Commercial Core 1 District;
(C) Reduction of nonessential off-street parking;
(D) Control of delivery, pick up, and service vehicles;
(E) Development of public spaces for use by pedestrians;
(F) Continuance of the various commercial, residential, and public uses in
Commercial Core 1 District so as to maintain the existing character of the area;
(G) Control quality of construction, architectural design, and landscape design in
Commercial Core 1 District so as to maintain the existing character of the area; and
(H) Effects of noise, odor, dust, smoke, and other factors on the environment of
Commercial Core 1 District.
(Ord. 16(1975) § 4; Ord. 29(2005) § 24)
§ 12-7B-9 ACCESSORY USES.
The following accessory uses shall be permitted in the CC1 District:
(A) Home occupations, subject to issuance of a home occupation permit in
accordance with the provisions of § 12-14-12 of this title;
(B) Minor arcade. Amusement devices shall not be visible or audible from any public
way, street, walkway or mall area;
(C) Outdoor dining areas operated in conjunction with permitted eating and drinking
establishments;
(D) Swimming pools, patios, or other recreational facilities customarily incidental to
permitted residential or lodge uses; and
(E) Other uses customarily incidental and accessory to permitted or conditional uses,
and necessary for the operation thereof.
(Ord. 8(1973) § 8.400; Ord. 16(1975) § 3(C); Ord. 6(1982) § 3(b); Ord. 29(2005) § 24)
§ 12-7B-10 LOT AREA AND SITE DIMENSIONS.
The minimum lot or site area shall be 5,000 square feet of buildable area, and each
site shall have a minimum frontage of 30 feet.
(Ord. 12(1978) § 3)
§ 12-7B-11 SETBACKS.
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There shall be no required setbacks, except as may be established pursuant to the
Vail Village Design Guide Plan and Design Considerations.
(Ord. 21(1980) § 1; Ord. 29(2005) § 24)
§ 12-7B-12 HEIGHT.
Height shall be as regulated in the Vail Village Urban Design Guide Plan and Design
Considerations.
(Ord. 37(1980) § 2; Ord. 11(1982) § 2; Ord. 29(2005) § 24)
§ 12-7B-13 DENSITY CONTROL.
(A) Unless otherwise provided in the Vail Village Urban Design Guide Plan, not more
than 80 square feet of gross residential floor area (GRFA) shall be permitted for each
100 square feet of buildable site area. Total density shall not exceed 25 dwelling units
per acre of buildable site area. Each accommodation unit shall be counted as one-half
of a dwelling unit for purposes of calculating allowable units per acre.
(B) A dwelling unit in a multiple-family building may include one attached
accommodation unit no larger than one-third of the total floor area of the dwelling.
(Ord. 21(1980) § 1; Ord. 31(2001) §§ 3, 5; Ord. 29(2005) § 24)
§ 12-7B-14 RECONSTRUCTION OF EXISTING USES; GENERALLY.
If any building or structure located within Commercial Core 1 District on June 1, 1978,
is subsequently destroyed by fire or other casualty to the degree provided in § 12-18-9
of this title, that structure or building may be reconstructed to the same or substantially
the same size, dimensions, lot coverage and height in accordance with the procedures
outlined in § 12-18-9 of this title, so long as the appearance of the building or structure
is the same or substantially the same as existed prior to its destruction.
(Ord. 13(1978) § 2; Ord. 19(1979) § 3(a); Ord. 29(2005) § 24)
§ 12-7B-15 SITE COVERAGE.
Site coverage shall not exceed 80% of the total site area, unless otherwise specified
in the Vail Village Urban Design Guide Plan and Design Considerations. In Commercial
Core 1 District, ground level patios and decks shall be included in site coverage
calculations.
(Ord. 21(1980) § 1; Ord. 17(1991) § 8; Ord. 29(2005) § 24)
§ 12-7B-16 LANDSCAPING AND SITE DEVELOPMENT.
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No reduction in landscape area shall be permitted without sufficient cause shown by
the applicant or as specified in the Vail Village design considerations as adopted in §
12-7B-20 of this article.
(Ord. 21(1980) § 1; 1997 Code; Ord. 29(2005) § 24)
§ 12-7B-17 PARKING AND LOADING.
Off-street parking and loading shall be provided in accordance with Chapter 10 of this
title; provided, that no parking shall be provided on site. All parking requirements shall
be met in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 10 of this title. Loading
requirements shall continue to be applicable to properties within Commercial Core 1
District; provided that no loading areas shall be located in any required front setback
area.
(Ord. 13(1978) § 3; Ord. 29(2005) § 24)
§ 12-7B-18 LOCATION OF BUSINESS ACTIVITY.
(A) Limitations; exception. All offices, businesses and services permitted by §§ 12-
7B-2 through 12-7B-5 shall be operated and conducted entirely within a building, except
for permitted unenclosed parking or loading areas, and the outdoor display of goods.
For purposes of this section, CONDUCTED ENTIRELY WITHIN A BUILDING means
that all activities related to the permitted use, including contacting potential customers
and clients, must occur completely inside of a building, and not in an open doorway of
the building.
(B) Outdoor displays. The area to be used for an outdoor display shall be located
directly in front of the establishment displaying the goods and entirely upon the
establishment’s own property. Sidewalks, building entrances and exits, driveways and
streets shall not be obstructed by outdoor displays.
(Ord. 8(1973) § 8.511; Ord. 19(1976) § 9; Ord. 34(1982) § 1; Ord. 11(2019) § 1)
§ 12-7B-19 RECONSTRUCTION OF EXISTING USES; COMPLIANCE REQUIRED.
Any building or structure located within Commercial Core 1 District may be
reconstructed to the same or substantially the same enclosed floor area in accordance
with the procedures outlined in § 12-18-9 of this title. The building, however, shall
substantially comply with the applicable provisions of the Vail Village Urban Design
Guide Plan and Design Considerations.
(Ord. 21(1980) § 1; Ord. 29(2005) § 24)
§ 12-7B-20 VAIL VILLAGE URBAN DESIGN GUIDE PLAN.
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(A) Adoption. The Vail Village Urban Design Guide Plan and Design Considerations
are adopted for the purposes of maintaining and preserving the character and vitality of
the Vail Village (CC1) and to guide the future alteration, change and improvement in the
CC1 District. Copies of the Vail Village Design Guide Plan and Design Considerations
shall be on file in the Department of Community Development.
(B) Revisions. Revisions to the Vail Village urban design guide plan and Design
Considerations shall be reviewed by the Planning and Environmental Commission with
official action to be taken by the Town Council by resolution on a semiannual basis to
ensure that the plan reflects the purposes and intent for which it has been adopted. The
review and action shall take place within 30 days following the public hearing on the
applications.
§ 12-7B-21 CONVERSION OF EXISTING EATING AND DRINKING
ESTABLISHMENTS.
(A) Purpose. The purpose of this Section is to limit the conversion
of existing eating and drinking establishments in the Commercial Core
1 (CC1) district to promote the goals of the Lionshead Redevelopment
Master Plan and Vail Village Master Plan by increasing vibrancy and
pedestrian activity in Lionshead and Vail Village.
(B) Applicability. This Section shall apply to all existing eating and
drinking establishments in the CC1 district, whether permitted by right
or conditionally.
(C) Permit required. A conversion of an existing eating and
drinking establishment shall require a conversion permit in
accordance with this Section.
(D) Application. An application for a conversion permit shall be
submitted to the Director of Community Development (the Director) on
forms provided by the Town, along with the applicable application fee.
(E) Criteria and decision. The Director shall issue a conversion
permit upon a determination that one of the following criteria are met:
(1) The conversion will not result in a net loss of total eating
and drinking establishment interior square footage in the CC1 district,
as demonstrated by evidence that the applicant has established a new
eating and drinking establishment at a premises within the CC1
district with the same or greater interior square footage as the
premises proposed for conversion; or
(2) The conversion will occur at a premises with a prior
eating and drinking establishment, and the premises has been vacant
for at least eighteen (18) consecutive months despite diligent efforts
to establish a new eating and drinking establishment on the premises,
as demonstrated by evidence that the applicant has publicly and
reasonably advertised the premises, but no viable tenant exists.
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(F) Appeals. If the Director denies an application for a conversion
permit, the Director shall send a written notice to the applicant. The
applicant may appeal the Director's decision pursuant to Section 12-
3-3.A.
Title 12, Article 7C
§ 12-7C-1 PURPOSE.
The Commercial Core 2 District is intended to provide sites for a mixture
of multiple dwellings, lodges and commercial establishments in a clustered,
unified development. Commercial Core 2 District in accordance with the Vail
Village Urban Design Guide Plan and Design Considerations, as adopted
in § 12-7C-15 of this article is intended to ensure adequate light, air, open
space and other amenities appropriate to the permitted types of building
and uses and to maintain the desirable qualities of the zone district by
establishing appropriate site development standards.
(Ord. 21(1980) § 2; 1997 Code; Ord. 31(2001) § 8; Ord. 29(2005) § 24)
§ 12-7C-2 REQUIREMENTS FOR ESTABLISHMENT; DEVELOPMENT
PLAN.
(A) Review required. Prior to the establishment of any Commercial Core
2 District or enlargement of any existing Commercial Core 2 District by
change of zone district boundaries, the Town Council shall by resolution
adopt a general development plan for the proposed zone district. The
general development plan may be prepared by an applicant for the
establishment of such zone district or may be prepared by the town. The
development plan shall be submitted to the Planning and Environmental
Commission for review, and the Planning and Environmental Commission
shall submit its findings and recommendations on the plan to the Town
Council.
(B) Development plan content. The Administrator shall establish the
submittal requirements for a development plan application.
(1) A complete list of the submittal requirements shall be maintained
by the Administrator and filed in the Department of Community
Development. Certain submittal requirements may be waived and/or
modified by the Administrator and/or the reviewing body if it is demonstrated
by the applicant that the information and materials required are not relevant
to the proposed development or applicable to the planning documents that
comprise the Vail Comprehensive Plan.
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(2) The Administrator and/or the reviewing body may require the
submission of additional plans, drawings, specifications, samples and other
materials if deemed necessary to properly evaluate the proposal.
(C) Plan used as guide. The development plan shall be used as a guide
for the subsequent development of sites and the design and location of
buildings and grounds within the zone district. All plans subsequently
approved by the Design Review Board in accordance with Chapter 11 of
this title, shall substantially conform to the development plan adopted by the
Town Council.
(Ord. 8(1973) § 9.200; Ord. 31(2001) § 8; Ord. 5(2003) § 7; Ord. 29(2005)
§ 24)
§ 12-7C-3 PERMITTED AND CONDITIONAL USES.
In the CC2 District, permitted and conditional uses for specific floors shall
be the same as those permitted in the Commercial Core 1 District as
prescribed by §§ 12-7B-2 through 12-7B-5 of this chapter. Retail stores and
establishments shall not occupy more than 8,000 square feet of floor area.
(Ord. 8(1973) § 9.300; Ord. 50(1978) § 7; Ord. 31(2001) § 8; Ord. 29(2005)
§ 24)
§ 12-7C-4 CONDITIONAL USES; GENERALLY.
The following conditional uses shall be permitted, subject to issuance of
a conditional use permit in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 16 of
this title:
(A) Bed and breakfasts as further regulated by § 12-14-18 of this title;
(B) Brewpubs;
(C) Commercial storage;
(D) Laundromats;
(E) Public buildings, grounds and facilities;
(F) Public park and recreation facilities;
(G) Public utility and public service uses;
(H) Religious institutions;
(I) Ski lifts and tows;
(J) Television stations; and
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(K) Theaters, meeting rooms and convention facilities.
(Ord. 8(1973) § 9.400; Ord. 50(1978) § 8; Ord. 8(1981) § 2; Ord. 21(1983)
§ 1; Ord. 31(1989) § 9; Ord. 23(1990) § 1; Ord. 16(1996) § 1; Ord. 10(1998)
§§ 5, 6, 7; Ord. 31(2001) § 8; Ord. 29(2005) § 24; Ord. 2(2016) § 9)
§ 12-7C-5 EXTERIOR ALTERATIONS OR MODIFICATIONS.
(A) Applicability. The construction of a new building, the alteration of an
existing building which adds or removes any enclosed floor area, the
alteration of an existing building which modifies exterior rooflines, the
replacement of an existing building, the addition of a new outdoor dining
deck or the modification of an existing outdoor dining deck shall require
approval from the Planning and Environmental Commission (PEC).
(1) Application. An application shall be made by the owner of the
building or the building owner's authorized agent or representative on a form
provided by the Administrator. Any application for a building in a common
interest community shall be duly authorized by the condominium
association.
(2) Application contents. The Administrator shall establish the submittal
requirements for an exterior alteration or modification application. A
complete list of the submittal requirements shall be maintained by the
Department of Community Development. Certain submittal requirements
may be waived by the Administrator or reviewing body if the applicant
demonstrates that the information and materials required are not relevant
to the application. The Administrator or the reviewing body may require the
submission of additional plans, drawings, specifications, samples and other
materials if deemed necessary to properly evaluate the proposal.
(3) Burden of proof. At the hearing, the applicant shall prove by a
preponderance of the evidence that the proposed exterior alteration is in
compliance with the purposes of the CC2 District as specified in § 12-7C-1
of this Article; that the proposal is consistent with applicable elements of the
Vail Village Master Plan, the Town of Vail Streetscape Master Plan and the
Vail Comprehensive Plan; that the proposal does not otherwise negatively
alter the character of the neighborhood; and that the proposal substantially
complies with the Vail Village Urban Design Guide Plan and the Vail Village
design considerations, including without limitation the following urban
design considerations: pedestrianization, vehicular penetration,
streetscape framework, street enclosure, street edge, building height,
views, service/delivery and sun/shade analysis.
(4) Approval. Approval of an exterior alteration under this Section shall
constitute approval of the basic form and location of improvements including
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siting, building setbacks, height, building bulk and mass, site improvements
and landscaping.
(5) Lapse of approval. Approval of an exterior alteration shall lapse and
become void two years following the date of approval by the Planning and
Environmental Commission unless, prior to the expiration, a building permit
is issued and construction is commenced and diligently pursued to
completion.
(6) Design Review Board review. Any modification or change to the
exterior facade of a building or to a site within the CC2 District shall be
reviewed by the Design Review Board in accordance with Chapter 11 of this
title.
(B) Compliance burden. It shall be the burden of the applicant to prove
by a preponderance of the evidence before the Design Review Board that
the proposed building modification is in compliance with the purposes of the
CC2 District as specified in § 12-7C-1 of this article; that the proposal
substantially complies with the Vail Village design considerations or that the
proposal does not otherwise alter the character of the neighborhood.
(Ord. 21(1980) § 2; Ord. 25(1982) § 1(e); Ord. 4(1983) § 1; Ord. 7(1984) §
1; Ord. 4(1993) § 2; 1997 Code; Ord. 1(1998) § 1; Ord. 31(2001) § 8; Ord.
5(2003) § 8; Ord. 29(2005) § 24; Ord. 2(2024) § 2)
Editor’s note:
The submittal deadlines contained in subsection (A)(3) of this section are
hereby waived for project applications for the 1998 calendar year.
§ 12-7C-6 ACCESSORY USES.
The following accessory uses shall be permitted in the CC2 District:
(A) Home occupations, subject to issuance of a home occupation permit
in accordance with the provisions of § 12-14-12 of this title;
(B) Minor arcades. Amusement devices shall not be visible or audible
from public way, street, walkway or mall area;
(C) Outdoor dining areas operated in conjunction with permitted eating
and drinking establishments;
(D) Swimming pools, tennis courts, patios or other recreation facilities
customarily incidental to permitted residential or lodge uses; and
(E) Other uses customarily incidental and accessory to permitted or
conditional uses, and necessary for the operation thereof.
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(Ord. 8(1973) § 9.500; Ord. 6(1982) § 4(a); Ord. 31(2001) § 8; Ord.
29(2005) § 24)
§ 12-7C-7 LOT AREA AND SITE DIMENSIONS.
The minimum lot or site area shall be 10,000 square feet of buildable area,
and each site shall have a minimum frontage of 30 feet. Each site shall be
of a size and shape capable of enclosing a square area, 80 feet on each
side, within its boundaries.
(Ord. 12(1978) § 3; Ord. 31(2001) § 8)
§ 12-7C-8 SETBACKS.
In the CC2 District the minimum front setback shall be ten feet; the
minimum side setback shall be ten feet; and the minimum rear setback shall
be ten feet unless otherwise specified in the Vail Village Urban Design
Guide Plan and Design Considerations.
(Ord. 21(1980) § 2; Ord. 31(2001) § 8; Ord. 29(2005) § 24)
§ 12-7C-9 HEIGHT.
For a flat roof or mansard roof, the height of buildings shall not exceed 45
feet. For a sloping roof, the height of buildings shall not exceed 48 feet.
These restrictions pertain unless otherwise specified by the Vail Village
Urban Design Guide Plan and urban design considerations.
(Ord. 37(1980) § 2; Ord. 31(2001) § 8; Ord. 29(2005) § 24)
§ 12-7C-10 DENSITY CONTROL.
Unless otherwise specified in the Vail Village Urban Design Guide Plan,
not more than 80 square feet of gross residential floor area (GRFA) shall be
permitted for each 100 square feet of buildable site area. Total density shall
not exceed 25 dwelling units per acre of buildable site area. Each
accommodation unit shall be counted as one-half of a dwelling unit for
purposes of calculating allowable units per acre. A dwelling unit in a
multiple-family building may include one attached accommodation unit no
larger than one-third of the total floor area of the dwelling.
(Ord. 21(1980) § ; Ord. 31(2001) §§ 3, 5, 8; Ord. 29(2005) § 24)
§ 12-7C-11 SITE COVERAGE.
Site coverage shall not exceed 70% of the total site area, unless otherwise
specified in the Vail Village Urban Design Guide Plan and Design
Considerations.
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(Ord. 21(1980) § 2; Ord. 17(1991) § 9; Ord. 31(2001) § 8; Ord. 29(2005) §
24)
§ 12-7C-12 LANDSCAPING AND SITE DEVELOPMENT.
At least 20% of the total site area shall be landscaped unless otherwise
specified in the Vail Village Urban Design Guide Plan and Design
Considerations.
(Ord. 21(1980) § 2; Ord. 31(2001) § 8; Ord. 29(2005) § 24)
§ 12-7C-13 PARKING AND LOADING.
Off-street parking and loading shall be provided in accordance with
Chapter 10 of this title. At least one-half the required parking shall be
located within the main building or buildings. No parking or loading area
shall be located in any required front setback area.
(Ord. 8(1973) § 9.610; Ord. 31(2001) § 8)
§ 12-7C-14 LOCATION OF BUSINESS ACTIVITY.
(A) Limitations; exception. All offices, businesses and services permitted
by § 12-7C-3 shall be operated and conducted entirely within a building,
except for permitted unenclosed parking or loading areas and the outdoor
display of goods. For purposes of this section, CONDUCTED ENTIRELY
WITHIN A BUILDING means that all activities related to the permitted use,
including contacting potential customers and clients, must occur completely
inside of a building, and not in an open doorway of the building.
(B) Outdoor displays. The area to be used for an outdoor display shall
be located directly in front of the establishment displaying the goods and
entirely upon the establishment’s own property. Sidewalks, building
entrances and exits, driveways and streets shall not be obstructed by
outdoor displays.
(Ord. 8(1973) § 9.611; Ord. 34(1982) § 2; Ord. 31(2001) § 8; Ord. 11(2019)
§ 2)
§ 12-7C-15 VAIL VILLAGE URBAN DESIGN GUIDE PLAN AND DESIGN
CONSIDERATIONS.
(A) Adoption. The Vail Village Urban Design Guide Plan and Design
Considerations are adopted for the purpose of maintaining and preserving
the character and vitality of Vail Village (CC2) and to guide the future
alterations, change and improvement in the CC2 District. Copies of the Vail
Village Urban Design Guide Plan and Design Considerations shall be on
file in the Department of Community Development.
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(B) Revisions. Revisions to the Vail Village Urban Design Guide Plan
and Design Considerations shall be reviewed by the Planning and
Environmental Commission with official action to be taken by the Town
Council by resolution on a semiannual basis to ensure that the plan reflects
the purposes and intent for which it has been adopted. The review and
action shall take place within 30 days following the public hearing on the
applications.
§ 12-7C-16 CONVERSION OF EXISTING EATING AND DRINKING
ESTABLISHMENTS.
(A) Purpose. The purpose of this Section is to limit the conversion
of existing eating and drinking establishments in the Commercial Core
2 (CC2) district to promote the goals of the Lionshead Redevelopment
Master Plan and Vail Village Master Plan by increasing vibrancy and
pedestrian activity in Lionshead and Vail Village.
(B) Applicability. This Section shall apply to all existing eating and
drinking establishments in the CC2 district, whether permitted by right
or conditionally.
(C) Permit required. A conversion of any existing eating and
drinking establishment shall require a conversion permit in
accordance with this Section.
(D) Application. An application for a conversion permit shall be
submitted to the Director of Community Development (the Director) on
forms provided by the Town, along with the applicable application fee.
(E) Criteria and decision. The Director shall issue a conversion
permit upon a determination that one of the following criteria are met:
(1) The conversion will not result in a net loss of total eating
and drinking establishment interior square footage in the CC2 district,
as demonstrated by evidence that the applicant has established a new
eating and drinking establishment at a premises within the CC2
district with the same or greater interior square footage as the
premises proposed for conversion; or
(2) The conversion will occur at a premises with a prior
eating and drinking establishment, and the premises has been vacant
for at least eighteen (18) consecutive months despite diligent efforts
to establish a new eating and drinking establishment on the premises,
as demonstrated by evidence that the applicant has publicly and
reasonably advertised the premises, but no viable tenant exists.
(F) Appeals. If the Director denies an application for a conversion
permit, the Director shall send a written notice to the applicant. The
applicant may appeal the Director's decision pursuant to Section 12-
3-3.A.
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Title 12, Article 7H
§ 12-7H-1 PURPOSE.
(A) The Lionshead Mixed Use 1 District is intended to provide sites for a
mixture of multiple-family dwellings, lodges, hotels, fractional fee clubs,
timeshares, lodge dwelling units, restaurants, offices, skier services, and
commercial establishments in a clustered, unified development. Lionshead
Mixed Use 1 District, in accordance with the Lionshead Redevelopment
Master Plan, is intended to ensure adequate light, air, open space and other
amenities appropriate to the permitted types of buildings and uses and to
maintain the desirable qualities of the zone district by establishing
appropriate site development standards. This zone district is meant to
encourage and provide incentives for redevelopment in accordance with the
Lionshead Redevelopment Master Plan.
(B) This zone district was specifically developed to provide incentives for
properties to redevelop. The ultimate goal of these incentives is to create
an economically vibrant lodging, housing and commercial core area. The
incentives in this zone district include increases in allowable gross
residential floor area, building height and density over the previously
established zoning in the Lionshead Redevelopment Master Plan study
area. The primary goal of the incentives is to create economic conditions
favorable to inducing private redevelopment consistent with the Lionshead
Redevelopment Master Plan. Additionally, the incentives are created to help
finance public off site improvements adjacent to redevelopment projects.
With any development/redevelopment proposal taking advantage of the
incentives created herein, the following amenities will be evaluated:
streetscape improvements; pedestrian/bicycle access; public plaza
redevelopment; public art; roadway improvements; and similar
improvements.
(Ord. 3(1999) § 1; Ord. 29(2005) § 24)
§ 12-7H-2 PERMITTED AND CONDITIONAL USES; BASEMENT OR
GARDEN LEVEL.
(A) Permitted uses. The following uses shall be permitted in basement
or garden levels within a structure:
(1) Banks and financial institutions;
(2) Child daycare centers;
(3) Commercial ski storage/ski club;
(4) Eating and drinking establishments;
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(5) Employee housing units, as further regulated by Chapter 13 of this
title;
(6) Personal services and repair shops;
(7) Professional offices, business offices and studios;
(8) Public or private lockers and storage;
(9) Recreation facilities;
(10) Retail establishments;
(11) Skier ticketing, ski school and skier services;
(12) Travel and ticket agencies; and
(13) Additional uses determined to be similar to permitted uses
described in this subsection (A), in accordance with the provisions of § 12-
3-4 of this title.
(B) Conditional uses. The following uses shall be permitted in basement
or garden levels within a structure, subject to issuance of a conditional use
permit in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 16 of this title:
(1) Accommodation units;
(2) Attached accommodation units;
(3) Conference facilities and meeting rooms;
(4) Liquor stores;
(5) Lodges;
(6) Major arcades;
(7) Multiple-family residential dwelling units, timeshare units, fractional
fee clubs, and lodge dwelling units;
(8) Radio, TV stores and repair shops;
(9) Religious institutions;
(10) Theaters; and
(11) Additional uses determined to be similar to conditional uses
described in this subsection (B), in accordance with the provisions of § 12-
3-4 of this title.
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(Ord. 39(2007) § 3; Ord. 1(2008) § 16; Ord. 8(2014) § 3; Ord. 2(2016) § 12)
§ 12-7H-3 PERMITTED AND CONDITIONAL USES; FIRST FLOOR OR
STREET LEVEL.
(A) Permitted uses. The following uses shall be permitted on the first
floor or street level within a structure:
(1) Banks, with walk-up teller facilities;
(2) Child daycare centers;
(3) Eating and drinking establishments;
(4) Employee housing units, as further regulated by Chapter 13 of this
title;
(5) Recreation facilities;
(6) Retail stores and establishments;
(7) Skier ticketing, ski school and skier services;
(8) Travel and ticket agencies; and
(9) Additional uses determined to be similar to permitted uses
described in this subsection (A), in accordance with the provisions of § 12-
3-4 of this title.
(B) Conditional uses. The following uses shall be permitted on the first
floor or street level floor within a structure, subject to issuance of a
conditional use permit in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 16 of
this title:
(1) Accommodation units;
(2) Attached accommodation units;
(3) Beauty and barber shops;
(4) Conference facilities and meeting rooms;
(5) Electronics sales and repair shops;
(6) Financial institutions, other than banks;
(7) Liquor stores;
(8) Lodges;
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(9) Major arcades;
(10) Multiple-family residential dwelling units, timeshare units,
fractional fee clubs and lodge dwelling units;
(11) Religious institutions;
(12) Temporary business offices;
(13) Theaters; and
(14) Additional uses determined to be similar to conditional uses
described in this subsection (B), in accordance with the provisions of section
12-3-4 of this title.
(Ord. 6(2012) § 2; Ord. 2(2016) § 13)
§ 12-7H-4 PERMITTED AND CONDITIONAL USES; SECOND FLOOR
AND ABOVE.
(A) Permitted uses. The following uses shall be permitted on those floors
above the first floor within a structure:
(1) Accommodation units;
(2) Attached accommodation units;
(3) Employee housing units, as further regulated by Chapter 13 of this
title;
(4) Lodges;
(5) Multiple-family residential dwelling units, lodge dwelling units; and
(6) Additional uses determined to be similar to permitted uses
described in this subsection (A), in accordance with the provisions of § 12-
3-4 of this title.
(B) Conditional uses. The following uses shall be permitted on second
floors and higher above grade, subject to the issuance of a conditional use
permit in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 16 of this title:
(1) Banks and financial institutions;
(2) Child daycare centers;
(3) Conference facilities and meeting rooms;
(4) Eating and drinking establishments;
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(5) Electronics sales and repair shops;
(6) Fractional fee clubs;
(7) Liquor stores;
(8) Personal services and repair shops;
(9) Professional offices, business offices and studios;
(10) Recreation facilities;
(11) Religious institutions;
(12) Retail establishments;
(13) Skier ticketing, ski school and skier services;
(14) Theaters;
(15) Timeshare units; and
(16) Additional uses determined to be similar to conditional uses
described in this subsection (B), in accordance with the provisions of section
12-3-4 of this title.
(Ord. 3(1999) § 1; Ord. 6(2000) § 2; Ord. 18(2005) § 2; Ord. 24(2005) § 3;
Ord. 29(2005) § 24; Ord. 1(2008) § 16; Ord. 2(2016) § 14)
§ 12-7H-5 CONDITIONAL USES; GENERALLY (ON ALL LEVELS OF A
BUILDING OR OUTSIDE OF A BUILDING).
The following conditional uses shall be permitted, subject to issuance of
a conditional use permit in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 16 of
this title:
(A) Bed and breakfasts, as further regulated by § 12-14-18 of this title;
(B) Brewpubs;
(C) Coin operated laundries;
(D) Commercial storage;
(E) Communications antennas and appurtenant equipment;
(F) Private outdoor recreation facilities, as a primary use;
(G) Public buildings, grounds, and facilities;
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(H) Public or private parking lots;
(I) Public park and recreation facilities;
(J) Public utility and public service uses;
(K) Seasonal uses or structures utilized for more than 14 days;
(L) Single-family residential dwellings;
(M) Ski lifts and tows;
(N) Television stations;
(O) Two-family residential dwellings; and
(P) Additional uses determined to be similar to conditional uses
described in this section, in accordance with the provisions of § 12-3-4 of
this title.
(Ord. 12(2008) § 17)
§ 12-7H-6 ACCESSORY USES.
The following accessory uses shall be permitted in the Lionshead Mixed
Use 1 District:
(A) Home occupations, subject to issuance of a home occupation permit
in accordance with the provisions of § 12-14-12 of this title;
(B) Loading and delivery and parking facilities customarily incidental and
accessory to permitted and conditional uses;
(C) Minor arcades;
(D) Offices, lobbies, laundry and other facilities customarily incidental
and accessory to hotels, lodges and multiple-family uses;
(E) Outdoor dining decks and patios;
(F) Swimming pools, tennis courts, patios or other recreation facilities
customarily incidental to permitted residential or lodge uses; and
(G) Other uses customarily incidental and accessory to permitted or
conditional uses, and necessary for the operation thereof.
(Ord. 3(1999) § 1; Ord. 29(2005) § 24)
§ 12-7H-7 EXTERIOR ALTERATIONS OR MODIFICATIONS.
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(A) Review required.
(1) Generally. The construction of a new building or the alteration of an
existing building that is not a major exterior alteration as described in
subsection (B) of this section shall be reviewed by the Design Review Board
in accordance with Chapter 11 of this title.
(2) Submittal items required. The submittal items required for a project
that is not a major exterior alteration shall be provided in accordance with §
12-11-4 of this title.
(B) Major exterior alteration. The construction of a new building or the
alteration of an existing building which adds additional dwelling units,
accommodation units, fractional fee club units, timeshare units, any project
which adds more than 1,000 square feet of commercial floor area or
common space, or any project which has substantial off site impacts (as
determined by the Administrator) shall be reviewed by the Planning and
Environmental Commission as a major exterior alteration in accordance
with this chapter and § 12-3-6 of this title. Any project which requires a
conditional use permit shall also obtain approval of the Planning and
Environmental Commission in accordance with Chapter 16 of this title.
Complete applications for major exterior alterations shall be submitted in
accordance with administrative schedules developed by the Department of
Community Development for Planning and Environmental Commission and
Design Review Board review.
(1) Submittal items required, major exterior alteration. The following
submittal items are required.
(a) Application. An application shall be made by the owner of the
building or the building owner’s authorized agent or representative on a form
provided by the Administrator. Any application for condominiumized
buildings shall be authorized by the condominium association in conformity
with all pertinent requirements of the condominium association’s
declarations.
(b) Application; contents. The Administrator shall establish the
submittal requirements for an exterior alteration or modification application.
A complete list of the submittal requirements shall be maintained by the
Administrator and filed in the Department of Community Development.
Certain submittal requirements may be waived and/or modified by the
Administrator and/or the reviewing body if it is demonstrated by the
applicant that the information and materials required are not relevant to the
proposed development or applicable to the planning documents that
comprise the Vail Comprehensive Plan. The Administrator and/or the
reviewing body may require the submission of additional plans, drawings,
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specifications, samples and other materials if deemed necessary to
properly evaluate the proposal.
(C) Work sessions/conceptual review. If requested by either the applicant
or the Administrator, submittals may proceed to a work session with the
Planning and Environmental Commission, a conceptual review with the
Design Review Board, or a work session with the Town Council.
(D) Hearing. The public hearing before the Planning and Environmental
Commission shall be held in accordance with § 12-3-6 of this title. The
Planning and Environmental Commission may approve the application as
submitted, approve the application with conditions or modifications, or deny
the application. The decision of the Planning and Environmental
Commission may be appealed to the Town Council in accordance with §
12-3-3 of this title.
(E) Lapse of approval. Approval of an exterior alteration as prescribed
by this article shall lapse and become void two years following the date of
approval by the Design Review Board unless, prior to the expiration, a
building permit is issued and construction is commenced and diligently
pursued to completion. Administrative extensions shall be allowed for
reasonable and unexpected delays as long as code provisions affecting the
proposal have not changed.
(Ord. 3(1999) § 1; Ord. 8(2001) § 2; Ord. 5(2003) §11; Ord. 29(2005) § 24)
§ 12-7H-8 COMPLIANCE BURDEN.
It shall be the burden of the applicant to prove by a preponderance of the
evidence before the Planning and Environmental Commission and the
Design Review Board that the proposed exterior alteration or new
development is in compliance with the purposes of the Lionshead Mixed
Use 1 District, that the proposal is consistent with applicable elements of
the Lionshead Redevelopment Master Plan and that the proposal does not
otherwise have a significant negative effect on the character of the
neighborhood, and that the proposal substantially complies with other
applicable elements of the Vail Comprehensive Plan.
(Ord. 3(1999) § 1; Ord. 29(2005) § 24)
§ 12-7H-9 LOT AREA AND SITE DIMENSIONS.
The minimum lot or site area shall be 10,000 square feet of buildable area.
(Ord. 3(1999) § 1)
§ 12-7H-10 SETBACKS.
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The minimum building setbacks shall be ten feet unless otherwise
specified in the Lionshead Redevelopment Master Plan as a build to line.
(Ord. 3(1999) § 1; Ord. 29(2005) § 24)
§ 12-7H-11 HEIGHT AND BULK.
Buildings shall have a maximum average building height of 71 feet with a
maximum height of 82.5 feet, as further defined by the Lionshead
Redevelopment Master Plan. All development shall comply with the design
guidelines and standards found in the Lionshead Redevelopment Master
Plan. Flexibility with the standard, as incorporated in the Lionshead
Redevelopment Master Plan, shall be afforded to redevelopment projects
which meet the intent of design guidelines, as reviewed and approved by
the Design Review Board.
(Ord. 3(1999) § 1; Ord. 29(2005) § 24)
§ 12-7H-12 DENSITY (DWELLING UNITS PER ACRE).
No limitation on the number of dwelling units per acre permitted.
(Ord. 3(1999) § 1; Ord. 31(2001) § 5; Ord. 18(2005) § 2; Ord. 4(2019) § 1)
§ 12-7H-13 GROSS RESIDENTIAL FLOOR AREA (GRFA).
Up to 250 square feet of gross residential floor area shall be allowed for
each 100 square feet of buildable site area, or an increase of 33% over the
existing GRFA found on the property, whichever is greater. Multiple-family
dwelling units in this zone district shall not be entitled to additional gross
residential floor area under § 12-15-5, “Additional Gross Residential Floor
Area (250 Ordinance)”, of this title.
(Ord. 3(1999) § 1)
§ 12-7H-14 SITE COVERAGE.
Site coverage shall not exceed 70% of the total site area, unless otherwise
specified in the Lionshead Redevelopment Master Plan.
(Ord. 3(1999) § 1; Ord. 29(2005) § 24)
§ 12-7H-15 LANDSCAPING AND SITE DEVELOPMENT.
At least 20% of the total site area shall be landscaped, unless otherwise
specified in the Lionshead Redevelopment Master Plan.
(Ord. 3(1999) § 1; Ord. 29(2005) § 24)
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§ 12-7H-16 PARKING AND LOADING.
Off-street parking and loading shall be provided in accordance with
Chapter 10 of this title. At least one-half of the required parking shall be
located within the main building or buildings.
(Ord. 3(1999) § 1)
§ 12-7H-17 LOCATION OF BUSINESS ACTIVITY.
(A) Limitations; exception. All offices, businesses and services permitted
in the LMU-1 Zone District shall be operated and conducted entirely within
a building, except for permitted unenclosed parking or loading areas, the
outdoor display of goods, or outdoor restaurant seating. For purposes of
this section, CONDUCTED ENTIRELY WITHIN A BUILDING means that all
activities related to the permitted use, including contacting potential
customers and clients, must occur completely inside of a building, and not
in an open doorway of the building.
(B) Outdoor displays. The area to be used for an outdoor display shall
be located directly in front of the establishment displaying the goods and
entirely upon the establishment’s own property. Sidewalks, building
entrances and exits, driveways and streets shall not be obstructed by
outdoor displays.
(Ord. 3(1999) § 1; Ord. 11(2019) § 7)
§ 12-7H-18 MITIGATION OF DEVELOPMENT IMPACTS.
Property owners/developers shall also be responsible for mitigating direct
impacts of their development on public infrastructure and in all cases
mitigation shall bear a reasonable relation to the development impacts.
Impacts may be determined based on reports prepared by qualified
consultants. The extent of mitigation and public amenity improvements shall
be balanced with the goals of redevelopment and will be determined by the
Planning and Environmental Commission in review of development projects
and conditional use permits. Mitigation of impacts may include, but is not
limited to, the following: employee housing per the town’s current employee
housing policy; roadway improvements; pedestrian walkway improvements;
streetscape improvements; stream tract/bank improvements; public art
improvements; and similar improvements. The intent of this section is to
only require mitigation for large scale redevelopment/ development projects
which produce substantial off site impacts.
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§ 12-7H-19 CONVERSION OF EXISTING EATING AND DRINKING
ESTABLISHMENTS.
(A) Purpose. The purpose of this Section is to limit the conversion
of existing eating and drinking establishments in the Lionshead Mixed
Use 1 (LMU-1) district to promote the goals of the Lionshead
Redevelopment Master Plan and Vail Village Master Plan by increasing
vibrancy and pedestrian activity in Lionshead and Vail Village.
(B) Applicability. This Section shall apply to all existing eating and
drinking establishments in the LMU-1 district, whether permitted by
right or conditionally.
(C) Permit required. A conversion of any existing eating and
drinking establishment shall require a conversion permit in
accordance with this Section.
(D) Application. An application for a conversion permit shall be
submitted to the Director of Community Development (the Director) on
forms provided by the Town, along with the applicable application fee.
(E) Criteria and decision. The Director shall issue a conversion
permit upon a determination that one of the following criteria are met:
(1) The conversion will not result in a net loss of total eating
and drinking establishment interior square footage in the LMU-1
district, as demonstrated by evidence that the applicant has
established a new eating and drinking establishment at a premises
within the LMU-1 district with the same or greater interior square
footage as the premises proposed for conversion; or
(2) The conversion will occur at a premises with a prior
eating and drinking establishment, and the premises has been vacant
for at least eighteen (18) consecutive months despite diligent efforts
to establish a new eating and drinking establishment on the premises,
as demonstrated by evidence that the applicant has publicly and
reasonably advertised the premises, but no viable tenant exists.
(F) Appeals. If the Director denies an application for a conversion
permit, the Director shall send a written notice to the applicant. The
applicant may appeal the Director's decision pursuant to Section 12-3-3.A.
Title 12, Article 7I
§ 12-7I-1 PURPOSE.
(A) The Lionshead Mixed Use 2 District is intended to provide sites for a mixture of
multiple-family dwellings, lodges, hotels, fractional fee clubs, timeshares, lodge dwelling
units, restaurants, offices, skier services, light industrial activities and commercial
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establishments in a clustered, unified development. Lionshead Mixed Use 2 District, in
accordance with the Lionshead Redevelopment Master Plan, is intended to ensure
adequate light, air, open space and other amenities appropriate to the permitted types
of buildings and uses and to maintain the desirable qualities of the zone district by
establishing appropriate site development standards. This zone district is meant to
encourage and provide incentives for redevelopment in accordance with the Lionshead
Redevelopment Master Plan.
(B) This zone district was specifically developed to provide incentives for properties
to redevelop. The ultimate goal of these incentives is to create an economically vibrant
lodging, housing and commercial core area. The incentives in this zone district include
increases in allowable gross residential floor area, building height, and density over the
previously established zoning in the Lionshead Redevelopment Master Plan study area.
The primary goal of the incentives is to create economic conditions favorable to
inducing private redevelopment consistent with the Lionshead Redevelopment Master
Plan. Additionally, the incentives are created to help finance public, off site,
improvements adjacent to redevelopment projects. Public amenities which will be
evaluated with redevelopment proposals taking advantage of the incentives created
herein may include: streetscape improvements; pedestrian/bicycle access; public plaza
redevelopment; public art; roadway improvements; and similar improvements.
(Ord. 3(1999) § 2; Ord. 29(2005) § 24)
§ 12-7I-2 PERMITTED AND CONDITIONAL USES; BASEMENT OR GARDEN LEVEL.
(A) Permitted uses. The following uses shall be permitted in basement or garden
levels within a structure:
(1) Banks and financial institutions;
(2) Child daycare centers;
(3) Commercial ski storage/ski club;
(4) Eating and drinking establishments;
(5) Employee housing units, as further regulated by Chapter 13 of this title;
(6) Personal services and repair shops;
(7) Professional offices, business offices and studios;
(8) Public or private lockers and storage;
(9) Recreation facilities;
(10) Retail establishments;
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(11) Skier ticketing, ski school and skier services;
(12) Travel and ticket agencies; and
(13) Additional uses determined to be similar to permitted uses described in this
subsection (A), in accordance with the provisions of § 12-3-4 of this title.
(B) Conditional uses. The following uses shall be permitted in basement or garden
levels within a structure, subject to issuance of a conditional use permit in accordance
with the provisions of Chapter 16 of this title:
(1) Conference facilities and meeting rooms;
(2) Electronics sales and repair shops;
(3) Liquor stores;
(4) Lodges and accommodation units;
(5) Major arcades;
(6) Multiple-family residential dwelling units, timeshare units, fractional fee clubs,
and lodge dwelling units;
(7) Religious institutions;
(8) Theaters; and
(9) Additional uses determined to be similar to conditional uses described in this
subsection (B), in accordance with the provisions of § 12-3-4 of this title.
(Ord. 39(2007) § 4; Ord. 1(2008) § 17; Ord. 8(2014) § 4; Ord. 2(2016) § 15)
§ 12-7I-3 PERMITTED AND CONDITIONAL USES; FIRST FLOOR OR STREET
LEVEL.
(A) Permitted uses. The following uses shall be permitted on the first floor or street
level within a structure:
(1) Banks, with walk-up teller facilities;
(2) Child daycare centers;
(3) Eating and drinking establishments;
(4) Employee housing units, as further regulated by Chapter 13 of this title;
(5) Recreation facilities;
(6) Retail stores and establishments;
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(7) Skier ticketing, ski school and skier services;
(8) Travel and ticket agencies; and
(9) Additional uses determined to be similar to permitted uses described in this
subsection (A), in accordance with the provisions of § 12-3-4 of this title.
(B) Conditional uses. The following uses shall be permitted on the first floor or street
level floor within a structure, subject to issuance of a conditional use permit in
accordance with the provisions of Chapter 16 of this title:
(1) Beauty and barber shops;
(2) Conference facilities and meeting rooms;
(3) Electronics sales and repair shops;
(4) Financial institutions, other than banks;
(5) Liquor stores;
(6) Lodges and accommodation units;
(7) Multiple-family residential dwelling units, timeshare units, fractional fee clubs,
and lodge dwelling units;
(8) Religious institutions; and
(9) Additional uses determined to be similar to conditional uses described in this
subsection (B), in accordance with the provisions of § 12-3-4 of this title.
(Ord. 39(2007) § 4; Ord. 1(2008) § 17; Ord. 2(2016) § 16)
§ 12-7I-4 PERMITTED AND CONDITIONAL USES; SECOND FLOOR AND ABOVE.
(A) Permitted uses. The following uses shall be permitted on those floors above the
first floor within a structure:
(1) Employee housing units, as further regulated by Chapter 13 of this title;
(2) Lodges and accommodation units;
(3) Multiple-family residential dwelling units, lodge dwelling units; and
(4) Additional uses determined to be similar to permitted uses described in this
subsection (A), in accordance with the provisions of § 12-3-4 of this title.
(B) Conditional uses. The following uses shall be permitted on second floors and
higher above grade, subject to the issuance of a conditional use permit in accordance
with the provisions of Chapter 16 of this title:
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(1) Banks and financial institutions;
(2) Child daycare centers;
(3) Conference facilities and meeting rooms;
(4) Eating and drinking establishments;
(5) Electronics sales and repair shops;
(6) Liquor stores;
(7) Personal services and repair shops;
(8) Professional offices, business offices and studios;
(9) Recreation facilities;
(10) Religious institutions;
(11) Retail establishments;
(12) Skier ticketing, ski school and skier services;
(13) Theaters;
(14) Timeshare units and fractional fee clubs; and
(15) Additional uses determined to be similar to conditional uses described in this
subsection (B), in accordance with the provisions of § 12-3-4 of this title.
(Ord. 3(1999) § 2; Ord. 6(2000) § 2; Ord. 29(2005) § 24; Ord. 1(2008) § 17; Ord.
2(2016) § 17)
§ 12-7I-5 CONDITIONAL USES; GENERALLY (ON ALL LEVELS OF A BUILDING OR
OUTSIDE OF A BUILDING).
The following conditional uses shall be permitted, subject to issuance of a conditional
use permit in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 16 of this title:
(A) Automotive service stations;
(B) Bed and breakfasts, as further regulated by § 12-14-18 of this title;
(C) Brewpubs;
(D) Child daycare centers;
(E) Commercial storage;
(F) Communications antennas and appurtenant equipment;
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(G) Laundromats;
(H) Private outdoor recreation facilities, as a primary use;
(I) Public buildings, grounds and facilities;
(J) Public or private parking lots;
(K) Public parks and recreation facilities;
(L) Public utility and public service uses;
(M) Ski lifts and tows;
(N) Television stations;
(O) Vehicle maintenance, service, repair, storage and fueling;
(P) Warehouses; and
(Q) Additional uses determined to be similar to conditional uses described in this
section, in accordance with the provisions of § 12-3-4 of this title.
(Ord. 12(2008) § 18)
§ 12-7I-6 ACCESSORY USES.
The following accessory uses shall be permitted in the Lionshead Mixed Use 2
District:
(A) Home occupations, subject to issuance of a home occupation permit in
accordance with the provisions of § 12-14-12 of this title;
(B) Loading and delivery and parking facilities customarily incidental and accessory
to permitted and conditional uses;
(C) Minor arcades;
(D) Offices, lobbies, laundry, and other facilities customarily incidental and accessory
to hotels, lodges and multiple-family uses;
(E) Outdoor dining decks and patios;
(F) Swimming pools, tennis courts, patios or other recreation facilities customarily
incidental to permitted residential or lodge uses; and
(G) Other uses customarily incidental and accessory to permitted or conditional
uses, and necessary for the operation thereof.
(Ord. 29(2005) § 24; Ord. 3(1999) § 2)
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§ 12-7I-7 EXTERIOR ALTERATIONS OR MODIFICATIONS.
(A) Review required. The construction of a new building or the alteration of an
existing building shall be reviewed by the Design Review Board in accordance with
Chapter 11 of this title. However, any project which adds additional dwelling units,
accommodation units, fractional fee club units, timeshare units, any project which adds
more than 1,000 square feet of commercial floor area or common space, or any project
which has substantial off site impacts (as determined by the Administrator) shall be
reviewed by the Planning and Environmental Commission as a major exterior alteration
in accordance with this chapter and § 12-3-6 of this title. Any project which requires a
conditional use permit shall also obtain approval of the Planning and Environmental
Commission in accordance with Chapter 16 of this title. Complete applications for major
exterior alterations shall be submitted in accordance with administrative schedules
developed by the Department of Community Development for Planning and
Environmental Commission and Design Review Board review.
(B) Submittal items required. The following submittal items are required.
(1) Application. An application shall be made by the owner of the building or the
building owner’s authorized agent or representative on a form provided by the
Administrator. Any application for condominiumized buildings shall be authorized by the
condominium association in conformity with all pertinent requirements of the
condominium association’s declarations.
(2) Application; contents. The Administrator shall establish the submittal
requirements for an exterior alteration or modification application. A complete list of the
submittal requirements shall be maintained by the Administrator and filed in the
Department of Community Development. Certain submittal requirements may be waived
and/or modified by the Administrator and/or the reviewing body if it is demonstrated by
the applicant that the information and materials required are not relevant to the
proposed development or applicable to the planning documents that comprise the Vail
Comprehensive Plan. The Administrator and/or the reviewing body may require the
submission of additional plans, drawings, specifications, samples and other materials if
deemed necessary to properly evaluate the proposal.
(C) Work sessions/conceptual review. If requested by either the applicant or the
Administrator, submittals may proceed to a work session with the Planning and
Environmental Commission, a conceptual review with the Design Review Board, or a
work session with the Town Council.
(D) Hearing. The public hearing before the Planning and Environmental Commission
shall be held in accordance with § 12-3-6 of this title. The Planning and Environmental
Commission may approve the application as submitted, approve the application with
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conditions or modifications, or deny the application. The decision of the Planning and
Environmental Commission may be appealed to the Town Council in accordance with §
12-3-3 of this title.
(E) Lapse of approval. Approval of an exterior alteration as prescribed by this article
shall lapse and become void two years following the date of approval by the Design
Review Board unless, prior to the expiration, a building permit is issued and
construction is commenced and diligently pursued to completion. Administrative
extensions shall be allowed for reasonable and unexpected delays as long as code
provisions affecting the proposal have not changed.
(Ord. 3(1999) § 2; Ord. 5(2003) § 12; Ord. 29(2005) § 24)
§ 12-7I-8 COMPLIANCE BURDEN.
It shall be the burden of the applicant to prove by a preponderance of the evidence
before the Planning and Environmental Commission and the Design Review Board that
the proposed exterior alteration or new development is in compliance with the purposes
of the Lionshead Mixed Use 2 District, that the proposal is consistent with applicable
elements of the Lionshead Redevelopment Master Plan and that the proposal does not
otherwise have a significant negative effect on the character of the neighborhood, and
that the proposal substantially complies with other applicable elements of the Vail
Comprehensive Plan.
(Ord. 3(1999) § 2; Ord. 29(2005) § 24)
§ 12-7I-9 LOT AREA AND SITE DIMENSIONS.
The minimum lot or site area shall be 10,000 square feet of buildable area.
(Ord. 3(1999) § 2)
§ 12-7I-10 SETBACKS.
The minimum building setbacks shall be ten feet unless otherwise specified in the
Lionshead Redevelopment Master Plan as a build-to line.
(Ord. 3(1999) § 2; Ord. 29(2005) § 24)
§ 12-7I-11 HEIGHT AND BULK.
Buildings shall have a maximum average building height of 71 feet with a maximum
height of 82.5 feet, as further defined by the Lionshead Redevelopment Master Plan. All
development shall comply with the design guidelines and standards found in the
Lionshead Redevelopment Master Plan. Flexibility with the standard, as incorporated in
the Lionshead Redevelopment Master Plan, shall be afforded to redevelopment projects
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which meet the intent of design guidelines, as reviewed and approved by the Design
Review Board.
(Ord. 3(1999) § 2; Ord. 29(2005) § 24)
§ 12-7I-12 DENSITY (DWELLING UNITS PER ACRE).
(A) Up to a 33% increase over the existing number of dwelling units on a property or
35 dwelling units per acre, whichever is greater shall be allowed. For the purpose of
calculating density, employee housing units, accommodation units, timeshare units and
fractional fee club units shall not be counted as dwelling units. Additionally, a “lodge
dwelling unit”, as defined herein, shall be counted as 25% of a dwelling unit for the
purpose of calculating density.
(B) A dwelling unit in a multiple-family building may include one attached
accommodation unit no larger than one-third of the total floor area of the dwelling.
(Ord. 3(1999) § 2; Ord. 31(2001) § 5)
§ 12-7I-13 GROSS RESIDENTIAL FLOOR AREA (GRFA).
(A) Up to 250 square feet of gross residential floor area shall be allowed for each
100 square feet of buildable site area, or an increase of 33% over the existing GRFA
found on the property, whichever is greater.
(B) Multiple-family dwelling units in this zone district shall not be entitled to additional
gross residential floor area under § 12-15-5, “Additional Gross Residential Floor Area
(250 Ordinance)”, of this title.
(Ord. 3(1999) § 2)
§ 12-7I-14 SITE COVERAGE.
Site coverage shall not exceed 70% of the total site area, unless otherwise specified
in the Lionshead Redevelopment Master Plan.
(Ord. 3(1999) § 2; Ord. 29(2005) § 24)
§ 12-7I-15 LANDSCAPING AND SITE DEVELOPMENT.
At least 20% of the total site area shall be landscaped, unless otherwise specified in
the Lionshead Redevelopment Master Plan.
(Ord. 3(1999) § 2; Ord. 29(2005) § 24)
§ 12-7I-16 PARKING AND LOADING.
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Off-street parking and loading shall be provided in accordance with Chapter 10 of this
title. At least one-half the required parking shall be located within the main building or
buildings.
(Ord. 3(1999) § 2)
§ 12-7I-17 LOCATION OF BUSINESS ACTIVITY.
(A) Limitations; exception. All offices, businesses and services permitted in the LMU-
2 Zone District shall be operated and conducted entirely within a building, except for
permitted unenclosed parking or loading areas, the outdoor display of goods or outdoor
restaurant seating. For purposes of this section, CONDUCTED ENTIRELY WITHIN A
BUILDING means that all activities related to the permitted use, including contacting
potential customers and clients, must occur completely inside of a building, and not in
an open doorway of the building.
(B) Outdoor displays. The area to be used for an outdoor display shall be located
directly in front of the establishment displaying the goods and entirely upon the
establishment’s own property. Sidewalks, building entrances and exits, driveways and
streets shall not be obstructed by outdoor displays.
(Ord. 3(1999) § 2; Ord. 11(2019) § 8)
§ 12-7I-18 MITIGATION OF DEVELOPMENT IMPACTS.
Property owners/developers shall also be responsible for mitigating direct impacts of
their development on public infrastructure and in all cases mitigation shall bear a
reasonable relation to the development impacts. Impacts may be determined based on
reports prepared by qualified consultants. The extent of mitigation and public amenity
improvements shall be balanced with the goals of redevelopment and will be
determined by the Planning and Environmental Commission in review of development
projects and conditional use permits. Mitigation of impacts may include, but is not
limited to, the following: roadway improvements; pedestrian walkway improvements;
streetscape improvements; stream tract/bank improvements; public art improvements;
and similar improvements. The intent of this section is to only require mitigation for large
scale redevelopment/development projects which produce substantial off site impacts.
§ 12-7I-19 CONVERSION OF EXISTING EATING AND DRINKING
ESTABLISHMENTS.
(A) Purpose. The purpose of this Section is to limit the conversion of
existing eating and drinking establishments in the Lionshead Mixed Use 2
(LMU-2) district to promote the goals of the Lionshead Redevelopment
Master Plan and Vail Village Master Plan by increasing vibrancy and
pedestrian activity in Lionshead and Vail Village.
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(B) Applicability. This Section shall apply to all existing eating and
drinking establishments in the LMU-2 district, whether permitted by right or
conditionally.
(C) Permit required. A conversion of any existing eating and drinking
establishment shall require a conversion permit in accordance with this
Section.
(D) Application. An application for a conversion permit shall be submitted
to the Director of Community Development (the Director) on forms provided
by the Town, along with the applicable application fee.
(E) Criteria and decision. The Director shall issue a conversion permit
upon a determination that one of the following criteria are met:
(1) The conversion will not result in a net loss of total eating and
drinking establishment interior square footage in the LMU-2 district,
as demonstrated by evidence that the applicant has established a new
eating and drinking establishment at a premises within the LMU-2
district with the same or greater interior square footage as the
premises proposed for conversion; or
(2) The conversion will occur at a premises with a prior eating and
drinking establishment, and the premises has been vacant for at least
eighteen (18) consecutive months despite diligent efforts to establish
a new eating and drinking establishment on the premises, as
demonstrated by evidence that the applicant has publicly and
reasonably advertised the premises, but no viable tenant exists.
(F) Appeals. If the Director denies an application for a conversion permit, the
Director shall send a written notice to the applicant. The applicant may appeal
the Director's decision pursuant to Section 12-3-3.A.
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October 21, 2025 - Town Council Afternoon Session
Eating & Drinking Establishments Code Amendment Discussion
Town of Vail | 10/21/25
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From:Drew Riley
To:Council Dist List
Subject:Restaurant Spaces In Vail Village
Date:Friday, October 17, 2025 1:15:27 PM
Hi Everyone,
I know there has been a lot going on with respect to restaurant spaces in the Town of Vail.
I think this is not the right path going forward. I think there are other ways the town can
promote restaurants in the village. Running a restaurant is already hard enough and costs for
everything is always rising. It will become harder and harder to start and continue operating a
restaurant. The biggest problems are the times around the shoulder seasons. There are still not
enough people in town to make restaurants viable in Vail Village. Locals drive year round
business and there are not enough locals in Vail (they are all down valley and have other
places to eat). If there was some sort of subsidy the town would be able to provide this would
greatly increase the viability of restaurants as well as encourage more restaurants to start.
The restriction of converting restaurant space to retail space is not the way to go. Take for
example First Chair. I have been working extremely hard to make First Chair successful. One
thing I have noticed is people want to sit outside IN THE SUN especially during the summer.
My space has its patio in the shade for the majority of the year. If you come up you can clearly
see people sitting on the other side of the street at other restaurants because their patios have
sunshine. I believe this problem is not because my food is bad, it is that people just want to be
in the sun regardless of where they eat. I also have seen this many times at Los Amigos where
people would come and if they cannot sit in the sun they will go somewhere else. Moreover, I
tried lunch at Russell's this year and what we found there was people still wanted to sit outside
more than inside next to an open window of the creek or Bridge Street. From this, maybe the
First Chair location is destined to fail for all restaurants. Your restrictions would take away my
rights as a landlord of the First Chair space to make money off of that space. You would deny
income from me for an ADDITIONAL 1.5 years to get a proper tenant in there. This would
also have the space sit vacant on Bridge Street for 1.5 years which is not good for the Town of
Vail.
I do not know what else there is to say but by putting this restriction, you have single
handedly reduced the value of the First Chair space and the potential income from that space. I
feel this is an attack on me when I have been a supporter of the Town since I was born.
Best,
Drew
--
Drew Riley
Slope Enterprises - Russell's - Los Amigos - First Chair - Bridge Street Lockers
970.476.0080
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From:Dominic Mauriello
To:Council Dist List
Cc:Russell Forrest; Matt Mire; Matt Gennett; Greg Roy; Heather L. Knight
Subject:Restaurant Conversion Prohibition Ordinance
Date:Monday, October 20, 2025 4:24:07 PM
Dear Vail Town Council members:
I am sending this email with regard to the proposed “restaurant conversion ordinance” that is
on your agenda for discussion tomorrow in the afternoon (2:00). It is admirable that the Town
Council is concerned about vitality in Vail and trying to keep Vail exciting and vibrant. I
don’t think anyone would argue that keeping Vail vital is extremely important. I think Vail,
over the 30 years that I have been here, has done a great job of achieving this goal. There
have been many cycles of change, redevelopment, and renewal that have occurred and they
have all improved the standing of Vail as a world class community and vibrant guest
destination.
I think about the transformation of Crossroads into Solaris and people worried about the loss
of Garton’s/8150, Alfafas, and the movie theater. Later the transformation of the movie
theater to hugely successful Chasing Rabbits entertainment complex and the anxiety about that
change. There was the redevelopment of the Sonnenalp/Swiss Chalet and the Austria Haus
which brought new retail life to portions of East Meadow Drive. I could keep going on, but
the point is that the Town’s current policies and free market system allowed these to occur and
they were all managed well by the Town.
You need to also consider that behaviors of locals and guests are constantly changing. How
are they changing? We don’t know because no one has really studied the issue in depth.
The Hypothesis:
The hypothesis that there is a real threat to vitality in the Town by losing restaurants is at best
anecdotal. There has been no real study of the issue done to understand this complex issue.
There is simply a top down knee jerk response to the closing of Los Amigos (replaced with a
high end restaurant open to the public) and pending closure of the Red Lion (replaced with
retail and other F&B uses within the building). Over the last 15 years or so, there have been
more F&B added than lost (converted retail) in the Town (Chasing Rabbits, Barrio Social,
Tref Cafe, Two Arrows, Bad Kitty, Root & Flower, Yama, etc. all at one time in the past were
retail or gallery spaces).
Long Term Impacts:
But even if the hypothesis is correct, there has not been enough study to conclude that the
proposed ordinance is the way to go. The Town spends tens of thousands of dollars
understanding the Vail market, its locals, and its guests to make sure it is doing the right thing
but here there is zero analysis on need or impact. There is no discussion on the long term
impacts and consequences of passing this sweeping and potentially damming legislation. It
feels very much like a severe restriction on property rights of properties with restaurants. The
list of allowable uses goes from many to ONE. This doesn’t feel fair and equitable but
perhaps there could be a more fair and equitable approach.
As drafted, the ordinance will have the immediate effect of likely preventing any commercial
space from being converted to F&B. A property owner is not likely to change the commercial
use because they will be stuck with F&B forever. That is a huge risk on a business that is
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extremely difficult to be successful at and one that is heavily reliant to a local service
workforce that doesn’t always exist in Vail. Should there be a provision that allows any new
changes from retail to restaurants to be exempted so to allow flexibility to other uses in the
future? Yes, I think there should be.
Current Entitlement Projects:
How does the ordinance affect redevelopment projects that have spent hundreds of thousands
of dollars in the entitlement process? Staff has indicated that those projects are grandfathered
in the current code until those entitlement (PEC) approvals expire. The legislation should
include some language to that effect. What happens to those projects once they are built and
have a new F&B established? As drafted, I believe they can never change to another use in
the future once established. They are restricted forever as F&B.
List of Restaurants/Bars Affected:
What F&B are affected? At the very least there should be a list of all of the F&B
establishments that will be affected. It is not a difficult task to prepare such a list and it might
yield information that you need to passing such a regulation.
Other Avenues:
There are other avenues to this proposed legislation:
The Town could set up a fund to help new F&B startups get a foot hold. The Town
could perhaps subsidize rents to get a desirable F&B operation started for a year or two.
Maybe there is a give back of funds equal to sale tax generated. Some type of
meaningful Economic Development to start or keep restaurants in place. The Town is
masterful at doing special events and bringing in great life and excitement to Vail. Use
that same energy to work on the F&B industry. Partner with landlords to effect change
over the long term.
Look at other roadblocks to restaurants: EHU requirements, parking requirements,
impact fees, license fees, staffing, housing, etc.
Consider something more fair and reasonable such as a Conditional Use Permit to
convert an existing restaurant in those zone districts rather than a prohibition. Here you
could have very specific criteria for this type of change that addresses vitality. It could
require a detailed economic study or other detailed information to prove the use will not
have a cooling effect on vitality (the same type of study you should have here to pass
this legislation). The Code is already set up with Section 12-16-7 Use Specific Criteria
and Standards that are considered for 15 different uses. The conversion of an existing
eating and drinking establishment could easily be added to this list with very specific
criteria providing an opportunity for an applicant to provide compelling evidence for a
conversion.
Thank you for the opportunity to provide input on this legislation. Please feel free to call me
if you want to discuss.
Dominic F. Mauriello, AICP
Mauriello Planning Group, LLC
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PO Box 4777
2205 Eagle Ranch Road
Eagle, Colorado 81631
970-376-3318 cell
www.mpgvail.com
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AGENDA ITEM NO. 2.8
Item Cover Page
DATE:October 21, 2025
TIME:60 min.
SUBMITTED BY:Tom Kassmel, Public Works
ITEM TYPE:Presentation/Discussion
AGENDA SECTION:Presentation/Discussion (11:00am)
SUBJECT:Arrive Vail Discussion (2:30pm)
SUGGESTED ACTION:Listen to presentation and provide feedback.
PRESENTER(S):Tom Kassmel, Director of Public Works and Transportation
VAIL TOWN COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM REPORT
ATTACHMENTS:
Council Memo 10-21-25.docx
2025.10.15_VTCE Council #6 Presentation.pdf
242129-Vail Financing Options_10.16.25.pdf
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To: Town Council
From: Public Works Department
Date: October 21, 2025
Subject: Arrive Vail Update
Phase II – Concept Design
I. SUMMARY
The Town of Vail has budgeted $1.5 Million to complete the planning and design of the
future expansion of the Vail Transportation Center (VTC). Half of the cost (up to
$750,000) will be reimbursed as a part of the Multi Modal Option Fund grant awarded to
the Town in the fall of 2022. The purpose of the project is to update and expand the
VTC to accommodate current and future needs. Transit use growth of the Vail Transit
Center has exceeded current capacity during peak season and is anticipated to grow
with the success of Core (EVTA), the expansion of Bustang, and the success and
expansion of Town of Vail transit services. The planning and design process has
utilized the adopted Vail Mobility and Transportation Master Plan and the completed
Arrive Vail Phase I – Goals and Concept Analysis as a guideline to complete the
concept design for a new and updated Vail Mobility/Transit & Arrival Center.
The Town has contracted with 4240 Architecture Inc. to facilitate a nd execute this
planning and design process with four phases:
Phase I Goals & Needs and Initial Programming Concept Analysis (Complete)
Phase II Concept Design (Summer/Fall 2025)
Phase III Design Development/Entitlements (Winter/Spring 2025/26)
Phase IV Final Design & Construction Documents (Summer/Fall 2026)
The purpose of this Council session is to:
Review the Final Concept Design and the associated Rough Order of Magnitude
(ROM) costs and potential funding mechanisms
II. NEXT STEPS
Phase II – Concept Design is now complete. The next step is to direct staff to negotiate
fees with the design team for Phase III – Design Development/Entitlements and return
to Council at the next meeting to award the Phase III contract. Phase III is anticipated
to take 6-9 months to complete and will include more detailed design work and the
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DRB/PEC process for the Transit & Drop-off Areas, Museum & Skier Services
Buildings, and Plaza Improvements. The Municipal Building relocation would not be
included since there is currently no money budgeted for this portion, however it would
will be accommodated in the design assuming it may be a future phase.
Nov – Feb Advance the Concept Design to Schematic Design; Continue Public
Engagement www.engagevail.com , Council Mtgs, VEAC Mtg,
Community Picnics, Key Stakeholder & Adjacent Property Mtgs,
March-June PEC & DRB Process & Community Meeting
July Update on Design Development Pricing and Funding Opportunities
III. RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that Council review the material, listen to presentation, and provide
feedback regarding the final concept design, costs, and funding opportunities, and
direct staff and the team to negotiate a fee for Phase III and return to Council on
November 4th for Phase III contract award.
IV. ATTACHMENTS
Arrive Vail Presentation - 4240
Vail Financing Options Presentation - EPS
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VAIL TRANSPORTATION CENTER
ARRIVE VAIL PHASE II
TOWN COUNCIL UPDATE
10.21.2025
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craft over ornamentation+indoor outdoor connection+sustainability
[snow management,
photovoltaics, mass timber]
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integration with nature
[landscape, +++]
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a space to gather+create a world-class arrival
& departure for world-class
mountain town
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form follows function+
flow of people on and
off the mountain
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a space to warm up and
dry off after a day on the
slopes or in town
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lean into Vail’s connection to
the 10th Mountain Division
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old mountain materials
reinterpreted
+framed views+
honor Vail tradition+daylighting
out in the elements
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CRAFTSHELTERFOR
EVERYONE CONNECTION
TO THE SKY
RESTORATION
OF THE FOREST
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WHAT WE WOULD LIKE TO DISCUSS TODAY:
- Architectural Character | Programming | Landscape Refinement:
Arrival / Transit Center
Mid-Level Plazas
East Meadow Drive
Public Services and Food & Beverage
Ski Museum & Cafe
Municipal & Town Council Chambers
- Temporary Solutions for Bus Bays
- Rough Order of Magnitude (ROM) Costing
- Financial Modeling
- Next Steps
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Municipal Building
[add alternate]
Transit Center
Oversized Vehicle Parking
[existing]
Bus Stations [18 bays]
Food & Beverage
Café
Ski Museum
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Transit Center [± 37,000 SF]
Vert. Circ.
Bus Stations [18 bays]
Food & Beverage
[±3,000 SF]
Skier Services
[Restrooms, Lockers]
Pre-Function [3,000 SF]
Oversized Vehicle Parking [existing]
Café [± 2,000 SF]
Town Council Chambers [3,000 SF]
Ski Museum
[±4,000 SF]
RESTORATION
OF THE FOREST
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CRAFT
ARRIVAL VIA BUS TRANSIT
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SNOW CONTROL & SUSTAINABILITY
ARRIVAL VIA BUS TRANSIT
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CRAFT
VIEW TO ARRIVAL CENTER
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SHELTER
ORIENT TO MOUNTAIN
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CONNECTION
TO THE SKY
VIEW FROM OVERLOOK
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Level 05
Transit Center [± 37,000 SF]
Vert. Circ.
Bus Stations [18 bays]
Town Council Chambers [3,000 SF]
Pre-Function [3,000 SF]
Oversized Vehicle Parking [existing]
Café [± 2,000 SF]
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Transit Center [± 37,000 SF]
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Indoor Arrival Waiting
[± 5,400 SF]
Info/Tickets [TOV, Core, Vail Transit & Info]
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Oversized Vehicle Parking [existing]
Food & Beverage
[±3,000 SF]
Skier Services
[Restrooms, Lockers]
Vert. Circ.
Bus Stations [18 bays]
Café [± 2,000 SF]
Level 04
Ski Museum
[±4,000 SF]
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Level 04Indoor Arrival Waiting
[± 5,400 SF]
Info/Tickets [TOV, Core, Vail Transit & Info]
Vail’s Mo
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Municipal Offices
[add alternate]
Vert. Circ.
Bus Stations [18 bays]
Café [± 2,000 SF]
Level 04
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Dept
Space
Indoor Waiting
Existing Parki
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New Stalls
New Stalls
BOH
Lockers
BOH
Existing Parki
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Existing Parkin
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BUILDING SECTION - ARRIVAL CENTER
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CONNECTION
TO THE SKY
VIEW ON MID-LEVEL PLAZA
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Food & Beverage [± 3,000 SF]
Ski Museum [± 4,000 SF]
Covered Garage Parking [existing]
KitchenBOHRestrooms
Level 03
Municipal Offices [add alternate]
Vert. Circ.
Vail’s Mo
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Level 03
Austria Ha
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Food & Beverage [± 3,000 SF]
Ski Museum [± 4,000 SF]
Covered Garage Parking [existing]
KitchenBOHRestrooms
Vert. Circ.
Vail’s Mo
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Haus
Level 03
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Town Council Chambers /
Community Event Spaces
[dividable space w/ Pre-Function
and supporting Spaces]
Covered ride-share &
shuttle drop-off
E Meadow Drive
Vegetated Buffer
Municipal Offices
Municipal Offices
Municipal Parking
Municipal Parkin
g
Existing Parking
Existing Parking
Existing Parking
BUILDING SECTION - MUNICIPAL
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Existing Parking
Existing Parking
Existing Parking Skier Services
[Lockers, Restrooms, Vending,
Vertical Circulation]
Food & Beverage
[including Kitchen and Restrooms]
E Meadow Drive
Vegetated Buffer
Town Council Chambers /
Community Event Spaces
[dividable space w/ Pre-Function
and supporting Spaces]
BUILDING SECTION - FOOD & BEVERAGE
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FOR
EVERYONE
VIEW TOWARDS TRANSIT ARRIVAL
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CONNECTION
TO THE SKY
VIEW FROM LOWER PLAZA
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Covered Garage Parking [existing]Covered Garage Parking [existing]
Hyatt
Level 02
Ski Museum [± 4,000 SF]
Covered Garage Parking [existing]
Municipal Parking [add alternate]
BOH Storage
[building maintenance]
BOH Storage
[building maintenance]
Vert. Circ.
Vail’s Mo
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Skier Services
[Restrooms, Lockers]
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BUILDING SECTION - CAFE & MUSEUM
Ski Museum
Café
Existing Parking
Existing Parking
Existing Parking
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Covered Garage Parking [existing]
Vail’s Mo
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Gravity Ha
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Hyatt
Level 01
Ski Museum [± 4,000 SF]
Covered Garage Parking [existing]
Municipal Parking [add alternate]
Skier Services
[Restrooms, Lockers]
Locker Room
Public Restrooms
Municipal Lobby [add alternate]
Vert. Circ.
BOH Storage
[building maintenance]
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Vail’s Mo
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Hyatt
Ski Museum [± 4,000 SF]
Covered Garage Parking [existing]
Skier Services
[Restrooms, Lockers]
Locker RoomPublic Restrooms
Municipal Lobby
[add alternate]
Vert. Circ.
BOH Storage
[building maintenance]
Level 01
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BOH / Storage
[building maintenance]
Vail’s Mo
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yields 204 full height lockers
+ 134
338
yields 408 partial height lockers
+ 268
676
yields 612 small day-use lockers
+ 402
1,012
[METRIC: 13 SF per locker]
[METRIC: 6.5 SF per locker]
[METRIC: 3 SF per locker]
Level 01
Skier Services
[Restrooms, Lockers]
Locker Room [2,650 SF]
Option to expand
Locker Room [1,745 SF]
RR
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Gravity Ha
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V
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Hyatt
Lionshead Trash Services
Need for dedicated service elevator
Loading Dock
Authorized
Vehicles
ONLY
Level 01
Trash
[service off E Meadow Dr]
Trash
[w/out Municipal Building]
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RESTORATION
OF THE FOREST
VIEW FROM VAIL VILLAGE
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FOR
EVERYONE
VIEW ON E MEADOW DR
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SHELTER
RETURN FROM VAIL VILLAGE
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TEMPORARY TRANSIT SOLUTIONS
Options
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Current conditions fall significantly short of needs.
Current peak conditions result in 2-3 buses queuing in each bay.Delaying passengers degrades the attractiveness of using the transit service.
Lack of separation between pedestrian and vehicular traffic.
Optimal individual bus bay layout - minimizing delays
during peak conditions.
Accommodates 18 buses and 400 linear feet for
passenger vehicles.
Improves pedestrian safety. Improves separation of
ride share and bus traffic.
CURRENT CONDITIONS:
TEMPORARY TRANSIT SOLUTIONS
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TEMPORARY TRANSIT SOLUTIONS
OPTION 1 - EXPAND TO THE SOUTH
Accommodates 3 more buses;
9 in total on main bus deck.
Does not require demo of existing
Welcome Center or Transit Center.
Throwaway cost - requires construction
that will ultimately need to be demoed to
proceed with proposed concept design.
Maintains not optimal layout
Does not improve pedestrian safety.
Does not improve separation of ride
share and bus traffic.
Does not add capacity for ride share.
EXISTING
NEW
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TEMPORARY TRANSIT SOLUTIONS
OPTION 2 - PROGRESS TOWARDS PROPOSED DESIGN
Optimal individual bus bay layout -
minimizing delays during peak conditions.
Accommodates 13 buses and 400 linear
feet for passenger vehicles.
Improved pedestrian safety. Improved
separation of ride share and bus traffic.
Does not require demo of existing
Welcome Center or Transit Center.
Foundational investment - work will
remain in place and be added to when
proposed design proceeds.
Requires Frontage Road redevelopment.
Moves ride share lanes.
Net loss of parking [±40 spaces]
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ROM Costing
Updates
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ROM COSTING
UPDATES
Municipal Building [add alternate]
Pre-Function [± 3,000 SF]
Town Council Chambers/Comm. Event [± 3,000 SF]
Municipal Offices [2 levels | ± 21,500 SF]
Municipal Parking [2 levels | ± 22,500 SF]
Skier Services [± 20,000 SF]
Lockers
Restrooms
Vertical Circulation
Vending
Support BOH
Food & Bev. [± 3,000 SF]
Transit Arrival Center
Indoor Waiting [± 14,000 SF]
Parking Deck [existing to remain]
Office Space [± 23,000 SF]
Bus Stations
Bus Shelter Roof Area [± 10,200 SF]
Pedestrian Snowmelted Hardscape [± 50,500 SF]
Vehicular Snowmelted Hardscape [± 63,500 SF]
Museum & Café
Food & Bev. Café [± 2,000 SF]
Museum [± 4,000 SF]
Parking Garage [± 32,500 SF]
existing demoed and converted
to parking garage / bus deck
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85 - 100,000,000
2025 Cost
2025 Cost
Transit Arrival Center
Municipal Building
40 - 45,000,000
Waiting & Skier Services 30,000,000$
Municipal Building 32,000,000$
$
$
6,000,000$Museum & Café
33,000,000$Plaza
10%CM / Testing & Phasing Logistics (%)
10%CM / Testing & Phasing Logistics (%)
11.5%Design (%)
11.5%Design (%)
Estimated Project Total Cost
Estimated Project Total Cost
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FINANCIAL MODELING
Updates
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NEXT STEPS
4240 Team to provide scope & fee proposal for Phase III
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THANK YOU!
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455 Capitol Mall, Suite 701 Sacramento, CA 95814
916. 649.8010 www.epsys.comThe Economics of Land Use
VAIL FINANCING OPTIONS October 21, 2025
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Economic & Planning Systems, Inc.Town of Vail Financing Options 1
PROCESS OVERVIEW
•Economic & Planning Systems has been asked to review breadth of local
financing options that can be leveraged with state and/or federal funding
sources
•The analysis includes a review potential application of revenues:
–Those identified in previous analysis
–Working set of assumptions for projects today
•The goal is to understand advantages and disadvantages of each financing tool
and implications for utilization (or removal) of a given tool
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Economic & Planning Systems, Inc.Town of Vail Financing Options 2
BACKGROUND
•Funding options included 13 distinct revenue potentials,
comprising the Sources of Funds.
•The Uses of Funds reflected redevelopment that included
four scenarios with estimated construction costs ranging
from $127-167M
•The most compelling funding sources at the time
included:
–URA,
–DDA,
–Town Bonding,
–Dedicated lodging/sales tax
•The URA option identified during the 2018/19 Civic Area
Plan process has been fully committed to the Dobson
redevelopment.
2018-19 CIVIC AREA PLAN
Amount of Effort for
Description Acronym Proceeds Adoption
Urban Renewal Authority URA High High
Downtown Development Authority DDA Medium High
Business Improvement District BID Low Medium
General Improvement District GID Low Medium
Metro District (Special District)Title 32 Medium Low
Public Improvement Fee PIF Medium Low
Dedicated Sales Tax N/A High Medium
Dedicated Lodging Tax N/A High Medium
Land Lease / Land Sale N/A Medium High
Current Town Reserve N/A Low Low
Public Private Part/ Joint Venture P3 or JV Medium Medium
Philanthropy Philanthropy High High
Certificate of Participation/Bonding COPs High Low
TOTAL
Source: Economic & Planning Systems
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Economic & Planning Systems, Inc.Town of Vail Financing Options 3
BACKGROUND
•Recommendation to reconsider the civic
hub site and Lionshead parking
structure holistically
•After extensive consideration of
options, consensus that municipal site is
constrained for private redevelopment
and works best for civic uses.
•Recent increase in condo sale prices in
Vail presents an opportunity for land
value capture tools (i.e. TIF) and other
creative financing methods
2024 CIVIC AREA IMPLEMENTATION PLAN
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Economic & Planning Systems, Inc.Town of Vail Financing Options 4
PUBLIC FINANCING MECHANISMS
Description Acronym
Urban Renewal Authority URA
Downtown Development
Authority DDA
General Improvement District GID
Public Improvement Fee PIF
Public Private Partnership/Joint
Development P3
Dedicated Sales Tax
Dedicated Lodging Tax
Land Lease/Land Sale
Current Town Reserve
Town Bonding Potential/COPs
•For the current evaluation of options, the team has
narrowed the set of options from 13 to 10.
•The eliminated options include:
–BID (which only applies to commercial properties
and does not tap the more significant residential
values);
–Title 32 Metro District (which is applied to new
development, rather than existing inventory); and
–Philanthropy (which is more likely to be generated
for cultural or iconic uses).
•The 10 remaining options are currently under a
detailed review.
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AGENDA ITEM NO. 3.1
Item Cover Page
DATE:October 21, 2025
SUBMITTED BY:Greg Roy, Community Development
ITEM TYPE:DRB/PEC Update
AGENDA SECTION:DRB/PEC (3:30pm)
SUBJECT:DRB/PEC Update (5 min.)
SUGGESTED ACTION:
VAIL TOWN COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM REPORT
ATTACHMENTS:
DRB Results 10-1-25.pdf
PEC Results 10-13-25.pdf
DRB Results 10-15-25.pdf
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Present:
Absent:
Anthony J Grandt
Herbert B Roth
Kit Austin
Roland J Kjesbo
Mary Egan
1.Virtual Meeting Link
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2.Call to Order
3.Main Agenda
Final review of new construction
Address/ Legal Description: 1699 Geneva Drive/Lot 1, Matterhorn Village Filing 1
Planner: Jamie Leaman-Miller
Applicant Name: 1699 Geneva LLC, represented by John G Martin Architect
3.1 DRB25-0069 - 1699 Geneva LLC
Final review of a change to approved plans (walls and finish)
Address/ Legal Description: 1498 Spring Hill Lane A & B/Lot 16, Block 3, Vail Valley Filing 1
Planner: Jamie Leaman-Miller
Applicant Name: Willow Bridge LLC & Cherry Vail LLC, represented by KH Webb Architects
3.2 DRB25-0041.001 - Willow Bridge LLC/Cherry Vail LLC
Design Review Board Minutes
Wednesday, October 1, 2025
2:00 PM
Vail Town Council Chambers
MATTERHORN LOT E MATERIALS 10-1-25.pdf
DRB25-0069 Plans.pdf
Anthony J Grandt made a motion to Approve with conditions and the findings it meets 14-10-2 & 14-10-5
Conditions:
1. Prior to issuance of a building permit the applicant shall receive approval and record the final plat for
the amended lot.
2. Prior to recording of the final plat for the amended lot lines, the applicant shall demolish the existing
structures on the lot.
3. Prior to issuance of a building permit the applicant shall provide the remaining utility verification forms.
; Kit Austin seconded the motion Passed (3 - 0).
DRB25-0041.001 Change Plans.pdf
Previously Approved Design.pdf
Anthony J Grandt made a motion to Approve with the findings it meets 14-10-5; Herbert B Roth
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Final review of a change to approved plans (Trellis & Guardrail)
Address/ Legal Description: 298 Rockledge Road/Lot 16, Block 7, Vail Village Filing 1
Planner: Cole Michaelsen
Applicant Name: 298 Rockledge LLC, represented by KH Webb Architects
3.3 DRB24-0268.002 298 Rockledge LLC
Final review of a change to approved plans (Decks, Sliders, & Windows)
Address/ Legal Description: 805 Potato Patch Drive/Lot 29, Block 1, Vail Potato Patch Filing 1
Planner: Cole Michaelsen
Applicant Name: LYH LLC, represented by KH Webb Architects
3.4 DRB24-0406.001 - LYH LLC 2024
Final review of new construction
Address/ Legal Description: 500 East Lionshead Circle/Lot 1 & 3, Block 1, Vail Lionshead Filing 1
Planner: Greg Roy
Applicant Name: Telemark Ventures LLC, represented by Ruther Associates LLC
3.5 DRB25-0343 - Telemark Ventures LLC
4.Staff Approvals
Final review of a change to approved plans (exterior)
Address/ Legal Description: 1785 Sunburst Drive/Lot Area A&B, Sunburst at Vail Subdivision
4.1 DRB24-0014.003 - Olson Residence 2023
Planner: Greg Roy
Applicant Name: 1785 Sunburst Drive LLC, represented by 159 Design LLC
Final review of a change to approved plans (reduction of scope)
Address/ Legal Description: 1775 Sunburst Drive/Vaill Village Filing 7 & 8 & Unplatted
4.2 DRB24-0381.001 - Vail Golf Course 2024
Planner: Heather Knight
Applicant Name: Town of Vail, represented by Zehren and Associates INC
seconded the motion Passed (3 - 0).
DRB24-026.002 Drawings.pdf
DRB24-0268.002 Documents.pdf
Anthony J Grandt made a motion to Approve with the findings it meets 14-10-5 and the condition that the
applicant shall update the plans to show consistent railings on the 2nd and 3rd floor; Kit Austin seconded
the motion Passed (3 - 0).
DRB24-0406.001 Documents.pdf
DRB24-0406.001 Drawings.pdf
Anthony J Grandt made a motion to Table to the meeting on Oct. 15th; Kit Austin seconded the motion
Passed (3 - 0).
DRB25-0343_PlanSet1.pdf
DRB25-0343_PlanSet2.pdf
DRB25-0343_Elevations.pdf
Anthony J Grandt made a motion to Table to the meeting on Oct. 15th; Herbert B Roth seconded the
motion Passed (3 - 0).
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Final review for a change to approved plans (material change)
Address/ Legal Description: 1721 Geneva Drive/Lot 9, Matterhorn Village Filing 1
4.3 DRB25-0012.001 - Geneva 1721 LLC
Planner: Jamie Leaman-Miller
Applicant Name: Geneva 1721 LLC, represented by Blueline Architects
Final review of a change to approved plans (windows)
Address/ Legal Description: 1476 Westhaven Drive 28/Lot 53, Glen Lyon Subdivision
4.4 DRB25-0101.001 - Green Residence
Planner: Greg Roy
Applicant Name: Richard & Kathryn Greene, represented by Warzecha Enterprises Inc.
Final review of a sign application
Address/ Legal Description: 2161 North Frontage Road West/Lot 2A, Vail Das Schone Filing 3
4.5 DRB25-0161 - Domino's Pizza
Planner: Jamie Leaman-Miller
Applicant Name: Domino's Pizza
Final Review of an exterior alteration (roof)
Address/ Legal Description: 2730 Bald Mountain Road/Lot 28, Block 2, Vail Village Filing 13
4.6 DRB25-0208 - Pierce & Sverre Residence 2025
Planner: Cole Michaelsen
Applicant Name: Crawford Pierce & Liv Sverre, represented by The Roofing Company
Final review of an exterior alteration (roof)
Address/ Legal Description: 600 West Lionshead Circle/ Lot 1, Block 1, Vail Lionshead Filing 3
4.7 DRB25-0234 - First Chair Housing LLC
Planner: Jamie Leaman-Miller
Applicant Name: First Chair Housing Trustee LLC, represented by Acme Roofing, LLC dba Umbrella
Roofing
Final review of an exterior alteration (windows and doors)
Address/ Legal Description: 1588 Golf Terrace L41/ Lot 1, Sunburst Filling 3
4.8 DRB25-0239 - McCready Family Trust
Planner: Jamie Leaman-Miller
Applicant Name: McCready Family Trust, represented by Renew R Home
Final review of an exterior alteration (windows)
Address/ Legal Description: 1150 Sandstone Drive B/ Lot 15, Casolar Vail II
4.9 DRB25-0282 - Resig Residence
Planner: Jamie Leaman-Miller
Applicant Name: Todd Anthony Resig, represented by Dovetail Craft Builders
Final review of an exterior alteration (re-roof)
Address/ Legal Description: 1320 Westhaven Circle/ Lot 24, Glen Lyon Subdivision
4.10 DRB25-0286 - Vailhaven LLC
Planner: Jamie Leaman-Miller
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Applicant Name: Vailhaven LLC, represented by Loff Roofing Services
Final review of an exterior alteration (roof)
Address/ Legal Description: 1319 Greenhill Court B/ Lot 24, Glen Lyon Subdivision
4.11 DRB25-0287 - Hicks Residence
Planner: Cole Michaelsen
Applicant Name: Hicks Tax Shelter Trust, represented by Loff Roofing
Final review of an exterior alteration (garage)
Address/ Legal Description: 684 West Lionshead Circle/Lot 8, Block 1, Vail Lionshead Filing 3
4.12 DRB25-0308 - Montaneros Condos
Planner: Cole Michaelsen
Applicant Name: Montaneros Condominiums, represented by Yat Construction
Final review of an exterior alteration (windows)
4.13 DRB25-0311 - Somme Residence
Address/ Legal Description: 2771 Kinnikinnick Road 1E/Lot 2, Block 4, Vail Intermountain Development
Subdivision
Planner: Jamie Leaman-Miller
Applicant Name: Stig Somme
Final review of an exterior alteration (windows and door)
Address/ Legal Description: 4460 Timber Falls Court 1604/ Timber Falls Condominiums
4.14 DRB25-0328 - Thulborn/Tarbell Residence
Planner: Cole Michaelsen
Applicant Name: Keith Thulborn & Sally Tarbell, represented by Dun-Rite Home Improvments
Final review of a sign application
Address/ Legal Description: 141 East Meadow Drive 2A South/Lot P, Block 5D, Vail Village Filing 1
4.15 DRB25-0331 - Perch
Planner: Cole Michaelsen
Applicant Name: Perch, represented by First Chair Designs Inc
Final review of an exterior alteration (windows)
Address/ Legal Description: 4682 Meadow Drive H27/Mountain Meadow Condominiums Phase III
4.16 DRB25-0332 - Nye Residence
Planner: Jamie Leaman-Miller
Applicant Name: Sandra Nye, represented by KCB Construction Inc
Final review of an exterior alteration (paint)
Address/ Legal Description: 2109 North Frontage Road West/Vail Commons Condominiums
4.17 DRB25-0347 - May Palace
Planner: Cole Michaelsen
Applicant Name: May Palace, represented by R&S Painting Services
Final review of an exterior alteration (roof)
4.18 DRB25-0352 - Ajlouny Condo LLC
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Address/ Legal Description: 1835 West Gore Creek Drive/Lot 20, Vail Village West Filing 2
Planner: Cole Michaelsen
Applicant Name: Ajlouny Condo LLC, represented by Loff Roofing Services
Final review of an exterior alteration (roof)
4.19 DRB25-0358 - Snow Haus Investments
Address/ Legal Description: 2892 Kinnikinnick Road A & 2832 Kinnikinnick Road B/Lot 1 & 3, Innsbruck
Meadows Subdivision
Planner: Cole Michaelsen
Applicant Name: Snow Haus Investments LLC, represented by Armor Roofing Systems
Final review of an exterior alteration (roof)
Address/ Legal Description: 1633 Matterhorn Circle/Lot 24, Matterhorn Village Filing 1
4.20 DRB25-0372 - 1633 Matterhorn LLC
Planner: Cole Michaelsen
Applicant Name: 1633 Matterhorn LLC, represneted by Beacon Roofing
Final review of an exterior alteration (roof)
Address/ Legal Description: 2695 Davos Trail/Lot 17, Block B, Vail Ridge Subdivision
4.21 DRB25-0378 - Fischer Residence
Planner: Cole Michaelsen
Applicant Name: Paula K. Fischer Revocable Trust, represented by Division Six Construction
5.Staff Denials
6.Adjournment
Kit Austin made a motion to Adjourn ; Anthony J Grandt seconded the motion Passed (3 - 0).
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Planning and Environmental Commission Minutes
Monday, October 13, 2025
1:00 PM
Vail Town Council Chambers
Present: Robyn Smith
John Rediker
Brad Hagedorn
William A Jensen
Robert N Lipnick
Absent: Craig H Lintner Jr
David N Tucker
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2. Call to Order
3. Worksession
4. Main Agenda
4.1 A request for recommendation to the Vail Town Council, pursuant to Section 3-2 -6A,
Function, Vail Town Code, to amend Conceptual Building Height Plan of the Vail
Village Master Plan. (PEC25-0025)
Planner: Greg Roy
Applicant Name: Lunar Vail Land Investments, LLC represented by Ruther Associates LLC
Time: 5 min
PEC25-0025 - Staff Memo.pdf
Attachment A. Applicant Narrative
Smith discloses she has accepted job with the Vail Housing department but she hasn’t started yet,
and has no financial interest or conflict of interest with the application.
Planner Roy gives a presentation on the application to amend the conceptual building height plan. He
talks about the plan and adjacent context and heights in the area. Staff found the application did not
meet the criteria and is therefore recommending the PEC forward a recommendation of denial.
Smith, is the Wren five or six stories straight up from the path? Will there be a step in that
potential redevelopment as well?
Roy, this is a guiding document, just because the upper limit is there doesn’t mean
appropriate development to a specific area.
The applicant is represented by George Ruther with Ruther Associates, and Ron Byrne and
Dave Zessin, president of Apollo Park HOA.
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Ruther is surprised by Staff’s recommendation, we read the same document and came up with
something different. In the criteria, it is applicant’s responsibility to show at least one of those
conditions is met, we think we meet all three.
Ruther gives a presentation addressing the three criteria. He talks about the graphic of view
corridors and conceptual heights on the frontage road. Ruther talks about the proposal in relation
to the conceptual building heights in the master plan. The proposal is four stories of building on the
north façade, an additional story on the south façade.
Rediker and Ruther discuss the graphic showing the number of stories on the north, central,
and southern portion of the site.
Hagedorn, why do you need to amend the plan if you’re presenting a four-story building currently?
Ruther thought was the appropriate thing to cover all the bases, but in hindsight has seen how many
large projects were approved without a master plan amendment. It’s the right thing to do from a
planner’s perspective.
Rediker, how much is great than four stories?
Ruther, the north, east, and west facades are four, on the south it gets up to 6 because of the way
the grade drops offs.
Rediker, the bottom story is a lower grade than the Wren and VMVR?
Ruther says yes, about eight feet lower. We didn’t want to go forward with flat roofs, that would
have helped with height, but believed it was out of character with the neighborhood. The grade
was significantly altered on the south side of the building at VMVR
Zessin says there wasn’t a picture of Apollo Park. The current Building B is a five -story tall building, can’t
see the base from the creek path. We’re planning to pull this back from the creek over current conditions.
Rediker asks for public comment regarding Item 4.1.
Howard Willard lives in VMVR. It’s important to note VMVR is 48’, four stories plus attic. Apollo Park
is asking for 64 feet and six stories. You can’t rely on imaginary future changes at the Wren, you
have to look at the site. The only other SDD in the neighborhood is VMVR at 48 feet, Altus is 70
feet but was 50% onsite EHUs.
Eugene Kottenstette, owner at the Wren. Surprised how close the Apollo property is to the creek,
have a hard time believing the new building won’t be bigger than the existing.
Dan Wolfe is in VMVR building. The applicant has cited the odd shape of the lot on several occasions,
as a reason for variances. Questions whether it is the Town’s responsibility to solve their problems, he
is against approving this notion.
Michael Dardick, an owner in VMVR. Opposes this application, the height is excessive. This
developer didn’t collaborate one bit on something that would fit in this site.
Craig Carty, an owner at the Wren. Agrees with the last two speakers, opposed to the redevelopment
as presented today. We would welcome the project if it fit the scale of the lot and neighborhood. Sent
pictures of Apollo Park today, it is three stories tall. The proposal is to go to six stories in the middle.
The new building is also massive; the density is too much for this small neighborhood. Also concerned
about pay in lieu, which is part of this development, the Town needs to look at this.
Jennifer Wiler and David Fintak, owners at the Wren. Echoes previous comments, strongly recommend
that PEC supports recommendation of Staff in denying proposal. A double-digit increase in height is
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inappropriate. The rational to justify this is based on future development, there are no
current redevelopment plans for the Wrens. Thanks staff for thoughtful presentation.
Laurie Roshak, owner at the Wren. Opposes this proposal for same reasons as previous speakers.
No further comment, public comment closed.
Jensen, no questions. Not supportive of this request because of height and relationship to
adjacent properties is out of character.
Lipnick, the massing, bulk, height of 70’ is too high. Doesn’t think it fits with the neighborhood.
Hagedorn, within context of master plan not comfortable with the changes. Doesn’t see the plan in
error, some verbiage talks about lower height along Gore Creek, the primary change is SDD 42. That
has increased height along frontage road which we have, when SDD 42 was approved it had a 48’
height limit, for those reasons not comfortable with a change to the master plan.
Smith, we’re a recommending body on the SDD. Procedurally, amending the master plan is the
correct thing to do, although it may be hasn’t always been done. Given this amendment is not
necessary to achieve additional height or stories, the amendment is not necessary to achieve the
end objective the application is looking for. In 2008 we looked at height based on stories; we’re still
having that conversation today. My vote wouldn’t necessarily matter, but there is a lot of reasons to
update the master plan. Conditions have changed. You could change it, but it’s not necessary to
achieve the end result that the applicant is looking for with this application. This master plan has to
be updated at some point to reflect the current conditions.
Rediker, looking at the three criteria; doesn’t see any error in the plan when looking at it literally.
Understands the applicant’s argument when taking into consideration the scale of other buildings.
We’re not looking at conditions changing throughout Town but rather around this site or immediate
area. The applicant is presenting a façade that is four stories, the area of concern is the rear along
Gore Creek. The height plan section on pg. 22, talks about the goal to maintain concentration of low
scale buildings in core area areas larger buildings along the northern periphery. This comes down to
difference in interpretation between me and applicant, applicant says you can have 5-6 story building
here. What the Town is trying to achieve in the plan is putting larger components against the Frontage
Road and then scaling back towards Gore Creek. Amending the plan to allow 5-6 stories on the south
of that lot does conflict with that criterion. Nothing has changed, we still want a 3-4 story height along
Gore Creek. Many of the comparisons used were on the Frontage Road and not Gore Creek.
Robert N Lipnick made a motion to forward a recommendation of denial with the findings on page
9; Brad Hagedorn seconded the motion Passed (5 - 0).
4.2 A request for a recommendation to the Vail Town Council for the establishment of a
new Special Development District, pursuant to Section 12-9(A), Special Development
Districts, Vail Town Code, to allow for the development of a multi-family project,
located at 442 South Frontage Road East/ Vail Village Filing 5, Tract D. (PEC25-0026)
Planner: Greg Roy
Applicant Name: Lunar Vail Land Investments, LLC represented by Ruther Associates LLC
Time: 120 min.
PEC25-0026 & PEC25-0024 Staff Memo.pdf
Attachment A. Vicinity Map.pdf
Attachment B. Applicant Narrative.pdf
Attachment C. Lunar Park Traffic Assessment 7-17-
25.pdf Attachment D. Lunar Park - EIR - 7-23-25.pdf
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Attachment E. PEC25-0026 Documents.pdf
Attachment F. PEC25-0026 Plans Part1.pdf
Attachment F. PEC25-0026 Plans Part2.pdf
Attachment F. PEC25-0026 Plans Part3.pdf
Attachment F. PEC25-0026 Plans Part4.pdf
Attachment G. 9-8-25 PEC Results.pdf
Attachment H. PEC Results 9-22-25.pdf
Attachment I. Letter from Vail AIPP.pdf
Attachment J. Employee Housing Plan.pdf
Attachment K. Housing Department Comments.pdf
Attachment L. Public Comment.pdf
Timestamp 1:19:25 Planner Roy gives a presentation. He touches on the criteria. He compares
the proposed development standards with existing in the area. He talks about landscaping and
potential impacts to the ROW.
Smith, do we believe special deed restrictions is a good idea?
Anna Bengston, with the Vail Housing Department, says we would want to see more details on it,
how does it meet Town housing goals?
The applicant is represented by George Ruther with Ruther Associates. He talks about public comment
received, they intend to make revisions between this meeting and presenting to Town Council. He talks
about the plan revisions, reduction in height, reductions in bulk mass/scale, increased step back on north
façade, further increase in west side setback, reduction in units and GRFA, increase in EHUs on site.
Rediker, can you clarify point in regard to emergency vehicle access?
Ruther, there is less room for landscaping with the emergency access requirements, the Town
might want to consider amendments to landscaping requirements.
Ruther talks about the SDD criteria. There are instances where some of the criteria may not be
applicable or a practical solution is available. Ruther provides an analysis of the review criteria.
Ruther goes through comparative height analysis with neighboring properties.
Hagedorn asks if this height graphic looks at existing and finished grade measurements.
Ruther says it would look different, they used existing grade for the graphic to provide a
comparative analysis. There are places where VMVR is 55 feet. As a reference, the ridge height is
the same, two levels are masked by grade on the sides.
Hagedorn would call last story a half story, VMVR is presenting 3.5 to 4.5 stories? Ruther confirms.
Ruther talks about parking and loading on the site. The building today doesn’t comply with setbacks,
that will be pulled back to comply with setbacks.
Ruther talks about the proposed public benefits of the project.
Ron Byrne, of the applicant team, thanks PEC. They appreciate the process, there have been a lot of
meetings. He has been trying to develop this property for a long time, thanks the board at Apollo
Park. This is an opportunity to do something with an infill site that benefits the Town and the site. The
owners have been coming here for 60 years. This project is keeping the people on the site. We have
tried to be sensitive to listening to what neighbors have said. Praises Mr. Ruther, he is skilled at
bringing together all the necessary components.
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Dave Zessin, Apollo Park HOA president, lets have some focus on the people that are at Apollo Park.
They have been there a long time. Doing something like this is what allows us to protect our future. We’re
a benefit to the local business owners, we have interval owners from other places, who are attempting to
purchase after they visit us. We’re here today because people want to stay. Our buildings is aging, this is
a way we can upgrade. The Town has identified it as a property to be redeveloped. We can continue this
multi-generational place to stay, excited about EHUs onsite and off.
Rediker, the newest iteration is eight EHUs onsite?
Ruther confirms. All eight are in the north building.
Conversation about Res. 34 from 2023, PEC asks what type of deed restrictions are you proposing?
Ruther, it will vary. We have an expectation to provide onsite; Apollo Park also needs onsite managers.
Rediker, in terms of Housing, housing affordability was brought up. How does PEC ensure
affordability is achieved?
Roy says it could be included in a condition.
Smith asks about 100% housing requirement in the Vail Village master plan area. Ruther, outside
of Sebastian not aware of other completely onsite employee housing in Vail Village.
Smith, this affordability component would be novel in this instance?
Ruther believes it would be new for Vail.
Smith, is there any way that you could put more employee housing onsite?
Ruther, it comes down to the economics of the proposal. We’re aligned to do the most we can do
for affordable housing with what we have.
Lipnick asks about an affordability table.
Roy, that was out of the staff report for that resolution. It references that rent payments or
mortgage payments should max out at 30% of monthly income.
Smith discuss opportunity to collaborate with AIPP for public benefit.
Smith, the Wren does not want landscaping on their site?
Ruther, we had discussed opportunities with them. We proposed a shared emergency access easement
along that shared property line. We haven’t heard back if there’s value to that or shared landscaping.
Smith and Ruther discuss path along the south of the site.
Rediker, the master plan (9-1) talks about this sub-area, including a substantial landscape buffer.
Ruther, there are easements on the front of the site which impact what landscaping could be done in
this area.
Rediker asks about 2.3, are there going to be live/hot beds?
Ruther mentions the timeshares and they have a handful of attached accommodation units.
Rediker, the plans accommodate parking, etc for those people to visit? Ruther confirms.
Rediker asks for public comment.
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Andrew (inaudible), resident at VMVR. Doesn’t believe the neighbors have been listened to. The high
densities force the massing towards Gore Creek away from the Frontage Road. The development will
impact views and landscaping around VMVR. This is six stories above Gore Creek. The EIR is silent
on the carbon footprint of the project. Supports staff’s recommendation of denial.
Todd Mossa, GM at the Wren. We don’t have plans for redevelopment at the moment. There is a
water main underneath where the trees are proposed which creates complications, we’d have to take
over maintenance of a main. The access easement would require us to give up the eight feet of
green space used for snow storage. Personally, applaud applicants to try and accommodate
requests and feedback. While they went through effort to put eight EHUs in there, look at what went
on at Altus with their units and the troubles there.
Lisa Widmeir, owner at VMVR. Wants to know more about how the timeshare owners will
be incorporated into the redevelopment.
Eugene Kottenstette, owner in the Wren. Supports Mossa’s comments. Compliments applicants with
the presentation, appreciates what they’re trying to do to get things done. Glad to see a setback of 20’
instead of five feet and contribution to the creek, glad efforts are being made for employee housing.
Jay Levine, president of VMVR HOA. The mass, the scale, the height, the setbacks are not compatible
with neighborhood, and the request for an SDD should be denied. Virtually everyone in the
neighborhood opposes this proposal for a SDD, which asks for nearly triple the GRFA. The proposed
50 to 70 western wall creates a canyon for our existing amenities. The applicants have listened but
have returned to the PEC with minimal changes. We have an alternate proposal concept, with more
modest requests. We are urging the PEC to deny this request.
Debra Charles, unit owner at the Wren. Opposes this proposal which is oversized. Supports a smaller
development. They have been told at previous meetings that the project needs to be reduced and that
hasn’t happened. The developer is requesting to almost double the number of units on the same size
lot. Where does Fire Free Five come into play? PEC should require this to be reduced in scale and
have the proper landscaping.
Craig Carty, owner at the Wren. Endorses comments by Levine and Charles. The Wren has a lot of
landscaping if you take the right type of pictures. On the west side of the Wren are conifer and aspen
trees. The GRFA is well over what is allowed, that’s why they’re requesting these deviations. Hope
you vote no.
Caryn Clayman, owner at VMVR. It’s disingenuous that Ron Byrne makes himself out to be the savior.
They keep talking negatively about the way VMVR was built and he was the developer there. We need
to look at what happened in the past. This is overdevelopment, they haven’t done anything to show
that they are being reasonable. Supports what has been said, does not support proposal.
Michael Dardick, owner at VMVR. There has been no collaboration or negotiation to do something
that works for neighborhood and city. The applicant suggested no neighbor wants this to happen; we
do but in a responsible way. Why are we here with this problem of greater mass and height, it is just
money for the developer. The idea that the configuration of the site is the problem is not accurate.
Dan Wolfe, echoes Dardick. Scale and density does not fit, there is a lack of landscaping. Agrees
with Levine and Charles, requests you do not pass this proposal.
Lora Dettinger, agrees and supports denial.
Arie Behar, there are criteria that need to be met for these deviations, including public benefit. When
you have buildings overshadowing neighbors that is not a benefit. He is an owner at the Wren, would
be impacted by proposal. Requests PEC to deny application.
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David C, owner at Altus. Agrees with Levine, requests PEC to deny.
Howard Willard, owner at VMVR. The PEC should deny this proposal. We favor the redevelopment
of Apollo Park, if it is done the right way. Through public comment we submitted an alternate
redevelopment proposal, making some appropriate changes. Willard details the changes in their
alternate proposal. These measures would create a project with smaller variances in height,
density, GRFA, but still greater than what the neighbors developed.
Louise Todd is an Apollo Park owner since 1979. The Apollo park owners did show up today and
there are owners following this every single meeting.
No further comment, public comment closed.
Smith, up or down this is going to go to Council. We’re a recommending body. Agrees that it fails to
meet criteria 1 and 2 in conjunction with proximity to Gore Creek on the south face. The North building
is acceptable. With the Wren in it’s current form, there are a lot of things that would not be built today.
Smith’s primary concern is on 40% slope and the height and mass. This fails to meet criteria 6, right
where it bow out and is tall is the issue. The development is following their property line, it would be
beneficial to maintain the existing grade if their property line wasn’t that shape. There would be a
public interest in pushing it back on the bow. It’s reasonable to assume that building won’t age as well
because it is a timeshare structure. It’s commendable you have gotten this far. We have regulated
ourselves out of street trees, and the expectation for landscaping doesn’t match civic and fire
expectations, which is not unique to this property or a failure of the applicant.
Smith, regarding housing plan, it would be inconsistent with 12 -26- A, code expects actual units.
That’s the letter but understands that the expectation has changed. If the Council decides to take the
money, spend it as quickly as possible. Doesn’t believe the master plan policy language is intended
to create a requirement for 100% onsite EHUs. The proposal for specialized EHUs is innovative but
doesn’t think that policy exists, wouldn’t be appropriate as a condition. The EIR is acceptable, shared
fire access with Wren would be beneficial as well as shared landscaping but not something we can
impose. Exceeding density and GRFA are not insurmountable deviations, but the public benefit
needs to be defined and accepted by Council. Concurs that it meets criteria 3,5,7,9.
Hagedorn, as currently drawn, agrees with Smith’s take on criteria. His target has never moved, that was
his comment during the work session. This needs a large public benefit commensurate with the ask, don’t
believe we’re there. Talks about the history of Altus, the EHUs onsite were a benefit to counteract the ask.
Currently we’re at 1:4 EHU/DU rate compared to Altus which was 1:1. Getting comfortable with north
building as I said last meeting. The south buildings are still primarily an issue. There hasn’t been a big shift
on height, there are one or two points that actually went up. There’s a lot of focus on the north façade of
south building, but the public would see six stories on the south side of the building. In terms of what was
built at VMVR, that’s an issues of enforcement, that’s not something we consider as a commission now.
Disagrees with staff, doesn’t see the sunshade as anything different than Altus. On housing affordability,
sees no way that that concept can be brought in, if we’re going to go down that route we need to talk
changes to Title 12. If we want to make changes, let’s make it consistent, don’t think it’s appropriate here,
we need to be consistent and clear, put it in Title 12. In terms of emergency access, the codes change and
the plans need to change, don’t see that as mitigating for landscaping.
Lipnick, looked at review criteria, the proposed mass, scale and height do not meet the criteria. The
GRFA exceeds the appropriate amount of development for this site. Appreciates the Fire Department
recommendations and we all have to deal with that. The first three criteria are met, but the height is
not. The proposed plan is for six stories rather than four so doesn’t think the criteria are met.
Jensen, thanks Smith and Hagedorn for articulate messaging. Regarding the height, unit density,
GRFA, if this project was smaller the variances needed for it to come to a reality can be achieved.
Given where we sit right now, agrees with staff recommendation to deny.
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Rediker, looking at relationship to surrounding structures, it is clearly too big. The south building at five
to six stories doesn’t mesh with the master plan and context of neighboring properties. Would have
liked to see a shorter building at four stories, that step back from the creek. There is eventually going
to be a much bigger building on this site than what is there. What is appropriate is going shorter
towards the creek at four stories. The master plan clearly talks about stepping back from the frontage
rood. The landscaping along the frontage road is about as good as you can get with the limitations
there. Affordability is an issue, it’s in the master plan. Right now we don’t have anything concrete with
the application for the SDD, we don’t have a proposal to ensure affordability and availability for
workforce. That was a problem with Altus and we don’t want to repeat it. Commend applicants for their
employee housing but needs that to be looked at the next level of review. Thanks public comment and
applicant team.
Robert N Lipnick made a motion to forward a recommendation of denial with the findings on page
18; Brad Hagedorn seconded the motion Passed (5 - 0).
4.3 A request for review of a Conditional Use Permit amendment, pursuant to Section 12-6H-
3 Conditional Uses, Vail Town Code, in accordance with Title 12, Chapter 16, Conditional
Use Permits, Vail Town Code, to allow for timeshare units, located at Located at 442
South Frontage Road East/ Vail Village Filing 5, Tract D. (PEC25-0024) See item 4.2 for staff report and attachments
Planner: Greg Roy
Applicant Name: Lunar Vail Land Investments, LLC represented by Ruther Associates LLC
Time: 5 min
Brad Hagedorn made a motion to Table to the meeting on Nov. 10th; Robyn Smith seconded the
motion Passed (5 - 0).
4.4 A request for a recommendation to the Vail Town Council for a zone district boundary
amendment, pursuant to Section 12-3-7, Amendment, Vail Town Code, to allow for the
rezoning of 16 Vail Road, Vail Village Filing 1, Lots M & O, also known as Vail Village
Inn Phase IV, from the Public Accommodation (PA) Zone District to the Vaill Village
Inn (VVI) Zone District. (PEC25-0032)
Planner: Heather Knight
Applicant Name: Ferruco Vail Ventures LLC, represented by Mauriello Planning Group
Time: 45 min.
PEC25-0032 Staff Memo.pdf
Attachment A. Vail Village Filing 1 Block 5D Lots M-N-O - Sebastian - Vicinity
Map.pdf Attachment B. PEC25-0032 Applicant Narrative.pdf
Attachment C. PEC25-0032 Title and Existing Plans.pdf
Attachment D. Ordinance No.15 Series of 2025.pdf
Timestamp: 4:24:00 Planner Knight gives a presentation. She touches on the history of the area and
the zoning standards. She goes through the review the criteria, staff finds it is meeting the criteria and
is recommending approval.
The applicant is represented by Dominic Mauriello with Mauriello Planning Group.
Hagedorn, what is the motivation here?
Mauriello, because of the SDD going away, we could stay in PA zoning but this district was created
for this area. This district has more flexible landscaping standards built in.
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Jensen, how is the HOA looking at this?
Mauriello, they are separate HOAs but do have some internal overlap. This will make it have
consistent zoning, won’t necessarily change relationship between properties.
Public comment opened, no comment, public comment closed.
Smith agrees criteria are met.
Hagedorn agrees conditions are met. It came down to dimensional standards, bringing setbacks in line.
The height is the same, the density is a give here but density is not always a driver of mass and bulk.
Good to bring in line with this zone district that was crafted for this area.
Lipnick feels the criteria are met, is in favor.
Jensen echoes comments, criteria and conditions are met.
Rediker agrees, looking at the standards, this is non-conforming significantly, now everything will comply.
Agrees with findings.
Brad Hagedorn made a motion to Recommend for approval with the findings on page 12; Robyn
Smith seconded the motion Passed (5 - 0).
4.5 A request for a recommendation to the Vail Town Council for prescribed regulations
amendments to Title 12, Zoning Regulations, Article 7B: Commercial Core 1 (CC1)
District; Article 7C: Commercial Core 2 (CC2) Zone District; Article 7H: Lionshead Mixed
Use 1 (LMU-1) Zone District; and, Article 7I: Lionshead Mixed Use 2 (LMU-2) Zone
District, pursuant to Section 12-3-7, Amendments, Vail Town Code, to add language
regarding conversions of existing eating and drinking establishments. (PEC25-0034)
Planner: Heather Knight
Applicant Name: Town of Vail, represented by Matt Gennett
Time: 30 min.
PEC25-0034_Staff_Memo.pdf
PEC25-0034 Attachment A.pdf
Brad Hagedorn made a motion to Table to the meeting on Oct. 27th; Robyn Smith seconded the
motion Passed (4 - 0).
4.6 A request for a recommendation to the Vail Town Council, pursuant to Section 3 -2-6A,
Function, Vail Town Code, to add a subarea site specific section and associated
language for the Red Lion Building to the Vail Village Master Plan (PEC-25-0029)
Planner: Matt Gennett
Applicant Name: Red Lion Building, LLC represented by George Ruther of Ruther Associates LLC
Time: 30 min.
PEC25-0029 Staff Memo.pdf
101325 Vail Village Master Plan Amendment - Red Lion Building.pdf
Timestamp: 4:41:50 Community Development Director Matt Gennett gives a presentation. He touches
on the proposal and the relevant Town plans. He walks through the review criteria; staff finds it meets
the criteria and is recommending the commission forward a recommendation of approval.
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The applicant is represented by George Ruther with Ruther Associates. Ruther gives a presentation.
Scott Redner owns the Shakedown bar. Their business continues to grow, they have been interested
in expanding. Talks about the opportunities for expanding music shows and food options.
Rediker doesn’t disagree with the goals here. References the proposed language about the Town
collaborating with the Red Lion to allow patios to expand into the right of way. Concerned about getting
so specific about addressing one specific property in a master plan. Why is this language here?
Ruther, it is should not shall, this is an advisory document not a regulatory document. The though is that if
this is about maintaining vibrancy, maybe the Town should participate as well with the resources it has.
Gennett talks about the existing outdoor patio on the western elevation of the Red Lion.
Rediker talks about some of the pedestrian traffic challenges in this area. Wants to be careful
about mandatory language in here especially for one specific property.
The expansion should be explored or considered, Gennett and Rediker discuss possible changes
such as the expansion should be explored or considered.
Smith, does outdoor patios count towards no-net loss commercial? Gennett say no.
Rod Littlefelder, representing the ownership group of Red Lion restaurant. Commends PEC on the
work you do. He has received a lot of public input that Vail would not be Vail without the Red Lion. It is
the longest running business establishment in Vail. The building needs redevelopment, but whatever
you do, do not let the Red Lion leave street level.
Dana Tang, owns two residential units in Red Lion, they have been in Vail village since 1970. Agree
that Vail should have dining and entertainment and nightlife in the village and supports that, but a
master plan should include all aspects of planning for the village. The master plan should plan for a
copacetic and happy relationship between commercial and residential. It’s a little bit short-sighted and
limited to have writing all about vibrancy and not how it will be created for the Town and residential.
The idea that you would say maintain the outdoor dining, we should think for the future, the existing is
not very well maintained or managed. We should ask that the commercial redevelopment address
those kind of issues. The master plan should clearly have language that deals with trash management.
There should be some verbiage about how noise is handled. This is promoting an incentive for the
commercial, but understand this is also a burden on the residential in the building.
Rediker, what is the creation of economic land use incentives in the language?
Ruther it is should versus shall. In this case, maybe the incentive is a change in review process,
waiver of fees, parking requirement, etc..
Jensen says Dana Tang had some well presented comments. We’re looking at one document, but
how does that play into other pieces? The Red Lion has been there a longtime, he is supportive of
vibrancy commitment, but would encourage balancing that with residential component.
Lipnick, no comments.
Hagedorn, in general in favor, hesitant of no-net loss but that’s another item. Understands public
comments, we have separate sections of code that address many of those concerns, the master plan
is not the place to address those, this doesn’t change residential rights.
Smith, appreciates using master plan for what we want to achieve in this area. Scary to imagine change
but agrees Vail should be vibrant and cool and keep it going for the next generation. Supports common
consumption area and entertainment district in the area. Appreciates incentives alluded to in the master
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plan.
Rediker, wonders why this is necessary. He is not comfortable with “Town should explore, to be
successful…”Not sure about “exploring the creation of incentives” Agrees with the importance of
the commercial spaces in this building, but if we’re looking at 3.9 made some suggestions about
the language.
Ruther, the town passed an emergency ordinance, the Red Lion had an active application. We’re
trying to break the logjam so the building can move forward and achieve what they both want.
Rediker wants to soften language, don’t want people to think anything is mandatory.
Robyn Smith made a motion to forward a recommendation of approval with the findings on pg. 6 &
7; Brad Hagedorn seconded the motion Failed (2 - 2). Voting For: Brad Hagedorn, Robyn Smith
Voting Against: John Rediker, William A Jensen
John Rediker made a motion to forward a recommendation of approval striking the three sentences
discussed and proposing additional language, including the findings on page 6 & 7; William A
Jensen seconded the motion Passed (4 - 0).
5. Approval of Minutes
5.1 9-22-2025 PEC Meeting Minutes
092225 PEC Minutes.pdf
Robyn Smith made a motion to Approve ; Brad Hagedorn seconded the motion Passed (4 - 0).
6. Information Update
7. Adjournment
Robyn Smith made a motion to Adjourn ; Brad Hagedorn seconded the motion Passed (4 - 0).
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Design Review Board Minutes
Wednesday, October 15, 2025
2:00 PM
Vail Town Council Chambers
Present: Roland J Kjesbo
Anthony J Grandt
Herbert B Roth
Kit Austin
Mary Egan
1. Virtual Meeting Link
Register to attend Design Review Board Meetings. Once registered, you will receive
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2. Call to Order
3. Main Agenda
3.1 DRB24-0406.001 - LYH LLC 2024
Final review of a change to approved plans (Decks, Sliders, & Windows)
Address/ Legal Description: 805 Potato Patch Drive/Lot 29, Block 1, Vail Potato Patch Filing 1
Planner: Cole Michaelsen
Applicant Name: LYH LLC, represented by KH Webb Architects
DRB24.0406.001 Documents.pdf
DRB24-0406.001 Plans.pdf
Kit Austin made a motion to Approve with the findings its meets 14-10-4 & 14-10-5; Herbert B
Roth seconded the motion Passed (5 - 0).
3.2 DRB25-0293 - Vail Trails East
Final review of an addition
Address/ Legal Description: 433 Gore Creek Drive/Lot 7-15, Block 4, Vail Village Filing 1
Planner: Heather Knight
Applicant Name: Vail Trails East, represented by Alicia Davis Architect
PC VTE-Plans.pdf
Anthony J Grandt made a motion to Table with direction to staff ; Herbert B Roth seconded the
motion Passed (5 - 0).
3.3 DRB25-0387 - St Moritz LLC
Final review of new construction
Address/ Legal Description: 2159 Chamonix Lane/Lot 10, Vail Heights Filing 1
Planner: Jamie Leaman-Miller
Applicant Name: St Moritz LLC, represented by Alpine Traditions
2159 Chamonix photos of existing conditions.pdf
DRB25-0387 Plans.pdf
Roland J Kjesbo made a motion to Table to the meeting on Nov. 5th; Herbert B Roth seconded the
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motion Passed (5 - 0).
3.4 DRB25-0367 - Caulkins Residence
Final review of an addition
Address/ Legal Description: 3010 Booth Creek Drive/Lot 4, Block 3, Vail Village Filing 11
Planner: Jamie Leaman-Miller
Applicant Name: David Caulkins, represented by Shepard Resocures Inc.
DRB25-0367 Plans.pdf
Existing Photos.pdf
Roland J Kjesbo made a motion to Table to the meeting on Nov. 5th; Herbert B Roth seconded
the motion Passed (5 - 0).
3.5 DRB25-0343 - Telemark Ventures LLC
Final review of new construction
Address/ Legal Description: 534 East Lionshead Circle/Lot 2 & 3, Block 1, Vail Lionshead Filing 1
Planner: Greg Roy
Applicant Name: Telemark Ventures LLC, represented by Ruther Associates LLC
DRB25-0343_PlanSet1.pdf
DRB25-0343_PlanSet2.pdf
DRB25-0343_Elevations.pdf
Roland J Kjesbo made a motion to Approve with the findings it meets 14-10-3,14-10-4,14-10-5,
and conditions noted in the PEC approval; Herbert B Roth seconded the motion Passed (4 - 0).
4. Staff Approvals
4.1 DRB23-0281.008 - Timber Ridge
Final review of a change to approved plans (Exterior)
Address/ Legal Description: 1281 North Frontage Road West/Lot 1, Timber Ridge Subdivision
Planner: Greg Roy
Applicant Name: Town of Vail, represented by Triumph Development West
4.2 DRB25-0057.001 - Hannen Residence
Final review of a change to approved plans
Address/ Legal Description: 1320 Westhaven Drive 1B/Cascade Village - MIllrace Condominiums
Planner: Jamie Leaman-Miller
Applicant Name: Kevin Hannen, represented by LKSM Design PC
4.3 DRB25-0218 - AB Global Inc. 2025
Final Review for an exterior alteration (landscaping)
Address/ Legal Description: 387 Beaver Dam Circle/Lot 1, Block 4, Vail Village Filing 3
Planner: Cole Michaelsen
Applicant Name: AB Global Inc., represented by Cares Plus
4.4 DRB25-0268 - Kauffman Residence 2025
Final review of an exterior alteration (roof).
Address/ Legal Description: 636 Forest Road A/Lot 6, Block 1, Vail Village Filing 1
Planner: Heather Knight
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Applicant Name: Julia Kauffman, represented by New Roof Plus
4.5 DRB25-0274 - Brown Residence
Final review of an exterior alteration (window)
Address/ Legal Description: 3970 Fall Line Drive 6/Lot 6, Pitkin Creek Townhouses
Planner: Cole Michaelsen
Applicant Name: Thomas Brown, represented by EK Construction Services
4.6 DRB25-0277 - Timber Falls Condos
Final review of an exterior alteration (walkway)
Address/ Legal Description: 4460 Timbe Falls Court/Timber Falls Condominiums
Planner: Jamie Leaman-Miller
Applicant Name: Timber Falls Condos, represented by Blusky Restoration Contractors LLC
4.7 DRB25-0316 - Sitzmark Lodge
Final review of a sign application
Address/ Legal Description: 183 Gore Creek Drive/Lot A, Block 5B, Vail Village Filing 1
Planner: Heather Knight
Applicant Name: Tina Steph, represented by Fine Signs LLC
4.8 DRB25-0319 - Vail Village LLC 2025
Final review of an exterior alteration (spa, BBQ, & landscaping)
Address/ Legal Description: 1022 Eagles Nest Circle/Lot 3B, Block 6, Vail Village Filing 7
Planner: Heather Knight
Applicant Name: Vail Village LLC, represented by Suman Architects
4.9 DRB25 -0323 - Sherr & Ambroggio Residence
Final review of an exterior alteration (reroof)
Address/ Legal Description: 4257 Columbine Drive 17 & 18/Bighorn Terrace
Planner: Jamie Leaman-Miller
Applicant Name: Howard & Virginia Sherr and Luis & Millicent Ambroggio, represented by Blue
Spruce Constriction Group
4.10 DRB25-0333 - Ginsberg Residence
Final review of an exterior alteration (paint)
Address/ Legal Description: 3967 Lupine Drive/Lot 1, Block 1, Bighorn Subdivision 1st Addition
Planner: Cole Michaelsen
Applicant Name: Stuart Ginsberg
4.11 DRB25-0342 - Resig Residence
Final review of an exterior alteration (roof)
Address/ Legal Description: 1150 Sandstone Drive B/Lot 15, Casolar Vail II
Planner: Jamie Leaman-Miller
Applicant Name: Todd Resig, represented by Loff Roofing Services
4.12 DRB25-0344 - Timber Creek Lodges
Final review of an exterior alteration (roof)
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Address/ Legal Description: 2863 & 2883 Timber Creek Drive/Lot 8, Block 4, Vail Intermountain
Development Subdivisionvail Intermountain Swim and Tennis Club Condominiums
Planner: Heather Knight
Applicant Name: Timber Creek Lodges Condos, represented by Beacon Restoration
4.13 DRB25-0355 - Mountain Haus Condos
Final review of an exterior alteration (heat pumps)
Address/ Legal Description: 292 East Meadow Drive Units 223,333,550,565,569,677/Tract B, Vail
Village Filing 1
Planner: Heather Knight
Applicant Name: Mountain Haus Condos, represented by Eagle Mountain Plumbing & HVAC, Inc.
4.14 DRB25-0357 - Reed Residence
Final review of an exterior alteration (roof)
Address/ Legal Description: 1460 Buffehr Creek Road B/Parcel B, Crossview at Vail Subdivision
Planner: Cole Michaelsen
Applicant Name: ReedVail LLC Scott Reed, represented by Beacon Roofing
4.15 DRB25-0362 - Ball Residence
Final review of an exterior alteration (decking and railing)
Address/ Legal Description: 2835 Snowberry Drive/Lot 8, Block 9, Vail Intermountain
Development Subdivision
Planner: Cole Michaelsen
Applicant Name: Christopher & Mary Ball, represented by Beth Levine Architect Inc.
4.16 DRB25-0382 - Alo
Final review of a sign application
Address/ Legal Description: 141 East Meadow Drive/Lot P, Block 5D, Vail Village Filling 1
Planner: Cole Michaelsen
Applicant Name: Alo, represented by First Chair Designs Inc
4.17 DRB25 -0386 - Badzik & Coffman Residence
Final review of an exterior alteration (Roof)
Address/ Legal Description: 4153 Spruce Way 1/Lot 10, Block 9, Bighorn Subdivision 3rd Addition
Planner: Cole Michaelsen
Applicant Name: Charles Badzik & Kirstie Coffman, represented by Plath Roofing Inc
4.18 DRB25-0390 - OTG SKM OKB LLC
Final review of an exterior alteration (driveway)
Address/ Legal Description: 3846 Lupine Drive/Lot 13, Bighorn Subdivision 2nd Addition
Planner: Heather Knight
Applicant Name: OTG SKM OKB LLC, represented by South Fork Builders
5. Staff Denials
6. Adjournment
Roland J Kjesbo made a motion to Adjourn ; Herbert B Roth seconded the motion Passed (4 - 0).
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AGENDA ITEM NO. 4.1
Item Cover Page
DATE:October 21, 2025
SUBMITTED BY:Stephanie Bibbens, Town Manager
ITEM TYPE:Information Update
AGENDA SECTION:Information Update (3:35pm)
SUBJECT:September 8, 2025 AIPP Meeting Minutes
SUGGESTED ACTION:
VAIL TOWN COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM REPORT
ATTACHMENTS:
September 8, 2025 Minutes.pdf
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Art in Public Places Board Meeting Minutes
September 8, 2025
AIPP Board members present: Lindsea Stowe, Susanne Graff, Tracy Gordon, Ramsey Cotter,
Kathy Langenwalter
Others present: Molly Eppard - AIPP Coordinator; Kathleen Halloran – Deputy Town Manager;
Kirk Hansen and Jared Biniecki representing VRD; Cortney Stell and representatives of Black
Cube Nomadic Art Museum via zoom
1. Call to Order
2. No Citizen Participation
3. Main Agenda
3.1 Approval of July 29 and August 4, 2025 AIPP Board meeting minutes.
Special AIPP Meeting July 29, 2025 Minutes.pdf
August 4, 2025 Minutes.pdf
• Susanne motions to approve minutes, Kathy seconds and all in favor.
3.2 Dobson Ice Arena public art integration - Cortney Stell of Black Cube Nomadic
Art Museum.
2025_09_ArtSiteSelections
• Kathleen explains the Town’s initiatives for funding via sponsorship and
naming rights for Dobson Ice Arena.
• Cortney reviews progress and discusses the most recent locations
identified for the integration of public art within the arena.
• Locations are refined given space constraints, movements, uses, egress,
scale, etc. All agree to update the locations given today’s feedback.
• The Dobson art committee will reconvene at the Oct. 6 AIPP Board
meeting.
3.3 Deputy Town Manager updates - Kathleen Halloran.
• Kathleen informs the Board of the settlement agreement with artist Danielle
SeeWalker and Town of Vail’s insurance carrier CIRSA.
3.4 2026 Winterfest discussion.
• The Board discusses the Winterfest RFQ issued in 2024. Alpine Ice was the only
submitting artist and it was agreed they would continue as contracted Winterfest
artists going forward.
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• Molly presents possible themes to the Board for feedback and will also discuss them
with the ice sculptors.
• The Board discusses community programming in alignment with the theme.
3.5 Vail Art Studio Challenge results and residency.
• Molly reviews positive feedback and momentum of the live painting event at Avanti.
She reads a thank you letter from participating artist Andrew Pranger.
Pranger_Thank_You_Letter
• The Board discusses the residency timing and deliverables for Vail Art Studio
Challenge winner Christopher Gruner as the first artist to use the studio in November.
• Activations include possible open studios, closing reception, youth activation, and
demonstrations to be agreed upon with the artist.
• Molly discusses additional educational and enrichment programming around the
studio and those potential benefits to the local artist community.
4. Coordinator Updates
• Yeti Ford Park – A winter art installation in collaboration with AIPP, BFAG &
local schools.
• Gore Creek Promenade – Construction is underway including integration of
public art elements within the park. Developed site-specific art include: 20
steppingstones, 8 seats with artist Bob Tully & raised sculpted granite firepit
with Ritmo (William Seal). Both artist projects are within budget. The Board is
very pleased with the refined direction for Ritmo’s firepit.
Resilient_Firepit_Ritmo
• Art studio furnishing needs and installation.
• Final “Third Thursdays” is this week.
5. Adjournment
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AGENDA ITEM NO. 4.2
Item Cover Page
DATE:October 21, 2025
SUBMITTED BY:Missy Johnson, Housing
ITEM TYPE:Information Update
AGENDA SECTION:Information Update (3:35pm)
SUBJECT:September 23, 2025 VLHA Meeting Minutes
SUGGESTED ACTION:
VAIL TOWN COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM REPORT
ATTACHMENTS:
2025-09-23 VLHA Minutes.pdf
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Vail Local Housing Authority Minutes
Tuesday, September 23, 2025
3:00 PM
Vail Town Council Chambers and virtually by Zoom.
Zoom meeting link: https://vail.zoom.us/j/83110634258
The Vail Local Housing Authority meets on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month. Meetings are typically
in the Town Council Chambers and hybrid on ZOOM but there are times when it is Zoom only.
Present: Steve Lindstrom
Steve Lindstrom
Dan Godec
Christine Santucci
Craig Denton
Kristin Kenney Williams
Dan and Christine joined Via Zoom. Jason Dietz and Missy Johnson were present and Anna Bengston
joined via zoom.
1. Call to Order (3:00pm)
2. Citizen Participation (5 min.) No public comment.
3. Approval of Minutes (5 min.)
3.1 Approval of July 8, 2025 VLHA Meeting Minutes
Presenter(s): Missy Johnson
Time: 1 min
2025-07-08 VLHA Minutes.pdf
Kristin Kenney Williams made a motion to Approve ; Steve Lindstrom seconded the motion
Passed (3 - 0).
3.2 Approval of July 23, 2025 VLHA - Special Meeting Minutes
Presenter(s): Missy Johnson
Time: 1 min
2025-07-23 VLHA Meeting Minutes.pdf
Kristin Kenney Williams made a motion to Approve ; Dan Godec seconded the motion Passed (3
- 0).
3.3 Approval of September 9, 2025 VLHA Meeting Minutes
Presenter(s): Missy Johnson
Time: 1 min
2025-09-09 VLHA Minutes.pdf
Christine Santucci made a motion to Approve ; Dan Godec seconded the motion Passed (3 - 0).
4. Main Agenda
4.1 Housing Project Update
Presenter(s): Anna Bengtson, Housing Development Specialist
Bengtson provided an overview of the status of Timber Ridge Village and Southface Vail.
Discussion ensued around Timber Ridge Vail sales and contracts.
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4.2 EHU Credit and EHU Exchange Program Updates
Presenter(s): Anna Bengtson, Housing Development Specialist and Jason Dietz, Housing
Director
Time: 15 min
VLHA Proposed Amendment to Vail Town Code Chapter
12-13-5.pdf Proposed Amendment 12-13-5(D)(5) Town
Code vFinal.pdf
Dietz and Bengston presented the proposed plan and ordinance change for the EHU Credit
program as recently presented to the PEC. In reference to the memo, the key initiatives of the
EHU Credit and Exchange Programs were presented and PEC feedback was provided to the
VLHA. Everyone is aware of Town’s goals to acquire 1,000 deed restricted units by 2027.
Additionally, town staff is regularly working to ensure that the restrictions that are in place are
effectively meeting needs of the community and can be performing up to and meeting Town goals.
So, the the overarching objective being proposing is to create a little bit more flexibility in relation
to the program within the EHU exchange and to try to incentivize the turnover of some of the
underutilized EHUs that are identified.
Bengtson highlighted specific changes as included in the redlined code. The proposed
language in the code removes some of the specificity about what would qualify, and it opens
the fee and move ability to more opportunities. And the goal here is somewhat twofold. The
first is that we can continue to address some of what is considered under the law, these
restrictions that are in place before 1994, for instance. The second piece is a reaffirmation of
calculation method for fee and move payments under the EHU exchange program. There may be
negotiations, but the fee will not be reduced by more than 10% exchange program.
In summary, the opposition from PEC came with the desire to see more restrictive language
and/or to more clearly quantify what is seen as an "under-utilized deed restriction" in relation to the
code change for the EHU exchange program.
The VLHA was unanimously in support of changes to EHU Exchange code to allow for flexibility in
releasing underutilized deed restrictions, in favor of using fee in lieu if applicable EHUs and
increased opportunity for work force housing.
5. Matters from the Chairman and Authority Members
Williams, who also servers as board president for Habitat for Humanity Vail Valley, updated the
VLHA with the news of the day about Habitat for Humanity Funding where Eagle County Board of
Commissioners, serving as the housing authority, approved $3,750,000 for 10 incremental Habitat
homes at Timber Ridge Village.
The group reviewed future calendar inclusions and housing presentations at Town Council and
future conferences for VLHA members to consider attendance.
Kristin Kenney Williams made a Motion to exit regular session and enter executive session; Craig
Denton seconded the motion (5 - 0)
6. Executive Session per C.R.S. §24-6-402(4)(a)(e) - to discuss the purchase, acquisition,
lease, transfer or sale of real, personal or ot her property interests and to determine
positions relative to matters that may be subject to negotiations regarding: Vail
InDEED application.
Executive session was called to order at 03:51 p.m. with all members present except for
Dan Godec. Bengston left the meeting and Johnson and Dietz were present from housing
staff.
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Kristin Kenney Williams made a motion to Motion to direct staff to move forward as discussed
in Executive Session and Denton seconded the motion, passed (4 – 0) and Lindstrom
motioned to exit the Vail Local Housing Authority meeting at 3:58 p.m.
7. Any Action as a Result of Executive Session
8. Adjournment at 3:58 p.m.
9. Future Agenda Items
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AGENDA ITEM NO. 5.1
Item Cover Page
DATE:October 21, 2025
SUBMITTED BY:Stephanie Bibbens, Town Manager
ITEM TYPE:Matters from Mayor, Council, Town Manager and Committee Reports
AGENDA SECTION:Matters from Mayor, Council, Town Manager and Committee Reports
(3:35pm)
SUBJECT:Matters for Mayor, Council and Committees (15 min.)
SUGGESTED ACTION:
VAIL TOWN COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM REPORT
ATTACHMENTS:
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AGENDA ITEM NO. 5.2
Item Cover Page
DATE:October 21, 2025
SUBMITTED BY:Stephanie Bibbens, Town Manager
ITEM TYPE:Matters from Mayor, Council, Town Manager and Committee Reports
AGENDA SECTION:Matters from Mayor, Council, Town Manager and Committee Reports
(3:35pm)
SUBJECT:Town Manager Report (5 min.)
SUGGESTED ACTION:
VAIL TOWN COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM REPORT
ATTACHMENTS:
TM Update 102125.docx
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Town Managers’ Update
October 21, 2025
1. Big Three Town of Vail Capital Projects (Timber Ridge, South Face, Dobson)
Town staff would like to share a brief update on the three large capital projects the Town of Vail is
either building or supporting. Staff will provide these updates monthly or as needed. Again, the three
projects include: Timber Ridge, South Face/West Middle Creek, and the Dobson Event Center.
Southface (Prepared by Corum)
Southface Vail is currently maintaining the contract schedule. To date 2 of 45 weather days have
been utilized. Notable recent and projected activities include the permanent set up of the site
interface with the right of way through spring of 2027. The upper soil nail walls behind the building
have been completed and architecturally sculpted and stained. The soil nail walls associated with
the building excavation are approximately 1/3 complete and pushing for a completion of “the bench”
by end of year weather dependent. Block retaining walls have commenced and are expected to
continue through spring of 2026. The project is pushing for an early Q2 start of foundations. The off-
site storm sewer work in Lionshead has commenced on schedule and is projected to be complete
and paved by the end of the October.
Buyout:
Shaw has fully executed 27 of 56 contracts; current executed equates to 84.72 M of 105.9M or
80.0%. Shaw is forecasting that based on current negotiations all contracts are to be sent out and
executed by end of the year. Subcontract execution continues to be the main priority of the Shaw
Project Management team. Shaw is currently projecting a savings of $(497,431) in buyout savings to
be applied to contingency.
Shaw is currently forecasting the use of $760,428 of $1,074,000 in material escalation or 70.8%.
Currently Corum is working on material escalation remediation efforts including early procurement.
To further that effort, the project recently secured a lease with the State Land Board in Dowd
Junction for material staging and storage. Full permitting for this use has also been approved by the
County.
Additional exemptions to tax and use credits were clarified with the State and County leading to
additional savings that are being pursued with the general contractor and subcontractors. These
credits are projected to be in the range of $(1,000,000).
The project is experiencing "normal" cost and budgetary pressures in the set up and civil point of the
project. The project has exceeded its ROW allowance by 850K in Town of Vail requirements above
the requirements of the CDOT approved plans. Safe to say, there were a few more BFR's than
anticipated and the project has increased its rock allowance by 75K. Currently the biggest risk is in
unforeseen soils and the use of on-site native fill for back fill. The project is currently working through
identifying, solutions, and quantifications of this issue. Currently, Corum is holding $6.9 million in
contingency, which is increase of approximately $250,000 from the original contingency due to
continued diligence on buyout process and recognized savings to date.
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Timber Ridge Village (Prepared by Triumph)
Schedule: Working to complete the exterior materials install on Building A while interior MEP/finish is
on-going. We are still tracking toward a Certificate of Occupancy (CO) for mid-December 2025. Roof
trusses/sheathing is complete and we are working on shingle install on Building F. Still tracking
toward a CO for mid-February 2026. We have hired Steve Thomas to help with a Certificate of
Occupancy plan for Buildings A and F (as requested by TOV Fire). Roof truss work is completed on
Building B and we are now working on shingles and exterior siding. Building B is expected to be
completed with Building E and occupancy is anticipated in August 2026. Building G is next in the set
schedule, which will start around 11/10/2025 following initial site work. Overall, the project is still on
track for completion October 2026.
Budget: There is a projected cost and schedule impact for the parking on Lionsridge Loop. The new
structural design for the retaining wall AND associated construction shoring is carrying roughly a $1m
additional cost. This has been formally approved through the DRB process. We are quickly
approaching another winter and winter conditions. This is a subject of discussion between Shaw and
Triumph for the coming weeks.
Sales: We continue to market homes to both businesses and individuals. As of today, we have
reservations of $139,594,030. This number does take into account the original 20 Habitat for
Humanity (Habitat) homes and TOV units, but not the new 10 homes Habitat is purchasing. I have a
meeting with Habitat next week to reserve the combination of 2- and 3-bedroom units.
The table above shows current unit sales. This table does not represent any of the TOV units or the
new 10 Habitat units. The current TOV list I have from the Housing Department represents 47
homes. Factoring these into the table above, there are 63 homes remaining to be sold.
EHU Credit Program: An agreement has been made with the Hospital for down payment assistance
grants to employees, which could represent sales of 5-10 homes. There are a number of other
proposed projects in TOV that have approval to satisfy their EHU mitigation requirements at TRV
through credit purchases. Then there is the underperforming single family home/Habitat EHU
opportunity. This could represent a number of additional home sales above the current 30 Habitat
homes.
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Dobson-Prepared by Cumings Group:
The month of August marked the fifth month of construction for the Dobson Arena Renovation
project; now 27.78% complete overall. While the project schedule risks have been identified and are
being monitored and mitigated, the updated project milestones remain as scheduled per contract.
Our primary concern with schedule at this time is construction dewatering which may impact
underground rough-in at the northwest side of the structure.
The total Town Council approved Project Budget remains at $55,791,549.00. Of that, the owner
processed a total of $2,124,627.66 (3.81%) invoices/costs in the month of September. The total
FGMP construction contract value is $45,774,223.00. Previous approved changes increased the total
construction contract value to $46,085,704.00. A total of 87 change requests totaling $1,712,692.19
have been submitted to date. Considering all approved, pending, and potential owner change order
requests, as well as general project budget allocations, the total contractor’s contingency utilization is
projected to be $348,431.30 (29.31%), with a total of $840,436.70 (70.69%) contractor contingency
remaining. In addition to $87,744.78 in general project budget reallocations.
All submitted, executed, and projected additional cost changes are currently allocated from owner
and contractor contingency or funded from by the Vail Recreation District. The overall project budget
remains $55,791,549.00, per contract. The team will be focused on getting the building enclosed as
quickly as possible so you will see structural steel and roofing going on quickly as possible on three
sides of the building. Project Buyout progressed by 7.86% ($2,649,460.00) in the month of
September, from a previous 87% complete buyout to a now 95% complete buyout. The updated
contractor-set complete project buyout has extended by 2 additional months, becoming a 6-month
total duration, with a current upcoming deadline of October 17th, 2025. Over the first 5 months of
progress, construction, site management and safety have been good. The Grout Compaction scope
concerns have been addressed and resolved. The team is heavily focused on the proper execution of
the Contractors’ quality control program, and the submittal process is being closely followed and
supported to prevent rework.
2. A.I. Program at the Town of Vail
Staff continues to work on a project with a consortium of technology companies, lead by Dell
Computer Enterprises, to utilize AI to improve efficiency and customer service in the Town of Vail.
The Town was chosen at no cost to create a “Smart City” utilizing agentic AI to develop four
outcomes which
1) Improve the efficiency of managing deed restrictions, answering basic repetitive question on the
Town’s housing program, and streamlining the administrative process for the annual enforcement
process for deed restrictions. This will allow staff to spend more time working with customers and
provide more time to improve our processes and systems for managing deed restrictions.
2) Create a virtual assistant in the library and Welcome Centers to answer basic questions about the
Town of Vail and utilize the library. If successful, this system could be used to provide 24/7 guest
service information – particularly when our information centers are not staffed.
3) Time is of the essence to detect and respond to fires. The Smart City team will be creating an AI
system that utilizes existing cameras in and around Vail to detect fires and provide rapid
notification for fire response.
4) Finally, the State of Colorado passed a law that requires our web site to be accessible to people
with visual and other disabilities. This is technically challenging and jurisdictions across the State
have been struggling to comply with this law. Our AI system will evaluate all PDF files on our
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vail.gov website, list any compliance issues and then correct them. This ensures that all users of
the Town’s website can digest and understand the information provided in this manner.
The Town is receiving this service and system at no direct cost other than the commitment to
communicate the results of this initiative in future marketing programs. We retain the right to control
our message. To that end Town staff is being asked to participate in interviews, panel discussions,
and a conference in Washington D.C. on October 27 and 28th.
3. Other
The Town Manager may have other topics that have arisen since the publication of the Council
packet.
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AGENDA ITEM NO. 5.3
Item Cover Page
DATE:October 21, 2025
SUBMITTED BY:Stephanie Bibbens, Town Manager
ITEM TYPE:Matters from Mayor, Council, Town Manager and Committee Reports
AGENDA SECTION:Matters from Mayor, Council, Town Manager and Committee Reports
(3:35pm)
SUBJECT:Strategic Plan Quarterly Update
SUGGESTED ACTION:Strategic Plan Full Progress Report Q3 2025
VAIL TOWN COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM REPORT
ATTACHMENTS:
Strategic_Plan_Update_-_Q3_2025 (1).pdf
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Strategic Plan Update to Town Council
Oct. 21, 2025
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https://performance.envisio.com/dashboard/Vail
5-Year Strategic Plan
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•Additional Habitat for Humanity homes
coming to Timber Ridge Village
•Town contributing $3 million toward 10
additional homes
•Eagle County contributing $3.75 million
toward 10 additional homes
•Habitat for Humanity homes now total 30,
making 10% of all homes at TRV affordable to
those making 80% AMI or less
•Timber Ridge Village EHU Credit Program has
been revamped and reopened
Create a Strong Community and Create Affordable Housing Opportunities
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•Council contribution of $50,000 to the Vail Valley
Foundation in support of the new Early
Childhood Education Center in Avon
•Facility repair grants provided for needed repairs
at Vail Early childhood education centers
Support Our Workforce
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•Created early winter season “Stoke
Sessions” concert series to support
vibrancy and community engagement
•Exploring opportunities for substantial
potential partnerships for new showstopper
events
•Strengthened collaboration with Vail
Resorts on Strategic Marketing and Special
Event programs
•Hired new FTE to support customer service
training initiative among other key
responsibilities.
Provide an Authentic Vail Experience
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•Updated 2025/26 parking program
•Completed the Transit Route Optimization Plan
and awarded a $938,000 grant to assist with
implementation in summer 2026
•Finishing concept design of the Vail
Transportation Center Expansion - “Arrive Vail”
•Began design of Main Vail underpass
pedestrian improvements, West Lionshead
Circle to East Lionshead Circle pedestrian
improvements, and Donovan to Westhaven
pedestrian Improvements
•Improved Ford Park parking entry gate layout
Transportation
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•Received $1.8 million grant to support initial
node of geothermal district – Library and
Dobson
•Finalizing car share program vendor
selection
•Plan for reducing single-use plastics has
been developed
Environmental Sustainability
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AGENDA ITEM NO. 5.4
Item Cover Page
DATE:October 21, 2025
SUBMITTED BY:Stephanie Bibbens, Town Manager
ITEM TYPE:Matters from Mayor, Council, Town Manager and Committee Reports
AGENDA SECTION:Matters from Mayor, Council, Town Manager and Committee Reports
(3:35pm)
SUBJECT:Council Matters and Status Report
SUGGESTED ACTION:
VAIL TOWN COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM REPORT
ATTACHMENTS:
251021 Matters.docx
Future Topics.docx
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COUNCIL MATTERS
Status Report
Report for October 7, 2025
Town Council gave a shout-out to the new Artisan Rhapsody Vail
event! Was a successful event during a great time of year to activate.
Town Council acknowledged Vail’s Public Safety teams that were
recognized during the annual “Night of Excellence” event, where a
number of Vail Police, Fire and Dispatch employees were honored with
awards.
Social Media Listening
Sprout Listening link: https://share.sproutsocial.com/view/0556eea2-ae76-4fbe-96ee-
a2ae76cfbe27
Not surprisingly, fall colors and our first dusting of snow took center stage in the last two
weeks and helped fuel an incredible 98% positive sentiment rating.
A nice win for Art in Public Places - photos featuring HYBYCOZO's temporary
installation brought in Town of Vail pages' highest impressions during this period:
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In the News______________________________________________________
Please Note: Election- and campaign-related letters and editorials are not included in this
list.
Oct. 6
Capital Projects Budget
https://www.vaildaily.com/news/vail-town-council-capital-projects-budget-reduced-spending/
Oct. 7
EMD Closure
https://www.realvail.com/east-meadow-drive-to-close-for-snowmelt-repairs-in-vail/a23678/
Oct. 8
Bomb Sniffing Dog
https://www.vaildaily.com/news/vail-police-bomb-sniffing-dog/
Bus Reroute - letter
https://www.vaildaily.com/opinion/letter-a-little-more-information-on-the-buses-please/
Oct. 9
Carshare Program
https://www.vaildaily.com/news/vail-carsharing-program-2026/
Oct. 14
Stoke Sessions
https://www.vaildaily.com/news/vail-ski-season-stoke-sessions-free-outdoor-concert-series/
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Candidate Forum
https://www.vaildaily.com/news/vail-town-council-candidates-talk-housing-sustainability/
Oct. 15
Dobson Art RFQ
https://www.realvail.com/town-of-vail-issues-request-for-qualifications-for-public-art-at-new-
dobson-arena/a23724/
PEC Opening
https://www.realvail.com/vacancy-on-vails-planning-and-environmental-commission/a23731/
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Future Topics, November 2025
TOPIC DEPARTMENT
PEC Board interviews for partial opening Community Development
Main Vail Pedestrian Improvements design update Public Works
Approval of the 2026 Budget Finance
Arrive Vail Phase II approval Public Works
Lunar Park SDD Community Development
Lunar Park master plan amendment Community Development
Sebastian Rezoning Community Development
Eating & Drinking establishment (CC1) Community Development
VRA Budget Adoption Finance
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