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2022-11-01 Agenda and Supporting Documentation Town Council Afternoon Meeting Agenda
1.Presentation/Discussion 1.1 First Draft of Town Manager Budget 60 min. Listen to presentation and provide feedback. Presenter(s): Carlie Smith, Finance Director Background: Please see attached memo. 1.2 Timber Ridge Redevelopment Development 45 min. Listen to presentation and provide direction regarding the redevelopment of the Timber Ridge Village Apartments. Presenter(s): George Ruther, Housing Director Background: This worksession is intended to be one of many meetings with the Vail Town Council, the Vail Local Housing Authority, and the Vail community as the Housing Department and Triumph Development West begin breaking down what will be a long list of topics for discussion and decision-making with regard to the redevelopment of Timber Ridge. VAIL TOWN COUNCIL MEETING Afternoon Session Agenda Town Council Chambers 1:00 PM, November 1, 2022 Notes: Times of items are approximate, subject to change, and cannot be relied upon to determine what time Council will consider an item. Public comment will be taken on each agenda item. Citizen participation offers an opportunity for citizens to express opinions or ask questions regarding town services, policies or other matters of community concern, and any items that are not on the agenda. Please attempt to keep comments to three minutes; time limits established are to provide efficiency in the conduct of the meeting and to allow equal opportunity for everyone wishing to speak. 2023 TM Budget Draft.pdf 2023 TM Budget Draft PowerPoint.pdf 2023_Contributions_Requests.pdf Timber Ridge Redevelopment Memorandum 11012022.docx A TR Site Plan 102522.pdf B TR Site Plan Podium 1s2s 102522.pdf C TR Site Plan Podium Mix 102522.pdf D TR Site Plan Max 102522.pdf TR Section 4 Story.pdf TR Section 6 Story.pdf Copy of Timber Ridge Phase II Site Plan Comparison.pdf A2.0 Schematic UNIT plans 10-12-22.pdf Timber Ridge Site Plan Options 11012022.pdf 1 1.3 Gore Valley Trail Interpretive Installation 45 min. Information only. Presenter(s): Pete Wadden, Watershed Education Coordinator Background: In addition to the numerous other educational programs town staff has developed to increase community awareness of issues facing Gore Creek, staff has identified interpretive signage in strategic locations along Gore Valley Trail as an effective means to reach a broader portion of the community and further the goals outlined in the Gore Creek Strategic Plan. 1.4 Recommendations for implementation of HB21-1162 Plastic Pollution Reduction Act (PPRA) 15 min. Staff requests Town Council provide direction on staff recommendations for amendments to Title 5, Chapter 13 in the Vail Town Code with respect to HB21-1162 Plastic Pollution Reduction Act. Presenter(s): Kristen Bertuglia, Director of Environmental Sustainability and Beth Markham, Environmental Sustainability Manager Background: HB21-1162, the Plastic Pollution Reduction Act (PPRA) was signed into Colorado state law which requires a fee on all disposable carryout bags starting in 2023, a ban on disposable plastic bags at retailers statewide starting in 2024, a ban on polystyrene to go food containers and cups in 2024, and lifts the preemption on local regulation of plastics July, 2024. Prior to the January 1, 2023 state-mandated bag fee going into effect, staff presented information on the Plastic Pollution Reduction Act (PPRA) to the Vail Economic Advisory Council and assembled a group of community and business stakeholders to gather input on implementation of the new requirements. 2.DRB / PEC (5 min.) 2.1 DRB/PEC Update 3.Information Update 3.1 Civic Center Update 3.2 CSE Meeting Minutes from October 5, 2022 Gore Valley Trail Interp Design Memo.pdf Attachment A: Gore Valley Trail 85% Attachment B: Gore Valley Interpretive Plan Attachment C: 85 Percent Design Presentation Plastic_Pollution_Reduction_Act_Memo-_11012022_Final_.pdf Plastic_Pollution_Reduction_Act_Presentation__110122.pdf DRB Results 10-19.pdf PEC Results 10-24.pdf Info Update 110122_Vail Cultural Center_mg.pdf Meeting_Minutes_CSE_October_5.pdf 2 3.3 September 15, 2022 VLMDAC Meeting Minutes 3.4 October Revenue Update 4.Matters from Mayor, Council and Committee Reports (10 min.) 5.Executive Session (20 min.) C.R.S. §24-6-402(4)(b) - to have a conference with the Town Attorney to receive legal advice on specific legal questions, 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/or instruct negotiators, and C.R.S. §24-6-402(4)(a) to consider the purchase, acquisition, lease, transfer or sale of real, personal or other property on the topic of the acquisition of property described as East Vail Workforce Housing Subdivision, Lot 1; East Vail Workforce Housing Subdivision, Tract A, and generally referred to as the Booth Heights Land Site; 6.Recess (4:35pm estimate) 04. VLMDAC minutes September 15, 2022.pdf 221101_Revenue_Update.pdf Meeting agendas and materials can be accessed prior to meeting day on the Town of Vail website www.vailgov.com. All town council meetings will be streamed live by High Five Access Media and available for public viewing as the meeting is happening. The meeting videos are also posted to High Five Access Media website the week following meeting day, www.highfivemedia.org. Please call 970-479-2136 for additional information. Sign language interpretation is available upon request with 48 hour notification dial 711. 3 AGENDA ITEM NO. 1.1 Item Cover Page DATE:November 1, 2022 TIME:60 min. SUBMITTED BY:Carlie Smith, Finance ITEM TYPE:Presentation/Discussion AGENDA SECTION:Presentation/Discussion SUBJECT:First Draft of Town Manager Budget SUGGESTED ACTION:Listen to presentation and provide feedback. PRESENTER(S):Carlie Smith, Finance Director VAIL TOWN COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM REPORT ATTACHMENTS: 2023 TM Budget Draft.pdf 2023 TM Budget Draft PowerPoint.pdf 2023_Contributions_Requests.pdf 4 2023 PROPOSED BUDGET Draft November 1, 2022 5 TOWN OF VAIL PROPOSED 2023 BUDGET TABLE OF CONTENTS COVER MEMO 1 REVENUE Major Revenue Analysis 13 EXPENDITURES General Fund 15 Personnel Ten-Year Summary of Budgeted Positions by Department 17 Employee Benefits Summary 19 Contributions Contributions Summary 20 Contributions Notes 21 CAPITAL PLAN Capital Projects Fund 27 Real Estate Transfer Tax Fund 32 Housing Fund 36 Unfunded 37 Project Narratives/Memos 38 . OTHER FUNDS Marketing Fund 52 Heavy Equipment Fund 53 Health Insurance Fund 53 Dispatch Services Fund 54 Timber Ridge Housing Fund 55 This table of contents is "Clickable". Click on headings below to be directed to the page. 6 TO: Vail Town Council FROM: Finance Department DATE: November 1, 2022 SUBJECT: Proposed 2023 Town Manager’s Budget I. SUMMARY A first look at the 2023 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 15th. 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 began in August with a preview meeting that included preliminary revenue and expenditure discussions. More recently staff held a compensation and benefits meeting, a Capital Improvements Plan update, and a General Fund Preview that focused on a high-level review of the General Fund five-year-plan with updated revenue forecasts and reserve projections. Additional information requested resulting from the General Fund Preview and Capital Improvements Programs presentations are included below: General Fund As part of the General Fund preview, staff included two large one-time contributions requests from the Vail Religious Foundation ($1.0M) and ECO Trails ($200K) to conservatively show potential impacts to reserve levels. Staff has not included these in today’s draft. General Fund reserves will be utilized should Council wish to fund these contributions. The applications for these contribution requests are included in the Council packet materials. Capital Projects Fund Included in the 2022/2023 budget is a combined $1.9M to replace snowmelt boilers reaching the end of their useful life. While the current snowmelt boilers use gas, staff is exploring the potential of electric snowmelt boilers as potential replacements. This fall staff installed an electric snowmelt boiler to test functionality. Additionally, staff has been 7 Town of Vail Page 2 working with Holy Cross to understand the impacts on their systems. Staff will come back to Council in early 2023 with a presentation. Council had requested that staff re-evaluate the timing of larger more significant projects within the five-year plan and consider a phased approach. The following projects were extended over an additional year: o The Roundabout Lighting Project (2023-2024) o Construction of ten new bus shelters (2023-2025) The neighborhood bridge project may also be phased. Staff is recommending to first issue an RFP for this project. Staff will come back to Council with bids and a possible phasing plan dependent on pricing. Real Estate Transfer Tax Fund Council requested additional information on the total cost of the regional Front-Ranger program. The total cost of this program is $160K and shared among seven entities. The town’s portion is $55K for 2023. Council has requested that staff look into Inflation Reduction Act funding opportunities. Staff is researching these funds and will spearhead the application process when the funds become available. Potential projects that could take advantage of these funds include the Municipal and Community Development building HVAC upgrades and energy efficiency upgrades identified at the library. Staff has also been researching other sustainability-focused grants such as the State of Colorado’s public electrification grant program, the geothermal grant program, and the high-efficiency appliance program. Included in the 2022 budget environmental budget is $25K for a solar study. Council has for an update on this study. This study is expected to take place in late 2022 and 2023. Results from the study will be presented upon completion. 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 2023 budget proposal: Maintain 35% minimum reserves in the General Fund (approx. $15M) Conservatively budget 2023 revenues Evaluate new FTE requests mid-year Budget philosophy of maintaining the “status quo” Support for a premium and flexible compensation philosophy Council discussed a number of capital projects within the Five-Year Capital Improvement Plan, including some newly-identified projects currently unfunded. Support of a phased approach to larger more significant capital projects After several budget meetings with each department, a draft of the proposed 2023 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 General Fund reserves is required to fund one-time planning projects, contributions, and annual special events. 8 Town of Vail Page 3 BUDGET OVERVIEW The Town of Vail 2023 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. Priorities that guided the 2023 budget tie directly to common themes found in both the Council Action Plan and Community Survey results. The major themes include ensuring citizens are afforded the opportunity to live and thrive in our community, providing a world class guest experience, balancing our economic, environmental, and social needs to deliver a sustainable community as well as growing a vibrant and diverse economy. Over 2020 and 2021, the town experienced banner revenue collections across the town’s major revenues due to pent-up travel demands combined with rising inflation. Looking forward to 2023 the economic outlook has been uncertain with concerns of a looming recession. With that in mind, staff has forecasted revenues conservatively and is recommending a budget philosophy of maintaining the “status quo” for now. This will also allow for the town’s new manager to evaluate and weigh in on new initiatives. Throughout the year staff will continue to monitor revenues and economic activity and will implement the town’s recession plan if needed. Keeping the status quo is also reflected in personnel requests. Staff is recommending to evaluate the 2023 FTE requests mid-year. However, as the premier international mountain resort community, investment in the town’s personnel remains a top priority. Retention and recruitment have continued to be a challenge and have been a focus of department discussions. The 2023 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, supply chain challenges, and added facilities. New requests also aim to align resources and equipment to accommodate added service levels and improvements to 9 Town of Vail Page 4 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 2023 budget that support Council Goals: Community: $2.5M InDEED Funding $500K each for the next phase of Timber Ridge and Middle Creek development plans $250K of support for Vail childcare centers funded with a portion of the proceeds from the tobacco tax $32K allocation for Cultural Heritage efforts $43K Vail Heritage compilation and digital retention $250K for a regional bike share program $20K towards a grant specialist to focus on Housing funds Experience: $65K to fund town-wide guest service programs such as PrimaVail scholarships, guest service curriculum, and employee engagement program $1.3M for the Vail Village loading and delivery program offset by $600K in fees paid by delivery companies $75K for a “big data” research project using geo-location to learn more about guest patterns Partnership with Vail Resorts and Vail Valley Partnership to host the National Brotherhood of Skiers Summit ($125K) Economy: Special event sponsorships ($3.1M) Global Exchange program and peer resort visits ($80K) Civic Area Plan/Dobson design and engineering ($1.0M) with an additional $100K in planning funds Sustainability: The Fire Free Five Rebate Program ($200K) with $25K towards a publication to assist homeowners with the implementation of this plan $150K to begin implementing the Fire Free Five program at five Town of Vail facilities Destination Stewardship Plan ($200K funded by the VLMD) $55K for the town’s portion of the USFS regional Front-Ranger Programs $100K placeholder for wildlife habitat improvement projects 10 Town of Vail Page 5 The town’s 2023 budget is funded by a projected $88.6 million of net revenue budget across all of the town’s funds. Excluding the Vail Reinvestment Authority transfers and the one-time $1.4M transfer from the Vail Local Marketing District, this is an 8.6% decrease from the 2022 Amended Budget and a 1.3% increase from 2021 actuals. This is also a 10.7% increase from 2019, the last year unaffected by the COVID-19 pandemic. Over 2020 and 2021 the town experienced an increase in visitation. That combined with high average daily rates within the lodging industry, real estate sales, and inflation resulted in record-setting revenue collections. Revenues for 2023, are projected conservatively and reflect a normalization of visitation, ADR, and real estate sales. Based on this, the majority of the town’s main revenue sources reflect a decrease compared to the 2022 amended budget. Sales tax is the town’s main source of funding making up 38% of all revenues. 2023 Sales tax is conservatively proposed at $34.0 million, down 15% from 2022 Amended Budget and up 16% compared to 2019. General Sales Tax 38% Housing Sales Tax 5% Property and Ownership Tax 7%Use Tax 2% Ski Lift Tax and Franchise Fees 10% Real Estate Transfer Tax 8% Licenses and Permits 4% Intergovernmental Revenue 5% Transportation Centers 9% Charges for Services 2% Rent, Fines & Miscellaneous 6%Transfer from VRA 3% Transfer from VLMD 1% 2023 Budgeted Net Revenue: $88.6M REVENUE (All Funds) $88.6M 11 Town of Vail Page 6 Other major 2023 revenue sources and projections include the following: Revenue Fund 2019 Actual 2021 Actual 2022 Amended Budget 2023 Proposed Projections General Sales Tax GF/ CPF $29.3M $ 34.5M $39.95M $34.0M Down 15% from 2021 Amended; Up 16% from 2019 Housing Sales Tax HF - - $4.5M $4.1M Down 14% from 2022 Amended RETT RETT $7.2M $ 9.0M $ 7.5M $7.0M Based on 5-year average prior to pandemic Property Tax GF $5.4M $ 5.9M $ 6.1M $6.1M Based on County Valuation Parking GF $6.7M $ 7.1M $7.7M $7.5M Down 3% from 2022 Amended; Up 12% from 2019 Lift Tax GF $5.3M $ 5.4M $6.3M $5.9M Down 6% from 2022 Amended; Up 11% from 2019 Construction Use Tax CPF $2.5M $ 3.3M $ 2.8M $2.0M Based on 5-year average prior to pandemic; no large projects were assumed Across all funds, 2023 expenditures are proposed at $94.7 million. Expenditures can be grouped into three main categories: municipal services, capital expenditures and debt service. For 2023, $63.3 million or 66.8% represents municipal services while 30.7% or $29.0 million represents capital expenditures. Debt service expenditures total $2.4 million or 2.5% of expenditures. EXPENDITURES (All Funds) $94.7M Municipal Services 66.8% Capital Improvements 30.7% Debt Service 2.5% 12 Town of Vail Page 7 Municipal Services Within the $63.3 million municipal services budget, expenditures can be viewed by either category (personnel, marketing and special events, and other operating) or by the department. As a service organization, the majority of Municipal spending is for personnel. Salaries and benefits total $41.0, or 64% of the operating expenditures. Public Safety makes up 28% of municipal spending, followed by Public Works functions at 21%, Transit and Parking at 14%, Administration/Risk Management at 12%, and Contributions and Events at 6% Please note that the Housing 3% is only department operations and does not include capital investments by the town in the InDEED program or other housing asset investments. Capital Investments are included in the town’s Capital Improvement expenditures. Salaries 48% Benefits 16%Contributions, Marketing, Special Events 6% All Other Operating Expenses 30% Where the Money Goes Municipal Services by Category Police 11% Public Safety Communications 5% Fire 11% Town Officials 3% Administrative Services & Risk Management 11%Community Development 3% Environmental 3% Housing 3% Library 2% Contributions & Special Events 6% Welcome Center & Economic Development 2% Public Works & Streets 10% Parks & AIPP 4% Transportation & Parking 14% Facilities & Fleet Maintenance 9% Employee Housing EHOP Program 3% Where the Money Goes Municipal Services by Area 13 Town of Vail Page 8 PERSONNEL (All Funds) $41.0M As a service industry, the majority of municipal services expenditures relate to staffing. For 2023, this represents $41.0 million or 64% of the municipal services budget. Compensation Investment in the town’s workforce is a top priority of this budget proposal. As employee turnover rates have increased the need to focus on employee recruitment and retention as well as succession planning for the future 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 4th, Town Council was given an overview of the 2023 Employee Total Rewards Package comprised of the Compensation & Benefits package, Learning Opportunities, and Employee Experience. During this meeting, Council has 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 town has budgeted for a 1-5% performance- based merit increase in addition to $1.2M to implement the results of a compensation study currently being finalized. Full implementation of this compensation philosophy is expected to be phased over three years. The 2023 budget also includes the continuation of the vacation reinvestment program ($250K) and wellness benefit ($78K). In addition to compensation, staff has included $15K for leadership trainings, $10K for new Great Place to Work initiatives, and $15K for a succession plan development consultant. Headcount The town’s operations are proposed to be supported by 347 full-time equivalent (FTE) positions in 2023. For 2023, there were 6.0 new FTE requests listed in the chart below. Staff is recommending to hold off and evaluate requests mid-year. Department Fund FTE Justification HR Coordinator GF 1.0 Recruiting Coordinator Patrol Officers GF 2.0 Increases in call volume/time, additional training requirements, limit severe staffing shortages Evidence Tech GF 1.0 Increased volume of digital evidence; compliance of evidence documentation, dissemination and purging policies Parking Specialist GF 0.5 Convert Winter Seasonal to Full-Time Full-Time Local Historian/Archivist GF 0.5 Cultural Heritage Committee recommendation for sustained commitment to history/cultural legacy projects Sustainability Coordinator RETT 1.0 Current and future program expansion Total 6.0 14 Town of Vail Page 9 DEPARTMENT SPENDING (All Funds) $18.6M Departmental spending (also labeled as “All Other Operating Expenses” in the chart above) is proposed at $18.6M for 2023. The majority of operating expenses are funded by the General Fund ($11.3M). 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 2023, departments were asked to maintain the “status quo”. The majority of the cost increases are a result of added services, new facilities, and cost increases as a result of inflation and supply chain shortages. CONTRIBUTIONS AND EVENTS (All Funds) $3.8M The 2023 budget proposes a total of $3.8M million for contributions and special events. This includes Special Event funding of $3.1M and $420.9K for Council Contributions within the “Service” category (Not-for-profit partners), and $250K the town’s Childcare program. Events A special event sponsorship placeholder of $3.1M is included in the Marketing Fund. This is a 7% increase from the 2022 Amended Budget. The $3.1M placeholder assumes event funding flat with the prior year with the addition of $125K for the Nationals Brotherhood of Skiers and a potential spring concert event. Special events are funded by $345K of business license revenue along with $1.5M funded by a transfer from the General Fund and $1.2M one-time contribution from the Vail Local Marketing District. At this level of funding, the General Fund will need to utilize reserves in 2023 as well as the next four years. While special events generate revenues for the town and provide a high-quality guest experience, using General Fund reserves each year is not a sustainable business model. Staff will continue to recommend a ballot question to voters for an increase in special events funding that would alleviate the General Fund annual operations and core services. During 2022, staff worked with a consultant to propose a new special event funding model. The new structure was created to better evaluate special events funding and the value proposition for the town. As part of the changes, all events will now apply for funding through a single process (previously two, CSE and Council Contributions) to ensure that all events are delivering on the goals of the town. Event sponsorship funding is first vetted through the Committee of Special Events, and then through an internal Event Funding committee. Funding recommendations will be presented to Council in November/December. Council Contributions Council Contributions includes funding for programming of various non-profit organizations within the “Services” category, with $420.9K proposed in the 2023 budget as well as “In-Kind” contributions of days at Dobson Ice Arena, waived rental fees at Donovan Pavilion and parking coupons. This category includes organizations such as Betty Ford Alpine Gardens, Ski and Snowboard Museum, High Five Media, Friends of Vail Mountain Rescue, Eagle Air Alliance and both childcare centers. Also included as a “Service” request is $1.0M for the Vail Religious Foundation for construction costs to renovate and update the 52-year-old chapel and a $200K contribution request from ECO trails to fund the next phases of construction of the Eagle Vail Trail. Due to the size of these request, staff defers the funding decision Council. Should Council decide to fund this contribution, funding will come from General Fund reserves. See page 20 for contribution requests and staff recommendations. This budget also includes $250K for early childcare education support using a portion of tobacco tax revenues. This program was implemented in 2022. Town staff researched and worked with 15 Town of Vail Page 10 the two early childhood education centers in Vail to review the current needs of the facilities and propose program and grant options to Council which resulted in a program focusing on four areas: Workforce Retention ($50K), Vail Community Tuition Assistance/Family Support ($75K), Expansion and Sustainability of ECE programs ($80K), and Capital Needs ($25K). Total funding for the 2023 capital improvements programs is $29.0 million across the Capital Projects Fund, Real Estate Transfer Tax Fund, Housing Fund, Heavy Equipment Fund, and Dispatch Services Fund. (Information on the Heavy Equipment Fund and Dispatch Services Fund included on pg. 51 of this memo). During the October 18th 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 prioritize capital projects and provide feedback on the current plan. Changes to the 2023 capital plan are highlighted in orange within the fund statements. Additional information as requested by Council is included on pages 1 and 2 of this memo. Staff has attached project narratives for the larger more significant projects being proposed. 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 2023 budget includes $1.16M 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 2.76%. The 2023 budget includes $1.2M of debt service payments for this project. Due to better-than-expected revenues and grant funding combined with conservative spending and the deferral of capital projects the town was able to build up additional reserves during 2020 and 2021. At the end of 2021 the town had $138.0 in reserves. During 2022, the town is projected to spend reserves down by $51.7M mainly due to large construction projects and asset replacements such as electric bus replacements, a new parking entry system, replacement of a ladder truck, a new restroom and storage facility at the athletic fields, and a placeholder to purchase the Booth Heights parcel. Into 2023, the town is projected to use additional reserves towards large capital projects such as Civic area and Dobson master plan implementation, and updated roundabout lighting but will also use $1.1M of General Fund Reserves towards event funding. By the end of 2023 reserves are projected to be $46.8 million in the General Fund, or 92% of annual revenues. This is well above the 35% minimum required by Town Council as a budgetary policy. Town-wide reserves are projected to be $81.7 million at the end of 2023. CAPITAL EXPENDITURES $29.0M RESERVES $81.7M DEBT SERVICE EXPENDITURES $2.4M 16 Town of Vail Page 11 Marketing Fund Marketing Fund revenues are generated through the collection of annual business license fees. Budgeted revenue for 2023 of $345,000 is projected flat with the 2022 Amended Budget. The Marketing Fund is also funded by a $2.7M transfer from the General Fund and Vail Local Marketing District in order to maintain the level of spending on Special Events. See page 18 for additional details on event funding. 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 $1,355,000 to purchase replacement vehicles and equipment in 2023. 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. Projected fund balance is $1.4 million for the end of 2023. 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. The town experienced low claims activity in 2020 and into 2022. The 2023 proposed budget is flat with 2022 budget but an increase of 9% from forecast. The fund added $1.1M in reserves since 2019. The 2023 proposed budget anticipates use of reserves in order to stabilize annual cost increases to both departments and employees. Projected fund balance is $3.1 million for the end of 2023. Dispatch Services Fund This is an enterprise fund that manages county-wide 911 emergency services. The 2023 budget proposes to continue the temporary suspension of the 5% annual charge to participating agencies that is allocated to a capital reserve account first suspended in 2021. This annual contribution is approximately $90K each year and results in an overall 8% decrease to the agencies. The Dispatch Services Fund will need to use approximately $78K in reserves to purchase new recording software and hardware ($63.3K) and sixteen new computer workstations ($24.4K) to purchase in 2023. The projected fund balance at the end of the year is $1.5M. Residences at Main Vail Fund The Residences at Main Vail Fund is a new affordable housing project currently in the construction phase. Construction for the 72-unit, one and two-bedroom housing project began in November of 2021 and it is expected to be completed and ready for occupancy by the summer of 2023. This project is estimated to cost $31.0M of which the majority is funded by $22,260,000 of 30-year Certificates of Participation. The net interest rate on these certificates is 2.76% and mature on or after December 1, 2030. The 2023 budget will include $1.2M of debt service payments. Staff will be back at the 1st reading with budget projections for operations. Timber Ridge Enterprise Fund The 10-acre property at Timber Ridge is owned by the town, with the eastern half of the property under a ground lease to Lion’s Ridge Apartment Homes with no lease payment for ten OTHER FUNDS 17 Town of Vail Page 12 years (2025). Lion’s Ridge has the option to purchase the land for $5.0 million with notification to the town by December 31, 2024 and closing within 90 days. Regarding the western half of the property, the original Timber Ridge Apartments operate with rental of 96 units (36 units under master lease to Vail Resorts). The 2023 proposed operating budget includes $515K in operating expenses. No capital improvements have been proposed in 2023 in anticipation of future redevelopment. During 2021, Timber Ridge paid back the $1.9 million promissory note to the Town of Vail that would have matured in 2032. Timber Ridge remains indebted to the town, with another promissory note ($8.0M original principal amount). At the end of 2023, Timber Ridge will owe principal of $4.3 million remaining on that note. A placeholder of $500K to begin redevelopment is included in the Housing Fund. III. ACTION REQUESTED OF COUNCIL Staff requests feedback from Council in preparation for the first reading of the 2023 Budget scheduled for November 15, 2022. 18 REVENUE 19 Major Revenue Analysis2023 Proposed Budget2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2022 2023Actual Actual Actual Actual Actual Budget Amended Proposed CommentsGeneral Sales Tax25,591,483 27,886,113 29,250,698 25,122,191 34,534,683 30,700,000 39,950,000 34,000,000 2023: 15% Decrease from 2022 Forecast; 16% Increase from 2019 -0.7% 9.0%4.9%-14.1% 18.1% -2% 37% -15%Housing Sales Tax- - - - - 4,500,000 4,125,000 0% -8%RETT Tax6,313,611 7,649,013 7,224,668 10,448,526 13,371,555 7,500,000 8,200,000 7,000,000 2023 based on 5 year average prior to pandemic records-7.7% 21.2%-5.5%44.6% 85.1% -35% -39% -48%Parking Revenue4,902,756 6,416,013 6,720,873 4,891,997 7,060,319 6,608,758 7,758,758 7,534,914 2023 up 12% from 2019 Actuals; Down 3% from 2022 Amended-6.3% 30.9%4.8%-27.2% 5.1% 4% 17% -3%Property & Ownership Tax4,940,193 5,313,730 5,369,376 5,941,704 6,016,105 6,014,632 6,064,632 6,070,410 2023 Non-Assessment Year; Flat with 20220.6% 7.6%1.0%10.7% 12.0% -1% 1% 0%Lift Tax Revenue4,708,765 5,103,480 5,341,369 4,095,812 5,518,980 5,448,196 6,273,196 5,895,506 2023 up 10% from 2019; Down 6% from 2022 Amended-6.4% 8.4% 4.7%-23.3% 3.3% 1% 14% -6% - Construction Fees1,628,471 2,958,948 1,998,540 1,855,654 2,716,819 1,980,000 2,080,000 1,918,109 2023: Based on three year average excluding large projects4.9% 81.7%-32.5%-7.1% 35.9% -17% -23% -8%Construction Use Tax1,740,754 3,689,131 2,467,928 2,078,277 3,687,945 2,800,000 2,800,000 2,000,000 2023: Based on three year average excluding large projects3.1% 111.9%-33.1%-15.8% 49.4% -19% -24% -29%2018 included $1.9M from Vail Health projectOther Taxes1,803,508 1,982,124 2,089,579 2,432,187 2,500,000 2,523,223 3,090,223 2,720,340 County sales tax (based on TOV sales tax), Road & Bridge, Hwy users revenue, Tobacco tax, etc.-0.5% 9.9%5.4%16.4% 19.6% 1% 24% -12%Federal / County Grants169,883 1,546,528 1,035,711 152,630 4,779,131 1,765,723 1,256,000 1,279,000 2023: $280K Hope Center Grant; $20K Lottery Funds; $229K Operating Bus Grant; $300K Water Quality Grant;$250K mobility grant-8.1% 810.3% -33.0% -85.3% 361.4% -66% -74% -28%2021 includes $250K for Federal Transit Grant and $250K Hope Center Grant; $20K Lottery Funds; $1.1M FASTER electric bus chargers grant; $525K CDOT bus grant; $350K Transit Grant for Transportation Mgmt. System2020: $124.5K Water Quality Grants; $28K Lottery Funds2019:$895 Federal Bridge Rd Bridge Grant2018 includes $700K CDOT Water Quality "TAP" grant; $675.1K FASTER bus grantEarnings on Investments563,885 1,123,184 2,209,195 778,981 281,491 453,805 453,805 273,442 Based on available fund balance and investment returns assumed at 0.05%193.7% 99.2%96.7%-64.7% -63.9% 48% 61% -40%Rental Income1,027,199 1,064,569 1,139,700 787,906 1,116,305 1,119,843 1,137,179 1,415,002 2023 includes Donovan Pavilion flat with 2022; Includes increases for employee housing rentals purchased during 20220.8% 3.6%7.1%-30.9% 41.7% 5% 2% 24%E911 and Interagency Dispatch 2,008,451 2,055,844 2,159,084 2,174,892 2,098,742 2,098,942 2,098,942 2,511,962 Funding by E911 Authority Board and participating agencies; 2023 increase due to new surcharges; increase reserves shared from E-911 Board4.7% 2.4%5.0%0.7% -3.5% 0% 0% 20%Vail Reinvestment Authority Transfers4,179,718 4,599,998 3,804,281 1,809,400 7,410,723 50,000 2,302,146 2,550,000 2023: Annual LH parking maintenance; Lionshead Streetscape maint.17.9% 10.1%-17.3%-52.4% 309.6% -99% -69% 5000%COVID GrantsAmerican Rescue Grant585,000 1,170,000 CRRSAA Transit Grant1,789,613 1,658,768 1,658,768 CARES Transit Grant1,507,242 229,274 CARES Grant - State share976,868 91,167 FinancingPW Shops Debt Financing Proceeds15,190,000 MVR Financing Proceeds25,280,230 Other One-Time Significant ReimbursementsTransfer from VLMD1,400,000 State and Federal Capital Bus Grant3,750,000 1320 Major Revenue Analysis2023 Proposed Budget State FASTER Transit Grant1,624,065 Black Gore Creek Grant894,898 Real Estate Sales1,547,000 1,054,110 1,565,000 Use of Traffic Impact Fee for Frontage Rd Project1,500,000 Sale of Chamonix Housing Units17,748,304 Project Reimbursement Red Sandstone5,800,000 Total Significant One-Time Revenues- 23,548,304 2,441,898 2,484,110 45,258,459 2,243,768 9,643,768 1,400,000 All Other Revenue7,358,044 8,339,104 6,968,373 9,183,295 3,469,901 4,581,938 6,852,504 7,953,674 In general, this item includes franchise fees, fines and forfeitures, employee portion of healthcare-5.5% 13.3%-16.4%31.8% -62.2% -13% 73.6%premiums, license revenue, administration fees collected from VLMD and RETT and other chargesfor service such as out of district fire response and Police contracted services. It may also includeuse of Traffic Impact fees or Holy Cross Community Enhancement FundsTotal Revenue 66,936,720 103,276,083 80,221,274 74,237,562 139,821,158 75,888,830 104,461,154 88,647,359 % compared to Prior Year-0.8% 54.3% -22.3% -7.5% 76.4% -45.7% 37.7% -15.1%-8.6%vs. 2022 Amended (without One-Time Revenues)1.3%vs. 2021 Actual (without One-Time Revenues)19.5%vs. 2020 Actual (without One-Time Revenues)10.7%vs. 2019 Actual (without One-Time Revenues)1421 EXPENDITURES 22 Proposed 2019 2020 2021 2022 2022 2023Actual Actual Actual Budget Amended Budget 2024 2025 2026 2027Revenue-15% 3% 3% 4% 4%Local Taxes: 29,250,698$ 24,973,418$ 34,534,683$ 30,700,000$ 39,950,000$ 34,000,000$ 35,020,000$ 36,100,000$ 37,544,000$ 39,046,000$ Sales Tax Split b/t Gen'l Fund & Capital Fund57/43 61/39 49/51 62/38 62/38 62/38 62/38 62/38 62/38 62/38 Sales Tax 16,790,000 15,300,000 17,050,000 19,034,000 24,771,000 21,080,000 21,712,400 22,382,000 23,277,000 24,209,000 Property and Ownership 5,369,376 5,941,704 6,016,105 6,014,631 6,064,631 6,070,410 6,373,931 6,373,931 6,692,627 6,692,627 Ski Lift Tax 5,341,369 4,095,812 5,518,980 5,448,196 6,273,196 5,895,506 6,013,416 6,208,818 6,407,171 6,663,458 Franchise Fees, Penalties, and Other Taxes 1,201,539 1,672,845 1,751,304 1,693,618 1,791,618 1,751,378 1,803,919 1,859,998 1,867,198 1,919,542 Licenses & Permits 2,207,918 2,071,460 2,924,982 2,186,704 2,286,704 2,728,134 2,864,541 2,979,122 3,128,078 3,284,482 Intergovernmental Revenue 2,297,868 2,626,054 3,618,724 2,350,723 3,523,145 2,797,614 2,825,590 2,853,846 2,882,385 2,911,208 Transportation Centers 6,720,873 4,891,998 7,060,319 6,608,758 7,758,758 7,529,914 7,680,512 7,940,928 8,129,155 8,454,322 Charges for Services 1,144,658 1,212,774 1,391,470 1,071,297 1,071,297 999,980 1,019,980 1,060,779 1,103,210 1,147,338 Fines & Forfeitures211,089 342,285 268,878 206,566 206,566 210,700 214,914 219,212 223,597 228,068 Earnings on Investments863,199 308,609 100,880 200,000 200,000 150,000 200,000 250,000 250,000 300,000 Rental Revenue1,139,700 787,907 1,116,305 1,119,843 1,137,179 1,415,002 1,457,452 1,501,176 1,501,176 1,511,176 Miscellaneous and Project Reimbursements379,958 255,002 510,632 251,000 325,334 286,000 300,000 310,000 316,200 322,524 Total Revenue43,667,547 39,506,450 47,328,579 46,185,336 55,409,428 50,914,638 52,466,655 53,939,809 55,777,796 57,643,746 -9.5%19.8%-2.4%17.1%-8.1%3.0%2.8%3.4%3.3%ExpendituresSalaries19,482,614 19,422,760 20,858,386 23,041,583 24,050,885 25,516,994 26,537,674 27,579,181 28,682,348 29,823,642 Benefits7,153,063 6,904,130 7,643,489 8,075,454 8,327,950 8,592,954 8,850,743 9,096,265 9,369,153 9,640,227 Subtotal Compensation and Benefits26,635,677 26,326,890 28,501,875 31,117,037 32,378,835 34,109,948 35,388,416 36,675,446 38,051,501 39,463,869 -1.2%8.3%9.2%13.6%5.3%3.7%3.6%3.8%3.7%Contributions and Welcome Centers290,317 657,599 323,181 284,611 284,611 284,134 289,817 295,613 301,525 307,556 Chilcare Program Funding- - - 250,000 250,000 250,000 250,000 250,000 250,000 250,000 All Other Operating Expenses7,491,844 6,344,253 7,481,863 9,036,237 10,504,531 11,286,111 11,511,833 11,730,070 12,081,972 12,424,431 Heavy Equipment Operating Charges2,540,207 2,268,219 2,319,016 2,816,503 2,816,503 2,999,890 3,059,888 3,121,086 3,183,507 3,247,177 Heavy Equipment Replacement Charges705,971 840,206 909,338 971,764 971,764 1,101,105 1,123,127 1,145,590 1,168,501 1,191,871 Dispatch Services669,590 666,042 616,306 652,938 652,938 669,317 682,703 696,357 710,285 724,490 Total Expenditures38,333,606 37,103,210 40,151,579 45,129,090 47,859,182 50,700,505 52,305,785 53,914,161 55,747,291 57,609,395 -3.2%8.2%12.4%19.2%5.9%3.2%3.1%3.4%3.3%Surplus (Deficit) from Operations5,333,941 2,403,240 7,177,000 1,056,246 7,550,246 214,133 160,870 25,648 30,505 34,350 One-Time Items:Federal Grants CRRSAA Transit Grant (Operating)1,507,242 1,789,613 1,658,768 1,658,768 CARES Transit Grant (Operating)1,197,930 American Rescue Plan Grant1,170,000 American Rescue Plan Initiatives(585,000) (1,170,000) Planning ProjectsVLMD Transfer for Destination Stewardship Mgmt Plan200,000 Destination Stewardship Mgmt Plan(100,000) (230,000) (200,000) Vail Vision(50,000) (50,000) (100,000) Civic Area/Dobson Master Plan (327,897) (200,000) (200,000) (100,000) West Vail Master Plan (152,851) (173,909) (225,000) (230,478) (100,000) Contributions Funded with ReservesVail Chapel Capital Contribution(500,000) (500,000) Mountain Travel Symposium(158,000) (158,000) TOWN OF VAIL 2023 PROPOSED BUDGET SUMMARY OF REVENUE, EXPENDITURES AND CHANGES IN FUND BALANCEGENERAL FUND 1523 COVID-19 Gift Card Program (27,075) Winter Operations Tenting Program (412,499) COVID Economic Development Expenses (1,208) Digital Marketing Campaign "Work from Vail" (39,957) Vail Community Relief Fund (586,390) (114,000) Commercial Rent Relief Program (35,327) (441,250) Net Increase /(Decrease) due to One- Time Items: (327,897) 1,491,030 1,019,288 (159,232) 290,290 (300,000) Transfer to Housing FundTransfer to/from Marketing & Special Events Fund(2,542,788) (1,653,178) (2,000,000) (2,490,600) (2,425,085) (1,500,000) (2,600,000) (2,600,000) (2,600,000) (2,600,000) Transfer to Other Funds(44,731) - (317,927) - (291,938) (1,200,000) - - - - Surplus (Deficit) Net of Transfers and One-Time Items2,418,525 2,241,092 5,878,361 (1,593,586) 5,123,513 (2,785,867) (2,439,130) (2,574,352) (2,569,495) (2,565,650) Beginning Fund Balance33,888,139 36,306,665 38,547,757 40,266,996 44,426,118 49,549,631 46,763,764 44,324,634 41,750,282 39,180,787 Ending Fund Balance36,306,664$ 38,547,757$ 44,426,118$ 38,673,410$ 49,549,631$ 46,763,764$ 44,324,634$ 41,750,282$ 39,180,787$ 36,615,138$ As % of Annual Revenues82%88%101%84%89%92%84%77%70%64%EHOP balance included in ending fund balance - not spendable1,190,000$ 1,223,500$ 1,223,500$ 1,346,238$ 1,223,500$ 1,223,500$ 1,223,500$ 1,223,500$ 1,223,500$ 1624 PERSONNEL 25 2022PositionsDepartment2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 20202021 2022 2023 ChangeFull-Time Regular Positions - Funded by TOVTown Officials4.43 4.43 4.43 3.43 3.43 3.43 3.43 4.43 3.433.43 3.43 3.43 0.00Administrative Services19.35 19.40 21.40 24.60 25.10 29.60 29.60 29.60 32.60 34.30 34.30 35.30 1.002022 Catch-Up: Convert Part-time Econ Dev Administrator to Full-TimeCommunity Development13.85 13.85 12.85 13.85 12.85 12.00 13.00 11.50 12.0012.00 12.00 12.00 0.00Housing- - - - - 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 3.00 4.00 4.00 0.00Environmental Sustainability- - - - - - - 3.00 4.00 4.25 4.25 4.50 0.252022 Catch-Up: Convert Fire/Environ. Admin to Full-TimeFire24.0024.50 25.50 28.50 29.50 30.50 36.50 37.50 38.00 38.00 39.80 39.80 0.00Police and Communications54.75 54.25 54.25 55.25 56.25 56.25 57.25 57.75 57.7558.00 58.00 58.00 0.00Library6.55 6.55 6.55 6.55 6.55 6.55 6.55 6.55 6.556.55 6.60 6.60 0.00Public Works, Streets & Roads, Landscaping 30.80 30.80 34.30 36.30 40.30 40.80 41.80 43.30 44.30 44.30 48.30 48.75 0.452022: Catch-Up: Convert AIPP Coordinator to FT (0.2); Relcass Fleet Admin Tech to shared PW Admin (0.25)Transportation & Parking31.0031.00 39.50 39.50 47.50 47.00 47.00 47.50 47.50 47.50 66.50 66.50 0.00Fleet Maintenance12.00 12.00 12.00 11.00 11.00 12.00 12.00 12.00 12.0012.00 12.00 11.75 (0.25)2022 Catch-Up: Reclass Fleet Admin Tech toshared PW AdminFacility Maintenance18.00 16.00 16.00 17.00 17.00 17.00 17.00 17.00 17.0017.00 17.00 17.00 0.00Total Full-Time Regular/Modified Full-Time 214.73 212.78 226.78 235.98 249.48 257.13 266.13 272.13 277.13280.33 306.18 307.63 1.45Fixed Term EmployeesAdministrative Services- 0.50 - - 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 0.00Community Development- - - - - 1.00 1.00 - - - - - 0.00Police and Communications- - - - 1.00 1.00 - - - - - - 0.00Public Works, Streets & Roads, Landscaping- - - - - - - - 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 0.00Capital Projects0.50 0.50 - - - - - - - - - - 0.00Document Imaging1.00 1.00 1.00 - - - - - - - - - 0.00Total Fixed-Term1.50 2.00 1.00 0.00 2.00 3.00 2.00 1.00 2.002.00 2.00 2.00 0.00Externally Funded EmployeesPolice and Communications10.00 10.00 10.00 9.00 8.00 8.00 8.00 9.00 9.009.00 9.00 9.00 0.00Total Externally Funded10.00 10.00 10.00 9.00 8.00 8.00 8.00 9.00 9.009.00 9.00 9.00 0.00Total Full-Time Employees226.23 224.78 237.78 244.98 259.48 268.13 276.13 282.13 288.13291.33 317.18 318.63 25.85TEN-YEAR SUMMARY OF BUDGETED POSITIONS BY DEPARTMENT1726 2022PositionsDepartment2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 20202021 2022 2023 ChangeTEN-YEAR SUMMARY OF BUDGETED POSITIONS BY DEPARTMENTSeasonal Positions - Funded by TOVTown Officials 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.000.00 0.00 0.00 0.00Administrative Services 1.94 1.94 1.94 1.69 1.19 2.29 2.29 2.29 2.202.20 2.20 1.70 (0.50)2022 Catch-up: Transfer Econ Dev Admin to Full-TimeCommunity Development 0.25 0.25 0.25 0.25 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.000.00 0.00 0.00 0.00Fire 13.70 13.70 12.70 9.61 10.07 9.00 3.00 2.50 2.502.50 3.00 3.00 0.00Police and Communications 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.000.00 0.00 0.00 0.00Library 1.70 1.70 1.70 2.20 2.40 2.40 2.40 2.40 2.402.40 3.025 3.025 0.00Public Works/ Streets & Roads/Landscaping 10.94 12.38 9.14 8.64 7.20 8.66 8.66 9.16 9.16 11.16 9.16 9.16 0.00Transportation & Parking 27.46 27.46 20.30 19.84 19.00 19.00 20.52 20.52 25.96 25.96 10.10 10.56 0.46 2022 Catch-Up: Add Seasonal Parking HostFleet Maintenance 0.25 0.25 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.000.00 0.00 0.00 0.00Facility Maintenance 1.38 1.38 0.92 0.92 0.92 0.92 0.92 0.92 0.920.92 0.92 0.92 0.00Total Seasonal / Part-Time57.62 59.06 46.95 43.15 40.78 42.27 37.79 37.79 43.14 45.14 28.41 28.37(0.04)All FTE's (Full-Time Equivalents)Town Officials 4.43 4.43 4.43 3.43 3.43 3.43 3.43 4.43 3.433.43 3.43 3.43 0.00Administrative Services 21.29 21.84 23.34 26.29 27.29 32.89 32.89 32.89 35.80 37.50 37.50 38.000.50Community Development 14.10 14.10 13.10 14.10 12.85 13.00 14.00 11.50 12.00 12.00 12.00 12.000.00Housing 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 3.00 4.00 4.000.00Environmental Sustainability 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 3.00 4.00 4.25 4.25 4.500.25Fire 37.70 38.20 38.20 38.11 39.57 39.50 39.50 40.00 40.5040.50 42.80 42.80 0.00Admin 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.002.00 2.00 2.00 0.00Patrol 28.00 28.00 28.00 28.00 28.00 28.00 28.00 29.00 29.0029.00 29.00 29.00 0.00Investigation 5.00 5.00 5.00 5.00 6.00 6.00 6.00 6.00 6.006.00 6.00 6.00 0.00Records 4.75 4.25 4.25 4.25 4.25 4.25 4.25 4.75 4.755.00 5.00 5.00 0.00Dispatch 25.00 25.00 25.00 25.00 25.00 25.00 25.00 25.00 25.0025.00 25.00 25.00 0.00Police and Dispatch Total 64.75 64.25 64.25 64.25 65.25 65.25 65.25 66.75 66.7567.00 67.00 67.00 0.00Library 8.25 8.25 8.25 8.75 8.95 8.95 8.95 8.95 8.95 8.95 9.63 9.630.00Public Works, Streets & Roads 41.74 43.18 43.44 44.94 47.50 49.46 50.46 52.46 53.46 55.46 57.46 57.910.45Transportation & Parking 58.46 58.46 59.80 59.34 66.50 66.00 67.52 68.02 73.46 73.46 76.60 77.060.46Fleet Maintenance 12.25 12.25 12.00 11.00 11.00 12.00 12.00 12.00 12.00 12.00 12.00 11.75(0.25)Facility Maintenance 19.38 17.38 16.92 17.92 17.92 17.92 17.92 17.92 17.92 17.92 17.92 17.920.00Capital Projects / Fixed Term 1.50 1.50 1.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 1.001.00 1.00 1.00 0.00Total FTE's283.85 283.84 284.73 288.13 300.26 310.40 313.92 319.92 331.27 336.47 345.59 347.001.411827 2021 2022 2023 Actual % Salary Budget % Salary Budget % Salary Full-Time Regular Employees Fee Based Health Insurance 3,940,086 18.71% 4,649,640 19.14% 4,592,266 17.87% Group Term Life, Disability & Accidental Death 297,766 1.41% 286,084 1.18% 319,696 1.24% Lifestyle Account & Wellness Benefit 313,610 1.49% 251,379 1.03% 270,000 1.05% Sworn Officer Death and Disability Insurance 150,832 0.72% 181,678 0.75% 211,342 0.82% Subtotal Fee Based 4,702,294 22.33% 5,368,782 22.10% 5,393,304 20.99% Payroll Based Pension Contribution 3,225,721 15.31% 3,653,694 15.04% 3,924,345 15.27% Medicare 301,334 1.43% 352,299 1.45% 372,542 1.45% Workers' Compensation Insurance 144,657 0.69% 243,220 1.00% 243,220 0.95% Unemployment Compensation Insurance 68,571 0.33% 97,186 0.40% 102,770 0.40% Subtotal Payroll Based 3,740,283 17.76% 4,346,399 17.89% 4,642,877 18.07% Total Full-Time Benefits 8,442,577 40.84% 9,715,180 39.99% 10,036,181 39.06% Part-Time and Seasonal Employees Fee Based Lifestyle Account & Wellness Benefit 20,724 1.10% 18,621 0.00% 15,000 0.00% Health Insurance 537,764 35.85% 99,281 6.89% 231,655 16.07% Payroll Based Pension Contribution 27,043 1.43% 21,620 1.50% 21,620 1.50% Medicare 25,744 1.36% 20,899 1.45% 20,899 1.45% Workers' Compensation Insurance 12,425 0.66% 27,000 1.87% 27,000 1.87% STD Leave - 0.00%- 0.00%1,566 0.11% Unemployment Compensation Insurance 5,890 0.31% 5,765 0.40%5,765 0.40% Subtotal Payroll Based 71,102 3.77% 75,284 5.22% 76,850 5.33% Total Part-Time and Seasonal Benefits 629,590 41.02% 193,185 13.40% 323,504 22.45% Total Benefits - All Employees 9,072,167 40.42% 9,908,365 38.50% 10,359,686 38.18% Percentage Increase 13.0%9.2%4.6% Town of Vail Employee Benefits 19 28 CONTRIBUTIONS 29 2023 Council Contribution Request SpreadsheetCouncilIncrease/ Staff TOWN OF VAIL FUNDING REQUEST ApprovedFund (Decrease) Recommended Cashfrom 2022 CashSERVICES AColorado Snowsports Museum: In-Kind Rent in the Vail Transportation Center ($137,304); 1 Silver ($2,000), 2 Blue parking passes ($2,500) 141,651 - - - - Rent in the Vail Transportation Center ($141,423); 1 business premier parking pass ($2,200) and two employee plus passes ($3,700) 147,323 5,672 Colorado Snowsports Museum programming 45,457 - GF 52,000 6,543 46,821 - 6,543 BBetty Ford Alpine Garden: Operating 74,649 1 Blue parking pass for Director ($1,250) and 2 year round designated parking sports in Ford Park 1,250 RETT 80,000 5,351 76,888 1 employee plus pass for the director ($1,850) and 2 year round designated parking sports in Ford Park ($850)2,700 5,351 BBetty Ford Alpine Garden: Capital Request - - RETT 15,000 15,000 - - #REF!CEagle River Watershed Council 42,000 - RETT 42,000 - 42,000 - - DEGE Air Alliance 75,000 - GF 75,000 - 75,000 - - EHigh Five Access Media (TV5) 150,000 - GF 152,000 - 152,000 - - FEagle Valley Land Trust 5,000 - RETT 7,500 2,500 - - 2,500 GVail Valley Mountain Trails Alliance 17,500 - RETT 17,500 - 17,500 - - HVail Mountain Rescue Group (FMR) Friends of Mountain Rescue 9,100 - GF 10,163 1,063 9,373 - - IVail Religious Foundation - Capital Request 500,000 - GF 1,000,000 500,000 - - 500,000 JEagle County Eco TrailsGF 200,000 200,000 - TOTAL SERVICES 993,706 144,701 1,651,163 670,457 419,582 149,773 520,066 IN KINDKRound Up River Ranch - 125 parking passes for participants and volunteers for 3,750 - - 100 single day parking vouchers ($4,000) 4,000 250 LSmall Champions, Inc. (8 off-peak Sundays Dec-Mar)5,000 60 single day parking vouchers at Lionshead; 8 days use of Lionshead Welcome Center ($30/day, $1800) 1,800 - - 65 single day parking vouchers at Lionshead; 8 days use of Lionshead Welcome Center ($40/day, $2,600)2,600 800 MVail Mountaineer Hockey Club - 14 days use of Dobson ($2,850/day, $39,900) 39,900 - - 14 days use of Dobson ($2,850/day, $39,900) 39,900 - NSki and Snowboard Club Vail - 4 days usage of Dobson ($2,850/day, $11,400) 11,400 - - 4 days usage of Dobson ($2,850/day, $11,400) 11,400 - OSkating Club of Vail - 10 days use of Dobson Ice Arena ($2,850/day, $28,500) 28,500 - - 10 days use of Dobson Ice Arena ($2,850/day, $28,500) 28,500 - PSpecial Olympics (Sundays Jan 2 - End of Ski Season) - 56 parking passes at Lionshead parking structure ($30/day, $1,680 total) 1,680 - - 56 parking passes at Lionshead parking structure ($40/day, $2,240 total) 2,240 560 QForesight Ski Guides - 2 Blue parking passes ($1,250/each) and 1 Pink parkin 2,700 - - 2 Employee plus parking passes ($1,850/each) 3,700 1,200 RSOS Outreach- 25 parking passes ($30/day, $750) 750 - - 25 parking passes ($40/day, $750) 1,000 250 TOTAL IN KIND - 148,680 - - 93,340 3,060.00 2023 Recommended2022 - Council Approved Cash Request In-Kind Request In-Kind RecommendedVariance to PY Funding In-Kind Request In-Kind ValueApproved1930 2023 Council Contributions: Staff Recommendations SERVICES 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. Currently included in this category is annual programming support of Colorado Ski and Snowboard Museum, Betty Ford Alpine Gardens and Eagle Valley Childcare. This category does not support annual operating requests. A. Colorado Snowsports Museum CASH REQUEST (Programming): $52,000 (up $10,000 or 14% from 2022 approved request). INKIND REQUEST: Waive rent valued at $141,423 and provide 3 parking passes valued at $5,900. BACKGROUND INFORMATION: The Colorado Snowsports Museum and Hall of Fame is requesting a total cash contribution of $52,000 which will be used to market the museum, continue to provide free admission for visitors, and maintain/update exhibits. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends funding the in-kind request based on the lease terms and passes (totaling $147,323) and a cash contribution of $46,821, up 3% from prior year. Staff recommends that this is used towards maintaining and updating exhibits and providing programming for visitors. B. Betty Ford Alpine Gardens (BFAG) CASH REQUEST (Programming): $80,000, $20,351 or 7% increase from 2022. CAPITAL REQUEST (Capital): $15,000 towards a new roof for the alpine toolshed. INKIND REQUEST: 2 designated parking spots at Ford Park and 1 employee plus pass ($2,700); annual cost of water service expenditures BACKGROUND INFORMATION: Betty Ford Alpine Garden’s is requesting a cash contribution of $80,000 for their garden care and education program. This includes the purchase of plant materials, tools, soil, and compost, replanting as well as garden upgrades and the management and supervision of the volunteer team and summer garden interns. The increased request reflects expenditure increases over several years. Over the past 10 years the BFAG’s budget has increased $900K or 108%. Over the same period, the Town’s contribution has increased 34%. BFAG has also requested $15,000 towards a new roof for the alpine toolshed. Currently, the structure has wood shingles and the roof sustained storm damage last year. This project will upgrade the wood shingles to a fire proof composite shingle, making it more sustainable in the long term. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends a cash contribution of $76,888 to go towards the Garden Care and Upkeep Program (a 3% increase from prior year original funding). Staff also recommends in-kind funding for 2 designated parking spots at Ford Park and 1 employee plus parking pass. In addition to Council contributions, the BFAG is requesting $22,000 from the Committee on Special Events for winter programming and have indicated that they will be 31 requesting $30,000 for summer programming. Staff does not recommend funding the new roof. This contribution is funded by Real Estate Transfer Tax Fund. C. Eagle River Watershed Council CASH REQUEST (Programming): $42,000, Flat with the 2022 request and awarded funds. BACKGROUND INFORMATION: Eagle River Watershed Council 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 Gore Creek Restoration projects ($8,000), the Water Quality & Assessment Program ($13,000); the Community Pride Highway Cleanup ($2,500) and Eagle River Clean Up ($2,500); the sediment source monitoring and biomonitoring of Black Gore Creek ($16,000). STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends funding the $42,000, flat with prior year funding. D. EGE Air Alliance CASH REQUEST: $75,000, flat with prior years. BACKGROUND INFORMATION: Eagle Air Alliance is requesting $75,000, flat with prior year, to be used to attract new airline partners and support the development of new markets to fly into Eagle County Airport. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends funding of $75,000 within the Economic Development department budget, flat with prior year. E. High Five Access Media CASH REQUEST: $152,000 (50% of Comcast franchise fees), flat with prior years request. In early 2021, High Five gave a presentation to Council on their town provided services and their share Comcast franchise fees was increased to 50%. 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 franchise agreement with the town. The cash contribution will be used to fund High Five Access Media programs, in-house productions, video production equipment purchases, production of council meetings, free access for Vail residents to membership, basic media education, cable and internet distribution of video as well as paying for ongoing costs for cablecast and webcast of programming to Comcast subscribers and internet users. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends funding of approximately $152,000 (or 50%) of estimated franchise fees the Town receives annually from Comcast. F. Eagle Valley Land Trust CASH REQUEST: $7,500, a 50% or $2,500 increase over 2022. BACKGROUND INFORMATION: The Eagle Valley Land Trust works to protect and preserve lands, 32 heritage, wildlife habitats, and recreational opportunities. Eagle Valley Land Trust is requesting $7,500 to support their Stewardship and Outreach Program, a program that coordinates the stewardship of existing conservation easements and addressing management concerns in a collaborative, proactive way; as well as connecting people and raising awareness of the importance of land conservations. Funding will be used to market programs and events showcasing the Town of Vail ($1,000), execution of outreach programming to promote sustainability goals ($3,500) and pursue conservation projects collaboratively with the town ($3,000). New conservation projects could include the permanent protection of Battle Mtn, the East Vail property, or those properties in the town’s comprehensive open lands plan. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff does not recommend funding this request. Taxpayer dollars are not traditionally contributed towards marketing programs. Staff will reevaluate opportunities for funding as new conservation projects and properties are identified. G. Vail Valley Mountain Trails Alliance CASH REQUEST: $17,500, Flat with 2022 contributions. BACKGROUND INFORMATION: The Vail Valley Mountain Trails Alliance is requesting $17,500 to continue funding three programs: Adopt a Trail, Wildlife Trail Ambassador, Trail Conservation Crew (new 2022 request). The Adopt A Trail program use volunteers to help maintain and monitor local trails. This program assists in maintaining twelve trails connected to the Town of Vail. The Wildlife Trail Ambassador program educates and communicates seasonal trail closures including North Trail, Son of Middle Creek, Buffehr Creek, and Two Elk. Pending land management decisions, the WTA program is ready to support seasonal wildlife closure for bighorn sheet at the Booth Lake Trailhead in 2023. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends total funding of $17,500 for the Adopt A Trail program, the Wildlife Trail Ambassador, and the Trail Conservation Crew, to be used on trails within or that border the Town of Vail. Funding for this will come from the Real Estate Transfer Tax Fund. H. Vail Mountain Rescue Group (VMRG) CASH REQUEST: $10,163, a 12% or $1,063 increase over prior year. BACKGROUND INFORMATION: Vail Mountain Rescue Group is requesting a cash contribution of $10,163 to fund their Rigging for Rescue program. This program will provide essential training for high and low angle technical rope recuses, which are a reality in Vail and Eagle County. A recent example is the Red Sandstone mission in November 2019 when Vail Fire and VMRG worked closely together to rescue a stranded woman off a steep, snow-covered cliff face. Other examples in East Vail include a semi-truck over a steep edge off I-70. VMRG will also open this training to interested Vail Fire employees. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends funding of $9,373 (a 3% increase from prior year funding) for Rigging for Rescue training for VMRG members and Vail Fire employees. The town considers this organization part of emergency response in our area. I. Vail Religious Foundation CASH REQUEST: $1,000,000 a 100% or $500,000 increase over prior year. 33 BACKGROUND INFORMATION: The Vail Religious Foundation supports and enriches the spiritual life of the Vail community as a center for faith and worship, education, emergency services, support groups and the arts. The Foundation has six congregations under one roof at the Vail Interfaith Chapel. The Vail Religious Foundation is requesting $1,000,000 for their 50th Anniversary Capital Campaign, a $9.3 million campaign that seeks funding for much needed immediate fixes and construction costs for their almost 52-year-old Chapel. The scope of the project includes a roof replacement, parking lot/snowmelt replacement, updates to the chapel entry, replacement of HVAC and electrical system, ADA updates, window replacements, elevator replacement, interior chapel renovations, improvements to outdoor spaces, and security and IT system improvements. The total cost of the capital renovations portion of the campaign totals $6.3M of which the town committed $500K during 2022. To date, the Vail Religious Foundation has collected $4.4M towards the capital renovations. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff defers the funding decision to Council. In 2022, the town agreed to commit $500K to this project, with $250K upfront and the remainder to be paid as a “last in” contribution. The combined request of $1.5M is 23.8% of the total cost of the capital renovations. Staff recommends that any additional funding be “last in” to encourage additional fundraising. This request is not currently included in the 2023 budget proposal. Should Council fund this contribution, funding will come from General Fund reserves. J. Eagle County ECO Trails CASH REQUEST: $200,000 BACKGROUND INFORMATION: ECO Trails is requesting a $200,000 contribution to help complete the Eagle Valley Trail (EVT). Connecting with paved trails throughout Summit, Garfield, and Pitkin Counties, the completed 63-mile EVT will help provide over 140 miles total of off-highway riding in the region. The EVT, combined with the ECO Transit bus system provides vital connections between communities. This provides additional transportation options and enhances existing services. The paved multi-use trail provides opportunities to commute by foot, bicycle, and other non-motorized and active modes of transportation in a safe location separated from the roadway. This project is funded primarily by Eagle County ($22M or 58%) through a certificate of participation lease with the State of Colorado. This annual lease ($1.36M) is repaid via ECO transit tax ($750,000 per year) and a mix of the new Trails Impact Fee for new development and reserve funds. They are requesting an additional $2.5M in contributions from municipalities and metro districts connected by the trail to complete the missing sections of the trail. The total cost of the remaining portions is $24.0M. No new sections of the trail are located within the Town of Vail. The Town of Vail maintains annual maintenance and reconstruction of the trail within Town of Vail and intermountain. The town has spent $413.6K on specific Gore Valley Trail projects since 2017. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff defers the funding decision to Council. Should Council decide to fund this contribution, funding will come from General Fund reserves. This request is not currently included in the 2023 budget proposal. IN-KIND REQUESTS This category includes ice time at Dobson Arena, use of Donovan Pavilion/Grand View, parking passes/coupons and public works and police department services. 34 K. Round Up River Ranch INKIND REQUEST: 100 day parking passes, down 25 passes from last year. BACKGROUND INFORMATION: Round Up River Ranch is requesting 100 parking day vouchers to use for 2023 Superhero Ski Day fundraiser. Superhero Ski Day is a way for the community and tourists to come together and celebrate the superheroes in our lives. It is a way for our community to connect, raise money for an incredible cause, helping bring children with serious illnesses to Roundup River Ranch to experience joy during the most challenging times in their lives. The goal for 2023 is to have 350 registered participants. There are no other government grant contributions. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends in-kind funding of 100 parking vouchers valued at $4,000. L. Small Champions, Inc. INKIND REQUEST: 65 parking vouchers to use on eight off peak Sundays during 2022-2023 ski season and use of the Welcome Center as a drop off and pick-up location on those eight Sundays. (valued at $2,600). BACKGROUND INFORMATION: Small Champions is requesting an in-kind contribution to support their ski days for special needs children this winter. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends in-kind funding of 65 parking vouchers to be used on winter Sundays, valued at $2,600. Staff also recommends the use of the Welcome Center as a drop-off and pick-up location for those Sundays. M. Vail Mountaineer Hockey Club BACKGROUND INFORMATION: The Vail Mountaineer Hockey Club is requesting in-kind funding for 14 days at Dobson ice arena valued at $39,900. This includes 12 days for the Sportsmanship Tournament and 2 days for the Avalanche Alumni Weekend. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends in-kind funding consistent with 2022 by providing 14 days of ice time valued at $39,900, subject to approval and coordination with the Vail Recreation District for the ice time. However, the Hockey Assn. will be responsible for hard costs for use of the Dobson Arena such as set-up, tear-down, cleaning and utilities. N. Ski & Snowboard Club of Vail BACKGROUND INFORMATION: The Ski & Snowboard Club of Vail has requested in-kind funding (valued at $11,400) for 4 days use of Dobson arena for their annual Vail Ski Swap. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends funding the in-kind request consistent with 2022 by providing four days (out of four requested) with appropriate approval and coordination with the Vail Recreation District. The Ski & Snowboard Club will be responsible for hard costs for use of the Dobson Arena such as set-up, tear-down, cleaning and utilities. 35 O. Skating Club of Vail BACKGROUND INFORMATION: The Skating Club of Vail has requested in-kind funding of 10 days use of Dobson valued at $28,500. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends in-kind funding consistent with 2022 by providing 10 days of ice time (out of 10 requested) valued at $28,500 subject to approval and coordination with the Vail Recreation District. The Skating Club will be responsible for hard costs for use of the Dobson Arena such as set-up, tear-down, cleaning and utilities. However, if there are enough available days remaining prior to this event, staff recommends providing the full amount of days P. Special Olympics BACKGROUND INFORMATION: The Special Olympics is requesting an in-kind contribution of 56 parking vouchers valued at $2,240 to be used on each Sunday of training during the 2022-2023 ski season. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends in-kind funding consistent with 2022 by providing 56 parking vouchers for Lionshead structure only, with one-time entry/exit coupons valued at $2,240. Q. Foresight Ski Guides BACKGROUND INFORMATION: Foresight Ski Guides is requesting two employee plus parking passes (valued at $3,700) for the 2022 - 2023 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. 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 $3,700. R. SOS Outreach BACKGROUND INFORMATION: SOS Outreach is requesting 25 parking vouchers (valued at $1,000) for the 2022 - 2023 ski season to be used by program coordinators hauling gear to and from the mountain for the winter skiing and snowboarding programs for underserved youth. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends providing 25 parking vouchers for the 2022/23 ski season to be used by program coordinators, consistent with 2022. 36 CAPITAL 37 Included in Project NarrativesNew ProjectIncrease in Cost/Expanded ProgramsPlaceholderChanges since Capital Meeting2022Amended 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027Total Sales Tax Revenue: 39,950,000$ 34,000,000$ 35,020,000$ 36,265,700$ 37,716,000$ 39,225,000$ 2022: Adjusted for 2022 YTD through April, May through November flat with 2021 Actuals; December down 5%; 2023: down 15%; 2024/2025: 3% Increase, 2026/2027: 4% increaseSales Tax Split between General Fund & Capital Fund62/38 62/38 62/38 62/38 62/38 62/38Sales Tax - Capital Projects Fund 15,179,000$ 12,920,000$ 13,307,600$ 13,780,966$ 14,331,956$ 14,905,882$ Sales tax split 62/38Use Tax 2,800,000 2,000,000 2,040,500 2,081,810 2,123,946 2,166,925 2022: Based on 5-year average with Park Meadows ProjectConstruction Fees 1,500,000 - - - - - 2022:$1.5M traffic impact fee for Frontage Rd projectFranchise Fee204,000 1,000,000 205,000 209,100 213,282 217,548 1% Holy Cross Franchise Fee approved in 2019; 2022-2026 based on 2% annual increase; 2023: includes Holy Cross 5-year advancement towards underground utility projectFederal Grant Revenue1,650,000 - - - - - 2022: $1.65M Allocation from Hickenlooper/Bennet federal grant award for two additional electric busesOther State Revenue2,364,149 250,000 750,000 - - - 2022: $2.1M CDOT grant for four electric buses; $255.7K CDOT grant for four electric bus chargers; $6K ARP library grant for additional book drop; $36K grant for electric car charging infrastructure; 2023: MMOF Grant towards bollard projects ($250K); 2024: MMOF grant towards Mobility Hub Design ($750K)Lease Revenue164,067 164,067 172,270 172,270 172,270 172,270 Per Vail Commons commercial (incr. every 5 years); adjusted to remove residential lease revenue ($38K)Employee Rental Housing Sales295,000 - - - - - Sale of Vail Heights #7 (purchased in 2015)Project Reimbursement366,000 - - - - 2022: $15K reimbursement from Vail Health for new bus stop included in Frontage Rd project, and $351K ERWSD reimbursement for Frontage Rd. projectTimber Ridge Loan repayment463,043 462,999 462,955 462,909 462,864 462,817 2022: Payoff of TR Loan (originally budgeted to be paid off in 2028)Earnings on Investments and Other112,865 67,348 78,412 47,979 66,616 55,860 2022: 0.4% returns assumed on available fund balanceTotal Revenue25,098,124 16,864,414 17,016,738 16,755,034 17,370,935 17,981,302 FacilitiesFacilities Capital Maintenance495,500 615,000 469,500 265,000 360,000 370,800 2022: Fire Station interior paint ($35K), Fire Stations Radiant tube replacement ($25K); Library Skylight maintenance ($150K), Library book drop-off at Safeway ($6K) (Reimbursement above), PW roof repairs ($50K), Phase 3 of transit center skylight replacement ($50K); 2023: Fire Station II exhaust extraction system ($75K), Fire Station III Stucco patching/painting ($40K); library air handling replacement ($125), Bus barn gradient tube replacement ($50K); 2024: PW 30% roof replacement ($75K), Buzzard Park repairs ($75K), Buzzard Park roof repairs ($50K), transit office windows and doors ($25K), PW overhead garage door ($50K), PW carpet replacement ($50K); 2025: Fire Station II Overhead garage doors ($25K), Library Boiler Replacement ($25K); 2026: Lionshead Transit Center Repairs ($50K), Buzzard Park washer/dryer replacement ($15K); Transit Office carpet replacement ($15K)Municipal Complex Maintenance1,549,407 205,000 260,000 267,800 275,834 284,109 2022: Municipal and Comm Dev Building Remodel; Replace HR heat system ($100K); PD locker room and restroom repairs ($50K), Comm Dev window replacement ($100K), Comm Dev interior wall and ceiling maintenance ($30K); 2023: Comm Dev boiler replacement ($100K), Comm Dev air handler replacement ($75K); 2024: PD roof replacement ($150K), PD boiler tube repairs ($50K); 3% annual increase 2025-2035Building Energy Enhancement Projects- 25,000 25,000 25,000 25,000 25,000 Public Works Building Maintenance300,000 80,000 - - 100,000 - 2022: $300K to replace two HVAC units at Public Works; 2023: Window Replacement ($80K); 2026: Roof Replacement ($100K)Welcome Center/Grandview Capital Maintenance125,000 25,000 50,000 25,000 25,750 26,523 2022: $100K Furniture replacement in Vail Village Welcome Center; 2024: furniture upgrades ($50K); 3% annual increase 2025-2026Wlecome Center display upgrades- 13,000 - - - - Employee Rental Units11,088,649 2,500,000 2,000,000 2,000,000 1,500,000 1,500,000 2022 Employee Rental Units purchases to Capital Fund; 2023-2027 Placeholder for TOV Employee RentalsEmployee Rental Capital Maint25,000 250,000 150,000 150,000 75,000 75,000 2022 Capital Main budget for town owned rental units to Capital FundSnowmelt Boilers Replacement1,367,129 500,000 - - - - 2022: $1.4M accumulated funds for the replacement of TRC 8 electric boilers (2 per year); 2023: TRC electric boiler replacements (2)Arabelle Snowmelt Boilers- 190,000 - - - - 2023: Placeholder for boiler replacement; Shared expense with Arrabelle (VR) for streetscape heatDonovan Pavilion Remodel5,000 - 50,000 - 25,000 - 2022:Final Donovan Pavilion upgrades; 2024/2026: Maint placeholdersTOWN OF VAIL PROPOSED FIVE YEAR BUDGETSUMMARY OF REVENUE, EXPENDITURES, AND CHANGES IN FUND BALANCECAPITAL PROJECTS FUND2738 Included in Project NarrativesNew ProjectIncrease in Cost/Expanded ProgramsPlaceholderChanges since Capital Meeting2022Amended 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027TOWN OF VAIL PROPOSED FIVE YEAR BUDGETSUMMARY OF REVENUE, EXPENDITURES, AND CHANGES IN FUND BALANCECAPITAL PROJECTS FUNDVail Mobility Hub Expansion- - 1,500,000 - 2,000,000 - 2024: Design for Vail Mobility Hub (VTRC) Expansion ($750,000 MMOF match grant); 2026: Placeholder for future grant match to construction expansionFire Sprinkler Upgrades at Bus Barn- 100,000 500,000 - - - 2023-2024: Update Fire Sprinkler system in bus barn to accommodate needs of expanded electric bus fleet; 2023 includes $100K for design with $500K in 2024 for installationPublic Works Shops Expansion1,827,316 - - - - - Expansion and remodel of the Public Works shop complex as outlined in an updated public works master plan (previously completed in 1994) financed by leasebackTotal Facilities16,783,001 4,503,000 5,004,500 2,732,800 4,386,584 2,281,432 ParkingParking Structures1,161,429 940,000 1,040,000 1,287,000 1,177,500 1,212,825 2022-2026: Various repairs including deck topping replacement, expansion joint repairs, ventilation, HVAC, plumbing and other structural repairsOversized Parking Area2,100,000 - - - - - 2022: $100K for Design and survey costs for new oversized parking area; $2.0M placeholder for Construction of surface parking lotParking Entry System / Equipment1,510,410 - - - - - 2022: $1.2M for a new parking system; $312K for 5 year up front cost of subscription softwareRed Sandstone Parking Structure (VRA)23,855 - 70,000 - 50,000 - 2022: $23.8K to build fence at parking structure; 2024: $70K structure resealing, 2026: $50K Concrete patch replacementLionshead Parking Structure Landscape Renovations (VRA) 30,291 - - - - - 2022: complete landscaping at the Lionshead parking structure ($30.3K); resealing and concrete replacementTotal Parking4,825,985 940,000 1,110,000 1,287,000 1,227,500 1,212,825 TransportationBus Shelters 30,000 230,000 230,000 230,000 30,000 30,000 Bus shelter annual maintenance; 2020 includes Lionshead transit center Westbound Bus shelter; 2023/2024 Includes 10 new bus shelters in Vail at 10 busiest locations (5/year)Replace Buses7,650,000 - 2,200,000 - - - 2022: $1.65M for 2 electric buses funded with Hickenlooper Federal grant dollars; Move forward $6M from 2023 budget to purchase 6 electric buses; 2024: $2.2M for 2 electric busesBus Was Equipment- 300,000 - - - - 2023: Replace Bus Wash System with simpler more reliable drive through brush system. Current system is six years old is consistently breaking downBus Sign Replacement- 165,270 - - - - 2023: Replacement of 15 intown electric bus signage with Sunrise 2-line CDP. The current Daktronics signs are 9 years old and at the end of their useful life. The Sunrise signs give transit the ability to display real time bus arrival information, as well as post messages about route impacts and service changes riders may experience.Traffic Impact Fee and Transportation Master Plan Updates381,785 - - - - - 2022: $75k for big data analysis and public outreach on Transp. Master Plan update project. $300K to update Vail transportation master plan pending the outcome of the West Vail Master PlanHybrid Bus Battery Replacement165,000 - - - 360,000 - 2022: Scheduled replacement placeholder; Estimated life of 6 years; While batteries are passed their lifecycle replacement has not been needed as of yet; 2026: Scheduled replacement placeholder; Estimated life of 6 years; While batteries are passed their lifecycle replacement has not been needed as of yet; Bus Camera System- - - - 290,000 - Replace current fleet with 33 buses with updated camera surveillance system. In 2026 the camera system will be 11 years old and reaching end of lifeElectric bus chargers and electrical service rebuild432,675 - 400,000 - - - 2022: Supplement $30K to include W Vail Fire Station charging station and 5 year subscription. Re-appropriate $147K for electric bus infrastructure; $255K additional funding from CDOT grant; 2021:$1.3M to continue to construct electric bus charging station and electrical service infrastructure at Lionshead and Vail Village Transit centers; $1.1M in grant revenue will offset cost of this project; 2024: $400K New charging station placeholders for additional electric buses added to fleetTotal Transportation8,659,460 695,270 2,830,000 230,000 680,000 30,000 Road and BridgesCapital Street Maintenance1,380,000 1,350,000 1,475,000 1,330,000 1,460,000 1,503,800 On-going maintenance to roads and bridges including asphalt overlays, patching and repairs; culverts; 2022/2023 includes asphalt and mill overlay ($575K); 2024 includes surface seal ($190K); asphalt mill overlay ($565K); Street Light Improvements 294,369 75,000 75,000 75,000 80,000 80,000 Town-wide street light replacement ($75K annual)Slifer Plaza/ Fountain/Storm Sewer71,417 - - - - - 2022: $71.4K for water quality vault ongoing repairs2839 Included in Project NarrativesNew ProjectIncrease in Cost/Expanded ProgramsPlaceholderChanges since Capital Meeting2022Amended 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027TOWN OF VAIL PROPOSED FIVE YEAR BUDGETSUMMARY OF REVENUE, EXPENDITURES, AND CHANGES IN FUND BALANCECAPITAL PROJECTS FUNDVail Health / TOV Frontage Road improvements 3,387,820 - - - - - 2022: $3.4M to complete VH plans for expansion; Improvements span from LH Parking structure to Municipal building (Total cost $7.5M) funded by VRA in 2021, Traffic impact fee ($1.5M)South Frontage Rd Lionshead Medians (VRA)- - - 100,000 6,000,000 - 2025/2026: Improvements to the South Frontage Rd Medians in Liosnhead (VRA reimbursement); 2025- DesignNeighborhood Bridge Repair125,000 1,400,000 - - 500,000 - 2022: $25K from Street Mtce to cover bridge repairs; $100K from 2023 budget to begin design of Bighorn Rd Bridge rails and culvert replacement; 2023: Replace Bighorn Rd bridge rails and culvert headwalls ($500K); Repairs to Nugget Plan bridge rails to meet current safety standards ($450K); Replace Lupine Drive Bridge guardrail to meet current safety standards ($450K); 2026: Placeholder for future bridge upkeep and repairsSeibert Fountain Improvements27,888 - - - 100,000 - 2022: Final payments for Fountain software system and valve upgrades at Seibert Fountain; 2026: Placeholder for pump replacementRoundabout Lighting Project50,000 1,750,000 1,250,000 - - 2022: $50K to design roundabout lighting project; 2023/24: $2.75M Total and proposes to install new lighting at the West Vail and Vail Town Center roundabouts. Current light poles will be replaced with 30' LED light poles and would incorporate smart transportation equipment such as traffic cameras ($1.75M for Main Vail, $1.25M for West Vail)Neighborhood Drainage Master Plan Update- - - 350,000 - - 2025: Develop Town Drainage Master Plan to be consistent with new East Vail Drainage Master Plan & updated rainfall intensitiesNeighborhood Road Reconstruction1,463,175 300,000 - - - 1,000,000 2022: $1.5M for East Vail road Major Drainage Improvements construction; 2023 includes additional $300K for increasedconstruction costs; 2027: Placeholder for Road MaintVail Village Streetscape/Snowmelt Replacement1,250,000 250,000 1,500,000 1,250,000 - - Replacement of 18 yr. old streetscape and snowmelt infrastructure (piping) in Vail Village; During 2022 the town installed piping to test and will report back to Council at a later date.Vail Road Sidewalk Construction- - - 100,000 750,000 - 2025/2026: Sidewalk construction on Vail Rd. between Beaver Dam and Forest Rd. East Mill Creek Culvert Replacement- - - 100,000 750,000 - 2025/2026: Replace the metal pipe culvert from Vail Valley drive from Gold Peak to Manor VailSandstone Creek Culvert Replacement at Vail View- - - 100,000 750,000 - 2025/2026: Replace the metal pipe culvert at Sandstone Creek and Vail View DriveLionshead Streetscape/Snowmelt Replacement (VRA)- 1,500,000 1,500,000 - - - 2023/2024: Replacement of 18 yr. old streetscape and snowmelt infrastructure (piping) in Lionshead (funded by the VRA)Total Road and Bridge8,049,669 6,625,000 5,800,000 3,405,000 10,390,000 3,733,800 TechnologyTown-wide camera system60,000 30,000 30,000 100,000 30,000 25,000 $30K Annual maintenance; 2025: $100K placeholder for camera system replacementsAudio-Visual capital maintenance96,750 110,000 55,000 25,000 55,000 150,000 2022: Reduce audio visual budget for annual operating cost for security camera software support; Re-assessment and update of A/V and videoconferencing solutions town-wide ($132K); '$18K annual maintenance / replacement of audio-visual equipment in town buildings such as Donovan, Municipal building, Grand View, LH Welcome Center; 2023: Update of Grandview/Library/Community room/Donovan A/V systemsCyberSecurity- 150,000 125,000 125,000 125,000 125,000 Annual 'Investment in cybersecurity, to keeps up with the ongoing changes that are required to maintain a safe and secure computing environment (previously budgeted in software licensing); 2023: Includes additional firewall purchaseDocument Imaging50,000 - - - - - These costs have decreased and Laserfiche costs are being moved to software licensing; Annual Maint of Laserfiche software as well as funds for customer programming. This system supports critical municipal records, and also supports many of the forms the town’s citizens use to interact with the town. Software Licensing700,000 725,000 746,750 769,153 792,227 815,994 Annual software licensing and support for town wide systemsHardware Purchases75,000 75,000 75,000 75,000 75,000 75,000 2022-2026: $75K for workstation replacements (20-25 per year)Website and e-commerce70,000 60,000 60,000 60,000 150,000 60,000 2022-2026: Annual website maintenance ($60K); 2022 includes $10K to continue website migration to Granicus; 2026: Placeholder to reevaluate current system and asses the need to upgradeFiber Optics / Cabling Systems in Buildings625,000 100,000 50,000 50,000 50,000 50,000 2022: $675K to add additional fiber infrastructure to connect critical IT equipment locations including the Village parking structure; the Muni Building; LH Parking Structure; and the West Vail Fire Station 2022-2027: Repair, maintain & upgrade cabling/network Infrastructure $50KNetwork upgrades55,000 50,000 50,000 100,000 50,000 50,000 Computer network systems - replacement cycle every 3-5 years; 2940 Included in Project NarrativesNew ProjectIncrease in Cost/Expanded ProgramsPlaceholderChanges since Capital Meeting2022Amended 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027TOWN OF VAIL PROPOSED FIVE YEAR BUDGETSUMMARY OF REVENUE, EXPENDITURES, AND CHANGES IN FUND BALANCECAPITAL PROJECTS FUNDData Center (Computer Rooms)155,000 150,000 150,000 150,000 150,000 150,000 2022: Includes $150K for Data Center equipment annual maint agreement (2 year agreement); $30K Maint; 2023-2027:$150K data center maintData Center equipment replacement and generator- - 1,500,000 - - - 2024: Replacement of data center main stacks ($1.5M)Broadband (THOR)94,800 110,000 110,000 125,000 125,000 125,000 2022: $94.8K annual broadband expenses, potential future revenue; 2023/2024;$110K annual broadband expensesPhone System- 100,000 - - - - 2023: Avaya phone system upgrade/replacementBusiness Systems Replacement55,000 70,000-30,000 100,000 30,000 2022: HR Performance mgmt. system ($55K); 2023: Placeholder for Budget Software ($40K); 2023/2025/2027: $30Kevery other year for parking system upgrades; 2026: Placeholder for Business System Replacements Total Technology2,036,550 1,730,000 2,951,750 1,609,153 1,702,227 1,655,994 Public SafetyPublic Safety System / Records Mgmt. System (RMS) 36,000 - - - - - Public Safety IT Equipment25,000 150,000 25,000 25,000 100,000 25,000 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 maintenancePublic Safety Equipment96,128 281,548 101,548 101,548 - 100,000 2022: Police Equipment for patrol cars ($16.8K), $5k increased cost of barriers, Gas masks ($14.5K), Livescan systems ($16.5K); PD truck sign ($13K), 2 additional event barriers ($30.7K); 2023: TOV owned firearms for PD department this will include sidearms, holsters, sighting system and weapon mounted lights for all sworn officers; Replacement of aging vehicle equipment nearing or past useful life includes 3 radar units, 6 mobile radios, 7 dash mounted cameras, 6 fire shelters, 6 AED's, 10 stop sticksFire Safety Equipment25,000 - - 45,000 51,000 368,000 2022: Re-appropriate Wildland personnel protection equipment ($25K); $45K knox box system replacement/upgrade;2026: $16K drone expansion; $35K Extrication Equipment; 2027: $368K Self Contained Breathing Apparatus ReplacementThermal Imaging Cameras12,000 - - - 15,000 - For the purchase of 3 cameras (2019,2020,2022) which will allow firefighters to see through areas of smoke, darkness, or heat barriers; 2026: Placeholders for thermal camera replacement ($14K)Fire Station Alert System 230,000 18,000 - - - - 2023: $18K for additional forcible entry training prop reducing need for East Vail crew to travel to West Vail for this type of training; 2022: Fire Station Alerting System to improve response times. This system will work with the Dispatch system and the timing is being coordinated with Eagle River Fire. Deferred $198K from 2020Radio Equipment replacement/expansion- - 720,000 300,000 - - Replacements of radios for fire (approximately 10-15 Years old)Fire Truck Replacement 2,746,300 540,000 - - - 1,030,000 2023: Type III Truck (heavy wildland engine); 2022: Move $166.3K from 2023 to order Type 6 Brush truck to be delivered in 2023; $540K for replacement of Engine I purchased in 2011 (Truck was ordered in 2022 but unable to be delivered); Replacement of Ladder truck (aerial apparatus) purchased in 2000 ($1.7M); 2027: E3 Regular Fire Engine ReplacementTotal Public Safety3,170,428 989,548 846,548 471,548 166,000 1,523,000 Community and Guest Service Timber Ridge Redevelopment50,000 - - - - - 2022: $50K for TR feasibility study Children's Garden of Learning Temporary Facility Relocation325,545 - - - - - 2022: $70K increase budget for final clean-up and east side improvements of lot. Re-appropriate $255K for final costsEnergy Enhancements97,294 - - - - - 2022: $61.3K for Electric car charges and infrastructure at various town locations; $36K new grant for electric infrastructureLoading and Delivery Capital - 200,000 - - - - 2023:Placeholder to purchase of electric vehicles and refrigerators (a portion will be offset by MMOF grant funding)Pedestrian Safety Enhancements25,000 350,000 - 200,000 2,000,000 - $25K for planning and design for lighting replacement project; 2023: Construction of RRFB Pedestrian Crossing at Safeway; 2025/2026 Pedestrian Improvements through Main Vail UnderpassBollard Installation Project- 650,000 650,000 650,000 - - Installation of retractable and standard bollards throughout the Vail & Lionshead Villages and Ford Park ($250K MMOF Grant in 2023; possible additional grant opportunities in 2024/2025)3041 Included in Project NarrativesNew ProjectIncrease in Cost/Expanded ProgramsPlaceholderChanges since Capital Meeting2022Amended 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027TOWN OF VAIL PROPOSED FIVE YEAR BUDGETSUMMARY OF REVENUE, EXPENDITURES, AND CHANGES IN FUND BALANCECAPITAL PROJECTS FUNDCivic Area Redevelopment100,000 1,000,000 - - - - 2022: $100K to explore outcomes of the Civic Center Master Plan such as feasibility studies / design (includes $50K for Dobson structural engineering study and $50K for preliminary Lot 10 park design); $1.0M placeholder for Civic Center projects (VRA reimbursement below)Underground Utility improvements15,459 2,500,000 - - - - 2022:$15.5K to finalize Big Horn underground utility project; 2023: Underground HCE from Main Vail to East Vail in conjunction with fiber conduitGuest Services Enhancements/Wayfinding24,307 750,000 - - 800,000 1,200,000 2022: Begin design process for new wayfinding signage budgeted in 2024 ($24.3K); 2023: Updated Parking and Transit signage; 2026: VMS Replacements; 2027: Updated Wayfinding Signage ProgramElectric Vehicle Pilot Program- 120,000 - - - - 2023: Purchase Ford F150 Lightning and Sedan Tesla Model 3 to support Council's goal of an electric vehicle fleet. These vehicles would be rotated into for departments to test capabilities and range. Vehicle Expansion494,500 342,000 133,000 - - - 2022: 5 (of 12) vehicles for PD take-home program, detective take-home vehicle; fire inspector vehicle, wildland crew vehicle; 2023: 5 PD take-home vehicles ($342); Parking Department Nissan Leaf ($33K); 2024: 2 PD take-home vehicles (final stage of program implementation)Total Community and Guest Service1,132,105 5,912,000 783,000 850,000 2,800,000 1,220,000 Total Expenditures44,657,198 21,394,818 19,325,798 10,585,501 21,352,311 11,677,050 Other Financing Sources (Uses)Debt Service Payment(1,155,712) (1,154,784) (1,158,592) (1,157,048) (1,155,240) (1,153,620) Debt Payment for PW ShopsTransfer from Vail Reinvestment Authority2,302,146 2,550,000 1,620,000 150,000 6,100,000 50,000 2022: $70K for CGL boulder wall; $30.3K LH parking structure landscaping; $1.5M reimbursement for Frontage Rd roundabout; $256K to complete new CGL building; $23K for Red Sandstone parking structure safety fence; $350K LH electric snowmelt boiler; $50K LH parking capital maint; 2023-2024: Lionshead streetscape/snowmelt replacement; 2025/2026: Improvements to S. Frontage Rd MediansTransfer to Residences at Main Vail(6,144,204) - - - - - Transfer to Residences at Main Vail Fund to phase one expendituresTransfer to Housing Fund(8,032,704) (2,500,000) (2,500,000) (2,500,000) (2,500,000) (2,500,000) 2022: Transfer to Housing Fund; 2.5M per year; 2022-2026: $2.5M Transfer to Housing Fund Transfer from General Fund20,000 - - - - - Transfer from Police Seizure Funds to cover K-9 vehicle ($20K)Total Other Financing Sources and Uses(13,010,474) (1,104,784) (2,038,592) (3,507,048) 2,444,760 (3,603,620) Revenue Over (Under) Expenditures(32,569,548) (5,635,188) (4,347,652) 2,662,486 (1,536,616) (902,988) Beginning Fund Balance49,406,514 16,836,966 11,201,778 6,854,126 9,516,612 7,979,996Ending Fund Balance16,836,966 11,201,778 6,854,126 9,516,612 7,979,996 7,077,007 3142 Included in Project NarrativesNew ProjectIncrease in Cost/Expanded ProgramsPlaceholderProject Timing changed from prior 5-year plan2022Amended 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027RevenueReal Estate Transfer Tax 7,500,000$ 7,000,000$ 7,210,000$ 7,426,300$ 7,649,089$ 7,878,562$ 2022; Based on 5 year average; 2024-2026: 3% annual increaseGolf Course Lease 171,700 173,417 175,151 176,903 178,672 180,458 Annual lease payment from Vail Recreation District; annual increase will be based on CPI; New rate effective 2020 with lease signed in 2019; Rent income funds the "Recreation Enhancement Account" belowIntergovernmental Revenue 410,000 300,000 270,000 30,000 30,000 30,000 2022: $40K from Eagle County for wildfire mitigation; $20K lottery proceeds; $50K reimbursement from VLMD for Welcome Center displays; $300K re-appropriation from ERWSD for Dowd Junction retaining wall; 2023-2026: $30K lottery proceeds used annual for park projects; $70K Federal Grant for water quality projects; $200K CDPHE Grant for water quality projectsProject Reimbursements 101,200 50,000 - - - - 2022: VRD reimbursement for annual Synexis, $90K reimbursement from the VLMD for DSMP Welcome Center displays (see project below); 2023: Nature Conservancy Grant to implement fuels treatment projectsDonations42,433 - - - - - 2022 1st Supplemental: $10K donation from Doe Browning for Winterfest; $32.4K unused East West donation for Ford Park art spaceRecreation Amenity Fees10,000 10,000 10,000 10,000 10,000 10,000 $10K annuallyEarnings on Investments and Other157,460 89,176 106,379 110,336 108,867 104,831 $2023: $40K use of bag fees for two hard-to-recycle events and one Town Clean Up Day; $30K Bag fee for plastic bag expansion in compliance with state policy; '2022: $25K use of bag fees for water intern and programming. Corresponding expense below; 2023 0.4% interest rate assumed, 2024-2026: 0.7% interest rate assumedTotal Revenue8,392,793 7,622,593 7,771,530 7,753,538 7,976,628 8,203,851 ExpendituresManagement Fee to General Fund (5%)375,000 350,000 360,500 371,315 382,454 393,928 5% of RETT Collections - fee remitted to the General Fund for administrationWildlandForest Health Management590,465 669,272 689,350 710,031 731,332 753,272 Transfer from GF for wages/benefits; Operating budget for Wildland Fire crew; 2022 includes additional 2.3FTEWildfire Mitigation90,000 20,000 20,000 20,000 20,000 20,000 2022: $25K increase to participate in wildfire camera pilot program and $40K mitigation paid for by Eagle County. Implementation of Fuels Reductions projects and potential geological hazard study to update CWPP; 2022-2027: $20K annually to support wildfire mitigation projects as identified in the 2020 Vail Community Wildfire Protection Plan;NEPA for East Vail Hazardous Fuels Reduction99,000 50,000 - - - - 2023: $50K to implement fuels treatment projects reimbursed by a Nature Conservancy grant; Complete the NEPA analysis for the East Vail Hazardous Fuels Reduction Project. This is a project which council has already voted to support, it consists of hazardous fuels reduction on USFS lands from East Vail to Red Sandstone Road; $49K increase in estimated NEPA costs as approved by Council Wildland Fire Shelter- - 17,500 - 17,000 - 2024: $17.5K To purchase a wildland shelter safety device; 2026: $17K Placeholder for wildland shelter safetyWildland Fire Equipment- - - - - 13,000 2026: Fire shelters; 2027: Wildland hose; 2028: VHF radio replacementFire Free Five - Rebate Program150,000 225,000 200,000 200,000 - - 2022-2025: $200K annually for the Fire Free Five Community Assistance Program provides funding to community members for the implementation of defensible space within the first five feet of the building; $25K to create publication to assist homeowners with implementation Fire Free Five - TOV Implementation200,000 150,000 25,000 25,000 - - 2022-2023: Fire Free Five implementation at TOV facilities (Phase 1); Phase I includes five buildingsTotal Wildland1,129,465 1,114,272 951,850 955,031 768,332 773,272 ParksAnnual Park and Landscape Maintenance2,192,354 2,234,540 2,301,576 2,370,623 2,441,742 2,514,994 Ongoing path, park and open space maintenance, project mgmt.; Town Trail Host volunteer program ($16,000); $5K for propane for winter outdoor heating; 2022: Includes $51.8K Transfer from GF for salaries/benefitsVillage Holiday Lighting Design185,000 - - - - - 2022: This includes the costs of a consultant to assist the town in identifying alternative holiday decorations from traditional trees decoration; purchase two pre-lit trees for Vail Village and Lionshead as an alternative to decoration live treesPark / Playground Capital Maintenance210,000 160,000 163,200 163,500 166,500 170,000 2022: $50K to replace playground equipment at 4 parks. $35K sidewalk repair to Ellefson Park sidewalks to coincide with turf project; 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 maintenanceMayors Park Capital Maintenance50,000 - - - - - 2022: $50K Replace flagstone at Mayors ParkPepi's Plaza- 50,000 - - - - 2023: Placeholder for artist inspired tribute at Children's FountainFountain Repairs- 50,000 - - - - 2023: Children's Fountain Water QualityTree Maintenance75,000 75,000 75,000 75,000 85,000 85,000 On going pest control, tree removal and replacements in stream tract, open space, and park areasStreet Furniture Replacement85,000 85,000 85,000 85,000 86,700 86,700 Annual street furniture replacementTOWN OF VAIL PROPOSED FIVE YEAR BUDGETSUMMARY OF REVENUE, EXPENDITURES, AND CHANGES IN FUND BALANCEREAL ESTATE TRANSFER TAX 32 43 Included in Project NarrativesNew ProjectIncrease in Cost/Expanded ProgramsPlaceholderProject Timing changed from prior 5-year plan2022Amended 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027TOWN OF VAIL PROPOSED FIVE YEAR BUDGETSUMMARY OF REVENUE, EXPENDITURES, AND CHANGES IN FUND BALANCEREAL ESTATE TRANSFER TAX Village Art Landscape Enhancements50,000 135,000 - - - - Landscaping Enhancements of areas identified in Vail Village for potential future sculptural placement; 2023: Landscaping Enhancement of 10th Mtn Statue Site ($75K) and planting bed near Squash Blossom ($25K); Landscaping and excavation for "Male Baseball Player #1" donated scupture on the upper playing fields of Ford Park ($35K). Stephens Park Safety Improvements35,821 - - - - - 2022: $35.8K for interpretive signage, playground equipment, and landscapingFord Park Master Plan200,799 - - - - 2022: Master Plan Revisions/Updates to address several proposed modifications including the Vail Nature Center, an indoor tennis/pickleball facility, BFAG expansion, conversion of fields to turfFord Park- Betty Ford Way Pavers1,200,000 - - - - 2022: Construction of new concrete unit paver roadway, new steel guardrail, stream walk intersection improvement, and landscaping improvements. This project would be coordinated with BFAGFord Park Enhancement: Priority 3 Landscape area5,946 - - - - - 2022: $5.9K for landscaping at the Nature Center bridgeFord Park Lower Bench Turf/Irrigation- - 300,000 - - - 2024: $300K Replacement of worn turf grass area and inefficient irrigation systemFord Park Playground Improvements 200,000 50,000 - - 300,000 - 2022: Safety Improvements to the Ford Park play area including wooden bridge to boulder area, expansion to toddler area, ADA upgrades, and replacement of a safety net ($200K); 2023: Add $50K to 2022 Budget for increased costs; 2026: Renovation of Western half wooden structure from mid 1980's ($300K)Ford Park Picnic Shelter- - - 350,000 - - 2025: Replace Ford Park picnic shelterFord Park Lighting Control System180,000 - - - - 2022: Replacement of Ford Park lighting control system (discontinued by the manufacturer). Current system is over 10 yrs. OldSunbird Park Fountain Repairs3,430 - - - - - 2022: Re-appropriate $3.4K for final billsVail Transit Center Landscape32,817 - - - - - 2022: $32.8K for completion of landscaping at Vail transit centerTurf Grass Reduction199,862 - - - - - 2022: $199.9K Continuation of turf reduction at Ellefson park, turf replacement at TM residences and Red Sandstone UnderpassPlayground Restroom Replacements- - - - 300,000 - Replace the three remaining modular restroom buildings at Bighorn Park (2026), Red Sandstone (2028), and Stephens Park (2030)Kindel Park/Mill Creek149,862 100,000 - - - - 2022: $150K Improvements to heavily worn stream tract between Hanson Ranch Rd and Pirateship park; 2023: riparian planting and improved pedestrian circulation along Mill Creek corridorDonovan Park Improvements35,000 150,000 - - - 2022: Relandscaping on Donovan Park parking lot islands; 2023: Replacement of play area decks and some equipmentWillow Park Drainage Improvements- - - 125,000 - - 2025: Improvements to drainage and inefficient irrigation systemRed Sandstone Park Picnic Shelter- - 75,000 - - - 2024: Modest 12'x12' shelter near volleyball court deferred from 2022-2024Pirateship Park Improvements- - 200,000 - - - 2023: Replace wood siding and add climberGore Creek Promenade Rehabilitation370,000 55,000 - - - - 2022-2023: Planning, design, and rehabilitation of the Gore Creek Promenade caused by excessive guest visitation. Project would include expansion of heated paver walkways, ground-level wood picnic deck, artificial lawn area, landscape enhancements, and a stream walk connection to the Covered Bridge Pocket ParkLionshead Skate Park Capital Maint- - - 50,000 - - 2025: Replacement of Lionshead skate park fencing ($50K) reimbursed by the Vail Reinvestment AuthorityBuffehr Creek Park Safety Improvements- - - - 350,000 - 2026: Replacement 20-yr old "catalog" playground equipment with custom build deferred from 2022 to 2025 ($350K)Buffehr Creek Park picnic shelter- - - 75,000 - - 2025: 15'x 25' shelter at existing picnic area deferred from 2022 to 2025 ($75K)Ellefson Park Safety Improvements- - - 300,000 - - 2025: Replacement 15-yr old "catalog" playground equipment with custom build ($300K)Total Parks5,460,891 3,144,540 3,199,776 3,594,123 3,729,942 2,856,694 Rec Paths and TrailsRec. Path Capital Maint159,717 165,000 85,000 85,000 86,700 86,700 2022: $74K for amphitheater bridge railings and decking; $85K for annual Capital maintenance of the town's recreation path systemBike Safety15,000 10,000 10,000 10,000 10,000 $10K annual cost for bike safety programsBike Path Signage35,000 25,000 - - - - 2022/2023: Bike Path Signage: Enhancement of existing trail signage to improve etiquette, safety and wayfindingPedestrian Bridge Projects400,000 100,000 - 400,000 - - 2022-2026: Systematic rehabilitation or replacement of 5 pedestrian bridges. 2022: Donovan Park, Pedestrian Overpass; 2025: ERWSD BridgePedestrian Connectivity Projects- - 600,000 600,000 2024: SFR to Dobson, 2026: Donovan to Cascade on SFRGore Valley Trail Bridge Replacement (ERWSD)40,000 - - - - - 2022: Design and planning for Gore Valley Trail Bridge replacement (ERWSD)Gore Valley Trail Fence Replacement at Dowd Junction50,000 - - - - - 2022: Replace wood fence along Gore Valley Trail in Dowd Junction in conjunction with CDOT wildlife fence project3344 Included in Project NarrativesNew ProjectIncrease in Cost/Expanded ProgramsPlaceholderProject Timing changed from prior 5-year plan2022Amended 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027TOWN OF VAIL PROPOSED FIVE YEAR BUDGETSUMMARY OF REVENUE, EXPENDITURES, AND CHANGES IN FUND BALANCEREAL ESTATE TRANSFER TAX Gore Valley Trail Reconstruction - - - 80,000 - 80,000 2025/2027: Placeholders for Gore Valley Trail MaintGore/Deluge Lake Trailhead Parking/Restroom- - - 400,000 - - 2025: Improvements to the Gore Creek/Deluge Lake trailhead to improve parking, safety, traffic flow and addition of a restroom facilityEast Vail Interchange Improvements209,443 - - - - - 2022: $209K to continue East Vail interchange projectDowd Junction repairs and improvements799,155 - - - - - 2022: Continue Re-stabilization of Dowd Junction retaining wall ($799.2k); Repairs to culverts, drainage, and preventative improvements; project in cooperation with Eagle River Water and Sanitation; offset with reimbursement of $300K reimbursement from ERWSD (See project reimbursement above)East Vail Interchange Trailhead parking lot expansion- - 300,000 - - - 2024: Expanded parking lot at East Vail Interchange trailheadPortalet Enclosures- 38,000 - - - - 2023: Design and Construct screening/enclosures on trailhead port-a-letsBooth Lake Trailhead Parking Restroom438,950 - - - - - 2022: Installation of permanent restroom at Booth Lake trailhead for hikersTotal Rec Paths and Trails2,147,265 338,000 995,000 975,000 696,700 166,700 Recreational FacilitiesGolden Peak Pickelball Sound Barriers- 23,500 - - - - 2023: Install Acoustic blocking panels on north and west fence sectionsNature Center Operations106,187 109,373 112,654 116,033 119,514 121,905 Nature Center operating costs(Contract with Walking Mountains)Nature Center Capital Maintenance93,855 - 8,064 26,291 4,990 14,098 2022: $55K placeholder for nature center maint and repairs; Wood siding and trim repairs ($11.4K), open rail fencing replacement ($13.4K); 2024: path and walkway repairs ($8.1K); 2025: signage ($16.6K); regravel access road ($9.8K); 2026: benches and tables; 2027: Slope roofing ($14.1K)Nature Center Redevelopment383,522 - - - - - 2022: $383.5K for further planning and design for a nature center remodel; Nature Center construction is currently unfundedLibrary Landscape and reading area 100,000 - - - - - 2022: Exterior landscaping and site work enhancements for an outdoor reading areaTotal Recreational Facilities683,564 132,873 120,718 142,324 124,504 136,003 EnvironmentalEnvironmental Sustainability694,471 707,829 729,064 750,936 773,464 796,668 Annual operating expenditures for Environmental department (4.25 FTEs); includes $40K for Clean up day, professional dues to organizations such as CC4CA, Climate Action Collaborative, etc.; $16k sustainability intern, $16K Waste Education intern; $16K Water Quality Intern; 2022 includes $20.9K transfer from GF for salary/benefitsRecycling and Waste Reduction Programs275,320 222,000 224,220 226,462 228,727 231,014 2022: Use $15K bag fee collections for waste intern, reusable bags and market compost program. Re-appropriate $20.3K for pilot compost program through April 2022; Actively Green($40K), Ball Cup Program ($30K), Bus Recycling Challenge ($13K), C&D Pilot ($5K), Green Team ($2.5M), Love Vail website ($20K), Recycling hauls($25K), Compost Program Phase 2 ($45K), Farmers Market Zero Hero ($42K); Recycling Education ($17.5K); 2023: Actively Green($40K), Plastic Bag Expasion funded with bag fees ($30K), C&D Pilot ($5K), C&D Residential Phase 3 ($15K); C&D Commercial Phase 2 ($30K); Green Team ($2.5M), Love Vail website ($25K), Recycling hauls($25K), Farmers Market Zero Hero ($42K); Recycling Education ($7.5K)Ecosystem Health538,200 212,500 214,625 216,771 218,939 221,128 2022: $175K placeholder for Dowd Junction wildlife crossing (partnership with CDOT); $14.7K for CO Communities for Climate Action retreat and $27K for partnership with Zinc Media for Sustainable Travel, CC4a ($3K), Biodiversity Study ($150K), Strategic Plan ($10K), SD Contract ($18K), Trees for Vail ($5K), USFS Front Ranger Program ($33K), Wildlife Habitat Improvements ($102.5K); 2023: $15K for Vail to host CO Communities for Climate Action retreat; Strategic Plan Completion ($10K), SD Contract ($25K), Trees for Vail ($7.5K), USFS Front Ranger Program ($55K); Wildlife Habitat Improvements ($100K)Energy & Transportation89,049 58,500 59,085 59,676 60,273 60,875 2022-2024 Annual expenditures: Energy Smart Partnership contract ($40K), Solar Feasibility Study ($25K), EV Planning and analysis ($8K), Sole Power ($7.5K); 2022: Energy Smarts ($40K), Sole Power ($7.5K), Energy Outreach Programs ($7.5K); 2023: Energy Smarts ($40K), Sole Power ($7.5K), Energy Outreach Programs ($10.0K); EV Share Event ($1K)E-Bike Programs193,000 243,000 255,000 267,000 279,000 291,000 Town of Vail E-bike share program ($175K); E-Bike Ownership Model Program ($18K); 2023: E-Bike Share$175K; E-Bike Owenership Program ($18K)E-Bike Share Infrastrcuture- Gravel pads and bike racks- 54,000 - - - - Streamtract Education/Mitigation50,000 50,000 50,000 50,000 50,000 50,000 2022: $50K annual streamtract education programming such as "Lunch with Locals" landscape workshops, City Nature Challenge and storm drain art;Water Quality Infrastructure2,016,541 - - - - - 2022: Re-appropriate for water quality infrastructure; $300K for snow dump cleanout and West Vail drainage grate replacement; 2021: Continue water quality improvement to Gore Creek; Stormwater site specific water and water quality construction projects as part of "Restore the Gore" Streambank Mitigation125,000 75,000 100,000 75,000 75,000 50,000 2022-2026 Continuation of Riparian Site specific construction projects for Water Quality Strategic Action Plan ($648.3K) includes 2018 grant awards continued in 2020 for GoCo grant ($39K) and Fishing is Fun grant ($30K)- See carryforward of grant revenue above.3445 Included in Project NarrativesNew ProjectIncrease in Cost/Expanded ProgramsPlaceholderProject Timing changed from prior 5-year plan2022Amended 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027TOWN OF VAIL PROPOSED FIVE YEAR BUDGETSUMMARY OF REVENUE, EXPENDITURES, AND CHANGES IN FUND BALANCEREAL ESTATE TRANSFER TAX Private Streambank Mitigation Program150,000 - - - - Private streambank mitigation program funding placeholderGore Creek Interpretive Signage225,000 25,000 - - - - 2022: $225K for watershed map and installation at the Gore Creek PromenadeWelcome Center Educational Displays200,000 - - - 150,000 - Steward Vail educational displays in the Lionshead and Vail Village Welcome Centers; $50K reimbursement from the VLMD; 2026: Placeholder to update Welcome Center displaysFord Park Amphitheater Solar Panels100,000 - - - - - 2022: 50/50 cost share with the VVF for roof solar panelsTotal Environmental4,656,581 1,647,829 1,631,994 1,645,845 1,835,402 1,950,686 ArtPublic Art - Operating139,280 165,888 170,865 175,991 181,270 186,708 $2.7K transfer from GF for salary/benefits; Art in Public Places programming and operationsPublic Art - General program / art428,960 60,000 60,000 60,000 60,000 60,000 To purchase sculptures, artwork, art programs and events; remainder is re-appropriated each year to accumulate enough funds. $618K Re-appropriation less $250K AIPP fund used towards Ford Park Art StudioPublic Art - Winterfest64,746 30,000 30,000 30,000 30,000 30,000 2022: $64.7K for annual Winterfest programmingSeibert Memorial Statue- Maitenance12,692 - - - - - 2022: $12.7K for Pete Seibert memorial statue maintenance Art Space882,259 - - - - - 2022: Design phase for Ford Park art space- see corresponding donation from East West above; 2022: $850K Rebuilding of designated Art Space Studio in Ford Park using $250K of existing AIPP fundsTotal Art1,527,937 255,888 260,865 265,991 271,270 276,708 CommunityBooth Heights Open Space12,000,000 - - - - - 2022: Placeholder for the purcahse of Booth Heights Open SpaceCouncil Contribution: Betty Ford Alpine Garden Support74,649 76,888 76,888 76,142 76,142 76,142 Annual operating support of the Betty Ford Alpine Gardens; annual increase to follow town's general operating annual increaseCouncil Contribution: Eagle River Watershed Support42,000 42,000 42,000 42,840 42,840 42,840 Annual support of the Eagle River Watershed Council programs Council Contribution: Trail Alliance17,500 17,500 - - - - Adopt A Trail Council Contribution for trails in or bordering the TownCouncil Contribution: Eagle Valley Land Trust5,000 - - - - - Eagle Valley Land Trust Council ContributionTotal Contributions12,139,149 136,388 118,888 118,982 118,982 118,982 VRD-Managed Facilities & MaintenanceRecreation Enhancement Account883,365 173,417 175,151 176,903 178,672 180,458 Annual rent paid by Vail Recreation District; to be re-invested in asset maintenanceRecreation Facility Maintenance22,000 22,000 22,000 22,000 22,000 22,000 2022: Annual $22K for general RETT facility maintenance; $11.2K Synexis MaintSynthetic Turf Replacement - 472,000 - - - - 2023: Replacement of Ford Park Synthetic Turf Infield originally installed in 2012 and past it's useful life of 7 years. Golf Clubhouse79,496 31,295 12,751 94,806 56,282 - 2022: Exterior paint & stain ($24K), Sewage and roof forensic study ($8K), placeholder for repairs and maint as result of the study ($47.5K); 2023: Concrete walkways ($12.4K), Drain pains/curb gutters ($18.9K); 2024: roofing/heattape repairs ($12.8K); 2025: circulation pumps ($83.3K); clubhouse signage ($8.5K); 2026: Stucco/stone ($32.7K), wood trim ($23.5K)Athletic Field Restroom/Storage Building1,000,000 - - - - - 2022: Placeholder for the replacement of existing restroom/concession with new 2000 sq. ft. restroom/storage buildingGolf Course - Other 369,751 236,874 2,484 - 208,388 98,490 2022: VRD Shared cost for 1st hole Timber Path planking ($38.0K), asphalt repairs ($3.3K);$216K for golf course green project; $153.8K Re-appropriate golf course maintenance scheduled in 2020 but not completed; course streambank restoration ($73.8K), maintenance building, HVAC unit ($17.7K), maintenance building heater ($8.9K), Maint. Building furnace ($9.8k); 2023: $216K golf course greens; Maint building stucco ($17.4K); 2026: maint building streambank restoration ($205K) exterior doors ($3.1K); 2027: Split costs: 1st hole path planking ($46.6K); 1st hole bridge planking and stone vaneer ($32K); 2nd hole bridge planking ($8.6K), 11th hole ped bridges ($11.3K)Dobson Ice Arena614,756 41,085 16,127 92,105 85,260 90,755 2022:Re-appropriate $110.7K for paver and roof repairs; Changing Rooms ($78.8K), windows replacement ($74.3K), heat pumps ($6.3K), rebuild of electrical system ($144.2K), boiler room upgrades ($55K), steel gate ($14.3K), exterior lighting ($22.9K), exterior wood trim ($9.3K); Repairs to exterior doors ($80.0K); 2022: Rockwall Repairs ($12.8K), concrete walkways ($17.7K); 2023: exhaust stack repairs- pushed to 2023 ($2.9K); grading and drainage repairs ($9.3K), brick paver repairs ($16.9K), central air upgrades ($12.5K); 2024: Wood trim repairs ($10.4), chemical feed system repairs ($5.6K); 2025: Boiler and circulation system ($59.3K), Water filtration issues ($21.2K); Hot water storage tank ($29.5K); 2026: Hot water storage tank ($29.6K), Concrete walkways ($22.2K); HVAC ($33.4k); 2027: Sky lights system ($90.8K);3546 2022 2022Amended Forecast 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027RevenueHousing Sales Tax4,500,000$ 4,500,000$ 4,125,000$ 4,248,750$ 4,376,213$ 4,507,499$ 4,642,724$ Transfer in from Capital Projects Fund2,500,000 2,500,000 2,500,000 2,500,000 2,500,000 2,500,000 2,500,000 Transfer in from General Fund- - 1,200,000 - - - - Workforce Housing Sales 1,270,000 1,270,000 - - - - - Total Revenue8,270,000 8,270,000 7,825,000 6,748,750 6,876,213 7,007,499 7,142,724 ExpendituresHousing Programs InDeed Program3,194,334 2,000,000 2,500,000 2,500,000 2,500,000 2,500,000 2,500,000 Buy Down Housing25,609 - - - - - - Future Purchases4,600,000 - - - - - - Pitkin Creek 12-L unit976,288 976,288 - - - - - Chamonix unit B634,940 634,940 - - - - - Construction Housing Projects Timber Ridge Redevelopment Placeholder- - 500,000 - - - - W. Middle Creek Development Placeholder- - 500,000 - - - - Residences at Main Vail Opportunity Fee2,000,000 2,000,000 - - - - - Land Purchases for future Housing East Vail CDOT Parcel 2,000,000 2,775,000 - - - - Total Expenditures13,431,171 8,386,228 3,500,000 2,500,000 2,500,000 2,500,000 2,500,000 Operating Income(5,161,171) (116,228) 4,325,000 4,248,750 4,376,213 4,507,499 4,642,724 Beginning Fund Balance (Transfer from CPF) 5,352,702 5,352,702 5,236,474 9,561,474 13,810,224 18,186,437 22,693,935 Ending Fund Balance191,531$ 5,236,474$ 9,561,474$ 13,810,224$ 18,186,437$ 22,693,935$ 27,336,659$ SUMMARY OF REVENUE, EXPENDITURES AND CHANGES IN FUND BALANCEHOUSING FUNDTOWN OF VAIL PROPOSED FIVE YEAR BUDGET3647 UNFUNDED**Costs are only estimates**VRA RETTCapital Projects FundDescriptionHousing Programs/ Projects/PartnershipsWest Middle CreekDevelopment/Purchase of East Vail CDOT PurchaseWest Vail Master Plan ProjectsMunicipal Building Remodel30,000,000 Civic Area Plan ImplementationA variety of funding & financing mechanisms are available depending on projects identifiedMain Vail Round-about Major Reconstruction3,600,000 Recent paving and I-70 Underpass project will extend the life of current roundaboutsWest Vail Round-about Major Reconstruction1,000,000 Recent paving and I-70 Underpass project will extend the life of current roundaboutsRoad Reconstruction1,100,000 Major improvements to various Vail roads that are reaching end of life (25-35 years) andpossible expansion of cul-de-sacsTimber Ridge Transit Stop Improvements2,000,000 Transit Stop Improvements to coincide with Timber Ridge RedevelopmentBooth Falls Turn Lane1,000,000 Turn Lane added due to increased enrollment at VMS; pending cost share with VMSBuffher Creek Turn Lane1,000,000 Turn Lane to Accommodate growing traffic needsCommunity Ice SkatingOutdoor community ice at some of Vail parks such as DonovanPW Housing6,000,000 Employee housing at Public Works siteTimber Ridge Redevelopment100,000,000 A variety of funding & financing mechanisms are available depending on projects identifiedFuture stages of PW Shops Master PlanNature Center6,000,000 Permanent Location for the Children's' Garden of Learning12,000,000 Estimated Cost to for new CGL facility ; projection for illistrative purpose onlyElectric Snowmelt BoilersBuilding Energy EfficienciesLibrary Energy Effecieny ProjectLionsHead Parking Structure East Entry Improvements3,600,000 Does not add spaces, but brings remainder of structure up to standards of new transit center and current codes; enhances guest experience; includes heated stairways on east side- will not be funded until the Civic Area Plan is completeGore Valley Trail near the Lionshead gondola2,300,000 Outcomes from the Ford Park Master PlanElectronic Directories in VillagesInformation and wayfinding Kiosks in Lionshead and Vail VillageElectronic car charging stations in parking structuresHigh powered charging stations in the parking structures - costs and grants being researchedTotal3,600,000 8,300,000 157,700,000 Eligible for funding from3748 PROJECT NARRATIVES 49 CAPITAL PROJECTS FUND New Bus Shelters 2023 Project: New Bus Shelters Location: East and West Vail Budget: Narrative: The purpose of this project is to add new Bus Shelters in East Vail & West Vail at the top ten busiest locations. The project has been split into two, 5 each year. 1)Fire Station WB (11,700 boardings) 2)Main Gore/ Juniper (7,580) 3)Racquet Club Townhomes (6,304) 4)Red Sandstone Rd. (5,807) 5)Spruce Way (5,614) 6)Columbine (5,450) 7)Bighorn Park (5,104) 8)Meadow Dr. (4,714) 9)Underpass EB (2,630) 10)Main Gore/ Bighorn (2,500) Timeline: 2023,2024,2025 2023 2024 2025 Capital Cost $200,000 $200,000 $200,000 Maintenance Utilities Yes, Lighting Replacement 40+ Years 38 50 CAPITAL PROJECTS FUND Nugget Lane Bridge Rehabilitation/Replacement 2023 Project: Nugget Lane Bridge Rehabilitation/Replacement Location: East Vail, Nugget Lane over Gore Creek Budget: Narrative: This project was originally a major rehabilitation project including bridge widening. Recently this was discussed with Council to scale it back to a safety maintenance project. The purpose of this project now is to install new bridge rails meeting current safety standards, repair corrosion in the metal decking and repair undermining and erosion at the south abutment. Timeline: Design began in 2020 with construction likely in 2023. Image(s): 2023 Capital Cost $450,000 Maintenance No increase Utilities No Increase Replacement 50+ Years 39 51 CAPITAL PROJECTS FUND Bighorn Road Bridge and Approach Rails 2023 Project: Bighorn Road Bridge and Approach Rails Location: East Vail, Bighorn Road at the Pitkin Creek and Bighorn Creek Crossings Budget: Narrative: The purpose of this project is to replace the existing damaged guardrail approaches/departures and bridge rails on the culvert headwalls meeting current design and safety standards. Timeline: Design began in 2019 with construction likely in 2023. Project was advertised for construction in 2020, was not awarded due to Covid, deferred to future date. 2023 Capital Cost $500,000 Maintenance No increase Utilities No Increase Replacement 50+ Years 40 52 CAPITAL PROJECTS FUND Lupine Drive Bridge and Approach Rails 2023 Project: Lupine Drive Bridge and Approach Rails Location: East Vail, Lupine Drive at Gore Creek Crossing Budget: Narrative: The purpose of this project is to replace the existing damaged guardrail approaches/departures and bridge rails to meet current design and safety standards. Timeline: Design began in 2021 with construction likely in 2023. 2023 Capital Cost $450,000 Maintenance No increase Utilities No Increase Replacement 50+ Years 41 53 CAPITAL PROJECTS FUND Holy Cross Energy Overhead/Underground Electrical Conversion 2023 Project: Holy Cross Energy Overhead/Underground Electrical Conversion Location: Spraddle Creek Rd to Bald Mountain Rd Budget: Narrative: The purpose of this project is to relocate the existing overhead electrical line north of I-70 from Spraddle Creek Rd to Bald Mountain Rd to underground. New conduit will be installed north of the I-70 right-of-way from Spraddle Creek Rd to the Public Works Facility, in the S Frontage Rd from Ford Park to Aspen Lane and north of the I-70 Rd adjacent to the Bald Mountain neighborhood. Timeline: 2023 Construction 2023 Capital Cost $3.5M Maintenance No Increase Utilities No Increase Replacement 50+ Years 42 54 CAPITAL PROJECTS FUND Vail Bollard Installation 2023 Project: Vail Bollard Installation Program Location: Vail Village/Lionshead Village/Ford Park 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, Lionshead Village, and Ford Park. The Town received $250,000 of MMOF grant funds (50/50 match) to contribute toward this project in coordination with the E-Vail Courier loading and delivery program. Timeline: 2023-2025 Image(s): 2023 2024 2025 Capital Cost 650,000 650,000 650,000 Maintenance 5,000 Utilities Yes, Electric to Bollards Replacement 20+ Years 43 55 REAL ESTATE TRANSFER TAX Shift E‐Bike Share Expansion/ E‐Bike Ownership Program 2023 Locations: Throughout Town of Vail; New stations in 2023: Glacier Court, Buffehr Creek Bus Stop, Timber Ridge, the Town’s municipal building Budget: Narrative: The Shift Bike regional e‐bike share has been very successful in its inaugural year with 6,412 trips taken in the first 3 months of the program. Since the program started, staff has vetted 4 additional station locations requested by Vail residents, including Glacier Court, Buffehr Creek Bus Stop, Timber Ridge, and the municipal building. The cost to implement these additional stations and e‐bikes in 2023 will be approximately $50,000, in addition to the annual cost of the current system of $175,000. Staff will apply for grants to help reduce the overall cost of the program. Annual cost increases have been budgeted to increase the current system of 12 stations and 60 bikes in 2022 to 20 stations and 95‐100 bikes in 2027. Infrastructure upgrades have been identified to accommodate some of the existing and new proposed stations. Staff has identified nine locations that would be ideal to upgrade stations to gravel pads and bike racks where possible. These include, Intermountain Pocket Park, Donovan Pavilion, Ellefson Park, Pitkin Creek, Bighorn Park, Lionshead Transit Center and three new stations: Timber Ridge, Buffehr Creek and Glacier Court. The estimated cost is $6,000 per station, totaling $54K for 2023. Beyond 2023, one additional station per year will be budgeted at $6,000 per year. This project also includes costs for the E‐Bikes for Essentials Town Council Priority (select and describe all applicable): Community‐ The Shift Bike e‐bike share program improves transportation options while reducing vehicle congestion and parking challenges. It provides the local community with membership options to use an e‐bike to commute for short trips around town and 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 Capital Cost $297,000 $255,000 $267,000 $279,000 $291,000 Annual Maintenance Cost $5,000 Utilities Cost $0 Replacement Year 2030 44 56 to neighboring communities rather than driving a personal vehicle or taking public transportation. Environmental‐ The Shift Bike program allows for increased opportunity to commute via e‐bike, reducing vehicle miles traveled and associated greenhouse gas emissions helping Vail work towards its climate goals of reducing emissions. The program also supports the critical need for behavior change from cars to bikes. Timeline: April‐May Gravel Pad installations each year May E‐Bikes delivered, and program becomes operational each year November E‐Bike share goes into hibernation for the winter months Ongoing E‐Bike rebates and ownership programs Photo: 45 57 REAL ESTATE TRANSFER TAX Fire Free Five – Rebate Program 2023 Project: Fire Free Five Rebate Program Locations: Throughout the Town of Vail Budget: Narrative: The purpose of this the continuation of rebates for Vail property owners to implement a 5’ non-combustible zone around their commercial or residential properties. Owners may be reimbursed up to 75% of the cost of materials and labor to implement the Fire Free Five. Each property is limited to a single reimbursement up to specified limits based on property type. The property must implement the Fire Free Five fully around the entire building in order to be eligible. Town Council Priority (select and describe all applicable): Community Improves safety within our community for guests and residents Timeline: Ongoing through 2025 Photo: 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 Capital Cost $225,000 $200,000 $200,000 Annual Maintenance Cost Utilities Cost NA Replacement Year NA 46 58 REAL ESTATE TRANSFER TAX Fire Free Five – Town of Vail Implementation 2023 Project: Fire Free Five Locations: Town-owned Buildings Budget: Narrative: The purpose of this project is to implement a 5’ non-combustible zone around all Town of Vail-owned buildings. Work on Priority 1 buildings was started in 2022 and will be completed in 2023, along with Priority 2 and 3 buildings. The work will include removal of trees and shrubs within 5’, pruning of trees and shrubs encroaching into the 5’ zone, placement of non-combustible mulch/rock, perennial areas, and/or irrigated turf. Some buildings such as Donovan Pavilion, Fire Station 2 and the Vail Municipal Building will be planted as Fire Free Five demonstration areas. The budget will also include funding to produce a Fire Free Five publication for the public to assist with the transition towards Fire Resistant Landscapes. Town Council Priority (select and describe all applicable): Community Improves safety within our community for guests and residents Timeline: Ongoing through late fall Photo: Samples of non-combustible landscapes 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 Capital Cost $150,000 $25,000 $25,000 Annual Maintenance Cost $5000 Utilities Cost NA Replacement Year NA 47 59 REAL ESTATE TRANSFER TAX Ford Park Synthetic Turf Infield Replacement 2023 Project: Ford Park Synthetic Turf Infield Replacement Locations: Ford Park Softball Fields Budget: Narrative: The synthetic turf infields at Ford Park were installed in 2012 with an industry- wide expected life of 7 years. Through a shorter season of play and high-quality maintenance provide by the Vail Recreation District (VRD), the replacement was postponed for an additional 3 years. This project will be managed by the VRD and funded by the Town of Vail. The proposed budget amount is based on a current cost of $428K provided by the installer with an added contingency for unforeseen conditions. Town Council Priority (select and describe all applicable): Community Timeline: Spring 2023 Photo: 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 Capital Cost $472,000 Annual Maintenance Cost Utilities Cost Replacement Year 2033 48 60 CAPITAL PROJECTS FUND Roundabout Lighting Project 2023 Project: Roundabout Lighting Project Location: I‐70 Exits 173 and 176 Budget: Narrative: The purpose of this project is to install new lighting at the West Vail and Vail Town Center roundabouts to improve pedestrian safety. The existing 40’ tall light poles will be replaced with 30’ poles with new LED lights and additional lights installed at the pedestrian crossing where none exist today. This project also facilitates the installation of smart transportation equipment like traffic cameras. This project could be completed in one year or split into two phases, Vail Town Center and West Vail. Timeline: Design began in 2018 with construction in 2023 and 2024 2023 2024 Capital Cost $1,750,000 $1,250,000 Maintenance Additional Lightpoles Utilities No Increase, LED Replacement 50+ Years 49 61 CAPITAL PROJECTS FUND Bus Wash Replacement Project 2023 Project: Bus Wash Replacement Locations: Public Works/Bus Barn Budget: Narrative: This project is to replace the current bus wash which poses many difficulties with maintenance and operations. The current wash is frequently inoperable despite the Fleet and Facilities teams work to keep it running. We would like to budget to replace our current gantry roll over style wash with a drive through with brushes. The image below shows an example of the drive through style wash. This will have fewer moving parts and should be more reliable. Town Council Priority (select and describe all applicable): Community and Experience. Clean buses are safer and make a better impression on our guests. Timeline: RFP in December 2022 and installation winter of 2023 Photo: 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 Capital Cost $300,000 Annual Maintenance Cost $15,000 Utilities Cost Replacement Year 2033 50 62 CAPITAL PROJECTS FUND Fire Sprinkler Upgrades at the Bus Barn 2023 Project: Fire Sprinkler Upgrades at the Bus Barn Locations: Public Works Shop Complex 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 busses. Electric vehicles and batteries burn much hotter and longer than gas powered vehicles. Facilities is coordinating with the Fire Marshall to have a new system engineered and installed that would be able to handle such a fire. This project is budgeted at $100,000 in 2023 for engineering design and $500,00 in 2024 for installation. Town Council Priority (select and describe all applicable): Protection: The installation of this new system is imperative to protect the towns investment in electric buses and protection of the towns building Timeline: 2023 Design Work 2024 Project Installation 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 Capital Cost $100,000 $500,000 Annual Maintenance Cost Utilities Cost Replacement Year 2024 51 63 OTHER FUNDS 64 2021 2022 2022 Proposed Actual Budget Amended 2023 Revenue Business Licenses 340,488$ 345,000$ 345,000$ 345,000$ Transfer in from General Fund 2,000,000 2,490,600 2,425,085 1,500,000 VLMD Contribution - - - 1,200,000 Event Reimbursements/Shared Costs - - 152,500 - Earnings on Investments 239 1,000 1,000 250 Total Revenue 2,340,727 2,836,600 2,923,585 3,045,250 Expenditures Commission on Special Events (CSE) 958,178 CSE Funded Events 610,457 759,648 759,648 CSE Surveys 54,000 54,000 Education & Enrichment 158,880 154,530 144,530 Signature Events:1,151,782 Bravo!210,355 311,657 311,657 Vail Jazz Festival 75,000 85,000 85,000 Vail Valley Foundation - Mountain Games 98,000 140,000 140,000 Vail Valley Foundation - GRFA 52,500 55,125 55,125 Vail Valley Foundation - Dance Festival 38,245 60,000 60,000 Snow Days 300,000 300,000 300,000 Spring Back to Vail - 300,000 - Town Produced Events:624,000 Vail Apre Spring Series - - 250,000 Employee Celebration & Concert - - 75,000 Magic of Lights 50,000 50,000 50,000 Revely Vail 114,735 145,000 145,000 Vail Holidays Funding 23,435 25,000 25,000 Vail America Days 33,392 80,000 80,000 NYE/4th of July Display 16,000 52,015 116,000 Ambient Event Funding: Music in the Villages 300,000 250,000 250,000 250,000 Cultural Heritage: Pioneer Weekend - - 8,000 - National Brotherhood of Skiers - - - 125,000 Other Council Funded Events Collection Fee - General Fund 17,024 17,250 17,250 17,250 Total Expenditures 2,318,102 2,839,225 2,926,210 3,126,210 Revenue Over (Under) Expenditures 22,625 (2,625) (2,625) (80,960) Beginning Fund Balance 387,124 372,374 409,749 407,124 Ending Fund Balance 409,749$ 369,749$ 407,124$ 326,164$ TOWN OF VAIL 2023 PROPOSED BUDGET SUMMARY OF REVENUE, EXPENDITURES AND CHANGES IN FUND BALANCE VAIL MARKETING & SPECIAL EVENTS FUND 52 65 Proposed 2021 2022 2022 2023 Actual Budget Amended Budget Revenue Town of Vail Interagency Charge 3,317,946$ 3,897,518$ 3,897,518$ 4,224,129$ Insurance Reimbursements & Other 20,203 10,000 10,000 25,000 Earnings on Investments (1,914) 2,000 2,000 810 Equipment Sales and Trade-ins 215,261 126,890 126,890 294,238 Total Revenue 3,555,065 4,036,408 4,036,408 4,544,177 Expenditures Salaries & Benefits 1,035,380 1,224,934 1,273,328 1,344,321 Operating, Maintenance & Contracts 1,412,274 1,850,198 2,087,098 2,102,307 Capital Outlay 892,592 1,055,000 1,545,796 1,355,886 Total Expenditures 3,340,246 4,130,132 4,906,222 4,802,514 Revenue Over (Under) Expenditures 214,819 (93,724) (869,814) (258,337) Transfer In from General Fund - - 48,394 - Beginning Fund Balance 2,284,414 2,118,869 2,499,233 1,677,813 Ending Fund Balance 2,499,233$ 2,025,145$ 1,677,813$ 1,419,476$ Proposed 2021 2022 2022 2023 Actual Budget Forecast Budget Revenue Town of Vail Interagency Charge - Premiums 4,600,000$ 4,748,921$ 4,498,978$ 4,748,921$ Employee Contributions 867,788 963,081 842,393 963,081 Insurer Proceeds 33,725 30,000 30,000 30,000 Earnings on Investments (3,912) 35,000 1,000 15,000 Total Revenue 5,497,600 5,777,002 5,372,371 5,757,002 Expenditures Health Insurance Premiums 1,382,167 1,838,004 1,530,820 1,690,000 Claims Paid 3,788,143 4,529,721 4,299,560 4,597,739 Wellness Bonus 51,720 78,000 70,000 78,000 Professional Fees 45,855 58,820 58,820 118,820 Total Expenditures 5,267,884 6,504,545 5,959,200 6,484,559 Revenue Over (Under) Expenditures 229,716 (727,543) (586,829) (727,557) Beginning Fund Balance 4,216,989 4,446,705 4,446,705 3,859,876 Ending Fund Balance 4,446,705$ 3,719,162$ 3,859,876$ 3,132,319$ HEALTH INSURANCE FUND TOWN OF VAIL 2023 PROPOSED BUDGET SUMMARY OF REVENUE, EXPENDITURES AND CHANGES IN FUND BALANCE HEAVY EQUIPMENT FUND TOWN OF VAIL 2023 PROPOSED BUDGET SUMMARY OF REVENUE, EXPENDITURES AND CHANGES IN FUND BALANCE 53 66 Proposed 2021 2022 2022 2023 Actual Budget Amended Budget Revenue E911 Board Revenue 874,606$ 956,272$ 956,272$ 1,067,535$ Interagency Charges 1,224,136 1,298,899 1,298,899 1,444,427 Other County Revenues 284,097 - 10,506 - Town of Vail Interagency Charge 616,306 652,938 652,938 669,317 Earnings on Investments and Other (995) 2,000 2,000 658 Total Revenue 3,071,967 2,910,109 2,920,615 3,181,937 Expenditures Salaries & Benefits 2,170,279 2,376,337 2,490,335 2,579,635 Operating, Maintenance & Contracts 443,290 555,065 555,065 593,611 Capital Outlay 634,859 20,174 30,680 87,528 Total Expenditures 3,248,429 2,951,576 3,076,080 3,260,774 Revenue Over (Under) Expenditures (176,461) (41,467) (155,465) (78,837) Transfer In from General Fund 171,945 - 113,998 - Beginning Fund Balance 1,863,233 1,453,340 1,686,772 1,531,307 Ending Fund Balance 1,686,772$ 1,411,873$ 1,531,307$ 1,452,470$ TOWN OF VAIL 2023 PROPOSED BUDGET SUMMARY OF REVENUE, EXPENDITURES, AND CHANGES IN FUND BALANCE DISPATCH SERVICES FUND 54 67 Proposed 2021 2022 2022 2023 Actual Budget Amended Budget Revenue Rental Income 1,734,323$ 1,812,841$ 1,812,841$ 1,865,753$ Other Income 28,752 20,219 20,219 14,724 Total Revenue 1,763,075 1,833,060 1,833,060 1,880,477 Expenditures Operating, Maintenance & Contracts 501,148 486,516 486,516 515,617 Capital Outlay 11,216 7,050 7,050 - Total Expenditures 512,364 493,566 493,566 515,617 Operating Income 1,250,711 1,339,494 1,339,494 1,364,860 Non-operating Revenues (Expenses) Interest on Investments 114 480 480 180 Loan Principal Repayment to Capital Projects Fund (2,283,969) (389,728) (389,728) (392,607) Interest Payment to Capital Projects Fund (76,951) (73,315) (73,315) (70,392) Total Non-operating Revenues (Expenses)(2,360,806) (462,563) (462,563) (462,819) Revenue Over (Under) Expenditures (1,110,095) 876,931 876,931 902,041 Beginning Fund Balance 2,293,309 1,183,214 1,183,214 2,060,145 Ending Fund Balance 1,183,214$ 2,060,145$ 2,060,145$ 2,962,186$ TOWN OF VAIL 2023 PROPOSED BUDGET SUMMARY OF REVENUE, EXPENDITURES AND CHANGES IN FUND BALANCE TIMBER RIDGE FUND 55 68 2023 TOWN MANAGER BUDGET DRAFT FINANCE | November 1, 2022 69 2 TM BUDGET | Council Focus Areas Town of Vail | Finance | 11/1/2022 70 3 TM BUDGET | Overview Town of Vail | Finance | 11/01/2022 •2023 Revenues projected at $88.6M •8.6% decrease from 2022 Amended •1.5% increase from the 2021 Actuals •10.7% increase from 2019 •General Sales Tax projected at $34.0M, down 15% from 2022 Amended and up 16% from 2019 •Expenditure Budget of $94.7M •Municipal Services: $63.3M (66.8%) •Capital Expenditures: $29.0M (30.7%) •Debt Service: $2.3M (2.5%) •2023 Year End Reserves: $81.7M 71 4 TM BUDGET DRAFT | Revenue Town of Vail | Finance | 11/01/2022 2023 Total Revenues are down 8.6% from 2022 amended budget and up 10.7% from 2019 Actuals Total Revenue –All Funds $88.6M General Sales Tax 38% Housing Sales Tax 5% Property and Ownership Tax 7%Use Tax 2% Ski Lift Tax and Franchise Fees 10% Real Estate Transfer Tax 8% Licenses and Permits 4% Intergovernmental Revenue 5% Transportation Centers 9% Charges for Services 2%Rent, Fines & Miscellaneous 6% Transfer from VRA 3% Transfer from VLMD 1%Earnings on Investments 0% 72 5 TM BUDGET DRAFT | Revenue Town of Vail | Finance | 11/01/2022 Revenue Fund 2019 Actual 2020 Actual 2021 Actual 2022 Amended Budget 2023 Proposed Projections General Sales Tax GF/ Capital $29.3M $25.1M $ 34.5M $39.95M $34.0M Down 15% from 2021 Amended; Up 16% from 2019 Housing Sales Tax HF ---$4.5M $4.1M Down 14% from 2022 Amended RETT RETT $7.2M $10.5M $ 9.0M $ 7.5M $7.0M Based on 5-year average prior to pandemic Property Tax GF $5.4M $ 5.9M $ 5.9M $ 6.1M $6.1M Based on County Valuation Parking GF $6.7M $4.9M $ 7.1M $7.7M $7.5M Down 3% from 2022 Amended; Up 12% from 2019 Lift Tax GF $5.3M $4.1M $ 5.4M $6.3M $5.9M Down 6% from 2022 Amended; Up 10% from 2019 Construction Use Tax Capital $2.5M $2.1M $ 3.3M $ 2.8M $2.0M Based on 5-year average prior to pandemic; no large projects assumed 73 TM BUDGET DRAFT | Expenditures Town of Vail | Finance | 11/01/2022 74 7 TM BUDGET DRAFT | Expenditures Town of Vail | Finance | 11/01/2022 2023 Total Expenditures $94.7M Expenditures Cost % from 2022 Amended Capital Spending $29.0M -74.6% Debt Service $2.4M Flat Municipal Services $63.3M 3.4% Total $94.7M -46.7% Municipal Services 66.8%Capital Improvements 30.7% Debt Service 2.5% 75 8 TM BUDGET DRAFT | Expenditures Town of Vail | Finance | 11/01/2022 2023 Municipal Spending $63.3M Municipal spending of $63.3M is a 3.4% increase from 2022 Amended Budget Municipal Services 66.8% Police 11% Public Safety Communications 5% Fire 11% Town Officials 3% Administrative Services & Risk Management 11% Community Development 3% Environmental 3% Housing 3% Library 2% Contributions & Special Events 6% Welcome Center & Economic Development 2% Public Works & Streets 10% Parks & AIPP 4% Transportation & Parking 14% Facilities & Fleet Maintenance 9% Employee Housing EHOP Program 3% 76 9 TM BUDGET DRAFT | Expenditures Town of Vail | Finance | 11/01/2022 Municipal Spending $63.3M By Category Expenditure Category 2023 Cost % from 2022 Amended Reason for Increase/Decrease Salaries & Benefits $ 41.0M + 5.2%Annual Merit Increase, Compensation Philosophy Changes Other Operating $ 18.6M +2.7% Contributions & Events $ 3.8M -10.6%2022 included $500K for Vail Religious Capital Campaign and $138K for Mountain Travel Symposium Total Municipal Spending:$ 63.3M +3.4% Municipal Services 66.8% Salaries 48% Benefits 16%Contributions , Marketing, Special Events 6% All Other Operating Expenses 30% 77 TM BUDGET DRAFT | Personnel Town of Vail | Finance | 11/01/2022 78 11 TM BUDGET DRAFT | Personnel Town of Vail | Finance | 11/1/2021 Our compensation philosophy should align with our brand –a world class resort with world class people •Premium service and work outcomes in exchange for the opportunity to earn premium pay •Premium pay will be demonstrated by pay grades with midpoints that are aligned with the 65th to 75th percentile of the Colorado market adjusted for cost of labor differences in the Vail valley. •Individual advancement through the ranges will be based on performance. Compensation Philosophy Brand 79 12 TM BUDGET DRAFT | Personnel Town of Vail | Finance | 11/01/2022 •FTE requests on HOLD •1 –5% merit-based performance •Premium pay performance compensation philosophy placeholder ($1.2M) Compensation Total $30.5M General Fund $25.5M Real Estate Transfer Tax Fund $2.1M Dispatch Services $1.9M Heavy Equipment Fund $969K Benefits Total $10.4M General Fund $8.6M Real Estate Transfer Tax Fund $701K Dispatch Services $689K Heavy Equipment Fund $376K •Employee Experience •Vacation Reinvestment program continued ($250K) •Wellness benefit same as prior year ($78K) •Great Place to Work Committee Outcomes ($10K) 80 13 TM BUDGET DRAFT | Benefits Town of Vail | Finance | 11/01/2022 Total cost of $10.4M for 2023 is up 4.6% from 2022 Budget •No cost increase to employees or departments •Expanded Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for Mental & Behavioral Health •FAMLI related changes Total Benefit Cost $10.4M Health Insurance 46% Life, Disability, and Unemployment Insurance 6% Worker's Compensation Insurance 3% Pension 38% Medicare 4% Wellness Benefit 3% 81 14 TM BUDGET DRAFT | Personnel Changes Town of Vail | Finance | 11/01/2022 Department Fund FTE Justification HR Coordinator GF 1.0 Recruiting Coordinator Patrol Officers GF 2.0 Increases in call volume/time, additional training requirements, limit severe staffing shortages Evidence Tech GF 1.0 Increased volume of digital evidence; compliance of evidence documentation, dissemination and purging policies Parking Specialist GF 0.5 Convert Winter Seasonal to Full-Time Full-Time Local Historian/Archivist GF 0.5 Cultural Heritage Committee recommendation for sustained commitment to history/cultural legacy projects Sustainability Coordinator RETT 1.0 Current and future program expansion Total 6.0 Staff Recommendation: No New FTE Requests have been included in the 2023 Budget; Re-evaluate FTE requests mid-year 82 15 TM BUDGET DRAFT | Personnel Town of Vail | Finance | 11/01/2022 2023 headcount totals 347 Full time: 308 Seasonal: 28 Externally Funded/Fixed term: 11 227 236 249 257 266 272 277 280 306 308 47 43 41 42 38 38 43 45 28 28 11 9 10 11 10 10 11 11 11 11 0 50 100 150 200 250 300 350 400 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 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 83 16 TM DRAFT BUDGET | General Fund Town of Vail | Finance | 11/01/2022 84 TM BUDGET DRAFT | General Fund Town of Vail | Finance | 11/01/2022 Total Increase/Decrease from 2022 Amended Increase/Decrease from 2019 Sales Tax ($34.0M)$21.1M 15%+16% Other Revenues 29.8M Flat +13% Expenditures (50.7)M 6.4%32.8% Surplus/(Deficit) from Operations $214.1K One-Time Grant/Transfer Revenues 200K -88%NA Expenditures Using Reserves Planning Projects (500)K -30%-52% One Time Contributions -NA NA Marketing Fund Events (1.5)M -48%-47% Transfer to Housing Fund (1.2)M NA NA Surplus/(Deficit)($2.8M) Ending Fund Balance $46.8M -6%+29% 85 TM BUDGET DRAFT | Operating Expenditures Town of Vail | Finance | 11/01/2022 COMMUNITY Ongoing New Fund Budget Childcare Programs X GF $250K Cultural Heritage X GF $34.5K Vail Trail Digitization X GF/FOL $43K Bike Share Programs X RETT $250K Housing Grant Specialist X GF $20K Community Contributions X GF/RETT $417.6K ECONOMY Ongoing New Fund Budget Civic Area Master Plan Outcomes X GF $100K Global Exchange & Peer Resort Visits X GF $80K Special Event Sponsorships X MF/GF /VLMD $3.1M 86 TM BUDGET DRAFT | Operating Expenditures Town of Vail | Finance | 11/01/2022 EXPERIENCE Ongoing New Fund Budget Free bus service X GF Loading and Delivery Program X GF $1.3M Vail 60th Anniversary X MF Welcome Centers X GF Big Data Research X GF $75K National Brotherhood of Skiers X MF $125K 87 TM BUDGET DRAFT | Operating Expenditures Town of Vail | Finance | 11/01/2022 SUSTAINABILITY Ongoing New Fund Budget Regional E-Bike Program X RETT $250K Destination Stewardship Plan (VLMD)X VLMD $200K Compost Program Expansion X RETT $30K Fire Free Five Rebates X RETT $225K TOV Building Implementation of Fire Free Five X RETT $150K 88 TM BUDGET DRAFT | Department Spending Town of Vail | Finance | 11/01/2022 Expenditure Category Dollar Increases Rationale Employee Development $62K Bring back to pre-covid levels Rentals $56.4K Employee Unit Master Lease Contract Services $400K Full Implementation of Loading and Delivery; Cleaning Services Utilities $130K Increased costs; additional employee units purchased Vehicle Fuel/ Maint $312K Increased fuels costs/PD take- home vehicle program 89 TM BUDGET DRAFT | American Rescue Plan Funds Town of Vail | Finance | 11/01/2022 American Rescue Plan Funds: $1,1170,000 (Must be spent by 12/31/2024) Uses: •Providing premium pay to essential workers •Providing government services to the extent of revenue loss due to the pandemic •Making necessary investments in water, sewer, and broadband infrastructure •Development of infrastructure projects •Healthcare •Childcare •Housing 90 TM BUDGET DRAFT | Contributions and Events Town of Vail | Finance | 11/01/2022 91 24 TM BUDGET DRAFT | Event Funding Town of Vail | Finance | 11/01/2022 •2023 Budget is a 7% increase from 2022 Amended Budget •Placeholder for new decision-making structure •Funding includes $125K for the National Brotherhood of Skiers events •Funded within Marketing Fund •Transfers from GF and VLMD ($2.7M) •Business License Fees ($345K) Business License Fees, $345,000 Transfer from General Fund, $1,300,000 Transfer from Vail Local Marketing Distrcit, $1,200,000 Marketing Fund Event Sponsorship Program: $3.1M Reserves cover remaining $255K 92 25 TM BUDGET DRAFT | Council Contributions Town of Vail | Finance | 11/01/2022 Staff Rec Request Fund Comments Not-For-Profit Service Support Vail Religious Foundation Eagle County (ECO Trails) Colorado Snowsports Museum Betty Ford Alpine Gardens High Five (Channel 5) Eagle Air Alliance Eagle River Watershed Vail Valley Mtn Trails Alliance Vail Mtn Rescue Group Eagle Valley Land Trust $46.8K $76.9K $150K $75K $42K $17.5K $9.4K $7.5K $1.0M $200K $52.0K $95.0K $150K $75K $42K $17.5K $10.2K $-K GF GF GF RETT GF GR RETT RETT RETT RETT Capital Campaign (GF Reserves) Completion of EV Trail (GF Reserves) Plus parking passes/water bills GardenProgram/water bills/toolshed roof Franchise fee Annual support Water Quality projects Trail upkeep and public education Ropes work training Open lands plan tasks,marketing, parcel conservation projects In-Kind For non-profit sports groups (SOS, Skating Club, Ski and Snowboard Club, etc.) Days at Dobson Day parking coupons $79.8K $13.5K In-kind value of Dobson days In-kind value of parking coupons Childcare Funding $250K GF $250K funded with tobacco tax 93 26 TM BUDGET DRAFT | Council Contributions Town of Vail | Finance | 11/01/2022 •Major Renovations of the Vail Chapel •Expanded outdoor space •ADA accessibility •Upgraded electrical and HVAC •Lower-level renovations •Modernize and refurbish •Total cost of construction-$6.3M •$500K committed by TOV in 2022 •$4.5M raised (including TOV contribution) •Combined requests total $1.5M; 22.7% of construction costs •Paid by GF reserves (2.1% of reserve balance) Vail Religious Foundation Request: $1.0M 94 27 TM BUDGET DRAFT | Council Contributions Town of Vail | Finance | 11/01/2022 •Construction of final sections of trail ($22.0M) •2023 Minturn Spur ($800K) •2024 Wolcott to Edwards ($13.4M) •2024 Wolcott (2.2M) •2024 Horn Ranch ($7.6M) ECO Trails: $200K •Recent TOV Gore Valley Trail Projects •2018: $217.6K Donovan to Conoco reconstruction •2021: $221K GVT re-alignment design (LH) •Annual Maint 95 TM BUDGET DRAFT | Capital Plan Town of Vail | Finance | 11/01/2022 96 TM BUDGET DRAFT| Capital Plan Town of Vail | Finance | 11/01/2022 Total Capital Improvement Program Expenditures $29.0M Main Funding Sources Capital Fund $18.9M 38% Sales Tax split; Construction Use Tax Real Estate Transfer Tax Fund $2.6M Real Estate Transfer Tax Housing Fund $3.5M 4% Housing Sales Tax; CPF Transfer Vail Reinvestment Authority (Transfer to CPF)$2.5M Tax Increment Financing (TIF) Heavy Equipment Fund (Vehicle Replacements)$1.3M Dispatch Service Fund $87K Capital Improvements 30.7% 97 TM BUDGET DRAFT| Capital Plan Town of Vail | Finance | 9/21/2021 Project Name-Capital Projects Fund Cost Fund Bus Wash Equipment $300K CPF Bus Barn Sprinkler Upgrades (over 2 years)$600K CPF Employee Rental Units Placeholder $2.5M CPF Roundabout Lighting Project (over 2 years)$3.0M CPF Bollard Installation (Over 3 years)$1.95M CPF * Council packet includes backup information (narrative or memo) Project Name-Real Estate Transfer Tax Fund Cost Fund Synthetic Turf Replacement $472K RETT Project Name-Housing Fund Cost Fund InDEED Deed Restriction Purchase Program (TFR from CPF)$2.5M HSG Timber Ridge Redevelopment Placeholder $500K HSG Residences at Main Vail Placeholder $500K HSG 98 TM BUDGET DRAFT | Capital Plan Town of Vail | Finance | 11/01/2022 VRA ends June 30, 2030 •Estimated cash balance at end of June 2030 is $35.6 million •Plan for funds recommended by end of 2025 •All monies must be spent by June 30, 2030 •Current capital projects funded by VRA include: Civic Area Plan/Dobson planning/design/feasibility ($1.0M) Lionshead Streetscape/Snowmelt Replacement ($3.0M) 2023/2024 Frontage Rd Medians ($6.0M) 2026 99 TM BUDGET DRAFT | Unfunded Projects The large unfunded projects over the next five years include: Town of Vail | Finance | 11/01/2022 Project Name Fund West Middle Creek Development Housing/Capital Civic Area/Dobson Capital/VRA West Vail Master Plan projects Capital Timber Ridge Redevelopment Housing/Capital Outcomes of the Ford Park Master Plan RETT Library Energy Enhancements RETT/VRA Lot 10 Park RETT Permanent CGL Location Capital Nature Center RETT Gore Valley Trail near the LH Gondola RETT Tennis Center/VRD Office Renovations RETT 100 TM BUDGET DRAFT | Other Funds •Heavy Equipment Fund •$1.4M in replacement vehicles in 2023 •Health Insurance Fund •Utilize Built up reserves to stabilize expenditures to departments and employees •Dispatch Services Fund •No set-aside for capital reserve •Residences at Main Vail Fund •$1.2M of debt service payment •Staff will be back at 1st reading with budget projections •Timber Ridge Enterprise Fund •Holding off on Capital Projects Town of Vail | Finance | 11/01/2022 101 TM BUDGET DRAFT | Reserves Town of Vail | Finance | 11/01/2022 - 20 40 60 80 100 120 140 160 MillionsTOV Reserves 5 Year History & 5 Year Projection Housing Fund All Other RETT Fund Capital Projects Fund General Fund Reserve Min Reserves projected to decrease by $51.7M or 37.4% during 2022 Available Reserves at the end of 2023: $81.7M 102 TM BUDGET DRAFT | Recap •Are there changes Council would like us to consider as we bring the Town Manager’s budget forward? Town of Vail | Finance | 11/01/2022 First reading of budget ordinance November 15th Second Reading of budget ordinance December 2nd 103 Form Name: 2023 Council Contribution Request- Service & Inkind Submission Time: July 15, 2022 1:03 pm Browser: Safari 14.1.2 / OS X IP Address: 73.34.162.128 Unique ID: 986417274 Location: 39.6313, -106.5108 Town of Vail 2023 Annual Council Contribution Request- Services & In-kind Organization Name Betty Ford Alpine Gardens Contact Name Nicola Ripley Title of Contact Executive Director Contact Email nicola@bettyfordalpinegardens.org Program and/or organization website bettyfordalpinegardens.org Number of years organization has been in business 35 Organization Mission Statement To deepen understanding and promote conservation of alpine plants and fragile mountain environments Address 522 South Frontage Road East Vail, CO 81657 Work Phone (970) 476-0103 Organization's Tax Status 501c3 Non Profit Please attached a copy of your organizations W9 https://www.formstack.com/admin/download/file/13046666779 Funding Request What is the name of your program?Garden maintenance and upkeep Is this a new event or program?No How many years has this program been produced in Vail? 35 What category of funding are you applying for? Services Type of Funding Requestsed Cash Funding Only Cash Contribution Requested 95000 Did you received funding from the Town of Vail for 2022? Yes 104 How much funding did you receive from the Town of Vail for 2022? (Please include total funding you received from the CSE and Town Council)? 97000 Please describe the location(s) of the program in previous years. The Gardens has been maintaining and developing the Gardens in Ford Park with support from the Town of Vail for 35 years. PROGRAM INFORMATION How does your request support item of the Contribution Policy (See above)? Betty Ford Alpine Gardens often ranks as Vail's top summer destination for visitors. Always in the top of the rankings it is an undisputed world class garden. The Gardens provide a recreational , educational and cultural experience. The Gardens draw visitors for their beauty alone and then the impressive signage and changing annual exhibits in the Education Center and around the Gardens, provides a unique learning experience. Daily tours, both self guided and docent led enrich this experience and new, relevant exhibits produced in house annually draws visitors back every year. Increasing educational programs and expanding gardens over the years means the value of this program continues to grow and evolve. One of Vail's few activities offered at no charge to the public. How will your program support the mission & vision of the Vail Town Council? The Gardens is committed to preserving Vail's natural environment and through its programming and its own mission it inspires an appreciation of the mountain environment in all of its visitors. With an estimated 120,000 plus visitors in summer it is the crowning jewel of Vails summer experience. How will your program attract target markets of both visitors and community members? The maintenance of these exceptional gardens is what keeps this at the top of Vails summer offerings. The spectacular condition of the Gardens draws destination visitors and community members back every year. The displays, both floristic and educational change constantly and for locals that means return visits. Provided at no cost, people can return time and time again to see ever new vistas. Workshops and speaker programs through the summer provide something new for community member and visitors alike and the spring plant sale helps locals boost their own landscapes with environmentally friendly plants. Ranking amongst the top public gardens in the US by USA magazine, AARP, AAA, Active Times, Sunset and others this is a national draw for Vail. With a new book explaining the important 'behind the scenes' work of the Gardens winning a Gold Indie Award, these accolades are only increasing. 105 How will your program deliver fresh content (new programming, additional days/activities, ect.)? Botanical Gardens offer an ever changing stage for visitors, the Gardens changing daily with new plants taking center stage as new 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. These renovation programs are strategically planned and independently funded to ensure the absolutely 'top notch' condition of all areas. Unique and rare plants bloom to the surprise of the Gardens own staff as well as the delight of the public. Only this year, one of America's rare lady's slipper orchids burst in to bloom with a spectacular display. With its unique alpine collection, ranked of National Importance, the Gardens offers unique experiences. In addition to the Garden displays themselves, every year our educational speakers series, workshops and exhibits changes to provide topical, important and timely information and lively discussion. The Gardens prides itself in keeping its programs new and cutting edge. How will your program achieve recognition and drive participation? The Gardens recognition grows and grows. Every year media picks up on the Gardens, detailing different aspects of the Garden. Last years USA news featured 'Gardens that take you to another place' delighting in the Silk Road Garden here in Vail. The Gardens market to the front range through Colorado Public Radio as well as the Vail Daily. Social media connections continue to grow and attract new audiences. The new book has almost sold out its first print edition and is now winning awards that drive new visitation. Garden staff are acknowledged as experts in their field and asked for opinion and advise for media outlets extending the reach of the Gardens. Touring both in the US and abroad, giving talks and workshops ensures new audiences and visitors. A new rebranding of the Gardens currently underway funded by Board members will ensure a fresh new look at all aspects of the Garden and is expected to catapult the reputation Nationally and Internationally. What is the lasting community involvement and or benefit of this program? One of the most important aspects of the Gardens is that while a professional staff leads and guides the maintenance and the development of gardens, it is a rugged team of hard working community volunteers that works tirelessly through the season to polish the Gardens. BUDGET Are your books audited?Yes 106 Describe how the funds requested will be used. Funds will be used to ensure the magnificence of the Gardens. This includes the purchase of garden supplies to include and not be limited to plant materials, tools, soil and compost. It includes upgrading gardens and replanting and the management and supervision of the volunteer team and summer garden interns. The gardens is requesting $80,000 for the gardens maintanence program and $15,000 for capital project to improve the roof of the alpine toolshed (photo included in attachment section). Currently, the structure has wood shingles and the roof sustained storm damage last year. This project will upgrade the wood shingles to a fire proof composite shingle, making it more sustainable in the longterm. Please upload program/organization budget https://www.formstack.com/admin/download/file/13046666797 Who currently funds your organization?Individual donors are the primary source of revenue through outright donations, grants and memberships, Earned income - gift shop purchases, tours, weddings, yoga etc and endowment distribution funds general operations What percentage % of the total event budget is being requested? 30 If the program is not funded at the full request, how will it change with a lower funding allocation? We will commit to keeping the Gardens looking as bright as they can and we may have to scale back or eliminate parts of our program or continual improvements to the space. Because the Gardens are living collections that continue to build year over year, scaling back the investment in them for a year, has an impact that can be felt not only in that year but for years beyond. 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? 172000 What is the dollar $ amount of in-kind services or items provided from sponsors or partners? 15000 Please list your confirmed sponsors or partners The Frechette Family Foundation Internship Endowment funds two horticulture interns and a supervising horticulturist. 107 Please explain the potential for additional sponsorships or partners. The Gardens is supported by individual philanthropy and family foundations. We ask our members to renew their support and invite visitors to the gardens and community members to become donors. With the professional level of the gardens and the plans for future projects, we apply for grants from foundations and ask individuals for their support for specific initiatives. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Are there any other things you'd like to share with Council and staff that are not included in the application? When you are considering this request, please remember that this funding comes from RETT. As one of Vail's main destinations, Betty Ford Alpine Gardens adds economic impact to the associated organizations and services in town. Over 10 years ago, a survey of Betty Ford Alpine Gardens' impact on the town's summer economy was $11 million; In the last decade that impact has most likely doubled. Because the council members are so familiar with Betty Ford Alpine Gardens, for the recap of funding use, a copy of a summer community newsletter highlighting the Gardens is attached. Organization rosters naming all officers, boar of directors and respective positions as relevant. https://www.formstack.com/admin/download/file/13046666807 If you received Council funding in 2022, please upload a document recapping the use of prior year Council funds. https://www.formstack.com/admin/download/file/13046666808 Upload any other relevent materials such as photos, videos, articles, PR coverage, ect. https://www.formstack.com/admin/download/file/13046666809 108 Form Name: 2023 Council Contribution Request- Service & Inkind Submission Time: July 20, 2022 4:07 pm Browser: Chrome 103.0.5060.114 / Windows IP Address: 68.170.40.250 Unique ID: 988126618 Location: 32.8242, -96.7507 Town of Vail 2023 Annual Council Contribution Request- Services & In-kind Organization Name Colorado Snowsports Museum and Hall of Fame Contact Name Jennifer Mason Title of Contact Executive Director Contact Email jen@snowsportsmuseum.org Program and/or organization website Snowsportsmuseum.org Number of years organization has been in business 46 Organization Mission Statement Mission statement: Celebrate Colorado Snowsports by telling stories that educate and inspire others to seek adventure Address 231 South Frontage Vail , CO 81657 Work Phone (970) 476-1876 Organization's Tax Status Non-profit Please attached a copy of your organizations W9 https://www.formstack.com/admin/download/file/13071359200 Funding Request What is the name of your program?Colorado Snowsports Museum Is this a new event or program?No How many years has this program been produced in Vail? 46 What category of funding are you applying for? Services Type of Funding Requestsed Cash Funding Only Cash Contribution Requested 52000 Did you received funding from the Town of Vail for 2022? Yes 109 How much funding did you receive from the Town of Vail for 2022? (Please include total funding you received from the CSE and Town Council)? 52000 Please describe the location(s) of the program in previous years. We are located in the Vail Transportation Center in Vail, CO. This funding helps us preserve our artifact collection in Denver, CO. PROGRAM INFORMATION How does your request support item of the Contribution Policy (See above)? Our request supports the Contribution Policy of the resort community's future health as we are rooted in athletic activities, year-round. We also offer school tours and children educational scavenger hunts at the museum. How will your program support the mission & vision of the Vail Town Council? Our program supports the mission and vision of the Vail Town Council by providing a museum with international artifacts, the history of Vail, and how snowsports came to be. We offer educational history tours every Tuesday and Thursday, consistently for the hotels to share the event each week with guests. We also offer community yoga classes every Tuesday. How will your program attract target markets of both visitors and community members? We collaborate with the Town of Vail and Vail Resorts to put on the 10th Mtn Division parades throughout the winter. On those days, we host a national 10th mtn historian prior to the parade so guests can learn more in depth about the history of the 10th Mountain. In addition, the parade concludes at the Museum for guests to learn even more. We also put on a program called Through the Lens - live and virtual presentation series that inspires others to tell their story. Lastly, our museum is able to host private events for groups and the community. How will your program deliver fresh content (new programming, additional days/activities, ect.)? We rotate our exhibits throughout the year to keep it fresh and for guests to come back each time they visit. We host different events in the winter with new content through our "Through the Lens" program. Also new this past year is our weekly community yoga classes. How will your program achieve recognition and drive participation? We host a Hall of Fame event each year, where we induct 5 new Hall of Fame members from the state of Colorado, who have made a large impact in the snowsports industry. We have about 700 guests at our event who are local and from out of town. We also offer a museum membership. What is the lasting community involvement and or benefit of this program? The snowsports museum offers an impactful benefit to all our guests coming to town as it is a complimentary educational experience AND it teaches our guests on how Vail came to be, which makes our guests fall in love with Vail even more! 110 BUDGET Are your books audited?Yes Describe how the funds requested will be used. The funds will be used to keep the museum open year-round and complimentary. They will also be used for operational expenses and educational events/programs. We are also becoming known for hosting community service organizations such as 10th Mtn Division Foundation, Descendant groups, and Daughters of the American Revolution. Please upload program/organization budget https://www.formstack.com/admin/download/file/13071359220 Who currently funds your organization?events, private donations/memberships, government grants, and retail sales 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? Hours of the museum may be reduced and Vail walking tours may decrease. 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? 10000 Please list your confirmed sponsors or partners Town of Vail, Vail Valley Foundation, Vail Daily, West Vail Liquor Mart Please explain the potential for additional sponsorships or partners. The more events and tours we do, the more memberships we have to generate income. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION 111 Are there any other things you'd like to share with Council and staff that are not included in the application? The museum is an integral part of the cultural and heritage committee, keeping Vail's history and sustainability program. We are preserving artifacts and the history of Vail that will be told for centuries to come. Organization rosters naming all officers, boar of directors and respective positions as relevant. https://www.formstack.com/admin/download/file/13071359230 If you received Council funding in 2022, please upload a document recapping the use of prior year Council funds. https://www.formstack.com/admin/download/file/13071359231 112 113 114 115 116 117 118 119 120 121 Form Name: 2023 Council Contribution Request- Service & Inkind Submission Time: July 15, 2022 2:53 pm Browser: Chrome 103.0.0.0 / Windows IP Address: 73.14.243.212 Unique ID: 986460031 Location: 39.6313, -106.5108 Town of Vail 2023 Annual Council Contribution Request- Services & In-kind Organization Name Eagle River Watershed Council Contact Name Melanie Smith Title of Contact Development & Communications Manager Contact Email smith@erwc.org Program and/or organization website Eagle River Watershed Council Number of years organization has been in business 18 Organization Mission Statement Eagle River Watershed Council advocates for the health of the Upper Colorado and Eagle River watersheds through research, education and projects. The Watershed Council strives to protect and enhance the high-quality natural, scenic and economic values that our rivers and tributaries provide to the citizens, visitors and wildlife of the Eagle River and Colorado River watersheds located in Eagle County. Address 461 Railroad Ave Unit C PO Box 1477 Gypsum, CO 81637 Work Phone (970) 827-5406 Organization's Tax Status Nonprofit 501c3 Please attached a copy of your organizations W9 https://www.formstack.com/admin/download/file/13047655741 Funding Request What is the name of your program?Eagle River Watershed Council Support Is this a new event or program?No How many years has this program been produced in Vail? 18 What category of funding are you applying for? Services Type of Funding Requestsed Cash Funding Only Cash Contribution Requested 42000 122 Did you received funding from the Town of Vail for 2022? Yes How much funding did you receive from the Town of Vail for 2022? (Please include total funding you received from the CSE and Town Council)? 42000 Please describe the location(s) of the program in previous years. We consider the entirety of the Eagle River Watershed and 55 miles of the Upper Colorado 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 the esteemed 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. PROGRAM INFORMATION How does your request support item of 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. Our recreation-based economy relies upon excellent water quality and quantity. Visitors and community members alike expect to see, recreate in, and interact with a beautiful stream and drink clean water when they are in Vail. 123 How will your program support the mission & vision of the Vail Town Council? The Watershed Council'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 Watershed Council'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 Watershed Council 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. Eagle River Watershed Council takes an active role in collecting and ensuring that water quality data is accessible, enabling us and others to spot and respond to issues that threaten the health of the watershed and downstream communities. 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. 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 working to improve and protect 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 2022, more than 860 volunteers assisted in the removal of 17.7 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 Watershed Council'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. 124 How will your program deliver fresh content (new programming, additional days/activities, ect.)? Eagle River Watershed Council is committed to its mission to protect and conserve our watershed, and our organization is made more effective in pursuit of this principle by maintaining its ability to adapt 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.. Events will include 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. The Watershed Council will 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. How will your program achieve recognition and drive participation? The outcomes of the Watershed Council's efforts to protect local rivers and streams promote extraordinarily vibrant displays of friendly, cross-generational fun and recreational pursuits. Whether biking up Vail Pass to the Gore Range viewpoint near the Black Lakes, celebrating a wedding on the banks of Piney Lake, cheering on kayakers and paddleboarders as they race along the waves of Gore Creek or spending a quiet afternoon in waders with a fly rod, the work of the Watershed Council plays an integral role. Traditionally, following each of the two community cleanup events held annually, a Thank You BBQ takes place as an opportunity for volunteers to gather and celebrate their collaborative work. Though this event has not been held since 2019, we are planning to host it again, beginning in September of 2022. We are thrilled that this tradition will again occur as a community gathering to maintain high-energy engagement of volunteers and ensure the event remains an enjoyable tradition for years to come. 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 23 and 28 years in 2022 respectively. Approximately 1,500 volunteers consider these annual events to be part of their identity in relation to their landscape. We have heard from many participants in recent years that the rivers provided much-needed respite from the threat of burnout and exhaustion due to the pandemic and its social effects. 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. BUDGET Are your books audited?Yes Describe how the funds requested will be used. Please see attached document, Program Details 2023. 125 Please upload program/organization budget https://www.formstack.com/admin/download/file/13047655759 Who currently funds your organization?Eagle River Watershed Council is funded by private foundations, Colorado Water Conservation Board, Eagle County, local municipalities, Eagle River Water and Sanitation District (ERWSD), Upper Eagle Regional Water Authority (UERWA), local businesses, individuals and hosted events. What percentage % of the total event budget is being requested? 14 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 both 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? 148500 What is the dollar $ amount of in-kind services or items provided from sponsors or partners? 17500 126 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, Eagle Valley Outdoor Movement (EVOM), 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 Colorado Water Conservation Board, the Edwards Metro District, as well as approximately 30 local businesses, the Smith, & Frampton Foundation, Vail Board of Realtors Foundation, American Rivers, Colorado Department of Transportation, Lotic Hydrological and many other collaborative entities. Please explain the potential for additional sponsorships or partners. Eagle River Watershed Council regularly looks for funding opportunities through foundation, corporate and government grants. The Watershed Council also fosters relationships 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? Eagle River Watershed Council enjoys working in partnership with the staff at the Town of Vail on water quality monitoring, river restoration and protection projects. We commend the Town of Vail for its efforts to improve water quality and hope to continue this partnership which benefits not only the Town of Vail, but everyone downstream. The improvements in aquatic life scores in Gore Creek is exciting and must be attributed to these efforts. The work being done in Vail is being replicated by downstream communities with the help of the Watershed Council - thank you for leading the way on this important issue. Organization rosters naming all officers, boar of directors and respective positions as relevant. https://www.formstack.com/admin/download/file/13047655769 If you received Council funding in 2022, please upload a document recapping the use of prior year Council funds. https://www.formstack.com/admin/download/file/13047655770 Upload any other relevent materials such as photos, videos, articles, PR coverage, ect. https://www.formstack.com/admin/download/file/13047655771 127 Form Name: 2023 Council Contribution Request- Service & Inkind Submission Time: July 13, 2022 9:52 am Browser: Chrome 102.0.0.0 / OS X IP Address: 98.245.162.89 Unique ID: 985523878 Location: 40.0373, -105.279 Town of Vail 2023 Annual Council Contribution Request- Services & In-kind Organization Name Eagle Valley Land Trust Contact Name Adde Sharp Title of Contact Community Engagement Manager Contact Email Adde@evlt.org Program and/or organization website Evlt.org Number of years organization has been in business 41 Organization Mission Statement Eagle Valley Land Trust protects forever the lands we love, to preserve our heritage, scenic beauty, recreational opportunities, and wildlife habitats, and to build a permanent legacy for future generations. Address PO Box 3016 Edwards, CO 81632 Work Phone (970) 748-7654 Organization's Tax Status 501c3 Please attached a copy of your organizations W9 https://www.formstack.com/admin/download/file/13033142684 Funding Request What is the name of your program?Community Conservation Is this a new event or program?No How many years has this program been produced in Vail? 6 What category of funding are you applying for? Services Type of Funding Requestsed Cash Funding Only Cash Contribution Requested 7500 Did you received funding from the Town of Vail for 2022? Yes 128 How much funding did you receive from the Town of Vail for 2022? (Please include total funding you received from the CSE and Town Council)? 5000 Please describe the location(s) of the program in previous years. While some program services described herein relate specifically to East Vail Waterfall, Buffehr Creek, Ptarmigan, and Meadow Creek and Potato Patch, EVLT provides broader program services to other local municipalities that provide funding to EVLT. PROGRAM INFORMATION How does your request support item of the Contribution Policy (See above)? While the Eagle Valley Land Trust (EVLT) may not have typical infrastructure (ie. a building) in Vail, EVLT's programs and services leverage the lands EVLT has helped the town conserve to provide a broad spectrum of benefits to the entire community of Vail. The Ptarmigan and Buffehr Creek parcels preserve public access to the Vail Hiking Trail and North Trails, respectively. East Vail Waterfall conserves riparian wildlife habitat and access to an iconic landmark and ice-climbing route in the Town of Vail. Meadow Creek and Potato Patch preserve important wildlife habitat and wildlife corridors. EVLT's programs, services, mission, staff, and board directly support the Town's mission and help maintain its branding. Our work contributes to the community's reputation as a premier international mountain resort community by actively promoting the town's sustainable growth and supporting its vibrant, diverse economy and community. All citizens' and guests' experience of the Town of Vail is elevated because of EVLT's direct and ongoing contributions. The land EVLT has helped to conserve is a vital part of the town's setting. Indeed, the Town of Vail has recently recognized this in its mission statement update by adding "...and preserve our surrounding natural environment." Supporting EVLT's programs ensures the continued benefits of open spaces for residents, visitors, and wildlife by aiding in the ongoing maintenance and growth of this infrastructure itself over time. How will your program support the mission & vision of the Vail Town Council? EVLT's program services described herein protect the town's future health by promoting sustainable growth while supporting its vibrant, diverse economy and community. EVLT's programs preserve the town's natural environment, which in turn drive the Town of Vail's recreation-based economy, making the Town of Vail a premier international mountain resort community. All citizens and guests' experience of this exceptional place is enhanced because of EVLT's direct and ongoing contributions that have resulted in, and will protect, an abundance of recreational, cultural and educational opportunities. 129 How will your program attract target markets of both visitors and community members? EVLT utilizes print and social media to highlight our programs and services and the preservation of the natural environment in the Town of Vail in our outreach to visitors and community members. Additionally, we utilize targeted mailing and emails to invite visitors and community members to participate in our programs. The Community Land Connection Series events attract repeat participants, visitors and community members alike. For the Future Conservationist programs, we partner with other youth-focused organizations that attract target markets of both visitors and community members. EVLT works in collaboration with Town of Vail staff to promote all of its program services. How will your program deliver fresh content (new programming, additional days/activities, ect.)? In 2021, EVLT created a full-time Community Engagement Manager position with the goal of expanding its relevance within the Eagle River Valley. The Community Engagement Manager is responsible for designing and implementing new programs and content for the land trust and partners. To date, EVLT has piloted a number of successful new programs including birding tours, nature photography lessons, and mindfulness exercises. EVLT has also begun assisting federal land managers like the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) and the United States Forest Service (USFS) in volunteer recruitment for restoration projects. EVLT's monthly hiking series with the Eagle Valley Outdoor Movement (EVOM) highlights Vail's beautiful open spaces to underserved audiences. An exciting new venture with Vail Recreation District, the Minturn Downriver Dash, shows off EVLT's ability to leverage land conservation into innovative ideas. EVLT's focus on bringing fresh ideas into the fold will help bolster the Town of Vail's already impressive array of programming. How will your program achieve recognition and drive participation? EVLT has a robust social media, outreach, and local media program targeted at engaging locals and guests with our local protected open spaces, which has repeatedly demonstrated success in galvanizing donors and corporate sponsors. EVLT's events are enthusiastically supported by all sizes of local, statewide, and national businesses. EVLT's land protection, stewardship, and outreach programs are well documented and marketed through social media, newsletters, the Vail Daily, and a variety of other mediums. With the Town's support, these resources can be maintained and enhanced, showcasing the town's efforts to deliver upon the town's mission. 130 What is the lasting community involvement and or benefit of this program? EVLT programs build lasting community involvement opportunities and benefit by ensuring that East Vail Waterfall, Buffehr Creek, Ptarmigan, Meadow Creek and Potato Patch parcels will be conserved forever for the benefit of this and future generations of Vail residents and guests. From community hikes to volunteer restoration projects, these properties and additional conserved properties will continue to provide opportunities in perpetuity. EVLT Outreach programs build community and appreciation for open space in the Town of Vail. These programs connect people to each other and to their local conserved lands. The lasting community involvement opportunity and benefit is that participants will be connected to their local open spaces and therefore more likely to protect them. BUDGET Are your books audited?Yes Describe how the funds requested will be used. EVLT requests $7,500 to support our program services to the community. $1,000 will be used in marketing our program services, showcasing the Town of Vail (such as Vail Daily adds) $3,500 will be used for the preparation and execution of outreach programming that promote sustainability goals and mission of the town and that may include CLC and FC programming and volunteer projects. $3,000 will be used to pursue conservation projects collaboratively with the town and maintain a robust stewardship program that protects the Town of Vail's brand. New conservation projects could include projects like the permanent protection of Battle Mountain, the East Vail property (or a portion thereof) or, those identified by they Town of Vail or contained in the Comprehensive Open Lands or similar Plan. Please upload program/organization budget https://www.formstack.com/admin/download/file/13033142712 Who currently funds your organization?EVLT funding is provided by individual donors as well as by corporate and foundation grants and donations. What percentage % of the total event budget is being requested? 2 131 If the program is not funded at the full request, how will it change with a lower funding allocation? The COVID-19 pandemic dramatically enhanced the importance of open space and along with it, an interest in outside community events like those that EVLT offers. As in-person programs resume, EVLT needs the Town's support to meet the increased demand for our outreach and events. With the support of a Town of Vail Community Grant, EVLT will be able to continue and potentially expand our program services to and support of the Town of Vail in the future. Without such support, the program services described herein will decline. At a minimum, EVLT will continue to fulfill its legal obligation to monitor EVLT's conserved properties within the Town of Vail. 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? 25000 What is the dollar $ amount of in-kind services or items provided from sponsors or partners? 20000 Please list your confirmed sponsors or partners Town of Eagle Town of Gypsum Town of Avon Town of Minturn Vail Recreation District Walking Mountains Science Center The Cycle Effect Bright Futures Foundation Buddy Mentors Eagle Valley Outdoor Movement Eagle River Watershed Council Betty Ford Alpine Gardens Colorado Parks and Wildlife Vail Resorts Epic Promise Eagle County Great Outdoors Colorado Please explain the potential for additional sponsorships or partners. EVLT continually strives to create new partnerships and foster new sponsorships. There are sponsorship opportunities available for specific projects, programs, and events as well as partnership opportunities that can help enhance programming, reach new audiences, and help create conservation impact. 132 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Are there any other things you'd like to share with Council and staff that are not included in the application? No Organization rosters naming all officers, boar of directors and respective positions as relevant. https://www.formstack.com/admin/download/file/13033142732 If you received Council funding in 2022, please upload a document recapping the use of prior year Council funds. https://www.formstack.com/admin/download/file/13033142733 133 Form Name: 2023 Council Contribution Request- Service & Inkind Submission Time: July 19, 2022 10:54 am Browser: Firefox 102.0 / OS X IP Address: 73.243.118.213 Unique ID: 987594393 Location: 39.6382, -106.6206 Town of Vail 2023 Annual Council Contribution Request- Services & In-kind Organization Name EGE Air Alliance Contact Name Chris Romer Title of Contact President & CEO Contact Email cromer@vailvalleypartnership.com Program and/or organization website https://flyvail.com Number of years organization has been in business 20 Organization Mission Statement Our mission is to maintain and grow air service which benefits the community through job growth, local livelihood improvement and economic development Address 28 2nd St c/o Marchetti & Weaver Edwards, CO 81632 Work Phone (970) 477-4016 Organization's Tax Status 501c6 not for profit Please attached a copy of your organizations W9 https://www.formstack.com/admin/download/file/13063353695 Funding Request What is the name of your program?EGE Air Alliance Is this a new event or program?No How many years has this program been produced in Vail? 20 What category of funding are you applying for? Services Type of Funding Requestsed Cash Funding Only Cash Contribution Requested 75000 Did you received funding from the Town of Vail for 2022? Yes 134 How much funding did you receive from the Town of Vail for 2022? (Please include total funding you received from the CSE and Town Council)? 75000 Please describe the location(s) of the program in previous years. The EGE Air Alliance has been in Eagle County and services the entire valley through air service development efforts. There is no physical location other than the Eagle County Regional Airport. PROGRAM INFORMATION How does your request support item of the Contribution Policy (See above)? Air Alliance funding is utilized to maintain and grow air service at the Eagle County Regional Aiport. This is aligned with the Council goals, as air service is a direct benefit to the entire community of Vail - supporting both our year-round community through year-round flight service and our tourism economy though nonstop service from key destination markets. A sustainable resort community requires investment to support guests who stay longer, spend more, and have a higher inclination to be repeat visitors; the Air Alliance fulfills this niche. How will your program support the mission & vision of the Vail Town Council? Airport intercept study results show Vail and Beaver Creek guests accessing the resorts via EGE are some of our most loyal and frequent guests, they are traveling here with intent to ski, they stay in paid lodging, and enjoy all aspects of their resort visit including dining, shopping and visiting galleries. When survey respondents were asked "if I had to fly into DEN and drive here", only 29% responded they would continue to visit as frequently as they do today. Ten percent would not visit at all, and 18% responded that it is unlikely they would visit. The work of the EGE Air Alliance is meaningful and contributes to the economic development and livelihood of everyone in the community. 135 How will your program attract target markets of both visitors and community members? As in prior years, the Alliance's funds will be used to attract new flight services, to provide continued support for developing markets as required, and we also continue working to secure long-term funding in partnership with the Eagle County Transit Optimization Task Force and our local transit agencies. • EGE Air Alliance continues to work with American Airlines to provide MRG contracts to fill the fall and spring gaps in service to achieve daily year-round service to EGE from Dallas/Ft. Worth. o We anticipate maintaining support for the year-round service in 2023, benefiting the local community and second homeowners during off-peak travel periods. • EGE Air Alliance, in partnership with Volaire Aviation (air service consultant retained by Eagle County Regional Airport), is pursuing new carriers and new markets to the Eagle County Regional Airport to supplement and support our air service development goals. o American Airlines has announced new service from Austin, Texas and we hope to add an additional new market and a new airline partner for the winter 2023-24 season, with a focus on low cost carriers. This would benefit the local community and our destination economy. How will your program deliver fresh content (new programming, additional days/activities, ect.)? The EGE Air Alliance continues to apply for grant funding to supplement our local fundraising efforts in order to attract a low-cost carrier to the Eagle County Regional Airport. We have met with and have hosted airline partners including Southwest, Jet Blue, Breeze, and others. Additionally, the Alliance is supporting Eagle County's efforts to build a new International Terminal (via in-kind services and support), which would greatly benefit our international visitors. How will your program achieve recognition and drive participation? EGE Air Alliance partners with airlines, local hotels, and destination marketing groups (Vail Local Marketing District, Beaver Creek Resort Company, Vail Valley Partnership, Vail Resorts, etc) to help market and promote flight services and routes. We have also conducted a local's rebate program to support local use of the Eagle County Regional Airport. What is the lasting community involvement and or benefit of this program? The economic impact of Eagle County Regional Airport visitors is over $285,000,000 which represents a significant component of our visitor and second homeowner economy. The local's rebate program, year-round service, and hopeful (expected) addition of a low-cost carrier will continue to benefit local travelers as well. BUDGET Are your books audited?No Describe how the funds requested will be used. Funds will be used to support Minimum Revenue Guarantees to attract and retain air service to the Eagle County Regional Airport. 136 Please upload program/organization budget https://www.formstack.com/admin/download/file/13063353715 Who currently funds your organization?Public partners including Eagle County, Town of Vail, Town of Gypsum, Town of Avon, and others. Quasi-public partners including Beaver Creek Resort Company. Private organizations including hotels, banks, and local non-profits. What percentage % of the total event budget is being requested? 13 If the program is not funded at the full request, how will it change with a lower funding allocation? EGE Air Alliance will continue to work to attract new air service to EGE with the funds available. Funding from our municipal and county partners is leveraged to attract federal grant funding. Lower funding allocations will negatively impact our ability to attract new air service. 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? 466000 What is the dollar $ amount of in-kind services or items provided from sponsors or partners? 100000 Please list your confirmed sponsors or partners Town of Gypsum Town of Avon Eagle County Eagle County Regional Airport Vail Valley Partnership Please explain the potential for additional sponsorships or partners. We continue to fundraise and solicit contributions from private sector partners ADDITIONAL INFORMATION 137 Are there any other things you'd like to share with Council and staff that are not included in the application? Heading into 2023, the Alliance hopes to raise in excess of $460,000 from its coalition of public sector and special district supporters. As part of this effort, the EGE Air Alliance respectfully requests $75,000 from Town of Vail for flight service programs. This funding request matches the request made to Beaver Creek Resort Company and Town of Gypsum. Future funding will support new opportunities to ensure we maintain our leadership position and we thank the Town of Vail for your continued support. Organization rosters naming all officers, boar of directors and respective positions as relevant. https://www.formstack.com/admin/download/file/13063353727 If you received Council funding in 2022, please upload a document recapping the use of prior year Council funds. https://www.formstack.com/admin/download/file/13063353728 138 Form Name: 2023 Council Contribution Request- Service & Inkind Submission Time: July 20, 2022 2:48 pm Browser: Chrome 103.0.5060.114 / Windows IP Address: 67.162.142.165 Unique ID: 988099237 Location: 39.6313, -106.5108 Town of Vail 2023 Annual Council Contribution Request- Services & 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 21 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. Address PO Box 882 Vail, CO 81658 Work Phone (303) 506-3859 Organization's Tax Status Nonprofit 501c3 Please attached a copy of your organizations W9 https://www.formstack.com/admin/download/file/13070948198 Funding Request What is the name of your program?Foresight Ski Guides Is this a new event or program?No How many years has this program been produced in Vail? 21 What category of funding are you applying for? In-kind In-Kind Contribution Requested Two blue parking passes for the 2022-23 ski season Did you received funding from the Town of Vail for 2022? Yes 139 How much funding did you receive from the Town of Vail for 2022? (Please include total funding you received from the CSE and Town Council)? 2500 Please describe the location(s) of the program in previous years. Foresight's ski program takes place on Vail Mountain. We meet/stage in Golden Peak Lodge. Our blind skiers and their guides ski all over the mountain, depending on ability level. We have never-evers all the way up to advanced, black diamond skiers. A couple of times of year we will guide blind skiers on Beaver Creek mountain. PROGRAM INFORMATION BUDGET Are your books audited?No Please upload program/organization budget https://www.formstack.com/admin/download/file/13070948222 Who currently funds your organization?Foresight is funded by foundations, fraternal organizations, business sponsors and private donors. Foresight also receives significant in-kind product donation from Vail Resorts. 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? 178100 What is the dollar $ amount of in-kind services or items provided from sponsors or partners? 215224 140 Please list your confirmed sponsors or partners In-Kind: Vail Resorts - $189,374 (summer and winter) Town of Vail - $2500 The Hythe and Comfort Inn - estimated at $25,850 but actual contribution will be higher Monetary Contributions: Charles R. Jelm Charitable Foundation: $12,000 Virginia Hill Foundation: $15,000 Albertson-Safeway Foundation: $2500 Energize Colorado Gap Fund - $5,000 Foreseeable Future Foundation: $3750 Private Donors including Colorado Gives Day: $37,416 Program Participant Donations thru website: $7790 US Bank: $3500 Pending Grant Requests: Jelm Foundation: $15,000 Vail Rotary Club: $5000 Edwards Rotary Club: $5000 Anschutz Family Foundation: $15,000 The Denver Foundation: $19,000 (application opens July 25) Hybel Fund: We have been approved but the amount has not been announced Mabel Y. Hughes Charitable Trust: $10,000 Gatorade Equity in Sports: $30,000 Please explain the potential for additional sponsorships or partners. Foresight is seeking financial sponsors to advertise on the Blind Skier and Blind Skier Guide bright orange bibs that are worn while skiing on the mountain. When a school group is up skiing with Foresight in Vail there could be as many as 24 "billboards" skiing around Vail Mountain. A sponsorship will last a minimum of 3-years and a maximum of 5-years. Sponsorships are $10,000 to advertise on Foresight's bibs. We hope to secure at least 5 sponsors. Foresight is always looking to partner with local businesses and business owners. Foresight secured a sponsorship with US Bank for the coming ski season - US Bank will sponsor a school trip to Vail. Foresight has a fundraising team that is working on corporate and private donations. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION 141 Are there any other things you'd like to share with Council and staff that are not included in the application? Foresight is grateful for the support it has received from the Town of Vail over the years. The pandemic created challenging times but we've pulled through and even thrived with the launch of our summer camps for blind youth. With the worst of the pandemic hopefully behind us, we expect our school ski program to return to full operation this coming winter. We hope to form partnerships with new school districts and finally get some of our local blind and visually impaired kids and adults out on the slopes with Foresight. Foresight's programs really do make a difference in the lives of those who are visually impaired. Whether it's learning to overcome obstacles or developing deep friendships with people "just like me", our Visually Impaired Participants (VIPs) each have a story of what Foresight means to them. We recently received the following email from a parent of a teen camper. "Courtney and I are so filled with gratitude that words don't even come close to expressing how thankful we are for the amazing experience with ForeSight Summer Camp last week. Alex CAN'T WAIT for next summer! It brought tears to my eyes watching him overcome his fear during rock climbing and it empowered him more than any other experience he has had recently (if not ever.). We simply can't thank YOU enough and your incredibly passionate, caring staff for hosting Alex. On our way home, he said, "That was the best three days a kid could ever ask for." Your program changes lives!" Organization rosters naming all officers, boar of directors and respective positions as relevant. https://www.formstack.com/admin/download/file/13070948234 If you received Council funding in 2022, please upload a document recapping the use of prior year Council funds. https://www.formstack.com/admin/download/file/13070948235 Upload any other relevent materials such as photos, videos, articles, PR coverage, ect. https://www.formstack.com/admin/download/file/13070948236 142 Form Name: 2023 Council Contribution Request- Service & Inkind Submission Time: July 13, 2022 12:50 pm Browser: Safari 15.5 / OS X IP Address: 73.243.186.64 Unique ID: 985602737 Location: 39.6313, -106.5108 Town of Vail 2023 Annual Council Contribution Request- Services & In-kind Organization Name Friends of Mountain Rescue (FMR) Contact Name Jennifer Holzworth Title of Contact Board Member in Charge of Fundraising Contact Email jenniferholzworth@gmail.com Program and/or organization website vailmountainrescue.org Number of years organization has been in business 15 Organization Mission Statement Friends of Mountain Rescue was established to raise and manage money to ensure that VMRG has the resources to maintain a highly trained and equipped search and rescue function. Vail Mountain Rescue Group exists to save lives by providing backcountry search and rescue, as well as public education on backcountry safety. The group is responsible for all search and rescue operations in the unincorporated areas of Eagle County. Address Friends of Mountain Rescue P.O. Box 1094 Edwards, CO 81632 Work Phone (919) 451-0106 Organization's Tax Status Non-Pro!t (501C-3) Please attached a copy of your organizations W9 https://www.formstack.com/admin/download/file/13034370265 Funding Request What is the name of your program?Rigging For Rescue Is this a new event or program?Yes What category of funding are you applying for? Services Type of Funding Requestsed Cash Funding Only Cash Contribution Requested 10163 143 Did you received funding from the Town of Vail for 2022? Yes How much funding did you receive from the Town of Vail for 2022? (Please include total funding you received from the CSE and Town Council)? 9100 Please describe the location(s) of the program in previous years. The 2022 funding was for the purchase of a whitewater raft which is used in river rescues and a level 3 whitewater rescue course taught by Mather Rescue. The raft is housed in Edwards and the training took place in the Vail Valley. PROGRAM INFORMATION How does your request support item of the Contribution Policy (See above)? VMRG's search and rescue capability meets the Town of Vail's mission of providing citizens and guests with exceptional services and an abundance of recreational opportunities. VMRG has needed its skills in Ropework on many occasions near Vail. This has included assisting the Fire Department with auto/truck accident victims where vehicles have fallen over the edge of I- 70 by as much as 100 feet. How will your program support the mission & vision of the Vail Town Council? High and low angle technical rope rescues are a reality in Vail and Eagle County. A recent example is the Red Sandstone mission in November 2019 when Vail Fire and VMRG worked closely together to rescue a stranded woman on a steep, snow covered cliff face. Other examples in East Vail include a semi-truck over a steep edge off I-70 and an ice climbing mishap in the Rigid Designator Amphitheatre climbing area. These types of missions require technical rope skills and recurring training to successfully execute in a safe manner. VMRG internally trains on these skillsets throughout the year; however, outside experts, such as Rigging for Rescue, provide valuable insight and an independent evaluation of team and individual skill competency. The instructors fill in knowledge gaps and keep the team focused on safe, effective rope techniques and procedures. This allows our team to move forward in the very technical rope rescue skillsets. VMRG understands the importance of working closely with other agencies, and invites Vail Fire to also send participants to the class. VMRG will hold a limited number of slots in the training clinics for interested participants. This gives VMRG and Vail Fire the opportunity for technical crosstalk and sets the stage for more effective future mission execution involving the two organizations. 144 How will your program attract target markets of both visitors and community members? Not applicable. How will your program deliver fresh content (new programming, additional days/activities, ect.)? Not applicable. How will your program achieve recognition and drive participation? Not applicable. What is the lasting community involvement and or benefit of this program? VMRG's search and rescue capability provides a safety net for residents and visitors. It allows them to enjoy the bountiful recreational and cultural opportunities that are available and experience a quality of life that provides alpine living at its best. High and low angle technical rope rescues are a reality in Vail and Eagle County. A recent example is the Red Sandstone mission in November 2019 when Vail Fire and VMRG worked closely together to rescue a stranded woman off a steep, snow covered cliff face. Other examples in East Vail include a semi-truck over a steep edge off I-70 and an ice climbing mishap in the Rigid Designator Amphitheatre climbing area. These types of missions require technical rope skills and recurring training to successfully execute in a safe manner. VMRG internally trains on these skillsets throughout the year; however, outside experts, such as Rigging for Rescue, provide valuable insight and an independent evaluation of team and individual skill competency. The instructors fill in knowledge gaps and keep the team focused on safe, effective rope techniques and procedures. This allows our team to move forward in the very technical rope rescue skillsets. BUDGET Are your books audited?No 145 Describe how the funds requested will be used. o Training description: ? Five days of intensive instructor-level rope rescue techniques and principles. ? Rope Rescue I- Fundamentals explores in great depth and breadth the topics & techniques for effectively conducting sound rope rescue operations. This offering will emphasize the development of exceptional fundamental skills while maintaining the sought-after Rigging for Rescue curriculum flexibility. ? A heightened level of understanding comes from critical thinking and systems analysis - two hallmark traits of all Rigging for Rescue seminars. As educators in the craft, it is our intent to explain and demonstrate both the how's and the why's behind the systems and devices we recommend. ? Each day will be a combination of lectures, demonstrations, and discussions, along with practical hands-on field sessions. Participants can expect a dynamic training environment that fosters improved decision-making, as well as the development of fundamental tactile skills. o Topics and Techniques Covered ? litter handling techniques ? patient packaging strategies ? new devices in rope rescue ? misconceptions about rope stretch and peak force ? useful physics principles in rope rescue ? how self equalizing anchor systems can be a misguided approach ? rescue belay devices and techniques ? why many commonly used belay techniques are actually unsuitable for rescue-sized loads ? efficient and effective raising and lowering systems ? simple, compound and complex pulley system Please upload program/organization budget https://www.formstack.com/admin/download/file/13034370282 Who currently funds your organization?Funding comes from donations and in-kind assistance. Donations come from many organizations including businesses and governments in addition to many individuals and foundations. A detailed list is available if requested. Significant In-Kind donations come from Eagle County Sheriffs Department, Ambulance District and High Altitude Aviation Training Center in Gypsum (HAATS). There is no charge to those who are rescued. All costs are covered by the fundraising efforts of FMR and VMRG. It is universally believed that such charges would in some cases discourage a victim from calling for help until it is too late. This is consistent with the policies of the National Search and Rescue Association (NASAR), of which VMRG is a member. Many persons rescued do make donations to support VMRG moving forward. Insignificant funding comes from State fishing and hunting licenses or CORSAR card purchases. Those revenues are allocated to county sheriffs for extraordinary search and rescue costs, not for regular operating expenses. 146 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? Without full funding, it may not be possible to conduct the full training this year. Potentially fewer VMRG members would be able to be trained or other programs would be forfeited. 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 Please list your confirmed sponsors or partners Not applicable. Please explain the potential for additional sponsorships or partners. We are not currently requesting funding for this event from other sponsors or partners. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Are there any other things you'd like to share with Council and staff that are not included in the application? VMRG members frequently put their safety at risk while performing rescues. This training will provide the skills needed to protect themselves while assisting lost and/or injured parties. Organization rosters naming all officers, boar of directors and respective positions as relevant. https://www.formstack.com/admin/download/file/13034370292 If you received Council funding in 2022, please upload a document recapping the use of prior year Council funds. https://www.formstack.com/admin/download/file/13034370293 Upload any other relevent materials such as photos, videos, articles, PR coverage, ect. https://www.formstack.com/admin/download/file/13034370294 147 Form Name: 2023 Council Contribution Request- Service & Inkind Submission Time: July 6, 2022 10:40 am Browser: Chrome 97.0.4692.99 / Windows IP Address: 96.69.138.209 Unique ID: 983160642 Location: 39.9241, -105.0639 Town of Vail 2023 Annual Council Contribution Request- Services & In-kind 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 https://www.highfivemedia.org Number of years organization has been in business 39 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 Avon, CO 81620 Work Phone (970) 949-5657 Organization's Tax Status 501c3 Please attached a copy of your organizations W9 https://www.formstack.com/admin/download/file/12998911800 Funding Request What is the name of your program?Community Access Media Center Is this a new event or program?No How many years has this program been produced in Vail? 39 What category of funding are you applying for? Services Type of Funding Requestsed Cash Funding Only Cash Contribution Requested 152000 Did you received funding from the Town of Vail for 2022? Yes 148 How much funding did you receive from the Town of Vail for 2022? (Please include total funding you received from the CSE and Town Council)? 152000 Please describe the location(s) of the program in previous years. Eagle County PROGRAM INFORMATION How does your request support item of the Contribution Policy (See above)? High Five Access Media provides quality coverage, as well as television, internet, social media and over-the-top (OTT) distribution of council meetings so residents and guests may become civically engaged in local government and issues affecting our community. We also offer residents, students, nonprofits and government representatives media education, free equipment checkout, and free channel (and internet) time, thus creating a vibrant and diverse opportunity for expression of speech on topics important to the community. We strive to create an access center commensurate with the high standards of the Town of Vail. How will your program support the mission & vision of the Vail Town Council? Please see above "How does your request support item 1C of the Contribution Policy?" 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.)? When we requested additional funding for 2022, we identified several programs that we would develop. One of those, was an advanced media-making workshop focused on DSLR camera production, which we began holding in 2022. We also added a smart-device workshop, a beginner-level introduction to video production that helps folks get the most out of their devices. Another goal was to offer an after school program for students, which we piloted in 2022 in partnership with Mountain Youth. We'll be looking to increase opportunities for youth to get involved in 2023. How will your program achieve recognition and drive participation? We will drive recognition and participation through marketing efforts, with a focus on outreach to area nonprofits to create collaborative partnerships. 149 What is the lasting community involvement and or benefit of this program? Our vision is to empower all residents to express their right to free speech via media on a focused, hyper local platform. This levels the playing field so all voices may be heard and effect change that reflects their values. BUDGET Are your books audited?Yes Describe how the funds requested will be used. Franchise fees passed along from Comcast subscribers fund equipment purchases and production of council meetings; free access for Vail residents to membership, basic media education, video production equipment and and cable and internet distribution of video. Funds also are used to purchase capital equipment or pay for ongoing costs for cablecast and webcast of programming to Comcast subscribers and and internet users, and support of all High Five Access Media programs, in-house productions, and more. Please upload program/organization budget https://www.formstack.com/admin/download/file/12998911818 Who currently funds your organization?The towns of Vail and Avon provide the bulk of contributions, although earned revenue through production services has become a greater percentage of our funding over the years. A small part of our budget is derived from membership fees, donations and underwriting. We are working to increase fundraising efforts this year through creation and adoption of a fundraising plan. What percentage % of the total event budget is being requested? 51 If the program is not funded at the full request, how will it change with a lower funding allocation? Our ability to follow through with creation and implementation of educational goals with be severely impacted. 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? 141000 150 What is the dollar $ amount of in-kind services or items provided from sponsors or partners? 0 Please list your confirmed sponsors or partners Towns of Avon and Minturn, Vail Recreation District, Community of Eagle Vail, Eagle County Schools, and several local nonprofits. Please explain the potential for additional sponsorships or partners. As outlined above, one of our goals at High Five is to prove to the community our value as a neighbor through expanded education and volunteer opportunities, and coverage that allows us to garner resources through fundraising and underwriting. 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 of this important community asset! Organization rosters naming all officers, boar of directors and respective positions as relevant. https://www.formstack.com/admin/download/file/12998911836 If you received Council funding in 2022, please upload a document recapping the use of prior year Council funds. https://www.formstack.com/admin/download/file/12998911837 151 Form Name: 2023 Council Contribution Request- Service & Inkind Submission Time: July 14, 2022 2:20 pm Browser: Chrome 103.0.0.0 / Windows IP Address: 24.8.174.205 Unique ID: 986043227 Location: 39.6382, -106.6206 Town of Vail 2023 Annual Council Contribution Request- Services & In-kind Organization Name Roundup River Ranch Contact Name Kelly Schiffer Title of Contact Annual Giving and Grant Manager Contact Email kschiffer@roundupriverranch.org Program and/or organization website www.roundupriverranch.org Number of years organization has been in business 16 Organization Mission Statement Roundup River Ranch enriches the lives of children with serious illnesses and their families by offering free, medically-supported camp programs that provide unforgettable opportunities to discover joy, friendships, and confidence. Our Vision Roundup River Ranch provides free, year-round programs and camp experiences to all children with serious Illnesses and their families from the extended Rocky Mountain region. Our campers experience the true joys of childhood through old-fashioned camp fun as they make friends, try new activities and simply be happy, worry-free kids. Parents have the peace of mind of knowing that our camp is a respectful, safety-conscious, medically-supported place, staffed by incredible employees, volunteers and renowned medical professionals. We also offer a welcoming place for the entire family to join in the fun and live in the happiness of the moment. Roundup River Ranch is a positive, long-lasting, life-enhancing experience for campers, their families, volunteers, staff, and the community. Through camp programs, we help children and families create a world of possibilities. Address 8333 Colorado River Road Gypsum, CO 81637 Work Phone (970) 524-5760 Organization's Tax Status 501c3 Please attached a copy of your organizations W9 https://www.formstack.com/admin/download/file/13041025447 152 Funding Request What is the name of your program?Superhero Ski Day Is this a new event or program?No How many years has this program been produced in Vail? 3 What category of funding are you applying for? Services Type of Funding Requestsed Cash Funding Only Cash Contribution Requested 5000 Did you received funding from the Town of Vail for 2022? No Please describe the location(s) of the program in previous years. 2022 will mark the fourth year that Roundup River Ranch will hold Superhero Ski Day. In 2017, the inaugural year of Superhero Ski Day (SHSD), funds raised exceeded the initial goal by 81%. Feedback was wildly positive, and all funds directly benefited Roundup River Ranch. 100% of donations and registration fees benefit Roundup River Ranch by funding camp sponsorship for children with serious illnesses. The event was held in Lionshead with registration held in The Grand Room of the Lionshead parking structure with the Apres' awards ceremony held at The Arabelle. In 2018, the event transitioned to The Arrabelle. Participation and funds raised nearly doubled. We introduced an adaptive ski experience for Roundup River Ranch campers. Campers were given access to private ski lessons, adaptive equipment, and lift tickets to join us on the slopes. In 2019 Roundup River Ranch hosted the third annual Superhero Ski Day at Vail Mountain. Superhero Ski Day headquarters was located at the base of Vail Mountain at Golden Peak. This allowed easy access for our skiers and non-skiers alike. Family-friendly themed activities and entertainment, a costume contest, prizes, a camper adaptive ski experience, great skiing, and an incredible setting served as our signature grassroots fundraising event on Vail Mountain. Epic Promise supported this event and has since its inception. PROGRAM INFORMATION 153 How does your request support item of the Contribution Policy (See above)? Superhero Ski Day is a way for our community and our tourists to come together and celebrate the superheroes in our lives. It is a way for our community to connect, raise money for an incredible cause, helping bring children with serious illnesses to Roundup River Ranch to experience joy during the most challenging times in their lives. Superhero Ski Day will not only benefit Roundup River Ranch by creating awareness and support both financially and by increasing our volunteer base, but it will also bring a lot of people to town. This will increase business for all the stores, restaurants, and hotels in the village. Most importantly, Superhero Ski Day will bring the community together and inspire fun and creativity as we encourage all participants to wear their favorite superhero costumes. We will also have a Superhero Headquarters where anyone that is registered can come to join the fun of games, making smores, wood cookie name tags, and decorating their own capes. How will your program support the mission & vision of the Vail Town Council? The mission of the Vail Town Council is to grow a vibrant and diverse community. Superhero ski day will bring together not only our incredible community members, but we will be bringing tons of our supporters and campers from the Denver community. The energy of Superhero ski day will light up the village and bring together both visitors and locals to join forces toward one common theme of celebrating our superheroes. It is a family-friendly day with activities both on the mountain and off, allowing anyone to participate. We will have games, prizes, entertainment, and we will be bringing more tourists and more diversity to town. How will your program attract target markets of both visitors and community members? Superhero Ski Day appeals to a broad audience of camp supporters who want to make a difference in the life of a child affected by serious illness while enjoying a day on the slopes in the heart of the Rocky Mountains. Participants and Sponsors include long-term supporters, second homeowners, Denver-based constituents, volunteers, our Partner Hospitals; Colorado Children's Hospital, National Jewish Health, Rocky Mountain Hospital for Children and Vail Health. Additionally, each year, Roundup River Ranch relies on more than 1,000 community volunteers and medical volunteers throughout the camp season. Key support includes Eagle County residents and local businesses, medical professionals, and other friends of Roundup River Ranch. Eighty-five percent of our children and families come from Denver and Front Range Communities. Campers and their families will attend and participate in Superhero Ski Day. Our goal this year is to have 350 registered participants. 154 How will your program deliver fresh content (new programming, additional days/activities, ect.)? It has been three years since we held our last Superhero Ski Day. While we intend to use a lot of the programming from our past because of the success, this will be an exciting day where our community can gather and celebrate which has been more challenging in the light of covid19. At our Superhero Headquarters, we will have lots of games, painting, entertainment, and contests. A primary component of this event is to link our mission to the day by offering adaptive ski experiences to our beloved campers. Incorporating a program in this event brings all of our supporters together, recognizing that intentional programs serve as the backbone of our mission and success. We encourage our participants to dress in superhero costumes to bring to life the concept that our campers are superheroes every day. Participants are encouraged to dress in the costume of their favorite superhero, with prizes awarded for the best costume for team, adult, and child! How will your program achieve recognition and drive participation? We will be marketing Superhero Ski Day throughout the SeriousFun Children's Network along with the states in which we serve. Roundup River Ranch serves Colorado and the surrounding Rocky Mountain Region, inclusive of Arizona, Kansas, Montana, Nebraska, New Mexico, North Dakota, South Dakota, Texas, Utah, and Wyoming. • Posters - 100 posters featuring sponsor logos. around Eagle County in businesses located from Vail to Gypsum. • Postcards - Distributed 1,000 postcards featuring sponsor logos around Eagle County in businesses located from Vail to Gypsum. Print Advertising • 11 ads in the Vail Daily (15,000-circulation daily) Highlight of event in Volunteer E-newsletter with link to event webpage: o Send to 700 targeted constituents • General Events save the date with link to event webpage o Send to 1,400 targeted constituents • Targeted Event Invitation featuring sponsor logos and link to event webpage o Send to 350 targeted constituents • Pre-event Email featuring sponsor logos and link to event webpage • Pre-event Email featuring sponsor logos and link to event webpage • Thank You Email featuring sponsor logos and link to event webpage • Superhero Ski Day Campaign average Website • SuperheroSkiDay.com o Listed on all print materials and hyperlinked in all digital communications as outlined in this Proof of Performance. Email Campaigns • Save the Date, highlighting sponsor logos: o To 1,500 targeted constituents • Inclusion of event in Campe 155 What is the lasting community involvement and or benefit of this program? Our goal for Superhero Ski Day is to build awareness of our organization while raising funds to support Roundup River Ranch's operational costs including sponsorships of campers and programming. Through marketing and promotional efforts, we seek to connect our mission and brand to align with Vail's - with Superhero Ski Day growing into the world's biggest ski day to support children with serious illnesses and their families. Roundup River Ranch relies on more than 1,000 community volunteers and medical volunteers throughout the camp season. Key support includes Eagle County residents and local businesses, medical professionals, and other friends of Roundup River Ranch. Superhero Ski Day is all about FUN! Fun is part of the mission of Roundup River Ranch. Throughout the day we have an activity center that includes program stations designed to capture our camp activities. These include Indoor Archery, Indoor Bowling, a Superhero Cape design station, a Virtual Reality film of a tour of Roundup River Ranch, Art stations, and a game area. Participants dress in their favorite superhero costumes. Prizes for the best costume are given to Best Team, Best Adult, and Best Child. Our hope is to bring awareness to the Vail Valley, Denver, and as many people as we can so we can help children with serious illnesses find their joy. This is a great community connector for an incredible cause. We hope to sign people up to come volunteer at RRR in the future. BUDGET Are your books audited?Yes Describe how the funds requested will be used. As part of our overall budget plan, funds will be used as part of the overall overhead for the event. Postage to send out invites: $250 Decorations: $500 Entertainment: $6,000 Food and Beverage: $3,000 Printing and Design (marketing): $2,000 Rentals: $3,000 Supplies: $2,000 Venue: $500 Misc: $1,000 Total: Please upload program/organization budget https://www.formstack.com/admin/download/file/13041025464 156 Who currently funds your organization?We are committed to continued growth to meet the increasing needs of children throughout the Rocky Mountains with chronic and life-threatening illnesses. Roundup River Ranch has an annual budget of $5.2 million dollars and raises funds through individual contributions, special events, corporate partners, and grant requests. With the help of the board, staff, and volunteers, Roundup River Ranch has a strong track record of raising funds and building financial sustainability through individual contributions, corporate and foundation support, and special events. By engaging our existing donors and board members, as well as grantmakers in meaningful opportunities to see first-hand their impact, we are well on our way to developing highly successful funding strategies that can contribute to the sustainability and longevity of Roundup River Ranch. Roundup River Ranch has been very fortunate to have an actively engaged and committed Board of Directors. Our board members possess a variety of talents that support the success of our programs and fuel our growth and longevity. The board members' diversity of experience provides a strong business acumen that informs our program effectiveness as well as our organizational strategy and sustainability. The board is committed to meeting the needs of children with chronic and life-threatening illnesses through our sustainability and continued growth. 100% of our Board Members contribute financially to Roundup River Ranch. What percentage % of the total event budget is being requested? 60 If the program is not funded at the full request, how will it change with a lower funding allocation? Yes, we will be more conservative with entertainment for the event, and will probably cut down on other expenses to ensure we do not spend too much. In 2019 we our budget was $14,000. I have adjusted and increased the budget to account for inflation and hopefully have more entertainment than we did in 2019. 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? 0 157 Please list your confirmed sponsors or partners In 2019 these were our sponsors for Superhero Ski Day. We are hoping to get the same sponsors for our 2023 ski day, but we have not yet confirmed these partners. Alpine Bank Vail Daily TV8 Prospects Krispy Kreme/Feel Good Brands Epic Promise Subaru US Bank Perky Jerky Vail Summit Orthopedic Kaiser Permanente Maximum Comfort United Way Venture Sports Mountain Berry Ski Butlers Vail Dermatology Castle Peak SunSki Slifer, Smith & Frampton Engle and Volkers Defiance Rafting 158 Please explain the potential for additional sponsorships or partners. We are planning to promote Superhero Ski Day to communities that align with the children and families we serve using technology and media platforms that effectively reach our target markets and demographics. The goal of our sponsorships is to increase brand and mission awareness in partnership with local organizations and businesses. We plan to cultivate sponsorships and provide exposure to these supporters through marketing the event and building participation through these corporate teams. By creating teams, sponsors can create their own fundraising pages and raise money to support the team. We will be hosting registration events in Denver and in the Valley and surrounding communities. The goal is to have 20 teams participate in the Superhero Ski Day. As part of our Sponsorship Opportunities, we offer a Hospitality Sponsorship that includes providing housing for our camper families. We will establish rates with hotel partners and promote them on our marketing materials and website. Restaurants- Our event, Superhero Ski Day, takes course over the entirety of a day. However, through event registration only breakfast and après appetizers are provided. Attendees, especially those who attend from the front range area, will likely purchase at least two meals in Vail. Our goal is to have approx. 350 attendees at the event. If on average each attendee purchases $20 in food over the course of the event the increased spending generated by dining alone will be approx. $6, ADDITIONAL INFORMATION 159 Are there any other things you'd like to share with Council and staff that are not included in the application? For most of the past two camp seasons, the majority of camp programs could not be held in person given the continued spread of COVID-19. The medical risk was far too great and our ability to protect our campers, camper family members, volunteers, and the staff was far too limited. During this time, we significantly altered our programming model to provide all programs in an online and offline setting. With this new programming, we were able to offer 5774 camper experiences in 2021, increasing our camper population and reaching children right from their hospital rooms. Now more than ever, we want to increase awareness to reach more kids facing serious illnesses and bring camp to them. This summer we have brought kids back on-site, but we are continuing our year-round online platforms as well. Now more than ever we need to raise more money so we can continue to increase our camper populations and bring more joy to kids fighting unthinkable odds. Superhero ski day will not only benefit our annual revenue, but it will also benefit the Town of Vail, as well as bring awareness to people from out of town that does not know about our life-changing camp. We know that the more people we reach, the more children we can help. Funding Superhero Ski Day will help bring this day of community connection, fun, and joy back to Vail Village. Organization rosters naming all officers, boar of directors and respective positions as relevant. https://www.formstack.com/admin/download/file/13041025474 Upload any other relevent materials such as photos, videos, articles, PR coverage, ect. https://www.formstack.com/admin/download/file/13041025475 160 Form Name: 2023 Council Contribution Request- Service & Inkind Submission Time: July 15, 2022 3:19 pm Browser: Chrome 103.0.0.0 / OS X IP Address: 66.86.94.122 Unique ID: 986479907 Location: 39.6341, -106.7588 Town of Vail 2023 Annual Council Contribution Request- Services & In-kind Organization Name Skating Club of Vail Contact Name Carol Ewers Title of Contact Treasurer, Skating Club of Vail Contact Email scvclubinfo@gmail.com Program and/or organization website Skateclubvail.com Number of years organization has been in business 43 Organization Mission Statement The Skating Club of Vail is a volunteer organization whose mission is to create, maintain, and enhance a healthy and positive environment in which our members can develop physically and emotionally while building character and the pursuit of personal excellence through the sport of figure skating at all ages. Address PO Box 416 Vail, CO 81657 Work Phone (630) 379-6867 Organization's Tax Status Non-Profit (501C-3) Please attached a copy of your organizations W9 https://www.formstack.com/admin/download/file/13048220627 Funding Request What is the name of your program?Vail Invitational Is this a new event or program?No How many years has this program been produced in Vail? 42 What category of funding are you applying for? In-kind In-Kind Contribution Requested 10 days of ice time at Dobson Ice Arena Did you received funding from the Town of Vail for 2022? Yes 161 How much funding did you receive from the Town of Vail for 2022? (Please include total funding you received from the CSE and Town Council)? 22800 Please describe the location(s) of the program in previous years. Figure skating competition at Dobson Ice Arena PROGRAM INFORMATION BUDGET Are your books audited?Yes Please upload program/organization budget https://www.formstack.com/admin/download/file/13048220640 Who currently funds your organization?Membership and entry fees 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? 1500 What is the dollar $ amount of in-kind services or items provided from sponsors or partners? 22800 Please list your confirmed sponsors or partners Town of Vail = $22,500 Lentz Family = $1,500 Please explain the potential for additional sponsorships or partners. As a club we endeavor to seek out as many sponsors as possible, however, we can not guarantee any particular contributions. Often these sponsorships come in the form of donations from skater's friends and family. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION 162 Are there any other things you'd like to share with Council and staff that are not included in the application? We are also extremely grateful for the Town of Vial's continued support of The Skating Club of Vail. We are constantly striving to grow our membership and provide opportunities for young athletes to explore the world of figure skating. Due to the size of our club, the assistance from the Town of Vail is of utmost importance. We would not be able to operate and provide the events that are integral to our skater's experiences her in the Vail Valley. Organization rosters naming all officers, boar of directors and respective positions as relevant. https://www.formstack.com/admin/download/file/13048220648 If you received Council funding in 2022, please upload a document recapping the use of prior year Council funds. https://www.formstack.com/admin/download/file/13048220649 163 Form Name: 2023 Council Contribution Request- Service & Inkind Submission Time: July 13, 2022 8:32 am Browser: Chrome 103.0.0.0 / Windows IP Address: 73.229.50.113 Unique ID: 985478410 Location: 39.5778, -106.4138 Town of Vail 2023 Annual Council Contribution Request- Services & In-kind Organization Name Ski & Snowboard Club Vail Contact Name Sharon Schmidt Title of Contact Director of Advancement Contact Email sschmidt@skiclubvail.org Program and/or organization website www.skiclubvail.org Number of years organization has been in business 60 Organization Mission Statement To inspire character growth and excellence in snowsports Address 598 Vail Valley Drive Vail, CO 81657 Work Phone (970) 790-5161 Organization's Tax Status Non-profit 510(c)(3) Please attached a copy of your organizations W9 https://www.formstack.com/admin/download/file/13032515555 Funding Request What is the name of your program?Vail Ski & Snowboard Swap Is this a new event or program?No How many years has this program been produced in Vail? 52 What category of funding are you applying for? In-kind In-Kind Contribution Requested Dobson Ice Arena - four days Did you received funding from the Town of Vail for 2022? Yes How much funding did you receive from the Town of Vail for 2022? (Please include total funding you received from the CSE and Town Council)? 5000 164 Please describe the location(s) of the program in previous years. Dobson Ice Arena PROGRAM INFORMATION BUDGET Are your books audited?Yes Please upload program/organization budget https://www.formstack.com/admin/download/file/13032515565 Who currently funds your organization?SSCV is currently funded by athletic program fees, net proceeds of events and initiatives, sponsors and private donations from members and friends. 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? 78400 What is the dollar $ amount of in-kind services or items provided from sponsors or partners? 0 Please list your confirmed sponsors or partners In 2020 with COVID indoor size restrictions in Vail, Ski Pro (a long time vendor at the Swap) stepped in and ran the Swap and paid SSCV a percentage of sales proceeds and other payments after SSCV made the difficult decision that it could not have run the 2020 Swap with the multiple key vendor format it had historically used given overall indoor COVID size restrictions. Ski Pro stepped in to run the 2020 Swap and support SSCV while doing so. The overall net financial benefits to SSCV to have Ski Pro produce the Swap (both in commissions and other payments from Ski Pro as well as in terms of SSCV needing to spend less funds on the staff otherwise needed to run an event of this magnitude on its own) provide a net benefit to SSCV so SSCV had Ski Pro produce the Swap for SSCV in 2021 and has an agreement in place for Ski Pro to produce the event for SSCV in 2022 and to explore this structure moving forward into 2023 as well. Please explain the potential for additional sponsorships or partners. Soliciting 1-3 cash sponsors for the event given the amount of exposure available to the sponsors. 165 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Are there any other things you'd like to share with Council and staff that are not included in the application? The Vail Ski & Snowboard Swap has been taking place for 52 years. SSCV hopes to continue to have the event for years to come. The proceeds of the event are critical to helping support the 650+ youth participating in Ski & Snowboard Club Vail, providing each child the opportunity to reach their full potential through the coaching and mentorship of an experienced coaching staff. This annual fundraiser is enjoyed by the local community and also draws many people into Vail. Individuals have commented that it is the kick-off to the winter season. Please see www.skiclubvail.org and www.vailskiswap.com for more information on SSCV and the Vail Ski & Snowboard Swap. Organization rosters naming all officers, boar of directors and respective positions as relevant. https://www.formstack.com/admin/download/file/13032515574 If you received Council funding in 2022, please upload a document recapping the use of prior year Council funds. https://www.formstack.com/admin/download/file/13032515575 Upload any other relevent materials such as photos, videos, articles, PR coverage, ect. https://www.formstack.com/admin/download/file/13032515577 166 Form Name: 2023 Council Contribution Request- Service & Inkind Submission Time: July 7, 2022 3:25 pm Browser: Safari 13.1.1 / OS X IP Address: 73.217.19.163 Unique ID: 983675255 Location: 39.6382, -106.6206 Town of Vail 2023 Annual Council Contribution Request- Services & In-kind Organization Name Small Champions, Inc. Contact Name John Weiss Title of Contact Executive Director Contact Email smalllchampions@gmail.com Program and/or organization website smallchampions.org Number of years organization has been in business 26 Organization Mission Statement Small Champions transforms and empowers the lives of Eagle County, Colorado youth who are challenged with a variety of cognitive and physical disabilities. We teach these children that life is a rich and exciting place. Through repeated assurance and positive experiences our instructors and coaches help them grow, learn, and have fun. Address PO Box 4691 Vail, CO 81658 Work Phone (970) 390-0004 Organization's Tax Status Non-Profit (501C-3) Please attached a copy of your organizations W9 https://www.formstack.com/admin/download/file/13006796026 Funding Request What is the name of your 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? 26 What category of funding are you applying for? In-kind 167 In-Kind Contribution Requested 65 parking passes, LH parking structure to be used by Small Champions parents, coaches, and volunteers in order to assist our special needs children on our ski days. Use of Lionshead Welcome Center for parent morning drop-off and afternoon pickup on our Small Champions ski days, 8 off-peak Sunday's January - March 2023. Did you received funding from the Town of Vail for 2022? Yes How much funding did you receive from the Town of Vail for 2022? (Please include total funding you received from the CSE and Town Council)? 0 Please describe the location(s) of the program in previous years. Small Champions Ski/Snowboard Program has been held at Vail Mountain every winter dating back to 1996. PROGRAM INFORMATION BUDGET Are your books audited?Yes Please upload program/organization budget https://www.formstack.com/admin/download/file/13006796036 Who currently funds your organization?Vail Resorts Epic Promise, Town of Vail, Town of Avon, Eagle County, Vail Health/Eagle Valley Behavioral Health, United Way of Eagle River Valley, Roubos Family Foundation, Galvin Family Foundation, Kent and Vicki Logan, Lapidus Family, Slifer Smith & Frampton Foundation, Vail Valley Cares, Vail Valley Surgery Center, Alpine Bank, FirstBank, as well as many other individuals, foundations, businesses, and organizations. 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? 232500 What is the dollar $ amount of in-kind services or items provided from sponsors or partners? 75000 168 Please list your confirmed sponsors or partners Vail Resorts/Epic Promise, Vail/Beaver Creek Snowsports School, Vail Recreation District, Mountain Recreation, Trio Therapy Partners, Revolution Power Yoga, Alpine Bank, FirstBank, United Way of Eagle River Valley, Vail Valley Cares, Vail Valley Surgery Center, Town of Vail, Town of Avon, Eagle County Schools, Slifer Smith & Frampton Foundation, Roubos Family Foundation, Galvin Family Foundation, Kent and Vicki Logan. Please explain the potential for additional sponsorships or partners. We are actively seeking sponsorship and partner opportunities with many local businesses, organizations, and individuals for all of our year-round Small Champions activities. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Are there any other things you'd like to share with Council and staff that are not included in the application? We currently provide services to over 70 Eagle County children, teens and young adults and their families. Many family members of our kids live and/or work in Vail. Small Champions is the only organization in our community that provides these year-round services to this under served segment of our community. We appreciate your consideration and your support of Small Champions over the past years. Thank you! Organization rosters naming all officers, boar of directors and respective positions as relevant. https://www.formstack.com/admin/download/file/13006796044 If you received Council funding in 2022, please upload a document recapping the use of prior year Council funds. https://www.formstack.com/admin/download/file/13006796045 Upload any other relevent materials such as photos, videos, articles, PR coverage, ect. https://www.formstack.com/admin/download/file/13006796046 169 Form Name: 2023 Council Contribution Request- Service & Inkind Submission Time: July 15, 2022 1:46 pm Browser: Chrome 103.0.0.0 / OS X IP Address: 209.206.90.208 Unique ID: 986433798 Location: 38.9141, -107.9241 Town of Vail 2023 Annual Council Contribution Request- Services & In-kind Organization Name SOS Outreach Contact Name Mia D'Angelo Title of Contact Senior Institutional Giving Manager Contact Email grants@sosoutreach.org Program and/or organization website www.sosoutreach.org Number of years organization has been in business 29 Organization Mission Statement SOS changes young lives, building character and leadership in underserved kids through mentoring outdoors. Address PO Box 2020 Avon , CO 81620 Work Phone (607) 237-1891 Organization's Tax Status 501c3 Please attached a copy of your organizations W9 https://www.formstack.com/admin/download/file/13046943369 Funding Request What is the name of your program?SOS Outreach - Progressive Mentor Program Is this a new event or program?No How many years has this program been produced in Vail? 29 What category of funding are you applying for? In-kind In-Kind Contribution Requested 25 parking passes Did you received funding from the Town of Vail for 2022? Yes 170 How much funding did you receive from the Town of Vail for 2022? (Please include total funding you received from the CSE and Town Council)? 748 Please describe the location(s) of the program in previous years. SOS Outreach operates programs for 450 Eagle County youth who participate in on-mountain ski and snowboard programs at Vail and Beaver Creek mountains locally. PROGRAM INFORMATION BUDGET Are your books audited?Yes Please upload program/organization budget https://www.formstack.com/admin/download/file/13046943387 Who currently funds your organization?SOS Outreach is supported through individuals, foundations (both nationally and locally), corporations, fee-for-service, and tremendous in-kind support from mountain partners. 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 Please list your confirmed sponsors or partners n/a Please explain the potential for additional sponsorships or partners. n/a 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 171 Organization rosters naming all officers, boar of directors and respective positions as relevant. https://www.formstack.com/admin/download/file/13046943407 If you received Council funding in 2022, please upload a document recapping the use of prior year Council funds. https://www.formstack.com/admin/download/file/13046943409 172 Form Name: 2023 Council Contribution Request- Service & Inkind Submission Time: July 13, 2022 11:08 am Browser: Chrome 103.0.0.0 / Windows IP Address: 71.211.30.128 Unique ID: 985558564 Location: 37.9837, -107.3052 Town of Vail 2023 Annual Council Contribution Request- Services & In-kind Organization Name Special Olympics-Vail Valley Dream Ski Team Contact Name Kathy 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 52 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 friendship with their families, other Special Olympics Athletes and the Community. Address PO Box 4324 Edwards, CO 81632 Work Phone (970) 390-3816 Organization's Tax Status Non-profit (501C-3) Please attached a copy of your organizations W9 https://www.formstack.com/admin/download/file/13033677834 Funding Request What is the name of your program?Vail Valley Dream Team Is this a new event or program?No How many years has this program been produced in Vail? 20 What category of funding are you applying for? In-kind In-Kind Contribution Requested 56 parking passes in either Vail Parking Structure or Lionshead parking structure for the ski season 173 Did you received funding from the Town of Vail for 2022? Yes How much funding did you receive from the Town of Vail for 2022? (Please include total funding you received from the CSE and Town Council)? 0 Please describe the location(s) of the program in previous years. We have always skied on Vail Mountain. We have skied out of both Golden Peak and out of Lionshead. PROGRAM INFORMATION BUDGET Are your books audited?Yes Please upload program/organization budget https://www.formstack.com/admin/download/file/13033677844 Who currently funds your organization?We are a volunteer organization here in the Vail Valley. If we need funding for things like Athletes' clothing or equipment, and possibly funding for accommodations when we travel to our Regional and State Competitions, we go to our Western Region for SOCO for help with this funding. We also have wonderful Volunteers who often will donate funds for these items. 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? 22485 174 Please list your confirmed sponsors or partners In the past, for many years, we have received in-kind donations from both the Town of Vail and Vail Resorts/Epic Promise Program . From the Town of Vail we have received parking passes for our Volunteers and from the Epic Promise Program through Vail Resorts we have received lift tickets, drink coupons and the use of the Black Forest Race Course so that we can train for both our Regional Ski/Snowboard Competition and our State Competition. We hope that these in-kind donations will continue from both of our partners. Please explain the potential for additional sponsorships or partners. If we can continue receiving our in-kind donations from both the Town of Vail and Vail Resorts/Epic Promise Program we will have all of the sponsorships/partners that are needed to continue with our Special Olympics Vail Valley Dream Team ski/snowboard program. Thank you. 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 support from the Town of Vail. The Town of Vail has supported our Special Olympics Ski Team by donating parking passes for our training days for many years . Without the support I am not sure we would have been able to attract the wonderful Volunteers that we have had throughout the years and continue to attract. Thank you for all you have done to make this possible for our Special Needs Athletes who have thrived in our Community due to being able to gain confidence and have the opportunity to enjoy what the Vail Valley has to offer all of us who live her. In order to be the premier international mountain resort community, the Town of Vail is committed to growing a vibrant, diverse economy and community. Special Olympics is part of the "diverse" community. Organization rosters naming all officers, boar of directors and respective positions as relevant. https://www.formstack.com/admin/download/file/13033677852 If you received Council funding in 2022, please upload a document recapping the use of prior year Council funds. https://www.formstack.com/admin/download/file/13033677853 175 Form Name: 2023 Council Contribution Request- Service & Inkind Submission Time: July 14, 2022 12:00 pm Browser: Chrome 103.0.0.0 / OS X IP Address: 67.190.9.83 Unique ID: 985982324 Location: 39.6382, -106.6206 Town of Vail 2023 Annual Council Contribution Request- Services & 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 49 Organization Mission Statement Vail Mountaineer Hockey Club (VMHC) is a non-profit youth hockey organization dedicated to teaching the sport of hockey both recreational and competitive to boys and girls through the principles of fair play, respect and sportsmanship with an emphasis on fun, the development of character and the individual potential of hockey players in a safe and healthy environment. Address PO Box 2591 Edwards, CO 81632 Work Phone (970) 331-6669 Organization's Tax Status Non-profit (501C-3) Please attached a copy of your organizations W9 https://www.formstack.com/admin/download/file/13040023750 Funding Request What is the name of your program?44th Annual Vail Sportsmanship Tournament Is this a new event or program?No How many years has this program been produced in Vail? 43 What category of funding are you applying for? In-kind 176 In-Kind Contribution Requested We are requesting 13 days of ice time at Dobson Ice Arena in order to support our fundraising events in Vail. We have expanded our annual Sportsmanship Tournament to 4 weekends and requesting 12 days of ice time to host those games in October/November 2023. This event provides a significant economic boost to the Town of Vail during a traditionally slower period in our mountain town. The dates for the 2023 tournament are: September 29-October 1 (tentative High School dates); CONFIRMED November 3-5th, November 10-12th and November 17-19th. The remaining requested 2 days will be used for our Avalanche Alumni Weekend fundraiser in September 2023. For this event we bring retired NHL players for our youth hockey clinics, a meet and greet in Vail and an exciting hockey game. Did you received funding from the Town of Vail for 2022? Yes How much funding did you receive from the Town of Vail for 2022? (Please include total funding you received from the CSE and Town Council)? 31660 Please describe the location(s) of the program in previous years. Our Avalanche Alumni Weekend events are held exclusively in the Town of Vail. For the 2021 event we held our meet and greet with players at Grey Salt. The Friday evening special event was held at the Grand View Room in Lionshead. The main event, the hockey game, was held at Dobson. Finally, we hosted hockey for a select group of players at the Vail Golf Club. Our NHL alumni players all stayed at the Antlers in Vail and spend the weekend enjoying all that the Town of Vail has to offer. The Vail Sportsmanship Tournament hosts teams from all over the state of Colorado at VAIL lodging partners. ALL participants are required to stay in the Town of Vail. For the 2021 event, we hosted teams at Antlers, Evergreen Lodge, Vail International Condos, Marriott, Double Tree, The Four Seasons and the Lions Square Lodge. Due the large number of participants and teams at the long-standing event, games are played at both Dobson Ice Arena in Vail and the Mountain Recreation Eagle Pool and Ice Rink. We do play all championship games at Dobson. PROGRAM INFORMATION BUDGET Are your books audited?Yes Please upload program/organization budget https://www.formstack.com/admin/download/file/13040023760 177 Who currently funds your organization?Self-funded- VMHC fund our programming/event through player registration fees. 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? 8860 Please list your confirmed sponsors or partners For the Vail Sportsmanship Tournament, our main sponsors are the Town of Vail and Vail Summit Orthopaedics. Additionally, we have Rink Board Sponsors for Dobson and Eagle Ice Rinks: Active Energies, Agave/La Cantina, A Good Sports, Alliance Moving Systems, Alpine Bank, Alpine Engineering, Alpine Lumber, Batson's Corner, Edwards Excavating, Elevated Dental, First Bank, First Chair Designs, Gallegos, Gaarinkel's/El Sabor, General Store, Hensel Phelps, High Mountain Homes, Impact Graphics, Marcin Engineering, Pazzo's Pizza, PSI Plumbing, R&H Mechanical, Rhize Technology, Smile Doctors, State Farm Insurance, Steadman Philippon, Two Valley Tires, Vail Daily, Vail International Hockey, Vail Summit Orthopaedics, Vail Valley Surgery Center, WERKS Auto, Wyndham Properties, Vail Valley Waste and Yeti's Grind. Our sponsors for the 2021 Avalanche Alumni Weekend: Vail Health, Active Energies, Alpine Lumber, Garfinkel's, LIV/Sotheby's, West Vail Liquor Mart, US Bank, Vail Custom Builders, Desmond Home Builders, Bob's Place, Drunken Goat, KZYR, Defina Construction, Antlers at Vail, 10th Mountain Whiskey & Spirits, 14er Brewing, Alan-Bradley Windows and Doors, Alliance Moving Systems, Alpenglow Law, Altitude Paddleboards, ANB Bank, Arrigoni Woods, Backyard Irrigation, Bay Equity, Breakthru Beverage, Burke Harrington Construction, Castlepeak Dental, Chics Couture, FAS, LLC, First Bank, First Chair Designs, Grey Salt, Holy Cross, KH Webb, Liquid Death, Mountain Beverage, and more... 178 Please explain the potential for additional sponsorships or partners. Every year, we strive to bring in more sponsorships through value-driven opportunities whether through advertising at local rinks or at our events. With each year, those opportunities increase and we have hopes that our sponsorships and partnerships will continue to grow. Currently we are able to subsidize the cost of hockey operations at 40% through the generous support of our sponsors/partners. Making hockey affordable for our local members is of utmost importance the VMHC. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Are there any other things you'd like to share with Council and staff that are not included in the application? There was not enough space to list all of the sponsors above. We are thrilled to continue offering the Vail Sportsmanship Tournament in Vail. We know it has a significant economic impact on the Town of Vail. Unfortunately, we are unable to grow the event and attract even more visitors to the limited amount of ice. We are hopeful that in the future we will have 2 sheets of ice in Vail which will allow us to invite more teams to the tournament and bring more people to Vail. Organization rosters naming all officers, boar of directors and respective positions as relevant. https://www.formstack.com/admin/download/file/13040023768 If you received Council funding in 2022, please upload a document recapping the use of prior year Council funds. https://www.formstack.com/admin/download/file/13040023769 179 Form Name: 2023 Council Contribution Request- Service & Inkind Submission Time: July 14, 2022 4:20 pm Browser: Chrome 103.0.0.0 / OS X IP Address: 98.50.43.65 Unique ID: 986092906 Location: 39.6341, -106.7588 Town of Vail 2023 Annual Council Contribution Request- Services & In-kind 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 11 Organization Mission Statement The VVMTA's mission is to maintain, educate, advocate for, and build sustainable non-motorized soft surface trails while conserving the natural environment of Eagle County and our public lands. The VVMTA is the leading advocate for soft surface trails in Eagle County, CO. The VVMTA's vision is the creation of a sustainable multi-use soft surface trail network connecting communities and neighborhoods. We promote stewardship of our public lands, sustainable trail building practices and a balance between recreation and conservation. The VVMTA maintains that trails contribute to the quality of life and economic vitality of the community. Address PO Box 3986 Avon, CO 81620 Work Phone (970) 279-1055 Organization's Tax Status 501c3 Please attached a copy of your organizations W9 https://www.formstack.com/admin/download/file/13041738089 Funding Request What is the name of your program?VVMTA Trail Stewardship Programs Is this a new event or program?No How many years has this program been produced in Vail? 7 180 What category of funding are you applying for? Services Type of Funding Requestsed Cash Funding Only Cash Contribution Requested 17500 Did you received funding from the Town of Vail for 2022? Yes How much funding did you receive from the Town of Vail for 2022? (Please include total funding you received from the CSE and Town Council)? 17500 Please describe the location(s) of the program in previous years. The Adopt A Trail program includes eleven (11) 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, Two Elk, Buffehr, and more. The Wildlife Trail Ambassador program includes volunteers stationed at seasonal closed trails including North Trail, Son of Middle Creek, Buffehr Creek, and Two Elk. Pending land management decisions, the WTA program is ready to support seasonal wildlife closure for Bighorn Sheep at the Booth Lake trailhead in 2023. The Trail Conservation Crew in 2022 so far, has already led AAT teams on Booth, Gore, Son of Middle Creek and have already put in over 25 hours of Wildlife Trail Ambassador outreach at Vail trailheads. These numbers are only going to increase as the summer continues. Additionally, the Trail Conservation Crew, have executed trail maintenance projects on Buffehr Creek, Son of Middle Creek, North Trail, and Game Creek including cutting out over 425 downed trees on these trails from the winter season. PROGRAM INFORMATION 181 How does your request support item of the Contribution Policy (See above)? Our Adopt A Trail (AAT) and Wildlife Trail Ambassador (WTA) 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 (2 in 2022). The TCC will lead volunteer AAT teams part-time but also collaborate with local land managers and partner organizations to perform and execute recreation and conservation projects. Their focus is 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. 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 Sustainability: Create hundreds of trail and outdoor recreation focused 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 core. 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 WTA programs continue to grow year over year. With the continued growth of visitors, population, and trail users 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. How will your program achieve recognition and drive participation? Programs regularly are promoted through social media, newsletters, local radio stations, Vail Daily, and local magazines. This media coverage of our boots on the ground efforts attracts additional support and participation. What is the lasting community involvement and or benefit of this program? A sustainable, well maintained trail experience for locals and visitors to enjoy for many years in the future. Additionally, the WTA keeps trail users off of seasonal closed trails to ensure wildlife can thrive and survive during the critical winter, migration, and calving seasons. BUDGET 182 Are your books audited?No Describe how the funds requested will be used. Funds requested will provide on the ground support through tools, training, and marketing/promotional materials to communicate volunteer opportunities and educate the public about seasonal closures, trail maintenance projects and techniques, responsible recreation education and initiatives, leave no trace principles, and trail etiquette. Please upload program/organization budget https://www.formstack.com/admin/download/file/13041738124 Who currently funds your organization?National Forest Foundation grant, USFS Eagle-Holy Cross Ranger District, Great Outdoors Colorado, local municipalities, Eagle County, and private donors. 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? We need to secure funding to continue these important programs to keep up with the increased trail use and important need to educate new trail users. We will continue to execute these programs as best as we can with lower funding, however, execution would not be as efficient and occur as often due to limited resources and capacity. As a result, negative impacts from unmitigated recreation would result in accelerated damages to trails, wildlife, and our natural resources. 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? 210000 What is the dollar $ amount of in-kind services or items provided from sponsors or partners? 4500 183 Please list your confirmed sponsors or partners National Forest Foundation 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 Xcel Energy Sunrise Minturn Venture Sports High Gear Cyclery East West Partners Shop & Hop Kind Bikes & Skis Ski Town All-Stars Vail Health Main Street Grill Callosum Alpine Engineering Yeti's Grind 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 184 Are there any other things you'd like to share with Council and staff that are not included in the application? In addition to these programs and projects, the VVMTA is actively involved in community efforts such as East Vail trail planning/committee, the StewardVail planning and focus groups, and the Community Wildlife Roundtable including the Education/Outreach and Habitat Management committees. In 2021, our programs executed: Trail Conservation Crew: 4,764 hours of trail maintenance and conservation projects Wildlife Trail Ambassadors: 387 hours by 327 volunteer shifts Adopt A Trail: 75 teams, 66 trails adopted, 678 volunteers, 1,386 lbs of trash removed, and 2,841 hours of volunteer maintenance projects Youth Trail Stewards: 150 volunteers under the age of 18 and 398 hours of education and project execution Volunteer Trail Crews: 338 volunteers and 875 volunteer hours Organization rosters naming all officers, boar of directors and respective positions as relevant. https://www.formstack.com/admin/download/file/13041738152 If you received Council funding in 2022, please upload a document recapping the use of prior year Council funds. https://www.formstack.com/admin/download/file/13041738154 Upload any other relevent materials such as photos, videos, articles, PR coverage, ect. https://www.formstack.com/admin/download/file/13041738155 185 186 187 188 189 190 191 192 193 194 195 196 197 198 AGENDA ITEM NO. 1.2 Item Cover Page DATE:November 1, 2022 TIME:45 min. SUBMITTED BY:Stephanie Bibbens, Housing ITEM TYPE:Presentation/Discussion AGENDA SECTION:Presentation/Discussion SUBJECT:Timber Ridge Redevelopment Development SUGGESTED ACTION:Listen to presentation and provide direction regarding the redevelopment of the Timber Ridge Village Apartments. PRESENTER(S):George Ruther, Housing Director VAIL TOWN COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM REPORT ATTACHMENTS: Timber Ridge Redevelopment Memorandum 11012022.docx A TR Site Plan 102522.pdf B TR Site Plan Podium 1s2s 102522.pdf C TR Site Plan Podium Mix 102522.pdf D TR Site Plan Max 102522.pdf TR Section 4 Story.pdf TR Section 6 Story.pdf Copy of Timber Ridge Phase II Site Plan Comparison.pdf A2.0 Schematic UNIT plans 10-12-22.pdf Timber Ridge Site Plan Options 11012022.pdf 199 1 75 South Frontage Road West Housing Department Vail, Colorado 81657 970.479.2150 vailgov.com MEMORANDUM To: Vail Town Council From: George Ruther, Housing Director Date: November 1, 2022 Re: Timber Ridge Village Redevelopment I. Purpose The purpose of this memorandum is to receive direction from the Vail Town Council on the redevelopment of the Timber Ridge Village Apartments. This worksession is intended to be one of many meetings with the Vail Town Council, the Vail Local Housing Authority, and the Vail community as the Housing Department and Triumph Development West begin breaking down what will be a long list of topics for discussion and decision-making with regard to the redevelopment of Timber Ridge. This worksession discussion will focus primarily on: programming and uses, displacement and relocation of residents, and, timing and schedule. This action facilitates achieving the Town’s adopted housing goal and continues to provide housing solutions to the #1 most critical issue facing the Vail community – lack of the availability of homes for year-round and seasonal residents and addresses the much needed redevelopment of the Timber Ridge Village Apartments. II. Timber Ridge Village Apartments Redevelopment A. Redevelopment Goals and Objectives The following redevelopment goals and objectives were adopted by the Vail Town Council and will be used to guide future decision-making: 200 2 Seize the full opportunity - The redevelopment of the Timber Ridge Village Apartments will serve an integral role in strengthening the supply of deed- restricted homes in Vail by providing for a minimum of 200 dwelling units. Deed-restricted homes are the highest priority - 100% of the new homes shall be deed-restricted for resident occupancy with preference granted to employees working at businesses in the Town of Vail. Optimize this housing opportunity - Given the scarcity of developable land for deed-restricted homes in Vail, the density, height, and scale of the redevelopment shall be optimized within the parameters of the Town’s adopted land use regulations, building and fire codes, and other applicable code provisions. Minimize the impacts of the short-term loss of homes- Construction of the redevelopment project shall not begin prior to the issuance of a certificate of occupancy for the Residences at Main Vail to minimize the negative impacts of vacating the Timber Ridge Village Apartments during construction. A market study shall drive the program and design - Timber Ridge Village Apartments shall be redeveloped to meet the current and future housing needs of year-round and seasonal Vail residents based upon the findings and conclusions of an updated housing needs and demand market study. Environmental stewardship is a community value – Environmental sustainability best practices shall be incorporated into the design, construction, and future operations of the new buildings including 100% electrification, solar array installation, car share program, beyond energy conservation code construction, water conservation measures, high efficiency systems, durable materials, etc. Cost is a key consideration - Financial sustainability and fiscal responsibility are key considerations of the long-term affordability of the homes and operational/maintenance needs of the property owner. Time is of the essence - Understanding the critical housing needs of the Vail community and Eagle River Valley as well as the importance of meeting the growing demands, the redevelopment of the Timber Ridge Village Apartments shall be completed within 24 months of its demolition. Prioritize homes over cars - Due to its convenient location to the West Vail community commercial area and ease of access to the primary employment centers in Vail via public transit, emphasis shall be placed on optimizing the number of residential homes rather than maximizing the number of vehicles parking spaces. Lead by example – The process and outcome of the redevelopment of the Timber Ridge Village Apartments shall exemplify leadership in delivering on housing and shall align with Vail’s place amongst leaders in the mountain resort communities. B. The redevelopment of Timber Ridge is characterized by five foundational topics requiring direction and decision making. Each of these topics includes a list of sub- topics and issues which need to be addressed. The five foundational topics include: 201 3 Transportation policy and infrastructure Programming and uses Development deal structure Budget, funding, financing, and existing debt Displacement and relocation of residents Timing and scheduling Transportation Discussions are continuing at the staff level regarding addressing the transportation needs of the future residents that will one day reside at the redeveloped Timber Ridge Village Apartments. More information regarding transportation will be provided at upcoming meetings. At the September 6 worksession meeting, the Vail Town Council directed the following: The Housing (H) District affords the applicant the ability to propose a transportation plan which addresses the needs of the residents that does not solely rely upon private vehicles. The Town Council directed staff to utilize this provision with the adopted zoning regulations and propose a transportation plan which looks to all alternate modes of transportation to meet the needs of the residents. The total number of parking spaces provided based upon the minimum requirements of the Vail Town Code cannot be the primary driver in the design of the redevelopment of Timber Ridge. A leasing and affordability feature of the new Timber Ridge Village Apartments should be that you can live there without the added expense or inconvenience of a car. Programming and uses The programming and uses on the site need to be determined. Several possible redevelopment scenarios have been prepared for consideration. The scenarios will be further analyzed for their ability to achieve the adopted development goals and objectives and to address certain needs within the housing market. It is unlikely that there is only one option. Instead, there is an option that is most appropriate given the circumstances, at this time. The Vail Town Council needs to decide on programming and uses to advance the design process forward. At the September 6 worksession meeting, the Vail Town Council directed the following: That based upon the conclusions of Phase 1 of the market study, the new homes are to be rental opportunities for the current residents residing at Timber Ridge and that the primary target market is persons and families in the 18 – 35 year old 202 4 demographic filling the much need frontline customer and resort service sector jobs within the community. That accessory uses such as a separate amenities building or any use which generates an additional parking demand beyond the intended residential use of the site is not needed. An on-site leasing office, mail delivery room, laundry, or other uses which are incidental to the primary use as residential, may be considered. That true dormitory-style homes with shared facilities (common kitchens and bathrooms, etc.) are not preferred. Instead, studio, one, two, and three bedroom homes, or larger, that can accommodate individual residents, as well as smaller sized families or roommate arrangements, is preferred. That creating a campus-like environment, with indoor and outdoor community amenities, is preferred. Livability and quality of life consideration must be incorporated into the final program design. The development team has collaborated to prepare and present four general programming alternatives. The basis of the programming alternatives are the adopted development goals and objectives and the direction provided by the Vail Town Council. Copies of the site plan layout of the four alternatives, along with a chart proving a comparison of the alternatives has been attached for reference. Also included are conceptual floor plan layouts of the varying home sizes to provide context for what could be developed within each of the buildings. The four program alternatives range in size from 128 total homes (Option A) to upwards of 300 total homes (Option D). Further, a parking plan layout has been prepared for each of the programming options. The total number of spaces provided ranges from 89 total spaces to more than 350 total spaces, resulting in a parking space to dwelling unit ratios of 1.06 to 1.48. A preliminary budget summary has also been prepared. The budget summary was prepared based upon the proposed program within each of the alternatives combined with the projected gross square footage of building area to achieve the alternative. While still too early in the process to accurately determine a final development cost, the budget summary provides a relative comparative analysis of an estimated range of cost, the estimated amount of equity needed to finance that programming alternative, and any special budget considerations that will need to get factored into the final development cost. The program alternatives range in total cost of approximately $52M with Option A to nearly $175M with Option D. But for Option A, each of the alternatives more than doubles the total number of homes currently on the site and results in an increase in the total number of existing beds (288) by 140% (404) to 215% (618). Development deal A development partner in Triumph Development West has been selected by prior agreement of the Vail Town Council. A final deal structure with Triumph has yet to be determined and requires further clarifications. What is clear, however, is that the Vail Town Council made a strategic decision to partner with Triumph Development West on the redevelopment of Timber Ridge. The Vail Town Council will need to articulate their 203 5 expectations of a deal structure and negotiate a development agreement with Triumph Development West. A primary consideration of the deal structure is a determination of how much control the Town needs to maintain in the design and development of the new homes and the future operations and management of the new homes to achieves its development goals and objectives. The development deal structure was not discussed at length at the September 6 worksession meeting. However, there are several deal points that are generally understood at this time, based upon prior the respective stated expectations of the partners to include: The Town of Vail will retain fee title ownership interest in the land. Triumph Development will be subject to a ground lease with terms and conditions to be determined. Triumph Development will own and operate the vertical building improvements. The Town of Vail will assume ownership of the vertical building improvements upon expiration/termination of the ground lease. The Town of Vail and Triumph Development will be co-applicants in the development review and entitlement process. Triumph Development will secure the financing needed to complete the redevelopment. Budget, Funding, Financing, and Existing Debt The redevelopment of Timber Ridge is likely to cost $100M, or more, in total. Sources of funding, development financing, and addressing approximately $5M of existing debt have yet to be communicated or discussed with the Town Council or the public. A number of key funding and financing considerations need to be decided in the near future to keep the redevelopment project progressing forward. Town staff will return to the Town Council with funding and financing options at future meetings. Currently, the Town staff is exploring potential county, state, and federal funding sources for housing and infrastructure to facilitate the redevelopment of Timber Ridge, in addition to retaining the grant writing experience and consulting services of Social Impact Collaborative Consulting. Displacement and relocation More than 250 Vail residents currently reside in the Timber Ridge Village Apartments. A strategic plan for the displacement and relocation of residents during redevelopment has yet to be discussed or determined. The Residences at Main Vail is likely to accommodate a portion, though not all the displaced residents. Factors such as existing vs. proposed cost of leases, home sizes, master leases, parking spaces, existing deficit of housing, etc. are likely to complicate the efforts to address displacement and relocation. What role could West Middle Creek serve in a greater displacement and relocation plan? The Vail Town Council will need to adopt a strategic relocation and displacement plan for the residents living at Timber Ridge prior to 204 6 committing to a development schedule. Putting as many as 250 Vail residents out of their homes is problematic and unacceptable on many levels. On September 6, the Vail Town Council directed the town staff to organize an internal committee to explore and evaluate alternatives to minimize the negative impacts resulting from the temporary displacement of Timber Ridge residents and return to the Vail Town Council with options for consideration. The Vail Town Council acknowledged the beneficial role that the future residential development on West Middle Creek could play in solving this problem. To that end, a subdivision and rezoning applications have been submitted for review and approval. It is anticipated that the applications will be readied for a public hearing before the Vail Town Council on Tuesday, December 20, 2022, and, if approved, adopted in January of 2023. No other alternatives are under currently consideration. Timing and Schedule Prior discussions regarding the timing and scheduling of construction suggested the demolition of the Timber Ridge Village Apartments beginning in September/October of 2023. This schedule anticipates an on-time delivery and occupancy of the Residences at Main Vail. While achievable through shared commitment to the schedule and alignment around the goal, a substantial amount of work and decision making is needed between now and September, 2023. It is more reasonable to presume an April, 2024, or later, start date to afford adequate time for contracting, design development, entitlements and approvals, and the avoidance of displacement of 250-plus residents for two winter seasons. A draft development schedule was prepared and presented on September 6 to illustrate a proposed path forward. A division of tasks is needed to be successful. Tasks include leadership in the following areas: Design development and deal structure (Housing Department) Funding and financing, and (Finance) Entitlements and approvals (Community Development) At the September 6 worksession the Vail Town Council directed the following: A shift in schedule was acknowledged to an April of 2024 was acknowledged as the preferred option given the reduced impact it would have on displacement during multiple winter seasons. Continue advancing the plans for the redevelopment of Timber Ridge, while at the same time take the steps necessary to subdivide and rezone a +/- 4 acre portion of the West Middle Creek parcel to allow for future residential development on the site, subject to final approvals. 205 7 C.Direction and Decision Making Discussion, direction, and decision making are needed in the following areas: What is the appropriate number of homes to be built on the site to ensure an adequate number of beds? But for Option A, each of the program alternatives achieve the development objective and goal of developing a minimum of 200 homes on the site. Where the alternative begin to vary is how many beds are created as a result of the home mix. Currently, a maximum of 288 beds exist on the site. In addition to focusing on increasing the density to a desirable minimum, focus should also be made to the total number of beds (i.e. people) that can be appropriately accommodated on the site. For purposes of advancing the design, are 404 to 440 people (max.) residing on the site too few, too many, or in line with the Town’s expectations of this redevelopment effort? What is the desired home type and home mix? As presented, the home types and home mix can vary greatly to meet the needs of the Vail community. Based upon the conclusions of the Phase 1 market study, one and two-bedroom apartments are the most desired and needed within the community. While typically smaller in size, residents expressed a preference for studio-style homes given the added privacy and affordability they provide. Option C provides for a greater diversity of home types and home mix while coming in at a similar cost as Option B. Both Options B and C check the boxes of the development objectives and goals as adopted by the Vail Town Council. With program and cost considerations in mind, is there a preferred home type and home mix that should be further explored and evaluated by the development team? With direction from the Town Council, the development team will begin preparing development pro formas and additional cost considerations for the redevelopment of Timber Ridge and present the initial findings to the Vail Town Council. 206 SURFACE (4 LEVELS) (1'S & 2'S) SCHEMESITE = 210,400 SFSITE PLAN STUDY189 SURFACE PARKING SPACES128 APARTMENT UNITS212 BEDROOMSTIMBER RIDGE PHASE II1 BEDROOM UNITS = 442 BEDROOM UNITS = 8440' UTILITY EASEMENT4 YARDDUMPSTERRECYCLE6 YARDDUMPSTERNORTH FRONTAGE ROAD81408160816081608150815081508150814081308140NORTH0103050T O V B U S S T O P 816881628160LIONS RIDGE LOOP20'-0" SETBACK20'-0" SETBACK8126151520BUILDING B8 UNITS PER FLOOR(3 - 1's / 5 - 2's)4 LEVELS = 30,800 GSFROOF TOP PATIO32 UNITS = 52 TOTAL BEDROOMSBUILDING C12 UNITS PER FLOOR(4-1's / 8-2's)4 LEVELS = 51,720 GSFROOF TOP DECK48 UNITS = 80 TOTAL BEDROOMS17191818201219610BUILDING A12 UNITS PER FLOOR(4-1's / 8-2's)4 LEVELS = 51,720 GSFROOF TOP DECK48 UNITS = 80 TOTAL BEDROOMSPROPOSED SITE PLAN Drawn by: Checked by: Sheet Revisions: Sheet titleStampDate: Project No: 2022 TRIUMPH www.triumphdev.com TRIUMPH DEVELOPMENT WEST 105 Edwards Village Blvd #C201 Edwards CO 81632 P.O.Box 2444 10/25/2022 MEF MEF TIMBER RIDGE - PHASE II VAIL, C0 81657 1" = 30'-0"1"A" SURFACE PARKING -SITE PLANA1.0207 40' UTILITY EASEMENT4 YARDDUMPSTERRECYCLE6 YARDDUMPSTERNORTH FRONTAGE ROAD81408160816081608150815081508150814081308140BUILDING B28714 YARDDUMPSTERRECYCLE6 YARDDUMPSTERNORTH01030508 UNITS PER FLOOR(1-1's / 7-2's)4 LEVELS = 39,900 GSFROOF TOP PATIO32 UNITS = 60 TOTAL BEDROOMSOUTDOORAMENITY SPACEBUILDING CT O V B U S S T O P 816881628160LIONS RIDGE LOOP20'-0" SETBACK20'-0" SETBACK80928098810481088109811014'-0" WIDE EMERGENCY ACCESS ROADBUILDING F2234268 UNITS PER FLOOR(3-1's / 5-2's)4 LEVELS = 37,100 GSFROOF TOP PATIO32 UNITS = 52 TOTAL BEDROOMSBUILDING DBUILDING E4 YARDDUMPSTERRECYCLE6 YARDDUMPSTER4 YARDDUMPSTERRECYCLE6 YARDDUMPSTERBUILDING D3712 UNITS PER FLOOR(4-1's / 8-2's)4 LEVELS = 51,700 GSFROOF TOP DECK48 UNITS = 80 TOTAL BEDROOMS41813313208 UNITS PER FLOOR(3 - 1's / 5 - 2's)4 LEVELS = 30,800 GSFROOF TOP PATIO32 UNITS = 52 TOTAL BEDROOMS12 UNITS PER FLOOR(4-1's / 8-2's)4 LEVELS = 51,700 GSFROOF TOP DECK48 UNITS = 80 TOTAL BEDROOMSBUILDING A3712 UNITS PER FLOOR(4-1's / 8-2's)4 LEVELS = 51,700 GSFROOF TOP DECK48 UNITS = 80 TOTAL BEDROOMSTIMBER RIDGE PHASE II - 10/25SITE = 210,400 SFSITE PLAN STUDY184 PODIUM PARKING71 SURFACE PARKING255 TOTAL PARKING SPACES240 APARTMENT UNITS404 BEDROOMS1 BEDROOM UNITS = 762 BEDROOM UNITS = 164PROPOSED SITE PLAN Drawn by: Checked by: Sheet Revisions: Sheet titleStampDate: Project No: 2022 TRIUMPH www.triumphdev.com TRIUMPH DEVELOPMENT WEST 105 Edwards Village Blvd #C201 Edwards CO 81632 P.O.Box 2444 10/25/2022 MEF MEF TIMBER RIDGE - PHASE II VAIL, C0 81657 1" = 30'-0"1"B" PODIUM (1'S / 2'S) - SITE PLANB1.0208 TIMBER RIDGE PHASE II - 10/25SITE = 210,400 SFSITE PLAN STUDY184 PODIUM PARKING71 SURFACE PARKING255 TOTAL PARKING SPACES200 APARTMENT UNITS444 BEDROOMS1 BEDROOM UNITS = 362 BEDROOM UNITS = 1003 BEDROOM UNITS = 484 BEDROOM UNITS = 1640' UTILITY EASEMENT4 YARDDUMPSTERRECYCLE6 YARDDUMPSTERNORTH FRONTAGE ROAD81408160816081608150815081508150814081308140BUILDING B28714 YARDDUMPSTERRECYCLE6 YARDDUMPSTERNORTH01030508 UNITS PER FLOOR(1-1's / 7-2's)4 LEVELS = 39,900 GSFROOF TOP PATIO32 UNITS = 60 TOTAL BEDROOMSOUTDOORAMENITY SPACEBUILDING CT O V B U S S T O P 816881628160LIONS RIDGE LOOP20'-0" SETBACK20'-0" SETBACK80928098810481088109811014'-0" WIDE EMERGENCY ACCESS ROADBUILDING F22348 - UNITS PER FLOOR(4 - 4's / 4 - 3's)4 LEVELS = 47,500 GSFROOF TOP PATIO32 UNITS = 112 TOTAL BEDROOMS81228133814481558166268 UNITS PER FLOOR(3-1's / 5-2's)4 LEVELS = 37,100 GSFROOF TOP PATIO32 UNITS = 52 TOTAL BEDROOMSBUILDING E6 UNITS PER FLOOR(1 - 1's / 3 - 2's / 2 - 3's)4 LEVELS = 30,560 GSFROOF TOP PATIO24 UNITS = 52 TOTAL BEDROOMS4 YARDDUMPSTERRECYCLE6 YARDDUMPSTER4 YARDDUMPSTERRECYCLE6 YARDDUMPSTERBUILDING D3712 UNITS PER FLOOR(4-1's / 8-2's)4 LEVELS = 51,700 GSFROOF TOP DECK48 UNITS = 80 TOTAL BEDROOMS4BUILDING A348 UNITS PER FLOOR(6-3's / 2-2's)4 LEVELS = 47,800 GSFROOF TOP DECK32 UNITS = 88 TOTAL BEDROOMS181331320PROPOSED SITE PLAN Drawn by: Checked by: Sheet Revisions: Sheet titleStampDate: Project No: 2022 TRIUMPH www.triumphdev.com TRIUMPH DEVELOPMENT WEST 105 Edwards Village Blvd #C201 Edwards CO 81632 P.O.Box 2444 10/25/2022 MEF MEF TIMBER RIDGE - PHASE II VAIL, C0 81657 1" = 30'-0"1"C" PODIUM (UNIT MIX) - SITE PLANC1.0209 40' UTILITY EASEMENT4 YARDDUMPSTERRECYCLE6 YARDDUMPSTERNORTH FRONTAGE ROAD81408160816081608150815081508150814081308140BUILDING B28694 YARDDUMPSTERRECYCLE6 YARDDUMPSTERNORTH01030508 UNITS PER FLOOR(1-1's / 7-2's)6 LEVELS = 59,850 GSFROOF TOP PATIO48 UNITS = 90 TOTAL BEDROOMSOUTDOORAMENITY SPACEBUILDING CT O V B U S S T O P 816881628160LIONS RIDGE LOOP20'-0" SETBACK20'-0" SETBACK80928098810481088109811014'-0" WIDE EMERGENCY ACCESS ROADBUILDING F22348 - UNITS PER FLOOR(4 - 4's / 4 - 3's)6 LEVELS = 71,250 GSFROOF TOP PATIO48 UNITS = 168 TOTAL BEDROOMS268 UNITS PER FLOOR(3-1's / 5-2's)6 LEVELS = 55,650 GSFROOF TOP PATIO48 UNITS = 78 TOTAL BEDROOMSBUILDING E6 UNITS PER FLOOR(1 - 1's / 3 - 2's / 2 - 3's)6 LEVELS = 45,840 GSFROOF TOP PATIO36 UNITS = 78 TOTAL BEDROOMS4 YARDDUMPSTERRECYCLE6 YARDDUMPSTER4 YARDDUMPSTERRECYCLE6 YARDDUMPSTERBUILDING D3712 UNITS PER FLOOR(4-1's / 8-2's)6 LEVELS = 77,550 GSFROOF TOP DECK72 UNITS = 120 TOTAL BEDROOMS4BUILDING A348 UNITS PER FLOOR(6-3's / 2-2's)6 LEVELS = 71,700 GSFROOF TOP DECK48 UNITS = 132 TOTAL BEDROOMS18133132022302834TIMBER RIDGE PHASE II - 10/25SITE = 210,400 SFSITE PLAN STUDY181 PODIUM PARKING114 UNDER GROUND PARKING69 SURFACE PARKING364 TOTAL PARKING SPACES300 APARTMENT UNITS666 BEDROOMS1 BEDROOM UNITS = 542 BEDROOM UNITS = 1503 BEDROOM UNITS = 724 BEDROOM UNITS = 24PROPOSED SITE PLAN Drawn by: Checked by: Sheet Revisions: Sheet titleStampDate: Project No: 2022 TRIUMPH www.triumphdev.com TRIUMPH DEVELOPMENT WEST 105 Edwards Village Blvd #C201 Edwards CO 81632 P.O.Box 2444 10/25/2022 MEF MEF TIMBER RIDGE - PHASE II VAIL, C0 81657 1" = 30'-0"1"D" LARGE (UNIT MIX) - SITE PLAND1.0210 BUILDING "A"80869'-0"9'-0"2'-0"9'-0"8164814081049'-0"2'-0"9'-0"2'-0"9'-0"81208104BUILDING "F"8092TIMBER RIDGE PHASE II - "B"2'-0"9'-0"8180BUILDING "A"80869'-0"9'-0"2'-0"9'-0"8164814081049'-0"2'-0"9'-0"9'-0"2'-0"9'-0"81208104BUILDING "F"8092TIMBER RIDGE PHASE II - "OPTIOIN B"2'-0"9'-0"81642'-0"9'-0"8174PROPERTY LINE NORTH FRONTAGE PROPERTYLINE ROAD LIONSRIDGELOOP PROPERTY LINE NORTH FRONTAGE PROPERTYLINE ROAD LIONSRIDGELOOP PROPOSED SITE SECTIONSDrawn by: Checked by: Sheet Revisions: Sheet titleStampDate: Project No: 2022 TRIUMPH www.triumphdev.com TRIUMPH DEVELOPMENT WEST 105 Edwards Village Blvd #C201 Edwards CO 81632 P.O.Box 2444 10/25/2022 MEF MEF TIMBER RIDGE - PHASE II VAIL, C0 81657N.T.S.1"B" - SITE SECTIONSA1.1211 BUILDING "A"PROPERTY LINE8086 NORTH FRONTAGE PROPERTYLINE ROAD LIONSRIDGELOOP 9'-0"2'-0"9'-0"9'-0"2'-0"9'-0"8164814081049'-0"9'-0"2'-0"9'-0"81208104BUILDING "F"80929'-0"2'-0"2'-0"9'-0"2'-0"2'-0"TIMBER RIDGE PHASE II - D82022'-0"2'-0"9'-0"8164BUILDING "A"80869'-0"9'-0"2'-0"9'-0"8164814081049'-0"2'-0"9'-0"9'-0"2'-0"9'-0"81208104BUILDING "F"80929'-0"2'-0"2'-0"9'-0"2'-0"2'-0"TIMBER RIDGE PHASE II - "OPTION D"2'-0"9'-0"8196PROPERTY LINE NORTH FRONTAGE PROPERTYLINE ROAD LIONSRIDGELOOP 9'-0"2'-0"9'-0"2'-0" PROPOSED SITE SECTIONSDrawn by: Checked by: Sheet Revisions: Sheet titleStampDate: Project No: 2022 TRIUMPH www.triumphdev.com TRIUMPH DEVELOPMENT WEST 105 Edwards Village Blvd #C201 Edwards CO 81632 P.O.Box 2444 10/25/2022 MEF MEF TIMBER RIDGE - PHASE II VAIL, C0 81657 N.T.S.1"D" - SITE SECTIONSA1.2212 PROGRAM A - Surface Parking B - Podium (1'S / 2'S)C - Podium (Unit Mix)D - Large (Unit Mix) 1BR 44 76 36 54 2BR 84 164 100 150 3BR - - 48 72 4BR - - 16 24 TOTAL 128 240 200 300 BEDROOMS 212 404 444 618 PARKING SPACES 89 255 255 364 PARKING TO UNIT RATIO 1.48 1.06 1.27 1.21 BUILDING SUMMARY GRFA SF 102,000 193,200 190,000 285,000 Finished SF 124,390 235,610 231,707 347,561 Garage SF - 63,640 63,640 105,430 GROSS SF 124,390 299,250 295,347 452,991 BUDGET SUMMARY Est. Total Budget 51,780,000 104,357,000 101,526,000 173,952,000 Est. Equity 20,711,820 46,961,000 45,687,000 88,715,000 SPECIAL BUDGET ITEMS Demolition 1,867,000 1,867,000 1,867,000 1,867,000 Mass Excavation 200,000 1,000,000 1,000,000 1,000,000 Retaining Wall 2,895,000 3,860,000 3,860,000 3,860,000 Structured Parking Garage - 7,637,000 7,637,000 14,532,000 Steel Building Premium - - - 18,292,683 TOTAL 4,962,000 14,364,000 14,364,000 39,551,683 TIMBER RIDGE VILLAGE PHASE II SITE PLAN COMPARISON November 1, 2022 213 "A" - STUDIO UNIT420 SF02'6'LIVING SPACE13'-6" X 15'-0"W/DBATHROOMPATIO10'-6" X 4'-6""B" - 1 BEDROOM UNIT600 SF02'6'W/DBEDROOM 111'-0" X 11'-0"LIVING SPACE11'-0" X 11'-0"PATIO8'-0" X 4'-6"BATHROOMKITCHEN"C" - 2 BEDROOM UNIT900 SF02'6'W/DBEDROOM 111'-0" X 11'-0"LIVING SPACE11'-0" X 11'-0"BATHROOM 1KITCHENPATIO8'-0" X 4'-6"BEDROOM 211'-0" X 12'-3"BATHROOM 2"D" - 3 BEDROOM UNIT1200 SF02'6'LIVING SPACE11'-0" X 11'-0"KITCHENBEDROOM 211'-0" X 11'-6"BATHROOM 2STORAGEBEDROOM 39'-0" X 12'-6"W/DBATHROOM 1BEDROOM 111'-0" X 11'-0"WHREF.DWW/DBATH #2PANTRYLNLNBATHROOM 1BEDROOM 111'-0" X 11'-6"KITCHENLIVING SPACE11'-0" X 11'-0"BEDROOM 211'-0" X 10'-6"BEDROOM 311'-0" X 11'-6"BEDROOM 411'-0" X 10'-6""E" - 4 BEDROOM UNIT1300 SF02'6'SCHEMATIC UNIT PLANS Drawn by: Checked by: Sheet Revisions: Sheet titleStampDate: Project No: 2022 TRIUMPH www.triumphdev.com TRIUMPH DEVELOPMENT WEST 105 Edwards Village Blvd #C201 Edwards CO 81632 P.O.Box 2444 TIMBER RIDGE - PHASE II VAIL, C0 81657 1/4" = 1'-0"1SCHEMATIC UNIT PLANSA2.010/12/2022 MEF MEF 214 SURFACE (4 LEVELS) (1'S & 2'S) SCHEMESITE = 210,400 SFSITE PLAN STUDY189 SURFACE PARKING SPACES128 APARTMENT UNITS212 BEDROOMSTIMBER RIDGE PHASE II1 BEDROOM UNITS = 442 BEDROOM UNITS = 8440' UTILITY EASEMENT4 YARDDUMPSTERRECYCLE6 YARDDUMPSTERNORTH FRONTAGE ROAD81408160816081608150815081508150814081308140NORTH0103050T O V B U S S T O P 816881628160LIONS RIDGE LOOP20'-0" SETBACK20'-0" SETBACK8126151520BUILDING B8 UNITS PER FLOOR(3 - 1's / 5 - 2's)4 LEVELS = 30,800 GSFROOF TOP PATIO32 UNITS = 52 TOTAL BEDROOMSBUILDING C12 UNITS PER FLOOR(4-1's / 8-2's)4 LEVELS = 51,720 GSFROOF TOP DECK48 UNITS = 80 TOTAL BEDROOMS17191818201219610BUILDING A12 UNITS PER FLOOR(4-1's / 8-2's)4 LEVELS = 51,720 GSFROOF TOP DECK48 UNITS = 80 TOTAL BEDROOMSPROPOSED SITE PLAN Drawn by: Checked by: Sheet Revisions: Sheet titleStampDate: Project No: 2022 TRIUMPH www.triumphdev.com TRIUMPH DEVELOPMENT WEST 105 Edwards Village Blvd #C201 Edwards CO 81632 P.O.Box 2444 10/25/2022 MEF MEF TIMBER RIDGE - PHASE II VAIL, C0 81657 1" = 30'-0"1"A" SURFACE PARKING -SITE PLANA1.0215 40' UTILITY EASEMENT4 YARDDUMPSTERRECYCLE6 YARDDUMPSTERNORTH FRONTAGE ROAD81408160816081608150815081508150814081308140BUILDING B28714 YARDDUMPSTERRECYCLE6 YARDDUMPSTERNORTH01030508 UNITS PER FLOOR(1-1's / 7-2's)4 LEVELS = 39,900 GSFROOF TOP PATIO32 UNITS = 60 TOTAL BEDROOMSOUTDOORAMENITY SPACEBUILDING CT O V B U S S T O P 816881628160LIONS RIDGE LOOP20'-0" SETBACK20'-0" SETBACK80928098810481088109811014'-0" WIDE EMERGENCY ACCESS ROADBUILDING F2234268 UNITS PER FLOOR(3-1's / 5-2's)4 LEVELS = 37,100 GSFROOF TOP PATIO32 UNITS = 52 TOTAL BEDROOMSBUILDING DBUILDING E4 YARDDUMPSTERRECYCLE6 YARDDUMPSTER4 YARDDUMPSTERRECYCLE6 YARDDUMPSTERBUILDING D3712 UNITS PER FLOOR(4-1's / 8-2's)4 LEVELS = 51,700 GSFROOF TOP DECK48 UNITS = 80 TOTAL BEDROOMS41813313208 UNITS PER FLOOR(3 - 1's / 5 - 2's)4 LEVELS = 30,800 GSFROOF TOP PATIO32 UNITS = 52 TOTAL BEDROOMS12 UNITS PER FLOOR(4-1's / 8-2's)4 LEVELS = 51,700 GSFROOF TOP DECK48 UNITS = 80 TOTAL BEDROOMSBUILDING A3712 UNITS PER FLOOR(4-1's / 8-2's)4 LEVELS = 51,700 GSFROOF TOP DECK48 UNITS = 80 TOTAL BEDROOMSTIMBER RIDGE PHASE II - 10/25SITE = 210,400 SFSITE PLAN STUDY184 PODIUM PARKING71 SURFACE PARKING255 TOTAL PARKING SPACES240 APARTMENT UNITS404 BEDROOMS1 BEDROOM UNITS = 762 BEDROOM UNITS = 164PROPOSED SITE PLAN Drawn by: Checked by: Sheet Revisions: Sheet titleStampDate: Project No: 2022 TRIUMPH www.triumphdev.com TRIUMPH DEVELOPMENT WEST 105 Edwards Village Blvd #C201 Edwards CO 81632 P.O.Box 2444 10/25/2022 MEF MEF TIMBER RIDGE - PHASE II VAIL, C0 81657 1" = 30'-0"1"B" PODIUM (1'S / 2'S) - SITE PLANB1.0216 TIMBER RIDGE PHASE II - 10/25SITE = 210,400 SFSITE PLAN STUDY184 PODIUM PARKING71 SURFACE PARKING255 TOTAL PARKING SPACES200 APARTMENT UNITS444 BEDROOMS1 BEDROOM UNITS = 362 BEDROOM UNITS = 1003 BEDROOM UNITS = 484 BEDROOM UNITS = 1640' UTILITY EASEMENT4 YARDDUMPSTERRECYCLE6 YARDDUMPSTERNORTH FRONTAGE ROAD81408160816081608150815081508150814081308140BUILDING B28714 YARDDUMPSTERRECYCLE6 YARDDUMPSTERNORTH01030508 UNITS PER FLOOR(1-1's / 7-2's)4 LEVELS = 39,900 GSFROOF TOP PATIO32 UNITS = 60 TOTAL BEDROOMSOUTDOORAMENITY SPACEBUILDING CT O V B U S S T O P 816881628160LIONS RIDGE LOOP20'-0" SETBACK20'-0" SETBACK80928098810481088109811014'-0" WIDE EMERGENCY ACCESS ROADBUILDING F22348 - UNITS PER FLOOR(4 - 4's / 4 - 3's)4 LEVELS = 47,500 GSFROOF TOP PATIO32 UNITS = 112 TOTAL BEDROOMS81228133814481558166268 UNITS PER FLOOR(3-1's / 5-2's)4 LEVELS = 37,100 GSFROOF TOP PATIO32 UNITS = 52 TOTAL BEDROOMSBUILDING E6 UNITS PER FLOOR(1 - 1's / 3 - 2's / 2 - 3's)4 LEVELS = 30,560 GSFROOF TOP PATIO24 UNITS = 52 TOTAL BEDROOMS4 YARDDUMPSTERRECYCLE6 YARDDUMPSTER4 YARDDUMPSTERRECYCLE6 YARDDUMPSTERBUILDING D3712 UNITS PER FLOOR(4-1's / 8-2's)4 LEVELS = 51,700 GSFROOF TOP DECK48 UNITS = 80 TOTAL BEDROOMS4BUILDING A348 UNITS PER FLOOR(6-3's / 2-2's)4 LEVELS = 47,800 GSFROOF TOP DECK32 UNITS = 88 TOTAL BEDROOMS181331320PROPOSED SITE PLAN Drawn by: Checked by: Sheet Revisions: Sheet titleStampDate: Project No: 2022 TRIUMPH www.triumphdev.com TRIUMPH DEVELOPMENT WEST 105 Edwards Village Blvd #C201 Edwards CO 81632 P.O.Box 2444 10/25/2022 MEF MEF TIMBER RIDGE - PHASE II VAIL, C0 81657 1" = 30'-0"1"C" PODIUM (UNIT MIX) - SITE PLANC1.0217 40' UTILITY EASEMENT4 YARDDUMPSTERRECYCLE6 YARDDUMPSTERNORTH FRONTAGE ROAD81408160816081608150815081508150814081308140BUILDING B28694 YARDDUMPSTERRECYCLE6 YARDDUMPSTERNORTH01030508 UNITS PER FLOOR(1-1's / 7-2's)6 LEVELS = 59,850 GSFROOF TOP PATIO48 UNITS = 90 TOTAL BEDROOMSOUTDOORAMENITY SPACEBUILDING CT O V B U S S T O P 816881628160LIONS RIDGE LOOP20'-0" SETBACK20'-0" SETBACK80928098810481088109811014'-0" WIDE EMERGENCY ACCESS ROADBUILDING F22348 - UNITS PER FLOOR(4 - 4's / 4 - 3's)6 LEVELS = 71,250 GSFROOF TOP PATIO48 UNITS = 168 TOTAL BEDROOMS268 UNITS PER FLOOR(3-1's / 5-2's)6 LEVELS = 55,650 GSFROOF TOP PATIO48 UNITS = 78 TOTAL BEDROOMSBUILDING E6 UNITS PER FLOOR(1 - 1's / 3 - 2's / 2 - 3's)6 LEVELS = 45,840 GSFROOF TOP PATIO36 UNITS = 78 TOTAL BEDROOMS4 YARDDUMPSTERRECYCLE6 YARDDUMPSTER4 YARDDUMPSTERRECYCLE6 YARDDUMPSTERBUILDING D3712 UNITS PER FLOOR(4-1's / 8-2's)6 LEVELS = 77,550 GSFROOF TOP DECK72 UNITS = 120 TOTAL BEDROOMS4BUILDING A348 UNITS PER FLOOR(6-3's / 2-2's)6 LEVELS = 71,700 GSFROOF TOP DECK48 UNITS = 132 TOTAL BEDROOMS18133132022302834TIMBER RIDGE PHASE II - 10/25SITE = 210,400 SFSITE PLAN STUDY181 PODIUM PARKING114 UNDER GROUND PARKING69 SURFACE PARKING364 TOTAL PARKING SPACES300 APARTMENT UNITS666 BEDROOMS1 BEDROOM UNITS = 542 BEDROOM UNITS = 1503 BEDROOM UNITS = 724 BEDROOM UNITS = 24PROPOSED SITE PLAN Drawn by: Checked by: Sheet Revisions: Sheet titleStampDate: Project No: 2022 TRIUMPH www.triumphdev.com TRIUMPH DEVELOPMENT WEST 105 Edwards Village Blvd #C201 Edwards CO 81632 P.O.Box 2444 10/25/2022 MEF MEF TIMBER RIDGE - PHASE II VAIL, C0 81657 1" = 30'-0"1"D" LARGE (UNIT MIX) - SITE PLAND1.0218 BUILDING "A"80869'-0"9'-0"2'-0"9'-0"8164814081049'-0"2'-0"9'-0"2'-0"9'-0"81208104BUILDING "F"8092TIMBER RIDGE PHASE II - "B"2'-0"9'-0"8180BUILDING "A"80869'-0"9'-0"2'-0"9'-0"8164814081049'-0"2'-0"9'-0"9'-0"2'-0"9'-0"81208104BUILDING "F"8092TIMBER RIDGE PHASE II - "OPTIOIN B"2'-0"9'-0"81642'-0"9'-0"8174PROPERTY LINE NORTH FRONTAGE PROPERTYLINE ROAD LIONSRIDGELOOP PROPERTY LINE NORTH FRONTAGE PROPERTYLINE ROAD LIONSRIDGELOOP PROPOSED SITE SECTIONSDrawn by: Checked by: Sheet Revisions: Sheet titleStampDate: Project No: 2022 TRIUMPH www.triumphdev.com TRIUMPH DEVELOPMENT WEST 105 Edwards Village Blvd #C201 Edwards CO 81632 P.O.Box 2444 10/25/2022 MEF MEF TIMBER RIDGE - PHASE II VAIL, C0 81657N.T.S.1"B" - SITE SECTIONSA1.1219 BUILDING "A"PROPERTY LINE8086 NORTH FRONTAGE PROPERTYLINE ROAD LIONSRIDGELOOP 9'-0"2'-0"9'-0"9'-0"2'-0"9'-0"8164814081049'-0"9'-0"2'-0"9'-0"81208104BUILDING "F"80929'-0"2'-0"2'-0"9'-0"2'-0"2'-0"TIMBER RIDGE PHASE II - D82022'-0"2'-0"9'-0"8164BUILDING "A"80869'-0"9'-0"2'-0"9'-0"8164814081049'-0"2'-0"9'-0"9'-0"2'-0"9'-0"81208104BUILDING "F"80929'-0"2'-0"2'-0"9'-0"2'-0"2'-0"TIMBER RIDGE PHASE II - "OPTION D"2'-0"9'-0"8196PROPERTY LINE NORTH FRONTAGE PROPERTYLINE ROAD LIONSRIDGELOOP 9'-0"2'-0"9'-0"2'-0" PROPOSED SITE SECTIONSDrawn by: Checked by: Sheet Revisions: Sheet titleStampDate: Project No: 2022 TRIUMPH www.triumphdev.com TRIUMPH DEVELOPMENT WEST 105 Edwards Village Blvd #C201 Edwards CO 81632 P.O.Box 2444 10/25/2022 MEF MEF TIMBER RIDGE - PHASE II VAIL, C0 81657 N.T.S.1"D" - SITE SECTIONSA1.2220 SURFACE (4 LEVELS) (1'S & 2'S) SCHEMESITE = 210,400 SFSITE PLAN STUDY189 SURFACE PARKING SPACES128 APARTMENT UNITS212 BEDROOMSTIMBER RIDGE PHASE II1 BEDROOM UNITS = 442 BEDROOM UNITS = 8440' UTILITY EASEMENT4 YARDDUMPSTERRECYCLE6 YARDDUMPSTERNORTH FRONTAGE ROAD81408160816081608150815081508150814081308140NORTH0103050T O V B U S S T O P 816881628160LIONS RIDGE LOOP20'-0" SETBACK20'-0" SETBACK8126151520BUILDING B8 UNITS PER FLOOR(3 - 1's / 5 - 2's)4 LEVELS = 30,800 GSFROOF TOP PATIO32 UNITS = 52 TOTAL BEDROOMSBUILDING C12 UNITS PER FLOOR(4-1's / 8-2's)4 LEVELS = 51,720 GSFROOF TOP DECK48 UNITS = 80 TOTAL BEDROOMS17191818201219610BUILDING A12 UNITS PER FLOOR(4-1's / 8-2's)4 LEVELS = 51,720 GSFROOF TOP DECK48 UNITS = 80 TOTAL BEDROOMSPROPOSED SITE PLAN Drawn by: Checked by: Sheet Revisions: Sheet titleStampDate: Project No: 2022 TRIUMPH www.triumphdev.com TRIUMPH DEVELOPMENT WEST 105 Edwards Village Blvd #C201 Edwards CO 81632 P.O.Box 2444 10/25/2022 MEF MEF TIMBER RIDGE - PHASE II VAIL, C0 81657 1" = 30'-0"1"A" SURFACE PARKING -SITE PLANA1.0221 40' UTILITY EASEMENT4 YARDDUMPSTERRECYCLE6 YARDDUMPSTERNORTH FRONTAGE ROAD81408160816081608150815081508150814081308140BUILDING B28714 YARDDUMPSTERRECYCLE6 YARDDUMPSTERNORTH01030508 UNITS PER FLOOR(1-1's / 7-2's)4 LEVELS = 39,900 GSFROOF TOP PATIO32 UNITS = 60 TOTAL BEDROOMSOUTDOORAMENITY SPACEBUILDING CT O V B U S S T O P 816881628160LIONS RIDGE LOOP20'-0" SETBACK20'-0" SETBACK80928098810481088109811014'-0" WIDE EMERGENCY ACCESS ROADBUILDING F2234268 UNITS PER FLOOR(3-1's / 5-2's)4 LEVELS = 37,100 GSFROOF TOP PATIO32 UNITS = 52 TOTAL BEDROOMSBUILDING DBUILDING E4 YARDDUMPSTERRECYCLE6 YARDDUMPSTER4 YARDDUMPSTERRECYCLE6 YARDDUMPSTERBUILDING D3712 UNITS PER FLOOR(4-1's / 8-2's)4 LEVELS = 51,700 GSFROOF TOP DECK48 UNITS = 80 TOTAL BEDROOMS41813313208 UNITS PER FLOOR(3 - 1's / 5 - 2's)4 LEVELS = 30,800 GSFROOF TOP PATIO32 UNITS = 52 TOTAL BEDROOMS12 UNITS PER FLOOR(4-1's / 8-2's)4 LEVELS = 51,700 GSFROOF TOP DECK48 UNITS = 80 TOTAL BEDROOMSBUILDING A3712 UNITS PER FLOOR(4-1's / 8-2's)4 LEVELS = 51,700 GSFROOF TOP DECK48 UNITS = 80 TOTAL BEDROOMSTIMBER RIDGE PHASE II - 10/25SITE = 210,400 SFSITE PLAN STUDY184 PODIUM PARKING71 SURFACE PARKING255 TOTAL PARKING SPACES240 APARTMENT UNITS404 BEDROOMS1 BEDROOM UNITS = 762 BEDROOM UNITS = 164PROPOSED SITE PLAN Drawn by: Checked by: Sheet Revisions: Sheet titleStampDate: Project No: 2022 TRIUMPH www.triumphdev.com TRIUMPH DEVELOPMENT WEST 105 Edwards Village Blvd #C201 Edwards CO 81632 P.O.Box 2444 10/25/2022 MEF MEF TIMBER RIDGE - PHASE II VAIL, C0 81657 1" = 30'-0"1"B" PODIUM (1'S / 2'S) - SITE PLANB1.0222 TIMBER RIDGE PHASE II - 10/25SITE = 210,400 SFSITE PLAN STUDY184 PODIUM PARKING71 SURFACE PARKING255 TOTAL PARKING SPACES200 APARTMENT UNITS444 BEDROOMS1 BEDROOM UNITS = 362 BEDROOM UNITS = 1003 BEDROOM UNITS = 484 BEDROOM UNITS = 1640' UTILITY EASEMENT4 YARDDUMPSTERRECYCLE6 YARDDUMPSTERNORTH FRONTAGE ROAD81408160816081608150815081508150814081308140BUILDING B28714 YARDDUMPSTERRECYCLE6 YARDDUMPSTERNORTH01030508 UNITS PER FLOOR(1-1's / 7-2's)4 LEVELS = 39,900 GSFROOF TOP PATIO32 UNITS = 60 TOTAL BEDROOMSOUTDOORAMENITY SPACEBUILDING CT O V B U S S T O P 816881628160LIONS RIDGE LOOP20'-0" SETBACK20'-0" SETBACK80928098810481088109811014'-0" WIDE EMERGENCY ACCESS ROADBUILDING F22348 - UNITS PER FLOOR(4 - 4's / 4 - 3's)4 LEVELS = 47,500 GSFROOF TOP PATIO32 UNITS = 112 TOTAL BEDROOMS81228133814481558166268 UNITS PER FLOOR(3-1's / 5-2's)4 LEVELS = 37,100 GSFROOF TOP PATIO32 UNITS = 52 TOTAL BEDROOMSBUILDING E6 UNITS PER FLOOR(1 - 1's / 3 - 2's / 2 - 3's)4 LEVELS = 30,560 GSFROOF TOP PATIO24 UNITS = 52 TOTAL BEDROOMS4 YARDDUMPSTERRECYCLE6 YARDDUMPSTER4 YARDDUMPSTERRECYCLE6 YARDDUMPSTERBUILDING D3712 UNITS PER FLOOR(4-1's / 8-2's)4 LEVELS = 51,700 GSFROOF TOP DECK48 UNITS = 80 TOTAL BEDROOMS4BUILDING A348 UNITS PER FLOOR(6-3's / 2-2's)4 LEVELS = 47,800 GSFROOF TOP DECK32 UNITS = 88 TOTAL BEDROOMS181331320PROPOSED SITE PLAN Drawn by: Checked by: Sheet Revisions: Sheet titleStampDate: Project No: 2022 TRIUMPH www.triumphdev.com TRIUMPH DEVELOPMENT WEST 105 Edwards Village Blvd #C201 Edwards CO 81632 P.O.Box 2444 10/25/2022 MEF MEF TIMBER RIDGE - PHASE II VAIL, C0 81657 1" = 30'-0"1"C" PODIUM (UNIT MIX) - SITE PLANC1.0223 40' UTILITY EASEMENT4 YARDDUMPSTERRECYCLE6 YARDDUMPSTERNORTH FRONTAGE ROAD81408160816081608150815081508150814081308140BUILDING B28694 YARDDUMPSTERRECYCLE6 YARDDUMPSTERNORTH01030508 UNITS PER FLOOR(1-1's / 7-2's)6 LEVELS = 59,850 GSFROOF TOP PATIO48 UNITS = 90 TOTAL BEDROOMSOUTDOORAMENITY SPACEBUILDING CT O V B U S S T O P 816881628160LIONS RIDGE LOOP20'-0" SETBACK20'-0" SETBACK80928098810481088109811014'-0" WIDE EMERGENCY ACCESS ROADBUILDING F22348 - UNITS PER FLOOR(4 - 4's / 4 - 3's)6 LEVELS = 71,250 GSFROOF TOP PATIO48 UNITS = 168 TOTAL BEDROOMS268 UNITS PER FLOOR(3-1's / 5-2's)6 LEVELS = 55,650 GSFROOF TOP PATIO48 UNITS = 78 TOTAL BEDROOMSBUILDING E6 UNITS PER FLOOR(1 - 1's / 3 - 2's / 2 - 3's)6 LEVELS = 45,840 GSFROOF TOP PATIO36 UNITS = 78 TOTAL BEDROOMS4 YARDDUMPSTERRECYCLE6 YARDDUMPSTER4 YARDDUMPSTERRECYCLE6 YARDDUMPSTERBUILDING D3712 UNITS PER FLOOR(4-1's / 8-2's)6 LEVELS = 77,550 GSFROOF TOP DECK72 UNITS = 120 TOTAL BEDROOMS4BUILDING A348 UNITS PER FLOOR(6-3's / 2-2's)6 LEVELS = 71,700 GSFROOF TOP DECK48 UNITS = 132 TOTAL BEDROOMS18133132022302834TIMBER RIDGE PHASE II - 10/25SITE = 210,400 SFSITE PLAN STUDY181 PODIUM PARKING114 UNDER GROUND PARKING69 SURFACE PARKING364 TOTAL PARKING SPACES300 APARTMENT UNITS666 BEDROOMS1 BEDROOM UNITS = 542 BEDROOM UNITS = 1503 BEDROOM UNITS = 724 BEDROOM UNITS = 24PROPOSED SITE PLAN Drawn by: Checked by: Sheet Revisions: Sheet titleStampDate: Project No: 2022 TRIUMPH www.triumphdev.com TRIUMPH DEVELOPMENT WEST 105 Edwards Village Blvd #C201 Edwards CO 81632 P.O.Box 2444 10/25/2022 MEF MEF TIMBER RIDGE - PHASE II VAIL, C0 81657 1" = 30'-0"1"D" LARGE (UNIT MIX) - SITE PLAND1.0224 BUILDING "A"80869'-0"9'-0"2'-0"9'-0"8164814081049'-0"2'-0"9'-0"2'-0"9'-0"81208104BUILDING "F"8092TIMBER RIDGE PHASE II - "B"2'-0"9'-0"8180BUILDING "A"80869'-0"9'-0"2'-0"9'-0"8164814081049'-0"2'-0"9'-0"9'-0"2'-0"9'-0"81208104BUILDING "F"8092TIMBER RIDGE PHASE II - "OPTIOIN B"2'-0"9'-0"81642'-0"9'-0"8174PROPERTY LINE NORTH FRONTAGE PROPERTYLINE ROAD LIONSRIDGELOOP PROPERTY LINE NORTH FRONTAGE PROPERTYLINE ROAD LIONSRIDGELOOP PROPOSED SITE SECTIONSDrawn by: Checked by: Sheet Revisions: Sheet titleStampDate: Project No: 2022 TRIUMPH www.triumphdev.com TRIUMPH DEVELOPMENT WEST 105 Edwards Village Blvd #C201 Edwards CO 81632 P.O.Box 2444 10/25/2022 MEF MEF TIMBER RIDGE - PHASE II VAIL, C0 81657N.T.S.1"B" - SITE SECTIONSA1.1225 BUILDING "A"PROPERTY LINE8086 NORTH FRONTAGE PROPERTYLINE ROAD LIONSRIDGELOOP 9'-0"2'-0"9'-0"9'-0"2'-0"9'-0"8164814081049'-0"9'-0"2'-0"9'-0"81208104BUILDING "F"80929'-0"2'-0"2'-0"9'-0"2'-0"2'-0"TIMBER RIDGE PHASE II - D82022'-0"2'-0"9'-0"8164BUILDING "A"80869'-0"9'-0"2'-0"9'-0"8164814081049'-0"2'-0"9'-0"9'-0"2'-0"9'-0"81208104BUILDING "F"80929'-0"2'-0"2'-0"9'-0"2'-0"2'-0"TIMBER RIDGE PHASE II - "OPTION D"2'-0"9'-0"8196PROPERTY LINE NORTH FRONTAGE PROPERTYLINE ROAD LIONSRIDGELOOP 9'-0"2'-0"9'-0"2'-0" PROPOSED SITE SECTIONSDrawn by: Checked by: Sheet Revisions: Sheet titleStampDate: Project No: 2022 TRIUMPH www.triumphdev.com TRIUMPH DEVELOPMENT WEST 105 Edwards Village Blvd #C201 Edwards CO 81632 P.O.Box 2444 10/25/2022 MEF MEF TIMBER RIDGE - PHASE II VAIL, C0 81657 N.T.S.1"D" - SITE SECTIONSA1.2226 AGENDA ITEM NO. 1.3 Item Cover Page DATE:November 1, 2022 TIME:45 min. SUBMITTED BY:Pete Wadden, Environmental Sustainability ITEM TYPE:Presentation/Discussion AGENDA SECTION:Presentation/Discussion SUBJECT:Gore Valley Trail Interpretive Installation SUGGESTED ACTION:Information only. PRESENTER(S):Pete Wadden, Watershed Education Coordinator VAIL TOWN COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM REPORT ATTACHMENTS: Gore Valley Trail Interp Design Memo.pdf Attachment A: Gore Valley Trail 85% Attachment B: Gore Valley Interpretive Plan Attachment C: 85 Percent Design Presentation 227 To: Vail Town Council From: Environmental Sustainability Department Date: November 1, 2022 Subject: Final Design of Gore Valley Trail Interpretive Installation I. PURPOSE The purpose of this memorandum is to outline a proposal to install one-of-a-kind educational installations along Gore Creek to provide ecological information and raise awareness of restoration efforts for residents and guests who utilize the Gore Valley Trail. II. BACKGROUND In addition to the numerous other educational programs town staff has developed to increase community awareness of issues facing Gore Creek, staff has identified interpretive signage in strategic locations along Gore Valley Trail as an effective means to reach a broader portion of the community and further the goals outlined in the Gore Creek Strategic Plan. Based on surveys conducted by Eco Trails in 2014 at several points on the bike path, anywhere from 75- 140 users pass a given point on the path in a two-hour period in the summer season. That means that exhibits along the trail could reach as many as 1000 walkers, hikers and bikers on a given summer day. Installations would have a unique impact due to their proximity to the creek and each specific location has been selected to interpret features of the nearby environment for the reader, making the issues and concepts they address more accessible and relatable than other media would. Following a series of expert stakeholder focus groups and review of existing interpretation in Vail, town staff worked with an outside firm (Conservation by Design) to create the Gore Valley Trail Interpretive Plan, which was adopted by Town Council in December of 2018. Following a request for qualifications, the interpretive design firm Howard and Revis (H+R) was selected to complete design of the Gore Valley Trail Interpretive Installation. H+R submitted a final design for review in October 2022. III. THE DESIGNERS: Howard and Revis: a nationally renowned interpretive design firm Jeff Howard | Principal and Senior Designer Jeff earned a Bachelors of Arts in Architecture from the University of California, Berkeley, in 1978. He brings a diverse background in architecture, fine art, film, and photography to bear on each exhibit project. With thirty years of experience in creating 3D learning environments, he covers all stages of development from conceptual modeling to content definition to detailing of fixtures. As principal, he specializes in architectural and engineering coordination, cost estimating, detailing, and specification. 228 Town of Vail Page 2 Elizabeth Eubank | Director of Exhibition Development Elizabeth graduated from the University of Wisconsin -Madison with distinction. She holds a dual Bachelor of Arts in History and Communication Arts, as well as a Masters in Museum Exhibit Development and Administration from the George Washington University. Elizabeth serves as liaison between designers and clients to ensure that ideas are expressed powerfully and accurately. She works with subject matter experts to develop content from concept through scriptwriting, while managing exhibit assets and acquisition. She also serves as exhibit project manager, overseeing the work plan, deliverables, and deadlines. Nina Reck | Creative Director and Senior Graphic Designer Nina earned a Bachelor of Arts in Studio Arts from Oberlin College and holds a Master of Fine Arts in Graphic Design from Temple University. She has twelve years of experience in shaping two -dimensional communication strategies for exhibits, signage, memorials, and public artworks. Her clear thinking and beautifully elegant graphics have earned her awards from AIGA, Print Regional Design Annual, Communication Arts Design Annual, Creative Quarterly, CMYK, and Graphic. Her role at H+R includes quality control and design oversight for all of our projects. Lori Choi | Architectural and Exhibit Designer Lori is an architectural and exhibit designer who received her Master of Architecture degree with Distinction from UCLA, and a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Architecture/Landscape/Interiors from Otis College of Art and Design. She has a passion for education and has taught design studios, digital media seminars, and drawing composition at Otis College of Art and Design and lectured studio intensive arts workshops at UCLA. She is also an adjunct professor at the Corcoran School of the Arts and Design in Washington, DC, where her teaching focus is on architectural representation and the conjunction of digital and physical modeling. She brings to H+R a cultivated design sensibility deeply reflective of her experience in academic and research-driven environments that span diverse cultures and project types. Recent and Current Work • Maryland Heritage Interpretive Center, Historic St. Mary’s City • National Civil Rights Museum Legacy Expansion Project • Girlhood (It’s complicated), American Women’s History Initiative, Smithsonian National Museum of American History • Holocaust Museum of Los Angeles • The Jim Crow Museum of Racist Imagery, Big Rapids 229 Town of Vail Page 3 IV. Input from Community and Town Boards Before refining a final design, Howard and Revis created several iterations of the design for review by town boards and the Vail community, incorporating and responding to feedback at each step of the process. Town staff presented the 65% design to the Art in Public Places Board (AIPP) on December 6, 2021, and the 85% design on August 29, 2022. The Planning and Environmental Commission (PEC) and Design Review Board (DRB) each reviewed the 85% design in the summer of 2022 (on July 25 and August 3 respectively). Following direction from the AIPP board, staff spent six hours over two days in October interviewing Gore Valley Trail users about their impression of the aesthetic and educational value of the proposed interpretive installation. Among both the town boards and trail users interviewed, feedback on the interpretive elements containing photos, graphics, written concepts, and small sculptures was unanimously positive. Members of the Art in Public Places Board and several trail users expressed skepticism about the large, corten steel sculptures designed to complement the interpretive signs. On August 29, 2022, AIPP voted to recommend staff proceed with all aspects of the interpretive installation except the large, corten steel sculptures. As reasons for their lack of support for the larger sculptural elements proposed in the 85% design of the Gore Valley Trail Interpretive Installation, AIPP board members cited: • Concerns that the town is already too crowded with sculptures, • Fear that children would climb on the corten steel sculptures, • Concerns that the larger-than-life trout sculptures would detract from enjoyment of an existing corten steel piece nearby, and • A desire to see more public input In response to direction from AIPP, town staff solicited input from Gore Valley Trail users on October 5 and 6, 2022 near the East Vail Highway Interchange (proposed location for Station 1) and the “new” roundabout west of Forest Road (proposed location for station 11). All 25 trail users interviewed were supportive of an interpretive installation. Three of the trail users interviewed expressed skepticism about the large, corten steel trout sculptures. One trail user reached out to staff via email later in October to express concern that installations along the path would worsen congestion on the trail. Comments from trail users: • “We like that kind of information as long as it isn’t every ten feet” - couple from Chicago • “All in favor” – East Vail dog walker • “Anything that’s educational about the stream is fine by me.” East Vail resident • “That’s dope! Do it!” – West Vail bike commuter • “Love the education. I’m not so sure about the big trout” -retired West Vail resident • “Brown steel would blend well with the environment here.” -visitor from NYC • “I think it would look good. I wouldn’t be concerned about impacts to the natural setting so close to the highway.” -visitor from Denver • “I support anything that is good for the birds.” – Bald Mtn. Road resident 230 Town of Vail Page 4 V. FINAL DESIGN The 100% design that was submitted by H+R in October 2022 identifies 10 unique stations along the Gore Valley Trail, stretching from Donovan Park to the East Vail Highway Interchange. While each installation is unique and was specifically designed to help trail users better understand aspects of the natural environment visible at that location, several design themes tie the exhibits together into one recognizable installation. Interpretive panels are made of a durable powder coat material that is directly embedded onto a specially shaped aluminum panel. The panels are affixed either to a bridge railing, fence railing, or unique “gabion boulder” depending on the space available at the location and the content of the exhibit. All exhibits are designed to be compliant with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Spanish translation will be available by QR code. The “gabion boulders” at the center of the installations at stations 1, 2, 9, 10, 11 and 12 are to be built on a corten gabion base filled with native river rock and cobble. The panel of each gabion boulder will be folded and shaped to form either a “peak” or a “valley,” reflecting the overarching concept of a watershed through its very design. Each panel is also to be accompanied by a life-sized or larger-than-life bronze sculpture of a native animal featured in the content of the panel. Such sculptural elements are crucial to the interactive intent of the project and the goal to create an experience that engages users through multiple senses (the bronze sculptures are meant to be touched and polished by the hands of visitors). Additionally, stations 3, 9 and 11 incorporate large, corten steel sculptures in the landscape (a life-sized mink and porcupine and four larger-than-life trout). These sculptures will be visible from the interpretive panel but will require the visitor to look a little closer and really take in their 231 Town of Vail Page 5 surroundings to get the full experience of the interpretive exhibit. The corten sculptures are meant to tie the interpretive installation into the larger landscape that it interprets. VI. NEXT STEPS Pending approval from Council, staff plans to issue a Request for Proposals for fabrication and installation of the Gore Valley Trail Interpretive Walk. The budget for fabrication and installation is $275,000. $250,000 of that was already allocated in the 2022 budget. Staff is requesting that be rolled into the 2023 budget. Staff is also requesting an additional $25,000 be budgeted in 2023 due to increases in costs of materials and labor. VII. ATTACHMENTS A. Gore Valley Trail 85% Design created by H+R B. Gore Valley Trail Interpretive Plan (2018) C. Gore Valley Trail 85% Design Presentation 232 Howard+Revis Design 901 2nd ST NE Washington, DC 20002 www.howardrevis.com h+r GORE CREEK VALLEY TRAIL Prepared by Howard+Revis Design for the Town of Vail July 19, 2022 85% Design Package 233 Contents 1 Design 3 Trail Map Elements by Station: Site Plan, Graphics, Sculptures, Custom Elements Exhibit Element Schedule 2 Graphic Standards 56 Color and Typography 3 Content 65 Universal Design Analysis Spanish Language Strategy Script V3 (also provided as editable Word doc) 2D and Graphics Schedule (also provided as editable Excel sheet) 3 Admin 90 Workplan Cost Estimate Drawing Package 234 1 DESIGN 235 4HOWARD+REVIS DESIGN | GORE CREEK VALLEY TRAIL Appendix B—Proposed Story Station Locations 34 Donovan Park Public Library VailVillage Ford Park Pond LionsheadVillage 1 2 34 567 8910 11 12 DONOVAN PARK LIBRARY VAIL VILLAGE FORD PARK LIONSHEAD VILLAGE POND 01 Journey of Gore Creek | East Vail Highway Exit • Water’s journey, contaminants it picks up on the way • Ways to improve water quality: reduce pollutants, prevent pollutants from reaching streams • Stormwater filtration and riparian habitat improvement 02 A Good Neighbor: The Beaver | Beaver Pond • Wetlands’ role in a watershed • Beavers’ role in creating a wetlands • People’s role in watershed health 03 Diversity Is Health | Ford Park, bridge to Nature Center • Diversity of species at Gore Creek tell us about the creek’s health • Species monitoring • Habitat improvement, revegetation and stabilization 04 Ford Park, bridge to hotel • Removed 05 Streamside Sentinels | Ford Park, near downtown stream • Trees contribution to water health, temperature, clarity • Reliance on trout for these conditions 06 A Year of Change | Between Ford Park and bridge to Vail Village • Massive seasonal change in water temp and volume • Wildlife and human use by season 07 Gore Creek Promenade • Future phase. Hold for design and location refinement. 08 Small but Mighty | Public library • Macroinvertebrates are fundamental to the food chain • Macroinvertebrates are critical signifiers of water health 09 Help a Healthy Creek take Root | Behind Lion Square Lodge • Diverse plant community along the stream edge is critical to the stream’s health • People can help protect streams by protecting natural areas near streams 10 A Gold Medal Trout Stream | Between wastewater plant and skier bridge • Portions of Gore Creek are a Gold Medal Trout stream • Restoration efforts have laid the foundation for this recognition of health • Feature on spawning site of brown trout 11 A Home for Trout | Wastewater treatment plant outflow point • Water treatment is a key step in maintaining Gore Creek’s water quality • Process of treating water • Four trout species that call Gore Creek home thanks to its water quality 12 Restore the Gore | Donovan Park • A healthy Gore Creek benefits all of us • Small steps at the creek and at home can help create healthy waters Interpretive Stations Key Map Gore Creek Valley Trail 236 5HOWARD+REVIS DESIGN | GORE CREEK VALLEY TRAIL Site PlanSite Photos G o r e V a lle y T r ailGoreValleyTrail Vail MemorialPark G ore Creek G ore Valley Trail FallLineDrive NorthFrontageRoadEast I 70;US 6 I 70;US 6 I 70;US 6 I 70;US 6 I 70;US 6 I 70;US 6 Go r e Cr e e k Falls at Vail GoreValleyTrail BighornRoad GoreCreek FallLineDrive I 70;US 6 I 70;US 6 180 G ore Val l eyT r ail FallLineDrive Bighorn R oad I 70;US 6 I 70;US 6 PitkinCreekFallLine D rive GCVT_Station 1 Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors, Map layer by Esri 5/19/2021 0 0.04 0.080.02 mi 0 0.07 0.130.03 km 1:2,257 G o r e V a lle y T r ailG oreValleyTrail Vail MemorialPark G ore Creek G ore Valley Trail FallLineDrive NorthFrontageRoadEast I 70;US 6 I 70;US 6 I 70;US 6 I 70;US 6 I 70;US 6 I 70;US 6 Go r e Cr e e k Falls at Vail GoreValleyTrail BighornRoad GoreCreek FallLineDrive I 70;US 6 I 70;US 6 180 G ore Val l eyT r ail FallLineDrive Bighorn R oad I 70;US 6 I 70;US 6 PitkinCreekFallLine D rive GCVT_Station 1 Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors, Map layer by Esri 5/19/2021 0 0.04 0.080.02 mi 0 0.07 0.130.03 km 1:2,257 S-01-001 P-01-001 P-01-001 P-01-001 S-01-001 S-01-001 WETLAND STORMWATER FILTRATION N Station 1 East Vail Highway Exit Interpretive Assets Trailside panel P-01-001 Trailside gabion panel Sculptural element S-01-001 Peregrine Falcon, at panel 237 6HOWARD+REVIS DESIGN | GORE CREEK VALLEY TRAIL Station 1 East Vail Highway Exit P-01-001 Trailside Gabion Panel Please refer to Drawing Package for full specifications on all 3D elements 3D view of trailside gabion (valley)YO UR C R EEKGore Creek is your creekFULL SIZE Station 1 P-01-001 PEAK FOLD PEAK FOLD PEAK FOLD VALLEY FOLD PEREGRINE FALCON SCULPTURE S-01-001 GORE CREEK WATERSHED A watershed is an area of land that drains all water that falls onto it toward a single river, stream, pond, or lake. As snowmelt and rain wash off the land, they pick up whatever they encounter—soils, minerals, nutrients, sediment, and contaminants alike—and put them into the waterways. THE JOURNEY OF GORE CREEK It starts high in the Gore Range mountains. The water will flow 19 miles down the valley and through the Town of Vail before connecting to the Eagle River, then the Colorado River. Other tributaries will join the creek, introducing sediment and pollutants. Concentrations of these elements increase, making the water less healthy as it flows downstream through town. In 2012, Gore Creek was listed as an “impaired waterway.” Creating this wetland is one way the Town of Vail is working to improve water quality and restore the Gore. 77% VEGETATION 14% EXPOSED ROCK 9% URBAN DEVELOPMENT AND ROADS Wetlands like this one hold harmful highway runoff. Its plants slow down water, stabilize creek edges, and filter sediment and contaminants. Para español, use este código QRQR COURTESY MI C K T H O M P S O N COURTESY EAGLEVALLEYWILD.ORGCOURTESY EAGLEVALLEYWILD.ORG EVERY PERSON IN THE WATERSHED IMPACTS WATER QUALITY. Help out by replacing turf grass with plants that filter pollutants and boost biodiversity. Add trees, shrubs, and native plants to your yard. Consider a rain garden to collect and slow down stormwater. touchPeregrine falcon actual size THE WATERSHED IS: GORE CREEK YOU ARE HERE TRAIL YOU ARE HERE BEAKED SEDGE Sedges slow water and bind soil with their roots. DRUMMOND’S WILLOW Drummond’s willows stabilize banks and provide cover and food for animals like beaver and moose. PEREGRINE FALCON Peregrine falcons hunt above wetlands for ducks and other prey. They are the fastest diving birds in the world, reaching 200 miles an hour. TWINBERRY HONEYSUCKLE Wetlands improve water quality and provide rich habitat for wildlife. SEDGE COURTESY BOB ROUTLEDGE; WILLOW AND SEDGE COURTESY MATT LAVIN; HONEYSUCKLE COURTESY MASON BROCK GORE CREEK FILE NAME GCVT_P-01-001_GabionV_20220718AREA P-01-001 Trailside gabion panelFINAL DIMS 47.688”w × 51.4212”hSCALE Full SizeNOTES 1/4” bleed. Very thin cut line is included for trimming purposes. MODIFIED July 18, 2022 11:18 AM P-01-001 Trailside gabion panel SCALE: 20% LIFESIZE 238 7HOWARD+REVIS DESIGN | GORE CREEK VALLEY TRAIL Station 1 East Vail Highway Exit S-01-001 Peregrine Falcon Bronze sculpture at panel References Attachment to gabion 239 8HOWARD+REVIS DESIGN | GORE CREEK VALLEY TRAIL B ooth C re ek D rive I 70;US 6 BoothCreek GoreValleyTrail Gor e Cr ee k I 70;US 6 I 70;US 6 G oreCreekGoreValley Trail Gore Valley T r a i l G o r e C r e e k I 70;US 6 I 70;US 6 G ore Creek G o re V alleyT railG oreValleyTrail GCVT_Station 2 Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors, Map layer by Esri 5/19/2021 0 0.04 0.080.02 mi 0 0.07 0.130.03 km 1:2,257Site PlanSite Photos Interpretive Assets Trailside panels P-02-001 Trailside Gabion Panel P-02-002 Sighting tube prompt panel Sculptural element S-02-002 Boreal toad, tactile sculpture at panel Custom element C-02-001, C-02-002 Sighting tubes B ooth C re ek Drive I 70;US 6 BoothCreek GoreValleyTrail Gore Cr eek I 70;US 6 I 70;US 6 G oreCreekGore Valley Trail Gore Va lley T r a i l G o r e C r e e k I 70;US 6 I 70;US 6 G ore Creek G o re V alleyT railG oreValleyTrail GCVT_Station 2 Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors, Map layer by Esri 5/19/2021 0 0.04 0.080.02 mi 0 0.07 0.130.03 km 1:2,257 P-02-001 P-02-001 P-02-001 C-02-001 C-02-002 C-02-002 C-02-001 C-02-002 S-02-002 S-02-002 S-02-002 Views along the dam Views to the lodge Views along the dam Views to the lodge C-02-001 P-02-002 P-02-002 P-02-002 beaver lodge TERRACED DAM BEAVER POND Foot path F o ot pat hFoot pathN Station 2 Beaver Pond 240 9HOWARD+REVIS DESIGN | GORE CREEK VALLEY TRAIL Station 2 Beaver Pond P-02-001 Trailside Gabion Panel Please refer to Drawing Package for full specifications on all 3D elements 3D view of trailside gabion (valley) A GOOD NEIGHBOR: THE BEAVER Creekside wetlands and ponds are essential to a healthy watershed. As water percolates through a wetland, the ecosystem’s soil, plant roots, and even bacteria filter pollutants. A wetland like the one in front of you helps clean the water flowing to Gore Creek. Beavers are often to thank for healthy wetlands. They are a keystone species—an animal essential to the existence of an ecosystem. Natural engineers, beavers build habitat for themselves and a diversity of other animals, from common waterfowl to endangered species like the boreal toad.Gore Creek is your creekPara español, use este código QRQR COURTESY MI C H A E L N O L A N, R O B E R T MCGOUEY, M O R G A N T RI M B L E, D A N SULLIVAN 1 Beavers build dams to make ponds. 2 Deep water protects underwater entrances to their lodge. 3 The ponds slow water, creating wetlands that stop flooding and capture pollutants. 4 Fish, fowl, insects, and predators thrive in the beaver habitat. and beavers b uil d wetlands 1 23 4 Ability to hold their breath underwater for 15 minutes Dense, oily, waterproof fur Strong teeth for cutting and chewingCOURTESY COLORADO PARKS AND WILDL IFE ; M ICHAEL SERAPH IN ; COREY HOCHACHKADon’t disturb beavers and leave their dams intact. Stay away from revegetation sites. Keep pets out of the pond—especially in June when the boreal toad breeds. Watch for boreal toads on the bike path. They cross here on their way to the forest where they spend their adulthood. HELP WETLANDS AND BEAVERS DO THEIR WORK. touch actual size BOREAL TOAD Boreal toads are endangered in Colorado. They breed in only two locations in Eagle County—and one of them is in this pond. Without the beaver, the boreal toad would lose its breeding ground. Protecting the beaver helps protect this species from extinction. BEAVER ADAPTATIONS 1/3OF ALL THREATENED OR ENDANGERED SPECIES DEPEND ON WETLANDS TO SURVIVEBOREAL TOAD LIFECYCLE YOU ARE HERE TRAIL GORE CREEK FULL SIZE Station 2P-02-001 Trailside gabion panel VALLEY FOLD PEAK FOLD PEAK FOLD PEAK FOLD BOREAL TOAD SCULPTURE S-02-002 SCALE: 20% LIFESIZE 241 10HOWARD+REVIS DESIGN | GORE CREEK VALLEY TRAIL Station 2 Beaver Pond S-02-002 Boreal toad Bronze sculpture at panel References Attachment to gabion 242 11HOWARD+REVIS DESIGN | GORE CREEK VALLEY TRAIL Station 2 Beaver Pond C-02-001, C-02-002 Sighting tubes onto beaver dam/lodge P-02-002 Sighting tube prompt Note: This element is visible from both sides. Graphic wraps fully around. 3D view of sighting tube take a look! SPOT THE BEAVER DAM AND LODGE FULL SIZE Station 2P-02-002 Sighting Tube Prompt Gore Creek is your creekSCALE: 20% LIFESIZE 243 12HOWARD+REVIS DESIGN | GORE CREEK VALLEY TRAIL BettyFordWay Betty Ford Way Schoolhouse Garden Betty'sMarket Gore Creek Children'sAmphitheater Museum andGiftShop Lower FordPark B e t t y F o r d W a y Beaver Dam N a tu re C e n te rT ra ilBetty F o r d W a y The Children's Garden Go r e C r e e k Nature Center Bridge V a ilV a lle y D riv e B ettyFordWayGoreCreekN a tu re C e n te rT ra ilV a ilV a lle y D riv eGoreCreekGCVT_Station 3 Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors, Map layer by Esri 5/19/2021 0 0.01 0.020.01 mi 0 0.01 0.030.01 km 1:564Site PlanSite Photos Notes: This bridge will be resurfaced and railings replaced in the next couple of years. Interpretive Assets Trailside panel P-03-001 Panel at railing P-03-002 Prompt at polarized lenses Sculptural element S-03-001 Dragonfly at panel S-03-002 Mink in the landscape Custom elements C-03-001, C-03-002 Polarized viewing lenses at bridge railing BettyFordWay Betty Ford Way Schoolhouse Garden Betty'sMarket Gore Creek Children'sAmphitheater Museum andGiftShop Lower FordPark B e t t y F o r d W a y Beaver Dam N a tu re C e n te rT ra ilBetty F o rd W a y The Children's Garden Go r e C r e e k Nature Center Bridge V a ilV a lle y D riv e B ettyFordWayGoreCreekN a tu re C e n te rT ra ilV a ilV a lle y D riv eGoreCreekGCVT_Station 3 Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors, Map layer by Esri 5/19/2021 0 0.01 0.020.01 mi 0 0.01 0.030.01 km 1:564 S-03-002 C-03-001 C-03-002 P-03-001 Views to the creek, downstream N Station 3 Ford Park, bridge to Nature Center P-03-002 S-03-001 S-03-002 C-03-001 C-03-002 P-03-001 Views to the creek, downstream P-03-002 S-03-001 C-03-001 C-03-002 P-03-001 P-03-002 S-03-001 244 13HOWARD+REVIS DESIGN | GORE CREEK VALLEY TRAIL Station 3 Ford Park, bridge to Nature Center P-03-001 Panel at railing SCALE: 20% LIFESIZE YOU ARE HERE TRAIL GORE CREEK Vegetation is key to restoring Gore Creek’s diversity. Native plants hold soil, slow water, and decrease erosion. They filter pollutants and clear sediment. Above ground, buffer plants provide essential food and cover for animals. Since the Restore the Gore project started in 2016, Town of Vail has planted 20,000+ native trees and shrubs along the creek to promote diversity. COURTESY TOWN OF VAIL “When we try to pick out anything by itself, we find it hitched to everything else in the universe.” JOHN MUIR, NATURALIST AND PRESERVATIONIST No species stands aloneDIVERSITY IS HEALTH Want to know if a waterway is healthy? Look for diversity. A wide range of plants and wildlife is a sign of an ecosystem’s strength and productivity. Plant and animal populations can also signal trouble. They are the first to show the impacts of an unhealthy environment, before humans are affected. Scientists monitor species, watching for decline and loss of diversity that warn an ecosystem is in danger. Through revegetation and restoration projects, Town of Vail works to reverse species loss and improve the environment. BORDERING ON GREATNESS All life in the Gore Creek ecosystem is interconnected. When one kind of plant or animal suffers, it can impact an entire food chain—and people, too. Para español, use este código QRQR COURTESY ANDY AND HELEN HOLT, HELGE BUSCH-PAULICK, JIM JOHNSON touchactual sizeAMERICAN MINK BROWN TROUT STRIPED MEADOWHAWK DRAGONFLY FULL SIZE Station 3P-03-001 S-03-001 DRAGONFLY SCULPTURE 245 14HOWARD+REVIS DESIGN | GORE CREEK VALLEY TRAIL Station 3 Ford Park, bridge to Nature Center C-03-001, C-03-002 Sighting tubes with polarized lenses onto creek P-03-002 Prompt to use sighting tubes Note: Graphic visible from one side only Please refer to Drawing Package for full specifications on all 3D elements 3D view of sighting tubes and promptSCALE: 20% LIFESIZE take a look! HOW MANY SPECIES CAN YOU SPOT? PUSH DOWN TO SEE. PUSH PUSH FULL SIZE Station 2 P-03-002 Sighting Tube Prompt 246 15HOWARD+REVIS DESIGN | GORE CREEK VALLEY TRAIL Station 3 Ford Park, bridge to Nature Center S-03-002 Mink eating a fish Corten sculpture in the landscape S-03-001 Striped Meadowhawk Bronze sculpture at panel References 247 16HOWARD+REVIS DESIGN | GORE CREEK VALLEY TRAIL V i l l a g e S t r e a m w a lk the Wren atVail G o r e C r e e k Be tt y Fo r d Way VillageStreamwalk Gore Creek GoreCreek B etty Ford W ay B etty F ord Wa y GCVT_Station 5 Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors, Map layer by Esri 5/19/2021 0 0.01 0.020.01 mi 0 0.01 0.030.01 km 1:564Site PlanSite Photos Interpretive Assets Trailside panel P-05-001 Panel at railing Sculptural element S-05-001 Downy woodpecker, sculpture at panel Notes: The railings will be replaced in the next few years.BridgeStreetGoreCreek The SkiTrooper John &CissyDobson 10thMountainDivision 227 BridgeStreet10thMountainWhiskey&SpiritCompany Russell's Bar&Restaurant CoveredBridgeStore VillageStreamwalkBridgeStreet GoreCreek John and Cissy Dobson Covered Bridge GoreCreek VillageStreamwalk The George VillageStreamwalk GCVT_Station 6 Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors, Map layer by Esri 5/19/2021 0 0.01 0.010 mi 0 0.01 0.020 km 1:282 P-05-001 P-05-001 P-05-001 S-05-001 S-05-001 S-05-001 Views to the creek, upstream Views to the creek, upstream N Station 5 Ford Park, near downtown stream 248 17HOWARD+REVIS DESIGN | GORE CREEK VALLEY TRAIL P-05-001 Panel at railing Station 5 Ford Park, near downtown stream Please refer to Drawing Package for full specifications on all 3D elements 3D view of panel at railing SCALE: 15% LIFESIZE LEAF “LITTER” Trees give streams another resource: their leaves. Fallen leaves in the water leach out organic molecules, making a “watershed tea” that nourishes the stream. Packs of leaves pushed together by the water are also home to bacteria and fungi. They begin to break down leaves, giving freshwater macroinvertebrates a vital food source. LEAVES COURTESY STROUD WATER RESEARCH CENTER; WOODPECKER COURTESY MATTHEW CUDA Trees protect streams from two directions. Above ground, overhanging branches shade and cool the water—essential for fish like brown trout looking for a place to rest. This prized species can’t survive long in water over 68 degrees Fahrenheit. Underground, trees’ roots help the creek keep its shape. Roots bind soil, reducing erosion for clearer water. They slow down water, trap pollutants, and protect the ecosystem from floods. Even after they have died, trees still perform vital work—they are critical habitat for wildlife.Para español, use este código QRQR streamside species GREAT HORNED OWL STREAMSIDE SENTINELStouch actual size COLORADO BLUE SPRUCE DOWNY WOODPECKER PINE MARTEN MOOSE LODGEPOLE PINE This region’s First People, the Ute tribe, made poles for their lodges from this tree. They also stripped long ribbons of the sugar-rich inner bark to eat and make bread. Needles were used to make tea, and pine pitch was a base for medicines to treat rheumatic pain, sore throats, and muscle aches. ROOT STRUCTURE Tree roots are typically close to the surface and spread over a vast area, far beyond the branches. This stabilizes the tree and creates a net stopping soil from washing away. OWL COURTESY GINGER ROBINSON; MARTEN COURTESY CAROLINE LEGG; SPRUCE COURTESY ROBERT NISTRI; MOOSE COURTESY COLORADO PARKS AND WILDLIFE; PINE COURTESY RYAN SHARRER; WOODPECKER COURTESY MATTHEW CUDA TRAIL GORE CREEK YOU ARE HERE FULL SIZE Station 5P-05-001 DOWNY WOODPECKER SCULPTURE S-05-001 249 18HOWARD+REVIS DESIGN | GORE CREEK VALLEY TRAIL Station 5 Ford Park, near downtown stream S-05-001 Downy woodpecker Bronze sculpture at panel Attachment to gabion References 250 19HOWARD+REVIS DESIGN | GORE CREEK VALLEY TRAIL BridgeStreetGoreCreek The SkiTrooper John &CissyDobson 10thMountainDivision 227 BridgeStreet10thMountainWhiskey&SpiritCompany Russell's Bar&Restaurant CoveredBridgeStore VillageStreamwalkBridgeStreet GoreCreek John and Cissy Dobson Covered Bridge GoreCreek VillageStreamwalk The George VillageStreamwalk GCVT_Station 6 Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors, Map layer by Esri 5/19/2021 0 0.01 0.010 mi 0 0.01 0.020 km 1:282Site PlanSite Photos Interpretive Assets Trailside panel P-06-001 Corten pylon panel P-06-002 High water gobo pattern Custom element C-06-001 High water gobo projectorBridgeStreetGoreCreek The SkiTrooper John &CissyDobson 10thMountainDivision 227 BridgeStreet10thMountainWhiskey&SpiritCompany Russell's Bar&Restaurant CoveredBridgeStore VillageStreamwalkBridgeStreet GoreCreek John and Cissy Dobson Covered Bridge GoreCreek VillageStreamwalk The George VillageStreamwalk GCVT_Station 6 Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors, Map layer by Esri 5/19/2021 0 0.01 0.010 mi 0 0.01 0.020 km 1:282 C-06-001 P-06-001 P-06-001 mulched area at abutment under bridge P-06-002 N POCKET PARK Station 6 Between Ford Park and bridge to Vail Village P-06-001 C-06-001 P-06-002 at abutment under bridge pock e t p a r k 251 20HOWARD+REVIS DESIGN | GORE CREEK VALLEY TRAIL BIOSWALE OUTFALL EL 8155.3 8157.13 8157.46 8157.46 8157.18 8157.238157.28 8157.46 8157.46 8157.30 8157.30 8157.30 8157.35 8157.35 8156.87 8156.87 8156.70 8156.70 8156.30 8156.20 8156.40 8156.40 8156.50 8156.50 8157.10 8157.05 8157.28 8157.23 STABILIZED AGGREGATE WALKING SURFACE 8100.00 GRADING NOTES: 1.SUBGRADE ELEVATION OF 4" THICK STABILIZED AGGREGATE WALKING SURFACE IS INTENDED TO BE 2 INCHES BELOW EXISTING GRADE. SLOPE TO DRAIN. REFER TO DETAIL. 2.ADJUST ELEVATION OF EX STORM VAULT AND SANITARY MANHOLE TO MATCH PROPOSED GRADE. 3.TREE ROOTS WILL BE ENCOUNTERED DURING EXCAVATION AND SHALL BE CUT CLEANLY WITH PRUNING SHEARS OR SAW. INDICATES PROPOSED FINISHED ELEVATION TOP OF WALL EL 8158.8 6" PVC BY-PASS OUTLET INVERT EL 8156.95 6" PVC BY-PASS PIPE INLET INVERT EL 8157.25 STILLING BASIN EL 8155.96 WEIR 8156.4A / 8156.1 WEIR 8156.4 WEIR 8156.1 / 8155.8 STONE SLAB BRIDGE WEIR 8155.8 / 8155.5 STONE SLAB BRIDGE 8154.80 8154.708154.9 8155.00 INDICATES EXISTING ELEVATION DESIGNED BY DATE SHEET TOV JOB NO. FILE NAME Dept. of Public Works 1309 Elkhorn Drive Vail, CO 81657 ph. 970-479-2158 www.vailgov.com SCALE GRADING PLANTRO 7.23.20 1"= 10' 5COVERED BRIDGE POCKET PARK8155 8156 8157 81 5 7 Site PlanSite Photos P-06-001 P-06-001 mulched area C-06-001 P-06-001 at abutment under bridge P-06-002 N pock e t p a r k Station 6 Between Ford Park and bridge to Vail Village 252 21HOWARD+REVIS DESIGN | GORE CREEK VALLEY TRAIL FINAL - MARCH 2021Site PlanSite Photos Station 6 Between Ford Park and bridge to Vail Village C-06-001 C-06-001 253 22HOWARD+REVIS DESIGN | GORE CREEK VALLEY TRAIL Station 6 Between Ford Park and bridge to Vail Village P-06-001 Corten pylon panel C-06-001 Gobo projector (push button) Activates gobo light pattern showing high water mark on rocks under bridge Please refer to Drawing Package for full specifications on all 3D elements 3D view of corten pylonHigh Volume60% of t h e w at er t h at flows th r o u gh Go re Creek all y e ar p as s e s through i n j ust 6 w e e k s. THINK O F O N E CUBIC F O O T O F WATER A S A BASKE T B A L L IN WINTE R 20 BASKETBALLS PASS BY P E R S E C O N D IN PEAK R U N O F F 2,000 BASKETBALLS PASS BY P E R S E C O N D calm waters in fall fast wat e r s i n s p r i n g COURTESY TREKKE R P H O T O S ; V A I L VALLEY FOUNDATIO NPara español, use este código QR QR Fall A YEAR O F CHANG E The Gor e Cr e e k y o u s e e today wo n’t st a y t his w a y long. The cr e e k r es p o n d s t o the seaso ns —t e m p er at ur es rise and fall, w at er l e v els surge and r etr e at. W hit e w at er kayakers a n d r aft ers e nj o y the challe n g e of d e e p, s wift waters in M a y a n d J u n e. By fall, w at er l e v els dr o p, a n d the creek is w ar m a n d c al m enough t o h o p a cr oss. W a d ers and angl er s pr ef er t h e w at ers of late s u m m er. PRESS to see Gore Creek’s high water mark FULL SIZE Station 6 P-06-001 Pylon VALLEY FOLD PEAK FOLD PEAK FOLD PEAK FOLD SCALE: 25% LIFESIZE 254 23HOWARD+REVIS DESIGN | GORE CREEK VALLEY TRAIL P-06-002 Gobo pattern graphic file Station 6 Between Ford Park and bridge to Vail Village 1”=1’ SCALE: 1" = 1 255 24HOWARD+REVIS DESIGN | GORE CREEK VALLEY TRAIL Willow Place 120 Wi l l owBri dgeRoadWi ll owBr i dgeRoadG o r e C r e e k Wo r ld P laz a G o re C re e k P romenade Wi l l owBri dgeRoadSitzmarkLodge G o r e C r e e k GatewayLand&Development The Left Bank AlpineTreasuresVillageGiftShop wishes -akidsstore The GildedSpruce Betty FordAlpineGardens-Vail G o re C re e k 193 Go r e C r e e k P r o m e n a d e TheResidencesatBellTower Sweet Basil LancelotRestaurant MountainStandard ColoradoFootwear Pano Vail In FusionFineGifts Lululemon 229 Creekside G o r e C r e e k Up TheCreek Raitman ArtGalleries G o r e C r e e k D r i v e Children'sFountain El Segundo Axel's Eftf Fuzziwig'sCandyFactory GCVT_Station 7 Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors, Map layer by Esri 5/19/2021 0 0.01 0.020.01 mi 0 0.01 0.030.01 km 1:564Site PlanSite Photos Interpretive Assets Trailside panel P-07-001 Form and location to be determined Willow Place 120 Wi l l owBri dgeRoadWil l owBr i dgeRoadG o r e C r e e k World P laz a G o re C re e k P romenade Wi l l owBri dgeRoadSitzmarkLodge G o r e C r e e k GatewayLand&Development The Left Bank AlpineTreasuresVillageGiftShop wishes -akidsstore The GildedSpruce Betty FordAlpineGardens-Vail G o re C re e k 193 Go r e C r e e k P r o m e n a d e TheResidencesatBellTower Sweet Basil LancelotRestaurant MountainStandard ColoradoFootwear Pano Vail In FusionFineGifts Lululemon 229 Creekside G o r e C r e e k Up TheCreek Raitman ArtGalleries G o r e C r e e k D r i v e Children'sFountain El Segundo Axel's Eftf Fuzziwig'sCandyFactory GCVT_Station 7 Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors, Map layer by Esri 5/19/2021 0 0.01 0.020.01 mi 0 0.01 0.030.01 km 1:564 P-07-001 P-07-001 P-07-001 View across the creek Location TBD Location TBD Location TBD pedestr ian b r idge N Station 7 Gore Creek Promenade Note: This station will undergo a redesign in future phases with structure(s) and placement to be determined. Content and original graphic are retained here for placeholding purposes only. 256 25HOWARD+REVIS DESIGN | GORE CREEK VALLEY TRAIL P-07-001 Interpretive panel Future phase. Design and location to be refined. Station 7 Gore Creek Promenade YOU ARE HERE 7 2 1 3456 891011 12 The mighty Colorado River no longer reaches the ocean at the Gulf of California. Too much water is held by dams or siphoned off along the way for human use. The river’s delta—once 2 million acres of rich estuarine habitat—is now dry. Without the river and its nutrients, marine productivity has fallen 95 percent. The river and delta face growing challenges, like a warming climate and population pressure. Water conservation and habitat restoration grow more critical in the fight to save the Colorado River and its delta. PASS IT ON Snowmelt and rain wash off the land in Gore Creek’s watershed, carrying whatever they encounter into the creek. Vail’s treated wastewater also goes into Gore Creek. People, plants, and animals downstream depend on this water for their survival. What goes into the water here impacts them there. Are you putting the cleanest water you can into the system? FROM MOUNTAINS TO MEXICO You’re standing in Vail, but Gore Creek connects you to something far larger. Look upstream toward the high mountains where Gore Creek starts, miles away. On its journey from 13,000 feet to sea-level, it will flow into the Eagle River, then into the Colorado River. Water you see now will someday course through four more states and pass through the Grand Canyon and into Mexico. You are catching a glimpse of a journey more than 1,500 miles long. L o r em i p s um Gore Creek is Your CreekTOTOABA This 300-pound fish was once plentiful. Without the river’s influx of freshwater, the Delta no longer provides the habitat young totoaba need. JAGUAR A century ago, jaguars prowled the delta’s rich habitat. AMERICAN WHITE PELICAN This migratory bird nests in parts of Colorado and once spent winters in the Colorado River Delta. You won’t see these Colorado River Delta species along Gore Creek, but they are impacted by the river system —just like you. “THE BIG STRAW” A DRYING DELTA YOU ARE HERE COLORADO UTAH ARIZONACALIFORNIA BAJA CALIFORNIA GULF OF CALIFORNIA COLOR ADO RIV ERHOOVER DAM E AGLE RIVER GORE CREEK SONORA FPO FOR CONTENT Para español, use este código QRQR FULL SIZE Station 7 P-07-001 Trailside gabion panel Note: This station will undergo a redesign in future phases with structure(s) and placement to be determined. Content and original graphic are retained here for placeholding purposes only. SCALE: 12.5% 257 26HOWARD+REVIS DESIGN | GORE CREEK VALLEY TRAIL 380 Gore Valley Trail Little FreeLibrary Gore Creek GoreValleyTrail GoreValleyTrail Vail PublicLibrary Library G ore V alley Trail Gore V a lle y T ra ilMiddleCree k The Need toKnow We st M e a d o wDriv e M iddleCreekMiddleCreek272 272 G or e V a l l eyTrail MiddleCreekKaikoo III GCVT_Station 8 Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors, Map layer by Esri 5/19/2021 0 0.01 0.020.01 mi 0 0.01 0.030.01 km 1:564Site PlanSite Photos Interpretive Assets Panels P-08-001 Interpretive panel at railing P-08-002 Panel at picnic table P-08-003 Panel at picnic table Sculpture S-08-001 Trio of macroinvertebrates 380 Gore Valley Trail Little FreeLibrary Gore Creek GoreValleyTrail GoreValleyTrail Vail PublicLibrary Library G ore V alley Trail Gore V a lle y T ra ilMiddleCree k The Need toKnow We st M e a d o wDriv e M iddleCreekMiddleCreek272 272 G or e V a l l eyTrail MiddleCreekKaikoo III GCVT_Station 8 Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors, Map layer by Esri 5/19/2021 0 0.01 0.020.01 mi 0 0.01 0.030.01 km 1:564 P-08-002 P-08-003 P-08-003 P-08-001 S-08-001 N Station 8 Public Library P-08-002 P-08-001 258 27HOWARD+REVIS DESIGN | GORE CREEK VALLEY TRAIL Station 8 Public Library P-08-001 Panel at railing Please refer to Drawing Package for full specifications on all 3D elements 3D view of panel at railing TRAIL GORE CREEK YOU ARE HERE Some macroinvertebrates spend their entire lives underwater. Others are aquatic early on, but emerge from the water as adults, take flight, and lay eggs of the next generation in the water before dying. The adult phase can last just a few hours. And, they face predators above and below water their entire lives. They are small. They have no backbone. Some confuse them with “pests.” But these tiny aquatic bugs— macroinvertebrates—are a key food source that makes the Gore Creek ecosystem what it is. Without macroinvertebrates, we would not have amphibians, birds, the fish that make Gore Creek famous, or large predators like bears. Macroinvertebrates are small, mighty, and important to us all. Catch them! Para español, use este código QRQR COURTESY JAN HAMRSKY STONEFLY Small Winter Stonefly COURTESY JAN HAMRSKY; YAKIMA RIVER ANGLERS CADDISFLY American Grannom COURTESY JAN HAMRSKY; PASI VISAKIVI MAYFLY Western Green Drake COURTESY BOB NEWELL; MIKE LAWSON COU R T E S Y K E I T H W I L L I AM S actual sizetouch SMALL BUT MIGHTY MACROINVERTEBRATE SCULPTURE FULL SIZE Station 8P-08-001 LIGHT LEAVES, PLANTS, ORGANIC MATTER BACTERIA, FUNGI BREAK DOWN LEAVES FOR COLLECTORS APEX PREDATORS PREDATORS WATERFOWL, SONGBIRDS, FISH BIRDS OF PREY PREDATOR MACROINVERTEBRATES SCRAPER MACROINVERTEBRATES SHREDDER MACROINVERTEBRATES COLLECTOR MACROINVERTEBRATES ALGAE SCALE: 20% LIFESIZE 259 28HOWARD+REVIS DESIGN | GORE CREEK VALLEY TRAIL Station 8 Public Library S-08-001 Trio of Macroinvertebrates Bronze sculpture at railing by subcontract sculptor Scott Wood 3D rendering of sample mayfly sculpture (to be rendered in bronze at Gore Creek) For more information on the sculptor's process and technique, visit: https://thewooddesign.com/work/projects/mayfly-study 260 29HOWARD+REVIS DESIGN | GORE CREEK VALLEY TRAIL Station 8 Public Library P-08-002 Picnic table graphic Please refer to Drawing Package for full specifications on all 3D elements 3D view of picnic table graphic panelsCASE-BUILDING CADDISFLYCOURTESY JAN HAMRSKYCOLLE C T O R WHAT’ S Y O U R EATIN G ST YL E? Aquatic bu gs — macr oinvert e brates—are th e base of the f o o d c hai n i n G or e Cr e ek. They br eak d o wn organic matter in t he wat er an d pass on that energy t o lar ger pre dat ors. H o w t h ey eat, a n d w hat they eat, is one way t o t ell t he m a part.CRANEFLYSpecies like cra ne fl ies, sow bugs, an d sc u ds break down leaves by eati n g t he m. Their “cr u m bs” t he n drift downstr ea m.take cover!STAYING OFF THE MENU Some macroinvertebrates build shelters that help protect them from predators. Caddisflies use grains of sand, pieces of leaves, small sticks, and even the shells of other animals to create custom cases.shredderCASE-BUILDING CADDISFLYThese macr oi nv ert e brat es fe e d o n algae that gr o ws o n r ocks. T hey include water pe n nies, certai n mayflies, a nd case -bui ld i ng caddisflies.DARNER DRAGONFLYSpecies like d o bs o nflies and drag onfl ies ha ve la r ge mouthparts f or gra b bi n g their prey —inclu di n g other macroinvert e brat es.NET-SPINNING CADDISFLYSome macr oinvert e brat es use fan-like filam ents to capture passin g f o o d. S o m e species als o cr eat e we b-like nets. Para español, use este código QRQR grazer scraperpredatorcollectorFULL SIZE Station 8 P-08-002 picnic table (build in phase 2) SCALE: 15% LIFESIZE 261 30HOWARD+REVIS DESIGN | GORE CREEK VALLEY TRAIL Station 8 Public Library P-08-002 Picnic table graphic Please refer to Drawing Package for full specifications on all 3D elements 3D view of picnic table graphic panels SCALE: 15% LIFESIZE CASE-BUILDING CADDISFLYCOURTE S Y J A N HAMRSK YCOLLECTORWHAT’S YOUR EATING STYLE?Aquatic bugs—macroinvertebrates—are the base of the food chain in Gore Creek. They break down organic matter in the water and pass on that energy to larger predators. How they eat, and what they eat, is one way to tell them apart.CRANEFLYSpecies like crane flies, sow bugs, and scuds break down leaves by eating them. Their “crumbs” then drift downstream.take cover!STAYIN G O F F THE ME N U Some macr oinvert e brat es b uil d shelters t hat h el p pr otect t he m from pre dat ors. Ca d disflies u se grains of sa n d, piec es of leaves, small sticks, an d eve n th e s h ells of other ani mals t o cr eat e c ust o m cases.shredderCASE-BUILDING CADDISFLYThese macroinvertebrates feed on algae that grows on rocks. They include water pennies, certain mayflies, and case-building caddisflies.DARNER DRAGONFLYSpecies like dobsonflies and dragonflies have large mouthparts for grabbing their prey—including other macroinvertebrates.NET-SPINNING CADDISFLYSome macroinvertebrates use fan-like filaments to capture passing food. Some species also create web-like nets. Para español, use este código QRQRgrazer scraperpredatorcollectorFULL SIZEStation 8P-08-002 picnic table (build in phase 2)262 31HOWARD+REVIS DESIGN | GORE CREEK VALLEY TRAIL Station 8 Public Library P-08-003 Picnic table graphic Please refer to Drawing Package for full specifications on all 3D elements 3D view of picnic table graphic panels SCALE: 15% WARNI N G! Aquatic b u gs are a vital f o o d s ource i n G ore Creek—and they are a s o urce of i m p orta nt inf or mati on t o humans. Macr oi nverte brates de pen d on cl ean water and a healt hy ri parian ha bitat t o s urvive. When water quality dr o ps or they are ex p ose d t o p oll utants, th ey begin t o die off. T hey are livin g bar o meters t hat t ell us when water quality is fallin g.TOLERA N C E Some aq uatic b u gs can han dle m ore p ollution tha n others. Whe n scientists find more pollut ion- tolerant spec ies, a nd f ewer species that don’t tolerate pollution, they k n o w a water way is in tr ou ble.Para español, use este código QRQRRIFFLE BEETLEMAYFLYRIVER SNAIL WHAT WE WANT TO SEEEvery year, scientists count macroinvertebrates in the water to gauge the health of Gore Creek. The farther you travel downstream, the higher the numbers of pollution-tolerant bugs, showing the creek is more polluted in those areas.Still, efforts to improve water quality work. Recent data shows small increases in macroinvertebrate populations. It will take all of us to restore the Gore to health.Macroinvertebrates that indicate healthy water INSECTS COURTESY JAN HAMRSKY; SAMPLING COURTESY TIMBERLINE AQUATICSThese or ganis ms cannot tolerat e pollute d water. Their prese nce signals g o o d creek healt h. STONE FL Y (NYMPH) RIFFLE B E ET L E (LARVA & A D U L T )CADDI S FL Y (LARVA) SNAIL S MAYFLI E S (NYMPH S) AQUATI C W O R M S POUC H S N AIL DRAGO N F L Y (NYMPH) SOWBU G DOBSO N F L Y (LARVA) FILTERI N G C A D DI S F L Y (LARVA) CRAYFI S H BLACK FL Y (LARVA & P U P A) SCUD MIDGE (LARVA & P U P A)WATER QUALITYGOOD This gr o u p can exist in a wide ran ge of water q uality conditio ns. POOR These or ga nis ms tolerate p oll uti o n. If they are the only o nes present, water quality is l o w. EXCEL L E N T GROUP 2GROUP 3GROUP 1FULL SIZE Station 8 P-08-003 picnic table (build in phase 2) 263 32HOWARD+REVIS DESIGN | GORE CREEK VALLEY TRAIL Station 8 Public Library P-08-003 Picnic table graphic Please refer to Drawing Package for full specifications on all 3D elements 3D view of picnic table graphic panels SCALE: 15%WARNING!Aquatic bugs are a vital food source in Gore Creek—and they are a source of important information to humans. Macroinvertebrates depend on clean water and a healthy riparian habitat to survive. When water quality drops or they are exposed to pollutants, they begin to die off. They are living barometers that tell us when water quality is falling.TOLERANCESome aquatic bugs can handle more pollution than others. When scientists find more pollution-tolerant species, and fewer species that don’t tolerate pollution, they know a waterway is in trouble.Para español, use este código QRQRRIFFLE BEETLEMAYFLYRIVER SNAIL WHAT W E W A N T T O S E E Every y ear, sci e ntists c o u nt macr oinv erte brates i n t h e water to ga u g e t h e healt h of G or e Creek. T he fart h er you trav el d o wnstr ea m, the hi gher t he n u m bers of pollution-t ol erant bu gs, sh o win g the creek is m ore pollute d in t h os e ar eas.Still, efforts t o i m pr ov e wat er quality w ork. R ecent data sh o ws s mall i ncreases i n macr oinv erte brate populati ons. It will take all of us t o rest or e t h e G ore to healt h.Macroinvert e brates t hat i n dicate healthy w at er INSECTS C O U R T ES Y J A N H A M R S K Y; SAMPLI N G C O U R T E S Y TI M B E RLI N E A Q U ATI C SThese organisms cannot tolerate polluted water. Their presence signals good creek health.STONEFLY (NYMPH)RIFFLE BEETLE(LARVA & ADULT)CADDISFLY (LARVA)SNAILSMAYFLIES (NYMPHS)AQUATIC WORMSPOUCH SNAIL DRAGONFLY (NYMPH)SOWBUGDOBSONFLY (LARVA)FILTERING CADDISFLY (LARVA)CRAYFISHBLACKFLY (LARVA & PUPA)SCUDMIDGE (LARVA & PUPA)WATER QUA L I TY GOODThis group can exist in a wide range of water quality conditions. POORThese organisms tolerate pollution. If they are the only ones present, water quality is low.EXCELLENTGROUP 2GROUP 3 GROUP 1 FULL SIZEStation 8P-08-003 picnic table (build in phase 2)264 33HOWARD+REVIS DESIGN | GORE CREEK VALLEY TRAIL 680 G o r e V a lle y TrailG o re C re e k 660 Gore Va lle y T r a ilGoreValleyTrai l Lionshead P laceGoreCreek G o re Valley Trail Gore CreekMiniGolf G oreValleyTrailBornFreeEagleBahnGondola(19)BornFreeExpressLift(8)GoreCreekel Sabor GoreCreekGCVT_Station 9 Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors, Map layer by Esri 5/19/2021 0 0.02 0.040.01 mi 0 0.03 0.060.01 km 1:1,128Site Plan Site Photo Interpretive Assets Trailside panel P-09-001 Trailside gabion panel Sculptural element S-09-001 Porcupine sculpture 680 G o r e V a lle y TrailG o re C re e k 660 Gore Va lle y T r a ilGoreValleyTrai l Lionshead P laceGoreCreek G o re Valley Trail Gore CreekMiniGolf G oreValleyTrailBornFreeEagleBahnGondola(19)BornFreeExpressLift(8)GoreCreekel Sabor GoreCreekGCVT_Station 9 Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors, Map layer by Esri 5/19/2021 0 0.02 0.040.01 mi 0 0.03 0.060.01 km 1:1,128 S-09-001 S-09-001 S-09-001 P-09-001 Views to the creek and restoration project P-09-001 N Station 9 Behind Lion Square Lodge 265 34HOWARD+REVIS DESIGN | GORE CREEK VALLEY TRAIL Station 9 Behind Lion Square Lodge P-09-001 Trailside gabion panel Please refer to Drawing Package for full specifications on all 3D elements 3D view of trailside gabion (valley) NORTH AMERICAN PORCUPINE YELLOW FLOWERING CURRANT WOODS ROSE COW PARSNIP COLUMBINE YOU ARE HERE TRAIL GORE CREEK na t i v e s p e c i e s a t h o m e al o n g G o r e C r e e k before restorationduring restorationrestoration takes root “Social trails” made by people cutting through causes damage to vegetation. HELP A HEALTHY CREEK TAKE ROOT Stream health involves more than water quality alone. Healthy streams need a strong, diverse plant community on their banks. Plants stabilize soil, slow water, and prevent flooding. They also provide food and shelter to wildlife. To improve Gore Creek, Town of Vail has been at work restoring its stream-side plant communities. But it takes time for restored vegetation to take root. You can help. Watching where you walk keeps Gore Creek beautiful and healthy. Lush vegetation is allowed to grow, stopping erosion. Para español, use este código QRQR native shrubsGore Creek is your creekTHIN LEAF ALDER DRUMMOND’S WILLOW SERVICEBERRY COURTESY BLICKWINKEL; MATT LAVIN; K. FITZGERALD C O U R T E S Y TOW N O F V A I L COURTESY KEN BARBER, GEORGE OSTERTAG, KARIN TEAGUE, ALAMY, SOLE RILEY WATCH YOUR STEP Stay on trails to give vegetation a chance to grow. Keep pets out of the brush and restoration areas. Don’t create your own path. This destroys natural cover and increases erosion. FULL SIZE Station 9P-09-001 PEAK FOLD PEAK FOLD PEAK FOLD VALLEY FOLD SCALE: 20% LIFESIZE 266 35HOWARD+REVIS DESIGN | GORE CREEK VALLEY TRAIL Station 9 Behind Lion Square Lodge S-09-001 Porcupine sculpture Corten sculpture in landscape Attachment to tree in landscape References 267 36HOWARD+REVIS DESIGN | GORE CREEK VALLEY TRAIL S o u th F ro n ta g e R o a d W estF or e s t Ro adSouthFrontageRoadWestRitz-CarltonVailDestinationClub G o r e V a lle y T r a ilG oreV alleyT railFor est RoadG o re C re e k G o re V a lle yT ra ilG o r e C r e e k G o r e C r e e k 680 G o r e V a lle y TrailG o re C re e k GCVT_Station 11 Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors, Map layer by Esri 5/19/2021 0 0.02 0.040.01 mi 0 0.03 0.060.01 km 1:1,128Site PlanSite Photos SouthFrontageRoa d W estF o r es t Roa dS outhFrontageRoadWestRitz-CarltonVailDestinationClub G o r e V a lle y T r a ilG oreV alleyT railFor est RoadG o re C re e k G o re V a lle yT ra ilG o r e C r e e k G o r e C r e e k 680 G o r e V a lle y TrailG o re C re e k GCVT_Station 11 Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors, Map layer by Esri 5/19/2021 0 0.02 0.040.01 mi 0 0.03 0.060.01 km 1:1,128 P-10-001 C-10-001 C-10-001 C-10-002 C-10-002 S-10-001 S-10-001 Views to the creek, upstream Views to the creek, upstream P-10-001 Views to the creek, upstream P-10-001 C-10-001 C-10-002 S-10-001 P-10-002 P-10-002 P-10-002 N Station 10 Between wastewater plan and Lionshead skier bridge Interpretive Assets Trailside panel P-10-001 Trailside gabion panel P-10-002 Sighting tube prompt panel Sculptural element S-10-001 Trout minnow, tactile sculpture at panel Custom elements C-10-001, C-10-002 Sighting tubes 268 37HOWARD+REVIS DESIGN | GORE CREEK VALLEY TRAIL Station 10 Between wastewater plant and Lionshead skier bridge P-10-001 Trailside gabion panel Please refer to Drawing Package for full specifications on all 3D elements 3D view of trailside gabion (peak)SCALE: 20% LIFESIZE COURTESY AUBREE BENSONCOURTESY WI L D T R O U T T R U S T ; N A T U R E P H O T O G R A P H E R S , L T D .YOU ARE HERE TRAILGORE CREEK MI N D T H E R E D D S In O c t o b e r , l o o k f o r r e d d s o n t h e cre e k b o t t o m . F e m a l e t r o u t u s e the i r t a i l s t o c l e a r a l g a e a n d m a k e a c l e a n p l a c e t o l a y e g g s . M a l e s co m p e t e t o b e n e a r t h e r e d d s i n or d e r t o f e r t i l i z e t h e e g g s . T h e f e m a l e co v e r s t h e e g g s w i t h g r a v e l , c r e a t i n g a sh e l t e r e d n e s t . COURTESY RI C HAR D EBERT tou c h act u a l s i z e Para español, use este código QRQR A GOLD M E D A L TROUT STREAM Colorado h as m or e t h a n 9, 0 0 0 mil es of tr o ut streams. Just 3 2 2 mil es h a v e a c hi e v e d G ol d Medal stat us —waters a bl e t o pr o d u c e 6 0 p o u n ds of trout p er a cr e, wit h at l e ast a d oz e n tr o ut m e as uri n g 14 inches or l o n g er. Gore Cre e k i n cl u d es s o m e of t h es e wi n ni n g w at ers thanks to its r o b ust br o w n tr o ut fi s he ry. A ng lers c o me to Gore Cre e k t o hit t h e “ gr a n d sl a m,” c at c hi n g all f o ur of t h e creek’s s p e ci es i n o n e d a y: t h e br o w n, r ai n b o w, c utt hr o at, and broo k tr o ut. Thanks t o r est or ati o n a n d m a n a g e m e nt, G or e Cr e e k is o n e of just six pl a c es i n C ol or a d o off eri n g t his a n gli n g a c hi e v e m e nt. TAKING G O L D Gore Cre e k h as G ol d M e d al st at us from the c o n f l u e n ce wi th R ed Sandsto n e Cr e e k t o t h e c o n f l u e n ce with the E a gl e Ri v er. Stream s ci e ntists w or k t o cr e at e i d e al trout habit at wit h: • Healthy i ns e ct p o p ul ati o ns f or trout to eat. • Beneficial a l g ae, f u ngi, a nd bacteria. T h e y br e a k d o w n l e af litter and pr o vi d e f o o d f or i ns e ct s. • A variety of rif f l es, p ools, a nd r u ns with plac es t o hi d e (li k e w o o d y debris) a n d pl a c es t o g et o ut of the curre nt a n d r est. • Waters wit h hi g h l e v els of o x y g e n and calci u m.Help spawning fish get a start by not fishing at all during spawning season. If you are in the water, step carefully to avoid redds. Keep dogs out of the stream in the fall.Gore Creek is your creekP E A K F O L D P E A K F O L D P E A K F O L D P E A K F O L D MI N N O W S C U L P T U R E S- 1 0 - 0 0 1 Station 10P-10-001 F U L L S I Z E BRO W N T R O U T Ad u l t s m i g r a t e up s t r e a m t o s p a w n . Eg g s a r e l a i d i n r e d d s , are a s w i t h c l e a n g r a v e l a n d ox y g e n - r i c h w a t e r . Al e v i n s h a t c h i n a f e w m o n t h s an d g r o w i n t o f r y . On l y 5 % o f t r o u t f r y sur v i v e t o b e c o m e ad u l t s . COURTESY KIRK WEBB RED D 269 38HOWARD+REVIS DESIGN | GORE CREEK VALLEY TRAIL Station 10 Between wastewater plant and Lionshead skier bridge S-10-001 Trout minnow Bronze sculpture at panel References Attachment to gabion 270 39HOWARD+REVIS DESIGN | GORE CREEK VALLEY TRAIL Station 10 Between wastewater plant and Lionshead skier bridge C-10-001, C-10-002 Sighting tubes onto trout redds P-10-002 Prompt to use tubes Note: Graphic visible from both sides and will fully wrap posts take a look! DO YOU SEE A PATCH OF CLEAN GRAVEL? THAT’S TROUT’S NEST, CALLED A REDD. FULL SIZE Station 10 P-10-002 Sighting Tube Prompt Gore Creek is your creek3D view of sighting tubeSCALE: 20% LIFESIZE 271 40HOWARD+REVIS DESIGN | GORE CREEK VALLEY TRAIL N o r t h R e creatio n P a t h NorthFrontageR oadW estI 70;US 6 I 70;US 6 I 70;US 6 I 70;US 6 S outhFrontageR oadW estI 70;US 6 I 70;US 6 GoreC reekSo u th F rontageR oa d W es t I 70;US 6 I 70;US 6 W e s th a v e n L a n e G o r e C r e e k S o u th F r o n ta g e R o a d W e s tG oreC reekG o r e C r e e k GCVT_Station 10 Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors, Map layer by Esri 5/19/2021 0 0.02 0.040.01 mi 0 0.03 0.060.01 km 1:1,128Site PlanSite Photos Interpretive Assets Trailside panels P-11-001 Trailside gabion at paved shoulder P-11-002 Trailside panel at bridge railing Sculptural elements S-11-001, S-11-002, S-11-003, S-11-004 Rainbow trout, brown trout, brook trout, and cutthroat trout in the landscape Notes: The bridge will be renovated in the next few years. N o r t h R e creatio n P a t h NorthFrontageR oadW estI 70;US 6 I 70;US 6 I 70;US 6 I 70;US 6 S outhFrontageR oadW estI 70;US 6 I 70;US 6 GoreC reekSo u th F rontageR oa d W es t I 70;US 6 I 70;US 6 W e s th a v e n L a n e G o r e C r e e k S o u th F r o n ta g e R o a d W e s tG oreC reekG o r e C r e e k GCVT_Station 10 Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors, Map layer by Esri 5/19/2021 0 0.02 0.040.01 mi 0 0.03 0.060.01 km 1:1,128 S-11-001 S-11-003 S-11-002S-11-003 S-11-004 P-11-002 P-11-002 P-11-001 Views to the creek, upstream Views downhill to sculptures S-11-004 S-11-002 S-11-001 P-11-002 P-11-001 Views to the creek, upstream Views downhill to sculptures N Station 11 Wastewater plant outflow point 272 41HOWARD+REVIS DESIGN | GORE CREEK VALLEY TRAIL P-11-001 Trailside gabion panel Station 11 Wastewater plant outflow point Please refer to Drawing Package for full specifications on all 3D elements 3D view of trailside gabion (valley) TRAIL GORE CREEK YOU ARE HERE A HOME FOR TROUT Year-round, Gore Creek provides just the right conditions trout need. Spring runoff and the hatching of insects provide a much-needed source of food after the long winter. A diversity of insect larvae ensures a constant food source through summer. The gravel bottom of the creek is necessary for fall spawning and provides sheltered places for eggs to develop and hatch. Larger rocks create calm water downstream for trout to rest and hide from predators. This enables trout to grow into adults, ready to create the next generation. hiding places QR code check out Gore Creek’s troutclear, fast waterCOURTESY K E VI N F R I C K E P H O T O G R A P H Y food to eat CADDISFLY LARVAE MAYFLY LARVAE STONEFLY LARVAE COURTESY DAVID H. FUNK COURTESY LINDA PITKIN CO U R T E S Y K E V I N F R I C K E P H O T O G R A P H Y 67˚ 44˚ op t i m u m w a t e r t e m p s Take a photo of this code to view the live Trout CamQRFULL SIZE Station 11P-11-001 PEAK FOLD PEAK FOLD PEAK FOLD VALLEY FOLD BROOK TROUT Camouflage pattern on a greenish body with a red belly RAINBOW TROUT Pinkish stripe, dense spots all over a silvery body, short rounded nose BROWN TROUT Yellow underside, with red or orange spots CUTTHROAT TROUT Dense spots near the tail with red patches near the gills and belly COURTESY DAVE WHITLOCK Para español, use este código QR SCALE: 20% LIFESIZE 273 42HOWARD+REVIS DESIGN | GORE CREEK VALLEY TRAIL Station 11 Wastewater plant outflow point S-11 Four Trout Sculptures 274 43HOWARD+REVIS DESIGN | GORE CREEK VALLEY TRAIL Station 11 Wastewater plant outflow point S-11 Four Trout Sculptures 275 44HOWARD+REVIS DESIGN | GORE CREEK VALLEY TRAIL Station 11 Wastewater plant outflow point S-11 Four Trout Sculptures 276 45HOWARD+REVIS DESIGN | GORE CREEK VALLEY TRAIL Station 11 Wastewater plant outflow point S-11-002 Brown trout sculpture in landscape S-11-001 Rainbow trout sculpture in landscape 277 46HOWARD+REVIS DESIGN | GORE CREEK VALLEY TRAIL Station 11 Wastewater plant outflow point S-11-003 Brook trout sculpture in landscape 278 47HOWARD+REVIS DESIGN | GORE CREEK VALLEY TRAIL Station 11 Wastewater plant outflow point S-11-004 Cutthroat trout sculpture in landscape 279 48HOWARD+REVIS DESIGN | GORE CREEK VALLEY TRAIL Station 11 Wastewater plant outflow point P-11-002 Panel at railing Please refer to Drawing Package for full specifications on all 3D elements 3D view of panel at railing SCALE: 20% LIFESIZE TRAIL GORE CREEK YOU ARE HERE 1 clean water, quality life VAIL’S WATER TREATMENT PLANT CAN PROCESS 2.7 MILLION GALLONS OF WATER PER DAY SCREENING 2 SETTLING AND AERATION 3 UV LIGHT DISINFECTION 4 CONTINUAL TESTING QR COURTESY EAGLE RIVER WATER AND SANITATION DISTRICT AND MARC BARNWELL AN AVERAGE PERSON USES 65 GALLONS OF WATER PER DAY WHERE YOUR WATER GOES All wastewater used by people in Vail eventually finds its way to Gore Creek. Before it’s released, it goes through rigorous treatment, an essential step in maintaining water quality—here in Gore Creek and for downstream communities. Town of Vail’s high water treatment standards help make Gore Creek a certified Gold Medal trout stream for both people and fish to enjoy. FULL SIZE Station 11P-11-002 Beneficial bacteria digest and neutralize harmful pollutants. Finally, a powerful ultraviolet light kills harmful germs. Water released into Gore Creek is tested regularly. Water treatment facilities continually look for better ways to treat our water before it continues its journey downstream. Slow-moving water allows heavy pollutants to fall to the bottom where they can be gathered and removed. Large objects like cans and sticks are removed from wastewater. Para español, use este código QR 280 49HOWARD+REVIS DESIGN | GORE CREEK VALLEY TRAILNorthRecreationPathSouthFronta geRoadW estNorthFrontageRoadW estI 70;US 6 I 70;US 6 GoreValley Trail MatterhornCircle WestGoreCreekDriveG o r e C r e e k SouthFrontageRoadW estG o r e V a l l e y T r a i l GoreCreek DonovanPavilion GoreValleyTrailMatterhornCircleGoreCreekGoreValleyTrailM atterhornCircleG oreCreekMatterhorn Circle GCVT_Station 12 Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors, Map layer by Esri 5/19/2021 0 0.02 0.040.01 mi 0 0.03 0.060.01 km 1:1,128Site Plan Site Photo Interpretive Assets Trailside panel P-12-001 Trailside gabion P-12-002 Spotter scope prompt panel Custom elements C-12-001 Magnified gimbled spotter scope C-12-002 Magnified gimbled spotter scope Sculptural elements S-12-001 American dipper, tactile sculpture at panelNorthRecreationPathSouthFrontageRoadWestNorthFrontageRoadWestI70;US 6 I 70;US 6 GoreValley Trail MatterhornCircle WestGoreCreekDriveG o r e C r e e k SouthFrontageRoadW estG o r e V a l l e y T r a i l GoreCreek DonovanPavilion GoreValleyTrailMatterhornCircleGoreCreekGoreValleyTrailM atterhornCircleG oreCreekMatterhorn Circle GCVT_Station 12 Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors, Map layer by Esri 5/19/2021 0 0.02 0.040.01 mi 0 0.03 0.060.01 km 1:1,128 Fo ot p a t hP-12-001 S-12-001 Views to the creek access point N Station 12 Donovan Park P-12-002 C-12-001 C-12-002 P-12-001 S-12-001 P-12-002 C-12-001 C-12-002 281 50HOWARD+REVIS DESIGN | GORE CREEK VALLEY TRAIL P-12-001 Trailside gabion panel Station 12 Donovan Park Please refer to Drawing Package for full specifications on all 3D elements 3D view of trailside gabion (peak)SCALE: 20% LIFESIZE AME R I C A N D I P P E R Thi s h e a v y - b o n e d b i r d c a n w a l k un d e r w a t e r t o f i n d f o o d . I t r e l i e s o n aq u a t i c i n s e c t s t o s u r v i v e , a n d a q u a t i c ins e c t s r e l y o n c l e a n w a t e r . “H e i s t h e m o u n t a i n s t r e a m s ’ ow n d a r l i n g … . A m o n g a l l t h e m o u n t a i n bir d s , n o n e h a s c h e e r e d m e s o m u c h in m y l o n e l y w a n d e r i n g s … . Wh i l e w a t e r s i n g s , s o m u s t h e . ” JO H N M U I R , N A T U R A L I S T A N D P R E S E R V A T I O N I S T , O N T H E A M E R I C A N D I P P E R WAX C U R R A N T MON K S H O O D RED O S I E R D O G W O O D ROC K Y M O U N T A I N M A P L E on the trail......at homeKeep la w n cli p pi n gs out of dr ai ns. Leave them on t h e l a w n t o return nutri e nts t o the grass. Use che mic als sparingly. Check f or wildlife b ef or e s pr a yi n g. Replace t urf wit h native pl a nts that provide h a bit at. Sta y o n t h e pat h to p r o t e c t ve g e t a t i o n . Pic k u p p e t w a s t e an d n e v e r l e a v e ba g s b e h i n d . Le a s h y o u r d o g on h i k e s t o pre v e n t h a b i t a t da m a g e .Para español, use este código QRQR RESTO R E THE G O R E Everyon e b e n e fits f r om a h eal thy Go re Creek. Cl e a n w at er f or dri n ki n g a n d cooking is f u n d a m e nt al t o d aily lif e. A str o n g, beautiful cr e e k ec osyst e m, ric h wit h pl a nts and wildlif e, bri n gs visit ors t o V ail ev ery y ear and sup p orts o ur ec o n o my. A n d f or r esi d e nts a n d visitors alike, G or e Cr e e k off ers a n esc a p e fr o m str ess and a plac e f or r e f lect i on.In 2012, G or e Cr e ek w as list e d as a n i m p air e d w at er w ay. Now mor e t h a n ev er, it f ac es t h e i m p act of gr o wt h, develop m e nt, a n d a c h a n gi n g cli m at e. It will t ak e e ac h of us to restor e t h e G or e. Gore Creek is your creek touch Ame r i c a n d i p p e r actua l s i z e M O N K S H O O D C O U R T E S Y A L E X PR O I M O S ; D O G W O O D C O U R T E S Y JO S H U A M A Y E R ; C U R R A N T C O U R T E S Y SA L L Y K I N G , N A T I O N A L P A R K S E R V I C E ; MA P L E C O U R T E S Y K R I S T I N A B L O H K I N ; WI L D F L O W E R S C O U R T E S Y D A V I D W I N G E R AN D C A L S P O R T S M E D I A YOU ARE HERE TRAILGORE CREEKF U L L S I Z E Station 12P-12-001 P E A K F O L D P E A K F O L D P E A K F O L D P E A K F O L D DI P P E R S C U L P T U R E S- 1 2 - 0 0 1 282 51HOWARD+REVIS DESIGN | GORE CREEK VALLEY TRAIL Station 12 Donovan Park S-12-001 American dipper Bronze sculpture at panel References Attachment to gabion 283 52HOWARD+REVIS DESIGN | GORE CREEK VALLEY TRAIL C-12-001, C-12-002 Gimbled spotter scopes with magnification, aimed at creek rocks, high and low P-12-002 Spotter scope prompt Note: Graphic visible from both sides, will fully wrap posts Station 12 Donovan Park Please refer to Drawing Package for full specifications on all 3D elements 3D view of spotter scopes take a look! CAN YOU SPOT AN AMERICAN DIPPER? FULL SIZE Station 12 P-12-002 Spotter Scope Prompt Gore Creek is your creekSCALE: 20% LIFESIZE 284 53HOWARD+REVIS DESIGN | GORE CREEK VALLEY TRAIL Exhibit Element Schedule Interpretive components by station Station ID #Type Thumbnail Description 01 P-01-001 Trailside gabion boulder and panel (valley)Gore Creek's journey content 01 S-01-001 Sculpture at panel Peregrine falcon sculpture 02 C-02-001 Custom element Sighting tube high 02 C-02-002 Custom element Sighting tube low 02 P-02-001 Trailside gabion boulder and panel (valley)Beaver dam content 02 P-02-002 Panel (other)Prompt to use beaver dam sighting tube 02 S-02-002 Sculpture at panel Boreal toad tactile sculpture 03 C-03-001 Custom element Sighting tube with polarized lens, high 03 C-03-002 Custom element Sighting tube with polarized lens, low Station ID #Type Thumbnail Description 03 P-03-001 Panel at railing Diversity of species 03 P-03-002 Panel (other)Prompt panel at polarized lens 03 S-03-001 Sculpture at panel Striped meadowhawk sculpture 03 S-03-002 Sculpture in landscape Mink eating a fish sculpture 05 P-05-001 Panel at railing Trees and stream health content 05 S-05-001 Sculpture at panel Downy woodpecker tactile sculpture 06 C-06-001 Custom element Gobo projector. 06 P-06-001 Corten pylon Seasonal change content 06 P-06-002 Panel (other)Gobo pattern graphic file. 285 54HOWARD+REVIS DESIGN | GORE CREEK VALLEY TRAIL Exhibit Element Schedule Interpretive components by station Station ID #Type Thumbnail Description 07 P-07-001 Panel (other)TBD Interpretive panel, design and location TBD 08 P-08-001 Panel at railing Macroinvertebrates content 08 P-08-002 Panel at picnic table Picnic table graphic 1 08 P-08-003 Panel at picnic table Picnic table graphic 2 08 S-08-001 Sculpture at panel Trio of macroinvertebrates. Sculptures provided directly to TOV by artist Scott Wood. 09 P-09-001 Trailside gabion boulder and panel (valley)Stream restoration content 09 S-09-001 Sculpture in landscape North American Porcupine (replaces moose) 10 C-10-001 Custom element Sighting tube high, trained on spawning beds 10 C-10-002 Custom element Sighting tube low, trained on spawning beds Station ID #Type Thumbnail Description 10 P-10-001 Trailside gabion boulder and panel (peak)Gold Medal Trout Stream content 10 P-10-002 Panel (other)Prompt to use sighting tube 10 S-10-001 Sculpture at panel Trout minnow tactile sculpture 11 P-11-001 Trailside gabion boulder and panel (valley)Four trout species content 11 P-11-002 Panel at railing Water treatment content 11 S-11-001 Sculpture in landscape Rainbow trout sculpture (front and back silhouettes) 11 S-11-002 Sculpture in landscape Brown trout sculpture (front and back silhouettes) 11 S-11-003 Sculpture in landscape Brook trout sculpture (front and back silhouettes) 11 S-11-004 Sculpture in landscape Cutthroat trout sculpture (front and back silhouettes) 286 55HOWARD+REVIS DESIGN | GORE CREEK VALLEY TRAIL Exhibit Element Schedule Interpretive components by station Station ID #Type Thumbnail Description 12 C-12-001 Custom element Spotter scope high (with a magnifying lens, on a moveable gimble) trained on creek to spot Dippers 12 C-12-001 Custom element Spotter scope low (with a magnifying lens, on a moveable gimble) trained on creek to spot Dippers 12 P-12-001 Trailside gabion boulder and panel (peak)Healthy Gore Creek benefits us all content 12 P-12-002 Panel (other)Spotter scope prompt panel 12 S-12-001 Sculpture at panel American dipper tactile sculpture 287 2 GRAPHIC STANDARDS 288 57HOWARD+REVIS DESIGN | GORE CREEK VALLEY TRAIL Color Palette SCALE: 1.5"=1' Color Palette LOVE VAIL PALETTE GVCT PALETTE An earthy version of the Love Vail main palette than will be harmonious with the surrounding landscape Accent colors 289 58HOWARD+REVIS DESIGN | GORE CREEK VALLEY TRAIL GORE CREEK YOU ARE HERE Scale 1” = 1’ SUB ONE HEADERS Trees protect streams from two directions. Above ground, overhang provides shade that keeps water cool—essential for coldwater fish like brown trout that like to rest in cool, shaded pools. This prized species can’t survive long in water over 65 degrees Fahrenheit. Underground, trees’ roots help the creek keep its shape. Roots bind soil, reducing erosion for clearer water. They slow down water, which allows pollutants to be SUB TWO HEADERS LOREM IPSUM Trees contribute another resource to streams, their fallen leaves. Leaves in the stream leach out organic molecules, a “watershed tea” that provides nourishment to the stream. The stream needs a healthy, diverse supply of leaves to sustain itself. Leaves are often pushed together by waterflow into packs. Leaf packs are colonized by bacteria and fungi that start to break down the leaves. SUB THREE HEADERS LOREM IPSUM Prized by this region’s First Peoples, the Ute tribe. Native Americans used the wood from lodgepole pine for a variety of purposes, including poles for their lodges. In the spring, long ribbons of the sugar-rich inner bark were stripped off to eat. This inner bark could be stored or mashed to make bread. Needles were used to make tea. SUB THREE HEADERS LOREM IPSUM • Stop, stay quiet, stay still • Seek with your eyes, but also listen with your ears • Plan a visit for early morning or late evening • Look for evidence like markings, scat or nests HIGHLIGHTED SPECIES ID Prized by this region’s First Peoples, the Ute tribe. Native Americans used the wood from lodgepole pine for a variety of purposes, including poles for their lodges. In the spring, long ribbons of the sugar-rich inner bark were stripped off to eat. This inner bark could be stored or mashed to make bread. Needles were used to make tea. IIMAGE CAPTION HEADER Prized by this region’s First Peoples, the Ute tribe. Native Americans used the wood from lodgepole pine for a variety of purposes, including poles for their lodges. In the spring, long ribbons of the sugar-rich inner bark were stripped off to eat. This inner bark could be stored or mashed to make bread. Needles were used to make tea. CREDIT LOREM IPSUM DOLOR “He is the mountain streams’ own darling…. Among all the mountain birds, none has cheered me so much in my lonely wanderings…. While water sings, so must he.” JOHN MUIR, NATURALIST AND PRESERVATIONIST, ON THE AMERICAN DIPPER clear, fast water Gore Creek is your creek EVERY PERSON IN THE WATERSHED IMPACTS WATER QUALITY. Help out by replacing turf grass with plants that filter pollutants and boost biodiversity. 20 BASKETBALLS PASS BY PER SECOND 77% VEGETATION WATERSHED: 9 ft 2’ 3” 7 ft 5’ 5” Subsection 1 Brandon Grotesque Black 106 pt Avenir Next Regular 38 pt Subsection 2 Brandon Grotesque Black 46 pt Avenir Next Regular 32 pt Subsection 3 Brandon Grotesque Black 36 pt Avenir Next Regular 27 pt Caption Brandon Grotesque Black 24.5 pt Avenir Next Regular 23.5 pt Avenir Next Regular 12 pt Map Labels Zurich BT Extra Condensed Light 56 pt, 32.5 pt Accent Type Origo Regular 82 pt Statistics Brandon Grotesque Black 36 pt, 24 pt Zurich BT Extra Condensed Light 100 pt, 56 pt Gore Creek is Your Creek Origo Regular 96 pt Brandon Grotesque Black 36 pt Avenir Next Bold 27.5 pt Quote Brandon Grotesque Medium Italic 54 pt Brandon Grotesque Black & Regular 25 pt Species ID Zurich BT Extra Condensed 42 pt Avenir Next Regular 24 pt TYPE HIERARCHYTypography Hierarchy 290 59HOWARD+REVIS DESIGN | GORE CREEK VALLEY TRAIL SUB ONE HEADERS Trees protect streams from two directions. Above ground, overhang provides shade that keeps water cool—essential for coldwater fish like brown trout that like to rest in cool, shaded pools. This prized species can’t survive long in water over 65 degrees Fahrenheit. Underground, trees’ roots help the creek keep its shape. Roots bind soil, reducing erosion for clearer water. They slow down water, which allows pollutants to be trapped. FULL SIZE TYPE SUBSECTION 1 Typography Full size 291 60HOWARD+REVIS DESIGN | GORE CREEK VALLEY TRAIL SUB TWO HEADERS LOREM IPSUM Trees contribute another resource to streams, their fallen leaves. Leaves in the stream leach out organic molecules, a “watershed tea” that provides nourishment to the stream. The stream needs a healthy, diverse supply of leaves to sustain itself. Leaves are often pushed together by waterflow into packs. Leaf packs are colonized by bacteria and fungi that start to break down the leaves. FULL SIZE TYPE SUBSECTION 2 Typography Full size 292 61HOWARD+REVIS DESIGN | GORE CREEK VALLEY TRAIL SUB THREE HEADERS LOREM IPSUM Prized by this region’s First Peoples, the Ute tribe. Native Americans used the wood from lodgepole pine for a variety of purposes, including poles for their lodges. In the spring, long ribbons of the sugar- rich inner bark were stripped off to eat. This inner bark could be stored or mashed to make bread. Needles were used to make tea. SUB THREE HEADERS LOREM IPSUM • Stop, stay quiet, stay still • Seek with your eyes, but also listen with your ears • Plan a visit for early morning or late evening • Look for evidence like markings, scat or nests FULL SIZE TYPE SUBSECTION 3 Typography Full size 293 62HOWARD+REVIS DESIGN | GORE CREEK VALLEY TRAIL GORE CREEK YOU ARE HERE HIGHLIGHTED SPECIES ID Prized by this region’s First Peoples, the Ute tribe. Native Americans used the wood from lodgepole pine for a variety of purposes, including poles for their lodges. In the spring, long ribbons of the sugar-rich inner bark were stripped off to eat. This inner bark could be stored or mashed to make bread. Needles were used to make tea. IIMAGE CAPTION HEADER Prized by this region’s First Peoples, the Ute tribe. Native Americans used the wood from lodgepole pine for a variety of purposes, including poles for their lodges. In the spring, long ribbons of the sugar-rich inner bark were stripped off to eat. This inner bark could be stored or mashed to make bread. Needles were used to make tea. CREDIT LOREM IPSUM DOLOR FULL SIZE TYPE SPECIES ID CAPTION MAP LABELS Typography Full size 294 63HOWARD+REVIS DESIGN | GORE CREEK VALLEY TRAIL “He is the mountain streams’ own darling…. Among all the mountain birds, none has cheered me so much in my lonely wanderings…. While water sings, so must he.” J OHN MUIR, NATURALIST AND PRESERVATIONIST, ON THE AMERICAN DIPPER FULL SIZE TYPE QUOTE 2 Typography Full size 295 64HOWARD+REVIS DESIGN | GORE CREEK VALLEY TRAIL clear, fast water Gore Creek is your creek 20 BASKETBALLS PASS BY PER SECOND FULL SIZE TYPE ACCENT TYPE STATISTICS GORE CREEK IS YOUR CREEK EVERY PERSON IN THE WATERSHED IMPACTS WATER QUALITY. Help out by replacing turf grass with plants that filter pollutants and boost biodiversity. 77% VEGETATION WATERSHED: Typography Full size 296 3 CONTENT 297 66HOWARD+REVIS DESIGN | GORE CREEK VALLEY TRAIL Universal Design Analysis EXPERIENCES THAT MEET UNIVERSAL DESIGN CRITERIA ARE not just accessible to those who require it, they are more comfortable, approachable, and memorable for all users. These principles have guided our approach to the Gore Creek interpretive program. Above minimum requirements for ADA accessibility, legibility, and safety, we are pursuing the follow ideas: Mixing materials Parts of the design proposal shows the use of natural materials like stone in gabion baskets that invite touch and connect to the landscape around the visitor. We also propose two kinds of sculpture—large-scale, layered metal silhouettes on the landscape, as well as small-scale, more detailed depictions of featured species. These smaller, tactile models give visitors a sensory experience that does not rely on sight while inviting close examination. Wordless messaging Many trail users will be “skimmers” who spend a small amount of time at each station, might not visit each station, and might read only small portions of copy (or none at all). To accommodate these users, as well as users with cognitive differences who might also experience the trail without reading, the design features commanding sculptures out in the landscape. Featured species writ large give trail users a sense of the rich natural world of which they are a part, without saying a word. Likewise, we show a graphic approach that treats icons, diagrams, and illustrations like food chains clearly and simply. The goal has been to define the most critical information an element must convey, and visualize it with as few words as possible. Many of the stations' icons signify ways a visitor can act to get the most out of Gore Creek's natural beauty (eg. stop, listen, look) or help improve water quality (eg. plant native species, leash pets, watch for redds), helping to convey these prompts quickly and memorably. Further, the trail script has been edited to break down information into primary and secondary hierarchies. By breaking content into manageable pieces, we can clarify information, convey points quickly, and encourage visitors to reflect on main messages one at a time. Last, to encourage visitors to look close at the environment around them, a series of sighting tubes and spotters scopes encourages visitors to look up, away from the exhibit, to the surrounding landscape or distant features of interest. Some simply point the gaze in a given direction, others provide added visibility tools like polarized lenses, magnification, or the ability to aim the scope. Each sighting tube and spotter scope is provided in two heights for standing visitors and wheelchair users and children. Those that offer adjustability or features like the polarized lens can be used with minimal effort and do not require fine motor skills to manipulate. Comfortable reading The low, faceted "boulder" forms give the design optimal flexibility in achieving a comfortable reading height and angle for wheelchair users (plinth is recessed at front edge of graphic per ADA), young visitors, and those short in stature. Angled surfaces, easier to read than completely flat graphics, ease use and help ensure interpretation is as inviting as possible. Trail pull-offs Current designs create a pad or pull-off on which interpretive elements will sit. Not only does this provide interpretation a solid footing and emphasis, it allows for full circulation around the station in all types of weather, including by wheelchair users and those with mobility considerations who might not venture onto rough, uneven, or muddy surfaces. Organized ideas We have developed a faceted or web-like graphic arrangement of the interpretive content because it provides a natural hierarchy of graphic elements. We have refined our approach to make content organization very clear, the main message appearing on the largest panels, while smaller panels contain secondary information, fast facts, quotes and other supporting thoughts and perspectives. This helps visitors intuitively understand where to look for different kinds of information, and in what sequence. Universal Design Principles: Equitability Provide the same means of use for all visitors Flexibility Give visitors choices in how they use an exhibit, plan for different abilities Simple and Intuitive Use Eliminate unnecessary complexity, be consistent, focus on content—not the delivery system Easily Perceptible Information Layer visual, digital, tactile, and environmental elements to reach visitors of different learning styles, preferences, and abilities Low Physical Effort Put visitor comfort first, consider tolerance and endurance Position Elements for Accessibility Maintain clearances for accessibility devices, observe usable and legible heights, ensure all components are within reach 298 67HOWARD+REVIS DESIGN | GORE CREEK VALLEY TRAIL Language Strategy WHEN COMPLETE, THE EXHIBIT WILL OFFER INTERPRETATION in both Spanish and English. To reduce the amount of copy at each station, the interpretive trail will make Spanish-language content available via a QR code. Users wishing to read translated text will use their smartphone's camera to read a QR code graphic printed on each panel, which will send them to an online version of the interpretive feature. The graphic will be identical to the station along the trail, but will show all text in Spanish. When design is nearing completion, H+R will coordinate with Town of Vail's IT specialists to coordinate the uploading of exhibit graphics to a a Town of Vail-owned URL, where the PDF graphic is hosted. The goal is to retain the PDF files within the Town of Vail online presence and ensure the files are always available. This approach requires the project to identify a suitable hosting place within the TOV website. 299 68HOWARD+REVIS DESIGN | GORE CREEK VALLEY TRAIL GCVT Gore Creek Valley Trail 85% Submi�al Exhibit Script July 19, 2022 Key to suppor�ng assets: P = interpre�ve graphic panel S = large-scale “origami-style” sculptural element in the landscape and small-scale biologically realis�c sculptures at the trailside C = custom element, including scopes/spo�er tubes, markers, and other elements Highlighted images are updates, new to this 85% round, reflec�ng TOV comments on the 75%. H+R requests TOV confirma�on these species and images are approved. Component Content Graphics Notes 01 East Vail Highway Exit ● Water’s journey, contaminants it picks up on the way ● Ways to improve water quality: reduce pollutants, prevent pollutants from reaching streams, eg through stormwater filtra�on and riparian habitat improvement ● Interpre�ve elements: ○ P-01-001 trailside gabion panel ○ S-01-001 sculpture at panel: Peregrine falcon, Falco peregrinus P-01-001 Primary informa�on The Journey of Gore Creek It starts high in the Gore Range mountains. The water will flow 19 miles down the valley and through Town of Vail before connec�ng to the Eagle River, then the Colorado River. Other tributaries will join the creek, introducing sediment and pollutants. Concentra�ons of these elements increase, making the water less healthy as it flows downstream through town. In 2012, Gore Creek was listed as an “impaired waterway.” Crea�ng this wetland is one way Town of Vail is working to improve water quality and restore the Gore. P-01-001 Trail map You Are Here ● Gore Creek trail map with sta�on loca�ons, map drawn by H+R This map will appear on each sta�on. H+R to remove numbers and use an icon or other symbol indica�ng a sta�on so that close readers are less likely to no�ce that not all sta�ons are built. P-01-001 QR code Para español, use este código QR ● QR code to panel content in Spanish This text will be translated by a professional and repeated on each panel. P-01-001 Call out Wetlands like this one hold harmful highway runoff. Its plants slow down water, stabilize creek edges, and filter sediment and contaminants. ● G186.4 Aerial view of the catchment area ○ Courtesy Eaglevalleywild.org ● G186.1 Aerial view of catchment area, wetland highlighted ○ Courtesy Eaglevalleywild.org P-01-001 Secondary informa�on Gore Creek Watershed A watershed is an area of land that drains all water that falls onto it toward a single river, stream, pond or lake. As snowmelt and rain wash off the land, they pick up whatever they encounter—soils, minerals, nutrients, sediment, and contaminants alike—and put them into the waterways. ● 77% vegeta�on ● 14% exposed rock ● 9% urban development and roads 1 ● G012 Reference for the Eagle River watershed tributary map with Gore Creek watershed highlighted. H+R to redraw map, emphasize Gore Creek and show “you are here” 1 gore-creek-strategic-action-plan.pdf, h�ps://lovevail.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/gore-creek-strategic-ac�on-plan.pdf , pg 3 1 Please note: This script has been provided as an editable Word document along with this PDF submittal package. Likewise, the 2D Graphic Schedule has been provided as a live Excel sheet. We welcome comments back from TOV in whichever manner is easiest - sticky note comments on this PDF or text edits directly in the live documents (please just use a different color). 300 69HOWARD+REVIS DESIGN | GORE CREEK VALLEY TRAIL Component Content Graphics Notes P-01-001 Species informa�on Wetlands improve water quality and provide rich habitat for wildlife. ● Sedges slow water and bind soil with their roots. 2 ● Drummond's willows stabilize banks and provide cover and food for animals like beaver and moose 3 ● Peregrine falcons hunt above wetlands for ducks and other prey. They are the fastest diving birds in the world, reaching 200 miles an hour. 4 ● G246 beaked sedge ● G005 Drummond’s willow ● G106 Twinberry honeysuckle ○ Sedge courtesy Bob Routledge; willow and sedge courtesy Ma� Lavin; honeysuckle courtesy Mason Brock ● G192 Peregrine falcon ○ Courtesy Mick Thompson P-01-001 Secondary informa�on Gore Creek is your creek Every person in the watershed impacts water quality. Help out by replacing turf grass with plants that filter pollutants and boost biodiversity. Add trees, shrubs, and na�ve plants to your yard. Consider a rain garden to collect and slow down stormwater. 02 Beaver Pond ● Wetlands’ role in a watershed ● Beavers’ role in crea�ng a wetlands ● People’s role in watershed health ● Interpre�ve elements: ○ P-02-001 Trailside gabion panel ○ S-02-002 Sculpture at panel: Boreal toad, Anaxyrus boreas ○ C-02-001, C-02-002: Sigh�ng tubes high and low ○ P-02-002 prompt at sigh�ng tube Primary informa�on A Good Neighbor: The Beaver Creekside wetlands and ponds are essen�al to a healthy watershed. As water percolates through a wetland, the ecosystem’s soil, plant roots, and even bacteria filter pollutants. A wetland like the one in front of you helps clean the water flowing to Gore Creek. Beavers are o�en to thank for healthy wetlands. They are a keystone species—an animal essen�al to the existence of an ecosystem. Natural engineers, beavers build habitat for themselves and a diversity of other animals, from common waterfowl to endangered species like the boreal toad. Diagram call outs 1 Beavers build dams to make ponds. 2 Deep water protects underwater entrances to their lodge. 3 The ponds slow water, crea�ng wetlands that stop flooding and capture pollutants. 4 Fish, fowl, insects, and predators thrive in the beaver habitat. ● G017 Beaver dam, pond, lodge and ecosystem diagram. To be redrawn from references by H+R. Keyed numbers on the diagram call out important features. Call out 1/3 of all threatened or endangered species depend on wetlands to survive 5 And beavers build wetlands Species info Boreal toad Boreal toads are endangered in Colorado. They breed in only two loca�ons in Eagle County—and one of them is in this pond. Without the beaver, the boreal toad would lose its breeding ground. Protec�ng the beaver helps protect this species from ex�nc�on. ● G031 Boreal toad eggs ● G028 Boreal toad tadpoles ● G027 Boreal toad young ● G032 Boreal toad adult ○ Courtesy Colorado Parks and Wildlife, Michael Seraphin; Corey Hochachka 5 h�ps://www.nps.gov/subjects/wetlands/why.htm 4 h�ps://physicsworld.com/a/falcons-high-speed-dive-generates-forces-needed-to-catch-agile-prey/ 3 h�ps://www.nrcs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_PLANTMATERIALS/publica�ons/wapmcpg4751.pdf 2 h�p://www.ecotone.org /Download/FieldGuideSedgeSpeciesRockyMtn-BJohnston-USDA.pdf , pg 1 2 301 70HOWARD+REVIS DESIGN | GORE CREEK VALLEY TRAIL Component Content Graphics Notes Secondary informa�on Beaver adaptao ns ● Ability to hold their breath underwater for 15 minutes ● Dense, oily, waterproof fur ● Strong teeth for cu�ng and chewing ● G196, G199, G200, G201 Beaver features ○ Courtesy Cal Williams; Robert McGouey; Morgan Trimble; Dan Sullivan Secondary informa�on Gore Creek is Your Creek Help wetlands and beavers do their work. ● Don’t disturb beavers and leave their dams intact. ● Stay away from revegeta�on sites. ● Keep pets out of the pond—especially in June when the boreal toad breeds. ● Watch for boreal toads on the bike path. They cross here on their way to the forest where they spend their adulthood. P-02-002 Sigh�ng tube prompt Take a look! Spot the beaver dam and lodge ● G194 beaver closeup ● G225 boreal toad ○ Courtesy Natural History Archive, Michael Nolan Sigh�ng tube aimed at beaver dam and lodge 03 Ford Park, bridge to nature center ● Diversity of species at Gore Creek tell us about the creek’s health ● Species monitoring ● Habitat improvement, revegeta�on and stabiliza�on ● Interpre�ve elements: ○ P-03-001 Panel at railing ○ S-03-001 Sculpture at panel: Adult striped meadowhawk dragonfly ○ S-03-002 Sculpture in the landscape: Mink, Mustel vison, ea�ng a fish ○ C-03-001, C-03-002: Sigh�ng tubes with polarized lenses that enable clear views into the water ○ P-03-002: Prompt to use sigh�ng tube P-03-001 Primary informa�on Diversity IS Health Want to know if a waterway is healthy? Look for diversity. A wide range of plants and wildlife is a sign of an ecosystem’s strength and produc�vity. Plant and animal popula�ons can also signal trouble. They are the first to show the impacts of an unhealthy environment, before humans are affected. Scien�sts monitor species, watching for decline and loss of diversity that warn an ecosystem is in danger. Through revegeta�on and restora�on projects, Town of Vail works to reverse species loss and improve the environment. P-03-001 Secondary informa�on Bordering on Greatness Vegeta�on is key to restoring Gore Creek’s diversity. Na�ve plants hold soil, slow water, and decrease erosion. They filter pollutants and clear sediment. Above ground, buffer plants provide essen�al food and cover for animals. Since the Restore the Gore project started in 2016, Town of Vail has planted 20,000+ na�ve trees and shrubs along the creek to promote diversity. 6 ● G034 Revegeta�on and stabiliza�on project images ○ Courtesy Town of Vail P-03-001 Species info No Species Stands Alone All life in the Gore Creek ecosystem is interconnected. When one kind of plant or animal suffers, it can impact an en�re food chain—and people, too. ● G041 striped meadowhawk ● G042 brown trout ● G043 American Mink 6 h�ps://flylordsmag.com/restore-the-gore/ 3 302 71HOWARD+REVIS DESIGN | GORE CREEK VALLEY TRAIL Component Content Graphics Notes Striped meadowhawk dragonfly Brown trout American mink ○ Mink courtesy Andy and Helen Holt; trout courtesy Helge Busch-Paulick; meadowhawk courtesy All Canada Photos P-03-001 Secondary informa�on 2 “When we try to pick out anything by itself, we find it hitched to everything else in the universe.” John Muir, naturalist and preserva�onist 7 P-03-002 Sigh�ng tube prompt Take a look! How many species can you spot? Push down to see. ● G120 Trout in Gore Creek ○ Courtesy Kevin Fricke Photography Sigh�ng tube with polarized lens, aimed at creek 04 Deleted 05 Ford Park near downtown stream ● Trees’ contribu�on to water health, temperature, clarity ● Reliance of trout on these condi�ons ● Interpre�ve elements: ○ P-05-001 Panel at railing ○ S-05-001 sculpture at panel: Downy woodpecker P-05-001 Primary informa�on Streamside Sennels Trees protect streams from two direc�ons. Above ground, overhanging branches shade and cool the water—essen�al for fish like brown trout looking for a place to rest. This prized species can’t survive long in water over 68 degrees Fahrenheit. Underground, trees’ roots help the creek keep its shape. Roots bind soil, reducing erosion for clearer water. They slow down water, trap pollutants, and protect the ecosystem from floods. Even a�er they have died, trees s�ll perform vital work—they are cri�cal habitat for wildlife. ● G069 Diagram showing a tree’s root structure underground, network large enough to shape the course of the creek by holding banks in place. Redrawn by H+R from references P-05-001 Secondary informa�on Leaf “Li er” Trees give streams another resource: their leaves. Fallen leaves in the water leach out organic molecules, making a “watershed tea” that nourishes the stream. Packs of leaves pushed together by the water are also home to bacteria and fungi. They begin to break down leaves, giving freshwater macroinvertebrates a vital food source. ● G066 Leaf pack photo ○ Courtesy Stroud Water Research Center P-05-001 Species info Streamside species ● Lodgepole pine: This region’s First People, the Ute tribe, made poles for their lodges from this tree. They also stripped long ribbons of the sugar-rich inner bark to eat and make bread. Needles were used to make tea, and pine pitch was a base for medicines to treat rheuma�c pain, sore throats, and muscle aches. 8 ● Downy woodpecker ● Great horned owl ● Moose ● G065 GH owl ● G063 Pine marten ● G202 Colorado Blue Spruce ● G099 Shiras moose ○ Owl courtesy Ginger Robinson; marten courtesy Caroline Legg; spruce courtesy Robert Nistri; moose courtesy Colorado Parks and Wildlife ● G074 Lodgepole pine 8 h�ps://ucanr.edu/sites/forestry/California_forests/h�p___ucanrorg_sites_forestry_California_forests_Tree_Iden�fica�on_/Lodgepole_pine_Pinus_contorta/ 7 John Muir, My First Summer in the Sierra (1911) 27 July 1869. Pg 211. Via: https://www.google.com/books/edition/My_First_Summer_in_the_Sierra/ymNIAAAAMAAJ?hl=en&gbpv=1&bsq=when%20we%20try%20to%20pick%20our 4 303 72HOWARD+REVIS DESIGN | GORE CREEK VALLEY TRAIL Component Content Graphics Notes ● Pine marten ● Colorado blue spruce ○ Courtesy Ryan Sharrer ● G203 Downy woodpecker ○ Courtesy Ma�hew Cuda P-05-001 Cap�on Root Structure Tree roots are typically close to the surface and spread over a vast area, far beyond the branches. This stabilizes the tree and creates a net stopping soil from washing away. ● Tree root cross sec�on diagram 06 Between Ford Park and bridge to Vail Village ● Massive seasonal change in water temp and volume ● Human use by season ● Interpre�ve elements: ○ P-06-001 Corten pylon panel ○ C-06-001 Gobo projector ○ P-06-002 Gobo projector pa�ern, high water level P-06-001 Primary informa�on A Year of Change The Gore Creek you see today won’t stay this way long. The creek responds to the seasons—temperatures rise and fall, water levels surge and retreat. Whitewater kayakers and ra�ers enjoy the challenge of deep, swi� waters in May and June. By fall, water levels drop, and the creek is warm and calm enough to hop across. Waders and anglers prefer the waters of late summer. ● G183.6 GoPro Whitewater Games ○ Courtesy Trekker Photos; Vail Valley Founda�on ● G187 angling in fall ○ Courtesy Mark Barnwell P-06-001 Secondary informa�on 60% of the water that flows through Gore Creek all year passes through in just 6 weeks. Think of one cubic foot of water as a basketball In winter 20 basketballs pass by per second. In peak runoff 2,000 basketballs pass by per second P-06-001 Prompt Press to see Gore Creek’s high water mark ● Bu�on to ac�vate gobo projec�on onto rocks under bridge P-06-001 Call offs Fast waters in spring Calm waters in fall This staon will under go a redesign in future phases. Content and original graphic are retained here for placeholding purposes only. 07 Gore Creek Promenade ● Flow of water from Gore Creek > Eagle River > CO River ● Impact of water quan�ty and quality on those downstream. ● Are you pu�ng clean water into the watershed? Primary informa�on From Mountains to Mexico You’re standing in Vail, but Gore Creek connects you to something far larger. Look upstream toward the high mountains where Gore Creek starts, miles away. On its journey from 13,000 feet to sea-level, it will flow into the Eagle River, then into the Colorado River. Water you see now will someday course through four more states and pass through the Grand Canyon and into Mexico. You are catching a glimpse of a journey more than 1,500 miles long. ● G144: Colorado River Basin showing Gore Creek to Eagle River to Colorado River to Gulf of California (including por�on where water tradi�onally flowed but no longer does). Map to be redrawn by H+R. 5 304 73HOWARD+REVIS DESIGN | GORE CREEK VALLEY TRAIL Component Content Graphics Notes Secondary informa�on Pass It On Snowmelt and rain wash off the land in Gore Creek’s watershed, carrying whatever they encounter into the creek. Vail’s treated wastewater also goes into Gore Creek. People, plants, and animals downstream depend on this water for their survival. What goes into the water here impacts them there. Are you pu�ng the cleanest water you can into the system? ● G084: Photo showing confluence of Eagle River and Colorado River at Dotsero ○ Confluence of Colorado and Eagle Rivers courtesy Bethany Blitz Sta�s�c 70% of the water that flows through the Colorado River originates here on Colorado's Western Slope Secondary informa�on “The Big Straw” / A Drying Delta The mighty Colorado River no longer reaches the ocean at the Gulf of California. Too much water is held in dams or siphoned off along the way for human use. The river’s delta—once 2 million acres of rich estuarine habitat —is now dry. Without the river and its nutrients, marine produc�vity has fallen 95 9 percent. 10 The river and delta face growing challenges, like a warming climate and popula�on pressure. Water conserva�on and habitat restora�on grow more cri�cal in the fight to save the Colorado River and its delta. 11 ● G083: dried up delta ● G076: Bathtub rings at Lake Mead ○ Lake Mead courtesy Ian Dagnall; aerial courtesy Peter McBride, Na�onal Geographic Crea�ve Species Info You won’t see these Colorado River Delta species along Gore Creek, but they are impacted by the river system—just like you. ● American white pelican: this migratory bird nests in parts of Colorado and once spent winters in the Colorado River Delta. ● Totoaba: This 300-pound fish was once plen�ful. Without the river ’s influx of freshwater, the delta no longer provides the habitat young totoaba need. 12 ● Jaguar: A century ago, jaguars prowled the delta’s rich habitat. 13 ● G205 American white pelican, to be selected from series ● G079 Totoaba ● G145 Jaguar ○ Totoaba courtesy Richard Herrmann; Jaguar courtesy Frans Lemmens; Pelican courtesy [Alamy] 08 Public Library ● Macroinvertebrates are fundamental to the food chain ● Macroinvertebrates are cri�cal signifiers of water health ● Phase 1 interpre�ve elements: ○ P-08-001 Panel at railing ○ S-08-001 Sculptures at panel: Trio of macroinvertebrate adults - Mayfly, Stonefly, Caddisfly P-08-001 Primary informa�on Small but Mighty They are small. They have no backbone. Some confuse them with “pests.” But these �ny aqua�c bugs—macroinvertebrates—are a key food source that makes the Gore Creek ecosystem what it is. Without macroinvertebrates, we would not have amphibians, birds, the fish that make Gore Creek famous, or large predators like bears. Macroinvertebrates are small, mighty, and important to us all. ● G085 Food web diagram, modified and redrawn by H+R ○ Highlights different classes of macroinvertebrates: collectors, shredders, scrapers/grazers, predators ● Rear panel background image: ○ G206.1 Minnow mayfly (Bae�dae) ■ Courtesy Jan Hamrsky P-08-001 Secondary informa�on Catch them! Some macroinvertebrates spend their en�re lives underwater. Others are aqua�c early on, but emerge from the water as adults, take flight, and lay eggs of the next genera�on in the water before dying. The adult phase can last just a few hours. And, they face predators above and below water their en�re lives. ● G157 Warbler feeding mayfly to fledgling ○ Courtesy Keith Williams P-08-001 Mayfly Western Green Drake ● G092 green drake mayfly nymph ● G093 green drake mayfly dun 13 h�ps://e360.yale.edu/features/restoring-the-colorado-bringing-new-life-to-a-stressed-river , h�ps://www.nrdc.org/onearth/colorado-river-delta-proof-natures-resiliency 12 h�ps://news.mongabay.com/2008/06/dried-up-colorado-takes-toll-on-giant-mexican-fish/ 11 hp s://www.nrdc.org/onearth/colorado-river-delta-proof-natures-resiliency 10 h�ps://e360.yale.edu/features/restoring-the-colorado-bringing-new-life-to-a-stressed-river 9 h�ps://ca.audubon.org /news/exploring-bird-habitat-colorado-river-delta 6 305 74HOWARD+REVIS DESIGN | GORE CREEK VALLEY TRAIL Component Content Graphics Notes Species info Stonefly Small Winter Stonefly Caddisfly American Grannom ○ Courtesy Bob Newell; Mike Lawson ● G161 caddisfly ● G163 caddisfly ○ Courtesy Jan Hamrsky; Pasi Visakivi ● G158 winter stonefly nymph ● G160 winter stonefly adult ○ Courtesy Jan Hamrsky; Yakima RiverAngler 8 Public Library ● Interpre�ve elements ○ P-08-002, P-08-003: Picnic table graphics P-08-002 Primary informa�on What’s your eang s tyle? Aqua�c bugs—macroinvertebrates—are the base of the food chain in Gore Creek. They break down organic ma�er in the water and pass on that energy to larger predators. How they eat, and what they eat, is one way to tell them apart. EE: terrific resource for IDing MIs h�ps://www.macroinvertebrates.org/ P-08-002 Species informa�on Shredder Species like crane flies, sow bugs, and scuds break down leaves by ea�ng them. Their “crumbs” then dri� downstream. Collector Some macroinvertebrates use fan-like filaments to capture passing food. Some species also create web-like nets. Grazer, scraper These macroinvertebrates feed on algae that grows on rocks. They include water pennies, certain mayflies, and case-building caddisflies. Predator Species like dobsonflies and dragonflies have large mouthparts for grabbing their prey—including other macroinvertebrates. ● Shredder: G152.2 Cranefly (pictured: Tipula sp) ● Collector: G153.3 net-spinning caddisfly (pictured: Hydropsychidae) ● Grazer scraper: G154.1 case-building caddisfly (pictured: Leptoceridae) ● Predator: G151.7 darner dragonfly (pictured: Aeshnidae) ○ Courtesy Jan Hamrsky P-08-002 Secondary informa�on Staying off the Menu Some macroinvertebrates build shelters that help protect them from predators. Caddisflies use grains of sand, pieces of leaves, small s�cks, and even the shells of other animals to create custom cases. ● G155 case-building caddisfly (pictured: Limnephilus flavicornis) ○ Courtesy Jan Hamrsky P-08-003 Primary informa�on Warning! Aqua�c bugs are a vital food source in Gore Creek—and they are a source of important informa�on to humans. Macroinvertebrates depend on clean water and a healthy riparian habitat to survive. When water quality drops or they are exposed to pollutants, they begin to die off. They are living barometers that reveal changes in water quality. P-08-003 Cap�on Tolerance Some aqua�c bugs can handle more pollu�on than others. When scien�sts find more pollu�on-tolerant species, and fewer species that don’t tolerate pollu�on, they know a waterway is in trouble. P-08-003 Excellent These organisms cannot tolerate polluted water. Their presence signals good creek health. ● G089 tolerance diagram, to be redrawn by H+R 7 306 75HOWARD+REVIS DESIGN | GORE CREEK VALLEY TRAIL Component Content Graphics Notes Diagram label ● Riffle beetle (larva & adult) ● Stonefly (nymph) ● Caddisfly (larva) ● Snails ● Mayflies (nymphs) Good This group can exist in a wide range of water quality condi�ons. ● Dragonfly (nymph) ● Sowbug ● Crayfish ● Filtering caddisfly (larva) ● Blackfly (larva & pupa) ● Scud ● Dobsonfly (larva) Poor These organisms tolerate pollu�on. If they are the only ones present, water quality is low. ● Midge (larva & pupa) ● Pouch snail ● Aqua�c worms P-08-003 Secondary informa�on Species info What we want to see Every year, scien�sts count macroinvertebrates in the water to gauge the health of Gore Creek. The farther you travel downstream, the higher the numbers of pollu�on-tolerant bugs, showing the creek is more polluted in those areas. S�ll, efforts to improve water quality work. Recent data shows small increases in macroinvertebrate popula�ons. It will take all of us to restore the Gore to health. ● G240 Macroinvertebrate tes�ng ● G172 river snail ● G168 riffle beetle ● G173 mayfly ○ Insects courtesy Jan Hamrsky; sampling courtesy Timberline Aqua�cs 09 Behind Lion Square Lodge ● Diverse plant community along the stream edge is cri�cal to the stream’s health ● People can help protect streams by protec�ng natural areas near streams ● Interpre�ve elements ○ P-09-001 Trailside gabion panel ○ S-09-001 Sculpture in landscape: North American porcupine P-09-001 Primary informa�on Help a Healthy Creek Take Root Stream health involves more than water quality alone. Healthy streams need a strong, diverse plant community on their banks. Plants stabilize soil, slow water, and prevent flooding. They also provide food and shelter to wildlife. To improve Gore Creek, Town of Vail has been at work restoring its stream-side plant communi�es. But it takes �me for restored vegeta�on to take root. You can help. Watching where you walk keeps Gore Creek beau�ful and healthy. P-09-001 Secondary informa�on Gore Creek is your creek ● Stay on trails to give vegeta�on a chance to grow. ● Don’t create your own path. This destroys natural cover and increases erosion. ● Keep pets out of the brush and restora�on areas. P-09-001 Secondary informa�on Before restora�on “Social trails” made by people cu�ng through causes damage to vegeta�on. During restora�on ● G098.1 “before” photo ● G098.4 “restora�on takes root ” photo ● G098.6 restored photo ○ Courtesy Town of Vail 8 307 76HOWARD+REVIS DESIGN | GORE CREEK VALLEY TRAIL Component Content Graphics Notes Restora�on takes root Lush vegeta�on is allowed to grow, stopping erosion. P-09-001 Species info Nav e species at home on Gore Creek ● North American porcupine ● Columbine ● Cow parsnip ● Woods rose ● Yellow flowering currant ● Serviceberry ● Drummond’s willow ● Thinleaf alder ● G209 Columbine ● G210 Cow parsnip ● G212 Yellow flowering currant ● G109 Woods rose ● G064 Porcupine ○ Columbine courtesy Ken Barber; cow parsnip courtesy George Ostertag; Woods rose courtesy Karin Teague; currant courtesy Alamy; porcupine courtesy Sole Riley ● G207 Serviceberry ● G100 Drummond’s willow ● G208 Thinleaf alder ○ Serviceberry courtesy Blickwinkel; willow courtesy Ma� Lavin; K. thinleaf alder Fitzgerald 10 Between wastewater plant and skier bridge (downstream from WWTP) ● Por�ons of Gore Creek are a Gold Medal Trout stream ● Restora�on efforts have laid the founda�on for this recogni�on of health ● Feature on spawning site of brown trout ● Interpre�ve elements ○ P-10-001 Trailside gabion panel ○ S-10-001 Sculpture at panel: Brown trout minnow, Salmo tru�a ○ C-10-001, C-10-002 Custom element: Sigh�ng tubes trained on likely loca�on of underwater redds P-10-001 Primary informa�on A Gold Medal Trout Stream Colorado has more than 9,000 miles of trout streams. Just 322 miles have achieved Gold Medal status —waters able to produce 60 pounds of trout per acre, with at least a dozen trout measuring 14 inches or longer. Gore Creek includes some of these winning waters because of its robust brown trout fishery. Anglers come to Gore Creek to hit the “grand slam,” catching all four of the creek’s species in one day: the brown, rainbow, cu�hroat, and brook trout. Thanks to restora�on and management, Gore Creek is one of just six places in Colorado offering this angling achievement. P-10-001 Secondary informa�on Taking Gold Gore Creek has Gold Medal status from the confluence with Red Sandstone Creek to the confluence with the Eagle River. Stream scien�sts work to create ideal trout habitat with: ● Healthy insect popula�ons for trout to eat. ● Beneficial algae, fungi, and bacteria. They break down leaf li�er and provide food for insects. ● A variety of riffles, pools, and runs with places to hide (like woody debris) and places to get out of the current and rest. ● Waters with high levels of oxygen and calcium. ● G115 angler with a catch ○ Courtesy Kirk Webb ● G117 Vegeta�on along Gore Creek ○ Courtesy Richard Ebert P-10-001 Mind the Redds ● G247 brown trout 9 308 77HOWARD+REVIS DESIGN | GORE CREEK VALLEY TRAIL Component Content Graphics Notes Secondary informa�on In October, look for redds on the creek bo�om. Female trout use their tails to clear algae and make a clean place to lay eggs. Males compete to be near the redds in order to fer�lize the eggs. The female covers the eggs with gravel, crea�ng a sheltered nest. ○ Courtesy Nature Photographers Ltd. ● G111 Trout redd ○ Courtesy Aubree Benson ● G117 View of Gore Creek ○ Courtesy Richard Ebert P-10-001 diagram labels ● Adults migrate upstream to spawn. ● Eggs are laid in redds, areas with clean gravel and oxygen-rich water. ● Alevins hatch in a few months and grow into fry. ● Only 5% of trout fry survive their first year. 14 ● G113 Trout life cycle diagram, adapted for this use by H+R with call offs ○ Courtesy Wild Trout Trust P-10-001 Secondary informa�on Gore Creek is Your Creek ● Help spawning fish get a start by not fishing at all during spawning season. ● If you are in the water, step carefully to avoid redds. ● Keep dogs out of the stream in the fall. P-10-002 Sigh�ng tube prompt Take a look! Do you see a patch of clean gravel? That ’s a trout ’s nest, called a redd. ● G232 brook trout on a redd ● G227 osprey with trout 11 Wastewater plant ou�low point ● Interpre�ve elements ○ P-11-001 trailside gabion panel: Four trout species that call Gore Creek home thanks to its water quality ○ S-11-001 sculpture in landscape: Rainbow trout, Oncorhynchus mykiss ○ S-11-002 sculpture in landscape: Brown trout, Salmo tru�a ○ S-11-003 sculpture in landscape: Brook trout, Salvelinus fon�nalis ○ S-11-004 sculpture in landscape: Cu�hroat trout, Oncorhynchus clarkia P-11-001 Primary informa�on A Home for Trout Year-round, Gore Creek provides just the right condi�ons trout need. Spring runoff and the hatching of insects provide a much-needed source of food a�er the long winter. A diversity of insect larvae ensures a constant food source through summer. The gravel bo�om of the creek is necessary for fall spawning and provides sheltered places for eggs to develop and hatch. Larger rocks create calm water downstream for trout to rest and hide from predators. This enables trout to grow into adults, ready to create the next genera�on. ● G175 brown trout fry ○ Courtesy Linda Pitkin ● G067 fast water P-11-001 Secondary informa�on Rainbow trout Pinkish stripe, dense spots all over a silvery body, short rounded nose Brook trout Camouflage pa�ern on a greenish body with a red belly Brown trout Yellow underside with red or orange spots Cu�hroat trout Dense spots near the tail with red patches near the gills and belly ● G114 Trout species illustra�on ○ Courtesy Dave Whitlock P-11-001 Check out Gore Creek’s trout Take a photo of this code to view the live Trout Cam 14 h�ps://www.wildtrout.org /content/trout-lifecycle 10 309 78HOWARD+REVIS DESIGN | GORE CREEK VALLEY TRAIL Component Content Graphics Notes QR code prompt P-11-001 Trout condi�ons call outs Hiding places Fast, clear water Op�mum water temps [44 degrees to 67 degrees] Food to eat ● G119 underwater ● G122 underwater ○ Courtesy Kevin Fricke Photography P-11-001 Species informa�on Caddisfly larva Mayfly larva Stonefly larva ● G090.15 caddisfly larva ● G090.9 mayfly larva ● G090.26 stonefly larva ○ Courtesy David H. Funk 11 Wastewater plant ou�low point ○ P-11-002 panel at railing: Water treatment is a key step in maintaining Gore Creek’s water quality; Process of trea�ng water P-11-002 Primary informa�on Where Your Water Goes All wastewater used by people in Vail eventually finds its way to Gore Creek. Before it ’s released, it goes through rigorous treatment, an essen�al step in maintaining water quality—here in Gore Creek and for downstream communi�es. Town of Vail’s high water treatment standards help make Gore Creek a cer�fied Gold Medal trout stream for both people and fish to enjoy. ● G182.3 ERWSD tes�ng photo ● G190 fishing ○ Courtesy Marc Barnwell P-11-002 Call offs 1 Screening Large objects like cans and s�cks are removed from wastewater. 2 Se�ling and Aera�on Slow-moving water allows heavy pollutants to fall to the bo�om where they can be gathered and removed. 3 UV Light Disinfec�on Beneficial bacteria digest and neutralize harmful pollutants. Finally, a powerful ultraviolet light kills harmful germs. 4 Con�nual Tes�ng Water released into Gore Creek is tested regularly. Water treatment facili�es con�nually look for be�er ways to treat our water before it con�nues its journey downstream. ● G126.2 screening ● G126.4 aera�on ● G126.6 disinfec�on ● G182.10 tes�ng ○ Courtesy Eagle River Water and Sanita�on District P-11-002 Sta�s�c The average person uses 65 gallons of water a day. Vail’s water treatment plant can process 2.7 million gallons per day. 15 This sta�s�c comes from the FAQ page of the ERWSD, but we are happy to use a different stat if TOV can please provide: How much water do I use every day? Inside the House: The average 5-minute shower uses 15 to 25 gallons. The average family of four uses approximately 65 gallons of water per person per day, for a 15 h�ps://www.erwsd.org /resources/faq/ , 11 310 79HOWARD+REVIS DESIGN | GORE CREEK VALLEY TRAIL Component Content Graphics Notes total of 7,900 monthly gallons or approximately 95,000 gallons per year. (https://www.erwsd.org/resources/f aq/) P-11-002 Call off Clean water, quality life 12 Donovan Park ● A healthy Gore Creek benefits all of us ● Small steps at the creek and at home can help create healthy waters ● Interpre�ve elements ○ P-12-001 Trailside gabion panel ○ S-12-001 Sculpture at panel: American dipper, Cinclus mexicanus P-12-001 Primary informa�on Restore the Gore Everyone benefits from a healthy Gore Creek. Clean water for drinking and cooking is fundamental to daily life. A strong, beau�ful creek ecosystem, rich with plants and wildlife, brings visitors to Vail every year and supports our economy. And for residents and visitors alike, Gore Creek offers an escape from stress and a place for reflec�on. In 2012, Gore Creek was listed as an impaired waterway. Now more than ever, it faces the impact of growth, development, and a changing climate. It will take each of us to restore the Gore. P-12-001 Gore Creek is Your Creek (�ps at home) At home… Keep lawn clippings out of drains. Leave them on the lawn to return nutrients to the grass. Use chemicals sparingly. Check for wildlife before spraying. Replace turf with na�ve plants that provide habitat. ● G130 plan�ng na�ve plants ○ Courtesy Hart Van Denburg,CPR News; Landscaping with Colorado Na�ve Plants Conference ● G129 na�ve landscape P-12-002 Species info ● Wax currant ● Monkshood ● Red osier dogwood ● Rocky Mountain Maple ● G176 Wax currant ● G217 Monkshood ● G218 Red osier dogwood ● G241 Rocky Mountain Maple leaves ● G242, G245 Colorado wildflowers ○ Currant courtesy Sally King, Na�onal Park Service; monkshood courtesy Alex Proimos; dogwood courtesy Joshua Mayer; maple courtesy Kris�na Blohkin; wildflowers courtesy David Winger and Cal Sports Media P-12-001 Gore Creek is Your Creek (�ps on the trail) On the trail… Stay on the path to protect vegeta�on. Pick up pet waste and never leave bags behind. Leash your dog on hikes to prevent habitat damage. ● G239 Gore Creek ○ Courtesy R Ann Kautzky P-12-001 Species info American Dipper This heavy-boned bird can walk underwater to find food. It relies on aqua�c insects to survive, and aqua�c insects rely on clean water. ● G233 Dipper with head underwater ● G238 Dipper with insects 12 311 80HOWARD+REVIS DESIGN | GORE CREEK VALLEY TRAIL Component Content Graphics Notes P-12-001 quote “He is the mountain streams’ own darling…. Among all the mountain birds, none has cheered me so much in my lonely wanderings…. While water sings, so must he.” - John Muir, naturalist and preserva�onist 16 P-12-002 Spo�er scope prompt Take a look! Can you spot an American dipper? ● G234 Dipper on the rocks ● G235 Dipper with fish Scope trained on water where dippers might be seen Suggested species to address in Gore valley Trail Interpre�ve Installa�ons MAMMALS North American Beaver, Castor canadensis Muskrat, Ondatra zibethicus Black bear, Ursus americanus Shiras moose, Alces alces North American river o�er, Lontra canadensis Red fox, Vulpes vulpes Mink, Mustela vison BIRDS American dipper, Cinclus mexicanus Yellow warbler, Dendroica petechial Cedar waxwing, Bombycilla cedrorum Belted kingfisher, Cerlye alcyon Violet green swallow, Tachycineta thalassima Osprey, Pandion haliaetus Bald eagle, Haliaeetus leucocephalus Broad-tailed hummingbird, Selasphorus platycercus AMPHIBIANS Boreal toad, Anaxyrus boreas Tiger salamander, Ambystoma �grinum (insofar as they are predators of boreal toad eggs and tadpoles) INSECTS Mayflies, Ephemeroptera ● Green drake, Drunella grandis Stoneflies: Plecoptera Caddisflies: Tricoptera Mountain pine beetle, Dendroctonus ponderosae Spruce beetle, Dendroctonus rufipennis Pine needle scale, Chionaspis pinifoliae FISH: GOLD MEDAL WATERS Rainbow trout, Oncorhynchus mykiss Brown trout, Salmo tru�a Brook trout, Salvelinus fon�nalis Suckers: White sucker, Catostomus commersonii Cu�hroat trout (na�ve if of pure lineage, most in Gore Creek have mixed gene�cs with other cu�hroat species or with rainbow trout): Oncornhynchus clarkia (stomias) Mo�led sculpin (na�ve): Co�us bairdii PLANTS: Drummond's willow, Salix Drummondiana 16 h�ps://vault.sierraclub.org /john_muir_exhibit/wri�ngs/the_mountains_of_california/chapter_13.aspx 13 312 81HOWARD+REVIS DESIGN | GORE CREEK VALLEY TRAIL Mountain willow, Salix mon�cola Serviceberry, Amelanchier alinfolia Narrowleaf co�onwood, Populus angus�folia Quaking Aspen, Populus tremuloides Colorado blue spruce, Picea pungens Lodgepole pine, Pinus contorta Engleman spruce, Picea englemannii Douglas fir, Pseudotsuga menziesii River birch, Betula fon�nalis Thinleaf alder, Alnus incana tenuifolia Chokecherry, Prunus virginiana Rocky Mountain maple, Acer glabrum Bog birch, Betula glandulosa Wax currant, Ribes cereum Alpine currant, Ribes alpinum Yellow flowering currant, Ribes aureum Red osier dogwood, Cornus sericea Twinberry, Lonicera involucrate Thimbleberry, Rubus parviflorus Horsetail, Equisetum Monkshood, Acon�num columbianum Elephant ’s head, Pedicularis groenlandica Colorado blue columbine, Aquilegia coerulea Calypso orchid, Calypso bulbosa Cowparsnip, Heracleum maximum Chiming bells, Mertensia ciliate Silvery lupine, Lupinus argenteus Woods rose, Rosa woodsia Didymo algae (invasive), Didymosphenia geminate Life in Fresh Water, species in Gore Creek: Caddisflies: Brachicentridae Rhyacophilidae Hydropsychidae Stoneflies: Isoperla Plecoptera Mayflies: Baetidae Paraleptophlebia True flies: Simuliidae Chironomidae 14 313 82HOWARD+REVIS DESIGN | GORE CREEK VALLEY TRAIL GCVT 2D and Graphics Schedule_20220719 1 Location G#Proposed for use 20220627 Thumbnail Description Source Link Rights status Image acquired Permission acquired P-01-001 G186.4 x Aerial view of catchment area Todd Pierce. Credit: EagleValleyWild.org https://www.eaglevalleywild.org/index Select Visual Assets / Image Library from Navigation Select TOV folder PW: TOV2021 Select EV Manufactured Wetland Folder Need x P-01-001 G186.1 x Aerial view of catchment area Todd Pierce. Credit: EagleValleyWild.org https://www.eaglevalleywild.org/index Select Visual Assets / Image Library from Navigation Select TOV folder PW: TOV2021 Select EV Manufactured Wetland Folder Need x P-01-001 G005 x Drummond's willow at creek edge Matt Lavin https://www.flickr. com/photos/plant_diversity/27616135634/in/photostre am/ Attribution-ShareAlike 2.0 Generic (CC BY-SA 2.0)x x P-01-001 G246 x Beaked sedge Matt Lavin https://www.flickr. com/photos/plant_diversity/30128686748/in/photostre am/ Attribution-ShareAlike 2.0 Generic (CC BY-SA 2.0)x x P-01-001 G012 x Gore Creek watershed, showing tributary creeks USGS https://pubs.usgs.gov/fs/fs160-97/NA x x P-01-001 G106 x Twinberry https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lonicera_involucrata Public domain x x P-01-001 G192 x Peregrine falcon Mick Thompson https://www.flickr. com/photos/mickthompson/33115616310/in/photolist- SsjbZU-2kUjcqF-2m5wnvS-TEYoT9-2m6iQEc-2jjMm99- 2k5RfKw-7rR9EW-fKZ4CD-2iyvw7G-rA7awk-eoy5i9- 38ybaa-DWCH5Q-6uMC7-22L3uif-VGtxVN-fKZ3H8- DPzH1j-dhQwfP-KD3DZ-293w5DQ-fKZ9Ba-dhQvZi- vq7ia8-R2TZgW-YvUk9u-vxkWkd-2iguP3s-2gKnFrP- 2igvRYB-29SqjWH-2ixKbbm-6uMvG-7CAcNv-2jktq9i- vzyA2-2kJ9YEQ-e6QqJh-ndjui1-6tqUrB-pbgxD7-msXKX6- zfk9yh-2gwPsmW-RWsAFC-7ibXFD-253Q2N6-2hcJLpY- 2hwhUer/ Attribution-NonCommercial 2.0 Generic (CC BY-NC 2.0)x x P-02-001 G201 x Beaver underwater Cal Williams https://www.calwilliamsphoto.com/Critters/Animals/i- k9RT8zq Need P-02-001 G199 x American beaver family Alamy, Robert McGouey https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-three-beavers- 57855707.html?pv=1&stamp=2&imageid=5D127308- B06D-48EF-8639- 3EADEEB67D4D&p=166893&n=0&orientation=0&pn=1 &searchtype=0&IsFromSearch=1&srch=foo%3dbar% 26st%3d0%26pn%3d1%26ps%3d100%26sortby%3d2% 26resultview%3dsortbyPopular%26npgs%3d0%26qt% 3dbeaver%2520family%26qt_raw%3dbeaver% 2520family%26lic%3d3%26mr%3d0%26pr%3d0%26ot% 3d0%26creative%3d%26ag%3d0%26hc%3d0%26pc% 3d%26blackwhite%3d%26cutout%3d%26tbar%3d1% 26et%3d0x000000000000000000000%26vp%3d0% 26loc%3d0%26imgt%3d0%26dtfr%3d%26dtto%3d% 26size%3d0xFF%26archive%3d1%26groupid%3d% 26pseudoid%3d%26a%3d%26cdid%3d%26cdsrt%3d% 26name%3d%26qn%3d%26apalib%3d%26apalic%3d% 26lightbox%3d%26gname%3d%26gtype%3d%26xstx% 3d0%26simid%3d%26saveQry%3d%26editorial%3d1% 26nu%3d%26t%3d%26edoptin%3d%26customgeoip% 3d%26cap%3d1%26cbstore%3d1%26vd%3d0%26lb% 3d%26fi%3d2%26edrf%3d0%26ispremium%3d1% 26flip%3d0%26pl%3d Need P-02-001 G196 x American beaver, Denali National Park Alamy, Dan Sullivan https://www.alamy.com/north-american-beaver-in- denali-national-park-alaska-image224558239.html? pv=1&stamp=2&imageid=729B22E8-4EA7-48D8-9633- 6FFB23BD740B&p=34104&n=0&orientation=0&pn=1&s earchtype=0&IsFromSearch=1&srch=foo%3dbar%26st% 3d0%26pn%3d1%26ps%3d100%26sortby%3d2% 26resultview%3dsortbyPopular%26npgs%3d0%26qt% 3damerican%2520beaver%26qt_raw%3damerican% 2520beaver%26lic%3d3%26mr%3d0%26pr%3d0% 26ot%3d0%26creative%3d%26ag%3d0%26hc%3d0% 26pc%3d%26blackwhite%3d%26cutout%3d%26tbar% 3d1%26et%3d0x000000000000000000000%26vp% 3d0%26loc%3d0%26imgt%3d0%26dtfr%3d%26dtto% 3d%26size%3d0xFF%26archive%3d1%26groupid%3d% 26pseudoid%3d%26a%3d%26cdid%3d%26cdsrt%3d% 26name%3d%26qn%3d%26apalib%3d%26apalic%3d% 26lightbox%3d%26gname%3d%26gtype%3d%26xstx% 3d0%26simid%3d%26saveQry%3d%26editorial%3d1% 26nu%3d%26t%3d%26edoptin%3d%26customgeoip% 3d%26cap%3d1%26cbstore%3d1%26vd%3d0%26lb% 3d%26fi%3d2%26edrf%3d0%26ispremium%3d1% 26flip%3d0%26pl%3d Need P-02-001 G027 x Boreal toadlet on a penny Colorado Parks and Wildlife https://cpw.state.co.us/aboutus/Pages/PhotoGallery. aspx Free for education use, attribute photographer. https://cpw.state.co. us/aboutus/Pages/UsingImages.aspx x x P-02-001 G028 x Boreal toad tadpoles Michael Seraphin, Colorado Parks and Wildlife https://cpw.state.co.us/aboutus/Pages/PhotoGallery. aspx Free for education use, attribute photographer. https://cpw.state.co. us/aboutus/Pages/UsingImages.aspx x x P-02-001 G032 x Boreal toad Alamy, C5CERY https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-boreal-toad- anaxyrus-boreas-boreas-edmonton-alberta-canada- 37769087.html?pv=1&stamp=2&imageid=5725FBFC- 3C85-46DA-B373- D0E4B2DED195&p=8022&n=37&orientation=0&pn=1&s earchtype=0&IsFromSearch=1&srch=foo%3Dbar%26st% 3D0%26sortby%3D2%26qt%3Dboreal%2520toad% 26qt_raw%3Dboreal%2520toad%26qn%3D%26lic% 3D3%26edrf%3D0%26mr%3D0%26pr%3D0%26aoa% 3D1%26creative%3D%26videos%3D%26nu%3D% 26ccc%3D%26bespoke%3D%26apalib%3D%26ag%3D0% 26hc%3D0%26et%3D0x000000000000000000000% 26vp%3D0%26loc%3D0%26ot%3D0%26imgt%3D0% 26dtfr%3D%26dtto%3D%26size%3D0xFF% 26blackwhite%3D%26cutout%3D%26archive%3D1% 26name%3D%26groupid%3D%26pseudoid%3D% 26userid%3D%26id%3D%26a%3D%26xstx%3D0% 26cbstore%3D1%26resultview%3DsortbyPopular% 26lightbox%3D%26gname%3D%26gtype%3D% 26apalic%3D%26tbar%3D1%26pc%3D%26simid%3D% 26cap%3D1%26customgeoip%3D%26vd%3D0%26cid% 3D%26pe%3D%26so%3D%26lb%3D%26pl%3D0% 26plno%3D%26fi%3D0%26langcode%3Den%26upl% 3D0%26cufr%3D%26cuto%3D%26howler%3D% 26cvrem%3D0%26cvtype%3D0%26cvloc%3D0%26cl% 3D0%26upfr%3D%26upto%3D%26primcat%3D% 26seccat%3D%26cvcategory%3D*%26restriction%3D% 26random%3D%26ispremium%3D1%26flip%3D0% 26contributorqt%3D%26plgalleryno%3D%26plpublic% 3D0%26viewaspublic%3D0%26isplcurate%3D0% 26imageurl%3D%26saveQry%3D%26editorial%3D1% 26t%3D0%26filters%3D0 Need P-02-001 G031 x Boreal toad eggs Colorado Parks and Wildlife https://cpw.state.co.us/aboutus/Pages/PhotoGallery. aspx https://dnrweb.state.co. us/DNR/ImageLib/ImageDownload.aspx? ImageId=20629&ImageSize=Print&ImageType=jpg Free for education use, attribute photographer. https://cpw.state.co. us/aboutus/Pages/UsingImages.aspx x x 314 83HOWARD+REVIS DESIGN | GORE CREEK VALLEY TRAIL GCVT 2D and Graphics Schedule_20220719 2 Location G#Proposed for use 20220627 Thumbnail Description Source Link Rights status Image acquired Permission acquired P-02-001 G200 x American beaver, large stick Alamy, Morgan Trimble https://www.alamy.com/north-american-beaver- castor-canadensis-hauls-a-branch-back-to-its-lodge-in- denali-national-park-and-preserve-in-alaska- image232162367.html? pv=1&stamp=2&imageid=7C0197CC-4B5B-43C3-B4AA- 4D71CD63D8BF&p=69111&n=0&orientation=0&pn=1& searchtype=0&IsFromSearch=1&srch=foo%3dbar% 26st%3d0%26pn%3d1%26ps%3d100%26sortby%3d2% 26resultview%3dsortbyPopular%26npgs%3d0%26qt% 3damerican%2520beaver%26qt_raw%3damerican% 2520beaver%26lic%3d3%26mr%3d0%26pr%3d0% 26ot%3d0%26creative%3d%26ag%3d0%26hc%3d0% 26pc%3d%26blackwhite%3d%26cutout%3d%26tbar% 3d1%26et%3d0x000000000000000000000%26vp% 3d0%26loc%3d0%26imgt%3d0%26dtfr%3d%26dtto% 3d%26size%3d0xFF%26archive%3d1%26groupid%3d% 26pseudoid%3d%26a%3d%26cdid%3d%26cdsrt%3d% 26name%3d%26qn%3d%26apalib%3d%26apalic%3d% 26lightbox%3d%26gname%3d%26gtype%3d%26xstx% 3d0%26simid%3d%26saveQry%3d%26editorial%3d1% 26nu%3d%26t%3d%26edoptin%3d%26customgeoip% 3d%26cap%3d1%26cbstore%3d1%26vd%3d0%26lb% 3d%26fi%3d2%26edrf%3d0%26ispremium%3d1% 26flip%3d0%26pl%3d Need P-02-002 G225 x Boreal toad Natural History Archive https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-boreal-toad- anaxyrus-boreas-boreal-toads-also-known-as-western- toads-174991605.html?imageid=DF29EAD0-B825-41DB- 97B8- 75A6EB9CE1BC&p=587790&pn=1&searchId=989161a9d bd55a2ef02ce26eeb916d43&searchtype=0 Need P-02-002 G194 x American beaver, Grand Teton National Park Alamy, Michael Nolan https://www.alamy.com/an-adult-north-american- beaver-castor-canadensis-along-the-shore-in-grand- teton-national-park-wyoming-united-states-of-america- north-america-image451570192.html? pv=1&stamp=2&imageid=65D80A69-CD30-4712-828D- 26E995491CBB&p=196854&n=0&orientation=0&pn=1& searchtype=0&IsFromSearch=1&srch=foo%3dbar% 26st%3d0%26pn%3d1%26ps%3d100%26sortby%3d2% 26resultview%3dsortbyPopular%26npgs%3d0%26qt% 3damerican%2520beaver%26qt_raw%3damerican% 2520beaver%26lic%3d3%26mr%3d0%26pr%3d0% 26ot%3d0%26creative%3d%26ag%3d0%26hc%3d0% 26pc%3d%26blackwhite%3d%26cutout%3d%26tbar% 3d1%26et%3d0x000000000000000000000%26vp% 3d0%26loc%3d0%26imgt%3d0%26dtfr%3d%26dtto% 3d%26size%3d0xFF%26archive%3d1%26groupid%3d% 26pseudoid%3d%26a%3d%26cdid%3d%26cdsrt%3d% 26name%3d%26qn%3d%26apalib%3d%26apalic%3d% 26lightbox%3d%26gname%3d%26gtype%3d%26xstx% 3d0%26simid%3d%26saveQry%3d%26editorial%3d1% 26nu%3d%26t%3d%26edoptin%3d%26customgeoip% 3d%26cap%3d1%26cbstore%3d1%26vd%3d0%26lb% 3d%26fi%3d2%26edrf%3d0%26ispremium%3d1% 26flip%3d0%26pl%3d P-03-001 G034 x Streambank work Town of Vail https://flylordsmag.com/restore-the-gore/Need P-03-001 G041 x Striped meadowhawk Alamy, All Canada Photos https://www.alamy.com/striped-meadowhawk- sympetrum-pallipes-at-bowser-bog-bowser-bc- image69996294.html?imageid=51CBC6F6-396D-4DF9- 90AB- ADF777F7F1A7&p=50629&pn=1&searchId=de0a08411b cd8587c27ff3896d358b66&searchtype=0 Need P-03-001 G042 x Brown trout Helge Busch-Paulick https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brown_trout Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Germany (CC BY-SA 3.0 DE)x x P-03-001 G043 x American mink with a fish Andy and Helen Holt https://www.flickr. com/photos/wildlifelens/7002893556 Need P-03-002 G120 x Underwater trout Kevin Fricke Photography http://tenkararising.blogspot.com/2015/09/first-try-on- gore-creek.html P-05-001 G202 x Colorado blue spruce Alamy, Robert Nistri https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-colorado-blue- spruce-picea-pungens-glauca-globosa-pinaceae-usa- 137566736.html?pv=1&stamp=2&imageid=A48BAF02- 9238-46D5-A181- 43A042839275&p=39640&n=0&orientation=0&pn=1&s earchtype=0&IsFromSearch=1&srch=foo%3dbar%26st% 3d0%26pn%3d1%26ps%3d100%26sortby%3d2% 26resultview%3dsortbyPopular%26npgs%3d0%26qt% 3dcolorado%2520blue%2520spruce%26qt_raw% 3dcolorado%2520blue%2520spruce%26lic%3d3% 26mr%3d0%26pr%3d0%26ot%3d0%26creative%3d% 26ag%3d0%26hc%3d0%26pc%3d%26blackwhite%3d% 26cutout%3d%26tbar%3d1%26et% 3d0x000000000000000000000%26vp%3d0%26loc% 3d0%26imgt%3d0%26dtfr%3d%26dtto%3d%26size% 3d0xFF%26archive%3d1%26groupid%3d%26pseudoid% 3d%26a%3d%26cdid%3d%26cdsrt%3d%26name%3d% 26qn%3d%26apalib%3d%26apalic%3d%26lightbox% 3d%26gname%3d%26gtype%3d%26xstx%3d0% 26simid%3d%26saveQry%3d%26editorial%3d1%26nu% 3d%26t%3d%26edoptin%3d%26customgeoip%3d% 26cap%3d1%26cbstore%3d1%26vd%3d0%26lb%3d% 26fi%3d2%26edrf%3d0%26ispremium%3d1%26flip% 3d0%26pl%3d Need P-05-001 G203 x Downy woodpecker Alamy, Matthew Cuda https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-a-male-downy- woodpecker-latched-to-a-tree-122825305.html? pv=1&stamp=2&imageid=CE6BF4A8-B039-43B5-A35E- 10477ACE20FD&p=224536&n=0&orientation=0&pn=1& searchtype=0&IsFromSearch=1&srch=foo%3dbar% 26st%3d0%26pn%3d1%26ps%3d100%26sortby%3d2% 26resultview%3dsortbyPopular%26npgs%3d0%26qt% 3ddowny%2520woodpecker%26qt_raw%3ddowny% 2520woodpecker%26lic%3d3%26mr%3d0%26pr%3d0% 26ot%3d0%26creative%3d%26ag%3d0%26hc%3d0% 26pc%3d%26blackwhite%3d%26cutout%3d%26tbar% 3d1%26et%3d0x000000000000000000000%26vp% 3d0%26loc%3d0%26imgt%3d0%26dtfr%3d%26dtto% 3d%26size%3d0xFF%26archive%3d1%26groupid%3d% 26pseudoid%3d%26a%3d%26cdid%3d%26cdsrt%3d% 26name%3d%26qn%3d%26apalib%3d%26apalic%3d% 26lightbox%3d%26gname%3d%26gtype%3d%26xstx% 3d0%26simid%3d%26saveQry%3d%26editorial%3d1% 26nu%3d%26t%3d%26edoptin%3d%26customgeoip% 3d%26cap%3d1%26cbstore%3d1%26vd%3d0%26lb% 3d%26fi%3d2%26edrf%3d0%26ispremium%3d1% 26flip%3d0%26pl%3d Need P-05-001 G063 x Pine marten Caroline Legg https://www.flickr. com/photos/128941223@N02/48173751702/in/photoli st-2gpvGih-2hdNWqa-2hiETp9-2kXDn7j-2goX52U- 2hwjkh5-2hyQgBd-2hgXDkr-6sLYLJ-2gv6KhE-2hgUxr4- 2maG2vm-2gvFsRw-2mbF4FF-2mbXNsg-2hdDfC2- 2goWtLV-24X372b-2hEqpFa-6szY2N-dJCqyf-2he7ZC5- 25Rs1Q9-dJCryW-24jpTG8-2jFPifU-9FnDWo-x7sDSP- 2gtvmC6-TeWDR2-2jG4xmr-7Dp6rE-pkKXU6-2hDereA- 7DkiLn-QWMPZh-x4ynA1-JXoA8L-pvkgc8-S12LFz- 2hEnDfN-2dbaKA4-2hEqpJg-2bPpuTy-x6Ujsz-281iGmn- 7Dp82C-rzJqWP-wPfayY-2kCe1Lz/ Attribution 2.0 Generic (CC BY 2.0)x x P-05-001 G065 x Great horned owl Ginger Robinson https://www.flickr. com/photos/147461293@N05/50193500818/in/photoli st-2jtqP5w-2kv2zky-2jMJ7KV-2jr4JsE-2bXCBaD-2j1NJ8R- 2kuKSP7-LFp2ob-2jQxgus-NEQRbs-2j3sAQb-2m1E6MT- T2Mcbq-2iQRTaS-2iW3wNy-2j1KxA9-2j1KASQ-2kXAJnN- 2hgUFd5-2iW6gGJ-2k7pCuX-2jKKb48-MsQCed- 2kUPVpt-2kQ1Xah-2jiqWtK-2jqRH3H-AHUMtK- 2m8ePHj-2j6321s-2jPfMqy-2kRUoJX-2j9CeG4-2jDqb6Q- 2jNQk7k-2jaDXfM-2jW6M67-2i6tHnb-255wZnk- 2iQL2DX-Wr7Mnf-2iEj19u-2jk5E7Z-Vuxr9j-2k92srE- GwAYns-2j6W2Yu-2gxbqEd-GdDUG2-2kUL53J All rights reserved P-05-001 G069 x Tree root structure diagram reference. To be redrawn by H+R National Arbor Day Foundation, Tree City USA http://www.mocommunitytrees. org/uploads/1/2/0/5/120554737/2012_december_blog .pdf NA P-05-001 G074 x Lodgepole pine Ryan Sharrer https://www.flickr. com/photos/186354178@N05/50274104461/in/photoli st-2jAxVJv-5GhJaW-pwo1FE-2kY7bVt-pENEXy-zNK3nR- psMZem-6vJX3p-2ihBhG4-Zewgfa-WkKKhj-2hdfUZB- 6Ha9qC-sbydy5-HHijW3-EvWVkK-ozLvLo-2k3DMYK- d64S27-2mdJuQd-8gbmS2-vtXzym-gk1fbr-28VyeFF- doVdQa-2if9pXL-2iztCZR-c63tF1-p6PC7B-29VuZ86- 5iTT8s-2m7hSWf-doVdDg-xzoVs-sbybAh-6EKTHT- doVnay-Yk9s6L-236cPPE-STSmsh-2koCRze-SVH7yQ- 2m9xPzM-2kuhrZ2-29VBw19-JNvJvN-6zJjzi-6UMVrt- sutA1X-2maQeSN Need 315 84HOWARD+REVIS DESIGN | GORE CREEK VALLEY TRAIL GCVT 2D and Graphics Schedule_20220719 3 Location G#Proposed for use 20220627 Thumbnail Description Source Link Rights status Image acquired Permission acquired P-05-001 G066 x Leaf packet Stroud Water Research Center https://stroudcenter.org/event/lpn-workshop- march2018/Need P-05-001 G099 x Shiras moose Colorado Parks and Wildlife https://cpw.state.co.us/conservation/Pages/CON- Moose.aspx P-06-001 G187 x Fly fishing on Gore Creek, fall Marc Barnwell, via TOV Need P-06-001 G183.6 x Images series: GoPro Games Kayak Competition Sarah Franke, sfranke@vvf.org VP, Marketing & Operations Vail Valley Foundation https://www.flickr. com/photos/vailvalleyfoundation/sets/7215771940743 4192/ Need P-07 G076 x Lake Mead showing low water levels Alamy, Ian Dagnall, DBJ533 https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-lake-mead-at- hoover-dam-showing-dramatic-fall-in-water-levels- which-58791463.html Need P-07 G079 x Totoaba, once common in the Gulf of California Minden Pictures, Richard Herrmann https://www.mindenpictures.com/search?s=totoaba Need P-07 G205 x Series of pelican images to choose from Alamy, various Need P-07 G083 x Dry Colorado River Delta PETER MCBRIDE, NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC CREATIVE https://www.nationalgeographic. com/science/article/141216-colorado-river-delta- restoration-water-drought-environment Need P-07 G084 x Confluence of the Eagle and Colorado Rivers at Dotsero Bethany Blitz aspentimes.com/news/reservoir-release-pilot-project- in-colorado-begins-this-week-to-test-possible-compact- call/ Need P-07 G144 x Colorado River Basin reference. Map to be redrawn by H+R using reference.Lincoln Institute of Land Policy https://www.lincolninst.edu/publications/maps- infographics/map-colorado-river-basin NA P-07 G145 x Jaguar Alamy, Frans Lemmens, B6A0X9 https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-mexico-quintana- roo-tulum-xcaret-nature-park-jaguar-panthera-onca- 21118561.html?pv=1&stamp=2&imageid=949016B3- A8EF-4EE0-A28D- BF41C775B050&p=37592&n=0&orientation=0&pn=1&s earchtype=0&IsFromSearch=1&srch=foo%3dbar%26st% 3d0%26pn%3d1%26ps%3d100%26sortby%3d2% 26resultview%3dsortbyPopular%26npgs%3d0%26qt% 3dB6A0X9%26qt_raw%3dB6A0X9%26lic%3d3%26mr% 3d0%26pr%3d0%26ot%3d0%26creative%3d%26ag% 3d0%26hc%3d0%26pc%3d%26blackwhite%3d% 26cutout%3d%26tbar%3d1%26et% 3d0x000000000000000000000%26vp%3d0%26loc% 3d0%26imgt%3d0%26dtfr%3d%26dtto%3d%26size% 3d0xFF%26archive%3d1%26groupid%3d%26pseudoid% 3d%26a%3d%26cdid%3d%26cdsrt%3d%26name%3d% 26qn%3d%26apalib%3d%26apalic%3d%26lightbox% 3d%26gname%3d%26gtype%3d%26xstx%3d0% 26simid%3d%26saveQry%3d%26editorial%3d1%26nu% 3d%26t%3d%26edoptin%3d%26customgeoip%3d% 26cap%3d1%26cbstore%3d1%26vd%3d0%26lb%3d% 26fi%3d2%26edrf%3d0%26ispremium%3d1%26flip% 3d0%26pl%3d Need P-08-001 G161 x Case-building caddisfly, American Grannom, Bracycentrus Jan Hamrsky http://lifeinfreshwater.net/caddisfly-larvae-trichoptera/Need P-08-001 G163 x American grannom, caddisfly, adult Yakima Rivre Angler https://yakimariverangler.com/yakima-river-caddis. html Need P-08-001 G085 x Macroinvertebrate food web http://www.gmcg.org/wp- content/uploads/2017/07/Chapter-4-teacher- FINAL-web-version.pdf NA 316 85HOWARD+REVIS DESIGN | GORE CREEK VALLEY TRAIL GCVT 2D and Graphics Schedule_20220719 4 Location G#Proposed for use 20220627 Thumbnail Description Source Link Rights status Image acquired Permission acquired P-08-001 G092 x Green drake nymph Bob Newell http://www.troutnut.com/specimen/899 Need P-08-001 G093 x Green drake adult Mike Lawson https://www.henrysforkanglers.com/fishing- info/blog/henrys-fork-drake-trifecta Need P-08-001 G206 x Series of images of minnow mayfly Baetidae Jan Hamrsky http://lifeinfreshwater.net/cat/aquatic-insects/Need P-08-001 G157 x Yellow warbler feeds a mayfly to its fledgling Keith WIlliams https://www.flickr. com/photos/keithmwilliams/48561842382/ Attribution-NonCommercial 2.0 Generic (CC BY-NC 2.0)x x P-08-001 G160 x Stonefly adult on the snow Pasi Visakivi https://www.fieldandstream. com/articles/fishing/2014/01/winter-trout-flies- hatching-stoneflies/ Need P-08-001 G158 x Stonefly nymph Jan Hamrsky https://lifeinfreshwater.net/aquatic-insect-larvae/ P-08-002 G155 x Case-building caddisfly larva Jan Hamrsky http://lifeinfreshwater.net/caddisfly-larvae-trichoptera/Need P-08-002 G151.7 x Macroinvertebrate, predators. Darner dragonfly nymph feeding on a small frog Jan Hamrsky https://lifeinfreshwater.net/Need P-08-002 G152.2 x Macroinvertebrate, shredders. Crane fly larva Jan Hamrsky https://lifeinfreshwater.net/Need P-08-002 G153.3 x Macroinvertebrate, collectors. Net spinning caddis fly larva Jan Hamrsky https://lifeinfreshwater.net/Need P-08-002 G154.1 x Macroinvertebrate, grazer scraper. Case-building caddisfly Jan Hamrsky https://lifeinfreshwater.net/Need P-08-003 G240 x macroinvertbrate sampling on Gore Creek Timberline Aquatics Sarah Crawford Community Relations Specialist Eagle River Water & Sanitation District Direct: 970-471-8707 846 Forest Road, Vail, CO 81657 P-08-003 G089 x Macroinvertebrate tolerance levels http://www.gmcg.org/wp- content/uploads/2017/07/Chapter-4-teacher-FINAL- web-version.pdf NA P-08-003 G168 x Riffle beetle Jam Hamrsky http://lifeinfreshwater.net/water-beetles-coleoptera/Need 317 86HOWARD+REVIS DESIGN | GORE CREEK VALLEY TRAIL GCVT 2D and Graphics Schedule_20220719 5 Location G#Proposed for use 20220627 Thumbnail Description Source Link Rights status Image acquired Permission acquired P-08-003 G172 x River snail Jam Hamrsky http://lifeinfreshwater.net/cat/molluscs/Need P-08-003 G173 x Hacklegill mayfly nymph Jam Hamrsky http://lifeinfreshwater.net/mayfly-nymphs- ephemeroptera/Need P-09-001 G064 x North American porcupine Sole Riley https://www.flickr. com/photos/sole_r/16865248897/in/photolist-rGjNVp- gqESG5-gqE9S3-BTxpZk-Bk2Hzg-gqFnSE-q4SfFb-BLg86a- BHXjdu-BrpMew-BLfVBP-BTxtWD-AW2ydd-AW8CYT- BReXR5-BTxw4z-BLg8z6-AW8tbX-BReXmC-BReQQ1- BHXbbY-BrpUVJ-BTxqH4-BReScj-Bk2PQH-4KzcpB- BHXeXq-AW2y2b-BrpGXf-BTxz4n-BReKUE-BL8BHw- BrpU2j-BHXjpm-AW2z4w-BLg74F-BTxvAa-BTxoBk- BLg7QR-BTxxYM-BHXrZS-AW2M2E-BTxqRF-BReK27- AW8xNc-BReGJm-AW2vzs-Bk2Qjt-BHXhAS-AW8xkZ All rights reserved P-09-001 G098.1 x Series of Lionshead Lodge stream restoration images: "before" photo Town of Vail P-09-001 G098.4 x Series of Lionshead Lodge stream restoration images: in-progress photo Town of Vail P-09-001 G098.6 x Series of Lionshead Lodge stream restoration images: "after" photo Town of Vail P-09-001 G100 x Drummond's willow Matt Lavin https://www.flickr. com/photos/plant_diversity/28127405762 Attribution-ShareAlike 2.0 Generic (CC BY-SA 2.0)x x P-09-001 G208 x Thin leaf alder Truckee River Guides, K. Fitzgerald https://truckeeriverguide.org/species/thinleaf-alder/Need P-09-001 G207 x Serviceberry, Amelanchier alnifolia Alamy, Blickwinkel https://www.alamy.com/amelanchier-alnifolia- amelanchier-alnifolia-obelisk-amelanchier-alnifolia- obelisk-blooming-cultivar-obelisk-germany- image434302480.html? pv=1&stamp=2&imageid=D16385BE-FF57-4F84-8083- 12D24D87141F&p=161584&n=0&orientation=0&pn=1& searchtype=0&IsFromSearch=1&srch=foo%3dbar% 26st%3d0%26pn%3d1%26ps%3d100%26sortby%3d2% 26resultview%3dsortbyPopular%26npgs%3d0%26qt% 3dAmelanchier%2520alnifolia%26qt_raw% 3dAmelanchier%2520alnifolia%26lic%3d3%26mr%3d0% 26pr%3d0%26ot%3d0%26creative%3d%26ag%3d0% 26hc%3d0%26pc%3d%26blackwhite%3d%26cutout% 3d%26tbar%3d1%26et% 3d0x000000000000000000000%26vp%3d0%26loc% 3d0%26imgt%3d0%26dtfr%3d%26dtto%3d%26size% 3d0xFF%26archive%3d1%26groupid%3d%26pseudoid% 3d%26a%3d%26cdid%3d%26cdsrt%3d%26name%3d% 26qn%3d%26apalib%3d%26apalic%3d%26lightbox% 3d%26gname%3d%26gtype%3d%26xstx%3d0% 26simid%3d%26saveQry%3d%26editorial%3d1%26nu% 3d%26t%3d%26edoptin%3d%26customgeoip%3d% 26cap%3d1%26cbstore%3d1%26vd%3d0%26lb%3d% 26fi%3d2%26edrf%3d0%26ispremium%3d1%26flip% 3d0%26pl%3d Need P-09-001 G212 x Yellow flowering currant Alamy https://www.alamy.com/flowering-flowers-of-golden- currant-on-the-branches-of-the-shrub- image334573617.html? pv=1&stamp=2&imageid=4F66C907-321F-4067-952E- F6F49CA8BB86&p=554585&n=0&orientation=0&pn=1& searchtype=0&IsFromSearch=1&srch=foo%3dbar% 26st%3d0%26pn%3d1%26ps%3d100%26sortby%3d2% 26resultview%3dsortbyPopular%26npgs%3d0%26qt% 3dyellow%2520flowering%2520currant%26qt_raw% 3dyellow%2520flowering%2520currant%26lic%3d3% 26mr%3d0%26pr%3d0%26ot%3d0%26creative%3d% 26ag%3d0%26hc%3d0%26pc%3d%26blackwhite%3d% 26cutout%3d%26tbar%3d1%26et% 3d0x000000000000000000000%26vp%3d0%26loc% 3d0%26imgt%3d0%26dtfr%3d%26dtto%3d%26size% 3d0xFF%26archive%3d1%26groupid%3d%26pseudoid% 3d%26a%3d%26cdid%3d%26cdsrt%3d%26name%3d% 26qn%3d%26apalib%3d%26apalic%3d%26lightbox% 3d%26gname%3d%26gtype%3d%26xstx%3d0% 26simid%3d%26saveQry%3d%26editorial%3d1%26nu% 3d%26t%3d%26edoptin%3d%26customgeoip%3d% 26cap%3d1%26cbstore%3d1%26vd%3d0%26lb%3d% 26fi%3d2%26edrf%3d0%26ispremium%3d1%26flip% 3d0%26pl%3d Need P-09-001 G209 x Colorado blue columbine Alamy, Ken Barber https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-colorado-blue- columbine-aquilegia-coerulea-the-state-flower-of- colorado-48175182.html? pv=1&stamp=2&imageid=C93E691F-1EE0-4225-B689- 0675BC968D8B&p=20991&n=0&orientation=0&pn=1&s earchtype=0&IsFromSearch=1&srch=foo%3dbar%26st% 3d0%26pn%3d1%26ps%3d100%26sortby%3d2% 26resultview%3dsortbyPopular%26npgs%3d0%26qt% 3dcolorado%2520blue%2520columbine%26qt_raw% 3dcolorado%2520blue%2520columbine%26lic%3d3% 26mr%3d0%26pr%3d0%26ot%3d0%26creative%3d% 26ag%3d0%26hc%3d0%26pc%3d%26blackwhite%3d% 26cutout%3d%26tbar%3d1%26et% 3d0x000000000000000000000%26vp%3d0%26loc% 3d0%26imgt%3d0%26dtfr%3d%26dtto%3d%26size% 3d0xFF%26archive%3d1%26groupid%3d%26pseudoid% 3d%26a%3d%26cdid%3d%26cdsrt%3d%26name%3d% 26qn%3d%26apalib%3d%26apalic%3d%26lightbox% 3d%26gname%3d%26gtype%3d%26xstx%3d0% 26simid%3d%26saveQry%3d%26editorial%3d1%26nu% 3d%26t%3d%26edoptin%3d%26customgeoip%3d% 26cap%3d1%26cbstore%3d1%26vd%3d0%26lb%3d% 26fi%3d2%26edrf%3d0%26ispremium%3d1%26flip% 3d0%26pl%3d Need P-09-001 G210 x Cow parsnip Alamy, George Ostertag https://www.alamy.com/cow-parsnip-middle-fork- flathead-wild-and-scenic-river-cascadilla-fishing-access- site-flathead-national-forest-montana- image236075254.html? pv=1&stamp=2&imageid=FBB32443-E91C-469D-8C50- 165149A72C97&p=190706&n=0&orientation=0&pn=1& searchtype=0&IsFromSearch=1&srch=foo%3dbar% 26st%3d0%26pn%3d1%26ps%3d100%26sortby%3d2% 26resultview%3dsortbyPopular%26npgs%3d0%26qt% 3dcow%2520parsnip%26qt_raw%3dcow% 2520parsnip%26lic%3d3%26mr%3d0%26pr%3d0% 26ot%3d0%26creative%3d%26ag%3d0%26hc%3d0% 26pc%3d%26blackwhite%3d%26cutout%3d%26tbar% 3d1%26et%3d0x000000000000000000000%26vp% 3d0%26loc%3d0%26imgt%3d0%26dtfr%3d%26dtto% 3d%26size%3d0xFF%26archive%3d1%26groupid%3d% 26pseudoid%3d%26a%3d%26cdid%3d%26cdsrt%3d% 26name%3d%26qn%3d%26apalib%3d%26apalic%3d% 26lightbox%3d%26gname%3d%26gtype%3d%26xstx% 3d0%26simid%3d%26saveQry%3d%26editorial%3d1% 26nu%3d%26t%3d%26edoptin%3d%26customgeoip% 3d%26cap%3d1%26cbstore%3d1%26vd%3d0%26lb% 3d%26fi%3d2%26edrf%3d0%26ispremium%3d1% 26flip%3d0%26pl%3d Need P-09-001 G109 x Woods rose at Independence pass Karin Teague https://www.independencepass.org/2020-wildflower- checklist-blog/2020/6/17/if-only-it-tasted-Need P-10-001 G247 x Brown trout Nature Photographers, Ltd. https://www.alamy.com/brown-trout-salmo-trutta- image69592759.html?imageid=0ECDEC40-84A2-43DE- B5EE- FC393DA60B7F&p=14455&pn=1&searchId=edf3033761 100f7bda2e07a5e2e6ebce&searchtype=0 318 87HOWARD+REVIS DESIGN | GORE CREEK VALLEY TRAIL GCVT 2D and Graphics Schedule_20220719 6 Location G#Proposed for use 20220627 Thumbnail Description Source Link Rights status Image acquired Permission acquired P-10-001 G111 x Bull trout pair on a redd in Lolo National Forest in Montana. Note the clean gravel, which the fish have scrubbed of algae, a telltale sign of a spawning redd Aubree Benson https://www.hatchmag.com/articles/spawning-trout- 101/7715210 Attribution 2.0 Generic (CC BY 2.0)x x P-10-001 G113 x Brown trout lifecycle Wild Trout Trust https://www.wildtrout.org/content/trout-lifecycle Need P-10-001 G115 x Fisher with a catch Kirk Webb https://store.americanflyfishing. com/blogs/features/gore-creek-co Need P-10-001 G117 x Gore Creek showing vegetation that helps create Gold Medal conditions Richard Ebert https://www.encirclephotos.com/image/gore-creek- running-through-vail-colorado/Need P-10-002 G232 x Brook trout on a redd Brule River Sportsmen https://bruleriversportsmensclub.com/habitat- management/the-fish-2/ P-10-002 G227 x Osprey with a trout in its talons MC Photos https://www.alamy.com/osprey-pandion-haliaetus-in- flight-with-fish-catch-colorado-usa-image469289012. html?imageid=172A2EB9-1FCE-43D9-B1C2- E0E369EA3AFD&p=1223390&pn=1&searchId=9ab318b1 72e6f4456c16ae3e4d0200f8&searchtype=0 P-11-001 G175 x Brown trout fry Alamy, Linda Pitkin https://www.alamy.com/brown-trout-salmo-trutta-fry- on-river-bed-cumbria-england-uk-september- image262943861.html Need P-11-001 G090.26 x Perlidae, common stonefly David H. Funk https://stroudcenter.org/macros/gallery/Need P-11-001 G090.15 x Lepidostomatidae caddisfly larva David H. Funk https://stroudcenter.org/macros/gallery/Need P-11-001 G090.9 x Ephemeroptera, mayflies David H. Funk https://stroudcenter.org/macros/gallery/Need P-11-001 G114 x Illustrations of four grand slam species: brook, rainbow, brown, cutthroat Dave Whitlock http://davewhitlock.com/shop/art/western-trout- grand-slam/Need P-11-001 G119 x Underwater trout Kevin Fricke Photography http://tenkararising.blogspot.com/2015/09/first- try-on-gore-creek.html Need P-11-001 G122 x Underwater trout Kevin Fricke Photography http://tenkararising.blogspot.com/2015/09/first-try-on- gore-creek.html Need P-11-001 G067 x Leaf overhang, fast water Josh https://www.flickr. com/photos/96711336@N00/6113845223/in/photolist- ajg4bx-o3J9H-88iS8j-32dB4S-tkATMW-cmrn3Y-29aazn- cDdiPw-TFCTZu-cDemwh-cDdqsb-85RM2V-vAVDR9- JHdK2u-K3FBnf-fmmtg-786cqy-azMDg8-8X5zNM- e7dNjr-rfHMo6-Uog1UT-MJeiL8-cDd1T5-2cm3UJU- cDdhbY-cDcXcW-fPfQwD-9RAxsM-axib3v-JvEBrL- jdEXUg-ya8YLM-pLXDna-pxokUy-dhAhnk-L3P8kp- cDe4aE-cDd75s-8mzJiN-xoGNuy-Ca8TzY-399iX1- dmds6R-8Wz8yP-8mzH4y-aqFaGj-tLS7MD-n1fyAF- 24kwpAA 319 88HOWARD+REVIS DESIGN | GORE CREEK VALLEY TRAIL GCVT 2D and Graphics Schedule_20220719 7 Location G#Proposed for use 20220627 Thumbnail Description Source Link Rights status Image acquired Permission acquired P-11-002 G182.3 x Image series: Water sampling on Gore Creek Pete Wadden Need P-11-002 G182.10 x Image series: Water sampling on Gore Creek Pete Wadden Need P-11-002 G126.2 x Eagle River Wastewater and Sanitation District wastewater treatment: screening Eagle River Wastewater and Sanitation District https://www.erwsd.org/wp-content/uploads/ERV-SOR- 2016_4_Roman-Schneider-Optimizing-wastewater- treatment.pdf Need P-11-002 G126.4 x Eagle River Wastewater and Sanitation District wastewater treatment: aeration Eagle River Wastewater and Sanitation District https://www.erwsd.org/wp-content/uploads/ERV-SOR- 2016_4_Roman-Schneider-Optimizing-wastewater- treatment.pdf Need P-11-002 G126.6 x Eagle River Wastewater and Sanitation District wastewater treatment: disinfection Eagle River Wastewater and Sanitation District https://www.erwsd.org/wp-content/uploads/ERV-SOR- 2016_4_Roman-Schneider-Optimizing-wastewater- treatment.pdf Need P-11-002 G190 x Fly fishing on Gore Creek, fall Marc Barnwell, via TOV Need P-12-001 G233 x American dipper with head under water Alamy G233_2HEDPFP.jpeg P-12-001 G130 x Native Colorado landscape Hart Van Denburg, CPR News https://www.cpr.org/2019/07/22/colorado-xeriscape- isnt-rock-cactus-sustainable-landscaping/Need P-12-001 G176 x Wax currant Sally King, National Park Service https://www.flickr. com/photos/bandeliernps/4838338685/in/photolist- 8nxKwv-2HU234-2hmjdsR-2gkeVFz-6j1EcR-sgeVpy- J3oF9g-2gjci4s-9K5dA8-2gbPRbQ-2kUKpGW-2jiSdB9- 6myUoj-6myUgf-6myUjJ-oFV974-2gGdF4L-oFVpUN- fKfMPZ-Kxm9jL-2jbcNcg-EHXRTK-KexP93-6zqX4k- 9oMeeb-cdi4MC-9FPUVw-2kRgcmy-nGwv7k-JzXtrx- p5YXby-4WV4P1-iNbe46-fawzyL-nZMwFk-SVzyi5- EKsFV1-9FPVnQ-3TjM2X-2kUnHug-7YnSNg-nGwvWr- Sb9u8f-FVNPgN-2kRgALH-ocUXhM-c1sfGY-tCURcU- 6zv38j-2m5NQwa Attribution-NonCommercial 2.0 Generic (CC BY-NC 2.0)x x P-12-001 G241 x Macro closeup of wet Rocky Mountain Maple tree green leaves on Conundrum Creek Trail in Aspen, Colorado in summer Kristina Blokhin https://www.alamy.com/macro-closeup-of-wet-rocky- mountain-maple-tree-green-leaves-on-conundrum- creek-trail-in-aspen-colorado-in-summer- image273567471.html?imageid=7504774A-1B6A-460B- B4DE- 965C6F2439A1&p=325529&pn=1&searchId=4370c97a4 2cb58ca31895008da7e3d8e&searchtype=0 P-12-001 G217 x Monkshood flower Alex Proimos https://www.flickr.com/photos/proimos/30431722688 Attribution-NonCommercial 2.0 Generic (CC BY-NC 2.0)x x P-12-001 G218 x Red osier dogwood Joshua Mayer https://www.flickr. com/photos/wackybadger/4320851132/in/photolist- 7zPuvj-pCHrt1-6Xpzd3-Vidff8-apwjJT-2k9GM4q- djBWS4-djBWfo-aw4NLL-6rggXD-884scu-2kcyCX8- 2mdUX4x-2h7utxD-LG11mb-ekjGAj-4MfwnV-rbGeYW- UEnVSg-2kcyzCN-542Vgz-2gTCU9i-aw4NRs-2gTDMGK- qoHKix-cxL5kN-YNVXv5-2giGpdv-2MPscR-YNVY25- 6w66G4-jTL7Wx-Xf5GT1-2myWDT9-2myVksG-2m6rT1y- 2m6rQVG-WBzpKa-CNdZx4-xe2uqE-BKH3Bm-2miL9Ge- YNVUAs-XNBNyQ-XNBN7h-YNVZty-YNVTZN-BM6cZj- UiNLrY-XS9Gee Attribution-ShareAlike 2.0 Generic (CC BY-SA 2.0)x x P-12-001 G242 X Wholeleaf Indian Paintbrush David Winger https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-wholeleaf- indian-paintbrush-41333635.html P-12-001 G245 x Colorado wildflower field Cal Sports Media https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-colorado- indian-paintbrush-flourish-amidst-fields-of-rocky- mountain-84504461.html?imageid=FD50C88B- 461B-4E77-9AB7- DAAA52A0413F&p=600969&pn=1&searchId=7e21 24750f006a41e7b87ef4ccf1306b&searchtype=0 320 89HOWARD+REVIS DESIGN | GORE CREEK VALLEY TRAIL GCVT 2D and Graphics Schedule_20220719 8 Location G#Proposed for use 20220627 Thumbnail Description Source Link Rights status Image acquired Permission acquired P-12-001 G238 x American dipper with insects in its beak Alamy, Terry Sohl https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo/PAFM2F.html? imgt=0 P-12-002 G235 x American dipper with sculpin Alamy https://www.alamy.com/an-american-dipper-cinclus- mexicanus-with-his-fish-at-quartz-creek- image62075874.html?imageid=B6E35846-4387-4212- A68C- B62F800E9A13&p=191528&pn=1&searchId=6386957fa 926144b02d59ee0e34ffff0&searchtype=0 P-12-002 G234 x American dipper Alamy, Mike Lane https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-american-dipper- cinclus-mexicanus-yellowstone-usa-11515189.html? imageid=F388B996-050E-4102-9B6B- 6044C712CD87&p=2585&pn=1&searchId=a8afc683febd 5576191756ff62fd74fb&searchtype=0 321 4 ADMIN 322 91HOWARD+REVIS DESIGN | GORE CREEK VALLEY TRAIL GCVT Gore Valley Trail Interprev e Signage Work Plan and Scope Revised July 19,, 2022 All dates to be confirmed or revised by TOV Team Milestone Date, Place H+R Deliverable and Presentaon: 75% Design ● Site plan with keyed interprev e elements ● 75% Design package including prefinal details for all built elements, impact on/coordinaon with surr ounding site, preliminary finishes and materials ● Prefinal graphic elevaons f or all built elements showing placement of content and assets, reflecng type and c olor approach. Graphic package includes type hierarchy, color pale e ● Prefinal custom artwork/sculpture package including revised sketches, design studies, updated materials and producon me thods ● Exhibit Script V3: Prefinal interprev e copy, including final Style Guide. Graphics show copy in place. ● Prefinal 2D and Graphic Schedule: database idenf ying visual assets to use, licensing and acquision s tatus ● Prefinal Panel Schedule: idenf ying all graphic elements, producon me thods, quane s and design requirements ● Fabricaon Cos t Esma te (by fabricator) June 27, 2022 Town of Vail Project Team H+R 75% Review Meeng ● Virtual meeng t o gather client response to the 75% package including any revisions required prior to TOV presentaons t o Design Review Commi ee, Art in Public Spaces, and/or Town Council ( H+R can be available virtually as needed for any of these meetings ) ● H+R to return corrected package by July 5 June 30, 2022 H+R Deliverable: 85% Bid Package July 19, 2022 Town of Vail Project Team H+R Presentaon t o Art in Public Places Commi ee ● H+R to a end virtually August 29, 2022 Town of Vail Project Team Presentao n to Town Council ● Final approval to proceed (Question from H+R: how long past the meeting does approval typically take?) Esma ted September 15, 2022 100% Final Design Documents 1 Team Milestone Date, Place H+R Deliverable and presentaon: 100% Design F abricaon P ackage due to TOV ● Bidder specificaons and r ecommendaons b y H+R to TOV for consideraon during bid pr ocess ● Final site plan with keyed interprev e elements ● 100% Final Design package including impact on/coordinaon with surr ounding site, finishes and materials ● Drawing Package: ○ Note: 100% Shop Drawings for construcon t o be provided by selected fabricator ● List of samples and prototypes we suggest the bidder provide. ● Report on use of QR code to provide Spanish language translaon including c oordinaon poin ts with TOV. ● Proposal for Spanish language translaon pr ocess and/or subcontractor to provide translaon. ● Final custom artwork/sculpture package including final sketches, reference package for each element, design studies, updated materials and producon me thods ● Producon Scrip t: Not for edits, record of copy used in producon gr aphic files (Note: TOV will have the opportunity to review each producon gr aphic before prinng) ● Final 2D and Graphic Schedule: database idenf ying visual assets to use, licensing and acquision documen taon f or TOV records. Upon TOV approval of image list, H+R begins acquision pr ocess. ● Final Exhibit Element Schedule: idenf ying all graphic elements, producon me thods, quane s and design requirements ● Note: At some mutually agreed-upon point in the interval between receiving TOV’s unified comments on the 75% package and H+R’s submission of the 100% Bid set, TOV Landscape/Site Design staff will need to ready the drawings for all onsite construction work for pull-offs, footers, depositing gabion fill-rocks, etc. Coordination between H+R and TOV to ensure complete nesting of exhibits with landscape improvements should, ideally, be completed by the time a fabricator and onsite contractor have been on-boarded. +1 month Esma ted October 15, 2022 Town of Vail Project Team Bid process, fabricator selecon, c ontracng ( H+R can provide invitational bid list of signage shops with in-house direct embedment graphic capability and appropriately skilled crew for welding and assembly of large 3D installations) +2 months Esma ted Thanksgiving, 2022 Phase 6: Fabricao n and Installao n Town of Vail Project Team Producon kick off ● Fabricator and installer to provide detailed fabricaon and Esma ted December 15, 2022 2 323 92HOWARD+REVIS DESIGN | GORE CREEK VALLEY TRAIL Team Milestone Date, Place H+R, Fabricator installaon sche dule at kickoff, including all logiscs involving delivery of exhibit components to the jobsite for installaon and c oordinaon on f ooters-in-place as required for fabricator and onsite contractor (building pull-outs with footers and hardware cast-in-place and all associated grade stabilizaon c omponents) to work together on final exhibits install Fabricator Deliverable by Fabricator to TOV and H+R ● 100% Shop Drawings including final construcon de tails for all built elements ● Graphic output and material samples for TOV and H+R review ● Note that sometime in the first quarter of 2023, TOV will need to begin the contracting process for the onsite contractor to build pull-offs, footers, etc. based on drawings generated by TOV Landscape Staff in coordination with H+R as noted above. +2 months Esma ted March 15, 2023 Town of Vail Project Team H+R Producon Gr aphics approvals ● Rolling submi al-and-review of lifesize graphics for approval to produce reflecng final f or-producon c opy, high resoluon asse ts Esma ted complete by April 15, 2023 H+R Producon Gr aphics due to Fabricator Esma ted May 1, 2023 Fabricator and installer Fabricaon and Ins tallao n Esma ted May 4 - June 30, 2023 Town of Vail Project Team Fabricator So� Opening (TBD by fabricator and onsite contractor schedule and dependent on weather condions) Late Spring / early summer 2023 Town of Vail Project Team Opening Day (TBD by fabricator and onsite contractor schedule and dependent on weather condions) Late Spring /early summer 2023 (perhaps target July 4th weekend, again depending on early spring weather ) 3 324 93HOWARD+REVIS DESIGN | GORE CREEK VALLEY TRAIL Main Offices: 280 North Midland Ave., Bldg. C-1, Postal Unit 128, Saddle Brook, NJ 07663 Tel: 973-333-8988 | Fax: 973-807-9281 Date: 7/19/2022 WO #: To: Jeff Howard (Tel) 3 Howard & Revis Design (Fax) (Email) From: Kevin Cherashore (Tel) 973-569-1111 (Fax) 973-807-1642 / 973-569-1118 (Email) kevin@directembedcoating.com Re: Gore Creek Valley Trail Interpretive Stations ROM Location: Vail, Colorado Material and labor furnished are guaranteed to be in accordance with the below referenced specifications. Written approval will be obtained for any alterations or deviations whether or not they involve extra cost. Should MS Signs, Inc.be obstructed or delayed in the completion of the manufacture or installation of the signage by strike, accident, or delay beyond our control, then there shall be an allowance of additional time as reasonably agreed upon by the parties. In the event Client shall fail to pay all monies owed hereunder and MS Signs, Inc. shall cause this contract to be placed in the hands of an attorney for collection, client hereby agrees to pay all costs of collection including all attorney’s fees and court costs. All deposits are non-refundable. The prices quoted below are valid for a period of 120 days. A fuel surcharge of 1.5% will be applied to the total. Qty Description $ Per $ Total 6 Mesh Gabions-Fabricated wire mesh, sections cut to shape and size per design drawings, gabions to sit on Corten base plate with High Density foam filler piece and be filled with local nature elements by client, top of gabion to have Direct Embed custom powder coat graphic panel with break form folds as required to mount with mechanical fasteners to gabion, graphics artwork to be supplied in production ready, electronic format, includes jig fee and install, Concrete footing, and supply of natural infill by others $9840.00 $59,040.00 1 Station 2- Bronze Toad Sculpture $3575.00 $3575.00 1 Station 2-Sighting Tube with graphic panel and polarizing lenses $6990.00 $6990.00 1 Station 3 Folded Rail Graphic panel -1/4” thick aluminum with Direct Embed custom powder coat graphics, break formed as required per design, concealed mounting brackets, includes jig fee, Fence Rail by others $3185.00 $3185.00 1 Station 3 Mink Corten panel - ¼” Corten steel panel with laser cut, knock out graphics per provided artwork, built in layered sections $2955.00 $2955.00 1 Station 3 Trout Corten panel - ¼” Corten panel with knockout trout graphic per client art file, approx.. size 3’ x 1’ -8” $2280.00 $2280.00 1 Station 5 -Downy Woodpecker Bronze Sculpture $2140.00 $2140.00 1 Station 5- Porcupine Corten panel - ¼” Corten steel panel with laser cut, knock out graphics per provided artwork, built in layered sections $4290.00 $4290.00 1 Station 6- Gobo projector with Corten pylon and folded map panel $13,825.00 $13,825.00 1 Station 8 Folded Rail Graphic panel- 1/4” thick aluminum with Direct Embed custom powder coat graphics, break formed as required per design, concealed mounting brackets, includes jig fee, Fence Rail by others $4690.00 $4690.00 1 Station 8 Picnic Table Graphic Panel 1- 1/4” aluminum with Direct Embed custom powder coat graphic finish, welded folds as required per design, includes jig fee, Picnic table supplied by others $980.00 $980.00 1 Station 8- Microinvertebrate bronze sculpture $4120.00 $4120.00 Acceptance of Proposal ________________________________________________________________________________ Signature Date 1 Station 8 Picnic Table Graphic Panel 2- 1/4” aluminum with Direct Embed custom powder coat graphic finish, welded folds as required per design, includes jig fee, Picnic table supplied by others $1540.00 $1540.00 1 Station 9 Sighting tube with graphic panel and polarizing lenses, custom fabrication, one viewer tube per post, lower and upper tubes, commercial grade eyepiece, adjustable post welded to base plate as per design intent $6990.00 $6990.00 1 Station 10- Bronze Trout minnow sculpture $3575.00 $3575.00 1 Station 11 Folded Rail Graphic panel -1/4” thick aluminum with Direct Embed custom powder coat graphics, break formed as required per design, concealed mounting brackets, includes jig fee, Fence Rail by others $4690.00 $4690.00 1 Station 11 Corten Steel Rainbow Trout Sculpture, 2 individual layers- 3/8” thick Corten steel panels, laser cut as required, includes brackets and tubing structure as required to create final object, Concrete footing supplied by others $15,240.00 $15,240.00 1 Station 11 Corten Steel Brown Trout Sculpture, 2 individual layers- 3/8” thick Corten steel panels, laser cut as required, includes brackets and tubing structure as required to create final object, Concrete footing supplied by others $15,240.00 $15,240.00 1 Station 11 Corten Steel Cut -Throat Trout Sculpture, 2 individual layers- 3/8” thick Corten steel panels, laser cut as required, includes brackets and tubing structure as required to create final object, Concrete footing supplied by others $15,240.00 $15,240.00 1 Station 11 Corten Steel Brook Trout Sculpture, 2 individual layers- 3/8” thick Corten steel panels, laser cut as required, includes brackets and tubing structure as required to create final object, Concrete footing supplied by others $15,240.00 $15,240.00 1 Station 12 Spotter Scope- Bushnell view finders provided by client, fabricated enclosures mounted on posts with custom DE graphic panel wrapped as required, front and back graphic, welded base plate with predrilled holes, powder coat finish as required in solid color, concrete footing provided by others $9275.00 $9275.00 1 Shop drawings, engineering, and submittals $12,950.00 1 Project Management, includes on site supervision for installation, assumes 1 week on site, includes flight, and hotel for 1 site supervisor $18,725.00 1 Delivery, assumes single mobilization $15,500.00 Sub total $242,275.00 Add Alternate-Install as and if needed 1 Install labor, 2-person crew, bolt all items to concrete footings provided by others, assumes TOV to supply bobcat and any additional support/vehicles for moving large and overweight items into position $22,850.00 Sales tax not included and to be added to final invoice as and if applicable Excavation, concrete pour, fence rails and picnic tables supplied by others All artwork to be supplied by client in production ready, electronic format 325 94HOWARD+REVIS DESIGN | GORE CREEK VALLEY TRAIL 326 95HOWARD+REVIS DESIGN | GORE CREEK VALLEY TRAIL 327 THANK YOU 328 CONSERVATION BY DESIGN Interpretive Plan Final Draft • December 2018 Gore Valley Trail • Vail, CO 329 Table of Contents 2 BACKGROUND ................................................................................................................................................... 3 About Gore Valley Trail About the Project Who Will Use This Plan? OUR PROCESS ..................................................................................................................................................... 7 A BOUT THE VISITORS .................................................................................................................................. 8 Who Visits the Trail? Summer Tourism Vail Demographics Visitor Needs and Expectations Target Audiences for Interpretation WHY INTERPRET? ............................................................................................................................................. 11 What Interpretive Goals and Objectives Do Interpretive Goals and Objectives for Gore Valley Trail INTERPRETIVE THEMES & STORYLINES ........................................................................................... 14 Central Theme Sub-Themes and Storylines EXISTING INTERPRETATION ...................................................................................................................... 16 Along the Trail In Vail Analysis A VISION FOR THE VISITOR EXPERIENCE ....................................................................................... 19 RECOMMENDATIONS .................................................................................................................................... 26 Visitor Experience Guidelines Design Criteria General Parameters Media Matrix APPENDICES ............................................................................................................................................................ 33 A—Demographics B—Proposed Story Station Locations 330 3 Background ABOUT GORE VALLEY TRAIL The Gore Valley Trail is a paved 12-mile trail located in the heart of Vail, CO. Open to pedestrians and cyclists, this multi-use trail consists of a combination of trail, bike lanes, and residential streets. The trail parallels Gore Creek as it passes through open space, parks and recreation facilities, and Vail’s core village areas, and connects to other trail systems on the east and west ends. The trail is a high-profile travel way in a busy resort town. Major destination/activity centers along the trail include Ford Park and the Nordic Center. In 2012, Gore Creek was listed as an impaired waterway by the Colorado Department of Health and the Environment due to declining macroinvertebrate populations. According to the 2015 Gore Creek Strategic Action Plan, the nature of the impairment is caused by three known causes of degradation: • Pollutants from land use activities, commonly called urban runoff; • Drainage from impervious surfaces; and • The loss of riparian and streamside vegetation (which provides a filtering and erosion control effect). Gore Valley Trail connects to Gore Pass east of Vail 331 4 Background Donovan Park Public Library VailVillage Ford Park Pond LionsheadVillage 332 5 Background ABOUT THE PROJECT In response to the water quality impairment listing, the Town of Vail initiated Restore the Gore, an education campaign designed to raise awareness and foster community engagement to restore Gore Creek. The town has developed educational programming, advertisements and videos, and hosted events to spread the message in the community that all residents and guests need to work together to restore Gore Creek. Now, the Town of Vail is working to expand its education efforts by implementing interpretation along the high traffic Gore Valley Trail. The Town of Vail commissioned the consulting firm Conservation By Design, Inc. (CBD) to conduct an interpretive planning process and develop recommendations that will guide the implementation of interpretation along the trail. What is a Macroinvertebrate? Macroinvertebrates are organisms that live underwater in our rivers and creeks. They lack a backbone, can be seen by the naked eye, and are food for our native and sport fish. We learn a lot about the health of our creek by monitoring the numbers and types of macroinvertebrates who live in it. Why Do They Matter? Some macroinvertebrates need good water quality—like high dissolved oxygen levels and clear waters—to survive. If we find these types of organisms, we know our creek is healthy. Other organisms aren’t sensitive to pollution levels. If we find these pollution-tolerant species, we know our creek’s water quality might be in trouble. 333 6 Background WHO WILL USE THIS PLAN? Town of Vail staff, partners and contractors will refer to this plan, use it and adapt it as conditions evolve and specific interpretive projects are funded and get underway. The plan provides guidelines for the writers, interpreters, landscape architects, exhibit developers, graphic designers, interactive designers and exhibit fabricators who are responsible for its implementation. What Is Interpretation? “a mission-driven communication process that forges intellectual and emotional connections between the interests of the audience and the inherent meanings of the resource.” —National Association for Interpretation 334 7 Our Process The project began in June 2018 with review of background information. Representing the consulting team, certified interpretive planner and exhibit developer Melanie Pierson conducted a site visit in July 2018. During the site visit, she facilitated two interpretive messaging workshops with stakeholders, and spent time assessing the trail and other relevant interpretation in the area. This document captures the analysis undertaken during the planning process, and findings related to interpretation and the visitor experience. It considers the significance of the creek and restoration program, along with trail use patterns to provide a roadmap for cost-effective, visitor-relevant and theme-driven interpretation that adds value to the quality of the visitor experience in Vail. The process of interpretive planning holds the visitor experience central, considering the following questions: • W hy do visitors use the Gore Valley Trail? • Can they find the trail? • W here/how can trail users get information about Gore Creek and its key messages? • W hat are those key messages? • Can trail users find their way around? • W hat will trail users want to do, feel, learn and experience during their visit? What do stakeholders hope that trail users will do, feel, learn and experience? • How can the Town of Vail accomplish the interpretive goals identified herein in the most cost-effective manner, considering long-term costs, visitor trends, and sustainable values? 335 8 About the Visitors Effective interpretation is enjoyable and relevant to visitors’ lives. In order to provide experiences that are enjoyed by our trail users, we must first understand their needs, expectations, knowledge base and values. For the purposes of this interpretive planning process, “trail user” or “visitor” refers to all categories of people who utilize Gore Valley Trail, including residents, employees and guests visiting Vail. WHO VISITS THE TRAIL? While an official count of trail users has not yet been conducted, project stakeholders categorized the following types of trail users: Residents (full-time and part-time) Often consisting of family groups, these trail users are often seen picnicking, walking, riding bikes, fishing, and relaxing or playing creekside. Dogs and strollers are common sights on the trail. Residents often use the trail as a commuting and/or fitness route but tend to avoid it during heavy tourist times. Employees of various establishments often visit the trail during workday breaks, and many locals include the trail as a “must- see” experience with out-of-town family and friends. The Gore Valley Trail also provides access to the Vail Pass east of Vail. Anecdotal evidence provided by project stakeholders suggests that part-time residents are less likely than full-time residents to speak English as a first language and are often retirees. Guests Guests from out of town often use the trail in family groups but are less likely to have dogs with them or speak English as a first language. These non-residents don’t fully understand what the trail has to offer, and often utilize their smartphone to get information or find their way. Many guests also stop in to the public library to ask for information. These trail users may have a fear of getting lost while on the trail. Traveling the Gore Valley Trail is a popular way to experience Vail. Many guests rent bicycles or Segways during their time in Vail. Stakeholders described the following seasonal trends in visitation to Vail: a larger ratio of families in summer, retirees in spring and fall, and younger active sports enthusiasts in winter. Project stakeholders further generalized trail users as highly educated with a higher socioeconomic status, and likely to be athletic or have some connection to the outdoors. Based upon their interactions with trail users (whether residents or guests), some stakeholders described trail users as being generally unaware of the concepts of drought, watersheds, water quality, and water law and use in the West. 336 9 About the Visitors SUMMER TOURISM Tourism is the primary driver of Vail’s economy, and while much of the industry is based on winter sports, summer visitation has seen an increase in recent years with the opening of Epic Discovery, an on-mountain adventure experience at the top of Vail Mountain. Summertime events and festivals add to the draw. A report1 summarizing 2017 summer guests and tourism trends notes that more than a third of survey respondents were first-time visitors to Vail. For repeat summer visitors, Colorado residents usually visit annually and typically only in summer. Out-of-state visitors (including international) often tend to be repeat summer visitors, as well. The desire for a recreation and leisure vacation experience was the primary motivation for the trip, while Millennials (age 18-34) were more likely than other age groups to visit Vail to attend a special event, such as a festival or concert. Respondents participating in the 2017 intercept survey cited rest and relaxation and time spent in nature as the top two experiences in Vail (49% and 37%, respectively)—both an increase over the previous year. 1 “Vail Summer Intercept Survey 2017 Results”, prepared by RRC Associates, Boulder, CO. VAIL DEMOGRAPHICS According to U.S. Census data, the town of Vail has an estimated population of 5,483 in 2017, a 3.4% increase since 2010. Nearly 13% of residents are under 18 years old, while an equal number are 65 or older. The median value of homes in Vail is $556,600— more than double the median value of homes across Colorado. The majority of those homes (62.8%) are owner occupied. In general, the Vail population is educated and middle class. Nearly all of Vail’s residents over the age of 25 had a high school diploma (91%), while nearly two-thirds have earned a bachelor’s degree or higher (59.1%). The per capita income in 2016 was $45,764—more than a third higher than per capita income across Colorado. See the Appendix for demographic statistics. 337 10 About the Visitors VISITOR NEEDS AND EXPECTATIONS When planning and designing visitor experiences, it is important to remember that visitors need to know where they are and what’s expected of them. As psychologist Abraham Maslow outlined in 1954, people need to have their basic needs met—food, water, safety, and security—before they can attend to personal growth or take in new information. Restrooms, wayfinding and orientation, and etiquette information all play into creating an environment where visitors are relaxed and able to receive information. Visitors need to feel welcome, comfortable, and clear about how they should interact with the site. Any facilities that are open to the public must be well maintained, sanitary, and safe. TARGET AUDIENCES FOR INTERPRETATION The most effective interpretive products are those that are tailored for a specific audience. Although the trail will offer interpretation to all trail users, several groups have been identified by stakeholders as important audiences to target. Interpretive media should be shaped to address their interests and needs. Local Residents These repeat, local trail users would benefit from interpretation that compels them to have greater appreciation for Gore Creek, know that it is a fragile ecosystem and to think of the creek when making day-to-decisions that might affect it. Locals would also benefit from changing and/or user-contribution components. Guests These visiting trail users would benefit from interpretation that emphasizes the importance of healthy waterways in general and inspires them to act to protect waterways no matter where they are—in Vail or their own community. The Gore Valley Trail is most used during the summer season. While some sections are plowed in winter, trail-side exhibits will be designed for use in summer. 338 11 Why Interpret? Interpretation is purposeful and mission-based. It offers experience-based learning opportunities that increase awareness, build personal connections with a place and its resources, and foster stewardship behaviors. Information alone, however, doesn’t inspire these changes. Merely understanding a topic isn’t enough. To be effective, new information must spark insights and connections that are directly relevant to a trail user’s life, interests and values. Interpretation addresses both the intellectual and emotional realms of the visitor. WHAT INTERPRETIVE GOALS AND OBJECTIVES DO Interpretive goals and objectives provide guidelines for developing interpretive products and services. They also provide metrics with which to evaluate their effectiveness. They address both the values guiding the interpretation, and the impacts that interpretation can have on targeted audiences. Interpretive Goals and Objectives Interpretive goals and objectives are statements that articulate the intended purposes and objectives of interpretive activities. Goals encompass what management wants interpretation to do for a site, its visitors, and the community. Goals should guide the planning process from the outset. Objectives describe the specific desired changes we wish to inspire in our visitors. Objectives, therefore, should describe visitor behavior and be expressed in measurable terms. Goals: • State what it is you expect interpretation to do for the organization • May be short-term or long-term • Are stated using terms like “enhance understanding,” “increase awareness,” and “foster stewardship”—generally not easy to measure. Objectives: • Are stated in specific and measurable (either qualitatively or quantitatively) terms describing visitor behavior or performance • Provide details about how goals will be accomplished • Lay the groundwork for accurate and meaningful evaluation of interpretive experiences 339 12 To ensure interpretation serves the interests of trail users and project partners, trail stakeholders conceptualized the following goals for interpretation and the visitor experience in July 2018. To chart progress toward these goals, specific visitor objectives have also been developed. At minimum, these metrics can and should guide content development and design and keep project management on track. Success upon installation, as evidenced by these metrics, can be determined through evaluation. Evaluation strategies might include observation and visitor surveys (whether stand-alone or as part of the town-wide survey conducted annually). Visitor objectives are more specific than goals and, to the extent possible, are measurable. They spell out what we want visitors to know, feel and do as a result of visiting the Gore Valley Trail. Objectives provide details about how goals will be accomplished and can be developed to a variety of levels. Here, we emphasize qualitative objectives, revealing intangible values. INTERPRETIVE GOALS AND OBJECTIVES FOR GORE VALLEY TRAIL INTERPRETIVE GOAL 1: Increase public knowledge of and appreciation for Gore Creek and why it is important. Objective A: Trail users will understand that Gore Creek is part of the Colorado River watershed. Objective B: Trail users will understand that riparian ecosystem s—and the plants and animals that live within them—exist in a fragile state of balance. INTERPRETIVE GOAL 2: Develop understanding of threats to water quality on Gore Creek and strengthen support for its protection and restoration. Objective A: Trail users will understand that humans and the environment are interconnected, and that there are impacts on Gore Creek from living and visiting in this valley. Objective B: Trail users will be able to cite at least one threat to water quality in Gore Valley. Objective C: More than half of trail users will express support for Gore Creek restoration efforts. Objective D: Trail users will understand that access or activities may sometimes be restricted as a means of protecting Gore Creek. Objective E: Trail users will understand that a partnership of organizations are working together to monitor and restore Gore Creek. Why Interpret? 340 13 INTERPRETIVE GOAL 3: Foster a sense of individual and shared responsibility for the health of Gore Creek with residents and guests, resulting in an increased sense of stewardship. Objective A: Trail users will feel compelled to act to protect water quality in Vail and their own community and know at least one thing they can do to make a difference. Objective B: Trail users will understand that their lifestyles, actions and values have impacts on the natural world. Objective C: Trail users will feel an increased intellectual or emotional connection to Gore Creek and will demonstrate that connection by becoming a repeat visitor and/or participating in a follow-up activity in person or online1. Objective D: Trail users will feel like they are participating in protecting Gore Creek and will stay on the trail and out of closed areas. Objective E: Residents will feel an increased sense of pride in their community and creek. Objective F: Trail users will express a desire to return to Gore Creek. 1 In-person follow-up activities might include participation in creek-based recreation, resto- ration and/or stewardship activities, and participation in other natural heritage interpretation opportunities. Online follow-up activities might include visiting a website for additional information, participating in an electronic survey, making a pledge to take action, or signing up to receive additional information, for example. INTERPRETIVE GOAL 4: Maintain a range of communication methods in order to appeal to visitors with varying learning styles. Objective A: Trail users will have the opportunity to engage in hands-on, dynamic interactive experiences in a natural environment. Objective B: Trail users will have the opportunity to interact with high quality interpretive products that utilize consistent messaging and graphic styles. Objective C: Repeat trail users will notice and seek out changing interpretive content. Objective D: Interpretive structures will be designed to harmonize with the surrounding natural environment. Objective E: Interpretation along the trail should be designed as a non-linear experience. INTERPRETIVE GOALS AND OBJECTIVES FOR GORE VALLEY TRAIL Why Interpret? KEY TERMS Riparian—relating to wetlands adjacent to rivers and streams. Watershed—an area or region drained by a river, river system, or other body of water. 341 14 Interpretive Themes & Storylines Interpretation is thematic. It tells one powerful, compelling story using a multitude of smaller illustrative stories. Themes are like the plot to the movie, or the moral of the story. That one central story should be compelling, relevant, and reveal the uniqueness and significance of the site. It should also be memorable. Social science research shows that information organized around a central theme gets more attention, keeps visitors focused, and creates messages that stay in the mind (and heart) long after a visit is over. This theme structure creates the framework for the interpretive messages. As the project evolves and develops, storylines will be fleshed out and added to, but should support the hierarchy of messaging established herein. The following theme statements are for internal administrative and communications planning use and are not intended as marketing slogans or exhibit content as shown. Further refinement, editing, and crafting of text for the visitor is a later process that occurs during the development of specific interpretive products and programs. CENTRAL THEME Gore Creek is home to a dynamic and diverse web of life that includes and is impacted by you. 342 15 1. We all depend on this water. a. Gore Creek supports plants and animals, large and small. i. Biodiversity reflects the health of our landscapes and waterways. ii. Animals have basic survival needs, just like people. iii. Plants provide food, shelter and shade. b. Water is essential for human survival. i. Gore Creek is part of the headwaters of the Colorado River, an important water source for 40 million people. ii. Gore Creek recharges the aquifer that serves as Vail’s drinking water supply. iii. Gore Creek is an important part of the character that attracts people to Vail. SUB-THEMES AND STORYLINES 2. A healthy creek requires active care. a. We impact the creek by being here. b. We monitor creek health. c. We work together to minimize the risks to creek health. i. We reduce our use of pollutants and interrupt pollutants’ path before entering the creek. ii. We use permeable surfaces that allow stormwater to soak into the ground. iii. We promote riparian and streamside vegetation that stabilizes streambanks, prevents erosion and filters stormwater and runoff before it enters the creek. iv. We stay on the trail and respect area closures to protect restoration efforts and progress. d. Your actions make a difference in your community. Interpretive Themes & Storylines 343 16 Throughout the sites surveyed in and around the Gore Valley Trail, where interpretation exists, products generally focus on individual plant and animal species (as in, “Who lives here?”). Details are provided below. ALONG THE TRAIL The trail is both a travel way and a destination in itself. Trail users can be seen accessing the creek, walking, picnicking, jogging, cycling, and generally enjoying the trailside environment. The trail provides connection between a number of significant destinations, including the villages of Vail and Lionshead, and several public parks and attractions. The trail crosses the creek many times via bridges. To the west, Donovan Park features soccer fields and playgrounds, and hosts weddings at the pavilion. This location is a popular spot where locals park and get on the free shuttle bus to other Vail locations. The section of trail between Hotel Talisa and the creek is popular among hotel guests, and features access to the western- most ski lift up the front side of Vail Mountain. Just upstream from the wastewater treatment plant (west of the Lionshead gondola) is a section of creek that sees a lot of spawning brown trout in the fall. There is an excess of social trails accessing the creek here, which the Town of Vail plans to restrict creek access to. Work will include hardening a designated access point and revegetating the streambank. The nearby foot bridge receives a lot of skier traffic. At the welcome center in Lionshead Village, an interior exhibit interprets animals that rely on Gore Creek and appeals to visitors to help protect its water quality. Across the trail from the public library lies a high use picnic area, as well as an existing revegetation project where a small sign identifies riparian habitat and the actions Brown trout often spawn just upstream of the wastewater treatment plant An interior exhibit at the Lionshead Village welcome center interprets animals that rely on Gore Creek Existing Interpretation 344 17 that homeowners should avoid. Inside the library, a display case features seasonally changing exhibits. In Vail Village, the popular Whitewater Park is a high traffic focal point on Gore Creek. Here, paddlers compete in a series of racing events held each spring runoff season. Metal silhouettes of paddlers and skiers are attached to the bridge railing. An adjacent promenade features grass and hardened creek access in the village, and a pocket park on Mill Creek features several creekside benches. At the covered bridge, a visible storm drain empties into the creek. Ford Park features a number of creekside visitor attractions, including the Betty Ford Alpine Gardens and education center, Ford Amphitheater, Nature Center, playground and a variety of athletic fields and courts. The Back to Nature trail invites children to play and interact near the creekside, where a series of interpretive panels discuss the impacts of mountain pine beetles, plant and animal species found in Gore Creek, wetlands and riparian areas, and macroinvertebrates. The panels invite readers to think about how they can keep Gore Creek clean. As of summer 2018, the education center features an interactive riparian exhibit that invites visitors to build a beaver dam outside. Inside, exhibits sponsored by various community groups feature interpretation regarding riparian areas and associated species, Vail history, and alpine ecology. One display features a microscope with a viewing monitor to allow close-up viewing of macroinvertebrates collected in Gore Creek. A virtual reality rafting exhibit was also in development during the site visit. At the nature center, trailside signage highlights riparian wildlife species. Inside the building, exhibits feature taxidermy mounts with labels. Charming yet outdated exhibits highlight the food web and shelter needs of various species, get specific on beaver facts, clarify the difference between different bear species, and introduce the various types of trees seen Upstream from Vail Village, a highly visible storm drain empties into Gore Creek Macroinvertebrates can be examined through the microscope at the Betty Ford Alpine Gardens Education Center Existing Interpretation 345 18 in Vail. Additional interior exhibits discuss composting and recycling. Upstream, near the east end of the golf course, a number of benches provide a place to rest and take in views of a pond. The pond, popular with dog walkers, is home to beaver activity and the boreal toad (listed as endangered by the state of Colorado). In spite of these features, etiquette signage is currently not available. Throughout high traffic locations along the trail, commissioned illustrations encourage visitors to refrain from dumping anything down the storm drains, as they flow directly to Gore Creek. Additionally, signage located at revegetation projects warns trail users to keep out of these sensitive sites. IN VAIL At the top of Vail Mountain, accessed via the Eagle Bahn gondola, visitors learn about regional wildlife species in the Nature Discovery Center, where they can also sign up for hikes and guided tours year-round. Open during summer, Epic Discovery features zip lines, tubing, rope courses, a mountain coaster and other mountaintop adventure experiences. An associated short family-friendly walking trail features interactive exhibits that identify landmarks and interpret forest ecology and individual plant and animal species. The Town of Vail provides a mobile app for visitors, featuring information about shopping, dining, parking, road conditions, and events, along with a “Find My Friend” feature. Heritage information is not currently addressed. ANALYSIS As described previously, existing interpretation surveyed throughout Vail focuses in on individual plant and animal species. This project could help bring cohesion to the visitor experience by focusing on interpretation of larger concepts that tie together the individual species and emphasize the similarities to humans’ basic needs. At Epic Discovery, exhibits focus on regional plant and animal species This interactive exhibit interprets a mule deer’s keen sense of hearing Existing Interpretation 346 19 In order to chart a road map for interpretation along the Gore Valley Trail, we must first define the optimal visitor experience. While themes focus on what targeted audiences will learn as a result of interpretation along the tail, the visitor experience narrative explores what audiences will do. We envision a high-functioning, fully developed interpretive program as follows: A Vision for the Visitor Experience Overall Niche Gore Valley Trail is an essential element in the Vail experience and teems with activity. It is the high traffic spine of the community that connects individual sites and emphasizes the role of water as the foundation of all life, weaving together the stories of all species. Visitors approach the trail and its interpretation in a non- linear fashion, accessing different parts of the overall message individually and at different times. Locations and content of interpretive installations are incorporated into the town’s mobile app, while visitors who view the installations along the trail are made aware of the town’s mobile app. eventually, all things run into one, and a river runs through it.” “ —Norman Maclean, author 347 Iconic story stations incorporate thematic cut-outs , graphic panels, and, in some cases, interactive elements 20 A Vision for the Visitor Experience Water is Life Story Stations These iconic story station exhibits are located at numerous locations along the trail and convey the consistent message that water is life. With a recognizable icon and a consistent graphic style and shape, these exhibits explore the facets of our relationship with water, reinforcing awareness of water throughout our visitors’ lives. In the upstream reach (no further than the East Vail interchange/exit 180 on Interstate 70), story stations explore the ways in which we are dependent on water—all the ways we use it in our lives, the animals that depend on it, and how it’s so important to the economy in Vail. Interactive elements might include spotting scopes (ideally with magnification) fixed on the highest point in the watershed, or the beaver lodge constructed in the pond. Low profile story station option 348 21 A Vision for the Visitor Experience In the midstream sections, story stations interpret the necessity of good water quality for all, and how we gauge and monitor it. Interactive elements might include a stream gauge that depicts various flow levels, and a walkover watershed map in Ford Park or the Gore Creek Promenade that shows our position in the watershed and its significance. A spotting scope directs the eye to a stream gauge embedded in the streambed. We’ll explore options for cutting the measurement gauge into a custom shape (such as a fish jumping - not pictured). A walkover map designed in concrete allows the trail user to visualize the watershed and their place in it. 349 22 A Vision for the Visitor Experience In the downstream section (no farther than Donovan Park), story stations explore how we care for the creek, and interpret our efforts to reduce pollutants and increase streamside vegetation. Interactive elements might include a filtration model. A low tech interactive element helps visitors visualize the concept of water filtration. 350 23 A Vision for the Visitor Experience Thematic Site Infrastructure Throughout the trail, at high profile traffic locations, custom cast storm drain grates1 incorporate the themes and remind visitors to avoid polluting the creek. Cast tree grates and custom cut-out railings along the trail reinforce the interpretive themes and elevate the awareness of Gore Creek and Vail’s commitment to achieving outstanding water quality. 1 Any drain grates will be coordinated with the Town of Vail’s roads department to ensure compliance with applica- ble engineering standards. Consider installing custom drain grates to make watershed awareness a permanent fixture. 351 24 A Vision for the Visitor Experience Picnic Areas At least one location along the trail offers the opportunity for interpretive picnic tabletops. A series of thematic picnic tables located near the public library features interpretive tabletops highlighting the food web— “A Bug Buffet,” for example. Additional picnic tables located near the covered bridge in Vail Village provide another high profile opportunity. 352 25 A Vision for the Visitor Experience Guided Programs A number of guided programs enhance and make use of the interpretive installation areas. For example, residents and guests sign up for Creek Camp, a water-focused day camp that incorporates thematic play with guided interpretation. Other programs may involve outdoor art workshops— making prints of the cast storm drain and thematic tree grates for example—or sampling for macroinvertebrates as part of a fishing clinic. 353 26 Recommendations VISITOR EXPERIENCE GUIDELINES Interpretation along the Gore Valley Trail will: Setting Expectations • Offer orientation information that provides an overview of the trail. This may include the use of a small map key on each story station. Theme Reinforcement • Weave the central theme through all exhibits. • Offer a mix of both personal and non- personal (exhibits, for example) media, allowing targeted audiences to freely choose the method and depth of their participation. • Utilize media that can be easily changed or updated. • Highlight the offerings of natural and cultural heritage partners, being careful not to duplicate efforts. • Explain the difference between stormwater systems and sanitary sewers. • Teach the concept of watersheds, and encourage trail users to consider where Gore Creek’s water comes from and how downstream users are impacted by upstream decisions and actions. Inspiration & Sharing • Encourage visitors to participate in follow-up activities and share how they are appreciating and protecting Gore Creek. DESIGN CRITERIA The overall success of interpretation along the Gore Creek Trail depends upon successful execution of design criteria. For the trail, these criteria include exhibits that: • Are designed for primary viewing during summer, but can withstand winter conditions. • Utilize a consistent shape and material, and recycled/recyclable materials where possible1. 1 Digital high pressure laminate (DHPL) signage material is composed of approximately 13% plastic resins and 87% paper. Recycled content varies. The majority of the paper content that composes the central “core” of a panel is sourced from suppliers who are third-party certified to • Are easily replaced and maintained. • Are self-guided, encouraging self- awareness and personal reflection. • Present a hierarchy of interpretation and information. • Provide information on multiple sides. • Are spaced out along the length of the trail, rather than clustered. • Do not impose on traffic flow along the trail, nor obstruct views. • Meet accessibility guidelines with any text appearing between 24-72” from grade. • Feature friendly, engaging interpretive text written at a 6th-8th grade reading level. Avoid writing in a technical voice. • Allow for content delivery in Spanish the Sustainable Forestry Initiative Standard (SFI). The SFI is endorsed by the Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification (PERC). DHPL is a chemically inert material that does not emit harmful gasses. For this reason, the US National Park Service and the Canadian Conservation Institute advise that phenolic laminate is an ideal material in which to store or to accompany fragile, archival materials. Further, DHPL is an uncatalyzed product that “breathes” small amounts of moisture, reducing drying and yellowing and providing a long, useful life as reflected in manufacturers’ 10-year limited warranty. 354 27 Recommendations and possibly additional languages. Multilingual content can appear along with English content in exhibits, but will greatly reduce the amount of interpretive text. Exhibit developers and project partners must consider and decide whether multilingual content will appear physically on exhibits, or be available for visitors to access digitally. • Include elements of interactivity. Possibilities to be explored for feasability and cost-effectiveness include: magnification, and measurement of stream flow and water temperature. All interpretive products should rely primarily on images (photos or illustrations), engaging headings and short blocks of text. Text should generally not be more than 150 words per panel. Utilize the 3-30-3 rule (shown at right) for establishing message hierarchy on any interpretive product. GENERAL PARAMETERS Branding Maintaining a professional appearance requires consistency—in the use of color, fonts, and logo elements. Adhere to any applicable design guidelines during the exhibit development process, and ensure their consistent application as interpretive media are created and updated. Web Presence & Mobile Interpretation In today’s digital world, maintaining your on-line presence is just as important as your physical presence. Incorporate installation locations and interpretive content into the town’s existing mobile app. Make sure all links are functional, and ensure downloadable resources have a consistent look and feel. Let Visitors Talk Back The most engaging interpretive experiences allow visitors the opportunity to respond to their experience. While this may already occur via social media channels, continue encouraging these The 3-30-3 Rule of Interpretive Design This rule applies to every written interpretive product, whether it is an exhibit, newsletter, or brochure. 3 SECONDS major information is read (title, subtitle) 30 SECONDS additional information is processed (introduction, photo, first paragraph) 3 MINUTES detailed information is read (maps, phone numbers, captions) An interpretive panel can be designed and written so that it contains three levels of text with each level conveying a feeling of the theme. This approach provides all visitors with an interpretive opportunity. For example, a short title at the top of a sign might be the only text some visitors read, so it is important that the learning objectives for the site be met to some degree even at the 3-second timeframe. 355 28 Recommendations types of posts to increase visibility of the campaign amongst supporters/social media followers and their peers. Partners Promote partnerships with complementary organizations and facilities by featuring their sites as highlighted destinations on interpretive exhibits, where appropriate. Programs Be open to ways to increase your visibility with new audiences. Consider partnering in existing program offerings or developing new offerings that include Gore Creek and the Gore Valley Trail as focal points. When evaluating existing and new programs, ensure alignment with the interpretive goals, visitor objectives and interpretive themes presented in this plan. 356 MEDIA MATRIX The following table lists proposed interpretive elements for the Gore Valley Trail. The Town of Vail and their partners will work together to implement these recommendations. Phases will be implemented as funding and resources permit. PHASE ITEM APPROX COST NOTES QTY GOALS THEMES PHASE IWater is Life Story Stations See the map of proposed story station locations on page 34. Approximately $3,500-6K each (depending on interactive ele- ments and single vs. double-sided) + delivery/instal- lation Location 1—East Vail highway exit UPRIGHT EXHIBIT Content direction: Content will identify the location and significance of the source of Gore Creek. This location will introduce the idea that water picks up pollutants on its path downstream and highlight the stormwater filtration and riparian habitat improvement project installed at this location. Possible interactive: Spotting scope directed at highest point in the watershed 1 1, 2, 2c, 3d, 4 1bi, 1bii, 2a, 2ciii, 2civ Location 2—Beaver pond UPRIGHT EXHIBIT Content direction: Content will address wetlands and ponds as important components of a healthy watershed and their role as habitat for keystone animals such as the beaver and endangered species like the boreal toad. Beavers’ role in shaping the watershed will also be discussed, as will etiquette. Possible interactive: Spotting scope directed at beaver pond 1 1b, 2d, 3b, 3d, 3f, 4 1a (all), 1bii, 2ciii, 2civ Location 3—Ford Park before bridge to nature center in pedestrian cul-de-sac UPRIGHT EXHIBIT Content direction: Content will highlight the diversity of species that rely on Gore Creek and will point to the nearby revegetation project as beneficial to this habitat. 1 1b, 2e, 3d, 3e, 3f, 4 1a (all), 2ciii, 2civ Location 4—Ford Park before covered bridge to hotel complex, across from Alpine Gardens LOW PROFILE EXHIBIT Content direction: Content will discuss the various ways we utilize groundwater and impact surface water. 1 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4 1b, 2a, 2d Recommendations 29 357 Recommendations MEDIA MATRIX The following table lists proposed interpretive elements for the Gore Valley Trail. The Town of Vail and their partners will work together to implement these recommendations. Phases will be implemented as funding and resources permit. PHASE ITEM APPROX COST NOTES QTY GOALS THEMES PHASE IWater is Life Story Stations See the map of proposed story station locations on page 34. Approximately $3,500-6K each (depending on interactive ele- ments and single vs. double-sided) + delivery/instal- lation Location 5—Ford Park near downstream entrance LOW PROFILE EXHIBIT Content direction: Content will discuss the role of trees (shade, roots, debris) in maintaining stream health. Possible interactive: Tactile element of tree roots 1 1b, 2b, 2c, 3e, 4 1aiii, 1biii, 2d Location 6—Between covered bridge to Vail Village and Ford Park, in sight of Mill Creek confluence UP- RIGHT EXHIBIT Content direction: Content will address how Gore Creek is a dynamic system with seasonal and cyclical variations, and that native species are adapted to these fluctuations. Possible interactive: Spotting scope pointed at fish- shaped stream gauge installed in creek and/or digital gauge 1 1b, 2d, 3c, 4 1a, 2b Location 7—Gore Creek Promenade or Whitewater Park UPRIGHT EXHIBIT Content direction: Content provides an overview of the local and overall Colorado River watershed and invites trail users to find their place in it. Provokes trail users to think about where their water comes from. Possible interactive: Accompanies the walkover water- shed map 1 1a, 3b, 3e, 4 1bi, 1bii, 1biii Location 8—Public Library UPRIGHT EXHIBIT Content direction: Content addresses that one of the ways we monitor water quality is by determining the diversity of aquatic species called macroinvertebrates. Accompanies the interpretive picnic tables. 1 1b, 2b, 3d, 4 1a (all), 2b 30 358 Recommendations 31 MEDIA MATRIX The following table lists proposed interpretive elements for the Gore Valley Trail. The Town of Vail and their partners will work together to implement these recommendations. Phases will be implemented as funding and resources permit. PHASE ITEM APPROX COST NOTES QTY GOALS THEMES PHASE IWater is Life Story Stations See the map of proposed story station locations on page 34. Approximately $3,500-6K each (depending on interactive ele- ments and single vs. double-sided) + delivery/instal- lation Location 9—Behind Lion Square Lodge west of skier bridge LOW PROFILE EXHIBIT Content here addresses the technical elements of a stream restoration project. Trail users will get important etiquette information and understand that staying on the access trail protects riparian vegetation. 1 2, 2c, 2d, 3d, 3e, 3f 2ci, 2cii, 2ciii, 2civ Location 10—Between wastewater treatment plant and skier bridge LOW PROFILE EXHIBIT Content direction: Content here addresses Gore Creek’s status as a Gold Medal trout stream and how restoration activities protect that. Interpret the brown trout spawning run at this location. Possible interactive: tactile element featuring brown trout 1 1, 2c, 2d, 3b, 3d, 3e, 4 1a, 1bii, 1biii, 2d Location 11—Wastewater treatment plant outflow UPRIGHT EXHIBIT Content direction: Content addresses the effect of water treatment on water quality. Possible interactive: Filtration model 1 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4 2ci, 2d Location 12—Donovan Park UPRIGHT EXHIBIT Content direction: Content addresses that caring for the creek benefit us all and that partners are working together for a healthy Gore Creek. 1 2c, 2d, 2e, 3, 4 2c (all), 2d Story Station Brochure/Rack Card varies based on quality and quan- tity Promotes the campaign and highlights the locations of exhibits along the trail TBD 1, 2, 3, 4 Central theme, 1, 2 359 Recommendations 32 MEDIA MATRIX The following table lists proposed interpretive elements for the Gore Valley Trail. The Town of Vail and their partners will work together to implement these recommendations. Phases will be implemented as funding and resources permit. PHASE ITEM APPROX COST NOTES QTY GOALS THEMES PHASE IIInterpretive Picnic Tables Approximately $3,500 each ta- bletop + delivery/ installation Location 1—Public Library Content will highlight aquatic and creek-focused food web (“A Bug Buffet,” for example) 2 1b, 3e, 4 1aii, 1aiii Location 2—Vail Village Content will address elements of a healthy creek (“Anat- omy of a Healthy Creek,” for example). 2 2b, 2d, 3a, 3b 1a, 2d Concrete Walkover Watershed Map $25K-$100K, depending on whether slab is existing and what approach would be used (sand- blast and stain vs. detailed mosaic approach) This interactive experience allows trail users to visualize the watershed and their place in it.1 1a, 3, 4a, 4b, 4d, 4e 1bi, 1bii PHASE IIIThematic Drain Grates varies, depend- ing on whether a custom or off-the- shelf product is used These storm drain grates incorporate the interpretive themes and serve as a permanent reminder to trail users to avoid polluting the creek. TBD 1b, 3a, 3b, 3d, 3e, 4b 2a, 2ci 2d, Programming in-house A number of guided programs enhance and make use of the interpretive installation areas. For example, resi- dents and guests sign up for Creek Camp, a water-fo- cused day camp that incorporates thematic play with guided interpretation. Other programs may involve outdoor art workshops— making prints of the cast storm drain and thematic tree grates for example—or sampling for macroinvertebrates as part of a fishing clinic. TBD varies varies 360 US CENSUS CATEGORIESVAIL COLORADO UNITED STATES POPULATIONPopulation census 20105,3055,029,196 308,758,105Population, percent change–2010 to 20173.4%11.5% 5.5%Population estimates 20175,4835,607,154 325,719,178AGE & SEXPersons under 5 years old1.6%6.0% 6.1%Persons under 18 years old12.7%22.5% 22.6%Persons 65 years and over12.7%13.8% 15.6%RACE AND HISPANIC ORIGINWhite, alone94.8%87.3% 76.6%Black or African American1.3%4.5% 13.4%American Indian or Alaskan Native, alone0.0%1.6% 1.3%Asian, alone1.0%3.4% 5.8%Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islanders, alone0.0%0.2% 0.2%Two or more races2.6%3.0% 2.7%Hispanic or Latino5.5% 21.5% 18.1%White alone, not Hispanic or Latino89.6%68.3% 60.7%POPULATION CHARACTERISTICSVeterans, 2012-2016211383,699 19,535,341Foreign born persons, percent, 2012-201611.5%9.8% 13.4%HOUSINGOwner-occupied housing unit rate 2012-201662.8%64.4% 63.6%Median value of owner-occupied housing units 2012-2016$556,000$264,600 $184,700Median selected monthly owner costs with a mortgage, 2012-2016 $2,004$1,585$1,491Median gross rent, 2012-2016$746$427$949FAMILIES & LIVING ARRANGEMENTSHouseholds 2012-20162,2792,051,616 117,716,237Persons per household 2012-20162.352.56 2.64Language other than English spoken at home, persons age 5+ years, 2012-201614.0%17.0% 21.1%EDUCATIONHigh school graduate or higher, percent of persons 25+ 2012-201699.1%91% 87%Bachelor’s degree or higher, percent of persons 25+, 2012-201659.1%38.7% 30.3%HEALTHWith a disability under age 65, 2012-20162.5%7.2% 8.6%Persons without health insurance under age 6511.4%8.6% 10.1%INCOME & POVERTYMedian household income (in 2016 dollars), 2014-2016$73,125$62,520 $55,322Persons in poverty6.1%11.0% 12.7%GEOGRAPHYPopulation per square mile, 20101,135.748.5 87.4 33 Appendix A—Demographics 361 Appendix B—Proposed Story Station Locations 34 Donovan Park Public Library VailVillage Ford Park Pond LionsheadVillage 1 2 34 567 8910 11 12 362 Gore Valley Trail Interpretive InstallationPete Wadden Watershed Education Coordinator pwadden@vailgov.com 970.479.2144 | lovevail.org 363 Gore Creek Strategic Plan Among strategic actions, “Education and Outreach” are the top priorities of The Plan. “Develop a comprehensive marketing campaign to inform residents, businesses, visitors, and Town Staff of water quality issues on Gore Creek and the need for action to address those issues.” -High priority action #16. 364 365 Focus groups with stakeholders began in 2018 Vail Recreation District Betty Ford Alpine Gardens Vail Nature Center Hopkins Architects Eagle River Watershed Council Eagle River Water and Sanitation District Vail Resorts TOV Departments: Environmental Sustainability Art in Public Places Landscape Architects Welcome Center Streets 366 A unique approach suited to Vail •Enhances visitor experience of natural environment •Blends with natural setting and existing themes in Vail •Uses images and interactive elements to help visitors engage with the place and the environment •Avoids “plaque build up” 367 368 H+R: A Nationally-renowned Interpretive Design Firm howardrevis.com369 370 371 372 Use of strategically placed sculptures in the landscape to engage users and illustrate concepts. These sculptures were eliminated following feedback from AIPP in December 2021. 373 374 375 376 377 378 Station 3 sighting tubes 379 380 381 •Station 6 content and projector control 382 383 384 385 386 387 388 389 390 Station9Sculptural Element 391 392 393 394 395 396 397 Input from town boards: AIPP-December 6, 2021 and August 29, 2022 PEC-July 25, 2022 DRB –August 3, 2022 Members of PEC and DRB were unanimously supportive (though neither board took a formal vote). 398 AIPP board voted unanimously to support the installation of the interpretive signs (gabion boulders and railing wraps) with bronze sculptures. They expressed the following concerns about the large corten steel sculptures: •The town already being too crowded with sculptures •Fear that children would climb on them •Concerns that they would detract from enjoyment of an existing piece nearby •Desire for additional public input 399 400 Trail user input – October 4 and 5, 2022 •Everyone who stopped to offer an opinion was supportive of the interpretive elements (rail wraps and gabion boulders) •Most supported the sculptural elements-three of the approximately 25 people interviewed were skeptical or opposed to corten trout sculptures 401 Input from trail users: •“We like that kind of information as long as it isn’t every ten feet” -couple from Chicago •“All in favor” –East Vail dog walker •“Anything that’s educational about the stream is fine by me.” East Vail resident •“That’s dope! Do it!” –West Vail bike commuter •“Love the education. I’m not so sure about the big trout” -retired West Vail resident •“Brown steel would blend well with the environment here.” -visitor from NYC •“I think it would look good. I wouldn’t be concerned about impacts to the natural setting so close to the highway.” -visitor from Denver •“I support anything that is good for the birds.” –Bald Mtn. Road resident 402 Feedback and input from council 1. Is the design appropriate for Vail? 2. Are the locations appropriate? 3. Does the installation enhance or detract from the user experience and the natural environment? 4. Does it achieve the goal set out in Gore Creek Strategic Plan to educate the community about the fragility of the Gore Creek ecosystem and the part they can play in restoring it? 403 Lovevail.org Little intro copy area. Little intro copy area. Little intro copy area. Little intro copy area. Little intro copy area. Little intro copy area. Pete Wadden Watershed Education Coordinator pwadden@vailgov.com 404 AGENDA ITEM NO. 1.4 Item Cover Page DATE:November 1, 2022 TIME:15 min. SUBMITTED BY:Beth Markham, Environmental Sustainability ITEM TYPE:Presentation/Discussion AGENDA SECTION:Presentation/Discussion SUBJECT:Recommendations for implementation of HB21-1162 Plastic Pollution Reduction Act (PPRA) SUGGESTED ACTION:Staff requests Town Council provide direction on staff recommendations for amendments to Title 5, Chapter 13 in the Vail Town Code with respect to HB21-1162 Plastic Pollution Reduction Act. PRESENTER(S):Kristen Bertuglia, Director of Environmental Sustainability and Beth Markham, Environmental Sustainability Manager VAIL TOWN COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM REPORT ATTACHMENTS: Plastic_Pollution_Reduction_Act_Memo-_11012022_Final_.pdf Plastic_Pollution_Reduction_Act_Presentation__110122.pdf 405 To: Vail Town Council From: Environmental Sustainability and Finance Department Date: November 1, 2022 Subject: HB21-1162 Plastic Pollution Reduction Act (PPRA) – Draft Recommendations I. Purpose The purpose of this memorandum and presentation is to provide recommendations relative to HB21-1162, the State of Colorado’s Plastic Pollution Reduction Act. II. Background: Plastic Pollution Reduction Act In 2015, Town of Vail implemented the Kick the Bag Habit program and Ordinance No. 2 Series of 2015 was passed. This ordinance instituted a plastic bag ban at grocers 4,000 square feet and larger and imposed a $0.10 fee on disposable paper bags, Title 5, Chapter 13. The $0.10/bag fee is returned to the town to fund recycling and waste diversion programs. Prior to the ordinance going into effect, the two largest grocery stores in Vail gave away 4.5 million bags annually on average. In 2021, these grocery stores sold just over 430,000 paper bags, up from 315,470 bags in 2020 (Figure 1). Bag fees are tracking high for 2022 based on year-to-date numbers. Year Fee Collected Number of Paper Bags Sold 2022 YTD $34,133 YTD 341,330 YTD 2021 $43,047 430,473 2020 $31,547 315,470 2019 $32,923 329,230 2018 $33,381 333,810 2017 $31,920 319,200 Figure 1. Paper Bags distributed and annual fees collected by Town of Vail On July 6, 2021, Governor Jared Polis signed HB21-1162, the Plastic Pollution Reduction Act (PPRA) into law, the second most comprehensive law in the country. Prior to HB21-1162s passage, 10 states had plastic bag bans and 7 states had polystyrene foam bans. With the signing of this bill, Colorado becomes the first state in the U.S. to strike a state plastics preemption law, restoring the right of local municipalities to enact their own plastic regulations. 406 Town of Vail Page 2 There are four main components to the PPRA highlighted below. January 1, 2023 : Plastic and Paper Bag Fee • $0.10 fee on all plastic and paper bags will go into effect (municipality may raise fee higher by resolution or ordinance) • During this time, retailers can still give out plastic bags, but are required to charge ● Affects large grocery and retail stores ● Restaurants and small Colorado-only stores with 3 or fewer locations excluded ● Retailer keeps $0.04 to implement the program (if fee is higher, retailer retains 40%) ● Municipalities and Counties (unincorporated) receive $0.06 (or if fee is higher, 60%) to implement program, enforce the law, fund recycling, composting, waste diversion programs, and education. ● Does not apply to customers with federal or state food assistance programs ● Fee on plastic bags ends Jan. 1, 2024 January 1, 2024: Plastic Bag Ban • Ban on plastic carryout bag s goes into effect. • Affects large grocery and retail stores • Restaurants and small Colorado-only stores with 3 or fewer locations excluded • Stores can use up any remaining stock of bags until June 1, 2024 as long as they were purchased by Jan. 1, 2024 January 1, 2024 – Ban on polystyrene food containers and cups ● Ban on polystyrene to -go food containers and cups goes into effect ● Affects all restaurants and schools ● Retail food establishments can use up any polystyrene containers purchased by Jan. 1, 2024 until they are gone July 1, 2024: Local government pre-emption on plastic bans is lifted ● Municipalities and counties can enact, implement and enforce more stringent laws ● Local governments can enact and enforce laws that prohibit, restrict or mandate the use or sale of plastic materials, containers, packaging or labeling ● Exempts packaging for medical products including drugs, medical devices or dietary supplements Enforcement of the PPRA is left to the municipalities. Details on requirements and exemptions can be found in Appendix A. III. Business and Community Recommendations Prior to the January 1, 2023 state-mandated bag fee going into effect, staff presented information on the Plastic Pollution Reduction Act (PPRA) to the Vail Economic Advisory Council and assembled a group of community and business stakeholders to gather input on implementation of the new requirements. Overall recommenda tions from the stakeholder groups include the four amendments to the HB21 -1162 legislation below. 1. Bag Fee: Stakeholders supported raising the fee from $0.10/bag to at least $.20/bag to drive consumer behavior toward reusable bag use. 2. Municipality/Business Fee Split: Although the PPRA indicates the bag fee be split between the municipality and business at a 60/40 split, the stakeholder group 407 Town of Vail Page 3 recommends splitting the fee 50/50. This will give additional revenue to the businesses to help offset the cost of program implementation, educating staff, and updating point of sales systems. 3. Remove Exemptions: The PPRA has exemptions for restaurants and Colorado-based small stores with 3 or fewer locations. Stakeholders recommend closing this loophole and applying the fees (and bans in 2024) to all restaurants and retail stores to continue to position Vail as a leader in the reduction of disposable plastic bags. 4. Definition of Reusable Bag: stakeholders recommend amend ing the current definition of reusable bag as stated in Title 5, Chapter 13 to match the state’s definition and add a provision that reusable bags be procured in the United States when possible. a. Current Town Code Definition of Reusable Bag: A bag that: (1) Is designed and manufactured to withstand repeated uses over a period of time; (2) Is made from a material that can be cleaned and disinfected regularly; (3) Is at least two and one-fourth mils thick if made from plastic; and (4) Has the capability of carrying a minimum of 18 pounds. b. State Definition of Reusable Carryout Bag Means: (1) A bag that is designed and manufactured for at least one hundred twenty-five uses; (2) Can carry at least twenty-two pounds over a distance of one hundred seventy-five feet, (3) Has stitched handles; and (4) Is made of cloth, fiber, or other fabric or a recycled materials such as polyethylene terephthalate (PET). 5. Education and Outreach: stakeholders recommend the Town of Vail 1) provide a list of US-based, eco-friendly reusable bag producers, 2) produce reusable bags for distribution to visitors and residents (e.g., US-based Chico Bags @ $5-8/bag; 5,000 bags = up to $40,000), and 3) provide public messaging, training, and incentives on communication for waste reduction. 6. Incentives for businesses: stakeholders recommend the town 1) incentivize early adopters of the plastic bag ban and 2) subsidize the cost for producing reusable bags for a limited time. IV. Staff Recommendations Staff recommends Council amend the town code to adopt the requirements in HB21-1162 and the stakeholder recommendations above (with the exception of #6.2) with the following amendments and additions. • Increase the current $0.10/bag fee to $0.30/bag on January 1, 2023 and split the fee 50/50 ($0.15/bag) with the businesses, providing additional funds to the businesses for implementing the program. The town will use the funds to continue offering waste diversion initiatives including town clean up days, Hard to Recycle events and recycling 408 Town of Vail Page 4 education programs. Additional funds collected annually can fund enforcement of the ordinance and additional waste diversion programs including zero waste, composting, etc. • Fee Remittance Schedule: All stores will remit 50% of bag fees to the town monthly through the Muni-Rev system when rem itting monthly sales tax. V. Next Steps Pending council direction on the recommendations, Staff will: • Collect additional community feedback on proposed changes. • Prepare a draft ordinance to present for first reading at the November 15th council meeting. • Finalize internal fee collection software updates. • Investigate potential incentives for businesses who eliminate plastic bags ahead of the January 1, 2024 deadline; and • Provide price quote on bags for community distribution (unbudgeted). 409 Town of Vail Page 5 Appendix A: Exceptions under the Plastic Pollution Reduction Act as defined by the State PLASTIC BAGS Covered under the ban and bag fee ● Major* grocery stores and supermarkets ● Major convenience stores ● Major liquor stores ● Pharmacies and drug stores ● Major retailers ● Other major stores or retail food establishments providing single use plastic carryout bags *those with more than three locations or with locations outside Colorado Exceptions from the ban and bag fee ● Smaller* stores ● Restaurants ● Farmers and roadside markets ● Bags for loose, bulk items including hardware, bolts, screws, nuts, fruits, vegetables, grains ● Bags for dry cleaning, laundry, or garments, prescription medication, frozen food, meat, seafood, plants and other items that could otherwise contaminate other items ● Bags for unwrapped food or bakery goods such as those used by restaurants for take-home or to-go food ● Bags for small pets like fish, crustaceans, mollusks and insects *those with three or fewer locations operating solely in Colorado POLYSTYRENE (STYROFOAM) Covered under the ban Exceptions from the ban ● Restaurants ● Major grocery stores and supermarkets ● Major convenience stores ● Other major retail food establishments providing expanded polystyrene containers ● Cafeterias in schools, prisons and businesses ● Farmers and roadside markets ● Stores whose primary sales revenue does not come from food products. 410 PRESENTATION BY Kristen Bertuglia Environmental Sustainability Director Beth Markham Environmental Sustainability Manager Plastic Pollution Reduction Act Update Vail Town Council 11 -1-22 411 Kick the Bag Habit Town of Vail | Environmental Sustainability Vail 2015-Plastic bag ban at grocers 4,000 square feet and larger and imposed a $0.10 fee on single use paper bags $0.10/bag fee funds waste diversion programs Year Fee Collected Number of Paper Bags Sold 2022 YTD $34,133 YTD 341,330 YTD 2021 $43,047 430,473 2020 $31,547 315,470 2019 $32,923 329,230 2018 $33,381 333,810 2017 $31,920 319,200 412 PPRA–Business and Community Recommendations 1.Bag Fee •At least $0.20/bag 2.Town/Business Fee Split •50/50 Split (instead of 60/40 town/business) 3.Remove Exemptions •Fee and Bans apply to all grocery, retail, and restaurants 4.Definition of Reusable Bag •Match PPRA definition: designed for 125 uses, made of cloth, stitched handles •Require bags to be produced in USA 5.Education •Bag producer resources, produce bags, provide training 6. Incentives •Offer incentives for early adopters of plastic bag ban •Subsidize cost of bags 413 PPRA/Town of Vail Code–Staff Recommendations Code Changes 1.Bag Fee •$0.30/bag 2.Town/Business Fee Split •50/50 Split (instead of 60/40 town/business) 3.Remove Exemptions •Fee and Bans apply to all grocery, retail, and restaurants 4.Definition of Reusable Bag •Match PPRA definition: designed for 125 uses, made of cloth, stitched handles •Require bags to be produced in USA 414 PPRA Community Support –Staff Recommendations 1.Education and Outreach •Provide Bag producer resources •Produce bags for visitors and residents •US based Chico bags @ $5-$8/bag. 5,000 bags=up to $40,000 •Provide training 2.Incentives •Investigate options for incentivizing early adoption of plastic bag ban Does the Vail Town Council support the 4 recommended updates to the Vail Town Code with respect to the PPRA and the 2 community support items? 415 Next Steps Should the Vail Town Council support all proposed recommendations, staff will: 1. Collect additional community feedback on proposed changes 2. Draft Ordinance –1st Reading November 15th 3. Investigate incentive options for early adopter businesses 4. Provide price quote on bags for community distribution (unbudgeted) 5. Finalize internal fee collection software updates 416 Thank you! 417 AGENDA ITEM NO. 2.1 Item Cover Page DATE:November 1, 2022 SUBMITTED BY:Greg Roy, Community Development ITEM TYPE:DRB/PEC Update AGENDA SECTION:DRB / PEC (5 min.) SUBJECT:DRB/PEC Update SUGGESTED ACTION: VAIL TOWN COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM REPORT ATTACHMENTS: DRB Results 10-19.pdf PEC Results 10-24.pdf 418 Present:Kathryn Middleton Kit Austin Erin Iba Peter Cope Absent:Doug Cahill 1.Virtual Meeting Link Register to attend Design Review Board Meetings . Once registered, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining this webinar. 2.Call to Order 3.Main Agenda Conceptual review of an exterior alteration (reskin/windows/railings) Address/ Legal Description: 4508 Meadow Drive/Timber Falls Condominiums Planner: Jamie Leaman-Miller Applicant Name: Timber Falls Condominiums, represented by Pierce Austin Architects 3.1 DRB22-0413 - Timber Falls Condos Conceptual review only. No action taken. 4.Staff Approvals Final review of change to apprved plans (roof & landscape) Address/ Legal Description: 1985 Sunburst Drive/Lot 13, Vail Valley Filing 3 4.1 DRB20-0591.001 - 1985 LLC Planner: Jonathan Spence Applicant Name: 1985 LLC, represented by Scott S. Turnipseed AIA Architecture and Construction INC Final review of an exterior alteration (patio/deck/railing) 4.2 DRB22-0370 - VNR CO LLC Address/ Legal Description: 4223 Spruce Way B/Lot 14, Block 9, Bighorn Subdivision 3rd Addition Planner: Jamie Leaman-Miller Applicant Name: VNR CO LLC, represented by Resolution Design 4.3 DRB22-0398 - Tandem Buddies Revocable Trust Design Review Board Minutes Wednesday, October 19, 2022 2:00 PM Vail Town Council Chambers DRB22-0413 Existing Photos.pdf DRB22-0413 Conceptual Plans.pdf 1 Design Review Board Meeting Minutes of October 19, 2022 419 Final review of an exterior alteration (windows & door) Address/ Legal Description: 4682 Meadow Drive H25/ Mountain Meadows Condominiums Phase III Planner: Jamie Leaman-Miller Applicant Name: Tandem Buddies Revocable Trust, represented by Burke Harrington Construction Final review of an exterior alteration (flat roof) Address/ Legal Description: 4207 Columbine Drive/Lot 20, Bighorn Subdivision 4.4 DRB22-0411 - Bighorn Condominiums Planner: Jonathan Spence Applicant Name: Bighorn Condominiums, repsresented by LF Comstock inc. Final review of an exterior alteration (AC) 4.5 DRB22-0415 - 311 Vail Spa LLC Address/ Legal Description: 710 West Lionshead Circle 311/Lot 1, Block 2, Vail Lionshead Filing 3 Planner: Jamie Leaman-Miller Applicant Name: 311 Vail Spa llc, represented by Ulf Built Final review of an exterior alteration (AC) Address/ Legal Description: 950 Red Sandstone Road 19/Potato Patch Club Condominiums 4.6 DRB22-0417 - Jon L. Kinning Revocable Trust Planner: Greg Roy Applicant Name: Jon L Kinning Revocable Trust, represented by Kline Design & Contractors Final review of an extrerior alteration (roof & exterior mechaincal) Address/ Legal Description: 100 East Meadow Drive/Lot M & O, Block 5D, Vail Village Filing 1 4.7 DRB22-0419 - Village Inn Plaza Planner: Jonathan Spence Applicant Name: Village Inn Plaza, represented by JT Mechanical Design Concepts Final review of a tree removal 4.8 DRB22-0422 - Bernardo Residence Address/ Legal Description: 2982 Bellflower Drive/Lot 12, Block 6, Vail Intermountain Development Subdivision Planner: Jamie Leaman-Miller Applicant Name: Elisa Bernardo, represented by Summit Tree Services Final review of a tree removal Address/ Legal Description: 1500 Matterhorn Circle/Eagle Pointe Condominiums 4.9 DRB22-0423 - Eagle Pointe Condos Planner: Jonathan Spence 2 Design Review Board Meeting Minutes of October 19, 2022 420 Applicant Name: Eagle Pointe Condos, represented by Old Growth Tree Service Final review of a tree removal Address/ Legal Description: 508 East Lionshead Circle/Lot 2, Block1, Vail Lionshead Filing 1 4.10 DRB22-0425 - Vail Condominiums Planner: Jonathan Spence Applicant Name: Vail Condominiums, represented by Old Growth Tree Service Final review of an exterior alteration (roof) Address/ Legal Description: 352 East Meadow Drive/Lot Tract B, Vail Village Filing 1 4.11 DRB22-0426 - Vail Mountain Lodge Planner: Jonathan Spence Applicant Name: Vail Mountain Lodge, represented by Pierce Austin Architects Final review of a tree removal 4.12 DRB22-0430 - White Residence Address/ Legal Description: 4406 Columbine Drive/Lot 12, Block 4, Bighorn Subdivision 3rd Addition Planner: Jonathan Spence Applicant Name: Thomas & Aileen Winter, represented by Old Growth Tree Service 5.Adjournment (Austin absent from vote) Erin Iba made a motion to Adjourn ; Kathryn Middleton seconded the motion Passed (3 - 0). 3 Design Review Board Meeting Minutes of October 19, 2022 421 Present:Bobby Lipnick Karen Perez John Rediker Henry Pratt Reid Phillips Brian Judge Absent:Bill Jensen 1.Virtual Link Register to attend the Planning and Environmental Commission meeting . Once registered, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining this webinar. 2.Call to Order 3.Main Agenda 3.1 PEC22-0018 - A request for a recommendation to the Vail Town Council for a review of a Vail Land Use Plan map amendment, pursuant to Section 8-3, Amendment Process, Vail Land Use Plan, to change the designation of the portions of Tract A Middle Creek Subdivision from Open Space to Public/Semi-Public and High Density Residential and setting forth details in regard thereto. This item will be heard for an update from the applicant’s representative, Matt Gennett. The applicant will then request a continuance to December 12, 2022. Planner: Greg Roy Applicant Name: Town of Vail, represented by Matt Gennett Director Gennett provided an update on work in progress and the expected schedule. There is no public comment. Phillips asks if a topographic map will be included regarding the slopes. Gennett confirms. Perez asks if there will be feedback from Colorado Parks & Wildlife. Gennett says they can ask them to weigh in. Planning and Environmental Commission Minutes Monday, October 24, 2022 1:00 PM Vail Town Council Chambers Karen Perez made a motion to Table to December 12, 2022 ; Bobby Lipnick seconded the motion Passed (6 - 0). 1 Planning and Environmental Commission Meeting Minutes of October 24, 2022 422 3.2 PEC22-0019 - 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 the portions of Tract A Middle Creek Subdivision from Natural Area Preservation to General Use and Housing, and setting forth details in regard thereto. This item will be heard for an update from the applicant’s representative, Matt Gennett. The applicant will then request a continuance to December 12, 2022. Planner: Greg Roy Applicant Name: Town of Vail, represented by Matt Gennett 3.3 PEC22-0020 - A request for review of a Minor Subdivision, pursuant to Title 13, Chapter 4, Minor Subdivisions, Vail Town Code, to allow for a subdivision to create new parcels, Lot 4 and Lot 5 Amended Final Plat Middle Creek Subdivision, a Resubdivision of Tract A, and setting forth details in regard thereto. This item will be heard for an update from the applicant’s representative, Matt Gennett. The applicant will then request a continuance to December 12, 2022. Planner: Greg Roy Applicant Name: Town of Vail, represented by Matt Gennett 3.4 PEC22-0006 - A request for review of Major Exterior Alteration, pursuant to Section 12-7H- 7, Exterior Alterations or Modifications, Vail Town Code, to allow for redevelopment of the Evergreen Lodge, located 250 South Frontage Road West/Lot 2W, Block 1, Vail Lionshead Filing 2, and Lot F-1, Vail Village Filing No. 2 and setting forth details in regard thereto. Applicant requests this item be tabled to November 14, 2022. Planner: Jonathan Spence Applicant Name: HCT Member, LLC represented by Mauriello Planning Group 3.5 PEC22-0007 - A request for review of a Conditional Use Permit, pursuant to Section 12- 7H-2 Permitted and Conditional Uses; Basement or Garden Level, and Section 12-7H-3; Permitted and Conditional Uses; First Floor or Street Level, Vail Karen Perez made a motion to Table to December 12, 2022 ; Bobby Lipnick seconded the motion Passed (6 - 0). Karen Perez made a motion to Table to December 12, 2022 ; Bobby Lipnick seconded the motion Passed (6 - 0). Karen Perez made a motion to Table to November 14, 2022 ; Bobby Lipnick seconded the motion Passed (6 - 0). 2 Planning and Environmental Commission Meeting Minutes of October 24, 2022 423 Town Code, in accordance with Title 12, Chapter 16, Conditional Use Permits, Vail Town Code, to allow for dwelling units and attached accommodation units on the basement, garden level or first floor of the redevelopment of the Evergreen Lodge, located 250 South Frontage Road West/Lot 2W, Block 1, Vail Lionshead Filing 2, and Lot F-1, Vail Village Filing No. 2 and setting forth details in regard thereto. Please see the combined staff memorandum, with attachments, included with PEC22-0006. Applicant requests this item be tabled to November 14, 2022. Planner: Jonathan Spence Applicant Name: HCT Member, LLC represented by Mauriello Planning Group 3.6 PEC22-0008 - A request for the review a variance from Section 12-7H-10, Setbacks and Section 12-7H-14 Site Coverage, Vail Town Code, pursuant to Title 12 Chapter 17, Variances, Vail Town Code, related to below grade improvements for the redevelopment of the Evergreen Lodge, located 250 South Frontage Road West/Lot 2W, Block 1, Vail Lionshead Filing 2, and Lot F-1, Vail Village Filing No. 2 and setting forth details in regard thereto. Please see the combined staff memorandum, with attachments, included with PEC22-0006. Applicant requests this item be tabled to November 14, 2022. Planner: Jonathan Spence Applicant Name: HCT Member, LLC represented by Mauriello Planning Group Planner: Greg Roy Applicant Name: Town of Vail, represented by SE Group 3.7 PEC22-0016 - A request for a recommendation to the Vail Town Council for a Prescribed Regulation Amendment pursuant to Section 12-3-7 Amendment, Vail Town Code to amend portions of Title 12, Zoning Regulations and Title 14, Development Standards, Vail Town Code to create the West Vail Multiple Family 1 (WVMF1) and West Vail Multiple Family 2 (WVMF2) zone districts and setting forth details in regard thereto Karen Perez made a motion to Table to November 14, 2022 ; Bobby Lipnick seconded the motion Passed (6 - 0). Karen Perez made a motion to Table to November 14, 2022 ; Bobby Lipnick seconded the motion Passed (6 - 0). 3 Planning and Environmental Commission Meeting Minutes of October 24, 2022 424 Planner Roy gives a presentation. He recaps the rezoning process to date. He outlines the expected plan moving forward. He references the changes to the language made from the previous meeting. Rediker asks where the density language is located. Roy clarifies. He addresses the updated language on number of deed restrictions per lot. Judge asks about the zoning considerations in the case of property line adjustments. Roy says these cases were considered in the updated language. Judge asks about the process for subdivisions. Roy says those would typically come before the Planning & Environmental Commission (PEC). Planning Manager Spence adds that subdivision regulations require PEC review in many cases. Judge talks about scenarios where the number of employee housing units (EHU's) could theoretically be reduced through subdivisions and lot adjustments. Roy says one of the criteria for subdivisions is meeting the intent of the zone district. Spence says anything is possible, but Staff has considered some of these possibilities with the proposed language. Pratt wants to clarify that if a lot has one unit, it would not have to be deed restricted. He know the intent is to get to no net loss, but he is concerned about the case where one unit would redevelop to a single unit and would have to deed restrict the one house. Pratt and Roy discuss the existing Two-Family, Two-Family Primary-Secondary and Single- Family regulations. Roy adds that language can be added for this specific case that if one unit is the minimum density and only one unit is developed, that it would not need to be deed restricted. Rediker brings up the density language in Section 12-6K-8. He walks through redevelopment scenarios in relation to this language. He asks about the Indeed Program for new EHU's. Spence says that program is designed to not relate to anything required by the Town Code. It is a voluntary program. There is nothing in the Town Code that would prevent them from remodeling the unit so long as 50% of the GRFA is maintained. The case of tear downs and redevelopment is when compliance with the new zoning would come into play. The definition of demo/rebuild is in the code, if you are removing more than 50% of a building's GRFA it is Staff Memorandum PEC22-0016.pdf Attachment A. 14-8-1 Site Development Standards Table Amendments.pdf Attachment B. Public Comment - Aasland - 8-11-22.pdf Attachment C. Public Comment - Gadberry 8-1-22.pdf 4 Planning and Environmental Commission Meeting Minutes of October 24, 2022 425 considered a rebuild that has to come into compliance. These requirements are only upon redevelopment of 50% or more of the GRFA. A lot of the purpose of this proposal is bringing these properties into compliance so that they can redevelop, which is not possible today. Rediker asks what is the harm in expanding the InDeed program to this scenario? He supports most of the language but has some concerns about the density sections. There are a number of policy recommendations from the West Vail Master Plan relevant to this item, including incentives for employee housing. Spence says there is some relation, but zoning is not about community assistance it is about zone districts and clear regulations. Rediker says it is imposing additional obligations and asks whether Town Council would be interested in additional incentives to offset this. Phillips understands the concerns but isn't sure it is within the scope. You can always bring up what if scenarios. Spence says he is wary of what if scenarios. We're doing our best, but we don't have to be perfect now. If corrections need to be made down the road, the code can be updated. Phillips says the last year has been spent addressing these what if scenarios, which has improved the final product. Lipnick asks about the case of a natural disaster. Spence says there is language addressing non-conformities and natural disasters which has been previously discussed. Roy says a recommendation could be included to Town Council including some sort of housing program in accordance with the West Vail policy recommendation. Judge asks about the schedule for the zoning map. Roy says that item will be scheduled for the PEC meeting on November 28th. Rediker asks for public comment, there is none. Roy notes if there is a motion to approve, the language could be added for the 2nd Exception for Deed Restriction as discussed with Commissioner Pratt as a condition of approval. Pratt believes this meets the criteria, but has concerns about the increased site coverage and GRFA and height in WVMF1. This could result in some big blocks, which meets the goal but he is not sure that is what the neighborhood wants. He will vote against it for those narrow reasons. Judge says developers will have creative solutions which will probably not be exactly what this is trying to accomplish without some level of backstop. Future PECs should have some guidance based on what is intended. 5 Planning and Environmental Commission Meeting Minutes of October 24, 2022 426 Perez supports the proposal but is concerned that not enough parking will be provided. Pratt's biggest concern is height. Rediker agrees with the proposed language. He thanks staff and the consultants for the efforts. His only concern is 12-6k-8 (C & D) requiring deed restrictions if they wish to redevelop a duplex. He thinks that is onerous in some circumstances and prefers the carrot to the stick approach. That is why he is in favor of a program to help compensate for this requirement. That is the only reason he will vote against it so Council can debate it themselves. Judge asks what happens if the PEC voted against the item today. Spence says on matters of text amendments, the PEC is a recommending body. Regardless of the decision today, that recommendation is forwarded and the ultimate decision maker is Council. Staff is the facilitators of the recommendation to Council and the concerns expressed by the PEC will be conveyed to Council. Rediker wants to note that the West Vail Master Plan that was approved does recommend the minimum density issues that he has been struggling with. He was not part of formally approving that with the PEC, hence his comments in that regard. 4.Approval of Minutes 4.1 October 10, 2022 PEC Meeting Results Rediker has a correction to the minutes from October 10th. On page 4, it stated "Rediker asks for no public comment," when it should say Rediker asks for public comment. Lipnick comments that his last name was misspelled in a few instances. 5.Information Update 5.1 Electric Vehicle Readiness Plan The purpose of this session is to provide an introduction to the town’s electric vehicle readiness planning process. Reid Phillips made a motion to Recommend for approval ; Bobby Lipnick seconded the motion Failed (3 - 3). Voting For: Bobby Lipnick, Reid Phillips, Brian Judge Voting Against: Karen Perez, Henry Pratt, John Rediker PEC Results 10-10-22.pdf Karen Perez made a motion to Approve with corrections ; Henry Pratt seconded the motion Passed (6 - 0). RESOLUTION NO. 48, Series of 2021.pdf EV Readiness Info Update Memo 102422.pdf 6 Planning and Environmental Commission Meeting Minutes of October 24, 2022 427 A presentation is given by Energy Efficiency Coordinator Cameron Millard, Environmental Sustainability Coordinator Beth Markham, and Mobility Innovation Coordinator Chris Southwick. They talk about the electric vehicle readiness plan. They address the goals of the Climate Action Plan and GoEV city resolution. Millard talks about the structure of the proposed plan. He talks about the electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure currently in place. Phillips asks if there is discussion about upgrades to the electric infrastructure that will provide power to these new charging stations. Millard says Holy Cross has been planning for this, the Town has also studied what upgrades would be necessary to support the new chargers, and there are still questions to be answered around cost. Vehicle charging could also be a source of revenue. Rediker asks about the different levels of charging stations. Millard walks through the specifics of the different levels. There are potential grant opportunities. Markham says there is currently an associated cost for the fast chargers in the town. The fee structure would be reevaluated as the capacity is increased. Phillips asks about the utility bills for the free level two chargers. Millard says the Town is currently covering that bill. Phillips brings up that the town would have to assess the budget impact of these new chargers. Southwick says the intent is to incentive residents to use home chargers where possible and these new chargers would also service travelers passing through. Millard discusses utility rates based on time of day. The user rate doesn't change on the front end. Pratt has noticed that the fast chargers in Lionshead are not frequently occupied compared to the level two chargers. Millard says it be the results of cost, but utilization of the fast chargers has gone up in response to rate changes. Rediker asks about only fast chargers in public spaces. Southwick says they cost more on the front end, and they also don't want people staying at the spaces beyond the time needed to charge. Visitors could use level two chargers while spending the day in the town. Millard says the technology is changing rapidly, they see this plan being updated every couple 7 Planning and Environmental Commission Meeting Minutes of October 24, 2022 428 of years. Judge mentions there is the potential that the slow chargers are not free. Southwick talks about the Town of Vail fleet of electric vehicles. The Town is looking at the current capacity and opportunities for EV charging at Town buildings. Lipnick asks about electric vehicles in regards to Eagle County Transit. Southwick says they have a couple and want to consider transitioning where possible, although it is a little more complex at longer distances. Millard talks about the regulatory and policy framework to support the rapid adoption of electric vehicles. Markham talks about community readiness for the plan and some associated strategies. Lipnick asks if altitude has any impact. Millard says it doesn't, if anything EVs might perform better at altitude because there is less drag. There are strategies to deal with the cold weather. He talks about the next steps, including community meetings. They will return to the PEC as the process continues. Phillips asks if subcontractors would be subject to electric vehicle goals. Markham says that hadn't yet been considered. She talks about carsharing as a potential option. Rediker asks about replacing large Town vehicles with electric vehicles. Southwick says that may be addressed through another kind of zero emission technology such as hydrogen, that whole industry is still developing. Even over two years, the bus vehicle technology and charging technology has evolved rapidly and should continue to do so. Rediker and Southwick discuss the evolution of battery technology. Pratt asks if the Town should go all in on electric, when there is a problem of battery disposal. Should there be an accommodation for hydrogen? By 2050, will electric vehicles be obsolete? Markham says while they use the term electrical, they also acknowledge other zero emission technologies that will reduce emissions. This will be a living plan that will update as the technologies improve. Pratt comments there aren't enough Level two chargers in the parking structures. The sales tax on new cars in Vail is pretty high, could that be removed on electric vehicles? A co-op could be formed for residents to get a group price on EVs because they are expensive. Judge questions whether the goals are achievable as stated, and suggests taking another look. Is the expansion of the public transit in Town an option to decrease vehicle trips? He thinks the industry will grow to mass-congregate charging stations. He says we should also 8 Planning and Environmental Commission Meeting Minutes of October 24, 2022 429 think about the accessibility of spaces for people without EVs if those are the spaces that are getting priority. Markham talks about how the Parking & Mobility taskforce is working on growing transportation options and shifting behaviors. How can this be communicated to visitors? Southwick talks about the transportation initiatives in the Climate Action Plan, including reducing vehicle miles travelled. Perez thinks the goals should be realistic from the onset. She appreciates aggressive goals but they also need to be achievable. Can they be adjusted or be specific to Town Vehicles, or residents for example so that progress can be measured. Rediker says the community and visitors can buy into the plan, but how do you factor in the people just travelling through on Interstate 70. Markham says that is a challenge with the interstate bisecting the community. She thinks the goals could be broken down as suggested. Lipnick asks how the goals will be measured. Markham says there are various metrics which can be compiled. The state has also created an online tool regarding the number of electric vehicles. They will be able to monitor the municipal goals at thorough levels. 6.Adjournment Karen Perez made a motion to Adjourn ; Henry Pratt seconded the motion Passed (6 - 0). 9 Planning and Environmental Commission Meeting Minutes of October 24, 2022 430 AGENDA ITEM NO. 3.1 Item Cover Page DATE:November 1, 2022 SUBMITTED BY:Jonathan Spence, Community Development ITEM TYPE:Information Update AGENDA SECTION:Information Update SUBJECT:Civic Center Update SUGGESTED ACTION: VAIL TOWN COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM REPORT ATTACHMENTS: Info Update 110122_Vail Cultural Center_mg.pdf 431 TO: Vail Town Council FROM: Community Development Department DATE: November 1, 2022 SUBJECT: Information Update – Vail Civic Area Hub/Cultural Center I. DESCRIPTION OF REQUEST At the October 18, 2022, Town Council meeting, an update from staff was requested regarding possible next steps for the Vail Cultural Center. II. BACKGROUND/UPDATE In September of this year, the Town of Vail and the Vail Cultural Alliance entered into an agreement with Zehren & Associates to expand upon ideas depicted in the adopted Vail Civic Area Plan (2019) for the former charter bus lot location, referred to in the plan as ‘The Hub’. Following a presentation on conceptual plans and programming for a facility called the Vail Cultural Center by Tim Losa of Zehren & Associates on October 18, 2022, Council requested an update from staff on potential next steps. The plans for the proposed new facility include spaces for performing arts, museum galleries, community nonprofit offices, relocated town offices, and housing to the west along the south side of the Lionshead Parking Structure, in keeping with the Civic Area Plan. Staff recommends the first next step be focused on community engagement and outreach to garner public input on the conceptual plans presented to Council last month. While the proposed uses in the Vail Cultural Center are consistent with those outlined in the adopted Civic Area Plan for this site, the programming, floor plans, and sketch drawings presented to Council two weeks ago are more specific. Another recommended next step is to perform an appraisal of the Municipal Complex properties to better understand their value and how best to monetize these assets to help fund the improvements contemplated in the Civic Area Plan. The adopted plan includes scenarios for redeveloping the Municipal Complex with free market and deed restricted housing on the combined land area of 2.1 acres. The last immediate next step, which could occur in parallel with the previous step, is to draft and release an RFP to qualified bidders for architectural and engineering services. 432 Town of Vail Page 2 III. ACTION REQUESTED None. 433 AGENDA ITEM NO. 3.2 Item Cover Page DATE:November 1, 2022 SUBMITTED BY:Stephanie Bibbens, Economic Development ITEM TYPE:Information Update AGENDA SECTION:Information Update SUBJECT:CSE Meeting Minutes from October 5, 2022 SUGGESTED ACTION: VAIL TOWN COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM REPORT ATTACHMENTS: Meeting_Minutes_CSE_October_5.pdf 434 Present:Douglas Smith Nick Conover Alison Wadey Kim Newbury Rediker Marco Valenti 1.Event Recaps Time: 10 Minutes 1.a Event Recap - Community Art Program Time: 10 Minutes 1.b Event Recap - Fred Ammer Soccer Tournament Time: 10 Minutes 1.c GoPro Mountain Games Recap Time: 10 Minutes 1.d Vail Dance Recap 1.e Vail Rock Review Event Recap Committee on Special Events Minutes Wednesday, October 5, 2022 8:30 AM VAIL TOWN COUNCIL CHAMBERS CommunityArtEventsfortheTownofVail_128252752_EE2022VailArtEventsRecap.pdf Kim Newbury Rediker made a motion to Release final funding for the Community Arts Program.; Douglas Smith seconded the motion Passed (5 - 0). FredAmmer2022.keyEdited1.pdf Marco Valenti made a motion to Release final funding for the Fred Ammer Soccer Tournament; Kim Newbury Rediker seconded the motion Passed (5 - 0). 2022 GPMG Stakeholder Report.pdf Douglas Smith made a motion to Release final funding for the GoPro Mountain Games.; Nick Conover seconded the motion Passed (5 - 0). VDF22 - Stakeholders Report.pdf Nick Conover made a motion to Release final funding for the Vail Dance Festival ; Douglas Smith seconded the motion Passed (5 - 0). TOV VailYouthMusicShowcase WrapUp2022.pdf Kim Newbury Rediker made a motion to Release final funding for the Vail Youth Music 1 Committee on Special Events Meeting Minutes of October 5, 2022 435 Time: 10 Min 1.f Event Recap - Vail Jazz Time: 10 Min 1.g Triple Bypass Event Recap Time: 10 Minutes 1.h Event Recap - Vail Comedy Shows Time: 10 Min 1.i Event Recap - Summer Ambient Entertainment 2.Information Update 2.a Budget Update 3.Approval of the Minutes 3.a Approval of the minutes from the September CSE meeting Showcase A.K.A. Vail Rock Review.; Nick Conover seconded the motion Passed (5 - 0). Vail Jazz Festival CSE 2022 Event Recap.pdf Kim Newbury Rediker made a motion to Release final funding for Vail Jazz.; Nick Conover seconded the motion Passed (5 - 0). Triple Bypass CSE 2022 Event Recap.pdf Triple2022_Survey220928.pdf TBP 2022 Expenses.pdf Town Of Vail - Social Report 2022 .pdf Kim Newbury Rediker made a motion to Release final funding for the Triple Bypass.; Douglas Smith seconded the motion Passed (5 - 0). 2022 Event Budget Vail Comedy Show.xlsx vail-comedy-show-wrap-up-2022-v2.pdf Douglas Smith made a motion to Release final funding for the Vail Comedy Shows.; Marco Valenti seconded the motion Passed (5 - 0). Event Recap 2022 Summer Ambient Strolling Entertainment[1].pdf Kim Newbury Rediker made a motion to Release final funding for the Summer Ambient Entertainment Program.; Marco Valenti seconded the motion Passed (5 - 0). Budget Update 10-22.pdf CSE Minutes 09-07-2022 DRAFT.pdf Nick Conover made a motion to Approve ; Kim Newbury Rediker seconded the motion Passed (5 - 0). 2 Committee on Special Events Meeting Minutes of October 5, 2022 436 4.New Business 4.a Appointment of CSE members to Event Funding Committee Time: 10 Minutes A recommendation was made that one of the seats on the Event Funding Committee is filled by the CSE chair. Time: 15 Minutes 4.b Event Funding Request - Revely Vail 5.Meeting Reports Staff update to the CSE on recent meetings of the Town Council, Vail Local Marketing District Advisory Council, Vail Economic Advisory Council, and others, as applicable. 6.Adjournment Nick Conover made a motion to appoint Alison Wadey & Douglas Smith to the Event Funding Committee for November 2022 ; Marco Valenti seconded the motion Passed (5 - 0). 114444633_kriskringlemarketplan22.pdf 114446218_kriskringlesponsorshipdeck22-3.pdf 2022CommissiononSpecialEventsSponsorshipRequest_Data (40).pdf BudgetKrisKringle2022-2.xlsx Marco Valenti made a motion to approve $20,000 of funding to the 2022 Kris Kringle Market.; Douglas Smith seconded the motion Passed (5 - 0). Kim Newbury Rediker made a motion to Adjourn ; Marco Valenti seconded the motion (5 - 0). 3 Committee on Special Events Meeting Minutes of October 5, 2022 437 AGENDA ITEM NO. 3.3 Item Cover Page DATE:November 1, 2022 SUBMITTED BY:Stephanie Bibbens, Economic Development ITEM TYPE:Information Update AGENDA SECTION:Information Update SUBJECT:September 15, 2022 VLMDAC Meeting Minutes SUGGESTED ACTION: VAIL TOWN COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM REPORT ATTACHMENTS: 04. VLMDAC minutes September 15, 2022.pdf 438 Vail Local Marketing District Advisory Council Monthly Meeting September 15th, 2022, 8:00 am In person Grand View Room & Virtual Zoom VLMDAC member attendees: In Person- Liana Moore (Antlers), Jana Morgan (Sweet Basil), Michael Holton (Vail Health), Barry Davis (Town Council), Douglas Kessler (Home Owner), Jonathan Reap (Four Seasons), Lauren Barotz (Vail Resorts), Esmarie Faessler (Sonnenalp), Theron Gore (East West Resorts) Additional attendees: In Person- Mia Vlaar (Town of Vail), Kristin Yantis (MYPR), Ainslie Fortune (Cactus), Liz Gladitsch (Town of Vail), Jeremy Gross (Town of Vail), Chris Romer (Vail Valley Partnership), Carlie Smith (Town of Vail), Meggen Kirkham(SITE Marketing), Kim Brussow (Vail Valley Partnership) Mark Herron (Lodging Liaison), Rob Troller (Cactus), Chris Shewmake(Cactus), Matthew Stontz (Cactus),Kelly Ladyga, Jeff Strahl (Cactus), Heather Vazza (Cactus), Abby Oliveira (Town of Vail), Parker Owens (Bravo! Vail), Laura Libby (Miles Partnership), Hannah Brown (Miles Partnership), Michael Bednarczyk (970 Design), Thomas Pull (970 Design), Slade Cogswell (970 Design), Ori Anderson (970 Design), Emily Haelen (970 Design) Zoom- Kay Schneider (Vail Valley Partnership), Bob Brown (BAAG), Jeremy Coleman (BAAG), Jenna Luberto, Lee Ladyga, Charlie Herrington Call to Order Esmarie called meeting to order 8:28AM I. Monthly Financial Report Year to date $3.68m which is 49% ahead of 2019 and 48.1% ahead of 2021 Expenditures are $2.8mil which is 51% of budget II. Swearing in of New Board Members Stephanie Bibbens swore in the following new Board Members: Jonathan Reap from Four Seasons Theron Gore from East West Resorts Doug Kessler Home Owner III. Approvals • VLMDAC August 18th and September 6th Minutes Approval Approval Barry/ Jana second/ unanimous 439 IV. Information & Discussion Updates • 2023 Draft Strategic Operating Plan & Budget Review what was talked about last meeting and on September 6th 2023 Revenue projected is $4,700,000 Total VLMD Budget $6,100,000 Carly has been promoted to Finance Director VLMDAC aligns VLMD operating plan and budget to Town Council’s Vision, Mission and Action Plan 2023 Goals & Priorities- Business Goal- Drive responsible revenue growth in Vail by focusing on quality of guest, length of stay and guest spend, while effectively communicating community values. Optimize Visitation- Grow Database + Build Relationship- Destiantion Stewardship- Brand Positioning Motion to Approve 2023 Operating plan for $4,700,000 Barry/ Liana second/unanimous • 2022 Winter Campaign “Life is but a Dream” keep for winter, add ice skating rink, snow on the mountains in the background Expressing the Brand Campaign Media Performance- in 2022, guests stayed longer and spent more Special meeting October 6th to discuss this further Lauren and other board members voiced concern over the creative part of the campaign but agreed to approve the spend- not creative Approve of spend $111,588 not creative Jana/ Liana second/ unanimous • SEO/Content Plan Updates Results from June 1-August 31, 2022 545% increase in organic traffic- 133k visitors vs. 14k visitors last year 528% increase in new users to site The significant increases are a result of technical fixes to the site Colorado remains the highest traffic state followed by Arizona Phoenix was the number one city in terms of organic traffic to the website All new blog posts are ranking on page 1 and 2 in search results for their relevant keyword or search term • Other Business- • Town of Vail Updates- 440 • RFP Presentations Part 1- Finalist Presentations for: - Full Service Creative Agency Cactus, 970 Design, Mindgruve, Zimmerman - Content Strategy, Creation and Management 20 North, 970 Design, Mindgruve Part 2- October 20 Finalist Presentation for: - Website Technical Management/Development/Population 970 Design, Cactus, Hyfyve - Traditional and Digital Media Planning, Buying, Optimization, Billing & Reporting Cactus, Miles Partnership VLMDAC Executive Session: October 20 - Selections made and awarded for full RFP from above presentations - All bidders will be notified of final decision • Adjournment Motion to adjourn by Lauren/ Jonathan second/ unanimous • Appendix -Website optimizations Upcoming Meetings: VLMD Operating Plan & Budget Meeting, September 20, Town Council Chambers VLMDAC Monthly Meeting Thursday, October 20, 2022 Location- Grand View Room 441 AGENDA ITEM NO. 3.4 Item Cover Page DATE:November 1, 2022 SUBMITTED BY:Stephanie Bibbens, Finance ITEM TYPE:Information Update AGENDA SECTION:Information Update SUBJECT:October Revenue Update SUGGESTED ACTION: VAIL TOWN COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM REPORT ATTACHMENTS: 221101_Revenue_Update.pdf 442 TOWN OF VAIL REVENUE UPDATE November 1, 2022 4% Sales Tax Upon receipt of all sales tax returns, September collections are estimated to be $2,404,325. This is up 1.9% from last year and up 1.9% from the amended budget. Collections are up 50.3% from 2019, the last year not impacted by Covid-19. Year- to-date collections of $31,408,975 are up 24.8% from 2021 and up 39.0% from 2019. Year-to-date collections are up 1.7% from amended budget. Inflation, as measured by the consumer price index, was up 6.6% for September. The 2022 amended sales tax budget totals $39.9 million. 0.5% Housing Fund Sales Tax Upon Receipt of all sales tax returns, September collections of the 0.5% housing fund sales tax are estimated to be $283,996 and YTD total collections are estimated to be $3,821,800. The 2022 budget for the housing fund sales tax totals $4.5 million. Real Estate Transfer Tax (RETT) RETT collections through October 25th total $8,254,521, down (14.2)% from this time last year. 2021 was a record year for RETT collections. The 2022 annual RETT budget totals $7,500,000. Construction Use Tax Use Tax collections through October 25th total $1,909,585 compared to $3,405,556 from this time last year. 2021 collections were significantly higher due to several large single-family residential projects and an interior hotel renovation project. The 2022 annual budget totals $2,800,000. Lift Tax 2022 YTD lift tax collections total $5,156,434 up 18.6% or $808,484 from this time last year. The 2022 amended budget totals $6,273,196. Summary Across all funds, year-to-date total revenue of $70.0 million is up 0.7% from the amended budget and up 6.1% from prior year, due to increases in sales tax, lift tax, and daily parking fee collections. Excluding the new 0.5% housing fund sales tax, total revenue is up 0.3% compared to prior year. 1 443 2022Budget % change % change % change 2017201820192020Amended BudgetVariance from 2021 from 2019 from BudgetJanuary3,725,212$ 3,597,610$ 4,079,994$ 4,076,145$ 3,422,209$ 5,202,457$ 5,208,733$ 6,276$ 52.20% 27.67% 0.12%February 3,692,592 3,818,356 4,137,087 4,285,633 3,691,850 5,670,176 5,676,118$ 5,942 53.75% 37.20% 0.10%March 3,642,407 4,167,880 4,237,933 2,243,518 4,364,797 5,905,456 5,943,672$ 38,216 36.17% 40.25% 0.65%April 1,386,780 1,233,474 1,445,071 427,518 1,751,528 2,108,005 2,207,753$ 99,748 26.05% 52.78% 4.73%May 659,475 830,193 763,756 503,828 1,061,516 1,112,035 1,222,605$ 110,570 15.18% 60.08% 9.94%June 1,389,982 1,648,443 1,606,748 1,023,517 2,149,312 2,149,300 2,308,936$ 159,636 7.43% 43.70% 7.43%July 2,215,649 2,412,425 2,480,292 2,084,644 3,491,668 3,491,700 3,473,318$ (18,382) -0.53% 40.04% -0.53%August 1,863,949 2,195,175 2,237,050 2,138,838 2,877,550 2,877,600 2,963,514$ 85,914 2.99% 32.47% 2.99%September 1,385,462 1,540,490 1,600,100 1,767,393 2,359,528 2,359,500 2,404,325$ 44,825 1.90% 50.26% 1.90%YTD Total19,961,508$ 21,444,046$ 22,588,030$ 18,551,034$ 25,169,958$ 30,876,229$ 31,408,975$ 532,746$ 24.79% 39.05% 1.73%October936,954 1,106,596 1,165,176 1,371,727 1,734,964 1,735,000 November997,716 1,264,600 1,260,314 1,425,461 1,880,397 1,880,400 December 3,695,305 4,070,870 4,237,178 3,625,189 5,749,365 5,458,371 Total25,591,483$ 27,886,112$ 29,250,698$ 24,973,411$ 34,534,683$ 39,950,000$ 31,408,975$ 2022Budget% change Amended BudgetVariance from BudgetJanuary643,700$ 644,438$ 738$ 0.11%February700,700 701,422 722 0.10%March721,900 723,668 1,768 0.24%April253,300 265,700 12,400 4.90%May132,400 145,986 13,586 10.26%June250,000 279,373 29,373 11.75%July 378,000 420,287 42,287 11.19%August290,000 356,930 66,930 23.08%September200,000 283,996 83,996 42.00%YTD Total3,570,000$ 3,821,800$ 251,800$ 7.05%October150,000 November180,000 December600,000 Total4,500,000$ 3,821,800$ Town of Vail Revenue UpdateNovember 1, 20224.0% SALES TAX2022 Budget Comparison0.5% Collected Sales Tax0.5% HOUSING SALES TAX COLLECTIONSBalanceActual Collections4.0% Collected Sales Tax20212444 Town of Vail Revenue Update November 1, 2022 YTD 4% Sales Tax Collections By Year Through September 30 September 4% Sales Tax Collections By Year Through September 30 • YTD collections of $31.4M are up 24.8% from prior year and up 1.7% from amended budget. YTD collections are up 39.0%from 2019, the last year not impacted by Covid-19. • Inflation as measured by the consumer price index was up 6.6% in September. $21,444,046 $22,588,030 $18,551,034 $25,169,958 $31,408,975 $0 $5,000,000 $10,000,000 $15,000,000 $20,000,000 $25,000,000 $30,000,000 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 $1,540,490 $1,600,100 $1,767,393 $2,359,528 $2,404,325 $0 $500,000 $1,000,000 $1,500,000 $2,000,000 $2,500,000 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 • September 2022 collections of $2.4M are up 1.9% from prior year and up 1.9% from the amended budget. September collections are up 50.3% from 2019. 3 445 Town of Vail Revenue Update November 1, 2022 YTD 0.5% Housing Fund Sales Tax Collections Real Estate Transfer Tax by Year YTD Through October 2022 Through September 30 $644,438 $701,422 $723,668 $265,700 $145,986 $279,373 $420,287 $356,930 $283,996 $3,821,800 $0 $500,000 $1,000,000 $1,500,000 $2,000,000 $2,500,000 $3,000,000 $3,500,000 $4,000,000 $4,500,000 $0 $100,000 $200,000 $300,000 $400,000 $500,000 $600,000 $700,000 $800,000 January February March April May June July August September Monthly YTD YTD Total: • This chart shows YTD collections of 1% RETT, segmented by individual home sale value. • 2022 RETT collections through October 25 total $8,254,521, down (14.2)% from the prior year. $0 $2,000,000 $4,000,000 $6,000,000 $8,000,000 $10,000,000 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 Sales Less Than $2.5 Million Sales $2.5 to $5 Million Sales $5 to $10 Million Sales Over $10 Million $6,009,001 $5,323,469 $7,942,577 $9,619,958 $8,254,521 • This chart shows monthly collections of the Town of Vail 0.5% housing fund sales tax and cumulative YTD totals. • The 0.5% sales tax was approved by voters in 2021 with an effective date of January 1, 2022. Monthly Total YTD Total 4 446 Town of Vail Revenue Update November 1, 2022 Construction Use Tax by Year YTD Through October 2022 Lift Tax Collections YTD Through September 30 • Use Tax collections through October 25 total $1,909,585 compared to $3,405,556 from this time last year. This is a decrease of (43.9)% • 2021 collections were significantly higher due to a number of large single-family residential projects and the interior renovation of the Sonnenalp Hotel. $3,565,275 $2,378,984 $1,897,133 $3,405,556 $1,909,585 $0 $1,000,000 $2,000,000 $3,000,000 $4,000,000 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 • 2022 YTD lift tax collections of $5.2M are up 18.6% or $808,484 from the same time last year. $3,948,172 $4,267,308 $3,046,308 $4,347,950 $5,156,434 $0 $1,000,000 $2,000,000 $3,000,000 $4,000,000 $5,000,000 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 5 447 Vail Business Review August 2022 November 1, 2022 The Vail Business Review breaks down the four percent sales tax collected for the month of August. Overall, August sales tax increased 2.9% with retail increasing 6.1%, lodging decreased (0.3)%, food and beverage increased 2.1%, and utilities/other increased by 3.9%. Excluding the out of town category; sales tax for the month of August was down (2.8)%. Town of Vail sales tax forms, the Vail Business Review and sales tax worksheets are available on the internet at www.vailgov.com. You can subscribe to have the Vail Business Review and the sales tax worksheet e-mailed to you automatically from www.vailgov.com. Please remember when reading the Vail Business Review that it is produced from sales tax collections, as opposed to actual gross sales. If you have any questions or comments, please feel free to call me at (970) 477-3518 or Carlie Smith at (970) 479-2119. Sincerely, Alex Jakubiec Town of Vail Revenue Manager 6 448 August 2022 Sales Tax Collections by Business Type Town of Vail Business Review August 4.0% Tax Collections by Year August Sales Tax August 2022 Retail $1,093,129 Lodging $951,447 Food & Beverage $763,457 Utilities & Other $150,189 $0 $500,000 $1,000,000 $1,500,000 6.1%2.1% 3.9% RLFU -$8,000,000 $12,000,000 $2,197,957 $2,247,610 $2,138,645 $2,876,203 $2,958,221 $0 $1,000,000 $2,000,000 $3,000,000 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 (0.3)% • This report represents collections of Town of Vail 4.0% sales tax, as opposed to actual gross sales. • On January 1st, 2022, Town of Vail sales tax increased from 4.0% to 4.5% on all items except food for home consumption. 2022 results in this report only include the 4.0% sales tax collected on all items for accuracy of comparison to prior years. • Overall, August 2022 4.0% sales tax collections were up 2.9% from the prior year. • August 2022 retail sales increased 6.1%, lodging decreased (0.3)%, food and beverage increased 2.1% and utilities and other increased 3.9%. Retail $1,029,992 Lodging $953,924 Food & Beverage $747,775 Utilities & Other $144,512 $0 $500,000 $1,000,000 $1,500,000 7 449 August Sales Tax Town of Vail Business Review 20212022 Geographic Area Trends by Year August Sales Tax by Year Sales Tax by Location Other Areas 15% Lionshead 14% Out of Town 22% Vail Village 49% Other Areas 15% Lionshead 14% Out of Town 24% Vail Village 47% • Vail Village sales tax decreased (2.6)%, Lionshead increased 8.0%, Other Areas increased 10.5%, and Out of Town increased 5.6%. Excluding Out of Town collections, all areas were up 2.0%. $369,491 $412,228 $342,164 $450,296 $497,499$398,140 $415,117 $300,490 $375,104 $405,192$316,541 $338,152 $453,839 $702,245 $741,528 $1,113,785 $1,082,114 $1,042,152 $1,348,558 $1,314,002 $0 $200,000 $400,000 $600,000 $800,000 $1,000,000 $1,200,000 $1,400,000 $1,600,000 $1,800,000 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 Other Areas Lionshead Out of Town Vail Village • This chart shows August sales tax collections, by geographic area over time. 8 450 August 4.0% Sales Tax Accommodation Services Sales Tax by Year Retail Business Sales Tax Detail August Sales Tax Town of Vail Business Review Apparel $221,019 Grocery $208,871 Gallery $8,753 Gifts $6,200 Jewelry $76,985 Retail Liquor $48,818 Retail Other $338,711 Sporting Goods $116,386 Online Retailers $67,203 Retail Home Occupation $183 • Overall, August 2022 accommodations services decreased (0.3)%, short-term rentals decreased (6.0)% from prior year and hotels and lodges increased 2.3%. • Short-term rental sales tax collection numbers include online marketplace facilitators like Airbnb and VRBO. Revenue collections from facilitators may include some hotels and lodges. Facilitators first began collecting and remitting sales taxes on behalf of individual owners in October of 2020. $408,544 $128,835 $661,920 $292,004 $677,033 $274,413 $0 $200,000 $400,000 $600,000 $800,000 $1,000,000 Hotel and Lodges Short-Term Rentals 2022 2021 2020 9 451 Retail 204,642.48 198,039.67 3.33% Lodging 167,338.06 156,872.27 6.67% F & B 116,135.07 88,365.21 31.43% Other 9,383.83 7,018.52 33.70% Total 497,499.44 450,295.68 10.48% Retail 74,940.40 80,978.03 ‐7.46% Lodging 184,535.86 171,492.60 7.61% F & B 143,382.28 121,231.76 18.27% Other 2,333.16 1,401.59 66.47% Total 405,191.71 375,103.97 8.02% Retail 354,041.29 293,747.67 20.53% Lodging 258,688.58 283,088.12 ‐8.62% F & B 1,504.26 2,082.34 ‐27.76% Other 127,293.51 123,326.91 3.22% Total 741,527.64 702,245.04 5.59% Retail 459,504.55 457,226.30 0.50% Lodging 340,884.23 342,471.01 ‐0.46% F & B 502,435.13 536,095.90 ‐6.28% Other 11,178.53 12,764.65 ‐12.43% Total 1,314,002.44 1,348,557.86 ‐2.56% Retail 1,093,128.71 1,029,991.67 6.13% Lodging 951,446.73 953,923.99 ‐0.26% F & B 763,456.74 747,775.21 2.10% Other 150,189.04 144,511.67 3.93% Total 2,958,221.23 2,876,202.55 2.85% Retail Apparel 221,019.36 219,197.41 0.83% Retail Food 208,870.67 203,104.52 2.84% Retail Gallery 8,753.38 9,172.22 ‐4.57% Retail Gift 6,199.88 7,988.32 ‐22.39% Retail Home Occupation 182.83 277.49 ‐34.11% Retail Jewelry 76,984.80 53,630.80 43.55% Retail Liquor 48,817.57 52,043.82 ‐6.20% Retail Other 338,711.01 292,526.37 15.79% Retail Sport 116,385.85 132,635.84 ‐12.25% Retail Online Retailer 67,203.37 59,414.89 13.11% Total 1,093,128.71 1,029,991.67 6.13% Total ‐ All Areas Lionshead Out of Town Vail Village Retail Summary Cascade Village / East Vail / Sandstone / West Vail Town of Vail Business Review August Sales Tax 2022 Collections 2021 Collections YoY % Change 10 452