To: Board of County Commissioners
Through: Michelle Halstead, Director, Commissioners’ Office
Prepared By:
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Daniela Villarreal, Management Analyst II, Commissioners’ Office
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Presenter: Daniela Villarreal, Management Analyst, Commissioners’ Office
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Subject:
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10:45 AM *1A Resident Advisory Committee Follow-up
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Purpose and Request:
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The purpose of this drop in is to provide the Board a revised proposal for the 1A Resident Advisory Committee and seek concurrence with approach and timeline for implementing solicitation for applicants.
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Background and Discussion: During the 2024 general election, Arapahoe County voters approved ballot measure 1A, which allows the County to remove spending limits imposed by the Taxpayer’s Bill of Rights (TABOR). This measure authorizes the County to collect, retain, and spend revenue that exceeds the limitations set by Article X, Section 20 of the Colorado Constitution. As part of the ballot language, a provision was included that mandates all spending of these excess revenues be transparently reported. Specifically, it requires that spending be included in the County's annual independent audit, published on the county website and that the spending be monitored and reviewed by a resident advisory committee.
County Staff developed a set of considerations for the advisory committee’s structure and framework that was presented during the February 4, 2025, study session. The attached one-pager reflects revised framework for the committee’s approach, membership, and operations, based on Board’s discussion and feedback during the meeting.
Fiscal Impact: N/A
Alternatives: The Board could decide not to move forward with the recommendations.
Alignment with Strategic Plan:
☒Be fiscally sustainable
☒Provide essential and mandated service
☒Be community focused
Staff Recommendation: Adopt the updated proposals as presented.
Concurrence: N/A.