Annexation

The City of Steamboat Springs and the Yampa Valley Housing Authority (YVHA) are developing a draft agreement to annex the proposed Brown Ranch property for City Council consideration. The agreement will be ironed out by the Brown Ranch Annexation Committee (BRAC) consisting of two City Councilors, two members of the Yampa Valley Housing Authority (YVHA) Board of Directors, the City Manager, YVHA Executive Director. In addition, city and YVHA staff and/or technical consultants will participate as required.

The Brown Ranch Annexation Committee is an open public body that follows similar meeting requirements to city boards & commissions like City Council or Planning Commission. The committee is charged with negotiating the terms of a comprehensive agreement governing the proposed annexation. These meetings will address infrastructure (roads, utilities, sidewalks, trails, etc.), anticipated costs including operational expenses and other related elements such as parks, transit, and water/wastewater. Once the draft agreement is finalized, City Council will review and discuss the agreement through normal meeting protocols.

All future meeting minutes, agendas, session video recording and other pertinent material will be accessible online through the city website, YVHA website and EngageSteamboat.net/Annex. Public comment is available at all committee meetings, through EngageSteamboat.net or by email or letter.

Brown Ranch Annexation Committee Host Town Hall

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March 22 Evening Annexation Session Talks About Water & Transit
STEAMBOAT SPRINGS, COLORADO-March 16, 2023-The Brown Ranch Annexation Committee will host the first Town Hall covering early topics in the annexation discussion at the Community Center on Wednesday, March 22, 2023.
The Town Hall will provide a brief explanation about the annexation process before jumping into the two topics for the session: Water and Transit. City staff will provide insights around the water requirements and expectations for the proposed development as well as anticipated service levels for Steamboat Springs Transit. Yampa Valley Housing Authority (YHVA) will share their hopes and desires for the two discussion areas as it pertains to the annexation agreement.
The Wednesday session kicks off at 5:30pm and is expected to last one hour including presentations and Q&A. Question cards will be available to submit questions as well as a QR Code linking to the EngageSteamboat site. Babysitting and interpretation will be available.
The joint committee is charting the course in negotiating an agreement between the city and Yampa Valley Housing Authority (YVHA) to annex 420-acres of the Brown Ranch into the City of Steamboat Springs.
Public input is being sought on all levels of the annexation agreement and during the Town Hall specifically on water and transit. BRAC is keen on hearing from all sectors of the community and public comments can be made any time through EngageSteamboat.net/annex.
Committee sessions take place in the Carver Conference Room in Centennial Hall, 124 10^th Street. All BRAC meetings are live streamed and carried on the city website and YouTube channel. Additional information can be found at steamboatsprings.net/BRAC.
BRAC meeting synopsis’s, agendas, video recordings and other pertinent material is accessible online through the city website, YVHA website and EngageSteamboat.net/Annex. Once the draft agreement is finalized by the BRAC, City Council will review, and additional public comment will be available.
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Contact
Shelia Henderson, Yampa Valley Housing Authority, 970.870.0167 or email
Robin Schepper, Yampa Valley Housing Authority, 202.352.0136 or email
Michael Lane, City of Steamboat Springs, 970.871.8220 or email
BRAC March 1 Meeting: Transit & Streets

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On Wednesday, March 1, the Brown Ranch Annexation Committee (BRAC) will hold a discussion on City Services/Operations/Maintenance as it pertains to general municipal services including transit and streets. Provided below are the materials which will be covered during the meeting.
Associated Documents
Location
- Committee sessions will take place in the Carver Conference Room in Centennial Hall, 124 10th Street.
Zoom Information
- Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/985289877
- Dial 1-888-475-4499 (US toll-free), enter Meeting ID: 985 289 877 Hit # to join the meeting
- To join the zoom meeting visit, zoom.us click join meeting and enter the meeting ID: 985 289 877
Public Comment
- Public Comment is scheduled for 30 minutes, and it shall begin at 11:30 a.m. or the conclusion of the agenda items, whichever comes first.
- Those addressing the committee are requested to identify themselves by name and address.
- All comments shall not exceed three minutes.
- All comments shall relate only to topics of discussion on today’s agenda.
Additional Information
- EngageSteamboat.net/annex.
BRAC February 15 Meeting: Water, Wastewater & Stormwater

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On Wednesday, February 15, the Brown Ranch Annexation Committee (BRAC) will hold a discussion on City Services/Operations/Maintenance as it pertains to general municipal services including water, wastewater and stormwater. Provided below are the materials which will be covered during the meeting.
Associated Documents
Location
- Committee sessions will take place in the Carver Conference Room in Centennial Hall, 124 10th Street.
Zoom Information
- Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/985289877
- Dial 1-888-475-4499 (US toll-free), enter Meeting ID: 985 289 877 Hit # to join the meeting
- To join the zoom meeting visit, zoom.us click join meeting and enter the meeting ID: 985 289 877
Public Comment
- Public Comment is scheduled for 30 minutes, and it shall begin at 11:30 a.m. or the conclusion of the agenda items, whichever comes first.
- Those addressing the committee are requested to identify themselves by name and address.
- All comments shall not exceed three minutes.
- All comments shall relate only to topics of discussion on today’s agenda.
Additional Information
- EngageSteamboat.net/annex.

BRAC Agenda Topic Schedule

BRAC Agenda Topic Schedule

Meeting	Discussion Topic	Primary Party for Packet Material
1: January 20	Meeting Procedures and Schedule	City
2: February 1	Community Outreach Plan	City
2: February 1	General Plan of Development Unit types and numbers Phasing plan Parks Wildfire mitigation Public Infrastructure Plan provided by YVHA Water, wastewater, stormwater, multi-modal transportation, Fire Station Construction costs Phasing Maintenance Onsite v offsite (offsite cost shares) Exactions/Land Dedications Cable, telecoms, wireless, gas, electricity	YVHA
3: February 15	City Services/Operations/Maintenance Responsibilities City to provide City public utility services Timing dependent on YVHA construction of infrastructure Water service limited until Elk River Treatment facility constructed - adequacy determination (No development permit may be approved without; demonstration of adequate water supply can be provided, not necessarily; at time of application, annexation is not a development permit.) Water Demand Report provided by YVHA Wastewater, stormwater Existing fee system	City
4: March 1	City Services/Operations/Maintenance Responsibilities General Municipal Services Transit, streets, public safety, parks and open space Capital equipment needs (Buses, snow removal, fire/police/parks vehicles and equipment) Equitable service levels for SS and BR residents (parties to define) Identification of equipment/maintenance responsibilities and costs	City
5: March 15	City Services/Operations/Maintenance Responsibilities c) Fiscal Impact	YVHA & City

Meeting	Discussion Topic	Primary Party for Packet Material
	YVHA to provide fiscal impact study Revenue neutrality Equitable cost for services for SS and BR residents (parties to define) Funding source for City services—RETA, Metro District, YVHA tax?
	General Plan of Development Use of STR tax revenues City to contribute to project infrastructure costs. Amount of contribution shall depend on overall plan of development; long term affordability/attainability; phasing and unit mix; delivery of permanently affordable/attainable housing Timing/phasing Bonding Capacity Election requirements—multiple fiscal year obligations/debt	YVHA & City
6: March 29	City Services/Operations/Maintenance Responsibilities c) Fiscal Impact (Continued)	YVHA & City
6: March 29	General Plan of Development g) Use of STR tax revenues (Continued)	YVHA & City
7: April 12	Exactions/Dedication of Land Parks and open space and trails easement dedications Indoor Field House and Sports Complex Fire station Avigation easements Utility easements Water rights, Section 25-77(e) (Dedication of appurtenant water rights, or alternative, equal to 110% of the estimated demand.) Other agencies, School District, Arts and Humanities
8: April 26	Public Transportation Infrastructure Traffic Study Onsite v. offsite (offsite cost shares)
9: May 10	Affordability/Attainability of Housing Ownership model and breakdown YVHA rental, restricted sales, market rate sales Deed/rental restrictions? Income, workforce, primary residence, STR, Pacaso, etc. Flexibility over time Conformance with WSSAP
9: May 10	Sustainability Measures Energy efficiency: LEED, Energy Star, etc., energy conservation, smart home and construction practice tech, living classroom Reflective roofs, airtight homes, passive solar, thermal mass, xeriscaping, graywater use,

Meeting	Discussion Topic	Primary Party for Packet Material
	fireproofing, aircrete, permeable surfaces, sidewalks, parks, driveways, walkable neighborhood design, shared spaces/community gathering spaces, integrated pest management plan, EV chargers
10: May 24	Post Annexation Land Use Approval Process Zoning YVHA/City staff to propose TND Zoning with STR Overlay and Airport Overlay. Result of zoning ordinance cannot be guaranteed; petition may be withdrawn if TND Zoning not granted Property may be re-zoned per CDC procedures YVHA -- requested changes to administrative approvals Subdivision applications Petition may be withdrawn if subdivision applications filed during the annexation process are not approved. CDC shall govern post annexation land use applications Engineering, Water, and Sewer Standards shall apply to post annexation land use applications. YVEA requested exemptions for infrastructure bonding and surety Fire, building, electrical, etc. Codes shall apply Vested Rights Term
11: June 7	Contingencies Legal Challenges Referendum/Referred Measure Annexation shall not occur until forty days have passed from approval of annexation ordinances. City shall not complete statutory process until the forty- day period has expired.
12: June 21

Brown Ranch Annexation Committee Starts Negotiation Path

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STEAMBOAT SPRINGS, COLORADO-January 26, 2023-The Brown Ranch Annexation Committee (BRAC) has started charting the course in negotiating an agreement between the city and Yampa Valley Housing Authority (YVHA) to annex 420-acres of the Brown Ranch into the City of Steamboat Springs.
“Our initial meeting laid the groundwork for the group as well as the expectations throughout the process,” said BRAC Facilitator Jason Lacy. “During the twenty-week timeline, we’re interested in public participation and comment, ensuring easy access to information and transparency.”
BRAC meetings will run every two weeks on Wednesday from 9am to 12pm starting February 1, 2023 (see below). Public comment will be accepted at each meeting at 11:30am or the end of earlier agenda items, whichever comes first. Comments should be relevant to the meeting topic. In addition, public comments can be made through EngageSteamboat.net/annex.
Feb. 1

Feb. 15

March 1

March 15

March 29

April 12

April 26

May 10

May 24

June 7

June 21
Committee sessions will take place in the Carver Conference Room in Centennial Hall, 124 10^th Street. All BRAC meetings will be live streamed via Zoom and carried on the city website and YouTube channel. Additional information can be found at steamboatsprings.net/BRAC.
The Brown Ranch Annexation Committee is an open public body that follows similar meeting requirements to city boards & commissions like City Council or Planning Commission. The committee is charged with negotiating the terms of a comprehensive agreement governing the proposed annexation.
The BRAC consists of City Councilors Robin Crossan and Joella West, YVHA Board of Directors Leah Wood and Kathi Mayer, City Manager Gary Suiter, and YVHA Executive Director Jason Peasley. Former City Council President and local attorney Jason Lacy will serve as the third-party independent facilitator for the group.
Meeting synopsis’s, agendas, video recordings and other pertinent material will be accessible online through the city website, YVHA website and EngageSteamboat.net/Annex. Once the draft agreement is finalized by the BRAC, City Council will review, and additional public comment will be available.
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Contact
Jason Lacy, Brown Ranch Annexation Committee Facilitator, 970.879.7611 or email
Rebecca Bessy, Planning & Community Development Director, 970.871.8202 or email
Michael Lane, Communications Manager, 970.871.8220 or email
Brown Ranch Annexation Committee Hosts First Meeting

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Annexation Session Scheduled for Friday, January 20 from 9am to 11am
STEAMBOAT SPRINGS, COLORADO-January 18, 2023-The Brown Ranch Annexation Committee (BRAC) will host the first in a series of bi-weekly meetings on the discussion to annex 420-acres of the Brown Ranch into the City of Steamboat Springs.
“This meeting is the start of the process,” commented City Manager Gary Suiter. “We’re looking to iron out the terms of the annexation agreement with as much transparency and public participation as possible.”
The Brown Ranch Annexation Committee is an open public body that follows similar meeting requirements to city boards & commissions like City Council or Planning Commission. The committee is charged with negotiating the terms of a comprehensive agreement governing the proposed annexation.
During the initial session later this week, the committee will set the direction for the group including formalizing the meeting schedule, public comment and finalizing a third-party independent chair.
The meeting is set for Friday, January 20 from 9-11am in the Carver Conference Room in Centennial Hall, 124 10^th Street. All BRAC meetings will be live streamed via Zoom and carried on the city website and YouTube channel. Additional information can be found at steamboatsprings.net/BRAC.
The BRAC consists of two City Councilors, two members of the Yampa Valley Housing Authority (YVHA) Board of Directors, the City Manager, YVHA Executive Director. In addition, city and YVHA staff and/or technical consultants will participate as required.
All future meeting minutes, agendas, session video recording and other pertinent material will be accessible online through the city website, YVHA website and EngageSteamboat.net/Annex. Public comment is available at all committee meetings, through EngageSteamboat.net or by email or letter.
Once the draft agreement is finalized by the BRAC, City Council will review, and additional public comment will be available.
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Contact
Gary Suiter, City Manager, 970.879.2060 or email
Dan Foote, City Attorney, 970.879.2060 or email
Michael Lane, Communications Manager, 970.871.8220 or email