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Welcome to my-BV - the official Town of Buena Vista portal where you can find information on projects, topics, and initiatives happening around Town.&nbsp;This site is for you. Take 30 seconds to create an account so you can lend your voice through multiple different input tools in the Project pages below!&nbsp;

Your Town. Your Voice.

Project title:&nbsp;2024 Chip Seal Street ProjectProject purpose or justification:&nbsp; Many streets within the town need repair and rehabilitation. These are asphalted streets and by providing a chip seal application it will extend the useful life.&nbsp;Project objective:&nbsp;To install chip-seal and crack-seal applications to existing Town of Buena Vista streets. &nbsp;Project scope:&nbsp;The existing street with be swept, cleaned, crack sealed before the chip-seal application, compliant with CDOT SX mix of Town streets and Chip Sealing of various roads at various locations around Town. The streets selected for this year&rsquo;s chip-seal projects are:<ul><li>Windwalker Road. (Chip Seal)</li><li>Dreamcatcher Road (Chip Seal)</li><li>Shaman Way (Chip Seal)</li><li>South Sangre De Cristo Avenue and (Chip Seal)</li><li>Merrill Lane (Chip Seal)</li><li>Railroad Right of Way (between Main Street and East Arkansas)</li></ul>Project deliverables:Materials:<ul><li>Asphalt Material: The type and grade of asphalt material for prime and tack coating will be specified in the Contract. The asphalt material for all coatings shall meet the applicable requirements of Section 702 of CDOT&rsquo;s Standard Specifications. The asphalt material for prime and tack coating may be conditionally accepted at the source. The rejuvenating agent shall be accepted before loading into the distributor. </li><li>Blotter Material: Blotter material for prime coating shall consist of aggregate base course conforming to the requirements specified for base course aggregate on the project. Blotter material for rejuvenating agent shall consist of dry, gritty sand conforming to the fine aggregate gradation of Table 703-2 in CDOT&rsquo;s Standard Specifications, or as approved. Blotter material may be accepted in the stockpile at the source or at the roadway before placement.</li></ul>Construction:Prime coat and tack coat shall not be applied under the following conditions:<ul><li>When the surface is wet.</li><li>When weather conditions would prevent the proper construction of the prime or tack coat.</li></ul>Preparation of Surface: Preparation of the surface to be treated shall include all work necessary to provide a smooth, dry, uniform surface. The work shall include patching, brooming, shaping to required grade and section, compaction, and removal of unstable corrugated areas. The edges of existing pavements that are to be adjacent to new pavement shall be cleaned to permit the adhesion of asphalt materials.Application of Asphalt Material:&nbsp;Asphalt material shall be applied by a pressure distributor in a uniform and continuous spread. When traffic is maintained, not more than &frac12; of the width of the section shall be treated in one application, or sufficient width shall be left to adequately handle traffic. Care shall be taken so the application of asphalt material at the junctions of spreads is not in excess of the specified quantity. Excess asphalt material shall be removed or distributed as directed. Skipped areas or deficiencies shall be corrected. Asphalt material shall not be placed on any surface where traffic will travel on the freshly applied material. The rate of application, temperatures, and areas to be treated shall be approved before application of the coating.Application of Blotter Material: If, after the application of the prime coat or rejuvenating agent the asphalt material fails to penetrate and the roadway must be used by traffic, blotter material shall be spread in the quantity required to absorb excess asphalt material.Project stakeholders:<ul><li>A-1 Chip seal Company</li><li>S &amp; S Unlimited</li><li>Town of Buena Vista Residents</li></ul>Project timeline:April 19th: Notice to AwardApril 19th: Notice to ProceedMay 6th: Contract Start Date:May 13th: Crack Seal Process beginsEnd of June/ Early July (TBD):&nbsp;Chip Seal beginsEnd Date: (75 Days from Notice to Proceed)Anticipated Road Closures: It should all be one lane closures for chip seal. The contractors will have flags and be responsible for traffic control.&nbsp;Timeline of Project Deliverables and short description of each phase of the work.What you can anticipate?<div class="gmail_default">Project budget:&nbsp;</div><ul><li><div class="gmail_default">Bid Submittal Cost: $112,347.60</div></li><li>Funding Source: 2024 Town of Buena Vista Adopted Budget, $325,000.00, Street Improvements Capitol Fund.</li></ul>

2024 Chip Seal Street Project

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Billy Cordova Memorial Park

Project title: Buena Vista 2024 Comprehensive PlanProject purpose or justification: A comprehensive town plan is the bedrock for decision making for elected officials and town staff.Project objective: To create a comprehensive plan to meet the unique needs of Buena Vista, reflect the Collective Vision, and support the goals, policies, and programs that make Buena Vista a great place to live, work, and visit. Project scope:Phase 1: Project Management (Initiated May 2024)The Project Management phase ensures a solid coordination between the client team and the consultant teams. This phase includes tasks to launch the project, identify key stakeholder groups, and coordinate with the advisory committee.Phase 2: Co-Creators and Community Engagement (April 2024- March 2025)The Co-Creators and Community Engagement phase includes a range of outreach activities to identify top community priorities and concerns. This outreach will help our team understand community values and stressors and update the Collective Vision Statement accordingly. This engagement effort will need to capture the unique viewpoints and experiences of all types of residents in Buena Vista and the surrounding area. This phase also involves relationship-building with key stakeholders and community partners, such as water managers and major employers. It also involves meetings with the Advisory Committee and Planning and Zoning Commission. These meetings will be virtual to be mindful of budget. Two meetings will be joint meetings between the Advisory Committee and P&amp;Z.Phase 3: Research and Community Analysis (April 2024- October 2024)The research and community analysis phase will produce a demographic profile for Buena Vista consisting of the following reports:<ol><li style="margin-left: 20px;">Community Demographic Profile</li><li style="margin-left: 20px;">Water Audit and Growth Analysis</li><li style="margin-left: 20px;">A Basemap Set</li><li style="margin-left: 20px;">Existing Conditions analysis to inform the recommendations of the plan</li><li style="margin-left: 20px;">Vision, Values, and Stressors Report</li></ol>Phase 4: Plan Document (November 2024- June 2025)The final plan document will incorporate current research and best practices that align with the community&rsquo;s vision. The final plan will be more than a document; it will serve as an interactive roadmap to achieving community goals.Project deliverables:<ol style="margin-left: 20px ;"><li>Community Profile and Demographics- June 15, 2024</li><li>Water Audit and Growth Analysis- June 15, 2024</li><li>Existing Conditions Report- October 15, 2024</li><li>Visions, Values, and Stressors Report- October 15, 2024</li><li>Plan Framework and Plan Integration Methodology- December 15, 2024</li><li>First Draft Plan- March 15, 2025</li><li>Revised Draft Plan- April 15, 2025</li><li>Final Draft Plan- May 15, 2025</li><li>Adoption Process- May 15, 2025</li></ol>Project stakeholders: Traditionally underrepresented populations and means of outreach.<ul><li>Youth<ul><li>Social media, postcards/ flyers in area businesses, outreach via employers and affinity groups</li></ul></li><li>Low-income residents<ul><li>Online surveys and other engagement methods that require low time investment, postcards/flyers in grocery stores and other busy locations</li></ul></li><li>Elderly population<ul><li>Outreach via senior living facilities, medical offices</li></ul></li><li>Renters<ul><li>Outreach via landlords, canvassing</li></ul></li><li>Seasonal employees<ul><li>Outreach via employers</li></ul></li><li>ESL persons<ul><li>Multilingual engagement materials, such as flyers and survey</li></ul></li><li>Minority groups<ul><li>Outreach via churches, schools, affinity groups</li></ul></li><li>81211 Zip Code Residents<ul><li>Outreach via water bills, regional news outlets and organizations. Can verify participation from this group via geo-referenced survey questions (e.g., people note where they live on a map).</li></ul></li></ul>Project timeline:Phase 1: Project Management (April 2024- May 2025)Phase 2: Co-Creators and Community Engagement (April 2024- March 2025)Phase 3: Research and Community Analysis (April 2024- October 2024)Phase 4: Plan Document (November 2024- June 2025)Project budget: Phase 1: Project Management: $29,683Phase 2: Co-Creators and Community Engagement: $57,744Phase 3: Research and Community Analysis: $33,962Phase 4: Plan Document: $30,536Expenses: Travel, Lodging, Melas, Printing, Supplies $6,100Total: $158,925

Buena Vista Comprehensive Town Plan

Project title: Pocket Wave 2.0Project purpose or justification: The &ldquo;Pocket Wave,&rdquo; constructed in 2014, is a popular instream and riverside destination that experiences enormous recreational use in the spring and summer months. However, the structure no longer functions as originally designed. Visible undercutting and scouring have eroded the wave&#39;s hydraulic performance and structural stability. As a result, the increased usership at the adjacent Staircase Wave has put unbalanced pressure on the whitewater park. Improving the Pocket Wave will enhance our users&#39; experience and improve their safety.Project objective: To revive the Pocket Wave to its former glory, providing a space that fosters enjoyment, inclusivity, and community engagement while alleviating congestion at the River Park in Buena Vista.Project scope: The Pocket Wave enhancement project in the Town of Buena Vista, Colorado, consists of the reconstruction and modification of an existing instream recreational feature in the Arkansas River built of natural boulders and concrete. The scope of work for this project includes, but is not limited to, dewatering the work-site during the month of September to complete the proposed reconstruction and enhancements at the same location as the existing feature.Project deliverable:<ol><li>Removing the existing feature.</li><li>Placing and or replacing large, grouted boulders.</li><li>Building structural concrete walls, a structural concrete slab, and riprap armoring at the river structure.</li><li>Installing a channel-grade control mattress located approximately 100 feet downstream of the feature.</li><li>Incorporating a low-flow condition fishway as part of the structure repair.</li><li>Reestablishing river access with the existing adjacent river trail.</li></ol>Project stakeholders: Town of Buena Vista, CKS River Supply, numerous not-for-profits, and many private individuals and foundations. Project timeline: A high-level overview of the project schedule, including significant milestones and deadlines.<div class="gmail_default">Permitting - Complete</div>General Funding - Complete August 10- Mobilization August 15- Start Construction October 1- Project Complete October 15 - Groundbreaking CeremonyProject budget: This Town capital improvement project at the Buena Vista Whitewater Park remains on target for completion in late September 2024.Each year, the Town of Buena Vista contributes $5000 to match the community&#39;s injection of 5000. Essentially, we set aside $10,000 annually to maintain and improve the park. Maintenance work centers around erosion control, trail maintenance, vegetation rehab, access, and river structure upgrades.We have raised over $136,000 in community donations over the past three years to help fully fund the project in 2024. We are actively seeking additional funding to realize this project&#39;s full potential and elevate the overall experience for all who visit Buena Vista Whitewater Park. <iframe width="640" height="360" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/lSr96XLDjLo??feature=shared&wmode=opaque&rel=0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="" class="fr-draggable"></iframe><a href="https://youtu.be/vtIbTE82U-U">https://youtu.be/vtIbTE82U-U</a>

Pocket Wave 2.0 

Project title: Carbonate Street DevelopmentProject purpose or justification: With vacancy rates for rental properties falling below 5%, the average Chaffee County tenant has seen a 43% increase in their rental agreement since 2016. In response, 110 Low Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) units have been constructed; however, they exclusively serve households earning less than 60% of the Average Median Income (AMI). A recent Housing Needs Assessment (HNA) indicates that 91% of Chaffee County households still view home-ownership as, &quot;out of reach.&quot; In fact, area experts recommend 440 new rental units (county-wide) simply to &lsquo;catch up&rsquo;, or balance the rental market. The problem boils down to this: More than half of Chaffee County residents (61%) are caught in between subsidized housing options, meaning they are either unable to afford the market-rate for home ownership and they make too much money to qualify for the available rental assistance. In the end, finding a place to live in Chaffee County is extremely difficult. Project scope: Carbonate Street is composed of two phases. Carbonate Street Phase I will provide 65 new units of various types of housing with rents or sale prices serving households earning between 60 &ndash; 140% AMI, roughly representing 18% of the 330 total units the HNA states are needed in Buena Vista alone over the next four years. Carbonate Street Phase II willProject objective: Directly targeting the local need, The Carbonate Street Project will be a public-private partnership in which the Town contributes the land, and a private-sector developer builds and manages the buildings. The Buena Vista Board of Trustees has approved the development of two parcels of land for attainable and workforce housing. The desired outcomes of development on the Carbonate Street Lots are based on the data collected, and should be affirmed (or tweaked) by the Board to guide the actions taken regarding the development of Lots 1 and 2.Project deliverable:<ol><li>Create a minimum of 65 new units of various types of housing with rents or sale prices serving households earning between 60 &ndash; 140% AMI. No short term lodging allowed; condominiums prohibited in perpetuity through either a ground lease or deed restriction.</li><li>Preferential treatment for local employers and employees in tenant selection process and criteria.</li><li>Long-term ownership &amp; management turned over to Chaffee Housing Authority.</li><li>New childcare space built to serve children 0 &ndash; 5 years old.</li><li>New commercial space(s) built aimed at cultivating and supporting local year-round entrepreneurs and businesses</li></ol>Project stakeholders:<ul><li>Town of Buena Vista,</li><li>Atmos Energy</li><li>Buena Vista Sanitation District</li><li>Buena Vista Town Attorney</li><li>Buena Vista Water Clerk</li><li>Chaffee County Fire Protection District</li><li>Aristata Communications</li><li>Sangre de Cristo Electric Association (SDCEA)</li><li>Buena Vista Public Works Department</li><li>Buena Vista School District R-31</li><li>Buena vista Engineering and Planning Consultant</li><li>Chaffee County Building Department</li><li>Charter Communications</li><li>Lumen (Formerly Century Link)</li></ul>Project timeline: A high-level overview of the project schedule, including significant milestones and deadlines.<div class="gmail_default">Permitting - Complete</div>July 25, 2023 - The Carbonate Street Apartment Major Site Plan was unanimously approved via public hearing at the Planning &amp; Zoning Commission meeting on Wednesday, July 19th, 2023.General Funding - CompleteAugust 10- Mobilization August 15- Start Construction October 1- Project Complete October 15 - Groundbreaking CeremonyProject budget: Budget Impact: There may be up to $10,000 of consultant fees needed to survey and plat the easement vacation for the right of way adjacent to Lot 2. If the Board would like to proceed with Option 1 or Option 2, a budget adjustment of $10,000 utilizing ARPA funds is required. Larger budget impacts related to the development itself are a part of the proposed 2022 capital budget already.

Carbonate Street Development

<h3>May 5th, 2022 - During their May 4th meeting, the Planning &amp; Zoning Commission voted unanimously to approve the Major Site Plan for the Buena Vista Police Station. Meeting minutes may be found <a href="https://www.buenavistaco.gov/AgendaCenter/Search/?term=&CIDs=4,&startDate=&endDate=&dateRange=&dateSelector=" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">here</a>.</h3><hr> The Town of Buena Vista itself is planning to remodel the current building at 28362 CR 317 into a police station. This application entails one distinct application and review process:<ul><li>Major site plan review - required for a building of this type and size</li></ul>While this is an existing building, our code requires that any alterations to buildings over 10,000 square feet that increase the intensity of the use, the building height, or changes to parking are required to pursue a major site plan approval, which requires a public hearing before the Planning &amp; Zoning Commission.This case will not also require a Public Improvements Agreement to be approved by the Board of Trustees.

Police Station Major Site Plan

After a pause to work through legal aspects of the Chicago Ranch property ownership, potential annexation, and future maintenance, the Town is (finally) ready to adopt this Master Plan! The Planning &amp; Zoning Commission will consider its adoption at their upcoming March 1st meeting, then the Board of Trustees will formally approve the plan later in March.<img src="https://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/ehq-production-us-california/ec335e5f1031cb7487db90883c9e861ae595a1c9/original/1647448256/65cf327fee22ab3af454180c7adf2a35_Concept-02.jpg?1647448256" style="width: 663px;" class="fr-fic fr-dib"><hr>About the Master PlanIn the 1880s, water was diverted from Cottonwood Creek to begin irrigating the Chicago Ranch site. In 2020, <a href="https://triviewmetro.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Triview Metropolitan District</a> (TMD) purchased this parcel with the intention of returning the water flow back into Cottonwood Creek, have it flow through Buena Vista, and down the Arkansas River. After reaching Pueblo the water will flow North through a pipeline, through Colorado Springs, and ultimately be utilized by residents of the TMD located near Monument, Colorado.Triview&rsquo;s acquisition of the Chicago Ranch provides a unique opportunity for expansion of open space and recreation opportunities not just for Chicago Ranch, but the town-owned Rodeo Grounds parcel to the north. The Town of Buena Vista invites the community to participate in shaping the future of the Rodeo Grounds and Chicago Ranch. These two parcels, collectively over 600 acres, provide a chance to re-envision this historic property and well-used open space to best serve the Buena Vista community. This collaborative planning process is highly dependent on public input, and we encourage you to provide your feedback through the following survey.As TMD works through the complicated water rights conversion process that is required in order to be able to use the water from Chicago Ranch, they have engaged consulting firm NES to partner with the Buena Vista community to master plan not only Chicago Ranch, but also the adjacent Rodeo Grounds.&#39;Master planning&#39; is a process that engages a wide variety of community members and groups in the act of imagining what could be. This 600+ acres is a huge asset to the community, and already provides great benefits in the form of a drone flying park, model airplane air strip, sportsman&#39;s club, and of course the rodeo stands and arena itself.We&#39;re asking you to join with us in imagining the future of this property. This master plan will not necessarily contain the detail needed to actually build anything, but instead it will take your ideas and desires and put them together in a cohesive vision.Don&#39;t worry - these properties will not become a dense housing development! The intent is to continue and strengthen their use as open space and recreational areas.Scroll down to join in the conversation and provide your input!

Rodeo Grounds & Chicago Ranch Master Planning

<h3>May 5th, 2022 - During their May 4th meeting, the Planning &amp; Zoning Commission voted unanimously to approve the Special Use Permit for ACA Products. Meeting minutes may be found <a href="https://www.buenavistaco.gov/AgendaCenter/Search/?term=&CIDs=4,&startDate=&endDate=&dateRange=&dateSelector=" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">here</a>.</h3><hr> Applicant ACA Products is seeking a Special Use Permit at their property located on the southeast corner of Gregg Drive and Rodeo Road.Special Use Permit - as required for mining uses in the I-1 zone districtThe applicant owns approximately 105 acres on the southeast corner of Gregg Drive and Rodeo Road. They seek to build a berm around the property similar to the existing berm around their existing pit on the North side of Gregg Drive. The applicant seeks to slowly, over the course of many years, expand their pit operation onto the subject property. This is requested as their current pit is reaching its capacity.

ACA Products Pit Expansion

The moratorium as adopted by the Board of Trustees on May 23rd, 2023 will run through Wednesday, September 20th, 2023. The Trustees may choose to extend or shorten this timeframe.The purpose of the moratorium is to provide time for the Town to accomplish the three following objectives:1) To consider and adopt potential code changes to the Town&rsquo;s Municipal Code dealing with how long water is dedicated via acceptance of a fee-in-lieu and whether or not (and how) to allow for Upper Arkansas Water Conservation District (Upper Ark) augmentation certificates for new development; and2) To develop a working framework for projecting the available balance of SFEs and the anticipated connection timing of when these SFE would physically connect to the Town&rsquo;s water system; and3) To consider entering into a purchase agreement with Upper Ark for augmentation water and to decide how that water should be allocated within Town&rsquo;s water portfolio. <img src="https://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/ehq-production-us-california/1446b3e75b9e3143b18dbc05a514c1cfc72ad306/original/1686077456/4a9b348466c262b31f7603b5bbc5288c_Graph_Moratorium.PNG?1686077456" style="width: 760px;" class="fr-fic fr-dib"> Town is not able to schedule pre-application or informal meetings regarding potential developments in the affected column above. The purpose of the moratorium is to free up staff time to focus on water as detailed above &ndash; i.e. the sooner we get those objectives accomplished the sooner the moratorium can end.

Town of Buena Vista Moratorium