• REAL Colorado
  
  REAL Colorado is an initiative of the CCI Health and Human Services Steering Committee. The initiative is calling for a human services system delivered through local-state partnership that is more responsive, efficient and accountable. Since starting in November 2010, members of the initiative have played a key role in the following efforts:

1.Asked Governor Hickenlooper’s Administration to develop an Executive Order regarding un-funded mandates on local governments. Executive Order 2011-005 Establishing a Policy to Enhance the Relationship between State and Local Government was enacted earlier this year.
2. Collaboration between counties and the Colorado Department of Human Services to analyze federal and state funding streams for funded and un-funded requirements.
3. Communication with the Colorado Department of Human Services as it undertakes a comprehensive review of all Human Services rules.
4. Providing educational materials to Colorado legislators on the benefits of a locally-administered, state-supervised human services system.
5. Amending CCI’s Policy Statement to incorporate the principles of REAL Colorado and provide guidance to all of CCI’s steering committees.
6. Collaborating with the Colorado Department of Human Services in the development of their SFY 2012 budget priorities.
7. Reaching out and securing the support of groups like the Metro Area of County Commissioners.

REAL Colorado Bookmark 

REAL Colorado Meeting January 13, 2012
Agenda Packet

Real Colorado Meeting November 4, 2011
Agenda Packet

Final All Division Rule Reduction Review

Real Colorado Meeting  October 7, 2011
Agenda
Minutes from August Meeting

Real Colorado Meeting  Aug 5, 2011
Agenda
Minutes from June Meeting 
 
REAL Colorado Library  

CDHS Strategic Planning Process - Interim Report

• 2011 Colorado Off-System Major Vehiclular Bridges that Qualify for FHWA Select List
   
• SOMB (Sex Offender Management Board) White Paper on Group Homes
   
• NACo Annual Conference-2011 Proposed Resolutions
   
• FEMA 2012 Hazard Mitigation Assistance Program Grant Announcement
   
• County Commissioner Redistricting 
   
• HUTF PROJECTIONS STATE FISCAL YEAR July 2011 through June 2012
   
• The Treasurer’s Office has created a new webpage to house HUTF information.  The site also breaks out FASTER distributions and has information on the HUTF collection and distribution process
   
• The Statewide Internet Portal Authority (SIPA) announces a Micro Grant Program
   
• Historic Black Squirrel Creek Bridge Available for Adoption
   
• DOLA - New Online Tool Available to Local Governments for the Administration of the Direct Distribution Program.  
   
• Department of Local Affairs National Forest Payments to Counties and School DOLA has developed a technical fact sheet on National Forest Payments after the passage of HB09-1250. The fact sheet includes a frequently asked questions format as well as references to federal and state resources.
   
• SB09-232 Implementation - State Financial Assistance for Local Government Construction 
   
• The Independent Ethics Commission ("IEC") is a constitutionally created independent commission and is charged with the implementation of Article XXIX of the Colorado Constitution.
   
• Governor's Boards and Commissions
   
• State Water Board Report Indicates Climate Change Will Affect Water Supply Planning  
• The Colorado Department of Transportation has set up a web page on the Rail Relocation Implementation Study called Rails Relocation for Colorado Communities ("R2C2"). The page includes the history of the study, a new frequently asked questions section and other relevant data.
   
• The Colorado Department of Revenue has set up a web page geared to local governments and special districts whose sales taxes are collected by the state. The page includes guidelines and timetables these entities should follow as they consider new taxes or modifications to current taxes.
   
• County Perspectives: A Report on 35 Acre Subdivision Exemption in Colorado
   
• The 2009 Colorado Court Security Conference: Breaking Down Barriers to Build Better Teams
   
• CCI Amicus Brief Process and Policy 
   

 The Land Assessment and Classification Task Force Final Report October 15, 2010

-Page Clarification Land Assessment Report

-Presentation: What are the Issues and Problems for Assessors?

-Jordan Arapahoe - Cattle Grazing

-Greenwood Village - Hay Production

-Vacant Land - Hay Production 

-Ag Classification in Residential Development

-Greenwood Village - Llamas

CWAC Meeting January 25, 2012
 -Core Allocation Formulas
 -Core Modeling Results

WAC Meeting January 26, 2012
 -TANF Allocation Comparisons
-SFY Allocation Worksheets with Reductions
-Proposed Mitigation Allocation as of CFMS Dec SFY 12
-Ron Mitchells' Handout

CWAC Subcommittee Meeting January 4, 2012
Core Formulas
BOS Model Results
Big 10 Results
Core Model 1
Core Model 2
Core Model 3
Core Model 4
Making MH and SA Whole
CWAC Subcommittee Recommendations