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A unique partnership between the City of Steamboat Springs, Steamboat Springs Winter Sports Club, VF Foundation and Smartwool ushered in a new era and a new SkyTrac triple chairlift at historic Howelsen Hill. The new chair replaced the old Barrows lift which operated for decades serving the community.

When I look back at 2021, I’m impressed with all that has been accomplished especially with the continued ups and downs of the pandemic, which required constant exibility on all fronts. Over the past twelve months, the city addressed Electric Vehicle (EV) Readiness, adopted the Climate Action Plan, reported on recycling, formalized transportation & mobility strategies, and implemented an array of regional solar projects. The Sulphur Cave was designated as a National Natural Landmark and the successful Yampa River Forest Restoration will plant roots for three additional years. A tube fee and river education campaign oated into existence. Water partnerships formed to keep the river owing and water conservation eorts gained traction across the community. An updated utility rate study ensured adequate revenue to provide water and wastewater services into the future.Sales tax revenues saw signicant annual increases. A new City View software program launched a new high-tech way to work with city departments. The airport landed aircraft of all shapes and sizes and adopted its 20-year Master Plan. Steamboat Springs Transit never stopped carrying passengers despite stringent covid restrictions. With wildres raging on two sides of the city, a new Deputy Fire Chief assumed command, a state-of-the-art aerial tower re truck arrived on scene and wildland reghters assisted on the frontlines. Santa’s big red sleigh again cruised through neighborhoods for the holiday. New curling lanes slid into the ice rink, the golf course was recognized as PGA Merchandiser of the Year, the rodeo saddled record attendance and recognition, and the Yampa River Core Trail showcased trail education and etiquette. At Howelsen Hill a unique partnership ensured skiers and riders were elevated with a new multi-million-dollar triple chairlift, Ski Free Sundays returned, and outdoor sledding and ice-skating facilities emerged. Premier events like the free concert series, endurance events and professional competitions along with recreation programs utilized the city’s crown jewel park. The rodeo grounds parking lot was paved enhancing air quality, a new roundabout increased safety at a popular mountain intersection, new sidewalks on west US 40 were built, and a million gallons of water were harnessed with the construction of the west area water tank. This past year, we bid adieu to Council President Jason Lacy, Pro Tem Kathi Meyer and councilors Lisel Petis and Sonja Macys and said hello to four fresh faces on council. In addition, Chief Cory Christensen retired after six years with the Steamboat Springs Police Department. Our city is a far better place because of their service, dedication, and commitment to the community.Even with this extensive list, I have barely touched upon all that city sta has accomplished. However, we would not be nearly as successful without an engaged community. Your input is vital as we address signicant community issues such as short-term rentals, housing, transportation, water conservation, wildland re, scal responsibility, and destination stewardship. I urge you to remain engaged and actively participate in the process. On behalf of a dedicated sta, thank you for continuing to traverse the hurdles and uncertainty of the pandemic and the economy. Here’s to a more normal year and successful 2022!Respectfully,Gary Suiter, City ManagerFROM THE CITY MANAGER3 2021 ANNUAL REPORT3 2021 ANNUAL REPORT

VALUESFriendliness / Integrity / RespectStewardship / TeamworkMISSION STATEMENTWe plan, partner, and provide for superior services and a safe environment in our thriving authentic community. VISION STATEMENTTo preserve our past while assuring an economically, culturally, and environmentally sustainable future.4 CITY OF STEAMBOAT SPRINGS4 CITY OF STEAMBOAT SPRINGS

STEAMBOAT SPRINGS CITY COUNCILLeft to RightMichael Buccino, District II, Heather Sloop, District III; Robin Crossan, District I; Jason Lacy, President, At-Large; Kathi Meyer, Pro Tem, District II, Lisel Petis, District I; Sonja Macys, District IIIRobin CrossanPresident, District Ircrossan@steamboatsprings.netHeather SloopPro-Tem, District IIIhsloop@steamboatsprings.netGail GareyDistrict Iggarey@steamboatsprings.netMichael BuccinoDistrict IImbuccino@steamboatsprings.netJoella WestDistrict IIjwest@steamboatsprings.netDakotah McGinlayDistrict IIIdmcginlay@steamboatsprings.netEd BrionesAt Largeebriones@steamboatsprings.netSERVE YOUR COMMUNITY Be on a Board, Committee or CommissionCOMMUNITY DEVELOPMENTBoard of AdjustmentHistoric Preservation CommissionPlanning CommissionUrban Redevelopment Authority Advisory CommitteeYampa Valley Housing AuthorityECONOMIC DEVELOPMENTLocal Marketing District2A Trails CommitteePARKS & RECREATIONGolf Management CommitteeIce Rink Advisory CommitteeParks & Recreation CommissionTRANSPORTATIONYampa Valley Airport CommissionJANUARY 2021NOVEMBER 20215 2021 ANNUAL REPORT5 2021 ANNUAL REPORT

LAND ACKNOWLEDGMENTSteamboat Springs, as a community, acknowledges that this land is part of the homelands of the Indigenous Ute Tribes. Steamboat further acknowledges the continual fortitude of indigenous culture of Native Americans today. We will work to uplift Native Americans and strive for equality in our communities and beyond.6 CITY OF STEAMBOAT SPRINGS6 CITY OF STEAMBOAT SPRINGS

2022/2023 CITY COUNCIL GOALSHOUSINGPursue aordable and attainable housing by:• Coordinating with the Yampa Valley Housing Authority, Routt County, and the Brown Ranch Steering Committee to help move the Brown Ranch project forward as quickly as possible.• Evaluating and adopting policies and legislation from other communities that have successfully resulted in built employee housing.• Design, develop and construct city employee housing projects including Barn Village and SST seasonal housing.SHORT-TERM RENTALSAddress the city’s short-term rental issues through:• Adoption of regulatory policies (possibly zoning), enforcement rules, licensing procedures, and establishment of a fee structure.• Evaluating the possibility of a November 2022 ballot question for a short-term rental excise tax or a vacancy tax.7 2021 ANNUAL REPORT7 2021 ANNUAL REPORT

TRANSPORTATION & MOBILITYImprove and increase transportation and mobility options for the residents and visitors of Steamboat Springs:• Pursue a Regional Transit Authority in partnership with other local governments. Ensure alignment of goals with the Innovative Transportation Task Force.• Implement the recently adopted Transportation and Mobility Master Plan.• Investigate and pursue transportation related funding sources for future west Steamboat development.• Partner with Routt County, Steamboat ll Metro District, and Steamboat Springs School District to construct the Core Trail west, and consider further expansion of the Core Trail.• Provide background information and evaluate options for paid parking as a possible revenue source for transit (SST or RTA).LONG-TERM AND SHORT-TERM WATER PLANNINGPlan for a secure water future for the City of Steamboat Springs by: • Reviewing and updating the city’s water agreements.• Implementing eective water conservation policies.• Planning for expansion of the wastewater treatment plant.• Planning for the Elk River Water Treatment plant design and construction.ONGOING CITY COUNCIL EFFORTS (non-prioritized)• Diversity, Equity & Inclusion • Joint Commissioner Meetings • Mountain Area Master Plan• Fiscal Sustainability • Fire Mitigation • Environmental Sustainability8 CITY OF STEAMBOAT SPRINGS8 CITY OF STEAMBOAT SPRINGS

35 YEARSJe Nelson, Facilities25 YEARSSarah Larson, PoliceKim Symalla, TransitTravis Wilkinson, Fire20 YEARSDelbert Bostock, Parks & Rec Bob Keenan, PlanningDoug Shaer, Fire 15 YEARSBen Beall, EngineeringArron Namura, TransitChristy Ringer, FinanceSam Silva, Police10 YEARSKrista Amatuzio, PoliceLynn Harding, StreetsChristian Keller, Fire5 YEARSJennifer Bock, LegalNick Carelli, Parks & RecWendy Ecklund, HRStacie Fain, AirportJason Kasper, PoliceMichael Lane, CommunicationsGary Suiter, City ManagerWE SERVE THE CITY ONE TEAM ONE GOAL ONE CITYCELEBRATING SERVICETHE FOLLOWING INDIVIDUALS CELEBRATED SERVICE MILESTONES DURING 2021. 9 2021 ANNUAL REPORT9 2021 ANNUAL REPORT

We love our city and community! As such, we all share the responsibility to enhance the mountain environment we so cherish. Sustainability is not an end goal but is a journey that the city is taking to improve the social, environmental, and economic conditions. The city’s’ vision specically includes sustainability and is “to preserve our past while assuring an economically, culturally and environmentally sustainable future.” The following are a few ways the city, along with its partners, is working to spur change steamboatsprings.net/spurchange Climate Action PlanThe Plan guides the community towards climate action solutions to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and enhance the overall quality of life and long-term resiliency.The strategies within the CAP have been divided into six sectors: Energy, Transportation, Land Use, Waste, Accountability, and Economics.Adopted on July 6, CAP strategies and actions are likely to lead to a 74% reduction in community greenhouse gas emissions by the year 2050.Regional Solar ProjectThe Colorado Department of Local Aairs Energy Impact Fund awarded $4M for regional solar projects across Northwest Colorado. This project installed solar arrays at 14 local government facilities in Craig, Steamboat Springs, Hayden, Oak Creek and Yampa as well as with Moat County School District, Yampa Valley Regional Airport and Moat and Routt Counties.In addition, the city and county both received SolSmart Silver designation.Recycling StudyThe Recycling Study is intended to address several potential improvements for optimizing the current waste management system.The improvements are designed to help achieve the city’s Climate Action Plan goals for increased landll diversion and reduced greenhouse gas emissions. Collectively these eorts increase recycling incentives, hauler accountability and generator responsibility in a practical and eective manner.EV Readiness & EventsA spark is often all it takes to re up things and that same ideal ignited interest in electric vehicles and their use through a series of EV Seminars and a special Ride/Drive event. The free seminars shared information about tips, costs and benets, electric rates and Colorado and Steamboat Springs EV plans.Each year EV models are becoming increasingly available, and people are trading in their gas-powered vehicles and switching to electric.CityViewThe customer portal enables online development applications, building permits, liquor licenses, and code enforcement com-plaints to be submitted, moni-tored, resubmitted, and tracked by the applicant.Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) The city hired Beyond Inclusion Group in January to assess the current state of DEI within the city (perceptions and organizational policies) and develop a multi-year DEI strategic plan. SST Charges UpSteamboat Springs Transit put a Proterra battery/electric bus through its paces early in the new year as part of a demonstra-tion for a possible new renew-able energy vehicle for the transit eet.Yampa Valley Recycles Depot A joint project brought new life to hard to recycle materials with arrival of the Depot. The pro-gram is a partnership between the Yampa Valley Sustainability Council, Routt County, and the city.FORWARD FOR THE FUTURESPUR CHANGE10 CITY OF STEAMBOAT SPRINGS10 CITY OF STEAMBOAT SPRINGS

Three benches, retrotted Christie III lift chairs from the Steamboat Ski Resort, were installed along the Yampa River Core Trail through a partnership between the city and Main Street Steamboat. The benches were place along the river in Workman Park (pictured), 8th Street and the Toots Wave Pocket Park. 11 2021 ANNUAL REPORT11 2021 ANNUAL REPORT

SALES TAX COLLECTIONThe city relies heavily on sales tax to provide infrastructure and municipal services. Sales tax makes up 67% of the city’s General Fund operations which provides general operations, public safety, public works, parks & recreation, and community development. Looking back to 2020, annual sales tax was only down slightly from 2019. Moving on to 2021, sales tax rebounded higher than expected and the city ended the year approximately 23% above 2020 sales tax collection which is roughly $6.5M dollars.SALES TAX CATEGORIESAlthough the city is heavily reliant on sales tax, the categorical mix of where sales tax comes from is diverse. The city receives about 35-40% of its sales tax from tourism and the remaining 60-65% from residents. This comes in the form of sales tax on groceries, utilities, home improvement materials, restaurants, and other miscellaneous retail sales. Here is a breakdown of the categories in which the city collected sales tax from in 2021:EXPENSESThe city has several dierent areas of expenditures reported in multiple Funds in which had a total budget of approximately $72M in 2021. Focusing specically on basic operations of the city, here is how the $39M General Fund budget was allocated: FINANCIAL DASHBOARD12 CITY OF STEAMBOAT SPRINGS12 CITY OF STEAMBOAT SPRINGS

ROUNDABOUT PROJECTThe multi-million-dollar roundabout project was completed in seven months starting the day after the ski area closed in April and reopening in November. This is the largest roundabout (inscribed diameter of over 140 feet) in town and features two lanes westbound and one lane eastbound that can be expanded when future volumes warrant.13 2021 ANNUAL REPORT13 2021 ANNUAL REPORT

ROUNDABOUT PROJECT (CONT)14 CITY OF STEAMBOAT SPRINGS14 CITY OF STEAMBOAT SPRINGS

DEPUTY CITY MANAGERAs second in charge, the Deputy City Manager oversees the city clerk, communications, facilities, information systems, and intergovernmental services. City Clerk: The oce of the city clerk provides city information to the community through posting meeting agendas, packets and minutes for the Steamboat Springs City Council, Steamboat Springs Liquor Licensing Authority and Steamboat Springs Redevelopment Authority. Information is online and available upon request through the Colorado Open Records Act. In 2021, there were 162 open records requests, 113 liquor licenses, 33 permitted liquor special events and 39 city council meetings that adopted 59 resolutions, approved 50 ordinances, and declared 8 proclamations.Facilities: The division maintains 134 facilities and structures across the county and into Craig, as well as manages several capital improvement projects. During the past year, the department responded to 877 work orders, completed 41 planned maintenance projects. Facilities continued to provide city wide support for COVID responses, coordinated required inspections on sprinkler systems, re alarms and elevators. Also, the department provided oversite for public art maintenance and installations, supplied input for the CAP, the recycling study, and upcoming construction projects. Deferred maintenance projects continue to be identied, prioritized, and executed.Information Systems (IT): IT conducts major upgrades and carries out critical and day-to-day technological operations needed to keep the city’s storage of information safe and secure and the technical operations and equipment running seamlessly. In 2020, the IT department managed the disruption of the global pandemic that required a near instant shift to a mobile workforce. Over 100 new laptop devices were purchased and deployed, and every existing pc or laptop was congured to support remote computing. Rapid deployment of Microsoft Teams and Zoom technology allowed employees, City Council, and boards/commissions to continue ecient collaboration despite the disruptive conditions. Major projects included the creation of a City Hub intranet, major remodel of the AV systems that support Citizens Hall, and upgrades to data center storage and server capacity.Intergovernmental Services (IGS): IGS wrote 43 grants in 2021, which brought in nearly $7.5 million for identied city projects. In addition, the department coordinated the Regional Solar Project, EV Readiness Plan, Climate Action Plan, Recycling Study, Installation of 4 EV Chargers, EV Workshops and Ride and Drive event and Regional economic recovery and resiliency planning.DEPARTMENT HIGHLIGHTS TOP The newest downtown mural in the creative district came to life as local artist Greg Enger painted the back wall of Straightline Sports with an outdoor scene designed by Ben Rock. BOTTOM The city installed a new EV Charging station behind Centennial Hall in advance of a new city EV vehicle arriving to the eet.15 2021 ANNUAL REPORT15 2021 ANNUAL REPORT

FIRE RESCUESteamboat Springs Fire Rescue (SSFR) serves the city and surrounding Steamboat Springs Area Fire Protection District, a 384 square mile area with an estimated base population of 20,000 people, and upwards of 35,000 people including visitors, with 24/7 Fire and Emergency Medical Services (EMS). SSFR is a full-time, career all hazards department with paramedic level emergency ambulance transport.• During 2022, SSFR responded to 2,468 calls for service, an increase of 7.4% from 2020 and 9.84% over 2016.• The drought in Colorado continues to have its eect on the area which experienced two large, federal wildres in the county during 2021. The Muddy Slide re occurred in south Routt and SSFR provided resources during the initial attack. The Morgan Creek Fire which occurred in north Routt County burned primarily on federal lands also requested assistance from SSFR. • SSFR continues to participate in the Routt County Wildre Mitigation council, working with local expertise on wildre mitigation and education eorts. The 2021 Wildre Mitigation Conference occurred virtually and was once again well attended.• The Fire Prevention Division activity was down by 24% over 2020, however revenue was only down by 4%. This dierence is largely attributed to the increase in larger and more complex projects.• A location for the new downtown Fire Station was secured and will be built in conjunction with a new City Hall at 10th and Oak Streets. • The department continued to address the pandemic with constant monitoring of state, federal, and local directives. The Omicron variant eected stang at the end of the year and into 2022.• SSFR received a new ambulance in 2021, replacing an older ambulance that was purchased in 2009. The new ambulance utilizes a newer and safer patient care compartment design which allows providers to remain seat belted and forward facing during the entire interaction with patients.HUMAN RESOURCES & RISK MANAGEMENTThe Human Resources division of the City Manager’s oce supports more than 250 full-time (FT) employees and up to 350-400 employees including seasonal employees. Human Resources is responsible for Employee Relations, Recruitment and Retention, Compensation Management, Legal Compliance, Training and Development, Performance Management, Benets Management and Administration, as well Risk Management. 2021 was a challenging year for recruitment and retention, particularly with seasonal employment. The city hired 40 FT employees and continued to focus on retention and recruitment into 2022 through numerous means including employee recognition and ongoing review of compensation and benets. Risk Management continually provides for the safety of city employees and the public by analyzing the risks and exposures for city services, programs and special events, conducting audits on public facilities and programs, coordinating insurance coverages, and promoting safety consciousness and loss prevention. Risk Management is responsible for all workers compensation and property causality losses. The city strives to be eective in risk management through proactive means to reduce both the possibility of a risk occurring and its impact. Moving forward, extra emphasis on a formal Safety Campaign will be an essential part of day-to-day operations.The propane tree allows critical training for Steamboat Springs Fire Rescue reghters in combating a broken propane pipe and re.16 CITY OF STEAMBOAT SPRINGS16 CITY OF STEAMBOAT SPRINGS

PARKS & RECREATIONParks: After more than 20 years of service, long-time Parks Supervisor Ernie Jenkins retired and was replaced by Aaron Staord from Westminster, CO. Due to challenges hiring seasonal, full-time sta, and local contractors to assist with work, the Parks team worked hard to provide basic services at facilities for our user groups throughout the summer. Sports elds were busy with local leagues and special events. Locals and visitors recreated in parks with numerous special events programmed throughout the summer. Deferred maintenance of the Howelsen Park Tennis Courts was addressed with cracks lled, court resurfaced, new lines painted, and new wind screens installed. Howelsen Park ballelds saw ineld renovations with new clay, grading and bases.Open Space & Trails: Trails were very busy again in Bike Town USA®, even with a hot, dry summer that had some negative impacts to trail conditions. Sta prioritized deferred maintenance on high use trails, including a successful, collaborative eort with a private donor and Routt County Riders to rebuild No Peddling Required (NPR), a popular downhill directional bike ow trail on Emerald Mountain. Sta and contractors improved conditions at the Bear River Bike Park. The Yampa River Core Trail saw concrete repairs executed providing a safer recreational experience. New signs were installed on the Core Trail promoting the new 15 mph speed limit and friendly reminders about trail etiquette for all users. New waynding signs and kiosks were installed on the Spring Creek Trail System, including Spring Roll and Ditch Trail. River education eorts increased with input to inform the public about the new law not allowing disposable materials on the river while recreating. A new Tube Fee was approved by City Council resulting in over $16,000 collected from over 3,200 tubes sold at private Steamboat Springs retailers with funding designated for education, enforcement, and river improvements.The Rodeo Arena parking lot was paved, bringing 210 parking spaces and several new EV charging spots to the venue. The project was partially funded through grants which assists in eorts that contribute to air quality and congestion improvements17 2021 ANNUAL REPORT17 2021 ANNUAL REPORT

Recreation: Adult Sports and Youth Programs saw varying levels of programming oered throughout the year based on facility access, COVID closures, and sta availability. Afterschool Action and Summer Camps oered programs throughout the entire year with lowered capacity and limited oerings. ASSET Clubs were limited to Ice Complex programs only. Adult Sports had a very successful summer programs including soccer, volleyball, and softball, while indoor options for sports continued to be limited. Racers enjoyed the return of the Town Challenge Mountain Bike Race Series and Ski Ascent Series. Sta is focusing eorts on the new Ice Complex expansion project and plans for the new site. Howelsen Hill Park: The Steamboat Springs Pro Rodeo Series returned in 2021 with record breaking attendance. The Rodeo welcomed back spectators and participants who were eager to return to live entertainment and sporting events. A new announcers booth made for a comfortable viewing and announcing platform for the rodeo series and the gymkhana users. Howelsen Hill sta completed installation of a new xed-grip triple chairlift to replace the old Barrows lift. This was a six-month project that included soil stabilization at all tower locations to ensure the lifts safe operation for years to come. This lift greatly improves the uphill capacity and has been a great addition for beginner and intermediate skier access. Howelsen Hill brought in a new concessionaire and separated ticketing and season pass sales from Winter recreation opportunities through Parks & Recreation glided from cross country skiing on Ski Free Sunday at Howelsen Hill to sweeping in a new curling league at Howelsen Ice Complex. the concession stand with a dedicated ticket booth and stang. This has improved customer experience and wait times at both the ticket booth and concession stand. Howelsen Hill also brought back the sledding hill. The hill has become one of the most popular community amenities at Howelsen Park and adds to the varied winter sports oerings. Howelsen Ice Complex: The Howelsen Ice Complex continues to be scally successful, exceeding its cost recovery goal of 50-80% in 2021. These goals were met despite reduced availability for the public during the rst half of the year due to COVID restrictions, along with severely hampered front desk access due to the expansion project restricting access to the lobby and impeding merchandise sales. A new online reservations system was implemented for Bumper Car reservations once they were reinstated and has been very successful. Sta spent some of the shut down in May resurfacing the ice and installing two new curling lanes. Developed through a local partnership, these lanes allowed for new curling leagues, drop-in sessions, and Learn to Curl clinics, and opened the rink to a whole new user group. Demands on ice time continue to grow, stressing the need for additional Ice for the community. The privately funded, and sta maintained, outdoor public skating rinks were met with a high level of enthusiasm by our community and were brought back for another winter.18 CITY OF STEAMBOAT SPRINGS18 CITY OF STEAMBOAT SPRINGS

Haymaker Golf Course: Haymaker once again saw increased demand in 2021. Last season, 31,994 total tee times were hosted, an increase of 4% over 2020 and 55% over 2019. Rounds remained proportionately consistent among user groups with 81.5% coming from Routt County residents in 2021, compared to 82.3% in 2019. Despite continued supply chain issues, retail sales increased by 55% over last season and the facility was honored to receive the 2021 PGA Merchandiser of the Year award for the entire Colorado section. Haymaker sta continues to look at creative ways to cope with increased demand on a nite amount of space while still providing the high level of service expected. Some of these areas of focus in 2022 will be increased stang levels and two capital projects aimed to increase capacity. Yampa River Botanic Park: The Yampa River Botanic Park continues to welcome and delight tens of thousands of visitors annually free of charge. Children enjoy the free children’s activity books that were provided to 3,500 kiddos. A total of 3,337 yogis enjoyed exercise, mind, body, and spirit during Yoga in the Park. In partnership with Strings Music Festival, 2,000 music lovers enjoyed live music over the eight-week concert series Music on the Green. Volunteer Tour Guides educated and inspired more than 500 tour guests. The Botanic Park renovated the Hummingbird and Buttery Gardens adding 1,700 new plants increasing the diversity in the collections and beautifying the gardens. A place of community, the Botanic Park hosted 20 non-prot organizations for meetings, educational programs, and fundraising events.Steamboat Tennis & Pickleball Center: Court Sports for Life (CS4L) ocially took control of the concessionaire agreement and operations for the Tennis & Pickleball Center in January of 2021 and focused much of their eorts over the year on planning and fundraising for the new proposed indoor facility. The center was open with over 70,000 hours of court time in 2021, along with a 48% increase in revenue over 2020. Membership continues to grow, with over 2,700 new members since the pandemic began.Howelsen Hill’s grooming team put the nishing touches on the free community sledding hill at the Rodeo Grounds which provided outdoor winter fun for the second year.19 2021 ANNUAL REPORT19 2021 ANNUAL REPORT

Visiting nine of Steamboat Springs’ most iconic mineral springs is much more refreshing through a series of new interpretive signs. The Mineral Springs project was a partnership between the city, Tread of Pioneers Museum, Northwest Colorado Cultural Heritage Program, Steamboat Creates and Emerald Mountain Geoscience. 20 CITY OF STEAMBOAT SPRINGS20 CITY OF STEAMBOAT SPRINGS

PLANNING & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENTPlanning received and processed 251 development applications and 1,383 building permits in 2021. This represented an 8% increase in development applications and a 132% increase in building permits from the previous year. Along with this heavy workload, the city implemented CityView, a new land management and permitting software in August. CityView software is utilized by Planning, Building, Public Works, and Finance Departments, as well as the City Clerk. Its online public portal allows applicants to submit and track applications, such as building permits, development approvals, and liquor licenses, and community members can also report code violations to Enforcement sta. CityView enables 100% digital plan review and has resulted in many city processes becoming completely paper free. Completion of the Mountain Area Master Plan took longer than expected, and adoption was delayed until 2022. Planning sta collaborated with the Engineering Division on the completion and adoption of a Transportation and Mobility Plan.In June, City Council enacted a moratorium on the issuance of new Vacation Home Rental permits to evaluate potential changes to policy related to short-term rental (STR) uses. Planning sta have facilitated an ongoing public process to collect community feedback and work with City Council and Planning Commission to evaluate potential STR policy options and identify a preferred alternative. Adoption of a new STR policy and licensing requirements are expected by June 2022.POLICE SERVICESThe dedicated team of 29 police ocers and 14 professional sta proudly serve the city, a community of over 13,000 people and a large tourist population. (meet the dept) Throughout 2021, the department continued to address challenges associated with the COVID-19 pandemic, including ensuring appropriate stang levels, strong public safety protocols, and providing education and awareness on mask requirements. Stang was a signicant challenge and SSPD worked to overcome a 27% ocer shortage while continuing to provide a high level of service and community safety. Chief Cory Christensen, who led the police department for six years, retired in 2021. Chief Christensen dedicated himself to improving the department, increasing diversity, and working with the community. SSPD greatly appreciates the support received from across the Yampa Valley.• 13,243 calls for service (-14% YOY), all of which required the attention of a police ocer, community service or animal control ocer. • Records processed 435 report requests and 229 records checks.• Animal Control had a total of 1,162 calls for service (116 citations), including 54 bite reports . In addition, ACOs conducted public education and outreach programs to schools and businesses. • 497 bear-related calls resulted in 24 citations and 76 warnings. • Ocers responded to 597 non-injury accidents , 16 accidents with injuries and two fatal collisions.• 78 arrests for driving under the inuence of alcohol and drugs were made.• 293 welfare checks were conducted by ocers.• 206 online reports were submitted by citizens through the digital portal.2021 was the rst full year of the co-responder partnership to better respond to and serve individuals with mental health and cognitive disorders. Co-responders handled 86 calls during the year. SSPD assisted with approximately 110 special events, such as 4th of July, Steamboat Marathon, Art in the Park, Rainbow Weekend, and many more. Community engagement eorts hosted Coee with Cops and City 101. Education and awareness focused on fraud for senior citizens, local bank trainings, and loss prevention sessions with local businesses.In 2021 Better Tomorrow opened the Brighter World Child Advocacy Center (CAC). The police department is an important CAC partner, which provides superior service to investigate child crimes and better serve victims. The School Resource Ocer continued to foster positive relationships with a wide range of high school students. In addition to attending a variety of school events and activities, the SRO worked side by side with faculty and sta, to ensure a safe and productive learning environment.SSPD Investigations is a crucial division with felony level crimes assigned to detectives, who each investigated 50-60 cases during the year. In addition to felony level cases, detectives respond to any death investigation, serious vehicle accidents, unexplained missing person, serious assaults, and signicant structure res, working side by side with partner agencies in their case preparation.21 2021 ANNUAL REPORT21 2021 ANNUAL REPORT

The Yampa Valley Housing Authority oversees its Sunlight Crossing project, the next aordable housing option on the west side of town for residents.PUBLIC WORKSAirport: Bob Adams Field continued to see a lot of air trac during the second year of COVID-19 with 8,638 annual operations observed during working hours. The Fixed Based Operator (FBO) serviced private, corporate, military, and medevac aircraft and sold 106,551 gallons of Jet A and 100LL fuel Fireghting helicopters were based on the airport from June through September with as many as ve helicopters, crews and support vehicles at one time. A U.S. Forest Service Helibase was established to protect the community from the Muddy Slide and Morgan Creek wildres for much of the summer. The airport completed a twenty-year Master Plan that was approved by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and adopted by City Council in March. This plan will guide sta as they embark on a $5.9M runway rehabilitation project in the summer of 2022 as well as numerous other projects in the pipeline.Engineering: 524 development applications (up 47%) and 495 building permits (down 6%) were reviewed over the course of the year. To note, the number of commercial/multifamily permits were up 20% and single family/duplex permits were up 19%. These permits typically require more involvement through the review and inspection process. Notable project reviews include the various Steamboat Ski Corp Base Area projects, Basecamp, Copper Ridge Village, Highpoint Drive reconstruction, Barrows Subdivision, Anglers 400, Amble, Edgemont, Evergreen Lot 3, R&J Carwash, The Crawford, Storm Peak Apts, Crestone Apts, and Ski Town Apts. Ongoing and notable inspections were performed for Ski Area Base, Riverview, Sunlight Phase 2&3, Marblehill Subdivision, KOA Campground, Sunlight Crossings, Eagles Vista, and Overlook Park. Engineering sta continued to absorb roles previously supported by contract assistance for permit review and inspection due to continued budget cuts and lack of available contractors to perform the work. While certain planned tasks were forced to be delayed, service levels and review timelines were consistently met. Engineering performed a signicant support role in the successful implementation eorts to replace the former permitting software. CityView went live to the public in August and has drastically improved workow functions across multiple departments. This has also allowed Engineering to formalize and make transparent to the public many formerly ad hoc permitting processes. The Transportation and Mobility Plan was presented to City Council for adoption in July 2021 and was received favorably. Plan development included signicant data gathering, public outreach and community engagement over the course of two years. The plan adoption provides sta guidance related to multimodal initiatives and project identication for a 15-year timeframe. 22 CITY OF STEAMBOAT SPRINGS22 CITY OF STEAMBOAT SPRINGS

Streets: The Streets Division, comprised of 16 full-time employees and 4 winter seasonal sta, are responsible for maintaining approximately 160 lane miles of roads, 6 miles of alleys, 105 cul-de-sacs and 39 parking lots. In addition, the department maintains all street signage, street striping, three trac signals and storm drainage including bridges, culverts, ditches and catch basin inlets. In 2021, Streets hauled 32,094 yards of snow (1,783 truckloads), distributed over 1,645 tons of scoria for traction, completed 3,082 utility locates, and spent 1,922 hours sweeping up 1,069 yards of material which improved air quality and kept pollutants out of the Yampa River. Approximately 500 tons of asphalt was placed by hand to repair roadway defects. Crews cleaned over 500 catch basin inlets throughout town and ushed, inspected, and replaced several culverts including 350’ of 24” culvert under the Howelsen Hill parking lot, and 120’ of 48” culvert under Stone Lane at Hwy 40. Crews completed a sidewalk maintenance assessment throughout downtown and the mountain area, inspecting, photographing, and cataloging areas in need of repair.Transit: Steamboat Springs Transit (SST) continued to see signicant impacts with COVID. Local ridership decreased 21% from 2020 as SST buses transported 583,063 passengers. Prior to COVID, SST routinely transported over 1 million passengers annually. Paratransit trips saw a 25% decrease in ridership transporting 578 passengers on the service oered to passengers that have a physical, mental, or cognitive barrier that prevents them from using the xed route system. One bright note is that the Regional Bus Service only saw a minor decrease in ridership of just 4%. State mandated capacity constraints were lifted for the start of the winter season and SST saw an immediate improvement in ridership across the board for December. SST continues to focus on signicant disinfectant practices to keep buses as a safe mode of transportation for customers. These eorts include hourly, daily, and weekly practices that include everything from wiping down high touch surfaces to electrostatic spraying of all surfaces in each of the buses. All drivers and passengers were still required to wear a mask per the TSA guidelines. SST has successfully negotiated a very challenging set of circumstances with COVID and is looking forward to returning to the strong growth experienced prior to the pandemic.Engineering sta continued to assume the primary project management of the Urban Renewal Authority including budget planning informed by a revised strategic project prioritization. Notable URA eorts in 2022 included oversight of the Steamboat Boulevard/Mount Werner Roundabout construction, conceptual planning for the Ski Time Square Turnaround and Streetscape design, support for the Mountain Area Master Plan development, and initial scoping discussions for the Gondola Transit Center reconstruction and Public Private Partnership with the Steamboat Ski Corp. 2021 saw three major capital projects performed with oversight by Engineering. These projects included the Steamboat Blvd/Mount Werner Roundabout, US40 West Sidewalk, and Rodeo Grounds Parking Lot. Major progress was made during the year on design eorts including Walton Creek Road culvert extension and sidewalk project, Soda Creek Bridges Scour Mitigation, South Hotels Trail Connection, Core Trail West, Indian Trails/US40 intersection, and Downhill Drive/US40 intersection. The rst three of which are expected to be constructed in 2022.Fleet: The Fleet Division serves over 20 dierent divisions within the city. Six new vehicles were purchased in 2021, including the city’s rst all-electric vehicle which is scheduled for delivery in March 2022. Despite being understaed for six months of the year; 3,341 services and repairs were completed. 77,626 gallons of gas and diesel were dispensed, and 520,879 miles were traveled in city vehicles. Compared to 2020 that is an increase of 5% in miles driven with a decrease of 8% in fuel, thereby proving the fuel eciency focus of new vehicle purchases is having a positive impact. Two Snake Island pedestrian bridges were refurbished that saw extensive work to the large metal frame along with new decking and paint. All debris was captured during the project, so it didn’t fall into the river.River Road is paved after the Water & Utilities dept completed a massive, two-year, $1.68M project to replace an undersized and dilapidated interceptor that transports waste to the wastewater treatment plant. 23 2021 ANNUAL REPORT23 2021 ANNUAL REPORT

The city’s two sweepers (smaller version pictured here) are out cleaning up debris from streets year around. These machines spent nearly 2,000 hours picking up material ensuring that particles didn’t make their way into the community’s air, streams, or rivers.24 CITY OF STEAMBOAT SPRINGS24 CITY OF STEAMBOAT SPRINGS

Wastewater Treatment Plant: In 2021, the Steamboat Springs Regional Wastewater Treatment Plant (SSRWWTP) treated 865.4 million gallons of wastewater, which is approximately 12% less compared to last year and mostly due to less precipitation (rain and snow). The Plant produced approximately 465 dry tons of biosolids which is approximately 4% more than in 2020. 2021 was characterized by less precipitation and less tourism, especially the traditional large increases in weekend loadings. The Plant sta concurs that it seems easier to meet regulatory requirements with more consistent loading.The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) renewed the Plant Discharge Permit in 2017 requiring considerably more euent testing for metals and several chemical compounds (approximately 500 annual tests in the current permit compared to approximately 25 in the previous Permit). The CDPHE Discharge Permit expired at midnight on December 31,2021. A permit renewal application was submitted in June 2021. The City received a permit extension notice that will stay in eect until a new permit is issued. The 2017 CDPHE permit included compliance schedules for analysis of the ability to meet more stringent euent metals and euent ammonia limits. Extensive alternatives analysis by Jacobs Engineering indicated additional treatment would be required to meet the new, more stringent euent ammonia limits. A process design was selected, construction commenced and is at approximately 90 percent of completion as of the end of 2021 (utilizing dollars as the metric). Completion of the project was pushed out due to long lead times for equipment. We expect the project to be completed by June 2022.2021 saw a monumental change in Plant sta, where operators experience went from approximately 70 years in 2020 to approximately 4 years at year end. Laboratory experience went from 39 years to “some” experience. Although there is a steep learning curve, things have gone well.Water & Sewer: In 2021, total water use within the city’s service area was 475 million gallons, which is over a 7% decrease from 2020 water usage of 514 million gallons. The daily summertime average (during irrigation season) water usage was 1.85 million gallons which the daily average for the period between October through April was 870,000 gallons. The peak water usage of 3.06 million gallons occurred on August 31 while the lowest daily usage of 390,000 gallons occurred on May 1. The Water & Sewer Division, together with Finance managed the completion of the 2021 Utility Rate Study Update. The update evaluated revenue requirements based on the utility’s projected capital and operating expenses over a 10-year study period and proposed a utility rate schedule for the period between 2022 and 2024 to ensure adequate recovery of costs to provide water and wastewater utility services to customers. The proposed rate schedule was adopted by City Council in December 2021 via ordinance. The next utility rate study update is slated for 2024 which will result in a rate schedule for 2025 through 2027. 25 2021 ANNUAL REPORT25 2021 ANNUAL REPORT

The planned capital improvement projects for 2021 originally included Phase 3 of the Sewer Interceptor replacement and the Dream Island Water Main Replacement Project, which were deferred to 2022. Due to the unusual impacts to the construction industry during COVID, the response to request for construction bids for the Phase 3 Sewer Interceptor Replacement project was minimal and the project bids were anticipated to be substantially inated so sta decided to shelf the project for 2021 and try to put it out for bid again in 2022. The Dream Island water main replacement capital improvement project was originally scheduled for 2021 but the project had to be deferred to 2022 to reallocate funding to pay for higher priority capital improvement projects at the Fish Creek Filtration Water Treatment Plant. Construction on the West Steamboat 1 MG Water Storage Tank continued in 2021 however, due to supply chain issues and extremely long lead times on materials and equipment, completion of the tank construction was extended into 2022. It is anticipated that construction on the tank will be completed in Summer 2022, and the tank will be brought online in early Fall of 2022. The engineering design for the Inltration Gallery Expansion project was completed to 60% in 2021 and is slated to be completed in early 2022. The project is anticipated to be released for construction bids shortly after the completion of the engineering design with a start of construction in Fall of 2022.City sta continued to partner with Mt. Werner Water (MWW) on the design and implementation of projects that were identied in the Facilities Master Plan (FMP). The rst projects to be implemented from the FMP were in the engineering design phase during 2021 with construction slated to take place in 2022. The city will continue to partner with MWW on the implementation of projects identied in the FMP for several years to come as the plan included a project schedule over a 20-year period for improvements at the Fish Creek Filtration and Yampa Wells Water Treatment Plants. Below average snowfall amounts for the 2020-2021 winter season in the Yampa River Basin followed by below average precipitation in the spring, which was warm and dry, resulted in an early snowmelt and a peak runo that was several weeks earlier than normal. This set the scene for the below average stream ows and elevated temperatures in the Yampa River early in the summer. In the absence of any substantial rainfall, the ow and temperature conditions in the river reached critical threshold levels resulting in the commercial and voluntary river closure of the river on July 8 which remained in eect until October 20 when the closure was lifted. Additionally, Colorado Parks & Wildlife (CPW) initiated a voluntary shing closure between the Chuck Lewis State Wildlife Area to the western edge of the city. Stagecoach Reservoir releases augmented ows by as much as 50-cfs as measured at the 5th Street Gage helping to maintain stream temperatures below the acute threshold of 23.9°C and above the recreational closure ow of 85-cfs through September. These releases were a result of the collaboration among the Colorado Water Trust, the Upper Yampa Water Conservancy District, the Yampa River Fund, and the city.In partnership with the Yampa Valley Sustainability Council and the Colorado State Forest Service, the city completed the third year of the Yampa River Forest Restoration Project. The project restores riparian forest along the Yampa River to provide shading to lower water temperatures and improve riparian habitat. In its rst three years, the project resulted in the planting of 1,300 cottonwood and willow trees and the involvement of 535 volunteers. Grants from the Colorado Water Conservation Board totaling $75,000 provided the largest single funding source, which was matched by city funding and other partners. Another important success of the project is the additional grant funding it has garnered to sustain the project for another three years from 2022-2024, including funding from the Yampa River Fund, US Forest Service, private foundations, and a new $150,000 grant from the Colorado River District Community Funding Partnership.Ollie the Otter helped spread the word about a recreational closure on the Yampa River. The educational program shared important information on protecting this natural resource.26 CITY OF STEAMBOAT SPRINGS26 CITY OF STEAMBOAT SPRINGS

Howelsen Hill embodies the heart and soul of our community. The skiing history and culture it has inspired are legendary across the globe. Generations of residents have learned to ski, jump, and ride here, and lessons learned have taken nearly 100 of our friends and neigh-bors to the Winter Games. Howelsen Hill makes skiing accessible to everyone in the community’s back-yard. Your contribution to the Fund will help keep the ski area alive – and carry on its rich traditions. Donations to this fund maintain, operate, and improve the ski area today and for generations to come.In Steamboat Springs, dogs are a beloved member of the family. Ensuring dogs are part of our mountain town culture, the Steamboat Digs Dogs Endowment Fund will maintain, operate, and improve o-leash dog parks in our community, fur-ever.Whimsical or serious, thought provoking or iconic, the sculptures and murals that grace public spaces in our commu-nity enliven our lives. Steamboat Springs’ public art serves to enrich physical, economic, social, and cultural elements of our community. With more than 80 public art installa-tions, across a palette of artistic forms in the city, donations to the Public Art Maintenance Endowment Fund ensure that Steamboat Springs’ public art collection, which is valu-able and impressive, is preserved for all to enjoy. Our region’s trails and trail systems give residents and visitors unparalleled access to the out of doors. The Trail Maintenance Endowment Fund aords a perma-nent endowment for non-motorized trail and trailhead maintenance projects on public lands within Routt and Moat Counties. Your donation to the Trail Maintenance Endowment Fund will help maintain the trails you love, forever. An oasis within the city limits, the six-acre park celebrates the native ora and fauna of the Yampa River Basin. This hidden gem of Steamboat Springs is a place to revel in nature and is a hideaway from the stress of modern life. The Yampa River Botanic Park is an innovative, perhaps unique, experiment in private/public development and maintenance of a public botanical facility. Your contribution helps manage the park, and design and create the beautiful gardens blossoming within. The Center has provided instruction and access to lifelong sports since 1991. Serve up your support to the Steamboat Tennis & Pickleball Center Fund and protect and maintain this public complex. It’s a Love-Love opportunity and scores an ACE for the communityThe Fund is a collaborative communi-ty-based organization dedicated to identifying and funding activities that protect the water supply, wildlife habitat, and recreational opportunities provided to us by the Yampa River.Bob Adams Field, situated within the city limits at the Steamboat Springs Airport, ensures air access to Steamboat Springs for emergency crews, search and rescue, medical needs, and private pilots. With safety as a priority, the Steamboat Springs Airport Endowment Fund clears a smooth ight path for maintenance and updates of airport services now and into the future. We love wildlife – and are fortunate to be able to see moose, deer, elk, and animals of all size on a regular basis. As Routt County has grown, we have impacted key habitat elements of food, water, protected cover, adequate range, and migration corridors. Your donation to WHILD is a win for wildlife – and supports wildlife habitat improvement proj-ects, including capital projects, planning, research, studies, manage-ment, enforcement, and education for the public benetThere are so many things that contribute to the incredible community and the beautiful place we all love. The city has partnered on several endowment funds, held at the Yampa Valley Community Foundation, to ensure future generations enjoy the things we value and love forever. Steamboatsprings.net/funds ENDOWMENTS27 2021 ANNUAL REPORT27 2021 ANNUAL REPORT

US Army UH-60 Blackhawk helicopters touch down at the city-owned Steamboat Springs Airport during a training exercise. Military aircraft are a common sight at the facility taking advantage of the Yampa Valley’s high-altitude and mountainous environment. 28 CITY OF STEAMBOAT SPRINGS28 CITY OF STEAMBOAT SPRINGS

COMMENT TO COUNCILSend an email or comment form to the entire City Council, City Manager, City Attorney and City Clerk. • Email, citycouncil@steamboatsprings.net• Website, steamboatsprings.net/commentPublic Comment – Regular Meetings• Public Comment for items not on the agenda typically occurs around 6 PM.• When recognized by President during Public Comment– Identify yourself by name and address– All comments should not exceed 3 minutesWEBSITES: 24/7Steamboatsprings.netCommunity’s source for news, information and questions on city programs, services, docu-ments, departments and operations. EngageSteamboat.netEngage Steamboat is spurring community conversation. This is your place to get involved, share ideas, evaluate priorities, and empower Steamboat Springs to reach new heights as a city. Spring into action!WATCH, LISTEN & LIVE STREAMSOCIAL@CityofSteamboat@SteamboatRecreation@SSFireRescue@SteamboatTransit@HowelsenHill@HowelsenIce@HaymakerGolf@YampaRiverBotanicPark@CityofSteamboat@StmbtParksRec@CityofSteamboat@CityofSteamboatCITY LIMITSThe city’s one-hour radio talk show, City Limits, runs on all Steamboat Radio stations. The show airs monthly featuring insights from Councilors, City Manager, sta, and special guests tackling a variety of subjects in front of the community.FARMERSMARKETCity Council hosts a booth at the Farmers Market every Saturday from June through September.This is an informal way to meet council members, ask a question and discuss areas of interest. It has evolved into a popular opportunity for residents to interact with council members in a relaxed atmosphere.@SteamboatSpringsCityAn engaged community is a healthy community. Active participation leads to dialogue and discussion that shapes the process of making Steamboat Springs a better place. The city provides educational opportunities for residents to discover how to engage, learn about local government and participate to a greater degree. COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT29 2021 ANNUAL REPORT29 2021 ANNUAL REPORT

AIRPORT 2021 2020 2019Take O/LandingsAviation Fuel (gallons)8,638 106,55111,087 120,1258,94092,635CITY CLERK 2021 2020 2019Open RecordsLiquor LicensesPermitted Liquor EventsCouncil MeetingsResolutionsOrdinances162 113393959501351123538494715010375418667ENGINEERING 2021 2020 2019Capital Improvements $7.43M $3.9M $5.2MFLEET 2021 2020 2019Repairs & ServiceGas & Diesel (gallons)Miles Traveled3,34177,626520,8793,568 83,992 496,0573,478 97,000 570,000FIRE SERVICES 2021 2020 2019Calls for Service 2,468 2,297 2,511IGS 2021 2020 2019Grant Dollars $7.43M $5.9M $3.1MPARKS & RECREATION 2021 2020 2019Rec Program SpotsSki Free SundaysRodeo Events9,382 18 204,22816019,2001621POLICE SERVICES 2021 2020 2019Calls for ServiceBear CallsRecords ChecksRecords Copies13,24349722943516,30837412952514,859319224542POLICE SERVICES cont 2021 2020 2019ACO Calls for ServiceACO Bite Reports1,162541,662551,28263PROCUREMENT 2021 2020 2019Invitations to BidContracts ProcessedGrant AgreementsPurchase Orders341772514554126151635020511155SPECIAL EVENTS 202120202019Permitted Events 93 37 75STREET 2021 2020 2019Snow Removed (yards)Scoria Applied (tons)Sweeping (hours)Material (tons)32,0941,6451,9221,06973,0442,4006401,59031,4641,6921,987966TRANSIT 2021 2020 2019Total PassengersRegional PassengersParatransit Passengers583,06327,010578769,99328,1357721,109,57633,6002,121WASTEWATER 2021 2020 2019H2O Treated (gallons)Biosolids (dry tons)Annual Permit Tests856M4655001.07B4485001.07B430500WATER & SEWER 2021 2020 2019Consumed H2O (gals)Ave daily summer useAve daily winter usePeak Day SummerLow Day Winter475M1.85M870,0003.06M290,000514M1.99M1.03M3.39M330,000460M1.60M920,0002.48M210,000BY THENUMBERS30 CITY OF STEAMBOAT SPRINGS30 CITY OF STEAMBOAT SPRINGS

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