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OF THE STATE OF COLORADO
DOCKET NO. 03A-496T
IN THE MATTER OF THE JOINT APPLICATION TO EXPAND THE LOCAL
CALLING AREA IN NORTHERN COLORADO
DIRECT TESTIMONY AND EXHIBIT OF RENEE WHEELER,
ASSISTANT TO THE CITY MANAGER OF THE
CITY OF LOVELAND, COLORADO
September 30, 2004
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
I. IDENTIFICATION OF WITNESS AND PURPOSE OF TESTIMONY 1
II. BACKGROUND INFORMATION 2
III. COMMUNITY OF INTEREST STANDARD 8
IV. COST STUDY 10
V. CUSTOMER SURVEY 10
VI. REQUEST 11
APPENDIX A: STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS AND AFFIDAVIT
EXHIBIT RW-1 (60 PAGES-BOUND SEPARATELY)
City of Loveland—Renee Wheeler
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1 I. IDENTIFICATION OF WITNESS AND PURPOSE OF TESTIMONY
2
3 Q. PLEASE STATE YOUR NAME AND BUSINESS ADDRESS.
4 A. My name is Renee Wheeler, and my business address is 500 East Third Street,
5 Loveland, Colorado 80537.
6
7 Q. BY WHOM ARE YOU EMPLOYED AND IN WHAT CAPACITY?
8 A. I am employed by the City of Loveland, Colorado ("City") as the Assistant to the
9 City Manager. My responsibilities include public information and community
10 relations, policy research and development, and intergovernmental relations. I
11 also serve as the City of Loveland's state government legislative liaison. As the
12 Assistant to the City Manager, I assume project leadership for the City of
13 Loveland on issues common to Northern Colorado communities.
14
15 Q. HAVE YOU PREPARED A STATEMENT OF YOUR EXPERIENCE AND
16 QUALIFICATIONS?
17 A. Yes. It is attached as Appendix A to this testimony.
18
19 Q. ARE YOU GENERALLY FAMILIAR WITH THE FILINGS IN DOCKET
20 NO. 03A-496T?
21 A. Yes. I authored the Northern Colorado Joint Application to Expand the Local
22 Calling Area filed November 14, 2003 ("Joint Application") and am generally
23 familiar with the other filings in this Docket No. 03A-496T.
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1
2 Q. WHAT IS THE PURPOSE OF YOUR TESTIMONY?
3 A. My testimony provides background information regarding the Public Utilities
4 Commission ("Commission") rules applicable to this Docket No. 03A-496T, the
5 Joint Application, the cost studies filed by Nunn Telephone Company ("Nunn")
6 and Qwest Corporation ("Qwest"), and the customer survey performed by Qwest.
7 My testimony also discusses the evidence offered by the Applicants to meet their
8 burden of proof with regard to the community of interest alternative criteria
9 standard; the City of Loveland's position with regard to Qwest's cost study and
10 proposed rate increment of$.06 per access line; the City of Loveland's position
11 with regard to the customer survey; and the Applicants' request for an order of the
12 Commission expanding the local calling area in Northern Colorado as set forth in
13 the Joint Application.
14
15 II. BACKGROUND INFORMATION
16
17 Q. WHAT DO YOU UNDERSTAND TO BE THE COMMISSION RULES
18 APPLICABLE TO DOCKET NO. 03A-496T?
19 A. The Joint Application was filed pursuant to Rule 723-2-17.3.2, "Process for
20 Expanding a Local Calling Area," which provides, in part, that the Commission
21 will consider the expansion of a local calling area upon the petition of a body
22 politic within the soliciting exchange area. The Joint Application seeks an order
23 of the Commission expanding the local calling area in Northern Colorado based
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1 on a finding of a community of interest under the alternative criteria standard set
2 forth in Rule 723-2-17.3.3.2. This rule provides as follows:
3 The Commission may consider requests for consideration of the
4 establishment of a new local calling area based upon clear and
5 convincing evidence that a community of interest exists among the
6 exchanges that do not currently meet the criteria of Rule 17.3.3.1
7 [Calling Volume Standard]. In evaluating such a request, the
8 Commission shall consider community of interest issues dictated
9 by urban growth patterns, and the present and future availability of
10 essential services in rural areas. Criteria to be used by the
11 Commission in making its determination shall include: (a) the local
12 calling area principles of Rule 17.3.1 [which provides that, "in
13 general and to the extent possible, each local calling area . . .
14 should: (.1) allow customers to place and receive calls without
15 payment of a toll charge to 9-1-1, their county seat, municipal
16 government, elementary and secondary school districts, libraries,
17 primary centers of business activity, police and fire departments,
18 and essential medical and emergency services; (.2) be provided in
19 both directions between the two exchange areas; and (.3) not
20 exhibit any discontinuities"]; (b) customer calling patterns; (c) the
21 location of serving transportation centers; (d) demographic profiles
22 of the residents of the exchange(s); and (e) location of primary
23 centers of business activity and employment centers, and the
24 location of employee residences. The Commission may consider
25 other pertinent factors such as the availability and feasibility of
26 optional calling plans, and the local and long distance competition.
27
28 Once the Joint Application is deemed complete, "any provider furnishing
29 service in and between the exchange areas being considered for inclusion in the
30 local calling area shall perform all necessary revenue and cost analyses to
31 quantify the rate increment per customer" ("cost study") pursuant to Rule 723-2-
32 17.3.5.
33 Once the cost study has been accepted by the Commission, the affected
34 local exchange provider(s) must perform "a statistically valid survey of all
35 residential customers in the exchange areas being considered for calling area
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1 expansion" ("customer survey") pursuant to Rule 723-2-17.3.6. Under this rule,
2 "[t]he survey results must demonstrate at least a 50% positive acceptance of the
3 local calling area at the stated rate levels."
4 Once the customer survey has been accepted by the Commission, the
5 matter is set for public hearing, if required, pursuant to Rule 723-2-17.3.7.
6
7 Q. PLEASE PROVIDE SOME BACKGROUND INFORMATION ABOUT
8 THE JOINT APPLICATION FILED IN THIS DOCKET NO. 03A-496T.
9 A. On November 14, 2003, a Joint Application to Expand the Local Calling Area in
10 Northern Colorado was filed with the Commission by the following entities:
11 Larimer County, Colorado; Weld County, Colorado; City of Loveland, Colorado;
12 Loveland Chamber of Commerce; City of Greeley, Colorado; Town of Windsor,
13 Colorado; Windsor Chamber of Commerce; City of Fort Collins, Colorado; Fort
14 Collins Chamber of Commerce; Town of Ault, Colorado; Town of Timnath,
15 Colorado; Town of LaSalle, Colorado; Town of Kersey, Colorado; Town of
16 Mead, Colorado; Town of Nunn, Colorado; City of Evans, Colorado; Town of
17 Eaton, Colorado; Town of Estes Park, Colorado; Town of Milliken, Colorado;
18 Town of Platteville, Colorado; Town of Berthoud, Colorado; and Town of
19 Johnstown, Colorado (collectively, the "Applicants"). A copy of the Joint
20 Application is attached as Exhibit RW-1 to this testimony as a separately bound
21 document.
22 In brief, the Applicants seek an order of the Commission requiring an
23 expansion of the local calling area in Northern Colorado pursuant to Rule 723-2-
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1 17.3.2 based on a finding of a community of interest under the alternative criteria
2 standard set forth in Rule 723-2-17.3.3.2. If ordered, this expansion would allow
3 for two-way calling between each of the communities listed in the Exhibit to the
4 Joint Application entitled "Table to Clarify Calling Area Expansion Request."
5 On November 19, 2003, the Commission published its Notice of
6 Application Filed. By Decision No. C03-1350, Qwest and Nunn were made
7 indispensable parties to this docket. On December 15, 2003, Qwest and Nunn
8 filed a joint Notice of Intervention, Entry of Appearance, and Request for
9 Extension of Time and Waiver of Response Time. On December 19, 2003, the
10 Office of Consumer Counsel ("OCC") filed its Notice of Intervention of Right,
11 Entry of Appearance and Request for Hearing. On December 30, 2003, the Staff
12 of the Public Utilities Commission ("Staff') filed its Notice of Intervention, Entry
13 of Appearance, Notice Pursuant to Rule 9(d) and Rule 24(a)(1) and Request for
14 Hearing.
15 The Joint Application was deemed automatically complete on February
16 19, 2004 pursuant to Decision No. C03-1465.
17 On August 30, 2004, the Applicants, Staff, the OCC, and Nunn filed a
18 Partial Stipulation and Partial Settlement Agreement of the Parties ("Partial
19 Stipulation") in which they stipulated to the facts set forth in the Joint Application
20 and agreed that said facts constitute clear and convincing evidence of a
21 community of interest under the alternative criteria standard. Although not a
22 party to the Partial Stipulation, Qwest did not object to approval of the Partial
23 Stipulation. In Decision No. R04-1070-I, Administrative Law Judge William J.
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1 Fritzel found the Partial Stipulation to be just, reasonable, and in the public
2 interest and accepted the Partial Stipulation. No exceptions to the recommended
3 decision have been filed.
4
5 Q. DID NUNN AND QWEST FILE COST STUDIES IN ACCORDANCE
6 WITH RULE 723-2-17.3.5?
7 A. Yes. Nunn and Qwest filed the results of their respective analyses to quantify the
8 calling volumes per customer in the exchanges affected by the Joint Application
9 as well as all necessary revenue and cost analyses to quantify the rate increment
10 per customer on January 30, 2004. Nunn's cost study demonstrated that
11 expanding the local calling area would equate to a gross annual rate increment of
12 an additional $43,565 to be recovered from Nunn's customers. Qwest's cost
13 study demonstrated that expanding the local calling area would equate to a rate
14 increment of an additional $.06 per access line per month that could be added to
15 all of Qwest's residential and business local phone service rates for all customers
16 in its Colorado service territory.
17 Subsequent to the submittal of the cost studies, meetings were held with
18 the parties. As a result of those meetings, it was determined that Nunn would
19 offer an optional calling area plan while Northern Colorado Qwest customers
20 would receive a non-optional local calling area expansion that would include the
21 Nunn exchange. In addition, it was agreed that Qwest would revise its cost study.
22 Qwest filed its revised cost study on April 9, 2004. The revisions included
23 updated separation factors to reflect calendar year 2003, updated lost access
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1 revenue data to reflect the decrease in access rates effective April 1, 2004, and
2 added expense components for property taxes, uncollectible expense, and reduced
3 Commission fees.
4 On May 13, 2004, Staff filed its Report Pursuant to 4 C.C.R. 723-2-17.3.5
5 in which it recommended that Qwest's revised cost study be accepted without
6 further modification.
7 On May 21, 2004, Administrative Law Judge Fritzel issued Decision No.
8 R04-0515-I in which he accepted Qwest's revised cost study filed on April 9,
9 2004 and ordered Qwest to proceed with the customer survey using the survey
10 form approved in the order.
11
12 Q. DID QWEST PERFORM A CUSTOMER SURVEY PURSUANT TO RULE
13 723-2-17.3.6 IN ACCORDANCE WITH DECISION NO. R04-0515-I?
14 A. Yes. Qwest filed its Notice of Survey Results on June 30, 2004. Qwest reported
15 that it mailed 1,600 surveys to a random selection of its residential customers
16 throughout the exchange areas being considered for calling area expansion.
17 Qwest further reported that of the 1,600 surveys mailed, 488 surveys (30.5%)
18 were returned, and of those surveys that were returned, 387 responded yes (79%)
19 and 101 responded no (21%). This result demonstrates a positive acceptance of
20 the local calling area at the stated rate levels in excess of the 50% required under
21 Rule 723-2-17.3.6.1.
22
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1 III. COMMUNITY OF INTEREST STANDARD
2
3 Q. WHAT FACTS HAVE THE APPLICANTS ESTABLISHED TO
4 DEMONSTRATE THAT A COMMUNITY OF INTEREST EXISTS
5 AMONG THE COMMUNITIES REQUESTING EXPANSION OF THE
6 LOCAL CALLING AREA IN NORTHERN COLORADO?
7 A. As stated in the Joint Application, Northern Colorado residents and businesses
8 support an interdependent, regional economy in every way. For example:
9 (1) Growth management areas for Northern Colorado communities are
10 contiguous.
11 (2) K-12 school districts in Northern Colorado serve overlapping county
12 areas; for example, some Windsor residents attend schools in the
13 Thompson Valley School District, located in Loveland.
14 (3) Northern Colorado universities and community colleges serve the entire
15 region, provide continuing education to area businesses, and are major
16 employers in the region.
17 (4) There is substantial travel between three main business centers (located in
18 Fort Collins, Greeley, and Loveland) for employment and shopping.
19 (5) Northern Colorado businesses buy locally; 45% of inputs used by primary
20 employers to generate goods and services are purchased from local
21 businesses.
22 (6) Regional economic development organizations exist due to the salability
23 of the regional concept for recruiting businesses.
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1 (7) Nonprofit agencies, Larimer County, and Weld County work together to
2 address human services needs and support agricultural businesses in
3 Northern Colorado.
4 (8) Two major hospitals systems (located in Fort Collins, Greeley, and
5 Loveland) provide services for patients throughout Northern Colorado and
6 are major employers in the region.
7 (9) The regional North Front Range Transportation & Air Quality Planning
8 Council exists due to cooperation among Northern Colorado communities
9 on transportation initiatives.
10 (10) Utility providers are dependent upon resources and customers throughout
11 Northern Colorado.
12 (11) Northern Colorado leisure destinations attract users from the entire region.
13 As previously noted, the Applicants, Staff, the OCC, and Nunn have
14 stipulated to these and all other facts set forth in the Joint Application and agreed
15 that said facts constitute clear and convincing evidence of a community of interest
16 under the alternative criteria standard, and Qwest, although not a party to the
17 Partial Stipulation, did not object to its approval. Administrative Law Judge
18 Fritzel has issued a recommended decision finding the Partial Stipulation to be
19 just, reasonable, and in the public interest and accepting the Partial Stipulation.
20 No exceptions to the recommended decision have been filed. Therefore, I believe
21 the Applications have met their burden of proof on the community of interest,
22 alternative criteria standard.
23
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1 IV. COST STUDY
2
3 Q. DOES THE CITY OF LOVELAND ACCEPT THE COST STUDY FILED
4 BY QWEST FOR THE PURPOSES OF THIS DOCKET NO. 03A-496T?
5 A. Yes. The City of Loveland takes no issue with the cost study filed by Qwest.
6
7 Q. WHAT IS THE CITY OF LOVELAND'S POSITION WITH REGARD TO
8 QWEST'S REQUEST FOR A RATE INCREASE OF $.06 PER ACCESS
9 LINE SHOULD THE COMMISSION ORDER THAT THE LOCAL
10 CALLING AREA IN NORTHERN COLORADO BE EXPANDED?
11 A. The City of Loveland does not oppose Qwest's request to recover $.06 per access
12 line should the expansion be approved.
13
14 V. CUSTOMER SURVEY
15
16 Q. DOES THE CITY OF LOVELAND ACCEPT THE RESULTS OF THE
17 CUSTOMER SURVEY CONDUCTED BY QWEST AS A
18 STATISTICALLY VALID SURVEY OF ALL RESIDENTIAL
19 CUSTOMERS IN THE EXCHANGE AREAS BEING CONSIDERED FOR
20 EXPANSION IN CONFORMANCE WITH RULE 723-2-17.3.6?
21 A. Yes. The City of Loveland takes no issue with the customer survey conducted by
22 Qwest. As I previously noted, the customer survey demonstrated a 79% approval
23 rating among those residents who returned the survey, which satisfies the
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1 requirements that the survey demonstrate at least a 50% positive acceptance of the
2 local calling area at the stated rate levels set forth in Rule 723-2-17.3.6.1.
3
4 VI. REQUEST
5
6 Q. WHAT DO YOU REQUEST OF THE COMMISSION?
7 A. I request that the Commission:
8 (1) Find that the Applicants have met their burden of proof by establishing
9 clear and convincing evidence of a community of interest among Northern
10 Colorado communities under the alternative criteria standard set forth in
11 Rule 723-2-17.3.3.2.
12 (2) Find that the cost study performed by Nunn pursuant to Rule 723-2-17.3.5
13 meets the requirements of and is acceptable under the rule.
14 (3) Find that the cost study performed by Qwest pursuant to Rule 723-2-
15 17.3.5 meets the requirements of and is acceptable under the rule.
16 (4) Find that the rate increment of$.06 per access line as proposed by Qwest
17 is a reasonable and fair apportionment of the costs associated with the
18 expansion pursuant to Rule 723-1-17.3.3.3.
19 (5) Find that the customer survey performed by Qwest pursuant to Rule 723-
20 2-17.3.6, which survey found that 79% of the residents in the local calling
21 area favor the expansion with a $.06 increase per access line, is
22 statistically valid and represents a favorable response that would support
23 an order by the Commission requiring expansion.
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1 (6) Order that the local calling area in Northern Colorado be expanded as
2 requested in the Joint Application.
3
4 Q. DOES THIS CONCLUDE YOUR TESTIMONY AT THIS TIME?
5 A. Yes.
APPENDIX A
STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS
OF
RENEE WHEELER
I received a Bachelor of Science in Accounting from the University of Houston-Clear
Lake in Clear Lake, Texas and a Masters of Business Administration from Colorado State
University in Fort Collins, Colorado. I have been a Certified Government Finance Officer since
1998, a professional designation issued by the national Government Finance Officers
Association for tested proficiency in five finance administration competencies and government
finance service experience. I was a member of the Government Finance Officers Association for
many years and reviewed budgets from around the nation and Canada for the Distinguished
Budget Presentation awards program from 1993 to 2003. I currently serve on the Board of
Directors for Junior Achievement and Healthier Communities Coalition of Larimer County and
meet regularly with the City Managers in the Northern Colorado region.
I have 19 years of local government experience, beginning with a collegiate internship in
1985 to my current position with the City of Loveland. From July, 2001 to April, 2003, I was
employed as Budget Manager by the City and County of Broomfield, where I was responsible
for the management of the budget and performance measurement. From June, 1994 to July,
2001, I was employed as an Assistant to the City Manager by the City of Greeley, where my
duties included budget management, performance management, capital projects planning, and
overseeing projects related to community diversity and organizational strategy. As an Assistant
to the City Manager for the City of Loveland, I manage the City's public information and public
relations, coordinate various policy development and research committees, and am charged with
developing an organization legislative agenda and working with Colorado legislators related to
bills proposed during the legislation session. I am also responsible for coordinating projects
related to regional efforts in the Northern Colorado area, which has included research,
development, and coordination associated with filing the Joint Application to expand the local
calling area in Northern Colorado.
BEFORE THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION
OF THE STATE OF COLORADO
DOCKET NO. 03A-469T
IN THE MATTER OF THE JOINT APPLICATION TO EXPAND THE LOCAL
CALLING AREA IN NORTHERN COLORADO
I, Renee Wheeler, being duly sworn, state that the attached testimony and exhibits were
prepared by me or under my supervision, control, and direction; that the testimony and
exhibits are true and correct to the best of my information, knowledge, and belief; and
that I would give the same testimony orally and would present the same exhibits if asked
under oath.
—
R ee Wheeler
Subscribed and sworn to before me in the County of Larimer, State of Colorado this 30`h
day of September, 2004.
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BEFORE THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION
OF THE STATE OF COLORADO
DOCKET NO. 03A-496T
IN THE MATTER OF THE JOINT APPLICATION TO EXPAND THE LOCAL
CALLING AREA IN NORTHERN COLORADO
EXHIBIT RW-1 TO DIRECT TESTIMONY OF RENEE WHEELER,
ASSISTANT TO THE CITY MANAGER OF THE
CITY OF LOVELAND, COLORADO
September 30, 2004
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Public Utilities Commission
Application to Expand the Local Calling Area
Northern Colorado Joint Application
November 12, 2003
Authored and Coordinated by:
Renee Wheeler
Assistant to the City Manager
City of Loveland,
• 500 East 3`d Street
Loveland, Colorado 80537
• 970-962-2704
fax 970-962-2900
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Public Utilities Commission
Application to Expand the Local Calling Area
Northern Colorado Joint Application
November 12, 2003
Executive Summary
Map
Table of Calling Area Expansion Request by Community
• Detail Application
Exhibits
Letters of Support
APPLICATION TO THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION FOR THE
PURPOSE OF EXPANDING THE LOCAL CALLING AREA
Executive Summary
This application is a joint Northern Colorado filing for expansion of the local calling
area. We would like two-way calling between each of the communities listed in the
current calling area and the proposed calling area listed in the attached exhibit(Exhibit
Table to Clarify Calling Area Expansion Request). The application is based on the
alternate criteria standards for the community of interest. The communities in support of
the application have attached letters. The letters indicate that there is substantial support
• for this effort. The county letters have a majority of the county commissioner signatures,
as required.
The current calling area for Loveland includes the following exchange areas: Fort
Collins, Estes Park, Loveland, Berthoud, and Johnstown-Milliken. This application is a
request to add the following exchange areas: Windsor; Eaton-Ault; Greeley; Lasalle;
Evans; Platteville; and northern exchange area dissected by Highway 85 (area bordered
by the northern state line, the Fort Collins exchange area on the west, the Eaton-Ault
exchange area on the east and the Windsor exchange area on the south). A map has been
included in the attached material.
Residents and businesses in Northern Colorado truly support a regional economy in every
aspect of their lives. Evidence of the interdependence of the business centers in the
Northern Colorado region has been found to exist in every segment of the economy.
> Growth management areas for Northern Colorado communities are
contiguous.
• There is substantial travel between
three main business centers for {�. ( Regional Travel Patterns
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> Businesses are buying local. 45% inputs used by primary employers to
generate goods and services are purchased from local businesses in the
region.
> The regional North Front Range Transportation & Air Quality Planning
Council exists due to regional cooperation of the communities in Northern •
Summary - 1
PUC Application for Expansion of Local Calling Area
Executive Summary
Colorado, particularly related to transportation initiatives.
> Regional economic development organizations exist because of the
salability of the regional concept for recruiting businesses.
> Utility providers have a dependence upon resources and customers
throughout the region.
> Two major hospital systems (locations in Greeley, Loveland, and Fort
Collins)provide services for patients throughout the region and are major
employers in the region.
> Educational entities serve overlapping county areas for kindergarten
through 12th grade. Windsor residents that attend Thompson Valley
(Loveland) schools.
> Universities and community colleges serve the entire region. These
institutions are serving a role in continuing education for the businesses in
the area and are amongst the largest employers in the region.
> Non-profit agencies, Larimer and Weld counties work together to address
human service needs of the region, as well as support the strong
agricultural business segment of the region through extension services.
> Regional leisure destinations attract users from the entire region providing
a well-rounded, higher quality of life.
It is understood that there could be an incremental increase to the monthly bill for each
customer throughout the calling area based on infrastructure costs to make the expansion
possible. It is our hope that given the number of customers included in the proposed area
each customer's proportional share would be very small. We believe the elimination of
monthly cost of long distance between the exchanges included in the application and the
cost of service alternatives to avoid long distance calls would substantially reduce
monthly financial obligations of businesses and residents in our region. It is our hope
that the Public Utilities Commission will see the value of the body of evidence that has
been submitted to establish a community of interest.
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Exchange Current Calling Areas Pro_posed Calling Areas (Extension)
Berthoud Eaton-Ault, Estes, Ft. Collins, La Salle, Nunn Tele..
Gilcrest, Greeley, Johnstown-
Milliken, Longmont, Loveland,
Mead. Platteville, Windsor
Eaton-Ault Berthoud, Gilcrest, Greeley, Isles Park. Ft. Collins, Loveland •
Johnstown-Milliken, LaSalle,
Platteville, Windsor, Nunn wire
center, Briggsdale & Grover wire
centers of Wiggins.
Estes Park Allenspark, Berthoud, Ft. Collins, Eaton-Ault, Gilcrest, Greeley, Johnstown-
Loveland, Lyons Milliken, La Salle, Platteville, Windsor,
Nunn Tele.
Fort Collins l3erthoud, Estes Park, Loveland, Eaton-Ault, Gilcrest, Greeley, Johnstown-
(Harmony & Windsor, Nunn wire center(Nunn Milliken, La Salle, Platteville,
Wellington) Tele.), Red Feathers & Walden
wire centers (CenturyTel)
Gilcrest Berthoud, Eaton-Ault, Greeley, Estes Park, Ft. Collins, Loveland,Nunn
Johnstown-Milliken, La Salle, Tele.
Mead, Platteville, Windsor
Greeley (Evans) Berthoud, Eaton-Ault, Gilcrest, Estes Park, Ft. Collins, Loveland
Hudson, Johnstown-Milliken,
Keenesburg,La Salle,Mead,.
Platteville, Weldona, Windsor, •
Roggen wire center,Nunn wire .
center,Briggsdale,Grover,Hoyt, •
New Raymer & Wiggins wire
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Johnstown- Berthoud, Eaton-Ault, Gilcrest, Estes Park, Ft. Collins, Nunn Tele.
Milliken Greeley, LaSalle, Loveland, Mead,
Platteville, Windsor
La Salle Eaton-Ault, Gilcrest, Greeley, Berthoud, Estes Park, Ft. Collins, Loveland,
Hudson, Johnstown-Milliken, Nunn Tele.
Keenesburg, Mead, Platteville,
Windsor
I.oceland Berthoud, Estes Park, Ii. Collins, Paton-Ault. (.itlerest. Greeley. I a Salle,
Johnstown-Milliken, Mead Platteville, Windsor, Nunn Tele.
Exhibit I - Page I of 2
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Exhibit Table to Clarify Calling Area Expansion Request - Exhibit 1
Exchange Current Calling Areas Proposed Calling Areas (Extension) •
Platteville Berthoud, Eaton-Ault, Ft. Lupton, Estes Park, Ft. Collins, Loveland, Nunn
Gilcrest, Greeley, Johnstown- Tele.
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Gilcrest, Greeley, Johnstown-
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Nunn Tele. of At least to Greeley, Eaton-Ault, Ft. Berthoud, Estes Park, Gilcrest, Johnstown-
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APPLICATION TO THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION FOR THE
PURPOSE OF EXPANDING THE.LOCAL CALLING AREA
This application is a joint filing for expansion of the local calling area in Northern
Colorado. The current calling area includes the following exchanges: Fort Collins, Estes
Park, Loveland, Berthoud, and Johnstown-Milliken. This expansion application is to add
the following exchanges: northern exchange area around Highway 85 (area bordered by
the northern state line, the Fort Collins exchange area on the west, the Eaton-Ault
exchange area on the east and the Windsor exchange area on the south); Windsor; Eaton-
Ault; Greeley; Lasalle; Evans; and Platteville. We are requesting two-way calling
between all communities in the current and proposed exchange areas as indicated in the
map below.
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Letters of support are intended to be"signatures" for the application. Several
communities are participating in this joint application as indicated by the "Exhibit Table
to Clarify Calling Area Expansion Request-Exhibit 1 ". Letters of support have been
signed by a majority of the county commissioners in both Weld and Larimer Counties.
We believe the evidence presented in this application meets the alternate criteria standard
for a community of interest. Northern Colorado is a regional economy with local calling
area needs.
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REGIONAL ECONOMY
Interdependence of Business Centers
The Northern Colorado area is a regional economy. Its interdependence is much like the
Denver Metro area.
Urban Growth Areas,Growth Management Areas,City Limits The North Front Range
Transportation &Air
.* Quality Planning Council
staff collected information
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communities and Growth
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..:Y�it'm + , indicates plans for the
L_.m 0, fa n communities to annex and
--.=<�: ;�.t f=` nfln incorporate the areas into
a.w °fi". ...t. their city limits. It clearly
11- a indicates that the
communities are forming a
geographic regional relationship. The next graphic indicates that the regional economy
already exists. It is the commuter patterns and tells the tale well.
According to the 2001
Regional Household Travel
Survey Overview, a North Front
Regional Travel Patterns
Range Metropolitan Planning I i 5_ .\
Organization (NFRMPO) 1774 kart Fort Conlin to work .I I
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_39% of the region comes to shopW — 4
• 30% of Greeley's
workforce commutes '-- i I I- " , 7.7. 30% leave Greeley to work
outside Greeley ;• " I
• 45% of Loveland's 45% leave., ..-t—
Loveland to work, t -- I
workforce commutes I ., l•"t_ !hernial; 31% of comes to shop�,
outside of Loveland 38% of the region comes to shop __--,A
Collins• 17%of Fort e ' * '4x comma
workforce commutes l a: �:
outside of Fort Collins COMMIS Greater Denver
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Regionalism relates to the close proximity of the business centers. If Fort Collins were
used as the point of origination the following chart indicates the short distances in miles
and times for communities in the region.
City Miles Minutes
Loveland 8 10
Greeley 29 35
Windsor 10 15
According to the NFRMPO, "many residents in Northern Colorado are spending much of
their time driving. If the average number of household trips per day is 6.25 trips and the
average trip length is 18.64 minutes, each resident in Northern Colorado is spending an
average of 116.5 minutes or almost two hours traveling in one day." The point is that
residents in Northern Colorado are accustom to driving and think very little of driving for
their needs and desires throughout Northern Colorado.
The Northern Colorado Economic Development Council produced and distributed a
report in June, 2003,Northern Colorado Primary Employers Research Project. The
purpose of the project is to determine existing businesses' ability to do business in
Northern Colorado and to identify the strengths and weaknesses of business activity in
Northern Colorado from the perspective of the firms themselves. The project was based
on an interview approach with thirty-eight primary employers. Primary employers are
defined by their products-goods or services that are exported out of the region and that
result in net"new" dollars returning to the region. There were several findings with
regard to regional business issues. Two of the most important as it pertains to the need to
communicate between counties are workforce commuters and supplier relationships for
business in the region.
Larimer County Residents Who Work in The report provided information about
Other Counties the Larimer County workforce that
supports regionalism. 21,206
employees or 16% of the total Larimer
Other Adams County workforce lives in Larimer
19% 5%
County and works in other counties.
®Boulder 6,290 or 30% of them commute to
warn s9^io Weld County.
30% Denver
1o% The Smart Trips program reports that
there are approximately 1,500
participants in the Smart Trips
commuter program. The study indicated that on the average commuters travel in excess
20 miles one way to work.
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The NCEDC Primary
Employers report also International
found that"45% of the National
inputs used by local
business included in the Regional(between 50-250 mi.)
research are purchased Local(within 50 mi.)
from businesses within
the region and almost 0 10 20 30 40 50 60
40% of the goods Source of Supplies by Percentage
produced from those
inputs are sold with
Northern Colorado. This, indeed, shows the interconnectivity of Northern Colorado's
economy."
There were several findings in the report that suggest the regional economy will continue
to thrive.
• According to the report 16%rated the local business climate better today than five
years ago.
• 80% felt that the local business climate five years form today will be better than it
is at the present
• 42% have been increasing investment in the facility, while almost 40% have had a
steady rate of investment
• Job growth is anticipated, primarily in the manufacturing sector
• 39% of the employers stated that there would be come expansion in the
employment base and nearly 53% said they would remain at the same level of
employment
• 80% of the primary employers are predicting at least some growth in sales
Since a little less than 3% of the essential 55&older
workforce is described as near retirement
the trends are expected to continue. 35-55 yrs
35 yrs old ;,:
or less •
0 20 40 60 80
Percentage of Workforce
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The Center for Business and Economic Development and the State Demographer indicate
that job growth in Northern Colorado will be above the state and national levels over the
next 20 years further supporting the notion that the current patterns will continue into the
future.
North Front Range is the modeling area for the regional transportation study. The study
that was commissioned indicated that there will be a 70%job growth in Larimer County
by 2030. Weld County will see a job growth of 95% over the same time period.
Regional Transportation Planning
The North Front Range Transportation& Air Quality Planning Council is an association
of local governments was formed in 1987 to address transportation and air quality
planning issues in Colorado's North Front Range. It is responsible for transportation
planning in the region that consists of the most populous parts of Larimer and Weld
Counties, including the cities of Fort Collins, Greeley, Loveland, Evans and the towns of
Berthoud, Garden City, Johnstown, LaSalle, Timnath and Windsor. This council has
developed a$606.3 million transportation plan based on the regional interdependence
founded in employment, shopping and entertainment. The plans focus on regionally
significant corridors. These corridors are defined as a corridor that serves as an important
link between major communities and destinations within or outside the North Front
Range. Corridors are identified as far north as Wellington, east to Kersey, south to
Gilcrest and across to the Boulder County line south of Berthoud, and west into the
Poudre and Thompson Canyons. It includes highway projects, transit projects, bike and
pedestrian projects, rail projects, Transportation Demand Management projects and
Transportation System Management projects spread throughout the region. The
organization is working on the means to finance the plan that requires significant
coordination efforts between member communities in both Larimer and Weld Counties.
There is currently an effort to develop support for a funding mechanism and a North
Front Range Transportation Authority to manage funds made up of Berthoud, Evan, Fort
Collins, Garden City, Greeley, Johnstown, Loveland, Milliken, Timnath, Windsor and the
unincorporated areas of Weld and Larimer Counties.
Regional Economic Development
The Northern Colorado Economic Development Corporation(NCEDC) is a 501(c) 6
designated,public/private, not-for-profit corporation serving Northern Colorado. Funded
by investments from regional businesses and government entities, the focus of the
NCEDC is to leverage public and private funds to strengthen existing employers, support
expansion projects,provide critical research for decision-making, and recruit new
employers who create primary jobs, invest capital, and add vitality to the economy. The
organization has many investors from various sectors of the community and is served by
a 27-member Board of Directors, CEO, and staff that work closely with local resources
and business service providers.
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They strive to enhance the region's future by supporting existing businesses and
recruiting new businesses to our vibrant communities. They are focused on increasing the
number of primary jobs in our region, which will ultimately create exported goods and
services that, in return, will draw new business and industry into our area.
Another economic development effort that crosses the county lines and therefore the
calling area lines is the Weld/Larimer Revolving Loan Fund program. The loan fund was
established to assist with the financial needs of the companies expanding or locating to
the rural areas of Weld or Larimer County. The program is funded through the State of
Colorado Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) allocation and is administered
by the Greeley/Weld Economic Development (EDAP) agency. Larimer County has an
intergovernmental agreement with Weld County for the CDBG Loan Fund. A copy of
that agreement has been attached (Exhibit 2).
Economic development of the Northern Colorado region involves a considerable amount
of communication for the benefit of the regional economy.
Utilities
By law Platte River Power Authority can only provide service to Estes Park, Fort Collins,
Longmont and Loveland. However there are operational dependencies on Weld County.
• 13% of the Platte River Authority workforce lives in Weld County and works in
facilities in Larimer County.
• Over the last two years, Platte River has done business with 58 Weld County
vendors.
Northern Colorado Water Conservancy District is a public agency created in 1937. It
provides water for agricultural, municipal, domestic and industrial uses in northeastern
Colorado. NCWCD encompasses 1.5 million acres in portions of Boulder, Larimer,
Weld, Broomfield, Morgan, Logan, Washington, and Sedgwick counties. Most of the 95
full time positions work in Loveland and will move to Berthoud once that facility is
complete.
The Little Thompson Water District has a 300 square mile service area generally bound
by the City of Loveland on the north, Longs Peak Water District on the south, the City of
Greeley, the South Platte River and the St. Vrain River on the east, and the foothills on
the west. It also now includes the former Arkins Association and the Town of Mead.
They provide treated water to about 6,500 homes and businesses in Northern Colorado.
The organization is a user-owned, not for profit public utility with customers in Larimer,
Weld, and Boulder counties.
Healthcare Providers
The major hospital systems in the area serve the entire Northern Colorado region as well
as southern Wyoming and southwestern Nebraska. They have provided information
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about their patients and their workforce that indicates that Northern Colorado
communication is important.
Poudre Valley Hospital in Fort Collins
Larimer County Facility Patient Care(Overnight Employees
stays in 2001)
Portion from Weld 1045 257— 10% of
County workforce; i 0
367 from the greater of them from
Greeley area and 678 from Windsor
Windsor/Johnstown/Milliken
Poudre Valley Health Systems Health Systems of Fort Collins, Colorado and Regional
West Medical Center of Scottsbluff, Nebraska are joining efforts to build a$200 million
regional hospital immediately south of the Fort Collins Loveland airport. Service
provisions will be specialized: heart care and surgery, neurosurgery, and trauma. It will
be a 115-bed facility with 500 employees. Its service area is expected to be northern
Colorado, southern Wyoming and southwestern Nebraska.
Banner Health Care System in Larimer and Weld Counties
Facility Patient Care Employees (work in
one county and live in the
other)
McKee Medical 400 or 6% inpatient 100 or 10% of
Center-Loveland, 1255 or 6% emergency workforce
Larimer County 2600 or 5% outpatient
Northern 730 or 5% inpatient 263 or 5%of
Colorado Medical 640 or 2% emergency workforce
Center—Greeley, 1811 or 2% outpatient
Weld County
Banner Health Care System has announced plans for a two-phase $70 million expansion.
The expansion will include a new Intensive Care/Telemetry unit, expand birthing suites
in the obstetrics department, add two additional surgical suites and enlarge the Peri
Auesthesia Care Unit.
Both hospital systems have made a substantial commitment to the Northern Colorado
region. They provide excellent patient care and are amongst the largest employers in the
area. Communications within the region are particularly important in this industry.
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Primary Education (K— 12)
The map to the right
illustrates the issue with *•�a^^^•
kML •r Exchange,
overlapping boundaries. 'MP,� ,
The brown line is the - //
easterly border of the rte.,""''
Thompson Valley -_=
School District. There w
are several Windsor
students in the proposed ,1Z_
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(light green) that attend .9Q
Thompson Valley
Schools. It is a long
distance school to `"
contact the school or for
the students to call home.
Sports conferences have been set up by the schools districts, one designated for the
football league and one for all other sports. The Tri-Valley 3A Football Conference
includes: Berthoud, Fort Lupton, Fort Morgan, Mountain View (Loveland), Northridge
(Greeley), Silver Creek (Longmont), Sterling and Windsor. District 4 sports conference
for all other sports includes several Northern Colorado teams. This conference includes:
Berthoud, Fort Lupton, Fort Morgan, Greeley Central, Greeley West, Longmont, Niwot,
Skyline (Longmont), Sterling, and Windsor. Communication amongst Northern
Colorado schools becomes critically important as these teams schedule games,juggle
facility availability and set up coaches meetings for a variety of other administrative
tasks. Communication between parents, coaches and athletes because important
throughout the year as well.
Secondary Education
Colorado State University
Colorado State University is a land-grant institution and a Carnegie Doctoral/Research
University-Extensive. 24,000 students from every state and 95 foreign countries. 150
programs of study are offered within eight colleges.
• 163 employees that live in Weld County
• 69 students (generally first year students that still claim parents address)
• 12 active Colorado alumni chapters
• Extension Offices in 59 of 64 Colorado Counties, including Weld and Larimer
Counties
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• Events in the athletic, music, theater &dance departments draw audiences
primarily from the entire Northern Colorado region
o Rams field teams in 15 intercollegiate sports
o Hughes Stadium with capacity for 30,000 fans
o Moby Arena with capacity for 9,000 fans
o 300+performances, exhibits, and other arts events annually
University of Northern Colorado
• Single campus in Greeley, Colorado
• 11,000 students from 47 states and 52 nations
• 40 undergraduate degree programs with 103 emphasis areas and 52 graduate
degree programs with 90 emphasis areas
• 1,035 Larimer County residents were enrolled as students in 2002.
• UNC does business with 400-450 Larimer County commercial vendors annually
• 123 of their 1,382 employees live in Larimer County(9%)
• 794 undergraduate and 241 graduate students attend UNC and live in Larimer
County
Front Range Community College
Front Range Community College has campuses in Boulder, Boulder County, Brighton,
Larimer(Fort Collins), Estes Park, Longmont, and Westminster. The Larimer Campus in
Fort Collins provides education and is an employer in Larimer County that draws from
the entire Northern Colorado region. There are 4,698 students enrolled at the Larimer
Campus and the enrollment has tripled in 10 years. 146 of those students live in Weld
County and commute to Fort Collins to attend classes.
FRCC-Larimer has strong partnerships with Colorado State University and the three
public school districts in the county- Park, Poudre, and Thompson. FRCC's Veterinary
Technology program is a partner with the Program of Excellence at CSU's College of
Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Science.
It provides continuing education for several major area employers: CSU, Hewlett-
Packard, Poudre School District, Eastman Kodak, Poudre Valley Hospital, Woodward
Governor, the City of Fort Collins, Larimer County, Teledyne Water Pik, LSI Logic and
Anheuser-Busch. Eastman Kodak located in Windsor is currently a long distance call.
Aims Community College
Aims Community College is one of the largest and most comprehensive two-year
colleges in Colorado. The main campus is located in Greeley, Colorado. Since 1967
Aims has established three campuses— Greeley, Fort Lupton, and Loveland. Today
14,000 students who annually attend the college choose from 60 degree and certificate
programs. In addition, Aims helps businesses and industry assess employee job skills
and improve work productivity. The Aims student body is, on the average, older than
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most community colleges. The average Aims student is age 34, is female, works part-
time and has a family. This particular demographic has special, low-cost, communication
needs. Aims teaches recent high school graduates, senior corporate officials, first graders
in the summer college for Kids program, and instructs 90-year-olds on how to keep
number in Senior Shape-Up classes. Aims Community College is truly a college for the
community.
Student Database Information
• 529 of the 1,029 (51%) students that reside in Larimer County commute to either
the Greeley or Fort Lupton campuses
• 121 of 4,679 (3%) of the students that reside in Weld County commute to the
Loveland campus
Workforce Database Information
• 68 of 125 (54%) employees reside in Larimer County and commute to the
Greeley or Fort Lupton campuses to work
• 18 of 529 (3%) employees reside in Weld County and commute to the Loveland
campus to work
Non-Profit Agency Coordination of Service Delivery
Many of the United Way agencies that provide service in Larimer County have
administrative offices in Greeley. Catholic Charities Northern, Consumer Credit
Counseling Services, Hope Counseling Center, Lutheran Family Services, and RVNA
Home Care Services all operated from both counties. Additionally, United Way Offices
collaborate on many dual county projects such as the Funders Fair on July 3 Pt. This
event brings together well over 200 nonprofit agencies from Larimer and Weld Counties
to meet with finders from across the state to explore new funding opportunities.
The Loveland Community Health Center is a non-profit organization that serves the
uninsured and underinsured members of communities throughout the Northern Colorado
Region. Over the last year(2002) 304 of 6,934 of their patients were from Weld County.
This is fairly substantial since it is a Larimer County service entity sponsored by the
McKee Medical Foundation.
Island Grove Regional Treatment Center, Inc. is the only substance abuse treatment
center for the Weld and Larimer County area. The Larimer County contract is attached
for your review (Exhibit 3). The Island Grove Treatment Center provides fro non-
hospital based substance abuse detoxification services to Larimer and Weld County
residents through the appropriate governmental agencies (i.e., Loveland Police
Department, Larimer County Health and Human Services, Greeley Police Department).
Local Calling Area communication to provide timely assistance for individuals in need
and coordinating the transportation to the treatment center is critical.
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County Relationships
There are intergovernmental relationships between Larimer and Weld Counties. Two
good examples are: 4-H programs, and extension service horticulture education.
There is a common perception that 4-H group membership is aligned with the county of
residence. However, Larimer County indicates that there are 68 Weld County families
involved in the Larimer County 4-H program, which represents 97 members and 42 adult
leaders. The reverse is true as well. The only stipulation is that residents of either county
can only belong to one 4-H program.
Larimer County has four master gardeners in the horticulture education program who live
in Weld County. The professionals in the extension services for Larimer and Weld
counties have different areas of expertise and commonly refer questions from residents
"across county lines". Larimer County indicates that they get 10-15 calls per week from
people who identify themselves as Weld County residents.
Since public health and environmental issues generally do not align themselves with
county borders, they require a collaborative effort. Funding available to address these
concerns is always a scarcity. The cost of necessary communication is a concern.
Regional Leisure Destinations
The Northern Colorado region is rich with leisure destinations that enhance the quality of
life. Because the relative travel time within the region is manageable, each destination
serves the entire area.
The Ranch
Larimer County completed construction on a 7,200-seat events center September 2003
directly across Interstate 25 from the airport. It is already substantially"booked" for the
year. Colorado's professional hockey team, the Avalanche, have already agreed to play
exhibition games as this facility. A minor league hockey team and women's professional
basketball team have committed to play home games at the facility. Events that have
already been announced include: Bill Cosby(comedy), Scott Hamilton and Friends (ice
skating), Kenny Rogers (singer), Motocross on Ice, Disney on Ice, Harlem Globetrotters,
Sesame Street Live, and Lipizzaner Stallions. The facility will host concerts,
professional rodeos, and many other events that will attract performers from around the
nation and attract fans from the entire region, possibly the state.
There are several other venues that attract visitors from around the region. Events that
call these venues home are related to animal best-in-breed competitions, product shows,
sports activities and arts activities. Island Grove Regional Park, Colorado Marketplace,
and a facility at CSU hold animal and product shows (i.e. animal competitions, boat
shows, RV shows, and the like).
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Several sports complexes and golf courses (too numerous to mention) in the region serve
as the location for tournament play with participants at all age groups that reside
throughout Northern Colorado.
The Union Colony Civic Center(Greeley), Lincoln Center(Fort Collins) and the Rialto
Theater(Loveland)bring the arts to the Northern Colorado region. They provide a
nationally acclaimed entertainment for a variety of tastes and preferences. Some of the
performers/performances included in the 2003-2004 seasons include: Natalie Cole, B.B.
King, Bob Newhart, Seussical, the Musical, Michael Flatley's Lord of the Dance, and
Kiss Me Kate. Just to name a few.
Conclusion
Residents and businesses in Northern Colorado truly support a regional economy in every
aspect of their lives. It is our hope that the Public Utilities Commission will see the value
of the body of evidence that has been submitted to establish a"community of interest".
Evidence of the interdependence of the business centers in the Northern Colorado region
has been found to exist in every segment of the economy.
> Growth management areas for Northern Colorado communities are
contiguous.
> There is substantial travel between three main business centers for both
employment and shopping.
> Short distances, short travel times, accessible roadways, and moderate
travel traffic volumes between business centers in Northern Colorado are
factors that perpetuate interdependence.
> Businesses are buying local. 45% inputs used by primary employers to
generate goods and services are purchased from local businesses in the
region.
> The regional North Front Range Transportation & Air Quality Planning
Council exists due to regional cooperation of the communities in Northern
Colorado, particularly related to transportation initiatives.
> Regional economic development organizations exist because of the
salability of the regional concept for recruiting businesses.
> Utility providers have a dependence upon resources and customers
throughout the region.
> Two major hospital systems (locations in Greeley, Loveland, and Fort
Collins)provide services for patients throughout the region and are major
employers in the region.
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➢ Educational entities serve overlapping county areas for kindergarten
through 1e grade. Windsor residents that attend Thompson Valley
(Loveland) schools.
➢ Universities and community colleges serve the entire region. These
institutions are serving a role in continuing education for the businesses in
the area and are amongst the largest employers in the region.
➢ Non-profit agencies, Larimer and Weld counties work together to address
human service needs of the region, as well as support the strong
agricultural business segment of the region through extension services.
➢ Regional leisure destinations attract users from the entire region providing
a well-rounded, higher quality of life.
The Northern Colorado region is a regional economy. We understand that there could be
an incremental increase to the monthly bill for each customer throughout the calling area
based on infrastructure costs to make the expansion possible. It is our hope that given the
number of customers included in the proposed area each customer's proportional share
would be very small. We believe the monthly cost of long distance between the
exchanges included in the application and the cost of service alternatives to avoid long
distance calls would substantially reduce monthly financial obligations of businesses and
residents in our region.
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Sources of Information Contained in this Report:
1. Exchange Area maps were provided by Edie Ortega, Public Affairs Manager,
Qwest 331 Eastbrook Drive, Fort Collins, Colorado 80525
2. Urban Growth Areas/Growth Management Areas/City Limits map provided by
Margie Joy, Public Participation and Outreach Manager, North Front Range
Metropolitan Planning Organization.
3. Regional Travel Patterns graphic provided by Margie Joy, Public Participation
and Outreach Manager, North Front Range Metropolitan Planning Organization.
4. 2001 Regional Household Travel Survey Overview, conducted for The North
Front Range Metropolitan Planning Organization prepared by ETC Institute,
Olthe, KS and Bucher, Willis & Ratliff, January 2002.
5. Northern Colorado Primary Employers Research Project, Final Analysis Report,
prepared by the Northern Colorado Economic Development Corporation,
Loveland, Colorado, June, 2003.
The consolidated Telephone Exchanges map was prepared by Steve Holmes, Land
Records Manager, City of Loveland.
Web sites were "consulted" for basic descriptive and statistical information about the
organizations.
• North Front Range Metropolitan Planning Organization
http://www.nfrmoo.org/
• Platte River Authority http://www.prpa.org/
• Northern Colorado Water Conservancy District http://www.ncwcd.org/
• Little Thompson Water District http://www.ltwd.org/
• Northern Colorado Economic Development Council
http://www.ncedc.com
• Colorado State University http://welcome.colostate.edu/
• University of Northern Colorado http://www.unco.edu/
• Front Range Community College http://frcc.cc.co.us/
• Aims Community College http://www.aims.edu/
All other information was made available by organizations mentioned in the document
based on an interview process performed via e-mail, in person, or over the telephone.
Interviews were conducted by Renee Wheeler, Assistant to the City Manager, City of
Loveland.
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Exhibits:
Exhibit 1: Table Clarifying the Calling Area Request
Exhibit 2: Intergovernmental Agreement for Community Development
Block Grant Business Revolving Loan,Funds
Exhibit 3: Island Grove Treatment Center, Inc. Health and Human
Services Community Partnerships Program Agreement
Exhibit Table to Clarify Calling Area Expansion Request - Exhibit I
Exchange Current Calling Areas Proposed Calling Areas (Extension)
Berthoud Eaton-Ault, Estes, Ft. Collins, La Salle, Nunn Tele..
Gilcrest, Greeley, Johnstown-
Milliken, Longmont, Loveland,
Mead. Platteville. Windsor
Eaton-Ault Berthoud. Gilcrest, Greeley, Estes Park. Ft. Collins, Loveland •
Johnstown-Milliken, LaSalle,
Platteville, Windsor, Nunn wire
center, Briggsdale & Grover wire
centers of Wiggins.
Estes Park Allenspark, Berthoud, Ft. Collins, Eaton-Ault, Gilcrest, Greeley, Johnstown-
Loveland, Lyons Milliken, La Salle, Platteville, Windsor,
Nunn Tele.
Fort Collins Berthoud, Estes Park, Loveland, Eaton-Ault, Gilcrest, Greeley, Johnstown-
(Harmony & Windsor, Nunn wire center (Nunn Milliken, La Salle, Platteville,
Wellington) Tele.), Red Feathers & Walden
wire centers (CenturyTel)
Gilcrest Berthoud, Eaton-Ault, Greeley, Estes Park, Ft. Collins, Loveland, Nunn
Johnstown-Milliken, La Salle, Tele.
Mead, Platteville, Windsor
Greeley (Evans) Berthoud, Eaton-Ault, Gilcrest, Estes Park, Ft. Collins, Loveland
Hudson, Johnstown-Milliken,
Keenesburg, La Salle,Mead,
Platteville, Weldona, Windsor,
Roggen wire center,Nuim wire
center,Briggsdale, Grover, Hoyt,
New Raymer& Wiggins wire
centers of Wiggins, Stoneham wire
center.
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Johnstown- Berthoud, Eaton-Ault, Gilcrest, Estes Park, Ft. Collins, Nunn Tele.
Milliken Greeley, LaSalle, Loveland, Mead,
Platteville, Windsor
La Salle Eaton-Ault, Gilcrest, Greeley, Berthoud, Estes Park, Ft. Collins, Loveland,
Hudson, Johnstown-Milliken, Nunn Tele.
Keenesburg, Mead, Platteville,
Windsor
Loveland Berthoud, Estes Park, It. Collins, Eaton-Ault, Gilcrest, Greeley, I.a Salle,
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Exhibit Table to Clarify Calling Area Expansion Request - Exhibit I
Exchange Current Calling Areas Proposed Calling Areas(Extension)
Platteville Berthoud, Eaton-Ault, Ft. Lupton, Estes Park, Ft. Collins, Loveland, Nunn
Gilcrest, Greeley, Johnstown- Tele.
Milliken, La Salle, Longmont,
Mead. Windsor.
Windsor Berthoud. Eaton-Ault, Ft. Collins, Estes Park. Loveland. Nunn Tele.
Gilcrest, Greeley, Johnstown-
Milliken, La Salle, Platteville
Nunn Tele. of At least to Greeley, Eaton-Ault, Ft. Berthoud, Estes Park, Gilcrest, Johnstown-
CenturyTel Collins Milliken, La Sale, Loveland, Platteville,
Windsor
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INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT
FOR COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT
BUSINESS REVOLVING LOAN FUNDS
THIS AGREEMENT, made this Second day of December , 2002_, by and among
the following:
1. Weld County
2. Latimer County
WHEREAS, the parties to this Agreement have the authority pursuant to Article XIV, Section 18 of the
Colorado Constitution and Section 29-1-201, et. seq., Colorado Revised Statutes, to enter into
intergovernmental agreements for the purpose of providing any service or performing any function which
they can perform individually.
WHEREAS, the parties to this Agreement desire to cooperate in developing and carrying out a Community
Development Block Grant (CDBG) project, the purpose of which is to support the Weld/Larimer Revolving
Loan Fund,a small business revolving loan fund program.
NOW THEREFORE,the parties hereby mutually agree as follows;
1. Designation of Lead Party. Weld County shall act as the lead party in developing
and carrying out said proposed CDBG project.
2. Responsibilities of Lead Party. In its capacity of lead part Weld Count
shall be the lead jurisdiction in making application to the State Department of Local Affairs
(State) for CDBG funds and shall be the grantee of the State for such funds, if awarded.
As the grantee of the State, it shall be fully and solely responsible to the other parties to
this Agreement for compliance with all financial management environmental review, labor
standards, civil tights„recordkeeping, reporting and other, requirements of the CDBG
program cohtahhed in the Appfemtt Statement of Assurances Indteitlbeafotis,and in the
grant contract with the state,except those specified in Paragraph 3 hereinafter. -
3. 'Responsibilities of All • Parties. Each party-to this Agreement shall be Individually
responsible for compliance with the following requirements of the CDBG program:
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a) adopting a required Citizen Participation Plan, and providing to its citizens information
and opportunftiesto comment as required by the State In developing an application
and in substantially changing project activities;
b) identifying its community development and housing needs, including the needs of low
and moderate Income persons, and the activities to be undertaken to meet such
needs;
c) adopting a required Antidisplacement and Relocation Assistance Plan which calls for
replacement of demolished or converted low/moderate income housing units and •
provision of necessary relocation assistance;and
d) taking actions to affirmatively further fair housing. 7
Furthermore, each party shall provide documentation to Weld County.demonstrating its
• compliance with the requirements specified In the Paragraph 3.and Weld County •
that retain such documentation and other required records and documents for the period
of time specified by the State. • . .
• 4. • Contacting.' Weld County shalt contract with GreeleiNYeld Economic
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to carry out all or any portion of the responsibilities assumed by
Weld County under this Agreement and its grant contract with the State.
5. Term of Agreement. This Agreement shall remain in full force and effect for so long as the
parties to this Agreement are pursuing CDBG funding for said proposed project or. if
awarded, carrying out such project activities. Any party to this Agreement may, however,
terminate its participation in this Agreement six months after providing written notice of
such termination to the other parties of this Agreement. This Agreement may be
terminated at any time by agreement of all parties to this Agreement unless a grant
contract is in effect with the State. In this case, the State must approve such termination
and arrangements for completing the project.
6. Modification and Chances. The terms of this Agreement may be modified or changed at
any time by agreement of all parties to this Agreement.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF,the parties hereto have executed this Agreement on the day first above written.
Weld County • Larimer County
(Lead Party) JJ 1 (Party)
By: ALA.).....“ By:--
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Glenn Vaad Glenn Gibson
Chairman Chairman
Weld County Commissioners Larimer County Commissioners
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VVe& /LarilnerREVOLVING LOAN FUND
A fund administered by the Greeley/Weld Economic Development Action Parine:ship, Inc (EDAP)
The Weld/Larimer Revolving Loan Fund (RLF) was established to assist with the financial needs of
companies expanding or locating to the rural areas of Weld or tarimer County. The program is funded
through the State of Colorado CDBG allocation. Greeley/Weld Economic Development (EDAP), a private,
non-profit economic development agency, administers the RLF.
FUND HIGHLIGHTS
The RLF can provide short-term financing for up to 45% of project costs, and may assume a second or
third collateral position in order to leverage other lender involvement. The minimum loan amount is
$50,000. Based on the financial needs of the applicant and use of the borrowed funds, typical terms will
extend 5-7 years, and interest rates are based on the current prime rate. Remaining project costs can be
funded through bank financing, private investors or loans, SBA/CHAFA programs, etc. At least 10% of the
project should be provided by the borrower.
USE OF FUNDS •
RLF funds can be used for the acquisition or expansion of borrower-occupied real estate, the purchase of
inventory and equipment, and for working capital. Refinancing of existing debt is permitted in some
cases.
WHO QUALIFIES
Any business that meets the following criteria:
1) Is a private, for profit organization.
2) Is located in,considering locaWug in,or expar,Kdirlg,In rural Weld or Latimer County. . .
• 3) Is considereS Lo be abase"industry((.e.manufacturing,P24 processing,distribution;etc.).
. These businesses will be given priority. However, retail or service businesses are also eligible.
4) Can demonstrate that the project being funded cis creating new jobs,-retaining jobs, or that the •
principal beneficiaries of any jobs created/retained are low to moderate income persons. For each -
$20,000 in RLF funds loaned to a business, one new job must be created or retained.
APPLICATION PROCESS
1) Contact other funding sources to determine what financial assistance is available.
2) Contact the EDAP office at (970) 356-4565 to determine your eligibility for the RLF program and to
receive application materials.
3) Working with your lending partner, complete application and forward to EDAP.
4) Applications will be reviewed by staff and, if recommended, will be reviewed by the RLF Loan
Committee.
5) Loan packages approved by RLF Loan Committee will be sent to the State Office of Business
Development for final approval.
6) This process will take approximately 6-8 weeks.
OBTAINING AN APPLICATION •
Applications are accepted at any time. There is a non-refundable-$100 application fee and dosing fees
• equal to 2% of the'total RLF assistance will be assessed-at loan dosing. Complete program guidelines
and an application are available by contacting: •
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822 7"'Street, Suite 550,Greeley, CO 80631
(970)356-4565 •FM(970)352-2436
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Health and Human Services Community Partnerships Program
CONTRACT #CP1'011 - 03
THIS CONTRACT, by and between the BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS ( )l= IARIMER
COUNTY, COLORADO, hereinafter referred to as the "County" and Island Grove Regional
Trc.umcnt C:rnl 'r, Ins . hereinafter referred to as "Contractor".
WITNESSETH THAT
WHEREAS, the City of Fort Collins and Larimer County, Colorado desire and are able
to support human services provided in the City and in the County and wish to appropriate
funds for human services via the Health and Human Services Community Partnership Program
(HHSCPP); and
WHEREAS, it is in the best interests of the County that such funds be administered and
monitored by a single entity, with the appropriate entity being the Health and Human Services
Division of Larimer County, Colorado; and
WHEREAS, the County desires to engage the Contractor to render certain services:
NOW, THEREFORE, the parties hereto mutually agree as follov..s:
1.0 ENGAGEMENT OF CONTRACTOR
The County hereby agrees to engage the Contractor and the Contractor hereby agrees to
perform the servicerhereinafter set forth in Exhibit 4,Scope of Services attached hereto and
incorporated herein by this reference.
iii INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR
The services to be performed by the Contractor are those of an independent contractor
and said services are not performed by the Contractor as an employee or agent of the
County.
1.2 CONTRACTOR INDEMNITY
To the extent permitted by Colorado law, the Contractor shall fully defend; indemnify,
and hold harmless the County from any liability or responsibility for any damages,
injuries or claims made by or on behalf of any person, firm, corporation, or other
entity, arising in any way out of the services performed by the Contractor pursuant to
this Contract.
1.3 INSURANCE
The.Contractor shall c6mply with the Larimer County.Insurance Requirements.for
.Contractors, a'copy of which is attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference as
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2.0 SCOPE OF SERVICES
The Contractor shall do, perform, and carry out, in a satisfactory manner, as determined by the
County, all work elements and any special conditions found herein described in Exhibit A,
Scope of Services, of this Contract attached hereto and made a part hereof.
3.0 TIME OF PERFORMANCE
The services of the Contractor are to commence 1 January 2003. The County acknowledges
that the Contract amount does not fully cover the cost of the project. The Contractor shall
make every effort to see that the project is undertaken in such sequence as to assure
continuation of services required hereunder through 31 December 2003.
4.0 COMPENSATION
The County shah compensate the Contractor in payments of 1/4 the allocated amount to be
received at the beginning of each calendar quarter. It is expressly understood and agreed that in
no event shall the total compensation to be paid hereunder exceed the maximum amount of
Forty Five Thousand Three Hundred Eighteen and 00/100 Dollars (45,318_00) for all
services provided.
5.0 FUNDING CONTINGENCY
The Contract and the obligations of the County hereunder are expressly contingent upon
adequate funds being budgeted and appropriated or otherwise made available, therefor.
6_0 CHANGES •
Any changes, including any increase or decrease in the amount of the Contractor's
compensation, method of service delivery, hours, or any other relevant programmatic changes,
which are mutually agreed upon by and between the County and the Contractor, shall be
incorporated in written amendments to this Contract, prior to the changes occurring.
7.0 PERSONNEL
The Contractor represents that it has, or shall secure at its own expense, all personnel required
in performing the services under this Contract. Such personnel shall not be employees nor
contractors of the County.
7.1 QUALIFICATIONS
All of the services required hereunder shah be performed by.the Contractor or under its
supervision, and all personnel engaged in the work shall be fully qualified and shall.be
eligible under the law to perform such services:
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7.2 SUBCONTRACT
None of the work or set-vices covered by this Contract shall be subcontracted ‘vii how
the prior written approval of the County-
7.3 L10ENSURF
Where the State or local public jurisdictions require licensure for die provision of(Inc
and alcohol services provided hereunder, the Contractor shall be properly licensed
therefore.
8.0 REPORTING
The Contractor shall provide an adequate financial accounting system to handle the accounting
of all income and expenditures. The Contractor shall also maintain a reporting system
sufficient to report outcomes and demographic information as required by the County.
Accounting records which fairly present the financial status of the Contractor or the programs
funded by the County shall be maintained and kept current for the Contract period, and shall
be retained for a period of three years following the end of the current fiscal year.
The Contractor shall submit to the County a six month report and a year end report with any
other data, back-up information or results the County deems necessary. The six month report
--will—will be due 18 July 2003 and the year end report will be due 16 January 2004. Required reports --
that are late will be considered a breach of Contract unless prior arrangements have been made
between the County and the Contractor. Action will betaken based on Paragraph 17.0. The
above reports will be sent to:
Kathy Snell,Director
• Larimec Couttty Health and Human Services Division ' •
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Fort Collins, Colorado 80524
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9.0 AUDITS AND INSPECTIONS
During the Contract period, the retention period and for as long thereafter as the records are
maintained, at any time during normal business hours, the County or its authorized
representatives, shall have the right of access to any books, documents, papers or other
records of the Contractor with respect to all matters covered by this Contract in order to
make audit, examination, excerpts, transcripts, and photodopies.
The Contractor will have an annual examination performed by an independent, certified public
accountant in accordance with the Standards of Accounting and Financial Reporting for
Voluntary Health and Welfare Organizations within the valid dates of this Contract.
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10.0 NON-DISCRIMINATION
The Contractor will comply with all pertinent and prevailing laws, regulations and ordinances
of Federal, State and Local Governments in regard to employment and services, includ ins
without limitation:
The Contractor will comply with all pertinent and prevailing laws, regulations and ordinances
of Federal, State and Local Governments in regard to employment and services, including
without limitation:
A. The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (Public Law 101-336). •
B. Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (29 USC 794),
C. Title VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (Public Law 88-352, relating to non-
discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, handicap or national origin
or any other classification or category that is illegal or impermissible pursuant to
applicable federal or state statutory.or decisional law).
D. Executive Order No. 11426 entitled "Equal Employment Opportunity" as
supplemented infthe Department of Labor Regulations (41 C.F.R. 884). The
Contractor shall keep such records and submit such reports concerning the racial and
ethnic origin of employees as the County may require. The Contractor shall retain all
records deemed by the County to be reasonably pertinent to this Contract for the
contract period and for a period of three years from the expiration of this Contract.
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• E. The Contractor shall•develop arid implement a client grievance policy which will
address any alleged infractions of any federal,state or local laws"by the Contractor
• against recipients of of applicants for services. •This includes, but is not limited to,the
above-mentioned laws.
F. The Contractor shall submit to the County reports describing any change in policy,
program or operational processes which affect client eligibility for services, timeliness of
service delivery, availability of services or other limitations on amount or scope of
service. Such reports will be due no later than 10 working days after decision to adopt
such change.
G. The contractor will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for
employment on the basis of religion and will not limit employment or give preference
in employment to persons on the basis of religion.
• H. The Contractor will not discriminate against any person applying for.services on the •
basis of religion and will not limit such services or give preference to persons on the •
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I. The Contractor will provide no religious instruction or counseling, conduct no
religious worship rn ',crvices, engage in no religious prosilytizin;;, and exert no {nlirr
religious influence in the provision of services.
1 I.: RESIDENCY OR FAILURE TO CONTRIBUTE
The Contractor shall not ,Dn.' any person service due to a lack of longevity of residency or
residency in Larimer County or because the person cannot contribute to the cost of the service.
12.0 PUBLICATION, REPRODUCTION AND USE OF MATERIAL
Material produced in whole or in part under this Contract may be eligible for copyright in the
United States, provided that the County and Contractor reserve royalty-free, nonexclusive, and
irrevocable license to reproduce, publish or otherwise use, or authorize others to use, all such
material.
12.1 STATEMENT OF CONTRACT WITH LARIMER COUNTY
The Contractor will include the wording "funded in part by the City of Fort Collins
and Larimer County" and/or the official City of Fort Collins and Larimer County
logos, on printed materials (including letterhead) prepared and used by the Contractor.
Failure to include the wording on printed materials as required above will be considered
a breach of the Contract and Contracted payment will be withheld until said breach has
been rectified.
13.0 PROCUREMENT
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• All procurement transactions for.supplies,equipment and services shall be conducted in.a •
• manner to provide;to the maximum extent practicable,open and free competition.
• 14.0 INTEREST OF MEMBERS OF THE COUNTY AND OTHERS
No elected officer or employee of the County shall participate in any decision relating to this
Contract which directly or indirectly affects his/her pecuniary interest or the pecuniary
interest of any corporation, partnership, or organization in which he/she is an officer, director
or employee; nor shall they personally solicit nor accept gratuities, favors, or anything of
monetary value from Contractor or its employees.
15.0 INTEREST OF CONTRACTS
The Contractor covenants that he/she presently has no interest and shall not acquire any
interest, direct or indirect, which would conflict in any manner or degree with the per,formance
of services required to he performed under this Contract. The Cont r:ctor further covenants
that in the performance of this Contract no person having any such interest shall be employed
-by Contractor. • .
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16.0 ASSIGNABILITY
The Contractor shall not assign any interest in this Contract, and shall not transfer any interest
in die same (whether by assignment, novation, or otherwise), without the prior written ccrosent
of the County thereto.
17.0 TERMINATION
In such case the Contractor fails to meet the required service levels or reporting requirements
set forth in this Contract, payment will be withheld until requirements, including service
levels, outcomes and other reporting requirements have been met. Further, either party (the
County or the Contractor) may terminate this Contract, with or without cause, upon 30 days
written notice to the other party.
17.1 COMPENSATION
In the event of termination, the Contractor shall (provided the Contractor has not
otherwise breached this Contract) be paid an amount which bears the same ratio to
the total compensation as the period of time between the effective date hereof and the
date of termination bears to the full contract period.
18.0 LIABILITY
Notwithstanding the above, the Contractor shall not be relieved of liability to the County for
damages sustained by the County by virtue of any breach of the Contract by the Contractor,
and the County may withhold any payments to the Contractor for the purpose of setoff until
such time.as 4e exact amount of damage$due the County from the Contractor is.determined.
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19.0 REMEDIES
Where the Contractor violates or breaches Contract terms, the County, in its discretion, may,
in addition to terminating this Contract, institute such administrative, contractual, legal or
equitable remedies available to the County as may be appropriate. In such event, the
Contractor shall, to the extent permitted by Colorado law, pay the County's costs and
reasonable attorney fees incurred thereby.
In the event either of the parties hereto shall initiate legal action against the other to enforce
this agreement or to obtain damages for any alleged breach, the prevailing party in such action
shall be entitled to reasonable attorney fees and costs.
220 NO THIRD PARTY BENEFICIARIES
It is expressly understood and agreed to between the parties that the enforcement of the terms •
and conditions of this Contract and'all rights of action related to such enforcement shall be. ' •
strictly reserved to the County and the named Contractor: Nothing`contained in this Contract
• shall give or allow any claim or right of action whatsoever to or by'any third person. It is the
expressed intent of the County and the named Contractor that any person or entity, other than
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the ( :ounty or the named Contractor, receiving services or benefits under this Con!raci !dill! lie
deemed and incidental beneficiary only.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have made and executed this Contract this
20 day of `13crc cra---- a` 2002
FOR THE LARIMER COUNTY
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS:
Frank Lancaster, County Manage:
CONTRACTOR: • • •
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Authorized Agent
Name: BJ Dean - " "
Title: Executive Director
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Exhibit "A"
SCOPE OF SERVICES
CONTRACTOR: Island Grove Regional Treatment Center, Inc.
1. Project Description: The Project shall consist of:
• The provision of non-hospital based (non-medical) substance abuse detoxification
services to Larimer County residents referred to the Contractor by appropriate Larimer
County authorities and agencies.
• The establishment of continuing post-release care management and support services as
may be required for Larimer County service recipients.
• The provision of transportation for referrals from specific sites in Larimer County to
the Contractor's facility. Specific sites and times of pick up, including weekends and
holiday holding and pickups, shall be arranged between the Contractor, appropriate law
enforcement agencies and other agencies in Larimer County.
2. Project Administration: The Contractor shall be responsible for the administration of the
Project.
3. Project Monitoring: Larimer County Health and Human Services Division staff shall
monitor the Project for the County.
4. Time of Performance: This Contract shall be effective upon full and proper execution.
Pursuant to section 3.0 of the main body of this document, the Contract shall commence
no sooner than 1 January 2003 and expire 31 December 2003.
5. Project Budget:
$ 20,100.00 Services Only $ 8,668.00 Services Only
y $ 16,55000 Transportation Only
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Project outcomes are as per.the Contractor's proposal. The Contractor will ensure that City of
Fort Collins funds are use to serve residents of the City of Fort Collins. Transportation funds
are to be used solely for transporting Larimer County residents who reside in unincorporated
areas of Larimer County.
6. Payment Schedule: The Contractor shall be paid on a quarterly basis pursuant to the terms
set fourth in Paragraph 4.0 of the main body of this Contract for actual and proper
expenditures of HHSCP Program funds.
$ 45,318.00 Paid quarterly in increments of 1/4 the full contracted amount to meet
immediate cash needs: .
7. Reporting Schedule: The Contractor shall submit to the County, reports and other data,
back-up information or results the County deems necessary in the manner prescribed in
Paragraph 8.0 in the main body of the Contract.
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Public Utilities Commission
Application to Expand the Local Calling Area
Northern Colorado Joint Application
November 12, 2003
Letters of Support:
Lorimer County
Weld County
City of Loveland
Loveland Chamber of Commerce
City of Greeley
Town of Windsor
• Windsor Chamber of Commerce
City of Fort Collins
Fort Collins Chamber of Commerce
Town of Ault
Town of Timnath
Town of LaSalle
Town of Kersey
Town of Mead
Town of Nunn
City of Evans
Town of Eaton
Town of Estes Park
Town of Milliken
Town of Platteville
Town of Berthoud
Town of Johnstown (sent directly to PUC)
Public Utilities Commission
Application to Expand the Local Calling Area
Northern Colorado Joint Application
November 12, 2003
Letters of Support:
Lorimer County
Weld County
City of Loveland
Loveland Chamber of Commerce
City of Greeley
Town of Windsor
Windsor Chamber of Commerce
City of Fort Collins
Fort Collins Chamber of Commerce
Town of Ault
Town of Timnath
Town of LaSalle
Town of Kersey
Town of Mead
Town of Nunn
City of Evans
Town of Eaton
Town of Estes Park
Town of Milliken
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Town of Berthoud
• Town of Johnstown (sent directly to PUC)-
LARIMER BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
COUNTY Post Office Box 1190
Fort Collins, Colorado 80522-1190
(970)498-7004
Fax(970)498-7006
CONv',ITTLD TO LXC_LLtNCL
November 4, 2003
Bruce N. Smith, Director
Public Utilities Commission
1580 Logan Street, OL 2
Denver, CO 80203
RE: Change in Local Calling Area for Northern Colorado
The Larimer County Board of County Commissioners have voted unanimously to support the
modification of the local calling areas in Northern Colorado to include western Weld county and
eastern Larimer County in one single calling area. This area of Northern Colorado clearly
functions as a single economic community, and certainly should be defined as a single
community of interest. Several communities now straddle the county line between Larimer and
Weld counties, and many of our residents live in one county and work in another. Recreational
opportunities are spread throughout both counties and used by citizens in both counties.
Specifically, there are many ties between Larimer and Weld County Governments. We both
participate in the Upper Front Range and the Northern Front Range Transportation Planning
. Organizations. We share the Weld/Larimer Revolving Loan fund, helping economic. •
development throughout the region. Even in our 4-H youth program, we have many participants
in the Larimer County 4-H program who live in Weld County.
These economic and social ties will continue to grow, as the community of Northern Colorado
continues to grow. We believe that it is in the best interest of the region, and of the citizens of
Larimer County to make this area a single local calling area.
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Kathay Rennels Tom Bender Glenn Gibson
Commissioner Commissioner Commissioner
District 1 District 2 District 3
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P.O. BOX 758
COLORADO GREELEY, COLORADO 80632
November 10, 2003
Bruce N.Smith,Director
Public Utilities Commission
1580 Logan Street,OL 2
Denver,CO 80203
Re: Northern Colorado Local Calling Area Expansion
Dear Mr.Smith:
On behalf of the Board of County Commissioners of Weld County,I am writing to express support of the Northern Colorado
request for expansion of the local calling area. This change would result in a significant benefit for local businesses and
organizations within the calling area, including unincorporated areas of Weld County.
Evidence suggests that the economy of Northern Colorado is of a regional nature. The area operates similar to a metro district,
primarily because of the interdependence between individual members of the business community. Transactions between
businesses are significant,as evidenced by surveys conducted by the Northern Colorado Economic Development Council.
The North Front Range Metropolitan Planning Organization has also studied commuter patterns in the region. These studies
indicate that employment opportunities,educational facilities,leisure activities and shopping also take on a regional tone,as
• residents travel throughout the area to access businesses and organizations to fulfill their needs: This economic interdependence
is perpetuated by short traveling distances,easily accessible roadways,and moderate traffic volumes.
Growth indicators and business confidence in the economic recovery suggests that the trends will continue to reinforce this
regional attitude of Northern Colorado residents. A standard landline calling system,with local calling access would benefit not
only my community,but the entire region.
We appreciate your consideration of this request.
Sincerely,
BOA CO C SIGNERS
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T i •r David E.Long,Chair•
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M.J.Geile .•
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Bruce N. Smith, Director
Public Utilities Commission
1580 Logan Street, OL 2
Denver. CO 80203
Re: Northern Colorado Local Calling Area Expansion
Dear Mr. Smith:
I am writing to you in support of the Northern Colorado request for a local calling area
expansion. We would respectfully request the opportunity and convenience of local
dialing in our immediate region.
There is a significant body of evidence that suggests the communities in Northern
Colorado function as a regional economy. The interdependence of the business
community is similar to a "metro" area. Business to business transactions are substantial
according to primary employers surveyed by the Northern Colorado Economic
Development Council. Travel tendency surveys provided by the North Front Range
Metropolitan Planning Organization indicate that opportunities for employment,
education, leisure activities and shopping are taken advantage of throughout the region
regardless of the person's community of residence. Short distances, accessible roadways,
and the moderate traffic volumes are factors that perpetuate the interdependence. Growth
indicators and business confidence in the economic recovery suggest that the trends will
only continue to reinforce the regionalism that is occurring. Communication on standard
land lines with a local call would be beneficial to the entire region.
We appreciate your consideration.
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October 21, 2003
Bruce N. Smith, Director
Public Utilities Commission
1580 Logan Street, OL 2
Denver, CO 80203
Re: Northern Colorado Local Calling Area Expansion
Dear Mr. Smith:
I am writing to you in support of the Northern Colorado request for a local calling area
expansion. We would respectfully request the opportunity and convenience of local
dialing in our immediate region.
There is a significant body of evidence that suggests the communities in Northern
Colorado function as a regional economy. The interdependence of the business
community is similar to a "metro" area. Business to business transactions are substantial
according to primary employers surveyed by the Northern Colorado Economic
Development Council. Travel tendency surveys provided by the North Front Range
Metropolitan Planning Organization indicate that opportunities for employment,
education, leisure activities and shopping are taken advantage of throughout the region
regardless of the person's community of residence. Short distances, accessible roadways,
and the moderate traffic volumes are factors that perpetuate the interdependence. Growth
indicators and business confidence in the economic recovery suggest that the trends will
only continue to reinforce the regionalism that is occurring. Communication on standard
land lines with a local call would be beneficial to the entire region.
We appreciate your consideration.
Sincerely
Don Williams • •
City Manager •
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City of •
Greeley 1000 10th Street, Greeley, Colorado 80631
(970) 350-9774
October 10, 2003
Bruce N. Smith, Director
Public Utilities Commission
1580 Logan Street, OL 2
Denver, CO 80203
Re: Northern Colorado Local Calling Area Expansion
Dear Mr. Smith:
I am writing to you in support of the Northern Colorado request for a local calling area
expansion. We would respectfully request the opportunity and convenience of local
dialing in our immediate region.
There is a significant body of evidence that suggests the communities in Northern
Colorado function as a regional economy. The interdependence of the business
community is similar to a"metro" area. Business to business transactions are substantial
according to primary employers surveyed by the Northern Colorado Economic
Development Council. Travel tendency surveys provided by the North Front Range'
Metropolitan Planning Organization indicate that opportunities for employment,
education, leisure activities and shopping are taken advantage of throughout the region
regardless of the person's community of residence. Short distances, accessible roadways,
and the moderate traffic volumes are factors that perpetuate the interdependence. Growth
indicators and business confidence in the economic recovery suggest that the trends will
only continue to reinforce the regionalism that is occurring. Communication on standard
land lines with a local call would be beneficial to the entire region.
We appreciate your consideration.
Sincerely
•
Le nard Wiest
City Manager
SERVING •
OUR COMMUNITY • I T ' s A TRADITION
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October 15, 2003
Mr. Bruce N. Smith, Director
Public Utilities Commission
1580 Logan Street, OL 2
Denver, CO 80203
RE: Northern Colorado Local Calling Area Expansion
Dear Mr. Smith,
I am writing on behalf of the Loveland Chamber of Commerce and Visitors Center to express
our support of the request for expansion of the local calling area. The opportunity provided to
our local businesses would greatly enhance their communications with outlaying communities.
A key point in support of this request is that Northern Colorado has been recognized for years as
a MSA (Metropolitan Statistical Area). That designation was achieved by combining the
communities (Loveland and Fort Collins) to meet the MSA criteria.
In addition, transactions between businesses located in neighboring communities are significant,
as evidenced by the Northern Colorado Primary Employers Research Project completed June
2003 by the Northern Colorado Economic Development Corporation. The primary employers
benefit from the regional workforce and rely.on the interaction between the `cluste ed' industries
and.their timlia \24064%,(Ste,
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Recently the NFRMPO (North Front Range Metropolitan Planning Organization) has researched
the number of commutes between Loveland and surrounding communities—resulting in nearly
45% of Loveland residents commuting to work and shopping everyday. The Northern Colorado
area is considered a large intermingled community by many; and for countless residents, does
not have boundaries. Businesses and residents do not hesitate to travel between Northern
Colorado communities to shop, go to work, go to school, and take advantage of many other
opportunities. The community's businesses and residents are interdependent upon each other.
The expansion of the local calling area makes since for Northern Colorado and should definitely
be considered by the Public Utilities Commission. Thank you in advance for your consideration
of our request.
Sincer � .
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Ro r Bates •
Chair of the Board
Loveland Chamber of Commerce and Visitors Center
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(970)667-6311 •Fax (970)667-521 I •hup://www.luvcland.urg
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October 3, 2003
Bruce N. Smith, Director
Public Utilities Commission
1580 Logan Street, OL 2
Denver, CO 80203
Re: Northern Colorado Local Calling Area Expansion
Dear Mr. Smith:
I am writing to express support of the Northern Colorado request for expansion of the local calling area.
This change would result in a significant benefit for local businesses and organizations within the calling
area.
Evidence suggests that the economy of Northern Colorado is of a regional nature. The area operates
similar to a metro district, primarily because of the interdependence between individual members of the
business community. Transactions between businesses are significant, as evidenced by surveys
conducted by the Northern Colorado Economic Development Council.
The North Front Range Metropolitan Planning Organization has also studied commuter patterns in the
region. These studies indicate that employment opportunities, educational facilities, leisure activities
and shopping also take on a regional tone, as residents travel throughout the area to access
businesses and organizations to fulfill their needs. This economic interdependence is perpetuated by
short traveling distances,easily accessible roadways,and moderate traffic volumes.
Growth indicators and business confidence in the economic recovery suggests that the trends will
continue to reinforce this regional attitude of Northern Colorado residents. A standard landline calling
system,with local calling access would benefit not only my community,but the entire region.
We appreciate your consideration of this request.
Sincerely,
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W.Wayne Miller
Mayor
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cc: Rod Wensing, Town Manager
Windsor Town Board
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)70)686-7189
421 Main Street Fax (970)6861)352
Windsor, Colorado 80550 E-Mail: inlbrmation(e'w i ndsorchambe r.net
WINDSOR:
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
Colonidei'i Point of Adta,,,,t
October 2, 2003
Bruce N. Smith, Director
Public Utilities Commission
1580 Logan Street, OL 2
Denver, CO 80203
Re: Northern Colorado Local Calling Area Expansion
Dear Mr. Smith:
I am writing to you in support of the Northern Colorado request for a local calling area
expansion. We would respectfully request the opportunity and convenience of local
dialing in our immediate region.
There is significant body of evidence that suggests the communities in Northern Colorado
function as a regional economy. The interdependence of the business community is
similar to a"metro" area. Business to business transactions are substantial according to
primary employers surveyed by the Northern Colorado Economic Development Council.
. Travel tendency,surveys provided by.the North Front Range Metropolitan Planning
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confidence in the economic recovery suggest that the trends will only continue to
reinforce the regionalism that is occurring. Communication on standard land lines with a
local call would be beneficial to the entire region.
We appreciate your consideration.
Sincerely/7//•• yles ensen, President
Windsor Chamber of Commerce •
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City of Fort Collins
October 30, 2003
Bruce N. Smith, Director
Public Utilities Commission
1580 Logan Street, OL 2
Denver, CO 80203
Re: Northern Colorado Local Calling Area Expansion
Dear Mr. Smith:
The purpose of this correspondence is to express my support of the Northern Colorado request for a local
calling area expansion. We respectfully request the opportunity and convenience of local dialing in our
immediate region.
There is a significant body of evidence that suggests the communities in Northern Colorado function as a
regional economy. The interdependence of the business community is similar to a "metro"area.
Business to business transactions are substantial according to primary employers surveyed by the
Northern Colorado Economic Development Council. Travel tendency surveys provided by the North
Front Range Metropolitan Planning Organization indicate that opportunities for employment,education,
leisure activities'and shopping•are taken advantage of throughout the region regardless of the person's
community of residence. Short distances, accessible roadways, and the moderate traffic volumes are
factors that perpetuate the interdependence. Growth indicators and business confidence in the economic
recovery suggest that the trends will only continue to reinforce the regionalism that is occurring.
Communication on standard land lines with a local call would be beneficial to the entire region.
Last week I met with the City Council Legislative Affairs Committee regarding this matter. We are fully
supportive of this request and look forward to the opportunity to learn more about the impact on
consumer rates.
We appreciate your consideration.
Sincerely,
Ray Martinez
Mayor .
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John F. Fischbach, City Manager
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31101.al'orte/Wenu(' • PG Box 580 • Fort Collins,CC()80522-O581 • (970)221-6505 • l AX(970)77,1-6 1117 • ll)I)(gm)22-t-(41111
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October 28, 2003
Mr. Bruce N. Smith, Director
Public Utilities Commission
1580 Logan Street, OL2
Denver, CO 80203
Re: Local Calling Area Expansion, Northern Colorado
Dear Mr. Smith:
I am writing in support of the request by the Northern Colorado community
for an expansion of the local calling area.
Northern Colorado has grown into an economic region. A significant body
of evidence supports that point. The hest indicators are the work and home
travel patterns exhibited in the region. A North Front Range MPO study
showed that 17% of Fort Collins residents, 45% of Loveland residents, and
30% of Greeley residents work outside their respective communities.
Though the patterns are somewhat different, there is also significant intra-
regional travel for recreation and entertainment, shopping and education.
And it's important to note that the region will continue to grow for at least
the next two decades according to state demographer.
Standard landline communications within a local calling area would be
beneficial to the Northern Colorado community. We request the opportunity
for local dialing in our region, and appreciate the Commission's favorable
consideration.
Si cerely,
i
David L. May •
President & CEO •
Fort Collins Area Chamber of Commerce
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November 4, 2003
Bruce N. Smith, Director
Public Utilities Commission
1580 Logan Street, OL 2
Denver, CO 80203
Re: Northern Colorado Local Calling Area Expansion
Dear Mr. Smith:
I am writing to you in support of the Northern Colorado request for a local calling area
cr o expansion. We would respectfully request the opportunity and convenience of local
dialing in our immediate region.
There is a significant body of evidence that suggests the communities in Northern
Colorado function as a regional economy. The interdependence of the business
community is similar to a"metro" area. Business to business transactions are substantial
according to primary employers surveyed by the Northern Colorado Economic
Development Council. Travel tendency surveys provided by the North Front Range
Metropolitan Planning Organization indicate that opportunities for employment,
education, leisure activities and shopping are taken advantage of throughout the region
regardless of the person's community of residence. Short distances, accessible roadways,
and the moderate traffic volumes are factors that perpetuate the interdependence. Growth
indicators and business confidence in the economic recovery suggest that the trends will
only continue to reinforce the regionalism that is occurring. Communication on standard
land lines with a local call would be beneficial to the entire region.
We appreciate your consideration.
Sincerely
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Sharon Sullivan
Town Clerk/Treasurer
Town of Ault
201 1 S` Street •
Ault CO 80610
(970) 834 2844 •
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4100 Main Street
Timnath, CO 80547
November 5, 2003
Mr. Bruce Smith, Director
Public Utilities Commission
1580 Logan Street, OL 2
Denver, CO•80203
Re: Local calling area expansion
Dear Mr. Smith,
On behalf of the Timnath Board of Trustees, I am writing to you in support of the request
to expand the local calling area in our region. Northern Colorado is a close-knit network of
communities with common interests and an interconnected economy. As Timnath grows and
develops, our dependence on quality and economical communications with communities
throughout the region is essential to our success. •
We understand that expanding the local calling area can have a minimal impact on basic
phone bills. However, we are confident that there will be an offsetting benefit in long distance
savings and in helping to grow our local economy.
Thank you and the Commission for considering this most important request.
Sincerely,
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Annalee Foster
Mayor
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Phone: (970)224-3211 FAX: (970) 224-3217 www.timnathcolorado.org
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October 30, 2003
Bruce N. Smith, Director
Public Utilities Commission
1580 Logan Street, OL 2
Denver, CO 80203
Re: Northern Colorado Local Calling Area Expansion
Dear Mr. Smith:
I am writing to you to express our support of the Northern Colorado request for a local
calling area expansion. The Town of LaSalle and its citizens would respectfully request
the opportunity and convenience of local dialing within our calling region.
There is significant evidence that suggests the communities in Northern Colorado
function as a regional, interrelated economy. The interdependence of the business
community is similar to a"metro" area. Business to business transactions are substantial
according to primary employers surveyed by the Northern Colorado Economic
Development Council.
Travel tendency surveys provided by the North Front Range Metropolitan Planning
Organization indicate that opportunities for employment, education, leisure activities and
shopping are taken advantage of throughout the region regardless of the person's
community of residence. Short distances, accessible roadways, and the moderate traffic
volumes are factors that perpetuate the interdependence. Growth indicators and business
confidence in the economic recovery suggest that the trends will only continue to
reinforce the regionalism that is occurring. Communication on standard land lines with a
local call would be beneficial to the entire region.
We appreciate your consideration.
Sincerely
• Tim Evans, .
Mayor •
Town of Kersey 4e.
Come grow with us
KERSEY
332 Third Street
P.O. Box 657
Kersey, CO 80644
October 28, 2004
phone: (970) 353-1681
Bruce N. Smith, Director fax: (970) 353-2197
Public Utilities Commission
1580 I,ogan Street, OI, 2
Denver, CO 80203
RE: Northern Colorado Local Calling Area Expansion
Dear Mr. Smith,
I a writing to you in support of the Northern Colorado request for a local calling area
expansion. We would respectfully request the opportunity and convenience of local
dialing in our immediate region.
There is a significant body of evidence that suggests the communities in Northern
Colorado function as a regional economy. The interdependence of the business
community is similar to a "metro" area. Business to business transactions are substantial
according to primary employers surveyed by the Northern Colorado Economic
Development Council. Travel tendency surveys provided by the North Front Range
Metropolitan Planning Organization indicate that opportunities for employment,
education, leisure activities and shopping are taken advantage of throughout the region
regardless of the person's community of residence. Short distances, accessible roadways,
and the moderate traffic volumes are factors that perpetuate the interdependence. Growth
indicator and business confidence in the economic recovery suggest that the trends will
only continue to reinforce the regionalism that is occurring. Communication on standard
land lines with a local call would be beneficial to the entire region.
We appreciate your consideration.
Sincerely,
r/Tim by J. PhiOar
Mayor
Town of Kersey
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ead Town of Mead
P.O. Box 626
441 Third Street
Mead S\dF Town
With a ul Mead, Colorado 80542-0626
(970) 535-4477
October 28, 2003
Mr. Bruce N. Smith
Director
Public Utilities Commission
1580 Logan Street, OL 2
Denver, CO 80203
Re: Northern Colorado Local Calling Area Expansion
Dear Mr. Smith:
The Town of Mead is in support of the Northern Colorado request for a local calling area
expansion. We agree with the communities that have joined together in the application to the
PUC that they should have the convenience of local dialing in this area.
It has become evident that the communities that lie along or are near to Interstate 25 in Northern
Colorado have developed a regional economy due to commuter patterns,job centers, and market
conditions that all come into play relative to access to I-25. The existing local calling areas no
longer reflect reality as to what is "local." It is a hindrance to business development to have the
stratified and artificial long-distance barriers that now exist.
We are in support of our municipal neighbors and their respective chambers of commerce in
their desire for this change to improve the business climate in the region that will ultimately
benefit all of the State of Colorado. As the saying goes, "a rising tide ultimately lifts all ships,"
and any improvement in the business climate in Northern Colorado will also lead to economic
development for Mead, which is equally as important to us.
Thank you very myth for your favorable consideration of the application.
Sincerely,
•
Richard E. Kraemer
Mayor
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""NN Office of Clerk and Treasurer
" . 185 Lincoln Avenue, P.O. Box 171
" Nunn, Colorado 80648
II Phone: 970-897-2385 Fax: 970-897-2540
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October 27, 2003
Bruce N. Smith, Director
Public Utilities Commission
1580 Logan Street, OL 2
Denver, CO 80203
Re: Northern Colorado Local Calling Area Expansion
Dear Mr. Smith:
I am writing to you in support of the Northern Colorado request for a local calling area
expansion. We would respectfully request the opportunity and convenience of local
dialing in our immediate region.
There is a significant body of evidence that suggests the communities in Northern
Colorado function as a regional economy. The interdependence of the business
community is similar to a"metro"area. Business to business transactions are substantial
according to primary employers surveyed by the Northern Colorado Economic
Development Council. Travel tendency surveys provided by the North Front Range
Metropolitan Planning Organization indicate that opportunities for employment,
education, leisure activities and shopping are taken advantage of throughout the region
regardless of the person's community of residence. Short distances, accessible roadways,
and the moderate traffic volumes are factors that perpetuate the interdependence. Growth
indicators and business confidence in the economic recovery suggest that the trends will
only continue to reinforce the regionalism that is occurring. Communication on standard
land lines with a local call would be beneficial to the entire region.
We appreciate your consideration.
Sincerely,
Q
Duane Bayne
Mayor
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October 8, 2003 COLORADO
Mr. Bruce N. Smith, Director
Public Utilities Commission
1580 Logan Street, OL 2
Denver, CO 80203
Re: Northern Colorado Local Calling Area Expansion
Dear Mr. Smith,
We are writing to you in support of the Northern Colorado request for local area
expansion. We would respectfully request the opportunity and convenience of local
dialing in our immediate region.
There are significant bodies of evidence that suggests the communities in Northern
Colorado function as a regional, interrelated economy. The interdependence of the
business community in Northern Colorado is very similar to a "metro" area. Business to
business transactions are substantial according to primary employers surveyed by the
Northern Colorado Economic Development Action Council.
Travel tendency surveys provided by the North Front Range Metropolitan Planning
Organization indicate that opportunities for employment, education, leisure activities and
shopping are taken advantage of throughout the region regardless of the person's
community of residence. This is supported by the fact that a significant portion of our
population commutes outside of the City limits daily of employment and ether
opportunities. Short distances, accessible roadways, and moderate traffic volumes are
factors that perpetuate interdependence. Growth indicators and business confidence in
the economic recovery suggest that the trends will only continue to reinforce the
regionalism that is occurring. Communication on standard land lines with a local call
will benefit the entire region.
Thank you for your consideration.
Respectfully,
City of Evans
She Melby
Mayor
L:/manager/counciVpuc letter
1100 37th Street • Evans, Colorado 80620-2036 • (970) 339-5344 • Fax: (970) 330-3472
THE TOWN OF
223 1ST STREET
EATON, CO 80615
PHONE: (970)454-3338
FAX: (970)454-3339
COLORADO
October 27, 2003
Bruce N. Smith, Director
Public Utilities Commission
1580 Logan Street, OL 2
Denver, CO 80203
Dear Mr. Smith:
I am writing in support of the Northern Colorado request for a local calling area
expansion. We would respectfully request the opportunity and convenience of local
dialing in our immediate region.
There is a great deal of evidence showing that the economy of Northern Colorado is
regional in nature. The area operates in a fashion similar to any "metro" area because of
the interdependence among individuals and the business community.
In addition, employment opportunities, educational facilities, leisure activities and
shopping take on a regional tone as residents travel throughout the area to access
businesses and fulfill their needs. The economic interdependence is furthered by the
large number of commuters who work in one area, live in another and shop in yet another
region of the Northern Colorado community.
The unprecedented growth in the area suggests that the interdependence will only
increase through time and will reinforce the regional nature of the Northern Colorado
area. A standard landline calling system with local calling access would benefit the
Town of Eaton as well as the entire region.
Thank you for your consideration
inc
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Town Administrator
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Mayor
October 23, 2003
Mr. Bruce N. Smith, Director
Public Utilities Commission
1580 Logan Street, OL 2
Denver, CO 80203
Subject: Northern Colorado Local Calling Area Expansion
Dear Mr. Smith:
I am writing to you in support of the Northern Colorado request for a local calling area expansion. We
would respectfully request the opportunity and convenience of local dialing in our immediate region.
There is a significant body of evidence that suggests the communities in Northern Colorado function as
a regional economy. The interdependence of the business community is similar to a "metro" area.
Business to business transactions are substantial according to primary employers surveyed by the
Northern Colorado Economic Development Council. Travel tendency surveys provided by the North
Front Range Metropolitan Planning Organization indicate that opportunities for employment,
education, leisure activities, and shopping are taken advantage of throughout the region regardless
of the person's community of residence. Short distances, accessible roadways, and the moderate
traffic volumes are factors that perpetuate the interdependence. Growth indicators and business
confidence in the economic recovery suggest that the trends will only continue to reinforce the
regionalism that is occurring. Communication on standard land lines with a local call would be
beneficial to the entire region.
We appreciate your consideration.
Sincerely,
TOWN OF ESTES PARK
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John Baudek
Mayor
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(970) 586-5331 • PO_ BOX 12(X) • 170 MAC GREGOR AVENUE • ESTES PARK, CO 80517 • FAX (970) 586-2816
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October 24,2003
Bruce N. Smith, Director
Public Utilities Commission
1580 Logan Street, OL 2
Denver, CO 80203 •
Re: Northern Colorado Local Calling Area Expansion
Dear Mr. Smith:
As the Mayor of the Town of Milliken, I am writing to you in support of the Northern
Colorado request for a local calling area expansion. We are seeking your support for the
opportunity and convenience of local dialing in our economic and commercial Area, ' '
which includes the proposed local calling area.
There is a significant body of evidence that suggests the communities in Northern
Colorado function as a regional economy. The interdependence of the business
community is similar to a"metro" area. Business to business transactions are substantial
according to primary employers surveyed by the Northern Colorado Economic
Development Council. As a typical example our contract engineering firm is located in
Fort Collins. Travel tendency surveys provided by the North Front Range Metropolitan
Planning Organization indicate that opportunities for employment, education, leisure
activities and shopping are taken advantage of throughout the region regardless of the
person's community of residence. Short distances, accessible roadways, and the
moderate traffic volumes are factors that perpetuate the interdependence. Growth
indicators and business confidence in the economic recovery suggest that the trends will
only continue to reinforce the regionalism that is occurring. Communication on standard
land lines with a local call would be beneficial to the entire region.
We appreciate your consideration.
Sincerely
,.f
Linda Measner
Mayor
Town of Milliken
TOWN OF PLATTEVILLE
Town Administrator's Office
400 Grand Avenue
Platteville, Colorado 80651
970.785.2245-303.776.1117 - 970.785.2476 (f)
November 4, 2003
Bruce N. Smith, Director
Public Utilities Commission
1580 Logan Street, OL 2
Denver, CO 80203
RE: Northern Colorado Local Calling Area Expansion
Dear Mr. Smith:
I am writing to you in support of the Northern Colorado request for a local calling area
expansion. We would respectfully request the opportunity and convenience of localldialing in our
immediate region.
There is a significant body of evidence that suggests the communities in Northern Colorado
function as a regional economy. The interdependence of the business community is similar to a
"metro" area. Business to business transactions are substantial according to primary employers
surveyed by the Northern Colorado Economic Development Council. Travel tendency surveys
provided by the North Front Range Metropolitan Planning Organization indicate that opportunities for
employment, education, leisure activities and shopping are taken advantage of throughout the region
regardless of the person's community of residence.
In addition, short distances, accessible roadways, and the moderate traffic volumes are factors
that perpetuate the interdependence. Further, growth indicators and business confidence in the
economic recovery suggest that the trends will only continue to reinforce the regionalism that is
occurring. Communication on standard land lines with a local call would be beneficial to the entire
region.
We appreciate your consideration.
Very truly yours,
Awe
Nicholas J. Meier,
Town Administrator
Nuv-12-03 09242A towr if berthoud 970 32 0640 P.02
Town of Berthoud 0S BE r
328 Massachusetts Ave. 134 �0
P.O. Box 1229 0 C
Berthoud, CO 80513-2229
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Ph. 970.532.2643 Fax 970.532.0640 Fet.188$
November 11,2003
Bruce N.Smith,Director
Public Utilities Commission
1580 Logan Street,0L 2
Denver,CO 80203
Re: Northern Colorado Local Calling Area Expansion
Dear Mr. Smith:
The Town of Berthoud strongly endorses the efforts to further expand the local calling
area for our Northern Colorado region.
0
Research supports the emergence of our regional economy. As development heightens
our need for transportation planning,regional marketing, collective economic
development strategies,health care facilities,and utilities,the significance of an
expanded local calling area becomes evident and imperative.
Travel survey models provided by the North Front Range Metropolitan Planning
Organization demonstrate that opportunities for employment, education, leisure activities
and shopping exist throughout the region regardless of an individual's home community.
Short distances,accessible roadways,and moderate traffic volumes are factors that
perpetuate our interdependence.
We require a standard land-line calling system network throughout Northern Colorado to
enhance our ability to do business.
The Town of Berthoud requests the support of the Public Utilities Commission in
bringing this expanded local access network to our community,and to our region.
Sincerely,
SQUAW
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Town Administrator
Berthoud,Colorado
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October 23, 2003
Bruce N. Smith, Director
Public Utilities Commission
1580 Logan Street OL 2
Denver, CO 80203
Re: Northern Colorado Local Calling Area Expansion
Dear Mr. Smith:
On behalf of the citizens of Johnstown, I am writing in support the proposed expansion
of the "local calling area" in Northern Colorado. The people, business and institutions in
the Region would benefit from toll-free landline communication. As part of this issue,
access to certain - but not all - nearby exchanges within the "local calling area" requires
the "1+" required dialing method, an anomaly also requiring your attention.
The North Front Range region has experienced considerable population, housing and
economic growth. The communities have expanded to meet the demand for
development, and historically isolated settlements have grown closer to each other.
Traditional community boundaries have blurred in this "age of information" where
citizens commonly reach out throughout the region for jobs, shopping, education and
leisure activities. These trends are documented in materials provided to you.
Please consider the calling area expansion, and solving the "1+" dial-up issue as key
elements in advancing the economy of the North Front Range Region, and the quality of
life for our citizens.
Sincerely,
TOWN OF JOHNSTOWN
Troy Mellon
Mayor
Copy to Board of Trustees
1' P.O.Box 609.101 CHARLOTTE ST.•JOHNSTOWN,CO 80534
PHONE:(970)587-4664•FAX(970)587-0141
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
This is to certify that I have duly served the within DIRECT TESTIMONY AND
EXHIBIT OF RENEE WHEELER, ASSISTANT TO THE CITY MANAGER OF THE
CITY OF LOVELAND upon all parties herein by depositing copies of the same in the United
States mail, first class postage prepaid, at Loveland, Colorado this 30`h day of September, 2004,
addressed as follows:
Andrew B. Claus, Esq.
Winslow B. Waxter, Esq. G. Harris Adams
David W. McGann, Esq. Assistant Attorney General
Qwest Corporation Office of the Attorney General
1005 17th Street, Suite #200 1525 Sherman Street, 5th Floor
Denver, CO 80202 Denver, CO 80203
Nunn Telephone Company Pat Parker
P.O. Box 249 Office of Consumer Council
Nunn, CO 80648 1580 Logan Street, Suite 740
Denver, CO 80203
Barry L. Hort, Esq.
P.O. Box 300 P.B. Schechter
Littleton, CO 80160 Office of Consumer Council
1580 Logan Street, Suite 740
David P. Ayraud, Esq. Denver, CO 80203
Assistant County Attorney
P.O. Box 1606 Anne K. Botterud
Fort Collins, CO 80522 Assistant Attorney General
Office of the Attorney General
County of Larimer 1525 Sherman Street, 5`h Floor
Tom Bender, Commission Chair Denver, CO 80203
P.O. Box 1190
Fort Collins, CO 80522 Gary Klug
Public Utilities Commission
City of Evans 1580 Logan Street, OL-2
1100 37th Street Denver, CO 80203
Evans, CO 80620
Sharon Podein
City of Fort Collins Public Utilities Commission
300 Laporte Avenue, Floor 2 1580 Logan Street, OL-2
Fort Collins, CO 80522 Denver, CO 80203
City of Greeley Becky Quintana
1000 10`h Street Advisory Staff
Greeley, CO 80631 Public Utilities Commission
1580 Logan Street, OL-2
Denver, CO 80203
County of Weld Mike Zimmerman
David E. Long, Commission Chair Advisory Staff
915 10`h Street Public Utilities Commission
Greeley, CO 80632 1580 Logan Street, OL-2
Denver, CO 80203
Town of Ault
Sharon Sullivan, Town Clerk/Treasurer Town of Eaton
201 First Street Gary Carsten, Town Administrator
Ault, CO 80610 223 First Street
Eaton, CO 80615
Town of Berthoud
P.O. Box 1129 Town of Gilcrest
Berthoud, CO 80513-2229 Paul Chacon, Mayor
204 8th Street, Box 128
Town of Estes Park Gilcrest, CO 80623
John Baudek, Mayor
P.O. Box 1200 Town of Kersey
Estes Park, CO 80517 Timothy J. Phippard, Mayor
332 Third Street
Town of Johnstown Kersey, CO 80644
Troy Mellon, Mayor
Box 609 Town of Mead
Johnstown, CO 80534 Richard E. Kraemer, Mayor
441 Third Street
Town of LaSalle Mead, CO 80542
Tim Evans, Mayor
128 North Second Street Town of Nunn
LaSalle, CO 80645 Duane Bayne, Mayor
185 Lincoln Avenue
Town of Milliken Nunn, CO 80648
P.O. Box 290
Milliken, CO 80543 Town of Timnath
Annalee Foster, Mayor
Town of Platteville 4100 Main Street
Nicholas J. Meier, Town Administrator Timnath, CO 80547
400 Grand Avenue
Platteville, CO 80651
Town of Windsor
Board of Trustees
301 Walnut Street
Windsor, CO 80550 J �^
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