TC Packet 02-11-2020
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MEETING AGENDAS AND PACKETS ARE FOUND AT: WWW.AVON.ORG
AGENDAS ARE POSTED AT AVON TOWN HALL, AVON RECREATION CENTER, AVON ELEMENTARY AND AVON PUBLIC LIBRARY
IF YOU HAVE ANY SPECIAL ACCOMMODATION NEEDS, PLEASE, IN ADVANCE OF THE MEETING,
CALL TOWN CLERK BRENDA TORRES AT 970-748-4001 OR EMAIL BTORRES@AVON.ORG WITH ANY SPECIAL REQUESTS.
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AVON TOWN COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 2020
MEETING BEGINS AT 5:00 PM
AVON TOWN HALL, 100 MIKAELA WAY, AVON, CO
AVON TOWN COUNCIL TUTORIAL BEGINS AT 4:00 PM
INTRODUCTION AND EXECUTIVE OVERVIEW OF TYLER TECHNOLOGIES ERP SYSTEMS FOR FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT AND
PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT (ERIC HEAPS, ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE) (40 MINUTES)
AVON TOWN COUNCIL PUBLIC MEETING BEGINS AT 5:00 PM
1. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
3. DISCLOSURE OF ANY CONFLICTS OF INTEREST RELATED TO AGENDA ITEMS
4. PUBLIC COMMENT – COMMENTS ARE WELCOME ON ITEMS NOT LISTED ON THE FOLLOWING AGENDA
[AN INITIAL THREE (3) MINUTE LIMIT ALLOWED TO EACH PERSON WISHING TO SPEAK. SPEAKER MAY REQUEST MORE
TIME AT THE END OF THE THREE (3) MINUTES, WHICH MAY BE APPROVED BY A MAJORITY OF THE COUNCIL.]
4.1. PRESENTATION: UPDATE ON TOBACCO TAX SPENDING AND YOUTH SUPPORT (POLICY AND PARTNERSHIPS
STRATEGIST FOR YOUTH AND FAMILIES EAGLE COUNTY, MANDY IVANOV) (5 MINUTES)
5. BUSINESS ITEMS
5.1. PRESENTATION : CENSUS 2020 UPDATE (CENSUS, BRIAN M EINHART ) AND CENSUS 2020 RECRUITMENT
UPDATE (CENSUS, PATRICIA OSTWALD) (25 MINUTES) 5:10
5.2. APPROVAL OF TYLER TECHNOLOGIES SOFTWARE PURCHASE CONTRACT (FINANCE DIRECTOR SCOTT
WRIGHT) (10 MINUTES ) 5:35
5.3. PRESENTATION : WATER AND WASTEWATER CAPITAL P ROJECTS AND ASSOCIATED RATE INCREASES (LINN
BROOKS AND JAMES WILKINS OF ERWSD/UERWA ) (20 MINUTES) 5:45
5.4. WORK SESSION ON WHITEWATER PARK (TOWN ENGINEER JUSTIN HILDRETH) (20 MINUTES) 6:05
5.5. RESOLUTION 20-01, APPROVING FEES-IN-LIEU CALCULATION FOR THE FRACTIONAL REMAINDER OF EMPLOYEE
MITIGATION REQUIREMENTS GENERATED FROM CHAPTER 7.20.100, EMPLOYEE HOUSING MITIGATION (TOWN
PLANNER DAVID MCWILLIAMS) (15 MINUTES) 6:25
5.6. FIRST READING ORDINANCE 20-02, ADOPTING A NEW CHAPTER 1.15 OF TITLE 1 OF THE AVON MUNICIPAL CODE
ESTABLISHING PERMANENT LOCATIONS FOR POSTING NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETINGS (TOWN ATTORNEY PAUL
WISOR) (10 MINUTES) 6:40
5.7. OPPORTUNITY ZONE PROSPECTUS (PLANNING DIRECTOR MATT PIELSTICKER) (30 MINUTES) 6:5 0
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MEETING AGENDAS AND PACKETS ARE FOUND AT: WWW.AVON.ORG
AGENDAS ARE POSTED AT AVON TOWN HALL, AVON RECREATION CENTER, AVON ELEMENTARY AND AVON PUBLIC LIBRARY
IF YOU HAVE ANY SPECIAL ACCOMMODATION NEEDS, PLEASE, IN ADVANCE OF THE MEETING,
CALL TOWN CLERK BRENDA TORRES AT 970-748-4001 OR EMAIL BTORRES@AVON.ORG WITH ANY SPECIAL REQUESTS.
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5.8. AUTHORIZATION TO PURSUE CODE AMENDMENTS RELATED TO ELECTRIC READINESS FOR PV SYSTEMS AND
ELECTRIC CHARGING STATIONS (PLANNING DIRECTOR MATT PIELSTICKER) (10 MINUTES) 7:20
5.9. APPROVAL OF MINUTES FROM JANUARY 28, 2020 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING (TOWN CLERK BRENDA
TORRES) (5 MINUTES) 7:30
6. WRITTEN REPORTS
6.1. UPPER EAGLE REGIONAL WATER AUTHORITY JANUARY 23, 2020 MEETING SUMMARY (MAYOR SMITH HYMES)
6.2. FEBRUARY 4TH PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION MEETING ABSTRACT (PLANNING DIRECTOR MATT
PIELSTICKER)
6.3. TOWN MANAGER REPORT (TOWN MANAGER ERIC HEIL)
6.4. USFS ROAD 779 (PLANNING DIRECTOR MATT PIELSTICKER)
7. MAYOR & COUNCIL COMMENTS & MEETING UPDATES (10 MINUTES) 7:35
8. ADJOURN 7:45
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*Public Comments: Council agendas shall include a general item labeled “Public Comment” near the beginning of all Council meetings.
Members of the public who wish to provide comments to Council greater than three minutes are encouraged to schedule time in a dvance
on the agenda and to provide written comments and other appropriate materials to the Council in advance of the Council meeting. The
Mayor shall permit public comments for any action item or work session item, and may permit public comment for any other agen da
item, and may limit such public comment to three minutes per individual, which limitation may be waived or increased by a majo rity of
the quorum present. Article VI. Public Comments, Avon Town Council Simplified Rules of Order, Adopted by Resolution No. 17-05.
FUTURE MEETING AGENDAS:
February 25, 2020
- SITE TOUR – 3:30PM AVON WASTEWATER FACILITY
- PRESENTATION: STEWARDSHIP OF THE WEST AVON PRESERVE
- WORK SESSION: DEED RESTRICTED PURCHASE PROGRAM
- RESOLUTION 20-XX. OPTIONAL PREMISE LIQUOR LICENSE FOR SPECIAL EVENTS
- NOTICE OF AWARD FOR OLD TOWN HALL DEMOLITION
- 1041 APPLICATION FOR AVON WASTEWATER FACILITY
- FIRST READING OF ORDINANCE 20-XX ADOPTING A PROCUREMENT CODE
- FIRST READING ORDINANCE 20-01 ADDING CHAPTER 6.05 OF TITLE 6 OF THE AVON MUNICIPAL CODE
PERTAINING TO THE SALE OF DOGS AND CATS BORN OR RAISED IN INHUMANE BREEDING FACILITIES
- PRESENTATION: ICE SKATING ON NOTTINGHAM LAKE
March 10, 2020
- WILDRIDGE FIRE HOUSE BUILDOUT TUTORIAL – 4:00PM
- PRESENTATION: RECOMMENDATIONS FROM THE SUSTAINABLE BUILDING CODE TASK FORCE
-----Original Message-----
From: Laura Howe <lalee1008@gmail.com>
Sent: Monday, February 3, 2020 10:34 PM
To: Council Everyone Group <council@avon.org>
Subject: Alcohol Sales at Salute to the USA
To whom it may concern:
Please do not take away from EVHS their opportunity to make much needed money from the liquor
sales at The Salute to the USA. They serve a very valuable and important service on our valley.
The Eagle Valley Humane Society (EVHS) needs your voice in support. It was brought to my attention
that the Town Council of Avon had a discussion about taking over the liquor license for Salute to the
USA, AKA the Avon Fireworks.
EVHS brought back alcohol to this event in 2000, and has run the alcohol sales ever since. This has
become our biggest fundraiser with our TIPS volunteers, many who have helped for the past 19 years.
This is disheartening to hear especially, because we spent thousands of dollars rescuing and rehoming a
sick feral colony of thirty cats in Avon.
EVHS helps 1,000 animals in our Eagle County community each year through our programs.
EVHS relies on donations and fundraisers to provide services to animals in need. The loss of this
fundraiser will be detrimental.
Please voice your support for animals by contacting the Avon Town Council: council@avon.org
Thank you
Laura Howe
-----Original Message-----
From: Kayla Jenson <mskaylajenson@gmail.com>
Sent: Monday, February 3, 2020 8:41 PM
To: Council Everyone Group <council@avon.org>
Subject: Avon Fireworks Liquor License
Hello,
I am a longtime local reaching out on behalf of the Eagle Valley Humane Society. It has come to my
attention that the Avon Town Council is considering taking over the liquor license for the Avon
Fireworks. The liquor license is currently benefiting the Eagle Valley Humane Society and acts as their
single largest fundraiser. The EVHS has facilitated the help and care of thousands of animals with this
fundraiser, including I’m sure, animals now owned and cherished by members of the Avon Town
Council.
I would simply ask that the council members reconsider this decision and stand for these selfless, loving,
and important animals as well as the employees and volunteers.
Thank you for your time and care in this matter,
Kayla Jenson
-----Original Message-----
From: Gareth Insull <Gareth@trimworxllc.com>
Sent: Monday, February 3, 2020 9:17 PM
To: Council Everyone Group <council@avon.org>
Subject: Eagle valley humane society
Hi
I am writing in protest of tacking away the liquor sales at the Salute American event as it’s the main
source of funding to the EVHS.
We are as humans are responsible to look after these poor creatures that have no control of their
destiny. We bought them into the world and collectively we must take care of them.
Regards.
Gareth Insull
Trim Worx LLC
-----Original Message-----
From: Jen <jen.rogus@yahoo.com>
Sent: Tuesday, February 4, 2020 5:49 AM
To: Council Everyone Group <council@avon.org>
Subject: EVHD / July celebration
Please do not take the Humane society’s big fundraiser away. Protect our animals! Support our
nonprofits.
Jen Rogus
-----Original Message-----
From: Michelle Klein <michellehiemstra@hotmail.com>
Sent: Monday, February 3, 2020 10:03 PM
To: Council Everyone Group <council@avon.org>
Subject: Liquor License for 4th of July
To whom it may concern;
I am writing in protest of the possible removal of the income stream attained from the Fourth of July
fireworks- from a much loved and very important community service - the Eagle County Humane
Society.
Please reconsider this decision.
Sincerely,
Michelle Klein
-----Original Message-----
From: Jenna Shaw <jenna.shaw18@gmail.com>
Sent: Monday, February 3, 2020 7:20 PM
To: Council Everyone Group <council@avon.org>
Subject: Salute to USA - Liquor License
Good evening,
It has been posted on community forums that the town council has considered taking over the liquor
license for this event from the humane society.
I am a resident of Avon for 7 years, and would like to voice my support in favor of keeping the liquor
license with the Eagle Valley Humane Society. They have managed it for almost two decades, and they
are reliant on this event for funding. It is important for the community to support the EVHS and I would
be disappointed if the council took this funding from them.
Thank you for your time.
Jenna Shaw
-----Original Message-----
From: Stephanie Willis <stephanie.willis@vailhealth.org>
Sent: Monday, February 3, 2020 7:03 PM
To: Council Everyone Group <council@avon.org>
Subject: EVHS
Please do not take over the liquor license for Avon fireworks and take away from the eagle valley
humane society !! They need those tips to help save animals in need . The money they make at that
event is put to a good cause and to take that away is just sad . Please help support them by letting them
keep the rights to sell the liquor at the fireworks event .
-Stephanie Willis
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-----Original Message-----
From: andrea feldman <kzyrfm@yahoo.com>
Sent: Monday, February 3, 2020 7:01 PM
To: Council Everyone Group <council@avon.org>
Subject: Salute to the USA / Avon Fireworks
Via Facebook it has come to my attention that the Town of Avon is trying to take over the liquor license
at this event from the Eagle County Humane Society... I find this to be a disheartening and despicable
move by the town and council and hope you seriously reconsider this move. This is a major fundraising
effort put in to action many many years ago.... it helps and supports this wonderful organization in their
efforts to help the beautiful forgotten, abused, and unwanted animals of this Valley.
This will be viral in a very short time and will not look well for the greedy hand of the Town of Avon...
Andrea Feldman
Concerned Citizen
And Animal Lover
-----Original Message-----
From: Hannah Conoley <hconoley95@hotmail.com>
Sent: Monday, February 3, 2020 7:05 PM
To: Council Everyone Group <council@avon.org>
Subject: Salute to the USA liquor license
To whom it may regard:
I am writing this to please ask that Eagle Valley Humane Society is allowed to retain their use of the
liquor license for The annual Salute to the USA event and the proceeds they fundraise. I strongly believe
in allowing not for profit organizations to run the food and beverage of these public events in Avon. The
Eagle Valley Humane Society has been doing it since the early 2000’s and the money raised is ESSENTIAL
to their operation. This email is in the utmost support of EVHS. Please allow a EVHS to continue to hold
the liquor license for the future and show the town of Avon’s support for our local life saving
organizations.
Kindly,
Hannah Conoley
-----Original Message-----
From: dave@pulsejobs.net <dpinvail@aol.com>
Sent: Monday, February 3, 2020 6:49 PM
To: Council Everyone Group <council@avon.org>
Subject: Salute to USA/Liquor License
Please let the EVHS keep the liquor license and continue to earn money for the shelter. Do something
different, like sell the barn, charge for parking on town streets, have a bake sale, etc...They depend on
this money. Feel free to reach out to me. I have a lot of ideas how Avon could be better. I have lived in
Eagle County for 20+ years. Thanks...
Dave Perron
Culinary/Sales Consultant Pulsejobs.net
dave@pulsejobs.net
-----Original Message-----
From: Mike Cline <mcline@proteinpartner.com>
Sent: Tuesday, February 4, 2020 9:26 AM
To: Council Everyone Group <council@avon.org>
Subject: Keep the money for the kitties and the dogs!
Hey there – please keep the money going for the cats and dogs. Don’t take their $$ stream.
The Eagle Valley Humane Society (EVHS) needs your voice in support. It was brought to my attention that the
Town Council of Avon had a discussion about taking over the liquor license for Salute to the USA, AKA the
Avon Fireworks.
EVHS brought back alcohol to this event in 2000, and has run the alcohol sales ever since. This has become
our biggest fundraiser with our TIPS volunteers, many who have helped for the past 19 years.
This is disheartening to hear especially, because we spent thousands of dollars rescuing and rehoming a sick
feral colony of thirty cats in Avon.
EVHS helps 1,000 animals in our Eagle County community each year through our programs.
EVHS relies on donations and fundraisers to provide services to animals in need. The loss of this fundraiser
will be detrimental.
Please voice your support for animals by contacting the Avon Town Council: council@avon.org
Char
CEO
Eagle Valley Humane Society
Mike Cline
Protein Partner - an Independent Agent for North South Foods
mcline@proteinpartner.com
-----Original Message-----
From: Jillian Ragaller <ragallerjn@gmail.com>
Sent: Tuesday, February 4, 2020 9:16 AM
To: Council Everyone Group <council@avon.org>
Subject: EVHS- Avon Fireworks
Please allow EVHS to continue to be the alcohol provider at this event to ensure their non-profit is
supported and allows our community to continue to care for the animals they help rescue and re-home.
This is an important service in all communities and this event is a main source of their funding. Thank
you for you continued support of our Eagle Valley Humane Society.
Best,
Jill, Nate and Sadie Ragaller
-----Original Message-----
From: gerryarnold2007 <gerryarnold2007@yahoo.com>
Sent: Tuesday, February 4, 2020 9:36 AM
To: Council Everyone Group <council@avon.org>
Subject: Eagle Valley Humane Society
Dear Avon Council Members,
I urge you to allow Eagle Valley Humane Society to continue their liquor license sales during the Salute
to USA/Avon Fireworks. EVHS depends on fund raisers and contributions to engage in their very valuable
community service to our Eagle Valley community. Please do not take away these funds from EVHS.
Sincerely,
Gerry Arnold
-----Original Message-----
From: Laura Anzalone <divalaura32@gmail.com>
Sent: Tuesday, February 4, 2020 11:38 AM
To: Council Everyone Group <council@avon.org>
Subject: Re:Liquor at Salute to the USA ( Avon fireworks)
I am writing to let you know I vote to keep the eagle valley humane society in charge of the liquor for
salute to the USA celebration. This is their biggest fundraiser for the year and we need to keep
supporting them in effort to support local animals in this valley!
Please consider not having the town of shin take it over.
Thank you,
Laura Anzalone
Laura Anzalone
Soul Spa Studio
Laura@soulspastudio.com
Aesthetician / Make Up Artist/Owner
-----Original Message-----
From: Sydney Quinn <squinn32603@gmail.com>
Sent: Tuesday, February 4, 2020 12:53 PM
To: Council Everyone Group <council@avon.org>
Subject: EVHS Liqour License for Salute Event
To whom it may concern,
Please consider not taking over the liqour license for the Avon fireworks from the Eagle Valley Humane
Society.
EVHS brought back serving alcohol at this event in 2000 and uses the proceeds to keep doing their
amazing work. Such as rehoming sick and feral cats.
I moved here 3 years ago, I am originally from Delaware. In Delaware we have a HUGE feral cat problem.
Hundreds of colonies across the state, too many to even rehome and get off the streets.
Taking away funds to a volunteer based organization, that relies on such fundraising events to maintain
their progress in the community, would be horrendous and honestly would make the Avon Town
Council appear to the public as such.
If you are lacking funding ( rumor has it) make up the funding in a variety of different ways.
You could not attack local businesses and non profits by trying to take over a fundraising opportunity for
yourselves, or raising taxes for specific items.
I for one, would be very interested in hearing a plan of action for cracking down on drunk driving,
instead of trying to steal a fundraising opportunity from a place that works very hard to benefit the
community and the well being of animals. As a regular citizen, who goes out to bars and local public
events, the amount of the general population I see consuming multiple drinks and then getting behind
the wheel is very concerning.
I would also love to see more action taken for drivers who are driving vehicles in the snow not suited for
such conditions. Officers need to be stationed at highway on ramps and pulling over EVERY vehicle not
equipped with 4 wheel, all wheel or snow tires or chains. Not only would this increase revenue through
ticket fee collecting, it could also SAVE LIVES while not taking funds away from a non profit.
Parking tickets! In the 3 years here, I have never seen someone given a parking ticket for parking in the
middle of a parking lot, not in a spot. Check out the Avon Post office lot or the Avon City market lot for
reference! REVENUE
Have any of you ever lived in an area with small communities of feral cats in every neighborhood?
Would you like to start?
I seriously can not believe this is even a discussion being had.
It's time to start looking at the relevant, urgent problems in our area, and to start asking the right
questions! A successful community works together, we do not attack and steal from one another.
Support the people who support you. Or in the end, you will lose all support.
P.S- To Amy Phillips, Jennie Fancher, and Jake Wolf, your spots will open up this year! Just a reminder ;)
Sydney Anne Quinn
Mobile:
Work cell:
-----Original Message-----
From: Jonathan Montalvo <jmontalvo.aponte@gmail.com>
Sent: Tuesday, February 4, 2020 12:55 PM
To: Council Everyone Group <council@avon.org>
Subject: EVHS
Good Afternoon,
This email is directed as a protest to the movement of taking the liquor license from EVHS.
As a proud volunteer for this non-profit, I believe that you are crippling one of the most helpful
organizations in this community.
DO NOT REMOVE THIS INCOME FROM THEM.
We need more societies like this for the thousands of animals that come through their doors.
Sincerely,
Jon G. Montalvo
-----Original Message-----
From: Alexandra Kaplan <alexandraz.kaplan@gmail.com>
Sent: Wednesday, February 5, 2020 10:11 AM
To: Council Everyone Group <council@avon.org>
Subject: Liquor license July 4th
Good morning-
I am writing you in support of the Eagle Valley Humane Society remaining the sole provider of alcohol
during Avon’s July 4th celebrations. It is so important to support this group who does so much for the
animals in our community and this is their biggest source of money. Please consider keeping the EVHS
As the sole provider of alcohol for this event as they desperately need the funds. Thank you, Alexandra
Kaplan Local Avon resident
-----Original Message-----
From: Leslie Robertson <vailles@yahoo.com>
Sent: Wednesday, February 5, 2020 4:12 PM
To: Council Everyone Group <council@avon.org>
Subject: "Salute to the USA" liquor sales
Dear Avon Town Council members,
I understand there may have been discussion at the last council meeting about taking over th e liquor
license for "Salute to the USA". If there was discussion to proceed with this, I do not support it.
This is an important fundraiser for the EVHS, and one that has belonged to them for some time. I do hope
you will find another source of prospective revenue and let the EVHS continue to do the great work they
do for all of us in Eagle County.
Thank you,
Leslie Robertson
-----Original Message-----
From: andystratton23 <andystratton23@comcast.net>
Sent: Wednesday, February 5, 2020 8:12 PM
To: Council Everyone Group <council@avon.org>
Subject: Salute to usa
Leave the alcohol sales to EVHS! They need this fundraiser!
Andrew Stratton
-----Original Message-----
From: Louise Hanley <coloradoweezy@live.com>
Sent: Thursday, February 6, 2020 4:21 PM
To: Council Everyone Group <council@avon.org>
Subject: EVHS
Please do not take over the liquor license for the Salute to the USA, Avon fireworks. The Eagle
Valley Humane Society has enough problems raising money, there is no good reason for doing
this. If the Town of Avon needs more money, the local government should not take it away
from a non profit that has helped ALL of the towns in this valley. Shame on you for even
discussing this. Instead, budget your money properly.
Louise Hanley
-----Original Message-----
From: Ashley Calligan <ashmarienemeth@gmail.com>
Sent: Friday, February 7, 2020 9:36 AM
To: Council Everyone Group <council@avon.org>
Subject: Eagle Valley Humane Society
Council,
Please think about what you are taking away from a wonderful part of our community. The EVHS helps
so many animals in the community and by taking away their largest fundraiser you will essentially be
closing their doors.
Please consider another option.
Ashley Calligan
Vail Valley Academy of Dance
Owner/Artistic Director
“Break Up with Nic(otine)”
Brought to you by:
EC Public Health & Environment
ECS Prevention Specialists
Local Youth
What is this?
Behavior Change Campaign
1.“Be Nic Free” -opportunity for youth to pledge online
each week to live nicotine free.
●Layered with state and national youth-specific
cessation and social justice campaigns selected by our
local youth.
1.“Break Up with Nic” -opportunity to properly dispose of
vaping devices, cigarettes, chew, other tobacco products
at community locations.
Where is it taking place?
1.Pledge to be nicotine free each week through any ECS
middle or high school (online platform):
EVHS, GCMS, EVMS, RCHS, ECCA, VSSA, HPS, BMHS, BCMS
1.Drop off nicotine/tobacco products at any of these
community locations (cessation resources will be
provided):
Gypsum Rec, Eagle Ice Rink, Edwards Fieldhouse, Avon Rec,
Minturn Fitness, all Colorado Mountain Medical clinics
What’s the objective?
Why Now?
●Community outcry for nicotine cessation support for youth
●Tobacco tax funding
●“Break Up with Nic” borrowed (with permission) from
Jefferson County -plays on Valentine’s Day to launch and
culminates in National “Kick Butts Day” (focused on
quitting Juul this year)
Will run February 10 -March 18.
How is this Creating a Better eagle county for all?
maximizes use of tax dollars through partnerships;
provides diverse support for vulnerable population;
responsive to residents’ needs;
protects the natural environment.
(970) 748-4087 (o) | (970) 471-0378 (c) ewood@avon.org
TO: Honorable Mayor Smith Hymes and Council members
FROM: Liz Wood, Communications Manager
RE: 2020 Census Outreach Plan
DATE: February 11, 2020
SUMMARY: The Town of Avon is represented on the Eagle River Valley Complete Count Committee (ERVCCC) by
Communications & Marketing Manager Liz Wood and Town Clerk Brenda Torres. The ERVCCC is a group of local
nonprofit organizations, business leaders, government and quasi-government organizations, education institutions,
and concerned residents whose goal is to ensure a compete Census count in 2020. Census materials will be delivered
to homes in Eagle County beginning in March 2020. The Key Messaging, Everyone Counts in Eagle County, is being
delivered through three simple phrases:
It’s Important
$2,300 per person is allocated to Eagle County annually to support schools, libraries, road improvements, veterans’
services, senior centers, and more. In total, the State of Colorado receives $13.1 billion in federal funds per year.
It’s Easy
10 minutes, 10 questions. For the first time, everyone will be able to respond to the Census online from anywhere,
anytime. You can complete the census online, over the phone, or by filling out a paper form.
It’s Safe
The privacy of responses is guaranteed by law. The form does not ask for any personal identifiers, and all Census
Bureau employees swear a lifetime oath to protect respondent information. The U.S. Census Bureau will never share
a respondent’s personal information with other government agencies.
The ERVCCC was awarded $34,000 by the Department of Local Affairs specifically for the identification of hard-to-
count populations in the Eagle River Valley. These funds are being used on an ECO bus wrap, interior bus signage
(including TOA buses), print, television, and radio advertisements, translation services, tote bags, water bottles, a PO
Box flyer, other printed materials and food and event support.
The Town of Avon received an additional $1,500 from Colorado 2020 Census Support Program (CCSP) to conduct
outreach to our LatinX population through La Nueva Mix radio station. Avon Town Clerk Brenda Torres and Eagle
County Census Partnership Specialist Crystal Perez Mariscal will be interviewed with Axel Contreras on April 1, 2020,
which is Census Day. In addition, the Town will run approximately 150 thirty-second Spanish-language ads targeting
the LatinX population with messaging about how the Census is easy, safe, and important on La Nueva Mix.
Thank you, Liz Wood
Important
Dates
•March 12: Self Response begins
•March 16:Update-Leave begins
•April 1, 2020:Census Day is observed nationwide.
•April 2020: Group Quarters begins…
•May 13-July 2020:The Census Bureau begins visiting
homes that haven't responded to the 2020 Census to
make sure everyone is counted (NRFU)
•December 2020:The Census Bureau delivers report.
•March 31, 2021:Redistricting info sent to states.
Sample Invitation Letter
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Phone & Internet Paper Mailer In-Person
Interview
Arabic
Chinese
English
French
Haitian Creole
Japanese
Korean
Polish
Portuguese
Russian
Spanish
Tagalog
Vietnamese
English & Spanish Numerous community
individuals hired to
interview others in
their own community
and language
-Video guidance and
print guidance in 60
languages
Encouraging Self Response Yields Best Data~ More Accuracy
4 Ways to Respond
•2020 Census will ASK:
•How many people are living/staying
at your home on April 1, 2020
•Whether the home is owned or
rented
•For each person in your home, you
will be asked to report the:
•Sex
•Age
•Race
•Ethnicity (including whether of
Hispanic, Latino, or Spanish
origin
•Relationship to other household
members
•2020 Census will NEVER ask for:
•Your social security number
•Checking account information
•Credit card information
•Money/donations
•Anything on behalf of a political party
Questions Asked
Confidentiality
•Federal Law –Title 13 of the US Code protects the
confidentiality of all information
•Employee Oath –Protect confidentiality for life. Penalties
if violated can be 5 years in prison and/or $250,000 fine.
•Statistical Safeguards –Ensure that statistics released do
not identify individuals.
•Records are confidential for 72 years by law (Title 44, U.S.
Code)
9
William the Lister!
•Badge
•Laptop or computer
•Shoulder bag with
the Census logo
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MQA sites are locations where people
naturally gather in their communities.
These sites provide the public an
opportunity to respond to the Census
online or by phone and have questions
answered about the 2020 Census.
Proactive. Local.
Targeted.
CENSUS JOBS NOW LIVE!
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970.968.2858
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(970) 748-4055 swright@avon.org
TO: Honorable Mayor Smith Hymes and Council members
FROM: Scott Wright, Asst. Town Manager
RE: ERP System Procurement
DATE: January 31, 2020
SUMMARY: After several months of software demonstrations and due diligence meetings with
representatives from Tyler Technologies ("Tyler") and the Avon leadership team and other department
representatives from the Town of Avon, we have selected Tyler as the most qualified vendor and best fit
with the Town to license to the Town certain of their Incode software products and provide project
management and implementation of the software and ongoing maintenance and support.
The contract cost is summarized as follows:
One-Time Software Licensing Cost $ 73,411
Implementation Cost, Training, etc. 56,680
Data Conversion 17,910
Project Management 5,000
Estimated Travel 21,900
Total $174,901
Annual Recurring Support and Maintenance Fees $ 26,558
The Capital Projects Fund currently has $225,290 included for ERP system upgrades in the 2020 budget.
In addition, the Finance Department budget has a total of $43,863 for computer software maintenance and
support in its 2020 budget.
BACKGROUND: The Finance Department has been evaluating Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP)
systems for several months. In state and local governments, an ERP system can be described as a
database software package that integrates data, functions, and departments across an entire organization.
ERP systems automate manual tasks, allow users to produce and access information in real-time, and
share business practices throughout the enterprise.
The Town's current legacy fund accounting and payroll management system is critical to day-to-day
operations but is based on outdated technology. The following are the key reasons that the Town's
systems need modernization:
1. The current SunGard System, which merged with three other companies in 2019 called Central
Square, will discontinue support of the Town's Finance Plus systems at the end of 2021.
2. Other non-integrated applications such as PowerPlan (Budget), and PubWorks (fixed assets) are
outdated and cumbersome and are also being phased-out by their vendors.
3. These systems have little or no mobile capabilities.
4. New ERP systems will allow the Town to migrate hosting of the applications to the Cloud.
5. Current legacy software applications used by the Town are non-intuitive and lack clarity and
simplicity, rendering them very hard to learn. These systems make the staffing process harder and
training more expensive. Clumsy, unoptimized user interfaces, batch processes and inefficient or
non-existent workflows significantly slow down operations.
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6. The underlying technology is obsolete, and tools have reached their end of life.
7. The software no longer solves our problems and lacks flexibility and cannot keep up with growth.
8. New functions cannot be added to the system.
9. Older systems are more vulnerable to enterprise cyber-security breaches.
The Tyler Incode 10 ERP system includes the following modules and services:
Financial Management Suite
o Core Financials (general ledger, budget, bank recon, A/P)
o Purchasing
o Fixed Assets
o Project Accounting
Personnel Management Suite
o Personnel Management w/ Position Control
o Applicant Tracking
o Kronos Time Clock Interface
Miscellaneous Accounts Receivable
Content/Document Management Suite w/ Laserfiche Interface
Sourcewell
On December 15, 2015, Tyler Technologies was awarded a Public Sector Administrative-Related Software
Solutions & Technologies Services contract, NJPA #110515. Sourcewell (formerly the National Joint
Powers Alliance or NJPA) is a public agency serving as a national municipal contracting agency
established under Minnesota Legislative Statute with the authority to develop and offer cooperative
procurement services to its membership of over 50,000 public agencies nationwide. Eligible membership
includes states, cities, counties, all government agencies, colleges, universities and non-profit
organizations.
Sourcewell facilitates a competitive bidding and contracting process which results in national procurement
contracts with various vendors which member agencies desire to procure. Contracts are awarded by the
action of the Board of Directors of Sourcewell based on an open and competitive bidding process.
Sourcewell shares those contracts with its members nationwide through Joint Exercise of Powers Laws or
Cooperative Purchasing Statutes established in Minnesota and other states. Colorado Revised Statute 24-
110-201 authorizes such cooperative purchasing by local public procurement units such as the Town of
Avon. The Town has utilized cooperative purchasing services in the past when purchasing large items of
fleet equipment such as transit buses.
National cooperative procurement contract create value by saving staff time and effort soliciting individual
vendor responses to RFP's to meet procurement requirements. In addition, considerable time and effort is
saved by vendors who would have had to otherwise respond to those individual RFP's. Because of these
time savings, Sourcewell contracts offer members purchasing discounts. In the Town's case, a discount
of 10% is being applied to the software licensing cost for utilizing the Sourcewell contract with
Tyler Technologies.
RECOMMENDATION: Town staff recommends approval by motion of the attached agreement with Tyler.
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PROPOSED MOTION: "Move to approve Tyler Technologies License and Service Agreement for the
licensing of various software products, and the performance of professional and implementation-related
services as itemized in Exhibit A Investment Summary in the amount of $174,901."
Thank you, Scott
ATTACHMENTS:
Attachment A - Tyler Technologies License and Services Agreement w/ Town of Avon
Attachment B - Sourcewell Contract Forms Incorporated into Final Contract with Tyler Technologies
970-300-4373 pwisor@garfieldhecht.com
TO: Honorable Mayor Smith Hymes and Councilmembers
FROM: Paul Wisor, Town Attorney
RE: Tyler Technologies – Contract Provisions
DATE: February 6, 2020
SUMMARY: As further described in Scott Wright’s January 31, 2020 memorandum to Council, staff has
selected Tyler Technologies (“Tyler”) to provide enterprise resource planning software and support to the
Town. Tyler has provided the Town with a License and Service Agreement (the “Agreement”) in connection
with its services. I have reviewed and commented on the Agreement and associated exhibits and discussed
with Tyler. As with most contract negotiations, Tyler did not agree to every change requ ested by the Town.
This memorandum highlights some areas of concern within the Agreement.
BACKGROUND: Under the Agreement, the Town has the right to use Tyler’s software, and Tyler agrees to
provide on-going support and updates with respect to the Town’s use of the software.
REJECTED PROPOSED CHANGES: Several provisions in the Agreement were highlighted by the Town as
areas of concern, and the Town proposed new language with respect to these provisions. Despite the Town’s
efforts, not all the changes were incorporated, and those areas of concern are listed below.
• Limited Warranty – Tyler provides a limited warranty that the software will be without defect so long
as the Town maintains a Maintenance and Support Agreement with Tyler , an agreement the Town
intends to enter into with Tyler. The limited warranty now provides if the software does not perform
as warranted, Tyler will use all reasonable efforts, consistent with industry standards, to cure the
defect. The Town was unsuccessful in its effort to have a clause inserted that Tyler would refund
certain amounts if the defect could not be cured within thirty days. Instead, any refund s or other
remedies can be pursued through a dispute resolution process. The Town has sufficient protection
from Tyler so long as the Maintenance and Support Agreement remains in place.
• Third Party Warranties – Under the Agreement, the Town acknowledges third party software or
hardware may be used in conjunction with the Tyler software and Tyler does not warrant these
products. Tyler does, however, pass through to the Town any warranties it receives from third
parties. Tyler would not agree to assist the Town in enforcing these third party warranties.
• Termination – Typically, the Town reserves the right to terminate any agreement with no more than
thirty (30) days’ notice for cause or no cause. In light of significant upfront investment by Tyler, Tyler
rejected this approach. The Town may terminate for cause with thirty days’ notice, assuming Tyler
does not cure the underlying issue. The Agreement provides the Town may also choose not to
appropriate in any year as a method of termination.
• Limitation of Liability – Tyler limits its damages to the overall contract fee paid by the Town, and
rejected proposed modifications to this provision. This is a fairly standard approach in License and
Service Agreements and Software as a Service Agreements. Importantly, and not as standard, the
limitation does not apply where Tyler would indemnify the Town. That is, were the Town to be sued
as a result of its use of Tyler’s software, Tyler would defend the Town and the limitations on damages
would not apply.
• Waiver of Jury Trial – As a cost saving measure, the Town typically requires the contracting party
waive their right to trial in the event a lawsuit is filed. Tyler did not agree to this approach. However,
there is a non-binding dispute resolution process that would potentially avoid the need for a trial.
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RECOMMENDATION: Although Tyler did not accept every modification proposed by the Town, the Town
was able to achieve a certain level of protection above what existed in the original Agreement. So long as
the Town maintains a Maintenance and Service Agreement with Tyler, the Town will be protected by Tyler’s
warranty that the software will be without defect. The most significant exposure to the Town relates to the
limitation of liability clause, which limits Tyler’s liability to the fee paid to Tyler by the Town. However, this
limitation is built into Tyler’s pricing, and without it the cost of Tyler’s services would be much higher. The
risk associated with the limitation of liability clause is mitigated by the warranty and ongoing maintenance
and service from Tyler. As such, I recommend Council approve the Agreement.
Thank you, Paul Wisor, Town Attorney
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LICENSE AND SERVICES AGREEMENT
This License and Services Agreement is made between Tyler Technologies, Inc. and Client.
WHEREAS, Client selected Tyler to license the software products and perform the services set forth in
the Investment Summary and Tyler desires to perform such actions under the terms of this Agreement;
NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the foregoing and of the mutual covenants and promises set forth
in this Agreement, Tyler and Client agree as follows:
SECTION A – DEFINITIONS
• “Agreement” means this License and Services Agreement.
• “Business Travel Policy” means our business travel policy. A copy of our current Business Travel
Policy is attached as Schedule 1 to Exhibit B.
• “Client” means the Town of Avon, Colorado.
• “Data” means (a) your own data or information in your own databases or (b) your own data and
information uploaded or submitted or transmitted by you in connection with your use of the
Tyler Software and the specific file or output generated from the Tyler Software, if any, based
upon your own data and information.
• “Defect” means a failure of the Tyler Software to substantially conform to the functional
descriptions set forth in our written proposal to you, or their functional equivalent. Future
functionality may be updated, modified, or otherwise enhanced through our maintenance and
support services, and the governing functional descriptions for such future functionality will be
set forth in our then-current Documentation.
• Defined Named Users” means the number of named users that are authorized to use the
EnerGov labeled modules. The Defined Named Users for the Agreement are as identified in the
Investment Summary.
• “Developer” means a third party who owns the intellectual property rights to Third Party
Software.
• “Documentation” means any online or written documentation related to the use or
functionality of the Tyler Software that we provide or otherwise make available to you, including
instructions, user guides, manuals and other training or self-help documentation.
• “Effective Date” means the date by which both your and our authorized representatives have
signed the Agreement.
• “Force Majeure” means an event beyond the reasonable control of you or us, including, without
limitation, governmental action, war, riot or civil commotion, fire, natural disaster, or any other
cause that could not with reasonable diligence be foreseen or prevented by you or us.
• “Investment Summary” means the agreed upon cost proposal for the software, products, and
services attached as Exhibit A.
• “Invoicing and Payment Policy” means the invoicing and payment policy. A copy of our current
Invoicing and Payment Policy is attached as Exhibit B.
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• “Maintenance and Support Agreement” means the terms and conditions governing the
provision of maintenance and support services to all of our customers. A copy of our current
Maintenance and Support Agreement is attached as Exhibit C.
• “Statement of Work” means the industry standard implementation plan describing how our
professional services will be provided to implement the Tyler Software, and outlining your and
our roles and responsibilities in connection with that implementation. The Statement of Work is
attached as Exhibit E.
• “Support Call Process” means the support call process applicable to all of our customers who
have licensed the Tyler Software. A copy of our current Support Call Process is attached as
Schedule 1 to Exhibit C.
• “Third Party Hardware” means the third party hardware, if any, identified in the Investment
Summary.
• “Third Party Products” means the Third Party Software and Third Party Hardware.
• “Third Party Services” means the third party services, if any, identified in the Investment
Summary.
• “Third Party Software” means the third party software, if any, identified in the Investment
Summary.
• “Third Party Terms” means, if any, the end user license agreement(s) or similar terms for the
Third Party Software, as applicable.
• “Tyler” means Tyler Technologies, Inc., a Delaware corporation.
• “Tyler Software” means our proprietary software, including any integrations, custom
modifications, and/or other related interfaces identified in the Investment Summary and
licensed by us to you through this Agreement.
• “we”, “us”, “our” and similar terms mean Tyler.
• “you” and similar terms mean Client.
SECTION B – SOFTWARE LICENSE
1. License Grant and Restrictions.
1.1 We grant to you a license to use the Tyler Software for your internal business purposes only, in
the scope of the internal business purposes disclosed to us as of the Effective Date. With
respect to the “Energov” labeled modules, such use shall be limited to the number of Defined
Named Users, as defined herein. You may make copies of the Tyler Software for backup and
testing purposes, so long as such copies are not used in production and the testing is for internal
use only. Your rights to use the Tyler Software are perpetual but may be revoked if you do not
comply with the terms of this Agreement. To the extent Client purchases MyGovPay/Virtual
Pay, additional terms and conditions related to those applications are set forth at Exhibit D.
1.2 The Documentation is licensed to you and may be used and copied by your employees for
internal, non-commercial reference purposes only.
1.3 You may not: (a) transfer or assign the Tyler Software to a third party; (b) reverse engineer,
decompile, or disassemble the Tyler Software; (c) rent, lease, lend, or provide commercial
hosting services with the Tyler Software; or (d) publish or otherwise disclose the Tyler Software
or Documentation to third parties.
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1.4 The license terms in this Agreement apply to updates and enhancements we may provide to you
or make available to you through your Maintenance and Support Agreement.
1.5 The right to transfer the Tyler Software to a replacement hardware system is included in your
license. You will give us advance written notice of any such transfer and will pay us for any
required or requested technical assistance from us associated with such transfer.
1.6 Where applicable with respect to our applications that take or process card payment data, we
are responsible for the security of cardholder data that we possess, including functions relating
to storing, processing, and transmitting of the cardholder data and affirm that, as of the
Effective Date, we comply with applicable requirements to be considered PCI DSS compliant and
have performed the necessary steps to validate compliance with the PCI DSS. We agree to
supply the current status of our PCI DSS compliance program in the form of an official
Attestation of Compliance, which can be found at https://www.tylertech.com/about-
us/compliance, and in the event of any change in our status, will comply with applicable notice
requirements.
1.7 We reserve all rights not expressly granted to you in this Agreement. The Tyler Software and
Documentation are protected by copyright and other intellectual property laws and treaties.
We own the title, copyright, and other intellectual property rights in the Tyler Software and the
Documentation. The Tyler Software is licensed, not sold.
1.8 Notwithstanding anything contained herein, we agree you shall retain all rights to Client
Data. We disclaim all ownership and other rights as to Client Data, except any limited
rights expressly granted by you in writing to allow us to analyze Client Data .
2. License Fees. You agree to pay us the license fees in the amounts set forth in the Investment
Summary. Those amounts are payable in accordance with our Invoicing and Payment Policy.
3. Escrow. We maintain an escrow agreement with a third party under which we place the source
code for each major release of the Tyler Software. You may be added as a beneficiary to the escrow
agreement by completing a standard beneficiary enrollment form and paying the applicable annual
beneficiary fee. You will be responsible for maintaining your ongoing status as a beneficiary,
including payment of the then-current annual beneficiary fees. Release of source code for the Tyler
Software is strictly governed by the terms of the escrow agreement.
4. Limited Warranty. We warrant that the Tyler Software will be without Defect(s) as long as you have
a Maintenance and Support Agreement in effect. If the Tyler Software does not perform as
warranted, we will use all reasonable efforts, consistent with industry standards, to cure the Defect
as set forth in the Maintenance and Support Agreement.
SECTION C – PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
1. Services. We will provide you the various implementation-related services itemized in the
Investment Summary and described in the Statement of Work.
2. Professional Services Fees. You agree to pay us the professional services fees in the amounts set
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forth in the Investment Summary. Those amounts are payable in accordance with our Invoicing and
Payment Policy. You acknowledge that the fees stated in the Investment Summary are good-faith
estimates of the amount of time and materials required for your implementation. We will bill you
the actual fees incurred based on the in-scope services provided to you. Any discrepancies in the
total values set forth in the Investment Summary will be resolved by multiplying the applicable
hourly rate by the quoted hours.
3. Additional Services. The Investment Summary contains, and the Statement of Work describes, the
scope of services and related costs (including programming and/or interface estimates) required for
the project based on our understanding of the specifications you supplied. If additional work is
required, or if you use or request additional services, we will provide you with an addendum or
change order, as applicable, outlining the costs for the additional work. The price quotes in the
addendum or change order will be valid for thirty (30) days from the date of the quote.
4. Cancellation. We make all reasonable efforts to schedule our personnel for travel, including
arranging travel reservations, at least two (2) weeks in advance of commitments. Therefore, if you
cancel services less than two (2) weeks in advance (other than for Force Majeure or breach by us),
you will be liable for all (a) non-refundable expenses incurred by us on your behalf, and (b) daily fees
associated with cancelled professional services if we are unable to reassign our personnel. We will
make all reasonable efforts to reassign personnel in the event you cancel within two (2) weeks of
scheduled commitments.
5. Services Warranty. We will perform the services in a professional, workmanlike manner, consistent
with industry standards. In the event we provide services that do not conform to this warranty, we
will re-perform such services at no additional cost to you.
6. Site Access and Requirements. At no cost to us, you agree to provide us with full and free access to
your personnel, facilities, and equipment as may be reasonably necessary for us to provide
implementation services, subject to any reasonable security protocols or other written policies
provided to us as of the Effective Date, and thereafter as mutually agreed to by you and us. You
further agree to provide a reasonably suitable environment, location, and space for the installation
of the Tyler Software and any Third Party Products, including, without limitation, sufficient electrical
circuits, cables, and other reasonably necessary items required for the installation and operation of
the Tyler Software and any Third Party Products.
7. Client Assistance. You acknowledge that the implementation of the Tyler Software is a cooperative
process requiring the time and resources of your personnel. You agree to use all reasonable efforts
to cooperate with and assist us as may be reasonably required to meet the agreed upon project
deadlines and other milestones for implementation. This cooperation includes at least working with
us to schedule the implementation-related services outlined in this Agreement. We will not be
liable for failure to meet any deadlines and milestones when such failure is due to Force Majeure or
to the failure by your personnel to provide such cooperation and assistance (either through action
or omission).
8. Background Checks. For at least the past twelve (12) years, all of our employees have undergone
criminal background checks prior to hire. All employees sign our confidentiality agreement and
security policies.
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SECTION D – MAINTENANCE AND SUPPORT
This Agreement includes the period of free maintenance and support services identified in the
Invoicing and Payment Policy. If you have purchased ongoing maintenance and support services,
and continue to make timely payments for them according to our Invoicing and Payment Policy, we
will provide you with maintenance and support services for the Tyler Software under the terms of
our standard Maintenance and Support Agreement.
If you have opted not to purchase ongoing maintenance and support services for the Tyler Software,
the Maintenance and Support Agreement does not apply to you. Instead, you will only receive
ongoing maintenance and support on the Tyler Software on a time and materials basis. In addition,
you will:
(i) receive the lowest priority under our Support Call Process;
(ii) be required to purchase new releases of the Tyler Software, including fixes,
enhancements and patches;
(iii) be charged our then-current rates for support services, or such other rates that we may
consider necessary to account for your lack of ongoing training on the Tyler Software;
(iv) be charged for a minimum of two (2) hours of support services for every support call;
and
(v) not be granted access to the support website for the Tyler Software or the Tyler
Community Forum.
SECTION E – THIRD PARTY PRODUCTS
To the extent there are any Third Party Products set forth in the Investment Summary, the following
terms and conditions will apply:
1. Third Party Hardware. We will sell, deliver, and install onsite the Third Party Hardware, if you have
purchased any, for the price set forth in the Investment Summary. Those amounts are payable in
accordance with our Invoicing and Payment Policy.
2. Third Party Software. Upon payment in full of the Third Party Software license fees, you will receive
a non-transferable license to use the Third Party Software and related documentation for your
internal business purposes only. Your license rights to the Third Party Software will be governed by
the Third Party Terms.
2.1 We will install onsite the Third Party Software. The installation cost is included in the
installation fee in the Investment Summary.
2.2 If the Developer charges a fee for future updates, releases, or other enhancements to the Third
Party Software, you will be required to pay such additional future fee.
2.3 The right to transfer the Third Party Software to a replacement hardware system is governed by
the Developer. You will give us advance written notice of any such transfer and will pay us for
any required or requested technical assistance from us associated with such transfer.
3. Third Party Products Warranties.
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3.1 We are authorized by each Developer to grant or transfer the licenses to the Third Party
Software.
3.2 The Third Party Hardware will be new and unused, and upon payment in full, you will receive
free and clear title to the Third Party Hardware.
3.3 You acknowledge that we are not the manufacturer of the Third Party Products. We do not
warrant or guarantee the performance of the Third Party Products. However, we grant and pass
through to you any and all warranties that we may receive from the Developer or supplier of the
Third Party Products.
4. Third Party Services. If you have purchased Third Party Services, those services will be provided
independent of Tyler by such third-party at the rates set forth in the Investment Summary and in
accordance with our Invoicing and Payment Policy.
5. Maintenance. If you have a Maintenance and Support Agreement in effect, you may report defects
and other issues related to the Third Party Software directly to us, and we will (a) directly address
the defect or issue, to the extent it relates to our interface with the Third Party Software; and/or (b)
facilitate resolution with the Developer, unless that Developer requires that you have a separate,
direct maintenance agreement in effect with that Developer. In all events, if you do not have a
Maintenance and Support Agreement in effect with us, you will be responsible for resolving defects
and other issues related to the Third Party Software directly with the Developer.
SECTION F – INVOICING AND PAYMENT; INVOICE DISPUTES
1. Invoicing and Payment. We will invoice you for all fees set forth in the Investment Summary per our
Invoicing and Payment Policy, subject to Section F(2).
2. Invoice Disputes. If you believe any delivered software or service does not conform to the
warranties in this Agreement, you will provide us with written notice within forty-five (45) days of
your receipt of the applicable invoice. The written notice must contain reasonable detail of the
issues you contend are in dispute so that we can confirm the issue and respond to your notice with
either a justification of the invoice, an adjustment to the invoice, or a proposal addressing the issues
presented in your notice. We will work with you as may be necessary to develop an action plan that
outlines reasonable steps to be taken by each of us to resolve any issues presented in your notice.
You may withhold payment of the amount(s) actually in dispute, and only those amounts, until we
complete the action items outlined in the plan. If we are unable to complete the action items
outlined in the action plan because of your failure to complete the items agreed to be done by you,
then you will remit full payment of the invoice. We reserve the right to suspend delivery of all
services, including maintenance and support services, if you fail to pay an invoice not disputed as
described above within thirty (30) days of notice of our intent to do so.
SECTION G – TERMINATION
1. Termination. This Agreement may be terminated as set forth below. In the event of termination,
you will pay us for all undisputed fees and expenses related to the software, products, and/or
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services you have received, or we have incurred or delivered, prior to the effective date of
termination. Disputed fees and expenses in all terminations other than your termination for cause
must have been submitted as invoice disputes in accordance with Section F(2).
1.1 For Cause. If you believe we have materially breached this Agreement, you will invoke the
Dispute Resolution clause set forth in Section I(3). You may terminate this Agreement for cause
in the event we do not cure, or create a mutually agreeable action plan to address, a material
breach of this Agreement within the thirty (30) day window set forth in Section I(3).
1.2 Force Majeure. Either party has the right to terminate this Agreement if a Force Majeure event
suspends performance of this Agreement for a period of forty-five (45) days or more.
1.3 Lack of Appropriations. If you should not appropriate or otherwise receive funds sufficient to
purchase, lease, operate, or maintain the software or services set forth in this Agreement, you
may unilaterally terminate this Agreement upon thirty (30) days written notice to us. You will
not be entitled to a refund or offset of previously paid license and other fees. You agree not to
use termination for lack of appropriations as a substitute for termination for convenience.
SECTION H – INDEMNIFICATION, LIMITATION OF LIABILITY AND INSURANCE
1. Intellectual Property Infringement Indemnification.
1.1 We will defend you against any third party claim(s) that the Tyler Software or Documentation
infringes that third party’s patent, copyright, or trademark, or misappropriates its trade secrets,
and will pay the amount of any resulting adverse final judgment (or settlement to which we
consent). You must notify us promptly in writing of the claim and give us sole control over its
defense or settlement. You agree to provide us with reasonable assistance, cooperation, and
information in defending the claim at our expense.
1.2 Our obligations under this Section H(1) will not apply to the extent the claim or adverse final
judgment is based on your: (a) use of a previous version of the Tyler Software and the claim
would have been avoided had you installed and used the current version of the Tyler Software,
and we provided notice of that requirement to you; (b) combining the Tyler Software with any
product or device not provided, contemplated, or approved by us; (c) altering or modifying the
Tyler Software, including any modification by third parties at your direction or otherwise
permitted by you; (d) use of the Tyler Software in contradiction of this Agreement, including
with non-licensed third parties; or (e) willful infringement, including use of the Tyler Software
after we notify you to discontinue use due to such a claim.
1.3 If we receive information concerning an infringement or misappropriation claim related to the
Tyler Software, we may, at our expense and without obligation to do so, either: (a) procure for
you the right to continue its use; (b) modify it to make it non-infringing; or (c) replace it with a
functional equivalent, in which case you will stop running the allegedly infringing Tyler Software
immediately. Alternatively, we may decide to litigate the claim to judgment, in which case you
may continue to use the Tyler Software consistent with the terms of this Agreement.
1.4 If an infringement or misappropriation claim is fully litigated and your use of the Tyler Software
is enjoined by a court of competent jurisdiction, in addition to paying any adverse final
judgment (or settlement to which we consent), we will, at our option, either: (a) procure the
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right to continue its use; (b) modify it to make it non-infringing; (c) replace it with a functional
equivalent; or (d) terminate your license and refund the license fees paid for the infringing Tyler
Software, as depreciated on a straight-line basis measured over seven (7) years from the
Effective Date. We will pursue those options in the order listed herein. This section provides
your exclusive remedy for third party copyright, patent, or trademark infringement and trade
secret misappropriation claims.
2. General Indemnification.
2.1 We will indemnify and hold harmless you and your agents, officials, and employees from and
against any and all third-party claims, losses, liabilities, damages, costs, and expenses (including
reasonable attorney's fees and costs) for (a) personal injury or property damage to the extent
caused by our negligence or willful misconduct; or (b) our violation of PCI DSS requirements or a
law applicable to our performance under this Agreement. You must notify us promptly in
writing of the claim and give us sole control over its defense or settlement. You agree to
provide us with reasonable assistance, cooperation, and information in defending the claim at
our expense.
2.2 To the extent permitted by applicable law, you will indemnify and hold harmless us and our
agents, officials, and employees from and against any and all third-party claims, losses,
liabilities, damages, costs, and expenses (including reasonable attorney's fees and costs) for
personal injury or property damage to the extent caused by your negligence or willful
misconduct; or (b) your violation of a law applicable to your performance under this Agreement.
We will notify you promptly in writing of the claim and will give you sole control over its defense
or settlement. We agree to provide you with reasonable assistance, cooperation, and
information in defending the claim at your expense.
3. DISCLAIMER. EXCEPT FOR THE EXPRESS WARRANTIES PROVIDED IN THIS AGREEMENT AND TO
THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, WE HEREBY DISCLAIM ALL OTHER
WARRANTIES AND CONDITIONS, WHETHER EXPRESS, IMPLIED, OR STATUTORY, INCLUDING, BUT
NOT LIMITED TO, ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES, DUTIES, OR CONDITIONS OF MERCHANTABILITY OR
FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.
4. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY. EXCEPT AS OTHERWISE EXPRESSLY SET FORTH IN THIS AGREEMENT,
OUR LIABILITY FOR DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF THIS AGREEMENT, WHETHER BASED ON A THEORY
OF CONTRACT OR TORT, INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE AND STRICT LIABILITY, SHALL BE LIMITED TO
YOUR ACTUAL DIRECT DAMAGES, NOT TO EXCEED (A) PRIOR TO FORMAL TRANSITION TO
MAINTENANCE AND SUPPORT, THE TOTAL ONE-TIME FEES SET FORTH IN THE INVESTMENT
SUMMARY; OR (B) AFTER FORMAL TRANSITION TO MAINTENANCE AND SUPPORT, THE THEN-
CURRENT ANNUAL MAINTENANCE AND SUPPORT FEE. THE PARTIES ACKNOWLEDGE AND AGREE
THAT THE PRICES SET FORTH IN THIS AGREEMENT ARE SET IN RELIANCE UPON THIS LIMITATION
OF LIABILITY AND TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT ALLOWED UNDER APPLICABLE LAW, THE EXCLUSION
OF CERTAIN DAMAGES, AND EACH SHALL APPLY REGARDLESS OF THE FAILURE OF AN ESSENTIAL
PURPOSE OF ANY REMEDY. THE FOREGOING LIMITATION OF LIABILITY SHALL NOT APPLY TO
CLAIMS THAT ARE SUBJECT TO SECTIONS H(1) AND H(2).
5. EXCLUSION OF CERTAIN DAMAGES. TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW,
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IN NO EVENT SHALL WE BE LIABLE FOR ANY SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, PUNITIVE, INDIRECT, OR
CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES WHATSOEVER, EVEN IF WE HAVE BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY
OF SUCH DAMAGES.
6. Insurance. During the course of performing services under this Agreement, we agree to maintain
the following levels of insurance: (a) Commercial General Liability of at least $1,000,000; (b)
Automobile Liability of at least $1,000,000; (c) Professional Liability of at least $1,000,000; (d)
Workers Compensation complying with applicable statutory requirements; and (e) Excess/Umbrella
Liability of at least $5,000,000. We will add you as an additional insured to our Commercial General
Liability and Automobile Liability policies, which will automatically add you as an additional insured
to our Excess/Umbrella Liability policy as well. We will provide you with copies of certificates of
insurance upon your written request.
SECTION I – GENERAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS
1. Additional Products and Services. You may purchase additional products and services at the rates
set forth in the Investment Summary for twelve (12) months from the Effective Date, and thereafter
at our then-current list price, by executing a mutually agreed addendum. If no rate is provided in
the Investment Summary, or those twelve (12) months have expired, you may purchase additional
products and services at our then-current list price, also by executing a mutually agreed addendum.
The terms of this Agreement will control any such additional purchase(s), unless otherwise
specifically provided in the addendum.
2. Optional Items. Pricing for any listed optional products and services in the Investment Summary will
be valid for twelve (12) months from the Effective Date.
3. Dispute Resolution. You agree to provide us with written notice within thirty (30) days of becoming
aware of a dispute. You agree to cooperate with us in trying to reasonably resolve all disputes,
including, if requested by either party, appointing a senior representative to meet and engage in
good faith negotiations with our appointed senior representative. Senior representatives will
convene within thirty (30) days of the written dispute notice, unless otherwise agreed. All meetings
and discussions between senior representatives will be deemed confidential settlement discussions
not subject to disclosure under Federal Rule of Evidence 408 or any similar applicable state rule. If
we fail to resolve the dispute, then the parties shall participate in non-binding mediation in an effort
to resolve the dispute. If the dispute remains unresolved after mediation, then either of us may
assert our respective rights and remedies in a court of competent jurisdiction. Nothing in this
section shall prevent you or us from seeking necessary injunctive relief during the dispute resolution
procedures.
4. Taxes. The fees in the Investment Summary do not include any taxes, including, without limitation,
sales, use, or excise tax. If you are a tax-exempt entity, you agree to provide us with a tax-exempt
certificate. Otherwise, we will pay all applicable taxes to the proper authorities and you will
reimburse us for such taxes. If you have a valid direct-pay permit, you agree to provide us with a
copy. For clarity, we are responsible for paying our income taxes, both federal and state, as
applicable, arising from our performance of this Agreement.
5. Nondiscrimination. We will not discriminate against any person employed or applying for
employment concerning the performance of our responsibilities under this Agreement. This
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discrimination prohibition will apply to all matters of initial employment, tenure, and terms of
employment, or otherwise with respect to any matter directly or indirectly relating to employment
concerning race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, ancestry, disability that
is unrelated to the individual's ability to perform the duties of a particular job or position, height,
weight, marital status, or political affiliation. We will post, where appropriate, all notices related to
nondiscrimination as may be required by applicable law.
6. E-Verify. We have complied, and will comply, with the E-Verify procedures administered by the U.S.
Citizenship and Immigration Services Verification Division for all of our employees assigned to your
project. Tyler shall not knowingly employ or contract with an illegal alien to perform work under this
Agreement. By entering into this Agreement, Tyler certifies as of the date of this Agreement it does
not knowingly employ or contract with an illegal alien who will perform work under the public
contract for services and that Tyler will participate in the e-verify program or department
program in order to confirm the employment eligibility of all employees who are newly hired
for employment to perform work under the public contract for services.
7. Subcontractors. We will not subcontract any services under this Agreement without your prior
written consent, not to be unreasonably withheld.
8. Binding Effect; No Assignment. This Agreement shall be binding on, and shall be for the benefit of,
either your or our successor(s) or permitted assign(s). Neither party may assign this Agreement
without the prior written consent of the other party; provided, however, your consent is not
required for an assignment by us as a result of a corporate reorganization, merger, acquisition, or
purchase of substantially all of our assets.
9. Force Majeure. Except for your payment obligations, neither party will be liable for delays in
performing its obligations under this Agreement to the extent that the delay is caused by Force
Majeure; provided, however, that within ten (10) business days of the Force Majeure event, the
party whose performance is delayed provides the other party with written notice explaining the
cause and extent thereof, as well as a request for a reasonable time extension equal to the
estimated duration of the Force Majeure event.
10. No Intended Third Party Beneficiaries. This Agreement is entered into solely for the benefit of you
and us. Nothing contained in this Agreement is intended to or shall create a contractual relationship
with, cause of action in favor of, or claim for relief for, any third party, including any agent, sub-
consultant or sub-contractor of Vendor. Absolutely no third-party beneficiaries are intended by this
Agreement. Any third-party receiving a benefit from this Agreement is an incidental and unintended
beneficiary only. This provision does not affect the rights of third parties under any Third Party
Terms.
11. Entire Agreement; Amendment. This Agreement represents the entire agreement between you and
us with respect to the subject matter hereof, and supersedes any prior agreements, understandings,
and representations, whether written, oral, expressed, implied, or statutory. Purchase orders
submitted by you, if any, are for your internal administrative purposes only, and the terms and
conditions contained in those purchase orders will have no force or effect. This Agreement may only
be modified by a written amendment signed by an authorized representative of each party.
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12. Severability. Invalidation of any of the provisions of this Agreement or any paragraph, sentence,
clause, phrase, or word herein or the application thereof in any given circumstance shall not affect
the validity of any other provision of this Agreement.
13. No Waiver. In the event that the terms and conditions of this Agreement are not strictly enforced
by either party, such non-enforcement will not act as or be deemed to act as a waiver or
modification of this Agreement, nor will such non-enforcement prevent such party from enforcing
each and every term of this Agreement thereafter.
14. Independent Contractor. We are an independent contractor for all purposes under this Agreement.
15. Notices. All notices or communications required or permitted as a part of this Agreement, such as
notice of an alleged material breach for a termination for cause or a dispute that must be submitted
to dispute resolution, must be in writing and will be deemed delivered upon the earlier of the
following: (a) actual receipt by the receiving party; (b) upon receipt by sender of a certified mail,
return receipt signed by an employee or agent of the receiving party; (c) upon receipt by sender of
proof of email delivery; or (d) if not actually received, five (5) days after deposit with the United
States Postal Service authorized mail center with proper postage (certified mail, return receipt
requested) affixed and addressed to the other party at the address set forth on the signature page
hereto or such other address as the party may have designated by proper notice. The consequences
for the failure to receive a notice due to improper notification by the intended receiving party of a
change in address will be borne by the intended receiving party.
16. Client Lists. You agree that we may identify you by name in client lists. We agree to not identify you
in marketing presentations and promotional materials without your prior written authorization.
17. Confidentiality. Both parties recognize that their respective employees and agents, in the course of
performance of this Agreement, may be exposed to confidential information and that disclosure of
such information could violate rights to private individuals and entities, including the parties.
Confidential information is nonpublic information that a reasonable person would believe to be
confidential and includes, without limitation, personal identifying information (e.g., social security
numbers) and trade secrets, each as defined by applicable state law. Each party agrees that it will
not disclose any confidential information of the other party and further agrees to take all reasonable
and appropriate action to prevent such disclosure by its employees or agents. The confidentiality
covenants contained herein will survive the termination or cancellation of this Agreement. This
obligation of confidentiality will not apply to information that:
(a) is in the public domain, either at the time of disclosure or afterwards, except by breach of
this Agreement by a party or its employees or agents;
(b) a party can establish by reasonable proof was in that party's possession at the time of initial
disclosure;
(c) a party receives from a third party who has a right to disclose it to the receiving party; or
(d) is the subject of a legitimate disclosure request under the open records laws or similar
applicable public disclosure laws governing this Agreement; provided, however, that in the
event you receive an open records or other similar applicable request, you will give us
prompt notice and otherwise perform the functions required by applicable law.
18. Business License. In the event a local business license is required for us to perform services
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hereunder, you will promptly notify us and provide us with the necessary paperwork and/or contact
information so that we may timely obtain such license.
19. Governing Law. This Agreement will be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of
the State of Colorado, without regard to its rules on conflicts of law. Venue for any action arising
under this Agreement shall be in the appropriate court for Eagle County, Colorado including the
United State District Court – District of Colorado.
20. Multiple Originals and Authorized Signatures. This Agreement may be executed in multiple
originals, any of which will be independently treated as an original document. Any electronic, faxed,
scanned, photocopied, or similarly reproduced signature on this Agreement or any amendment
hereto will be deemed an original signature and will be fully enforceable as if an original signature.
Each party represents to the other that the signatory set forth below is duly authorized to bind that
party to this Agreement.
21. Cooperative Procurement. To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, we agree that this
Agreement may be used as a cooperative procurement vehicle by eligible jurisdictions. We reserve
the right to negotiate and customize the terms and conditions set forth herein, including but not
limited to pricing, to the scope and circumstances of that cooperative procurement.
22. No Waiver of Governmental Immunity. Nothing in this Agreement shall be construed to waive, limit,
or otherwise modify any governmental immunity that may be available by law to the Client, its
officials, employees, contractors, or agents, or any other person acting on behalf of the Client and,
in particular, governmental immunity afforded or available pursuant to the Colorado Governmental
Immunity Act, Title 24, Article 10, Part 1 of the Colorado Revised Statutes.
23. Article X, Section 20 (TABOR). The parties understand and acknowledge that Avon is subject to
Article X, Section 20 of the Colorado Constitution (“TABOR”). The parties do not intend to violate
the terms and requirements of TABOR by the execution of this Agreement. It is understood and
agreed that this Agreement does not create a multi-fiscal year direct or indirect debt or obligation
within the meaning of TABOR and, therefore, notwithstanding anything in this Agreement to the
contrary, all payment obligations of the Avon are expressly dependent and conditioned upon the
continuing availability of funds beyond the term of the Avon s current fiscal period ending upon the
next succeeding December 31. Financial obligations of Avon payable after the current fiscal year
are contingent upon funds for that purpose being appropriated, budgeted, and otherwise made
available in accordance with the rules, regulations, and resolutions of Avon, and other applicable
law. Upon the failure to appropriate such funds, this Agreement shall be terminated.
24. Avon Trademarks.
a. Avon's trademarks (“Marks”) are and shall remain the sole and exclusive property of Avon. Tyler
shall not hold itself out as having any ownership rights with respect to Avon's Marks or, except as
may be specifically granted hereunder, any other rights herein. All goodwill associated with any
such rights shall inure directly and exclusively to the benefit of Avon.
25. Contract Documents. This Agreement includes the following exhibits:
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Exhibit A Investment Summary
Exhibit B Invoicing and Payment Policy
Schedule 1: Business Travel Policy
Exhibit C Maintenance and Support Agreement
Schedule 1: Support Call Process
Exhibit D MyGovPay/VirtualPay and IVR
Exhibit E Statement of Work
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, a duly authorized representative of each party has executed this Agreement as
of the date(s) set forth below.
Tyler Technologies, Inc. Town of Avon
By: By:
Name: Name:
Title: Title:
Date: Date:
Address for Notices: Address for Notices:
Tyler Technologies, Inc. Town of Avon
One Tyler Drive PO Box 975
Yarmouth, ME 04096 Avon, CO 81620-0975
Attention: Chief Legal Officer Attention: Scott Wright, Finance Director
Exhibit A
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Exhibit A
Investment Summary
The following Investment Summary details the software, products, and services to be delivered by us to
you under the Agreement. This Investment Summary is effective as of the Effective Date. Capitalized
terms not otherwise defined will have the meaning assigned to such terms in the Agreement.
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Exhibit A
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Exhibit A
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Exhibit B
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Exhibit B
Invoicing and Payment Policy
We will provide you with the software and services set forth in the Investment Summary. Capitalized
terms not otherwise defined will have the meaning assigned to such terms in the Agreement.
Invoicing: We will invoice you for the applicable license and services fees in the Investment Summary as
set forth below. Your rights to dispute any invoice are set forth in the Agreement.
1. Tyler Software.
1.1 License Fees: License fees are invoiced as follows: (a) 25% on the Effective Date; (b) 60% on
the date when we make the applicable Tyler Software available to you for downloading (the
“Available Download Date”); and (c) 15% on the earlier of use of the Tyler Software in live
production or 180 days after the Available Download Date.
1.2 Maintenance and Support Fees: Year 1 maintenance and support fees are waived through
the earlier of (a) availability of the Tyler Software for use in a live production environment;
or (b) one (1) year from the Effective Date. Year 2 maintenance and support fees, at our
then-current rates, are payable on that earlier-of date, and subsequent maintenance and
support fees are invoiced annually in advance of each anniversary thereof. Your fees for
each subsequent year will be set at our then-current rates.
2. Professional Services.
2.1 Implementation and Other Professional Services (including training): Implementation and
other professional services (including training) are billed and invoiced as delivered, at the
rates set forth in the Investment Summary.
2.2 Consulting Services: If you have purchased any Business Process Consulting services, if they
have been quoted as fixed-fee services, they will be invoiced 50% upon delivery of the Best
Practice Recommendations, by module, and 50% upon delivery of custom desktop
procedures, by module. If you have purchased any Business Process Consulting services and
they are quoted as an estimate, then we will bill you the actual services delivered on a time
and materials basis.
2.3 Conversions: Fixed-fee conversions are invoiced 50% upon initial delivery of the converted
data, by conversion option, and 50% upon Client acceptance to load the converted data into
Live/Production environment, by conversion option. Where conversions are quoted as
estimated, we will bill you the actual services delivered on a time and materials basis.
Exhibit B
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2.4 Requested Modifications to the Tyler Software: Requested modifications to the Tyler
Software are invoiced 50% upon delivery of specifications and 50% upon delivery of the
applicable modification. You must report any failure of the modification to conform to the
specifications within thirty (30) days of delivery; otherwise, the modification will be deemed
to be in compliance with the specifications after the 30-day window has passed. You may
still report Defects to us as set forth in the Maintenance and Support Agreement.
2.5 Other Fixed Price Services: Except as otherwise provided, other fixed price services are
invoiced as delivered, at the rates set forth in the Investment Summary. For the avoidance
of doubt, where “Project Planning Services” are provided, payment will be due upon
delivery of the Implementation Planning document.
Dedicated Project Management services, if any, will be billed monthly in arrears, beginning
on the first day of the month immediately following initiation of project planning.
Change Management Services: If you have purchased any change management services,
those services will be invoiced in the following amounts and upon the following milestones:
Acceptance of Change Management Discovery Analysis 15%
Delivery of Change Management Plan and Strategy Presentation 10%
Acceptance of Executive Playbook 15%
Acceptance of Resistance Management Plan 15%
Acceptance of Procedural Change Communications Plan 10%
Change Management Coach Training 20%
Change Management After-Action Review 15%
3. Third Party Products.
3.1 Third Party Software License Fees: License fees for Third Party Software, if any, are invoiced
when we make it available to you for downloading.
3.2 Third Party Software Maintenance: The first-year maintenance fees for the Third Party
Software, if any, is invoiced when we make that Third Party Software available to you for
downloading.
3.3 Third Party Hardware: Third Party Hardware costs, if any, are invoiced upon delivery.
3.4 Third Party Services: Fees for Third Party Services, if any, are invoiced as delivered, along
with applicable expenses, at the rates set forth in the Investment Summary.
4. Expenses. The service rates in the Investment Summary do not include travel expenses.
Expenses for Tyler delivered services will be billed as incurred and only in accordance with our
then-current Business Travel Policy, plus a 10% travel agency processing fee. Our current
Business Travel Policy is attached to this Exhibit B at Schedule 1. Copies of receipts will be
provided upon request; we reserve the right to charge you an administrative fee depending on
the extent of your requests. Receipts for miscellaneous items less than twenty-five dollars and
mileage logs are not available.
Exhibit B
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Payment. Payment for undisputed invoices is due within forty-five (45) days of the invoice date. We
prefer to receive payments electronically. Our electronic payment information is:
Bank: Wells Fargo Bank, N.A.
420 Montgomery
San Francisco, CA 94104
ABA: 121000248
Account: 4124302472
Beneficiary: Tyler Technologies, Inc. – Operating
Exhibit B
Schedule 1
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Exhibit B
Schedule 1
Business Travel Policy
1. Air Travel
A. Reservations & Tickets
The Travel Management Company (TMC) used by Tyler will provide an employee with a direct flight
within two hours before or after the requested departure time, assuming that flight does not add
more than three hours to the employee’s total trip duration and the fare is within $100 (each way)
of the lowest logical fare. If a net savings of $200 or more (each way) is possible through a
connecting flight that is within two hours before or after the requested departure time and that
does not add more than three hours to the employee’s total trip duration, the connecting flight
should be accepted.
Employees are encouraged to make advanced reservations to take full advantage of discount
opportunities. Employees should use all reasonable efforts to make travel arrangements at least
two (2) weeks in advance of commitments. A seven (7) day advance booking requirement is
mandatory. When booking less than seven (7) days in advance, management approval will be
required.
Except in the case of international travel where a segment of continuous air travel is six (6) or more
consecutive hours in length, only economy or coach class seating is reimbursable. Employees shall
not be reimbursed for “Basic Economy Fares” because these fares are non-refundable and have
many restrictions that outweigh the cost-savings.
B. Baggage Fees
Reimbursement of personal baggage charges are based on trip duration as follows:
• Up to five (5) days = one (1) checked bag
• Six (6) or more days = two (2) checked bags
Baggage fees for sports equipment are not reimbursable.
Exhibit B
Schedule 1
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2. Ground Transportation
A. Private Automobile
Mileage Allowance – Business use of an employee’s private automobile will be reimbursed at the
current IRS allowable rate, plus out of pocket costs for tolls and parking. Mileage will be calculated
by using the employee's office as the starting and ending point, in compliance with IRS regulations.
Employees who have been designated a home office should calculate miles from their home.
B. Rental Car
Employees are authorized to rent cars only in conjunction with air travel when cost, convenience,
and the specific situation reasonably require their use. When renting a car for Tyler business,
employees should select a “mid-size” or “intermediate” car. “Full” size cars may be rented when
three or more employees are traveling together. Tyler carries leased vehicle coverage for business
car rentals; except for employees traveling to Alaska and internationally (excluding Canada),
additional insurance on the rental agreement should be declined.
C. Public Transportation
Taxi or airport limousine services may be considered when traveling in and around cities or to and
from airports when less expensive means of transportation are unavailable or impractical. The
actual fare plus a reasonable tip (15-18%) are reimbursable. In the case of a free hotel shuttle to the
airport, tips are included in the per diem rates and will not be reimbursed separately.
D. Parking & Tolls
When parking at the airport, employees must use longer term parking areas that are measured in
days as opposed to hours. Park and fly options located near some airports may also be used. For
extended trips that would result in excessive parking charges, public transportation to/from the
airport should be considered. Tolls will be reimbursed when receipts are presented.
3. Lodging
Tyler’s TMC will select hotel chains that are well established, reasonable in price, and conveniently
located in relation to the traveler's work assignment. Typical hotel chains include Courtyard,
Fairfield Inn, Hampton Inn, and Holiday Inn Express. If the employee has a discount rate with a local
hotel, the hotel reservation should note that discount and the employee should confirm the lower
rate with the hotel upon arrival. Employee memberships in travel clubs such as AAA should be
noted in their travel profiles so that the employee can take advantage of any lower club rates.
“No shows” or cancellation fees are not reimbursable if the employee does not comply with the
hotel’s cancellation policy.
Tips for maids and other hotel staff are included in the per diem rate and are not reimbursed
separately.
Exhibit B
Schedule 1
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Employees are not authorized to reserve non-traditional short-term lodging, such as Airbnb, VRBO,
and HomeAway. Employees who elect to make such reservations shall not be reimbursed.
4. Meals and Incidental Expenses
Employee meals and incidental expenses while on travel status within the continental U.S. are in
accordance with the federal per diem rates published by the General Services Administration.
Incidental expenses include tips to maids, hotel staff, and shuttle drivers and other minor travel
expenses. Per diem rates are available at www.gsa.gov/perdiem.
Per diem for Alaska, Hawaii, U.S. protectorates and international destinations are provided
separately by the Department of State and will be determined as required.
A. Overnight Travel
For each full day of travel, all three meals are reimbursable. Per diems on the first and last day of a
trip are governed as set forth below.
Departure Day
Depart before 12:00 noon Lunch and dinner
Depart after 12:00 noon
Return Day
Dinner
Return before 12:00 noon Breakfast
Return between 12:00 noon & 7:00 p.m. Breakfast and lunch
Return after 7:00 p.m.* Breakfast, lunch and dinner
*7:00 p.m. is defined as direct travel time and does not include time taken to stop for dinner.
The reimbursement rates for individual meals are calculated as a percentage of the full day per diem
as follows:
Breakfast 15%
Lunch 25%
Dinner 60%
B. Same Day Travel
Employees traveling at least 100 miles to a site and returning in the same day are eligible to claim
lunch on an expense report. Employees on same day travel status are eligible to claim dinner in the
event they return home after 7:00 p.m.*
*7:00 p.m. is defined as direct travel time and does not include time taken to stop for dinner.
Exhibit B
Schedule 1
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5. Internet Access – Hotels and Airports
Employees who travel may need to access their e-mail at night. Many hotels provide free high-
speed internet access and Tyler employees are encouraged to use such hotels whenever possible. If
an employee’s hotel charges for internet access it is reimbursable up to $10.00 per day. Charges for
internet access at airports are not reimbursable.
6. International Travel
All international flights with the exception of flights between the U.S. and Canada should be
reserved through TMC using the “lowest practical coach fare” with the exception of flights that are
six (6) or more consecutive hours in length. In such event, the next available seating class above
coach shall be reimbursed.
When required to travel internationally for business, employees shall be reimbursed for photo fees,
application fees, and execution fees when obtaining a new passport book, but fees related to
passport renewals are not reimbursable. Visa application and legal fees, entry taxes and departure
taxes are reimbursable.
The cost of vaccinations that are either required for travel to specific countries or suggested by the
U.S. Department of Health & Human Services for travel to specific countries, is reimbursable.
Section 4, Meals & Incidental Expenses, and Section 2.b., Rental Car, shall apply to this section.
Exhibit C
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Exhibit C
Maintenance and Support Agreement
We will provide you with the following maintenance and support services for the Tyler Software.
Capitalized terms not otherwise defined will have the meaning assigned to such terms in the Agreement.
1. Term. We provide maintenance and support services on an annual basis. The initial term
commences on the Effective Date and remains in effect for one (1) year. The term will renew
automatically for additional one (1) year terms unless terminated in writing by either party at least
thirty (30) days prior to the end of the then-current term. We will adjust the term to match your
first use of the Tyler Software in live production if that event precedes the one (1) year anniversary
of the Effective Date.
2. Maintenance and Support Fees. Your year 1 maintenance and support fees for the Tyler Software
are listed in the Investment Summary, and your payment obligations are set forth in the Invoicing
and Payment Policy. We reserve the right to suspend maintenance and support services if you fail
to pay undisputed maintenance and support fees within thirty (30) days of our written notice. We
will reinstate maintenance and support services only if you pay all past due maintenance and
support fees, including all fees for the periods during which services were suspended.
3. Maintenance and Support Services. As long as you are not using the Help Desk as a substitute for
our training services on the Tyler Software, and you timely pay your maintenance and support fees,
we will, consistent with our then-current Support Call Process:
3.1 perform our maintenance and support obligations in a professional, good, and workmanlike
manner, consistent with industry standards, to resolve Defects in the Tyler Software (limited to
the then-current version and the immediately prior version); provided, however, that if you
modify the Tyler Software without our consent, our obligation to provide maintenance and
support services on and warrant the Tyler Software will be void;
3.2 provide telephone support during our established support hours;
3.3 maintain personnel that are sufficiently trained to be familiar with the Tyler Software and Third
Party Software, if any, in order to provide maintenance and support services;
3.4 provide you with a copy of all major and minor releases to the Tyler Software (including updates
and enhancements) that we make generally available without additional charge to customers
who have a maintenance and support agreement in effect; and
3.5 provide non-Defect resolution support of prior releases of the Tyler Software in accordance with
our then-current release life cycle policy.
Exhibit C
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4. Client Responsibilities. We will use all reasonable efforts to perform any maintenance and support
services remotely. Currently, we use a third-party secure unattended connectivity tool called
Bomgar, as well as GotoAssist by Citrix. Therefore, you agree to maintain a high-speed internet
connection capable of connecting us to your PCs and server(s). You agree to provide us with a login
account and local administrative privileges as we may reasonably require to perform remote
services. We will, at our option, use the secure connection to assist with proper diagnosis and
resolution, subject to any reasonably applicable security protocols. If we cannot resolve a support
issue remotely, we may be required to provide onsite services. In such event, we will be responsible
for our travel expenses, unless it is determined that the reason onsite support was required was a
reason outside our control. Either way, you agree to provide us with full and free access to the Tyler
Software, working space, adequate facilities within a reasonable distance from the equipment, and
use of machines, attachments, features, or other equipment reasonably necessary for us to provide
the maintenance and support services, all at no charge to us. We strongly recommend that you also
maintain a VPN for backup connectivity purposes.
5. Hardware and Other Systems. If you are a self-hosted customer and, in the process of diagnosing a
software support issue, it is discovered that one of your peripheral systems or other software is the
cause of the issue, we will notify you so that you may contact the support agency for that peripheral
system. We cannot support or maintain Third Party Products except as expressly set forth in the
Agreement.
In order for us to provide the highest level of software support, you bear the following responsibility
related to hardware and software:
(a) All infrastructure executing Tyler Software shall be managed by you;
(b) You will maintain support contracts for all non-Tyler software associated with Tyler Software
(including operating systems and database management systems, but excluding Third-Party
Software, if any); and
(c) You will perform daily database backups and verify that those backups are successful.
6. Other Excluded Services. Maintenance and support fees do not include fees for the following
services: (a) initial installation or implementation of the Tyler Software; (b) onsite maintenance and
support (unless Tyler cannot remotely correct a Defect in the Tyler Software, as set forth above); (c)
application design; (d) other consulting services; (e) maintenance and support of an operating
system or hardware, unless you are a hosted customer; (f) support outside our normal business
hours as listed in our then-current Support Call Process; or (g) installation, training services, or third
party product costs related to a new release. Requested maintenance and support services such as
those outlined in this section will be billed to you on a time and materials basis at our then current
rates. You must request those services with at least one (1) weeks’ advance notice.
7. Current Support Call Process. Our current Support Call Process for the Tyler Software is attached to
this Exhibit C at Schedule 1.
Exhibit C
Schedule 1
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Exhibit C
Schedule 1
Support Call Process
Support Channels
Tyler Technologies, Inc. provides the following channels of software support:
(1) Tyler Community – an on-line resource, Tyler Community provides a venue for all Tyler clients
with current maintenance agreements to collaborate with one another, share best practices and
resources, and access documentation.
(2) On-line submission (portal) – for less urgent and functionality-based questions, users may create
unlimited support incidents through the customer relationship management portal available at
the Tyler Technologies website.
(3) Email – for less urgent situations, users may submit unlimited emails directly to the software
support group.
(4) Telephone – for urgent or complex questions, users receive toll-free, unlimited telephone
software support.
Support Resources
A number of additional resources are available to provide a comprehensive and complete support
experience:
(1) Tyler Website – www.tylertech.com – for accessing client tools and other information including
support contact information.
(2) Tyler Community – available through login, Tyler Community provides a venue for clients to
support one another and share best practices and resources.
(3) Knowledgebase – A fully searchable depository of thousands of documents related to
procedures, best practices, release information, and job aides.
(4) Program Updates – where development activity is made available for client consumption
Support Availability
Tyler Technologies support is available during the local business hours of 8 AM to 5 PM (Monday –
Friday) across four US time zones (Pacific, Mountain, Central and Eastern). Clients may receive coverage
across these time zones. Tyler’s holiday schedule is outlined below. There will be no support coverage
on these days.
New Year’s Day Thanksgiving Day
Memorial Day Day after Thanksgiving
Independence Day Christmas Day
Labor Day
Exhibit C
Schedule 1
2
Issue Handling
Incident Tracking
Every support incident is logged into Tyler’s Customer Relationship Management System and given a
unique incident number. This system tracks the history of each incident. The incident tracking number is
used to track and reference open issues when clients contact support. Clients may track incidents, using
the incident number, through the portal at Tyler’s website or by calling software support directly.
Incident Priority
Each incident is assigned a priority number, which corresponds to the client’s needs and deadlines. The
client is responsible for reasonably setting the priority of the incident per the chart below. This chart is
not intended to address every type of support incident, and certain “characteristics” may or may not
apply depending on whether the Tyler software has been deployed on customer infrastructure or the
Tyler cloud. The goal is to help guide the client towards clearly understanding and communicating the
importance of the issue and to describe generally expected responses and resolutions.
Priority
Level Characteristics of Support Incident Resolution Targets
1
Critical
Support incident that causes (a)
complete application failure or
application unavailability; (b)
application failure or unavailability in
one or more of the client’s remote
location; or (c) systemic loss of
multiple essential system functions.
Tyler shall provide an initial response to Priority Level
1 incidents within one (1) business hour of receipt of
the support incident. Tyler shall use commercially
reasonable efforts to resolve such support incidents or
provide a circumvention procedure within one (1)
business day. For non-hosted customers, Tyler’s
responsibility for lost or corrupted data is limited to
assisting the client in restoring its last available
database.
2
High
Support incident that causes (a)
repeated, consistent failure of
essential functionality affecting more
than one user or (b) loss or
corruption of data.
Tyler shall provide an initial response to Priority Level
2 incidents within four (4) business hours of receipt of
the support incident. Tyler shall use commercially
reasonable efforts to resolve such support incidents or
provide a circumvention procedure within ten (10)
business days. For non-hosted customers, Tyler’s
responsibility for loss or corrupted data is limited to
assisting the client in restoring its last available
database.
3
Medium
Priority Level 1 incident with an
existing circumvention procedure, or
a Priority Level 2 incident that affects
only one user or for which there is an
existing circumvention procedure.
Tyler shall provide an initial response to Priority Level
3 incidents within one (1) business day of receipt of
the support incident. Tyler shall use commercially
reasonable efforts to resolve such support incidents
without the need for a circumvention procedure with
the next published maintenance update or service
pack. For non-hosted customers, Tyler’s responsibility
for lost or corrupted data is limited to assisting the
client in restoring its last available database.
Exhibit C
Schedule 1
3
Priority
Level Characteristics of Support Incident Resolution Targets
4
Non-
critical
Support incident that causes failure
of non-essential functionality or a
cosmetic or other issue that does not
qualify as any other Priority Level.
Tyler shall provide an initial response to Priority Level
4 incidents within two (2) business days. Tyler shall
use commercially reasonable efforts to resolve such
support incidents, as well as cosmetic issues, with a
future version release.
Incident Escalation
Tyler Technology’s software support consists of four levels of personnel:
(1) Level 1: front-line representatives
(2) Level 2: more senior in their support role, they assist front-line representatives and take on
escalated issues
(3) Level 3: assist in incident escalations and specialized client issues
(4) Level 4: responsible for the management of support teams for either a single product or a
product group
If a client feels they are not receiving the service needed, they may contact the appropriate Software
Support Manager. After receiving the incident tracking number, the manager will follow up on the open
issue and determine the necessary action to meet the client’s needs.
On occasion, the priority or immediacy of a software support incident may change after initiation. Tyler
encourages clients to communicate the level of urgency or priority of software support issues so that we
can respond appropriately. A software support incident can be escalated by any of the following
methods:
(1) Telephone – for immediate response, call toll-free to either escalate an incident’s priority or to
escalate an issue through management channels as described above.
(2) Email – clients can send an email to software support in order to escalate the priority of an issue
(3) On-line Support Incident Portal – clients can also escalate the priority of an issue by logging into
the client incident portal and referencing the appropriate incident tracking number.
Remote Support Tool
Some support calls require further analysis of the client’s database, process or setup to diagnose a
problem or to assist with a question. Tyler will, at its discretion, use an industry-standard remote
support tool. Support is able to quickly connect to the client’s desktop and view the site’s setup,
diagnose problems, or assist with screen navigation. More information about the remote support tool
Tyler uses is available upon request.
Exhibit D
1
Exhibit D
MyGovPay/VirtualPay and IVR
1. MyGovPay/VirtualPay Licensing. Access to MyGovPay and/or Virtual Pay is hereby granted if Customer
elects to use MyGovPay or VirtualPay, products of Tyler Technologies (Powered by Persolvent), designed for
Citizen Users to use for processing online payments.
(a) Special MyGovPay/VirtualPay Definitions.
“Merchant Agreement” means the agreement between Customer and Persolvent that provides for the
Merchant Fees.
“Merchant Fees” means direct costs levied by Visa/Mastercard/Discover or other payment card companies
for Interchange Fees, Dues, Assessments and Occurrence Fees, over which Tyler Technologies has no
authority.
“MyGovPay” means the Product of Tyler Technologies that allows members of the public to pay for
Customer’s services with a credit or other payment card on the Customer’s citizen-facing web portal.
“Persolvent” means Persolvent, formerly BankCard Services Worldwide, a Payment Card Industry (PCI)
compliant processing agent through which the EnerGov Software passes credit card transactions.
“Use Fees” means the Technology Fees, Authorization Fees and Program/Convenience Fees as listed in Use
Fees Table in Section 2, titled MyGovPay/VirtualPay.
“VirtualPay” means the Product of Tyler Technologies that allows the Customer to accept and process
citizen user’s credit or other payment card using the EnerGov Software.
(b) Conditions of Use. If customer elects to use MyGovPay and/or VirtualPay the following terms apply:
(1) Customer must apply for and agree to a Merchant Agreement with Persolvent.
(2) Customer agrees that Citizen Users will be subject to Use Fees as listed in Use Fees table in Section
2.
(3) Customer agrees that Use Fees are separate from and independent of Merchant Fees.
(4) Customer agrees that this Agreement does not represent any modification to Customer’s Merchant
Agreement with Persolvent.
(5) Customer agrees that Use Fees are for use on the MyGovPay/VirtualPay online system and will not
be deposited or owed to Customer in any way.
(6) Customer agrees that MyGovPay’s and VirtualPay’s ability to assess Use Fees is dictated by the Card
Associations whose rules may change at any time and for any reason. If MyGovPay and/or
VirtualPay, for any reason, are unable to process payments using Use Fees, Customer agrees that
MyGovPay/VirtualPay reserves the right to negotiate a new pricing model with Customer for the
continued use of MyGovPay and/or VirtualPay.
2. MyGovPay/VirtualPay Fees. Customer agrees that the Use Fees set forth on the following page will apply
if Customer elects to use MyGovPay/VirtualPay.
USE FEES TABLE FOLLOWS ON NEXT PAGE
Exhibit D
2
Use Fees
EnerGov’s MyGovPay (Online / card-not-present payments)**
MyGovPay (Online Payments) MyGovPay (Online
Payments)
Percentage Based Fee + Transaction Fee
Option 1:
Government Entity Paid 2.79% $0.20
Option 2:
Patron Paid 3.29% N/A
**ACH processing is available for a fee of $20 per month and $0.30 per transaction.
EnerGov’s VirtualPay (retail card present)
VirtualPay (Retail Payments) Virtual Pay (Retail Payments)
Percentage Based Fee + Transaction Fee
Option 1:
Government Entity Paid 2.59% $0.15
Option 2:
Patron Paid 2.99% N/A
Patron Paid fees will be communicated as "Service Fees" to the cardholder, at the time of transaction. In
the event that the average monthly transaction amount is below $30, Contractor reserves the right to
apply an additional $0.20 service fee above the quoted rates above.
3. Interactive Voice Response (“IVR”). If IVR is selected by Customer and included in the pricing, the
following additional terms and conditions shall apply of this Agreement:
(a) Network Security. Customer acknowledges that a third-party is used by Tyler Technologies to process
IVR data. Customer’s content will pass through and be stored on the third-party servers and will not be
segregated or in a separate physical location from servers on which other customers’ content is or will be
transmitted or stored.
(b) Content. Customer is responsible for the creation, editorial content, control, and all other aspects of
content to be used solely in conjunction with the EnerGov Software.
(c) Lawful Purposes. Customer shall not use the IVR system for any unlawful purpose.
(d) Critical Application. Customer will not use the IVR system for any life-support application or other
critical application where failure or potential failure of the IVR system can cause injury, harm, death, or
other grave problems, including, without limitation, loss of aircraft control, hospital life-support system, and
delays in getting medicate care or other emergency services.
(e) No Harmful Code. Customer represents and warrants that no content designed to delete, disable,
deactivate, interfere with or otherwise harm any aspect of the IVR system now or in the future, shall be
knowingly transmitted by Customer or Users.
(f) IVR WARRANTY. Except as expressly set forth in this Agreement, TYLER TECHNOLOGIES MAKES NO
REPRESENTATION AND EXTENDS NO WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING
WARRANTIES OF TITLE, NON-INFRINGEMENT, MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE
FOR IVR.
Exhibit E
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Exhibit E
Statement of Work
Revised: 1/24/2020
SStatement of Work
Tyler Technologies
Prepared for:
Town of Avon
Scott Wright
100 Mikaela Way, Avon, CO 81620-0975
Prepared by:
Eric Heaps
5519 53rd Street, Lubbock, TX 79414
Tyler Technologies, Inc.
www.tylertech.com
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TTable of Contents
1 Executive Summary ............................................................................................................................... 5
1.1 Project Overview ........................................................................................................................... 5
1.2 Product Summary ......................................................................................................................... 5
1.3 Project Timeline ............................................................................................................................ 5
1.4 Project Methodology Overview .................................................................................................... 5
2 Project Governance............................................................................................................................... 6
2.1 Client Governance ......................................................................................................................... 6
2.1.1 Client Project Manager ......................................................................................................... 6
2.1.2 Steering Committee .............................................................................................................. 6
2.1.3 Executive Sponsor(s) ............................................................................................................. 7
2.2 Tyler Governance .......................................................................................................................... 7
2.2.1 Tyler Project Manager ........................................................................................................... 7
2.2.2 Tyler Implementation Management ..................................................................................... 7
2.2.3 Tyler Executive Management ............................................................................................... 7
2.3 Acceptance and Acknowledgment Process .................................................................................. 7
3 Overall Project Assumptions ................................................................................................................. 9
3.1 Project, Resources and Scheduling ............................................................................................... 9
3.2 Data Conversion .......................................................................................................................... 10
3.3 Data Exchanges, Modifications, Forms and Reports .................................................................. 10
3.4 Hardware and Software .............................................................................................................. 10
3.5 Education .................................................................................................................................... 11
4 Implementation Stages ....................................................................................................................... 12
4.1 Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) ............................................................................................. 12
4.2 Initiate & Plan (Stage 1) .............................................................................................................. 14
4.2.1 Tyler Internal Coordination & Planning .............................................................................. 14
4.2.2 System Infrastructure Planning ........................................................................................... 15
4.2.3 Project/Phase Planning ....................................................................................................... 16
4.2.4 Project Schedule ................................................................................................................. 17
4.2.5 Stakeholder Presentation ................................................................................................... 18
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4.2.6 Control Point 1: Initiate & Plan Stage Acceptance .............................................................. 19
4.3 Assess & Define (Stage 2) ............................................................................................................ 20
4.3.1 Fundamentals Review ......................................................................................................... 20
4.3.2 Current/Future State Analysis ............................................................................................. 21
4.3.3 Data Conversion Planning & Mapping ................................................................................ 22
4.3.4 Standard 3rd Party Data Exchange Planning....................................................................... 23
4.3.5 Modification Analysis & Specification, if contracted .......................................................... 24
4.3.6 Forms & Reports Planning .................................................................................................. 25
4.3.7 System Deployment ............................................................................................................ 26
4.3.8 Control Point 2: Assess & Define Stage Acceptance ........................................................... 27
4.4 Build & Validate (Stage 3) ........................................................................................................... 29
4.4.1 Configuration & Power User Training ................................................................................. 29
4.4.2 Data Conversion & Validation ............................................................................................. 30
4.4.3 Standard 3rd Party Data Exchange Validation .................................................................... 31
4.4.4 Modification Delivery & Validation, if contracted .............................................................. 32
4.4.5 Forms & Reports Validation ................................................................................................ 33
4.4.6 Control Point 3: Build & Validate Stage Acceptance ........................................................... 34
4.5 Final Testing & Training (Stage 4) ............................................................................................... 35
4.5.1 Cutover Planning ................................................................................................................. 35
4.5.2 User Acceptance Testing (UAT) ........................................................................................... 36
4.5.3 End User Training ................................................................................................................ 37
4.5.4 Control Point 4: Final Testing & Training Stage Acceptance ............................................... 38
4.6 Production Cutover (Stage 5) ...................................................................................................... 39
4.6.1 Final Data Conversion, if applicable .................................................................................... 39
4.6.2 Production Processing & Assistance ................................................................................... 40
4.6.3 Transition to Tyler Support ................................................................................................. 41
4.6.4 Schedule Post-Production Services, if applicable ............................................................... 42
4.6.5 Control Point 5: Production Cutover Stage Acceptance ..................................................... 43
4.7 Phase/Project Closure (Stage 6) .................................................................................................. 44
4.7.1 Close Phase/Project ............................................................................................................ 44
4.7.2 Control Point 6: Phase/Project Closure Stage Acceptance ................................................. 45
5 Roles and Responsibilities ................................................................................................................... 46
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5.1 Tyler Roles and Responsibilities .................................................................................................. 46
5.1.1 Tyler Executive Management ............................................................................................. 46
5.1.2 Tyler Implementation Management ................................................................................... 46
5.1.3 Tyler Project Manager ......................................................................................................... 46
5.1.4 Tyler Implementation Consultant ....................................................................................... 47
5.1.5 Tyler Sales ........................................................................................................................... 48
5.1.6 Tyler Software Support ....................................................................................................... 48
5.2 Town Roles and Responsibilities ................................................................................................. 48
5.2.1 Town Executive Sponsor ..................................................................................................... 48
5.2.2 Town Steering Committee .................................................................................................. 48
5.2.3 Town Project Manager ........................................................................................................ 49
5.2.4 Town Functional Leads........................................................................................................ 50
5.2.5 Town Power Users .............................................................................................................. 51
5.2.6 Town End Users ................................................................................................................... 51
5.2.7 Town Technical Support ...................................................................................................... 51
5.2.8 Town Upgrade Coordinator ................................................................................................ 52
5.2.9 Town Project Toolset Coordinator ...................................................................................... 52
5.2.10 Town Change Management Lead ....................................................................................... 52
6 Incode Conversion Summary .............................................................................................................. 53
6.1 General Ledger – Chart of Accounts ........................................................................................... 53
6.2 General Ledger – Legacy/Historical Views .................................................................................. 53
6.3 Accounts Payable – Vendor Master ............................................................................................ 53
6.4 Accounts Payable – Legacy/Historical Views .............................................................................. 53
6.5 Personnel Management/Payroll - Standard ............................................................................... 53
6.6 Personnel Management/Payroll – Legacy/Historical Views ....................................................... 53
7 Glossary ............................................................................................................................................... 54
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11 Executive Summary
1.1 Project Overview
The Statement of Work (SOW) documents the Project Scope, methodology, roles and responsibilities,
implementation Stages, and deliverables for the implementation of Tyler products.
The Project goals are to offer Town of Avon the opportunity to make the Town more accessible and
responsive to external and internal customer needs and more efficient in its operations through:
x Streamlining, automating, and integrating business processes and practices
x Providing tools to produce and access information in a real-time environment
x Enabling and empowering users to become more efficient, productive and responsive
x Successfully overcoming current challenges and meeting future goals
1.2 Product Summary
Below, is a summary of the products included in this Project, as well as reference to the Town’s functional
area utilizing the Tyler product(s). Refer to the Implementation Stages section of this SOW for information
containing detailed service components.
[PRODUCT] [APPLICATION]
Incode Financials
Incode Personnel Management
Tyler Content Manager Document Management
1.3 Project Timeline
The Project Timeline establishes a start and end date for each Phase of the Project. Developed during the
Initiate & Plan Stage and revised as mutually agreed to, if needed, the timeline accounts for resource
availability, business goals, size and complexity of the Project, and task duration requirements.
1.4 Project Methodology Overview
Tyler bases its implementation methodology on the Project Management Institute’s (PMI) Process Groups
(Initiating, Planning, Executing, Monitoring & Controlling, and Closing). Using this model, Tyler developed
a 6-stage process specifically designed to focus on critical project success measurement factors.
Tailored specifically for Tyler’s public sector clients, the project methodology contains Stage Acceptance
Control Points throughout each Phase to ensure adherence to Scope, budget, timeline controls, effective
communications, and quality standards. Clearly defined, the project methodology repeats consistently
across Phases, and is scaled to meet the Town’s complexity, and organizational needs.
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22 Project Governance
The purpose of this section is to define the resources required to adequately establish the business
needs, objectives, and priorities for the Project; communicate the goals to other project participants; and
provide support and guidance to accomplish these goals. Project governance also defines the structure
for issue escalation and resolution, Change Control review and authority, and organizational Change
Management activities.
The preliminary governance structure establishes a clear escalation path when issues and risks require
escalation above the project manager level. Further refinement of the governance structure, related
processes, and specific roles and responsibilities occurs during the Initiate & Plan Stage.
The path below illustrates an overall team perspective where Tyler and the Town collaborate to resolve
project challenges according to defined escalation paths. In the event project managers do not possess
authority to determine a solution, resolve an issue, or mitigate a risk, Tyler implementation management
and the Town steering committee become the escalation points to triage responses prior to escalation to
the Town and Tyler executive sponsors. As part of the escalation process, each project governance tier
presents recommendations and supporting information to facilitate knowledge transfer and issue
resolution. The Town and Tyler executive sponsors serve as the final escalation point.
2.1 Client Governance
Depending on the Town’s organizational structure and size, the following governance roles may be filled
by one or more people:
2.1.1 Client Project Manager
The Town’s project manager(s) coordinate project team members, subject matter experts, and the overall
implementation schedule and serves as the primary point of contact with Tyler. The Town project
manager(s) will be responsible for reporting to the Town steering committee and determining
appropriate escalation points.
2.1.2 Steering Committee
The Town steering committee understands and supports the cultural change necessary for the Project
and fosters an appreciation of the Project’s value throughout the organization. Oversees the Town
project manager(s) and the Project and through participation in regular internal meetings, the Town
steering committee remains updated on all project progress, project decisions, and achievement of
project milestones. The Town steering committee also provides support to the Town project manager(s)
by communicating the importance of the Project to all impacted departments. The Town steering
committee is responsible for ensuring the Project has appropriate resources, provides strategic direction
to the project team, for making timely decisions on critical project issues or policy decisions. The Town
steering committee also serves as primary level of issue resolution for the Project.
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22.1.3 Executive Sponsor(s)
The Town’s executive sponsor provides support to the Project by allocating resources, providing strategic
direction, and communicating key issues about the Project and the Project’s overall importance to the
organization. When called upon, the executive sponsor also acts as the final authority on all escalated
project issues. The executive sponsor engages in the Project, as needed, in order to provide necessary
support, oversight, guidance, and escalation, but does not participate in day-to-day project activities. The
executive sponsor empowers the Town steering committee, project manager(s), and functional leads to
make critical business decisions for the Town.
2.2 Tyler Governance
2.2.1 Tyler Project Manager
The Tyler project manager(s) have direct involvement with the Project and coordinates Tyler project team
members, subject matter experts, the overall implementation schedule, and serves as the primary point
of contact with the Town. As requested by the Town, the Tyler project manager(s) provide regular
updates to the Town’s steering committee and other Tyler governance members.
2.2.2 Tyler Implementation Management
Tyler implementation management has indirect involvement with the Project and is part of the Tyler
escalation process. Tyler project manager(s) consult implementation management on issues and
outstanding decisions critical to the Project. Implementation management works toward a solution with
the Tyler project manager(s) or with the Town management, as appropriate. Tyler executive management
is the escalation point for any issues not resolved at this level. The name(s) and contact information for
this resource will be provided and available to the project team.
2.2.3 Tyler Executive Management
Tyler executive management has indirect involvement with the Project and is part of the Tyler escalation
process. This team member offers additional support to the project team and collaborates with other
Tyler department managers, as needed, in order to escalate and facilitate implementation project tasks
and decisions. The name(s) and contact information for this resource will be provided and available to the
project team.
2.3 Acceptance and Acknowledgment Process
All Deliverables and Control Points must be accepted or acknowledged following the process below.
Acceptance requires a formal sign-off while acknowledgement may be provided without formal sign-off at
the time of delivery. The following process will be used for accepting or acknowledging Deliverables and
Control Points:
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x The Town shall have five (5) business days from the date of delivery, or as otherwise mutually
agreed upon by the parties in writing, to accept or acknowledge each Deliverable or Control
Point. If the Town does not provide acceptance or acknowledgement within five (5) business
days, or the otherwise agreed upon timeframe, not to be unreasonably withheld, Tyler deems the
Deliverable or Control Point as accepted.
x If the Town does not agree the particular Deliverable or Control Point meets requirements, the
Town shall notify Tyler project manager(s), in writing, with reasoning within five (5) business days,
or the otherwise agreed-upon timeframe, not to be unreasonably withheld, of receipt of the
Deliverable.
x Tyler shall address any deficiencies and redeliver the Deliverable or Control Point. The Town shall
then have two (2) business days from receipt of the redelivered Deliverable or Control Point to
accept or again submit written notification of reasons for rejecting the milestone. If the Town
does not provide acceptance or acknowledgement within two (2) business days, or the otherwise
agreed upon timeframe, not to be unreasonably withheld, Tyler deems the Deliverable or Control
Point as accepted.
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33 Overall Project Assumptions
3.1 Project, Resources and Scheduling
x Project activities will begin after the Agreement has been fully executed.
x The Town has the ability to allocate additional internal resources if needed. The Town also
ensures the alignment of their budget and Scope expectations.
x The Town and Tyler ensure that the assigned resources are available, they buy-into the change
process, and they possess the required business knowledge to complete their assigned tasks
successfully. Should there be a change in resources, the replacement resource should have a
comparable level of availability, buy-in, and knowledge.
x Tyler and Town provide adequate resources to support the efforts to complete the Project as
scheduled and within the constraints of the Project budget.
x Abbreviated timelines and overlapped Phases can result in Project delays if there are not
sufficient resources assigned to complete all required work as scheduled.
x Changes to Project Plan, availability of resources or changes in Scope may result in schedule
delays, which may result in additional charges to the Project.
x Tyler provides a written agenda and notice of any prerequisites to the Town project manager(s)
ten (10) business days prior to any scheduled on site or remote sessions.
x Tyler provides notice of any prerequisites to the Town project manager(s) a minimum of ten (10)
business days prior to any key deliverable due dates.
x Town users complete prerequisites prior to applicable scheduled activities.
x Tyler provides guidance for configuration and processing options available within the Tyler
software. The Town is responsible for making decisions based on the options available.
x In the event the Town may elect to add and/or modify current business policies during the course
of this Project, such policy changes are solely the Town’s responsibility to define, document, and
implement.
x The Town makes timely Project related decisions in order to achieve scheduled due dates on
tasks and prepare for subsequent training sessions. Decisions left unmade may affect the
schedule, as each analysis and implementation session builds on the decisions made in prior
sessions.
x Tyler considers additional services out of Scope and requires additional time and costs be
requested via Change Request approved through the Change Control process.
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x The Town will respond to information requests in a comprehensive and timely manner, in
accordance with the Project Plan.
33.2 Data Conversion
x The Town is readily able to produce the data files needed for conversion from the Legacy System
in order to provide them to Tyler on the specified due date(s).
x Each Legacy System data file submitted for conversion includes all associated records in a single
approved file layout.
x The Town understands the Legacy System data extract(s) must be provided to Tyler in the same
format each time unless changes are mutually agreed upon in advance. If not, negative impacts
to the schedule, budget, and resource availability may occur and/or data in the new system may
be incorrect.
x During this process, the Town may need to correct data scenarios in the Legacy System prior to
the final data pull. This is a complex activity and requires due diligence by the Town to ensure all
data pulled includes all required data and the Tyler system contains properly mapped data.
3.3 Data Exchanges, Modifications, Forms and Reports
x The Town ensures the 3rd party data received conforms to a Tyler standard format.
x The 3rd party possesses the knowledge of how to program their portion of the interaction and
understands how to manipulate the data received.
x Client is on a supported, compatible version of the 3 rd party software or Tyler standard Data
Exchange tools may not be available.
x The Town is willing to make reasonable business process changes rather than expecting the
product to conform to every aspect of their current system/process.
x Any Modification requests not expressly stated in the contract are out of Scope. Modifications
requested after contract signing have the potential to change cost, Scope, schedule, and
production dates for project Phases. Modification requests not in Scope must follow the Project
Change Request process.
3.4 Hardware and Software
x Tyler will initially Install the most current generally available version of the purchased Tyler
software.
x The Town will provide network access for Tyler modules, printers, and Internet access to all
applicable Town and Tyler project staff.
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x The Town has in place all hardware, software, and technical infrastructure necessary to support
the Project.
x The Town’s system hardware and software meet Tyler standards to ensure sufficient speed and
operability of Tyler software. Tyler will not support use of software if the Town does not meet
minimum standards of Tyler’s published specifications.
33.5 Education
x Throughout the Project lifecycle, the Town provides a training room for Tyler staff to transfer
knowledge to the Town’s resources, for both onsite and remote sessions. The Town will provide
staff with a location to practice what they have learned without distraction. If Phases overlap, the
Town will provide multiple training facilities to allow for independent sessions scheduling without
conflict.
x The training room is set up in a classroom setting. The Town determines the number of
workstations in the room. Tyler recommends every person attending a scheduled session with a
Tyler Consultant or Trainer have their own workstation. However, Tyler requires there be no
more than two (2) people at a given workstation.
x The Town provides a workstation which connects to the Tyler system for the Tyler trainer
conducting the session. The computer connects to a Town provided projector, allowing all
attendees the ability to actively engage in the training session.
x The Town testing database contains the Tyler software version required for delivery of the
Modification prior to the scheduled delivery date for testing.
x The Town is responsible for verifying the performance of the Modification as defined by the
specification.
x Users performing user acceptance testing (UAT) have attended all applicable training sessions
prior to performing UAT.
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44 Implementation Stages
4.1 Work Breakdown Structure (WBS)
The Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) is a hierarchical representation of a Project or Phase broken down
into smaller, more manageable components. The top-level components are called “Stages” and the
second level components are called “work packages.” The work packages, shown below each Stage,
contain the high-level work to be done. The detailed Project Plan, developed during Initiate & Plan and
finalized during Assess & Define, will list the tasks to be completed within each work package. Each Stage
ends with a “Control Point”, confirming the work performed during that Stage of the Project.
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44.2 Initiate & Plan (Stage 1)
The Initiate & Plan Stage creates a foundation for the Project through identification of Town and Tyler
Project Management teams, development of implementation management plans, and the provision and
discussion of system infrastructure requirements. Town participation in gathering information is critical.
Tyler Project Management teams present initial plans to stakeholder teams at Stage end.
4.2.1 Tyler Internal Coordination & Planning
Prior to Project commencement, Tyler management staff assigns project manager(s). Tyler provides the
Town with initial Project documents used in gathering basic information, which aids in preliminary
planning and scheduling. Town participation in gathering requested information by provided deadlines
ensures the Project moves forward in a timely fashion. Internally, the Tyler project manager(s) coordinate
with sales to ensure transfer of vital information from the sales process prior to scheduling a Project
Planning Meeting with the Town’s team. During this step, Tyler will work with the Town to establish the
date(s) for the Project/Phase Planning session.
RACI MATRIX KEY: RR = Responsible AA = Accountable CC = Consulted II = Informed
STAGE 1 Tyler Internal Coordination & Planning
TYLER CLIENT
TASKS Tyler Executive Manager Tyler Implementation Manager Tyler Project Manager Tyler Implementation Consultant Tyler Data Conversion Experts Tyler Forms & Reports Experts Tyler Modification Programmers Tyler Technical Support Tyler Sales Client Executive Sponsor Client Steering Committee Client Project Manager Client Functional Leads Client Change Management Leads Client Power Users Client Department Heads Client End Users Client Technical Leads Client Project Toolset Coordinator Client Upgrade Coordinator Assign Tyler project manager A R I I I
Provide initial Project documents to
Client A I R C I
Sales to Implementation knowledge
transfer A I R C
Internal planning and phase
coordination A R C
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44.2.2 System Infrastructure Planning
The Town provides, purchases or acquires hardware according to hardware specifications provided by
Tyler and ensures it is available at the Town’s site. The Town completes the system infrastructure audit,
ensuring vital system infrastructure information is available to the Tyler implementation team, and
verifies all hardware compatibility with Tyler solutions.
RACI MATRIX KEY: RR = Responsible AA = Accountable CC = Consulted II = Informed
STAGE 1 System Infrastructure Planning
TYLER CLIENT
TASKS Tyler Executive Manager Tyler Implementation Manager Tyler Project Manager Tyler Implementation Consultant Tyler Data Conversion Experts Tyler Forms & Reports Experts Tyler Modification Programmers Tyler Technical Support Tyler Sales Client Executive Sponsor Client Steering Committee Client Project Manager Client Functional Leads Client Change Management Leads Client Power Users Client Department Heads Client End Users Client Technical Leads Client Project Toolset Coordinator Client Upgrade Coordinator Provide system hardware
specifications I R A I C
Make hardware available for
Installation I C A R
Install system hardware, if
applicable
I C A R
Complete system infrastructure
audit I C A R
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44.2.3 Project/Phase Planning
Project and Phase planning provides an opportunity to review the contract, software, data conversions
and services purchased, identify Applications to implement in each Phase (if applicable), and discuss
implementation timeframes. The Tyler project manager(s) deliver an Implementation Management Plan,
which is mutually agreeable by Town and Tyler.
RACI MATRIX KEY: RR = Responsible AA = Accountable CC = Consulted II = Informed
STAGE 1 Project/Phase Planning
TYLER CLIENT
TASKS Tyler Executive Manager Tyler Implementation Manager Tyler Project Manager Tyler Implementation Consultant Tyler Data Conversion Experts Tyler Forms & Reports Experts Tyler Modification Programmers Tyler Technical Support Tyler Sales Client Executive Sponsor Client Steering Committee Client Project Manager Client Functional Leads Client Change Management Leads Client Power Users Client Department Heads Client End Users Client Technical Leads Client Project Toolset Coordinator Client Upgrade Coordinator Perform Project/Phase Planning A R I C C I
Deliver implementation
management plan A R C C I
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44.2.4 Project Schedule
Client and Tyler will mutually develop an initial Project Schedule. The initial schedule includes, at
minimum, enough detail to begin Project activities while the detailed Project Plan/schedule is being
developed and refined.
RACI MATRIX KEY: RR = Responsible AA = Accountable CC = Consulted II = Informed
STAGE 1 Project Schedule
TYLER CLIENT
TASKS Tyler Executive Manager Tyler Implementation Manager Tyler Project Manager Tyler Implementation Consultant Tyler Data Conversion Experts Tyler Forms & Reports Experts Tyler Modification Programmers Tyler Technical Support Tyler Sales Client Executive Sponsor Client Steering Committee Client Project Manager Client Functional Leads Client Change Management Leads Client Power Users Client Department Heads Client End Users Client Technical Leads Client Project Toolset Coordinator Client Upgrade Coordinator Develop initial Project Schedule A R I C I I
Deliver Project Plan and schedule for
Project Phase A R I I I C C I I I
Client reviews Project Plan & initial
schedule C I A R C C C
Client approves Project Plan & initial
schedule I I A R C C I I I I I
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44.2.5 Stakeholder Presentation
Town stakeholders join Tyler project manager(s) to communicate successful Project criteria, Project goals,
Deliverables, a high-level milestone schedule, and roles and responsibilities of Project participants.
RACI MATRIX KEY: RR = Responsible AA = Accountable CC = Consulted II = Informed
STAGE 1 Stakeholder Presentation
TYLER CLIENT
TASKS Tyler Executive Manager Tyler Implementation Manager Tyler Project Manager Tyler Implementation Consultant Tyler Data Conversion Experts Tyler Forms & Reports Experts Tyler Modification Programmers Tyler Technical Support Tyler Sales Client Executive Sponsor Client Steering Committee Client Project Manager Client Functional Leads Client Change Management Leads Client Power Users Client Department Heads Client End Users Client Technical Leads Client Project Toolset Coordinator Client Upgrade Coordinator Present overview of Project
Deliverables, Project Schedule and
roles and responsibilities
A R I I I I C I I I I I I I
Communicate successful Project
criteria and goals I R C A C I I C I I
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44.2.6 Control Point 1: Initiate & Plan Stage Acceptance
Acceptance criteria for this Stage includes completion of all criteria listed below. Advancement to the
Assess & Define Stage is dependent upon Tyler’s receipt of the Stage Acceptance.
4.2.6.1 Initiate & Plan Stage Deliverables
x Implementation Management Plan
o Objective: Update and deliver baseline management plans to reflect the approach to the
Town’s Project.
o Scope: The Implementation Management addresses how communication, quality control,
risks/issues, resources and schedules, and Software Upgrades (if applicable) will be
managed throughout the lifecycle of the Project.
o Acceptance criteria: Town reviews and acknowledges receipt of Implementation
Management Plan.
x Project Plan/Schedule
o Objective: Provide a comprehensive list of tasks, timelines and assignments related to the
Deliverables of the Project.
o Scope: Task list, assignments and due dates
o Acceptance criteria: Town acceptance of schedule based on Town resource availability
and Project budget and goals.
4.2.6.2 Initiate & Plan Stage Acceptance Criteria
x Hardware Installed
x System infrastructure audit complete and verified
x Implementation Management Plan delivered
x Project Plan/Schedule delivered; dates confirmed
x Stakeholder Presentation complete
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44.3 Assess & Define (Stage 2)
The primary objective of Assess & Define is to gather information about current Town business processes
and translate the material into future business processes using Tyler Applications. Tyler uses a variety of
methods for obtaining the information, all requiring Town collaboration. The Town shall provide complete
and accurate information to Tyler staff for analysis and understanding of current workflows and business
processes.
4.3.1 Fundamentals Review
Fundamentals Review provides functional leads and Power Users an overall understanding of software
capabilities prior to beginning current and future state analysis. The primary goal is to provide a basic
understanding of system functionality, which provides a foundation for upcoming conversations
regarding future state processing. Tyler utilizes a variety of methods for completing fundamentals training
including the use of eLearning, videos, documentation, and walkthroughs.
RACI MATRIX KEY: RR = Responsible AA = Accountable CC = Consulted II = Informed
STAGE 2 Assess & Define
TYLER CLIENT
TASKS Tyler Executive Manager Tyler Implementation Manager Tyler Project Manager Tyler Implementation Consultant Tyler Data Conversion Experts Tyler Forms & Reports Experts Tyler Modification Programmers Tyler Technical Support Tyler Sales Client Executive Sponsor Client Steering Committee Client Project Manager Client Functional Leads Client Change Management Leads Client Power Users Client Department Heads Client End Users Client Technical Leads Client Project Toolset Coordinator Client Upgrade Coordinator Schedule fundamentals review &
provide fundamentals materials &
prerequisites, if applicable
A R I C I I I
Complete fundamentals materials
review and prerequisites I A R I C
Ensure all scheduled attendees are
present I I A R C I
Facilitate fundamentals review A R I I I
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44.3.2 Current/Future State Analysis
Town and Tyler evaluate current state processes, options within the new software, pros and cons of each
option based on current or desired state, and make decisions about future state configuration and
processing.
RACI MATRIX KEY: RR = Responsible AA = Accountable CC = Consulted II = Informed
STAGE 2 Current/Future State Analysis
TYLER CLIENT
TASKS Tyler Executive Manager Tyler Implementation Manager Tyler Project Manager Tyler Implementation Consultant Tyler Data Conversion Experts Tyler Forms & Reports Experts Tyler Modification Programmers Tyler Technical Support Tyler Sales Client Executive Sponsor Client Steering Committee Client Project Manager Client Functional Leads Client Change Management Leads Client Power Users Client Department Heads Client End Users Client Technical Leads Client Project Toolset Coordinator Client Upgrade Coordinator Provide Current/Future State
analysis materials to the Town, as
applicable
A R I C I I
Conduct Current & Future State
analysis A R I C I C
Provide pros and cons of Tyler
software options A R I C I C
Make Future State Decisions
according to due date in the Project
Plan
I I C A R I C I
Record Future State decisions A R I C I C
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44.3.3 Data Conversion Planning & Mapping
This entails the activities performed to prepare to convert data from the Town’s Legacy System
Applications to the Tyler system. Tyler staff and the Town work together to complete Data Mapping for
each piece of data (as outlined in the Agreement) from the Legacy System to a location in the Tyler
system.
RACI MATRIX KEY: RR = Responsible AA = Accountable CC = Consulted II = Informed
STAGE 2 Data Conversion Planning & Mapping
TYLER CLIENT
TASKS Tyler Executive Manager Tyler Implementation Manager Tyler Project Manager Tyler Implementation Consultant Tyler Data Conversion Experts Tyler Forms & Reports Experts Tyler Modification Programmers Tyler Technical Support Tyler Sales Client Executive Sponsor Client Steering Committee Client Project Manager Client Functional Leads Client Change Management Leads Client Power Users Client Department Heads Client End Users Client Technical Leads Client Project Toolset Coordinator Client Upgrade Coordinator Review contracted data
conversion(s) options A R I C C C C
Map data from Legacy System to
Tyler system I C I A C C R
Pull conversion data extract I I A C C R
Run balancing Reports for data
pulled and provide to Tyler I I A C R I
Review and approve initial data
extract A I C R I I
Correct issues with data extract, if
needed I C C A C C R
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44.3.4 Standard 3rd Party Data Exchange Planning
Standard Data Exchange tools are available to allow clients to get data in and out of the Tyler system with
external systems. Data exchange tools can take the form of Imports and Exports, and Interfaces.
A Standard Interface is a real-time or automated exchange of data between two systems. This could be
done programmatically or through an API. It is Tyler’s responsibility to ensure the Tyler programs operate
correctly. It is the Town’s responsibility to ensure the third party program operates or accesses the data
correctly.
The Town and Tyler Project Manager(s) will work together to define/confirm which Data Exchanges are
needed (if not outlined in the Agreement). Tyler will provide a file layout for each Standard Data
Exchange.
RACI MATRIX KEY: RR = Responsible AA = Accountable CC = Consulted II = Informed
STAGE 2 Standard 3 rd Party Data Exchange Planning
TYLER CLIENT
TASKS Tyler Executive Manager Tyler Implementation Manager Tyler Project Manager Tyler Implementation Consultant Tyler Data Conversion Experts Tyler Forms & Reports Experts Tyler Modification Programmers Tyler Technical Support Tyler Sales Client Executive Sponsor Client Steering Committee Client Project Manager Client Functional Leads Client Change Management Leads Client Power Users Client Department Heads Client End Users Client Technical Leads Client Project Toolset Coordinator Client Upgrade Coordinator Review Standard or contracted Data
Exchanges
A R C I I C
Define or confirm needed Data
Exchanges I C A C C R
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44.3.5 Modification Analysis & Specification, if contracted
Tyler staff conducts additional analysis and develops specifications based on information discovered
during this Stage. The Town reviews the specifications and confirms they meet Town’s needs prior to
acceptance. Out of Scope items or changes to specifications after acceptance may require a Change
Request.
Tyler’s intention is to minimize Modifications by using Standard functionality within the Application,
which may require a Town business process change. It is the responsibility of the Town to detail all of
their needs during the Assess and Define Stage. Tyler will write up specifications (for Town approval) for
contracted program Modifications. Upon approval, Tyler will make the agreed upon Modifications to the
respective program(s). Once the Modifications have been delivered, the Town will test and approve those
changes during the Build and Validate Stage.
RACI MATRIX KEY: RR = Responsible AA = Accountable CC = Consulted II = Informed
STAGE 2 Modification Analysis & Specification, if contracted
TYLER CLIENT
TASKS Tyler Executive Manager Tyler Implementation Manager Tyler Project Manager Tyler Implementation Consultant Tyler Data Conversion Experts Tyler Forms & Reports Experts Tyler Modification Programmers Tyler Technical Support Tyler Sales Client Executive Sponsor Client Steering Committee Client Project Manager Client Functional Leads Client Change Management Leads Client Power Users Client Department Heads Client End Users Client Technical Leads Client Project Toolset Coordinator Client Upgrade Coordinator Analyze contracted modified
program requirements A C R C C I C C
Develop specification document(s) A I C R I I I I
Review specification document(s);
provide changes to Tyler, if
applicable
I C C A R I C C
Sign-off on specification
document(s) and authorize work I I A R C I I C
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44.3.6 Forms & Reports Planning
Town and Tyler project manager(s) review Forms and Report needs. Items that may be included in the
Agreement are either Standard Forms and Reports or known/included Modification(s). Items not included
in the Agreement could be either Town-developed Reports or a newly discovered Modification that will
require a Change Request.
RACI MATRIX KEY: RR = Responsible AA = Accountable CC = Consulted II = Informed
STAGE 2 Forms & Reports Planning
TYLER CLIENT
TASKS Tyler Executive Manager Tyler Implementation Manager Tyler Project Manager Tyler Implementation Consultant Tyler Data Conversion Experts Tyler Forms & Reports Experts Tyler Modification Programmers Tyler Technical Support Tyler Sales Client Executive Sponsor Client Steering Committee Client Project Manager Client Functional Leads Client Change Management Leads Client Power Users Client Department Heads Client End Users Client Technical Leads Client Project Toolset Coordinator Client Upgrade Coordinator Review required Forms output A R C I C I
Review and complete Forms options
and submit to Tyler I I A R C
Review in Scope Reports A R I C C
Identify additional Report needs I C A R C
Add applicable tasks to Project
schedule A R I C C I I I
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44.3.7 System Deployment
The Tyler Technical Services team Installs Tyler Applications on the server (hosted or client-based) and
ensures the platform operates as expected.
RACI MATRIX KEY: RR = Responsible AA = Accountable CC = Consulted II = Informed
STAGE 2 System Deployment
TYLER CLIENT
TASKS Tyler Executive Manager Tyler Implementation Manager Tyler Project Manager Tyler Implementation Consultant Tyler Data Conversion Experts Tyler Forms & Reports Experts Tyler Modification Programmers Tyler Technical Support Tyler Sales Client Executive Sponsor Client Steering Committee Client Project Manager Client Functional Leads Client Change Management Leads Client Power Users Client Department Heads Client End Users Client Technical Leads Client Project Toolset Coordinator Client Upgrade Coordinator Install contracted software on server A I R I C
Ensure platform operates as
expected A I R I C
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44.3.8 Control Point 2: Assess & Define Stage Acceptance
Acceptance criteria for this Stage includes completion of all criteria listed below. Advancement to the
Build & Validate Stage is dependent upon Tyler’s receipt of the Stage Acceptance.
4.3.8.1 Assess & Define Stage Deliverables
x Completed analysis Questionnaire
o Objective: Gather and document information related to Town business processes for
current/future state analysis as it relates to Tyler approach/solution.
o Scope: Provide comprehensive answers to all questions on Questionnaire(s).
o Acceptance criteria: Town acceptance of completed Questionnaire based on
thoroughness of capturing all Town business practices to be achieved through Tyler
solution.
x Data conversion summary and specification documents
o Objective: Define data conversion approach and strategy.
o Scope: Data conversion approach defined, data extract strategy, conversion and
reconciliation strategy.
o Acceptance criteria: Data conversion document(s) delivered to the Town, reflecting
complete and accurate conversion decisions.
x Modification specification documents, if contracted
o Objective: Provide comprehensive outline of identified gaps, and how the modified
program meets the Town’s needs.
o Scope: Design solution for Modification.
o Acceptance criteria: Town accepts Modified Specification Document(s) and agrees that
the proposed solution meets their requirements.
x Completed Forms options and/or packages
o Objective: Provide specifications for each Town in Scope form, Report and output
requirements.
o Scope: Complete Forms package(s) included in agreement and identify Report needs.
o Acceptance criteria: Identify Forms choices and receive supporting documentation.
x Installation checklist
o Objective: Installation of purchased Tyler software.
o Scope: Tyler will conduct an initial coordination call, perform an installation of the
software included in the Agreement, conduct follow up to ensure all tasks are complete,
and complete server system administration training, unless the Town is hosted.
o Acceptance criteria: Tyler software is successfully installed and available to authorized
users, Town team members are trained on applicable system administration tasks.
4.3.8.2 Assess & Define Stage Acceptance Criteria
x Tyler software is installed.
x Fundamentals review is complete.
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x Required Form information complete and provided to Tyler.
x Current/Future state analysis completed; Questionnaires delivered and reviewed.
x Data conversion mapping and extractions completed and provided to Tyler.
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44.4 Build & Validate (Stage 3)
The objective of the Build & Validate Stage is to prepare the software for use in accordance with the
Town’s needs identified during the Assess and Define Stage, preparing the Town for Final Testing and
Training.
4.4.1 Configuration & Power User Training
Tyler staff collaborates with the Town to complete software configuration based on the outputs of the
future state analysis performed during the Assess and Define Stage. Tyler staff will train the Town Power
Users to prepare them for the Validation of the software. The Town collaborates with Tyler staff
iteratively to Validate software configuration.
RACI MATRIX KEY: RR = Responsible AA = Accountable CC = Consulted II = Informed
x
STAGE 3 Build & Validate
TYLER CLIENT
TASKS Tyler Executive Manager Tyler Implementation Manager Tyler Project Manager Tyler Implementation Consultant Tyler Data Conversion Experts Tyler Forms & Reports Experts Tyler Modification Programmers Tyler Technical Support Tyler Sales Client Executive Sponsor Client Steering Committee Client Project Manager Client Functional Leads Client Change Management Leads Client Power Users Client Department Heads Client End Users Client Technical Leads Client Project Toolset Coordinator Client Upgrade Coordinator Perform configuration A R I R I
Power User process and Validation
training A R I C I C I
Validate configuration I C A C R C
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44.4.2 Data Conversion & Validation
Tyler completes an initial review of the converted data for errors. With assistance from the Town, the
Tyler Data Conversion Team addresses items within the conversion program to provide the most efficient
data conversion possible. With guidance from Tyler, the Town reviews specific data elements within the
system and identifies and Reports discrepancies in writing. Iteratively, Tyler collaborates with the Town to
address conversion discrepancies prior to acceptance.
RACI MATRIX KEY: RR = Responsible AA = Accountable CC = Consulted II = Informed
x
STAGE 3 Data Conversion & Validation
TYLER CLIENT
TASKS Tyler Executive Manager Tyler Implementation Manager Tyler Project Manager Tyler Implementation Consultant Tyler Data Conversion Experts Tyler Forms & Reports Experts Tyler Modification Programmers Tyler Technical Support Tyler Sales Client Executive Sponsor Client Steering Committee Client Project Manager Client Functional Leads Client Change Management Leads Client Power Users Client Department Heads Client End Users Client Technical Leads Client Project Toolset Coordinator Client Upgrade Coordinator Write and run data conversion
program against Client data
A I C R C
Complete initial review of data
errors A I C R I I C
Review data conversion and submit
needed corrections I C I A C R C
Revise conversion program(s) to
correct error(s) A I C R I I C C
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44.4.3 Standard 3rd Party Data Exchange Validation
Tyler provides training on Data Exchange(s) and the Town tests each Data Exchange.
RACI MATRIX KEY: RR = Responsible AA = Accountable CC = Consulted II = Informed
STAGE 3 Standard 3 rd Party Data Exchange Validation
TYLER CLIENT
TASKS Tyler Executive Manager Tyler Implementation Manager Tyler Project Manager Tyler Implementation Consultant Tyler Data Conversion Experts Tyler Forms & Reports Experts Tyler Modification Programmers Tyler Technical Support Tyler Sales Client Executive Sponsor Client Steering Committee Client Project Manager Client Functional Leads Client Change Management Leads Client Power Users Client Department Heads Client End Users Client Technical Leads Client Project Toolset Coordinator Client Upgrade Coordinator Train Data Exchange(s) processing in
Tyler software A R C I I I C I
Coordinate 3rd Party Data Exchange
activities I I A C C R
Test all Standard 3rd party Data
Exchange(s) I C A C I R C
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44.4.4 Modification Delivery & Validation, if contracted
Tyler delivers in Scope Modification(s) to the Town for preliminary testing. Final acceptance will occur
during the Final Testing and Training Stage.
RACI MATRIX KEY: RR = Responsible AA = Accountable CC = Consulted II = Informed
STAGE 3 Modification Delivery & Validation, if contracted
TYLER CLIENT
TASKS Tyler Executive Manager Tyler Implementation Manager Tyler Project Manager Tyler Implementation Consultant Tyler Data Conversion Experts Tyler Forms & Reports Experts Tyler Modification Programmers Tyler Technical Support Tyler Sales Client Executive Sponsor Client Steering Committee Client Project Manager Client Functional Leads Client Change Management Leads Client Power Users Client Department Heads Client End Users Client Technical Leads Client Project Toolset Coordinator Client Upgrade Coordinator Develop and deliver contracted
modified program(s)
A I C I R I C I C I C
Test contracted modified
program(s) in isolated database I C C A C R C
Report discrepancies between
specification and delivered
contracted modified program(s)
I I I A R C C
Make corrections to contracted
modified program(s) as required A I C I R I C C I
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44.4.5 Forms & Reports Validation
Tyler provides training on Standard Forms/Reports and the Town tests each Standard Form/Report.
RACI MATRIX KEY: RR = Responsible AA = Accountable CC = Consulted II = Informed
STAGE 3 Forms & Reports Validation
TYLER CLIENT
TASKS Tyler Executive Manager Tyler Implementation Manager Tyler Project Manager Tyler Implementation Consultant Tyler Data Conversion Experts Tyler Forms & Reports Experts Tyler Modification Programmers Tyler Technical Support Tyler Sales Client Executive Sponsor Client Steering Committee Client Project Manager Client Functional Leads Client Change Management Leads Client Power Users Client Department Heads Client End Users Client Technical Leads Client Project Toolset Coordinator Client Upgrade Coordinator Standard Forms & Report training A R I C C I
Test Standard Forms & Reports I C C A C R C
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44.4.6 Control Point 3: Build & Validate Stage Acceptance
Acceptance criteria for this Stage includes all criteria listed below. Advancement to the Final Testing &
Training Stage is dependent upon Tyler’s receipt of the Stage Acceptance.
4.4.6.1 Build & Validate Stage Deliverables
x Initial data conversion
o Objective: Convert Legacy System data into Tyler system.
o Scope: Data conversion program complete; deliver converted data for review.
o Acceptance criteria: Initial error log available for review.
x Data conversion verification document
o Objective: Provide instructions to the Town to verify converted data for accuracy.
o Scope: Provide self-guided instructions to verify specific data components in Tyler
system.
o Acceptance criteria: Town accepts data conversion delivery; Town completes data issues
log.
x Installation of Modifications on the Town’s server(s) *except for hosted Clients
o Objective: Deliver Modification(s) in Tyler software.
o Scope: Program for Modification is complete and available in Tyler software, Modification
testing.
o Acceptance criteria: Delivery of Modification(s) results in objectives described in the
Town-signed specification.
x Standard Forms & Reports Delivered
o Objective: Provide Standard Forms & Reports for review.
o Scope: Installation of all Standard Forms & Reports included in the Agreement.
o Acceptance criteria: Standard Forms & Reports available in Tyler software for testing in
Stage 4.
4.4.6.2 Build & Validate Stage Acceptance Criteria
x Application configuration completed.
x Standard Forms & Reports delivered and available for testing in Stage 4.
x Data conversions (except final pass) delivered.
x Standard 3rd party Data Exchange training provided.
x Modifications delivered and available for testing in Stage 4.
x The Town and Tyler have done a review of primary configuration areas to Validate
completeness and readiness for testing and acceptance in Stage 4.
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44.5 Final Testing & Training (Stage 4)
During Final Testing and Training, Tyler and the Town review the final Cutover plan. A critical Project
success factor is the Town understanding the importance of Final Testing and Training and dedicating the
resources required for testing and training efforts in order to ensure a successful Production Cutover.
4.5.1 Cutover Planning
Town and Tyler project manager(s) discuss final preparations and critical dates for Production Cutover.
Tyler delivers a Production Cutover Checklist to outline Cutover tasks to help prepare the Town for
success.
RACI MATRIX KEY: RR = Responsible AA = Accountable CC = Consulted II = Informed
STAGE 4 Cutover Planning
TYLER CLIENT
TASKS Tyler Executive Manager Tyler Implementation Manager Tyler Project Manager Tyler Implementation Consultant Tyler Data Conversion Experts Tyler Forms & Reports Experts Tyler Modification Programmers Tyler Technical Support Tyler Sales Client Executive Sponsor Client Steering Committee Client Project Manager Client Functional Leads Client Change Management Leads Client Power Users Client Department Heads Client End Users Client Technical Leads Client Project Toolset Coordinator Client Upgrade Coordinator Cutover Planning Session A R C I C C C C C C
Develop Production Cutover
Checklist A R C I I C C I I C
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44.5.2 User Acceptance Testing (UAT)
The Town performs User Acceptance Testing to verify software readiness for day-to-day business
processing. Tyler provides a Test Plan for users to follow to ensure proper Validation of the system.
RACI MATRIX KEY: RR = Responsible AA = Accountable CC = Consulted II = Informed
STAGE 4 User Acceptance Testing (UAT)
TYLER CLIENT
TASKS Tyler Executive Manager Tyler Implementation Manager Tyler Project Manager Tyler Implementation Consultant Tyler Data Conversion Experts Tyler Forms & Reports Experts Tyler Modification Programmers Tyler Technical Support Tyler Sales Client Executive Sponsor Client Steering Committee Client Project Manager Client Functional Leads Client Change Management Leads Client Power Users Client Department Heads Client End Users Client Technical Leads Client Project Toolset Coordinator Client Upgrade Coordinator Deliver Test Plan for User
Acceptance Testing
A R C I I
Perform User Acceptance Testing I C A R C C C I I C I
Accept modified program(s), if
applicable I I I A R C I C C
Validate Report performance I C C A C R C
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44.5.3 End User Training
End Users attend training sessions to learn how to utilize Tyler software. Training focuses primarily on
day-to-day Town processes that will be delivered via group training, webinar, eLearnings and/or live
training sessions.
Unless stated otherwise in the Agreement, Tyler provides one occurrence of each scheduled training or
implementation topic with up to the maximum number of users as defined in the Agreement, or as
otherwise mutually agreed. Town users who attended the Tyler sessions may train any Town users not
able to attend the Tyler sessions or additional sessions may be contracted at the applicable rates for
training.
RACI MATRIX KEY: RR = Responsible AA = Accountable CC = Consulted II = Informed
STAGE 4 End User Training
TYLER CLIENT
TASKS Tyler Executive Manager Tyler Implementation Manager Tyler Project Manager Tyler Implementation Consultant Tyler Data Conversion Experts Tyler Forms & Reports Experts Tyler Modification Programmers Tyler Technical Support Tyler Sales Client Executive Sponsor Client Steering Committee Client Project Manager Client Functional Leads Client Change Management Leads Client Power Users Client Department Heads Client End Users Client Technical Leads Client Project Toolset Coordinator Client Upgrade Coordinator Conduct user training sessions A R C I I I I I
Conduct additional End User training
sessions I I A C I R I I I I
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44.5.4 Control Point 4: Final Testing & Training Stage Acceptance
Acceptance criteria for this Stage includes all criteria listed below. Advancement to the Production
Cutover Stage is dependent upon Tyler’s receipt of the Stage Acceptance.
4.5.4.1 Final Testing & Training Stage Deliverables
x Production Cutover checklist
o Objective: Provide a detailed checklist outlining tasks necessary for production Cutover.
o Scope: Dates for final conversion, date(s) to cease system processing in Legacy System,
date(s) for first processing in Tyler system, contingency plan for processing.
o Acceptance criteria: Definition of all pre-production tasks, assignment of owners and
establishment of due dates.
x User Acceptance Test Plan
o Objective: Provide testing steps to guide users through testing business processes in Tyler
software.
o Scope: Testing steps for Standard business processes.
o Acceptance criteria: Testing steps have been provided for Standard business processes.
4.5.4.2 Final Testing & Training Stage Acceptance Criteria
x Production Cutover Checklist delivered and reviewed.
x Modification(s) tested and accepted, if applicable.
x Standard 3rd party Data Exchange programs tested and accepted.
x Standard Forms & Reports tested and accepted.
x User acceptance testing completed.
x End User training completed.
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44.6 Production Cutover (Stage 5)
Town and Tyler resources complete tasks as outlined in the Production Cutover Plan and the Town begins
processing day-to-day business transactions in the Tyler software. Following Production Cutover, the
Town transitions to the Tyler support team for ongoing support of the Application.
4.6.1 Final Data Conversion, if applicable
The Town provides final data extract and Reports from the Legacy System for data conversion and Tyler
executes final data conversion. The Town may need to manually enter into the Tyler system any data
added to the Legacy System after final data extract.
RACI MATRIX KEY: RR = Responsible AA = Accountable CC = Consulted II = Informed
STAGE 5 Final Data Conversion, if applicable
TYLER CLIENT
TASKS Tyler Executive Manager Tyler Implementation Manager Tyler Project Manager Tyler Implementation Consultant Tyler Data Conversion Experts Tyler Forms & Reports Experts Tyler Modification Programmers Tyler Technical Support Tyler Sales Client Executive Sponsor Client Steering Committee Client Project Manager Client Functional Leads Client Change Management Leads Client Power Users Client Department Heads Client End Users Client Technical Leads Client Project Toolset Coordinator Client Upgrade Coordinator Provide final data extract C I I A C I I I I R
Provide final extract balancing
Reports I I A C R I
Convert and deliver final pass of
data A I I R I I I C
Validate final pass of data I C C I A C R C
Load final conversion pass to
Production environment I I I A C I C R
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44.6.2 Production Processing & Assistance
Tyler staff collaborates with the Town during Production Cutover activities. The Town transitions to Tyler
software for day-to day business processing.
RACI MATRIX KEY: RR = Responsible AA = Accountable CC = Consulted II = Informed
STAGE 5 Production Processing & Assistance
TYLER CLIENT
TASKS Tyler Executive Manager Tyler Implementation Manager Tyler Project Manager Tyler Implementation Consultant Tyler Data Conversion Experts Tyler Forms & Reports Experts Tyler Modification Programmers Tyler Technical Support Tyler Sales Client Executive Sponsor Client Steering Committee Client Project Manager Client Functional Leads Client Change Management Leads Client Power Users Client Department Heads Client End Users Client Technical Leads Client Project Toolset Coordinator Client Upgrade Coordinator Production processing C C I I A R R R R R R I I
Provide production assistance A R C I C C C C C C
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44.6.3 Transition to Tyler Support
Tyler project manager(s) introduce the Town to the Tyler Support team, who provides the Town with day-
to-day assistance following Production Cutover.
RACI MATRIX KEY: RR = Responsible AA = Accountable CC = Consulted II = Informed
STAGE 5 Transition to Tyler Support
TYLER CLIENT
TASKS Tyler Executive Manager Tyler Implementation Manager Tyler Project Manager Tyler Implementation Consultant Tyler Data Conversion Experts Tyler Forms & Reports Experts Tyler Modification Programmers Tyler Technical Support Tyler Sales Client Executive Sponsor Client Steering Committee Client Project Manager Client Functional Leads Client Change Management Leads Client Power Users Client Department Heads Client End Users Client Technical Leads Client Project Toolset Coordinator Client Upgrade Coordinator Develop internal support plan I A R C C C C C C C
Conduct transfer to Support
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44.6.4 Schedule Post-Production Services, if applicable
Tyler provides post-production services if included in the Agreement. Prior to scheduling services, the
Tyler project manager(s) collaborate with Town project manager(s) to identify needs.
RACI MATRIX KEY: RR = Responsible AA = Accountable CC = Consulted II = Informed
STAGE 5 Schedule Post-Production Services, if applicable
TYLER CLIENT
TASKS Tyler Executive Manager Tyler Implementation Manager Tyler Project Manager Tyler Implementation Consultant Tyler Data Conversion Experts Tyler Forms & Reports Experts Tyler Modification Programmers Tyler Technical Support Tyler Sales Client Executive Sponsor Client Steering Committee Client Project Manager Client Functional Leads Client Change Management Leads Client Power Users Client Department Heads Client End Users Client Technical Leads Client Project Toolset Coordinator Client Upgrade Coordinator Identify topics for post-production
services C C A R I C I
Schedule services for post-
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44.6.5 Control Point 5: Production Cutover Stage Acceptance
Acceptance criteria for this Stage includes all criteria listed below. Advancement to the Phase/Project
Closure Stage is dependent upon Tyler’s receipt of this Stage Acceptance.
4.6.5.1 Production Cutover Stage Deliverables
x Final data conversion, if applicable
o Objective: Ensure (in Scope) Legacy System data is available in Tyler software in
preparation for production processing.
o Scope: Final passes of all conversions completed in this Phase.
o Acceptance criteria: Data is available in production environment.
x Support transition documents
o Objective: Define strategy for on-going Tyler support.
o Scope: Define support strategy for day-to-day processing, conference call with Town
Project Manager(s) and Tyler support team, define roles and responsibilities, define
methods for contacting support.
o Acceptance criteria: the Town receives tools to contact support and understands proper
support procedures.
4.6.5.2 Production Cutover Stage Acceptance Criteria
x Final data conversion(s) delivered.
x Processing is being done in Tyler production.
x Transition to Tyler support is completed.
x Post-live services have been scheduled, if applicable.
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44.7 Phase/Project Closure (Stage 6)
Project or Phase closure signifies full implementation of all products purchased and encompassed in the
Phase or Project. The Town moves into the next cycle of their relationship with Tyler (next Phase of
implementation or long-term relationship with Tyler Support).
4.7.1 Close Phase/Project
The Town and Tyler project manager(s) review the list of outstanding Project activities and develop a plan
to address them. The Tyler project manager(s) review the Project budget and status of each contract
Deliverable with the Town project manager(s) prior to closing the Phase or Project.
RACI MATRIX KEY: RR = Responsible AA = Accountable CC = Consulted II = Informed
STAGE 6 Close Phase/Project
TYLER CLIENT
TASKS Tyler Executive Manager Tyler Implementation Manager Tyler Project Manager Tyler Implementation Consultant Tyler Data Conversion Experts Tyler Forms & Reports Experts Tyler Modification Programmers Tyler Technical Support Tyler Sales Client Executive Sponsor Client Steering Committee Client Project Manager Client Functional Leads Client Change Management Leads Client Power Users Client Department Heads Client End Users Client Technical Leads Client Project Toolset Coordinator Client Upgrade Coordinator Review outstanding Project activities
and develop action plan A R C C C I C I C
Review Project budget and status of
contract Deliverables A R I I C
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44.7.2 Control Point 6: Phase/Project Closure Stage Acceptance
Acceptance criteria for this Stage includes all criteria listed below. This is the final acceptance for the
Phase/Project.
4.7.2.1 Phase/Project Closure Stage Deliverables
x Phase/Project reconciliation report
o Objective: Provide comparison of contract Scope and Project budget.
o Scope: Contract Scope versus actual, analysis of services provided and remaining budget,
identify any necessary Change Requests or Project activity.
o Acceptance criteria: Acceptance of services and budget analysis and plan for changes, if
needed.
4.7.2.2 Phase/Project Closure Stage Acceptance Criteria
x Outstanding Phase or Project activities have been documented and assigned.
x Phase/final Project budget has been reconciled.
x Tyler Deliverables for the Phase/Project are complete.
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55 Roles and Responsibilities
5.1 Tyler Roles and Responsibilities
Tyler assigns project manager(s) prior to the start of each Phase of the Project. The project manager(s)
assign additional Tyler resources as the schedule develops and as needs arise. One person may fill
multiple project roles.
5.1.1 Tyler Executive Management
x Provides clear direction for Tyler staff on executing on the Project Deliverables to align with
satisfying the Town’s overall organizational strategy.
x Authorizes required project resources.
x Resolves all decisions and/or issues not resolved at the implementation management level as part
of the escalation process.
x Offers additional support to the project team and is able to work with other Tyler department
managers in order to escalate and facilitate implementation project tasks and decisions.
x Acts as the counterpart to the Town’s executive sponsor.
5.1.2 Tyler Implementation Management
x Acts as the counterpart to the Town steering committee.
x Assigns initial Tyler project personnel.
x Works to resolve all decisions and/or issues not resolved at the Project Management level as part
of the escalation process.
x Attends Town steering committee meetings as necessary.
x Provides support for the project team.
x Provides management support for the Project to ensure it is staffed appropriately and staff have
necessary resources.
x Monitors project progress including progress towards agreed upon goals and objectives.
5.1.3 Tyler Project Manager
The Tyler project manager(s) provides oversight of the Project, coordination of resources between
departments, management of the project budget and schedule, effective risk and issue management, and
is the primary point of contact for all Project related items.
x Contract Management
o Validates contract compliance throughout the Project.
o Ensures Deliverables meet contract requirements.
o Acts as primary point of contact for all contract and invoicing questions.
o Prepares and presents contract milestone sign-offs for acceptance by Town project
manager(s).
o Coordinates Change Requests, if needed, to ensure proper Scope and budgetary compliance.
x Planning
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o Update and deliver Implementation Management Plan.
o Defines project tasks and resource requirements.
o Develops initial project schedule and full scale Project Plan.
o Collaborates with Town project manager(s) to plan and schedule project timelines to achieve
on-time implementation.
x Implementation Management
o Tightly manages Scope and budget of Project; establishes process and approval matrix with
the Town to ensure Scope changes and budget planned versus actual are transparent and
handled effectively and efficiently.
o Establishes and manages a schedule and resource plan that properly supports the Project
Plan that is also in balance with Scope/budget.
o Establishes risk/issue tracking/reporting process between the Town and Tyler and takes all
necessary steps to proactively mitigate these items or communicates with transparency to
the Town any items that may impact the outcomes of the Project.
o Collaborates with the Town’s project manager(s) to establish key business drivers and success
indicators that will help to govern project activities and key decisions to ensure a quality
outcome of the project.
o Sets a routine communication plan that will aide all project team members, of both the Town
and Tyler, in understanding the goals, objectives, current status and health of the project.
x Team Management
o Acts as liaison between project team and Tyler manager(s).
o Identifies and coordinates all Tyler resources across all applications, Phases, and activities
including development, forms, installation, reports, implementation, and billing.
o Provides direction and support to project team.
o Builds partnerships among the various stakeholders, negotiating authority to move the
Project forward.
o Manages the appropriate assignment and timely completion of tasks as defined in the Project
Plan, task list, and Production Cutover Checklist.
o Assesses team performance and adjusts as necessary.
o Interfaces closely with Tyler developers to coordinate program Modification activities.
o Coordinates with in Scope 3rd party providers to align activities with ongoing project tasks.
55.1.4 Tyler Implementation Consultant
x Completes tasks as assigned by the Tyler project manager(s).
x Performs problem solving and troubleshooting.
x Follows up on issues identified during sessions.
x Documents activities for on site services performed by Tyler.
x Provides conversion Validation and error resolution assistance.
x Recommends guidance for testing Forms and Reports.
x Tests software functionality with the Town following configuration.
x Assists during Production Cutover process and provides production support until the Town
transitions to Tyler Support.
x Provides product related education.
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x Effectively facilitates training sessions and discussions with Town and Tyler staff to ensure
adequate discussion of the appropriate agenda topics during the allotted time.
x Conducts training (configuration, process, conversion Validation) for Power Users and the Town’s
designated trainers for End Users.
x Clearly documents homework tasks with specific due dates and owners, supporting and
reconciling with the final Project Plan.
x Keeps Tyler project manager(s) proactively apprised of any and all issues which may result in the
need for additional training, change in schedule, change in process decisions, or which have the
potential to adversely impact the success of the Project prior to taking action.
55.1.5 Tyler Sales
x Provide sales background information to Implementation during Project initiation.
x Support Sales transition to Implementation.
x Provide historical information, as needed, throughout implementation.
5.1.6 Tyler Software Support
x Manages incoming client issues via phone, email, and online customer incident portal.
x Documents and prioritizes issues in Tyler’s Customer Relationship Management (CRM) system.
x Provides issue analysis and general product guidance.
x Tracks issues and tickets to timely and effective resolution.
x Identifies options for resolving reported issues.
x Reports and escalates defects to Tyler Development.
x Communicates with the Town on the status and resolution of reported issues.
5.2 Town Roles and Responsibilities
Town resources will be assigned prior to the start of each Phase of the project. One person may be
assigned to multiple project roles.
5.2.1 Town Executive Sponsor
x Provides clear direction for the Project and how the Project applies to the organization’s overall
strategy.
x Champions the Project at the executive level to secure buy-in.
x Authorizes required Project resources.
x Resolves all decisions and/or issues not resolved at the Town steering committee level as part of
the escalation process.
x Actively participates in organizational change communications.
5.2.2 Town Steering Committee
x Works to resolve all decisions and/or issues not resolved at the project manager level as part of
the escalation process.
x Attends all scheduled steering committee meetings.
x Provides support for the project team.
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x Assists with communicating key project messages throughout the organization.
x Prioritizes the project within the organization.
x Provides management support for the project to ensure it is staffed appropriately and staff have
necessary resources.
x Monitors project progress including progress towards agreed upon goals and objectives.
x Has the authority to approve or deny changes impacting the following areas:
o Cost
o Scope
o Schedule
o Project Goals
o Town Policies
55.2.3 Town Project Manager
The Town shall assign project manager(s) prior to the start of this Project with overall responsibility and
authority to make decisions related to project Scope, scheduling, and task assignment, and communicates
decisions and commitments to the Tyler project manager(s) in a timely and efficient manner. When the
Town project manager(s) do not have the knowledge or authority to make decisions, he or she engages
the correct resources from Town to participate in discussions and make decisions in a timely fashion to
avoid Project delays.
x Contract Management
o Validates contract compliance throughout the Project.
o Ensures invoicing and Deliverables meet contract requirements.
o Acts as primary point of contact for all contract and invoicing questions.
o Signs off on contract milestone acknowledgment documents.
o Collaborates on and approves Change Requests, if needed, to ensure proper Scope and
budgetary compliance.
x Planning
o Review and acknowledge Implementation Management Plan.
o Defines project tasks and resource requirements for Town project team.
o Collaborates in the development and approval of the initial Project Plan and Project Plan.
o Collaborates with Tyler project manager(s) to plan and schedule Project timelines to achieve
on-time implementation.
x Implementation Management
o Tightly manages Project budget and Scope and collaborates with Tyler project manager(s) to
establish a process and approval matrix to ensure Scope changes and budget planned versus
actual are transparent and handled effectively and efficiently.
o Collaborates with Tyler project manager to establish and manage a schedule and resource
plan that properly supports the Project Plan, as a whole, that is also in balance with
Scope/budget.
o Collaborates with Tyler Project manager(s) to establishes risk/issue tracking/reporting
process between the Town and Tyler and takes all necessary steps to proactively mitigate
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these items or communicates with transparency to Tyler any items that may impact the
outcomes of the Project.
o Collaborates with Tyler Project manager(s) to establish key business drivers and success
indicators that will help to govern Project activities and key decisions to ensure a quality
outcome of the Project.
o Routinely communicates with both Town staff and Tyler, aiding in the understanding of goals,
objectives, current status, and health of the Project by all team members.
x Team Management
o Acts as liaison between project team and stakeholders.
o Identifies and coordinates all Town resources across all modules, Phases, and activities
including data conversions, forms design, hardware and software installation, reports
building, and satisfying invoices.
o Provides direction and support to project team.
o Builds partnerships among the various stakeholders, negotiating authority to move the
Project forward.
o Manages the appropriate assignment and timely completion of tasks as defined in the Project
Plan, task list, and Production Cutover Checklist.
o Assesses team performance and takes corrective action, if needed.
o Provides guidance to Town technical teams to ensure appropriate response and collaboration
with Tyler Technical Support Teams to ensure timely response and appropriate resolution.
o Coordinates in Scope 3rd party providers to align activities with ongoing Project tasks.
55.2.4 Town Functional Leads
x Makes business process change decisions under time sensitive conditions.
x Communicates existing business processes and procedures to Tyler consultants.
x Assists in identifying business process changes that may require escalation.
x Attends and contributes business process expertise for current/future state analysis sessions.
x Identifies and includes additional subject matter experts to participate in Current/Future State
Analysis sessions.
x Provides business process change support during Power User and End User training.
x Completes performance tracking review with client project team on End User competency on
trained topics.
x Provides Power and End Users with dedicated time to complete required homework tasks.
x Act as an ambassador/champion of change for the new process.
x Identifies and communicates any additional training needs or scheduling conflicts to Town project
manager.
x Prepares and Validates Forms.
x Actively participates in all aspects of the implementation, including, but not limited to, the
following key activities:
o Task completion
o Stakeholder Presentation
o Implementation Management Plan development
o Schedule development
o Maintenance and monitoring of risk register
o Escalation of issues
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o Communication with Tyler project team
o Coordination of Town resources
o Attendance at scheduled sessions
o Change Management activities
o Modification specification, demonstrations, testing and approval assistance
o Conversion Analysis and Verification Assistance
o Decentralized End User Training
o Process Testing
o User Acceptance Testing
55.2.5 Town Power Users
x Participate in Project activities as required by the project team and project manager(s).
x Provide subject matter expertise on Town business processes and requirements.
x Act as subject matter experts and attend current/future state and validation sessions as needed.
x Attend all scheduled training sessions.
x Participate in all required post-training processes as needed throughout Project.
x Participate in Conversion Validation.
x Test all Application configuration to ensure it satisfies business process requirements.
x Become Application experts.
x Participate in User Acceptance Testing.
x Adopt and support changed procedures.
x Complete all Deliverables by the due dates defined in the Project Plan.
x Demonstrate competency with Tyler products processing prior to Production Cutover.
x Provide knowledge transfer to Town staff during and after implementation.
5.2.6 Town End Users
x Attend all scheduled training sessions.
x Become proficient in Application functions related to job duties.
x Adopt and utilize changed procedures.
x Complete all Deliverables by the due dates defined in the Project Plan.
x Utilize software to perform job functions at and beyond Production Cutover.
5.2.7 Town Technical Support
x Coordinates updates and releases with Tyler as needed.
x Coordinates the copying of source databases to training/testing databases as needed for training
days.
x Extracts and transmits conversion data and control reports from Town’s Legacy System per the
conversion schedule set forth in the Project Plan.
x Coordinates and adds new users and printers and other Peripherals as needed.
x Validates all users understand log-on process and have necessary permission for all training
sessions.
x Coordinates Interface development for Town third party Data Exchanges.
x Develops or assists in creating Reports as needed.
x Ensures onsite system hardware meets specifications provided by Tyler.
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x Assists with software Installation as needed.
55.2.8 Town Upgrade Coordinator
x Becomes familiar with the Software Upgrade process and required steps.
x Becomes familiar with Tyler’s releases and updates.
x Utilizes Tyler Community to stay abreast of the latest Tyler releases and updates, as well as the
latest helpful tools to manage the Town’s Software Upgrade process.
x Assists with the Software Upgrade process during implementation.
x Manages Software Upgrade activities post-implementation.
x Manages Software Upgrade plan activities.
x Coordinates Software Upgrade plan activities with Town and Tyler resources.
x Communicates changes affecting users and department stakeholders.
x Obtains department stakeholder sign-offs to upgrade production environment.
5.2.9 Town Project Toolset Coordinator
x Ensures users have appropriate access to Tyler project toolsets such as Tyler University, Tyler
Community, Tyler Product Knowledgebase, SharePoint, etc.
x Conducts training on proper use of toolsets.
x Validates completion of required assignments using toolsets.
5.2.10 Town Change Management Lead
x Validates users receive timely and thorough communication regarding process changes.
x Provides coaching to supervisors to prepare them to support users through the project changes.
x Identifies the impact areas resulting from project activities and develops a plan to address them
proactively.
x Identifies areas of resistance and develops a plan to reinforce the change.
x Monitors post-production performance and new process adherence.
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66 Incode Conversion Summary
6.1 General Ledger – Chart of Accounts
x Full chart of accounts listing, descriptions, and corresponding account types
x Element (segment) values and descriptions
6.2 General Ledger – Legacy/Historical Views
x Unlimited historical transactions provided by client can be converted by Tyler into historical views
6.3 Accounts Payable – Vendor Master
x Vendor master information, address, primary contact, and notes
6.4 Accounts Payable – Legacy/Historical Views
x Unlimited historical transactions provided by client can be converted by Tyler into historical views
6.5 Personnel Management/Payroll - Standard
x Basic employee information – employee master, address, primary contact, dates, phone
numbers, dependents, notes
x Current direct deposit bank information
x Federal and state tax withholding information
6.6 Personnel Management/Payroll – Legacy/Historical Views
x Unlimited historical transactions provided by client can be converted by Tyler into historical views
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77 Glossary
Word or Term Definition
Application A computer program designed to perform a group of coordinated
functions, tasks or activities for the benefit of the user.
Change Control A systematic approach for managing change governing how Change
Requests will be received, assessed and acted on.
Change Management An approach for ensuring that changes are thoroughly and smoothly
implemented and that the lasting benefits of change are achieved. The
focus is on the global impact of change with an intense focus on people
and how individuals and teams move from the current situation to the
new one.
Change Request A form used as part of the Change Control process whereby changes in
the Scope of work, timeline, resources, and/or budget are revised and
agreed upon by participating parties.
Consumables Items that are used on a recurring basis, usually by Peripherals.
Examples: paper stock or scanner cleaning kits.
Control Point Occurring at the end of each Stage, the Control Point serves as a formal
client review point. Project progress cannot continue until the client
acknowledges the agreed upon Deliverables of the Stage have been
met or agree on an action plan to make the Deliverable acceptable and
move to next Stage while executing final steps of current Stage.
Cutover The point when a client begins using Tyler software in production.
Data Exchange A term used to reference Imports and Exports, and Interfaces which
allow data to be exchanged between an external system and Tyler
software.
Data Mapping The process of mapping fields from the Legacy System to the
appropriate location in the new system from one or more sources.
Deliverable A tangible or intangible object/document produced as a result of the
Project that is intended to be delivered to a client (either internal or
external) or vendor at a specific time.
End User The person for whom the software is designed to use on a day -to-day
basis.
Forms A document which is typically printed on a template background and
only captures data for one record per page. Forms are provided to
entity customers whether internal (employees) or external (citizens).
Imports and Exports A process within the system that a user is expected to run to consume
(Import) or produce (Export) a specifically defined file format/layout.
Interface A real-time or automated exchange of data between two systems.
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IInstall References the initial installation of software files on client services and
preparing the software for use during configuration. The version
currently available for general release will always be used during the
initial install.
LLegacy System The system from which a client is converting.
MModification Modification of software program package to provide individual client
requirements documented within the Scope of the Agreement.
PPeripherals An auxiliary device that connects to and works with the computer in
some way. Examples: mouse, keyboard, scanner, external drive,
microphone, speaker, webcam, and digital camera.
PPhase A portion of the Project in which specific set of related products are
typically implemented. Phases each have an independent start,
Production Cutover and closure dates but use the same
Implementation Plans as other Phases within the Project. Phases may
overlap or be sequential and may have the same Tyler project manager
and Tyler project team or different individuals assigned.
PPower User An experienced client person or group who is (are) an expert(s) in the
client business processes, as well as knowledgeable in the requirements
and acceptance criteria.
PProject The Project includes all implementation activity from Plan & Initiate to
Closure for all products, Applications and functionality included in a
single Agreement. The Project may be broken down into multiple
Phases.
PProject Plan The Project Plan serves as the master blueprint for the Project. As
developed, the Project schedule will become a part of the Project Plan
and outline specific details regarding tasks included in the Project Plan.
PProject Planning Meeting Occurs during the Plan & Initiate Stage to coordinate with the Client
project manager to discuss Scope, information needed for project
scheduling and resources.
QQuestionnaire A document containing a list of questions to be answered by the client
for the purpose of gathering information needed by Tyler to complete
the implementation.
RRACI A chart describing level of participation by various roles in completing
tasks or Deliverables for a Project or process. Also known as a
responsibility assignment matrix (RAM) or linear responsibility chart
(LRC).
RReports Formatted to return information related to multiple records in a
structured format. Information is typically presented in both detail and
summary form for a user to consume.
SScope Products and services that are included in the Agreement.
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SSoftware Upgrade References the act of updating software files to a newer software
release.
SStage The top-level components of the WBS. Each Stage is repeated for
individual Phases of the Project and requires acknowledgement before
continuing to the next Stage. Some tasks in the next Stage may begin
before the prior Stage is complete.
SStakeholder Presentation Representatives of the Tyler implementation team will meet with key
client representatives to present high level Project expectations and
outline how Tyler and the Client can successfully partner to create an
environment for a successful implementation.
SStandard Included in the base software (out of the box) package.
SStatement of Work (SOW) Document which will provide supporting detail to the Agreement
defining Project -specific activities and Deliverables Tyler will provide to
the client.
TTest Plan Describes the testing process. Includes “Test Cases” to guide the users
through the testing process. Test cases are meant to be a baseline for
core processes; the client is expected to supplement with client specific
scenarios and processes.
VValidation (or to validate) The process of testing and approving that a specific Deliverable,
process, program or product is working as expected.
WWork Breakdown
SStructure (WBS)
A hierarchical representation of a Project or Phase broken down into
smaller, more manageable components.
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MEMORANDUM
TO: Avon Town Council
FROM: Linn Brooks, General Manager
James Wilkins, Director of Finance
DATE: Feb. 5, 2020
RE: Water and Wastewater Capital Projects and Associated Rate Increases
Summary: Linn Brooks and James Wilkins will present an overview of the Eagle River Water & Sanitation
District & Upper Eagle Regional Water Authority’s upcoming capital projects and the associated increases
in water and wastewater rates. They will discuss the primary factors that are causing rates to increase
and show how district and authority rates compare to other water and wastewater treatment providers
locally and nationally.
Background: The Eagle River Water & Sanitation District and Upper Eagle Regional Water Authority
increased monthly rates for water and sewer service in 2020. Monthly service rates pay for the operating
costs of providing water and sewer services on an annual basis.
Sewer service rates have increased 7.4%, resulting in an increase of $2.58 per month, per single family
equivalent (SFE), for an average customer. Water service rates have increased 8.8%, resulting in an
increase of $4.31 per month, per SFE, for an average customer. These increases are due to a variety of
factors:
• Regulations – the water and sanitation industry is highly regulated. As stewards of our natural
environment, the district and authority proactively address regulations that will affect operations.
• Infrastructure Replacement – investment in upgrades and replacement for aging infrastructure is
implemented according to system condition assessments and master plans.
• Operating Costs – on average, water and sewer operational costs have increased 5.8%.
Sewer service rate increases are largely due to upcoming regulatory-driven capital projects, most notably
a major upgrade to the Avon wastewater treatment facility to meet new state nutrient regulations. This
project will allow the facility to comply with new and upcoming regulations, improve stream water quality,
increase capacity to meet future needs, replace aging infrastructure, and mitigate odor impacts.
The district and authority remain committed environmental and financial stewards through master
planning efforts to address increased regulatory compliance standards. Budgeting for upcoming years
represents the essentials needed to continue operating in a proactive manner, while meeting the goals
set for necessary maintenance, replacement, and regulatory compliance, and still being responsible to
our customers’ finances and expectations of service. Ongoing capital expenses to meet changing
environmental regulations and replace aging infrastructure are expected to result in rate increases in
water and sewer services of 8 to 10% for 2021, 2022, and 2023.
2020 Rates for Monthly Water and Wastewater Services
Linn Brooks, General Manager
James Wilkins, Director of Finance
Eagle River Water & Sanitation District
Upper Eagle Regional Water Authority
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Service Areas
Rate Drivers
•Regulations
•Infrastructure Replacement
•Operating Costs
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Regulations
Nutrient Regulation 85
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Avon WastewaterNutrient Upgrade Project
Avon WastewaterNutrient Upgrade Project
Headworks
Primaries
Aeration Basins and Blowers
Secondary Clarifiers and Pumping
Odor Control
Equalization
Historical and Projected Capital Spending
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Infrastructure Replacement
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Operating Costs
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2020 Rates
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Estimated average monthly bill increases are per Single Family Equivalent (SFE).
Increases during the summer months will likely be higher for customers that use additional water for landscaping.
Authority
2019 2020 % Increase
Water $49.24 $53.55 8.8%
Wastewater $34.84 $37.42 7.4%
$84.08 $90.97 8.2%
Colorado High Country Peer Comparison:
Water and Sewer Monthly Costs
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Monthly Water Total Monthly Sewer Total
National Monthly Cost Comparison:
50 Largest Cities Water & Wastewater Rate Survey
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2019 2020
Black & Veatch Management Consulting
Historical and Projected Total Average Monthly
Bill, per SFE, for Customers
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Water Efficiency and Cost Control Tools
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THANK YOU
Customer Service
970-476-7480
customerservice@erwsd.org
(970) 748-4045 JHildreth@avon.org
TO: Honorable Mayor Smith Hymes and Council members
FROM: Justin Hildreth, Town Engineer
RE: 2020 Whitewater Park Repairs
DATE: February 6, 2020
SUMMARY: In spring 2019, the Town completed repairs to the whitewater park originally constructed in 2006. The
2019 spring runoff was above average and the largest feature, Bob Sr., developed a large wave that formed an eddy
and made it difficult for some rafters to float out of. Staff subsequently engaged River Restoration, Inc. to design and
model modifications to moderate the feature during these very high flows. S2O Design and Engineering (S2O), the
firm that designed the Eagle whitewater park, conducted a peer review of the proposed modifications (attached).
BACKGROUND: In 2006, the Town spent $720,000 to build the Avon whitewater park and $432,000 to obtain the
appropriate water rights, for a total of $1,152,000. The whitewater park experienced changes as a result of spring runoff
events after completion. The features were updated in 2019 to make them more effective and enjoyable for kayakers
and other boaters. The 2019 Whitewater Park Repair Project consisted of maintenance activities of the three whitewater
features and included relocating and resetting approximately 550 tons of boulders within the channel with an excavator.
The boulders were relocated within the existing whitewater feature that shifted from high flows as well as some
identified borrow zone boulders.
ANALYSIS: Upon completion of the 2019 project, the Eagle River had exceptionally high flows as a result of the above
average snowpack. During the high flows, Bob Sr., the feature downstream of the Avon Road bridge, developed a
large waive and eddy that was difficult for some rafters to navigate. In response to complaints from the rafting and
kayaking community, staff requested Rivers Restoration, Inc, who designed the 2019 repairs, to design modifications
to lower the waive and remove the eddy during very high flows. The recommended improvements include removing 3
boulders from Bob Sr. that will lower the height of the wave and provide for a bypass of the larger feature (Attachment
A). A 3D model was also developed to verify that the changes will improve the water feature (Attachment B).
S2O visited the site and completed a peer review of the proposed modifications. They found that River Restoration
followed generally accepted practices but requested more modeling and expressed concern that the modifications will
reduce the recreation value of the feature during low flows (Attachment C).
Dan Woodley of River Restoration responded (Attachment D) to the S2O letter and stated that the features were
modeled based on the original design, and RICD water rights. As requested by S2O, a regression analysis was
developed comparing the proposed flows to the water surface elevation. The 3D model indicates the recommended
improvements will perform as originally intended with the 2006 design.
Mr. Woodley will be present to discuss the whitewater park, the proposed changes and S2O’s letter.
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FINANCIAL CONSIDERATIONS: The costs to design, evaluate and construct the 2020 whitewater park
improvements are summarized below:
River Restoration, Inc. Design $15,000
S2O Design and Engineering Pier review $6,085
Diggin it’, Inc. Construction $16,650
TOTAL $37,735
These improvements will be paid for out of the whitewater park capital project fund budget and will be included in the
next budget amendment.
REQUESTED ACTION: Staff requests Council direction on the proposed design. The proposed design will reduce the
safety concerns during high flow but will also likely diminish the recreational value of this feature during low flows and
average run-off years. Mr. Woodley will be present to discuss these issues in more detail.
RECOMMENDATION: I recommend that Council continue consideration to the February 25 Council meeting so that
Town can post designs for public comment as well as forward designs to the commercial rafting companies operating
on this stretch of the Eagle River for their input and comments.
Thank you, Justin Hildreth
ATTACHMENTS:
Attachment A – August 30, 2019 letter – Post High Water Review and Maintenance prepared by River Restoration,
Inc.
Attachment A – November 26, 2019 letter – Avon Whitewater Park Modeling Results prepared by River Restoration,
Inc.
Attachment B – January 9, 2020 letter reviewing modeling results prepared by S2O
Attachment C – February 4, 2020 letter – Responses to S2O’s Review of the Avon Whitewater Park 2019 Hydraulic
Modeling Report
P.O. Box 248, Carbondale, CO 81623 August 30, 2019
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Justin Hildreth
Town Engineer
100 Mikaela Way
Avon, CO 81620
Subject: Avon Whitewater Park 2017 Maintenance – Post High Water Review and
Maintenance
Dear Mr. Hildreth,
The following letter report has been developed by RiverRestoration to describe proposed
maintenance activities to be performed at the Avon Whitewater Park in the Fall of 2019. Per a
discussion on Thursday the 22nd of August 2019, this report is intended to provide adequate
guidance for the preselected Contractor (Diggin It River Works Inc.) to perform maintenance of the
Bob Sr. wave feature, described here-in, to improve navigability and performance.
Thank you for your continued support of the project and its success.
Respectfully,
Dan Woolley, MSCE
RiverRestoration
PO Box 248, Carbondale, CO 81623
970-947-9568
dan.woolley@riverrestoration.org
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Completed Maintenance Winter 2018/2019
2018 maintenance of the Avon Whitewater Park, performed by Diggin It River Works
Inc., was completed on April 10, 2019. Maintenance activities included work at all three
existing whitewater structures (Baby Bob, Bob Jr. and Bob Sr.) and the riffle grade
control separating Baby Bob and Bob Jr. as well as repair to damaged bank terracing
along both river left and river right and installation of new terracing. Figure 1 shows the
Bob Sr. wave feature on April 10, 2019 (250 cfs). Figure 2 shows the Baby Bob, Bob Jr.
wave features on August 29, 2019.
Figure 1 Bob Sr. Wave Feature at 250 cfs on April 10, 2019
Figure 2 Baby Bob and Bob Jr. Wave Features at 150 cfs on August 29, 2019
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Spring Runoff 2019
Spring runoff began in earnest in 2019 following a wet winter and spring resulting in
unusually high water. Early in the morning of July 1, 2019 the Eagle River crested at
10.15 ft (4850 cfs) at USGS Gage 09067020 (Eagle River Below Wastewater Treatment
Plant at Avon, CO) just 580 cfs less than FEMA’s 1% Annual Flood of 5430 cfs for a
location Downstream of Beaver Creek as described by the 2007 Eagle County Colorado
and Incorporated Areas Flood Insurance Study (FIS) 08037CV000A.
During this unusually high spring runoff the Town of Avon (Town) was alerted on June
6, 2019 to an unanticipated navigation challenge created during the maintenance activities
earlier in the year at the Bob Sr. whitewater feature. Following this notification
RiverRestoration (RRO) began monitoring the performance of the wave as well as the
rest of the whitewater park for additional navigation issues and/or channel and bank
instabilities. RRO conducted visual observation along with water surface elevation
measurements as part of the monitoring program on June 10th at 2,900 cfs (Figure 3),
June 17th at 3,100 cfs (Figure 4), July 2nd at 4,000 cfs (Figure 5), August 2nd at 600 cfs
(Figure 6) and August 29th at 150 cfs (Figure 7).
Figure 3 Bob Sr. Wave Feature at 2,900 cfs on June 10, 2019
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Figure 4 Bob Sr. Wave Feature at 3,100 cfs on June 17, 2019
Figure 5 Bob Sr. Wave Feature at 4,000 cfs on July 2, 2019
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Figure 6 Bob Sr. Wave Feature at 600 cfs on August 2, 2019
Figure 7 Bob Sr. Wave Feature at 150 cfs on August 29, 2019
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Proposed Maintenance Fall 2019
A review on August 29, 2019 of the stability of the maintenance activities conducted in
the winter of 2018/2019, demonstrated the overall success of the maintenance project in
stabilizing the river reach, which in general incurred minimal and largely superficial
shifting of boulder resulting from the unusually high water observed in the spring of
2019. However, in an effort to improve the high-water navigability and performance of
the park, the Town of Avon has expressed a desire to make changes to the configuration
of the Bob Sr. wave feature. In order to achieve this objective, RRO proposes the
following changes be made:
1. Remove the large boulder (outlined in red) and lower and reposition the large
feature boulder downstream (outlined in blue) in Figure 8. Lowering the river left
boulder will create a jet pushing through the wave to provide safe passage on the
left side of the river. Bypass on this side is important to provide high water access
to the existing put-in/take-out located at the downstream end of the whitewater
park. Repositioning the river left boulder is intended to improve the orientation of
the wave feature and reduce the intensity of the eddy formed on downstream side
of the feature.
2. Remove three smaller boulders (outlined in red) and lower and reposition the
large feature boulder and wing boulders (outlined in blue) in Figure 9. Similar to
river left, removal, lowering and repositioning the boulders is intended to create a
jet along the side of the wave feature to provide safe passage. Furthermore,
repositioning the boulder outlined in blue will improve the orientation of the wave
feature for recreational use.
Figure 10 shows an overview of the boulders to be remove, lowered and repositioned to
create submerged jets to either side of the main wave feature, generated by the precast
wave block and large feature boulders, that will push through the wave creating weaker
undulating hydraulic jumps on the margins of the wave feature. These jets will provide
two services, (1) create safe passage routes along the sides of the wave features by
preventing the formation of a submerged hydraulic jump where removed and (2) reduce
the overall headloss and associated power of the hydraulic jump at the locations within
the cross section where the boulder are to be removed. Removal and reinstallation of
these boulders shall be overseen by RRO staff to verify final placement.
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Figure 8 Boulders to be Removed in Red and Reset in Blue on River Left Side of Bob Sr. on August 29, 2019 at 150 cfs
Figure 9 Smaller Boulders to be Removed in Red and Wing Boulders to be reset in Blue on River Right Side of Bob Sr.
on August 29, 2019 at 150 cfs
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Figure 10 Overview of Boulder to be Removed in Red and Boulder to be Reset in Blue on August 29, 2019 at 150 cfs
In addition to maintenance of the Bob Sr. wave feature, additional damages to the park
also occurred during spring runoff in 2019. Damages identified by RRO on August 2,
2019 included:
Boulder footer shifting and subsequent bank slumping along a small section of the
right bank immediately below Bob Sr. resulting in separation of the boulder
terracing (Figure 11, Figure 12 and Figure 13).
Erosion of the road base at the toe of the boat launch (Figure 14).
Erosion of the road base along the river left trail at the Bob Jr. wave feature
(Figure 15).
Erosion of the flagstone and sanded grout at the overlook patio on river right at
the Bob Jr. wave feature (Figure 16).
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Figure 11 Separation of The Boulder Terracing on River Right, August 2, 2019
Figure 12 Close up of Separation of The Boulder Terracing on River Right, August 2, 2019
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Figure 13 Close up of Separation of The Boulder Terracing on River Right, August 2, 2019
Figure 14 Erosion of Road Base at The Toe of The Boat Launch, August 2, 2019
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Figure 15 Erosion of Road Base Along the River Left Trail at Bob Jr., August 2, 2019
Figure 16 Erosion of the Flagstone and Sanded Grout at the Overlook Patio on River Right at Bob Jr., August 2, 2019
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RICD Water Rights Performance
Removal and resetting of the two large boulders on river left at Bob Sr and the three
smaller boulders on river right should provide the desired result by reducing the overall
headloss and power of the feature while also providing safe passage routes to either side
of the wave at higher flows. Furthermore, it is not anticipated that these changes will
impact the recreational experiences described in the Recreational In-Channel Diversion
(RICD) water rights application, which describes Level Three Flows, for advanced and
competitive freestyle kayaking at flows of 1,400 cfs and above.
The design and layout of the maintenance activities performed in 2018/2019 including
the configuration of the feature boulders was intended to restore the boulder geometry
and in turn wave performance of the features to the condition observed in the 2009 and
early 2010 recreation seasons, resulting from as-built survey with high flows performed
in September of 2007. Upon Summer 2019 review of the photographic documentation of
the wave features and associated structure geometries, it was determined that the river left
boulder, proposed to be lowered and shifted downstream during the fall 2019
maintenance activities, appears to have shifted sometime following the 2007
maintenance, thereby producing the desired wave form as seen in 2009 and 2010. The
objective of the proposed maintenance to be performed in the Fall of 2019 will be to
restore the boulder on river left to a more similar condition to that seen in 2009 and early
2010.
Continued formation of a wave meeting the criterion established in the RICD Water
Right is based on photographic evidence of the Bob Sr. wave feature on May 6, 2009 at
730 cfs (Figure 17), May 19, 2009 at 1,400 cfs (Figure 18), June 9, 2010 at 3,200 cfs
(Figure 19) and June 7, 2010 at 3,500 cfs (Figure 20), all of which were taken after
maintenance work performed in the fall 2007 and the shifting of the boulder in the Spring
of 2008. In each of these instances the configuration of the boulder was the same as that
shown on October 10, 2009 (Figure 21 and Figure 22) in which the river left boulder is
positioned downstream of the critical section.
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Figure 17 Bob Sr. May 6, 2009 at 730 cfs
Figure 18 Bob Sr. May 19, 2009 at 1,400 cfs
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Figure 19 Bob Sr. June 9, 2010 at 3,200 cfs
Figure 20 Bob Sr. June 7, 2010 at 3,500 cfs
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Figure 21 Precast Wave Block and River Left Feature Boulder at Bob Sr. on October 9, 2009 at 100 cfs
Figure 22 Overview of Precast Wave Block and River Left Feature Boulder at Bob Sr. on October 9, 2009 at 100 cfs
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Access, Construction and Permitting
All maintenance work proposed for the Fall of 2019 is to be performed under a
Maintenance Exemption for existing permitted projects, while construction access is to be
achieved through a Nationwide 33 permit for Temporary Construction, Access and
Dewatering.
Access to the base of Bob Sr. on both river left and river right will require the
construction of temporary equipment access ramps and work pads. This practice is
typical and associated impacts related to dredging and filling are allowable based on the
permitting conditions described below. Existing alluvial deposits, downstream of the
Bob Sr. wave feature, were identified during a field assessment on August 29, 2019,
which are to be used by the Contractor to make all temporary access ramps and pads
sufficient for the performance of work identified here-in. The following are requirements
of the permitting mechanisms described above for temporary access and maintenance
activities at the Avon Whitewater Park:
Work will only be performed at the downstream most structure nearest the
existing boat launch, which will serve as the construction access point.
Work will consist of maintaining existing permitted fills in the whitewater
structure and on the adjacent right terraced bank, which were impacted during the
2019 high water season, to be completed as a Maintenance Exemption. Work will
not alter the originally permitted fill volumes or footprints.
Work will require temporary construction access to include excavation of existing
in-channel alluvium, immediately downstream of the structure, to construct a
subsurface working pad for the excavator to sit on and reach the boulders in
question, to be completed under a Nationwide 33 for Temporary Construction,
Access and Dewatering.
General Condition #3 requires activities not create substantial turbidity when
creating temporary construction access to each side of the river. In order to
comply with this general condition, the Contractor is required to intermittently
excavate and install a turbidity curtain when constructing temporary construction
access and to cease all work activities if substantial turbidity is observed
downstream for more than a 12-hour period. Furthermore, activities during the
spawning season will be avoided to the maximum extent practicable by
attempting to complete work prior to September 30, the end of Colorado Parks
and Wildlife’s recommended construction window, to minimize impacts to
spawning fish.
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Justin Hildreth
Town Engineer
100 Mikaela Way
Avon, CO 81620
Subject: Avon Whitewater Park 2019 3D Hydraulic Modeling Results
Dear Mr. Hildreth,
The following correspondence describes the results of hydraulic simulations performed by
RiverRestoration (RRO) to evaluate proposed scenarios presented in our August 30th, 2019 report
Avon Whitewater Park 2017 Maintenance – Post High Water Review and Maintenance.
The results of the analysis indicate that proposed conditions modifications described in the August
2019 report may produce hydraulic conditions which improve boat passage and augment recreation
potential. Models used for simulations of the river conditions represent the best numerical tools
available for whitewater design and they are generally predicting very positive results for the goals
of the improvement. However, these models are approximations of existing and proposed
conditions. While modifications will be constructed according to appropriate tolerances and with
adequate oversight, variability in construction methods, materials and rock-placement specifics may
alter nuances of the wave hydraulics. Furthermore, future natural changes to the river channel both
upstream and downstream or shifts in the position and location of the feature boulders may also
alter as-built conditions from those predicted herein.
Thank you for your continued support of the project and its success.
Respectfully,
Dan Woolley, MSCE
RiverRestoration
PO Box 248, Carbondale, CO 81623
970-947-9568
dan.woolley@riverrestoration.org
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Methods
Survey
Existing Conditions terrain modeling was developed from Light Detection and Ranging
(LiDAR) data obtained by the state of Colorado in 2016, which was then supplemented
with hydrographic survey data collected between October 3rd and 4th, 2019. Survey data
were collected using a combination of Total Station and RTK-GPS equipment. Data
collected were in the HARN/CO Colorado State Planes, Central Zone, US Foot
coordinate system. Approximately 2,700 data points were collected spanning from 165-ft
upstream to 300-ft downstream of the Bob Sr. Wave Feature. Collection efforts focused
on a higher than average level of resolution in the surrounding reach and a very high level
of resolution of the boulders that compose the invert of the structure and the bordering
wings.
Surface Generation
Survey data were processed using AutoCAD Civil 3D Software, and a Triangular
Irregular Network (TIN) surface was created for hydraulic modeling of the existing and
proposed conditions. The existing invert comprises six boulders and a concrete wave-
block structure. Each of these was surveyed in detail to develop independent
representative surfaces of the feature boulders and wave block. Figure 1 illustrates the
existing condition of the boulders and wave-block. It was the intention of alternatives
examination to utilize the existing boulders in the channel to the greatest extent possible.
Treating boulders as independent objects allowed for quick repositioning within the
hydraulic model and assessment of resulting effects.
Hydraulic Modeling
Numerical simulations were conducted using FLOW-3D, a three-dimensional RANS
solver capable of assessing complex flow distributions within whitewater parks. FLOW-
3D is largely regarded in the Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD), civil, and river
engineering communities as the premier commercial code for free-surface applications
and has been validated across a variety of test cases.
Using water surface elevation data collected by RRO throughout the 2019 high water
season, the numerical simulations were calibrated to three flow rates for evaluation.
Boundary conditions were dictated by surveyed water surfaces and the downstream
USGS stream gage 09067020 (Eagle River Below Wastewater Treatment Plant at Avon,
CO). Water-surface elevations upstream and downstream of the Bob Sr. Wave Feature
were simulated within 0.1-ft of the surveyed values.
Based on the recommendations presented by RRO in August 2019, simulations were run
to predict the response of the wave feature to various boulder configurations at differing
flow rates. The preferred proposed conditions configuration included the complete
removal of the river left most feature boulder and the gap boulders between the river right
most feature boulder and the center feature (Figure 2). The preferred configuration
exhibited the desired hydraulic changes of reducing the impinging jet angle and was
identified as the most constructible of the examined alternatives.
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Figure 1 Existing conditions bathymetry based on hydrographic survey conducted October 3rd and 4th 2019
Figure 2 Proposed conditions bathymetry for modifications based on hydrographic survey conducted October 3rd and
4th 2019
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Results
Figure 3 and Figure 4 present the field and numerical simulation existing condition,
respectively, at the approximately equivalent flow rate of 3,000 cfs. At this flow rate,
there is approximately 2.2-ft of piezometric head loss over the feature, the supercritical
jet impinges into and dives below the tailwater, and significant recirculation is noted.
Elimination of the recirculation through modifications was desired as an improvement to
boat passage at higher flows.
Figure 3 Bob Sr. Wave Feature at 3,000 cfs on June 15, 2019
Figure 4 Numerical simulation of Bob Sr Wave Feature at 2,800 cfs based on hydrographic survey data collected
between October 3rd and 4th 2019
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Figure 5 illustrates the numerical simulation output of the preferred alternative.
Modifications to the existing structure should reduce the head loss to 1.6 ft, reduce the jet
impingement angle, and mitigate recirculation risk.
Figure 5 Numerical simulation of Bob Sr Wave Feature at 2,800 cfs following removal/modification of boulders
described in RRO August 2019 report
Figure 6 provides a photograph of the Bob Sr. Wave Feature during runoff of 2010, when
the feature exhibited reduced recirculation as compared to the present configuration.
Figure 7 illustrates the numerical simulation output from a similar perspective of the
photo and emphasizes the potential for the proposed modifications to return the feature to
a previous desirable configuration.
Figure 8 and Figure 10 provide photographs of the Bob Sr. Wave Feature in May of 2009
at 1,400 cfs and 730 cfs respectively, when the feature created a more desirable
recreational experience at flows of 1,400 cfs and greater. Figure 9 and Figure 11
illustrates the numerical simulation output from a similar perspective of the photos at the
identical flow rates and emphasizes the potential for the proposed modifications to return
the feature to a previous desirable configuration.
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Figure 6 Bob Sr. June 7, 2010 at 3,500 cfs
Figure 7 Numerical simulation of Bob Sr Wave Feature at 2,800 cfs following removal/modification of boulders
described in RRO August 2019 report
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Figure 8 Bob Sr. May 19, 2009 at 1,400 cfs
Figure 9 Numerical simulation of Bob Sr Wave Feature at 1,400 cfs following removal/modification of boulders
described in RRO August 2019 report
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Figure 10 Bob Sr. May 6, 2009 at 730 cfs
Figure 11 Numerical simulation of Bob Sr Wave Feature at 730 cfs following removal/modification of boulders
described in RRO August 2019 report
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Justin Hildreth
Town Engineer
100 Mikaela Way
Avon, CO 81620
Introduction
This letter-report is tasked with reviewing proposed design modifications to the Town of Avon’s
Whitewater Park following the high-water events of 2019. The park was designed by RiverRestoration,
of Carbondale, Colorado, and was completed in 2006. Some modifications to the park have been made
through the years with the most recent being in 2017. The most recent configuration led to dangerous
flow conditions in the 2019 high-water event. Due to the high-water performance urgent modifications
are being contemplated in the current year. S2o Design and Engineering has been tasked with reviewing
RiverRestoration’s proposed design changes. This letter-report summarizes S2o’s review of the
proposed project.
Scope of Evaluation
By agreement, this review process is limited to evaluating the process undertaken by RiverRestoration in
designing these modifications to the Town of Avon’s Whitewater Park. Whitewater Park design is an
iterative process in which computer or physical hydraulic models are created to model real flow
conditions at the project site. The geometry that is input to these models is iteratively manipulated in
order to create modelled flow conditions that meet project objectives across a broad range of flows.
Without personally undertaking this process, it is not possible for S2o to evaluate its confidence in the
success of the proposed project. However, S2o can evaluate whether RiverRestoration has undergone a
process typical of this type of modification and whether these types of changes are likely to be
successful.
S2o has been provided two documents, a plan set titled, “2019 Maintenance, Bob Senior Wave Feature”
and a letter=style report dated December 9, 2019 that describes the proposed changes to the
Whitewater Park as well as the process undertaken to evaluate these changes. S2o has also reviewed
pictures and video of the project during a high flow event and S2o has conducted a site visit at low water
to observe the project and discussed the project with Town of Avon representative Justin Hildreth.
Background
The Avon Whitewater Park is built from locally sourced native rock and is aesthetically a
beautiful addition to the Town of Avon. Trails and parking link the community to the park
providing an area to walk, rest and relax as well as an in-stream attraction meant to draw
kayakers, rafters and other river users from throughout the region.
The park was built in 2006 and has undergone several revisions to change the performance of
the features to better serve visitors to the park. The most recent set of changes constricted the
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river at the Bob Senior wave feature in an effort, presumably, to consolidate more energy at this
feature at low and medium flows. However, during high flows the feature created a hydraulic
jump that held a raft for an extended period of time and that represented a risk to navigation of
the Eagle River. The proposed changes are intended to mitigate this risk.
Figure 1. The Bob Sr. wave feature at high flows.
No other design objectives have been identified in this process.
Design Process
The Riverrestoration Design team based their design modifications on a three-dimensional (Flow 3D)
hydraulic model (CFD). The CFD modeling, which outputs depths, velocities, and other data, also allows
for the comparison of visual conditions of the wave shape 1. The models were calibrated to measured
flow depths within the whitewater park2 and modeled existing, as well as proposed conditions. CFD
models were run at flow rates that mimicked one of the photos taken at the site and visually compared
for agreement. It was difficult to evaluate the existing to modeled features as well as the proposed
features with the images shown. S2o would like to see more visual comparisons (at varying flow rates)
and a table of modeled vs. measured water surface elevations in order to evaluate the accuracy of the
baseline model as well as the performance of the proposed features.
1 There is some debate about the accuracy of CFD modeling at predicting wave shapes, particularly at the air water
interface. However, it is universally a better indicator than one or two-dimensional modeling and exceeds typical
standards of care for whitewater park design.
2 A table to show this calibration, as would be standard in this type of report, was not provided.
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Proposed geometric changes were input into the calibrated model and evaluated to see if undesirable
flow conditions were mitigated at higher flows without impacting the hydraulic features at lower flows.
These modifications included restoring damaged areas of the park and removing some of the boulders
around the drop structure.
Suggested changes to the wave appeared to mitigate the dangerous hydraulic, thereby accomplishing
the goal of the project. However, these changes also appear to remove much of the recreational value
of the feature at lower flows. Given the way Flow-3d renders certain flow conditions this can be a
function of the way that the model has represented the feature. It is S2o’s opinion that the Town of
Avon should consider if the new configuration meets the original objectives for the project (from a
recreational standpoint) and that the Town should request additional views and calibration data in order
to ascertain this.
With that caveat it appears that the process undertaken, which includes the CFD modeling, and which
proposed changing the amount of constriction and energy in the drop at higher flows is a sound
approach to this design. The proposed geometric changes of widening and lowering the constriction
and drop respectively are typical for addressing this type of issue and the use of CFD to evaluate them is
a gold-standard approach to evaluation the success of the project.
Risks
There are a number of issues that the County should consider or request more information on. These
include:
1) Are the County, public, and its stakeholders ok with the change in character of Bob Sr?
2) Has the USACE been notified of the proposed work and approved in-stream construction?
3) Was a floodplain development permit attained for the work?
4) Is there an RICD for this project, and, if so, does the Town need to consider whether these
changes affect that RICD?
It is likely that USACE permits and a floodplain development permit were attained. If it has not been
attained, then this needs to be completed prior to start of construction.
Not Evaluated
The provided documents do not address permitting, water control plans (likely not needed), fish passage
analysis, construction staging and access and BMPs needed to meet the current standard of care. These
items will be evaluated by the USACE as a part of their review in consultation with Colorado Parks and
Wildlife if this approval is needed to enter the water.
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P.O. Box 248, Carbondale, CO 81623 February 4, 2020
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Justin Hildreth
Town Engineer
100 Mikaela Way
Avon, CO 81620
Subject: Responses to S2o’s Review of the Avon Whitewater Park 2019 3D Hydraulic
Modeling Analysis Report
Dear Mr. Hildreth,
The following correspondence describes RiverRestoration’s review and responses to S2o’s Draft
Memo, dated January 9th, 2020, detailing their review of the Avon Whitewater Park 2019 3D
Hydraulic Modeling Analysis Report (December 9th, 2019).
We appreciate the opportunity to provide feedback in response to questions asked by S2o during
their review of the 3D hydraulic modeling effort and the associated report. The following memo
details RiverRestoration’s responses and provides clarification to the questions posed by S2o as part
of their review process.
Thank you for your continued support of the project and its success.
Respectfully,
Dan Woolley, MSCE
RiverRestoration
PO Box 248, Carbondale, CO 81623
970-947-9568
dan.woolley@riverrestoration.org
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RiverRestoration’s response is formatted to provide clarifying comments by Section of
S2o Design’s design review memo.
Introduction
NA
Scope of Evaluation
S2o has based their evaluation of the likely success of the proposed maintenance
activities on the provided engineering drawings 2019 Maintenance, Bob Senior Wave
Feature (December 2019) and the supporting design report Avon Whitewater Park 2019
3D Hydraulic Modeling Analysis Report (December 9th, 2019). For completeness, it is
recommended that S2o also review the Final Letter Report for 2019 Maintenance
Activities, Avon WWP (8/30/2019), which details the reasoning for the proposed
modifications. This document has been included as an attachment to RiverRestoration’s
response.
Background
The 2018/2019 maintenance activities undertaken at the Bob Sr. feature were intended to
restore a desirable recreational experience to the wave, which was altered by significant
flooding of the Eagle River in Avon during spring runoff in 2010 and 2011. Moreover,
improvements to the navigability of the wave feature were also sought through these
changes as described in RiverRestoration’s August 30, 2019 memo on page 6 of 16:
“Figure 10 shows an overview of the boulders to be remove, lowered and repositioned to
create submerged jets to either side of the main wave feature, generated by the precast
wave block and large feature boulders, that will push through the wave creating weaker
undulating hydraulic jumps on the margins of the wave feature. These jets will provide
two services, (1) create safe passage routes along the sides of the wave features by
preventing the formation of a submerged hydraulic jump where removed and (2) reduce
the overall headloss and associated power of the hydraulic jump at the locations within
the cross section where the boulder are to be removed.”
Design Process
For the purposes of this modeling analysis RiverRestoration developed a Scope of Work,
describing our anticipated level of effort, for the hydraulic evaluation of modification
alternatives. As described in our contract with the Town of Avon, dated September 13,
2019 “Up to two (2) Proposed Condition alternatives will be evaluated at up to three (3)
separate flow conditions.” As of this time RiverRestoration has successfully completed
this Task as described.
The three flow rates selected for the modeling exercise were chosen to describe a
relatively high flow (2,800 cfs), medium flow (1,400 cfs) and low flow (730 cfs)
condition. These flow rates were also selected to associate model outputs with available
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photography of the wave following maintenance activities performed between 2007 and
the spring of 2010, when a desirable wave feature formed. The medium flow rate of
1,400 cfs was also chosen in that it is the claimed RICD flow rate at the Bob Sr. wave
feature.
Following initial reports in the spring of 2019, indicating that the Bob Sr. wave feature
was not performing as intended, RiverRestoration began monitoring the feature through
photographic documentation and collection of water surface elevations upstream and
downstream of the feature. In total four separate flow rates were documented between
June 10 and October 1, 2019. In lieu of additional survey monitoring dates, regression
analysis was performed to develop a relationship between flow rates and water surface
elevations at the modeled flows. This regression analysis was used to establish boundary
conditions for the numerical simulations where field collected data were not available
(Figure 1and Figure 2).
Figure 1 Water surface elevations collected downstream of the Bob Sr. wave feature correlated with discharges
obtained from the USGS stream gaging site Eagle River below Wastewater Treatment Plant at Avon, CO (09067020)
6/10/2019
7/2/2019
8/2/2019
10/1/2019
730
1400
2800
y = -8E-08x2 + 0.002x + 7412
R² = 0.9912
7411
7412
7413
7414
7415
7416
7417
7418
7419
0 500 1000 1500 2000 2500 3000 3500 4000Water Surface Elevations (ft)Discharge (cfs)
Upstream of Bob Sr.
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Figure 2 Water surface elevations collected upstream of the Bob Sr. wave feature correlated with discharges obtained
from the USGS stream gaging site Eagle River below Wastewater Treatment Plant at Avon, CO (09067020)
These data were also used to calibrate the Existing Conditions Flow 3D hydraulic model
to within 0.1 ft of survey values, as described in the Avon Whitewater Park 2019 3D
Hydraulic Modeling Analysis (December 9th, 2019).
“Using water surface elevation data collected by RRO throughout the 2019 high water
season, the numerical simulations were calibrated to three flow rates for evaluation.
Boundary conditions were dictated by surveyed water surfaces and the downstream
USGS stream gage 09067020 (Eagle River Below Wastewater Treatment Plant at Avon,
CO). Water-surface elevations upstream and downstream of the Bob Sr. Wave Feature
were simulated within 0.1-ft of the surveyed values.”
Several Alternatives were considered for this project; however, given the project
constraints, the selected alternative was determined to be the most feasible for
construction. Specifically, the Town of Avon expressed a desire to minimize construction
costs and to make the repairs in the winter of 2019/2020. Other more complex
alternatives would have been more expensive to construct and could have initiated more
involved oversight by the US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) by altering the size,
scope, and character of the previously authorized structure being maintained beyond
those originally envisioned in the Individual Permit issued by the USACE in 2006.
Risks
1) As described above in RiverRestoration’s reports dated 8/30/2019 and 12/9/2019,
strong anecdotal evidence (photo documentation of the past wave forms) as well
as 3D numerical simulations suggests that a desirable recreational wave feature
will form at and above the claimed RICD flow rates.
2) The USACE has been notified of this project and has given approval of the
proposed “maintenance” activities, based on a description of the activities
provided by RiverRestoration on August 15, 2019. The project has been permitted
6/10/2019
7/2/2019
8/2/2019
10/1/2019
730
1400
2800
y = -2E-07x2 + 0.002x + 7410.9
R² = 0.9984
7410
7411
7412
7413
7414
7415
7416
0 500 1000 1500 2000 2500 3000 3500 4000Water Surface Elevations (ft)Discharge (cfs)
Downstream of Bob Sr.
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using a combination of a Maintenance Exemption for work proposed at the wave
feature and a Nationwide 33 permit to allow for access from the boat ramp
upstream approximately 100 ft to the wave feature. Correspondence from the
USACE is included with this response.
3) This project proposes to remove boulder from the wave structure, which is
currently set to the approximate elevations established during the original
construction activities in 2006. A floodplain compliance analysis was performed
as part of the original design and construction work. Because of the reduction in
cross sectional area fill, RiverRestoration does not believe an addition floodplain
compliance study is needed. If additional coordination with the Town Floodplain
Manager is required RiverRestoration is available to assist the Town in this effort.
4) The established RICD flow rate is 1,400 cfs, which corresponds to the medium
flow rate modeled. Upstream the Baby Bob wave feature claims 200 cfs and the
Bob Jr. wave feature claims 350 cfs. This is important because the Bob Sr. wave
feature was never intended to provide a recreational experience at lower flows.
Furthermore, because the other two wave features claim the lesser flow rates by
providing recreational experiences at the lower flows, the Bob Sr. wave feature
does not need to create a desirable experience at flows less than its claimed rate of
1,400 cfs. Based on the photographic evidence and the numerical simulations, it is
believed that the proposed maintenance at the Bob Sr. wave feature will not
negatively impact recreational opportunities at the site and will in fact result in a
significantly better recreational experience for users at the target flows that
simultaneously provides for enhanced navigation for downstream use.
Not Evaluated
RiverRestoration’s contract with the Town of Avon explicitly assumes that Diggin It
River Works Inc. will be responsible for construction activities in the winter of
2019/2020 and that the standard of care for construction staging, access and BMPs used
in the work performed in the winter of 2018/2019 shall be maintained. Furthermore,
water control will not be required for the construction of the selected alternative.
The proposed project is permitted with the USACE as Maintenance Exemption and under
NWP 33 for access. These permits do not require further Pre‐construction Notification
(PCN) to the USACE, within this reach of the Eagle River. As part of the concurrence
process, the USACE staff coordinates with Colorado Parks and Wildlife staff as they see
fit.
Water control BMP’s such as coffer dams will not be constructed for this project because
the work area does not require isolation. The contractor shall monitor turbidity
downstream of the project and implement additional BMP’s and/or take frequent breaks
to reduce turbidity and allow sediments to settle prior to the re-initiation of construction
activities.
ATTACHMENT D - WHITEWATER PARK
[970-949-4023] [cmcwilliams@avon.org]
TO: Honorable Mayor Smith Hymes and Council members
FROM: David McWilliams, Town Planner and
Matt Pielsticker, Planning Director
RE: RESOLUTION 20-01 APPROVING A FEES-IN-LIEU
CALCULATION FOR THE FRACTIONAL REMAINDER OF THE EMPLOYEE
MITIGATION REQUIREMENT GENERATED FROM CHAPTER 7.20.100, EMPLOYEE
HOUSING MITIGATION
DATE: February 6, 2020
SUMMARY: Before Council is a resolution approving a fees-in-lieu calculation for the fractional remainder of
the Employee Mitigation Requirement generated from Chapter 7.20.100, Employee Housing Mitigation.
BACKGROUND: In 2019, Town Council approved Ordinance 19 -03, requiring housing mitigation (linked
below) for many new development types. Applicants are required to offset a portion of employees generated
with construction of new units or placing a deed restriction on existing units, as set forth in chapter 7.20.100(f)
of the Avon Municipal Code. Town Council is required to certify the mitigation profile for a given project. For
the Employee Housing Mitigation requirement generated that totals less than 1.0 employee, a fee-in-lieu is
permitted. This Resolution defines how the fee will be calculated.
FEE RATIONALE: The fee-in-lieu calculation (first chart in Exhibit A) follows a model used by Eagle County
and breaks down the difference between an employee vs. market rate house as a question of price per
square foot in order to compare the two markets. For the formula, staff proposes the difference between the
prevailing market prices ($382.30 for the entire County, calculated for 2018. The 2019 information is available
through the Eagle Valley Home Store in Spring 2020. An MLS report for 2019 generated a price per square
feet at $427.27 in Avon alone.) and the maximum affordable sales price to use a family of three (3) at 80%
Area Median Income (AMI). Staff encourages a debate regarding the 80% AMI number, but not the formula
itself. The three (3)-member household is used to represent an aspirational average family seeking a house,
and the average Avon household is 2.78 persons.
Avon’s 2018 Community Housing Plan informed the lowest AMI to target. The plan states:
• As sites redevelop, strive for “no net loss” of units in the 80-120% AMI range, and when possible,
increase housing serving the local year-round population.
• When considering new rental housing, prioritize price point, quality and amenities attractive to “step
up” renters and seniors looking to downsize, focusing on the 80-120% AMI level.
The final consideration goes back to square footage. The code defines a studio as a minimum 500 square
foot unit offsetting 1.25 employees. In other words, one (1) employee would occupy 400 square feet.
Therefore, the model takes the fractional employee mitigation required (e.g. .95 employee equivalents
required to be offset in the first example below) to be offset, multiplied by the minimum square footage for an
employee (400), multiplied by the fee per square foot ($217.71).
The 80% AMI rate proposed yields $87,483 per employee equivalent, while an AMI of 100% would produce
a fee-in-lieu of $65,389 per employee equivalent. The funds collected go to the Affordable Housing Fund
(currently valued at $989,769), to be used for future projects and collaboration. The 80% AMI requirement
would enhance the Town’s goal of producing housing available for people at that target.
[970-949-4023] [cmcwilliams@avon.org]
Calculation of Fees-in-Lieu
80% AMI 100% AMI 120% AMI
A Area Median Income for Family of 3 $67,680 $84,600 $101,520
B Maximum Initial Sales Price $234,578 $293,222 $352,994
C Average Deed Restricted Unit SF 1,221 1,221 1,221
D Affordable Price per square Foot $192.12 $240.15 $289.10
E Market Price per Square foot $382.30 $382.30 $382.30
F Administrative Fee 15% 15% 15%
G Payment in Lieu per Square Foot $218.71 $163.47 $107.18
Minimum Square Footage Per Employee
Equivalent
400 400 400
H Payment for One Employee Equivalent $87,483.00 $65,389.35 $42,872.00
D = B / C G = E – D * (1+F) H = Number to multiply the fractional remainder by in order
to get the fee for a given project
EXAMPLES
Lot B
USE Units
Emp.
Rate Jobs
Jobs/
Emp.
Total
Emp.
Generated
Mitigation
Rate
Emp.
Mitigation
Required
Lodge/Hotel 142 .8/Rm 113.6 1.2 94.7 20% 18.93
Prop.
Management 4 .4/Rm 1.6 1.2 1.3 20% 0.27
Commercial SF 536 2.8/1000 1.5 1.2 1.3 20% 0.25
19.45
Employee Mitigation Credited
3 br @
3.5 Emp /
unit
2 br @
2.25
Emp. /
unit
1 br
@
1.75
Emp.
/ unit
Studio
@ 1.25
Emp. /
unit
Fractional
Remainder
Fee-in-Lieu
Required
80%
Fee-in-lieu
Required
100%
4 units,
14 Emp.
2 units,
4.5 Emp.
=19.45-
(14+4.5)
=0.95
=.95 *
$87,483=
$83,121
=.95 *
$65,389=
$62,127
Sheraton Mtn Vista
USE Units
Emp.
Rate Jobs
Jobs/
Emp. Total Emp.
Mitigation
Rate
Emp.
Mitigation
Required
Lodge/Hotel 190 .8/Rm 144 1.2 120.0 20% 24.00
Prop.
Management 0 .4/Rm 0 1.2 0.0 20% 0.00
Commercial SF 11,000 2.8 30.8 1.2 25.7 20% 5.13
29.13
[970-949-4023] [cmcwilliams@avon.org]
Employee Mitigation Credited
3 br @ 3.5
Emp / unit
2 br @
2.25
Emp. /
unit
1 br @
1.75
Emp. /
unit
Studio @
1.25 Emp. /
unit
Fractional
Remainder
Fee-in-lieu
80%
Fee-in-lieu
100%
7 units,
24.5 Emp.
3 units, 3.75
Emp.
=29.13-
(24.5+3.75)
=0.88
=.88 *
$87,483=
$77,157
=.88 *
$65,389=
$57,672
Colorado World Resorts
USE Units
Emp.
Rate Jobs
Jobs/
Emp.
Total
Emp.
Mitigation
Rate
Emp.
Mitigation
Required
Lodge/Hotel 0 .8/Rm 0 1.2 0.0 20% 0.00
Prop.
Management 81 .4/Rm 32.4 1.2 27.0 20% 5.40
Commercial SF 0 2.8 0 1.2 0.0 20% 0.00
5.40
Employee Mitigation Credited
3 br @
3.5 Emp /
unit
2 br @
2.25
Emp. /
unit
1 br @
1.75 Emp.
/ unit
Studio @
1.25 Emp. /
unit
Fractional
Remainder Fee-in-lieu
80%
Fee-in-lieu
100%
2 units,
3.5 Emp.
1 unit, 1.25
Emp
=5.4-
(3.5+1.25)
=0.65
=.65 *
$87,483=
$56,862
=.65 *
$65,389=
$42,502
RECOMMENDATION: I recommend approval of the resolution.
OPTIONS: Town Council could change the AMI in the formula to another number that better accomplishes
the goals of the Chapter 7.20.100 and the Comprehensive Plan. Further, Town Council could request
additional information regarding the table inputs.
PROPOSED MOTION: “I move to approve Resolution 20-01, thereby approving a fees-in-lieu calculation for
the fractional remainder of the Employee Mitigation Requirement generated from Chapter 7.20.100,
Employee Housing Mitigation.”
Thank you,
David McWilliams
ATTACHMENT: A - Resolution 20-01
EXHIBIT: A - Community Housing Fee-In-Lieu Calculation
LINK: Chapter 7.20.100 – Employee housing mitigation.
TOWN OF AVON
RESOLUTION 20-01
A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE FEES-IN-LIEU REQUIREMENT FOR THE
EMPLOYEE MITIGATION REQUIREMENT
WHEREAS, the Town of Avon (the “Town”) requires Employee Housing Mitigation for certain
new development pursuant to Chapter 7.20.100, Employee Housing Mitigation, Avon Municipal Code;
WHEREAS, the Avon Comprehensive Plan strives to meet a diverse range of housing types to
serve all segments of the population, including the following policy directives:
Policy E.1.1: Establish policies and programs, which address housing needs that are attainable to
different Area Median Income (AMI) ranges. Evaluate the mitigation rate required of development.
Policy E.1.3: Provide attainable housing through alternative means, including but not limited to:
payment-in-lieu, land dedication, regulatory requirements, deed restrictions, waiver of
development and building fees, and public-private partnerships that reduce the price of units.
WHEREAS, the Avon Community Housing Plan seeks “no net loss of units in the 80%-120%
AMI range” as sites redevelop, including securing new funding sources such as increased linkage fees; and
WHEREAS, the Avon Town Council finds that targeting 80% AMI for the fees-in-lieu formula is
appropriate in order to strengthen the Town’s Affordable Housing Fund and leverage Community Housing
projects with public-private partnerships; and
WHEREAS, the Town is required per Chapter 7.20.100(f)(5), Avon Municipal Code, to determine
a fees-in-lieu calculation for the fractional remainder of the Employee Housing Mitigation requirement
generated from the development;
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Town Council of the Town of Avon, Colorado
that Exhibit A – Community Housing Fee-In-Lieu Calculation is certified as the fee-in-lieu calculation
for the fractional remainder of development required to be offset by Chapter 7.20.100(f)(5), Avon
Municipal Code.
MOVED, READ AND ADOPTED by the Avon Town Council, on January 14, 2020.
TOWN OF AVON, COLORADO
________________________________
Sarah Smith-Hymes
Mayor
ATTEST:
___________________________
Brenda Torres
Town Clerk
Avon Affordable Housing Mitigation
1
Exhibit A to Avon Town Council Resolution 20-01
Community Housing Fee-In-Lieu Calculation
The Fee-in-Lieu (FIL) fee is calculated based on the difference between the market price of
housing and the price that is affordable to households with incomes targeted by the Avon
Community Housing Plan. The following method shall be used by the Town Planning Department
staff to calculate the FIL and present the results to Town Council for certification.
Subtracting the maximum affordable housing cost (defined as housing cost not to exceed 30%
of gross income and based on a 30 year fixed mortgage at 5.5% interest with a 10% down
payment) for a residential unit at 80% of the area median income for Eagle County, Colorado,
as calculated in accordance with the most current U.S. Department of Housing and Urban
Development area median income figures (AMI) from the average market-based housing cost
per square foot (calculated annually and included in the Eagle County Affordable Housing
Guidelines) for a residential unit, with a 15% administrative fee. This is the total payment
required to satisfy one (1) employee equivalent.
80% AMI
Area Median Income for Family of 3 $ 67,680.00
Maximum Initial Sales Price $ 234,578.00
Average Deed Restricted Unit SF $ 1,221.00
Affordable Price per square Foot $ 192.12
Market Price per Square foot $ 382.30
Administrative Fee 15%
Payment in Lieu per Square Foot $ 218.71
Minimum Square Footage Per Employee Equivalent 400
Payment for One Employee Equivalent $ 87,483.00
To determine the amount of Employee Housing Mitigation that must be provided, the
following formulas shall be used:
Table 7.20-14
Employee Housing Mitigation Formulas
Factor Calculation
Commercial
Size of development Leasable square feet
Workers Required 2.8 per 1,000 sq. ft. Rate x sq. ft./1,000
Jobs per Employee 1.2 Workers Generated/1.2
Required mitigation 20% mitigation Jobs generated x 20%
Avon Affordable Housing Mitigation
2
Lodging and Property Management
Size of development # of rooms or # of units
Workers Required
Lodge/hotel -
0.8/ room; # of rooms x 0.8
Prop. management -
0.4/ unit # of units x 0.4
Jobs per employee 1.2 jobs per employee Workers Generated/1.2
Required mitigation 20% mitigation Workers generated x 20%
Residential
Size of development # of Dwelling Units
Workers Required .33 per Dwelling Unit # of units x 0.33
Jobs Per Employee 1.2 Workers Generated/1.2
Required mitigation 20% mitigation Workers Generated x 20%
All proposed units shall comply with the minimum size requirements shown in Table 7.20-15, and
all applicable design requirements.
Table 7.20-15
Minimum Size of Housing Units
Type
Minimum Size
of Unit (Square
Footage)
Number of
Employees
Housed
Studio 500 1.25
1 bedroom 750 1.75
2 bedrooms 900 2.25
3 or more bedrooms 1,225 3.5
Avon Affordable Housing Mitigation
3
The total FIL is calculated by subtracting the unit type(s) offset (per Table 7.20-15) from the
employee mitigation required (per Table7.20-14), at the fractional remainder of the requirement
(per 7.20.100(f)(5)), where one employee is credited 400 square feet.
For example, a project with 142 hotel rooms, 4 condo units, and 536 square feet of retail would
be required to offset the equivalent of 19.45 employees, per the table below:
Employee Mitigation Generator
USE Units
Emp.
Rate Jobs
Jobs/
Emp.
Total
Emp.
Generated
Mitigation
Rate
Emp.
Mitigation
Required
Lodge/Hotel 142 .8/Rm 113.6 1.2 94.7 20% 18.93
Prop.
Management 4 .4/Rm 1.6 1.2 1.3 20% 0.27
Commercial SF 536 2.8/1000 1.5 1.2 1.3 20% 0.25
19.4501
While there are several ways to offset the requirement, a sample method is illustrated below:
Employee Mitigation Credited
3 br @
3.5 Emp
/ unit
2 br @
2.25
Emp. /
unit
1 br @
1.75
Emp. /
unit
Studio
@ 1.25
Emp. /
unit
Total
Employees
Housed
Fractional
Remainder
of
Employee
Employee
Equivalent
Factor
Payment in
Lieu Required
4 units,
14
Emp.
2 units,
4.5 Emp. 18.5
=19.4501-
(14+4.5)=
0.9501 $87,483.46
=.95 *
$87,483=
$83,121.46
970-300-4373 pwisor@garfieldhecht.com
TO: Honorable Mayor Smith Hymes and Councilmembers
FROM: Paul Wisor, Town Attorney
RE: Ordinance 20-02 Designating Locations for Posting Notice of
Public Meetings
DATE: February 4, 2020
SUMMARY: Section 24-6-402(2)(c), C.R.S. requires the Town to annually designate the public place for
posting notices in order to comply with the Colorado Open Meetings Law. At the first meeting of each year,
staff has prepared, and Council has adopted, a resolution designating locatio ns at which notice of meetings
are to be posted in order to comply with the statute. In order to conserve time, Ordinance 20-02 permanently
designates four locations, plus the Town’s website as the permanent locations for posting notice of meetings.
Staff requests Council approve Ordinance 20-02.
BACKGROUND: The Colorado Open Meetings Law has long required municipalities to annually designate
the public place for posting notices. However, in 2019, the Colorado General Assembly approved, and the
Governor signed, HB 19-1087, which provides municipalities shall be deemed in compliance with the
Colorado Open Meetings Law if a municipality designates its website as the public place for posting. The
Town has long designated Town Hall, the Recreation Center, Avon Library and Avon Elementary School as
well as the Town’s website as the places for public posting. As such, the Town’s past practices already
comply with HB 19-1087. While the Town could merely post notices on its website, staff believes in the
interest of full transparency it is a best practice to continue to post in locations throughout the community.
While state law indicates designation of posting locations should occur on an annual basis, the Town may
invoke its home rule authority to satisfy the requirements of the Colorado Open Meetings Law through other
approaches. No longer wishing to annually d esignate the same public places as the locations for posting
notice of meetings, Ordinance 20-02 permanently designates Town Hall, the Recreation Center, Avon Library
and Avon Elementary School as well as the Town’s website as the locations for public posting of meetings.
Ordinance 20-02 applies to all Council, Board and Commission meetings that are required to be noticed
pursuant to state law.
FINANCIAL CONSIDERATIONS: None.
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval to comply with state statute.
PROPOSED MOTION: “I move to approve Ordinance 20-02 Designating Establishing Permanent Locations
for Posting Notice of Public Meetings.”
Thank you, Paul
ATTACHMENTS: Ordinance 20-02
Ord 20-20 Permanent Locations For Posting Notice of Public Meetings, February 4, 2020
Page 1 of 5
ORDINANCE NO. 20-02
SERIES OF 2020
ADOPTING A NEW CHAPTER 1.15 OF TITLE 1 OF THE AVON
MUNICIPAL CODE ESTABLISHING PERMANENT LOCATIONS FOR
POSTING NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETINGS
WHEREAS, pursuant to C.R.S. §31-15-103 and §31-15-104, and pursuant to the home
rule powers of the Town of Avon (“Town”), the Town Council (“Council”) has the power to
make and publish ordinances necessary and proper to provide for the safety, preserve the health,
promote the prosperity, and improve the morals, order, comfort, and convenience of its
inhabitants; and
WHEREAS, local public bodies, including Council, are required by the Open Meetings
Law, and specifically §24-6-402(2)(c), C.R.S., to designate annually at the first regular meeting
of each calendar year the locations at which public notice of each meeting will be posted at least
twenty four (24) hours prior to each meeting; and
WHEREAS, Section 11.2 of the Avon Home Rule Charter authorizes Council to create
any Boards and Commissions; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 11.2(a) of the Avon Home Rule Charter, Council may
establish rules governing the rules or procedures of any Board or Commission; and
WHEREAS, Boards and Commissions established by Council are “local public bodies”
subject to the requirements of the Open Meeting Law, including the requirement found in §24-6-
402(2)(c) to designate locations at which public notice of certain meetings will be posted at least
twenty four (24) hours prior to each meeting; and
WHEREAS, Council wishes to comply with the requirements of §24-6-402(2)(c) by
permanently establishing locations at which public notice of each meeting subject to notice
requirements shall be posted at least twenty four (24) hours prior to each Council, Board or
Commission meeting, as applicable; and
WHEREAS, Council finds that permanently establishing locations at which public
notice shall be posted of each Council meeting and any other Board or Commission meeting
subject to notice requirements will promote the health, safety and general welfare of the Avon
community; and
WHEREAS, approval of this Ordinance on first reading is intended only to confirm that
Council desires to comply with the requirement of Section 6.5(d) of the Avon Home Rule
Charter by setting a public hearing in order to provide the public an opportunity to present
testimony and evidence and that approval of this Ordinance on first reading does not constitute a
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representation that Council, or any member of Council, has determined to take final action on
this Ordinance prior to concluding the public hearing on second reading.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN
OF AVON, COLORADO the following:
Section 1. Recitals Incorporated. The above and foregoing recitals are incorporated herein
by reference and adopted as findings and determinations of Council.
Section 2. Addition of Chapter 1.15 to Title 1 of the Avon Municipal Code. Chapter
1.15, “Permanent Locations For Posting Notice For Public Meetings” to read as set forth in
Exhibit A: Addition of Chapter 1.15 to Title 1 of the Avon Municipal Code, attached hereto.
Section 3. Severability. If any provision of this Ordinance, or the application of such
provision to any person or circumstance, is for any reason held to be invalid, such invalidity shall
not affect other provisions or applications of this Ordinance which can be given effect without
the invalid provision or application, and to this end the provisions of this Ordinance are declared
to be severable. The Town Council hereby declares that it would have passed this Ordinance and
each provision thereof, even though any one of the provisions might be declared unconstitutional
or invalid. As used in this Section, the term “provision” means and includes any part, division,
subdivision, section, subsection, sentence, clause or phrase; the term “application” means and
includes an application of an ordinance or any part thereof, whether considered or construed
alone or together with another ordinance or ordinances, or part thereof, of the Town.
Section 4. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall take effect thirty days days after the date of
final passage in accordance with Section 6.4 of the Avon Home Rule Charter.
Section 5. Safety Clause. Council hereby finds, determines and declares that this Ordinance
is promulgated under the general police power of the Town, that it is promulgated for the health,
safety and welfare of the public, and that this Ordinance is necessary for the preservation of
health and safety and for the protection of public convenience and welfare. Council further
determines that the Ordinance bears a rational relation to the proper legislative object sought to
be obtained.
Section 6. No Existing Violation Affected. Nothing in this Ordinance shall be construed to
release, extinguish, alter, modify, or change in whole or in part any penalty, liability or right or
affect any audit, suit, or proceeding pending in any court, or any rights acquired, or liability
incurred, or any cause or causes of action acquired or existing which may have been incurred or
obtained under any ordinance or provision hereby repealed or amended by this Ordinance. Any
such ordinance or provision thereof so amended, repealed, or superseded by this Ordinance shall
be treated and held as remaining in force for the purpose of sustaining any and all proper actions,
suits, proceedings and prosecutions, for the enforcement of such penalty, liability, or right, and
for the purpose of sustaining any judgment, decree or order which can or may be rendered,
entered, or made in such actions, suits or proceedings, or prosecutions imposing, inflicting, or
declaring such penalty or liability or enforcing such right, and shall be treated and held as
remaining in force for the purpose of sustaining any and all proceedings, actions, hearings, and
appeals pending before any court or administrative tribunal.
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Section 7. Codification of Amendments. The codifier of the Town’s Municipal Code,
Colorado Code Publishing, is hereby authorized to make such numerical and formatting changes
as may be necessary to incorporate the provisions of this Ordinance within the Avon Municipal
Code. The Town Clerk is authorized to correct, or approve the correction by the codifier, of any
typographical error in the enacted regulations, provided that such correction shall not
substantively change any provision of the regulations adopted in this Ordinance. Such
corrections may include spelling, reference, citation, enumeration, and grammatical errors.
Section 8. Publication. The Town Clerk is ordered to publish this Ordinance in accordance
with Chapter 1.16 of the Avon Municipal Code.
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INTRODUCED AND ADOPTED ON FIRST READING AND REFERRED TO PUBLIC
HEARING on February 11, 2020 and setting such public hearing for February 25, 2020 at the
Council Chambers of the Avon Municipal Building, located at One Hundred Mikaela Way,
Avon, Colorado.
BY: ATTEST:
____________________________ ____________________________
Sarah Smith Hymes, Mayor Brenda Torres, Town Clerk
ADOPTED ON SECOND AND FINAL READING on February 25, 2020.
BY: ATTEST:
____________________________ ____________________________
Sarah Smith Hymes, Mayor Brenda Torres, Town Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
____________________________
Paul Wisor, Town Attorney
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EXHIBIT A: ADDITION OF CHAPTER 1.15 TO TITLE 1 OF THE AVON MUNICIPAL CODE
CHAPTER 1.15
PERMANENT LOCATIONS FOR POSTING NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETINGS
The following places are designated as the permanent locations for posting notice of all meetings
held by Council or any Board or Commission where posting notice of such meeting is required pursuant to
state law:
Avon Town Hall, 100 Mikaela Way
Avon Recreation Center, 90 Lake Street
Avon Public Library, 200 Benchmark Road
Avon Elementary School, 850 W Beaver Creek Boulevard
Town of Avon website – www.avon.org
All notice of meetings of Council, Boards and Commissions required hereunder shall be posted at least
twenty four (24) hours prior to each meeting.
970.748.4413 mpielsticker@avon.org
TO: Honorable Mayor Smith Hymes and Council
FROM: Matt Pielsticker, Planning Director
RE: Opportunity Zone Prospectus
DATE: February 6, 2020
SUMMARY: Staff prepared an Opportunity Zone Prospectus to help potential investors understand the unique
opportunities and challenges presented by the local and regional real estate and economic development
environments. The Prospectus attached was prepared as a collaborative team effort including the General
Government, Community Development, and Finance Departments.
OPPORTUNITY ZONE: Opportunity Zones, enacted as part of the 2017 federal Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, seek to
promote economic vitality by incentivizing new development with favorable tax treatment of reinvested
capital gains and forgiveness of tax on new capital gains. The Town of Avon’s census tract #000503 was
submitted by Staff to the U.S. Treasury for formal approval in late 2017. The designation was later
approved in 2018. In turn, Avon’s approved Opportunity Zone comprises the majority of the Town and
includes all developed and undeveloped portions of the valley floor. Opportunity Zones are designed as a
tool for communities to invite and create local and regional opportunity development.
BACKGROUND: Avon hosted a workshop on January 8, 2019 bringing together stakeholders to learn about
Opportunity Zones and how they might apply to local projects. The workshop was attended by developers, fund
managers, real estate brokers, investors, and elected officials. On the same evening, the Colorado Office of
Economic Development and International Trade’s (OEDIT) Strategic Initiatives Manager for the OZ program
presented to the Town Council. Direction to pursue an Opportunity Zone Prospectus was provided by the Town
Council.
A grant from the Department of Local of Affairs (DOLA) for $25,000 was acquired to utilize professional services
for the effort. After a competitive RFP process, the Town engaged a consultant team to assist with the creation of
the Prospectus. The Town ultimately terminated contract work due to work product and schedule deficiencies.
Since that time Staff collaborated to finalize the Prospectus.
CONTENT: The content and format of the Prospectus was developed based upon a review of comparable
documents in other communities that contain Opportunity Zones. The attached Prospectus follows the typical
format and content found in other Prospectuses. It includes general demographic and economic trend information
first on the Avon community, then the specific development properties.
Of particular focus is Avon’s infill potential for housing and existing commercial spaces. Also highlighted is the
demand for luxury residential product. The Town recently retained HVS to conduct a “Hotel Development Market
Demand Analysis.” Pertinent information related to Avon’s specific market capture and demand rate for
hospitality project(s) will be incorporated into the document, targeted for completion in early March.
IMPLEMENTATION: No formal action is sought or required by the Town Council. The Prospectus will be
published on the Town’s website after the February 11th council meeting. Once published, it will be shared with
the OEDIT’s Opportunity Zone webpage which includes others. It will be considered a working document that can
be updated as needed and can be used as an investment marketing tool for Avon beyond the Opportunity
Zone consideration. As mentioned, a summary of findings from the Hotel Development Market Demand Analysis
will be added.
970.748.4413 mpielsticker@avon.org
REQUESTED ACTION: No formal action is sought or required by the Town Council. The Prospectus will
be published and updated periodically as mentioned above.
ATTACHMENT: Opportunity Zone Prospectus PowerPoint
Thank you, Matt
Avon's family-oriented community
and established resort economy
provides a unique mountain lifestyle
and opportunity for
investment.Known as the ‘Heart
of the Valley,’ Avon is located on the
Eagle River, adjacent to Beaver Creek
resort and seven miles west of Vail
resort.
Resort development, housing, health
services, regional retail and
community services are the primary
segments of Avon’s growing
economy.
Investment
Prospectus
Primed for Investment
Avon Snapshot
•The Town of Avon is located in the
stunning Rocky Mountains of Colorado
along the scenic Eagle River. The town
serves as a gateway to the world-class
Beaver Creek Resort and is eight miles west
of world-famous Vail
•Located in Heart of the Vail Valley
•Eagle River runs through Town
•Easy access to I-70 and Hwy 6
•Abundant Outdoor Recreation
•Pedestrian Friendly
•Local Tourist Economy with Strong
Financial Standing
Easily accessible from Intertate-70 and Highway 6Recreation on the Eagle River
Mountain Biking in Avon Preserve
Avon looking at Beaver Creek
Recreation on Nottingham Lake
Avon’s approved Opportunity
Zone comprises the majority
of the town and includes all
developed and undeveloped
portions of the valley floor.
Census tract is 26.1 square
miles
Opportunity Zone
The only Opportunity Zone in Eagle County!
Edwards
Avon
Vail
Location
•Avon is located along I-70 between two
famous ski resorts, Vail and Beaver Creek
•Avon is accessible from two airports;
•DIA (129 Miles)
•EGE (25 miles)
•Abandoned Union Pacific rail line connects
the valley communities, presenting future
transit and recreation prospects
Location
7 minutes to
Beaver Creek
Ski Area
12 minutes
Vail Ski
Area
30 minutes
to EGE
2 hours
to DIA
2 hours
to DIA
Population
Population by Age:
•Biggest age groups are ages 30-39, followed
by ages 0-9 and ages 20-29
Population by Employment Status:
•84.1% Labor Force Participation
•84.1% Employment Rate
•0% Unemployment Rate
Population by Place of Birth
•65.37% of Avon residents were born in the
United States, with 31.20% born in Colorado
•31.25% of residents are not US Citizens
•34.63% of residents are foreign born, the
largest percentage are form Latin America
Sources: datausa.io and worldpopulationreview.com
Town/
County
2019
Population
Percent
Change
Avon 6,503 0.92%
Edwards 9,202 -0.31%
Vail 5,425 1.16%
Eagle County 53,726 1.57%
Vail
5,425
Avon
6,503
Edwards
9,202
Eagle County
53,726
Public Investment
in quality Infrastructure
& Special Events
•Streetscape beautification and focus on
walkability
•Robust Capital Improvements plan for
continued enhancements –funded by RETT
•Growing cultural arts and special events
calendar for year-round vitality
Avon Snapshot
•Located in heart of the Vail Valley
•Eagle River runs through Town
•Easy access to I-70 and Hwy 6 which
both run through Town
•Abundant outdoor recreation
•Pedestrian friendly
Transportation
•Town is easily accessible due to location on
Interstate 70 (I-70)
•Avon Transit offers free year round
transportation around town and a free Skier
Shuttle & Restaurant Shuttle in the Winter Season
•ECO Transit provides environmentally sensitive
public transportation choices between both ends
of the Eagle Valley
•Avon partnered with Zagster, a company that
specializes in providing municipal bike-sharing
programs. These 'townie' bikes are meant to help
residents and guests conveniently get around
Avon to reach basic amenities
•Regional Recreation Paths
•Riverfront Village Gondola provides a multi-
modal connection to Beaver Creek
•Locals and visitors can discover Avon’s
restaurants, recreation facilities, parks, library,
retail stores, ice skating, Eagle River access with
400+ FREE parking spaces. These spaces provide
access to free buses and the free Riverfront
Express Gondola
The Riverfront Gondola provides a multi-modal
connection to Beaver Creek
Schools & Education
Avon, CO | Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)
Schools Enrollment #
Colorado Mountain College (CMC)
Edwards Campus
5,174
1,360
Battle Mountain High School (BMHS)945
Vail Mountain School (VMS)433
Vail Ski & Snowboard Academy (VSSA)178
Vail Christian High School (VCHS)140
Homestake Peak 574
Eagle County Charter Academy 346
Stone Creek Charter School
(2 Edwards Campuses)176
Avon Elementary 292
In Addition there are a number of pre-schools
Walking Mountains Science Center
Walking Mountains Science
Center is a 501(c)(3)
nonprofit, offering region-
wide environmental
science education in the
Eagle Valley that involves
students K-12 in the natural
world. They reach more
than 4,000 students
annually in 23 public and
private schools located
throughout the Eagle
Valley.
In addition, they serve
61,000+ residents and
visitors in the Eagle Valley
(Vail Valley) through
engaging adult and family
programs in natural science
and sustainability.
Socio-Economic
•Population: 6,503
•Median Household Income: $61,791
•Median Age:32.3 years
•Median Property Value:$431,800
•Number of Persons/Household: 3
•Total Number of Housing Units:4,052
•Residential Occupancy: 53%
Sources: worldopulationreview.com and censusreporter.org
5,400
5,600
5,800
6,000
6,200
6,400
6,600
6,800
1995 2000 2005 2010 2015 2020
Avon Population Growth
Commercial
From 2016 to 2017, employment in Avon, CO grew at a rate of 4.55%,
from 3.92k employees to 4.09k employees.
The most common employment sectors for those who live in Avon, CO,
are Accommodation & Food Services (665 people), Construction (521
people), and Other Services, Except Public Administration (496 people).
This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for
residents of Avon, CO, though some of these residents may live in Avon,
CO and work somewhere else.
Growth in accommodation sales and growth in retail sales
$995,540.41 $1,132,575.91 $1,289,879.44 $1,333,938.61 $1,334,306.14 $1,461,702.12 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019
ACTUAL COLLECTIONS
Annual Accommodation Tax
Collections 2014-2019
$4,542,331$4,858,983$5,010,131$4,982,537$5,292,660$5,609,8022014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019
Sales Tax Revenues (Retail Only)
2014-2019
Commercial
Rental rates 2015-2019.
•Fluctuations in Average Daily Room Rate by month and by season
•Fluctuations in Average Daily Room Rate, based on snowfall each year
•Strong room rates in the ski season months; January through April
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January February March April May June July August September October November December
Average Daily Rate by Month and Year 2015-2019
2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 Average
Off season Off season
Accommodations
Avon has strong occupancy due
to central location, competitive
lodging rates with Vail and
Beaver Creek, and family
friendly amenities
•Number of rooms in Avon:
485 Rooms
•Steady growth in Short Term
Rentals
•Steady occupancy rates
•Steady Average Daily Rates
Get input from
Amy & Eric
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2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019
Number of STR Licenses Issued
by Year
2014-2019
59.32%61.44%68.38%67.51%65.18%66.55%2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019
Average Occupancy (Annual)
2014-2019
$105.67
$160.33 $154.87
$167.85
$159.99 $154.20
2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019
Average Daily Rate (Annual)
2014-2019
Strong demand for Community Housing 2018 Eagle County Housing
Needs Assessment:
•1,500+ dwelling units are
needed to meet the current
housing needs of the “mid-
valley”, described as including
Eagle-Vail, Avon, and
Edwards.
•Avon per square foot sales
prices competitive
for Interstate 70 corridor.
•40% of renters and 39% of
owners recently surveyed
prefer the mid-valley for
investment.
•Strong average monthly rental
rates ($1,574/mo) , with all
properties at or near 100%
occupied.
$1,839,618 $1,865,214
$928,881
$1,035,989
$1,107,553
$1,298,378
$1,190,449
$731,775
$497,498
$1,628,884
$1,156,365
$1,036,563
$869,861
$1,555,510
$597,077 $651,019 $594,350
$517,003
$634,913
$505,499
$851,667
$396,788 $371,389
$634,665
$505,917
$398,619 $397,209
$511,040
I-70 Corridor Average Sale Prices
Single Family/Duplex Condo/Townhome
Pricing for Housing
16.9%Eagle County Overview
January through December 2018 2019 % Change
Sold Listings (All Properties)1,350 1,401 3.8%
Sold Single Family 502 485 -3.4%
Sold Condos/TH/DP 848 916 8.0%
Average Days on Market 116 122 5.1%
Average Sold Price $1,254,075 $1,262,074 0.6%
% Sold Price to List Price 94%94%0.0%
Total Sales Volume $1,693,001,149 $1,768,165,313 4.4%Eagle-Vail, Avon & Wildridge
January through December 2018 2019 % Change
Average Sold Price $657,161 $768,372 16.9%
Average Price per Square Foot $426 $470 10.2%
Average Days on Market 79 84 6.2%
Highest Price $2,195,000 $2,900,000 32.1%
Properties Sold 231 235 1.7%
% Sold Price to List Price 97%97%0.3%
The average price for Avon and the
neighborhoods of Eagle-Vail and
Wildridge increased by 16.9%in
2019, compared to that of 2018.
Compared to 3.8% in Eagle County.
Base Camp on the Creek Town Homes Riverfront Lodge Condominiums
Demand for Luxury Housing
“Total year-end sales volume in the Vail Valley increased by 4% compared to the same time frame of 2018. The number
of listings sold also rose by 4% over the last year. The average sold price for homes in this region remained nearly the
same as compared to the previous year, with an increase of 1%.” Vail Daily
Recent developments have included:
•Base Camp on the Creek Town Homes
•Riverfront Lodge Condominiums
•Riverfront Town Homes
Riverfront Town Homes
Special Events
In addition to skiing and associated winter-time
activities, the Town of Avon sponsors numerous
special events throughout the year to attract
visitors and make the town an attractive year-
round destination
Highlights include
•the annual July 3rd Salute to the USA (one of
the largest fireworks displays in Colorado)
•the Avon LIVE!free summer concert series
•sporting events like Colorado’s Triple Bypass
Bike Tour,
•and family-friendly activities like the spring
Easter egg hunt.
Athletic Events: Colorado Classic
Music Events: AvonLIVE!
Community Events: Easter Egg Hunt
Fireworks Display on July 3rd
Colorado Classic
Culture & Community
Avon is forward thinking & progressive
Waste Reduction
•2018 Bag Ban:Ban on disposable plastic bags provided by
retailers to customers at the point of sale. 10 cent fee on
paper bags.
•2020 EPS Ban: Ban on use of expanded polystyrene take
out food containers
Tobacco & Cigarette Tax
•2018-Avon raised minimum age to purchase tobacco
products from 18 to 21.
•Voters approved a 40% sales tax on tobacco products
(excluding cigarettes) and a $3/pack excise tax on
cigarettes
•Tax generated over $350k in 2019
•Projected to generate over $450k in 2020
•Eagle County approved a $4/pack cigarette tax in 2019
Specific Projects:
•Village at Avon
•East Avon (HCRE)
•Tract Y
•Business Development Spaces
Village at Avon
Located in East Avon at exit 168 off of I-70, The Village
at Avon is an 1,800-acre entitled mixed-use project
that includes retail, housing, open space and
community infrastructure with thoughtful and
sustainable design.
•Recent ground breaking for 240-unit upscale
apartment project .
•Approximately 90 acres of developable mixed-use
property on the valley floor with easy access to
transportation and utilities.
•Traer Creek Plaza, a LEED-certified, mixed-use
commercial building with approximately 26,000
square feet of leasable retail space on the first floor
and about 18,000 square feet of leasable office
space on the second floor
•Home Depot and Walmart supercenters constructed
in 2002.
Village at Avon
•All utilities in place.
•Master plan for valley floor includes mixed-use
developed centered around "Main Street" corridor.
•Roundabouts,railroad underpass, and bridge over
Eagle River constructed.
The Village at
Avon Design
Review Board
administers
development
review with
a focus on
sustainable
design and high
quality
development.
Point to
2 areas
East Avon (HCRE)
•The East Avon parcels are collectively owned by Hoffmann
Commercial Real Estate Company and include the large
majority of commercial space in Town.Currently characterized
with large surface parking areas, opportunities for infill and
redevelopment, with an influx of residential construction is
anticipated.
•East Avon is currently auto-oriented with large areas of
surface parking.
•A long-range plan titled East Town Center District Plan, with
a focus on comprehensive planning to redevelop in a
phased approach.
•Vacant 20,000 square foot office/retail space
•Anchored by City Market grocery store and several bars,
restaurants, retail establishments.
•Town owns strategic parcels, key to redevelopment,
including Tract A.
East Avon
East Town Center District Plan calls for influx of
residential,smaller retail space, on-street parking
Tract Y
One of the last vacant parcels
remaining in the Light Industrial
and Commercial Zone District
on Metcalf Road.
•Recent zoning changes to
allow Community Housing as
a use-by-right.
•Potential for mixed use
commercial, or standalone
Community Housing project.
•Large property, with limited
development opportunity
given steep
topography=limited building
footprint
•Trails nearby
20,000 Square feet in Seasons
Building.
20,000 Square feet in former
Office Depot Space.
12,000 Square feet in Pier 1
Imports Space.
•Ground level opportunities in
central business core.
•Abundant parking in East
Avon and former Office
Depot.
•Direct access to regional
transit and the Riverfront
Gondola.
Business
Development
Spaces
More information?
Town Contacts
Eric Heil Matt Pielsticker
Town Manager Planning Director
970.748.4004 970.748.4413
eheil@avon.org mpielsticker@avon.org
970-748-4413 mpielsticker@avon.org
TO: Honorable Mayor Smith Hymes and Council members
FROM: Matt Pielsticker, AICP, Planning Director
RE: Authorization to Pursue Code Amendments Related
To Electric Readiness for PV Systems and EV Charging Stations
DATE: February 5, 2020
SUMMARY: Council is asked to formally authorize Staff to apply for code amendments requiring electric
readiness for photovoltaic (PV) solar infrastructure and electronic vehicle charging infrastructure for new
development. The code amendments will affect Chapter 15, Building Code, Avon Municipal Code, with some
cross referencing in Chapter 7, Development Code, Avon Municipal Code. The process would include a
public hearing before the Planning and Zoning Commission (PZC), and public hearing with Ordinance
passage by the Town Council. If authorized to proceed, Staff will finalize draft code language and proceed
to PZC for review and recommendation.
AMENDMENTS: Electric Vehicle Ready. All new buildings would be required to provide a combination of
EV capable, EV ready, and Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment (EVSE) at varying rates depending on the
development size. For example, a single-family home could be required to have one (1) EV ready space,
while a four (4) unit townhome project could be required to have one (1) EV ready space, and one (1) EVSE
equipped space with all necessary conduits.
Solar Ready. New projects with a minimum area of solar-oriented roof area would be required to
accommodate increased roof loads, include pathways for routing conduit to electric service panel, and a
minimum 200-amp service with All in One solar ready electric panel.
POLICY SUPPORT: Ample policy support is found within various long-range planning documents, including:
Avon Comprehensive Plan
- Goal G.4. Conserve environmental resources.
- Policy G.4.1. Incentivize renewable energy and building techniques which support the goals of the
Eagle County Climate Action Plan.
Climate Action Plan for the Eagle County Community
- (High Importance) – Electric vehicle infrastructure and incentives, electric buses, more electric
charging spaces. Recommended especially for Towns.
- Expand the network of electric vehicle charging stations and promote state and federal incentives for
purchasing electric vehicles
- 25% reduction in vehicle emissions from the 2014 baseline
- Adopt “above building code” standards
Building Code Recommendations for Local Governments in Eagle County, Colorado
- Adopt and enforce solar-ready provisions currently in IRC and IECC.
- Install electric capacity to accommodate future electric heating and electric vehicle charging needs.
2019 Electric Vehicle Readiness Work Plan
- Land Use Regulations update for future commercial and multi-family residential development
PROPOSED MOTION: “I move to authorize Staff to initiate PV and EV ready code amendments.”
Thank you, Matt
AVON REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
TUESDAY JANUARY 28, 2020
AVON TOWN HALL, 100 MIKAELA WAY, AVON, CO
1. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
Mayor Smith Hymes called the meeting to order at 4:02 p.m. A roll call was taken, and Council
members present were Amy Phillips, Tamra Underwood, and Jennie Fancher. Councilors Jake Wolf,
Chico Thuon, and Scott Prince were absent. Also present were Town Attorney Paul Wisor, Police Chief
Greg Daly, Executive Assistant to the Town Manager Ineke de Jong, Town Manager Eric Heil, and Town
Clerk Brenda Torres.
TUTORIAL: OVERVIEW OF EMPLOYEE POLICIES.
Start Time: 00:00:15 Part One
Town Manager Eric Heil provided a presentation on employee policies.
Councilor Thuon arrived at 4:25 p.m.
Recess 4:39 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Councilor Prince arrived at 4:43 p.m.
2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Start Time: 00:37:10 Part One
Mayor Smith Hymes pulled report 6.1 and added it as item 5.8. Councilor Prince pulled report 6.3 and
Mayor Smith Hymes added it as item 5.9. Councilor Fancher moved to approve the amended agenda.
Councilor Underwood seconded the motion and the motion passed unanimously by Council members
present. Councilor Wolf was absent.
Councilor Wolf arrived at 5:02 p.m.
3. DISCLOSURE OF ANY CONFLICTS OF INTEREST RELATED TO AGENDA ITEMS
Start Time: 00:38:42 Part One
Town Attorney Paul Wisor recused himself from item 5.1.
Councilor Prince recused himself from item 5.1 due to work related conflicts (previously voted on) and
item 5.3, as he owns a property in the adjacent lot. Town Attorney Paul Wisor gave a brief Avon Code
of Ethics presentation on the Wildwood Conflict of Interest. Councilor Underwood moved to find that
Councilor Prince has a conflict of interest with respect to item 5.3 therefore he should be allowed to
recuse himself. Mayor Pro Tem Phillips seconded the motion and the motion passed with a vote of 5
to 1 with Councilor Prince recusing himself from the vote and Councilor Wolf voted no.
4. PUBLIC COMMENT – COMMENTS ARE WELCOME ON ITEMS NOT LISTED ON THE FOLLOWING AGENDA
Start Time: 00:50:00 Part One
Mr. Jacob Hancock suggested building a fenced dog park in Avon to help train and socialize local dogs.
Mayor Smith Hymes explained Council has looked into this before and it is in the town’s long range
plan. Town Manager Eric Heil explained that our 2020 Strategic Plan includes research into dog parks
and staff will probably present ideas in the spring.
AVON REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
TUESDAY JANUARY 28, 2020
AVON TOWN HALL, 100 MIKAELA WAY, AVON, CO
4.1. PRESENTATION OF WALKING MOUNTAIN SCIENCE SCHOOL ENERGY PROGRAM
Start Time: 00:52:47 Part One
Nikki Maline, Energy Programs Director for Walking Mountains Science, presented and answered
questions from Council. She encouraged Council to sign up to the Home Energy Assessment as it
is the best way to understand and learn what this program is about and to see what Walking
Mountains Science Center is doing to help the community.
5. BUSINESS ITEMS
5.1. APPROVAL OF D EED RESTRICTION AGREEMENT FOR TWO (2) UNITS IN RIVERFRONT LODGE ON L OT 4,
RIVERFRONT SUBDIVISION (PLANNING DIRECTOR MATT PIELSTICKER )
Start Time: 01:03:19 Part One
Town Attorney Paul Wisor and Councilor Prince recused themselves from this item and
stepped out of the room.
Planning Director Matt Pielsticker presented and explained there were three changes updated
from the last time this was before Council. Councilor Underwood asked Council to consider the
liquidated damages in lieu of the $300 a day they previously fixed. Mayor Smith Hymes opened
a public hearing and Kathy Ryan commented she agrees with Councilor Wolf that a $650,000
two-bedroom home in the town is not affordable to an average person who is making $25.00 an
hour. Councilor Fancher moved to approve the deed restriction agreement for two units in
Riverfront Lodge with suggestion changes from Councilor Underwood. Councilor Underwood
seconded the motion and the motion passed on a vote of 6 to 0. Councilor Prince was recused
from the vote.
Town Attorney Paul Wisor and Councilor Prince returned to the room at 5:40 pm.
5.2. CASE COMMITTEE JOINT WORK SESSION (CASE MANAGER DANITA DEMPSEY)
Start Time: 01:18:16 Part One
Introductions from the Culture, Arts & Special Events (CASE) Committee members and
Council started this Work Session. Present were all Council members and CASE member s
Chris Cofelice, Pedro Campos, Ruth Stanley, Kathy Ryan, Jason Denhart and Lisa Mattis.
CASE Manager Danita Dempsey and Town Manager Eric Heil presented. Every member of
CASE and Council thanked the team for the wonderful work done and discussed differen t
ideas for new projects and budget . Staff agreed to come back to Council with an update on
the 2020 events budget.
5.3. WILDWOOD HOUSING PLAN (PLANNING DIRECTOR MATT PIELSTICKER)
Start Time: 02:54:44 Part One
Planning Director Matt Pielsticker provided a presentation on Wildwood Housing Plan.
Town Attorney Paul Wisor explained this will be a three-step process: First, the quiet title,
then amending the PUD , and lastly go to the November election as the last item in the
ballot .
AVON REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
TUESDAY JANUARY 28, 2020
AVON TOWN HALL, 100 MIKAELA WAY, AVON, CO
Mayor Smith Hymes opened a public hearing and Patrick Hurley commented he is a local
resident living in that area and that the lot is located on steep terrain and expressed
concerns with drainage, flooding, and mud .
Jeff Snider comment ed that he shares concerns of other Wildwood residents .
Sarah Wilson commented she is new resident in that area and she also shares the expressed
concerns on drainage, erosion, and slope stability. She mentioned it is not an easy place to
build and wonders if a meager 14 units are worth it in a place where it is so hard to build.
She also mentioned that transportat ion to Wildwood would be an important step. She asked
Council to look at the level of repair needed in other deed restricted units to protect the
financial interest of other homeowners.
Maria DeSimone commented that she is in support of this project. She mentioned she lives
in deed -restricted housing in that area and talked about the importance of those homes
and how it has helped her . She stated that the County and Town can work with homeowners
on upkeep and they are in conversation , working on ideas.
Corey Pryor commented on the covenants of these units.
Mayor Smith Hymes reiterated to the public that this is an open and transparent process.
Everyone is encouraged to voice concerns and stay engaged and involved.
5.4. PUBLIC HEARING SECOND READING : ORDINANCE 19-11 ADOPTING A NEW CHAPTER 8.50 OF TITLE 8 OF
THE AVON MUNICIPAL CODE P ROHIBITING FOOD VENDORS FROM USING POLYSTYRENE FOAM DISPOSABLE
FOOD SERVICE WARE (TOWN ATTORNEY PAUL WISOR)
Start Time: 00:00:24 Part Two
Town Attorney Paul Wisor gave an update and answered questions from Council.
Councilor Underwood requested council to consider giving Avon food vendors a window
until 1/1/2021 for when this becomes effective , so they have time to adjust. She also
requested to strike administrative f ines.
Mayor Smith Hymes opened the public hearing and Maria DeSimone commented that she
supports and approves this initiative and expressed gratitude to Council . She takes these
products to the recycling center in Denver.
Mark Goodban commented he is a local resident and he expressed opposition to this
ordinance and said polystyrene is great and nobody can afford the $0.35 for compostable
alternatives.
After Council discussion and suggestion s, Councilor Wolf moved to approve , with
modifications striking 8.50.050 and also adding the effective date to 1/1/2021 provid ed that
the Colorado exemption goes away , the second reading of Ordinance 19-11 Adopting a New
Chapter 8.50 of Title 8 of the Avon Municipal Code Prohibiting Food Vendors from Using
Polystyrene Foam Disposable Food Service Ware . Councilor Fancher seconded the motion
and the motion passed unanimously by Council members present.
AVON REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
TUESDAY JANUARY 28, 2020
AVON TOWN HALL, 100 MIKAELA WAY, AVON, CO
5.5. COUNCIL CONSIDERATION OF SUPP ORTING HOUSE BILL 20-1162 (TOWN MANAGER ERIC HEIL)
Start Time: 00:47:45 Part Two
Mayor Smith Hymes opened a public hearing and no comments were made.
Councilor W olf moved to direct Staff to send a letter to express Avon’s support for House
Bill 20-1162 and take other appropriate actions to support this bill. Councilor Fancher
seconded the motion . The motion passed on a vote of 6 to 0. Councilor Thuon stepped out
of the room.
5.6. INTERSTATE-70 UNDERPASS DESIGN CONTRACT (TOWN ENGINEER JUSTIN HILDRETH)
Start Time: 00:50:22 Part Two
Town Engineer Justin Hildreth presented and answered questions from Council. Councilor
Fancher moved to approve the award for design services to Yarnell Consulting and Civil Design,
LLC, for the Avon Road/I70 Pedestrian Improvements and direct Town Staff to finalize the
professional services agreement. Mayor Pro Tem Phillips seconded the motion and the motion
passed on a vote of 5 to 2. Councilor Wolf and Councilor Thuon voted no.
5.7. APPROVAL OF MINUTES FROM JANUARY 14, 2020 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING (TOWN CLERK BRENDA
TORRES)
Start Time: 01:10:09 Part Two
Councilor Prince added he was not present on Executive Session item 8.1.
Councilor Underwood moved to approve the minutes with the change made by Councilor
Prince. Mayor Pro Tem Phillips seconded the motion and the motion passed on a vote of 5 to 2.
Councilor Wolf and Councilor Thuon voted no.
5.8. DEED RESTRICTED HOUSING COMPLIANCE REPORT
Start Time: 01:11:15 Part Two
Mayor Smith Hymes mentioned that The Valley Home Store requires to receive two written
complaints before they investigate compliance complaints and she asked why the Town cannot
go with only one. Planning Director Matt Pielsticker explained that he already informed them to
move forward with only one complaint as he found the 2-complaint rule curious himself.
5.9. HOMESTAKE PEAK SWIM LESSONS (RECREATION DIRECTOR JOHN CURUTCHET)
Start Time: 01:12:58 Part Two
Councilor Prince would like to look at funds to help the program. Town Manager Eric Heil said
the Town will make this happen.
6. WRITTEN REPORTS
6.2. NEW RESIDENT WELCOME LETTER (EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT INEKE DE JONG)
6.4. JANUARY 21ST PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION MEETING ABSTRACT (PLANNING DIRECTOR MATT
PIELSTICKER)
AVON REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
TUESDAY JANUARY 28, 2020
AVON TOWN HALL, 100 MIKAELA WAY, AVON, CO
7. MAYOR & COUNCIL COMMENTS & MEETING UPDATES
Start Time: 01:31:31 Part Two
Councilor Thuon mentioned the passing of Cole Greenfield and requested 20 seconds of silence.
He requested an update on the White water park. Staff will provide a written report .
He also inquired how we can help CDOT with crosswalks for pedestrian safety. Mayor Pro Tem
Phillips mentioned this is part of the CDOT 2021 Plan.
Councilor Wolf thanked Chief Greg Daly and the Avon Police Department for their great work.
Councilor Prince asked Executive Assistant to the Town Manager , Ineke de Jong, about
distribution of the welcome letter. She responded they will be sent out twice a month on a
Council meeting week.
Councilor Prince asked for an update on the Real Estate Transfer Tax. Staff explained reporting
will be quarterly and separate by neighborhood.
Councilor Thuon found a used Zamboni for $6000 fully refurbished online.
Mayor Smith Hymes request Council to consider a sales tax exemption for e-bikes to encourage
people to buy this kind of expensive of electric vehicles , including electric vehicles, e -bikes, bikes,
and scooters . Staff suggested a work session in March.
She gave announced that CMC Edwards campus is now available to do a legislative testimony.
This is now an off -site alternative without the need to drive to Denver.
Councilor Underwood thanked Town Manager E ric Heil and Mayor Smith Hymes for their hard
work on the climate event Getting to Zero hosted last week at Battle Mountain High School .
Councilor Wolf suggested that if there are any older snow vehicles, we can perhaps consider an
antique snow device show as a winter event.
8. A DJOURN
There being no further business before Council, Mayor Smith Hymes moved to adjourn the
regular meeting. The time was 9:55 p.m .
AVON REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
TUESDAY JANUARY 28, 2020
AVON TOWN HALL, 100 MIKAELA WAY, AVON, CO
These minutes are only a summary of the proceedings of the meeting. They are not intended to be comprehensive
or to include each statement, person speaking or to portray with complete accuracy. The most accurate records
of the meeting are the audio of the meeting, which is housed in the Town Clerk' s office, and the video of the meeting,
which is available at www.highfivemedia.org.
RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED:
Brenda Torres, Town Clerk
APPROVED:
Sarah Smith Hymes ___________________________________
Amy Phillips
Jake Wolf
Chico Thuon
Jennie Fancher
Scott Prince
Tamra Underwood
M E M O R A N D U M
TO: Board of Directors
FROM: Catherine Hayes, Board Secretary
DATE: Feb. 3, 2020
RE: Summary of Authority’s Jan. 23, 2020, Board Meeting
The following is a summary of items discussed at the Jan. 29, 2020, Authority Board Meeting:
Board members present and acting included: Chair George Gregory, Secretary Kim Bell Williams, Treasurer
Geoff Dreyer, Pam Elsner, Mick Woodworth, and Amy Phillips (alternate).
Administrative
Approvals
Tug Birk presented updates to the Rules and Regulations. The main revision
includes new requirements for underground utility engineering per the Colorado
Revised Statutes. Any new main lines and service lines must be electronically
locatable. The board unanimously approved the revisions.
Town of Avon Impact
Fees
Alternate director Phillips noted the Avon Town Council was considering an
adjustment of the town of Avon impact fees. Smaller, more dense units have a
lower impact and also use less water.
Getting to Zero
Presentation
The board discussed the previous night’s Climate Action Collaborative event, which
hosted a speaker to discuss the impacts of global warming and ways in which
communities and individuals can lower their impact. Discussion ensued regarding
how the board can promote such changes within the community and specifically the
Authority’s service area.
Water System
Classification Update
Brad Zachman, water manager, discussed the interconnect between the Authority
and District water systems. In recent communications with the state, there have
been questions regarding whether the Authority and District water systems, which
currently have separate state-issued water system IDs, should be classified as one
large water system. Discussion ensued regarding the effects of such a
classification, which would trigger added requirements for sampling, among other
items.
Avon Wastewater
Treatment Facility
Nutrient Upgrade
Jeff Schneider updated the board on the AWWTF nutrient upgrade project, which is
scheduled to break ground in March 2020. He discussed outreach efforts with
neighboring properties, meetings with key subcontractors ahead of mobilization,
and a scheduled open house for area residents. The 1041 permit application was
submitted in December, and the topic will be discussed and voted on at a F eb. 4
Avon Town Council meeting.
Berry Creek Booster
Pump Station (BPS)
Update
Jeff Schneider noted the Berry Creek BPS project hit some delays due to weather
and the discovery of contaminated soils in the project area. Staff is working with the
Berry Creek Metropolitan District to coordinate a needed shutdown and
communicate this to residents during the project.
Traer Creek Tank
Update
Jason Cowles reported that the tank was fully demolished. Geologic testing results
suggest the former site can house the new tank, and design is moving forward, with
a focus on sufficiently-sized piers to ensure the tank is stable.
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Communications
Update
Diane Johnson said some EC Alerts were erroneously sent by Vail Dispatch
regarding some recent water outages. In follow-up conversations, Diane was
assured this was a training error and that such mistakes were already addressed.
Legislative Updates Diane Johnson noted staff and consultants were monitoring various proposed bills,
including one that would allow local governments to incorporate the state water plan
into master plan documents.
Redistricting Catherine Hayes briefly discussed the redistricting effort undertaken ahead of the
May 5, 2020, District election. She presented the director district map and noted the
areas where electors changed districts. The District board will review and consider
approval of the map and the election resolution at its meeting later in the day.
Water Rights
Appraisal
Glenn Porzak presented an updated Authority water rights appraisal. The value of
the Authority’s water rights continues to increase, and the report will be attached to
the Authority’s annual audit as an appendix.
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Planning & Zoning Commission
Meeting Summary
Tuesday, February 4, 2020
3:30pm Site Tour - 950 West Beaver Creek Blvd.
5:00pm 100 Mikaela Way – Avon Municipal Building
I. Roll Call – All Commissioners were present.
II. Conflicts of Interest
Regarding Item IV, Commissioners Smith and Hardy mentioned their firm’s previous
involvement with the Eagle River Water and Sanitation District but did not consider it a
conflict.
Action: Commissioner Golembiewski motioned to allow the commissioners to participate in the item.
Commissioner Barnes seconded and the motion carried unanimously 3-0.
III. Additions & Amendments to the Agenda – There were no amendments to the agenda.
IV. Location Character and Extent – 950 West Beaver Creek Blvd – PUBLIC HEARING
File: LCE20001
Applicant: Eagle River Water and Sanitation District
Property: Tract N and O Block 3 Benchmark at Beaver Creek Subdivision
Summary: NAME, Jeffrey Schneider, NAME presented upgrades to meet Colorado Department of
Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) water quality regulations related to Nitrogen and
Phosphorous, and in-stream water quality standards. Several plant improvements are
planned as part of the project; all detailed within the application. A companion 1041 Permit
Application will be heard at future Town Council meetings.
Action: Commissioner Barnes motioned to approve the application with the following findings and
conditions:
Findings:
(1) The development application is complete;
(2) The development application provides sufficient information to allow PZC to determine that
the development application complies with the relevant review criteria;
(3) The development application complies with the goals and policies of the Avon
Comprehensive Plan including Goal G.1 and Policy G.1.4;
(4) The demand for public services or infrastructure exceeding current capacity is mitigated by
the development application; and
(5) The proposed application LCE20001 was reviewed pursuant to §7.16.150(d), Location,
Character and Extent, and was determined to be compliant with the review criteria.
Conditions:
(1) A Minor Subdivision Application is required to modify lot lines;
(2) Screening alternatives color schemes and architectural elements will be brought before PZC
to alleviate south and west elevations prior to completion of the project.
(3) A new landscape plan must be approved by PZC and installed prior to completion of the
project. The former barn area shall be planted with appropriate riverine trees to replace, at a
1:1 value or better, any trees removed and not replanted on the adjacent property (Lot 9
Block 3 Benchmark at Beaver Creek) and to properly screen the Eagle Valley Trail;
(4) The fence design will be presented to Planning staff for approval before its construction; and
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(5) All lighting on the property shall comply with Avon’s Dark Sky Ordinance before a final
Certificate of Occupancy will be issued.
Commissioner Smith seconded the motion and it carried unanimously 6-0.
V. Minor Sign Plan – Avon Road – PUBLIC HEARING
File: SGN19001
Applicant: Town of Avon
Property: Avon Road Railroad Bridge
Summary: Two (2) new LED signs for permanent installation on the Union Pacific Railroad Bridge.
Action: Commissioner Nusbaum motioned to deny the application with the following findings:
(1) The sign does not meet the purposes specifically:
a. Criteria 1 – it does not protect against visual discord similar devices.
b. Criteria 5 - is not met as the sign has negative visual impacts to adjacent
properties.
Commissioner Golembiewski seconded the motion and it carried unanimously 6-0
VI. Consent Agenda
A. PZC Meeting Minutes – January 21, 2020
B. Record of Decision - MDR20001, Old Town Hall Demolition Plan
Action: Commissioner Barnes motioned to approve the consent agenda. Commissioner Nusbaum
seconded the motion and it carried 5-0 with Commissioner Hardy abstaining.
VII. Staff Updates
Action: Staff discussed the Lot B Hotel; Wildwood Housing; Park Improvements; and Special Events.
VIII. Adjourn
970.748.4004 eric@avon.org
TO: Honorable Mayor Smith Hymes and Council
FROM: Eric Heil, Town Manager
RE: Town Manager Report - February
DATE: February 6, 2020
SB20-010: Senate Bill 20-010: Sarah and I travelled to the State Capitol in Denver to testify in support of
SB20-010 Repealing the Preemption on Local Government Regulation of Plastics. Unfortunately, the
Senate Local Government Committee voted to reject the bill and it died in committee. House Bill 20-1162
is still pending and would enact a statewide ban on expanded polystyrene that is similar to Avon’s
ordinance.
CENSUS: The Town of Avon received $1,500 from the Colorado 2020 Census Support Program (CCSP)
to conduct outreach to our LatinX population through La Nueva Mix radio station. Avon Town Clerk Brenda
Torres and Eagle County Census Representative Crystal Perez Mariscal will be interviewed with Axel
Contreras on April 1, 2020, which is Census Day. In addition, the Town will run approximately 150 :30
second Spanish-language ads targeting the LatinX population with messaging about how the Census is
easy, safe, and important on La Nueva Mix.
REUSABLE BAGS: We are completing an order for the next round of 3,500 reusable bags with an Avon
design. This version has a nice design and does not include any sponsorship logos so it will be a very clean
and attractive reusable bag. Staff is working on an AvonLIVE! design that we will use for another 3,500
reusable bags which should arrive prior to the summer concert series. The lead time for ordering reusable
bags is roughly 12-15 weeks.
OLD FIRE STATION FIRE ESCAPE: The Engineering Department is rebidding the fire escape for the Old
Fire Station through the Rocky Mountain Bids system. The bids we received last fall were over the $30,000
budget. We hope to obtain an acceptable bid within budget and proceed with this project this spring.
CML and APA CONFERENCE: The annual CML Conference is in Westminster this June rather than in
Vail. The annual APA Colorado conference for planners will be held in Vail during the first week in Avon.
Avon will likely host some planning field trips, including Walking Mountains Science School and Buck Creek
PUD and Nottingham Park.
EAGLE COUNTY ELECTION OFFICES: Eagle County may need temporary office space for election
offices in Avon for approximately 3 weeks if the Lot B Hotel proceeds this summer. We are exploring the
use of the Avon Council chambers as a potential temporary office space that Town could provide to Eagle
County.
COMMUNITY SURVEYS: Staff is reviewing Statements of Qualification from consultants to get started with
the Avon Community Survey this spring. Staff will present more information on the community survey
process in the next Council meeting or two. We may proceed with a survey of business owners in Avon first
as a test run before we send a survey to all residents and property owners in Avon.
EVERGREEN LAKE RECREATION DISTRICT: Several Town representatives are scheduled to visit the
Evergreen Lake ice skating area on February 11 to learn more about Evergreen’s ice-skating operations.
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Evergreen Lake has not opened yet this year due to a construction project. Staff will bring more information
about potential ice-skating operations on Nottingham Park at a Council meeting in March.
RECYCLING CANS: Staff has researched adding recycling containers paired with trash containers
throughout Town. There are approximately 60 containers in Town. Staff is studying single stream recycling
service and determining the best service to use as well as the logistics for Town Staff to collect recycling
throughout Town. I believe we will have a complete proposal to present to Council in March.
WEBSITE ENHANCEMENTS: Liz is adding new pages to the Avon website, including pages for Mobility,
Discover Avon, and Town Initiatives. We are currently gathering information for these new pages. The
intent is to increase Town information that is important to community and place it in a format that is more
accessible.
SANITATION DISTRICT PLANT EXPANSION: Eagle River Water and Sanitation District submitted a
Location Character and Extent application (PZC only review) and 1041 Permit application (Council only
review) for Avon Wastewater plant upgrades and expansions. This project is part of a multi-year multi-
million-dollar wave of improvements the District has initiated to meet stricter State of Colorado nutrient
requirements. PZC conditionally approved the LCE application on February 4th. Council will review PZC’s
decision and consider the 1041 permit application at the February 25th meeting, following a 3:30pm plant
tour.
SHERWOOD MEADOWS TOWNHOME: The 3-bedroom townhome owned by the Town has been rented
to a Town employee. Town received five applications for this housing which was reviewed according to an
internal ranking policy.
HOLIDAY/WINTER DECORATIONS: The existing winter holiday lighting decorations throughout Town will
be removed after this winter as part of the two-year rotation cycle. Holiday lights must be removed every
two years to prevent damage to trees. We will come to Council with ideas and proposals for holiday lighting
for 2020/2021 season. Council members are encouraged to forward to me any pics of holiday lights that
they find attractive this winter so we can include such lighting designs in our considerations.
LOT B HOTEL: Staff met with the Lot B owners to review site specific designs and proposed refinements to
the approved hotel design. The Lot B owners continue to express interest in breaking ground on a hotel in
2020.
AVON HABLA – SPANISH LANGUAGE INITIATIVE: The Human Resources Department has organized
and conducted several classes for courtesy Spanish phrases which have been well attended and well
received. Approximately 12 employees have signed up for Spanish language proficiency testing.
CCCMA CONFERENCE: I attended the Colorado City and County Manager Annual Conference in
Glenwood Springs for professional development. This is an excellent gather of managers and local
government officials with abundant presentations and discussion of best practices for local government.
Thank you, Eric
970-748-4413 mpielsticker@avon.org
TO: Honorable Mayor Smith Hymes and Council members
FROM: Matt Pielsticker, AICP, Planning Director
RE: USFS Road 779 Updates
DATE: February 3, 2020
SUMMARY: This report provides updates regarding United States Forest Service (USFS) Road 779. USFS
Road 779 is also known as Metcalf Creek Road and is accessed from the top of the Wildridge Subdivision
through Town owned property.
Matt Pielsticker, Planning Director and Eric Heil, Town Manager met with Adam Bianchi, Acting Deputy
District Ranger for the White River National Forest on January 10, 2020. During the meeting the status of
USFS 779 was discussed, as well as a plan, moving forward, to preserve the route in order to ensure that it
can remain open indefinitely. The meeting resulted in the following understanding and action items:
▪ USFS engineering staff will review the route this spring to determine condition of the road, any
needed improvements, and feasibility of moving a gated access down to the intersection with
Wildridge Road East. The engineering review will also confirm wither or not improvements can be
performed under a categorical exclusion to the NEPA process.
▪ Town will have area surrounding the intersection with Wildridge Road East surveyed in spring and
have a plan drafted to accommodate parking, gate, signage, and any other necessary trailhead
improvements.
▪ Once USFS engineering staff completes assessment and Town has a draft plan prepared, a
community meeting will be facilitated by the Town to obtain public comments.
▪ Results will be presented to the Avon Town Council late summer or fall.
▪ Work may commence as early as 2021 if Council provides direction to proc eed with the planned
improvements.
BACKGROUND: Year-round access to USFS land above Wildridge has historically been unimpeded from
USFS 779 and USFS 717.1B (June Creek Spur). The 2011 USFS White River Forest Travel Management
Plan closed winter access from both roads, and decommissioned USFS Road 779 due to redundancy and
maintenance issues.
The Town of Avon appealed the closure of USFS 779. A negotiated resolution was approved by USFS, which
resulted in the removal of the closure status. On July 21, 2014, the Town and the USFS executed a
Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) stating certain terms regarding the study and potential improvements
to provide year-round use of USFS Road 779 also known as Metcalf Road. Since the MOU was executed,
the Town has made minimal improvements to the first portion of the roadway to reduce ru noff and stabilize
access. The USFS closes the road in the winter months. The MOU expired in 2019 without any further
progress.
STRATEGIC PLAN: The 2020 Strategic Plan contains the following guidance: “Coordinate with U.S. Forest
Service to develop plans for maintenance and potential re-alignment of USFS Road 779 with the goal to
preserve public access. Conduct appropriate public process on conceptual designs. Consider developing
parking, gates and signage on Wildridge Road rather than at the Avon/USFS boundary.”
970-748-4413 mpielsticker@avon.org
BUDGET: The Capital Improvements Fund includes $100,000 for USFS Road 779 Trailhead Improvements.
This amount is an estimate and will need to be reconsidered after concept plans are developed, a community
review process is conducted, and final designs are determined.
Thank you, Matt
ATTACHMENT: Attachment A: Map of USFS 779