City Council Study Session Agenda and Packet 2009 01 27

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Colorado, 20 qualify) and the 10 largest counties. Cities with greater than 50,000 get 34% directly, along with countics over 200,000 (in Colorado, 15 cities and 9 counties). States get 28%, at least 60% of which must be passed along as loeal government grants to entities not cligible to receive direct grants. Energy gets 2% of the funds for competitive local government grants. Indian tribes get the remaining 2% of the funds. The direct distribution back to cities is somewhat confusing. Funds may be used for reducing emissions; rcducing energy use; and improving energy efficiency. Within a year after a grant is awarded, a local government must submit to DOE an energy efficiency and conservation strategy. There are "use it or lose it" provisions. This legislation was approved last year and now this provides for the appropriation. Unknown at this juncture is whether in Colorado DOLA or GEO will administer the funds. We arc hopeful that CML and CCl will be consulted on the drafting of the implementing policies. . Water/Sewer-$6 billion for loans to upgrade wastewater treatment systems through the clean water state revolving loan fund program. $2 billion for drinking water through the drinking water state revolving local fund. $1.5 billion in loans and grants to fund rural water and sewer projects. . Environmental cleanup-$800 million to clean up hazardous waste sites. $200 million for leaking underground storage tank program. $500 million for nuclear waste cleanup. $100 million Jor brownfields competitive grants. . Wildfire threats-$850 million to the forest servicc. Pine bark beetle mitigation might be eligible for funding. . CDBG-$l billion appropriation. And, CSBG is also slated (Dr an additional $1 billion. The child care block grant program gets $2 billion. . Law entDrcement-$4 billion for Byrne Justice grants, and $1 billion for thc COPS hiring grant program. Municipalities are responsible for a 25% match, and a commitment to use local funds to keep an officer in the 4th year. . Medicaid assistance to the states-$87 billion. This is one of the most significant items in the package from the standpoint of state budget direct relief. . Electricity-$11 billion for the Smart Grid lnvestment Program. $400 million for the purchase of altemativc fuel vehicles for state and local governmcnt. . Biomedical-$900 million for pandemic tlu and other protections. . Broadband-$6 billion tor broadband and wireless projects in underscrved areas. This eould reinvigorate Colorado's "beanpole" program. . Economic development-$250 million to fund various EDA programs. $200 million it appears will be Bowing to Rural Development.