h_lg_2017a_2017-02-08t13:32:24z0 Hearing Summary

Date: 02/08/2017

Location: HCR 0107

01:46 PM -- HB17-1054



Representatives Nordberg and Carver, co-sponsors, explained that the bill encourages partnerships between military installations and the communities that host them to explore areas of mutual benefit in the provision of shared services. The bill also identifies the Department of Local Affairs (DOLA) as the appropriate state agency to support such partnerships through existing programs. They distributed amendment L002 (Attachment C), and answered questions from the committee. Discussion ensued regarding the role of DOLA and the success of such cooperative efforts.



17HouseLocal0208AttachC.pdf



02:01 PM -- Bruce Eisenhower, representing DOLA, spoke in favor of the bill. Mr. Eisenhower discussed the benefits of sharing state, local, and federal resources. He also answered questions from the committee.



02:09 PM -- Greg Dorman, representing the Colorado Department of Military and Veterans Affairs, spoke in support of the bill. Mr. Dorman stated that cooperation between local communities and the military has been taking place successfully on an informal basis and indicated that the bill will help to make the practice more widespread. He answered questions from the committee.



02:14 PM -- Andy Merritt, representing Colorado Springs Chamber of Commerce, spoke in support of the bill. Mr. Merritt discussed the benefits of cooperative agreements, particularly for smaller communities. He answered questions from the committee and distributed a hand-out (Attachment D).



17HouseLocal0208AttachD.pdf



02:30 PM -- Brian Potts, representing Pikes Peak Area Council of Governments, spoke in favor of the bill.



02:33 PM -- Eric Bergman, representing Colorado Counties Inc., spoke in support of the measure.



Representatives Carver and Nordberg made closing remarks.