HomeMy WebLinkAboutbocc.res.064.2025 RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS (“BOCC”) OF PITKIN COUNTY, COLORADO, RATIFYING THE ASPEN PITKIN COUNTY HOUSING AUTHORITY 2025-2030 STRATEGIC PLAN
RESOLUTION NO. 064-2025
RECITALS WHEREAS, Pursuant to Section 2.8.4 (Actions) of the Pitkin County Home Rule Charter
(“HRC”), all matters not required to be acted upon by ordinance or formal resolution may
be acted upon by informal resolution, and; WHEREAS, there has been submitted to the Board of County Commissioners the Aspen Pitkin County Housing Authority 2025-2030 Strategic Plan, adopted by the Aspen Pitkin
County Housing Authority (APCHA) on May 7, 2025, a copy of which is attached hereto,
and; WHEREAS, pursuant to the City of Aspen and Pitkin County Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) adopted on May 13, 2019, the City of Aspen and Pitkin County must
ratify the strategic plan adopted by APCHA, and
WHEREAS, the Aspen City Council ratified the Strategic Plan on June 24th, 2025, and WHEREAS, the BOCC finds that it is in the best interests of the citizens of Pitkin County
to approve this Resolution.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners of Pitkin County, Colorado that it hereby adopts a Resolution Ratifying the Aspen Pitkin County Housing Authority 2025 – 2030 Strategic Plan and authorizes the Chair to sign the
Resolution and upon the satisfaction of the County Attorney as to form, execute any other
associated documents necessary to complete this matter. INTRODUCED, READ AND ADOPTED ON THE 23RD DAY OF JULY 2025.
ATTEST: BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS By _________________________ By: _____________________________
Sam Engen Kelly McNicholas Kury, Chair Clerk to the Board Date: ______________
APPROVED AS TO FORM: MANAGER APPROVAL
By:___________________________ By:____________________________ Richard Neiley, III Jon Peacock, County Manager
County Attorney
Jul-30-2025
The Aspen Pitkin County Housing Authority STRATEGIC PLAN
ASPEN PITKIN COUNTY HOUSING AUTHORITYSTRATEGIC PLAN
MISSION
APCHA supports affordable workforce housing for a sustainable community and a
prosperous economy.
We accomplish our mission through equitable policies, accountable management, and innovative
development to meet the changing needs of APCHA residents and the community. We effectively
communicate and partner with the community to accomplish this mission.
VISION
APCHA aspires to cultivate the country’s most vibrant mountain community – diverse, connected,
healthy, and thriving.
VALUES
Public Trust
Do what is ethical and in the public’s interest. Protect the housing
program’s integrity and accountability. Demonstrate equal
opportunity, fairness, and consistency in all actions.
Quality Service
Provide respectful, friendly, timely, consistent, and proactive
customer service. Provide fair and compassionate service. Increase
program simplicity and clarity to improve the customer experience.
Transparency Communicate frequently and accurately to increase public awareness
and understanding of the program, its rules, and decisions.
Accountability
Promote inventory and occupancy integrity. Adopt organizational
best practices. Create a culture of continuous improvement and
accountability. Demonstrate excellent financial stewardship and
governance.
Efficiency &
Effectiveness
Implement state-of-the-art systems, processes, and policies that
will increase customer and staff efficiency. Demonstrate value and
verifiable results to public and decision makers through reliable data
and reporting.
Equity
Provide equal opportunity of access to housing for qualified workers
at various income levels. Provide consistent and even-handed
enforcement of the housing regulations.
Innovation
Foster creative solutions to solve problems and increase cooperation
in the community. Be open to new and more effective ways of doing
business. Have a long-term vision and strategy for success.
MISSION
APCHA supports affordable workforce housing for a sustainable community and a
prosperous economy.
We accomplish our mission through equitable policies, accountable management, and innovative
development to meet the changing needs of APCHA residents and the community. We effectively
communicate and partner with the community to accomplish this mission.
VISION
APCHA aspires to cultivate the country’s most vibrant mountain community – diverse, connected,
healthy, and thriving.
VALUES
Public Trust
Do what is ethical and in the public’s interest. Protect the housing
program’s integrity and accountability. Demonstrate equal
opportunity, fairness, and consistency in all actions.
Quality Service
Provide respectful, friendly, timely, consistent, and proactive
customer service. Provide fair and compassionate service. Increase
program simplicity and clarity to improve the customer experience.
Transparency Communicate frequently and accurately to increase public awareness
and understanding of the program, its rules, and decisions.
Accountability
Promote inventory and occupancy integrity. Adopt organizational
best practices. Create a culture of continuous improvement and
accountability. Demonstrate excellent financial stewardship and
governance.
Efficiency &
Effectiveness
Implement state-of-the-art systems, processes, and policies that
will increase customer and staff efficiency. Demonstrate value and
verifiable results to public and decision makers through reliable data
and reporting.
Equity
Provide equal opportunity of access to housing for qualified workers
at various income levels. Provide consistent and even-handed
enforcement of the housing regulations.
Innovation
Foster creative solutions to solve problems and increase cooperation
in the community. Be open to new and more effective ways of doing
business. Have a long-term vision and strategy for success.
MISSION
APCHA supports affordable workforce housing for a sustainable community and a
prosperous economy.
We accomplish our mission through equitable policies, accountable management, and innovative
development to meet the changing needs of APCHA residents and the community. We effectively
communicate and partner with the community to accomplish this mission.
VISION
APCHA aspires to cultivate the country’s most vibrant mountain community – diverse, connected,
healthy, and thriving.
VALUES
Public Trust
Do what is ethical and in the public’s interest. Protect the housing
program’s integrity and accountability. Demonstrate equal
opportunity, fairness, and consistency in all actions.
Quality Service
Provide respectful, friendly, timely, consistent, and proactive
customer service. Provide fair and compassionate service. Increase
program simplicity and clarity to improve the customer experience.
Transparency Communicate frequently and accurately to increase public awareness
and understanding of the program, its rules, and decisions.
Accountability
Promote inventory and occupancy integrity. Adopt organizational
best practices. Create a culture of continuous improvement and
accountability. Demonstrate excellent financial stewardship and
governance.
Efficiency &
Effectiveness
Implement state-of-the-art systems, processes, and policies that
will increase customer and staff efficiency. Demonstrate value and
verifiable results to public and decision makers through reliable data
and reporting.
Equity
Provide equal opportunity of access to housing for qualified workers
at various income levels. Provide consistent and even-handed
enforcement of the housing regulations.
Innovation
Foster creative solutions to solve problems and increase cooperation
in the community. Be open to new and more effective ways of doing
business. Have a long-term vision and strategy for success.
APCHA supports affordable and durable workforce housing for a sustainable
and prosperous community.
APCHA is dedicated to cultivating a dynamic/vibrant mountain community
by implementing forward thinking housing policies.
Quality
Service
Efficiency
Effectiveness
Innovation
Provide respectful, friendly, timely, consistent and
proactive customer service that is fair, transparent
and equitable.
Implement high-quality systems, processes and
policies for staff and customers.
Deliver verifiable results through reliable and
accessible data and reporting that strengthens
public trust.
Foster creative solutions to solve problems,
improve effectiveness and ensure long-term success.
GOALS
Goals to achieve APCHA’s mission will be used to establish annual priorities and workplans.
Strategies identified as potential priorities for fiscal year 2021 are indicated by an asterisk. As the
2021 work plan and budget is developed, these priorities might change. In addition, the tactical
elements for each strategy will be developed within the annual workplan.
1 Pursue organizational excellence
An organization maintains and enhances its
institutional structure and credibility through financial
and professional integrity, strong governance, and
excellent decision-making. Strong organizational
capacity will allow APCHA to fulfill its mission and
vision, create value by providing a broad range of
products and services, and innovate to maintain
our relevance.
STRATEGIES
1. Improve the governance and
operational infrastructure*
2. Ensure success and full
implementation of HomeTrek
2 Ensure financial and housing stock wellbeing within the
current financial realities of the city and county
An organization maintains and enhances its
institutional structure and credibility through financial
and professional integrity, strong governance, and
excellent decision-making. Strong organizational
capacity will allow APCHA to fulfill its mission and
vision, create value by providing a broad range of
products and services, and innovate to maintain
our relevance.
STRATEGIES
1. Improve the governance and
operational infrastructure*
2. Ensure success and full
implementation of HomeTrek
These four goals to achieve APCHA’s mission will be used to establish annual
priorities and workplans. As the work plan and budget is developed, these priorities
might change. In addition, the tactical elements for each strategy will be developed
within the annual workplan.
1 COMPLIANCE
APCHA administers
optimized affordable housing regulations
and solutions for those
that are qualified.
STRATEGIES
1. Continue to apply regulations to ensure all those residing in APCHA housing meet eligibility requirements.
2. Design and implement an APCHA pre-qualification training program by 2026.
2 QUALITY
APCHA stewards a
safe, durable housing inventory and provides
excellent customer
service.
STRATEGIES
1. Friendly, accessible and transparent customer service.
2. Effective, efficient and user-friendly systems and
processes throughout the customer journey.
3. Partner with HOAs and stakeholders on maintenance
strategies and approach to achieve a well maintained
inventory by 2030.
3 COMMUNITY
APCHA is cognizant
of the evolving needs of the
program and
strives to meet
those needs.
STRATEGIES
1. Evaluate and update eligibility income requirements
and categorization by 2030.
2. Assess APCHA housing needs, gaps and assets to
inform policy reform by 2030.
3. Provide options to optimize rightsizing of housing
inventory by 2028.
4 LEADERSHIP
APCHA board and staff are aligned
with and guided
by community
priorities and
organizational values.
STRATEGIES
1. Actively support and advance proactive and
regionally responsive housing policies.
2. Board and staff provide clear, consistent and
transparent communication to strengthen
and maintain public trust.
3. Consistent and proactive community outreach and
engagement to foster collaborative relationships.