A look at what is happening in our Douglas County Schools:

DCHS has experienced an increased presence of E-cigarettes and Vaporizer apparatus throughout the 2d Semester. These are pictures of such as found on the internet and in the "Smokeless Shops in and around our community.

http://www.google.com/search?q=vaporizer+pen&safe=active&tbm=isch&tbo=u&source=univ&sa=x&ei=n_5vvf3gfc-myat0vocabq&ved=0ceeqsaq&biw=1680&bih=883&surl=1

My Administration has been discovering an increased amount of nicotine juice refill bottles in their searches also. These are used to refill the "vape" pen reservoirs with specific amounts of nicotine strengths. THC/Hash oil is also readily available in these small, refill type bottles, syringes, and even squeeze tubes.

Many LEO's are not privy to the many different types of flavored oils which are actually processed Canibinoids and being consumed right out in the open by adults and some juveniles. Juveniles tend to continue to hide-out when they vape this product but continue to get caught with various types of flavored oils/liquids they claim is nothing more than flavored juice. See below link as an example of many:

Flavored E-Vape Oils: http://greendragoncolorado.com/product/neos-electronic-vaporization-oil/

Deputy Dean A. Harris, #07-09 School Resource Officer, Douglas County High School

The following schools have had issues with these to date:

CHS e-cigarettes/ flavored oil

HRHS e-cigarettes/ flavored oil

MVHS e-cigarettes/ flavored oil

PHS contacting students at least once a month with e-cigarettes/ hookahs

RCHS contacting students at least once a week with e-cigarettes/ hookahs

RVMS recovered 5 e-cigarettes/ hooks this year

THMS 19 tobacco related citations/ 16 students with hookahs

Skyview/ STEM e-cigarettes/ marijuana oil

*Although the flavored oil does not contain nicotine, per state law it is illegal for minors to purchase e-cigarettes/ vape pens/ hookahs. Students are able to marijuana oil (hash oil) in these products and disguise them with the flavored oils. Leads to nicotine addiction, and other hard core drug use.

E-Cigarette FACTS

Health Effects: - E-cigarettes contain nicotine, highly addictive neurotoxin

o Exposure to nicotine during adolescence can harm brain development and predispose youth to tobacco use

- E-cigarettes do not emit water vapor, they emit chemicals toxic to human cells in the

form of an aerosol. o The aerosol from e-cigarettes has been found to contain toxic chemicals, such as

formaldehyde, lead, nickel and acetaldehyde – known to cause cancer, birth defects, and other reproductive harm

o The chemicals in the aerosol travel through the circulatory system to the brain and all organs

- Nicotine is more addictive then crack and heroine - E- cigarette poisonings have tripled over the last year

o Only one teaspoon size on the skin of a child is toxic o Last year, 215 nicotine poisonings in Douglas County o Adults have also been affected, with using e-liquid in harmful ways such as

mistaken for eye drops, cartridges exploding and burning batteries - Studies show using an e-cigarette for only five minutes causes similar lung irritation,

inflammation, and effect on blood vessels as smoking a traditional cigarette – which may increase risk of a heart attack.

- Adolescents are more at risk to the effects of nicotine including becoming addicted even at low levels of consumption. Also harming brain development.

- Amounts of nicotine varied substantially in e-cigarettes. - The liquid used in electronic devices have been linked to higher risk of respiratory viral

infections. o Damages the cells in our airways almost immediately, causing inflammation, and

its effects can last for up to two days. - When using Hookah’s, inhaling large quantities of charcoal combustion-generated toxic

and carcinogenic emissions. - Smoking Hookah for one hour is equivalent to smoking 100 cigarettes. - Other adverse effects of e-cigarettes include: pneumonia, congestive heart failure,

disorientation, seizure, hypotension

Additional information:

- The use of e-cigarettes has tripled over the last two years by use of teens, surpassing teen cigarette use.

o Gateway to cigarette use by teens - E-cigarette devices are also being used by teens to inhale marijuana and hash oil. References American Lung Association Statement on E-Cigarettes. 2015. Retrieved from:

http://www.lung.org/stop-smoking/tobacco-control-advocacy/federal/e-cigaretes. California Department of Public Health, California Tobacco Control Program, State Health

Officer’s Report on e-Cigarettes: A Community Health Threat, Sacramento CA 2015 Electronic Cigaretes (e-cigarettes). 2015.U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Retrieved

from: http://www.fda.gov/NewsEvents/PublicHealthFocus/ucm172906.htm Fox, Maggie. 2015. E-cigarettes should be a last resort, heart doctors say. Retrieved from:

www.nbcnews.com/health/health-news/e-cigarettes-should-be-last-resort-doctors-say

Spinelli, Lauren. 2015. The Daily Aztec: SDSU study says hookah is more dangerous than perceived. Retrieved from: http://www.thedailyaztec.com/61087/news/study-shows-hookah-is-more-dangerous-percieved

Williams, Sean. 2015. Bad news for Electronic Cigarette Users: E-igs may be more

dangerous than initially thought. Retrieved from: http://www.fool.com/investigating.general/2015/01/17/bad-news-for-electronic-cigarette-users

2013 Healthy Kids Colorado Survey Results.cdphe.healthstatistics@state.co.us

Douglas County; State law, County policy, current research and

recommendations

E-Cigarettes

State law, DC facilities rule & DC Ordinance ó Colorado State Law bans:

1. Sale of cigarettes to minors including e-cigarettes but made purchase and possession non-criminal

2. Smoking in public places or places of employment ó Douglas County Rules ban:

1. Smoking in Douglas County facilities by public or staff and now includes e-cigarettes.

ó Douglas County Ordinance prohibits: 1. Possession of Tobacco products by minors – does

not include e-cigarettes.

Summer 2014 meeting with the Commissioners Our Goals: 1) Ban e-cigarettes from County Facilities for the public and staff-DONE 2) Add e-cigarettes to the ordinance prohibiting possession

of tobacco products by juveniles. Questions: Why should we add e-cigarettes to smoking in DC facilities ban public/employees ó Are they an alternative to the nicotine patch? ó Will they help people quit smoking? ó Are they harmful to those in proximity? ó Why make juveniles criminals for smoking them?

FDA Laboratory Analysis ó E-cigarette analysis indicated that e-cigarettes expose users to harmful

chemical ingredients ó Nitrosamines that are human carcinogens were detected ó The e-cigarette cartridges labeled as containing no nicotine had low levels

of nicotine ó 3 different e-cigarette cartridges with the same label emitted markedly

different amounts of nicotine ranging from 26.8 to 43.2 mcg nicotine/100 ml puff.

ó Twice as much nicotine to users when inhaled, than was delivered by a

sample of an FDA approved smoking cessation nicotine inhalation product.

GASP white paper - FDA Summary http://www.fda.gov/NewsEvents/PublicHealthFocus/ucm173146.htm FDA study http://www.fda.gov/downloads/Drugs/ScienceResearch/UCM173250.pdf

Global Advisors Smoke-free Policy GASP Research shows the nicotine in e-cigarettes: ó have powerful side effects on the cardiovascular

system ó raises blood pressure, heart rate, respiration and

glucose levels ó can be carcinogenic ó has adverse effects on brain and lung development

in children ó has harmful reproductive effects ó that the amount of nicotine is unpredictable and can

be unknown to the consumer

RJ Reynolds Website

www.rjrt.com

RJ Reynolds Advertising What are the ingredients of VUSE V-Liquid™? ó VUSE V-Liquid is made of high quality ingredients consisting of tobacco-

derived nicotine, vegetable glycerin, propylene glycol, reverse-osmosis water and natural and artificial flavorings.

Are VUSE products for quitting smoking? ó No. The VUSE Digital Vapor Cigarette is not a smoking cessation product. It

is a tobacco product, and no tobacco product is safe or without risk. The best course of action for tobacco consumers concerned about their health is to quit. VUSE presents an alternative for adult smokers who may be interested in switching to a smoke- free tobacco product. The VUSE Digital Vapor Cigarette offers many advantages over a traditional cigarette that adult tobacco consumers may find attractive--there's no ash and no burning odor. For adult tobacco consumers who have made the informed decision to continue using tobacco products and are looking for an alternative to traditional cigarettes, VUSE is another option to consider.

www.rjrt.com

Harm Reduction Statement RJ Reynolds

www.rjrt.com

National Youth Tobacco Survey ó Queried 62,000 youth, 2011-201, grades 6-12: ó E-cigarette use tripled in those youth that have never smoked

from 2011 to 2013 ó Of those that tried an e-cigarette 43% of those indicated they

intended to smoke regular cigarettes vs. only 21% of those that had never tried an e-cigarette.

ó 90% reported some level of exposure to advertising or promotions for cigarettes or other tobacco products, which was showed to correlate with higher levels of intent to smoke.

ó The number of high school students using e-cigarettes has tripled since 2011

U.S. DRUG ENFORCEMENT ADMINISTRATION SAYS E-cigarettes ó Are being used to inhale vapor from a liquid form of

marijuana ó Are furthering the concealment ability of smoking marijuana

in public ó Are being marketed by Reynolds America, the 2nd largest

tobacco company , in Colorado , the primary area where other companies are.

ó Can be marketed on TV as they are not regulated by the FDA ó The value of e-cigarette market sales will double to $1 billion

this year

Other facts… ó FDA does not currently regulate e-cigarettes but have issued a

proposed rule that would extend the agency’s tobacco authority to cover them.

ó Nicotine is a toxic substance leading to 215 poisoning to children in

Douglas County the last year. ó One teaspoon amount can kill a small child.

ó Marijuana concentrates are ingested by using vaporizers such as in

e-cigarettes, also known as known as dabbing. Dabbing Hash Oil in e-cigarettes has become very popular recently.

ó Sarah Wilson, DEA Analyst said over a 6 month period hashtags for

#BHO doubled from 507,000 to 926,000 Class discussion FBI NA Fall 2014, Contemporary Drug Issues

Recommendations

ó Many cities and counties are starting to ban or regulate e-cigarettes including Parker PD, adding it to their prohibition of tobacco products to minor’s ordinance.

ó Due to their popularity with juveniles and their potential to be used to

conceal smoking marijuana concentrates, it is recommended e-cigarettes and ANY nicotine delivery device be added to the prohibition ordinance to minors.

ó Training for deputies on the popularity and potential use for concealing the smoking of marijuana.

1) Are they an alternative to the nicotine patch? NO 2) Will they help people quit smoking? NO 3) Are they harmful to those in proximity? POSSIBLY 4) Why make juveniles criminals for smoking them? Class 2 Petty Offense - Confiscation, Education, Deterrent.

Current Ordinance O-001-003: Section II. Definitions: “Cigarette or tobacco products” means any substance containing tobacco leaf, including but not limited to, cigarettes, cigars, cheroots, stogies, periques, granulated, plug cut, crimp cut, ready rubbed, and other smoking tobacco, snuff, snuff flour, Cavendish, plug cuttings and sweepings of tobacco, and other kinds and forms of tobacco, prepared in such a manner as to be suitable for chewing or for smoking in a pope or otherwise, or both for chewing and smoking. Section III. Minors Prohibited From Possessing Cigarettes or Tobacco Products: No minor shall possess any cigarettes or tobacco products.

Proposed Changes Section II. Definitions: “Cigarette or tobacco products” means any substance containing tobacco leaf, including but not limited to, cigarettes, cigars, cheroots, stogies, periques, granulated, plug cut, crimp cut, ready rubbed, and other smoking tobacco, snuff, snuff flour, Cavendish, plug cuttings and sweepings of tobacco, snus, orbs, dissolvable sticks, dissolvable strips, and other kinds and forms of tobacco, prepared in such a manner as to be suitable for chewing or for smoking in a pipe or otherwise, or both for chewing and smoking or any products containing nicotine including hookah, and any electronic device that can be used to deliver nicotine to the person including an electronic cigarette and new emerging products delivering nicotine. Section III. Minors Prohibited From Possessing Cigarettes or Tobacco Products, or Any Products Containing Nicotine: No minor shall possess any cigarettes or tobacco products or any products containing nicotine.

Questions?

DOUGLAS COUNTY Office of the County Manager

AGENDA ITEM TO: Board of County Commissioners FROM: Doug DeBord DATE: July 7, 2015 ITEM: CSU Extension Director Selection Process Staff will brief the Board on the selection process for a new Director of CSU Extension to replace Joe Julian who is retiring at the end of the year.

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Discussion: The draft Charter proposes to develop a Vision and Master Plan that could determine the long-term use of the Canal and potential management of the “Highline Canal Greenway”. The proposed Charter defines the Highline Canal Greenway as: The combination of physical characteristics that constitute the totality of public benefits that run along the Highline Canal corridor including (but not limited to) canal, trail, access, recreation, canopy and view sheds. It would also recommend a management plan for the Canal as the High Line Canal Greenway. Staff is in alignment with the goals and objectives to preserve the recreational use of the Canal including maintaining a healthy and vial tree canopy. Douglas County already has the resources, both staff and financing, to advance more detailed studies of the Canal within our jurisdiction, while keeping with the general goals of the MOU and Study. We don’t feel it is necessary to enter into yet another agreement with entities that may have different needs and specific interests for their section of the Canal. We believe we can be more flexible and expedient in the advancement of certain County goals and objectives without having to worry about reaching agreement with entities that have different situations along the Canal at this time. The County can remain willing to participate in projects on our terms and as we advance studies for our section of the Canal we can share our findings with the rest of the Working Group.

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HIGH LINE CANAL CORE TEAM DRAFT CHARTER 1 2 1. Definitions 3 4 For the purpose of the Core Team discussions, the following terms will be used: 5

· High Line Canal: The water delivery infrastructure used to serve existing and past 6 Denver Water customers; 7

· High Line Canal Trail: The recreational trail and service road that runs adjacent to the 8 High Line Canal; 9

· High Line Canal Greenway: The combination of physical characteristics that 10 constitute the totality of public benefits that run along the High Line Canal corridor 11 including (but not limited to) canal, trail, access, recreation, canopy and view sheds. 12

· High Line Canal Property Corridor: The 100-foot wide corridor that is owned and 13 managed by Denver Water to operate the High Line Canal. 14

· Visioning: The process that will include an unconstrained consideration of what the 15 High Line Canal Greenway can be. These ideas will be organized and synthesized to 16 some degree, based on the preferences of major stakeholders (see Section 4). 17

· Master Planning: The process to take the best of the options identified in visioning 18 and determine how to make them happen including long-term fiscal planning and 19 consideration of the means of achieving successful implementation. 20

21 2. Need and Opportunity 22

23 Denver Water and other stakeholders are examining the potential of changing or adding 24 to the purpose and public benefit of the High Line Canal. The water delivery system is an 25 inefficient means of delivering water to customers and the realities of water scarcity have 26 precipitated the need to reassess the use of the canal while also recognizing the important 27 role that it currently plays as the focal point for a major recreational resource (the High 28 Line Canal Trail). 29 30 In the fall of 2012, Denver Water, Denver, Arapahoe County and Douglas County signed 31 an MOU 1 to examine the multiple uses of the High Line Canal corridor and to 32 recommend any management changes that might stem from a redefined purpose. The 33 memo led to the creation of a “Core Management Team” to accomplish the objectives of 34 the MOU. The result of the process was a draft memo 2 that made two major 35 recommendations: 36 · Examine the potential of utilizing the High Line Canal as a stormwater detention 37

facility, and 38

1 Follow this link to see the signed MOU: https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/11392508/High%20Line%20Core%20Team/Final%26Signed%20HL%20MOU%20copy.pdf 2 Follow this link to see the recommendations memo: https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/11392508/High%20Line%20Core%20Team/DRAFT%20HLM%20MOU%20Report%2011-14-12%20copy.pdf

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· Prepare for a master planning process that could determine the long-term use of the 39 canal and potential management of the High Line Canal greenway. 40 41

Aurora became part of the Core Team in 2013. With the completion of the stormwater 42 detention feasibility study in 2014, the Core Team determined that it should begin 43 meeting again to coordinate the multiple programmatic streams related to determining the 44 future of the High Line Canal. This charter represents a continuation of the objectives 45 outlined in the 2012 MOU. 46

47 3. Core Team Objective and Scope 48

49 3.1 Objective 50

The focus will be to coordinate and be a catalyst for the many different process streams 51 that will need to take place for an eventual decision by Denver Water on the disposition 52 of the High Line Canal Greenway. The top line objective of the Core Team is to 53 achieve maximum possible beneficial public use/s for the High Line Canal. 54 55 The goals related to this objective include: 56 · To ensure a smooth transition in advance of any deadlines for changing the use of the 57

canal; 58 · To engage the broadest array of stakeholders in finding valuable public uses for the 59

canal and trail as related parts of the High Line Canal Greenway; 60 · To ensure a smooth transition from existing uses that might need to be phased out; 61 · To maximize support for any needed operational actions along the canal. 62 63

3.2 Scope 64 In the initial stages, the members of the Core Team will play an advisory role to Denver 65 Water. As the process progresses, decision-making may be increasingly shared among 66 the contributors (as additional uses and shifting responsibilities are identified). 67 68 The Core Team will seek to achieve its objective through the following actions: 69 · Coordinate the multiple programmatic streams (described in this document), avoid 70

redundancy and facilitate communications. Ensuring that existing reports and studies 71 are reviewed and considered in future planning efforts; 72

· Act as an accountability mechanism, ensuring that tasks are accomplished according 73 to an agreed time schedule; 74

· Assist in the establishment of the High Line Partners Conservancy (HLPC), which 75 will partner and provide community outreach and support for this process including 76 raising needed funds for the Visioning process. 77

· Provide guidance and oversight for a comprehensive visioning process that will seek 78 to identify the potential beneficial public uses for the High Line Canal and lead to a 79 comprehensive master planning process. This would include: 80

o Cooperate with HLPC to develop a community engagement process to 81 identify and engage stakeholders and work with adjacent property owners; 82

o Act as a technical advisory committee throughout the visioning and 83 comprehensive master planning process; 84

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o Cooperate with HLPC to determine the critical objectives and qualifications 85 for professional services related to visioning, public engagement and 86 comprehensive long-term master planning. 87

o Help to vet the identified uses for the High Line Canal and to filter and 88 prioritize the identified uses. 89

· Oversee the analysis of the costs, benefits and impacts of different options for the 90 canal to inform decision-making; 91

· Assist Denver Water as necessary in understanding the implications of the different 92 use and management options including what might be conveyed for other uses 93 without impairing the physical integrity of the trail and greenway. 94

95 The scope of the Core Team does not include proprietary decisions the Denver Water 96 makes. The scope does not preclude or replace the established authorities of any of the 97 participating entities. Additionally, the Core Team will not replace or impair the working 98 groups and processes that are outlined in Section 7 “Key Groups and Communications”. 99 100 At a programmatic level, there are additional issues that will be outside the scope of the 101 Core Team. The Core Team should not: 102 · Review or determine the details of property and customer conversion process; 103 · Review or determine water rights ownership; or 104 · Obligate their respective entities to finance activities without a separate agreement. 105

106 4. Major Deliverables 107 108

The major deliverables from the Core Team process are: 109 110 General 111 · Assist HLPC in giving accurate descriptions in its proposals and other fundraising 112

assistance; 113 · Develop plans for financing visioning, master planning and subsequent actions 114

including grants, and other financing options; 115 · Create a communication and engagement plan to ensure consistency of messaging 116

and process transparency. 117 118 Visioning 119 · Develop criteria for the visioning process to inform the drafting of a request for 120

qualifications; 121 · Inventory existing studies and interpret relevance for the visioning process consultant; 122 · Develop a plan for the High Line Canal storm detention pilots with the cooperation of 123

Urban Drainage & Flood Control District; 124 · Oversee a segment-by-segment analysis with local cities (as part of the visioning 125

process) and/or leasees to determine the preferred use of the canal, including 126 stormwater detention options, including: 127

o Financial requirements and sources of funding; 128 o Other potential uses for the canal infrastructure; 129

· Quantify direct and indirect benefits to tree canopy various potential actions; 130

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131 Master Plan 132 · Review the results of the visioning process and develop components to be included in 133

master planning; 134 · Develop a master planning process description with conditions for moving forward 135

and ultimate approval or adoption of the results; 136 · Determine long-term fiscal planning and consideration of the means of achieving 137

successful implementation of visioning and master planning outcomes. 138 139 5. Decision Points and Timeline 140 141

High Line Partners Conservancy is working to implement a visioning process in 2015. If 142 visioning is completed in 2015, the Core Team members (including HLPC) will have an 143 opportunity to initiate the master planning process in 2016. Without a better 144 understanding of the scope of the master planning process, it is not possible to accurately 145 predict how long it will take but generally a master planning process can take between 18 146 months and two years. This timeline reflects an estimate of the duration of time for each 147 action. With delays in specific actions, subsequent steps will also experience delay. Some 148 of the listed actions can be conducted in parallel. Some decision points and timeline items 149 are: 150 151 ★ DECISION POINT: SIGNATORIES ADOPT HIGH LINE CORE TEAM

CHARTER 152 Visioning 153 1 – 3 months Core Team provides guidance and criteria for hiring a visioning

consultant to HLPC 1 – 3 months Core Team identifies relevant outcomes and elements from past studies 2 – 6 months Core Team and HLPC have develop fundraising plan for visioning

process including grant applications and sufficient funding is raised to initiate visioning process

★ DECISION POINT: NECESSARY FUNDING HAS BEEN RAISED FOR

VISIONING

12 months Visioning and public engagement process. This includes (but is not limited to) deliverables listed under visioning, such as: storm detention pilots, segment-by-segment analysis, and tree canopy analysis.

154 Master Planning 155 1 – 3 months Review results of visioning process and develop components to

be included in master planning 1 – 3 months Develop a master planning process description with conditions

for moving forward

★ DECISION PONT: VISIONING HAS DEVELOPED SUFFICIENT OPTIONS TO

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WARRANT INITIATION OF MASTER PLAN PROCESS

18 months Master planning is conducted 3 – 6 months Determine long-term fiscal planning and means for achieving

implementation of master plan

★ DECISION POINT: DETERMINE WHETHER TO MOVE FORWARD WITH NEW MANAGEMENT AND USE OUTCOMES FOR HIGH LINE CANAL

156 6. Membership and Roles and Responsibilities 157

158 Membership of the Core Team is predicated on the ability of the entity to be active 159 contributors towards the objective and scope described above. The individuals selected to 160 be on the Core Team must be able to speak for their entity related to the items described 161 in this charter. Each entity will name its own members to the Core Team. Continuity will 162 be highly encouraged as the group will need to be familiar with the complex mix of 163 issues related to the High Line Canal as well as be comfortable working collaboratively 164 with each other. 165 166 The named Core Team members are: 167

168 Denver Water Tom Roode, Director of Operations and

Maintenance Amy Turney, Chief of Distribution and Property Management

Arapahoe County Shannon Carter, Intergovernmental Relations and Open Space Director Bethany Collins, Grants and Acquisitions Administrator, Open Spaces Program (Alternate)

City of Aurora Tracy Young, Manager, Planning, Design and Construction, Parks, Recreation and Open Space

City & County of Denver Scott Gilmore, Deputy Director, Denver Parks & Recreation Jay Henke, Senior Landscape Architect, Denver Parks & Recreation (Alternate)

Douglas County Randy Burkhardt, Assistant Director of Parks, Trails and Building Grounds

High Line Partners Conservancy Harriet LaMair, Executive Director 169

If the named individuals can no longer serve on the Core Team, their replacements will 170 have the same responsibilities as those named in this document. They will also be 171

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expected to be fully informed of and agree to the outputs of the Core Team previous to 172 their participation. 173 174 Individuals from Urban Drainage and Flood Control District and other experts will be 175 tapped to participate with in the Core Team meetings as needed. 176

177 7. Key Groups and Communications 178

179 While the High Line Canal Management Core Team is working to determine the long-180 term improvement and management of the High Line Canal Greenway, there are other 181 ongoing efforts that currently contribute to the on-going improvement of the High Line 182 Canal Greenway. Others are setting the environment for robust visioning and planning 183 processes on the future dispensation of the High Line Canal. There is significant cross 184 over between these listed groups. The following is a brief summary of those groups. 185 186 High Line Canal Working Group (HLCWG) – The HLCWG was established in 2011. 187 It is a collaborative group established by Denver Water, Arapahoe County, City & 188 County of Denver and Douglas County to secure funding for – and implement – projects 189 that help to enhance and protect the unique recreation experience along the High Line 190 Canal. The focus of the working group is current planning, to collaborate on 191 improvements in the short and medium term. Its members are comprised of elected 192 officials and senior staff from the cities, counties and recreational districts along the reach 193 of the High Line Canal. Membership also includes relevant local and national non-194 governmental organizations including the High Line Preservation Association. Each Core 195 Team entity also has representation on the HLCWG. Other categories in this section are 196 also included in the membership of the HLCWG including: HLPC and the High Line 197 Canal Leaseholders. 198 199 The HLCWG meets quarterly (January, April, July and October). The Core Team will 200 discuss what should be presented to the HLCWG in advance of each meeting and 201 designate a Core Team member to make the presentation. 202 203 High Line Partners Conservancy (HLPC) – The HLPC is a recently organized private 204 organization that is focused on activating communities along the High Line Canal to take 205 an active role in determining the future of the canal and its adjacent greenway. The 206 HLPC’s initial emphasis is on developing a vision for the future of the High Line Canal 207 and greenway and raising private sources of funding that will leverage the public 208 investment. 209 210 HLPC will coordinate with other Core Team members on its needs as it plans for and 211 conducts the High Line Canal visioning process. 212 213 Urban Drainage & Flood Control District (UDFCD) – UDFCD is pursuing 214 opportunities to develop pilot sites to test the outcomes of the 2013-14 stormwater 215 detention feasibility study. UDFCD will be working with cities and counties along the 216

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High Line Canal to identify segments to install storm water quality or detention 217 infrastructure. This may entail convening interested parties on an ad hoc basis. 218 219 The Core Team will monitor the development of the pilots and seek to include the lessons 220 from the feasibility study and pilots into the visioning and master planning processes. 221 UDFCD will be invited to participate in the Core Team meetings as appropriate. 222 223 Denver Water Staff – Denver Water owns the High Line Canal Property Corridor and 224 water rights in order to deliver water to its customers. Denver Water is responsible for 225 completing general maintenance of the High Line Canal. The staff of Denver Water is 226 actively engaged in evaluating the use of the Canal as a water delivery system, 227 developing alternatives for its customers and is openly considering greater beneficial use 228 of the Corridor. 229 230 The Core Team members from Denver Water will coordinate communications with 231 Denver Water staff and board. 232 233 High Line Canal Recreational Lease Holders (Leasees) – There are seven agencies 234 with recreation agreements that are responsible for maintaining the High Line Canal 235 Trail. These agencies are: Douglas County Parks, Trails and Building Grounds Division; 236 Metro District of Highlands Ranch Parks and Open Space; South Suburban Parks and 237 Recreation District; Greenwood Village Parks, Trails and Recreation Department; Cherry 238 Hills Village Parks, Trails and Recreation Department; Denver Parks and Recreation 239 Department; Aurora Parks, Recreation and Open Space Department. 240 241 Each of these entities is represented on the High Line Canal Working Group and many of 242 the entities are represented on the Core Team itself. The Core Team can engage these 243 entities through the High Line Canal Working Group or on an ad hoc basis as needed. 244 245 Neighborhood Associations – There are numerous neighborhood associations who take 246 an active interest in conditions along the High Line Canal. Some of the associations have 247 expressed interest in knowing about the visioning process and have asked to be engaged. 248 The Core Team will coordinate communications with these associations and will seek to 249 ensure that they are included as part of any visioning communications strategy. 250 251 The Core Team will coordinate communications with these listed groups and others. The 252 Core Team will also ensure that these listed groups are part of an integrated 253 communications plan for both the visioning process and eventual master planning. 254

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High Line Canal Core Team Charter Acceptance 255 256 Denver Water: 257 258 259 260 Jim Lochhead, CEO/Manager Date 261 262 City of Aurora: 263 264 265 266 Tom Barrett, Parks, Recreation & Open Space Director Date 267 268 269 270 Marshall Brown, Aurora Water Executive Director Date 271 272 Arapahoe County: 273 274 275 276 Shannon Carter, Open Spaces and Date 277 Intergovernmental Relations Director 278 279 City & County of Denver: 280 281 282 283 Jose Cornejo, Public Works Department Manager Date 284 285 286 287 Lauri Dannemiller, Parks & Recreation Manager Date 288 289 Douglas County: 290 291 292 293 Douglas DeBord, County Manager Date 294 295 High Line Partners Conservancy: 296 297 298 299 Harriet LaMair, Executive Director Date 300 301