Fremont County Coalition Site Reuse & Revitalization Program

Program Overview

In 2018 Fremont County won a $600,000 Brownfield Assessment grant from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to transform underutilized properties from liabilities into assets that revitalize our communities and bring our neighborhoods back to life.

The grant is managed by Fremont County with assistance from an environmental consulting team led by Stantec Consulting Services Inc. (Stantec).

WHO:  Community members and property owners are needed to nominate properties with redevelopment potential.

WHAT: Revitalize vacant and underutilized (“brownfield”) properties to provide benefits to the community, including job creation, increased property values, environmental restoration, and reduced health risks.

HOW: Funding will be used to inventory and prioritize brownfield sites for redevelopment, assess existing site conditions, and plan for cleanup and reuse of priority sites throughout our communities.

WHEN: October 2018 – September 2021

WHERE: The grant will be used to assess selected properties located primarily in Cañon City and Florence.

Guiding Principles

• Prioritize use of grant funds on property that will attract investors and become a catalyst for new employment opportunities and a sustainable job base.
• Promote infill development that maximizes use of existing space, infrastructure and utilities.
• Remove redevelopment barriers by addressing unknown site conditions and creating shovel ready sites.
• Invest in sites that will generate public and private revenue.
• Transform blighted areas into thriving neighborhoods.
• Protect public health and the environment.
• Promote public participation and input on priority redevelopment areas and sites.

How Do I...

See examples of how the program works?

Colorado Brownfield Site Redevelopment Success Stories

Find out more about the steps of the process?

	Brownfield Site Revitalization Process
	Community Member Fact Sheet
	Grant Program Timeline
	Property Owner Fact Sheet
	Site Assessment Guide for Property Owners & Stakeholders

Nominate a property for assessment?

	Site Nomination Form
	Access Agreement Example

See relevant videos?

• What are Brownfields?
• Phase I & II ESAs

Find answers to other questions?

Brownfield Frequently Asked Questions

News & Announcements

• News Release: “$1.1 million for redevelopment projects in Cañon City, Florence, Lamar, and Pueblo, Colorado.”   EPA Region 8. April 25, 2018.
• Article: "Florence’s St. Joseph’s Manor is primed for redevelopment” Canon City Daily Record. February 26, 2018.

	'A natural fit': Unbridled Contractors buys historic St. Cloud Hotel for $80,000	Cañon City News, July 28, 2018
	Commissioner Debbie Bell: Investing in Fremont County	Cañon City Daily Record, May 4, 2018

Contact Information

For additional information or to nominate a site for grant funding consideration, please contact:

Sunny Bryant, County Manager
Fremont County
Contact Sunny Bryant
Phone: 719-276-7351