WSP00496

• File Number: 8040.200
• Description: Section D General Studies-Energy
• Date: 11/1/1976
• Author: CODept Local Affairs
• Title: Boom Town Financing Study-Volume 1-Financial Impacts of Energy Development in Colorado-Analysis and Recommendations
• Water Supply Pro - Doc Type: Report/Study

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INTRODUCTION

The Boom Town Financing Study was made possible by a grant from the Eco-
nomic Development Administration (EDA), U.S. Department of Commerce. The
grant was funded under Title IX, Section 903 of the Public Works and Eco-
nomic Development Act of 1965, as amended. As stated in the EDA grant,
the purpose of the study is to examine methods of financing the cost of
needed public facilities and services in areas experiencing unusual sudden
growth due to energy resource development. The study was administered through
the Colorado Department of Local Affairs, Office of Rural Development.

Objectives of Study
The primary objective of the Boom Town. Financing Study (BTFS) was to re-
search and develop recommendations for ways of funding capital improve-
ments, public services, and housing in communities likely to experience
rapid growth by fossil fuel development.