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May Newsletter

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SIPA is here to help you better prepare for current and future online technologies, challenges, and ways to serve your constituents.


May is National Wildfire Preparedness Month. In light of this, we'd like to share some valuable resources and proposed legislation you may wish to pass along to those whom you serve. You'll find this information down further in our newsletter; in the meantime, here's our latest SIPA news and upcoming events!


SIPA Innovation Fund

This program is designed for state agencies to put more information and services online.

2022 Innovation Fund  

Since 2017, SIPA has funded 20 state agency projects valued at $1.6M in total investment. We are happy to inform you that the SIPA/NIC Colorado Innovation Fund will accept applications for the fourth and final round of the program. Application link coming soon, for questions please reach out to will@cosipa.gov.


SIPA Micro-Grant Program

This program is designed for all Colorado governments.

SIPA Micro-Grant Program 2022 Apply June 1

Since 2010, more than 327 Micro-Grants and $1.5 million have been awarded for all Colorado governments across the state.

For additional information, testimonials and ideas for funding requests, and the applications, please see our Program page here. For questions please reach out to beth@cosipa.gov.


SIPA Webinar Wednesday May 2022 with Granicus

From mountain towns to the Mile High City, short-term rentals, often found on sites like Airbnb and VRBO, are here to stay. While these rentals can yield economic development benefits, without strategic ordinances and effective enforcement tools, they can also harm communities and create significant headaches for local government. Join SIPA and Granicus on May 25th for this hour-long deep dive into Colorado’s short-term rental market and best practices for efficient enforcement. Register here!


SIPA Cybersecurity with Shield and Lock

Cybersecurity:
Secure - Invest - Protect - Act

2021 Top Routinely Exploited Vulnerabilities

"This joint Cybersecurity Advisory (CSA) coauthored by cybersecurity authorities of the United States, Australia, Canada, New Zealand, and the United Kingdom provides details on the top 15 Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVEs) routinely exploited by malicious cyber actors in 2021, as well as other CVEs frequently exploited.The cybersecurity authorities encourage organizations to apply the recommendations in the Mitigations section of this CSA."

The CSA has immensely useful recommendations for your organizations. Please check out our cybersecurity offerings on our Services Page for ways our vendors can assist you in implementing some protective actions.


SIPA Annual User Conference 2022

SAVE THE DATE: The SIPA Annual User Conference is back!

It will be held on September 27, 2022 at the Ralph L. Carr Judicial Center, 1300 Broadway, Denver, CO 80203. Register now!


New to SIPA

  • PrairieStar Metropolitan District
  • Pan-Ark Estates Metropolitan District
  • Dillon Valley District

New Service Launches

SIPA 101: What Your Public Sector Partner
Can Do For You

sipa 101


thank youSIPA Vendors 2022

Do you know about the official Colorado.gov portal that offers no-cost technology solutions for Governments?

Learn more about portal services here.

Check out websites on Colorado.gov here.

Website training is here. Demo site here.

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Fire

Wildfire Resources
Colorado Division of Fire Prevention & Control
Colorado Forest Atlas
National Fire Protection Association Public Education
National Significant Wildland Fire Potential Outlook Monthly Report - May 1, 2022
Colorado State Forest Service
ASPCA Disaster Preparedness

Wildfire Legislation
HB22-1007 Assistance Landowner Wildfire Mitigation
HB22-1011 Wildfire Mitigation Incentives for Local Governments
HB22-1012 Wildfire Mitigation and Recovery
HB22-1111 Insurance Coverage For Loss Declared Fire Disaster
SB22-206 Disaster Preparedness and Recovery Resources


Clipboard Checklist  

Request for Proposal (RFP)

Did you know that you do not have to go out for RFP if SIPA provides the service you need? If we do not, consider the following resources:
Rocky Mountain E-Purchasing System
ColoradoVSS
Downtown Colorado Inc.
State of Colorado Controller's Office


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