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Clear Creek County public meetings in 2024

55 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.

Thu Dec 19, 2024

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Board to certify 2025 tax levies and decide on coroner’s part-time status

The Clear Creek Board of County Commissioners will consider four action items: certifying tax levies for the 2025 budget year, returning the coroner position to part-time status effective January 1, 2025, and approving employment agreements for the county attorney and county manager. The meeting begins with public comment.

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Tue Dec 17, 2024

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Public hearing on short-term rental regulations second reading in Clear Creek

The board will hold public hearings on the second reading of short-term rental regulations (Ordinance No. 19), adoption of the 2021 International Code Series, and revisions to the county road system. They will also consider consent agenda items including a water leasing agreement for Lawson Mobile Home Park, final settlements for pavement rehab on Upper Bear Creek Road and the sports shooting complex, and a third amendment with Jefferson Center for Mental Health. Additionally, a work session on the Clear Creek Fire Authority organizational review and executive sessions on legal matters are scheduled.

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Fri Dec 13, 2024

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County to discuss fire protection funding and survey results for CCFA

The Board of County Commissioners, convened as the Emergency Services General Improvement District Board, will hold a joint meeting with municipalities and fire authority boards to review community survey results on funding the Clear Creek Fire Authority's $3.6 million staffing and capital plan. The survey shows high approval for CCFA but concerns over property taxes and the cost of I-70 service calls. The meeting will also outline next steps for an intergovernmental agreement and recognize accomplishments.

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Tue Dec 10, 2024

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County commissioners to adopt 2025 budget and set property tax levy

The Clear Creek Board of County Commissioners will hold public hearings to adopt the 2025 county budget and set the 2024 property tax levy, along with budgets for the Emergency Services District and Housing Authority. The board will also consider revisions to fee schedules for short-term rentals, building permits, ambulance services, and the transfer station. Other items include approval of marijuana licenses for Sofa King Medicinal Wellness Products, a workforce restructuring policy, and a letter of support for a US Forest Service off-highway vehicle grant.

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Mon Nov 25, 2024

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Board to decide on National Scenic Byways Grant co-applicant support

The Clear Creek Board of County Commissioners will hold a special meeting to consider approving support and serving as co-applicant for a National Scenic Byways Grant Program. The board will also hold an executive session to receive legal advice regarding personnel realignment for efficiency and cost reduction. A public comment period is included.

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Tue Nov 19, 2024

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Clear Creek County to hold public hearing on short-term rental regulations

The Board of County Commissioners will conduct a first reading of an ordinance to adopt short-term rental regulations. The body is also considering updates to water bank rates, river outfitter licensing, and a real estate purchase from Stevens Mining Group.

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Thu Nov 14, 2024

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County considers adopting Open Space Plan 2024 and Sheepkeep land use recommendation

The Clear Creek Board of County Commissioners holds a special joint meeting with the Open Space Commission to review and potentially approve the 2024 Open Space Plan and a land use recommendation for the Sheepkeep property. Public comment is included.

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Wed Nov 13, 2024

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Board to discuss realignment and cost-reduction in executive session

The Board of County Commissioners is holding a special meeting that includes public comment followed by an executive session to receive legal advice on realigning positions to implement efficiencies and cost reduction. No other business items are scheduled; the meeting is primarily procedural.

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Tue Nov 5, 2024

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Clear Creek County BOCC to consider 2024 Emergency Operations Plan

The Board of County Commissioners will consider adopting the 2024 Emergency Operations Plan and renewing marijuana licenses for Nomadic, LLC and Exit 243, LLC. The meeting includes work sessions on building department restructuring and the Clear Creek Fire Authority. An executive session is scheduled to discuss a private affordable housing project and personnel realignment.

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Wed Oct 30, 2024

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Joint meeting to discuss fire protection IGA and survey

The Board of County Commissioners convenes as the Emergency Services General Improvement District Board for a joint meeting with municipalities and the Clear Creek Fire Authority to discuss fire protection and emergency response. The agenda includes review of a revised Intergovernmental Agreement and a community survey. No official action is scheduled; only discussion and review.

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Tue Oct 29, 2024

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Commissioners to review proposed 2025 budget, set hearing date

The Clear Creek Board of County Commissioners will review the proposed 2025 county budget presented by Brian Bosshardt and Rachel Harlow-Schalk. They will also consider approving December 10, 2024 as the public hearing date and posting the budget for public inspection and comment. This is a special meeting focused solely on budget items.

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Tue Oct 15, 2024

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County to discuss updates to short-term rental ordinance

The Board of County Commissioners will hold a work session to discuss proposed updates to the Short-Term Rental Ordinance and fee schedule, as well as a work session on a rafting program fee increase. Action items include considering a culvert rehab contract for Upper Bear Creek Road and Fall River Road, and a letter of support for broadband grant applications. The consent agenda includes approval of meeting minutes and a contract amendment for the Sports Shooting Complex.

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Thu Oct 3, 2024

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Joint meeting on fire protection and emergency response

The Board of County Commissioners will convene as the Emergency Services General Improvement District Board for a joint meeting with municipalities and the Clear Creek Fire Authority to discuss fire protection and emergency response. Public comment is held first. No other substantive business is scheduled.

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Tue Oct 1, 2024

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Commissioners to discuss legal authority over I-70 Peak Period Shoulder Lanes

The Board will consider consent items including warrants, meeting minutes, and appointments to the Planning Commission and Tourism Bureau. Action items include a proclamation for Sudden Cardiac Arrest Awareness Month, a resolution supporting a state trails grant, reimbursement to Empire for repaving North Empire Road, a contract for Fall River Road steep-slope improvements, a research agreement with Colorado State University, and endorsement of library ballot measure 6A. Work sessions will cover IHOP zoning recommendations, Clear Creek Fire Authority review, and a CTIO discussion, followed by an executive session on legal advice regarding the county's 1041 regulatory authority over Peak Period Shoulder Lanes and employment negotiations.

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Tue Sep 24, 2024

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County, towns, fire authority meet to revise IGA on fire protection

This special meeting convenes the Board of County Commissioners as the Emergency Services General Improvement District Board for a joint session with municipalities and the Clear Creek Fire Authority. The group will review and finalize revisions to the Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) for fire protection and emergency response, focusing on board representation, governance, and funding. A draft community survey on the topic will also be presented for consensus.

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Mon Sep 23, 2024

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Commissioners to attend Gateway to the Rockies Opioid Committee meeting

This is a notice that two or more Clear Creek County Commissioners will attend the Gateway to the Rockies Opioid Committee meeting on September 23, 2024, at the Jefferson County Government Building. No substantive decisions or discussions by the BOCC are listed on this agenda.

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Tue Sep 17, 2024

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Work session to discuss Alvarado Open Space Master Plan kickoff

The board will interview two candidates for the Tourism Bureau board, consider a resolution recognizing Co-Responder Week, and approve a consent agenda that includes a drainage construction contract for Soda Creek Road, a mental health services amendment, ratification of a Stage 1 fire ban, and several property matters. In the regular session, they will hear a semiannual tourism update and hold work sessions on the Alvarado Open Space Master Plan, use of ARPA funds, and the Clear Creek Fire Authority organizational review, followed by an executive session on legal advice.

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Fri Sep 6, 2024

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County and fire authorities discuss funding and governance changes for emergency services

The Clear Creek Board of County Commissioners will hold a special joint meeting with municipalities, the Emergency Services General Improvement District, and the Clear Creek Fire Authority to discuss fire protection and emergency response. The main focus is on modifying the Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) regarding board representation, a funding increase, and exploring the creation of a Title 32 special district. The meeting is a discussion session to shape draft IGA language and set a timeline for board approvals by November 1.

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Tue Sep 3, 2024

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Commissioners to vote on ballot measure for fire/police pension plan

The Board of County Commissioners will consider a resolution to place a ballot issue before voters on November 5, 2024, asking to join the statewide Fire and Police Pension Association retirement plan. They will also vote on a resolution supporting the NoCO Places conservation and recreation vision. Consent agenda items include approval of a property purchase authorization, an intergovernmental agreement with the Colorado Information Sharing Consortium, and an emergency sheltering MOU with the school district. Work sessions are scheduled to discuss a multi-jurisdictional housing authority, opioid council appointments, and the Clear Creek Fire Authority organizational review.

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Mon Aug 26, 2024

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Commissioners attend Gateway to the Rockies Opioid Committee meeting

This is a notice that two or more Clear Creek County Commissioners will attend the Gateway to the Rockies Opioid Committee meeting on August 26, 2024. The meeting is held at the Jefferson County Government Building. No decisions or discussions by the BOCC are scheduled; only attendance is noted.

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Thu Aug 22, 2024

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County and fire authorities to discuss emergency response agreements

The Board of County Commissioners will hold a joint meeting with the Clear Creek Fire Authority and the Emergency Services General Improvement District. The body will discuss modifications to an Intergovernmental Agreement and evaluate organizational structure options for fire protection.

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Tue Aug 20, 2024

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Commissioners to consider referring 1.0 mill library tax hike to November ballot

The Board will consider a resolution to place a 1.0 mill property tax increase for the Clear Creek County Library District on the November 5, 2024 ballot. Other actions include approving a memorandum of understanding for emergency sheltering at Clear Creek High School, supporting a wildlife crossing grant application for US Highway 40 near Empire, and conducting work sessions on pension options and the Clear Creek Fire Authority organizational review. The meeting also includes public comment, consent agenda items, and executive sessions on legal matters.

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Thu Aug 8, 2024

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Clear Creek County BOCC joint meeting on fire protection IGA modifications

The Board of County Commissioners convenes as the Emergency Services General Improvement District Board for a joint meeting with municipalities and the Clear Creek Fire Authority. They will discuss modifications to the Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) for fire protection and emergency response, including board representation and funding contributions. The board aims to confirm necessary IGA modifications before the end of the year and review a community survey update.

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Tue Aug 6, 2024

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County to discuss acquiring Stevens Mining Group claims for open space

The board will consider several items including ratifying a Stage 2 fire ban, approving a liquor license for Colorado Adventure Center, and revising the county road system. A public hearing is scheduled for road system revisions. The board will also discuss a compensation analysis plan and enter executive sessions on legal matters including a proposed library district TABOR question and multi-jurisdictional housing authority. A key discussion will be whether to initiate purchase negotiations for the Stevens Mining Group mining claims and millsites.

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Mon Aug 5, 2024

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Board of Equalization hears property tax protests for Buckland and Valero

The Clear Creek Board of County Commissioners meets as the Board of Equalization to hold hearings on property tax protests for Buckland and Valero, presented by Donna Gee. The special meeting includes public comment and action on these individual protests.

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Wed Jul 31, 2024

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BOCC to consider broadband grant and hold budget tour public meeting

The Clear Creek Board of County Commissioners will hold a special meeting on July 31, 2024. They will first convene as the Board of Equalization to hear property tax protests (Donna Gee). Then they will consider a Department of Local Affairs Energy/Mineral grant application for broadband expansion in Dumont. Finally, a public meeting on the 2025 county budget will be held.

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Wed Jul 24, 2024

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County and fire officials discuss fire protection funding and governance options

The Clear Creek Board of County Commissioners, meeting jointly as the Emergency Services General Improvement District Board with municipal and fire authority boards, will discuss financial sustainability and governance structures for fire prevention and emergency response. They will review documents including a legal overview, a proposal, and a mission report. No votes are scheduled; the meeting aims to define goals and evaluate organization structure options.

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Mon Jul 22, 2024

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Clear Creek County Commissioners to attend Opioid Committee meeting

Two or more County Commissioners will attend the Gateway to the Rockies Opioid Committee Meeting. The meeting is scheduled for July 22, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. in Golden, CO.

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Tue Jul 16, 2024

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Clear Creek County considers fire ban ratification and EMS agreements

The Board of County Commissioners will vote on a Stage 1 fire ban ratification and a mutual aid agreement with Summit Fire & EMS. The board will also discuss driveway and parking standards and the Clear Creek Fire Authority organizational review.

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Tue Jul 9, 2024

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Discussion on forming a multi-jurisdictional housing authority

The quarterly Mayors and Commissioners meeting includes discussion regarding the formation of a multi-jurisdictional housing authority. The agenda also features introductions for the new Clear Creek School District Superintendent.

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Tue Jul 2, 2024

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Clear Creek BOCC considers road contracts, emergency shelters, and wage adjustments

The Board of County Commissioners will consider several construction contracts for road and parking area improvements. The meeting includes discussions on emergency sheltering agreements and water salinity levels with CDOT. Additionally, the board will review employee wage adjustments.

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Thu Jun 27, 2024

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Clear Creek officials discuss fire protection funding and emergency response

The Board of County Commissioners will consider an agreement with the Clear Creek Schools Foundation to support childcare. A joint meeting will also address fire protection, emergency response, and long-term funding options for emergency services.

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Tue Jun 18, 2024

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Commissioners discuss establishing funding for a childcare scholarship program

The Board will consider appointments for the Chief Building Official and the Open Space Commission. They will also discuss next steps for the Clear Creek Fire Authority organizational review and potential 2025 legislative priorities. Additionally, the meeting includes discussion regarding establishing funding for a childcare scholarship program.

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Wed Jun 5, 2024

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Discussion of governance and funding options for Emergency Services District

The Clear Creek County Emergency Services General Improvement District Board of Directors will discuss long-term governance directions and revenue options. The meeting includes reviewing a memo from County Attorney Peter Lichtman and determining the timing for a community survey.

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Tue Jun 4, 2024

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Commissioners to approve FY2023 audit and discuss fire authority review

The Board of County Commissioners will consider the FY2023 Audit Report and a subdivision improvements agreement for Saddleback Mountain Phase 4. The agenda includes discussions on naming a geographic location "Sniktau Tarn" and next steps for the Clear Creek Fire Authority organizational review. Additionally, the board will review several intergovernmental agreements regarding ambulance services and emergency sheltering.

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Thu May 30, 2024

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Board to discuss fire response funding and governance

The Board of County Commissioners will convene as the Clear Creek County Emergency Services General Improvement District Board of Directors. The meeting focuses on reviewing the vision for fire response, identifying funding needs, and outlining governance options.

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Tue May 21, 2024

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Board to appoint new Chair and Vice Chair and begin 2025 budget kickoff

The Board of County Commissioners will appoint a new Chair and Vice Chair and swear in Commissioner Brenda Corbett. The meeting includes a work session for the 2025 budget and discussions regarding the Carlson Elementary site and Fire Authority organization.

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Wed May 15, 2024

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County commissioners to attend EMERGE meeting in Evergreen

This is a special meeting notice stating that two or more Clear Creek County commissioners will attend the EMERGE meeting on May 15, 2024, at 6:30 p.m. The agenda contains no other business items, only this attendance notice.

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Wed May 8, 2024

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Commissioners to attend EPA Superfund site meeting in Idaho Springs

This is a special meeting notice stating that two or more Clear Creek County Commissioners will attend a Colorado Department of Public Health & Environment and EPA Superfund site meeting on May 8, 2024, at 5:30 p.m. The meeting will be held at the United Center, 1440 Colorado Blvd, Idaho Springs, CO 80452. No decisions or discussions by the Board are listed on this agenda.

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Tue May 7, 2024

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May 7, 2024 Clear Creek County BOCC meeting canceled

The scheduled meeting for the Board of County Commissioners was canceled due to unforeseen circumstances. The agenda included proposed items regarding water leasing, emergency aid, and budget planning.

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Wed May 1, 2024

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Commissioners to attend Valli Hi Mobile Home Park community meeting

This is a special meeting notice stating that two or more Clear Creek County Commissioners will attend the Valli Hi Mobile Home Park Community Meeting on May 1, 2024, at 3:00 p.m. The meeting will be held in the Commissioner's Meeting Room at the County Courthouse in Georgetown, CO, with a Zoom option available. No decisions or discussions are listed on this agenda.

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Thu Apr 25, 2024

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Commissioners to discuss 10-year fire response vision and I-70 project support

The Board will convene as the Emergency Services General Improvement District to discuss a 10-year vision for fire services and an organizational assessment by Mission CIT. The Board will also consider a letter of support for the I-70 Stakeholders for the Vail Project Proposal.

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Tue Apr 16, 2024

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Clear Creek County Board discusses fire code adoption and property sales

The Board of County Commissioners will consider adopting the 2021 International Code series and a 2018 Uniform Fire Code. Other items include a property sale to CDOT for the Floyd Hill project and discussions regarding childcare and employee performance management.

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Tue Apr 2, 2024

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Board to discuss ARPA funding and wolf management program

The Board of County Commissioners will consider funding allocations for ARPA and lodging tax revenue, as well as the addition of a Deputy County Manager position. The meeting includes work sessions on wolf management, off-highway vehicle planning, and fire authority organization.

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Mon Apr 1, 2024

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Joint meeting to discuss fire protection and emergency response governance

The Board of County Commissioners will meet jointly with municipalities, the Emergency Services General Improvement District, and the Fire Authority. The group will discuss the MissionCIT report findings and legal reviews of governance and taxing options.

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Mon Mar 25, 2024

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Board to discuss official position on proposed state legislation

The Board of County Commissioners is holding a special meeting to discuss and potentially take action on establishing an official county position regarding proposed state legislation.

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Tue Mar 19, 2024

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Clear Creek County to consider new fire code and short-term rental revisions

The Board of County Commissioners will hold public hearings on adopting the 2018 Uniform Fire Code and forming a Fire Code Adoption and Revision Commission. The board will also conduct work sessions regarding short-term rental regulations and recent snow event responses.

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Mon Mar 18, 2024

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Joint meeting to discuss fire protection and emergency response

The Board of County Commissioners will convene as the Emergency Services General Improvement District Board of Directors. They will hold a joint meeting with municipalities and the Clear Creek Fire Authority to discuss fire protection and emergency response.

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Tue Mar 5, 2024

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Clear Creek County considers adopting 2021 International Code Council series

The Board of County Commissioners will hold public hearings on adopting the 2021 ICC Code Series and its associated fee schedule. The board is also considering a broadband MOU with Gilpin County and the Town of Nederland, and a new county communications plan.

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Tue Feb 20, 2024

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Commissioners to discuss 2023 year-end financials and fire authority review

The Board of County Commissioners will review the county's 2023 year-end financial reports and discuss next steps for the Clear Creek Fire Authority organizational review. The body is also considering several grant applications, contracts, and the disposal of sheriff's office vehicles.

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Tue Feb 6, 2024

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Clear Creek County BOCC to discuss dispatch services and weather policy

The Board of County Commissioners will consider an agreement for extraterritorial dispatch services with the Jefferson County Communications Center Authority. The meeting includes work sessions on the county's inclement weather policy and the Clear Creek Fire Authority organizational review. Commissioners will also review liquor and marijuana license renewals.

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Mon Jan 29, 2024

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Commissioners to review fire authority organizational report

The Board of County Commissioners will consider a grant application for the Health Disparities and Community Grant Program. The board will also convene as the Emergency Services General Improvement District to review a MissionCIT organizational report on the Clear Creek Fire Authority.

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Wed Jan 17, 2024

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Commissioners to consider Alvarado land use and management plans

The Board of County Commissioners will hold a joint meeting with the Open Space Commission. The body will discuss land use processes and priorities before considering the adoption of specific recommendations and a management plan for Alvarado.

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Tue Jan 16, 2024

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Public hearing on CDOT Floyd Hill Project 1041 Permit

The Board of County Commissioners will hold a public hearing regarding a permit for the CDOT Floyd Hill Project. The body is also deciding on various administrative renewals, tax levy certifications, and emergency medical services contracts.

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Mon Jan 8, 2024

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Clear Creek County considers property tax levies for 2024 budget year

The Board of County Commissioners will consider resolutions to levy general property taxes for the 2024 budget year. The meeting includes a session as the Emergency Services General Improvement District Board of Directors to discuss a separate tax levy.

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