Clear Creek County public meetings in 2025

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The Clear Creek County Board of County Commissioners will hold a specially scheduled meeting on December 18, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. The agenda includes routine updates from staff and commissioners, followed by an action item to consider Resolution R-25-88, which certifies the tax levies of all taxing entities within the county. This is the only substantive decision on the agenda.

• Consideration of Resolution R-25-88 certifying tax levies for all taxing entities in Clear Creek County
• Public comment period (3 minutes per speaker, no official action taken)
• Updates from Communications, County Manager, and Commissioners

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The Clear Creek County Board of County Commissioners will interview a candidate for the county tourism bureau and consider several consent agenda items, including a warrant register, a holiday schedule resolution, a services contract with Axon Enterprises, a memorandum of understanding with Prowers County, and an EMTS funding program attestation. Public hearings will address tax abatement refunds, a short‑term rental license appeal, and the rezoning of the Bellevue Mountain Resort to a planned development. The board will also vote on a resolution selecting Jefferson County Public Health as the regional Early Childhood Council and hold an executive session on a zoning enforcement case.

• Approval of quote and master services agreement with Axon Enterprises for body‑worn cameras, in‑car video, TASERs, digital evidence storage and software licensing
• Approval of Clear Creek County and Prowers County memorandum of understanding for the Hotline County Connection Center
• Public hearing on Resolution #25‑84 to rezone the Bellevue Mountain Resort site (RZ2025‑02) to a planned development for a resort and wedding venue
• Refund order for Canfield tax case: $505.65 for 2023 taxes and $505.65 for 2024 taxes
• Resolution R‑25‑87 selecting Jefferson County Public Health as the regional Early Childhood Council and authorizing a joint letter to the Colorado Department of Early Childhood

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The Board of County Commissioners and the Emergency Services General Improvement District will consider resolutions to levy general property taxes for 2025 to fund the 2026 budget year. These actions include rescinding previous resolutions R-25-86 and ESD-25-03.

• Resolution No. R-25-90: Levying general property taxes for the 2026 budget year
• Resolution No. ESD-25-04: Levying general property taxes for the Emergency Services General Improvement District for the 2026 budget year

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The Clear Creek County Board of County Commissioners will consider and vote on a series of items during its regular meeting on December 9, 2025. Key actions include adopting Resolution R‑25‑86 to levy general property taxes for the 2026 budget, approving budget and appropriation resolutions for the Emergency Services General Improvement District (R‑25‑85, ESD‑25‑03, ESD‑25‑02) and the Housing Authority (HA‑25‑01). The board will also approve contracts and agreements such as the final settlement for the RC 25‑01 pavement rehabilitation on Fall River Road, an intergovernmental law‑enforcement services agreement with the Town of Georgetown, and a contract for sport‑shooting park outdoor bay improvements (CP 25‑02). Additional items include public trustee reports, a joint comment to FERC on the Georgetown hydroelectric project, and abatement hearings, including a $2,090 tax refund for the Bonham case.

• Adoption of Resolution R‑25‑86 levying general property taxes for the 2026 budget
• Approval of budget and appropriation resolutions for the Emergency Services General Improvement District (R‑25‑85, ESD‑25‑03, ESD‑25‑02)
• Final settlement approval for RC 25‑01 pavement rehabilitation and drainage improvements on Fall River Road
• Intergovernmental agreement with the Town of Georgetown for law‑enforcement services
• Contract approval for CP 25‑02 sport‑shooting park outdoor bay improvements

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The agenda for the Clear Creek County Board of County Commissioners special work session on December 9, 2025 provides only Zoom and telephone access details, an accessibility statement, and an adjournment notice. No specific items, proposals, or decisions are listed.

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The Clear Creek County Board of County Commissioners will meet on November 18, 2025 at Fire Station 1 in Dumont. The agenda includes administrative renewals of several marijuana business licenses, a renewal of an optional premises liquor license for Clear Creek Skiing Corp dba Loveland Ski Areas, and consideration of multiple grant applications. The board will also hold a public hearing on the 2026 proposed county budget and consider appointments for County Manager and Sheriff.

• Renewal of retail and manufacturing marijuana licenses for Sofa King Medicinal Wellness Products, LLC and XLNY, LLC dba Made Is Xiaolin
• Renewal of optional premises liquor license for Clear Creek Skiing Corp dba Loveland Ski Areas
• Review of grant applications – DSHEM 2025‑2026 Emergency Management Performance Grant, CDOT FTA 5339 Roundabout Bus Barn Project, and Elevating Prevention in Colorado program for Mountain Youth Network (2027‑2031)
• Consideration of appointment and employment agreement for County Manager Colton Rohloff
• Public hearing on the 2026 Proposed County Budget

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The Board of County Commissioners is holding a special work session to discuss the 2026 proposed budget. The session focuses on the Clerk and Recorder divisional budget, component units, and final revisions.

• 2026 Proposed Budget Working Session: Clerk and Recorder Divisional Budget
• Discussion of Component Units and Final Revisions
• Review of Final Budget Build-Out Prioritization Calculator

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The agenda for the Clear Creek County Board of County Commissioners special work session on November 10, 2025 contains only instructions for joining the meeting via Zoom and an accessibility statement. No agenda items, decisions, or public hearings are listed.

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The Board of County Commissioners is conducting divisional workshops for the Fiscal Year 2026 budget. These sessions involve reviewing proposed budget line items for various county departments.

• Budget review for Sheriff Office
• Budget review for Animal Shelter, Coroner, Public Health, and Lands Planning
• Budget review for Treasurer building team

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The Board of County Commissioners will hold a public hearing on the proposed 2026 combined budget for the county, the Emergency Services General Improvement District, and the Housing Authority. The board is also considering zoning amendments and several infrastructure contracts.

• Proposed combined 2026 budget for Clear Creek County, Emergency Services General Improvement District, and Housing Authority
• Resolution 25-74 to amend zoning regulations regarding Special Use Permits, Variances, and Definitions
• CP 25-01 Sewer Force Main Extension for Stanley Road final settlement
• CP 25-02 Sport Shooting Park Outdoor Bay Improvements contract
• CP 25-05 Mountain Youth Network Headquarters Renovation contract

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The Clear Creek County Board of County Commissioners will hold a work session to review the County Fiscal Year 2026 budget through divisional workshops led by Rachel Harlow‑Schalk. The session includes a break at 10:30 a.m. and will continue after the break. Supporting documents include the proposed 2026 budget and workshop request files.

• County Fiscal Year 2026 Budget – Divisional Workshops – Rachel Harlow‑Schalk
• ASSESSOR HR CAO IT CMO FIN COMMISSIONER 2026 PROPOSED BUDGET.PDF
• EMS HS PW WORK SHOP REQUESTS 11.3.2025.PDF

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The Clear Creek Board of County Commissioners will discuss the proposed Fiscal Year 2026 budget, including the Capital Improvement Plan and revenue forecasts. Commissioners will also interview Colton C. Rohloff for the permanent County Manager position. Two executive sessions will seek legal advice on using public funds for individual assistance and on staffing requirements for emergency medical services. A work session will address the loss of federal funding for individual assistance programs.

• Interview of Colton C. Rohloff, Interim County Manager, for the County Manager position
• FY 2026 budget – Capital Improvement Plan and revenue projections
• Executive session: legal advice on expending public funds for direct financial and social assistance to residents
• Executive session: legal advice on county obligations and liability for emergency medical services staffing
• Work session on addressing cessation of federal funding for individual assistance programs

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The commissioners will consider a resolution honoring long‑time employee Beth Luther and a resolution rescinding the August 12 fire ban. They will present the 2026 county budget and move motions to set a public hearing on November 4 and a special meeting on December 9 to adopt the combined budget. The board will also vote on a professional services agreement with Wold Architects for a comprehensive jail needs assessment study and discuss building‑code amendments, short‑term rental residency verification, sheriff retirement plans, and a sheriff appointment interview.

• Approve Resolution 25‑72 honoring Beth Luther for 27 years of service
• Approve Resolution 25‑71 rescinding the Clear Creek County fire ban declared August 12, 2025
• Present the 2026 budget and motion to set Nov 4, 2025 public hearing and Dec 9, 2025 special meeting for adoption
• Approve agreement with Wold Architects Inc. for a comprehensive jail needs assessment study
• Review and consider 2024 building‑code amendment packages and related fire‑resiliency documents

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The Board of County Commissioners will enter executive session under C.R.S. §24-6-402(4)(f). The session is for the County Attorney to discuss personnel matters concerning initial interviews of applicants for the County Manager position, not involving commissioners or elected officials. After the executive session, the special meeting will resume and be adjourned.

• Executive session to discuss County Manager applicant interview personnel matters

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The Board of County Commissioners will meet with mayors and representatives from incorporated municipalities within Clear Creek County. The session focuses on tourism and general matters of common interest.

• Tourism discussion with Executive Director Jess Jones and Sadie Schultz
• Discussion of future meeting locations and open meetings requirements
• Roundtable discussion on common interests between the Board and municipalities

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The Clear Creek County Board of County Commissioners will enter executive session to receive confidential legal advice from the County Attorney. Topics include security arrangements, compliance with state bills, short‑term rental licensing, parking‑lot property at the County Annex, the search for a new County Manager, funding obligations for the District Attorney’s Office, hazmat vehicle use in the Eisenhower/Johnson tunnels, and the upcoming Sheriff vacancy. No decisions are listed; the session is for discussion and strategy development.

• Legal advice on security arrangements required by 6 CFR Part 29 and C.R.S. § 24‑72‑204(3)(a)
• Legal advice on compliance with HR19‑1124, HB23‑1100 and 25‑276
• Legal advice on enforcement of short‑term rental licensing regulations
• Discussion of purchase, lease, or sale of parking‑lot property at the County Annex building
• Legal advice on funding obligations for the District Attorney’s Office budget

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The Board of County Commissioners will discuss the proposed 2026 Sheriff's Office budget and review retirement plan options. The meeting includes public hearings on tax abatement requests and votes on several inter-agency agreements. The board will also consider renewals for local marijuana licenses.

• Work session for Sheriff's Office 2026 budget request
• Tax abatement request for Washington Mills LLC for $2,090.00
• Tax abatement request for Celko for $400.00
• Marijuana license renewals for Nomadic, LLC and Exit 243, LLC
• Resolution R-25-81 to authorize disposal of county technological equipment

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The Board of County Commissioners will hold a special meeting consisting of an executive session. The session is for the County Attorney to provide legal advice and develop negotiation strategies concerning the county's powers to protect public health, safety, and welfare against I-70 impacts.

• Executive session regarding legal advice on I-70 impacts within jurisdictional boundaries

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The Board of County Commissioners will consider accepting the 2024 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report for submission to the State Auditor. The meeting also includes executive sessions to discuss an animal shelter agreement and security arrangements.

• Approval of the 2024 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR)
• Legal advice and negotiation strategy for an Intergovernmental Agreement with Gilpin County for an animal shelter
• Discussion of confidential security arrangements per 6 CFR Part 29

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The Board of County Commissioners will consider several proclamations and a grant support letter for the Beaver Brook Watershed. The meeting includes work sessions on IT and NoCo Places, and executive sessions regarding budget law and property in Idaho Springs.

• Final settlement payment for PW 25-03 Pavement Marking Project
• Letter of support for COMBA's 2026 State Trails Non-Motorized Planning Grant
• Liability release for equipment received by Evergreen Fire Rescue
• Resolution 25-82 to appoint a non-voting advisor to the Gateway to the Rockies Opioid Council
• Executive session regarding property at 1531 Colorado Blvd and 1969 Miner St. in Idaho Springs

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The Board of County Commissioners will conduct a work session to discuss the County budget, current operations, and anticipated staffing and funding needs. The meeting includes divisional updates from various county departments and executive sessions for legal advice.

• Work session on County budget, staffing, and funding needs
• Executive session regarding property at 1531 Colorado Blvd, Idaho Springs
• Legal advice on compliance with the Local Government Budget Law of Colorado
• Divisional updates from Sheriff's Office, EMS/CCHAT, and Public Works
• HR 2025 progress update and 2026 context

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The Clear Creek Board of County Commissioners will decide whether to place a fire-protection mill-levy increase and a permanent tax-limit waiver on the November 4 ballot, and whether to endorse statewide ballot measures LL and MM. Commissioners will also act on liquor-license changes, employee-compensation updates, grant applications, and a temporary law-enforcement services agreement with the Town of Georgetown.

• Approve Jogan, Inc. liquor-license trade-name change
• Adopt amended 2024 compensation plan for all county employees
• Submit ESGID ballot issues to raise fire-district mill levy and waive 5.25% property-tax cap
• Endorse statewide ballot propositions LL and MM
• Approve $2026 Emergency Medical & Trauma Services grant statement of work

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The Board of County Commissioners will meet to discuss an interim County Manager appointment and review a leaf viewing operations plan for Guanella Pass. The session includes decisions on liquor and marijuana license renewals, a temporary fire ban ratification, and an amended employee compensation plan.

• Appointment of an interim County Manager
• Renewal of Entertainment Facility License for Colorado Adventure Center
• Renewal of marijuana business licenses for Strawberry Fields and Blue Fox Brands
• Ratification of the August 12, 2025 Temporary Stage One Fire Ban
• Adoption of the amended 2024 Compensation Plan for all County employees

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The Board of County Commissioners will review a contract award for the Silver Lake Bridge repair and discuss draft ballot language for the Emergency Services General Improvement District. The meeting includes Board of Equalization hearings and a review of regional housing needs.

• Contract award for RC 25-04 Silver Lake Bridge Repair to ABCO Contracting, Inc.
• Draft ballot language for the Emergency Services General Improvement District
• Renewal of marijuana business licenses for Luminescence Labs, Inc. (Denver Dab Company)
• Change Order No. 1 for Pavement Marking Project (PW 25-03) with D2 Striping LLC
• Board of Equalization hearings for Hinckley, May, Ericson, and Norge

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The Board of County Commissioners is holding an informational session regarding the Breaker Family Bike Park. The meeting will take place at the Idaho Springs Library.

• Informational session for Breaker Family Bike Park

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The Board of County Commissioners will hold Board of Equalization hearings for multiple property owners. They will also conduct a work session on draft ballot language for the Emergency Services General Improvement District and consider a childcare support agreement.

• Board of Equalization hearings for multiple parties, including Bear Creek (8 cases)
• Work session on draft ballot language for the Emergency Services General Improvement District
• Consideration of an agreement with the Clear Creek Schools Foundation to administer childcare funds
• Executive session regarding TABOR application to ballot questions
• Executive session regarding budget authority for Sheriff’s Office operations and staffing

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The Board of County Commissioners will hold a work session to discuss draft ballot language for the Emergency Services General Improvement District. The meeting also includes an action session for Board of Equalization hearings.

• Work session on draft ballot language for the Emergency Services General Improvement District
• Board of Equalization hearings for 23 listed parties including Harbeck, Hinckley, and May

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The Board of County Commissioners will hold a town hall to review the 2025 budget outlook and public safety financing. The meeting focuses on a $7.015 million structural shortfall and potential revenue options to maintain essential services.

• Discussion of a $1.35 million General Fund operating deficit
• Review of $1.6 million workforce competitive compensation gap
• Proposal for a 3rd EMS ambulance crew costing $315,000
• Proposed 2% Public Safety Sales Tax options generating between $3.71 million and $5.02 million
• Proposed hybrid tax approach including 1% sales tax and 7 additional Mills to General Fund Levy

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The Board of County Commissioners will hold a Board of Equalization session to review property valuations and protests. The board will also consider approving a letter of support for the Miner Street Apartments MIHTC application.

• Letter of support for Miner Street Apartments MIHTC application
• Board of Equalization hearings for Scherba, Proc Living Trust, Helseth, Nunnery Mountain Properties, Schutze, Peterson, Johnston, Acestates, and Jensen
• County Assessor presentation on property valuation and protest updates

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The Board of County Commissioners is holding a special meeting to discuss public safety financing with county stakeholders. The session focuses on survey results and the distribution of mills.

• Review of survey results regarding public safety financing
• Discussion of draft ballot language
• Discussion of the distribution of mills

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The Board of County Commissioners will hold a public hearing regarding a special use permit for a parking lot and minor structure. The meeting also includes property valuation hearings and the adoption of a community wildfire protection plan.

• Public hearing for Resolution #25-64: Special Use Permit for a parking lot and minor structure for Soucie in the St. Mary's area
• Resolution #25065: Adoption of the 2025 Clear Creek County Community Wildfire Protection Plan
• Board of Equalization hearings for Koert, Hinckley, Heidrick, Breaker, Harbeck, Nordine, May, and Ret Properties
• Legal services agreement between Clear Creek County and Lyons Gaddis, P.C.
• 2026 CDOT 5311 Admin/Operating Grant application for the County Transit Program

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The Board of County Commissioners and Open Space Commission will visit Steven’s Gulch Road and the Grays/Torreys Trailhead. The visit is part of a process to consider purchasing 174.668 acres consisting of 45 mining claims and 3 mill sites for conservation and low-impact recreation.

• Site visit to Steven’s Gulch Road, Bakerville parking lot, and Grays/Torreys Trailhead
• Proposed acquisition of 174.668 acres (45 mining claims and 3 mill sites)
• Review of Land Use Recommendation (LUR) for the Stevens Gulch Parcels

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The Board of County Commissioners will consider an agreement to loan employee David Corder to the Clear Creek Regional Housing Authority as its Executive Director. The Housing Authority would reimburse the County for all salary, benefits, and insurance costs.

• Employee Lending Agreement for Executive Director David Corder
• Reimbursement of salary and benefits from Clear Creek Regional Housing Authority to the County
• Executive session to receive legal advice on the County’s Tourism Bureau and lodging tax revenue administration

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The Board of County Commissioners will vote on land use recommendations for four specific sites and an updated employee compensation plan. The meeting includes multiple work sessions covering the FY2026 budget, public safety financing, and wildfire protection codes.

• Land use recommendations for Geneva Basin Iron Fen, Arrastra/Mill Creek Site, Philadelphia Millsite, and Lawson Whitewater Park
• Resolution #25-63 to revise the Clear Creek County Employee Compensation Plan
• Employee lending agreement with the Clear Creek Regional Housing Authority
• Grant application for Local Government Limited Gaming Impact Grant Funding 2025
• Discussion on the Community Wildfire Protection Plan and Wildland-Urban-Interface Code

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The Board of County Commissioners will hold a town hall to review the 2025 budget outlook and public safety financing. The board is evaluating options to close a $7,015,000 structural shortfall to maintain essential county services.

• Proposed 2% Public Safety Sales Tax with food exemption to generate $3,710,000
• Proposed 2% Public Safety Sales Tax with no exemptions to generate $5,022,212
• Proposed hybrid tax strategy (1% sales tax with food exemption and 7 additional Mills) to generate $3,273,337
• Identification of $3,265,000 in immediate needs, including a $1,600,000 compensation gap and $315,000 for a 3rd EMS ambulance crew
• Discussion of potential $500,000 savings from jail operations revisions

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The Board of County Commissioners will meet in an executive session to receive legal advice from the County Attorney. The session covers a wide range of legal questions, including property interests, personnel, and infrastructure.

• Legal advice on the purchase, acquisition, lease, transfer, or sale of the Jennie Mining Claim (MS 5499)
• Legal advice on the County's primary and secondary road system and road designation
• Discussion on the County's powers to protect public health and safety against I-70 impacts
• Legal advice regarding the County's Tourism Bureau and lodging tax fund administration
• Legal advice on out-of-state remote employment and ballot initiative language

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The Board of County Commissioners will hold work sessions on using lodging tax funds for childcare and public safety financing. The board is also deciding on a new AI policy, vehicle leasing agreements, and several program memorandums of understanding.

• Contract award for PW 25-03 Pavement Marking Project to D2 Striping LLC
• Resolution #25-56 for vehicle procurement and leasing with Unified Fleet Services, LLC
• Water leasing agreement with History Colorado for the Georgetown Loop Railroad
• Approval of the Clear Creek County AI Policy
• Intergovernmental Agreement amendment for short-term basic law enforcement services

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The Board of County Commissioners will hold a special meeting to review survey results regarding public safety and fire authority funding. The body will discuss potential ballot question options and determine next steps for financing.

• Review of recent Public Safety Financing Survey results
• Review of previous Clear Creek Fire Authority Funding Survey
• Discussion of ballot question options

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The Board of County Commissioners will hold a town hall to review the 2025 Budget Outlook and public safety financing. The meeting focuses on a $7,015,000 structural shortfall and potential tax adjustments to maintain essential services.

• Discussion of a $1,350,000 General Fund operating deficit
• Review of a $1,600,000 workforce competitive compensation gap
• Proposal for a 2% Public Safety Sales Tax with food exemption to generate $3,710,000
• Proposal for a 2% Public Safety Sales Tax without exemptions to generate $5,022,212
• Hybrid tax strategy involving a 1% sales tax with food exemption and 7 additional Mills to General Fund Levy

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The Board of County Commissioners will consider expanding the hours and days of Peak Period Shoulder Lane operations. The meeting also includes discussions on public safety financing, trail system evaluations, and various county service policies.

• Public hearing for Resolution #25-46 to expand Peak Period Shoulder Lane operation hours and days
• Renewal of Bed and Breakfast Permit for AMMA Lodging, INC. dba Silver Lake Lodge
• Cooperative Purchasing Agreement with the State of Washington for a bus replacement grant
• Approval of Colorado Works Policies regarding diversion, domestic violence, and substance abuse
• Work session on public safety financing and trails system evaluation

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The Clear Creek Board of County Commissioners will hold a special meeting to receive the 2024 annual report and operations update from the Clear Creek Fire Authority. No official actions will be taken during public comment or the fire authority presentation.

• Public comment period for residents to raise concerns
• Annual Clear Creek Fire Authority report and operations update presented

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The Board of County Commissioners will hold a public hearing regarding the Floyd Hill CDOT project and discuss public safety financing. Other key items include a new employee disaster deployment policy and a compensation plan for county employees.

• Resolution #25-47: Floyd Hill CDOT project including a six-lane highway, Greenway Trail, and frontage road
• Resolution #25-55: 2025 Clear Creek County Operating Plan for cooperative wildfire protection
• Resolution #25-53: Amended 2024 Compensation Plan for all county employees and elected officials
• Final settlement for Charlies Place Animal Shelter HVAC retrofit and solar PV project with Iconergy
• Resolution #25-54: Recognition of May 2025 as Wildfire Awareness Month

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The Clear Creek Board of County Commissioners holds a special joint meeting with municipalities, the Emergency Services General Improvement District board, and the Clear Creek Fire Authority board to discuss public safety financing. The agenda also includes a presentation of the county's 2025 Sustainability Report. Public comment is scheduled.

• Joint meeting with municipalities, Emergency Services GID Board, and Fire Authority Board on public safety financing concerns
• Discussion of Clear Creek County 2025 Sustainability Report

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The Clear Creek County Board of Commissioners holds a special meeting to join the Clear Creek County Tourism Bureau Board of Directors. No official actions are scheduled; the session is for listening and discussion.

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This is a procedural notice that two or more Clear Creek County Commissioners will attend the Clear Creek/Gilpin Q2 Regional Resilience Team Meeting on May 14, 2025, at 8:30 a.m. The meeting location has not yet been determined. No decisions or discussions are scheduled on this agenda.

• Attendance at Clear Creek/Gilpin Regional Resilience Team Meeting
• Meeting location to be determined
• Q2 2025 regional resilience coordination

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The Board of County Commissioners will meet to consider a resolution for a six-lane highway project and a grant amendment for mental health services. They will also review an agreement to allocate 2024 forest receipts between the county and the school district.

• Resolution #25-47 for Floyd Hill CDOT Project including a six-lane highway, Greenway Trail, and frontage road
• JBBS Grant Amendment #5 for mental health services at the Clear Creek County Confinement Center
• Forest Receipts Allocation Agreement for 2024 receipts distributed in 2025 between Clear Creek County and Clear Creek School District RE-1

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This is a special meeting and town hall where the Clear Creek Board of County Commissioners will discuss the 2025 budget outlook and a public safety financing effort. No decisions are scheduled; the items are for discussion and public input.

• Discussion and review of the 2025 Clear Creek County Budget Outlook
• Discussion of Public Safety Financing Effort
• Round Robin (commissioner updates and comments)

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The board will hold public hearings on the CDOT Floyd Hill highway expansion (six-lane component from Floyd Hill through Veterans Memorial Tunnels) and on a rezoning and special use permit for a property in the St. Mary's area. It will consider a supplemental budget appropriation, a letter of support for the Miner Street Apartments affordable housing application, and creation of a new administrative services director position for the Sheriff's Office. Work sessions on trails system evaluation and public safety financing are also scheduled.

• Public hearing on rezoning property from R-1 and M-2 to Commercial-Outdoor/Recreation for Armandariz in St. Mary's area
• Public hearing on special use permit for a parking lot without principal use for same property
• Public hearing on CDOT Floyd Hill project: six-lane highway, Greenway Trail, frontage road from Idaho Springs to US 6
• Consideration of supplemental budget appropriating additional sums (Resolution #25-32)
• Consideration of new Administrative Services Director position for Sheriff's Office

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The Board of County Commissioners will hold a special meeting focused on public safety financing with county stakeholders. The session includes presentations on service numbers and the impacts of taxation.

• Alpine Rescue presentation
• Review of resident vs. non-resident service numbers
• Discussion of taxation impacts
• Survey update
• Scheduling of the Clear Creek Fire Authority Annual Meeting

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The Board of County Commissioners will decide on selling county real property to the Colorado Department of Transportation for the Floyd Hill Central Project, approve the Alvarado Open Space Park Master Plan, and consider renewing a water lease with Jogan Inc., LLC (Echo Mountain Resort). They will also discuss compensation increases for the Sheriff's Office, interview a tourism board candidate, and hold a work session on public safety financing. The consent agenda includes road design contracts and a T-Mobile tower lease amendment. An executive session is scheduled for legal advice on a water lease application.

• Sale of property to CDOT for Floyd Hill Central Project (Resolution #25-42)
• Approval of Alvarado Open Space Park Master Plan
• Renewal of water leasing agreement with Jogan Inc., LLC (Echo Mountain Resort)
• Compensation increases for the Sheriff's Office
• Road & Bridge CIP task orders with RockSol for Golden Willow, Park Drive, and Witter Gulch roads

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The Clear Creek Board of County Commissioners meets April 1, 2025, to consider several action items including a construction contract for Fall River Road pavement rehab, a position on Colorado Senate Bill 37, and approval of a grant application for the regional housing authority. The agenda also includes consent items such as a transit vehicle transfer to Mountain Youth Network, a liquor license renewal for Two Bears Tap and Grill, and work sessions on town hall scheduling and public safety financing.

• Consideration of contract with Oldcastle SW Group dba APC Construction for RC 25-01 pavement rehab and drainage on Fall River Road
• Consideration of county position on Senate Bill 37 before Colorado Legislature
• Work session to discuss public safety financing
• Resolution #25-37 to transfer a Clear Creek County Transit vehicle to Mountain Youth Network
• Resolution #25-41 to authorize county as fiscal agent for Regional Housing Authority and apply for up to $120,000 in Local Planning Capacity Grant funds

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The Board will vote on a letter of support for the National Forest Foundation's request for Congressional Designated Spending for wildfire resilience and timber industry development. The board will also hold an executive session for legal advice on the county's 1041 regulatory authority over Peak Period Shoulder Lanes.

• Consideration of letter of support for National Forest Foundation's federal funding request for wildfire resilience and timber industry development
• Executive session on 1041 regulatory authority over Peak Period Shoulder Lanes
• Public comment period scheduled at 3:15 p.m.

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The Clear Creek Board of County Commissioners will hold a regular session on March 18, 2025, addressing consent agenda items including a mill levy revision for the school district and opioid grant agreements with Jefferson Center for Mental Health. They will interview candidates for vacancies on the Planning Commission, Juvenile Community Review Board, and Tourism Bureau Board. Action items include approval of 2025 goals, a new grants policy, and an FTE request for the Mountain Youth Network Program. The board will also hold continued work sessions on the ROMP implementation plan and the coroner's office, plus a new work session on public safety financing, followed by an executive session on legal matters.

• Resolution #25-34 revising mill levy certification for Clear Creek School District RE-1 for 2023 on 2024 collections
• Agreement with Jefferson Center for Mental Health for COAC Opioid 2023 Grant Award
• Gateway to the Rockies Opioid Council grant application for Mountain Youth Network Program and Community Crisis and Health Assistance Team
• Continued work session on ROMP (Recreation Management Plan) implementation plan
• Work session on public safety financing

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The Clear Creek County Board of County Commissioners holds a joint special meeting with the Open Space Commission. They will review an orientation on the commission's role, discuss the Alvarado Open Space Park master plan and land management process, and receive a financial status update from 2020-2025. The BOCC is also seeking recommendations on implementing paid parking at open space lots and addressing fire mitigation on open space lands.

• Open Space Commission orientation and review of the 2025 Open Space Manual
• Land management process overview and Alvarado Open Space Park Master Plan discussion
• Open Space financial health update with 2020-2025 totals from the Finance Committee report
• BOCC request for recommendations on paid parking for open space designated parking lots
• Discussion of fire mitigation work on open space lands

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The Board of County Commissioners holds a joint meeting with municipalities to discuss public safety financing. Topics include a CDOT Courtesy Patrol presentation, a survey review, Clear Creek Fire Authority funding, and county-wide safety metrics. No votes or decisions are scheduled; the session is for discussion and information sharing.

• CDOT Courtesy Patrol presentation
• Public Safety Financing Survey Review
• Clear Creek Fire Authority funding discussion
• County-wide safety metrics review

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The Board will hold public hearings and consider several action items, including a rezoning request for a 39,990 sq ft commercial building on Silver Lake, a land acquisition by the Open Space Commission, and a memorandum of agreement for the Georgetown Forebay decommissioning. Work sessions are scheduled to discuss recreation management (ROMP), county grant applications, tourism efforts, and public safety financing.

• Rezoning case #2021RZ-002: Resolution #25-35 to rezone a Silver Lake parcel from R-1 to Planned Development for a 39,990 sq ft, two-story structure with restaurant and retail uses (Meyers – St. Mary's Area)
• Consideration of purchase of Taylor Kennedy land acquisition by the Clear Creek County Open Space Commission
• Memorandum of Agreement between Town of Georgetown, Historic Georgetown, Inc., and Clear Creek County regarding permit processes for Xcel Energy's Georgetown Forebay Decommissioning Project
• Work session on ROMP (Recreation Management and Open Space Plan) implementation recommendations
• Consideration of a Regional Broadband Advocacy Letter

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The Board of County Commissioners will consider final settlements for road construction projects and the disposal of sheriff's office vehicles. The meeting includes work sessions on the County Coroner's Office, regional housing, and public safety financing.

• Final settlement for Fall River Road steep-slope improvements with Access Limited Construction
• Final settlement for Upper Bear Creek Road and Fall River Road culvert rehab with American West LLC
• Resolution #25-19 to dispose of six Sheriff’s Office vehicles
• Resolution #25-20 to transfer two Sheriff’s Office vehicles to the Clear Creek Fire Authority
• Special event liquor permit for Mill Creek Valley Historical Society

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The Board of County Commissioners will hold a joint meeting with municipalities to discuss funding for public safety. The session focuses on budget challenges, state support, and potential revenue sources.

• Public Safety Financing Survey update
• Review of the FAQ document
• Discussion of fire dedicated property tax versus public safety tax
• Discussion of billing for services as an alternative revenue source
• Review of historical public safety staffing and budgets

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The Board will hold work sessions on the Dumont-Lawson-Downieville subarea plan, Accelerate CO participation, Sniktau Tarn, and public safety financing. It will also consider consent agenda items including a warrant register, meeting minutes, emergency sheltering MOUs, a water lease amendment with Georgetown, cooperative law enforcement agreements with DHS, a letter of support for a historic district grant, and a resolution updating ambulance mileage fees. An executive session is scheduled for legal advice on water lease negotiations with Echo Mountain Resort and county taxing authority.

• Resolution #25-21 to update Clear Creek EMS mileage fee structure and rescind Resolution #24-95
• Amendment to water leasing and augmentation plan participation agreement with Town of Georgetown
• Cooperative law enforcement agreements between Clear Creek Department of Human Services and Idaho Springs Police, Empire Police, and Sheriff's Office
• Letter of support for Historic District Public Lands Commission grant application to National Park Service for Georgetown Heritage and Energy Park
• Work session on public safety financing and work session on Sniktau Tarn proposal

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The Clear Creek Board of County Commissioners will consider renewing marijuana business licenses for Avicenna Products and Nature Med, approving a resolution honoring outgoing commissioners, and acting on a consent agenda including the warrant register, 2025 meeting schedule, transit department drug and alcohol policy amendments, highway tax fund mileage certification, a letter of support for Idaho Springs' RAISE grant application, 2025 holiday pay policy, employee weapons/firearms policy, and an amended 2024 compensation plan for all employees. The board will then hold an executive session on legal questions regarding the sheriff's salary authority, followed by action on pay increases for the sheriff's office, the annual appointment list, and the 2025 E911 emergency telephone charge. A work session will discuss public safety financing, and a second executive session will address legal advice on 1041 regulatory authority over Peak Period Shoulder Lanes and water-related property interests.

• Renewal of retail and medical marijuana manufacturing licenses for Avicenna Products, LLC and Nature Med, Inc.
• Consideration of pay increases for the Clear Creek County Sheriff's Office
• Adoption of Resolution #25-17 approving the amended 2024 compensation plan for all county employees and elected officials, rescinding Resolution #25-09
• Letter of support for the City of Idaho Springs' FY2025 RAISE Capital Grant application for a mobility hub and historic Main Street redevelopment project
• Work session to discuss public safety financing

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The Board of County Commissioners will consider updates to the county employee compensation plan and the 2025 organizational chart. The board is also reviewing the Dumont-Lawson-Downieville Subarea Plan and grants from the Local Government Limited Gaming Impact Fund.

• Adoption of the 2024 Compensation Plan and guidelines for all county employees
• Acceptance of the Dumont-Lawson-Downieville Subarea Plan
• Gaming Impact Fund grants for Clear Creek County Advocates, Clear Creek Rock House, the District Attorney’s Office, and Mt. Evan’s Home Health and Hospice
• Final settlement for construction costs on the PW 24-01 Floyd Hill Parking Area Improvements Project
• Approval of the 2025 Clear Creek County legal newspaper