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The plan, introduced by Jennifer Cook of the Office of Emergency Management on behalf of the sheriff's office, summarizes wildfire risk across the county, includes a watershed risk assessment and an evacuation-route risk analysis, and contains a more visual story map to help residents review findings. \"There is a story map, and we'll make sure we have a link on our website to that for folks to just kind of go through and more it's more visual, lots of maps, some general watershed risk assessment,\" Cook said.

Commissioners praised the plan and the many organizations that contributed to it, including the Colorado State Forest Service, U.S. Forest Service, Clear Creek Watershed and Forest Health Partnership, Boulder Watershed Collective, local power companies and local fire and watershed stakeholders. Cook and commissioners noted the plan was developed with public input, including two public events and opportunities for review and comment.

The plan was supported in part by a U.S. Forest Service grant; commissioners said the grant covered a significant portion of the cost of producing the plan and that it creates a foundation for future grant applications and programming. County staff said several suggested edits were limited to the introduction and would be incorporated into the final version.

The board voted 3-0 to adopt the plan. The county said it will link the story map and final plan on the county website and on partner pages as appropriate.

The plan provides a technical and programmatic framework for future mitigation work, but commissioners and staff reiterated that individual projects will still require separate project-level approvals and funding decisions.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Gilpin County Commissioners' Meeting 2/11/2025","oneSentenceSummary","The Gilpin County Board of County Commissioners unanimously adopted the county'wide 2025 Community Wildfire Protection Plan, a grant-funded document meant to guide risk assessment and future mitigation projects.","taxTitle","Gilpin County, Colorado","taxId",27340,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":75,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":76,"_41":42,"_43":77,"_45":77,"_46":78,"_48":79,"_50":80,"_52":81,"_54":55,"_56":57,"_58":82,"_60":61,"_62":63,"_64":83,"_66":67,"_68":69,"_70":67,"_71":72,"_73":72},6695716,"Gilpin County approves professional engineering contract for South Beaver Creek Road",1654000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2619804-f3033646097c8ddb20610836ceb12541&start=1654&end=1654","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2619804-f3033646097c8ddb20610836ceb12541/thumbnail_1654000.jpg","/articles/6695716/Gilpin-County/Colorado/Gilpin-County-approves-professional-engineering-contract-for-South-Beaver-Creek-Road","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6695716-f8336131ccc5ba1c6fbfcb539839a0c8/orig.mp4?Expires=1770962792&Signature=VybLaCrrSAkU2wedMDvA6lezWU3aimOMmKHH7fV46Doc0Z7-OWeJMjHg8~erYuhfOl9A9U9H9-cat0glchUyrEFKyNGuJqxWYoFtOMZvqMaq93sDG9BZhMhnIc7P9Dc-3cW-SWjGaCSGNJjyAGMNjV18NkQ02k6mG5JsSuAe0cEpACYJhsrZqRZn9U1PVEnhdwPhjgxSCKa6pIRLDE4U~JzUN1dDJX7GhssT2hrhRJbqXbj9e0HvQqkBoxbjiYdwo1pRciG7loxkEppX7manCvOJknVMybdUHSRW4ggtJLsYkrm4smIWNQZzKDGSm-akD2~GV1tPCj4r~6F-T5PGIg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Gilpin County Board of County Commissioners voted 3-0 on Feb. 11 to authorize a professional consulting agreement with JR Engineering LLC to complete engineering services for South Beaver Creek Road.

Public Works Director John Combs and a JR Engineering representative described options the county had received: a larger, grant-ready engineering package quoted at about $553,408 and a reduced scope that would provide corridor surveying, geotechnical investigation, drainage improvements, core samples and intermediate recommendations at a lower cost. Based on uncertain federal grant prospects, staff recommended the smaller, less costly option and confirmed a contract not to exceed $332,590.

John Combs said the contract would include core sampling (19-21 bores were referenced in the proposal) and a design package that could be used either to phase local work or to make the project eligible for future grants. \"Those core samples alone are gonna be very helpful,\" a JR Engineering representative said about informing material and topography decisions.

Commissioners and staff discussed whether a Conditional Letter of Map Revision (CLOMAR) would be necessary if the roadway elevation were altered, noting CLOMAR is a FEMA process that can add about a year to project timing and may require coordination with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. JR Engineering advised that an optional CLOMAR/permit scope be included because of the road's proximity to the creek.

The board voted to adopt resolution 25-14, authorizing execution of the agreement with JR Engineering LLC, with the contract capped at $332,590. The county said public outreach steps will include at least one open house in spring and later public meetings around 70% design.","The commissioners authorized a professional consulting agreement with JR Engineering LLC for a not-to-exceed $332,590 study and project design on South Beaver Creek Road to address drainage, safety and year-round egress concerns.",{"_33":85,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":86,"_41":87,"_43":88,"_45":89,"_46":90,"_48":91,"_50":92,"_52":93,"_54":55,"_56":57,"_58":94,"_60":61,"_62":63,"_64":95,"_66":67,"_68":69,"_70":67,"_71":72,"_73":72},6695710,"Gilpin County renews law-enforcement recruit training agreement and academy repayment policy",629,952000,1581000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2619804-f3033646097c8ddb20610836ceb12541&start=952&end=1581","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2619804-f3033646097c8ddb20610836ceb12541/thumbnail_952000.jpg","/articles/6695710/Gilpin-County/Colorado/Gilpin-County-renews-law-enforcement-recruit-training-agreement-and-academy-repayment-policy","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6695710-7d1b0fe99eea68f182521dd53e2f115b/orig.mp4?Expires=1770962792&Signature=m~-vLI949jgm~MUUvleEEck~sG17KI6iHkex2chkx8ygJceWcAL9ee2xhCO9ZDlHxrZtC2d0~x~grbHvc89r1fa6mCcwmrD0UfdLnLIqUREu5pvg1uMYB1qIyp2~9RACtmbLr0KQ0vW7KcQ01EqHSorRJaUshci5KfACMjXfG7h2tKiAXXv0OlHzaeLPbjZQT7hkhDFcemvsWPi0I~cXXzrDxxQ9ysCVEChsQuoOPtopHpB4-3QBac7UB6DwvMDVlpEQX7Ld3OUzPMOnhuLuq5oIbmfj446u~CnY5PrMbpNNPjOyv4R-IWrOtp6d3QR648db8dLcL2gLK-7MWKgjqw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Gilpin County Board of County Commissioners on Feb. 11 approved a five-year law-enforcement recruit training agreement with the Combined Regional Police Academy (City of Lakewood/Jefferson County) and adopted updated academy repayment agreements for current cadets.

Sheriff's Office staff presented the agreement and described program results since 2020: 11 recruits have attended the academy under the county'funded program; nine remain employed by the county, five serve in patrol and four in the jail; one recent detention-to-patrol transfer was described as occurring after the academy. Staff said the program has supported staffing and promotional opportunities, including one graduate promoted to sergeant.

The contract covers post-certification training and enrollment at the academy; staff noted the academy cost in the paperwork as $8,500 per cadet. The county also moved to adopt repayment agreements for two deputies currently attending the academy; the repayment agreement is structured as a two-year prorated obligation should a deputy leave within that time frame. County staff described prior legal and administrative difficulties in recouping training costs when deputies left during the repayment period and said recent adjustments were intended to align the agreements with current state statute and legal guidance.

Commissioners voted 3-0 to approve the recruit training resolution and subsequently to approve the academy repayment agreements (both resolutions passed unanimously). Staff said the repayment agreement is now recoupable as of the date of approval and that any recovery efforts would follow standard legal processes if voluntary repayment fails.","The board approved a five-year agreement to send recruits to a regional police academy and adopted repayment agreements for current cadets; staff described program retention and cost recoup challenges.",{"_33":97,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":98,"_41":42,"_43":99,"_45":99,"_46":100,"_48":101,"_50":102,"_52":103,"_54":55,"_56":57,"_58":104,"_60":61,"_62":63,"_64":105,"_66":67,"_68":69,"_70":67,"_71":72,"_73":72},6695706,"Gilpin Mountain Kids board reports nonprofit status, wait list of about 30 children",3001000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2619804-f3033646097c8ddb20610836ceb12541&start=3001&end=3001","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2619804-f3033646097c8ddb20610836ceb12541/thumbnail_3001000.jpg","/articles/6695706/Gilpin-County/Colorado/Gilpin-Mountain-Kids-board-reports-nonprofit-status-wait-list-of-about-30-children","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6695706-65e1e1620a386a9a855165ac104153b7/orig.mp4?Expires=1770962792&Signature=OuL1H79hiuAuzE1jnbnzAmqxYqdautYWLzZ3VtbgtuptrM1VbT8qfaAkOulFIbFBTRQgpsoYCavxeSYv3wufiEhQhkf9JicuTWwa26s3RIioqdCN5B~V3AUsBdGXZ~ujNDOiieMkMbrmHXGofk4ocBpp9zwOT02l-Ae2iRUCq8Q5Lf5EEofMcBTlZOiUeCaNfLtMT0TR9Wiovrd~oRgknM2gjIWW0OIcTUGzVGD1IXabI~5UiC1N-OaPhWJzSeVoMFvR26Suc0LtrJO3MN6KeR~DnnGapmduaj4iDssjajyP7kAY4Ox53ZG7eQnmdkKmc8khUg5fQjyBp~GUyBQvDw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Gilpin Mountain Kids, the county-supported early learning center initiative, has secured state nonprofit status and recently received IRS recognition, the center's board told the Gilpin County Board of County Commissioners on Feb. 11.

Janie Barker, Gilpin County director of human services and vice president of the Mountain Kids board, said the nonprofit designation prompted the board to delay hiring an executive director and pursuing licensing until the tax-exempt status was confirmed. Barker said the board has opened a bank account, purchased liability insurance with county-provided funding, is collecting additional insurance quotes, and is conducting a building walk-through to identify repair and solar opportunities.

The board reported a wait list of roughly 30 children and said it has prepared a job description for an executive director; the board hopes to hire an executive director within about four to six weeks and begin the licensing process thereafter. Barker said state licensing typically takes 60 to 90 days because a new center is treated as a newly licensed operation.

The board discussed but chose to defer any decision on offering discounted childcare rates to county employees until after the center is operating and the executive director can better evaluate viability and equity concerns. Board members said they will return to the commission to discuss employee discounts after several months of operation.

Board President Lindsay Denton and Barker said the board is pursuing local outreach, training for board members and assistance from Triad Bright Futures on licensing support and board development; they also plan an outreach event in April to connect with families and providers.","The new Gilpin Mountain Kids Early Learning Center board told commissioners it has secured nonprofit status, set up bank and insurance, compiled a wait list of roughly 30 children and plans to hire an executive director to start licensing and operations.",{"_33":107,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":108,"_41":42,"_43":109,"_45":109,"_46":110,"_48":111,"_50":112,"_52":113,"_54":55,"_56":57,"_58":114,"_60":61,"_62":63,"_64":115,"_66":67,"_68":69,"_70":67,"_71":72,"_73":72},6695702,"Gilpin County authorizes applications to Xcel Energy and state EV grant programs",4048000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2619804-f3033646097c8ddb20610836ceb12541&start=4048&end=4048","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2619804-f3033646097c8ddb20610836ceb12541/thumbnail_4048000.jpg","/articles/6695702/Gilpin-County/Colorado/Gilpin-County-authorizes-applications-to-Xcel-Energy-and-state-EV-grant-programs","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6695702-13add702df448600922072f2d731acd4/orig.mp4?Expires=1770962792&Signature=fICwa9PDhWHhAuGCXYq32USzI4~MmNq3J80~HUm6UJszez8DleEKDWrCvrttCCO9FD-d-3HCMlTDF2dyCrWpRH9-YklFv-1wg7M6LGPZBRZtiDjKYF6ED2sf4h57SRATDDJCC9pH0b2hqlWtOwmtWkjSrBqQYIFGt4q1SyEucNejfKi5ezlvEusFU6X0DfCI4A1eM149nPYctEvEkXjXN0lzXvxF-BniQyt67RmbUd68v8rNFWnd9BHSe2dpUv1v02ZvQp36Hv7JtxzjldbMbewqWSGNjxHVnUAwHV8MINQZBVGgxFSXanWZeoOe1VoX5027Ud0xXC1WpeTQpk-YfA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Gilpin County Board of County Commissioners on Feb. 11 authorized staff to apply for Xcel Energy's EVSE/EVSI rebate program and the Colorado Energy Office's Charge Ahead Colorado grant to explore electric-vehicle charging infrastructure.

Planning staff told the board Xcel Energy had reopened a rebate opportunity and that, if the county qualifies as a disadvantaged community (DIC) under Xcel's program, rebates could substantially reduce infrastructure costs. Staff cited rebate figures discussed with Xcel and trade partners: for example, a fast charger rebate of about $90,000 per port was discussed for a DIC designation, with electrical-infrastructure rebates up to $40,000 per port for higher-speed chargers. Staff also described a lower rebate for level-2 ports (roughly $11,670 per port) and said that, combined with state funds and trade-partner arrangements, an installation at little or no county cost could be possible.

Rob Gutierrez and staff identified a preferred fast-charger location as the Teller lot across from the county building in Central City; that lot is owned by the City of Central and used by the county via a reciprocal parking arrangement. Gutierrez noted the county lacks three-phase power onsite and that a level-3 (fast) charger would likely be best placed in the Teller/City-owned lot across the street, subject to a lease or access agreement with Central City Opera and any operational agreements.

Staff said partnering with an Xcel-authorized trade partner could allow the trade partner to manage upfront costs so the county would not necessarily pay up front and seek rebates later. They also warned that the state Charge Ahead grant imposes additional reporting and equipment-networking requirements that can increase up-front costs. Commissioners authorized applications to both programs but emphasized they would only proceed with installations if the numbers and agreements made fiscal sense to the county.","County commissioners authorized staff to apply to Xcel Energy's rebate program and the Colorado Energy Office's Charge Ahead Colorado grant to evaluate installing EV chargers, including possible fast chargers in Central City.",{"_33":117,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":118,"_41":42,"_43":119,"_45":119,"_46":120,"_48":121,"_50":122,"_52":123,"_54":55,"_56":57,"_58":124,"_60":61,"_62":63,"_64":125,"_66":67,"_68":69,"_70":67,"_71":72,"_73":72},6695697,"Votes at a glance: Gilpin County commissioners approve multiple resolutions including wildfire plan and engineering contract",224000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2619804-f3033646097c8ddb20610836ceb12541&start=224&end=224","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2619804-f3033646097c8ddb20610836ceb12541/thumbnail_224000.jpg","/articles/6695697/Gilpin-County/Colorado/Votes-at-a-glance-Gilpin-County-commissioners-approve-multiple-resolutions-including-wildfire-plan-and-engineering-contract","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6695697-421945276a5f346168524ee9f5f1815a/orig.mp4?Expires=1770962792&Signature=G0n3mXSjvLjb4gDTXeWG0DBaHx--PmuyqEMrhS0n2LjTzeGXTZuDCWvC47NPYXIGOEvVA0H5VdqJDkbhQYAHA40zQA0oNGrJ~LEJmr56g3meCXhDkZ466uJuNo6zohrKAdV0W1v~wC86nfmt~MedYTI4KwL4Nj1RBTMSoktQbrBJ28gXEtwl3NLkWdqlpXvnHde-iJWtkpthZC2RT~KqsAXRcq9n8t1LyXyrK6Y-VNizkzqejfl93g4yyyeNgnJROdpG~SebbTGdGxGNvPiF9Hx7ffJg1Ho2xTMe310UzuptPyGneqvdp1aXVrGnapjkZVQkBLcN71PcHZWPnJponA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","A summary of formal actions taken by the Gilpin County Board of County Commissioners at the Feb. 11, 2025 meeting (all recorded votes were 3-0 unless noted):

1) Consent agenda approved — adoption of clerk and recorder reports (Dec. 2024 and Jan. 2025 end-of-month), Finance Department fourth-quarter 2024 report and meeting minutes (11/12/2024 and Dec. 2024). Outcome: approved 3-0.

2) Resolution adopting the 2025 Gilpin County Community Wildfire Protection Plan — board adopted the plan, with staff to incorporate minor introductory edits and post the story map on county and partner websites. Outcome: adopted (vote 3-0).

3) Resolution approving law-enforcement recruit training agreement — authorized a five-year agreement to send recruits to the regional police academy (City of Lakewood/Jefferson County). Outcome: adopted (vote 3-0).

4) Resolution adopting academy repayment agreements — adopted updated, two-year prorated repayment agreements for current cadets. Outcome: adopted (vote 3-0).

5) Resolution authorizing professional consulting services with JR Engineering LLC — contract not to exceed $332,590 for engineering services on South Beaver Creek Road (reduced-scope alternative, plus optional permit/CLOMAR scope recommended). Outcome: adopted (vote 3-0).

6) Resolution authorizing application for Xcel Energy EV rebates and Colorado Energy Office Charge Ahead grant — authorized staff to apply and to evaluate trade-partner proposals; no construction authorization given. Outcome: adopted (vote 3-0).

7) Resolution regarding Boerne/Red Veil Cabins easement update — approved revisions to an existing easement agreement to remove certain subdivided parcels and retain original conditions; staff said prior negotiations and legal reviews had delayed finalization. Outcome: adopted (vote 3-0).

8) Resolution appointing members to the Historic Preservation Commission — reappointed Susan Mead and Jeremy Kaiser; appointed Steve Slauson to fill a vacancy. Outcome: adopted (vote 3-0). Terms noted in staff report.

9) Resolution authorizing a legislative services contract with Policy Matters LLC — authorized a contract not to exceed $35,000 to provide legislative representation, particularly on gaming and budget matters. Outcome: adopted (vote 3-0).

10) Resolution approving annual list of take-home vehicles for on-call employees — board approved the list (23 positions noted: 20 sheriff's office, two public works, one coroner), with staff noting two recently purchased vehicles remain to be outfitted and any future additions would require separate approval. Outcome: adopted (vote 3-0).

Motions and recorded outcomes were taken on the record; all items above that required board authorization were approved unanimously. Where the meeting transcript did not record a named mover or seconder for a particular motion, the transcript showed the motion followed by a second and a unanimous voice vote of \"Aye.\"","At its Feb. 11 meeting the Gilpin County Board of County Commissioners approved a package of resolutions covering adoption of the county wildfire plan, law-enforcement training agreements, an engineering contract for South Beaver Creek Road, EV grant applications and several administrative appointments and easement updates. All recorded motions on ","actionData","errors"]

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Gilpin County adopts 2025 Community Wildfire Protection Plan

Gilpin County approves professional engineering contract for South Beaver Creek Road

Gilpin County renews law-enforcement recruit training agreement and academy repayment policy

Gilpin Mountain Kids board reports nonprofit status, wait list of about 30 children

Gilpin County authorizes applications to Xcel Energy and state EV grant programs

Votes at a glance: Gilpin County commissioners approve multiple resolutions including wildfire plan and engineering contract