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Tue Oct 27, 2026 · 09:00
Board of County Commissioners
Ouray County 4-H Event Center, Ridgway
Tue Oct 27, 2026 · 13:30
Board of County Commissioners Work Session
Ouray County 4-H Event Center, Ridgway
Wed Oct 28, 2026 · 09:00
Board of County Commissioners Work Session
Ouray County 4-H Event Center, Ridgway
Tue Nov 10, 2026 · 09:00
Board of County Commissioners
BOCC Room, Ouray County Courthouse , Ouray
Tue Nov 10, 2026 · 13:30
Board of County Commissioners Work Session
BOCC Room, Ouray County Courthouse , Ouray
Tue Nov 17, 2026 · 09:00
Board of County Commissioners
Ouray County 4-H Event Center, Ridgway
Tue Nov 17, 2026 · 13:30
Board of County Commissioners Work Session
Ouray County 4-H Event Center, Ridgway
Wed Nov 18, 2026 · 09:00
Board of County Commissioners Work Session
Ouray County 4-H Event Center, Ridgway
Tue Dec 8, 2026 · 13:30
Board of County Commissioners Work Session
BOCC Room, Ouray County Courthouse , Ouray
Tue Dec 8, 2026 · 09:00
Board of County Commissioners
BOCC Room, Ouray County Courthouse , Ouray
Wed Dec 9, 2026 · 09:00
Board of County Commissioners Work Session
BOCC Room, Ouray County Courthouse , Ouray
Tue Dec 15, 2026 · 13:30
Board of County Commissioners Work Session
Ouray County 4-H Event Center, Ridgway
Tue Dec 15, 2026 · 09:00
Board of County Commissioners
Ouray County 4-H Event Center, Ridgway
Wed Dec 16, 2026 · 09:00
Board of County Commissioners Work Session
Ouray County 4-H Event Center, Ridgway
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Wed Oct 14, 2026 · 09:00
Board of County Commissioners Work Session
Ouray County Commissioners to review land use fees and fire budget
The Board of County Commissioners will hold a work session to discuss several reports and administrative updates. The meeting includes a review of land use fee schedules and a budget discussion for Ridgway Fire & EMS. No formal action will be taken during this session.
- Land Use fee schedule updates
- Ridgway Fire & EMS budget discussion
- Ouray County Home Trust Housing Services Administrator quarterly report
- Colorado River District annual update
- County Manager performance feedback
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BOCC Room, Ouray County Courthouse , Ouray
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AGENDA
Board of County Commissioners
Work Session
Ouray County Courthouse – BOCC Meeting Room, 541 4th Street, Ouray, CO
October 14, 2026
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1.
9:00 - Ouray County Home Trust - Housing Services Administrator Quarterly
Report (1 Hour)
a.
Quarterly Report:
2.
10:00 - Colorado River District
a.
Annual Update:
3.
11:00 - Abram Herman, Friends of Youth and Nature
a.
Presentation:
b.
Handout:
4.
11:30 - County Manager Performance Feedback
a.
Performance Feedback
5.
12:00 - Commissioner/Administrative Reports
6.
1:30 - Land Use - Fee Schedule Updates
a.
Fee Schedule Update Packet:
7.
2:30 - Ridgway Fire & EMS
a.
Budget Discussion:
8.
3:30 - Adjourn
Note: Work Sessions are less formal, deliberative public meetings, in which no formal action is taken, but
the Commissioners may give direction to staff and workshop items for future formal action. Written public
comment for agenda and work session items will be accepted up until 3:00PM the day before the meeting
/ work session. If any given item is finished earlier than anticipated, the Commissioners may move on to
the next item. Agendas and amended agendas will be posted on the Ouray County Website no later than
24 hours prior to the commencement of the meeting. Agendas may also be …
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Tue Oct 13, 2026 · 15:30
Board of County Commissioners Work Session
BOCC Room, Ouray County Courthouse , Ouray
Tue Oct 13, 2026 · 09:00
Board of County Commissioners
Ouray County Commissioners to review 2027 preliminary budget
The Board of County Commissioners will present the 2027 preliminary budget and request authorization to publish the notice of budget. The meeting includes public hearings regarding parcel combinations and lot mergers in the Elk Meadows subdivision.
- Resolution 2026-024: Special Use Permit amendment for a restaurant at 35 Hotchkiss Avenue in Colona
- Resolution 2026-025: Voluntary salary reduction for Commissioner Padgett for the 2027 Budget
- Intergovernmental Agreement for Full Law Enforcement Services between Ouray County and the City of Ouray
- Public hearing for a variance to combine 29 parcels into a single parcel
- Public hearing for lot merger/combinations in the Elk Meadows subdivision
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BOCC Room, Ouray County Courthouse , Ouray
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AGENDA
Board of County Commissioners
Regular Meeting
Ouray County Courthouse – BOCC Meeting Room, 541 4th Street, Ouray, CO
October 13, 2026
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1.
9:00 - Call to the Public
The “Call to the Public” agenda item is a time when the community members may
bring forth items of interest or concern that are not already on the day’s agenda. If
you would like to speak about an agenda item, please hold your comments until
that time in the meeting. The format is presentation, but the BOCC or staff may
answer straightforward questions, and the Chair may limit speaker time to 3
minutes. No formal action may be taken on topics raised in Call to the Public due to
Colorado Open Meetings Law. Any topics that require back‐and‐forth dialogue will
be referred to commissioners or staff for discussion outside the meeting or placed
on a future work session or agenda for action. Written comments can be submitted
electronically via our website.
2.
9:30 - Consent Agenda
a.
Request for approval of Expenditures
b.
Request for Approval and Ratification of the Chair's signature on the
Legislative Committee Commissioner Designation Form, designating
Commissioner Niece as the designee to serve on CCI's Legislative Committee,
as discussed during the September 22, 2026 BOCC meetin …
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🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
9:30 - Consent Agenda
3 yea
Lynn Padgett yea · Jake Niece yea · Michelle Nauer yea
Tue Oct 6, 2026 · 09:00
Board of County Commissioners Work Session
Ouray County commissioners hold 2027 budget work session with the Sheriff's Office
The Ouray County Board of County Commissioners meets in a work session to discuss the 2027 budget, including a presentation from the Sheriff's Office and general budget discussion. Work sessions are deliberative and no formal action is taken, though commissioners may give direction to staff. Residents may attend in person at the Ouray County Courthouse or by Zoom, and written public comment is accepted until 3:00PM the day before the meeting.
- 2027 budget work session, including the Sheriff's Office
- General 2027 budget discussion
- No formal action taken at work sessions; commissioners may direct staff
- Public comment accepted in writing until 3:00PM the day before the meeting
- In-person at 541 4th Street, Ouray, CO, or via Zoom
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AGENDA
Board of County Commissioners
Work Session
Ouray County Courthouse – BOCC Meeting Room, 541 4th Street, Ouray, CO
October 6, 2026
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1.
9:00 - 2027 Budget
a.
Sheriff's Office
b.
Budget Discussion
Note: Work Sessions are less formal, deliberative public meetings, in which no formal action is taken, but
the Commissioners may give direction to staff and workshop items for future formal action. Written public
comment for agenda and work session items will be accepted up until 3:00PM the day before the meeting
/ work session. If any given item is finished earlier than anticipated, the Commissioners may move on to
the next item. Agendas and amended agendas will be posted on the Ouray County Website no later than
24 hours prior to the commencement of the meeting. Agendas may also be posted at the Ouray County
Courthouse, 541 4th Street, Ouray, CO 81427.
Mon Oct 5, 2026 · 16:00
Board of County Commissioners Work Session
County and City to discuss draft IGA for county-run city law enforcement starting 2027
The Ouray County Board of County Commissioners and Ouray City Council hold a joint work session on a draft Intergovernmental Agreement for the County to provide full law enforcement services for the City beginning January 1, 2027. The agenda includes a draft IGA and Exhibit A compensation schedule, presentations, questions, public comment, and deliberations. As a work session, no formal action is taken, though commissioners may give direction to staff.
- Draft IGA for County to provide full law enforcement services for the City of Ouray beginning January 1, 2027
- Exhibit A (Compensation Schedule) attached to the draft IGA
- Joint work session of the Board of County Commissioners and Ouray City Council
- Public comment scheduled 5:00-5:30 PM; written comment accepted until 3:00 PM the day before
- Meeting held at Ouray Community Center, 320 6th Ave, Ouray, CO, with Zoom option
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Ouray City Hall, Ouray
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AGENDA
Board of County Commissioners
Special Joint Work Session with Ouray City Council
Ouray Community Center – 320 6th Ave, Ouray, CO
October 5, 2026
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1.
4:00 PM - The Board of County Commissioners will meet with the Ouray City
Council, in a joint work session, to discuss a draft Intergovernmental
Agreement between the City and the County, for the County to provide full
law enforcement services for the City beginning January 1, 2027:
a.
Draft IGA & Exhibit A (Compensation Schedule)- City & County
2.
4:00 - 4:30: Presentations
3.
4:30 - 5:00: Council and Commissioner Questions
4.
5:00 - 5:30: Public Comment
5.
5:30 - 6:00: Council and Commissioner Deliberations & Next Steps
Note: Work Sessions are less formal, deliberative public meetings, in which no formal action is taken, but
the Commissioners may give direction to staff and workshop items for future formal action. Written public
comment for agenda and work session items will be accepted up until 3:00PM the day before the meeting
/ work session. If any given item is finished earlier than anticipated, the Commissioners may move on to
the next item. Agendas and amended agendas will be posted on the Ouray County Website no later than
24 hours prior to the commencement of the meeting. Agendas may …
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Tue Sep 29, 2026 · 09:00
Board of County Commissioners Work Session
Ouray County commissioners hold all-day 2027 budget work session with department heads
The Ouray County Board of County Commissioners meets September 29, 2026 for a work session devoted entirely to the 2027 budget. Department presentations run from 09:00 (Assessor, Land Use, Clerk and Recorder, Treasurer, IT/GIS) and resume at 01:30 (EMS, Road and Bridge, Public Health, Human Services). The day ends with a BOCC discussion and recap with the County Manager and Finance Director on next steps for preliminary budget preparation. Per the agenda's note, work sessions are deliberative and no formal action is taken, though commissioners may give direction to staff.
- 2027 budget presentations by Assessor, Land Use, Clerk and Recorder, Treasurer, and IT/GIS starting at 09:00
- 2027 budget presentations by EMS, Road and Bridge, Public Health, and Human Services starting at 01:30
- BOCC discussion and recap with County Manager and Finance Director on next steps for preliminary budget preparation
- No formal action is scheduled; commissioners may give direction to staff
- Written public comment accepted until 3:00PM the day before the meeting
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BOCC Room, Ouray County Courthouse, Ouray
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AGENDA
Board of County Commissioners
Work Session
Ouray County Courthouse – BOCC Meeting Room, 541 4th Street, Ouray, CO
September 29, 2026
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1.
09:00 - 2027 Budget
a.
Assessor
b.
Land Use
c.
Clerk and Recorder
d.
Treasurer
e.
IT/GIS
2.
12:30 - Lunch
3.
01:30 - 2027 Budget
a.
EMS
b.
Road and Bridge
c.
Public Health
d.
Human Services
e.
BOCC Discussion & Recap (Day 2 & Next Steps for Preliminary Budget
Preparation), with County Manager & Finance Director
Note: Work Sessions are less formal, deliberative public meetings, in which no formal action is taken, but
the Commissioners may give direction to staff and workshop items for future formal action. Written public
comment for agenda and work session items will be accepted up until 3:00PM the day before the meeting
/ work session. If any given item is finished earlier than anticipated, the Commissioners may move on to
the next item. Agendas and amended agendas will be posted on the Ouray County Website no later than
24 hours prior to the commencement of the meeting. Agendas may also be posted at the Ouray County
Courthouse, 541 4th Street, Ouray, CO 81427.
Wed Sep 23, 2026 · 09:00
Board of County Commissioners Work Session
County commissioners review 2027 budget departments
The Ouray County Board of County Commissioners is holding a work session to review the proposed 2027 budget, covering departments such as the Sheriff's Office, Attorney's Office, and Emergency Manager. No formal action will be taken; the board may give direction to staff and discuss items for future action.
- 2027 budget review for Administration Office and Other Administration
- 2027 budget review for Attorney's Office
- 2027 budget review for Sheriff's Office
- 2027 budget review for Courthouse Security
- Discussion and recap of Day 1 budget presentations with County Manager and Finance Director
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AGENDA
Board of County Commissioners
Work Session
Ouray County 4-H Event Center - 22739 US-550, Ridgway, CO
September 23, 2026
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1.
9:00 - 2027 Budget
a.
Administration Office and Other Administration
b.
Attorney's Office
c.
Commissioners
d.
Building and Facilities
e.
Fairgrounds
f.
Sheriff's Office
g.
Courthouse Security
2.
12:30 - Lunch
3.
1:30 - 2027 Budget
a.
Emergency Manager
b.
Coroner
c.
Vegetation
d.
Employee Benefits
e.
BOCC Discussion & Recap (Day 1 2027 Budget Presentations) with County
Manager & Finance Director
Note: Work Sessions are less formal, deliberative public meetings, in which no formal action is taken, but
the Commissioners may give direction to staff and workshop items for future formal action. Written public
comment for agenda and work session items will be accepted up until 3:00PM the day before the meeting
/ work session. If any given item is finished earlier than anticipated, the Commissioners may move on to
the next item. Agendas and amended agendas will be posted on the Ouray County Website no later than
24 hours prior to the commencement of the meeting. Agendas may also be posted at the Ouray County
Courthouse, 541 4th Street, Ouray, CO 81427.
Tue Sep 22, 2026 · 09:00
Board of County Commissioners
County to hold public hearings on wildfire code and Colona restaurant expansion
The Ouray County Board of County Commissioners is meeting to handle routine business, including consent agenda expenditures, proclamations, and multiple grant agreements. They will also hold public hearings on repealing/replacing the State Wildfire Code resolution and on a special use permit amendment to expand a restaurant at 35 Hotchkiss Ave in Colona. Other items include waiving short-term rental requirements for properties affected by the Gold Mountain Fire, and discussing veteran services and housing funding.
- Public hearing on repeal/replace Resolution 2026-017 (State Wildfire Code)
- Public hearing on Special Use Permit Amendment to expand restaurant at 35 Hotchkiss Ave, Colona (Colosseum AZ 2, LLC)
- Grant agreement with Great Outdoors Colorado Trust Fund for Silver Mountain Mine Property Acquisition Project
- Request to waive 'Active Rental' requirement for short-term rentals affected by Gold Mountain Fire for 2026-2027
- Intergovernmental agreement with San Miguel County for Veteran Medical Transportation Program
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AGENDA
Board of County Commissioners
Regular Meeting
Ouray County 4-H Event Center - 22739 US-550, Ridgway, CO
September 22, 2026
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1.
9:00 - Call to the Public
The “Call to the Public” agenda item is a time when the community members may
bring forth items of interest or concern that are not already on the day’s agenda. If
you would like to speak about an agenda item, please hold your comments until
that time in the meeting. The format is presentation, but the BOCC or staff may
answer straightforward questions, and the Chair may limit speaker time to 3
minutes. No formal action may be taken on topics raised in Call to the Public due to
Colorado Open Meetings Law. Any topics that require back‐and‐forth dialogue will
be referred to commissioners or staff for discussion outside the meeting or placed
on a future work session or agenda for action. Written comments can be submitted
electronically via our website.
2.
9:30 - Consent Agenda
a.
Request for approval of Expenditures
3.
9:35 - General Business
a.
Request to Adopt Proclamation 2026-014 declaring October 2026 as
Domestic Violence Awareness Month:
b.
Public Trustee Report August 2026:
c.
Request for Approval and Authorization of the Chair's signature on the
Modification of Grant Agreem …
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🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
9:30 - Consent Agenda
3 yea
Lynn Padgett yea · Jake Niece yea · Michelle Nauer yea
Tue Sep 22, 2026 · 15:00
Board of County Commissioners Work Session
Ouray County 4-H Event Center, Ridgway
Wed Sep 9, 2026 · 09:00
Board of County Commissioners Work Session
County commissioners to discuss 2027 budget and Waterview Homes update
The Ouray County Board of County Commissioners will hold a work session to discuss the 2027 budget and receive an update on the Waterview Homes project. Work sessions are informal deliberative meetings where no formal action is taken, but the board may give direction to staff.
- 2027 Budget Discussion (3 hours)
- Rural Homes - Waterview Homes Update
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BOCC Room, Ouray County Courthouse , Ouray
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AGENDA
Board of County Commissioners
Work Session
Ouray County Courthouse – BOCC Meeting Room, 541 4th Street, Ouray, CO
September 9, 2026
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1.
9:00 - Rural Homes - Waterview Homes Update
a.
Waterview Update
2.
9:30 - 2027 Budget Discussion (3 hours)
a.
Presentation:
Note: Work Sessions are less formal, deliberative public meetings, in which no formal action is taken, but
the Commissioners may give direction to staff and workshop items for future formal action. Written public
comment for agenda and work session items will be accepted up until 3:00PM the day before the meeting
/ work session. If any given item is finished earlier than anticipated, the Commissioners may move on to
the next item. Agendas and amended agendas will be posted on the Ouray County Website no later than
24 hours prior to the commencement of the meeting. Agendas may also be posted at the Ouray County
Courthouse, 541 4th Street, Ouray, CO 81427.
Tue Sep 8, 2026 · 09:00
Board of County Commissioners
County to consider repealing wildfire regulations in land use code
The Ouray County Board of County Commissioners will hold public hearings on repealing Section 16 of the Land Use Code (Wildfire Regulations) and on a supplemental budget amendment. They will also consider several routine items, including proclamations, permits, contracts, and hiring requests. The board will convene in executive session for litigation and property discussions.
- Public hearing on Resolution 2026-022 to repeal Section 16 of the Land Use Code (Wildfire Regulations)
- Public hearing on Resolution 2026-021 approving a supplemental budget amendment to the 2026 budget
- Special Event Permit Agreement with NativeFour for a commercial film shoot on September 17 or 18, 2026
- Approval to proceed with IGA for functional consolidation between OCEMS and Ridgway Fire Protection District for 2027
- Support letter for Blue Lakes Fee Proposal by Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre, and Gunnison National Forests
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AGENDA
Board of County Commissioners
Regular Meeting
Ouray County Courthouse – BOCC Meeting Room, 541 4th Street, Ouray, CO
September 8, 2026
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1.
9:00 - Call to the Public
The “Call to the Public” agenda item is a time when the community members may
bring forth items of interest or concern that are not already on the day’s agenda. If
you would like to speak about an agenda item, please hold your comments until
that time in the meeting. The format is presentation, but the BOCC or staff may
answer straightforward questions, and the Chair may limit speaker time to 3
minutes. No formal action may be taken on topics raised in Call to the Public due to
Colorado Open Meetings Law. Any topics that require back‐and‐forth dialogue will
be referred to commissioners or staff for discussion outside the meeting or placed
on a future work session or agenda for action. Written comments can be submitted
electronically via our website.
2.
9:30 - Consent Agenda
a.
Request for approval of Expenditures
3.
9:35 - General Business
a.
Request to Adopt Proclamation 2026-013 declaring September 2026 as
Suicide Prevention Awareness Month:
b.
Request for Approval and Authorization of the Chair's signature on the Special
Event Permit Agreement (SEPA) with NativeFour r …
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🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
9:30 - Consent Agenda
3 yea
Lynn Padgett yea · Jake Niece yea · Michelle Nauer yea
1:30 - Executive Session - Litigation and Property/Access Transfer Updates
3 yea
Lynn Padgett yea · Jake Niece yea · Michelle Nauer yea
Tue Sep 8, 2026 · 13:30
Board of County Commissioners Work Session
BOCC Room, Ouray County Courthouse , Ouray
Wed Aug 26, 2026 · 09:00
Board of County Commissioners Work Session
County to discuss Ruby Trust Mine support and EMS updates
The Ouray County Board of County Commissioners will hold a work session to discuss the Ruby Trust Mine proposal by Minority Mining LLC, including a possible support letter, and receive an update on EMS operations, including the Rural Health Transformation Program and Red Mountain Fire Rescue Authority. No formal action will be taken; the board may give direction to staff.
- Discussion of Minority Mining LLC's Defense Production Act Title III proposal for Ruby Trust Mine
- Review of Ouray County benefit statement and draft support letter to Charles Edens
- EMS operational update and Rural Health Transformation Program
- Red Mountain Fire Rescue Authority update and legal update on member withdrawals
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Ouray County Courthouse - BOCC Meeting Room, Ouray
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AGENDA
Board of County Commissioners
Work Session
Ouray County Courthouse - BOCC Meeting Room - 541 4th Street, Ouray, CO
August 26, 2026
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1.
9:00 - Ruby Trust Mine Discussion, Kris Peterson and Alex Klemt - Minority
Mining
a.
Minority Mining LLC Executive Summary:
b.
Minority Mining LLC Defense Production Act Title III Proposal:
c.
Ouray County Benefit Statement:
d.
Ouray County BOCC Support Letter to Charles Edens - Director of the
Defense Industrial Base Council (With Leo Caselli Redlines):
2.
10:00 - EMS, Nathan McCullough
a.
Operational Update:
b.
Rural Health Transformation Program:
c.
Red Mountain Fire Rescue Authority Update:
d.
Legal Update on Authority Member Withdrawals
Note: Work Sessions are less formal, deliberative public meetings, in which no formal action is taken, but
the Commissioners may give direction to staff and workshop items for future formal action. Written public
comment for agenda and work session items will be accepted up until 3:00PM the day before the meeting
/ work session. If any given item is finished earlier than anticipated, the Commissioners may move on to
the next item. Agendas and amended agendas will be posted on the Ouray County Website no later than
24 hours prior to the commencement …
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Tue Aug 25, 2026 · 13:30
Board of County Commissioners Work Session
Thorin Resources presents status on Governor Basin EPA Clean Up Project
The Board of County Commissioners will hold a work session to discuss the status of the Governor Basin EPA Clean Up Project with Heather Burmingham from Thorin Resources. Commissioners will also review administrative reports. No formal action will be taken, but staff may receive direction for future items.
- Status update on Governor Basin EPA Clean Up Project by Heather Burmingham of Thorin Resources
- Commissioner and Administrative Reports
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Ouray County Courthouse - BOCC Meeting Room, Ouray
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AGENDA
Board of County Commissioners
Work Session
Ouray County Courthouse - BOCC Meeting Room - 541 4th Street, Ouray, CO
August 25, 2026
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1.
1:30 - Heather Burmingham, Thorin Resources
a.
Status Update - Governor Basin EPA Clean Up Project:
2.
2:30 - Commissioner/Administrative Reports
Note: Work Sessions are less formal, deliberative public meetings, in which no formal action is taken, but
the Commissioners may give direction to staff and workshop items for future formal action. Written public
comment for agenda and work session items will be accepted up until 3:00PM the day before the meeting
/ work session. If any given item is finished earlier than anticipated, the Commissioners may move on to
the next item. Agendas and amended agendas will be posted on the Ouray County Website no later than
24 hours prior to the commencement of the meeting. Agendas may also be posted at the Ouray County
Courthouse, 541 4th Street, Ouray, CO 81427.
Tue Aug 25, 2026 · 09:00
Board of County Commissioners
County to consider sales tax measure to reimburse disaster fund
The Ouray County Board of County Commissioners will hold a regular meeting with a mix of routine approvals and policy discussions. Key items include a ballot measure discussion on a proposed sales tax to reimburse the Disaster Fund, a resolution for a construction use tax update, and a possible action on a presidential declaration support letter. The board will also consider appointments, a disaster declaration renewal, a contract with Haynes Excavation Inc., and several financial reports.
- Resolution 2026-019 regarding a Sales Tax to reimburse the Disaster Fund
- Construction Use Tax update from County Manager
- Emergency Disaster Declaration - Third Renewal
- 2026 Agreement with Haynes Excavation Inc. for Emergency Watershed Protection services
- Reappointment of Steve Duce to Dallas Park Cemetery Board
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AGENDA
Board of County Commissioners
Regular Meeting
Ouray County Courthouse - BOCC Meeting Room - 541 4th Street, Ouray, CO
August 25, 2026
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1.
9:00 - Call to the Public
The “Call to the Public” agenda item is a time when the community members may
bring forth items of interest or concern that are not already on the day’s agenda. If
you would like to speak about an agenda item, please hold your comments until
that time in the meeting. The format is presentation, but the BOCC or staff may
answer straightforward questions, and the Chair may limit speaker time to 3
minutes. No formal action may be taken on topics raised in Call to the Public due to
Colorado Open Meetings Law. Any topics that require back‐and‐forth dialogue will
be referred to commissioners or staff for discussion outside the meeting or placed
on a future work session or agenda for action. Written comments can be submitted
electronically via our website.
2.
9:30 - Consent Agenda
a.
Request for approval of Expenditures
b.
Public Trustee Report July 2026
c.
Request for Approval and Authorization of the Chair's signature on the Fund
Transfer Approval Form for transfer 2 out of 4 from the Road and Bridge Sales
Tax Fund to the Road and Bridge Fund as approved in the 2026 Budget:
3 …
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🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
9:30 - Consent Agenda
3 yea
Lynn Padgett yea · Jake Niece yea · Michelle Nauer yea
11:00 - The Board of County Commissioners will convene as the Board of Equalization to consider the following item [Amend]
3 yea
Lynn Padgett yea · Jake Niece yea · Michelle Nauer yea
11:00 - The Board of County Commissioners will convene as the Board of Equalization to consider the following item [Approve]
3 yea
Lynn Padgett yea · Jake Niece yea · Michelle Nauer yea
Mon Aug 17, 2026 · 15:00
Board of County Commissioners Special Meeting
County to pick contractor for emergency watershed project
The Board of County Commissioners is meeting in special session to review, discuss, and authorize contractor selection for the Emergency Watershed Protection project. The board will consider a procurement recommendation, an exception to county procurement policy, and authorization for the county manager to proceed with a construction contract based on RFQ responses and NRCS sole source authorization. Action may be taken on any or all of these items.
- Contractor selection for Emergency Watershed Protection project
- BOCC exception to County Procurement Policy
- Authorization for County Manager to negotiate and sign construction contract
- August 11, 2026 RFQ for General Contractor & Supporting Items (reference only)
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AGENDA
Board of County Commissioners
Regular Meeting
Ouray County Courthouse – BOCC Meeting Room, 541 4th Street, Ouray, CO
August 17, 2026
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1.
3:00 - The Board of County Commissioners will meet in a special session to
review, discuss, and authorize contractor selection for the Emergency
Watershed Protection project.
a.
Procurement Recommendation from Internal Selection Committee, Led by
Superintendent Barger:
b.
Approval and Authorization of BOCC Exception to County Procurement Policy,
and Authorization for County Manager to Proceed with Construction Contract
(to be negotiated and signed), Based on RFQ Response Results and NRCS
Sole Source Authorization:
c.
August 11, 2026 Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for General Contractor &
Supporting Items (Reference Only):
Note: Action may be taken on any or all of these items. Written public comment for agenda and work
session items will be accepted up until 3:00PM the day before the meeting / work session. The Board of
County Commissioners may convene into an executive session, under C.R.S. § 24-6-402(4)(b) to receive
legal advice from its counsel on specific legal questions for any agenda items, with discussion topics
identified as specifically as possible, during any regular and special meetings. …
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Wed Aug 12, 2026 · 09:00
Board of County Commissioners Work Session
BOCC Room, Ouray County Courthouse , Ouray
Tue Aug 11, 2026 · 09:00
Board of County Commissioners
County to consider wildfire code, energy code, and Gold Mountain recovery items
The Ouray County Board of County Commissioners will hold a regular meeting with public hearings on adopting the 2025 Colorado Wildfire Resiliency Code and the 2024 Colorado Model Low Energy and Carbon Code. The board will also consider several consent and general business items, including election services, a subdivision development plan, a filming event permit, and multiple Gold Mountain Fire recovery actions. The meeting includes a Board of Health session for public health grant agreements and a Road and Bridge update.
- Resolution 2026-017 adopting the 2025 Colorado Wildfire Resiliency Code
- Resolution 2026-018 adopting the 2024 Colorado Model Low Energy and Carbon Code, replacing the 2018 IECC
- Cimarron Ridge Subdivision preliminary and final development plan (PUD)
- Special Event Permit for Toyota Sequoia filming event on August 20-21, 2026
- Ratification of Emergency Watershed Protection Program grant and KLJ Engineering agreement
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AGENDA
Board of County Commissioners
Regular Meeting
Ouray County Courthouse – BOCC Meeting Room, 541 4th Street, Ouray, CO
August 11, 2026
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1. 9:00 - Call to the Public
The “Call to the Public” agenda item is a time when the community members may
bring forth items of interest or concern that are not already on the day’s agenda. If
you would like to speak about an agenda item, please hold your comments until
that time in the meeting. The format is presentation, but the BOCC or staff may
answer straightforward questions, and the Chair may limit speaker time to 3
minutes. No formal action may be taken on topics raised in Call to the Public due to
Colorado Open Meetings Law. Any topics that require back‐and‐forth dialogue will
be referred to commissioners or staff for discussion outside the meeting or placed
on a future work session or agenda for action. Written comments can be submitted
electronically via our website.
2. 9:30 - Consent Agenda
a. Request for approval of Expenditures
3. 9:35 - General Business
a. Request for Approval and Authorization of Vice-Chair's Signature on
Agreement for Election Services (including Exhibit A- IGA Deadline Schedule
2026 General)
b. Request for approval of Resolution 2026-016 Approving a Combined
Preliminary and …
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🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
9:30 - Consent Agenda
2 yea
Lynn Padgett yea · Michelle Nauer yea
12:00 - Gold Mountain Fire Recovery Update
2 yea
Lynn Padgett yea · Michelle Nauer yea
Tue Aug 11, 2026 · 15:00
Board of County Commissioners Work Session
County weighs sales and use tax ballot measures for disaster recovery and roads
The Ouray County Board of County Commissioners will hold a work session to discuss two potential ballot measures: a sales tax for disaster recovery and resilience, and a use tax for road and bridge funding. No formal action will be taken, but the board may give direction to staff for future action.
- Sales tax ballot measure discussion for disaster recovery and resilience
- Use tax ballot measure discussion for road and bridge funding
- Commissioner and administrative reports
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AGENDA
Board of County Commissioners
Work Session
Ouray County Courthouse – BOCC Meeting Room, 541 4th Street, Ouray, CO
August 11, 2026
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1. 3:00 - Ballot Measure Discussion
a. Sales Tax Ballot Measure Discussion- Disaster Recovery and Resilience
b. Use Tax Ballot Measure Discussion- Road & Bridge
2. 4:00 - Commissioner/Administrative Reports
Note: Work Sessions are less formal, deliberative public meetings, in which no formal action is taken, but
the Commissioners may give direction to staff and workshop items for future formal action. Written public
comment for agenda and work session items will be accepted up until 3:00PM the day before the meeting
/ work session. If any given item is finished earlier than anticipated, the Commissioners may move on to
the next item. Agendas and amended agendas will be posted on the Ouray County Website no later than
24 hours prior to the commencement of the meeting. Agendas may also be posted at the Ouray County
Courthouse, 541 4th Street, Ouray, CO 81427.
Thu Jul 30, 2026 · 10:30
Board of County Commissioners Special Meeting
Commissioners hold emergency meeting on flash flooding
The Board of County Commissioners is meeting virtually for an emergency policy group session. The discussion focuses on flash flooding, specifically mentioning the Cutler Creek area and other impacts.
- Discussion of flash flooding in the Cutler Creek area and other impacts
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AGENDA
Board of County Commissioners
Special Emergency Meeting
Zoom Only
July 30, 2026
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1. 10:30 - The Board of County Commissioners will meet virtually, for an
emergency policy group meeting, to discuss flash flooding including the
Cutler Creek area and other impacts:
Note: Action may be taken on any or all of these items. Written public comment for agenda and work
session items will be accepted up until 9:00AM the day of the meeting. The Board of County
Commissioners may convene into an executive session, under C.R.S. § 24-6-402(4)(b) to receive legal
advice from its counsel on specific legal questions for any agenda items, with discussion topics identified
as specifically as possible, during any regular and special meetings. If any given item is finished earlier
than anticipated, the Commissioners may move on to the next item. Agendas and amended agendas will
be posted on the Ouray County Website no later than 24 hours prior to the commencement of the
meeting. Agendas may also be posted at the Ouray County Courthouse, 541 4th Street, Ouray, CO
81427.
Wed Jul 29, 2026 · 09:00
Board of County Commissioners Work Session
Commissioners discuss ballot measure on vehicle/construction materials use tax for roads
The Board of County Commissioners holds a work session to recap prior discussions on a potential ballot measure for a vehicle and construction materials use tax for roads and bridges. They will also discuss additional ballot measures, such as disaster recovery, and review timelines and content requirements. No formal action is taken; the session is for staff direction and deliberation.
- Recap of prior discussions on vehicle & construction materials use tax for roads/bridges
- Discussion on additional ballot measures (e.g., disaster recovery)
- Review of upcoming timelines and requirements for ballot content
- Commissioner/administrative reports
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AGENDA
Board of County Commissioners
Work Session
Ouray County Courthouse - BOCC Meeting Room - 541 4th Street, Ouray CO
81427
July 29, 2026
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1. 9:00 - Ballot Measure Discussion
a. Recap of Prior Ballot Measure Discussions of Vehicle & Construction Materials
Use Tax for R&B; Additional Discussions for Ballot Measures (Disaster
Recovery or Other); and Discussion on Upcoming Timelines and
Requirements for Ballot Content
2. 11:00 - Commissioner/Administrative Reports
Note: Work Sessions are less formal, deliberative public meetings, in which no formal action is taken, but
the Commissioners may give direction to staff and workshop items for future formal action. Written public
comment for agenda and work session items will be accepted up until 3:00PM the day before the meeting
/ work session. If any given item is finished earlier than anticipated, the Commissioners may move on to
the next item. Agendas and amended agendas will be posted on the Ouray County Website no later than
24 hours prior to the commencement of the meeting. Agendas may also be posted at the Ouray County
Courthouse, 541 4th Street, Ouray, CO 81427.
Tue Jul 28, 2026 · 09:00
Board of County Commissioners
Ouray County considers housing grant and emergency disaster extension
The Board of County Commissioners will review several grant applications and administrative agreements. The body is also considering a second extension of an Emergency Disaster Declaration and a funding application for a Housing Action Plan.
- Resolution 2026-014 for a Colorado Department of Local Affairs Housing Planning Grant
- Approval and authorization of Emergency Disaster Declaration - Second Extension
- Special Event Permit and Agreement (SEPA) for the Imogene Pass Run on September 12, 2026
- SRI Tax Sale Internet Auction Services Agreement for 2026
- CDPHE FY27 Immunization Contract Amendment for the Board of Health
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AGENDA
Board of County Commissioners
Regular Meeting
Ouray County Courthouse - BOCC Meeting Room - 541 4th Street, Ouray, CO
July 28, 2026
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1. 9:00 - Call to the Public
The “Call to the Public” agenda item is a time when the community members may
bring forth items of interest or concern that are not already on the day’s agenda. If
you would like to speak about an agenda item, please hold your comments until
that time in the meeting. The format is presentation, but the BOCC or staff may
answer straightforward questions, and the Chair may limit speaker time to 3
minutes. No formal action may be taken on topics raised in Call to the Public due to
Colorado Open Meetings Law. Any topics that require back‐and‐forth dialogue will
be referred to commissioners or staff for discussion outside the meeting or placed
on a future work session or agenda for action. Written comments can be submitted
electronically via our website.
2. 9:30 - Consent Agenda
a. Request for approval of Expenditures
b. June Public Trustee Report
c. Request for approval and authorization of the Vice Chair's signature on the
Treasurer's Semi-Annual Report:
d. Acknowledgment of the monthly ERTB and MV wires for the Clerk's Office for
June 2026:
3. 9:35 - General Business
a. Request fo …
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Named votes as recorded in the official record.
9:30 - Consent Agenda
2 yea
Lynn Padgett yea · Michelle Nauer yea
Tue Jul 28, 2026 · 13:30
Board of County Commissioners Work Session
Board of County Commissioners to hold Board of Equalization hearing
The Board of County Commissioners will conduct a work session to hold a Board of Equalization hearing. The session includes a review of an assessor's packet for Chad Baillie.
- Board of Equalization hearing for Chad Baillie (R001464)
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Board of County Commissioners
Work Session
Ouray County Courthouse, BOCC Meeting Room - 541 4th Street, Ouray, CO
July 28, 2026
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1. 1:30 - Board of Equalization Hearings
a. 1:30 - Chad Baillie:
R001464 - Assessor's Packet
Notice of Determination:
Note: Action may be taken on any or all of these items. Written public comment for agenda and work
session items will be accepted up until 3:00PM the day before the meeting / work session. The Board of
County Commissioners may convene into an executive session, under C.R.S. § 24-6-402(4)(b) to receive
legal advice from its counsel on specific legal questions for any agenda items, with discussion topics
identified as specifically as possible, during any regular and special meetings. If any given item is finished
earlier than anticipated, the Commissioners may move on to the next item. The only exceptions to this are
public hearings, which will not begin prior to their advertised time. Agendas and amended agendas will be
posted on the Ouray County Website no later than 24 hours prior to the commencement of the meeting.
Agendas may also be posted at the Ouray County Courthouse, 541 4th Street, Ouray, CO 81427.
Wed Jul 15, 2026 · 09:00
Board of County Commissioners Work Session
Planning Director discusses new wildfire regulations
The Board will hear a quarterly housing services report, a presentation on wildfire regulations, and an update from the Gold Mountain Fire Recovery effort. Commissioners will also give administrative reports. No formal actions are scheduled; the session is for discussion and direction.
- Quarterly report from Housing Services Administrator Eva Henson
- Presentation on wildfire regulations by Planning Director Mark Castrodale
- Gold Mountain Fire Recovery update
- Commissioner and administrative reports
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AGENDA
Board of County Commissioners
Work Session
Ouray County Courthouse – BOCC Meeting Room, 541 4th Street, Ouray, CO
July 15, 2026
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1. 9:00 - Eva Henson, Housing Services Administrator
a. Quarterly Report:
2. 10:00 - Mark Castrodale, Planning Director
a. Wildfire Regulations:
3. 11:30 - Gold Mountain Fire Recovery
4. 12:30 - Lunch
5. 1:30 - Commissioner & Administrative Reports
Note: Work Sessions are less formal, deliberative public meetings, in which no formal action is taken, but
the Commissioners may give direction to staff and workshop items for future formal action. Written public
comment for agenda and work session items will be accepted up until 3:00PM the day before the meeting
/ work session. If any given item is finished earlier than anticipated, the Commissioners may move on to
the next item. Agendas and amended agendas will be posted on the Ouray County Website no later than
24 hours prior to the commencement of the meeting. Agendas may also be posted at the Ouray County
Courthouse, 541 4th Street, Ouray, CO 81427.
Tue Jul 14, 2026 · 09:00
Board of County Commissioners
Public hearing for Cimarron Ridge PUD; support letter for affordable housing project
The Board of County Commissioners will hold a public hearing on a combined Preliminary/Final Development Plan for the Cimarron Ridge Planned Unit Development (PUD). They will also consider a support letter for the River Walk Affordable Rentals Project, a cooperative law enforcement agreement with the US Forest Service, a payment for mechanical rock removal on Engineer Pass - Mineral Creek, and a position request for a Recovery Manager. The board will convene as the Local Licensing Authority to renew a retail liquor license for Cornerstone Club F&B Services LLC, and later enter executive session for litigation updates. A Gold Mountain Fire Update is also scheduled.
- Public hearing for Cimarron Ridge Regular PUD on Tract 1, Loghill Crest
- Request for approval of support letter to Montrose County Housing Authority for River Walk Affordable Rentals Project
- Approval of cooperative law enforcement operating plan between Ouray County Sheriff’s Office and USFS GMUG
- Approval of payment to Floyd Enterprises, LLC for mechanical rock removal on Engineer Pass - Mineral Creek
- Position request for Recovery Manager
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AGENDA
Board of County Commissioners
Regular Meeting
Ouray County Courthouse – BOCC Meeting Room, 541 4th Street, Ouray, CO
July 14, 2026
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1. 9:00 - Call to the Public
The “Call to the Public” agenda item is a time when the community members may
bring forth items of interest or concern that are not already on the day’s agenda. If
you would like to speak about an agenda item, please hold your comments until
that time in the meeting. The format is presentation, but the BOCC or staff may
answer straightforward questions, and the Chair may limit speaker time to 3
minutes. No formal action may be taken on topics raised in Call to the Public due to
Colorado Open Meetings Law. Any topics that require back‐and‐forth dialogue will
be referred to commissioners or staff for discussion outside the meeting or placed
on a future work session or agenda for action. Written comments can be submitted
electronically via our website.
2. 9:30 - General Business
a. Request for approval of Expenditures
b. Request for approval of the support letter to the Montrose County Housing
Authority for the River Walk Affordable Rentals Project, Special Limited
Partnership Structure, and Tax-Exempt Status:
c. Request for approval and authorization of Chair's signature on the Modifica …
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Fri Jul 10, 2026 · 08:30
Board of County Commissioners Special Meeting
BOCC to discuss financial response to Gold Mountain Fire in closed session
The Board of County Commissioners will hold an executive session to receive legal advice and discuss negotiations on emergency funding, TABOR reserves, Fire Management Assistance Grants, and hiring a long-term recovery manager related to the Gold Mountain Fire. No other public business is on the agenda.
- Executive session under C.R.S. § 24-6-402(4)(b) and (e) for legal advice and negotiations on financial response to the Gold Mountain Fire
- Topics include emergency TABOR reserves, other emergency funding measures, Fire Management Assistance Grant utilizations, and negotiations for a long-term recovery manager
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AGENDA
Board of County Commissioners
Regular Meeting
Ouray County Courthouse – BOCC Meeting Room, 541 4th Street, Ouray, CO
July 10, 2026
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1. 8:30 - Executive Session: Legal Advice and Negotiations on Financial
Response
a. 8:30 - The Board of County Commissioners may convene into an Executive
Session pursuant to C.R.S. § 24-6-402(4)(b) and (e); for a conference with
legal counsel and the county manager (other county and governmental staff
may be present) to: receive legal advice on specific legal questions; and, if
authorized, determine positions relative to matters that may be subject to
negotiations, develop strategy for negotiations, and/or instruct negotiators, for
the use of emergency TABOR reserves, other emergency funding measures,
Fire Management Assistance Grant utilizations; negotiations for a long-term
recovery manager or other recovery measures, and/or other financial,
legal, contractual, and procurement negotiations or measures necessary for
financial response to the Gold Mountain Fire.
Note: Action may be taken on any or all of these items. Written public comment for agenda and work
session items will be accepted up until 3:00PM the day before the meeting / work session. The Board of
County Commissioners may convene into an executive sess …
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Wed Jul 8, 2026 · 11:00
Board of County Commissioners Special Meeting
Board to discuss Gold Mountain Fire response
The Board of County Commissioners will receive an update on the Gold Mountain Fire and consider ratifying the Chair's signature on an Assumption of Fire Control Duty Form. The meeting will also include a policy group discussion.
- Gold Mountain Fire update and potential response action
- Ratification of Chair's signature on Assumption of Fire Control Duty Form
- Policy Group Discussion
- Executive session for legal advice on agenda items
- Written public comments accepted until 9:00 AM on meeting day
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AGENDA
Board of County Commissioners
Special Meeting
Ouray County Courthouse - 541 4th Street, Ouray, CO 81427
July 8, 2026
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1. 11:00 - Gold Mountain Fire Update
The Board of County Commissioners will meet to receive updates and discuss the
Gold Mountain Fire, and potentially take action on the County's response to the
fire. Comments will be limited to written comments only. Comments must be
submitted no later than 2 hours preceding the meeting, and must be submitted to
[email protected].
a. General Updates:
b. Ratification and Approval of Chair's Signature on Assumption of Fire Control
Duty Form (Note: Sheriff has already approved).
2. 11:45 - Policy Group Discussion
Note: Action may be taken on any or all of these items. Written public comment for agenda and work
session items will be accepted up until 9:00AM the day of the meeting. The Board of County
Commissioners may convene into an executive session, under C.R.S. § 24-6-402(4)(b) to receive legal
advice from its counsel on specific legal questions for any agenda items, with discussion topics identified
as specifically as possible, during any regular and special meetings. If any given item is finished earlier
than anticipated, the Commissioners may move on to the next item. Agendas and amended …
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Tue Jul 7, 2026 · 11:00
Board of County Commissioners Special Meeting
Board to discuss Gold Mountain Fire recovery and flash flood planning
The Board of County Commissioners will hold a special work session focused on recovery efforts following the Gold Mountain Fire. Discussions include flash flood emergency planning and mitigation for the Highway 550 corridor.
- Flash flood emergency planning and mitigation
- Highway 550 corridor flash flood plans, including road closures and evacuation plans
- USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service's Emergency Watershed Program mitigation assistance
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AGENDA
Board of County Commissioners
Special Work Session
Ouray County Courthouse - 541 4th Street, Ouray, CO 81427
July 7, 2026
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1. 11:00 - Gold Mountain Fire Recovery
a. Flash Flood Emergency Planning and Mitigation:
b. Status Update - Flash Flood Plans for Highway 550 Corridor including Road
Closures and Evacuation Plans:
c. Mitigation Assistance - USDA - Natural Resources Conservation Service's
Emergency Watershed Program
Note: Action may be taken on any or all of these items. Written public comment for agenda and work
session items will be accepted up until 9:00AM the day of the meeting. The Board of County
Commissioners may convene into an executive session, under C.R.S. § 24-6-402(4)(b) to receive legal
advice from its counsel on specific legal questions for any agenda items, with discussion topics identified
as specifically as possible, during any regular and special meetings. If any given item is finished earlier
than anticipated, the Commissioners may move on to the next item. Agendas and amended agendas will
be posted on the Ouray County Website no later than 24 hours prior to the commencement of the
meeting. Agendas may also be posted at the Ouray County Courthouse, 541 4th Street, Ouray, CO
81427.
Mon Jul 6, 2026 · 11:00
Board of County Commissioners Special Meeting
Board to discuss Gold Mountain Fire response
The Ouray County Board of Commissioners will meet to receive an update on the Gold Mountain Fire and discuss the County's response. The meeting will also include a wildlife update from Colorado Parks and Wildlife and a policy group discussion.
- Gold Mountain Fire update and potential response action
- Colorado Parks and Wildlife wildlife update
- Policy Group Discussion
- Public comments accepted via email until 9:00 AM
- Potential executive session for legal advice
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AGENDA
Board of County Commissioners
Special Meeting
Zoom Only
July 6, 2026
Patrons may attend the meeting in-person at the location above or via Zoom
using the credentials below:
Join the Zoom Meeting
Phone Only: 1-346-248-7799
Meeting ID: 828 7231 5207
Passcode: 001998
1. 11:00 - Gold Mountain Fire Update
The Board of County Commissioners will meet to receive updates and discuss the
Gold Mountain Fire, and potentially take action on the County's response to the
fire. Comments will be limited to written comments only. Comments must be
submitted no later than 2 hours preceding the meeting, and must be submitted to
[email protected].
2. 11:20 - Rachel Sralla, Colorado Parks and Wildlife - Wildlife Update
3. 11:45 - Policy Group Discussion
Note: Action may be taken on any or all of these items. Written public comment for agenda and work
session items will be accepted up until 9:00AM the day of the meeting. The Board of County
Commissioners may convene into an executive session, under C.R.S. § 24-6-402(4)(b) to receive legal
advice from its counsel on specific legal questions for any agenda items, with discussion topics identified
as specifically as possible, during any regular and special meetings. If any given item is finished earlier
than anticipated, the Commissioners may move on to the next item. Agendas and amended agendas will
be posted on the Ouray County Website no later than 24 hours prior to the commencement of the
meeting. Agendas m …
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Thu Jul 2, 2026 · 11:00
Board of County Commissioners Special Meeting
Board to discuss Gold Mountain Fire response and disaster declaration renewal
The Ouray County Board of Commissioners will meet to receive an update on the Gold Mountain Fire and consider renewing a disaster declaration related to the event. The meeting is held via Zoom only.
- Gold Mountain Fire update and potential response action
- Request to renew Gold Mountain Fire disaster declaration
- Policy Group Discussion
- Executive session for legal advice on agenda items
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AGENDA
Board of County Commissioners
Regular Meeting
Zoom Only
July 2, 2026
Patrons may attend the meeting in-person at the location above or via Zoom
using the credentials below:
Join the Zoom Meeting
Phone Only: 1-346-248-7799
Meeting ID: 828 7231 5207
Passcode: 001998
1. 11:00 - Gold Mountain Fire Update
The Board of County Commissioners will meet to receive updates and discuss the
Gold Mountain Fire, and potentially take action on the County's response to the
fire. Comments will be limited to written comments only. Comments must be
submitted no later than 2 hours preceding the meeting, and must be submitted to
[email protected].
2. 11:30 - Disaster Declaration
a. Request for renewal within 7 days of June 27, 2026 Gold Mountain Fire
Disaster Declaration:
3. 11:45 - Policy Group Discussion
Note: Action may be taken on any or all of these items. Written public comment for agenda and work
session items will be accepted up until 3:00PM the day before the meeting / work session. The Board of
County Commissioners may convene into an executive session, under C.R.S. § 24-6-402(4)(b) to receive
legal advice from its counsel on specific legal questions for any agenda items, with discussion topics
identified as specifically as possible, during any regular and special meetings. If any given item is finished
earlier than anticipated, the Commissioners may move on to the next item. The only exceptions to this are
public hearings, which will not begin …
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🌐 County-level context (Ouray County)
County-level context — from BLS, IRS, FEMA, HUD, Census. These figures cover the whole county this city sits in, not just the city itself.
Traffic fatalities2 (2024)
Business establishments321 (1,626 employees · 2023)
Fair Market Rent (2BR)$1,614/mo (2025)
Adults with low literacy6.9% (low numeracy 14% · 2017)
Sources: BLS LAUS, IRS SOI, FEMA, NHTSA FARS, Census CBP, HUD, NCES PIAAC
City profile
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137
Recorded votes
76
Permitted housing units
Outcomes — economic mobility
source: Opportunity Atlas (Harvard) · research useFor kids who grew up here in low-income households, their adult household-income rank (0–1). The average hides a gap by race:
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Where it’s happening
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Meeting archives
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