Governor Ritter has signed his last round of bills for the year, and SDA wants to share the final installment of the Legislative Digest for 2010. A copy of the digest can be found HERE.

In addition, the Governor’s office released a document containing all of the bills that have been signed into law, vetoed or allowed to become law without a signature. A copy of that sheet can be found HERE.

Award Nominations

It is time for the 2010 SDA Award Nominations! Now through Monday, July 26, 2010 SDA will be excepting nominations for Distinguished Board Members, Distinguished Managers and a new award for special district collaboration.

 The Special District Collaboration Award will recognize districts that have created successful working relationships with other local governments.

The Colorado Government Finance Officers Association (CGFOA) will be hosting statewide roundtable discussions regarding Amendments 60, 61 and Proposition 101.

The discussions will be facilitated by representatives from The Colorado Municipal League. Additionally Kutak Rock will have an attorney at each session to answer questions and assist in the discussion. The session will open with a brief presentation from CML followed by a participant discussion.

The Dates/Times/Locations are as follows:

This morning, SDA Executive Director Ann Terry joined representatives from George K Baum and Company, The Denver Metro Chamber of Commerce, The Colorado Association of Municipal Bond Dealers and Coloradans for Responsible Reform at an informational meeting to discuss the campaign opposing Proposition 101 and Amendments 60 and 61.

Special District service providers who attend this meeting learned how these issues will affect special districts, the campaign strategy and how individuals and businesses can offer the support needed to finance the statewide campaign.

Governor Ritter signed HB 10-1243 into law today at a ceremony in Pueblo. SDA worked with legislators and other interested groups in drafting this piece of legislation, and thanks Governor Ritter for his continued support of special districts and his commitment to collaboration between local governments.

SDA is part of a broad coalition opposing Proposition 101, and Amendments 60 and 61. Many of you have asked for to be informed of opportunities for districts to voice their opposition.

 In response to those requests, SDA has created a template resolution for district boards who are interested in adopting a resolution opposing 60, 61 and 101. That template can be found HERE under File Attachments “Resolution Template Opposing 60,61 and 100.

The Great Outdoors Colorado (GOCO) Board is seeking comments from its eligible grantees, stakeholders and citizens on its Draft 2011 Spending Plan.

Governor Ritter announced today that the Colorado Rural Health Care Grant Council has awarded $1.075 million in its third round of grant funding for healthcare in rural communities.

The Telluride Hospital District received a grant of $43,000 during this round of funding.

Please join fellow Special District Service Providers and plan to attend this informative and urgent breakfast meeting concerning the campaign to defeat Amendments 60 and 61 and Proposition 101.

SPECIAL DISTRICTS ARE VULNERABLE

You are aware of the threat to the State of Colorado and our communities.
You are aware of the threat to your industry, your business and your livelihood.

Attend and Learn About:

According to Colorado Statute, the Oath of Office for all board members must be administered by today, and the District must also have arranged for a Faithful Performance Bond. The bonding requirement is satisfied if you are a member of the SDA Insurance Pool, but you must still file the documentation of that coverage.