Transparency Notice

Upper Pine River Fire Protection District

Pursuant to section 32-1-809, Colorado Revised Statutes for Transparency Notices may be filed with Special District Association of Colorado. This information must be provided annually to the eligible electors of the district no later than January 15 of each year.

*Note that some information provided herein may be subject to change after the notice is posted.

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District's Principal Business Office

Company
Upper Pine River Fire Protection District
Contact
Kim Ruggles
Address
515 Sower Drive, Bayfield, Colorado 81122
Phone
9708849508

District's Physical Location

Counties
LaPlata/Archuleta

Regular Board Meeting Information

Location
Upper Pine River Fire Protection District
Address
515 Sower Drive, Bayfield, Colorado 81122
Day(s)
3rd Thursday of the Month
Time
16:30

Posting Place for Meeting Notice

Location
Upper Pine River Fire Protection District Website - www.upperpinefpd.org
Address
515 Sower Drive, Bayfield, Colorado 81122

Notice of Proposed Action to Fix or Increase Fees, Rates, Tolls, Penalties or Charges for Domestic Water or Sanitary Sewer Services

Location
Upper Pine River Fire Administration
Address
515 Sower Drive, Bayfield, Colorado 81122
Date
Notice
Hearing date(s) as entered: 3rd Thursday of the Month

Current District Mill Levy

Mills
15.129

Ad Valorem Tax Revenue

Revenue reported may be incomplete or unaudited as of the date this Notice was posted.

Amount ($)
$3,736,075

Date of Next Regular Election

Date
05/04/2027

Pursuant to 24-72-205 C.R.S.

The district's research and retrieval fee is $30.0 per hour

District Policy
Records Contact
Kim Ruggles
9708849508

Names of District Board Members

Board President

Name
Paul Black
Contact Info
pblack@upperpinefpd.org or 970-946-6935
Election
Yes, this office will be on the next regular election ballot

Board Member 2

Name
Lisa Bourque
Contact Info
lbourque@upperpinefpd.org or 970-903-4417
Election
No, this office will not be on the next regular election ballot

Board Member 3

Name
Gary Karner
Contact Info
gkarner@upperpinefpd.org or 608-516-3050
Election
No, this office will not be on the next regular election ballot

Board Member 4

Name
Jesse Larson
Contact Info
jlarson@upperpinefpd.org or 970-749-4201
Election
No, this office will not be on the next regular election ballot

Board Member 5

Name
Lewis Webb
Contact Info
lwebb@upperpinefpd.org 970-799-0387
Election
Yes, this office will be on the next regular election ballot

Board Candidate Self-Nomination Forms

Any eligible elector of the special district who desires to be a candidate for the office of special district director must file a self-nomination and acceptance form or letter with the designated election official.

Deadline for Self-Nomination Forms

Self-nomination and acceptance forms or letters must be filed not less than 67 days before the date of the regular election. For the next regular election, the deadline is 02/26/2027.

District Election Results

The district's current election results will be posted on the website of the Colorado Secretary of State (www.sos.state.co.us) and the website indicated below, if any.

Permanent Mail-In Voter Status

Absentee voting and Permanent absentee voter status (formerly Permanent Mail-In voter status): Where to obtain and return forms.

515 Sower Drive
Bayfield, CO 81122

Applications for absentee voting or for permanent absentee voter status are available from and must be returned to the Designated Election Official.

515 Sower Drive
Bayfield, CO 81122

Notice Completed By

Name
Kim Ruggles
Company/District
Upper Pine River Fire Protection District
Title
HR & Business Manager
Email
kruggles@upperpinefpd.org
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