Transparency Notice

Deer Trail Rural 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
Deer Trail Rural Fire Protection District
Contact
Richard Loveless
Address
488 1st Avenue, Deer Trail, Colorado 80105
Phone
303-619-7898

District's Physical Location

Counties
Adams, Arapahoe, Elbert

Regular Board Meeting Information

Location
Deer Trail Fire Station
Address
488 1st Avenue, Deer Trail, Colorado 80105
Day(s)
Second Monday of each month
Time
7:00 P.M.

Posting Place for Meeting Notice

Location
Deer Trail Fire Station - Front window
Address
488 First Avenue, Deer Trail, Colorado 80105

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

Location
Address
488 First Avenue, Deer Trail, Colorado 80105
Date
Notice

Current District Mill Levy

Mills
7.032

Ad Valorem Tax Revenue

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

Amount ($)
$342,375 (this figure is estimated and unaudited)

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 $41.37 per hour

District Policy
As adopted by Resolution 2025-2 on January 13, 2025.
Records Contact
Richard Loveless, rloveless.dtfire@gmail.com
(303) 619-7898

Names of District Board Members

Board President

Name
Phillip Donovan
Contact Info
303-619-7898
Election
No, this office will not be on the next regular election ballot

Board Member 2

Name
Dawson Eldringhoff
Contact Info
303-619-7898
Election
Yes, this office will be on the next regular election ballot

Board Member 3

Name
Ken Dingman
Contact Info
303-619-7898
Election
Yes, this office will be on the next regular election ballot

Board Member 4

Name
Kaley Dillingham
Contact Info
303-619-7898
Election
Yes, this office will be on the next regular election ballot

Board Member 5

Name
John Jolly
Contact Info
303-619-7898
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.

Website

Permanent Mail-In Voter Status

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

Collins Cole Winn & Ulmer, PLLC
165 S. Union Blvd., Suite 785
Lakewood, CO 80228
email: khall@cogovlaw.com

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

Collins Cole Winn & Ulmer, PLLC
165 S. Union Blvd., Suite 785
Lakewood, CO 80228
email: khall@cogovlaw.com

Notice Completed By

Name
Kara
Company/District
Collins Cole Winn & Ulmer, PLLC
Title
Paralegal
Email
kwinters@cogovlaw.com
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