GUN LAWS

ment.

e measure originally also would have banned possession of rearms for those under 21. at provision was removed in March. e bill also originally would have allowed people under 21 with a hunting license to purchase some rearms, but that element was also dropped.

e bill’s other prime sponsors were all Democrats: Sen. Kyle Mullica, Rep. Monica Duran and Rep. Eliza Hamrick.

Three-day waiting period

House Bill 1219 requires that people wait three days after purchasing a gun before they can take possession of the weapon. e measure is aimed at preventing heat-of-themoment suicides and homicides. If a background check takes longer than three days, purchasers would have to continue waiting to access their weapon until the check is com- plete. Violations are punishable by a ne of $500 for the rst o ense and increase to $5,000 for subsequent o enses. e legislation also allows local governments to impose longer waiting periods for gun purchases. e bill’s prime sponsors were Democrats Rep. Meg Froelich, Rep. Judy Amabile, Sen. Tom Sullivan and Sen. Chris Hansen.

Nine states and the District of Columbia already have waiting periods for gun purchases, according to Gi ords, a group that pushes for tougher rearm regulations, though the policies di er from state to state.

Republicans in the legislature attempted to amend the bill to exempt victims of assault and attempted homicide from the waiting period, but those proposed changes were rejected. ere are exceptions for antique rearms and for military members soon being deployed who are selling a rearm to a family member.

“Our waiting periods bill puts distance between emotional distress and access to a rearm,” Froelich

Public Notices

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Metropolitan Districts

Public Notice

NOTICE AS TO PROPOSED 2023 BUDGET RRC AUTHORITY

JEFFERSON COUNTY, COLORADO

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, pursuant to Sections 29-1-108 and 109, C.R.S., that a proposed budget has been submitted to the Board of Directors of the RRC Authority (the “Authority”) for the current year of 2023. The Authority is an entity established pursuant to Section 29-1-203.5, C.R.S., by that certain RRC Authority Establishment Agreement among RRC Metropolitan District Nos. 1, 2, 4, 5 and 6 dated April 6, 2023. A copy of the proposed 2023 budget is on file in the office of the Authority’s Accountant, Simmons & Wheeler, P.C., 304 Inverness Way South, Suite 490, Englewood, CO 80112, where such is available for public inspection. Such proposed 2023 budget will be considered at the organizational meeting of the Authority to be held on Wednesday, May 17, 2023 at 9:30 a.m.

1. To attend via Zoom videoconference, use the following link, or e-mail csorensen@specialdistrictlaw.com to have the link e-mailed to you: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85140026636?pwd=ak s1NnNwZndiUUF3VjBLZGRFSUovZz09

2. To attend via telephone, dial 1-719-359-4580 or 1-253-215-8782 and enter the following additional information:

(a) Meeting ID: 851 4002 6636

(b) Passcode: 122149

Any interested elector within the Service Area of the Authority may, at any time prior to the final adoption of the 2023 budget, inspect the 2023 budget and file or register any objections thereto.

RRC AUTHORITY

/s/ Paula J. Williams McGEADY BECHER P.C.

Attorneys for the Authority said during the bill signing event.

Making it easier to sue the gun industry

Senate Bill 168 rolled back the state’s extra protections for gun and ammunition manufacturers and sellers against lawsuits.

A 2000 Colorado law — passed about a year after the Columbine High School massacre — granted the rearm industry some of the toughest civil legal protections in the nation. It required plainti s to pay defendants’ attorneys’ fees in all dismissed cases, and only allowed people to bring product liability lawsuits against gun makers, sellers and importers.

Senate Bill 168 eliminates the requirement that plainti s automatically pay the legal fees of gunindustry defendants when cases are dismissed, and it makes the industry susceptible to lawsuits under the Colorado Consumer Protection Act, the catchall policy governing business in the state.

“We nally, after 23 years of waiting, can open up Colorado courtrooms to gun violence victims

Legal Notice No. CC 1256

First Publication: May 4, 2023

Last Publication: May 4, 2023 Publisher: Canyon Courier delivering more cost-effective and efficient fire protection and related services and providing recommendations on future Authority needs, to include the following:

1. Evaluating the effectiveness, efficiency and performance of current CCFA operations;

2. Analyzing personnel and staffing needs to include a review of the volunteer model, the use of full-time employees or a hybrid of each;

3. Reviewing the current financial status of the CCFA to include existing revenues and projections over the next five years, indirect costs and contractual obligations and additional funding options; and survivors seeking justice,” said Sen. Sonya Jaquez Lewis, a Boulder County Democrat and a prime sponsor of the bill. e bill initially included a speci c code of conduct for gun manufacturers and sellers. e code would have required the gun making industry to “take reasonable precautions” to ensure its products aren’t sold to a retailer that “fails to establish and implement reasonable controls.” It also would have required that gun makers don’t create or market products that can be easily modi ed into something illegal or something that is targeted toward minors or people who are barred from purchasing a gun. e governor’s o ce asked for that part of the bill to be removed, and it was taken out at their behest. is story is from e Colorado Sun, a journalist-owned news outlet based in Denver and covering the state. For more, and to support e Colorado Sun, visit coloradosun.com. e Colorado Sun is a partner in the Colorado News Conservancy, owner of Colorado Community Media.

Scope of Services

Deliverables

Draft and final organizational analysis report

• Recommendations for long-term personnel and staffing needs and the appropriate model moving forward

• Projection of long-term financial needs based on recommended staffing model

• Evaluation of and recommendation for a Title

32 District Recommendations for policies, regulations and other plans identified by the overall organizational analysis

RESPONSE TO REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS

COMPREHENSIVE ORGANIZATIONAL ANALYSIS OF THE CLEAR CREEK FIRE AUTHORITY

Pieter Christian Castle be changed to Pieter Atlas Castle Case No.: 2023C566

/s/ Mary Ramsey Clerk of Court / Deputy Clerk

Legal Notice No. CC 1254

First Publication: May 4, 2023

Last Publication: May 4, 2023

Publisher: Canyon Courier

PUBLIC NOTICE

Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name

Clear Creek County and its incorporated municipalities of Empire, Georgetown, Idaho Springs and Silver Plume are seeking competitive proposals from qualified firms to conduct a comprehensive independent organizational analysis of the Clear Creek Fire Authority that would evaluate all aspects of the organization. The purpose of this analysis is to evaluate alternatives for delivering more cost-effective and efficient fire protection and related services and providing recommendations on future Authority needs. Submittals should be made in accordance with all terms, conditions and specifications as set out in this Request for Proposal (RFP).

The selected firm shall specialize in the review and organizational analysis of fire and emergency services agencies, as defined in the Scope of Services. Proposing firms must demonstrate that they, or the principals assigned to the project, have successfully completed engagements similar to those specified in the Scope of Services section of this RFP and to organizations similar in size and complexity. All proposals submitted must remain valid for a minimum period of ninety (90) days after the date of the proposal opening.

Scope Of Services

The contractor shall perform all Services described in this section and all obligations set forth in the professional services agreement (Attachment A).

The contractor will conduct a comprehensive independent organizational analysis of the Clear Creek Fire Authority, evaluating alternatives for

4. Evaluating the governance structure and its effectiveness to include Board of Director-Executive staff efficacy;

5. Evaluating the option for transitioning to a Title 32 District;

6. Conducting a level of service analysis to include workload, call volume and activity, training needs and the potential for increased CCFA-Clear Creek County Emergency Medical Services collaboration;

7. Reviewing response area characteristics, fire and non-fire risk assessments and response strategies and planning within the Authority and current efforts towards engineering solutions for fire protection such as inspections, fire prevention, etc.;

8. Reviewing current and future capital needs; and,

9. Reviewing current strategic plans, rules, regulations and personnel procedures.

The Contractor must provide regular progress reports to the CCFA Organizational Analysis Committee (COAC). The Contractor will meet as needed with the Committee and/or its assigned representatives. The Contractor will meet individually with Clear Creek County and its incorporated municipalities of Empire, Georgetown, Idaho Springs and Silver Plume to ensure the appropriate involvement of key stakeholders through the course of completing a comprehensive organizational analysis.

The firm shall submit one electronic copy of their response to this Request-for-Proposal.

Submit one electronic copy of the proposal. (in Microsoft Word or in pdf format). The following information should be listed in the subject line of the email:

1. Proposer’s name and phone number

Proposals must be received at the Clear Creek County Manager’s Office, 405 Argentine St., by 5:00pm, May 23, 2023. Late proposals will not be accepted.

The deadline for submitting a Response is 5:00 p.m. local time on May 23, 2023.

Request-for-Proposal Contact: County Manager, Brian Bosshardt bbosshardt@clearcreekcounty.us

Legal Notice No. CC 1255

First Publication: May 4, 2023

Last Publication: May 11, 2023

Publisher: Canyon Courier

Name Changes

PUBLIC NOTICE

Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name

Public notice is given on April 26, 2023, that a Petition for a Change of Name of a an Adult has been filed with the Jefferson County Court.

The Petition requests that the name of

Public notice is given on April 26, 2023, that a Petition for a Change of Name of an Adult has been filed with the Jefferson County Court.

The Petition requests that the name of Charles David Bullard be changed to Charles David Holiday Case No.: 23C591

/s/ Mary Ramsey Clerk of Court / Deputy Clerk

Legal Notice No. CC 1257

First Publication: May 4, 2023

Last Publication: May 4, 2023

Publisher: Canyon Courier

PUBLIC NOTICE

Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name

Public notice is given on April 10, 2023, that a Petition for a Change of Name of an Adult has been filed with the Jefferson County Court.

The Petition requests that the name of Raymond Edwin Susott be changed to Raymond Edwin Morris Case No.: 23C401

/s/ Stephanie Kemprowski

Clerk of Court / Deputy Clerk

Legal Notice No. CC 1252

First Publication: May 4, 2023

Last Publication: May 4, 2023

Publisher: Canyon Courier

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