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AGGEN suring that wealthy donors, special interests and everyday people all have the same level of in uence on municipal elections,” said Rep. Jenny Willford, a Northglenn Democrat and lead sponsor of the bill. e new municipal limits, if approved by the legislature, would be quite a change for some cities.

House Bill 1245 would apply to any city that isn’t a home-rule municipality with donation limits already in law, according to Rep. Jennifer Parenti, an Erie Democrat and another lead sponsor of the bill. A home-rule city with higher campaign donation limits in lawwouldn’t have to lower their amounts if the bill passes.

For instance, two of Colorado’s biggest home-rule cities, Denver and Aurora, already have such rules. In Denver this year, candidates may accept up to $500 from an individual if they participate in the city’s Fair Elections Fund that matches small contributions and $1,000 if they don’t. In Aurora, atlarge council and mayoral candidates may accept up to $1,000 per donor, although council candidates running to represent individual wards may only take $400.

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Colorado Springs, for instance, has no campaign donation limits for municipal races. Some mayoral candidates in the city this year received donations in the tens — or even hundreds — of thousands of dollars from individuals or political action committees.

One example: Colorado Springs e bill also requires more transparency around municipal campaign nance reports by setting new reporting deadlines in state law and mandating that lings be open to public inspection. Candidates and clerks in municipalities with populations of fewer than 10,000 would have fewer requirements. e city of Colorado Springs, the Colorado Municipal League and the Associated Governments of Northwest Colorado are lobbying against the bill.

Forward PAC donated $250,000 to City Councilman Wayne Williams’ campaign in February.

“ is bill wasn’t written with input from municipal clerks and, as a result, it places additional and unnecessary burdens on small town clerks, many of whom are already overburdened as is,” said Heather Stau er, legislative advocacy manager for the Colorado Municipal League. e bill passed the House last Tuesday on a 48-12, mostly partyline vote with ve representatives excused. It hasn’t been scheduled for a committee hearing in the Senate yet. e lead sponsors of the bill in the Senate are Democratic Sens. Kevin Priola and Robert Rodriguez. If the legislation passes, it would take effect on Jan. 1, 2024. 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.

Willford said she amended the bill in the House to try to address the Colorado Municipal League’s concerns.

Colorado Common Cause and the League of Women Voters of Colorado are lobbying in support of the measure.

Richard William “Rich” Aggen

November 7, 1955 - April 21, 2023

Rich was born November 7, 1955 in Midlothian, Illinois to Alfred and Shirley Aggen.

Rich is survived by his wife Donna, two children, four grandchildren, his mother, three sisters, one brother and many nieces and nephews.

A “Celebration of Life” will be held at the Ft. Lupton High School Gymnasium, Ft. Lupton, Colorado, June 10th, 2023 at 1:00PM.

June 18, 1968 - April 14, 2023

Ryan Christopher Martinez, 54, of Oshkosh NE passed away Friday April 14,2023 at his home.

Ryan was born June18,1968 in Denver CO. Following his birth, he was adopted by Mary (Della) Martinez and Robert Martinez. He grew up in Brighton Co. He loved being outdoors, shing, and sports. He attended Brighton High School, where he graduated in 1986. After High School he joined the army and earned his Airborne jump wings and being part of the 82nd Airborne division. After the army he married his rst wife Ginger. ey moved to Florida where they had 3 sons. Nathan, Scott, and Trenton. In 2006, Ryan and his boys moved to Oshkosh NE. In 2008 he worked for Cabela’s where he met the love of his life Dana and her two children. In 2018 they opened a military themed restaurant, the Patriot Grill.

Ryan was a loving father, a cherished husband and a fantastic grandfather. He loved spending time with family. He had a heart of gold and loved helping anyone he could. Ryan is survived by his wife Dana Martinez of Oshkosh NE, His children Nathan (Angel)Martinez of Lincoln NE, Aaron Scott Martinez of Niceville FL. Trenton Martinez of Oshkosh NE, Amanda (Martin)Shmidt of Northplatte NE, and Jesse Juarez of Oshkosh NE. His grandchildren Bryce, Maddi, Braedyn, Jaxyn, Bellamy, Aubriella, and Zelda. His siblings Lonny (Vicky) Martinez, Roberta (James) Hicks, Julian, and Vicente Martinez of Brighton CO. Several nieces and nephews, as well as Great nieces and nephews. He will be remembered and missed by all.

Funeral services will be held at Oshkosh Wesleyan Church Saturday April 29th at 11:00am.

Gathering of family and friends will follow.

Burial with military honors will be Monday 12:00 pm MST at McPherson National cemetery near Maxwell NE.

TOMPKINS

Charles Edwin “Chuck” Tompkins July 3, 1947 - March 30, 2023

Charles “Chuck” Edwin Tompkins, loving husband, father, and grandfather, was called home to Heaven on ursday, March 30, 2023. He was 75 years old.

Chuck leaves behind his beautiful wife of more than 54 years, Shirley Tompkins, his son, Dana Tompkins, and his granddaughter, Sydney. His parents, Everett and Nadine Tompkins, and his brother,

James Tompkins, welcome him in Heaven. A Funeral Service was held to honor Chuck on Monday, May 1st, 2023 at Ahlberg Funeral Chapel in Longmont. He was laid to eternal rest at Elmwood Cemetery in Brighton on the same day. To read Chuck’s full obituary and to share memories and condolences for his family, please visit www.ahlbergfuneralchapel.com.

Sandra Helen Jones

April 12, 1959 - April 25, 2023

Sandra Helen Jones was born in Wauseon, Ohio, in April of 1959. She attended Wauseon High School. She made her home in Colorado for the last 30 years.

She worked as a caregiver and took care of multiple family members and friends her hobbies included puzzles, diamond art, spending time with friends and family.

She is survived by her children; Steven Jones and Sarah (John) Dennis. Grandchildren;

Dominic (Amanda) Dennis, Caleb Davis, Hannah Dennis, Joshua Dennis, her siblings; Michael (Gwen) Shippy, Sheldon (Linda) Shippy, David (Barb) Shippy, Becky (Sparky) Brendtke, Ronald (Cindy) Shippy, Malena Jones, Bertha (Bob) Hosker and Barbra (Jim) Roper.

She was proceeded in death by her parents; Lester Earl and Mary Louise (Spangler) Shippy as well as siblings; Frank Shippy, Terry Shippy, Dick Shippy and Gean Riches.

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

Pursuant to Commerce City Charter Section 5.11(b), notice is hereby given that a public hearing will be held by the City Council of Commerce City in a hybrid format, May 15, 2023 at 6:00 p.m. or as soon thereafter. Persons wishing to speak in person will need to appear at the Council Chambers, Commerce City Civic Center, 7887 E 60th Avenue. Advance registration for in person testimony is not required. Persons wishing to testify virtually must register in advance. Registration information can be found at https:// www.c3gov.com/government/city-council/ virtual-meetings or by phone or email requests submitted to the City Clerk at 303227-8791 or dgibson@c3gov.com. The hearings will also be broadcast on Channel 8 in Commerce City and livestreamed at https://www.c3gov.com/video.

Ordinance 2475 – AN ORDINANCE REPEALING AND REPLACING SECTION

2-3004 OF THE COMMERCE CITY REVISED MUNICIPAL CODE IN ORDER TO CONSOLIDATE PROVISIONS DEFINING THE BOARD OF BUILDING CODE APPEALS (BBCA)

Ordinance 2476 – AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 5, ARTICLE I OF THE COMMERCE CITY REVISED MUNICIPAL CODE WHICH ESTABLISHES THE 2021 COMMERCE CITY BUILDING CODE (C3BC) AND INCORPORATES THE 2021 EDITIONS OF THE INTERNATIONAL CODES AND THE 2023 NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE

Ordinance 2477 – AN ORDINANCE REPEALING AND REPLACING SECTION 5-21 OF THE COMMERCE CITY REVISED MUNICIPAL CODE TO UPDATE AND MODERNIZE PROVISIONS DEFINING THE BOARD OF BUILDING CODE APPEALS (BBCA)

Ordinance 2478 – AN ORDINANCE REPEALING AND REPLACING CHAPTER 5, ARTICLE III OF THE COMMERCE CITY REVISED MUNICIPAL CODE WHICH REGULATES THE LICENSING AND REGISTRATION OF CONTRACTORS IN THE CITY

Ordinance 2479 – AN ORDINANCE REPEALING AND REPLACING CHAPTER 5, ARTICLE IV, DIVISION 1 OF THE COMMERCE CITY REVISED MUNICIPAL CODE WHICH DETAILS THE ADOPTION OF THE 2021 INTERNATIONAL BUILD-

ING CODE (IBC) WITH CITY-CENTRIC AMENDMENTS

Ordinance 2480 – AN ORDINANCE

REPEALING AND REPLACING CHAPTER 5, ARTICLE IV, DIVISION 2 OF THE COMMERCE CITY REVISED MUNICIPAL CODE WHICH DETAILS THE ADOPTION OF THE 2021 INTERNATIONAL RESIDENTIAL CODE (IRC) WITH CITY-CENTRIC AMENDMENTS

Ordinance 2481 – AN ORDINANCE

REPEALING AND REPLACING CHAPTER 5, ARTICLE IV, DIVISION 3 OF THE COMMERCE CITY REVISED MUNICIPAL CODE WHICH DETAILS THE ADOPTION OF THE 2021 INTERNATIONAL EXISTING BUILDING CODE (IEBC) WITH CITY-CENTRIC AMENDMENTS

Ordinance 2482 – AN ORDINANCE

REPEALING AND REPLACING CHAPTER 5, ARTICLE IV, DIVISION 4 OF THE COMMERCE CITY REVISED MUNICIPAL CODE WHICH DETAILS THE ADOPTION OF THE 2021 INTERNATIONAL PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODE (IPMC) WITH CITY-CENTRIC AMENDMENTS

Ordinance 2483 – AN ORDINANCE

REPEALING AND REPLACING CHAPTER 5, ARTICLE IV, DIVISION 5 OF THE COMMERCE CITY REVISED MUNICIPAL CODE WHICH DETAILS THE ADOPTION OF THE 2023 NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE (NEC)

Ordinance 2484 – AN ORDINANCE REPEALING AND REPLACING CHAPTER 5, ARTICLE IV, DIVISION 6 OF THE COMMERCE CITY REVISED MUNICIPAL CODE WHICH DETAILS THE ADOPTION OF THE 2021 INTERNATIONAL PLUMBING CODE (IPC) WITH STATEMANDATED AMENDMENTS

Ordinance 2485 – AN ORDINANCE REPEALING AND REPLACING CHAPTER 5, ARTICLE IV, DIVISION 7 OF THE COMMERCE CITY REVISED MUNICIPAL CODE WHICH DETAILS THE ADOPTION OF THE 2021 INTERNATIONAL MECHANICAL CODE (IMC) WITH CITY-CENTRIC AMENDMENTS

Ordinance 2486 – AN ORDINANCE REPEALING AND REPLACING CHAPTER 5, ARTICLE IV, DIVISION 8 OF THE COMMERCE CITY REVISED MUNICIPAL CODE WHICH DETAILS THE ADOPTION OF THE 2021 INTERNATIONAL FUEL GAS CODE (IFGC) WITH CITY-CENTRIC AMENDMENTS

Ordinance 2487 – AN ORDINANCE REPEALING AND REPLACING CHAPTER 5, ARTICLE IV, DIVISION 9 OF THE COMMERCE CITY REVISED MUNICIPAL CODE WHICH DETAILS THE ADOPTION OF THE 2021 INTERNATIONAL ENERGY

CONSERVATION CODE (IECC) WITH CITY-CENTRIC AMENDMENTS

Ordinance 2488 – AN ORDINANCE REPEALING AND REPLACING CHAPTER 5, ARTICLE IV, DIVISION 10 OF THE COMMERCE CITY REVISED MUNICIPAL CODE WHICH DETAILS THE ADOPTION OF THE 2021 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE (IFC) WITH CITY-CENTRIC AMENDMENTS

Ordinance 2489 – AN ORDINANCE REPEALING AND REPLACING CHAPTER 5, ARTICLE IV, DIVISION 11 OF THE COMMERCE CITY REVISED MUNICIPAL CODE WHICH DETAILS THE ADOPTION OF THE 2021 INTERNATIONAL SWIMMING POOL AND SPA CODE (ISPSC) WITH CITY-CENTRIC AMENDMENTS

Ordinance 2490 – AN ORDINANCE TO CREATE CHAPTER 5, ARTICLE IV, DIVISION 12 OF THE COMMERCE CITY REVISED MUNICIPAL CODE WHICH DETAILS THE ADOPTION OF THE 2021 INTERNATIONAL PRIVATE SEWAGE DISPOSAL CODE (IPSDC) WITH CITYCENTRIC AMENDMENTS

Ordinance 2491 – AN ORDINANCE TO CREATE CHAPTER 5, ARTICLE IV, DIVISION 13 OF THE COMMERCE CITY REVISED MUNICIPAL CODE WHICH DETAILS THE ADOPTION OF THE 2021 INTERNATIONAL GREEN CONSTRUCTION CODE (IGCC) WITH CITY-CENTRIC AMENDMENTS

Ordinance 2492 – AN ORDINANCE REPEALING AND REPLACING CHAPTER 5, ARTICLE V OF THE COMMERCE CITY REVISED MUNICIPAL CODE TO UPDATE PROVISIONS FOR VIOLATIONS OF THE CITY OF COMMERCE CITY BUILDING CODE (C3BC)

Ordinance 2493 – AN ORDINANCE TO CREATE ARTICLE VI OF CHAPTER 5 OF THE COMMERCE CITY REVISED MUNICIPAL CODE TO CONSOLIDATE THE PROVISIONS WHICH REGULATE HOW FEES ARE CALCULATED FOR PERMITS ASSOCIATED WITH THE COMMERCE CITY BUILDING CODE (C3BC)

Ordinance 2494 – AN ORDINANCE TO CREATE ARTICLE VII OF CHAPTER 5 OF THE COMMERCE CITY REVISED MUNICIPAL CODE TO ESTABLISH PROVISIONS WHICH REGULATE THIRDPARTY PLAN REVIEW AND INSPECTION SERVICES ENFORCING THE CITY OF COMMERCE CITY BUILDING CODE (C3BC) ON BEHALF OF THE CITY

Copies of the ordinance, the primary codes, and secondary codes, if any, are on file with the city clerk and are open to inspection during regular business hours. BY ORDER OF CITY COUNCIL CITY OF COMMERCE CITY

ATTEST: Brittany Rodriguez, Assistant City Clerk

Legal Notice No. CCX1045

First Publication: May 4, 2023

Last Publication: May 4, 2023

Publisher: Commerce City Sentinel Express

Public Notice

In compliance with the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) on destruction of data collected, maintained or used in the provision of a free and appropriate public education of students with disabilities, School District 27J will be purging archived special education records. Records to be destroyed on May 23, 2023 will include all students who were born in the year 2000. If you would like to claim your records, please contact the SPED Records Department at 303-655-2920 before that date.

Legal Notice No. CCX1039

First Publication: April 27, 2023

Last Publication: May 4, 2023

Publisher: Commerce City Sentinel Express

PUBLIC NOTICE

Public notice is hereby given that the following ordinances were introduced on first reading on the 17th day of April 2023, by the City Council of Commerce City and will be considered on second and final reading on the 15th day of May 2023.

INTRODUCED BY:

ALLEN-THOMAS, CHACON, DOUGLAS, FORD, HURST, HUSEMAN, KIM, MADERA, NOBLE

Ordinance 2448 – FIRST READING OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE OF THE CITY OF COMMERCE CITY BY THE ADDITION OF A GENERAL GOVERNMENT FEE ON NEW DEVELOPMENT BASED OFF RECENT STUDIES OF THE SAME

Ordinance 2475 – FIRST READING OF AN ORDINANCE REPEALING AND REPLACING SECTION 2-3004 OF THE COMMERCE CITY REVISED MUNICIPAL CODE IN ORDER TO CONSOLIDATE PROVISIONS DEFINING THE BOARD OF BUILDING CODE APPEALS (BBCA)

Ordinance 2476 – FIRST READING OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER

5, ARTICLE I OF THE COMMERCE CITY REVISED MUNICIPAL CODE WHICH ESTABLISHES THE 2021 COMMERCE