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Tuesday, September 141:30-2:30 pm Session T-11, Torreys Peak I-IIGOCO’s Strategic Plan Rollout: What’s Next for Conservation, Recreation, and StewardshipJackie Miller from Great Outdoors ColoradoGOCO’s new values-based, community-centered strategic plan will guide strategy for the next five years and beyond, serving as a compassfor GOCO to authentically engage communities and partners, including Colorado counties, municipalities, and Title 32 special districtsacross Colorado. Join us to learn about the strategy’s new program portfolio, hear how to collaborate with GOCO staff, and see howColorado communities have recently leveraged GOCO funding for conservation and recreation projects that made them more resilientgiven pandemic impacts.Session T-12, Torreys Peak III-IVBetween a Rock and a Hard Place: Condemning Property When in the Process of Obtaining Development ApprovalsJamie Cotter from Spencer Fane LLP Applied for 1 Hour CLEThis session will review the restrictions and limitations placed on metropolitan districts when they seek to condemn property before finaldevelopment approvals are obtained. This issue is critical because it guides development of property where additional property rights areneeded to complete various types of infrastructure. This session will also address the recent legislation affecting metropolitan districts’power of dominant eminent domain.Session T-13, Crestone Peak I-IIGrant WritingJanet Arrowood from The Write Source, Inc.Grant writing and grant funding can be very important for districts. This educational session will cover the basics of grant writing and keytopics such as ensuring compliance, tracking requirements, identifying the audience, and much more.Session T-14, Crestone Peak III-IVMaking Intelligent Districts Simple: Resiliency for the “New Normal” WorldDave Zelenok, PE from HR Green, Inc.Learn how converged and intelligent infrastructure are key to transforming our districts, utility agencies, and our urban fabric. Gain a crystalclear understanding of how progressive districts and utility agencies are aligning efforts across multiple priorities to reduce costs, enableeconomic development, and create the foundation to support these radical changes. Come for a glimpse of the future and leave with anunderstanding of the steps you must take to position your district for the impact of these exciting new technologies.Session T-15, Castle PeakFake News: How to Plan for It, How to Combat ItMac Clemmens from Streamline and Sloane Dell’Orto from Districts ForwardPlanning ahead is your best defense against people spreading false rumors about your district, but that’s not always possible. In thistalk we’ll go over a variety of methods you can use to get the word out - whether you need to justify a rate increase or set the factsstraight on a decision your Board has made on a contentious subject, our tips can help ensure your voice is the authority and the oneyour community trusts.3:00-4:00 pmCont. on page 5Session T-16, Torreys Peak I-IISpecial Districts on the National Stage: Federal Update for Special DistrictsCole Karr from the California Special Districts Association and the National Special Districts CoalitionDid you know that Colorado’s special districts have a voice in Washington, DC with the National Special Districts Coalition (NSDC)? Thissession will provide an introduction to the Coalition, and the NSDC Advocacy Team will share an overview of the current hot federal topicsimpacting special districts as well as insights on opportunities and challenges on the horizon.Don’t forget that if you need a littleextra space, you can watch thelivestream of any of the sessionsfrom your laptop in one of theoutdoor event tents!4Outdoor tentssponsored by GovDealsOnline Government Surplus AuctionsSPECIAL DISTRICT ASSOCIATION OF COLORADO 303.863.1733 ANNUAL CONFERENCE

Tuesday, September 143:00-4:00 pm Session T-17, Torreys Peak III-IVContinued U.S. and Colorado Economic OutlookChris Blackwood from PFM Asset ManagementParticipants will gain an understanding of the current economic conditions and the implications for the investment environment. Thissession will also highlight the best practices for employing Investment Policies.Session T-18, Crestone Peak I-IIGIS with Capital Improvement PlanningTrip McLaughlin from North Line GISUsing GIS for capital improvement planning provides a clear picture to districts related to the lifespan of assets. We will demonstrate theprocess to develop a capital improvement plan which looks indoors and out providing a centralized location to access all the information.The GIS platform provides tools and applications to share the information with Boards and the public.Session T-19, Crestone Peak III-IVEverything You Wanted to Know about Your Insurance Pool, But Were Afraid to AskVicki Sullivan from the Colorado Special Districts Property and Liability PoolWe are better together, and we are looking out for you! Come explore the 50 programs and services your Pool offers to Board andManagers to address their fiduciary responsibility to protect district assets.Session T-20, Castle PeakNext Level LeadershipChief Kris Kazian from Windsor Severance Fire RescueAs leaders, we must be prepared to help navigate the good times and the challenging times. It seems like in today’s world, we arefinding more opportunities to be challenged in many new and different ways. What can you do as a leader and a mentor to establishyour expectations in your organization and assist in creating calmness in the chaos we find ourselves living in the workplace today? Thispresentation is designed to be interactive and help develop the tools needed to bring your leadership to the next level.4:00-5:00 pm Conference Center PatioAfternoon Patio BreakTake a few minutes to relax and visit with your fellow attendees on the beautiful patio at theConference Center. Enjoy some great music, a drink, and even oversized, outdoor games!5:00-8:00 pm Longs Peak BallroomOpening Night ExtravaganzaSponsored by Community Resource Services of Colorado (CRS) and Pinnacle Consulting Group, Inc.Join us for a night of fun and festivities! We will have a lively dj, brand new trivia games,and of course lots of amazing food!Continued on page 6SUPPORTING COMMUNITY-BASED GOVERNMENT SDACO.ORG ANNUAL CONFERENCE5

Wednesday, September 157:00-8:45 am Longs Peak BallroomGeneral Breakfast Session featuring Dave MitchellSponsored by CSAFELeading in a Peak Performance CultureThis powerful program focuses on the leadership characteristics that are the foundation of the most successful organizationsworldwide. Attendees will discover the behaviors embodied by leaders that instill a desire in others to perform at a high levelwhile avoiding environmental stress and burnout. Notably, these are behaviors, processes, and approaches that are easy toreplicate, not nebulous values that can be subjective and hard to manifest. In this intriguing presentation you’ll learn how thesecharacteristics can help you succeed in your own district.9:00-10:00 am Session W-1, Torreys Peak I-IINorthern Water’s Efficiency Services: Toilets, Trees, Training - Getting the Help You Need!Frank Kinder from Northern WaterDistricts oversee many assets, both providing and consuming water and energy. Are you using the right amount? Do you managelandscapes, golf courses, or buildings that might be using too much? Are you concerned about rising water use and costs? Or do you needhelp with planned renovations? Northern Water provides resources to address indoor and outdoor water use, and has grant funding toimprove landscape efficiency. See project examples and learn opportunities to help you use the right amount of water.Session W-2, Torreys Peak III-IVOne Special District, Two Reluctant Leaders: The Story of Eagle County Health Service District’s Co-Leadership Model andHow We Got ThereAmy Gnojek and Jim Bradford from Eagle County Health Service DistrictHistorically, organizations have chosen leaders who have demonstrated ambition, self-promotion, confidence, and a self-proclaimed desireto lead. But style over substance can get organizations in trouble. Reluctant leaders are those who step into their roles with trepidation,without entitlement or self-importance, and who are committed to the development of others and selves. We will discuss our experiencesas reluctant (and growing) co-leaders of Eagle County Health Service District and how the SDA Leadership Academy is helping us on ourjourney.Session W-3, Crestone Peak I-IISecuring Your Greatness in the Eyes of the PublicMac Clemmens from Streamline and Sloane Dell’Orto from Districts ForwardSpecial districts are often unsung heroes in their communities, yet they provide critical infrastructure the public may not know exists. In thistalk, learn how to tell your story and make sure your district’s services can be more easily found online.Session W-4, Crestone Peak III-IVGetting Started with Enterprise Risk ManagementAdam Johnsen from the Colorado Special Districts Property and Liability PoolDuring this presentation we will introduce Enterprise Risk Management and how you can capitalize on this opportunity to manage yourorganization’s risk. It may seem like a foreign concept, but it really is not very difficult to get started and see results. Unknown and knownrisks show themselves every day, and the way we manage those risks can save you money and time in the future. In this session we gothrough the framework and risk management process and how they can get you started on the right foundational steps.Session W-5, Castle PeakUpdate on the Colorado Fire Commission and Discussion on the WUIMelissa Lineberger from the Division of Fire Prevention and Control; Kevin Whelan, Colorado Fire Commission Memberrepresenting special districts; and Pam Feely, Colorado Fire Commission Member representing special districtsIn a recent letter to the Colorado Fire Commission, Governor Polis has emphasized the importance of finding solutions to issues created bythe Wildland Urban Interface (WUI). In his letter, the Governor has asked the Fire Commission to reach out to stakeholders and seek ideasto tackle this important topic. Join us for discussion on this pertinent issue.10:00-10:30 am Exhibitor HallBreakTake a few minutes to visit with fellow attendees and enjoy a mid-morning treat.Sponsored by Gregory and AssociatesGregory and AssociatesFinancial Services10:30-11:30 am Session W-6, Torreys Peak I-IICont. on page 7 Community Management in Metro Districts: The Good, Bad, and UglyPeggy Ripko from Special District Management Services, Inc.This enlightening session will discuss the challenges of metro districts providing community management services. We’ll also look athelping Board members and homeowners alike understand how it works when the tasks traditionally given to a homeowners associationare under the metro district umbrella.6SPECIAL DISTRICT ASSOCIATION OF COLORADO 303.863.1733 ANNUAL CONFERENCE

Wednesday, September 1510:30-11:30 am Session W-7, Torreys Peak III-IVContinued When Do You Call Your Legal Counsel? Applied for 1 Hour CLEKatie James from Folkestad Fazekas Barrick & Patoile, PCMany district meetings, or months in between, are fairly predictable and routine—the advice of general counsel is available if needed,but it’s mostly in the background. At other times, things can become much more complicated. From meeting code of conduct (includingquestions on public involvement and virtual vs in-person) to CORA requests to how (and when) to handle executive sessions, there aredefinitely times when you should call your legal counsel! Come find out what to expect from your general counsel and how to handle thosesticky situations.Session W-8, Crestone Peak I-IIUpgrading Water Storage Tank InfrastructureGene M. Schaefer, PE, PMP from SDG, Inc.Special districts often own and maintain water storage tank structures that provide critical infrastructure for delivering safe and reliablewater supplies to their consumers. Persistent maintenance of outdated tank structures can interrupt operations and require costly fundingand selection of an appropriate tank replacement structure can be daunting, especially with the geological challenges in the RockyMountain Region. This presentation will highlight some of the maintenance challenges encountered with different types of tank structuresand point out the benefits of constructing Tendon-Prestressed Concrete Water Tanks under AWWA Standard ANSI/AWWA D115-17 tominimize future maintenance and associated downtime.Session W-9, Crestone Peak III-IVThe First Five Steps to Kicking Off Your Risk Management ProgramAdam Johnsen from the Colorado Special Districts Property and Liability PoolIn this presentation we will walk through the first five steps of the Risk Management Process showing you that it doesn’t have to be asdaunting as you may think. During this presentation we will cover the Risk Identification, Risk Analysis, Risk Evaluation, and Risk Treatmentsteps using the CSD Pool’s newest Risk Management tool, PowerNoodle.Session W-10, Castle PeakBuild a World Class Executive – Board RelationshipJeff Arnold from Leading AssociationsA Board member’s term is short, in the life of the organization anyway, so it’s important to ensure a strong and effective partnership withthe staff leader. This presentation provides the opportunity to build a world-class partnership - maximizing efficiency and trust betweenthe volunteer leader and chief staff executive/executive manager. Reinforce a collaborative approach to strategic leadership; clarify mutualroles and responsibilities; partner in leading your Board, committees, and staff; and maximize the intersection between governance andmanagement, optimizing your shared roles as the vision stewards for your organizations.11:30 am-1:30 pm Longs Peak BallroomGeneral Lunch Session featuring Rorke DenverSponsored by StreamlineCall to LeadExcellence doesn’t happen by accident. You have to pursue it. You have to be intentional about your training, behavior, and driveto achieve the leadership, culture, and performance the best of us seek. Navy SEAL Commander Rorke Denver has createdan enlightening program focused on the pursuit of excellence. What lessons can be learned from combat patrols in Iraq andAfghanistan, reaching for that extra inch, and what is the number one thing learned by elite warriors in combat? Join us to discoverthese two key axioms, and how they can be applied in your life as well.Continued on page 8Coffee stations throughout theConference sponsored by Special DistrictManagement Services, Inc. (SDMS)SUPPORTING COMMUNITY-BASED GOVERNMENT SDACO.ORG ANNUAL CONFERENCE7

Wednesday, September 151:45-3:00 pm Session W-11, Torreys Peak I-IIDistrict, Will You Accept These Roads? A Walk Down the Aisle of the Public Infrastructure Acceptance ProcessColin Mielke from Seter & Vander Wall, PC and Barrett Marrocco, PE from Independent District Engineering ServicesThis presentation explains how special districts can acquire public infrastructure from private entities, including real estate developers.Topics will include an overview of special district financing of public infrastructure; legal and engineering considerations during theacceptance process; and a walkthrough of the process from beginning to end.Session W-12, Crestone Peak I-IIManaging the Minefield: How Employers Can Navigate New Paid Sick Leave and Pay Equity RequirementsAllison Ulmer and Ayshan Ibrahim from Collins Cockrel & Cole Applied for 1 Hour CLEThe past year has been a wild ride for employers, as many managed an abrupt shift to remote working and then transitioned back toin-person working, while ensuring a safe workplace and, for some, making tough decisions regarding layoffs. Against this backdrop, theHealthy Families and Workplaces Act and Equal Pay for Equal Work Act went into effect in 2021. We will cover the main requirements ofthese Acts and share our tips for how to stay in compliance.Session W-13, Crestone Peak III-IVNot Just for Metro Districts: Changes in Law Around Transparency and Audits-An Overview of Senate Bill 21-262 andOther New Laws Impacting Your District Applied for 1 Hour CLEJennifer Gruber Tanaka from White Bear Ankele Tanaka & Waldron and Elisabeth Cortese from McGeady Becher PCThis session will explain and explore the changes to your district’s transparency and audit requirements, along with discussing theapplication and implementation of the new law. We will also answer questions as we walk through best practices from the last yearregarding your remote access.Session W-14, Castle PeakDistrict Collaboration in the Age of Mega Fires: Lessons Learned from Cameron Peak and East TroublesomeChief Brad White and Assistant Chief Schelly Olson from Grand Fire Protection District No. 1; and Chief David Wolf fromEstes Valley Fire Protection DistrictIn 2020, Colorado experienced the five largest wildfires in state history. The two largest fires, Cameron Peak and East Troublesome,impacted communities in Larimer and Grand Counties. These fires prompted wide-spread evacuations, significant property damage,and the loss of life. This session will touch on the lessons learned from these wildfires, and specifically on how the relationships andplanning that occurred years earlier led to the best possible response and improved recovery. Chiefs who were involved in the emergencymanagement will discuss how they worked with other special districts to prepare for and survive the worst disasters their communities hadever experienced.3:00-3:30 pmExhibitor HallBreakWhether you want something sweet or salty, you’ll find the perfect snack.Sponsored by Gregory and AssociatesGregory and AssociatesShuttle buses to and from the ConferenceCenter sponsored by Spencer Fane LLPWater stations throughout the Conferencesponsored by Fromm & Company, LLC8SPECIAL DISTRICT ASSOCIATION OF COLORADO 303.863.1733 ANNUAL CONFERENCEFinancial Services

Wednesday, September 153:15-4:45 pm Longs Peak BallroomColorado Special Districts Property and Liability Pool Annual Membership Meeting andKeynote Address: Living Through the Pain of a Real Ransomware Incident—And ComingOut Stronger on the Other SideDave Chatfield from NetDiligenceJoin Dave Chatfield, NetDiligence’s Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, and Barbara Biggs, District Manager of Roxborough Water& Sanitation District, as they discuss the ransomware attack that affected Roxborough’s operations in 2020. This keynote will dive into thebefore, during, and after of a cyberattack and provide CSD Pool members with the knowledge and tools to prepare for and mitigate thisall-too-common risk affecting special districts across the country.Session W-15, Torreys Peak I-IIGoing to the Voters for Funding: Stories, Strategies, and Best Practices to Get the Job DoneDavid Flaherty from Magellan StrategiesOur presentation focuses on the best practices and approaches to securing voter approval for a funding ballot measure. Over the years,we have helped many special districts achieve their funding goals using our opinion research and campaign consulting services. Clientsand friends we have helped include the Vail Recreation District, Greater Eagle Fire Protection District, North Fork Ambulance District, andthe Eagle Valley Library District.Session W-16, Crestone Peak I-IIThe Bus is Leaving: Get On or Get OffChief TJ Steck and Kara Gerczynski from Elizabeth Fire Protection DistrictThis presentation will provide tools to get the entire organization on board when a culture change is necessary. It will identify the stepsneeded in building a clear vision and strategic outlook that involves all of the stakeholders, both internal and external.Session W-17, Crestone Peak III-IVCreating a Collaborative Forest Health/Fire Mitigation Program: Avoiding Catastrophic Effects of Wildfire on DistrictFacilities, Services, Tax Base, and Communities Applied for 1 Hour CLEEllen Roberts, Former State Senator and attorney; Emily Olson from the National Forest Foundation; and Bob Cole fromCollins Cockrel & ColeRepresentatives from the Upper Arkansas Forest Fund, the Southwest Wildfire Impact Fund, and the National Forest Foundation willdiscuss how special districts can minimize catastrophic effects of wildfires on their communities by collaborating across boundaries withprivate property owners, counties, municipalities, and state and federal agencies.4:45-6:30 pm Conference Center PatioBoots and BBQ Evening Event FeaturingRandall McKinnonSponsored by Ramey Environmental Compliance and Colorado SIPAJoin us for our brand new Boots and BBQ evening event! Wear your favorite pair of boots as youenjoy some delicious bbq with all the fixings right on the Conference Center patio. There will evenbe live entertainment with Randall Mc

Join us as we kick off the 2021 Annual Conference! The morning will begin with the Presentation of the Colors and the singing of the National Anthem. We will then welcome our keynote speaker, Kenyon Salo. Kenyon, known as the “James Bond of Speaking,” shows you how his th