Branson-Trinchera Conservation District
Records Requests (CORA Requests)
Records Request Policy
A resolution to adopt a Colorado Open Records Act (CORA) Policy for the Branson-Trinchera Conservation District and name the current District Manager as Custodian of Records was adopted August 19, 2026.
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Any person may make a written reasonable request to the Custodian of Records for copy(ies) of specific records that are eligible, or, make an appointment at a reasonable time to inspect specific records that are eligible according to the Colorado Open Records Act (CORA). Requested records are due to the requestor within 3 (three) working business days unless extenuating circumstances apply, and, then within 7 (seven) working business days. Working business days are days the Custodian of Records is scheduled to work. (Please note that the District Manager works part-time.) Exempt files include: Personnel files of employee's address, telephone number and financial information, and Executive Session meeting. Other files may be exempt pursuant to CORA.
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There will be a charge of .25 (twenty-five cents) per page for copying for standard sized pages (8 ½ “ x 11"). Actual cost charges will apply for maps, oversized pages, duplication of CDs, audio recordings, flip drives, etc. If digital documents are readily available, they will have no per copy cost. There will be a charge of $41.37 per hour (1st hour free) for research and retrieval of requested records. Deposit of $41.37 required for large record requests, with total payment due before records are released.
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Records will be sent to the requestor via best way determined by the Custodian of Records.
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Fees will increase with the Colorado “state-adjusted rate” or as costs rise.
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Please use this: Records Request Form
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If you are looking for recent agendas, they can be found here.
More information:
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The Colorado State Conservation Board (CSCB) sent out guidance in July 2026 stating that “Recently, there has been a noticeable increase in Conservation Districts receiving CORA requests. As a reminder, conservation districts are strongly encouraged to officially adopt a CORA policy.” Due to this guidance, the Branson-Trinchera Conservation District developed a policy from a CSCB template and has established a process according state guidelines for any records requests.