City Clerk
The Office of the City Clerk is committed to pursuing excellence through professionalism, transparency, and accountability. The City Clerk’s Office strives to provide prompt, accurate information to the residents of Fountain. We pride ourselves on being a neutral and knowledgeable source of information. We administer to the City Manager and City Council and serve as the official record keeper for the City.
Open Records Request
The Colorado Open Records Act also referred to as CORA (C.R.S 24-72-201 et seq.) requires that most public records be available to the public and the City Clerk's office is committed to transparency and open transparency government.
The City Clerk’s office is responsible for maintaining all historical, administrative, and legal documents related to the City of Fountain. Many of our records are available and accessible for citizen by request as provided by CORA. By law, some City documents are confidential and privileged and may be withheld.
Submit a Request
Requests should be as detailed as possible including date and type of record you are requesting. If the document name is unknown, provide a brief, but specific description of the document or information you are requesting. A request that is broad, vague or too voluminous may cause a delay in the time it takes to produce the record.
If the records are available pursuant to C.R.S 24-72-201 et seq., the records shall be made available for inspection within three (3) working days of receipt of the request. If extenuating circumstances exist, the period may be extended up to an additional seven working days. The requester will be notified of the extension within the first three days of receipt of the request by the City Clerk.
Requests MUST be submitted on the Request for Records Form or Fire Investigation Record Request by one of the following options:
Email: JCarneal@fountaincolorado.org
Fax: 719-322-2001
Mail
Attention: City Clerk
Personal Deliver: 116 S. Main St. Fountain, CO 80817
Request for Records Form Fire Investigation Record Request
(If you do not receive a response that this was received, please follow up with a phone call to the City Clerk at 719-322-2000)
Fees
Copies are subject to applicable charges.Total charges may vary for records that require extensive preparation or retrieval or research efforts involving staff time of 30 minutes or more. Where total charges are in excess of $10.00, prepayment is required. You will be contacted prior to fulfilling your request with the estimated costs.
Research cost is $30.00 an hour with no cost for the first hour.
Copies are $.25 per page.
Useful Links
Event Permit
Thank you for your interest in holding a special event in the City of Fountain. Residents and visitors alike find enjoyment from these events and the City of Fountain hosts several special events each year. We invite you to share with us our beautiful parks and our friendly community. We recognize the value that special events can have to organizations and the community. Whether you are planning a special event for the first time, or an annual event, please contact the City of Fountain before your plans are finalized. There are many types of special events. Please call (719) 322-2031 to discuss the details.
Contact City Clerk
Joney Carneal - City Clerk
Email: JCarneal@fountaincolorado.org
Phone: (719) 322-2024
City Hall: 116 South Main Street, Fountain, CO 80817
City Charter
A City charter is a legal document establishing a municipality. A home rule charter is essentially a local constitution: it sets up the government structure and outlines its authority and its limitations. Under home rule, the City has the authority to create Ordinances and Resolutions that govern the municipality. The original Fountain City Charter was adopted in November of 1976 establishing Fountain as a Home Rule City.
A municipal code is an organized document of local legislation by subject matter, from the general to the specific and the codification is the arrangement of laws systematically.
City Charter and the Municipal Code
This code was last updated by Ordinance No. 1740 passed December 17, 2019.
Questions regarding this document should be directed to the City Clerk's Office at (719) 322-2000, option 1.
Disclaimer:
The formatting of this web version of the code may vary from the official hard copy of the code. This web version of the code is provided for informational purposes only and may not reflect all of, or the most current, legislation that has been passed. Prior to any action being taken, please consult the clerk for any ordinances that have been enacted that are not contained in this web version. In case of any discrepancy between this web version and the official ordinances, the ordinances prevail.
Elections
Was your childhood dream to become a Council Member?
Well, here is your chance!
The City of Fountain will be holding a coordinated election on November 4, 2025, and we are looking for some dedicated, energetic, fun, and committed citizens to become part of a 7-member team that will shape the future of our community!!
Council Positions: Mayor, Ward 1, Ward 2, Ward 3, At-Large, At-Large, At-Large.
There are three Ward positions and three At-Large positions. You must live in the Ward to run for that Ward position, but you may live anywhere in the city limits for the At-Large positions!
What do I need to do to run for City Council? (We are glad you asked!)
First, you must be a registered elector in the City of Fountain, then you would pick up a petition from the City Clerk and return that petition with at least 25 valid signatures from registered electors.
Then sit back and round up some supporters!
Not sure what Ward you live in? Check out the Ward Map! Ward Map
The amazing City Clerk will review all the fun information with you when you pick up a petition and answer any questions you may have!