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City of Arvada
8101 Ralston Road
P.O. Box 8101
Arvada, CO 80001-8101
Phone: 720-898-7000
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Pages with the Tag "Community"

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Plant-A-Tree Program Grows

The Plant A Tree program was designed to promote the planting of trees in Arvada parks and open spaces Read More ...

Directions to City Hall

The Municipal Court is located in Arvada's City Hall Building between Wadsworth Blvd. and Kipling Blvd. Read More ...

Courts Summons and Ticket Information

If you received a summons and are required to appear in Arvada Municipal Court. Read More ...

Links to Community Organizations

Links to Community Organizations Read More ...

Environmental Community Participation

There are several ways to help protect our streams. This page tells you how. Read More ...

W. 86th Parkway (Indiana to Garrison)

As a requirement of the development of the Village at Five Parks project the developer, Village Homes, was required to improv Read More ...

Diazinon Is a Hazard to Our Creeks

The common pesticide Diazinon is becoming a problem in Colorado rivers and streams. Homeowners who dump Diazinon down Read More ...

Rental Improvement Loan Program

The City of Arvada and First Bank have teamed up to provide financial assistance to private rental property owners for the Read More ...

The Essential Home Repairs Program

This program is designed to assist Arvada homeowners in making needed repairs and energy saving improvements to their homes. Read More ...

Teen Court

The Arvada Teen Court Program provides an opportunity for first-time offenders between the ages of 12 and 17 to be sentenced Read More ...

Cost of Living Index

Cost of Living Index City All Items Index Grocery Housing Uti Read More ...

Continuances

Read here for information on the process and procedure for requesting a continuance. Read More ...

Gold Line Advisory Committee Meetings

This page contains the meeting minutes and agendas for upcoming meetings of the Gold Line Advisory Committee. If you would li Read More ...

At Risk of Electricity Or Gas Shut Off?

Are you or someone you know facing an electric or gas shut-off by Xcel Service Company? Help may be available. For twelve yea Read More ...

Arvada Festivals Commission

Advises and makes recommendations to City Council on future and existing festivals of community wide celebration; sponsors, Read More ...

Environmental Contact Numbers

This page proives a list of phone numbers, links and email address for common envirnmental concerns Read More ...

Mechelen, Belgium: Arvada's First Sister City

In November of 1992, Arvada formally established its first sister city relationship with Mechelen, Belgium. Located midway (about 14 miles from each) between the capital city of Brussels and Belgium\'s largest seaport, Antwerp, Mechelen promises to provide Arvada... Read More ...

Arvada Urban Renewal Authority (Aura)

Arvada Urban Renewal Authority is responsible for revitalizing three distinct urban renewal districts - Arvada City Center, Read More ...

Ward Road and Alkire Street Connection

The Ward Road extension north of W. 72nd Avenue and connecting to Alkire Street is a part of the city's transportation plan Read More ...

Arvada's Century: Development of a Community

In 1859, John Reno helped George Calvin Swadley, William Barranger, and others dig the Ralston Point Mining Ditch (later called the Wadsworth irrigation ditch). By 1860 more than thirty land claims had been filed in the Ralston/Clear Creek valley by men who came for gold but stayed to develop farms and establish a home. Crops that thrived were wheat, corn, oats, plums, celery, cherries, berries, melons, strawberries, and various vegetables. At one time, Arvada was known as the "celery capitol of the world." Read More ...

Arvada's Century: Preserving Our History

The Arvada Historical Society was organized August 24, 1972. Over the years its efforts resulted in the birth of the Arvada Center, and the restoration of the Arvada Flour Mill. The Society helped secure State and National Historic Designations for Olde Town Arvada, and urged the dedication of Gold Strike Park to commemorate the Lewis Ralston gold discovery of 1850. Read More ...

Drinking Water Quality / Water Quality Report

Arvada goes to great lengths to make sure our drinking water is of high quality and meets all federal and state regulations. Read More ...

Northwest Corridor (Beltway) Transportation Study

The Northwest Corridor Environmental Impact Statement project team, studying the completion of the final link in the 470 belt Read More ...

Fillup A. Can Day, City-Wide Volunteer Litter Cleanup

On the first Saturday of May, thoughtful volunteers throughout the City pick up litter. Read More ...

Highway 36 Corridor Environmental Impact Statement

The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) and the Federal Transit Administration (FTA), in cooperation with the Colorado Read More ...

House to Home Ownership Down Payment Assistance Loan Program

Funding Partners for Housing Solutions in partnership with local jurisdictions and FirstBank have a program available to prov Read More ...

Colorado Housing and Finance Authority Home Ownership Assistance

The Colorado Housing and Finance Authority provides a variety of programs designed to create home ownership opportunities for Read More ...

Arvada Adopts Preferred Alignment for Metro Beltway Completion

On June 7, 2004 the City Council ratified a Planning Commission resolution endorsing a preferred alignment for the Northwest Read More ...

Arvada Housing Needs Assessment May 2004

The City of Arvada has completed and printed an exhaustive assessment of housing needs for the community.  The purpose o Read More ...

Teen Court Volunteer Job Descriptions

Interested in teen court? Openings exist for Juror\'s, Baliff\'s, Defense Attorney\'s and Prosecuting Attorney\'s. Read More ...

Teen Court Offenses

Offenses eligible for Teen Court Read More ...

Smoking Restricted in Public Places

"The city council finds, determines, and declares that the smoking of tobacco or of any other plant or weed in certain areas Read More ...

Feds Continue Significant Cuts to Cdbg

Grant Assists Low and Moderate-Income Residents The City will experience one of the deepest cuts since 2001 to the annual Read More ...

Class & Counseling Referrals

Counseling referrals and links to provider agencies are only a click away. Read More ...

Cleaning Without Curbside Cleanup

With the elimination of the Spring Curbside Cleanup program, Arvada residents who still want to do a thorough spring cleaning Read More ...

Spring Is Baby Wildlife Season!

With the onset of spring comes many phone calls to the City's Animal Management Division regarding wildlife issues and conce Read More ...

Wadsworth Bypass / Grandview / Railroad Underpass Project General Information

The Wadsworth Bypass / Grandview Avenue / BNSF Railroad Underpass project will separate Read More ...

Arvada Dog Park Events

Vendor Day at the Park Our 3rd Annual Vendor Day at the Park was a huge success.  We would like to thank all communit Read More ...

Protect Yourself Against West Nile Virus

Warm weather and standing water add up to mosquitoes and potential exposure to the West Nile Virus. With a few precautions Read More ...

City Council Meetings Schedule

Join Mayor Fellman and Councilmembers Allard, Anderson, Azari, Malito, Urban and Williams for the meetings that shape Arvada. Read More ...

Find a Library

Where are the local libraries? Read More ...

Know What City Government Does for Me

link to Colorado Municipal League Read More ...

Pay My Water Bill

Did you know that you can pay your water bill on line or by phone? Read More ...

Get Rid of My Garbage

Arvada, like many municipalities, does not provide municipal trash services. Instead, this is a privatized business. Compa Read More ...

Submit a New Community Partner Listing

Your listing in the Community Partners Directory is free, however you must meet certain criteria to be included in the directory. If your organization complies with our sub Read More ...

Domestic Violence Help

Listing of Denver area shelters for victims of domestic violence. Read More ...

Higher Learning

Information about institutions of higher learning in and around Arvada. Read More ...

Emergency Preparedness

Intro Read More ...

Colorado Earthquake Information

Geologic studies indicate there are about 100 potentially active faults Colorado and more than 400 earthquake tremors Read More ...

Counter Terrorism

Counter Terrorism It's natural to be afraid of terrorists and their acts. It's also our fear upon which terrorists feed. Read More ...

Drought Facts

Drought is an ambiguous hazard that defies a universal definition. Typically, drought is a shortage of water associated with Read More ...

Flood Facts

Floods are the most common and widespread of all natural hazards. Some floods develop slowly, but flash floods can happen in Read More ...

Lightning Facts & Tips

Lightning occurs with all thunderstorms. It averages 73 deaths and 300 injuries each year. Read More ...

Tornado Facts & Tips

In this decade, Colorado has averaged around 60 tornadoes a year. However, this is quite variable from year to year. A record Read More ...

Wildfire Awareness Information

Wildfire Awareness Information Colorado saw the worst wildfire season in its history in 2002 with 3,072 wildfires burning Read More ...

Chart of Colorado's Largest Historic Earthquakes

Colorado\'s Largest Historic Earthquakes Read More ...

Winter Weather Preparedness

A major winter storm can be lethal. Preparing for cold weather conditions and responding to them effectively can Read More ...

Influenza

The flu is caused by viruses that infect the respiratory tract which are divided into three types, designated A, B, and C. Mo Read More ...

Tobacco Cessation

Want to quit smoking? Here are some links to site to help you kick the habit. Read More ...

Disposing of Hazardous Chemicals

Did you know that Jefferson County offers a location where you can take your hazardous chemicals to be safely disposed? The R Read More ...

Lead Poisoning

Lead is a highly toxic substance, exposure to which can produce a wide range of adverse health effects. Both adults and child Read More ...

Apartment and Rental Community Safety

Safety within the city's apartment communities is an area the Arvada Police Department focuses. Four Community Resource Offi Read More ...

Identity Theft

Identity theft is one of the most rapidly increasing crimes occurring in Arvada. Identity Theft involves acquiring key pieces Read More ...

Auto Theft

Auto theft is a crime that has seen a dramatic increase in recent years. There are methods to minimize your risk. Read More ...

Operation Touchprint Program

The Arvada Police Department created a program to help deter check and credit card fraud and forgery. Read More ...

Understanding the Crime of Sexual Assault

The recent high profile public stories about the crime of sexual assault heighten everyone's awareness on the issue. Read More ...

Protecting Your Children Against Sexual Assault

Identify private parts of the body to children and tell them it is not acceptable for another person to touch Read More ...

Reducing the Risk of Acquaintance Sexual Assault - From the Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network (Rainn)

Learn of ways to reduce your risk of acquaintance sexual assault through these important safety tips. Read More ...

Moped Vs. Go-Ped

Mopeds, such as the Vespa®, are considered motorized bicycles and are rapidly becoming popular in the United States. Mopeds Read More ...

Arvada Curfew Law

Sec. 21-81. Unlawful presence. (a) It shall be unlawful for any minor 17 years of age or younger to loiter in a public place, Read More ...

Senior Liaison

The Arvada Police Department recognizes the importance of working closely with seniors living in the community. A Senior Read More ...

Information Technology Business Plan

The Information Technology Plan looks at the 'business' of the department. Read More ...

Senior Liaison Officer

Senior citizens in Arvada have a police officer assigned to their specific needs. Read More ...

Senior Safe Driving: Survive-2-95

Staying connected to your community is an important part of your well-being. For most of us, driving our own car is how we Read More ...

Information Technology Infrastructure Plan

This plan starts to outline why choices are made relating to technology. It will serve as a baseline plan. Read More ...

Information Technology Strategic Plan

This document outlines current standards, issues and projects facing the City and the Arvada Fire Protection District. Read More ...

Arvada Housing Authority

The Authority was established in 1976 to provide for safe and sanitary housing primarily for persons of low and moderate Read More ...

72 Hour Emergency Prepardness Kit

The 72-Hour Emergency Kit should be individually tailored to meet the basic survival needs of your family Read More ...