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Smoking Restricted in Public Places
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Ordinance #4501 went into effect on May 13, 2015. It is intended to protect the health, welfare and safety of Arvada’s citizens by limiting exposure to secondhand aerosols produced by ESDs. The ordinance extends the City’s existing smoke-free protections to include outdoor public...
Arvada Olde Town Water Tower
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The City has explored a lighting solution for the Olde Town Water Tower since the previous lighting system failed in September 2018. The tower's new lighting system is now in place and includes the ability to program specific colors for special occasions. The City team is developing a...
Rainy Season Affecting Open Space Mowing
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This rainy spring is in many ways a welcome relief to Arvada and many Colorado cities that have experienced drought in recent years. However, the additional moisture also presents challenges for the City parks maintenance staff and our open space maintenance plans.
The City has recently received...
Mosquito Management
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Neither the City of Arvada nor Jefferson County Public Health have a mosquito control program; however, we do suggest residents take some precautionary measures towards mosquito management.
Drain water where mosquitoes can breed, including flower pot trays, bird baths, wheel barrows,...
City Offices Closed July 4
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Please note: All City facilities will be closed on Thursday, July 4, 2019 in observance of the Independence Day holiday. We will re-open for business during regular business hours on Friday, July...
Profile/Demographics
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Arvada at a Glance
Households
45,967
Residents
118,807
Square Miles
39.51
Median Age
40 years old
Parks
All residents within 1/2 mile of an Arvada park
Miles of Bicycle/Pedestrian Trails
154 miles of off-street...
Water Tower in Olde Town Gets a Facelift
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Arvada, CO . . . At 106 years of age, the Olde Town Arvada Water Tower is looking quite sprightly, presiding over an historic district that has been undergoing a dramatic revitalization. Still, this grand icon of Arvada, exposed to more than a century’s worth of sun, wind, rain, snow, and the...
Arvada Police Jobs
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Applications are being accepted through July 12, 2019 for Police Recruits and Lateral Transfers. Please visit The Official City of Arvada Jobs Portal
If you are looking for a challenging and rewarding career, and want to serve in a nationally recognized city just outside of Denver, we want to hear...
Selection Process
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Selection
Candidate selections will be based on:
qualified candidates with a bachelor's degree (required); and
out-of-state lateral entry candidates who can meet Colorado POST certification; and
Colorado POST-certified officers.
The selection process will include the steps listed...
Employment Opportunities
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Featured Position: City Attorney
Come be a member of our Top Workplace and play an integral role in our Leadership team by leading and directing the City of Arvada's legal department. The City of Arvada needs a forward-thinking, collaborative leader in local...