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Notice of Emergency Special Meeting
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Please be advised that members of the Arvada City Council will be holding an Emergency Special Meeting for the sole purpose of an Executive Session pursuant to C.S.R. 24-6-402(4)(b) and C.R.S. 24-6-402(4)(d) regarding the Emergency Operation Plan and to discuss the City's response to the...
City Invites Community to WinterFest on Feb. 29
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Leap into WinterFest 2020 on Saturday, Feb. 29, to experience culture, entertainment and art at this outdoor, family-friendly event at McIlvoy Park in Olde Town Arvada.
WinterFest will present opportunities to learn, sample and experience many diverse cultures. There will be...
Feb. 3: City to close at 3 p.m. City Council meeting begins at 6 p.m.
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All City of Arvada offices will be closing at 3 p.m. today, Feb. 3, due to inclement weather. Tonight’s City Council meeting will remain as scheduled, beginning at 6 p.m. in City Hall Council Chambers.
With increasing snow forecasted, residents and visitors are encouraged to avoid...
City Offices to Be Closed for Presidents' Day
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All City offices will be closed for Presidents' Day, Monday, February 17,...
Adams County Mayors and Commissioners Youth Awards
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The City of Arvada supports the Adams County Mayors and Commissioners Youth Awards (ACMCYA). The ACMCYA program recognizes teenagers in grades 6 through 12, or those young people who may not currently be in a school setting but are 20 years of age or younger. This program provides businesses, the...
City Offices Closed in Recognition of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
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Please note: All City Offices are closed Monday, January 20, 2020 in recognition of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. We will be open for business during regular business hours on Tuesday, Jan....
2019
City Facilities Closed 1/1 in Observance of the Holiday
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City facilities will be closed Wednesday, Jan. 1, in observance of the holiday. We will re-open for regular business hours on Thursday, Jan....
City Facilities Closed 12/25 in Observance of the Holiday
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City facilities will be closed Wednesday, Dec. 25, in observance of the holiday. We will re-open during regular business hours on Thursday, Dec....
City Offices Closed Today, Nov. 26, Due to Inclement Weather
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All City of Arvada offices are closed today, Nov. 26, due to inclement weather.
As falling snow and low temperatures continue, residents and visitors are encouraged to avoid traveling in the hazardous conditions and avoiding exposure to cold temperatures. If traveling during a snow event,...
W 72nd Avenue Closed Due to Gas Leak
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UPDATE 8:45 am Tuesday November 26, 2019
W 72nd Avenue is open. The situation has been resolved.
UPDATE 4:15 pm
There is one lane open on W 72nd Avenue. Traffic is flowing well with the assistance of flaggers. The current estimate for work completion is 5:00 pm.
Monday November 25,...
City Offices Closed for Thanksgiving Holiday
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City of Arvada offices will be closed Thursday and Friday, Nov. 28 and 29, for the Thanksgiving holiday. Our offices will re-open for business during regular business hours on Monday, Dec. 2. We wish you a safe and happy...
Olde Town Arvada Tree Lighting Ceremony/Small Business Saturday 11/30
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The holiday season is always festive in Olde Town, and this year there are more opportunities to celebrate than ever.
New This Year
The Annual Holiday Tree Lighting, traditionally held during Lagniappe, will take place in conjunction with Small Business Saturday on...
Olde Town Arvada Named a Great Place in Colorado
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October, 2019...The City of Arvada has been recognized for excellence in planning. The Colorado Chapter of the American Planning Association (APA Colorado) announced Olde Town Arvada as its first Great Places in Colorado designee.
The award and program builds off of the American...
New City Attorney Named
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Following a national search, the Arvada City Council has appointed Rachel Morris as City Attorney. Morris, who previously served as the City’s Deputy City Attorney, replaces recently retired Christopher Daly, who had served in the position for nearly 25 years.
Arvada Mayor Marc...
League of Women Voters: Arvada City Council Candidate Forum
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The League of Women Voters of Jefferson County hosted an Arvada City Council Candidate Forum on Wednesday, Sept. 18, at Arvada City Hall to provide candidates for the Arvada Mayoral and City Council races the opportunity to discuss the issues. All candidates participated in the forum, which...
City Hires New Director of Public Works
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Don Wick has been named Arvada’s new Director of Public Works. Wick was with the Arvada Police Department for more than thirty years, including 10 years as Chief of Police. “My previous work with the police department created strong ties to the community and I am proud to continue...
City Hires New Director of Utilities
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Sharon Israel has been named Arvada’s new Director of Utilities. Israel was most recently with the City of Westminster where she was Stormwater Utility Administrator and Senior Projects Engineer. Prior to that, Ms. Israel was an engineer and unit manager with the Water Quality Control...
Restoring Arvada's .04 Trolley
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The City of Arvada and its partner, the Friends of the .04 Trolley, are working to support the restoration of this important piece of Arvada's transportation history. The .04 Trolley operated between downtown Denver, Arvada, Leyden and Golden from 1902 to 1950 and has sat idle for 60...
City to Participate in Comprehensive Homeless Count; Seeks Volunteers
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August 9, 2019--The City of Arvada is partnering with Jefferson County; the cities of Edgewater, Golden, Lakewood, Westminster and Wheat Ridge; and service providers to conduct the Jefferson County Comprehensive Homeless count during the month of August.
The goal of the project is to count the...
Complaints About Weeds
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The City has received an increased number of phone calls regarding weeds in the community. We understand that tall weeds can be an eyesore, whether it is on your neighbor’s property, in the City’s open space or right of way, or in a commercial area. The City appreciates the...
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...
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...
Veteran City Attorney Announces Retirement
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Arvada, CO -- Friday, June 21--For nearly a quarter century, Christopher K. Daly has served as the City of Arvada’s City Attorney, providing legal counsel and guidance to dozens of elected City leaders during a period of significant growth and change to the community. Daly has...
City Facilities Delayed Opening Thursday June 13
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Please note: City Facilities will experience a delayed opening Thursday, June 13, due to an all-employee function. We will open at 9 a.m. Our apologies for any...
Tree Limb Disposal
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As a thank you to Arvada residents for supporting their business during the past two decades, Mile High Tree Care will be accepting logs, branches, brush and other tree-related material at their recycling lot on Saturday, June 8. The recycling lot is located at 1051 E. 54th Ave., Denver (near 58th...
Planning/Building Counters Closed Wednesday, April 24, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
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Please Note: Planning and Building staff will be offsite on Wednesday, April 24, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. and counters will be closed to the public. Business will resume on Thursday, April 25, at 8 a.m. For information about applying for a building permit, please visit Permits and...
City of Arvada Offices Closing Due to Inclement Weather
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Wednesday, April 10, 2019
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Ben Irwin, Communications Manager, 720-898-7507
Due to expected inclement weather, all City of Arvada offices will be closing at 12:30 p.m. on Wednesday, April 10, 2019.
With heavy blowing snow forecasted for later today, residents and visitors are...
City of Arvada Councilmember Bob Fifer Elected Chair of Denver Regional Council of Governments
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Arvada, February 28, 2019-- The Denver Regional Council of Government (DRCOG) has announced the elections of its 2019-2020 officers. The City of Arvada is proud to announce that Councilmember at-Large Bob Fifer has been named Chair of the board of directors. The press release states that...
DRCOG Citizens' Academy Registration Open
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Are you interested in regional topics such as Transportation and Personal Mobility; Growth and Development; Aging and Disability Resources?
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Have you ever wondered how big, regional issues get planned across the cities and counties around Arvada? The...
New Communication Manager Joins City Team
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The City of Arvada is pleased to announce Ben Irwin as the City’s new Communications Manager. Irwin was selected from a pool of nearly 140 qualified candidates, which included applicants from the entire Rocky Mountain Region.
Irwin’s extensive communications experience includes nearly...
City Offices Will Be Closed Monday, 1/21
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City Offices will be closed Monday, January 21, 2019 in recognition of Martin Luther King Jr....
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City Facilities Closed Tuesday, January 1, 2019
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Please note: All City facilities will be closed Tuesday, January 1, 2019 in observance of the holiday. We will re-open for business during regular business hours on Wednesday, January 2. We wish you a safe and enjoyable new...
Jefferson Parkway BOD Selects Finalists toward Potential Parkway Partnership
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ARVADA, CO - On Thursday, December 20, the Jefferson Parkway Public Highway Authority (JPPHA) Board of Directors selected three teams from among five submissions to move to the request for proposal phase for the construction of the Jefferson Parkway. The teams are:
Jefferson...
City's Purchasing Team Recognized as Procurement Team of the Year
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The City of Arvada Purchasing Team has received the 2018 Procurement Team of the Year Award from Rocky Mountain Governmental Purchasing Association (RMGPA)--Chapter of the National Institute of Governmental Purchasing. RMGPA strives to maintain professionalism in public...
City's Finance Department Awarded Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting
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November 29, 2018... The Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting has been awarded to the City of Arvada by the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) for its comprehensive annual financial report (CAFR.) The CAFR contains information summarizing the...
City of Arvada Passport Office Closed 10:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. Tuesday, December 11
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Please note that City of Arvada Passport Office will be closed between 10:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. Tuesday, December 11, 2018. For passport information, visit...
2018 Human Services Funding Allocations
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Since its establishment in 1998, the Arvada Human Services Advisory Committee--composed of community members appointed by the Arvada City Council—has awarded grant funding to area non-profits providing services to populations in need. The source of this funding is from the City’s...
Arvada Residents Encouraged to Attend Community Visioning Open House
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Arvada, CO - On Tuesday, January 8, 2019, City Council and staff will be hosting a community visioning open house from 5 - 7 p.m. in the Atrium and the Anne Campbell room at Arvada City Hall located at 8101 Ralston Road. The goal is to learn about residents’ ideas and feedback for the...
Voters Approve Ballot Issue 3F
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November 7, 2018... The unofficial results are in for the November 6, 2018 election. Based on the results at this point in time, Arvada residents have voted to approve Ballot Issue 3F, paving the way for Two Big Projects with No New Taxes. 66.2% of voters approved a bond issue, which will fund...
Full Closure of 72nd Avenue at Indiana Street
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Arvada, CO – Starting at 11 a.m. on Sept. 24, W. 72nd Ave. for approximately 500 feet WEST of Indiana St. (Colorado Highway 72) will be closed for up to three months for a full bridge replacement. LOCAL access only will be permitted on 72nd Avenue between Quaker...
Arvada Days Festival Returns September 22 2018
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Arvada, CO – Bring the whole family and take a walk back in time to celebrate Arvada’s pioneering heritage during Arvada Days, produced by the Arvada Festivals Commission. Experience Arvada in the 1800s! Fishing contests; Pony rides; Colorado Vintage...
Council Places Bonding Issue on November Ballot
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(Arvada, CO) – At their August 27 meeting, the Arvada City Council voted unanimously (7 – 0) to place the following issue on the November 2018 ballot:
WITHOUT IMPOSING ANY NEW TAX OR INCREASING ANY TAX RATE, SHALL CITY OF ARVADA DEBT BE INCREASED UP TO $79.8 MILLION WITH A...
New Public Works Director Named
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Arvada, CO ……Burton “Burt” Knight has been named Arvada’s new Director of Public Works.
Knight replaces Bob Manwaring, who retired on August 10. Knight’s first day with Arvada will be September 10.
Burt Knight brings 34 years of municipal...
July 27 2018 Two Big Projects No New Taxes
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Are you looking for more information on Two Big Projects. No New Taxes? Visit arvada.org/two-big-projects-no-new-taxes.
(Arvada, CO) – At their August 27 meeting, the Arvada City Council will be voting as to whether to place an issue on the November 2018 ballot to...
West Woods Clubhouse Renovation Honored by Golf Inc Magazine
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(Arvada, CO) – Golf Inc. Magazine’s July/August 2018 issue highlights the Clubhouses of the Year, honorees that are “great example of how members are embracing stylish, modern venues for socializing and family activities. And the ‘wow’ factor is a...
Fitzmorris Recreation Center to Open June 23
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In August of 2017, the groundbreaking ceremony for Fitzmorris Recreation Center took place, and now less than one year later, that facility is set to open. The Fitzmorris Recreation Center located at Independence St. and W. 62nd Pl. represents a powerful example of community and local...
City Facilities Delayed Opening, Thursday, June 14
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Please note: City Facilities will experience a delayed opening Thursday, June 14 due to an all-employee function. We will open at 9 a.m. Our apologies for any...
City Offices Delayed Opening June 14, 2018
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Please Note: All City offices will have delayed opening time of 9 a.m. on Thursday, June 14, 2018 for an All Employee Event. This includes passport services, which will not be offered until after 9 a.m. We apologize for any...
Recruitment Underway for New Public Works Director
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Arvada, CO ……Following the announcement by Arvada Public Works Director Bob Manwaring that he will be retiring in August of 2018, the City of Arvada is recruiting his replacement.
The Public Works (PW) Director plays a key role in strategic planning and policy development for the...
City Offices Will Be Closed in Observance of Memorial Day
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Please Note: All City offices will be closed on Monday, May 27, 2019 in observance of Memorial...
Wind Wreaks Havoc on Arvada Trees
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On April 17, 2018 a wild wind storm took its toll on trees throughout the Denver area including many in Arvada. Arvada residents sent us photos of trees in their neighborhoods that were literally toppled by the winds, which, according to the National Weather Service, gusted to more...
Arvada Chosen as High Performing City by Governing and Living Cities
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(Arvada, CO) – Governing magazine announced that the City of Arvada has been named a high performer in the 2018 Equipt to Innovate national survey of American cities.
Equipt to Innovate is a joint initiative launched by Living Cities...
Arvada to Conduct National Recruitment for Next Police Chief
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For information on the Police Chief Recruitment requirements/process, visit arvada.org/city-jobs.
Arvada, CO ……Arvada City Manager Mark Deven recently announced that he will conduct a national recruitment for the City’s next Chief of Police.
Mr. Deven...
Olde Town Residences Project Approved
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At their March 19, 2018 meeting, the Arvada City Council approved the Preliminary Development Plan (PDP) for the Olde Town Residences Project. The development is a 252-unit apartment complex on 3.94 acres at 5565 Wadsworth Blvd.
For more information visit AURA's...
Councilmember Bob Fifer Elected as Vice Chair of DRCOG
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Arvada, CO……. Arvada City Councilmember Bob Fifer was elected Vice Chair of the Denver Regional Council of Governments (DRCOG) Board of Directors at its Feb. 21, 2018 meeting.
Joining Fifer on the 2018 Board of Directors is Westminster Mayor Herb Atchison as Chair, Parker City...
Arvada Deputy City Manager Bill Ray Receives Lifetime Achievent Award
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Arvada, CO…… Deputy City Manager Bill Ray, who will retire as of June 1, 2018, was recently awarded the prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award by the Colorado City/County Managers Association (CCCMA). This award recognizes a CCCMA member for significant, long-term...
AURA: Trammell Crow Resubmits PDP Application for Olde Town Residence Project
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Contact: Maureen Phair / 720-898-7060
ARVADA— The Arvada Urban Renewal Authority announced today that the Trammell Crow Company resubmitted its PDP application on Friday, February 9, for the Olde Town Residence project. Once received, the resubmission will be available on the city’s...
Public Art Project Planned
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Arvada, CO ……The Arvada Arts and Culture Commission will be conducting a Public Art Project in conjunction with the Annual Chocolate Affair taking place from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m., Saturday, February 3, in Olde Town Square. The Arvada Arts and Culture Commission (a citizen...
City of Arvada Engineer Receives Professional Manager of the Year Award
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Each year, the American Public Works Association (APWA) Colorado Chapter honors individuals, programs, and projects to recognize outstanding professionals who represent the best in the public works profession. In late 2017, City of Arvada Engineer Chris Proper was presented with the prestigious...
January 9, 2018: Citizen Survey Results Are In
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Arvada, CO – The 2017 Arvada Citizen Survey was conducted by Northwest Research Group (NWRG) between September 27 and October 29, 2017. Unlike past surveys which were sent out in the mail, NWRG utilized a mixed-mode address-based methodology resulting in a total of 692...
Public Meeting Invitation RE: WestConnect Planning and Environmental Linkages Study
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The Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) and the WestConnect Coalition of agencies have been conducting a Planning and Environmental Linkages study to evaluate and develop short-term and long-term transportation alternatives, and to identify proposed improvements along C-470, between...
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December 2017 Arvada, Aurora, Westminster Awarded Complete Streets Technical Assistance Grant
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Arvada, CO – Arvada is part of a trio of Colorado cities to win the second-ever Complete Streets Consortium technical assistance grants.
The Cities of Arvada, Aurora, and Westminster applied for and won the award collaboratively, and will together receive a set of...
Dec 19, 2017 Government Finance Officers Association Recognizes Arvada's Finance Department
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The Finance Department has won this award 33 times. Public recognition of this latest award will take place at the January 22, 2018 Council Meeting.
The Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting has been awarded to the City of Arvada by the Government Finance Officers...
2017 Human Services Block Grant Allocations
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Since its establishment in 1998, the Arvada Human Services Advisory Committee--composed of community members appointed by the Arvada City Council—has awarded grant funding to area non-profits providing services to populations in need. The source of this funding is from the City’s...
Mayor's Monarch Pledge Goals Surpassed
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Arvada, CO – The City’s Majestic View Nature Center (MVNC) helped Arvada become one of only three Colorado cities (Arvada, Denver, and Lafayette) in 2017 to participate in the tri-national Mayor’s Monarch Pledge.
The Mayor’s Monarch Pledge is an initiative of the National...
Skyline Park Parking Lot Closed During Construction Project
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Beginning Monday, October 23, the parking lot for Skyline Park will be closed through March of 2018 due to a construction project in the area, which will include significant improvements to the parking lot itself.
Please note: Most street parking in that area is "by permit only"...
Club Crest Pedestrian Bridges Update
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There are five pedestrian bridges located in the greater Club Crest neighborhood. The bridges, installed 45 years ago, span private property, public property and ditch company property. Because the bridges cross over canals/ditches that must be dry during construction, timing of the bridge...
Tree Branch Drop-off has Concluded
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The City's temporary tree limb drop at the Stenger Soccer Complex has concluded. Jefferson County provides slash events in various locations thru mid-November. Visit jeffco.us/2493/Slash-Collection for information.
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Saturday/Sunday, October 14/15 & 21/22: EVENT CLOSED...
Arvada Deputy City Clerk Named President of CMCA
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Arvada, CO – On October 3, Arvada Deputy City Clerk Bruce Roome was sworn in as the President of the Colorado Municipal Clerk's Association (CMCA) at their Fall Conference.
Roome has many years of experience in local government and served as Deputy City Clerk in Wheat Ridge before...
Spook-Tacular Holiday Options
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Local High School Trick or Treat Streets
Usually held the Wednesday or Thursday before Halloween. Call your area high school (Pomona, Ralston Valley, Arvada, and Arvada West) to find out when the one for your neighborhood will be held! Free!
Delva Community Enchanted Garden Tour and...
Ralston Creek Flood Alternatives Open House
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The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, in cooperation with the City of Arvada and the Urban Drainage and Flood Control District, will hold an open house on Tuesday, September 12, to gather public input on preliminary alternatives currently being evaluated to reduce flood risk and improve public safety...
Arvada Volunteers Honored for Service to Community
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On Saturday, August 19, 2017, Arvada volunteers were recognized for their service to the community at a banquet held in their honor at the Arvada Center. The banquet theme was "Super Heroes."
Arvada volunteers serve tirelessly in the community, contributing in ways...
Arvada Residents Share Eclipse Photos
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Like much of the rest of the country, Arvada residents were out in force watching the August 21 solar eclipse. While many fascinating photos of the actual eclipse were submitted on the City's Facebook page, equally fascinating were photos of the shadows the eclipse cast onto patios, decks, even...
Passport Services New Location at City Hall
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Passport Services are now located on the first floor at City Hall near the Utility Billing counter. This new location will better serve customers. For more information on Passport Services, visit their webpage....
Assistance Available Following May 2017 Hailstorm
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May's hailstorm caused damage to thousands of roofs in Arvada. In order to accommodate the permit and inspection demand for these roofs to be repaired, the City has hired additional inspectors, but even with the extra help, there may be up to a 10 day delay in getting your roof inspected. In an...
City Offices Closed in Observance of Memorial Day
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All City Offices will be closed Monday, May 29, 2017 in observance of the Memorial Day...
Arvada Ridge Next Steps Study Project
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We are seeking public input regarding connectivity and the Arvada Ridge Station. Please review the information regarding the Next Steps Study Project and provide your input below.
Study Background
The City of Arvada, in partnership with other local and regional partners, kicked off a study in...
City Offices Closed in Observance of Presidents Day
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All City offices are closed Monday, February 20, 2017, in observance of Presidents...
What's Happening at the Stenger Sports Complex
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Arvada, CO….. Normally a city irrigation project doesn’t merit much attention, but when that irrigation project is taking place in one of the most utilized and visible soccer complexes along the Front Range, it’s sure to generate questions!
The 70-acre Stenger Sports Complex,...
No Passport Services Friday, February 10
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The passport office will be closed all day Friday, February 10, 2017. Passport services will not be offered on Friday, February...
Olde Town Hub Opening February 2
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Arvada, CO – On November 13, 2014, officials dug shovels into soil that had been pre-loosened due to sub-zero temperatures at the groundbreaking ceremony for the Olde Town Hub.
Twenty-six months later, on February 2, members of the Arvada City Council will drive into the completed Transit...
Mayor Pro Tem Fifer Appointed to FCC Intergovernmental Advisory Committee
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Arvada, CO….. Bob Fifer, City of Arvada Mayor Pro Tem, is one of just four municipal officials in the country to be appointed to the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Intergovernmental Advisory Committee (IAC) for 2017 – 2019.
The IAC provides guidance, expertise, and...
City Facilities Delayed Opening Due to Snow
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City facilities will have a delayed opening Thursday, January 5, 2017 due to snow. City Facilities will be open at 10 a.m. Our apologies for the...
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City of Arvada Offices Closed Monday, January 1, 2018
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All City of Arvada offices will be closed Monday, January 1, 2018 for the New Year...
Mayor Pro Tem Fifer Reappointed to National League of Cities Informational Technology Communications Committee
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Arvada, CO…..Bob Fifer, City of Arvada Mayor Pro Tem, has been reappointed to the National League of Cities (NLC) Information Technology & Communications committee. This committee has the lead responsibility for developing NLC federal policy positions on issues involving...
Ballot Measure 2G for Street Maintenance Rejected; What Happens Next?
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With more than 55% of Arvada citizens voting "no" on Ballot Measure 2G, the proposed ½ cent sales and use tax increase for street maintenance and repairs, City staff has begun the task of exploring how funds might be redirected to meet street maintenance needs using our existing...
The Grandview Trees Project
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The Grandview tree replacement project stretches from Saulsbury to Lamar along Grandview Avenue east of the Wadsworth overpass. This project fulfills a pledge made to the neighborhood to replace those trees that had to be removed as part of the construction of RTD's G...
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...
Annual Cheers for the Holidays
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Celebrate the holidays at this festive wine-tasting event that also serves as a fundraiser for worthy causes!
WHAT: “Cheers for the Holidays”
WHEN: Saturday, December 2, 2017; 6 – 8:30 p.m.
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Arvada Honored at NATOA Awards Conference
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Arvada, CO . . . Arvada’s Media Services Division took home several awards from the 31st Annual Government Programming Awards sponsored by the National Association of Telecommunications Officers and Advisors (NATOA). The awards program honors excellence in broadcast, cable, and...
Arvada Is a Top Ten Digital City
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Arvada, CO…..The Center for Digital Government (CDG) has announced the winners of the 2016 Digital Cities Survey, and Arvada placed in the top ten in the population category of 75,000 – 124,999. This annual survey, now in its 15th year, recognizes cities using technology to improve...
Council Approves Two Issues for November 2016 Ballot
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(Arvada, CO) – At their August 29 meeting, the Arvada City Council voted 7 – 0 to place two questions on the November 8, 2016 ballot.
The first ballot question proposes a 1/2 cent sales and use tax increase, to be dedicated to street maintenance and improvement projects. ...
Residents Celebrate Grand Re-opening of Terrace and Homestead Parks
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ARVADA, CO – As part of the three-year Healthy Places Initiative, the City of Arvada has re-opened Terrace and Homestead Parks with additional amenities, including trails, a dog park, outdoor fitness equipment, lighting, and improved ADA access.
The Healthy Places Initiative: Designing an...
AAA Rating Reflects City's Conservative Financial Management
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Arvada, CO . . . . On August 15, S&P Global Ratings raised its issuer credit rating to AAA from AA+ for the City of Arvada. In addition, S&P assigned its AA+ long-term rating to Arvada’s series 2016 certificates of participation.
The S&P report listed the following...
Kipling Parkway Underpass Open
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The Kipling Street underpass is now open creating a major extension of the Van Bibber Creek Regional trail which serves as a part of Arvada’s “ low-stress,” mixed-use pathways. The underpass will also provide connectivity to Transit once the G-Line Commuter Rail and the Kipling...
SunShare Flips the Switch on Jefferson County Solar Garden
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On July 14, officials "flipped the switch" on SunShare’s 1.5 megawatt (MWac) Jefferson County Solar Garden which will serve the cities of Arvada and Northglenn. The garden, one of 12 in Colorado, produces clean solar energy into Xcel Energy’s grid. At full capacity, the 1.5...
Conference and Event Center Feasibility Survey Underway
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Since 1992, the City of Arvada’s Banquet and Conference Center operations has been headquartered at the Arvada Center for the Arts and Humanities. On July 1, 2016, management and operations of the Arvada Center was transferred from the City of Arvada to a newly-created Arts Non-Profit. The...
Job Application System Unavailable June 23, 2016
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Online job searches and job applications will not be available on June 23, 2016 due to a planned system upgrade. During the upgrade, the City of Arvada will be unable to accept applications. The job application system should be available on Friday, June 24, 2016. We sincerely apologize for any...
Arvada Center Celebrates 40 Years
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Celebrating 40 Years
On July 9, the Arvada Center for Arts and Humanities will celebrate 40 years of exceptional art, education, music and theatre--quite the milestone both for the Center and for Arvada residents! From the first musical production, Anything Goes in 1976, to the beautiful...
Introducing Arvada Events
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May 2016, ARVADA, CO….. Arvada’s Hospitality Division is now Arvada Events!
Since 1992, the City of Arvada’s Hospitality Division (Arvada Banquets) has been providing catering services and event venue spaces for corporate events, meetings, seminars, galas, weddings, and more....
May 2016 - Tucker Lake Update
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Tucker Lake Updates
May 2016... Life has returned to normal at Tucker Lake! The only work left to do is the construction of the drainage way in the event the lake needs to be drained. The repairs to the south dam are functioning as designed. There are no plans to stock the lake with fish. This is...
Arvada Among Partners Honored by DRCOG for Specialty Data Collection
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May 3, 2016, Arvada, CO…….. The Planimetric Data Group received a Distinguished Service Award from the Denver Regional Council of Governments (DRCOG) at DRCOG’s annual awards celebration April 27.
The Planimetric Data Group formed when DRCOG embarked on an ambitious and...
Cleaning Up in a Sustainable Way
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Arvada, CO….. Looking to do some spring cleaning? Wondering how to get rid of a bunch of unwanted items without having them end up in a landfill? The City of Arvada, in partnership with SustainAbility, has just the program for you—a two-week recycling event during which...
Arvada Drinking Water SAFE
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On April 15, Jefferson County issued a statement regarding elevated lead in drinking water at the Jeffco Head Start building, 5150 Allison Street in Arvada. This issue is isolated to plumbing within the building, which was built in 1952.
Important Facts
Arvada’s water is...
March 4, 2016: City Clerk Chris Koch Retires; Deputy Clerk Kristen Rush Promoted
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March 4, 2016 Arvada, CO….. Christine Koch, City Clerk since 1994, officially retired from the City on March 4.Kristen Rush, who has served alongside Koch as Deputy City Clerk since 1994, has been promoted to City Clerk.
Koch, who was recently named ‘Clerk of the...
Arvada's New Snow Fighters
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The City of Arvada's Street Maintenance Division has taken delivery on two of the next generation Snow Fighters. The new units are equipped with clean diesel technology Detroit DD13, 410HP engines, providing enough power to push through deep snow but not bellowing black smoke like the diesel...
Feb 22, 2016: Mayor Pro Tem Bob Fifer Elected as DRCOG Treasurer
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February 22, 2016 Arvada, CO……. Arvada Mayor Pro Tem Bob Fifer was elected treasurer of the Denver Regional Council of Governments (DRCOG) Board of Directors at its Feb. 17 meeting.
Joining Fifer on the Board of Directors in 2016 is Boulder County Commissioner Elise Jones as chair,...
Scam Alert: Phone Calls Requesting Payment of Water Bill
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It has been reported that some City of Arvada water customers have received calls from individuals claiming to be with the Arvada Water Billing Department and asking for payment of their bill. The caller identification appears to be from the City of Arvada Water Billing phone line. These calls are...
Feb 18, 2016: CDBG Helps Low- and Moderate-Income People
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February 18, 2016 Arvada, CO……. The Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program, funded through the US Department of Housing & Urban Development (HUD), is a flexible program that provides local communities with resources to address the needs of disadvantaged and at-risk...
2015
Dec 28, 2015 - Public Works Utilities Departments Awarded APWA Accreditation
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December 28, 2015, Arvada, CO……. Arvada’s Public Works and Utilities Departments were recently awarded the prestigious American Public Works Association (APWA) Accreditation. The APWA Accreditation program recognizes public works agencies that go beyond the requirements...
Dec 1, 2015 - Arvada City Clerk Named Colorado Clerk of the Year
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December 1, 2015......Arvada City Clerk Chris Koch was recently named “Clerk of the Year” by the Colorado Municipal Clerks Association (CMCA). Koch received her award at the CMCA annual conference in Loveland on November 19, 2015.
In nominating Koch for the award, City Manager Mark...
Nov 8, 2015 - Sock It To Em Sock Campaign
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Socks for the Homeless
Did you know that socks are the number one clothing need for the homeless population? Socks wear out quickly and are often overlooked as donation items.
The City of Arvada is supporting the 2015/2016 “Sock It To Em” Sock Campaign by serving as a donation site at...
Nov 1, 2015 - Arvada Achieves Fit Status in HEAL Cities and Towns Campaign
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Nivember 1, 2015, Arvada, CO – The City of Arvada has achieved another milestone in the LiveWell Colorado HEAL Cities & Towns Campaign. By adopting new policies in three of the Campaign’s focus areas aimed at improving access to healthy eating and active living (HEAL), Arvada...
Oct 21, 2015 - City Contributes $1 Million Towards Red Rocks Expansion
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Arvada, CO . . . The City Council made their contribution for the Red Rocks Arvada Campus expansion official on Monday night, voting 7 – 0 to grant $1 million towards the $22.5 million project.
“We recognize the tremendous social and economic benefits of having this state-of-the-art...
Oct 20, 2015 - Arvada Youth Invited to Raise 4-H Project Animal at Moore Brothers Farm
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The City of Arvada is partnering with the Colorado State University Extension 4-H program, to provide an opportunity for youth to house livestock at the Moore Farm (72nd Ave. and Ward Road). ...
Oct 12, 2010: Arvada's Channel 8 Ranks 3rd In Nation For Overall Excellence In Government Programming
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Arvada, CO . . . . KATV Channel 8, Arvada’s local government access channel, took home a suitcase full of trophies from the 24th Annual Excellence in Government Programming Awards sponsored by the National Association of Telecommunication Officers and Advisors (NATOA).
Most...
Oct 6, 2015 - Council Amends Code in Response to State's Failure to Address Construction Defects Reform
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Arvada, CO . . . In a 7 – 0 vote, the Arvada City Council amended its Land Development Code at their October 5, 2015 meeting in order to address issues related to construction defect lawsuits.
Specifically, the ordinance provides for the inclusion of a note on a multi-family plat that...
Oct 6, 2015 - Jefferson County Department of Human Services Expands Hours
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(Golden, CO) - Beginning Tuesday, October 6th, Jefferson County Department of Human Services will offer extended hours of operation through the Laramie Building in Golden, providing customers with select services every Tuesday evening until 8:00 pm. Current hours are Monday to Friday, 7:30 am...
Sept 25, 2015 - Arvada's Video Programming Honored at Annual NATOA Awards Conference
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Arvada, CO . . . Arvada’s Media Services Division took home several awards from the 30th Annual Government Programming Awards sponsored by the National Association of Telecommunications Officers and Advisors (NATOA). These awards recognize the Division staff’s talent and dedication...
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Within this page are archived press releases and news items.
For more information or for media inquiries, please contact Ben Irwin, City of Arvada Communication Manager: 720-898-7507 or...
Aug 28, 2015 - City of Arvada to Launch New Website
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Coming Thursday, September 17, 2015: The New and Improved Arvada.org!
Big Changes
ArvadaPD.org will be brought back to Arvada.org .
You’ll still have access to all of the public safety information you do now, but you won’t have to go to a separate website to...
July 13, 2015 - Citizen Capital Improvement Plan Committee Completes Work
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ARVADA, CO, July 2015…… Last summer, the Arvada City Council tasked 21 Arvada citizens with the challenging work of prioritizing some $540 million dollars’ worth of unfunded capital projects in the City—everything from transportation and parks improvements to facilities...
July 10, 2015 - Arvada Center Moves Toward Non Profit Status
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Arvada, CO.....At their July 6, 2015 meeting, the Arvada City Council voted 7 – 0 to authorize a cooperative agreement between the City and the Non-Profit Arvada Center for the Arts and Humanities.
“This agreement is the result of extensive thought and consideration to make sure we...
June 9, 2015 - Department of Energy Representative Visits West Woods Community Station
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Pictured above: Maria Vargas, Director of the DOE Better Buildings Challenge (center) poses with City representatives and building architects in front of the Arvada Police West Woods Community Station.
(Arvada, CO) – On Monday, June 8, Arvada was recognized by the U.S....
June 8, 2015 - Arvada Recognized for Budget Excellence
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(Arvada, CO) – The City of Arvada has received the Distinguished Budget Presentation Award from the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA).
The Award represents a significant achievement, reflecting Arvada’s commitment towards meeting the highest principles of...
Leadership Arvada
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2017 - 2018 Leadership Arvada
Visit arvadachamber.org or call 303-424-0313. Applications are due by June 30, 2017.
You are invited to take action today and become part of Arvada’s future.
Since beginning Leadership Arvada in 2009, this program has been a proven success. If you...
May 29, 2015 - Arvada Housing Division Receives Positive Review From HUD
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(Arvada, CO)... The City of Arvada’s Housing and Neighborhood Revitalization Division is required to prepare an annual Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER) for the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) as a recipient of Community Development...
May 19, 2015 - Arvada Approves of Keeping Miniature Goats
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Arvada, CO . . . . The Arvada City Council voted 7 – 0 to allow for the keeping of miniature goats at their May 18, 2015 meeting.
A “miniature goat” is defined as a livestock animal from the Nigerian Dwarf Goat or African Pygmy Goat breed that is not taller than 24.5 inches...
May 13, 2015 - West Arvada Dog Park Tenth Anniversary Celebration
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West Arvada Dog Park Celebrates 10 Years
Saturday, June 20, 2015; 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.
West Arvada Dog Park
17975 W. 64th Ave.
Arvada, CO
Join us for a snack and fun...
May 12, 2015 - Responding to the Storms: Your City at Work
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Responding to the Storms: Your City at Work
May 2015, Arvada residents can rest assured that City staff had their safety foremost on their minds during last weekend's storms. Heavy rains and saturated grounds resulted in weather-related concerns throughout the community, and employees from...
May 1, 2015 - DRCOG Honors Arvada for Park Revitalization Project
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Arvada, CO…… The City of Arvada was honored by the Denver Regional Council of Governments (DRCOG) for its project to revitalize Memorial Neighborhood Park. The award was presented to Arvada representatives at the regional council’s 2015 Awards Celebration and 60th Anniversary,...
April 22, 2015 - 10th Court Decision Upholds Rocky Flats Land Transfer
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Arvada, CO…..The United States Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals voted unanimously today to deny an appeal by the Town of Superior and two environmental groups regarding a land exchange involving the Rocky Flats National Wildlife Refuge and the Jefferson Parkway Public Highway Authority.
The...
April 10, 2015 - Arvada Is a Top Workplace
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April, 2015...The City of Arvada is pleased to announce that it has been selected as a Denver Post Top Work Place for 2015—the only municipal government recognized.
Arvada was also named a Denver Post Top Work Place in 2012.
Arvada ranked 19th among large employers based on categories...
April 7, 2015 - Arvada Police Substations Achieve Gold LEED Certification
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(Arvada, CO) –The City of Arvada Police Department's two new community substations—West Woods and Lake Arbor—were recently recognized with the prestigious Gold LEED® Certification.
LEED—Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design—is an internationally...
April 3, 2015 - Active Living Community Grants Available
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(Arvada, CO) –The City of Arvada’s Healthy Places Initiative is designed to build communication and improve connections among southeast Arvada neighborhoods, parks, trails, and the future Gold Line transit stations. These efforts will make it easier to walk, bike, play, and be...
Mar 10, 2015 - ResourceSmart Arvada Helps Reduce the Cost of Living Through Green Home Upgrades
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Arvada, CO……The City of Arvada has hired ICAST, a Jeffco based 501(c)(3) non-profit, to administer its ‘ResourceSmart Arvada’ program.
ResourceSmart Arvada helps improve the standard of living for low-income families and fixed-income seniors living in Arvada through green...
Mar 3, 2015 - Elms, Retiring; McConnell to Become Director of Community Development
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Arvada, CO . . . . After a combined total of 33 years with the City of Arvada, D. Michael “Mike” Elms is retiring as Director of Community Development effective March 6, 2015.
Taking over as Director of Community Development is Rita McConnell, the City’s Planning Manager since...
Mar 3, 2015 - Colorado Department of Revenue Fraud Prevention
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In an effort to protect taxpayer information and Colorado state income tax refunds, the Colorado Department of Revenue (Department) is taking additional precautions to combat emerging tax filing fraud, which is occurring nationwide. Taxpayers may experience a slight delay in receiving income tax...
Feb 18, 2015 - AAA Rating Reflects City's Conservative Financial Management
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Arvada, CO . . . . On February 13, Fitch Ratings reaffirmed the City of Arvada’s AAA rating for sales/use tax revenues. This rating is associated with the series 2009 and 2013 bonds.
The Fitch report listed the following information as the foundation for the reaffirmed rating:...
Feb 10, 2015 - Public Meeting to Present Leyden Creek Drainageway Master Plan
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Arvada, CO……. A public meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, February 17, 6:30 p.m. at Van Arsdale Elementary School to present a draft report on the Leyden Creek Drainageway Master Plan.
The September 2013 flood along Leyden Creek inundated homes and outbuildings, damaged and closed...
Feb 6, 2015 - While You Were Sleeping
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While most of us were snug in our beds earlier this week, a crew from the City’s Water Operations Division was making sure that residents in the vicinity of W. 75th Ave. and Teller Street would be able to take showers in the morning, rather than wake up to flooded basements.
At approximately...
Jan 27, 2015 - Councilmember Bob Fifer Re-Appointed to National League of Cities IT and Communications Steering Committee
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Arvada, CO…….Arvada City Councilmember Bob Fifer has been appointed for a third term to the National League of Cities (NLC) Information Technology and Communications Steering Committee.
This Committee has the lead responsibility for developing NLC federal policy positions on issues...
Jan 27, 2015 - Utility Billing Has Relocated to City Hall
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If you are paying your water bill in person, please note: Utility Billing has relocated from the Annex Building (8001 Ralston Road) to City Hall (8101 Ralston Road). You may park in the lot on Ammons Street and enter through the Main Entrance. Utility Billing is located in the Main Reception area....
Jan 21, 2015 - Red Rocks Community College Receives One Million Dollar Grant to Expand Arvada Campus
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ARVADA, CO – Community First Foundation, a leading 40-year-old community foundation helping to improve quality of life and create positive change, is pleased to announce a $1 million grant to Red Rocks Community College to help build the Arvada Health Professions and Science...
Jan 9, 2015 - Unique Regional Agreement Results in 'Win Win Win'
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Arvada, CO . . . .Wanco, a leading manufacturer of highway safety and traffic control products located at 5870 Tennyson Street in southeast Arvada, had a problem. Established in 1984 and employing over 200 people, the highly successful company had outgrown its facility. Unfortunately, they...
Jan 5, 2015 - Arvada Joins Next Century Cities
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Nationwide initiative supports broadband investment for community development
The City of Arvada has joined Next Century Cities, a bipartisan, city-to-city initiative dedicated to ensuring the availability of next-generation broadband Internet for all communities.
“Broadband is quickly...
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September 2013 Flood Report
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Record-breaking rains from September 9 to 13, 2013 caused serious flooding in Arvada, Colorado. Unlike a typical summer thunderstorm and flash flood, the September 2013 Arvada Flood Event was the result of widespread long-duration rainfall. The heaviest rain fell on the headwaters of Leyden Creek,...
March 24, 2014 - Federal Community Development Block Grant Helps Many Lower Income Arvada Residents
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(Arvada, CO) – The Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program, funded through the US Department of Housing & Urban Development, is a flexible program that provides communities with resources to address a wide range of unique community development needs. Designed to help meet the...
Jan 31, 2014 - Proclamation to Participate in the HEAL Campaign of Colorado on Schedule for Arvada City Council
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(Arvada, CO) – Arvada City Council will pass a proclamation on February 3 to join the Healthy Eating and Active Living (HEAL) Cities & Towns Campaign of Colorado, further strengthening Arvada’s participation in the LiveWell Colorado Campaign and its commitment to the Healthy Places...
Jan 10, 2014 - Gerald “Jerry” Marks Selected to Fill Arvada District 1 Vacancy
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(Arvada, CO) – On Friday, January 10, 2014, Gerald “Jerry” Marks was selected by Arvada City Council to fill the vacant District 1 Council seat.
The term for this position is from the date Marks takes the Oath of Office, scheduled for January 13 at the start of the Council...
Nov 2, 2013 - Colorado Leap Program Helps With Home Heating Bills
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(Golden, CO) – Colorado’s Low-Income Energy Assistance Program (LEAP), which provides financial assistance with home heating bills is accepting applications.
The Colorado LEAP program is federally funded and provides assistance to help families and individuals pay a portion of...
June 12, 2013 - Arvada Mayor Elected CML Board President
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City of Arvada Mayor Marc Williams was elected President of the Colorado Municipal League (CML) for 2013-2014 at the 91st annual CML conference, held June 18-21 in Vail.
Charles Bayley, Bennett mayor pro tem, was elected Vice-President, and Christina Rinderle, Durango councilmember, was elected...
Jan 22, 2013 - Arvada Receives a Certificate of Achievement in Financial Reporting
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The Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting has been awarded to the City of Arvada by the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA) for its comprehensive annual financial report (CAFR.) The Certificate of Achievement is the highest form...
Nov 8, 2012 - An Avalanche of Honors for Arvada Streets Division
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Arvada's Streets Division was put to the test, literally, at the 2012 National American Snow and Ice Conference and National Snow Roadeo in Estes Park. The Snow Roadeo is a national competition where states send their best equipment operators to compete head to head. This year brought together...
July 20, 2012 - Arvada Center Wins Top Honor at the Colorado Theatre Guild Henry Awards
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The Arvada Center came away with the top honor Monday, July 16, at the 7th Annual Colorado Theatre Guild Henry Awards, a local celebration of the theatre community. The event, attended by 500 theatre supporters, was held at the L2 Arts and Culture Center in Denver.
Nominated for 25 awards, the...
July 5, 2012 - Arvada Unveils First-Ever Ten-Year Capital Improvement Plan
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The Arvada City Council will begin their review of the first-ever, 10-year Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) at a City Council workshop scheduled for July 9, 2012 at 6:00 p.m. in City Council Chambers. The public is welcome. The 10-year plan identifies the short and long term infrastructure needs...
Jun 1, 2012: Arvada Introduces New Deputy City Manager
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The City of Arvada announced the promotion of Michele Hovet as its Deputy City Manager. Ms. Hovet will begin her new role for the City on June 18, 2012.
“In her current role as Chief Information Officer for the City, Ms. Hovet has consistently demonstrated her abilities in strategic...
May 2, 2012 - Economic Development Council of Colorado Presents Special Recognition Award to Former Arvada City Manager Craig Kocian at Spring Conference in Estes Park
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The Economic Development Council of Colorado, the professional association of economic developers in Colorado, presented a Special Recognition award to Former City Manager Craig Kocian at its Spring Conference in Estes Park on Thursday, April 26th.
The Special Recognition award is presented only...
April 30, 2012 - Arvada to Notify Residents, Businesses of Information Exposure
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(Arvada, CO) – The City of Arvada announced today that it has mailed notification letters to approximately 900 individuals and businesses informing them that some of their personal information was inadvertently exposed on the City’s Web site as part of a public database. There is no...
April 16, 2012 - City of Arvada Named Top Workplace
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(Arvada, CO) – The City of Arvada has been named one of the Denver Post’s Top Work Places for 2012.
Arvada ranked 11th among large employers based on categories including confidence in leadership, direction provided to employees, appreciation of workers, values and ethics,...
Feb 23, 2012 - Wind Storm Topples City's Largest Spruce and Damages Historic Allen House
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The City of Arvada regrets to report that it lost its largest Blue Spruce located on public land during Wednesday night's wind storm. The 80-foot tree was located next to the Historic Allen House at West 64th Avenue and Quail Street. Wind gusts reaching 88 mph toppled the...
June 2, 2011: AAA Rating on Sales Tax Bonds Reflect's City's Conservative Financial Management
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On May 31, Fitch upgraded the rating of the City of Arvada’s sales and use tax refunding and improvement revenue bonds to AAA and assigned the City an implied general obligation bond rating of AAA.
Fitch’s announcement regarding the upgrade states, “The ‘AAA’...
May 26, 2011 - Arvada Recognized for Innovation in Web 2.0 Technologies
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Public Technology Institute (PTI) and the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation have recognized the City of Arvada as one of 17 city, county, and state governments considered leaders in the innovative application of Web 2.0 technologies and civic/social media tools to achieve impressive results in citizen...
April 4, 2011 - West Arvada Dog Park Named 2011 Best!
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What's the point of living in Colorado if you don't take advantage of wide-open spaces and mountain views every once in a while? This fenced five-acre park has separate real estate for shy and small dogs, and there are benches for two-legged visitors to recline while the dogs romp....
Feb 25, 2011 - Arvada Ranks Sixth in Nation's Most Active Cities
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Arvada, CO …… TIME Healthland, the online collection of health related articles from TIME Magazine, has identified the 15 most active cities in the United States, and Arvada is number six!
The list is based on data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention...
Feb 8, 2011 - City Manager Announces Intention to Retire
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Arvada, CO……..After a combined 25 years of service with the City of Arvada, City Manager Craig G. Kocian informed the City Council of his intention to retire effective September 30, 2011.
In 1972, Kocian was appointed an Administrative Assistant to the City Manager in Arvada. ...
Feb 1, 2011 - Arvada Maintains Ranking as Top Digital City
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The most technology-advanced cities in America have been named by e.Republic’s Center for Digital Government and Digital Communities magazine, and for the seventh time the City of Arvada has placed in the Top Ten Digital Cities in the population category of 75,000 – 124,999.
The...
Dec 13, 2010: Tribute to the Trees Ceremony Scheduled for December 15
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Arvada, CO……..The exciting news is that the need to reconstruct the Garrison Street bridge over Ralston Creek, which will remove adjacent commercial properties and 70 homes from the flood plain designation, will launch a completely revitalized park along Ralston Creek between Garrison...
July 9, 2010: Solar Panel Installation Complete on Arvada City Hall
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Arvada, CO . . . . The City’s latest sustainability project is all about harnessing the sun’s power!
The City of Arvada received $951,900 as part of the Energy Efficiency Conservation Block Grant (EECBG) funding from the United States Department of Energy under the American Recovery...
Mar 4, 2010: City Launches Open Data Initiative
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The City of Arvada recently launched a data catalog through a new project called the Arvada OpenData Initiative. The purpose of Arvada OpenData is to increase public access to high value, machine readable datasets generated by the City of Arvada. Arvada OpenData was collaboratively developed...
March 1, 2010: IT Director Named Top 25 Doer, Dreamer, and Driver by Government Tech Magazine
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Government Technology Magazine has named its top 25 Doers, Dreamers, and Drivers in the nation for 2010 and the City of Arvada’s Information Technology (IT) Director Michele Hovet has made the list.
Hovet is among a prestigious group including governors and IT directors for such large...
May 15, 2009 - AAA Rating on Sales Tax Bonds Reflects City’s Conservative Financial Management
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On May 7, 2009, Standard & Poor’s (S&P) upgraded the rating of the City of Arvada’s outstanding and refinanced Sales Tax Bonds, from a AA+ to a AAA rating.
S & P’s announcement regarding the upgrade states, “The rating reflects our view of the...
May 15, 2009 - City Passes Noise Control Ordinance Related to Motorcycles
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Nothing adds more to the ambience of a summer evening on the patio than the tranquil sound of a motorcycle muffler on steroids.
Or maybe not.
In response to a growing number of complaints about excessive motorcycle noise, on April 20 the Arvada City Council amended the City’s noise control...
Dec 9, 2008: Grandview Overpass Opens Over Wadsworth
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Arvada, CO……..The Grinch and other Dr. Seuss characters were the first “traffic” to cross over Wadsworth on the Grandview Avenue overpass as the $32 million project separating Wadsworth from the Burlington Northern Railroad tracks nears completion.
Live reindeer pulled a...
Nov 20, 2007: Disabled Residents Thankful for Park Facelift
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Arvada, CO . . . Joe Fiorini, an employee with the Wheat Ridge Regional Center for the Developmentally Disabled, saw a pressing need for his clients. One of the homes operated by the Center is located near Independence Park, but the residents, many of whom are non-ambulatory, could only sit...
June 12, 2007: Arvada Water Wins Honorable Mention
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Arvada, CO . . . . The U.S. Conference of Mayors completed the first round of its annual City Water Taste Test Competition in Washington, D.C. Ninety-three cities around the country submitted water samples, and Arvada’s water placed in the top 15.
The 2007 competition included samples...
Jan 2, 2007: Arvada Recovers from Back-to-Back Storms
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Arvada, CO……. Most likely, remnants of the late December, 2006 blizzards will be visible for weeks. Arvada residents can anticipate the following over the next days and weeks as the area recovers from these back-to-back blizzards:
Attention will continue to be paid to...