As the closure of City facilities is set to expire on May 31, the City team is following a phased approach to the reopening of facilities to allow all team members to be trained in safety requirements and to ensure all necessary materials and equipment to adjust facilities to accommodate physical distancing can be acquired and applied. Currently, Municipal Courts and PD Community Stations have reopened. The next phase of reopening, which will begin between June 1 - 15, is the re-establishing of in-person engagement with public meetings, including the ability to provide in-person comments and testimony during City Council meetings and the ability to attend select neighborhood and community open houses. During the phased reopening, the City will continue to provide most services remotely. City services updates are provided at arvada.org/city-services-
Please note: This information applies to City buildings, not to businesses in Arvada.
As the City team continues to monitor the COVID-19, decisions will be made to help limit the spread of the disease. Updates will be provided as they becomes available. Check back often.
Topics:
- Official Resources
- Activities/Classes/Events
- Public Safety
- Municipal Courts
- Parks, Golf & Hospitality
- City Services
- Other Businesses/Partner Services
- Stay Informed
Official Resources
Regional and National Resources
- Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment: COVID updates specific to Colorado
- Centers for Disease Control (CDC): Emerging information about the virus
- The Federal Communications Commission: Consumer Warnings and Safety Tips related to the coronavirus
- Colorado Department of Human Services 2-1-1: Resources in Colorado (mental health issues, tenant/landlord issues, rent assistance, child care/education assistance, food assistance, etc.)
- Help Colorado Now: Volunteer, contribute, donate.
- Jefferson County Sheriff's Office: Stage 1 Fire Restriction in effect.
Activities/Classes/Events
The City of Arvada has postponed or canceled all activities, classes and events hosted by the City team through May 30. This date could be extended based on the developing coronavirus situation. Please check the topic areas listed below for webpages specific to your areas of interest. Updates will be provided there as they becomes available. Please note: Events and activities hosted by City partners will NOT be posted here. Please visit the event websites or contact the organizations directly for event/activity status updates.
Public Safety
Police Services
The Arvada Police are out en force and fully available. Citizen classes have been postponed or canceled. Police substations are open with social distancing and other safety measures in place. Police Service Technicians at Headquarters (City Hall) are open Mon. - Fri. from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Police Service Technicians at Lake Arbor, West Woods and Whisper Creek Community Stations are available on Tuesdays and Wednesdays only from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Municipal Courts
Court Appearances
The Arvada Municipal Court is open as of May 11. Visit the Municipal Court webpage for more information. If you are scheduled for a court appearance, a City representative will call you to reschedule your court date.
Jury Duty
If you have a summons for City jury duty, a City representative will call you and your jury duty will be rescheduled. If it is a summons for County jury duty, you will need to contact the issuing county.
Parks, Golf, and Hospitality
Arvada Events Banquet Services
Our staff is working remotely to manage current event bookings and is available to provide information for future event bookings. Please feel free to contact us at arvadaevents.com/contact.
Arvada Festivals
All festivals hosted by the City of Arvada Festivals Commission are postponed until further notice. Visit the Festivals website for updates.
Arvada Reservoir
Arvada Reservoir: The reservoir is open. Please visit the webpage for guidelines.
Dog Parks
Dog parks are open, but park users are asked to exercise personal responsibility in following recommendations related to physical distancing and other infectious disease prevention methods.
Equestrian Facilities
The Indoor equestrian facility is closed until further notice. The outdoor equestrian facility is open.
Golf Courses and Clubhouse/Restaurants
West Woods and Lake Arbor golf courses are open for limited golf play. Their clubhouses and restaurants, are closed.
Majestic View Nature Center
Majestic View Nature Center, including the parking lot at 7030 Garrison, is CLOSED; therefore, programs have been canceled. Virtual learning from the Center is available at arvada.org/virtual-
Park Pavilion Rentals
Park pavilion rentals are suspended until further notice. Pavilions and playgrounds are closed.
Parks, Trails, and Open Space
Parks, trails, and open space are open; however, playground equipment, pavilions, picnic tables and grills remain closed.
Recreational Events/Activities
Ralston Central Splash Pad: Opening is yet to be determined
Olde Town Water Fountain: Opening is yet to be determined
Trails Day: Canceled. May offer virtual events.
Annual Fishing Contest: Will be held virtually.
Annual Bike to Work Day: Postponed until September
Arvada on Tap: Fall date TBA
Bike Recycling Event: Postponed until September
Skate Parks and Disc Golf
Outdoor skate parks/areas are closed. Disc golf areas are open but participants are expected to practice physical distancing.
Tennis and Basketball Courts
Tennis and basketball courts are now open for members of the same household. This guideline is based on the Safer-at-Home order that restricts the sharing of equipment to members of the same household.
City Services
The facilities closure does not mean City business stops. It simply requires that staff work differently to continue to provide services to the community.
Building Permits, Building Contractor Licensing, Right-of-Way Permits, Municipal Contractor Licensing
Building Permits, Right-of- Way Permits and Building Contractor and Municipal Contractor license applications are being accepted online. Please visit their respective webpages for more information.
City Council Meetings
View meetings on cable or live stream.
City Telephone and Email Contacts
City staff are continuing to provide services to the community, but are working under very different circumstances--some in the building, some in the field and some remotely. Please be patient as our response services continue to evolve during this challenging time.
Neighbors Connected Programs
All neighborhood engagement programs are suspended until further notice.
Passports
Passport services have been suspended until further notice.
Sales and Use Tax and Business Licenses
Sales and use tax remittance and business licenses are all being processed online. If you need assistance or have questions, please send an email to salestax@arvada.org or call 720-898-7100
Special Event Permits
We are not issuing special event permits for events to be held prior to May 11. This date is subject to extension if necessary.
Water Bills
Customers who are concerned about paying their water bill should contact the City of Arvada at 720-898-7070 Monday-Friday, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. The City team will work with you to set up a payment plan to meet your financial needs. Please call to see if you qualify. We encourage everyone to consider setting up "pay online" or "Auto-pay" to reduce coronavirus spreading through checks/cash.
Other Businesses/Partner Services
Arvada Businesses Resource
The City of Arvada has announced an initiative to support Arvada businesses as the community continues to respond to the COVID-19 health crisis. Details about the nitiative are available at arvada.org/BusinessRecovery.
Arvada Economic Development and the Arvada Chamber have put together a toolkit for local businesses affected by COVID-19. The toolkit also provides residents with ways they can support local businesses.
Apex PRD facilities and activities
For information regarding Apex facilities, visit their website at apexprd.org/BD.
Arvada Center
For information regarding the Arvada Center, visit arvadacenter.org.
Community Table
For information regarding Community Table, contact them directly at cotable.org.
Day Care Facilities
Day care facilities are addressed in the State's Stay-at-Home orders essential businesses.
Stay Informed
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