councilor seats would be tied to new voting districts by 2026 under plan
BY MONTE WHALEY MWHALEY@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM
Voters in November may get a chance to create a system of geographic wards where two people
Stipends are meant to help address teacher shortage
BY MELANIE ASMAR CHALKBEAT COLORADO
Colorado is seeking new applicants for a program that aims to address Colorado’s teacher shortage by providing stipends of up to $10,000 to educators teaching under alternative licenses while earning degrees.
Called the Educator Recruitment and Retention Financial Assistance Program, the program began in the 2021-22 school year with 80 educators, who agreed to work in rural school districts for three years as a condition of receiving the stipend.
from each ward will be selected to serve on the Westminster City Council.
If voters approve, city councilors would no longer be elected at-large. City sta members are piecing together ballot language to make the proposed changes to the city charter for an Aug. 5 review by the city council.
If councilors in August agree with the proposed changes to the city charter, Westminster residents can
vote on the introduction of a ward system during the November 2024 election, according to the city’s Facebook page.
Should the ballot measure pass, the process for determining ward boundaries starts in 2025. “Sta does not anticipate implementation of council wards until the 2026 election,” the Facebook post states.
In 2022, state lawmakers expanded the program to include educators all over Colorado, not just in rural districts. Participation exploded to 749 educators in 2022-23 and held fairly steady this past school year with an uno cial count of about 700 educators, according to a Colorado Department of Education spokesperson.
How Metro Denver’s streets got their names
BY MONTE WHALEY MWHALEY@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM
Westminster o cials are cheering the arrival of Trader Joe’s, a high-end specialty grocery chain expected to open at the Westminster City Center at 92nd Avenue and Sheridan Boulevard.
Trader Joe’s is part of a national chain, based in California, and the Westminster outlet will be its ninth store in Colorado. e store will be in the currently vacant 25,000-square-foot space between Golf Galaxy and Sierra Trading Post and is expected to open in late 2025, according to the city’s Facebook page.
“ is is a big win for us,”
Mayor Nancy McNally said this week after announcing the signing of the lease agreement.
e city expects the store will draw residents from Westminster and other nearby cities, said city spokesman Andy Le. “Westminster is excited to welcome Trader Joe’s to the City Center Marketplace,” Le said via email. Perfectly
situated near the US 36 interchange and Downtown Westminster, Trader Joe’s will be top destination for our residents and neighboring communities.”
Trader Joe’s enjoys a reputation of o ering items not found at traditional grocery stores.
“At Trader Joe’s, you won’t nd a lot of branded items. Instead, you’ll discover a store full of unique and interesting products, along with everyday basics, in the Trader Joe’s label,” according to the store’s website.
Shoppers can choose products including tikki masala curry sauce, mango sticky rice crisps, yuzo miso topping spread and organic Assam golden black tea
“Our buyers travel the world searching for products we think are exceptional and will nd a following among our customers,” the website states. “To earn a spot on our shelves, each product is submitted to a rigorous tasting panel process, in which every aspect of quality is investigated in context of the price we can o er.”
City o cials say putting together a plan for voting districts and wards will be a complicated process, including a transition plan to phase in them in that would align with a councilor’s term on the council.
“I would rather we did this right rather than just quickly,” Mayor Nancy McNally said this week.
Councilors this week recommended Westminster move to a city council comprised of a mayor who is elected at-large and six city councilors. ree wards with two councilors would then be elected for each ward.
Councilors during a work session made their pick over two other options, including one that would expand the council to nine members, with three wards - with two councilors each – plus two at-large mem-
bers as well as the mayor. Most councilors agreed a sevenmember council with three wards was the best t for the city. A more senior councilor in a ward would be able to support a new-elected member, Councilor David DeMott said. e move toward a ward system was prompted by voters last November, who backed a proposal – 53%to-47% - to introduce geographic wards in the election of city council members by 2026, according to a city sta report to the city council.
Pam Anderson, president of Consilium Consulting, headed up a group of residents to provide feedback and to come with recommendations for a ward system. e resident volunteers met this month and came up with three recommendations that were presented to the city council last week.
e volunteer group was “engaged and thoughtful and they had clear objectives,” Anderson said.
When I first read about this project in an email newsletter called “The Briefcase,” I checked the calendar to make sure it wasn’t April 1st. Disbelieving what I read, I Googled the topic and found countless trade and general audience publications about the project (none of them in Denver), and none saying it was a joke.
Yes, Costco has acquired a 5acre site in South Los Angeles that was formerly occupied by a church, and they announced last year that they were partnering with Thrive Living to build a Costco warehouse store on the site with 800 apartments, many of them “affordable” above and around it. The parking will be in two underground levels.
addressing the country’s and Colorado’s extreme shortage of affordable housing.
With many low-income areas being “food deserts,” bringing a Costco to the Baldwin Hills neighborhood south of downtown Los Angeles sounds like it helps to address that problem as well. Here in our own metro area, I can think of several lower income neighborhoods that could benefit from a project that brings both affordable housing and affordable food shopping to the same location. And I suspect that some developer could assemble a 5-acre parcel to carry that off — and that we have developers committed to
affordable housing to replicate the Los Angeles project if Thrive Living isn’t ready to do it themselves.
In the L.A. project, 184 of the 800 apartments are to be set aside for lowincome families. It could be expected
On its website, Thrive Living describes itself as a national brand currently pursuing a mission of building workforce housing in markets experiencing severe affordability gaps. They are an affiliate of Magnum Real Estate Group, “a vertically integrated real estate company which has developed $5.5 billion of real estate, including a wide range of ground-up residential rental and for-sale apartments, adaptive re-use and historic conversions, student housing, community facility development, retail, and light office.”
It was coincidental that I read about their Los Angeles project with Costco on the same day that Governor Gavin Newsome announced a statewide plan in California to crack down on homeless encampments.
Here in the metro Denver area, we have seen a real surge in the construction of multi-story “transit-oriented developments” but it never occurred to me that Costco or other “big box” stores on multi-acre site could also be a venue for
that many of the residents will be Costco employees, whether or not they qualify as “low income.”
According to CoStar, the site is in the “Inglewood / South L.A.” retail market,, where the apartment vacancy rate is 4.4%, and the average rent of $1,650 per month is considerably lower than the Los Angeles average of $2,191 per month.
As usual, I will publish links to this project in the posting of this column at http://RealEstateToday.substack.com.
The much discussed NAR Settlement of March 15, 2024 requires that Realtorowned MLSs, of which REcolorado is one, remove all mention of buyer agent (or “co-op”) commissions from listings by August 17th, and REcolorado has announced that they will comply even earlier — on August 6th. Buyer agent compensation fields will disappear from listings, and no mention of buyer agent compensation can be included in public remarks or other text fields.
The sharing of commissions between listing agents and buyer agents may be banned, but the settlement specifically says that sellers can still offer to pay buyer’s agents. Listing contracts, buyer agency contracts and the contracts to buy and sell listings had to change, and revisions to those documents were released in mid-July by the Colorado Real Estate Commission, for use starting in August. Signed contracts are “grandfathered,” but all new contracts must be written using the new forms.
The new forms no longer state that the listing brokerage will share the listing commission with a buyer’s brokerage. Instead, a 2nd paragraph states that the seller will offer x% or x dollars compensation to a licensed broker who represents a buyer. A 3rd paragraph then states that the listing commission stated in the 1st paragraph will be reduced by the amount of the compensation paid to a buyer’s broker.
It’s a simple and logical work-around. At right is a sign rider I created which complies with this change. I have printed several variations of this sign rider with different percentages to accommodate whatever compensation the sellers we work with want to offer, including
one that doesn’t specify a percentage.
The brochures in the brochure box and the web pages we create for each listing will also have this information, so buyers will know what’s being offered.
First of all, do not hire someone who solicits you, either at your door or by phone/text/letter/email.
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You’ve seen TV ads, no doubt, for Angi.com, and I like them as a resource because they survey every client about the service provided and price charged by the vendors they recommend. Those vendors are incentivized to do good work, because they want to get more referrals from Angi.
I also recommend calling your trusted
Realtor (me, for example) to get referrals and, importantly, to tell the vendor that you were referred. That way, they will, just like the Angi vendor, want to make you happy so they get more referrals.
The most risky thing you can do (other than what I described in the first paragraph) is to do online searching for vendors. Without a focus on getting repeat business or referrals, the vendor you find on-line could disappoint you.
BY MONTE WHALEY MWHALEY@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM
The Regional Transportation District is adding new technology to the agency’s metro-wide bus fleet that allows dispatchers to both view and hear what is going on in each vehicle in the moment.
RTD began installing livelook-in equipment in early 2023 for use in emergency situations, according to RTD. The new system enables RTD’s public safety dispatchers to both see and hear individuals, situations and events occurring in a vehicle as it’s happening, RTD states.
“The ability for RTD’s public safety dispatchers to view the interior of a bus in real time should provide comfort both to the agency’s operators and to customers,” said General Manager and CEO Debra A. Johnson in a news release. “The live look-in system presents staff and police with a more granular level of detail as they respond to and resolve emergencies. It is imperative that the public feels safe and secure on RTD buses and properties. With the addition of this system, no one is traveling alone.”
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security in September 2020 awarded RTD an approximately $2.4 million grant, which paid for the live look-in software, professional services and five years of maintenance, according to the news release. The live look-in system supersedes prior technology, in which dispatch could only hear audio inside the bus, states RTD.
With the live look-in system, RTD’s public safety dispatchers can use a secure, cellular network connection to hear audio and view video in realtime from the cameras on board the vehicle. The new approach helps bus dispatch and the RTD Police Department (RTD-PD) better understand a situation, including how to assist employees and the public promptly, the news release states.
RTD-PD pursued the project because the prior system was approaching the end of its useful life, said Israel Laufer, the department’s Integrated Security Systems Program Manager in the news release.
“We already had cellular connectivity onboard our vehicles and wanted to capitalize on it,” he said. “We were looking for technology innovations.”
Each RTD bus can house the new system, including the agency’s own vehicles and those operated for the agency by contractor Transdev.
Currently, about 19% of the agency’s light rail vehicles also have the live look-in capability, RTD states. The rest of the fleet will be retrofitted for live look-in function by June 2027.
Commuter rail vehicles, maintained by concessionaire Denver Transit Partners, already have this capability on the company’s private wireless network, using a system separate from RTD’s, Laufer said.
Live look-in is used to observe and report serious safety hazards, where employee or customer safety may be at risk. All incidents are tracked and recorded.
The new software evolves RTD’s ability to retrieve video for investigations in the moment, which can be crucial for police investigations where every moment counts, RTD states.
BY MONTE WHALEY MWHALEY@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM
A 34-year-old Adams County man is facing a felony animal fighting charge after his arrest over the weekend for overseeing a cockfighting operation in Watkins.
Jesus Orozco was charged Tuesday with animal fighting, a felony, and misdemeanor cruelty to animals, according to a news release from the 17th Judicial District Attorney’s office. The charges were related to alleged animal fighting between July 9 and July 18 in Watkins, the news release states.
Orozco was due to appear before a judge July 23 in Adams County District Court.
Deputies arrested Orozco and also seized 39 birds, 32 of them roosters allegedly used in the cockfighting, according to the Animal Wellness Action and the Center for a Humane Economy.
“Based on the photos I’ve reviewed, this location is consistent with a cockfighting operation,” said Eric Sakach, a law enforcement specialist with Animal Wellness Action and the nation’s top courtcertified expert on animal fighting cases in a news release.
“The gamecocks I saw were dubbed and trimmed and they were being housed in a manner that is consistent with numerous other cockfighting operations I have observed. The imbalanced ratio of roosters to hens, with the
roosters exhibiting injuries consistent with having been fought, tell us all we need to know.”
“We applaud the Adams County Sheriff’s Office for taking action to break up this cockfighting event,” said Wayne Pacelle, president of Animal Wellness Action and the Center for a Humane Economy. “We remind all Coloradans to be the eyes and ears for law enforcement and to alert them to the presence of cockfighting, dogfighting, and other malicious animal-cruelty crimes. Sheriffs and police can only act when they have credible information about ongoing animal cruelty crimes.”
Colorado treats animal fighting as a felony, but cockfighters routinely flout the law and take their chances with their staged fights and the trafficking of fighting animals, according to the news release.
The Colorado arrest comes as Congress considers taking up the Fighting Inhumane Gambling and High-Risk Trafficking (FIGHT) Act to address the threat that animal fighting poses to community safety, agriculture, and animal well-being, the news release states.
Despite prohibitions against animal fighting, there are millions of fighting animals trafficked every year in the United States, with hundreds of thousands smuggled across the U.S. border with Mexico, according to Animal Wellness Action.
The long-distance movement of birds, who are often infected with avian diseases, is a threat to production agriculture for broiler birds and lay-
ing hens. To address this continuing problem and to give law enforcement more tools to end this barbaric trade, Animal Wellness Action and the Center for a Humane Economy have been working to pass the FIGHT Act.
Colorado law enforcement has swung behind the legislation, including the Colorado District Attorneys’ Council (CDAC), Animal Wellness Action states.
The FIGHT Act, by amending Section 26 of the Animal Welfare Act, would enhance the enforcement opportunities by banning on-line gambling of animal fighting ventures; halting the shipment of mature roosters (chickens only) shipped through the U.S. mail (it is already illegal to ship dogs through the mail); creating a citizen suit provision, after proper notice to federal authorities, to allow private right of action against illegal animal fighters; and enhancing forfeiture provisions to include real property for animal fighting crimes, according to the news release.
Animal Wellness Action officials say they are calling on all U.S. lawmakers, including Colorado’s Congressional delegation, to back the FIGHT Act. Colorado Reps Joe Neguse, Diana DeGette, Jason Crow, Brittany Pettersen and Yadira Caraveo, are cosponsors of H.R. 2742, led by Reps. Don Bacon, RNeb., and Andrea Salinas, D-Ore.
Neither U.S. Senator Michael Bennet nor John Hickenlooper, both Democrats, are cosponsors of the Senate companion, S. 1529, led by Senators Cory Booker, D-N.J., and John Kennedy, R-La.
National game nets $200,000 for finding treasure in Colorado Springs
BY SCOTT TAYLOR STAYLOR@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM
A Severance man and his family are $200,000 richer now after he used internet clues in a national game to track down a hidden treasure in a Colorado Spring co ee shop.
“I had become pretty obsessed, “ said Fernie Martinez, winner of the latest round of Treasure Game$, a mobile phone app and national game that hides treasures around the country. “After work and on all my days o , I was on the internet and focused on the clues. And once I’d pinpointed it to Colorado Springs, I told my family and we said ‘Let’s go!’”
Game designer Dirk Gibson said he was inspired by the lottery.
“But that’s a terrible model, to make people reach into their pocket to play but only one person wins,” Gibson said. “I made a note of that and determined to build a better model. Instead of one guy winning $500 million, I’d rather have 500 people win a million dollars apiece.”
Spreading the wealth
e game is designed to stretch from online play to the real world with some serious stakes. e prizes in the current game are made to look like magic lamps bearing the
company’s logo. e nder gets to choose a cash prize or three wishes, which are worth slightly more than the cash prize but come with a caveat: e third wish must bene t someone else.
“ at’s the culture I want, to be about spreading wealth,” Gibson said.
Gibson said the goal is to o er at least $1 million in prizes to the people who solve the puzzles and nd the treasure, with the three wishes each worth $1.2 million.
“ at’s built into the DNA of the company. ey win, but they share it with the community,” Gibson said. e game started in January and Gibson said he’s still looking for
$200,000 plus another $10,000 to distribute to the non-pro ts of his choice.
Martinez donated $3,000 each to Northern Colorado’s Animal Friends Alliance, the Cambodian Children’s Fund and Habitat for Humanity. He gave the remaining $1,000 to some of the people he was competing against.
“It was nice to help them out and keeps with the spirit of the game, spreading the wealth and paying it forward,” Martinez said. is is the second prize Gibson’s game has o ered. e rst prize was hidden in Region 8, which includes Texas and New Mexico.
“ at one was won in 69 days,” Gibson said. “ is one, in Region 7, took 43 days.”
Subscribers who pay $8.99 per month to play get a long poem clue when a game opens in a region.
“It’s like a riddle and you have to decipher it and gure out what it means,” Gibson said. “It’s all there in that rst clue. Everything you need to nd it is in that clue, but more clues come out that relate back and explain things in the poem and help you learn things.”
Players can also pay to purchase “Advantage clues” which add in even more detail.
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BY MONTE WHALEY MWHALEY@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM
Westminster City Councilors
Monday night blocked a bid to allow residents to carry their guns into a city council meeting.
A proposal to craft an ordinance allowing Westminster to opt out of a new Colorado law barring concealed carry permits holders from bringing their weapons into a city meeting failed 4-3 at the July 22 meeting.
A majority of the council said allowing armed residents into a council chamber where there are already highly trained police o cers, could only stoke more chaos should a shooting occur.
“I think there is a time and place for (guns),” Amanda Hott said. “And that place is not here.”
Councilors David DeMott – who pushed for the exemption – Kristin
David DeMott
Ireland and Mayor Nancy McNally voted for the sta to piece together an opt out ordinance.
DeMott, who is a concealed carry permit holder, said he raised the idea of an ordinance exempting the city from the limits imposed by SB24-131 so law-abiding concealed carry owners can exercise their right to protect themselves in a public place.
According to a city sta report, the legislation makes it a Class 1 Misdemeanor for a person to bring a rearm onto the property of or within (including parking lots adjacent to) any building in which: e chambers or galleries of a local government’s governing body are located; A meeting of a local gov-
ernment’s governing body is being conducted; or e o cial o cer of any elected member of a local government’s governing body or the chief executive o ce of a local government is located.
DeMott said that concealed carry permit holders have undergone extra training with weapons and extensive criminal background checks.
“I have asked sta to come back with something…that allows concealed carry holders to exercise that right,” DeMott said.
DeMott’s father spoke up for the proposal at the public portion of the meeting, which drew 33 speakers.
Joe DeMott, a retired Denver police o cer, said people should be able to lawfully protect themselves because there is a limit to police protection.
“I should have the right to defend myself anywhere,” DeMott said. However, most of the speakers
were against Councilor DeMott’s plan. Linda Farb – a member of Colorado Faith Communities United to End Gun Violence – said evidence does not support the notion that arming residents reduced violence and crime.
“If more guns mean safety, then the United States would be the safest country in the world,” Farb said.
Westminster Police Chief Norm Haubert told the council that the city originally was against SB24-131 because it did not exempt sworn police o cers from carrying weapons into city hall. at provision has since been xed.
Haubert also said his sta is already adept at providing city hall security. “We have security here and we have what is seen and what is not seen,” Haubert said. “…Our ofcers train together, and they work together.”
Let’s come together to celebrate the beauty that our local communities have to o er.
is a new event that celebrates Colorado’s walking/running trails within our local communities.
Clement Park– Littleton
Our 5K Run/Walk will mark the culmination of members sharing their stories about the great places they go for a run or a walk.
A menu and a rug
Fernie had become obsessed with playing the game when the contest opened in the four-state Region 7, which includes Oklahoma, Kansas, Nebraska and Colorado. He downloaded the clue poem and began sleuthing.
“When we determined we were just two hours north of where it was hidden, the whole family came down and started looking around,” Martinez said.
Martinez, his wife Anita and daughters Amber, Ariana and Alicia spent four days looking around the city. His daughter spied the purple castle that’s home to the Kings Chef Diner on their rst day and was curious.
“But we’d been searching all day and we were tired and just said ‘Yeah, we can go there some other time,’” Martinez said.
e rest of the family was fed up after four days of fruitless searching and Martinez had broken o on his own to look. He was reading the diner’s menu and found some similarities to the original poem.
“ ey have dishes like “ e Fang” and “ e Grump” and the “Sam Spe-
cial” and then they have an image of a genie’s lamp,” Martinez said. at sent him to the diner, and he began inspecting the building. at’s when an Advantage clue he’d purchased a day earlier paid o .
“ ey had it disguised it really well, in an electrical box on the wall,” he said. “I was walking away when I noticed a rug on the oor that matched the pattern on one of the Advantage clues I’d purchased. at stopped me in my tracks, and so I started looking at those electrical boxes and one of them had a metal stamp, ‘Property of TGS.’ And when I saw those words, I can’t even say. It is like nding a real treasure. My heart jumped and I started shaking.”
e money will help pay for college for his daughters, pay o some debt and give them all enough for a nice vacation.
“You know, we’re just a typical middle-class family and we always feel like we’re in a hole and we’re trying to dig out,” he said. “So this helps us catch up a little bit.”
Players are currently seeking the hidden prize somewhere in Region 10, in Florida, Georgia and South Carolina. Play for Region 4, the states surrounding the Great Lakes, begins in August.
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Indulge for CASA tickets on sale
Tickets for the Court Appointed Special Advocates of Adams and Broomeld county’s largest fundraising event, Indulge for CASA, are on sale now.
is year’s event is A Harvest Gala and it is scheduled from from 5-9 p.m. Sept. 4 at Balistreri Vineyards. is gala will be full of delicious food and drinks, fantastic auction prizes, exciting entertainment and more.
Individual tickets are $175, which includes a hosted cocktail hour with hors d’oeuvres, as well as a dinner, program and entertainment. Combined registration for pairs starts at $350, which is ideal for couples or friends who would like to share a bidder number. You will have one bidder number for the silent auction, live auction and paddle raise. All event charges will be assigned to one credit card.
Tickets for a full table of eight starts at $1,400. Sponsorships are available beginning at $2,500.
If you have questions or concerns, contact Molly Kerns, Events Manager, at molly@casa17th.com.
Cooling Shelters During Heat Advisories
Heat advisories are monitored by the Westminster Fire Department and when “Major” or “Extreme” heat risk advisories are issued by the NWSBoulder, the City will notify the community that recreation centers and libraries are available options for residents to keep cool and safe during normal business hours.
Pool at 10470 Oak St.; the Irving Street Library, at 7392 Irving St.; and the College Hill Library 3705 W. 112th Ave.
Note that the facilities will be open during normal hours of operation and cooling o in the lobby will be free. Use of the facilities and equipment does require a fee. For hours of operation, visit https://www.westminsterco. gov/ParksRecreation/RecreationCenters on the city’s website.
Westminster is encouraging residents explore the dozens of parks, 125 miles of trails and thousands of acres of open space the city o ers as well as the hundreds of classes and programming for all ages and abilities with a Summer Passport Challenge.
Residents can join the program by participating in di erent City programs, collecting stickers in ve exciting categories: nature, wellness, civics, learning, and arts.
Collect stickers to earn awesome prizes, including a grand prize of $2,000 to put toward an extended trip booked through the City’s Parks, Recreation and Libraries Department.
Resident can participate by collecting one sticker for each category. Passport stickers are availalbe at any summer program or class o ered by the City of Westminster. After attending the program, ask the instructor for your Summer Passport sticker!
To claim your prizes, bring your completed sticker page to City Hall and present it to front desk sta . Please note that prizes are rst come, rst served and supply is limited.
ere will be a ra e for the grand prize of $2,000 toward an extended trip booked through the City’s Parks, Recreation and Libraries Department.
and earn certi cations and up to $400 per month. Work Options also o ers food truck internships.
In addition to the training program, Work Options provides the Human Services Center 11860 Pecos St., Westminster, with a full menu of breakfast and lunch options, including breakfast burritos, pastries, burgers, pizza, daily specials, and more in the Mountain View Café. e café is located on the third oor of HSC.
Learn more about the program at workoptions.org.
e City of Westminster has openings on several advisory groups, boards and commissions. e city’s Boards and Commissions can challenge and engage you in a variety of areas that help to preserve the quality of life you enjoy in your hometown while providing valuable input to the Westminster City Council.
To be eligible to serve, potential volunteers must be registered to vote in the city, have resided in the city for at least one year and must pass a background check. Speci c boards have their own requirements for eligibility as well.
For more information, visit https:// www.westminsterco.gov/boardscommissions online.
Mosquito Prevention
Westminster has seven facilities that are generally open during the primary heating hours of the day, providing a cool location to get out of the heat with water and restrooms available. ey include: City Park Recreation Center and City Park Fitness Center, at 10475 Sheridan Blvd; the Swim & Fitness Center 3290 W. 76th Ave.; e MAC at 3295 W. 72nd Ave.; Countryside
Mondays, August 19 - September 16 4:30- 6:00
Start today at https://www.westminsterco.gov/News/ eWestyWord/ Story/summer-passport-challengecollect-stickers-to-earn-prizes. Download a sticker page at https:// www.westminsterco.gov/Portals/1/Westy%20Summer%20Passport%20Pages.pdf?ver=VlspWxJiS_ YwgxDcy34t7w%3d%3d
e Adams County Human Services Department is partnering with local nonpro t Work Options to provide residents with a free culinary training program.
Program participants train with professional chefs over a six-week course
e Adams County Health Department wants people to be proactive in protecting themselves from mosquitoes and illness during these warm summer months.
While the county Environmental Health Team monitors for mosquitoborne illnesses, there are steps you can take right now to keep you and your loved ones safe. ose include ensuring pet dishes are removed from patios that can hold water, making sure roof gutters are cleaned and inspected yearly, removing debris piles from outdoor areas— including buckets, barrels, children’s toys, and tire swings— and removing or changing water in birdbaths frequently.
Homeowners should also maintain swimming pools and spas with proper ltration and chlorination levels, limit watering lawn and plants to avoid water pooling and limit your time outdoors during dusk and dawn to avoid mosquitoes. If you stay outdoors during this time, wear long-sleeved shirts and pants and use mosquito repellents that contain a high percentage of DEET.
BY BELEN WARD BWARD@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM
Eleven juniors and ten seniors with the Adams County 4-H Shooting Sports Project are heading to the Colorado State Fair to show their skills in archery and with shotguns.
“At the State Fair, they compete against 4-H Members from across Colorado. e top 10 Receive ribbons, and the top ve Senior competitors have the option to move on to Nationals and represent Colorado in June of 2025,” said Christine Seely, Adams County 4-H Livestock Specialist.
“We had three members compete at Nationals this last June from Adams County 4-H in Hunting and Outdoor Skills. Colorado State Archery and Shotgun teams took rst at Nationals, and the Colorado Team including the scores from all eight disciplines took 5th. You can only compete at the National level once per discipline.”
e shooting team will showcase their skills in di erent sports events. e youths are from various clubs around the county.
“ e activities of the program and the support of caring adult leaders provide young people with opportunities to develop life skills, self-worth, and conservation ethics,” said Rachel Juritsch, Adams County, 4-H Educator, Health & Well-Being Colorado State University Extension.
e following 4-H youth will be moving to Colorado State Fair: Senior:
Taylor Seely: Air Ri e 4P (peep sight), Air Ri e 3P (peeps), Air Rie Olympic O Hand, Overall Air Ri e Grand Champ, Muzzle Loader, Overall Muzzle Loader Grand Champion, ,.22 Ri e Hunt,.22 Ri e 4P (peeps sight),.22 Ri e 3P, Over-
all.22 Senior Grand Champ. Abigail Holdren: Air Ri e 4P (peep sight), Air Ri e 3P (peeps), Air Ri e Olympic O Hand, Overall Air Ri e Reserve Grand Champ, Muzzle Loader,.22 Ri e 4P (peeps sight). Taylor Madsen: Muzzle Loader, Overall Muzzle Loader Reserve Grand Champion,.22 Ri e Hunt,.22 Ri e 4P (peeps sight),.22 Pistol, Overall.22 Senior Reserve Grand Champ. Brexton Stevens: Muzzle Loader. Joselyn Fontius: Muzzle Loader,.22 Ri e Scope,.22 Pistol. Brexton Stevens: Muzzle Loader. George Fontius: Muzzle Loader. Noah Bink:.22 Ri e Hunt. Brody Gallivan: ,.22 Ri e Hunt. Miley West: ,.22 Ri e Hunt. Victoria Ware: ,.22 Ri e Hunt,.22 Ri e 4P (peeps sight).
Junior:
Laci Ruho : Muzzle Loader, Air Ri e 4P (peeps sight). Nora Madsen: Muzzle Loader,.22 Pistol,.22 Ri e Hunt, Overall.22 Grand Champ, Air Utility, Air Ri e 4P (peeps sight). Caterina Lupo: Muzzle Loader, Air Utility. Wyatt Pieken : Muzzle Loader,.22 Junior Pistol,.22 Ri e Scope, Overall.22 Reserve Grand Champ. Joseph Holdren: Muzzle Loader, Air Utility, Air Ri e 4P (peeps sight), Air Ri e Olympic O Hand, Overall Air Ri e Reserve Grand Champ. Collin Hill:.22 Ri e Scope. Henry Gill:.22 Ri e Scope. Tyler West:.22 Ri e Scope. Keegan Stark:.22 Ri e Hunt . Liam Doole:.22 Ri e Hunt . Zachary Specht:.22 Ri e Hunt . Lane Remington:.22 Ri e Hunt . Varah Swingle:.22 Ri e Hunt . Ryan Watson: Air Utility, Air Ri e 4P (peeps sight), Overall Air Ri e Junior Grand Champ James Elledge: , Air Ri e 4P (peeps sight), Air Pistol, Overall Air Pistol Junior Grand Champ. Brody Bingham: Air Pistol, Overall Air Ri e Reserve Grand Champ.
The seven-member advisory committee appointed by the Westminster City Council took care of business and met their July 22 deadline to promulgate their recommendations.
Out of six con gurations/scenarios identi ed and analyzed, the committee recommended three di erent options to the council.
Working with consultant Pam Anderson, City Clerk Abby Fitch, Deputy City Attorney Greg Graham and Assistant City Attorney Mat Munch, the group built the options on a few key principles. ey include geographic representation, access to representation, e ective communication, community of interest and equal population distribution.
e council had charged the committee with two basic tasks. First, decide how many wards would work best for Westminster and secondly how many council members should be elected from wards and how many should be elected at-large.
An important consideration for the advisory group was how many residents each ward-elected councilmember would be representing. Looking at other Colorado towns and cities with wards, it helped the committee better understand the di erent elected council member to population ratios.
For example, in Westminster’s case, if three wards were the preferred con guration, it would mean the elected council member would be representing approximately 40,000 residents. If four wards were to be established, approximately 30,000 constituents would be represented by the ward representative. e lower the ratio the more e ective representation was assumed. Westminster wards calculations were based on a city population of 117,800. To get the ratio down further, it would entail expanding the size of the city council between a total of eight and 11 elected council members, with the mayor.
Three options recommended to city council
Few committee members thought it best to stay with the current six council members and an at-large elected mayor. Others thought it was
important to bring down the number of constituents per elected ward member. In turn, this could provide better representation, communication and interaction with council members. We will call the three options 1, 2 and 3.
Option 1 calls for three wards with two council members each and no at-large council members. With the mayor, the total number of on city council would remain seven.
Option 2 would be based on four wards with one council member from each ward and two at-large members. is would keep the current council’s size at seven with the mayor.
Option 3 would have three wards with two council members from each ward with two at-large members. is option would expand the council’s size to nine when including the mayor.
e committee favored staggered terms where possible and recommended that each ward elected council member must live in the ward he/she represents and only the voters in the subject ward can vote for their ward representatives.
e voting only in your ward scenario was thought to provide a stronger voice for people in their ward. is is contrasted with how some counties are organized, where the candidate must live in his/her district but is elected by all county voters.
Council direction
e three options were presented to city council at the July 22 post city council meeting by consultant Pam Anderson. She provided the same principles, statistics along with the three options.
After some discussion, the consensus was to select Option 1 - three wards with two council members each without any at-large council representation. is would mean staying with a seven-member city council when counting the mayor.
e next step will be for the City Attorney’s O ce to draft the ballot language which will be presented at the August 5 study session. e required ordinance to place the charter amendment on the ballot would be considered by the council on August 12 with a second reading on either August 19 or 26.
All ballot questions have to be certi ed to Adams and Je erson County Clerk’s O ces in early September. So, the process is well underway for Westminster voters to consider an election con guration of approving a three-ward system with two council representatives from each ward. e challenging parts to implement this policy direction will be transitioning council terms and determining the geographic boundaries of the three wards.
As I have stated before, keying o the boundaries of the three school districts which are in Westminster could be used as a key “building block” to shape the three separate wards. Plus, there is a “community of interest” built in if using this approach.
Obviously, some tweaking would be necessary to get equal population within the three wards. Under Colorado practices, there can be a deviation of up to 10%. It’s been a slow process up until this year to get to this point.
Hurray, thank you city council.
It’s a case of a classic good idea that went too far.
You may recall Colorado voters passed the free meals program for all students in November 2022. It was implemented for school year 20232024 at a projected cost of $115 million. e actual cost was signi cantly over the estimate with a total cost of $166 million. is represents an overage of $45 million - or 39% over the estimate.
Since all students were eligible regardless of family income, more students whose families could a ord to pay for their means took advantage of the “free meals for all students.”
I was previously opposed to this approach as an unnecessary taxpayer expense. As a state, we have
enough true needs to tackle without a welcome mat to everyone for free meals.
e state legislature should not have been so generous with taxpayers’ dollars. ey need to call a special session and rewrite who is eligible to receive free meals. Let’s get back to using taxpayers’ dollars to only support those whose families truly in need. Let’s focus on those families who are low income as determined by federal government data. is law is yet another example of unnecessary liberal tax spending. With all the additional taxes and fees which have been added in the last two years, taxpayers are crying “enough, enough.”
Bring it on
ink back to former President Donald Trump’s post after the attempted assassination; It had a noticeable tone of bringing the country together and to “take a breath.” He stated that an e ort for unity throughout the country was paramount at that juncture. Furthermore, President Biden had similar comments focusing on the need for the country to come together.
e thought crossed my mind, “how long will this last?” Would it be 12 hours, one day, 36 hours or maybe 48 hours? Well, the lid certainly popped o with Trump’s campaign speech last Wednesday. His caustic accusations about Vice President Kamala Harris and President Biden were way out of line and false. So, I would say to Harris and whoever will be her VP running mate “to bring it on.” It’s sad but true this is the way it is going to be for the next 97 days until Election Day. You know, it doesn’t have to be this combative, caustic and accusatory.
RTD seeks approval to “de-Bruce” their revenues
We recently talked about Je erson County Commissioners seeking for the third time to “de-Bruce” or wave any restrictions on retaining all revenues received each year. Now, e RTD Board of Directors has voted to try the same thing.
Immigration reform hard to do
short-term results.
Predictably, we have heard the right wing of American politics attack Kamala Harris for her record on immigration. is much must be said: immigration is far too easy a stick with which to beat an opponent.
It’s probable that no president or vice president in our lifetime has ever found the answer to illegal immigration (although this also must be said—that Donald Trump brought its treatment to new lows, separating many children forever from their families).
It’s also timely to remember that VP Harris was never given immigration policy or border control as a charge. She was, instead, given the task of improving living conditions in the northern part of Central America, where poverty and violence are the main drivers in forcing desperate people to ee north with their families to the US. is was a task that could only produce results over the long period, hence the lack of visible and spectacular
In RTD’s case, voters previously approved the exemption back in 1995. However, it was for a 10-year exemption and requires a new approval if it is to be extended beyond 2024. According to Commuting Solutions, a U.S.36 area transportation-related organization, “Losing the exemption would mean that a large percentage of RTD revenues would be subject to the TABOR cap in 2025, signi cantly reducing funds available to maintain core transportation services, schedules and expanding services to keep up with a growing population.”
Commuting Solutions indicates that a metro-wide campaign sup-
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But there are those who wonder why we as a country should accept any foreigners improperly crossing our borders from this area. ink of it as a Q&A.
Why are so many families so fearful of life in their home countries south of the US border? Largely, this is because of the appalling gang violence endemic to these areas.
Why is there such violence devastating the lives of ordinary people there? Chie y, this is because there are such huge pro ts to be made from the production and sale of illegal, hard drugs that violence spills out beyond rival gangs into the massacre of the innocents.
Where is the largest, most lucrative market for these hard drugs? Almost certainly, drug users in the United States.
So now explain to me why we as a country have no responsibility for these refugees from states of violence that we have largely created. Christopher Stimpson, Westminster
porting the renewal of the revenue exemptions will soon be launched. While RTD seems to be unable to really relate to local voters and has had a certain attitude having to go to the voters for such approvals, they clearly need the revenues above the TABOR formula to try to put the organization back together. e COVID-19 pandemic and the resulting huge reduction in employees no longer commuting downtown to their o ces has left RTD in a bind. Plus, RTD needs to be able to extend bus service farther out to the continuing urban sprawl.
Bill Christopher is a former Westminster city manager and RTD board member. His opinions are not necessarily those of Colorado Community Media. You can contact him at bcjayhawk68@gmail.com.
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BY ELLIS ARNOLD EARNOLD@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM
You might be headed for a destination on 17th Avenue, put an address into your phone app and then discover you mixed up that road with 17th Street.
Likewise, you might wonder: Why do some addresses have no
directional letter — no “N” or “E” after the number?
Why are the streets diagonal in downtown Denver? And what drove how Denver streets are named?
Answers to these questions and more come from local historian Phil Goodstein’s book, “Denver Streets: Names, Numbers, Locations, Logic.” What’s more, the book sheds light on how the broad-
er metro area was uni ed — mostly — under one street grid.
“Compared to cities such as San Francisco, Boston, Seattle, and New York, Denver roadways are a model of clarity,” Goodstein’s book says.
An understanding of the system and “the evolution of Denver streets not only re ects much of the city’s past, but is also literally a way
where an individual can nd where (they are) going,” Goodstein’s book adds.
Here’s a small guide to making sense of the map, mostly based on information from the book and some input from Goodstein himself, not necessarily listed in historical order.
Whether you’re on a certain part of a road — West or East Alameda Avenue, or North or South Wadsworth Boulevard, for example — depends on which side of the map’s dividing lines you’re on.
You can think about the Denver metro area as a grid with four quadrants. Broadway is the dividing line for avenues running east and west, so if you’re on West Colfax Avenue, that means you’re west of Broadway.
Likewise, the lesser-known Ellsworth Avenue, while not a major road on its own, is the dividing line for streets running north and south. To help you picture its location: Ellsworth sits next to 1st Avenue.
ose two axis lines, Broadway and Ellsworth, generally determine the number in addresses based on how far away a place is from those roads. And the metro area’s numbered avenues — 1st Avenue, 120th Avenue and so on — easily tell you how far a place is from Ellsworth.
Each full block on the map counts up by 100 in the address numbering system. For example, 1300 Broadway means a building is on Broadway at 13th Avenue.
If you stand at the Broadway and Ellsworth intersection, you can see each street sign display a “000” number, indicating it’s at the grid system’s center.
Avenues south of Ellsworth in Denver’s grid generally don’t include the handy numbers like “6th” in their names, but the system still applies, with each road carrying a number. Tennessee Avenue, 10 blocks south of Ellsworth, is the road marking 1000 south.
Technically, when writing addresses, the “N” for north and “E” for east are sometimes ignored. A street not having “South” in its pre x is assumed to be north of Ellsworth, and an avenue not having “West” in its pre x is assumed to be east of Broadway.
But “modern Denver practice has generally been to add pre xes to the east as well as to the west avenues,” Goodstein’s book says.
(When putting an address in an internet map system, pay attention to whether the directional pre x is correct.)
A quick note if you’re confused: West Colfax doesn’t mean you’re go-
ing westbound on Colfax. You can head east or west on that road. It just means you’re on the portion of that road that’s west of Broadway.
But if there’s a simple north-south, east-west grid, why are there diagonal streets in downtown Denver?
e history goes back to the Auraria community, the place that now houses the campus that includes the Metropolitan State University of Denver o Colfax Avenue and Interstate 25. Auraria’s streets parallelled the Cherry Creek, and the nearby early Denver streets were laid out parallel to the Platte River.
e result is today’s somewhat messy diagonal grid system in the downtown area with its own separate numbering system from the rest of the surrounding area. Driving to 11th Street in the downtown-area grid — as opposed to 11th Avenue outside of it — will land you in very di erent locations.
‘Streets’ and ‘avenues’
You may notice that in the metro area, “streets” generally run north and south and “avenues” east and west.
“Originally, ‘street’ and ‘avenue’ had no speci c meaning in the Mile High City,” Goodstein’s book says. “ ey were products of local custom and what developers, real estate agents, and residents named the roads in their areas.”
Eventually, “street” and “avenue” were given precise de nitions that indicated which way they ran.
( ere are some exceptions to that rule outside of Denver — more on that later.)
Despite that tidy order, in the downtown-area grid, generally, everything’s a “street.” And that diagonal grid is based on old Denver boundaries.
e original southwest corner of Denver at Colfax Avenue and Zuni Street near the Platte River was dened as “ground zero” for that grid in 1873. First Street was the rst street northeast of Colfax and the Platte. 16th Street downtown is the 16th street from that point.
If a system with two grids is confusing, it’s helpful that something links them. e numbering system of the diagonal streets eventually also determined the numbers of the east-west avenues in the regular grid. 16th Street and 16th Avenue hit Broadway at the same place, as do 17th Street and 17th Avenue, which connect at that point.
“ is is not coincidence, but a product of e orts to rationalize Denver street names and numbering,” Goodstein’s book says.
What that means is that a road in the regular grid wasn’t arbitrarily chosen as 1st Avenue. Rather, 1st Avenue was determined because the east-west numbered avenues started with 17th Avenue and counted down block by block until a rst avenue was reached, Goodstein’s book says.
at brings things back to Ellsworth. e road one block south of 1st Avenue, Ellsworth, was consequently de ned as the dividing line between the north-designated and the south-designated streets.
What locals today know as the regular east-west, north-south grid became dominant long ago.
Real-estate businessman Henry C. Brown pushed for a street system that naturally followed the compass, laying out the streets of the future Capitol Hill neighborhood on an east-west, north-south basis.
“Such a grid followed federal land policies and was seen as the most e cient means of pro tably developing real estate,” Goodstein’s book says.
With the coming of the railroad in 1870, Denver’s population spiked, and as it did, new sections emerged around the area.
“Only the barest of a building code and municipal supervision regulated new developments,” and a “chaotic street pattern” arose, Goodstein’s book says.
“By the 1890s, it was estimated that there were 832 names for 414 designated roads,” the book adds. “Often the same name referred to more than one street.”
It caused confusion. e problem “especially irritated Howard Maloney, a bookkeeper for the water company,” Goodstein’s book says.
“Maloney su ered much of the criticism when (people) complained about being double-billed or not getting service as ordered and promised. Messengers for the water company often could not nd customers to deliver bills,” Goodstein’s book adds.
With the support of the water company, the city passed Ordinance 16 of 1897, paving the way for placing an alphabetical order on streets.
street names in the new system. ough street names don’t always follow an alphabetical pattern, one of the places the Maloney system comes into play is in streets east of Colorado Boulevard, in a “double alphabet” pattern. Here, for example, the name of the rst street in the series, such as Clermont or Dexter, was a personal name or a geographic location, “ideally of British origins,” the book says. e next street, such as Cherry or Dahlia, was a plant or a tree. at continued east to Yosemite Street.
Denver’s initially chaotic street pattern wasn’t an anomaly compared to other major U.S. metro areas, Goodstein told Colorado Community Media.
“It was typical of cities everyplace at that period,” Goodstein said, speaking generally. “Every developer in every community would seize the land and try to develop it as they wish.”
At the same time e orts were underway to de ne avenues with Ellsworth as the “zero” road, Broadway, which partly ends the downtown-area diagonal grid, logically emerged as the axis dividing east and west.
“Broadway is a generic term for a big important street by the time Denver has emerged,” Goodstein said.
By the 1890s, a vague idea of metro Denver had arisen. Arapahoe County collaborated with Je erson
outside of the greater Denver-area grid, even though Golden and Brighton generally fall within the Denver
porated Je erson and Arapahoe counties changed the names of their streets in 1906, Goodstein’s book says.
“ e 4800 east block east, in other words, would always be Dahlia Street whether it is in the City and County of Denver or in one of the suburbs,” Goodstein’s book says of the grid system.
Separately, Littleton developed its own numbering system based on Main and Prince streets as its zero lines.
“In December 1960, over a good deal of local opposition, Littleton joined the Denver street numbering system and renamed many of its streets, e ective 1961,” Goodstein’s book says.
Suburban streets often seemingly follow no speci c pattern, but they are still generally part of the Denver numbering grid.
North metro residents may know that although it is the east-west dividing line, Broadway often disappears north of downtown Denver.
“Given that Broadway had originally ended at 20th Avenue, it never became a dominating arterial in the northern suburbs,” the book says. (“Arterial,” as in artery, means a major road.) “Especially north of 88th Avenue, I-25 follows what would have been the path of Broadway.”
In Boulder, Golden and Brighton — old, historic cities — roads exist
In parts of Golden, “streets” run in both directions of the grid, and in parts of Brighton, “streets” run east and west, and “avenues” run north and south.
Castle Rock, far outside Denver but still technically in the metro area, also has its own street grid. Some major diagonal roads in the Denver area are named for the communities they lead to. Brighton Boulevard goes toward Brighton, Parker Road toward Parker. While less cohesive, Morrison Road goes toward the Town of Morrison. It originally began at Colfax Avenue, the book says, where a tiny section of what is dubbed Morrison Road still runs near Federal Boulevard.
“Much of the original Morrison Road, the old county road 8, was lled in by subsequent urban development,” the book says.
In Denver and beyond, o cial logos on street signs re ect which city or county you’re in. See CCM’s previous story on street signs and some history at tinyurl.com/DenverMetroStreetSigns.
Other map features
Between the full blocks of the Denver street grid are “half blocks,” with roads that do not cut completely through the grid. ese small roads include “courts,” “places” and “ways.”
On the other hand, “boulevards” and “roads” are generally major roadways.
For more on history of Denver streets, see Goodstein’s book at the Denver Central Library.
Thu 8/01
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Jon Langston @ 7pm
Sat 8/03
Mon 8/05
Pre-K Soccer: CO-ED @ 11pm
Jacob Larson Band Funk & Soul: Adams County Fair
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Adams County Fairgrounds, 9755 Henderson Rd, Brighton
Amazing Athletes
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Aug 1st - Aug 29th
Bison Ridge Recreation Center, 13905 E. 112th Avenue, Commerce City. 303-2893760
Amazing Tots
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Bison Ridge Recreation Center, 13905 E. 112th Avenue, Commerce City. 303-2893760
Lifeguard Class (August 1-7) @ 11pm
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Fort Lupton Recreation & Parks De‐partment, 203 S Harrison, Fort Lupton. 303-857-4200
Leagues Cup Group Stage: Leon v Colorado Rapids @ 7pm / $25-$999
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How to take your hiking to new summits
BY JOHN RENFROW JRENFROW@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM
e Rocky Mountains dazzle natives and transplants alike with their stunning peaks and seemingly endless hiking trails. From quick outings to day hikes, it’s easy to get out there and explore the beautiful Colorado landscape.
But for diehards, 14ers are the Goliaths just waiting to be conquered. But they aren’t to be taken lightly. If you’re truly serious about taking your hiking skills to the next level, there are a few things to know before taking on these mountain titans around the state.
We asked a local experienced hiker to provide tips about 14ers, including where to start, what to take with you and which are the toughest to tackle.
What is a 14er?
A 14er, or fourteener, is a mountain with a peak above 14,000 feet above sea level.
ere are nearly 100 14ers in the United States (all in the West). Colorado boasts the most of any state with 53 ( ere are 58 peaks above 14,000 feet in Colorado, but to qualify as an o cial “14er” in the hiking community, a peak must have at least 300 feet of prominence, which is the amount of elevation it rises above the lowest saddle that connects to the nearest, higher peak, according to 14er.com).
Alaska has 29 and California has 12.
Keep in mind: all 14ers you hike in Colorado won’t require you to climb a full 14,000 feet. With Denver sitting at 5,280 feet, you’re already at a decent head start before you get to the base of your 14er of choice. Pikes Peak, for example, has a base elevation of 7,400 feet.
Some 14ers can be tackled in a few hours, while others might take up to two days.
A full list of every 14er in the Centennial State can be found at www.14ers.com.
Where to start? Tips from a seasoned hiker
Don’t go alone. For rst-timers, tag along with an experienced hiker or consider one of the many guided hike companies along the Front Range, such as Colorado Adventure Guides.
A local hiker, Zachary Lundgren, grew up in the mountains of Evergreen. After graduating from CU Boulder and a teaching stint at the University of Northern Colorado, he now works in communications for the Colorado School of Mines.
So far, he’s summited about a dozen 14ers and has some advice for those irting with the idea.
Lundgren said to stay away from Sunlight Peak due to a dangerous “leap of faith” at the summit, where hikers must hop between rocks at 14,000 feet to nish the hike. He also suggests waiting to do Mount Sneffels because “it’s the hardest hike I’ve ever done.”
But he recommends some good starting points below, with each taking about four to seven hours to complete round-trip.
Mount Bierstadt
Lundgren said Bierstadt is commonly known as “your rst 14er” and should be the universal rst choice. Only about an hour and a half drive from Denver, it is one of the safer choices for starters exposure-wise. ere are often crowds, he said, so prepare for that. But with the trailhead conveniently located o Guanella Pass, it’s an easy one to knock out rst, he said.
“Mount Bierstadt trail takes you a little over seven miles as you gain 2,700 feet to a summit with amazing views of countless peaks,” Lundgren said. “For the truly bold, you can also take the ‘sawtooth’ route and bag Mount Blue Sky as well, but I’d recommend waiting for this one as the infamous ‘sawtooth’ has some serious exposure.”
Mount Blue Sky
Formerly known as Mount Evans, this 14er is one of the most notable peaks in the Front Range and can be seen from most of the Denver area. It’s another close one — only about an hour’s drive from Denver. Lundgren said Mount Blue Sky takes you
on a ve-mile horseshoe trail that gains just over 2,000 feet of elevation gain. Plus, you can bag a 13er in Mount Spalding along the way, he added.
“Keep an eye out for mountain goats along this trail as they’re common throughout this area,” Lundgren said. “Oh, and all those cars and families you might see at the summit? Mount Blue Sky is one of two 14ers that you can actually drive to the top of; the other being Pikes Peak near Colorado Springs. But trust me, it’s much more rewarding to take the trail to the top.”
Mount Quandary
Quandary is a little farther away (just south of Breckenridge), and is a little harder, Lundgren said. You eclipse 3,300 feet of elevation in over six miles to the summit.
“Mountain goats are also a common sight on this trail and de nitely aren’t shy,” he said. “Another unique aspect of Quandary is that this is one of the more common winter summits for locals as there’s very little avalanche risk on the route. But it’s de nitely advisable to tackle this one in the summer rst and always check for local weather conditions before setting out on any hike.”
e DeCaLiBron
“Short on time but looking to bag a few peaks? en you need to check out the vaunted DeCaLiBron. is funny name represents a unique route where you can bag four (or three, there’s still some debate) 14ers in one go,” Lundgren said.
“Hike Mount Democrat, Cameron, Lincoln, and Bross on a seven-mile trail north of Fairplay that ascends just over 3,000 feet in elevation. Some claim that Mount Cameron is not o cially a 14er as it has only 118 feet of prominence from its parent peak, technically classifying it as a sub-peak. However, technicalities aside, I still tell my friends I bagged four 14ers in a day. You should, too.”
For a full list of peaks in Colorado, visit 14er.com/14ers or 14ers. com/13ers.
What
Tackling a 14er is no regular day hike. It requires much more time, further distance traveled and more
energy spent. e last thing you want is to be unprepared halfway through or if something were to go wrong.
ough technically you could climb 14ers in the winter or spend overnight trips tackling them, we’ll cover the basics for a same-day, summertime 14er trip.
According to 14er.com, the main gear you should bring with you includes:
Plenty of food and water A hat Gloves Sunscreen Gloves Synthetic shirts and synthetic long underwear Fleece or windbreaker jacket Waterproof shell/jacket Nylon shorts Hiking pants Hiking boots / scrambling shoes Hiking socks Watch Pack (that ts the hike/climb) Headlamp Sunglasses Knife or multi-tool A water bladder or bottles Compass GPS Maps Tape Whistle Matches/lighter TP (in Ziploc bag) Trash Bag Cell phone Extra batteries Emergency supplies, including a rst-aid kit SPOT or other personal locator device Optional: Trekking poles Optional: Water lter Optional: Satellite Phone (expensive but extremely valuable in an emergency)
For a list of winter and/or overnight gear, visit www.14ers.com/ gearlist.php.
Do you have 14er tips or opinions about where locals should begin? Email Jrenfrow@coloradocommunitymedia.com with your takes.
It only takes the most cursory of drives around the metro area to see that Denver and its surrounding communities are the sites of some truly remarkable homes. You can nd residences of all styles, from Victorian and other historically-inspired designs to the latest in modern architecture.
e annual Parade of Homes is the signature event for celebrating the wide swath of homes types in Denver, and provides shoppers and design enthusiasts the opportunity to discover the latest in home design.
Organized by the Home Builders Association of Metro Denver (HBA) since the 1950s and showcasing houses all over metro Denver, the free Parade of homes begins on ursday, Aug. 8 and runs through Sunday, Aug. 25. Homes can be visited virtually 24/7 and in-person home tours are available ursdays through Sundays between noon and 5 p.m.
“ e Parade of Homes is a proud tradition of the HBA celebrating the new home building industry in Denver,” said Ted Leighty, chief executive o cer of the HBA, in a provided statement. “ e event provides a unique opportunity for individuals to explore a diverse range of the new homes and communities throughout the metro Denver area, aiding them in nding their ideal match. It also o ers a platform to observe the cuttingedge designs and innovations from the industry’s foremost builders and developers, igniting inspiration for their future home purchase or project.”
is year’s Parade includes everything from attainable condos to low-maintenance townhomes and custom-built, top of the line homes. Organizers say there will be 76 newly designed model, custom homes by 26 area residential builders (six are luxury “dream homes” that cost more than $1.3 million).
Convenience is the name of the game with the online option, which lets you take a virtual stroll through any home that catches your fancy whenever you have the time. It can also be a helpful tool when deciding which places you’d like to see in person, because sometimes you just have to wander through a new building to get the feeling yourself.
“New homes o er the best options for energy efciency and oor plans that cater to modern living,” wrote Connie Dahl, the HBA’s vice president of Member Services, in an email interview. “ ey feature the latest products available in today’s market, providing inspiration for home projects, décor and design. Whether you’re looking to upgrade your current home or purchase a new one, the Parade homes showcase innovations that you can incorporate to enhance your living space.”
Visit https://paradeofhomesdenver.com/to begin your journey.
A one-man story of love and redemption
It takes a lot of courage and imagination to tackle a one-man show, two traits that writer and performer Peter Fogel has in spades. To see the proof, don’t miss “Til Death Do Us Part ... You First!,” running at the Lakewood Cultural Center, 470 S. Allison Parkway, from ursday, Aug. 1 through Sunday, Aug. 18. Performances are at 2 and 7:30 p.m. ursday and Saturday, 7:30 p.m. on Friday and 2 p.m. on Sunday.
Written and performed by Fogel and directed by Academy Award nominee Chazz Palminteri, “the oBroadway hybrid stand-up comedy/ multi-media theatrical show chronicles Fogel’s personal journey to nd love after heartbreak,” according to provided information.
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Explore Arapahoe Acres with Docomomo
e Arapahoe Acres Neighborhood in Englewood is well known for its collection of mid-century modern homes — it stands as a living museum to this popular and in uential design movement. Conceived in 1949, it received a place on the National Register of Historic Places in 1998 and has become a place of pilgrimage for many fans of midcentury modern.
e Colorado Chapter of Docomomo, an organization whose mission
is to advocate for the preservation, conservation and adaptive reuse of modern-era architecture, landscapes, planning, and design in the state, is hosting a tour of the neighborhood from 10 a.m. to noon on Saturday, Aug. 3. Tour guides historian Atom Stevens and architect Josh Robinson will take attendees on a fascinating and informative journey, highlighting why Arapahoe Acres is so special.
e tour begins at 2900 Marion St. Tickets at more information can be found at https://www.docomomoco.org/events.
Clarke’s Concert of the Week — ScHoolboy Q at Mission Ballroom
It’s always exciting when a musician switches things up, especially when it’d be easy (and lucrative) to stay in a particular lane. at’s just
what happened with “Blue Lips,” the latest album from Los Angeles’ ScHoolboy Q. A critical voice on Top Dawg Entertainment’s roster, Q has always been an exciting and innovative writer and rapper, but he’s found new themes and areas to explore on the album. It’s easily one of the best rap albums of the year and seriously rewards repeat listens.
In support of the album, Q will be stopping by the Mission Ballroom, 4242 Wynkoop St. in Denver, at 8 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 4. He’ll be joined by up-and-comer Devin Malik for an evening of great rap music. Don’t miss it by getting tickets at www.axs.com.
Clarke Reader’s column on culture appears on a weekly basis. He can be reached at Clarke.Reader@hotmail. com.
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BY AUTHORITY
ORDINANCE NO. 4255
COUNCILLOR’S BILL NO. 21
SERIES OF 2024 INTRODUCED BY COUNCILLORS
DeMott, Carmelia
A BILL FOR AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTERS 4 AND 9 OF TITLE III OF THE WESTMINSTER MUNICIPAL CODE CONCERNING DEPARTMENTS, AND MAKE ADMINISTRATIVE UPDATES THROUGHOUT BASED ON CHANGED TERMINOLOGY
WHEREAS, the City Manager has implemented a reorganization of departments and positions after evaluating the current needs of the City; and
WHEREAS, certain departments have been consolidated and moved within the organization; and
WHEREAS, City Code needs to be updated to reflect these changes within departments and updated duties.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION
CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. A202480469
To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust:
On May 21, 2024, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Adams records.
Original Grantor(s)
Silvia M Cabrera Martinez AND Felipe A Curiel Zepeda
Original Beneficiary(ies)
MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR SYNERGY ONE LENDING, INC., ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS
Current Holder of Evidence of Debt
COLORADO HOUSING AND FINANCE AUTHORITY
Date of Deed of Trust
January 31, 2023
County of Recording
Adams
Recording Date of Deed of Trust
February 01, 2023
Recording Information
(Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.)
2023000005891
Original Principal Amount
$427,121.00
Outstanding Principal Balance
$421,966.35
Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: Failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof.
THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.
LOT 6, BLOCK 15, SINGLETREE AT D.I.A.
SUBDIVISION FILING NO. 2, COUNTY OF ADAMS, STATE OF COLORADO.
Purported common address: 19406 E 58th Cir, Aurora, CO 80019.
THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST.
RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WESTMINSTER:
Section 1. Chapter 4, W.M.C., is hereby AMENDED as follows with new language appearing in underline and deleted language appearing in strikethrough:
Chapter 4. – DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY SERVICES DEVELOPMENT
Section 2. Section 3-4-1, W.M.C., is hereby AMENDED as follows with new language appearing in underline and deleted language appearing in strikethrough:
3-4-1. – Department Created
There is hereby created a Department of Community Services Development that shall consist of the Director of Community Services Development and such other personnel as may be provided by the City Council.
Section 3. Section 3-4-2, W.M.C., is hereby AMENDED as follows with new language appearing in underline and deleted language appearing in strikethrough:
3-4-2. – Appointment of Director
The Director of Community
The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust.
THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 AM on Wednesday, 09/18/2024, at 4430 S. Adams County Pkwy, Suite W1000, Brighton CO 80601-8219, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law.
First Publication: 7/25/2024
Last Publication: 8/22/2024
Name of Publication: Northglenn-Thornton Sentinel
IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED;
DATE: 05/21/2024
Alexander L. Villagran, Public Trustee in and for the County of Adams, State of Colorado By: Treasurer and Public Trustee
The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is:
Alison L. Berry #34531
Janeway Law Firm PC 9540 Maroon Circle, Suite 320, Englewood, CO 80112 (303) 706-9990
Attorney File # 24-032337
The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose.
COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. A202480456
To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust:
On May 7, 2024, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Adams records.
Original Grantor(s)
Sonary T. Im and Kit C. Long
Original Beneficiary(ies)
Services Development shall be appointed by and shall be responsible to the City Manager. Such appointment shall be for an indefinite period pursuant to Section 1-13-3, W.M.C. The Director of Community Services Development shall be the head of the Department of Community Services Development and shall have supervision over all personnel assigned to the department.
Section 4. Section 3-4-3, W.M.C., is hereby AMENDED as follows with new language appearing in underline and deleted language appearing in strikethrough:
3-4-3. – Duties and Responsibilities of the Director
(A) The Director of Community Services Development is responsible for the efficient and effective operation of the Department of Community Services Development, as well as performing those duties prescribed by the City Manager.
(B) The Director of Community Services Development may make or prescribe such rules and regulations as he or she shall deem advisable consistent with the City’s personnel policies and rules. Such policies, procedures and rules shall be binding on all Department of Community Services Development Personnel.
(C) The Director of Community Services Development shall be Chief
Premier Members Credit Union
Current Holder of Evidence of Debt
Premier Members Credit Union
Date of Deed of Trust
October 13, 2022
County of Recording Adams
Recording Date of Deed of Trust
October 18, 2022
Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.)
2022000085318
Original Principal Amount
$110,000.00
Outstanding Principal Balance
$109,999.27
Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: Failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof.
THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.
LOT 3, BLOCK SPRINGVALE SUBDIVISION FILING NO. 4, COUNTY OF ADAMS, STATE OF COLORADO.
Purported common address: 13944 Jasmine St, Thornton, CO 80602-9111.
THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST.
The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust.
THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 AM on Wednesday, 08/28/2024, at 4430 S. Adams County Pkwy, Suite W1000, Brighton CO 80601-8219, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law.
First Publication 7/11/2024
Last Publication 8/8/2024
Name of Publication Northglenn-Thornton Sentinel
IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A
Administrator of the Department of Community Services Development and shall have supervisory responsibility for the activities of all divisions within the department.
Section 5. Section 3-4-4, W.M.C., is hereby AMENDED as follows with new language appearing in underline and deleted language appearing in strikethrough: 3-4-4. - Code Enforcement Personnel
(A) The code enforcement personnel shall be a part of the Department of Community Services Development, or as directed by the City Manager. The code enforcement personnel in the Department of Community Services Development shall have all the authority established herein, and such duties as the City Manager shall direct.
Section 6. Chapter 9 of Title 3, W.M.C., is hereby DELETED.
Section 7. In conjunction with the aforementioned amendments, the following Sections are hereby administratively AMENDED to change all instances of “Community Development” to “Community Services”:
Section 8. This ordinance shall take effect upon its passage after second reading. The title and purpose of this ordinance shall be published prior to its consideration on second reading. The full text of this ordinance shall be published within ten (10) days after its enactment after second reading.
INTRODUCED, PASSED ON FIRST READING, AND TITLE AND PURPOSE ORDERED PUBLISHED this 8th day of July, 2024.
PASSED, ENACTED ON SECOND READING, AND FULL TEXT ORDERED PUBLISHED this 22nd day of July, 2024.
ATTEST:
City Clerk Mayor
APPROVED AS TO LEGAL FORM:
City Attorney’s Office
Legal Notice No. NTS3798
First Publication: August 1, 2024
Last Publication: August 1, 2024
2-4-2, 5-24-2, 8-4-1, 8-5-4, 8-11-5, 8-13-2, 9-2-8, 10-1-12, 10-1-16, 10-1-17, 11-2-1, 11-3-2, 11-412, 11-4-14, 11-4-17, 11-5-7, 11-5-8, 11-5-10, 115-11, 11-5-12, 11-5-13, 11-5-21, 11-6-5, 11-8-17, 11-8-18, 11-11-13, 11-11-6, 11-13-2, 11-13-10, 11-14-4, 11-16-6.
NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED;
DATE: 05/07/2024
Alexander L. Villagran, Public Trustee in and for the County of Adams, State of Colorado By: Treasurer and Public Trustee
The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is:
INMAN TEHRANI #44076
HOLST & TEHRANI, LLP
PO BOX 298, 514 KIMBARK STREET, LONGMONT, CO 80502-0298 (303) 772-6666
Attorney File # 80456
The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose.
COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. A202480433
To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust:
On April 25, 2024, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Adams records.
Original Grantor(s)
Kirk Russell and Natty Russell
Original Beneficiary(ies)
Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as Beneficiaiy, as nominee for TBK Bank, SSB, its successors and assigns
Current Holder of Evidence of Debt
NewRez LLC d/b/a Shellpoint Mortgage Servicing Date of Deed of Trust
September 28, 2020
County of Recording
Adams
Recording Date of Deed of Trust
October 02, 2020
Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.)
2020000100446
Original Principal Amount
$322,810.00
Outstanding Principal Balance
$302,552.34
Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: Failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof.
THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.
Publisher: Westminster Window
LOT 25, BLOCK 1, PLATTE RIVER RANCH FILING NO. 2, COUNTY OF ADAMS, STATE OF COLORADO.
Purported common address: 1090 Quail Circle, Brighton, CO 80601.
THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST.
NOTICE OF SALE
The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 AM on Wednesday, 08/28/2024, at 4430 S. Adams County Pkwy, Suite W1000, Brighton CO 80601-8219, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law.
First Publication 7/4/2024
Last Publication 8/1/2024
Name of Publication
Northglenn-Thornton Sentinel
IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED;
DATE: 04/25/2024
Alexander L. Villagran, Public Trustee in and for the County of Adams, State of Colorado By: Treasurer and Public Trustee
Continued to Next Page No. NTS
The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: Amanda Ferguson #44893 Halliday, Watkins & Mann, P.C.
Attorney File # CO23124
with regard to the following described Deed of Trust:
On April 30, 2024, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Adams records.
Original Grantor(s)
Jacqueline M. Marquez
Original Beneficiary(ies)
Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc.,
as beneficiary, as nominee for Fairway Indepen-
dent Mortgage Corporation
Current Holder of Evidence of Debt
Aurora Financial Group, Inc.
Date of Deed of Trust
April 16, 2018
County of Recording
Adams
Recording Date of Deed of Trust
April 17, 2018
Recording Information (Reception No. and/or
Book/Page No.)
2018000030663
Original Principal Amount
$201,875.00
Outstanding Principal Balance
$208,285.74
Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: Failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof.
THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.
An undivided 1/235th interest in Park North Townhouses - (First Filing) according to the Amended Plat thereof recorded May 20, 1965 in the Office of the Clerk and Recorder of Adams County, Colorado as Reception No. 759236, which Plat bears the title “Park North Townhouses - (First Filing)” except any air space above such property other than that specifically conveyed herein,
Also, all of that space or area which lies between the ceiling and the floor, and the walls of Condominium Unit No. 16 in Building No. 3, now or hereafter constructed in said Block, said building located substantially as shown on the Area Plat Plan thereof filed of record in the office of the Clerk and Recorder of the County of Adams, Colorado, on the 20th day of May, 1965 as Reception No. 759236, hereinafter referred to as the “Condominium Map” together with everything now or hereafter located in said areas,
Also, an undivided 1/7th interest in and to Building No. 3 as shown on the “Condominium Map”, Together with:
(1) The exclusive right to use and occupy Patio Area No. 16P as shown on the “Condominium Map” together with the right to use the air space over such area.
(2) The exclusive right to use and occupy Carport No. 16C as shown on the “Condominium Map”.
(3) The exclusive right to use and occupy air space in the attic of Condominium Unit No. 16 of Building No. 3 as shown on the “Condominium Map”.
(4) The right to use common elements in common with others.
County of Adams, State of Colorado
Purported common address: 8747 Santa Fe Drive, Thornton, CO 80260.
THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST.
NOTICE OF SALE
The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust.
THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 AM on Wednesday, 08/28/2024, at 4430 S. Adams County Pkwy, Suite W1000, Brighton CO 80601-8219, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of
Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law.
First Publication 7/4/2024
Last Publication 8/1/2024
Name of Publication Northglenn-Thornton Sentinel
IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED;
DATE: 04/30/2024
Alexander L. Villagran, Public Trustee in and for the County of Adams, State of Colorado By: Treasurer and Public Trustee
The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is:
Aricyn J. Dall #51467
Randall S. Miller & Associates, P.C. 216 16th Street, Suite 1210, Denver, CO 80202 (720) 259-6710
Attorney File # 24CO00155-1
The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose.
COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. A202480439
To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust:
On April 30, 2024, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Adams records.
Original Grantor(s) Roymer Paniagua
Original Beneficiary(ies)
MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR CELEBRITY HOME LOANS, LLC., ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS
Current Holder of Evidence of Debt COLORADO HOUSING AND FINANCE AUTHORITY
Date of Deed of Trust
August 05, 2022
County of Recording Adams
Recording Date of Deed of Trust August 05, 2022
Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.)
2022000067226
Original Principal Amount
$500,762.00
Outstanding Principal Balance
$498,752.95
Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: Failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof.
THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.
LOT 15, BLOCK 1, NORTH LAWN GARDENS, COUNTY OF ADAMS, STATE OF COLORADO. APN #: 0182505404019
Purported common address: 2661 W 65th Place, Denver, CO 80221.
THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST.
The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust.
THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 AM on Wednesday, 08/28/2024, at 4430 S. Adams County Pkwy, Suite W1000, Brighton CO 80601-8219, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s),
Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law.
First Publication 7/4/2024
Last Publication 8/1/2024
Name of Publication Northglenn-Thornton Sentinel
IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED;
DATE: 04/30/2024
Alexander L. Villagran, Public Trustee in and for the County of Adams, State of Colorado By: Treasurer and Public Trustee
The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is:
David R. Doughty #40042
Janeway Law Firm PC
9540 Maroon Circle, Suite 320, Englewood, CO 80112 (303) 706-9990
Attorney File # 24-032258
The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose.
COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. A202480452
To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust:
On May 7, 2024, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Adams records.
Original Grantor(s)
Shawn Lawson AND Jody Lawson Original Beneficiary(ies)
MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR GUILD MORTGAGE COMPANY, ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS
Current Holder of Evidence of Debt
COLORADO HOUSING AND FINANCE AUTHORITY
Date of Deed of Trust
August 03, 2016
County of Recording Adams
Recording Date of Deed of Trust
August 04, 2016
Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.)
2016000063178
Original Principal Amount
$230,743.00
Outstanding Principal Balance
$199,720.63
Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: Failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof.
THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.
LOT 15, BLOCK 9, COUNTRY MEADOWS, COUNTY OF ADAMS, STATE OF COLORADO.
Purported common address: 7481 Winona Court, Westminster, CO 80030.
THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST.
The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust.
THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 AM on Wednesday, 08/28/2024, at 4430 S. Adams County Pkwy, Suite W1000, Brighton CO 80601-8219, sell to
the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law.
First Publication 7/11/2024
Last Publication 8/8/2024
Name of Publication
Northglenn-Thornton Sentinel
IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED;
DATE: 05/07/2024
Alexander L. Villagran, Public Trustee in and for the County of Adams, State of Colorado By: Treasurer and Public Trustee
The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is:
David R. Doughty #40042
Janeway Law Firm PC 9540 Maroon Circle, Suite 320, Englewood, CO 80112 (303) 706-9990
Attorney File # 24-032285
The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose.
COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. A202480464
To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust:
On May 14, 2024, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Adams records.
Original Grantor(s)
THOMAS ELLSWORTH LANGFORD AND VICTORIA PAGON LANGFORD
Original Beneficiary(ies)
MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION
SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR DHI MORTGAGE COMPANY LTD
Current Holder of Evidence of Debt
NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC
Date of Deed of Trust
May 27, 2008
County of Recording Adams
Recording Date of Deed of Trust May 28, 2008
Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.)
2008000042556
Original Principal Amount $286,614.00
Outstanding Principal Balance $199,475.89
Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: Failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof.
THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.
LOT 12, BLOCK 6, HIGH POINT AT DIA SUBDIVISION FILING NO. 1 AND AFFIDAVIT OF CORRECTION RECORDED AUGUST 17, 2006 AT RECEPTION NO. 20060817000834180, COUNTY OF ADAMS, STATE OF COLORADO.
Purported common address: 6241 N DUNKIRK COURT, AURORA, CO 80019.
THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST.
NOTICE OF SALE
The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust.
THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 AM on Wednesday, 09/11/2024, at 4430 S. Adams County Pkwy, Suite W1000, Brighton CO 80601-8219, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law.
First Publication 7/18/2024
Last Publication 8/15/2024
Name of Publication
Northglenn-Thornton Sentinel
IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED;
DATE: 05/14/2024
Alexander L. Villagran, Public Trustee in and for the County of Adams, State of Colorado By: Treasurer and Public Trustee
The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is:
Carly Imbrogno #59553 Barrett, Frappier & Weisserman, LLP 1391 Speer Boulevard, Suite 700, Denver, CO 80204 (303) 350-3711 Attorney File # 00000010090868
The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose.
COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. A202480450
To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust:
On May 7, 2024, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Adams records.
Original Grantor(s)
1644 HANOVER LLC, A COLORADO LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY
Original Beneficiary(ies)
MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR MBOC, INC. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt INDIANA GENERAL INVESTMENT TRUST Date of Deed of Trust
November 16, 2022
County of Recording Adams
Recording Date of Deed of Trust November 29, 2022
Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.)
2022000093783
Original Principal Amount
$920,500.00
Outstanding Principal Balance
$920,500.00
Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: Failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof.
THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.
LOTS 13 AND 14 AND THE NORTH 2 FEET OF LOT 15, BLOCK 48, AURORA, EXCEPT THE REAR 8 FEET THEREOF, COUNTY OF ADAMS, STATE OF COLORADO.
Purported common address: 1644 HANOVER ST, AURORA, CO 80010.
THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST.
NOTICE OF SALE
The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale
as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust.
THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 AM on Wednesday, 08/28/2024, at 4430 S. Adams County Pkwy, Suite W1000, Brighton CO 80601-8219, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law.
First Publication 7/11/2024
Last Publication 8/8/2024
Name of Publication
Northglenn-Thornton Sentinel
IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED;
DATE: 05/07/2024
Alexander L. Villagran, Public Trustee in and for the County of Adams, State of Colorado By: Treasurer and Public Trustee
The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is:
Carly Imbrogno #59553
Barrett, Frappier & Weisserman, LLP
1391 Speer Boulevard, Suite 700, Denver, CO 80204 (303) 350-3711
Attorney File # 00000010082535
The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose.
COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE
SALE NO. A202480444
To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust:
On May 7, 2024, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Adams records.
Original Grantor(s)
Mugada Secret and Marci Sullivan
Original Beneficiary(ies)
Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as Beneficiary, as nominee for Lenders Direct Capital Corporation, its successors and assigns
Current Holder of Evidence of Debt
Citibank, N.A., not in its individual capacity, but solely as owner trustee of the New Residential Mortgage Loan Trust 2020-1
Date of Deed of Trust
July 28, 2005
County of Recording
Adams
Recording Date of Deed of Trust
August 04, 2005
Recording Information (Reception No. and/or
Book/Page No.)
20050804000830800
Original Principal Amount
$180,000.00
Outstanding Principal Balance
$195,678.17
Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: Failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof.
THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.
LOT 19, BLOCK 3, HURON CROSSING SUBDIVISION, COUNTY OF ADAMS, STATE OF COLORADO.
Purported common address: 434 West 116th Avenue, Northglenn, CO 80234.
THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST.
NOTICE OF SALE
The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust.
THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 AM on Wednesday, 08/28/2024, at 4430 S. Adams County Pkwy, Suite W1000, Brighton CO 80601-8219, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law.
First Publication 7/11/2024
Last Publication 8/8/2024
Name of Publication Northglenn-Thornton Sentinel
IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED;
DATE: 05/07/2024
Alexander L. Villagran, Public Trustee in and for the County of Adams, State of Colorado By: Treasurer and Public Trustee
The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is:
Amanda Ferguson #44893 Halliday, Watkins & Mann, P.C. 355 Union Blvd., Suite 250, Lakewood, CO 80228 (303) 274-0155
Attorney File # CO23087
The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose.
COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. A202480447
To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust:
On May 7, 2024, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Adams records.
Original Grantor(s) XING LIN
Original Beneficiary(ies)
MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR AMERIFIRST FINANCIAL, INC.
Current Holder of Evidence of Debt
NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC
Date of Deed of Trust
July 16, 2021
County of Recording Adams
Recording Date of Deed of Trust
July 29, 2021
Recording Information (Reception No. and/or
Book/Page No.)
2021000090660
Original Principal Amount
$580,000.00
Outstanding Principal Balance
$560,803.41
Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: Failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof.
THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.
LOT 1, BLOCK 3, HIGH POINTE SUBDIVISION, COUNTY OF ADAMS, STATE OF COLORADO.
Purported common address: 10086 FRASER STREET, COMMERCE CITY, CO 80022.
THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST. NOTICE OF SALE
The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust.
THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 AM on Wednesday, 08/28/2024, at 4430 S. Adams County Pkwy, Suite W1000, Brighton CO 80601-8219, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law.
First Publication 7/11/2024
Last Publication 8/8/2024
Name of Publication
Northglenn-Thornton Sentinel
IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED;
DATE: 05/07/2024
Alexander L. Villagran, Public Trustee in and for the County of Adams, State of Colorado By: Treasurer and Public Trustee
The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is:
Carly Imbrogno #59553
Barrett, Frappier & Weisserman, LLP 1391 Speer Boulevard, Suite 700, Denver, CO 80204 (303) 350-3711
Attorney File # 00000010105468
The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose.
COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. A202480458
To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust:
On May 7, 2024, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Adams records.
Original Grantor(s)
Gerard Gonzales
Original Beneficiary(ies)
Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as Beneficiary, as nominee for American Financing Corporation, its successors and assigns
Current Holder of Evidence of Debt
NewRez LLC d/b/a Shellpoint Mortgage Servicing Date of Deed of Trust
June 29, 2021
County of Recording
Adams
Recording Date of Deed of Trust
July 08, 2021
Recording Information (Reception No. and/or
Book/Page No.)
2021000082132
Original Principal Amount
$233,000.00
Outstanding Principal Balance
$226,065.06
Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: Failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof.
THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.
Lot 22, Block 3, HKS Addition, County of Adams, State of Colorado.
Purported common address: 833 South 13th Avenue, Brighton, CO 80601-3307.
THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST.
NOTICE OF SALE
The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust.
THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 AM on Wednesday, 08/28/2024, at 4430 S. Adams County Pkwy, Suite W1000, Brighton CO 80601-8219, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law.
First Publication 7/11/2024
Last Publication 8/8/2024
Name of Publication Northglenn-Thornton Sentinel
IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED;
DATE: 05/07/2024
Alexander L. Villagran, Public Trustee in and for the County of Adams, State of Colorado By: Treasurer and Public Trustee
The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is:
Amanda Ferguson #44893 Halliday, Watkins & Mann, P.C. 355 Union Blvd., Suite 250, Lakewood, CO 80228 (303) 274-0155
Attorney File # CO23186
The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose.
COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103
FORECLOSURE SALE NO. A202480471
To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust:
On May 21, 2024, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Adams records.
Original Grantor(s)
Jodie L Knight
Original Beneficiary(ies)
Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as beneficiary, as nominee for First California
Mortgage Company
Current Holder of Evidence of Debt
PennyMac Loan Services, LLC Date of Deed of Trust
June 14, 2013
County of Recording Adams
Recording Date of Deed of Trust
June 17, 2013
Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.)
2013000051160
Original Principal Amount
$150,425.00
Outstanding Principal Balance
$86,246.81
Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: Failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof.
THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.
LOT 37, BLOCK 11, RESUBDIVISION OF PARCEL F, VILLAGE OF YORKSHIRE, A PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT, COUNTY OF ADAMS, STATE OF COLORADO.
Purported common address: 2147 East 103rd Avenue, Thornton, CO 80229.
THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST.
NOTICE OF SALE
The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 AM on Wednesday, 09/18/2024, at 4430 S. Adams County Pkwy, Suite W1000, Brighton CO 80601-8219, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law.
First Publication: 7/25/2024
Last Publication: 8/22/2024
Name of Publication: Northglenn-Thornton Sentinel
IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED;
DATE: 05/21/2024
Alexander L. Villagran, Public Trustee in and for the County of Adams, State of Colorado By: Treasurer and Public Trustee
The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is:
Aricyn J. Dall #51467
Randall S. Miller & Associates, P.C. 216 16th Street, Suite 1210, Denver, CO 80202 (720) 259-6710
Attorney File # 24CO00126-1
The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose.
COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. A202480446
To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust:
On May 7, 2024, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Adams records.
Original Grantor(s) RUBEN ARTURO MARTINEZ AND LUIS ARMANDO MACIAS MUNOZ
Original Beneficiary(ies)
MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR FAIRWAY INDEPENDENT MORTGAGE CORPORATION, ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS
Current Holder of Evidence of Debt
COLORADO HOUSING AND FINANCE AUTHORITY
Date of Deed of Trust May 03, 2019 County of Recording Adams
Recording Date of Deed of Trust May 07, 2019
Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.)
2019000034119
Original Principal Amount
$403,800.00
Outstanding Principal Balance
$376,158.11
Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: Failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof.
THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.
LOT 5, BLOCK 4, TURNBERRY FILING NO. 1, AS PER THE PLAT RECORDED JUNE 30, 2005, UNDER RECEPTION NO. 20050630000693950, COUNTY OF ADAMS, STATE OF COLORADO.
Purported common address: 13124 E 109th Place, Commerce City, CO 80022.
THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST.
NOTICE OF SALE
The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust.
THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 AM on Wednesday, 08/28/2024, at 4430 S. Adams County Pkwy, Suite W1000, Brighton CO 80601-8219, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law.
First Publication 7/11/2024
Last Publication 8/8/2024
Name of Publication
Northglenn-Thornton Sentinel
IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED;
DATE: 05/07/2024
Alexander L. Villagran, Public Trustee in and for the County of Adams, State of Colorado
By: Treasurer and Public Trustee
The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: N. April Winecki #34861
Janeway Law Firm PC
9540 Maroon Circle, Suite 320, Englewood, CO 80112 (303) 706-9990
Attorney File # 24-032222
The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose.
COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION
CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. A202480457
To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust:
On May 7, 2024, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Adams records.
Original Grantor(s)
Andrew M. Rosen
Original Beneficiary(ies)
Navy Federal Credit Union
Current Holder of Evidence of Debt
Navy Federal Credit Union
Date of Deed of Trust
February 20, 2019
County of Recording
Adams
Recording Date of Deed of Trust
February 21, 2019
Recording Information (Reception No. and/or
Book/Page No.)
2019000012712
Original Principal Amount
$130,000.00
Outstanding Principal Balance
$108,115.71
Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: Failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof.
THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.
LOT 133, BLOCK 1, COBBLESTONE VILLAGE SUBDIVISION FILING NO. 1, COUNTY OF ADAMS, STATE OF COLORADO.
Purported common address: 2935 W 81st Ave. Apt. H, Westminster, CO 80031.
THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST.
The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust.
THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 AM on Wednesday, 08/28/2024, at 4430 S. Adams County Pkwy, Suite W1000, Brighton CO 80601-8219, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law.
First Publication 7/11/2024
Last Publication 8/8/2024
Name of Publication Northglenn-Thornton Sentinel
IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED;
DATE: 05/07/2024
Alexander L. Villagran, Public Trustee in and for the County of Adams, State of Colorado By: Treasurer and Public Trustee
The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is:
Sandra J. Nettleton #42411
The Sayer Law Group, P.C. 3600 South Beeler Street,, Suite 330, Denver, CO 80237 (303) 353-2965
Attorney File # CO240030
The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose.
COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. A202480445
To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust:
On May 7, 2024, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Adams records.
Original Grantor(s)
Brit Ericson
Original Beneficiary(ies)
MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR PRIMARY RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE, INC., ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS
Current Holder of Evidence of Debt
COLORADO HOUSING AND FINANCE AUTHORITY
Date of Deed of Trust
December 17, 2021
County of Recording Adams
Recording Date of Deed of Trust
December 21, 2021
Recording Information (Reception No. and/or
Book/Page No.)
2021000148007
Original Principal Amount
$444,795.00
Outstanding Principal Balance
$428,009.95
Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: Failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof.
THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.
LOT 19, BLOCK 9, BROMLEY PARK FILING NO. 5, COUNTY OF ADAMS, STATE OF COLORADO.
APN #: 0156911103006
Purported common address: 152 Pelican Avenue, Brighton, CO 80601.
THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST.
NOTICE OF SALE
The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust.
THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 AM on Wednesday, 08/28/2024, at 4430 S. Adams County Pkwy, Suite W1000, Brighton CO 80601-8219, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law.
First Publication 7/11/2024
Last Publication 8/8/2024
Name of Publication
Northglenn-Thornton Sentinel
IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED;
DATE: 05/07/2024
Alexander L. Villagran, Public Trustee in and for the County of Adams, State of Colorado By: Treasurer and Public Trustee
The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is:
Alison L. Berry #34531
Janeway Law Firm PC 9540 Maroon Circle, Suite 320, Englewood, CO 80112 (303) 706-9990
Attorney File # 24-032282
The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose.
NOTICE OF UNCLAIMED OVERBID FUNDS
CRS 38-38-111(2.5b)(3a,b,d)(5) PUBLIC TRUSTEE SALE NO. A202380012
To: Obligor/Grantor(s) on the evidence of debt and/or Deed of Trust or other person entitled. You are advised that there are overbid funds due you. This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust:
Name of Obligor/Grantor(s) on the evidence of debt and/or Deed of Trust
DANNY A FAHRENKRUG
Address of Obligor/Grantor(s) on the evidence of debt and/or Deed of Trust 12245 GRAPE ST, THORNTON, CO 80241-3253
Recording Date of Deed of Trust
August 28, 2015
Recording Information 2015000072084
Legal Description of Property LOT 22, BLOCK 18, CONCORD FILING NO. 1, COUNTY OF ADAMS, STATE OF COLORADO. **Pursuant to Loan Modification Agreement recorded January 25, 2023 at Reception No. 2023000004406
Street Address of Property 12245 GRAPE STREET, THORNTON, CO 80241
NOTICE OF UNCLAIMED OVERBID FUNDS
I sold at public auction, at 10:00 AM on 5/1/24, at 4430 S. Adams County Pkwy, Suite W1000, Brighton CO 80601-8219, to the highest and best bidder for cash, the real property described above. An overbid was realized from the sale and the funds must be claimed by the Obligor/ Grantor(s) on the evidence of debt and/or Deed of Trust or other persons entitled thereto within six months from the date of sale. THE STATE OF COLORADO REQUIRES US TO NOTIFY YOU THAT YOUR PROPERTY MAY BE TRANSFERRED TO THE CUSTODY OF THE STATE TREASURER IF YOU DO NOT CONTACT US BEFORE 11/1/2024 as part of the “Revised Uniform Unclaimed Property Act”, pursuant to
Colorado law.
First Publication 8/1/24
Last Publication 8/29/24
Name of Publication
Northglenn-Thornton Sentinel
Date: 6/28/24
Alexander L. Villagran, Public Trustee in and for the County of Adams, State of Colorado By: Treasurer and Public Trustee
COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE
SALE NO. A202480476
To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust:
On May 23, 2024, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Adams records.
Original Grantor(s)
DAVID C. SANDOVAL AND VALERIE M. SANDOVAL
Original Beneficiary(ies)
MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR ACCREDITED HOME LENDERS, INC.
Current Holder of Evidence of Debt
REO TRUST 2017-RPL1
Date of Deed of Trust
May 24, 2006
County of Recording Adams
Recording Date of Deed of Trust
June 07, 2006
Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.)
20060607000585000
Original Principal Amount
$220,000.00
Outstanding Principal Balance
$187,986.00
Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: Failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof.
THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.
LOT 86, BLOCK 3, ARLINGTON MEADOWS SUBDIVISION, COUNTY OF ADAMS, STATE OF COLORADO.
Purported common address: 6272 XAVIER STREET, ARVADA, CO 80003.
THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST.
The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust.
THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 AM on Wednesday, 09/25/2024, at 4430 S. Adams County Pkwy, Suite W1000, Brighton CO 80601-8219, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law.
First Publication 8/1/2024
Last Publication 8/29/2024 Name of Publication Northglenn-Thornton Sentinel
IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED;
DATE: 05/23/2024
Alexander L. Villagran, Public Trustee in and for the County of Adams, State of Colorado By: Treasurer and Public Trustee
The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is:
Carly Imbrogno #59553
Barrett, Frappier & Weisserman, LLP
1391 Speer Boulevard, Suite 700, Denver, CO 80204 (303) 350-3711
Attorney File # 00000010086346
The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose.
COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. A202480436
To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust:
On April 25, 2024, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Adams records.
Original Grantor(s)
Cynthia Price
Original Beneficiary(ies)
MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR TAYLOR, BEAN & WHITAKER MORTGAGE CORP., ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS
Current Holder of Evidence of Debt
SELENE FINANCE LP
Date of Deed of Trust
January 19, 2007
County of Recording
Adams
Recording Date of Deed of Trust
January 24, 2007
Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.)
2007000008662
May 12, 2010
Re-Recording Information (Reception No. and/ or Book/Page No.)
2010000031459
Re-Recording Date of Deed of Trust
Original Principal Amount
$108,369.00
Outstanding Principal Balance
$72,421.02
Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: Failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof.
THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.
LOT 20, BLOCK 23, CORONADO SUBDIVISION SECOND FILING, COUNTY OF ADAMS, STATE OF COLORADO
*PURSUANT TO AFFIDAVIT OF SCRIVENER’S ERROR RECORDED ON 8/11/2008 AT RECEPTION NO. 2008000064448 TO ADD THE LEGAL DESCRIPTION.
Purported common address: 8137 LAFAYETTE STREET, DENVER, CO 80229.
THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST.
NOTICE OF SALE
The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 AM on Wednesday, 08/28/2024, at 4430 S. Adams County Pkwy, Suite W1000, Brighton CO 80601-8219, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law.
First Publication 7/4/2024
Last Publication 8/1/2024
Name of Publication Northglenn-Thornton Sentinel
IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED;
DATE: 04/25/2024
Alexander L. Villagran, Public Trustee in and for the County of Adams, State of Colorado
By: Treasurer and Public Trustee
The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is:
David R. Doughty #40042
Janeway Law Firm PC 9540 Maroon Circle, Suite 320, Englewood, CO 80112 (303) 706-9990 Attorney File # 14-004152
The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose.
COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION
CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. A202480441
To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust:
On April 30, 2024, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Adams records.
Original Grantor(s)
Brett Strong Original Beneficiary(ies)
MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR CHERRY CREEK MORTGAGE CO., INC., ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS
Current Holder of Evidence of Debt
U.S. BANK TRUST NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, as Trustee for Credit Suisse First Boston Mortgage Securities Corp. CSFB Mortgage-Backed Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2004-AR7
Date of Deed of Trust
May 03, 2004
County of Recording
Adams
Recording Date of Deed of Trust
May 19, 2004
Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.)
20040519000376950
Original Principal Amount
$145,200.00
Outstanding Principal Balance
$71,116.50
Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: Failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof.
THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.
LOT 4, BLOCK 15, AMHERST SUBDIVISION FILING NO. 1, COUNTY OF ADAMS, STATE OF COLORADO.
Purported common address: 1980 W 132nd Avenue, Westminster, CO 80234.
THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST.
NOTICE OF SALE
The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust.
THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 AM on Wednesday, 08/28/2024, at 4430 S. Adams County Pkwy, Suite W1000, Brighton CO 80601-8219, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law.
First Publication 7/4/2024
Last Publication 8/1/2024
Name of Publication Northglenn-Thornton Sentinel
IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED;
DATE: 04/30/2024
Alexander L. Villagran, Public Trustee in and for the County of Adams, State of Colorado By: Treasurer and Public Trustee
The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is:
David R. Doughty #40042
Janeway Law Firm PC
9540 Maroon Circle, Suite 320, Englewood, CO 80112 (303) 706-9990
Attorney File # 24-032001
The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose.
COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. A202480465
To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust:
On May 14, 2024, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Adams records.
Original Grantor(s) Ricardo Rojas, II
Original Beneficiary(ies)
MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR GUARANTEED RATE, INC., ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS
Current Holder of Evidence of Debt
COLORADO HOUSING AND FINANCE AUTHORITY
Date of Deed of Trust
June 20, 2019
County of Recording
Adams
Recording Date of Deed of Trust
July 03, 2019
Recording Information (Reception No. and/or
Book/Page No.)
2019000051901
Original Principal Amount
$387,040.00
Outstanding Principal Balance
$396,120.37
Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: Failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof.
THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.
LOT 11, BLOCK 7, BRIGHTON CROSSING FILING NO. 3, COUNTY OF ADAMS, STATE OF COLORADO.
Purported common address: 183 Mt Bierstadt St, Brighton, CO 80601.
THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST.
NOTICE OF SALE
The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust.
THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 AM on Wednesday, 09/11/2024, at 4430 S. Adams County Pkwy, Suite W1000, Brighton CO 80601-8219, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale
and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law.
First Publication 7/18/2024
Last Publication 8/15/2024
Name of Publication Northglenn-Thornton Sentinel
IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED;
DATE: 05/14/2024
Alexander L. Villagran, Public Trustee in and for the County of Adams, State of Colorado By: Treasurer and Public Trustee
The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is:
David R. Doughty #40042
Janeway Law Firm PC 9540 Maroon Circle, Suite 320, Englewood, CO 80112 (303) 706-9990
Attorney File # 20-024130
The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose.
COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION
CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE
SALE NO. A202480462
To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust:
On May 9, 2024, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Adams records.
Original Grantor(s)
Cassidi P. Martinez and Guillermo Ortiz, Jr. Original Beneficiary(ies)
Beneficial Mortgage Co. of Colorado
Current Holder of Evidence of Debt
CSMC 2021-JR1 Trust
Date of Deed of Trust
September 26, 2005
County of Recording Adams
Recording Date of Deed of Trust
September 29, 2005
Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.)
20050929001066460
Original Principal Amount
$29,472.72
Outstanding Principal Balance
$28,786.61
Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: Failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof.
THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.
LOT 40, BLOCK 1, PERL-MACK MANOR TENTH FILING, COUNTY OF ADAMS, STATE OF COLORADO.
Purported common address: For informational purposes, 7204 Santa Fe Dr., Denver, CO 80221.
THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST.
The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust.
THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 AM on Wednesday, 09/11/2024, at 4430 S. Adams County Pkwy, Suite W1000, Brighton CO 80601-8219, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale
and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law.
First Publication 7/18/2024
Last Publication 8/15/2024
Name of Publication Northglenn-Thornton Sentinel
IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED;
DATE: 05/09/2024
Alexander L. Villagran, Public Trustee in and for the County of Adams, State of Colorado By: Treasurer and Public Trustee
The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is:
Heather L. Deere #28597
Halliday, Watkins & Mann, P.C. 355 Union Blvd., Suite 250, Lakewood, CO 80228 (303) 274-0155
Attorney File # CO22642
The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose.
COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION
CRS §38-38-103
FORECLOSURE SALE NO. A202480472
To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust:
On May 21, 2024, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Adams records.
Original Grantor(s)
Joshua Aaron Graver
Original Beneficiary(ies)
MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR CHERRY CREEK MORTGAGE, LLC, ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS
Current Holder of Evidence of Debt COLORADO HOUSING AND FINANCE AUTHORITY
Date of Deed of Trust
August 30, 2022
County of Recording Adams
Recording Date of Deed of Trust August 30, 2022
Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) 2022000073712
Original Principal Amount
$524,110.00
Outstanding Principal Balance
$515,423.99
Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: Failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof.
THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.
LOT 14, BLOCK 3, LOCHBUIE CENTER, COUNTY OF ADAMS, STATE OF COLORADO.
Purported common address: 198 Chipeta Way, Lochbuie, CO 80603.
THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST.
The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust.
THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 AM on Wednesday, 09/18/2024, at 4430 S. Adams County Pkwy, Suite W1000, Brighton CO 80601-8219, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of
Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law.
First Publication: 7/25/2024
Last Publication: 8/22/2024
Name of Publication:
Northglenn-Thornton Sentinel
IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED;
DATE: 05/21/2024
Alexander L. Villagran, Public Trustee in and for the County of Adams, State of Colorado By: Treasurer and Public Trustee
The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is:
N. April Winecki #34861
Janeway Law Firm PC 9540 Maroon Circle, Suite 320, Englewood, CO 80112 (303) 706-9990 Attorney File # 24-032343
The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose.
COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. A202480463
To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust:
On May 14, 2024, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Adams records.
Original Grantor(s)
JIMMY L. MONDRAGON AND JANICE MONDRAGON
Original Beneficiary(ies)
MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR HEARTLAND HOME FINANCE, INC.
Current Holder of Evidence of Debt J.P. MORGAN MORTGAGE ACQUISITION CORP.
Date of Deed of Trust
April 21, 2005
County of Recording Adams
Recording Date of Deed of Trust May 05, 2005
Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.)
20050505000476900
Original Principal Amount
$165,000.00
Outstanding Principal Balance
$97,371.13
Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: Failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof.
THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.
LOT 14, BLOCK 2, SHAW HEIGHTS MESA4TH FILING, COUNTY OF ADAMS, STATE OF COLORADO.
Purported common address: 9179 HUNTER STREET, WESTMINSTER, CO 80031.
THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST.
NOTICE OF SALE
The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 AM on Wednesday, 09/11/2024, at 4430 S. Adams County Pkwy, Suite W1000, Brighton CO 80601-8219, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real
property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law.
First Publication 7/18/2024
Last Publication 8/15/2024
Name of Publication
Northglenn-Thornton Sentinel
IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED;
DATE: 05/14/2024
Alexander L. Villagran, Public Trustee in and for the County of Adams, State of Colorado
By: Treasurer and Public Trustee
The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is:
Carly Imbrogno #59553
Barrett, Frappier & Weisserman, LLP 1391 Speer Boulevard, Suite 700, Denver, CO 80204 (303) 350-3711
Attorney File # 00000010122091
The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose.
COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION
CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. A202480470
To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust:
On May 21, 2024, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Adams records.
Original Grantor(s)
James Nyal Smith
Original Beneficiary(ies)
Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. (“MERS”) as nominee for Nationstar Mortgage LLC, Its Successors and Assigns
Current Holder of Evidence of Debt
Select Portfolio Servicing, Inc.
Date of Deed of Trust
March 11, 2016
County of Recording
Adams
Recording Date of Deed of Trust
March 30, 2016
Recording Information
(Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.)
2016000023456
Original Principal Amount
$153,000.00
Outstanding Principal Balance
$97,630.80
Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: Failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof.
THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.
BEGINNING 168.42 FEET NORTH AND 103.65 FEET WEST OF THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF TRACTS 27 AND 28 THENCE WEST 150.35, THENCE NORTH 143.10 FEET, THENCE EAST 150.35 FEET, THENCE SOUTH 143.10 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING, ALTURA FARMS TRACT NO. 2, COUNTY OF ADAMS, STATE OF COLORADO.
Purported common address: 14880 East 21st Avenue, Aurora, CO 80011. THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST.
NOTICE OF SALE
The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust.
THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 AM on Wednesday, 09/18/2024, at 4430 S. Adams County Pkwy, Suite W1000, Brighton CO 80601-8219, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law.
First Publication: 7/25/2024
Last Publication: 8/22/2024
Name of Publication: Northglenn-Thornton Sentinel
IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED;
DATE: 05/21/2024
Alexander L. Villagran, Public Trustee in and for the County of Adams, State of Colorado By: Treasurer and Public Trustee
The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is:
Ilene Dell’Acqua #31755
McCarthy & Holthus, LLP
7700 E. Arapahoe Road, Suite 230, Centennial, CO 80112 (877) 369-6122
Attorney File # CO-23-968333-LL
The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose.
COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. A202480461
To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust:
On May 9, 2024, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Adams records.
Original Grantor(s) Arnold W. Wessel AND Sharon K. Wessel
Original Beneficiary(ies)
MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR CHERRY CREEK MORTGAGE CO., INC., ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS
Current Holder of Evidence of Debt
U.S. BANK TRUST NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, as Collateral Trust Trustee for FirstKey Master
Funding 2021-A Collateral Trust
Date of Deed of Trust
January 18, 2007
County of Recording
Adams
Recording Date of Deed of Trust
February 07, 2007
Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.)
2007000013666
Original Principal Amount
$47,375.00
Outstanding Principal Balance
$43,529.86
Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: Failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof.
THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.
LOT 48, BLOCK 1, QUAIL CROSSING SUBDIVISION, FILING NO. 1, SECOND AMENDMENT, COUNTY OF ADAMS, STATE OF COLORADO.
**NOTARY CORRECTION AFFIDAVIT RECORDED ON 2/14/2008 AT RECEPTION NO. 2008000011794.
Purported common address: 1494 West 132nd Pl, Westminster, CO 80234.
THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED
The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust.
THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 AM on Wednesday, 09/11/2024, at 4430 S. Adams County Pkwy, Suite W1000, Brighton CO 80601-8219, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law.
First Publication 7/18/2024
Last Publication 8/15/2024
Name of Publication
Northglenn-Thornton Sentinel
IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED;
DATE: 05/09/2024
Alexander L. Villagran, Public Trustee in and for the County of Adams, State of Colorado
By: Treasurer and Public Trustee
The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is:
David R. Doughty #40042
Janeway Law Firm PC
9540 Maroon Circle, Suite 320, Englewood, CO 80112 (303) 706-9990
Attorney File # 24-032187
The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose.
COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION
CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. A202480440
To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust:
On April 30, 2024, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Adams records.
Original Grantor(s)
Sergio Alberto Armendariz Rodriguez
Original Beneficiary(ies)
MERS as nominee for Pivot Lending Group
Current Holder of Evidence of Debt
Fitzsimons Credit Union
Date of Deed of Trust
May 20, 2022
County of Recording
Adams
Recording Date of Deed of Trust
June 01, 2022
Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.)
2022000048074
Original Principal Amount
$473,600.00
Outstanding Principal Balance
$465,256.23
Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: Failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof.
THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.
LOT 13, BLOCK 11, SUGAR CREEK SUBDIVISION FILING NO. 1, COUNTY OF ADAMS, STATE OF COLORADO.
Purported common address: 613 Rio Rancho Way, Brighton, CO 80601.
THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST.
The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust.
THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 AM on Wednesday, 08/28/2024, at 4430 S. Adams County Pkwy, Suite W1000, Brighton CO 80601-8219, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law.
First Publication 7/4/2024
Last Publication 8/1/2024
Name of Publication Northglenn-Thornton Sentinel
IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED;
DATE: 04/30/2024
Alexander L. Villagran, Public Trustee in and for the County of Adams, State of Colorado By: Treasurer and Public Trustee
The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is:
INMAN TEHRANI #44076
HOLST & TEHRANI, LLP
PO BOX 298, 514 KIMBARK STREET, LONGMONT, CO 80502-0298 (303) 772-6666
Attorney File # 80440
The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose.
COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. A202480453
To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust:
On May 7, 2024, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Adams records.
Original Grantor(s) Gerardo Campuzano Lozano and Demetrio Campuzano Rodriguez
Original Beneficiary(ies)
Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as beneficiary, as nominee for OCMBC, Inc.
Current Holder of Evidence of Debt Selene Finance, LP
Date of Deed of Trust
March 02, 2023
County of Recording Adams
Recording Date of Deed of Trust
March 15, 2023
Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.)
2023000013580
Original Principal Amount
$340,000.00
Outstanding Principal Balance
$338,555.32
Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: Failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof.
THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.
THE SOUTH 53.49 FEET OF LOT 5, BLOCK 3, NYLIN SUBDIVISION, COUNTY OF ADAMS, STATE OF COLORADO.
Purported common address: 6360 Poplar Street, Commerce City, CO 80022.
THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED
NOTICE OF SALE
The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 AM on Wednesday, 08/28/2024, at 4430 S. Adams County Pkwy, Suite W1000, Brighton CO 80601-8219, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law.
First Publication 7/11/2024
Last Publication 8/8/2024
Name of Publication
Northglenn-Thornton Sentinel
IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED;
DATE: 05/07/2024
Alexander L. Villagran, Public Trustee in and for the County of Adams, State of Colorado By: Treasurer and Public Trustee
The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is:
Aricyn J. Dall #51467
Randall S. Miller & Associates, P.C. 216 16th Street, Suite 1210, Denver, CO 80202 (720) 259-6710
Attorney File # 24CO00101-1
The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose.
Public Notice
City of Westminster Summary of Proceedings
Summary of proceedings of the Westminster City Council meeting of Monday, July 22, 2024. Mayor McNally, and Councillors Carmelia, DeMott, Ezeadi, Hott, Ireland, and Nurmela were present at roll call.
The minutes of the July 8, 2024, meeting was approved as written.
Council held public hearings on the following: Public Hearing on the 2024 Community Development Block Grant Annual Action Plan; Public Hearing on the City of Westminster’s Consent to the Inclusion of Property into the Orchard Park Place South Metropolitan District; and Public Hearing on the City of Westminster’s Consent to the Dissolution of the Orchard Park Place Residential Metropolitan District
Council adopted the following: Resolution No. 15 Authorizing the City Manager to Formalize Westminster’s Participation in the Colorado Firefighter Cancer, Heart, and Behavioral Health Benefits Trust; Resolution No. 16 Calling a Special City Election; Authorization of Special Legal Counsel Services for Eminent Domain; Resolution No. 17 Re: City of Westminster’s Consent to the Inclusion of Property into the Orchard Park Place South Metropolitan District; Resolution No. 18 Re: City of Westminster’s Consent to the Dissolution of the Orchard Park Place Residential Metropolitan District; and Resolution No. 19 Appointing Deputy City Manager Jody Andrews as Acting City Manager.
Council approved the following: Second Reading of Councillor’s Bill No. 21 Amending Chapters 4 and 9 of Title III, W.M.C. Concerning Departments and Administrative Updates Based on Changed Terminology; Second Reading Councilor’s Bill No. 22 Authorizing the Issuance of Tax-Exempt Utility Enterprise Revenue Bonds for Financing the Construction of a New Drinking Water Facility Project; Second Reading of Councillor’s Bill No. 23 Re: Adding a New Section 13-1-17 to the Westminster Municipal Code Establishing Special Regulations for the Westminster Hills
Open Space; Quarterly Insurance Claims Report - April through June 2024; Authorize Special Legal Services for Public Finance and Special Districts; Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Contract Amendment with RJH Consultants, Inc. for Engineering Services Associated with the Wattenberg Reservoir Slope Protection and Spillway Design Project; Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Contract with Global Construction Estimating Corporation for Independent Cost Estimating Services on the Westminster Boulevard Drinking Water Facility Project; Amendment to the Construction Management/General Contractor Agreement with Mark Young Construction, LLC to Perform Construction Services for the West View Recreation Center Remodel Project; Authorization of Amendment to the Westminster Community Foundation (formerly known as the Westminster Legacy Foundation) Memorandum of Understanding; and Authorization for 2024 Hotel Expenditures for People Experiencing Homelessness.
City Council passed on first reading:
A BILL FOR AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING THE 2024 BUDGET OF THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FUND AND AUTHORIZING A SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATION FROM THE 2024 ESTIMATED REVENUES IN THE FUND Purpose: To guide CDBG expenditures for the upcoming program year, which runs from October 1, 2024, through September 30, 2025.
A BILL FOR AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING A LEASE AGREEMENT WITH BARQUENTINE BREWING COMPANY Purpose: To authorize the City Manager to enter into a lease agreement with Barquentine Brewing Company for the City-owned property located at 3915 West 73rd Avenue to support the redevelopment of the Rodeo Market building and the Harris Park neighborhood.
There was no further business to come before the City Council, and the meeting adjourned at 10:25 p.m.
By Order of the Westminster City Council Kathryn Schroeder, Deputy City Clerk Published in the Westminster Window & the City of Westminster Website
Attachment: Councillor’s Bill No. 21, 22, 23
Legal Notice No. NTS3797
First Publication: August 1, 2024
Last Publication: August 1, 2024 Publisher: Westminster Window
Public Notice
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
88th AVE & YORK ST RIGHT-OF-WAY ANNEXATION AND ZONING (Fourth Notice)
Notice is hearby given that the Thornton City Council will hold a public hearing concerning an Annexation and Zoning for a parcel of land in the southern half of the East 88th Avenue rightof-way (ROW) approximately 2.2 acres in size. The property is proposed to be zoned in compliance with the Colorado Revised Statutes, which requires property to be zoned within 90 days of annexation. The applicant is proposing to establish Planned Development Reserve (DR) zoning. A copy of the Resolution initiating annexation proceedings and the legal description of the property proposed for annexation are attached.
This hearing will be held on August 13, 2024, at 7 p.m. in the Council Chambers at the Thornton City Hall, 9500 Civic Center Drive, Thornton, Colorado. Thornton is also offering remote access to the public hearing. To attend online, register in advance at https://thorntonco.zoom.us or call 669-900-6833 and enter Meeting ID 827 6505 5978. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting and the process for providing testimony.
All interested parties are invited to attend the public hearing or present their views by providing written comments in advance of the public hearing. Written comments sent via email must be received at Ellie.Hassan@ThorntonCO.gov prior to 4 p.m. MDT/MST on the day of the public hearing. Written comments sent via mail to Thornton City Hall, City Development Department, 9500 Civic Center Drive, Thornton, CO 80229 must be received prior to 5 p.m. MDT/MST on the Friday preceding the public hearing. If you have any questions concerning this matter, please contact the City Development Department at
303-538-7295.
If you have any questions regarding attending the Zoom Meeting, please email CityDevelopment@ThorntonCO.gov prior to 4 pm on August 13, 2024.
Qualified individuals with a disability may contact Thornton’s ADA Coordinator to request and arrange for accommodations. Requests for accommodation should be made as far in advance as possible, but preferably no less than five business days prior to the date needed. Please contact Thornton’s ADA Coordinator via telephone 303-538-7334 or email adacoordinator@ThorntonCO.gov.
ATTEST: Kristen N. Rosenbaum, City Clerk APPROVED AS TO FORM: Tami Yellico, City Attorney PUBLISHED: 7/11, 7/18, 7/25, and 8/1/2024
R E S O L U T I O N A RESOLUTION ACKNOWLEDGING RECEIPT OF THE 88TH AVENUE AND YORK STREET ANNEXATION PETITION AND ESTABLISHING AUGUST 13, 2024, AS THE DATE FOR CONSIDERATION OF THE REQUESTED ANNEXATION OF PROPERTY LOCATED ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF EAST 88TH AVENUE BETWEEN YORK STREET AND STEELE STREET TO THE CITY (EAST 88TH AVENUE AND YORK STREET ANNEXATION).
WHEREAS, Adams County is the owner (Owner) of the unincorporated property legally described in Exhibit A (the Property) and comprises 100 percent of the owners of the area proposed for annexation; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Title 31, Article 12, Section 107, Colorado Revised Statutes, the Owner has submitted a petition for annexation of the Property to the City and the Petition for Annexation is attached hereto as Attachment A and incorporated herein; and
WHEREAS, Title 31, Article 12, Section 108, Colorado Revised Statutes, requires that the City establish a date, time, and place that the City will consider the annexation and various requirements of Title 31, Article 12, Colorado Revised Statutes; and
WHEREAS, the City Council, at its regular meeting on June 25, 2024, reviewed the Petition for Annexation and various documents submitted in support of the Petition for Annexation; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has examined the record in this case; examined the various exhibits; considered the request and the recommendations of the City staff; considered the applicable requirements of the Municipal Annexation Act of 1965, as amended; and based upon the record which has been made concerning the request, has arrived at its decision.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF THORNTON, COLORADO, AS FOLLOWS:
1. The Petition for Annexation is in substantial compliance with the requirements of Title 31, Article 12, Colorado Revised Statutes, and in particular Section 107 thereof. The City Manager is directed to follow the procedures outlined in Sections 31-12-108 to 110, Colorado Revised Statutes.
2. Consideration of the Annexation is scheduled for the City Council meeting on Tuesday, August 13, 2024 at 7:00 p.m.
PASSED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Thornton, Colorado, on June 25 , 2024.
CITY OF THORNTON, COLORADO
ATTEST: Kristen N. Rosenbaum, City Clerk
EXHIBIT A EAST 88TH AVE. AND YORK ST. ANNEXATION
LEGAL DESCRIPTION:
A PARCEL OF LAND LOCATED IN THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 25, TOWNSHIP 2 SOUTH, RANGE 68 WEST, OF THE SIXTH PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, COUNTY OF ADAMS, STATE OF COLORADO, AND MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS:
BEGINNING AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF SAID SECTION 25 ALSO BEING THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF ANNEXATION ORDINANCE NO. 128 RECORDED IN FILE 10,
MAP 364 AT RECEPTION NO. 615294 OF THE ADAMS COUNTY RECORDS;
THENCE S89°24’53”E ALONG THE NORTH LINE OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF SAID SECTION 25 AND ALONG THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID ORDINANCE NO. 128, A DISTANCE OF 2643.92 FEET TO THE NORTH QUARTER CORNER OF SAID SECTION 25 ALSO BEING THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF ANNEXATION ORDINANCE NO. 168 RECORDED IN FILE 11, MAP 131 AT RECEPTION NO. 722473;
THENCE S00°07’49”E ALONG THE EAST LINE OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF SAID SECTION 25 AND THE WEST LINE OF SAID ORDINANCE NO. 168, A DISTANCE OF 55.60 FEET TO THE SOUTHERLY RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF EAST 88TH AVENUE AS SHOWN ON THE PLAT OF JACKSON VILLA RECORDED IN FILE 12, MAP 339 AT RECEPTION NO. 931526;
THENCE PARALLEL TO AND 30.00 FEET SOUTH OF SAID NORTH LINE OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER N89°24’53”W ALONG SAID SOUTHERLY RIGHT OF WAY, A DISTANCE OF 1094.37 FEET TO THE EASTERLY RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF WELBY ROAD AS DESCRIBED AT RECEPTION NO. 2018000040940;
THENCE S67°40’48”W ALONG THE EASTERLY RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF SAID WELBY ROAD, A DISTANCE OF 25.69 FEET TO THE SOUTHERLY RIGHT OF WAY OF LINE OF EAST 88TH AVENUE EXTENDED;
THENCE PARALLEL TO AND 40.00 FEET SOUTH OF SAID NORTH LINE N89°24’53”W ALONG SAID SOUTHERLY RIGHT OF WAY AND RIGHT OF WAY EXTENDED, A DISTANCE OF 1474.12 FEET TO THE WEST LINE OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF SAID SECTION 25 ALSO BEING THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF ANNEXATION ORDINANCE NO. 72 RECORDED IN BOOK 746 AT PAGE 397 AT RECEPTION NO. 565545;
THENCE N01°02’48”W ALONG THE WEST LINE OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF SAID SECTION 25 AND THE EAST LINE OF SAID ORDINANCE NO. 72 AND ORDINANCE NO. 27 RECORDED IN BOOK 746 AT PAGE 395 AT RECEPTION NO. 565543, A DISTANCE OF 40.02 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING.
COUNTY OF ADAMS, STATE OF COLORADO. THE ABOVE PARCEL CONTAINS 94,720 SQUARE FEET OR 2.174 ACRES, MORE OR LESS.
Legal Notice No. NTS3742
First Publication (Fourth of Four): August 1, 2024
Last Publication: August 1, 2024
Publisher: Northglenn-Thornton Sentinel
Public Notice
NOTICE OF INTENT TO REQUEST RELEASE OF FUNDS
August 1, 2024
Adams County 4430 S. Adams County Pkwy. Brighton, CO 80601 (720) 523-6200
On or about August 9, Adams County will submit a request to the U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development (HUD) for the release of Economic Development Initiative-Community Project Funding (EDI-CPF) Grant funds under the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023 (Public Law 117-328), as amended, to undertake a project known as the Adams County Veterans Memorial Amphitheater for the purpose of creating additional recreational opportunities and enhanced outdoor value for patrons of the Adams County Fairground including construction of the Veterans Memorial Amphitheater and its associated support facilities (lawns, paths, parking), including a stage, seating area, restroom facility, additional parking lot, paved entry/drop off loop, and concrete and crushed fines gravel pedestrian pathways. The project also proposes a stormwater detention pond and turf grass lawns. The proposed project budget is estimated at approximately $5 million, with $750,000 in EDI-CPF funding.
The activities proposed are categorically excluded under HUD regulations at 24 CFR Part 58 from National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) requirements. An Environmental Review Record (ERR) that documents the environmental determinations for this project is on file at the Adams County Government Center, 4430 S.
Adams County Parkway, Brighton, CO 80601 and may be examined or copied weekdays 8 A.M to 4:30 P.M.
Any individual, group, or agency may submit written comments on the ERR to the Adams County Housing Policy & Community Investments Division. All comments received by August 8, 2024, will be considered by Adams County prior to authorizing submission of a request for release of funds.
Adams County certifies to HUD that Emma Pinter in her capacity as Chair of the Board of County Commissioners consents to accept the jurisdiction of the Federal Courts if an action is brought to enforce responsibilities in relation to the environmental review process and that these responsibilities have been satisfied. HUD’s approval of the certification satisfies its responsibilities under NEPA and related laws and authorities and allows Adams County to use Program funds.
HUD will accept objections to its release of fund and Adams County’s certification for a period of fifteen days following the anticipated submission date or its actual receipt of the request (whichever is later) only if they are on one of the following bases: (a) the certification was not executed by the Certifying Officer of Adams County; (b) Adams County has omitted a step or failed to make a decision or finding required by HUD regulations at 24 CFR part 58; (c) the grant recipient or other participants in the development process have committed funds, incurred costs or undertaken activities not authorized by 24 CFR Part 58 before approval of a release of funds by HUD; or (d) another Federal agency acting pursuant to 40 CFR Part 1504 has submitted a written finding that the project is unsatisfactory from the standpoint of environmental quality. Objections must be prepared and submitted in accordance with the required procedures (24 CFR Part 58, Sec. 58.76) and shall be addressed to HUD at 1670 Broadway, Denver, CO 80202. Potential objectors should contact HUD to verify the actual last day of the objection period.
Emma Pinter, Chair of the Board of County Commissioners
Legal Notice No. NTS3793
First Publication: August 1, 2024
Last Publication: August 1, 2024 Publisher: Northglenn-Thornton Sentinel Public Notice
BY AUTHORITY
ORDINANCE NO. 4257
COUNCILLOR’S BILL NO. 23 SERIES OF 2024 INTRODUCED BY COUNCILLORS DeMott, Nurmela
A BILL FOR AN ORDINANCE ADDING A NEW SECTION 13-1-17 ESTABLISHING SPECIAL REGULATIONS FOR THE WESTMINSTER HILLS OPEN SPACE
Whereas, pursuant to City Council direction at the June 3, 2024, Study Session, a new section has been drafted for Chapter 1 of Title XIII of the Westminster Municipal Code to formally designate the dog off-leash area of the Westminster Hills Open Space and limit dog use of other spaces; and
Whereas, the City Council hereby finds and determines that formally designating the dog off-leash area of the Westminster Hills Open Space as the “Westminster Hills Open Space Dog Off-Leash and Natural Area” and limiting dog use of other spaces is in the best interests of the residents of the City.
THE CITY OF WESTMINSTER ORDAINS:
Section 1. There is hereby added to the Westminster Municipal Code a new section 13-1-17, which shall read in its entirety as follows: 13-1-17. – Westminster Hills Open Space Special Regulations
(A) Westminster Hills Open Space Dog OffLeash and Natural Area.
(1) Designation. The City Council hereby designates the approximately 440 acres of the Westminster Hills Open Space identified in the attachments to the Agenda Memorandum
for Councillor’s Bill No. 23, Ordinance 4257, as Colorado Hills, Brigham Young University, Church of Jesus Christ Latter-Day Saints, and the southern portion of the Walnut Creek Exchange as an off-leash dog and natural area to be referred to as the Westminster Hills Open Space (WHOS) Dog Off-Leash and Natural Area. (2) Regulations; Uses and Activities.
(a) The regulations and requirements set forth in sections 13-1-6 and 13-1-7 of this Code shall apply to the WHOS Dog Off-Leash and Natural Area, subject to the provisions of this section 13-1-17 which takes precedence.
(b) Access to the Dry Creek Valley Ditch through the northeast corner of the dog off-leash area is subject to a use agreement with the Dry Creek Valley Ditch Company.
(c) All uses and activities authorized pursuant to section 13-5-3 of this Code are allowed within the WHOS Dog Off-Leash and Natural Area; provided, however that use of the WHOS Dog Off-Leash and Natural Area as an “off-leash dog exercise area,” as identified in subsection (B) of section 13-5-3, is expressly authorized notwithstanding any limitations set forth in such subsection (B) or elsewhere in this Code.
(B) Walnut Creek Exchange, Northern Parcel – No Off-Leash Dogs. Only on-leash use is authorized within the northern parcel of the Walnut Creek Exchange identified in the attachments to the Agenda Memorandum for Councillor’s Bill No. 23, Ordinance 4257. Off-leash dogs are prohibited within the northern parcel of the Walnut Creek Exchange.
(C) Westminster Hills Open Space Dog-Free Area. No dogs, whether leashed or not, are allowed within the Westminster Hills Open Space except as set forth in subsections A and B above. This prohibition includes all land acquired from the Sisters of the New Covenant identified in the attachments to the Agenda Memorandum for Councillor’s Bill No. 23, Ordinance 4257, which land is subject to a conservation easement. Section 2. This ordinance shall take effect upon its passage after second reading. The title and purpose of this ordinance shall be published prior to its consideration on second reading. The full text of this ordinance shall be published within ten (10) days after its enactment after second reading.
INTRODUCED, PASSED ON FIRST READING, AND TITLE AND PURPOSE ORDERED PUBLISHED this 8th day of July, 2024.
PASSED, ENACTED ON SECOND READING, AND FULL TEXT ORDERED PUBLISHED this 22nd day of July, 2024.
ATTEST:
City Clerk
Mayor
APPROVED AS TO LEGAL FORM: City Attorney’s Office
Legal Notice No. NTS3800
First Publication: August 1, 2024
Last Publication: August 1, 2024 Publisher: Westminster Window Public Notice
Raritan Estates Development Case Number: PRC2022-00008
Planning Commission Hearing Date: August 22, 2024, at 6:00 p.m. Board of County Commissioners Hearing Date: September 17, 2024, at 9:30 a.m.
Hearings Location: 4430 S. Adams County Pkwy., Brighton, CO
Requests:
1. 1) Rezone from Residential-1-C (R-1-C) to Planned Unit Development (P.U.D.), 2) Preliminary Development Plan to establish a Planned Unit Development for 12 townhouse dwelling units and associated open space amenities 3) Major Subdivision Preliminary Plat to create 12 lots and 2 tracts from the existing 7 lots and Raritan Street ROW, 4) Right-of Way vacation for a portion of Raritan Way, 5) Waiver from the Subdivision Design Standards to allow for private roadways within the development (Section 5-03-03-10), and 6) Waiver from the Subdivision Design Standards to allow for new residences within a new subdivision to be closer than 30 feet from the common property line with adjacent residential uses (Section 5-03-02-02-01)
Location of Development Proposal: 4300 Hudson Rd Parcel Numbers: 0181924301001
Legal Description: A REPLAT OF TRACTS 1,2,3,5,6 AND TRACT A, RARITAN ESTATES SUBDIVISION AS RECORDED AT RECEPTION NO. 2017000033082, COUNTY OF ADAMS, STATE OF COLORADO.
Adams County Case Manager:
Brayan Marin
Applicant: UC TEJON LLC
Legal Notice No. NTS3795
First Publication: August 1, 2024
Last Publication: August 1, 2024
Publisher: Westminster Window
Public Notice
BY AUTHORITY
ORDINANCE NO. 4256
COUNCILLOR’S BILL NO. 22
SERIES OF 2024
INTRODUCED BY COUNCILLORS
DeMott, Nurmela
A BILL
FOR AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF THE CITY OF WESTMINSTER, COLORADO, WATER AND WASTEWATER UTILITY ENTERPRISE, WATER AND WASTEWATER REVENUE BONDS, SERIES 2024
THE CITY OF WESTMINSTER, COLORADO, WATER AND WASTEWATER UTILITY ENTERPRISE ORDAINS:
Section 1. Definitions and Construction.
(A) DEFINITIONS: In this Ordinance the follow-
ing terms have the following respective meanings unless the context hereof clearly requires otherwise:
Acquisition Fund shall mean the Water and Wastewater Utilities Enterprise, Water and Wastewater Revenue Bonds, Series 2024 Bonds Acquisition Fund.
Beneficial Owners shall mean those Persons having beneficial ownership interests the Bonds and registered in the name of the Securities Depository or a nominee therefor.
Bond Purchase Agreement shall mean the Bond Purchase Agreement concerning the purchase of the Bonds, between the Enterprise and the Purchaser.
Bonds shall mean the City’s Water and Wastewater Utility Enterprise, Water and Wastewater Revenue Bonds, Series 2024”.
Business Day shall mean a day on which banks located in Denver, Colorado, and the cities in which are located the Principal Operations Office of each of the Paying Agent and the Registrar are not required or authorized to be closed and on which the New York Stock Exchange is not closed.
Capital Improvements shall mean the acquisition of land, water rights, easements, facilities, and equipment (other than ordinary repairs and replacements), and those property improvements or any combination of property improvements which will constitute enlargements, extensions or betterments to the System and will be incorporated into the System.
Charter shall mean the home rule Charter of the City as amended, to the date of delivery of the Bonds.
City shall mean the City of Westminster, Colorado.
Combined Maximum Annual Debt Service
Requirements shall mean the largest sum of principal and interest due in any Fiscal Year on all issues of Securities for which the computation is being made for the period beginning with the Fiscal Year in which such computation is made and ending with the Fiscal Year in which any such Security last becomes due.
Commercial Bank shall mean a state or national bank or trust company in good standing located in or incorporated under the laws of any state of the United States of America which is subject to examination by federal or state authorities, which is a member of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation and of the Federal Reserve System and which has capital and surplus of $75,000,000.
Continuing Disclosure Certificate shall mean the undertaking executed by officers of the Enterprise simultaneous with the delivery of the Bonds which enables the Purchaser to comply with the Rule.
Cost of the Project shall mean all costs, as designated by the Enterprise, of the Project, or any
interest therein, which cost, at the option of the Enterprise (except as may be otherwise limited by law) may include all, any one or other portion of the incidental costs pertaining to the Project, including, without limitation:
(1) All preliminary expenses or other costs advanced by the Enterprise or advanced by the Federal Government, the State or by any other Person from any source, with the approval of the Council, or any combination thereof, or otherwise;
(2) The costs of making surveys and tests, audits, preliminary plans, other plans, specifications, estimates of costs and other preliminaries;
(3) The costs of contingencies;
(4) The costs of premiums on any builders’ risk insurance and performance bonds during the construction, installation and other acquisition of the Project, or a reasonably allocated share thereof;
(5) The costs of appraising, printing, estimates, advice, inspection, other services of engineers, architects, accountants, financial consultants, attorneys at law, clerical help and other agents and employees;
(6) The costs of making, publishing, posting, mailing and otherwise giving any notice in connection with the Project and the issuance of the Bonds;
(7) All costs and expenses of issuing the Bonds including, without limitation, fees of the Paying Agent, bond counsel, counsel to the Purchaser, counsel to the Enterprise, financial advisor, rating agencies and printers to the extent not defrayed as an Operation and Maintenance Expense;
(8) The costs of the filing or recording of instruments and the cost of any title insurance premiums;
(9) The costs of funding any construction loans and other temporary loans pertaining to the Project and of the incidental expenses incurred in connection with such loans;
(10) The costs of demolishing, removing, or relocating any buildings, structures, or other facilities on land acquired for the Project, and of acquiring lands to which such buildings, structures or other facilities may be moved or relocated;
(11) The costs of machinery and equipment;
(12) The costs of any properties, rights, easements or other interests in properties, or any licenses, privileges, agreements and franchises;
(13) The costs of labor, material and obligations incurred to contractors, builders and materialmen in connection with the acquisition and construction of the Project;
(14) The costs of amending any resolution or other instrument pertaining to the Bonds or otherwise to the System; and
(15) All other expenses pertaining to the Project.
Council shall mean the City Council of the City, acting as the governing body of the Enterprise.
C.R.S. shall mean the Colorado Revised Statutes, as amended to the date of delivery of the Bonds.
Debt Service Requirements shall mean the principal of, interest on, and any premium due in connection with the Bonds, the Parity Securities, or the Subordinate Securities, as the context so requires, heretofore or hereafter issued, if any, or such part of such Securities as may be designated.
Enterprise shall mean the City of Westminster, Colorado, Water and Wastewater Utility Enterprise, which consists of the City’s Water Facilities, Wastewater Facilities, and Stormwater Facilities.
Enterprise Ordinance shall mean Ordinance No. 2264, Series of 1994, of the City, as amended by Ordinance No. 3758, Series of 2014, authorizing the Enterprise to have and exercise certain powers in furtherance of its purposes.
Event of Default shall mean one of the events described in Section 10.A hereof.
Federal Securities shall mean bills, certificates of indebtedness, notes, or bonds which are direct obligations of the United States of America or are obligations the principal and interest of which are unconditionally guaranteed by the United States
of America.
Fiscal Year shall mean the twelve (12) months commencing on the first day of January of any calendar year and ending on the last day of December of such calendar year or such other twelve-month period as may from time to time be designated by the Council as the Fiscal Year of the Enterprise.
Income shall mean all income from (i) rates, fees, tolls, and charges and tap fees, or any combination thereof, but not special assessments, for the services furnished by, or the direct or indirect connection with, or the use of, or any commodity from the System, including, without limiting the generality of the foregoing, minimum charges, charges for the availability of service, disconnection fees, reconnection fees, and reasonable penalties for any delinquencies; and (ii) all income or other gain, if any, from any investment of Pledged Revenues and of the proceeds of Securities (except income or other gain from any investment of moneys held in an escrow fund for the defeasance of Securities or any other similar fund) to the extent not required to be rebated to the federal government; but excluding any moneys received as grants, appropriations or gifts from the Federal Government, the State, or other sources, the use of which is limited by the grantor or donor to the construction of Capital Improvements, except to the extent any such moneys shall be received as payments for the use of the System, services rendered thereby, the availability of any such service, or the disposal of any commodities therefrom.
Independent Auditor shall mean any certified public accountant, or any firm of such accountants, duly licensed to practice and practicing as such under the laws of the State, appointed and paid by the Enterprise or the City, who (a) is, in fact, independent and not under the domination of the City or the Enterprise, (b) does not have any substantial interest, direct or indirect, in any of the affairs of the Enterprise or the City, and (c) is not connected with the Enterprise or the City as a member, officer or employee, but who may be regularly retained to make annual or similar audits of any books or records of the Enterprise or the City.
Letter of Representations shall mean the Blanket Issuer Letter of Representations from the Enterprise to the Securities Depository.
Manager shall mean the City Manager of the City, acting as the Manager of the Enterprise.
Operation and Maintenance Expenses shall mean such reasonable and necessary current expenses of the City, paid or accrued, of operating, maintaining and repairing the System as may be determined by the City, including, except as limited by contract or otherwise limited by law, without limiting the generality of the foregoing:
(1) Engineering, auditing, legal and other overhead expenses directly related and reasonably allocable to the administration, operation and maintenance of the System;
(2) Fidelity bond and insurance premiums appertaining to public officials or the System;
(3) The reasonable charges of any paying agent, registrar, or depository appertaining to any Outstanding Securities;
(4) Annual payments to pension, retirement, health and hospitalization funds appertaining to the System;
(5) Any taxes, assessments, franchise fees or other charges or payments in lieu of the foregoing;
(6) Ordinary and current rentals of equipment or other property;
(7) Contractual services, professional services, salaries, administrative expenses, and costs of labor appertaining to the System, the cost of water purchased for delivery through the System, and the cost of materials and supplies used for current operation of the System;
(8) The costs incurred in the billing and collection of all or any part of the Pledged Revenues;
(9) Any costs of utility services furnished to the System by the City or otherwise.
Operation and Maintenance Expenses does not include:
(1) Any allowance for depreciation;
(2) Any costs of reconstruction, improvement,
extension, or betterment;
(3) Any accumulation of reserves for capital replacements;
(4) Any reserves for operation, maintenance, or repair of the System;
(5) Any allowance for the redemption of any Securities or the payment of any interest thereon;
(6) Any liabilities incurred in the acquisition of any Water Facilities or Wastewater Facilities;
(7) Any other ground of legal liability not based on contract.
Operation and Maintenance Fund shall mean the expense accounts within the Water and Wastewater Utility Fund used by the City for the payment of Operation and Maintenance Expenses referred to in Section 5.C hereof.
Ordinance shall mean this Ordinance of the Enterprise authorizing the issuance of the Bonds and subject to the parameters set forth herein and confirmed in the Sale Certificate.
Outstanding shall mean as of any particular date, all Bonds, the Parity Bonds or any other Securities which have been authorized, executed and delivered except the following:
(1) Any Bond, Parity Bonds, or other such Security cancelled by the Enterprise, by the Paying Agent or otherwise on behalf of the Enterprise on or before such date, except any Bond described in the last paragraph of Section 9 hereof;
(2) Any Bond, the Parity Bonds, or other such Security held by or on behalf of the Enterprise or the City;
(3) Any Bond, Parity Bond or other such Security for the payment or the redemption of which moneys or Federal Securities sufficient (including the known minimum yield available for such purpose from Federal Securities in which such amount wholly or in part may be initially invested) to pay all of the Debt Service Requirements of such Bond, Parity Bond or other such Security to the maturity date or specified Redemption Date thereof shall have theretofore been deposited in escrow or in trust with a Trust Bank for that purpose; and
(4) Any lost, destroyed, or wrongfully taken Bond, Parity Bond, or other such Security in lieu of or in substitution for which another Bond, Parity Bond or other Security shall have been executed and delivered.
Owner shall mean the holder of any bearer instrument or registered owner of any registered instrument.
Parity Bonds shall mean the 2016 Bonds, the 2019 Bonds, the 2020 Bonds, the 2020 CWRPDA Loan, and any Securities hereafter issued payable from and having an irrevocable lien upon the Pledged Revenues equally or on a parity with the Bonds.
Participants shall mean underwriters, securities brokers or dealers, banks, trust companies, closing corporations or other Persons for which or whom the Securities Depository holds the Bonds.
Paying Agent shall mean U.S. Bank Trust Company, National Association, Denver, Colorado, or its successors.
Paying Agent Agreement shall mean the Paying Agent and Registrar Agreement between the Enterprise and the Paying Agent executed and delivered concurrently with the Bonds.
Permitted Investments shall mean any obligations permitted by the ordinances of the City, the Charter, and, to the extent applicable, the laws of the State.
Person shall mean any individual, firm, partnership, corporation, company, association, joint stock association or body politic or any trustee, receiver, assignee or similar representative thereof.
Pledged Revenues shall mean all Income remaining after the deduction of Operation and Maintenance Expenses.
Preliminary Official Statement shall mean the Preliminary Official Statement prepared in connection with the sale and issuance of the Bonds issued pursuant to this Ordinance.
President shall mean the Mayor of the City, acting as the President of the Enterprise.
Principal and Interest Fund shall mean the special account within the Water and Wastewater Utility Fund designated by the City as the “Water and Wastewater Utilities Enterprise, Water and Wastewater Revenue Bonds, Series 2024 Debt Service Account,” and other similar accounts hereafter established for Parity Bonds created and referred to in Section 5.D hereof.
Principal Operations Office shall mean the principal operations office of the Registrar and Paying Agent as designated in writing to the Enterprise from time to time.
Project shall mean the land, facilities and rights constructed, installed, purchased and otherwise acquired for the System, the cost of which is to be defrayed with a portion of the proceeds of the Bonds and which constitutes Capital Improvements.
Purchaser shall mean the underwriter or underwriters as so named in the Sale Certificate.
Rebate Fund shall mean the special account or accounts within the Water and Wastewater Utility Fund designated as the “City of Westminster, Colorado, Water and Wastewater Utility Enterprise, Water and Wastewater Revenue Bonds Series 2024, Rebate Fund” created and referred to in Section 5.F hereof.
Redemption Date shall mean the date fixed for the redemption prior to maturity of any Securities in any notice of prior redemption given by or on behalf of the Enterprise.
Registrar shall mean U.S. Bank Trust Company, National Association, Denver, Colorado, or its successors, for the Bonds.
Regular Record Date shall mean the fifteenth day of the calendar month next preceding an interest payment date for the Bonds, whether or not a Business Day.
Reserve Fund if required, shall mean the special accounts within the Water and Wastewater Utility Fund designated by the City as the “Water and Wastewater Utility Enterprise, Water and Wastewater Revenue Bonds, Series 2024, Reserve Account,” created and referred to in Section 5.E hereof.
Reserve Fund Requirement shall mean, if a Reserve Fund is required, the amount set forth in the Sale Certificate with respect to the issuance of the Bonds.
Rule shall mean Rule 15c2-12 promulgated by the SEC under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (17 CFR Part 240, § 240.15c2-12).
Sale Certificate means the sale certificate of the City relating to the Bonds issued pursuant to the Supplemental Public Securities Act and described in Section 3.D hereof.
SEC shall mean the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.
Security or Securities shall mean any bond, warrant, note, loan agreement, multiple fiscal year financial obligation or evidence of borrowing payable from and secured by a lien on the Pledged Revenues.
Securities Depository shall mean The Depository Trust Company, a limited purpose trust company organized under the laws of the State of New York, with respect to the Bonds.
Special Record Date shall mean the date fixed by the Paying Agent for the determination of ownership of Bonds for the purpose of paying interest not paid when due or interest accruing after maturity.
State shall mean the State of Colorado.
Stormwater Facilities shall mean any one or more of the various devices used in the collection, treatment, or disposition of storm, flood or surface drainage waters, including all manmade structures or natural watercourses for the conveyance of runoff, such as: detention areas, berms, swales, improved watercourses, channels, bridges, gulches, wetland areas, streams, gullies, flumes, culverts, gutters, pumping stations, pipes, ditches, siphons, catch basins and street facilities; all inlets; collection, drainage, or disposal lines; intercepting sewers; disposal plants; settling basins; outfall sewers; all pumping, power and other equipment and appurtenances; all extension, improvements, remodeling, additions, and alterations thereof; and any and all rights or interests in such stormwater facilities.
Revenues from the Stormwater Facilities are not pledged to the payment of the Bonds.
Subordinate Securities shall mean Securities previously or hereafter issued having a lien on the Pledged Revenues subordinate or junior to the lien thereon of the Bonds. Currently, the Enterprise has outstanding its Subordinate Water and Wastewater Revenue Bonds, Series 2005. The Subordinate Securities are currently evidenced by a loan agreement with the Colorado Water Resources and Power Development Authority.
Supplemental Act shall mean the Supplemental Public Securities Act, constituting Title 11, Article 57, Part 2, C.R.S.
Surety Bond shall mean any surety bond, insurance policy, letter of credit or similar instrument or agreement guaranteeing certain payments into the Reserve Fund as provided therein and subject to the limitations set forth therein.
System shall mean the Water Facilities and the Wastewater Facilities of the City owned and operated by the City as a single utility system.
Tax Code shall mean the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended to the date of delivery of the Bonds, and any regulations promulgated thereunder.
Tax Compliance Certificate shall mean the Tax Compliance and No Arbitrage Certificate executed by the Enterprise in connection with the initial issuance and delivery of the Bonds.
Term Bonds shall mean Bonds that are payable on or before their specified maturity dates from sinking fund payments established for that purpose and calculated to retire such Bonds on or before their specified maturity dates.
2016 Bonds shall mean the City of Westminster, Colorado, Water and Wastewater Utility Enterprise, Water and Wastewater Revenue Bonds, Series 2016.
2019 Bonds shall mean the City of Westminster, Colorado, Water and Wastewater Utility Enterprise, Water and Wastewater Revenue Bonds, Series 2019.
2020 CWRPDA Loan shall mean the loan from the CWRPDA pursuant to the terms of a Loan Agreement, which loan is evidenced by a governmental agency bond, dated as of May 1, 2020, and which payments coming due under the loan are on a parity with the 2016 Bonds, the 2019 Bonds, the 2020 Bonds and the Bonds.
2020 Bonds shall mean the City of Westminster, Colorado, Water and Wastewater Utility Enterprise, Water and Wastewater Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series 2020.
Treasurer shall mean the Chief Financial Officer of the City, or his or her successor in functions, if any, acting as treasurer for the Enterprise.
Trust Bank shall mean a Commercial Bank which is authorized to exercise and is exercising trust powers.
Wastewater Facilities shall mean any one or more of the various devices used in the collection, treatment, or disposition of sewage and industrial wastes of a liquid nature, including, without limitation, all inlets; collection, drainage, or disposal lines; intercepting sewers; wastewater disposal plants; outfall sewers; sewage lagoons; all pumping, power, and other equipment and appurtenances; all extensions, improvements, remodeling, additions and alterations thereof; any and all rights or interests for such wastewater facilities; and all other necessary, incidental, or appurtenant properties, facilities, equipment, and costs relating to the foregoing.
Water and Wastewater Utility Fund shall mean the self-balancing group of accounts heretofore created by the City as an enterprise fund to record all financial activity of the Enterprise referred to in Section 5.B hereof.
Water Facilities shall mean water rights, raw water and any one or more works and improvements used in and as a part of the collection, treatment, or distribution of water for the beneficial uses and purposes for which the water has been or may be appropriated, including, but not limited to, uses for domestic, municipal, irrigation, power, and industrial purposes and including construction, operation, and maintenance of a system of raw and clear water and distribution storage reservoirs, deep and shallow wells, pumping, ventilating, and gauging stations, inlets, tunnels, flumes, conduits, canals, collection, transmission, and distribution lines, infiltration galleries,
hydrants, meters, filtration and treatment plants and works, power plants, all pumping, power, and other equipment and appurtenances, all extensions, improvements, remodeling, additions, and alterations thereof, and any and all rights or interests in such works and improvements, and all other necessary, incidental, or appurtenant properties, facilities, equipment and costs relating to the foregoing.
(B) CONSTRUCTION: This Ordinance, except where the context by clear implication herein otherwise requires, shall be construed as follows:
1. Words in the singular include the plural, and words in the plural include the singular.
2. Words in the masculine gender include the feminine and the neuter, and when the sense so indicates words of the neuter gender refer to any gender.
3. Articles, sections, subsections, paragraphs and subparagraphs mentioned by number, letter, or otherwise, correspond to the respective articles, sections, subsections, paragraphs and subparagraphs of this Ordinance so numbered or otherwise so designated.
4. The titles and headlines applied to articles, sections and subsections of this Ordinance are inserted only as a matter of convenience and ease in reference and in no way define or limit the scope or intent of any provisions of this Ordinance.
Section 2. Recitals.
(A) The City has heretofore established the Enterprise and authorized the Enterprise to have and exercise certain powers in furtherance of its purposes.
(B) Pursuant to Art. X, § 20 and Art. XX, § 6 of the State Constitution, Chapter XI, Section 11.1(a) of the Charter, and the Enterprise Ordinance, the Enterprise is authorized to issue the Bonds without voter approval in advance.
(C) The Enterprise has previously issued the 2016 Bonds, the 2019 Bonds, the 2020 Bonds, the 2020 CWRPDA Loan, each secured by a lien on the Pledged Revenue, and the Subordinate Securities secured by a lien upon the Pledged Revenues which is subordinate or junior to the lien of the 2016 Bonds, the 2020 Bonds, the 2020 CWRPDA Loan and the Bonds.
(D) The Enterprise is not delinquent in the payment of the 2016 Bonds, the 2019 Bonds, the 2020 Bonds, the 2020 CWRPDA Loan, or the Subordinate Securities.
(E) Subject to certain conditions specified in the ordinances authorizing the issuance of the 2016 Bonds, the 2019 Bonds, the 2020 Bonds, the 2020 CWRPDA Loan, the Enterprise may issue indebtedness payable out of and which has a lien on the Pledged Revenues which is on a parity to the lien on the 2016 Bonds, the 2019 Bonds, the 2020 Bonds, the 2020 CWRPDA Loan.
(F) Subject to certain conditions specified in the ordinance authorizing the issuance of the Subordinate Securities, the Enterprise may issue indebtedness payable out of and which has a lien on the Pledged Revenues which is superior to the lien on the Subordinate Securities.
(G) The Pledged Revenues may be pledged lawfully and irrevocably for the payment of the Bonds.
(H) The Council has determined that it is in the best interests of the City and the inhabitants thereof and the Enterprise, that water and wastewater revenue bonds in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $210,000,000 be issued for the purpose of completing the Project.
(I) There are on file with the Council: (i) the form of the Preliminary Official Statement for the Bonds; (ii) the form of the Paying Agent Agreement; (iii) the form of the Disclosure Certificate; (iv) the form of Bond Purchase Agreement; and (v) a form of Preliminary Official Statement.
(J) It is necessary to provide for the form of the Bonds and other provisions relating to the authorization, issuance, and sale of the Bonds.
Section 3. The Bonds.
(A) AUTHORIZATION: The Bonds, payable as to all Debt Service Requirements solely out of Pledged Revenues, are hereby authorized to be issued, the proceeds of the Bonds to be used solely to pay the Cost of the Project.
Section 11-57-204 of the Supplemental Act provides that a public entity, including the Enterprise, may elect in an act of issuance to apply all or any of the provisions of the Supplemental Act. The Council hereby elects to apply all of the provisions of the Supplemental Act to the Bonds. The Bonds are issued under the authority of this Ordinance and the Supplemental Act and shall so recite as provided in Section 3.B(11) hereof. Pursuant to Section 11-57-210, C.R.S., such recital shall be conclusive evidence of the validity and the regularity of the issuance of the Bonds after their delivery for value.
Section 11-57-205 of the Supplemental Act provides that a public entity may delegate to any member of the issuing authority, chief executive officer, or chief financial officer of the public entity the authority to sign a contract for the purchase of the securities or to accept a binding bid for the securities, such delegation to be effective for one year after adoption of the act of issuance. The Council hereby delegates to and authorizes any of the President, the Manager or the Treasurer of the Enterprise the independent authority to execute and deliver the Bond Purchase Agreement, execute and deliver the Sale Certificate setting forth the terms on which the Bonds will be delivered, subject to the parameters and restrictions contained in this Ordinance.
1. Generally. The Bonds shall be issuable in fully registered form and shall initially be registered in the name of the Securities Depository or a nominee therefor. Purchases by Beneficial Owners shall be made in book-entry form in the principal amount of $5,000 or any integral multiple thereof. The Beneficial Owners shall not receive certificates evidencing their interests in the Bonds. No Bond shall be issued in any denomination larger than the aggregate principal amount maturing on the maturity date of such Bond, and no Bond shall be made payable on more than one maturity date. The Bonds shall be initially issued so that a single Bond shall evidence the obligation of the Enterprise to pay all principal due on each of the maturity dates set forth herein. Interest on the Bonds shall be calculated on the basis of a 360-day year of twelve 30-day months, payable semiannually on each June 1 and December 1, commencing on the date provided in the Sale Certificate. If upon presentation at maturity the principal of any Bond is not paid as provided herein, interest shall continue thereon at the same interest rate until the principal is paid in full.
The Bonds shall be issued in fully registered form (i.e., registered as to payment of both principal and interest) initially registered in the name of Cede & Co., as nominee for The Depository Trust Company, and shall be dated as of their date of delivery. The Bonds shall be numbered in such manner as the Registrar determines.
The Bonds shall mature, bear interest from their dated date to maturity or prior redemption, and shall be sold, all as provided in the Sale Certificate; provided that:
(a) Redemption provisions. The Bonds shall be subject to optional redemption not later than December 1, 2034, at a redemption price not to exceed 100% of the principal amount so redeemed, as provided in the Sale Certificate. (b) Interest rate. The maximum net effective interest rate on the Bonds shall not exceed 4.75%.
(c) Purchase price. The price at which the Bonds will be sold to the Purchaser shall not be less than 100% of the aggregate principal amount of the Bonds.
(d) Principal amount. The aggregate principal amount of the Bonds shall not exceed $210,000,000.
(e) Maturity schedule. The maximum annual repayment cost and maximum total repayment cost for the Bonds shall not exceed $13,300,000 and $394,000,000 respectively.
(f) Term of the bonds. The Bonds shall mature no later than December 1, 2054.
Such determinations shall be evidenced by the Sale Certificate, signed by the President, the Manager or the Treasurer dated and delivered on or prior to the Closing Date, which shall not be more than one year from the date of adoption of this Ordinance.
The Debt Service Requirements of the Bonds shall be payable in lawful money of the United States of America to the Owners of the Bonds by the Paying Agent. The principal and the final installment of interest shall be payable to the Owner of each Bond upon presentation and surrender thereof at the Principal Operations Office of the Paying Agent at maturity, by check or draft mailed or wire sent to such Owner at the address appearing on the registration books of
the Enterprise maintained by the Registrar to such bank or other depository as the Owner shall designate in writing to the Paying Agent. Except as hereinbefore and hereinafter provided, the interest shall be payable to the Owner of each Bond determined as of the close of business on the Regular Record Date, irrespective of any transfer of ownership of the Bond subsequent to the Regular Record Date and prior to such interest payment date, by check or draft or wire transfer directed to such Owner as aforesaid. Any interest not paid when due and any interest accruing after maturity shall be payable to the Owner of each Bond entitled to receive such interest determined as of the close of business on the Special Record Date, irrespective of any transfer of ownership of the Bond subsequent to the Special Record Date and prior to the date fixed by the Paying Agent for the payment of such interest, by check or draft or wire transfer directed to such Owner as aforesaid. Notice of the Special Record Date and of the date fixed for the payment of such interest shall be given by sending a copy thereof by certified or registered first class, postage prepaid mail, at least fifteen (15) days prior to the Special Record Date, to the Owner of each Bond upon which interest will be paid determined as of the close of business on the day preceding such mailing at the address appearing on the registration books of the Enterprise. If the date for making or giving any payment, determination or notice described herein is not a Business Day, such payment, determination or notice shall be made or given on the next succeeding Business Day.
So long as the Owner of any Bond is the Securities Depository or a nominee therefor, the Securities Depository shall disburse any payments received, through its Participants or otherwise, to the Beneficial Owners.
Neither the Enterprise nor the Paying Agent shall have any responsibility or obligation for the payment to any Participant, any Beneficial Owner or any other Person (except an Owner of Bonds) of the Debt Service Requirements on the Bonds.
Notwithstanding any other provision of this Ordinance to the contrary, so long as any Bond is registered in the name of Cede & Co., as nominee for the Securities Depository, all payments of Debt Service Requirements on the Bonds shall be made in the manner provided in the Letter of Representations and all notices with respect to the Bonds shall be given in the manner provided in the Letter of Representations. In the event of a conflict between the provisions of this Ordinance and the Letter of Representations, the provisions of this Ordinance shall be controlling.
2. Optional Redemption. The Bonds are subject to redemption prior to maturity at the option of the Enterprise as described in the Sale Certificate.
3. Mandatory redemption. The Term Bonds, if any, shall be subject to mandatory sinking fund redemption at the times, in the amounts, and at the prices set forth in the Sale Certificate.
On or before the thirtieth day prior to each sinking fund redemption date, the Registrar will proceed to call the Term Bonds (or any Term Bond or Bonds issued to replace such Term Bonds) for redemption from the sinking fund on the next December 1, and give notice to such call without further instruction or notice from the Enterprise.
At its option, to be exercised on or before the sixtieth day next preceding any sinking fund redemption date, the Enterprise may (i) deliver to the Registrar for cancellation Term Bonds subject to mandatory sinking fund redemption on such date in an aggregate principal amount desired or (ii) receive a credit in respect of its sinking fund redemption obligation for any Terms Bonds subject to mandatory sinking fund redemption on such date, which prior to said date have been redeemed (otherwise than through the operation of the sinking fund) and cancelled by the Registrar and not theretofore applied as a credit against any sinking fund redemption obligation. Each Term Bond so delivered or previously redeemed will be credited by the Registrar at the principal amount thereof on the obligation of the Enterprise on such sinking fund redemption date and the principal amount of Term Bonds to be redeemed by operation of such sinking fund on such date will be accordingly reduced. The Enterprise will, on or before the sixtieth day next preceding each sinking fund redemption date, furnish the Registrar with the Enterprise’s certificate indicating whether or not and to what extent the provision of (i) and (ii) above are to be availed with respect to such sinking fund payment. Failure of the Enterprise to deliver such certificate shall not affect the Registrar’s duty to give notice of sinking fund redemption as provided herein.
4. Partial redemption. In the case of Bonds of a denomination larger than $5,000, a portion of such Bond ($5,000 or any integral multiple thereof) may be redeemed, in which case the Registrar shall, without charge to the Owner thereof, authenticate and issue a replacement Bond or Bonds for the unredeemed portion thereof.
5. Notice of redemption. Notice identifying the Bonds or portions thereof to be redeemed shall be given by the Registrar by mailing a copy of the redemption notice by first class mail, postage prepaid, not more than 60 nor less than 30 days prior to the date fixed for redemption, to the Owner of each Bond to be redeemed in whole or in part at the address shown on the registration records maintained by the Registrar. Failure to give such notice by mailing to any Owner of any Bond, or any defect therein, shall not affect the validity of any proceedings for the redemption of any Bonds. Actual receipt of mailed notice by the Owner of any Bond shall not be a condition precedent to the redemption of such Bond or any other Bond. The principal amount so redeemed will be payable upon presentation and surrender of the Bond at the Paying Agent, and accrued interest to the Redemption Date will be paid by check or draft mailed or wire sent to the Owner (or by alternative means if so agreed to by the Owner and the Paying Agent). All Bonds so called for redemption will cease to bear interest after the specified redemption date if moneys to effect the redemption are on deposit with the Paying Agent on such redemption date.
Notwithstanding the provisions of this Section, any notice of redemption may contain a statement that the redemption is conditioned upon the receipt by the Paying Agent of funds on or before the date fixed for redemption sufficient to pay the redemption price of the Bonds so called for redemption, and that if such funds are not available, such redemption shall be canceled by written notice to the Owners of the Bonds called for redemption in the same manner as the original redemption notice was mailed.
6. Execution and authentication. The Bonds shall be executed by and on behalf of the Enterprise with the facsimile or manual signature of the President of the Enterprise, shall be attested with the facsimile or manual signature of the Secretary of the Enterprise, and shall be authenticated with the manual signature of an authorized signatory of the Registrar. Should any officer whose facsimile or manual signature appears on the Bonds cease to be such officer before delivery of the Bonds to the Purchaser, such facsimile or manual signature shall nevertheless be valid and sufficient for all purposes. No Bond shall be valid or become obligatory for any purpose or be entitled to any security or benefit under this Ordinance unless and until the certificate of authentication on such Bond shall have been duly executed by an authorized signatory of the Registrar, and such executed certificate upon any such Bond shall be conclusive evidence that such Bond has been authenticated and delivered under this Ordinance.
7. Registration, transfer and exchange. Upon their execution and authentication and prior to their delivery, the Bonds shall be registered for the purpose of payment of principal and interest by the Registrar. Initially, each Bond shall be registered in the name of the Securities Depository or a nominee therefor. Except as hereinafter provided, all of the Bonds shall continue to be registered in the name of the Securities Depository or a nominee therefor. There shall be no substantive change to the terms and conditions set forth in the form of Bond, except as otherwise authorized by this Ordinance or any amendment hereto.
Neither the Enterprise nor the Registrar shall have any responsibility or obligation with respect to the accuracy of the records of the Securities Depository or a nominee therefor or any Participant regarding any ownership interest in the Bonds or the delivery to any Participant, Beneficial Owner or any other Person (except an Owner of Bonds) of any notice with respect to the Bonds.
The Bonds shall be transferable only upon the registration books of the Enterprise by the Paying Agent at the request of the Owner thereof or his, her or its duly authorized attorney in fact or legal representative. The Registrar or Paying Agent shall accept a Bond for registration or transfer only if the Owner is to be an individual, a corporation, a partnership, or a trust. A Bond may be transferred upon surrender thereof together with a written instrument of transfer duly executed by the Owner or his, her or its duly authorized attorney in fact or legal representative with guaranty of signature satisfactory to the Paying Agent,
containing written instructions as to the details of the transfer, along with the social security number or federal employer identification number of the transferee and, if the transferee is a trust, the names and social security numbers of the settlors and the beneficiaries of the trust. The Owner of any Bond or Bonds may also exchange such Bond or Bonds for another Bond or Bonds of authorized denominations. The Paying Agent may require payment of a transfer fee for its services as well as a payment of a sum sufficient to defray any tax or other governmental charge that may hereafter be imposed in connection with any transfer or exchange of Bonds. No transfer of any Bond shall be effective until entered on the registration books of the Enterprise. In the case of every transfer or exchange, the Registrar shall authenticate and the Paying Agent shall deliver to the new Owner a new Bond or Bonds of the same aggregate principal amount, maturing in the same year, and bearing interest at the same per annum interest rate as the Bond or Bonds surrendered. Such Bond or Bonds shall be dated as of their date of authentication. New Bonds delivered upon any transfer or exchange shall be valid obligations of the Enterprise, evidencing the same obligations as the Bonds surrendered, shall be secured by this Ordinance, and shall be entitled to all of the security and benefits hereof to the same extent as the Bonds surrendered. The Enterprise may deem and treat the Person in whose name any Bond is last registered upon the books of the Enterprise as the absolute Owner thereof for the purpose of receiving payment of the principal of and interest on such Bond and for all other purposes, and all such payments so made to such Person or upon his, her or its order shall be valid and effective to satisfy and discharge the liability of the Enterprise upon such Bond to the extent of the sum or sums so paid, and the Enterprise shall not be affected by any notice to the contrary.
Neither the Enterprise nor the Paying Agent shall have any responsibility or obligation with respect to the accuracy of the records the Securities Depository or its Participants regarding any ownership interest in the Bonds or transfers thereof.
8. Resignation or removal of agents. If the Paying Agent, Registrar or Paying Agent shall resign as such, or if the Enterprise shall reasonably determine that the Paying Agent, Registrar or Paying Agent has breached or become incapable of fulfilling its duties hereunder, the Enterprise may, upon notice mailed to each Owner of Bonds at the addresses last shown on the registration books of the Enterprise, accept the resignation of the Paying Agent, Registrar or Paying Agent or remove the Paying Agent, Registrar or Paying Agent and appoint a successor paying agent or registrar. It shall not be required that the same institution serve as paying agent and registrar hereunder, but the Enterprise shall have the right to have the same institution serve as paying agent and registrar hereunder. Any such resignation or removal shall become effective only on the appointment of a successor and acceptance by the successor of its duties hereunder.
9. Resignation or removal of securities depository. The Enterprise may remove the Securities Depository and the Securities Depository may resign by giving sixty (60) days’ written notice to the other of such removal or resignation. Additionally, the Securities Depository shall be removed sixty (60) days after receipt by the Enterprise of written notice from the Securities Depository to the effect that the Securities Depository has received written notice from Participants having interests, as shown in the records of the Securities Depository, in an aggregate principal amount of not less than fifty percent (50%) of the aggregate principal amount of the then Outstanding Bonds to the effect that the Securities Depository is unable or unwilling to discharge its responsibilities or a continuation of the requirement that all of the Outstanding Bonds be registered in the name of the Securities Depository or a nominee therefor is not in the best interests of the Beneficial Owners. Upon the removal or resignation of the Securities Depository, the Securities Depository shall take such action as may be necessary to assure the orderly transfer of the computerized book-entry system with respect to the Bonds to a successor securities depository or, if no successor securities depository is appointed as herein provided, the transfer of the Bonds in certificate form to the Beneficial Owners or their designees. Upon the giving of notice by the Enterprise of the removal of the Securities Depository, the giving of notice by the Securities Depository of its resignation or the receipt by the Enterprise of notice with respect to the written notice of Participants referred to herein, the Enterprise may, within sixty (60) days after the giving of such notice, appoint a successor securities depository upon such terms and conditions as
the Enterprise shall impose. Any such successor securities depository shall at all times be a registered clearing agency under the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or other applicable statute or regulation, and in good standing thereunder. If the Enterprise fails to appoint a successor securities depository within such time period, the Bonds shall no longer be restricted to being registered in the name of the Securities Depository or a nominee therefor, but may be registered in whatever name or names Owners transferring or exchanging Bonds shall designate.
10. Replacement of Bonds. If any Bond shall have been lost, destroyed or wrongfully taken, the Enterprise shall provide for the replacement thereof upon the Owner’s furnishing to the Enterprise: (a) proof of ownership, (b) proof of loss, destruction or theft, (c) a surety bond in the amount of all principal and interest remaining unpaid on the Bond, and (d) payment of the cost of preparing and issuing the new Bond.
11. Recitals in Bonds. Each Bond shall recite in substance that the Bond is a special and limited obligation of the Enterprise payable solely out of and secured by an irrevocable pledge of a lien (but not necessarily an exclusive lien) upon the Pledged Revenues, which is on a parity with the 2016 Bonds, the 2019 Bonds, the 2020 Bonds, the 2020 CWRPDA Loan, and at all times senior and superior to the lien thereon of the Subordinate Securities, that the Bond does not constitute a debt or an indebtedness of the Enterprise or the City within the meaning of any constitutional, Charter or statutory provision or limitation, that the Bond is not payable in whole or in part from the proceeds of general property taxes or any other funds of the City or the Enterprise except the Pledged Revenues, and that the full faith and credit of the City is not pledged for the payment of the principal of or interest on the Bond. Each Bond shall further recite that it is issued under the authority of the State Constitution, the Supplemental Act, the Charter, the Enterprise Ordinance, Title 37, Article 45.1, C.R.S., and in full conformity therewith and this Ordinance. Pursuant to Section 11-57-210 of the Supplemental Act, such recital shall be conclusive evidence of the validity and the regularity of the issuance of the Bonds after their delivery for value.
12. Form of Bonds. Subject to the provisions of this ordinance, each Bond shall be in substantially the form attached hereto as Exhibit A with such omissions, insertions, endorsements and variations as to any recitals of fact or other provisions as may be required by the circumstances, be required or permitted by this ordinance, be consistent with this ordinance or be necessary or appropriate to conform to the rules and requirements of any governmental authority or any usage or requirement of law with respect thereto.
(C) BONDS EQUALLY SECURED: The covenants and agreements herein set forth shall be for the equal benefit, protection and security of the Owners of any and all of the Bonds, all of which, regardless of the time or times of their maturity, shall be of equal rank without preference, priority or distinction of any of the Bonds over any other thereof, except as otherwise expressly provided in or pursuant to this Ordinance.
(D) SPECIAL OBLIGATIONS: All of the Debt Service Requirements of the Bonds shall be payable solely out of the Pledged Revenues. The Owners of the Bonds may not look to the general fund or any other revenue or fund of the City for the payment of the Debt Service Requirements thereof, except the special funds pledged therefor. The Bonds shall not constitute a debt or indebtedness of the Enterprise or the City within the meaning of any constitutional, Charter or statutory provision or limitation, and the Bonds shall not be considered or held to be general obligations of the City but shall constitute special and limited obligations of the Enterprise. The Bonds are not payable in whole or in part from the proceeds of general property taxes or any other funds of the City or the Enterprise except the Pledged Revenues, and the full faith and credit of the City is not pledged for payment of the Bonds.
Section 4. Sale of Bonds.
(A) APPROVAL OF BOND PURCHASE AGREEMENT: The contract for the purchase of the Bonds is hereby awarded to the Purchaser at the price specified in the Bond Purchase Agreement and Sale Certificate with respect to the Bonds, and upon the terms set forth in this Ordinance. The President, the Manager or the Treasurer are each hereby independently authorized to execute the Bond Purchase Agreement and Sale Certificate on behalf of the Enterprise subject to the parameters set forth herein.
(B)
STATEMENT: The Council hereby approves the Preliminary Official Statement, in substantially the form of the Official Statement relating the sale of the 2020 Bonds, and ratifies the use and distribution thereof by the Purchaser in marketing the Bonds. The President, the Manager and the Treasurer are hereby independently authorized to approve, on behalf of the Enterprise, the Official Statement, in substantially the form of the Preliminary Official Statement, with such modifications, changes and updates as are hereafter approved by the President, the Manager or the Treasurer. The execution of the Official Statement by the President shall be conclusively deemed to evidence the approval of the form and contents thereof by the Enterprise. The designation of the Preliminary Official Statement by the President, the Manager or the Treasurer as a “deemed final Official Statement” for purposes of Rule 15c2-12 of the Securities and Exchange Commission is hereby authorized and confirmed
(C) DELIVERY: After the Bonds have been duly executed, authenticated and registered as provided herein, the Treasurer of the Enterprise shall cause the Bonds to be delivered to the Purchaser (through the Securities Depository) upon receipt of the agreed purchase price.
Section 5. Disposition of Bond Proceeds and Income; Funds Adopted or Created by Ordinance; Security for the Bonds.
The proceeds of the Bonds and the Income therefrom shall be deposited by the Enterprise in the funds described in this Section 5, to be accounted for in the manner and priority set forth in this Section 5.
Neither the Purchaser nor any subsequent Owner of any Bonds shall be in any manner responsible for the application or disposal by the Enterprise or the City or by any of their officers, agents and employees of the moneys derived from the sale of the Bonds or of any other moneys designated in this Section 5.
The Pledged Revenues and all moneys and securities paid or to be paid to or held or to be held in any fund hereunder are hereby pledged to secure the payment of the Debt Service Requirements of the Bonds subject to the provisions hereof relating to the Rebate Fund. This pledge shall be valid and binding from and after the date of the first delivery of the Bonds, and the moneys, as received and hereby pledged, shall immediately be subject to the lien of this pledge without any physical delivery thereof, any filing, or further act. The lien of this pledge and the obligation to perform the contractual provisions hereby made shall have priority over any or all other obligations and liabilities of the Enterprise or the City (except as herein otherwise expressly provided), and the lien of this pledge shall be valid and binding as against all parties having claims of any kind in tort, contract or otherwise against the Enterprise or the City (except as herein otherwise expressly provided), irrespective of whether such parties have notice thereof. The creation, perfection, enforcement and priority of the pledge of revenues to secure or pay the Bonds as provided herein shall be governed by Section 11-57-208 of the Supplemental Act and this Ordinance.
(A) ACQUISITION FUND: The Enterprise shall deposit, upon receipt from the Purchaser, the proceeds of the Bonds as provided in this Section after making the deposit required by Section 5.E of this Ordinance.
That portion of the proceeds of the Bonds as specified in the Sale Certificate shall be accounted for in a special account hereby created to be known as the “City of Westminster, Colorado, Water and Wastewater Utility Enterprise, Water and Wastewater Revenue Bonds, Series 2024, Acquisition Fund”. Except as otherwise provided herein, the moneys in the Acquisition Fund shall be used solely for the purpose of paying the Costs of the Project and for the purposes set forth herein.
(B) WATER AND WASTEWATER UTILITY FUND: Except as otherwise provided herein, the entire Income, upon receipt thereof from time to time, shall be deposited immediately in the Water and Wastewater Utility Fund. Operation and Maintenance Expenses shall be paid as provided in Section 5.C hereof. The Pledged Revenues on deposit in the Water and Wastewater Utility Fund shall be applied in the following order of priority:
(1) First, to the Principal and Interest Fund for the Bonds and any Parity Bonds in the manner set forth in Section 5.D hereof;
(2) Second, to the Reserve Fund for the Bonds or any Parity Bonds as provided in Section 5.E hereof;
(3) Third, to the Rebate Fund in accordance with Section 5.F hereof;
(4) Fourth, to the payment of any termination payment due and owing under any interest rate exchange agreement or swap entered into by the Enterprise;
(5) Fifth, to the payment of the Debt Service Requirements of Subordinate Securities in accordance with Section 5.G hereof; and
(6) Sixth, to be used in accordance with Section 5.H hereof.
(C) OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE FUND: As a first charge on the Water and Wastewater Utility Fund there shall be paid from the Operation and Maintenance Fund the Operation and Maintenance Expenses of the System as they become due and payable.
(D) PRINCIPAL AND INTEREST FUND: There is hereby created the “City of Westminster, Colorado, Water and Wastewater Utility Enterprise Water and Wastewater Revenue Bonds, Series 2024, Debt Service Account,” into which shall be deposited from the Pledged Revenues, after making any deposits required for the 2016 Bonds, the 2019 Bonds, the 2020 Bonds, the 2020 CWRPDA Loan pursuant to the ordinances authorizing the issuance of the 2016 Bonds, the 2019 Bonds, the 2020 Bonds, the 2020 CWRPDA Loan, and concurrently with any amounts required by an ordinance authorizing the issuance of Parity Bonds, the following amounts:
(1) Interest payments. Monthly, commencing on the first day of the first month following the date of delivery of the Bonds, or commencing on the first day of the month six months next prior to the first interest payment date of the Bonds, whichever commencement date is later, an amount in equal monthly installments necessary, together with any other moneys from time to time available therefor from whatever source, to pay the next maturing installment of interest on the Bonds then Outstanding, and monthly thereafter, commencing on each interest payment date, one-sixth of the amount necessary, together with any other moneys from time to time available therefor and on deposit therein from whatever source, to pay the next maturing installment of interest on the Bonds then Outstanding.
(2) Principal payments. Monthly, commencing on the first day of the first month following the date of delivery of the Bonds, or commencing on the first day of the month one year next prior to the first principal payment date of the Bonds, whichever commencement date is later, an amount in equal monthly installments necessary, together with any other moneys from time to time available therefor from whatever source, to pay the next installment of principal of the Bonds coming due at maturity, and monthly thereafter, commencing on each principal payment date, one-twelfth of the amount necessary, together with any other moneys from time to time available therefor and on deposit therein from whatever source, to pay the next installment of principal of the Bonds coming due at maturity.
If prior to any interest payment date or maturity date there has been accumulated in the Principal and Interest Fund the entire amount necessary to pay the next maturing installment of interest or principal, or both, the payment required in subparagraph (1) or (2) (whichever is applicable) of this paragraph, may be appropriately reduced; but the required monthly amounts again shall be so credited to such account commencing on such interest payment date or maturity date.
The moneys deposited in the Principal and Interest Fund shall be used to pay the Debt Service Requirements of the Bonds, as the same shall become due, except as otherwise provided in this Ordinance. The Principal and Interest Fund shall be maintained as a sinking fund for the mandatory redemption of any Term Bonds. Any mandatory sinking fund redemption shall be treated as an installment of principal for purposes of this Section 5.D.
(E) RESERVE FUND: There is hereby created the “City of Westminster, Colorado, Water and Wastewater Utility Enterprise, Water and Wastewater Revenue Bonds, Series 2024, Reserve Fund”. The Reserve Fund shall be funded, if at all, as provided in the Sale Certificate. The Reserve Fund shall be maintained after it
has been established as a continuing reserve for the payment of the Debt Service Requirements of the Bonds. In the event that the amount on deposit in the Reserve Fund falls below the Reserve Fund Requirement, there shall be deposited in the Reserve Fund such Pledged Revenues as may be needed to accumulate or reaccumulate the amount therein so that at all times the amount of the Reserve Fund equals the Reserve Fund Requirement. The moneys in the Reserve Fund shall be set aside, accumulated, and, if necessary, reaccumulated as provided herein, from time to time, and maintained as a continuing reserve to be used only to prevent deficiencies in the Principal and Interest Fund resulting from failure to deposit therein sums sufficient to pay such Debt Service Requirements of each separate series of Bonds as the same become due.
If at any time there shall not be deposited for any reason in the Principal and Interest Fund the full amount above stipulated, then there shall be deposited in the Principal and Interest Fund at such time from the Reserve Fund an amount equal to the difference between that paid from the Pledged Revenues and the full amount so stipulated. The money so used shall be replaced to the Reserve Fund from the first Pledged Revenues on a pro-rata basis thereafter received and not required to be otherwise applied by Section 5.D hereof.
Nothing in this Ordinance shall be construed as limiting the right of the Enterprise to substitute for any cash deposit which may be required to be maintained hereunder a Surety Bond to ensure that cash in the amount otherwise required to be maintained hereunder will be available to the Enterprise as needed, provided that any such substitution shall not cause the then current ratings of the Bonds to be adversely affected. Any such Surety Bond shall be deposited with the Paying Agent, which shall ascertain the necessity for a claim against or draw upon the Surety Bond and provide notice to the issuer thereof in accordance with its terms prior to each interest payment date. The Paying Agent and the Enterprise shall use all cash in the Reserve Fund before drawing on a Surety Bond. If there is more than one Surety Bond on deposit in the Reserve Fund, the Paying Agent shall draw on them on a pro rata basis, based upon the amount available to be drawn on each. Notwithstanding the foregoing, no Surety Bond shall be deposited by the City in the Reserve Fund for such substitution unless the City has received an opinion of bond counsel to the effect that such substitution and the intended use by the City of the cash or Permitted Investments to be released from the Reserve Fund will not adversely affect the exclusion from gross income for federal income tax purposes of interest on Bonds.
The Reserve Fund shall be replenished in the following priority: first, principal and interest on any Surety Bonds on deposit therein shall be paid on a pro-rata basis from first available Pledged Revenues; second, after all such amounts are paid in full, amounts necessary to fund each separate Reserve Fund in an amount equal to the Reserve Fund Requirement on a pro-rata basis, after taking into account the amounts available under any Surety Bond or Surety Bonds, shall be deposited from next available Pledged Revenues. Unless otherwise provided in the Sale Certificate, the Reserve Fund Requirement shall be re-calculated upon (i) any principal payment, whether at stated maturity or upon redemption, or (ii) the defeasance of all or a portion of the Bonds.
(F) REBATE FUND: There is hereby created “City of Westminster, Colorado Water and Wastewater Utility Enterprise, Water and Wastewater Revenue Bonds, Series 2024, Rebate Fund”, into which there shall be deposited, concurrently with each other and any payments required to be made pursuant to any ordinance authorizing the issuance of Parity Bonds and subject to the payments required by Section 5.D and 5.E hereof, Pledged Revenues in the amount of required arbitrage rebate, if any, due to the federal government under Sections 103 and 148(f)(2) of the Tax Code. The Treasurer of the Enterprise shall determine the required arbitrage rebate amount in the manner required by said Sections and related regulations and shall pay such amount from the Rebate Fund, provided, however, that required arbitrage rebate payments shall be made to the federal government from legally available funds regardless of whether there are any Pledged Revenues, remaining proceeds or other funds attributable to the Bonds that are available for the purpose.
All amounts in the Rebate Fund, including income earned from investment thereof, shall be held by the Treasurer free and clear of any lien created by this Ordinance, to the extent such
amounts are required to be paid over to the federal government. The Treasurer shall pay over to the federal government from time to time such amounts as the Treasurer shall determine, provided that the Treasurer shall so pay over to the federal government not less frequently than once each five (5) years after the date of issuance of the Bonds, an amount equal to ninety percent (90%) of the required arbitrage rebate amount earned during such period (and not theretofore paid to the federal government) and not later than sixty (60) days after the redemption of the last Bond, one hundred percent (100%) of the required arbitrage rebate amount.
(G) PAYMENT OF SUBORDINATE SECURITIES: Subject to the payments required by Sections 5.D and 5.E hereof, any remaining Pledged Revenues may be used for the payment of Debt Service Requirements on the Subordinate Securities, including reasonable reserves for such Subordinate Securities; but the lien of such Subordinate Securities on the Pledged Revenues and the pledge thereof for the payment of such Subordinate Securities shall be subordinate to the lien and pledge of the Bonds, 2016 Bonds, the 2019 Bonds, the 2020 Bonds, the 2020 CWRPDA Loan, and any Parity Bonds as herein provided.
(H) USE OF REMAINING REVENUES: Subject to the payments required or permitted by Sections 5.D through 5.G hereof, any remaining Pledged Revenues may be used for any one or any combination of lawful purposes.
(I) TERMINATION OF DEPOSITS: No payment
need be made into the Principal and Interest Fund or the Reserve Fund if the amount of cash and Permitted Investments in the Principal and Interest Fund and the Reserve Fund is at least equal to the entire amount of the Outstanding Bonds as to all Debt Service Requirements, to their respective maturity dates or to any Redemption Dates on which the Enterprise shall have exercised or shall have obligated itself to exercise its option to redeem, prior to their respective maturity dates, any Bonds, the 2016 Bonds, the 2019 Bonds, the 2020 Bonds, the 2020 CWRPDA Loan, any Parity Bonds then Outstanding and thereafter maturing (provided that, solely for the purpose of this Section 5.I, there shall be deemed to be a credit to the Principal and Interest Fund moneys, any cash or Permitted Investments accounted for in any other fund and restricted solely for the purpose of paying the Debt Service Requirements of the Bonds), in which case cash or Permitted Investments in the Principal and Interest Fund in an amount, except for any known interest or other gain to accrue from any investment or deposit of moneys pursuant to Section 6.B hereof from the time of any such investment or deposit to the time or respective times the proceeds of any such investment or deposit shall be needed for such payment, at least equal to such Debt Service Requirements, shall be used together with any such gain from such investments and deposits solely to pay such Debt Service Requirements as the same become due.
(J) BUDGET AND APPROPRIATION OF SUMS:
The sums required to make the payments specified in this Section 5 are hereby appropriated for said purposes. Said amounts for each year shall be included in the annual budget and the appropriation ordinance or measures to be adopted or passed in each year respectively while the Bonds, either as to principal or interest, are Outstanding and unpaid.
(K) COMPLETION OF PROJECT: When the Project is completed in accordance with the relevant plans and specifications and all amounts due therefor, including all proper incidental expenses and all administrative costs of the Project, are paid, or for which full provision is made, the Treasurer, to the extent permitted by the Tax Compliance Certificate, shall cause all surplus moneys remaining in the Acquisition Fund, if any, except for any moneys designated in the certificate to be retained to pay any unpaid accrued costs or contingent obligations, to be transferred as follows: to the Rebate Fund so as to enable the Enterprise to comply with the requirements of the Tax Compliance Certificate, (b) to the Reserve Fund to such extent as shall not cause the amount in the Reserve Fund to exceed the Reserve Fund Requirement and (c) to the Principal and Interest Fund to the extent of any remaining balance of such moneys to be applied against the next principal payment or payments coming due on the Bonds. Nothing herein prevents the transfer from the Acquisition Fund to the Principal and Interest Fund, at any time prior to the termination of the Acquisition Fund, of any moneys which the Treasurer by certificate determines will not be necessary for the Project and will not be designated to be
transferred to the Rebate Fund.
Section 6. General Administration of Funds.
(A) PLACES AND TIMES OF DEPOSITS:
Except as otherwise provided herein, each of the special funds or accounts described in this Ordinance shall be maintained as a book account and kept separate from all other accounts as a trust account solely for the purposes herein designated therefor. The moneys accounted for in such special book accounts may be in one or more bank accounts in one or more Commercial Banks. Each such bank account shall be continuously secured to the fullest extent required or permitted by the laws of the State for the securing of public funds and shall be irrevocable and not withdrawable by anyone for any purpose other than the respective designated purposes. Each periodic payment shall be credited to the proper book account not later than the date therefor herein designated, except that when any such date shall not be a Business Day, then such payment shall be made on or before the next preceding Business Day. Moneys shall be deposited with the Paying Agent for the Bonds pursuant to the terms of the Paying Agent Agreement at such times and in such amounts as is sufficient to pay the Debt Service Requirements then becoming due on the Outstanding Bonds.
(B) INVESTMENT OF FUNDS: Any moneys in the Acquisition Fund, Income Fund, Bond Fund, Reserve Fund, and Rebate Fund and not needed for immediate use shall be invested or reinvested by the Treasurer in Permitted Investments. Any of such funds may be held by the Enterprise or may be deposited and held by the Paying Agent at the direction of the Enterprise. All such investments shall (a) either be subject to redemption at any time at a fixed value by the holder thereof at the option of such holder, or (b) mature not later than the estimated date or respective dates on which the proceeds are to be expended as estimated by the Treasurer at the time of such investment or reinvestment; provided that (1) Permitted Investments credited to the Reserve Fund shall not mature later than ten years from the date of such investment or reinvestment and (2) collateral securities of any Permitted Investments may have a maturity of more than five years from the date of purchase thereof. For the purpose of any such investment or reinvestment, Permitted Investments shall be deemed to mature at the earliest date on which the obligor is, on demand, obligated to pay a fixed sum in discharge of the whole of such obligations.
The Enterprise acknowledges that to the extent regulations of the Comptroller of Currency or other applicable regulatory entity grant a right to receive brokerage confirmations of security transactions of the account, the Enterprise waives receipt of such confirmations, to the extent permitted by law. The Paying Agent shall furnish a statement of security transactions on its regular monthly reports.
(C) NO LIABILITY FOR LOSSES INCURRED IN PERFORMING TERMS OF ORDINANCE: Neither the Enterprise nor the City nor any officer thereof shall be liable or responsible for any loss resulting from any investment or reinvestment made in accordance with this Ordinance.
(D) CHARACTER OF FUNDS: Except as provided in Section 5.E hereof, the moneys in any fund herein authorized shall consist of lawful money of the United States of America or Permitted Investments or both such money and Permitted Investments. Moneys deposited in a demand or time deposit account in a Commercial Bank or other depository, appropriately secured according to the ordinances of the City and, to the extent applicable, the laws of the State, shall be deemed lawful money of the United States of America.
(E) ACCELERATED PAYMENTS OPTIONAL:
Nothing contained herein prevents the accumulation in any fund herein designated of any monetary requirements at a faster rate than the rate or minimum rate, as the case may be, provided therefor, but no payment shall be so accelerated if such acceleration shall cause a default in the payment of any obligation of the Enterprise pertaining to the Income.
Section 7. Priorities; Liens; Issuance of Parity Bonds.
(A) LIENS ON PLEDGED REVENUES; EQUALITY OF BONDS, PARITY BONDS: The Pledged Revenues shall be and hereby are irrevocably pledged and set aside to pay the Debt Service Requirements of the Bonds.
The Bonds constitute an irrevocable lien (but
not necessarily an exclusive lien) upon the Pledged Revenues which is on a parity with the 2016 Bonds, the 2019 Bonds, the 2020 Bonds, the 2020 CWRPDA Loan and at all times senior and superior to the lien thereon of the Subordinate Securities pursuant to the terms of this Ordinance.
The Bonds, 2016 Bonds, the 2019 Bonds, the 2020 Bonds, the 2020 CWRPDA Loan, and any Parity Bonds authorized to be issued and from time to time Outstanding are equitably and ratably secured by a lien on the Pledged Revenues and shall not be entitled to any priority one over the other in the application of the Pledged Revenues regardless of the time or times of the issuance thereof, it being the intention of the Enterprise that there shall be no priority among the Bonds, 2016 Bonds, the 2019 Bonds, the 2020 Bonds, the 2020 CWRPDA Loan, and Parity Bonds, regardless of the fact that they may be actually issued and delivered at different times.
(B) ISSUANCE OF PARITY BONDS: Nothing herein, subject to the limitations stated in Section 7.F hereof, prevents the issuance by the Enterprise or the City of Parity Bonds; but before any such Parity Bonds are authorized or actually issued, the following conditions shall be satisfied:
(1) Absence of default. At the time of the adoption of the supplemental ordinance or other instrument authorizing the issuance of the Parity Bonds as provided in Section 7.F hereof, the Enterprise shall not be in default in making any payments required by Section 5 hereof and there shall not have occurred and be continuing any Event of Default.
(2) Historic revenues tests. Except as hereinafter provided in the case of Parity Bonds issued for the purpose of refunding all or any part of the Bonds, the 2016 Bonds, the 2019 Bonds, the 2020 Bonds, the 2020 CWRPDA Loan, and other Parity Bonds then Outstanding, the Pledged Revenues for the last complete Fiscal Year prior to the issuance of the proposed Parity Bonds, as certified by the Treasurer, must have been equal to at least the sum of one hundred twenty percent (120%) of the Combined Maximum Annual Debt Service Requirements of the 2016 Bonds, the 2019 Bonds, the 2020 Bonds, the 2020 CWRPDA Loan, the Bonds then Outstanding, any Parity Bonds then Outstanding, and the Parity Bonds proposed to be issued. If any adjustment in water or wastewater rates, fees, tolls or charges or tap fees, or any combination thereof, is approved by the City Council during such Fiscal Year, the Treasurer shall adjust the calculation of the Pledged Revenues to reflect the amount thereof that would have been received if such adjustment had been in effect throughout such Fiscal Year.
At such time as the 2016 Bonds, the 2019 Bonds, and the 2020 Bonds are no longer Outstanding, additional Parity Obligations may be issued so long as the Pledged Revenues derived in any consecutive 12 month period within the 18 months immediately preceding the date of issuance of the additional Parity Obligations shall be not less than 120% of the Combined Maximum Annual Debt Service Requirements of any Outstanding Parity Bonds and the Parity Bonds proposed to be issued and 100% of any Subordinate Securities then due and owing, if any, except as hereinafter otherwise expressly provided, and the preceding test shall no longer apply.
For purposes of this Section 7.B(2), when computing the Combined Maximum Annual Debt Service Requirements for any issue of Parity Bonds or Subordinate Securities bearing interest at a variable, adjustable, convertible or other similar rate which is not fixed for the entire term thereof, it shall be assumed that any such Parity Bonds or Subordinate Securities Outstanding at the time of the computation will bear interest during any period at the highest of (a) the actual rate on the date of calculation, or if the Parity Bonds or Subordinate Securities are not yet outstanding, the initial rate (if established and binding), (b) if the Parity Bonds or Subordinate Securities have been outstanding for at least twelve (12) months, the average rate over the twelve (12) months immediately preceding the date of calculation, and (c) (i) if interest on the Parity Bonds or Subordinate Securities is excludable from gross income under the applicable provisions of the Tax Code, the most recently published Bond Buyer 25 Bond Revenue Index (or comparable index if no longer published) plus fifty (50) basis points, or (ii) if interest is not so excludable, the interest rate on direct Federal Securities with comparable maturities plus fifty (50) basis points. It shall further be assumed that any such Parity Bonds or Subordinate Securities which may be tendered prior to maturity for purchase at the option of the Owner thereof will mature on their
stated maturity dates or mandatory Redemption Dates. The Enterprise or the City shall be permitted to treat any fixed rate payable on an interest rate exchange agreement or “swap” contract as the interest rate on any such issue of Parity Bonds or Subordinate Securities if the counterparty to such agreement or contract has unconditionally agreed to pay all interest due on such Parity Bonds or Subordinate Securities. In the case of Parity Bonds issued for the purpose of refunding all or any part of the Bonds or other Parity Bonds then Outstanding, compliance with this Section 7.B(2) shall not be required so long as the Debt Service Requirements payable on all Bonds and other Parity Bonds Outstanding after the issuance of such proposed Parity Bonds on each interest payment date does not exceed the Debt Service Requirements payable on all Bonds and other Parity Bonds Outstanding prior to the issuance of such proposed Parity Bonds on such interest payment dates.
(C) CERTIFICATION OF HISTORIC REVENUES: Where certifications of historic revenues are required by this Ordinance, the specified and required written certifications of the Treasurer that revenues are sufficient to pay the required amounts shall be conclusively presumed to be accurate in determining the right of the Enterprise to authorize, issue, sell and deliver Parity Bonds.
(D) SUBORDINATE SECURITIES PERMITTED: Nothing herein, except the limitations stated in Section 7.F hereof, prevents the Enterprise or the City from issuing Subordinate Securities for any lawful purpose.
(E) SUPERIOR SECURITIES PROHIBITED: Neither the Enterprise nor the City shall issue any bonds with a lien on the Pledged Revenue which is senior or superior to the lien on the Bonds.
(F) SUPPLEMENTAL ORDINANCES: Parity Bonds or Subordinate Securities shall be issued only after authorization thereof by ordinance, supplemental ordinance or other instrument in substantially the same form as this Ordinance, stating the purpose or purposes of the issuance of such additional Securities, directing the application of the proceeds thereof to such purpose or purposes, directing the execution thereof, and fixing and determining the date, series designation, principal amount, maturity or maturities, maximum rate or rates of interest, and prior redemption privileges with respect thereto, and providing for payments to and from the Water and Wastewater Utility Fund in accordance with this Ordinance. All additional Securities shall bear such date, shall be payable as to principal and interest on such dates and shall be subject to redemption prior to maturity on such terms and conditions, as may be provided, and shall bear interest at such rate or rates as may be fixed by ordinance, instrument or other document.
Section 8. Covenants.
The Enterprise hereby particularly covenants and agrees with the Owners of the Bonds from time to time, and makes provisions which shall be a part of the contract with such Owners, which covenants and provisions shall be kept by the Enterprise or the City continuously until all of the Bonds have been fully paid and discharged:
(A) RATE MAINTENANCE: The City shall prescribe, revise, and collect water and wastewater rates, fees, tolls, and charges and tap fees or any combination thereof, which shall produce Income sufficient, together with any other moneys legally available therefor and deposited in the Water and Wastewater Utility Fund, to make the payments and accumulations required by this Ordinance and which shall produce Pledged Revenues in each Fiscal Year sufficient, together with all other moneys legally available therefor and deposited in the Water and Wastewater Utility Fund after payment of Operation and Maintenance Expenses, to pay an amount at least equal to one hundred ten percent (110%) of the actual Debt Service Requirements due in such Fiscal Year for the Outstanding 2016 Bonds, the Outstanding 2019 Bonds, the Outstanding 2020 Bonds, the 2020 CWRPDA Loan, the Outstanding Bonds and any Outstanding Parity Bonds, 100% of the Debt Service Requirements of the Subordinate Securities, plus any amounts required to meet then existing deficiencies pertaining to any fund relating to the Pledged Revenues or any Securities payable therefrom, including, without limitation, any reserve funds. For purposes of this Section 8.A, when computing the actual Debt Service Requirements for any issue of Parity Bonds or Subordinate Securities bearing interest at a variable, adjustable, convertible or other similar rate which is not fixed for the entire term thereof, it shall be assumed that any such Parity Bonds or Subordinate Securities Outstanding at the time of the computation will bear interest
during any period at the actual rate applicable during said period. It shall further be assumed that any such Parity Bonds or Subordinate Securities which may be tendered prior to maturity for purchase at the option of the Owner thereof will mature on their stated maturity dates or mandatory Redemption Dates. The Enterprise shall be permitted to treat any fixed rate payable on an interest rate exchange agreement or “swap” contract as the interest rate on any such issue of Parity Bonds or Subordinate Securities if the counterparty to such agreement or contract has unconditionally agreed to pay all interest due on such Parity Bonds or Subordinate Securities.
In the event that such rates, fees, tolls, and charges and tap fees at any time should not be sufficient to make all of the payments and accumulations required by this Ordinance, the City shall increase its rates, fees, tolls, and charges and tap fees to such extent as to insure the payments and accumulations required by the provisions of this Ordinance.
(B) COLLECTION OF CHARGES: The City shall cause all water and wastewater rates, fees, tolls, and charges and tap fees to be billed promptly and collected as soon as reasonable, shall prescribe and enforce rules and regulations or impose contractual obligations for the payment thereof, to the end that the Pledged Revenues shall be adequate to meet the requirements of this Ordinance and any other ordinance or instrument supplemental thereto. The rates, fees, tolls, and charges and tap fees due shall be collected in any lawful manner.
(C) COMPETENT MANAGEMENT: The City shall employ experienced and competent management personnel for each component of the System. If the Enterprise shall fail to pay the Debt Service Requirements of the Bonds promptly as the same become due, or if the Enterprise or the City shall fail to keep any of the covenants herein contained, and if such default shall continue for a period of sixty (60) days, or if the Pledged Revenues in any Fiscal Year, together with other legally available moneys deposited in the Water and Wastewater Utility Fund, shall fail to equal at least the amount of the Debt Service Requirements of the Outstanding Bonds and other Outstanding Securities due in the same Fiscal Year, the City shall retain a firm of competent management Persons skilled in the operation of water and wastewater facilities to assist in the management of the System so long as such default continues or the said revenues, proceeds and income are less than the amount hereinabove designated.
(D) PERFORMANCE OF DUTIES: The City, acting by and through its officers, or otherwise, shall faithfully and punctually perform, or cause to be performed, all duties with respect to the Income and the System required by the Constitution and laws of the State and the ordinances, resolutions and contracts of the Enterprise or the City, including, without limitation, the proper segregation of the proceeds of the Bonds and the Income and their application from time to time to the respective funds provided therefor.
(E) COSTS OF BONDS AND OF PERFORMANCE: Except as otherwise specifically provided herein, all costs and expenses incurred in connection with the issuance of the Bonds, payment of the Debt Service Requirements thereof or the performance of or compliance with any covenant or agreement contained in this Ordinance shall be paid exclusively (but only from the appropriate special fund in the manner authorized herein) from the proceeds of the Bonds, from the Pledged Revenues, or from other legally available moneys, and in no event shall any of such costs or expenses be required to be paid out of or charged to the general fund of the City.
(F) CONTRACTUAL OBLIGATIONS: The Enterprise shall perform all contractual obligations undertaken by it under the Bond Purchase Agreement, and the Enterprise or the City shall perform all contractual obligations undertaken by it under any other agreements relating to the Bonds, the Income, the Project, or the System.
(G) FURTHER ASSURANCES: At any and all times the Enterprise or the City shall, so far as it may be authorized by law, pass, make, do, execute, acknowledge, deliver, and file or record all and every such further instruments, acts, deeds, conveyances, assignments, transfers, other documents, and assurances as may be necessary or desirable for the better assuring, conveying, granting, assigning and confirming all and singular the rights, the Pledged Revenues and other funds hereby pledged, or intended so to be, or which the Enterprise or the City may hereafter become bound to pledge, or as may
be reasonable and required to carry out the purposes of this Ordinance. The Enterprise, acting by and through its officers, or otherwise, shall at all times, to the extent permitted by law, defend, preserve and protect the pledge of the Pledged Revenues and other funds pledged hereunder and all the rights of every Owner of any of the Bonds against all claims and demands of all Persons whomsoever.
(H) CONDITIONS PRECEDENT: Upon the date of issuance of the Bonds, all conditions, acts and things required by the Constitution or laws of the United States of America, the Constitution or laws of the State, the Charter, the Supplemental Act, Title 37, Article 45.1, the Enterprise Ordinance, and this Ordinance to exist, to have happened, and to have been performed precedent to or in the issuance of the Bonds shall exist, have happened and have been performed, and the Bonds, together with all other obligations of the Enterprise or the City, shall not contravene any debt or other limitation prescribed by the Constitution or laws of the United States of America or the Constitution or laws of the State, the Charter or the Enterprise Ordinance.
(I) EFFICIENT OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE: The City shall at all times operate the System properly and in a sound and economical manner. The City shall maintain, preserve and keep the System properly or cause the same so to be maintained, preserved, and kept, with the appurtenances and every part and parcel thereof in good repair, working order and condition, and shall from time to time make or cause to be made all necessary and proper repairs, replacements and renewals so that at all times the maintenance of the System may be properly and advantageously conducted. All salaries, fees, wages and other compensation paid by the City in connection with the repair, maintenance and operation of the System shall be fair and reasonable.
(J) RECORDS AND ACCOUNTS: The City shall keep proper books of record and account showing complete and correct entries of all transactions relating to the funds referred to herein.
(K) RULES, REGULATIONS AND OTHER DETAILS: The City, acting by and through its officers, shall establish and enforce reasonable rules and regulations governing the construction, operation, care, repair, maintenance, management, control, use, commodities, and services of the System. The City shall observe and perform all of the terms and conditions contained in this Ordinance and shall comply with all valid acts, rules, regulations, orders and directives of any legislative, executive, administrative or judicial body applicable to the System or the City.
(L) PAYMENT OF GOVERNMENTAL CHARG-
ES: The Enterprise shall pay or cause to be paid all taxes and assessments or other municipal or governmental charges, if any, lawfully levied or assessed upon or in respect of the System or upon any part thereof or upon any portion of the Income, when the same shall become due, and shall duly observe and comply with all valid requirements of any municipal or governmental authority relative to the System, or any part thereof, except for any period during which the same are being contested in good faith by proper legal proceedings. The Enterprise shall not create or suffer to be created any lien or charge upon the System, or any part thereof, or upon the Income, except the pledge and lien created by this Ordinance for the payment of the Debt Service Requirements due in connection with the Bonds and except as herein otherwise permitted. The Enterprise shall pay or cause to be discharged or shall make adequate provision to satisfy and to discharge, within ninety (90) days after the same shall become payable, all lawful claims and demands for labor, materials, supplies or other objects which, if unpaid, might by law become a lien upon the System, or any part thereof, or the Income, but nothing herein requires the Enterprise to pay or to cause to be discharged or to make provision for any such tax, assessment, lien or charge, so long as the validity thereof is contested in good faith and by appropriate legal proceedings.
(M) PROTECTION OF SECURITY: The Enterprise and the City and their officers, agents and employees shall not take any action in such manner or to such extent as might prejudice the security for the payment of the Debt Service Requirements of the Bonds according to the terms thereof. No contract shall be entered into nor any other action taken by which the rights of any Owner of any Bonds might be prejudicially and materially impaired or diminished.
(N) ACCUMULATION OF INTEREST CLAIMS:
In order to prevent any accumulation of claims
for interest after maturity, the Enterprise shall not directly or indirectly extend or assent to the extension of the time for the payment of any claim for interest on any of the Bonds; and the Enterprise shall not directly or indirectly be a party to or approve any arrangements for any such extension or for the purpose of keeping alive any of such claims for interest. If the time for the payment of any such installment of interest is extended in contravention of the foregoing provisions, such installment or installments of interest after such extension or arrangement shall not be entitled in case of default hereunder to the benefit or the security of this Ordinance, except upon the prior payment in full of the principal of all of the Bonds.
(O) PROMPT PAYMENT OF BONDS: The Enterprise shall promptly pay the Debt Service Requirements of every Bond on the dates and in the manner specified herein and in the Bonds according to the true intent and meaning hereof.
(P) USE OF FUNDS: The funds described herein shall be used solely and only, and the moneys deposited in such funds are hereby pledged, for the purposes described herein, subject to Section 9 hereof.
(Q) ADDITIONAL SECURITIES: Neither the Enterprise nor the City shall hereafter issue any Securities, other than the Bonds, without compliance with the requirements with respect to the issuance of Parity Bonds set forth herein to the extent applicable.
(R) OTHER LIENS: Other than the 2016 Bonds, the 2019 Bonds, the 2020 Bonds, the 2020 CWRPDA Loan, and the Subordinate Securities issued by the Enterprise in 2005, there are no liens or encumbrances of any nature whatsoever on or against the System, or any part thereof, or on or against the Pledged Revenues.
(S) DISPOSAL OF SYSTEM PROHIBITED:
Subject to Section 8.V hereof, except for the use of the System and the sale of commodities or services pertaining thereto in the normal course of business, neither all nor a substantial part of the System shall be sold, mortgaged, pledged, encumbered, alienated or otherwise disposed of, until all of the Bonds have been paid in full, as to all Debt Service Requirements thereof, or unless provision has been made therefor, or until the Bonds have otherwise been redeemed, including, without limitation, the termination of the pledge as herein authorized. Subject to Section 8.V hereof, the City shall not dispose of its title to the System or to any useful part thereof, including any property necessary to the operation and use of the System and the lands and interests in lands comprising the System.
(T) FIDELITY BONDS OR INSURANCE: Each official or other person having custody of any Pledged Revenues or responsible for their handling shall be fully bonded or insured at all times, which bond or insurance shall be conditioned upon the proper application of said moneys. Nothing herein shall be construed to prohibit the City from providing any insurance required hereunder by an actuarially sound self-insurance plan or program.
(U) TAX COVENANT: The Enterprise and the City covenant for the benefit of the registered owners of the Bonds that it will not take any action or omit to take any action with respect to the Bonds, the proceeds of the Bonds, any other funds of the Enterprise or the facilities financed or refinanced with the proceeds of such Bonds if such action or omission (i) would cause the interest on the Bonds to lose its excludability from gross income for federal income tax purposes under Section 103 of the Tax Code, in effect on the date of delivery of the Bonds, (ii) would cause interest on the Bonds to become a specific preference item for purposes of federal alternative minimum tax under the Code, except as such interest is taken into account in determining the annual adjusted financial statement income of applicable corporations (as defined in Section 59(k) of the Code) for the purpose of computing the alternative minimum tax imposed on corporations, or (iii) would cause interest on the Bonds to lose its exclusion from Colorado taxable income or Colorado alternative minimum taxable income under present Colorado law. The foregoing covenant shall remain in full force and effect notwithstanding the payment in full or defeasance of the Bonds until the date on which all obligations of the Enterprise and the City in fulfilling the above covenant under the Tax Code and Colorado law have been met.
(V) DISPOSAL OF PROPERTY: No part of the System shall be sold, leased, mortgaged, pledged, encumbered or otherwise disposed of or otherwise alienated, until all of the Bonds have
been paid in full, or unless provision has been made therefor, or until the Bonds have otherwise been redeemed; provided, however, that the City may sell, exchange, lease or dispose of at any time and from time to time any property or facilities constituting part of the System and not needed or useful in the construction, reconstruction or operation thereof as determined by the City in its reasonable discretion but any proceeds of any such sale or exchange received and not used to replace such property so sold or exchanged and any proceeds of any such lease received shall be deposited in the Water and Wastewater Utility Fund as Income.
(W) LOSS FROM CONDEMNATION: If any part of the System is taken by the exercise of a power of eminent domain, the amount of any award received by the City as a result of such taking shall be expended upon the improvement of the System or shall be applied to the redemption of the Outstanding Bonds and any other Outstanding Securities in accordance with the provisions hereof and of any other ordinance authorizing the issuance of any such Securities at maturity or upon prior redemption if the authorizing ordinances authorize the prior redemption of such Securities.
(X) INSPECTION OF RECORDS AND SYSTEM:
Any Owner of any of the Bonds, any duly authorized agent or agents of such Owner, and the Purchaser shall have the right at all reasonable times to inspect all records, accounts and data relating thereto, concerning the Bonds, the System or the Income, to make copies of such records, accounts and data at their own expense, and to inspect the System and properties comprising the same.
(Y) AUDITS REQUIRED: The City, annually following the close of each Fiscal Year, shall order an audit for the Fiscal Year of the books and accounts pertaining to the Enterprise to be made forthwith by an Independent Auditor and order an audit report for each fund pertaining to the Income.
(Z) INSURANCE AND RECONSTRUCTION:
The City shall at all times maintain with responsible insurers all such insurance reasonably required and obtainable within limits and at costs deemed reasonable by the City as is customarily maintained with respect to water and wastewater facilities of like character against loss of or damage to the System and against public and other liability to the extent at least reasonably necessary to protect the interest of the City and of each Owner of Bonds, except as herein otherwise provided. If any useful part of the System shall be damaged or destroyed, the City shall, as expeditiously as possible, commence and diligently proceed with the repair or replacement of the damaged or destroyed property so as to restore the same to use. The proceeds of any insurance appertaining to the System shall be payable to the City and (except for proceeds of use and occupancy insurance) shall be applied to the necessary costs involved in such repair and replacement, and to the extent not so applied shall (together with the proceeds of any such use and occupancy insurance) be deposited in the Water and Wastewater Utility Fund as Income. If the costs of such repair and replacement of the damaged or destroyed property exceed the proceeds of such property insurance available for payment of the same, moneys in the Water and Wastewater Utility Fund shall be used to the extent necessary for such purpose. Nothing herein shall be construed to prohibit the City from providing any insurance required hereunder by an actuarially sound self-insurance plan or program.
(AA) CONTINUING DISCLOSURE: The City shall comply with the provisions of the Continuing Disclosure Certificate. Any failure by the City to perform in accordance with this Section shall not constitute an Event of Default under this ordinance, and the rights and remedies provided by this ordinance upon the occurrence of an Event of Default shall not apply to any such failure. Neither the Registrar nor the Paying Agent shall have any power or duty to enforce this Section. No Owner of a Bond shall be entitled to damages for the City’s non-compliance with its obligations under this Section; however, the Owners of the Bonds may enforce specific performance of the obligations contained in this Section by any judicial proceeding available.
Section 9. Defeasance.
If, when the Bonds shall be paid in accordance with their terms (or payment of the Bonds has been provided for in the manner set forth in the following paragraph), then this ordinance and all rights granted hereunder shall thereupon cease, terminate and become void and be discharged
and satisfied.
Payment of any Outstanding Bond shall prior to the maturity or redemption date thereof be deemed to have been provided for within the meaning and with the effect expressed in this Section if (a) in case said Bond is to be redeemed on any date prior to its maturity, the City shall have given to the Paying Agent in form satisfactory to it irrevocable instructions to give on a date in accordance with the provisions of Section 3.B(5) hereof notice of redemption of such Bond on said redemption date, such notice to be given in accordance with the provisions of Section 3.B(5) hereof, (b) there shall have been deposited with the Paying Agent or a commercial bank exercising trust powers either moneys in an amount which shall be sufficient, or Federal Securities which shall not contain provisions permitting the redemption thereof at the option of the issuer, the principal of and the interest on which when due, and without any reinvestment thereof, will provide moneys which, together with the moneys, if any, deposited with or held by the Paying Agent or other commercial bank exercising trust powers at the same time, shall be sufficient to pay when due the Debt Service Requirements due and to become due on said Bond on and prior to the redemption date or maturity date thereof, as the case may be, and (c) in the event said Bond is not by its terms subject to redemption within the next sixty days, the City shall have given the Paying Agent in form satisfactory to it irrevocable instructions to give, as soon as practicable in the same manner as the notice of redemption is given pursuant to Section 3.B(5) hereof, a notice to the Owner of such Bond that the deposit required by (b) above has been made with the Paying Agent or other a commercial bank exercising trust powers and that payment of said Bond has been provided for in accordance with this Section and stating such maturity or redemption date upon which moneys are to be available for the payment of the Debt Service Requirements of said Bond. Neither such securities nor moneys deposited with the Paying Agent or other commercial bank exercising trust powers pursuant to this Section or principal or interest payments on any such Federal Securities shall be withdrawn or used for any purpose other than, and shall be held in trust for, the payment of the Debt Service Requirements of said Bond; provided any cash received from such principal or interest payments on such Federal Securities deposited with the Paying Agent or other Trust Bank, if not then needed for such purpose, shall, to the extent practicable, be reinvested in securities of the type described in (b) of this paragraph maturing at times and in amounts sufficient to pay when due the Bond Requirements to become due on said Bond on or prior to such redemption date or maturity date thereof, as the case may be. At such time as payment of a Bond has been provided for as aforesaid, such Bond shall no longer be secured by or entitled to the benefits of this ordinance, except for the purpose of any payment from such moneys or securities deposited with the Paying Agent or other Trust Bank.
The release of the obligations of the City under this Section shall be without prejudice to the right of the Paying Agent to be paid reasonable compensation for all services rendered by it hereunder and all its reasonable expenses, charges and other disbursements incurred on or about the administration of and performance of its powers and duties hereunder.
Upon compliance with the foregoing provisions of this Section with respect to all Bonds then Outstanding, this ordinance may be discharged in accordance with the provisions of this Section but the liability of the City in respect of the Bonds shall continue; provided that the Owners thereof shall thereafter be entitled to payment only out of the moneys or Federal Securities deposited with the Paying Agent or other commercial bank exercising trust powers as provided in this Section.
Section 10. Default Provisions and Remedies of Bond Owners.
(A) EVENTS OF DEFAULT: Each of the following events is hereby declared to be and to constitute an Event of Default by the Enterprise:
(1) Nonpayment of principal or premium. Payment of the principal of any of the Bonds is not made when the same becomes due and payable;
(2) Nonpayment of interest. Payment of any interest on any of the Bonds is not made when the same becomes due and payable;
(3) Incapacity to perform. The Enterprise or the City for any reason becomes incapable of fulfilling its obligations hereunder;
(4) Nonperformance of duties. The Enterprise or the City shall have failed to carry out and to perform (or in good faith to begin the performance of) all acts and things lawfully required to be carried out or to be performed by it under any contract relating to the Income or to the System, including, without limitation, this Ordinance, and such failure shall continue for sixty (60) days after receipt of notice from the Owners of twenty five percent (25%) in aggregate principal amount of the Bonds then Outstanding; provided that if such failure cannot be cured within such sixty (60) days and if during that period corrective action has commenced to remedy such failure and subsequently is diligently pursued by the Enterprise or the City to the completion of such performance, an Event of Default shall not be deemed to have occurred;
(5) Failure to reconstruct. The City discontinues or unreasonably delays or fails to carry out with reasonable dispatch the reconstruction or replacement of any revenue producing part of the System which is condemned, destroyed or damaged and is not promptly repaired or replaced (whether such failure to repair the same is due to impracticality of such repair or replacement, or is due to a lack of moneys therefor, or for other reason);
(6) Appointment of receiver. An order or decree is entered by a court of competent jurisdiction, with the consent or acquiescence of the City, appointing a receiver or receivers for the System or for the Income and any other moneys subject to the lien to secure the payment of the Bonds, or if any order or decree, having been entered without the consent or acquiescence of the City, is not vacated or discharged or stayed on appeal within sixty (60) days after entry;
(7) Default of any provision. The Enterprise or the City makes any default in the due and punctual performance of any other of the representations, covenants, conditions, agreements and other provisions contained in the Bonds or in this Ordinance on its part to be performed, other than those delineated in Section 8.BB hereof, and if such default continues for sixty (60) days after written notice, specifying such default and requiring the same to be remedied, is given to the Enterprise or the City by the Owners of twenty five percent (25%) in aggregate principal amount of the Bonds then Outstanding; provided that if such default cannot be cured within such sixty (60) days and if during that period corrective action has commenced to remedy such default and subsequently is diligently pursued to the completion of such performance, an Event of Default shall not be deemed to have occurred; and
(8) Payment default on parity bonds. The Enterprise fails to pay when due any Debt Service Requirements of any Parity Bonds.
(B) REMEDIES FOR DEFAULTS: The Owner or Owners of not less than twenty five percent (25%) in aggregate principal amount of the Bonds then Outstanding, including, without limitation, a trustee or trustees therefor, may proceed against the Enterprise or the City and their agents, officers and employees to protect and to enforce the rights of any Owner of such Bonds under this Ordinance by mandatory injunction or by other suit, action, or special proceedings in equity or at law, in any court of competent jurisdiction, either for the appointment of a receiver or an operating trustee or for the specific performance of any covenant or agreement contained herein or for any proper legal or equitable remedy as such Owner or Owners may deem most effectual to protect and to enforce the rights aforesaid, or thereby to enjoin any act or thing which may be unlawful or in violation of any right of any Owner of any such Bond, or to require the Enterprise to act as if it were the trustee of an expressed trust, or any combination of such remedies, or as otherwise may be authorized by any statute or other provision of law. All such proceedings at law or in equity shall be instituted, had and maintained for the equal benefit of all Owners of the Bonds or any Parity Bonds then Outstanding. Any receiver or operating trustee appointed in any proceedings to protect the rights of such Owners hereunder may collect, receive and apply all Income arising after the appointment of such receiver or operating trustee in the same manner as the City itself might do. The consent to any such appointment is hereby expressly granted by the City. Notwithstanding the foregoing or any other applicable provision of law, no Event of Default shall result in acceleration of any obligation of the Enterprise represented by the Bonds.
(C) RIGHTS AND PRIVILEGES CUMULATIVE: The failure of any Owner of any Outstanding Bond to proceed in any manner herein provided shall
not relieve the Enterprise or the City or any of its officers, agents or employees of any liability for failure to perform to carry out any duty, obligation or other commitment. Each right or privilege of any such Owner or trustee therefor is in addition and is cumulative to any other right or privilege, and the exercise of any right or privilege by or on behalf of any Owner shall not be deemed a waiver of any other right or privilege thereof. Each Owner of any Bond shall be entitled to all of the privileges, rights and remedies provided or permitted in this Ordinance and as otherwise provided or permitted by law or in equity or by statute, except as provided in Sections 12.A and 12.B hereof, and subject to the applicable provisions concerning the Income and the proceeds of the Bonds. Nothing herein affects or impairs the right of any Owner of any Bond to enforce the payment of the Debt Service Requirements due in connection with this Bond or the obligation of the Enterprise to pay the Debt Service Requirements of each Bond to the Owner thereof at the time and the place expressed in such Bond.
(D) DUTIES UPON DEFAULT: Upon the happening of any of the Events of Default as provided in Section 10.A hereof, the Enterprise or the City, in addition, will do and perform all proper acts on behalf of and for the Owners of the Outstanding Bonds to protect and to preserve the security created for the payment of their Bonds and to insure the payment of the Debt Service Requirements of the Bonds promptly as the same become due. If the Enterprise or the City fails or refuses to proceed as in this Section 10.D provided, the Owner or Owners of not less than twenty five percent (25%) in aggregate principal amount of the Bonds then Outstanding, after demand in writing, may proceed to protect and to enforce the rights of the Owners of the Bonds as hereinabove provided; and to that end any such Owners of Outstanding Bonds shall be subrogated to all rights of the Enterprise or the City under any agreement or contract involving the Pledged Revenues entered into prior to the effective date of this Ordinance or thereafter while any of the Bonds are Outstanding. Nothing herein requires the Enterprise or the City to proceed as provided herein if it determines in good faith and without any abuse of its discretion that if it so proceeds it is more likely than not to incur a net loss rather than a net gain or such action is likely to affect materially and prejudicially the Owners of the Outstanding Bonds and any Outstanding Parity Bonds.
(E) EVIDENCE OF BOND OWNERS: Any request, consent or other instrument which this Ordinance may require or may permit to be signed and to be executed by the Owner of any Bonds may be in one instrument or more than one instrument of similar tenor and shall be signed or may be executed by each Owner in person or by his attorney appointed in writing. Proof of the execution of any such instrument or of any instrument appointing any such attorney, or the ownership by any Person of the Bonds, shall be sufficient for any purpose of this Ordinance (except as otherwise herein expressly provided) if made in the following manner:
(1) Proof of execution. The fact and the date of the execution by any Owner of any Bonds or his, her or its attorney of such instrument may be proved by the certificate, which need not be acknowledged or verified, of any officer of a bank or trust company satisfactory to the Secretary of the Enterprise or of any notary public or other officer authorized to take acknowledgments of deeds to be recorded in the state in which he or she purports to act, that the individual signing such request or other instrument acknowledged to him the execution, duly sworn to before such notary public or other officer; the authority of the individual or individuals executing any such instrument on behalf of a corporate Owner of any Bonds may be established without further proof if such instrument is signed by an individual purporting to be the president or vice president of such corporation with the corporate seal affixed and attested by an individual purporting to be its secretary or an assistant secretary; and the authority of any Person or Persons executing any such instrument in any fiduciary or representative capacity may be established without further proof if such instrument is signed by a Person or Persons purporting to act in such fiduciary or representative capacity; and
(2) Proof of ownership. The amount of Bonds owned by any Person executing any instrument as an Owner of Bonds, and the numbers, date and other identification thereof, together with the date of his, her or its ownership of the Bonds, shall be determined from the registration books of the Enterprise. The amount of other Bonds, if applicable, owned by any Person executing any instrument as an owner of such Bonds, and the
numbers, date and other identification thereof, together with the date of his, her or its ownership, if in bearer form, may be proved by a certificate which need not be acknowledged or verified, in form satisfactory to the Secretary of the Enterprise, executed by a member of a financial firm or by an officer of a bank or trust company, insurance company or financial corporation or other depository satisfactory to the Secretary of the Enterprise, or by any notary public or other officer authorized to take acknowledgments of deeds to be recorded in the state in which he or she purports to act, showing at the date therein mentioned that such Person exhibited to such member, officer, notary public or other officer so authorized to take acknowledgments of deeds or had on deposit with such depository the Bonds described in such certificate or, if in registered form shall be determined from the related registration books; but the Secretary of the Enterprise may nevertheless in his or her discretion require further or other proof in cases where he or she deems the same advisable.
(F) WARRANTY UPON ISSUANCE OF BONDS:
Any of the Bonds as herein provided, when duly executed and registered for the purposes provided for in this Ordinance, shall constitute a warranty by and on behalf of the Enterprise for the benefit of each and every future Owner of any of the Bonds that the Bonds have been issued for a valuable consideration in full conformity with law.
(G) IMMUNITIES OF PURCHASER: The Purchaser and any associate thereof are under no obligation to any Owner of the Bonds for any action that they may not take or in respect of anything that they may or may not do by reason of any information contained in any reports or other documents received by them under the provisions of this Ordinance. The immunities and exemption from liability of the Purchaser and any associate thereof hereunder extend to their officers, directors, successors, assigns, employees and agents.
Section 11. Amendment of Ordinance.
(A) AMENDMENT OF ORDINANCE NOT REQUIRING CONSENT OF BOND OWNERS:
The Enterprise may, without the consent of, or (except as otherwise provided herein) notice to, the Owners of the Bonds, adopt such ordinances supplemental hereto (which amendments shall thereafter form a part hereof) for any one or more or all of the following purposes:
(1) To cure or correct any formal defect, ambiguity or inconsistent provision contained in this Ordinance;
(2) To appoint successors to the Paying Agent and Registrar as provided in Section 3.B(7) hereof;
(3) To designate a trustee for the Owners of the Bonds, to transfer custody and control of the Income to such trustee, and to provide for the rights and obligations of such trustee;
(4) To add to the covenants and agreements of the Enterprise or the City or the limitations and restrictions on the Enterprise or the City set forth herein;
(5) To pledge additional revenues, properties or collateral to the payment of the Bonds;
(6) To cause this Ordinance to comply with the Trust Indenture Act of 1939, as amended from time to time;
(7) To preserve or protect the excludability from gross income for federal income tax purposes of the interest allocable to the Bonds; or
(8) To effect any such other changes hereto which do not in the opinion of nationally recognized bond counsel materially adversely affect the interests of the Owners of the Bonds.
(B) AMENDMENT OF ORDINANCE REQUIRING CONSENT OF BOND OWNERS: Exclusive of the amendatory ordinances covered by Section 11.A hereof, this Ordinance may be amended or modified by ordinances or other instruments duly adopted by the Enterprise, without receipt by it of any additional consideration, but with the written consent of the Owners of a majority in aggregate principal amount of the Bonds Outstanding at the time of the adoption of such amendatory ordinance, provided that no such amendatory ordinance shall permit:
(1) Changing payment. A change in the maturity or in the terms of redemption of the principal of the Outstanding Bond or any installment of interest thereon; or
(2) Reducing return. A reduction in the principal amount of the Bond or the rate of interest thereon without the consent of the Owner of such Bond; or
(3) Prior lien. The creation of a lien upon or a pledge of revenues ranking prior to the lien or to the pledge created by this Ordinance; or
(4) Modifying amendment terms. A reduction of the principal amount or percentages of the Bonds, or any modification otherwise affecting the description of such Bonds, otherwise changing the consent of the Owners of such Bonds, which may be required herein for any amendment hereto; or
(5) Priorities among bonds or parity bonds. The establishment of priorities as among Bonds issued and Outstanding under the provisions of this Ordinance or as among Bonds and other Parity Bonds; or
(6) Partial modification. Any modifications otherwise materially and prejudicially affecting the rights or privileges of the Owners of less than all of the Bonds then Outstanding.
Whenever the Enterprise proposes to supplement or amend this Ordinance under the provisions of this Section 11.B, it shall give notice of the proposed supplement or amendment by mailing such notice to the Purchaser or to any successor thereof known to the Secretary of the Enterprise, to all Owners of Bonds at the addresses appearing on the registration books of the Enterprise. Such notice shall briefly set forth the nature of the proposed amendment and shall state that a copy of the proposed amendatory ordinance or other instrument is on file in the office of the Secretary of the Enterprise for public inspection.
(C) TIME FOR AND CONSENT TO AMENDMENT: Whenever at any time within one (1) year from the date of the completion of the notice required to be given by Section 11.B hereof there shall be filed in the office of the Secretary of the Enterprise an instrument or instruments executed by the Owners of at least a majority in aggregate principal amount of the Bonds then Outstanding, which instrument or instruments shall refer to the proposed amendatory ordinance or other instrument described in such notice and shall specifically consent to and approve the adoption of such ordinance or other instrument, thereupon, but not otherwise, the Council may adopt such amendatory ordinance or instrument and such ordinance or instrument shall become effective. If the Owners of at least a majority in aggregate principal amount of the Bonds then Outstanding, at the time of the adoption of such amendatory ordinance or instrument, or the predecessors in title of such Owners, shall have consented to and approved the adoption thereof as herein provided, no Owner of any Bond whether or not such Owner shall have consented to or shall have revoked any consent as herein provided shall have any right or interest to object to the adoption of such amendatory ordinance or other instrument or to object to any of the terms or provisions therein contained or to the operation thereof or to enjoin or restrain the Enterprise from taking any action pursuant to the provisions thereof. Any consent given by the Owner of a Bond pursuant to the provisions thereof shall be irrevocable for a period of six (6) months from the date of the completion of the notice above provided for and shall be conclusive and binding upon all future Owners of the same Bond during such period. Such consent may be revoked at any time after six (6) months from the completion of such notice, by the Owner who gave such consent or by a successor in title, by filing notice of such revocation with the Secretary of the Enterprise, but such revocation shall not be effective if the Owners of at least a majority in aggregate principal amount of the Bonds Outstanding as herein provided, prior to the attempted revocation, shall have consented to and approved the amendatory instrument referred to in such revocation.
(D) UNANIMOUS CONSENT: Notwithstanding anything in the foregoing provisions contained, the terms and the provisions of this Ordinance, or of any ordinance or instrument amendatory thereof, and the rights and the obligations of the Enterprise and the City and of the Owners of the Bonds may be modified or amended in any respect (except as would adversely affect the rights of the Owners of any Parity Bonds) upon the adoption by the Enterprise and upon the filing with the Secretary of the Enterprise of an instrument to that effect and with the consent of the Owners of all the then Outstanding Bonds, such consent to be given in the manner provided in Section 11.C hereof; and no notice to Owners
of Bonds shall be required as provided in Section 11.B hereof, nor shall the time of consent be limited except as may be provided in such consent.
(E) EXCLUSION OF BONDS: At the time of any consent or of other action taken hereunder the Registrar shall furnish to the Secretary of the Enterprise a certificate, upon which the Secretary of the Enterprise may rely, describing all Bonds to be excluded for the purpose of consent or of other action or of any calculation of Outstanding Bonds provided for hereunder, and, with respect to such excluded Bonds, the Enterprise shall not be entitled or required with respect to such Bonds to give or obtain any consent or to take any other action provided for hereunder.
(F) NOTATION ON BONDS: Any of the Bonds delivered after the effective date of any action taken as provided in Section 11.B hereof, or Bonds Outstanding at the effective date of such action, may bear a notation thereon by endorsement or otherwise in form approved by the Council as to such action; and if any such Bonds so executed and delivered after such date does not bear such notation, then upon demand of the Owner of any Bond Outstanding at such effective date and upon presentation of his, her or its Bond for such purpose at the principal office of the Enterprise, suitable notation shall be made on such Bond by the Secretary of the Enterprise as to any such action. If the Council so determines, new Bonds so modified as in the opinion of the Council to conform to such action shall be prepared, executed and delivered; and upon demand of the Owner of any Bond then Outstanding, shall be exchanged without cost to such Owner for Bonds then Outstanding upon surrender of such Outstanding Bonds.
(G) PROOF OF INSTRUMENTS AND BONDS: The fact and date of execution of any instrument under the provisions of this Section 11, the amount and number of the Bonds owned by any Person executing such instrument, and the date of his registering the same may be proved as provided by Section 10.E hereof.
Section 12. Miscellaneous.
(A) CHARACTER OF AGREEMENT: None of the covenants, agreements, representations, or warranties contained herein or in the Bonds shall ever impose or shall be construed as imposing any liability, obligation, or charge against the City or against the credit of the City payable out of the general fund or any other fund of the City (except the special funds pledged therefor).
Pursuant to the Enterprise Ordinance the Enterprise is authorized to make covenants on behalf of the City and to bind the City to perform any obligation relating to the System other than any multiple-fiscal year direct or indirect debt or other financial obligation of the City without adequate present cash reserves pledged irrevocably and held for payments in future years. Notwithstanding anything in this Ordinance to the contrary, no such covenant of the Enterprise on behalf of the City that would constitute such a direct or indirect debt or other financial obligation of the City may be enforced against the City.
(B) NO PLEDGE OF PROPERTY: The payment of the Bonds is not secured by an encumbrance, mortgage or other pledge of property of the City or the Enterprise except for the Pledged Revenues. No property of the City or the Enterprise, subject to such exception with respect to the Pledged Revenues, pledged for the payment of the Bonds, shall be liable to be forfeited or taken in payment of the Bonds.
(C) STATUTE OF LIMITATIONS: No action or suit based upon any Bond or other obligation of the Enterprise or the City shall be commenced after it is barred by any statute of limitations pertaining thereto. Any trust or fiduciary relationship between the Enterprise and the Owner of any Bond or the obligee regarding any such obligation shall be conclusively presumed to have been repudiated on the maturity date or other due date thereof unless the Bond is presented for payment or demand for payment of such other obligation is otherwise made before the expiration of the applicable limitation period. Any moneys from whatever source derived remaining in any fund or account reserved, pledged or otherwise held for the payment of any such obligation, action or suit, the collection of which has been barred, shall revert to the Water and Wastewater Utility Fund, unless the Council shall otherwise provide by ordinance. Nothing herein prevents the payment of any such Bond or other obligation after an action or suit for its collection has been barred if the Council deems it in the best interests of the Enterprise or the public so to do and orders such
payment to be made.
(D) DELEGATED DUTIES: The officers of the Enterprise are hereby authorized and directed to enter into such agreements and take all action necessary or appropriate to effectuate the provisions of this Ordinance and to comply with the requirements of law, including, without limitation:
(1) Execution, registration and delivery of bonds. The execution and registration of the Bonds and the delivery of the Bonds to the Purchaser pursuant to the provisions of this Ordinance and the Bond Purchase Agreement;
(2) Information. The assembly and dissemination of financial and other information concerning the Enterprise, the City and the Bonds including, without limitation, the information required by the Continuing Disclosure Certificate;
(3) Official statement. The preparation of the Official Statement for the use of buyers of the Bonds, including, without limitation, the Purchaser; and
(4) Documents and closing certificates. The execution of the Commitment, if any, the Paying Agent Agreement, the Bond Purchase Agreement, the Continuing Disclosure Certificate and such certificates as may be reasonably required by the Purchaser, relating, inter alia, to:
(a) The signing of the Bonds;
(b) The tenure and identity of the officials of the Enterprise;
(c) If in accordance with fact, the absence of litigation, pending or threatened, affecting the validity of the Bonds;
(d) The tax treatment of interest on the Bonds under federal and State income tax laws;
(e) The delivery of the Bonds and the receipt of the Bond purchase price;
(f) The accuracy and completeness of information provided in the Official Statement.
The form, terms and provisions of the Paying Agent Agreement, the Continuing Disclosure Certificate, and the Bond Purchase Agreement, are hereby approved, and the Enterprise shall enter into and perform its obligations thereunder in substantially the forms of such documents presented to the Council at this meeting, with such changes as may be approved by the Treasurer or the Manager of the Enterprise, subject to the parameters and restrictions contained in this Ordinance; and the officers of the Enterprise and the City are hereby authorized and directed to execute and deliver such documents as required hereby.
(E) SUCCESSORS: Whenever herein the Enterprise or the City is named or is referred to, such provision shall be deemed to include any successors of the Enterprise or the City, whether so expressed or not. All of the covenants, stipulations, obligations and agreements by or on behalf of and other provisions for the benefit of the Enterprise or the City contained herein shall bind and inure to the benefit of any officer, board, district, commission, authority, agency, instrumentality or other Person or Persons to whom or to which there shall be transferred by or in accordance with law any right, power or duty of the Enterprise or the City or of its respective successors, if any, the possession of which is necessary or appropriate in order to comply with any such covenants, stipulations, obligations, agreements or other provisions hereof.
(F) RIGHTS AND IMMUNITIES: Except as herein otherwise expressly provided, nothing in this Ordinance expressed or implied is intended or shall be construed to confer upon or to give or grant to any Person, other than the Enterprise and the City, the Paying Agent and Registrar, and the Owners of the Bonds, any right, remedy or claim under or by reason of this Ordinance or any covenant, condition or stipulation hereof. All the covenants, stipulations, promises and agreements in this Ordinance contained by and on behalf of the Enterprise or the City shall be for the sole and exclusive benefit of the Enterprise or the City, the Paying Agent and Registrar, and any Owners of the Bonds.
No civil recourse shall be available for the payment of the Debt Service Requirements of the Bonds or for any claim based thereon or otherwise upon this Ordinance authorizing their issuance or any other ordinance or instrument pertaining thereto, against any individual member of the Council, or any officer or other agent of the Enterprise past, present or future, either directly or indirectly through the Council, the Enterprise, or otherwise, whether by virtue of any constitution, statute or rule of law or by the enforcement of any penalty or otherwise, all such recourse, if
any, being by the acceptance of the Bonds and as a part of the consideration of their issuance specially waived and released, as provided by Section 11-57-209 of the Supplemental Act.
(G) FACSIMILE SIGNATURES: Pursuant to the Act, part 1 of article 55 of title 11, C.R.S., the President, the Secretary and the Treasurer shall forthwith, and in any event prior to the time the the Colorado Secretary of State their manual
(H) ORDINANCE IRREPEALABLE: This Ordinance is, and shall constitute, a legislative measure of the Enterprise and after any of the Bonds are issued, this Ordinance shall constitute an irrevocable contract between the Enterprise and the Owner or Owners of the Bonds; and this Ordinance, subject to the provisions of Sections 9 and 11 hereof, shall be and shall remain irrepealable until the Bonds, as to all Debt Service Requirements, shall be fully paid, cancelled or discharged.
(I) NO RECOURSE AGAINST OFFICERS AND AGENTS: Pursuant to Section 11-57-209 of the Supplemental Act, if a member of the Board, or faith, no civil recourse shall be available against principal, interest or prior redemption premiums on the Bonds. Such recourse shall not be available either directly or indirectly through the Board or the Enterprise, or otherwise, whether by virtue of any constitution, statute, rule of law, enforcement of penalty, or otherwise. By the acceptance of the Bonds and as a part of the consideration of their sale or purchase, any person purchasing recourse.
(J) CONCLUSIVE RECITAL: Pursuant to Section 11-57-210 of the Supplemental Act, the Bonds shall contain a recital that they are issued pursuant to the Supplemental Act. Such recital shall be conclusive evidence of the validity and the regularity of the issuance of the Bonds after their delivery for value.
(K) LIMITATION ON ACTIONS: Pursuant to Section 11-57-212 of the Supplemental Act, no legal or equitable action brought with respect to any legislative acts or proceedings of the Enterprise in connection with the authorization or issuance of the Bonds, including but not limited to the adoption of this Ordinance, shall be commenced more than thirty days after the authorization of the Bonds.
(L) HOLIDAY: If the date for making any payment or the last date for performance of any act or the exercising of any right, as provided in this resolution, shall be a legal holiday or a day on which banking institutions in the city in which is Paying Agent are authorized or required by law to remain closed, such payment may be made or act performed or right exercised on the next succeeding day not a legal holiday or a day on which such banking institutions are authorized or required by law to remain closed, with the same provided in this resolution, and no interest shall accrue for the period after such nominal date.
(M) RATIFICATION: All action not inconsistent with the provisions of this Ordinance heretoforewise by the Enterprise directed toward the issu-
(N) REPEALER: All ordinances, resolutions, bylaws, orders, and other instruments, or parts thereof, inconsistent herewith are hereby repealed to the extent only of such inconsistency. This repealer shall not be construed to revive any ordinance, resolution, bylaw, order, or other instrument, or part thereof, heretofore repealed.
(O) SEVERABILITY: If any Section, subsection, paragraph, clause or other provision of this Ordinance shall for any reason be held to be invalid or unenforceable, the invalidity or unenforceabilsections, subsections, paragraphs, clauses or provisions of this Ordinance.
Section 13.
after second reading. The title and purpose of this ordinance shall be published prior to its consideration on second reading. The full text of this ordinance shall be published within ten (10) days after its enactment after second reading.
Section 14. Electronic Signatures; Electronic Transactions.
The President, the Manager, the Treasurer, the of the Enterprise that are authorized or directed instrument or other paper in accordance with this Ordinance (collectively, the “Authorized Documents”) are hereby authorized to execute Authorized Documents electronically via facsimile or email signature. Any electronic signature so
handwritten signature. This provision is made pursuant to Article 71.3 of Title 24, C.R.S., also known as the Uniform Electronic Transactions Act. It is hereby determined that the transactions described herein may be conducted and related documents may be stored by electronic means.
other reproductions of original executed documents shall be deemed to be authentic and valid counterparts of such original documents for all or suit in the appropriate court of law.
INTRODUCED, PASSED ON FIRST READING, AND TITLE AND PURPOSE ARE ORDERED PUBLISHED THIS 8th day of JULY, 2024.
PASSED, ENACTED ON SECOND READING, AND FULL TEXT ORDERED PUBLISHED this 22nd day of JULY, 2024.
CITY OF WESTMINSTER, COLORADO, WATER AND WASTEWATER UTILITY ENTERPRISE
By: President
ATTEST: Secretary
APPROVED AS TO LEGAL FORM: City Attorney
EXHIBIT A [Form of Bond]
Unless this bond is presented by an authorized representative of The Depository Trust Company, a New York corporation (“DTC”), to the Enterprise or its agent for registration of transfer, exchange, or payment, and any bond issued is registered in the name of Cede & Co. or in such other name as is requested by an authorized representative of DTC (and any payment is made to Cede & Co. or to such other entity as is requested by an authorized representative of DTC), ANY TRANSFER, PLEDGE, OR OTHER USE HEREOF FOR VALUE OR OTHERWISE BY OR TO ANY PERSON IS WRONGFUL inasmuch as the registered owner hereof, Cede & Co., has an interest herein.
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA STATE OF COLORADO COUNTIES OF ADAMS AND JEFFERSON CITY OF WESTMINSTER WATER AND WASTEWATER UTILITY ENTERPRISE WATER AND WASTEWATER REVENUE BOND SERIES 2024
No. R-_____
$______________
Interest Rate ___%
Maturity Date December 1, 20__
Original Date [DATE OF DELIVERY]
CUSIP 960686 __ _
REGISTERED OWNER: Cede & Co.
PRINCIPAL SUM: DOLLARS
The City of Westminster, Colorado, Water and Wastewater Utility Enterprise (the “Enterprise”), for value received, hereby promises to pay in lawful money of the United States of America, registered assigns, solely from the special funds provided therefor, as hereinafter set forth, the payable semiannually on June 1 and December
1 of each year, commencing on ____________
or the interest payment date to which interest has been paid next preceding the date hereof, whichever is later, to the maturity date. If upon presentation at maturity, payment of the Principal Sum is not made as provided herein, interest continues at the Interest Rate until the Principal Sum is paid in full.
This Bond is a special and limited obligation of the Enterprise payable solely out of and secured by an irrevocable pledge of and lien (but not necessarily an exclusive lien) upon certain net revenues (the “Pledged Revenues”) derived from the water and wastewater facilities of the City of Westminster, Colorado (the “City”), as ordinance duly adopted by the governing body of the Enterprise authorizing the issuance of this Bond (the “Ordinance”), which is on a parity with the 2016 Bonds, the 2019 Bonds, the 2020 in the Ordinance) and at all times senior and superior to the lien thereon of the Subordinate Securities pursuant to the terms of the Ordinance. This Bond does not constitute a debt or an indebtedness of the Enterprise or the City within the meaning of any applicable constitutional, charter or statutory provision or limitation. This Bond is not payable in whole or in part from the proceeds of general property taxes or any other funds of the City or the Enterprise except the Pledged Revenues, and the full faith and credit of the City is not pledged for the payment of principal of and interest on this Bond.
This Bond is one of a series of bonds issued pursuant to the Ordinance designated as the “City of Westminster, Colorado, Water and Wastewater Utility Enterprise, Water and Wastewater Revenue Bonds, Series 2024 (the “Bonds”) in the aggregate principal amount of $____________. The Bonds have been duly authorized for the purpose of providing moneys to defray a portion of the cost of extending, bettering or otherwise improving and equipping the System, (the “System”).
This Bond is authorized and issued under the authority of and in full conformity with the Constitution of the State of Colorado, Title 11, Article 57, Part 2, C.R.S., Title 37, Article 45.1, C.R.S., the City Charter, the Enterprise Ordinance, the Ordinance, and all other laws of the State of Colorado thereunto enabling. Pursuant to Section 11-57-210, C.R.S., this recital shall be conclusive evidence of the validity and the regularity of the issuance of this Bond after its delivery for value. this Bond shall have the same meanings as set forth in the Ordinance.
[INSERT REDEMPTION PROVISIONS]
The principal of and interest on this Bond are payable to the Registered Owner by U.S. Bank Trust Company, National Association, Denver, Colorado, or its successors, as Paying Agent. payable to the Registered Owner upon presentation and surrender of this Bond at maturity. As provided in the Ordinance, the interest is payable to the Registered Owner determined as of the close of business on the regular record month next preceding the interest payment date, irrespective of any transfer of ownership of this Bond subsequent to the regular record date and prior to such interest payment date. Any interest hereon not paid when due and any interest hereon accruing after maturity is payable to the Registered Owner determined as of the close of business on the special record date, which is to irrespective of any transfer of ownership of this Bond subsequent to the special record date and payment of such interest. Notice of the special of such interest is to be given to the registered owner of each Bond upon which interest will be paid determined as of the close of business on the day preceding such mailing at the address appearing on the registration books of the Enterprise. If the date for making or giving any payment, determination or notice described herein or in the Ordinance is not a Business Day, such payment, determination or notice is to be made or given on the next succeeding Business Day.
This Bond is transferable only upon the registration books of the Enterprise by U.S. Bank Trust Company, National Association, Denver, Colorado, or its successors, as Paying Agent, at the request of the Registered Owner or his, her or its duly authorized attorney in fact or legal representative, upon surrender hereof together
with a duly executed written instrument of transfer containing instructions as to the details of the transfer, along with the social security number transferee and, if the transferee is a trust, the names and social security numbers of the settlors Owner may also exchange this Bond for another Bond or Bonds of authorized denominations. The Paying Agent may charge a fee for transfers and exchanges, and in addition, the Paying Agent any tax or other governmental charge that may hereafter be imposed in connection with any transfer or exchange of Bonds. No transfer of registration books of the Enterprise. In the case of every transfer or exchange, the Registrar is to authenticate and the Paying Agent is to deliver to the new registered owner a new Bond or Bonds of the same aggregate principal amount, maturing in the same year, and bearing interest at the same per annum rate as the Bond or Bonds surrendered. Such Bond or Bonds are to be dated as of their date of authentication. The Enterprise may deem and treat the person or entity in whose name this Bond is last registered upon the books of the Enterprise as the absolute owner hereof for the purpose of receiving payment of the principal of and interest on this Bond and for all other purposes, and all such payments so made to such person or entity or upon his, her discharge the liability of the Enterprise upon this Bond to the extent of the sum or sums so paid, notice to the contrary.
The Bonds are equitably and ratably secured by a lien on the Pledged Revenues, and such Bonds constitute an irrevocable lien (but not necessarily an exclusive lien) upon the Pledged Revenues which is on a parity with the 2016 Bonds, the 2019 Bonds, the 2020 Bonds, the 2020 CWRPDA Loan and which is at all times senior and superior to the lien thereon of the Subordinate Securities pursuant to the terms of the Ordinance. Subordinate Securities, subject to expressed conditions, may be issued or, Parity Bonds, subject to additional expressed conditions, may be issued, all in accordance with the provisions of the Ordinance. The pledge of revenues and other obligations of the Enterprise under the Ordinance may be discharged at or prior to the maturity of the Bonds upon the making of provision for the payment of the Bonds on the terms and conditions set forth in the Ordinance.
Reference is hereby made to the Ordinancements thereof for a complete description of the provisions, terms and conditions upon which the Bonds of this issue are issued and secured, including, without limitation, the nature and extent of the security for the Bonds, provisions with respect to the custody and application of the proceeds of the Bonds, the collection and disposition of the revenues and moneys charged with and pledged to the payment of the principal of and interest on the Bonds, a description of the special funds referred to above and the nature thereby for the payment of the principal of and interest on the Bonds, and the manner of enforcement of said pledge, the payment of the Bonds, the provisions for modifying or amending the Ordinance, as well as the rights, duties, immunities and obligations of the Enterprise and the City, the rights and remedies of the registered owners of the Bonds, as well as the duties and obligations of the Securities Depository and the removal or resignation and subsequent replacement thereof.
This Bond shall not be valid or become obligatory for any purpose or be entitled to any security or of Authentication hereon shall have been signed by the Registrar.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Enterprise has caused this Bond to be executed in its name and on its behalf with the facsimile or manual signature of the President of the Enterprise, to be attested with the facsimile or manual signature of the Secretary of the Enterprise.
CITY OF WESTMINSTER, COLORADO, WATER AND WASTEWATER UTILITY ENTERPRISE
By: President
ATTEST: Secretary
(Form of Registrar’s
This is one of the Bonds described in the withinmentioned Resolution, and this Bond has been duly registered on the registration books kept by the undersigned as Registrar for such Bonds.
Date of Authentication and Registration: _______________.
U.S. BANK TRUST COMPANY, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, Denver, Colorado, as Registrar
By
Title:
(Form of Assignment)
For value received, hereby sells, assigns and transfers unto the within Bond and all rights thereunder and hereby irrevocably constitutes and appoints attorney, to transfer the same on the books of the Registrar, with full power of substitution in the premises.
Dated:
Signature Guaranteed:
(Signature must be guaranteed by a member of the Medallion Signature Program)
Address of transferee:
Social Security Number or other Tax
NOTE: The signature to this Assignment must correspond with the name as written on the face of the within Bond in every particular, without alteration or enlargement or any change whatsoever.
EXCHANGE OR TRANSFER FEES MAY BE CHARGED STATE OF COLORADO COUNTIES OF ADAMS AND JEFFERSON CITY OF WESTMINSTER SS.
Clerk of the City of Westminster, Colorado (the “City”) and Secretary of the City of Westminster, Colorado, Water and Wastewater Utility Enterprise (the “Enterprise”) do hereby certify that:
1. The foregoing pages are a true, correct, and complete copy of an ordinance (the “Ordinance”) passed and adopted by the City Council (the “Council”) of the City, acting as the governing body of the Enterprise, at a meeting of the Enterprise held concurrently with a regular meeting of the Council at the City Hall on July 8, 2024.
on July 8, 2024, was duly moved and seconded, and the Ordinance was adopted by a vote of ____ of _____ of the members of the City Council as follows:
Name
Nancy McNally, Mayor Sarah Nurmela, Mayor Pro Tem
Claire Carmelia
David DeMott
Obi Ezeadi
Amber Hott
Kristine Ireland
3. The passage of the Ordinance on second regular meeting of the Council on July 22, 2024, and the Ordinance was approved on second and members of the Council as follows:
Name
Nancy McNally, Mayor Sarah Nurmela, Mayor Pro Tem
Claire Carmelia
David DeMott
Obi Ezeadi
Amber Hott
Kristine Ireland
4. The members of the Council were present at such meetings and voted on the passage of the Ordinance as set forth above.
5. The Ordinance has been signed by the Mayor, as President of the Enterprise, attested by me, as Secretary of the Enterprise, and duly recorded in the books of the Enterprise and the City; and the same remains of record in the book of records of the Enterprise and the City.
6. There are no bylaws, rules or regulations of the Council which might prohibit the adoption of
the Ordinance as an emergency.
7. Notice of the meetings of July 8, 2024, and July 22, 2024, in the forms attached hereto as Schedule A, was duly given to the Council members and was posted in a designated public place within the boundaries of the City no less than twenty-four hours prior to the meeting as required by law.
8. The Ordinance was published by title after first reading and published in full after adoption on second reading in the Westminster Window, a newspaper of general circulation within the City on _____________, 2024. The affidavits of publication are attached hereto as Schedule B.
9. The Ordinance has not been repealed, rescinded, amended or otherwise modified and is in full force and effect on the date hereof.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this day of , 2024.
City Clerk and Secretary of the Enterprise
Legal Notice No. NTS3799
First Publication: August 1, 2024
Last Publication: August 1, 2024
Publisher: Westminster Window
TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN, and particularly to the eligible electors of the proposed Wolf Creek Run West Metropolitan District of unincorporated Adams County, Colorado (the “District”).
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that it is anticipated that an organizational election for the creation of the proposed District will occur on November 5, 2024. Any eligible elector of the proposed District interested in serving on the board of directors should file a Self-Nomination and Acceptance form with the Designated Election Official of the proposed District no later than the close of business on August 30, 2024, at the address below.
Self-Nomination and Acceptance forms are available and can be obtained from Jennifer S. Henry, Designated Election Official, c/o McGeady Becher P.C., 450 E. 17th Avenue, Suite 400, Denver, Colorado 80203, (303) 592-4380.
NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN pursuant to Section 1-13.5-1002, C.R.S., that applications for and return of absentee voters’ ballots may be filed with the Designated Election Official of the proposed District, c/o Jennifer S. Henry at McGeady Becher P.C., 450 E. 17th Avenue, Suite 400, Denver, Colorado 80203, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., until the close of business on the Tuesday immediately preceding the election (Tuesday, October 29, 2024).
PROPOSED WOLF CREEK RUN
WEST METROPOLITAN DISTRICT
By: /s/ Jennifer S. Henry
Designated Election Official
Legal Notice No. NTS3802
First Publication: August 1, 2024
Last Publication: August 1, 2024
Publisher: Northglenn-Thornton Sentinel
1. Any person, co-partnership, association, or corporation who has an unpaid claim against the said Project, for or on account of the furnishing of labor, materials, team hire, sustenance, provisions, provender, or other supplies used or consumed by such Contractor, or any of his subcontractors, in or about the performance of said Work, may at any time up to and including said date of such Final Settlement, file a verified statement of the amount due and unpaid on account of such claims.
2. All such claims shall be filed with the City Clerk at 9500 Civic Center Drive, Thornton, CO 80229.
3. Failure on the part of the creditor to file such a statement prior to such Final Settlement will relieve the City of Thornton from any and all liability for such claim.
CITY OF THORNTON, COLORADO
Date: 7-22-24
/s/ Patrick Hinterberger, Contracts Supervisor
Legal Notice No. NTS3803
First Published: August 1, 2024
Last Published: August 8, 2024
Publisher: Northglenn-Thornton Sentinel
Public Notice
NOTICE OF FINAL SETTLEMENT WITH CONTRACTOR
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on or about August 15, 2024 the Finance Director for the City of Northglenn, Colorado shall make final settlement with Sturgeon Electric Company, Inc., Henderson, CO on account of their performance on the 112th & York RTD Station Lighting Project bid, IFB 2023-022. Up to the time of making final settlement, the Finance Director shall receive at their office, 11701 Community Center Drive, Northglenn, Colorado, verified statement of claims with respect to such work and as provided in Section 38-26-107, Colorado revised statutes, 1973.
City of Northglenn /s/ Jason Loveland
Finance Director
Legal Notice No. NTS3780
First Publication: July 25, 2024
Second Publication: August 1, 2024
Publisher: Northglenn-Thornton Sentinel Public Notice
NOTICE OF CONTRACTOR’S FINAL SETTLEMENT
Notice is hereby given that on or after the 12th day of August, 2024, Final Settlement will be made by the City of Thornton, CO, with:
A. ERO Resources Corporation 1626 Cole Boulevard, Suite 100 Lakewood, CO 80401
hereinafter called “Contractor”, for and on account of the Contract for construction of Thornton Water Treatment Plant Demolition Project (“TWTP Demolition Project”), Project No. 22-109.
B. Eckstine Electric 13739 Weld County Road 25.5 Platteville, CO 80651
hereinafter called “Contractor”, for and on account of the Contract for construction of Grange Creek LS Generator Replacement, Project No. 282-22.
C. Edge Contracting Inc 1453 Brickyard Rd Golden Co 80403
NOTICE OF CONTRACTOR’S FINAL SETTLEMENT
Notice is hereby given that on or after the 19th day of August, 2024, Final Settlement will be made by the City of Thornton, CO, with:
Integrated Site Services, Inc.
1316 South Summit View Drive Fort Collins, CO 80524
hereinafter called “Contractor”, for and on account of the Contract for construction of Parks Shade Structures, Project No. 20-46D.
2. All such claims shall be filed with the City Clerk at 9500 Civic Center Drive, Thornton, CO 80229.
3. Failure on the part of the creditor to file such a statement prior to such Final Settlement will relieve the City of Thornton from any and all liability for such claim.
CITY OF THORNTON, COLORADO
Date: 7-17-24
/s/: Dennis Laurita, Contracts Supervisor
Legal Notice No. NTS3782
First Published: July 25, 2024
Last Published: August 1, 2024
Publisher: Northglenn-Thornton Sentinel
DISTRICT COURT, ADAMS COUNTY, STATE OF COLORADO CIVIL ACTION NO. 2023CV030105
COMBINED NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE OF REAL PROPERTY AND RIGHT TO CURE AND REDEEM
COUNTRY HILLS COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION, INC, a Colorado nonprofit corporation, Plaintiff,
v.
Ruben P. Blea; First Colorado Mortgage Corporation; Bellco Credit Union; and Susan Orecchio, as Adams County Public Trustee Defendant(s)
Lot 8, Block 2, Country Hills Subdivision Filing No. 5, County of Adams, State of Colorado
Also known as: 12813 Birch Drive, Thornton, CO 80241
TO THE ABOVE-NAMED DEFENDANTS or JUDGMENT DEBTORS, Please take notice:
You and each of you are hereby notified that a Sheriff’s Sale of the referenced property is to be conducted by the Sheriff’s Department of County of Adams, State of Colorado at 9:00 am, on the 26th day of September, 2024 at the Adams County Sheriff’s Office Civil Unit located at 1100 Judicial Center Drive, Brighton, CO 80601, phone number (303) 655-3272, at which sale, the above described real property and improvements thereon will be sold to the highest bidder. Plaintiff makes no warranty relating to title, possession, or quiet enjoyment in and to said real property in connection with this sale.
For the purposes of paying off, curing the default, or redemption as provided by statute, intent must be directed to or conducted at the OFFICE OF THE SHERIFF, CIVIL UNIT, located at 1100 Judicial Center Drive, Brighton, CO 80601, County of Adams, State of Colorado.
PLEASE NOTE THAT THE LIEN BEING FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN ON THE SUBJECT PROPERTY.
If the borrower believes that a lender or servicer has violated the requirements for a single point of contract in section 38-38103.1 or the prohibition on dual tracking in section 38-38-103.2, the borrower may file a complaint with the Colorado Attorney General located at 1300 Broadway, 10th Floor, Denver, CO 80203, phone number (720) 508-6000, the CFPB located at PO Box 2770 Washington, DC 20038, phone number (855) 411-2372, or both, but the filing of a complaint will not stop the foreclosure process.
and C.R.S. 38-38-101 et seq.
COUNTY OF ADAMS, STATE OF COLORADO
This is to advise you that a Sheriff sale proceeding has been commenced through the office of the undersigned Sheriff pursuant to Court Order dated February 22, 2024, and C.R.S. 38-38-101 et seq. by Country Hills Community Association, Inc., a Colorado nonprofit corporation, the holder and current owner of a lien recorded on January 22, 2019 at Reception No. 2019000004964 in the records of the Clerk and Recorder of the County of Adams, State of Colorado. The foreclosure is based on a default under the Declaration of Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions of Country Hills Community Association, Inc., recorded on June 6, 1986, at Reception Number B654356 of the Adams County Clerk and Recorders office, and all supplements thereto (hereinafter referred to as the “Declaration”). The Declaration and notices, as recorded, establish a lien for the benefit of Country Hills Community Association, Inc., WHICH LIEN BEING FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN ON THE SUJECT PROPERTY AND IMPROVEMENTS, legally described as follows, to wit:
Lot 8, Block 2, Country Hills Subdivision Filing No. 5, County of Adams, State of Colorado
Also known as: 12833 Birch Drive, Thornton, CO 80241
You may have an interest in the real property being affected or have certain rights or suffer certain liabilities or loss of your interest in the subject property as a result of said foreclosure. You may have the right to redeem the real property, or you may have the right to cure a default under the instrument being foreclosed. A notice of intent to cure filed pursuant to section 38-38-104 shall be filed with the officer at least fifteen (15) calendar days prior to the first scheduled sale date or any date to which the sale is continued. A notice of intent to redeem filed pursuant to section 38-38-302 shall be filed with the officer no later than eight (8) business days after the sale. In this regard, you may desire and are advised to consult with your own private attorney. For the purpose of paying off, curing the default, or redemption as provided by the aforementioned laws, intent must be directed to or conducted at the Adams County Sherriff’s Office, Civil Unit, 4430 S. Adams County Pkwy, Suite W5400, Brighton, CO 80601.
You are advised that, the parties liable thereon Ruben P. Blea; First Colorado Mortgage Corporation; Bellco Credit Union; and Susan Orecchio, as Adams County Public Trustee, the owners of the property described above, or those with an interest in the subject property, may take appropriate and timely action under Colorado statutes, certain sections of which are attached hereto.
In order to be entitled to take advantage of any rights provided for under Colorado law, you must strictly comply and adhere to the provisions of the law. Further, you are advised that the attached Colorado statutes merely set forth the applicable portions of Colorado statutory law relating to curative and redemption rights; therefore, you should read and review all the applicable statues and laws in order to determine the requisite procedures and provisions which control your rights in the subject property.
All telephone inquiries for information should be directed to the office of the undersigned Sheriff at (303) 654-1850. The name, address and telephone number of the attorney representing the legal owner of the above-described lien is Gabriel Stefu, WesternLaw Group LLC, 9351 Grant Street #120, Thornton, CO 80229, 720542-8724.
Publisher: Northglenn-Thornton Sentinel Public Notice
DISTRICT COURT, ADAMS COUNTY, COLORADO Court Address: 1100 Judicial Center Drive Brighton, CO 80601
Plaintiff: CEDAR BRIDGE OWNERS ASSOCIATION and CEDAR BRIDGE SINGLE FAMILY HOMES ASSOCIATION, INC.
Defendants: PAUL J. MELLETT; NEW PENN FINANCIAL, LLC D/B/A SHELLPOINT MORTGAGE SERVICING; ALEX VILLAGRAN AS PUBLIC TRUSTEE FOR ADAMS COUNTY
Attorneys for Plaintiff: SCHAEFER LEGAL, LLC Brianna L. Schaefer, #34078 Address: 12650 W 64th Avenue, #E197 Arvada, Colorado 80004 Phone Number: 720-806-0161
SUMMONS
THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF COLORADO TO THE ABOVE NAMED DEFENDANTS:
YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED and required to file with the Clerk of this Court an answer or other response to the attached Complaint. If service of the Summons and Complaint was made upon you within the State of Colorado, you are required to file your answer or other response within 21 days after such service upon you. If service of the Summons and Complaint was made upon you outside of the State of Colorado, you are required to file your answer or other response within 35 days after such service upon you. Your answer or counterclaim must be accompanied with the applicable filing fee.
If you fail to file your answer or other response to the Complaint in writing within the applicable time period, the Court may enter judgment by default against you for the relief demanded in the Complaint without further notice.
This is an action affecting the property described in the Complaint and is a proceeding in rem as well as in personam proceeding.
The following documents are also served herewith:
District Court Civil (CV) Case Cover Sheet Complaint, Exhibits A-E, Lis Pendens Dated: May 8, 2024.
SCHAEFER LEGAL, LLC By: Brianna L. Schaefer #34078
Plaintiff’s Address: c/o Homestead Management Corporation 1499 W. 121st Avenue, #100 Westminster, Colorado 80234
THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE.
Legal Notice No. NTS3796 First Publication: August 1, 2024 Last Publication: August 29, 2024 Publisher: Westminster
hereinafter called “Contractor”, for and on account of the Contract for construction of Irrigation Pit & Meter Removal & Replacement at Sky Park, Project No. 19-885.
1. Any person, co-partnership, association, or corporation who has an unpaid claim against the said Project, for or on account of the furnishing of labor, materials, team hire, sustenance, provisions, provender, or other supplies used or consumed by such Contractor, or any of his Subcontractors, in or about the performance of said Work, may at any time up to and including said date of such Final Settlement, file a verified statement of the amount due and unpaid on account of such claims.
Judgment is in the amount of $16,266.92
Attorney for Country Hills Community Association, Inc. WesternLaw Group LLC
Gabriel Stefu, #34616 9351 Grant Street #120 Thornton, CO 80229
gstefu@westernlawgroup.com
NOTICE OF RIGHT TO CURE AND RIGHT TO REDEEM
Re: Sheriff Sale of Real Property under Decree of Foreclosure, pursuant to Court Order
The Sheriff’s sale has been scheduled to occur at 9:00 A.M. on September 26, 2024, at the Adams County Sherriff’s Office, 1100 Judicial Center Drive, Brighton, CO 80601. IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED.
DATED: July 5, 2024.
Gene R. Claps Adams County Sheriff
By: Kathy Grosshans Deputy Sheriff
All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of Adams County, Colorado on or before Monday, December 2, 2024, or the claims may be forever barred.
Edward P. Butler, Personal Representative 2345 S. Newton Street Denver, CO 80219
Legal Notice No. NTS3708
First Publication: August 1, 2024 Last Publication: August 15, 2024 Publisher: Northglenn-Thornton Sentinel
Cheryl Ann Housley, a/k/a Cheryl A Housley, a/k/a Cheryl Housley, Deceased Case Number: 2024PR030321
All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to the District Court of Adams County, Colorado on or before November 22, 2024, or the claims may be forever barred.
/s/ Tony C. Rossi
Tony C. Rossi, Esq. #45051
ROSSI LAW, LLC
Attorney to the Personal Representative 1311 S. 9th St Canon City, CO 81212
Legal Notice No. NTS 3704
First Publication: August 1, 2024
Last Publication: August 15, 2024
Publisher: Northglenn-Thornton Sentinel
PUBLIC NOTICE
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Estate of HOWARD LEVETT, Deceased Case Number: 2024 PR 030537
All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of Adams County, Colorado on or before December 2, 2024, or the claims may be forever barred.
Stewart Levett
Personal Representative
c/o Brian Landy, Attorney
4201 E. Yale Ave., Suite 110 Denver, CO 80222
Legal Notice No. NTS3790
First Publication: August 1, 2024
Last Publication: August 15, 2024
Publisher: Westminster Window
PUBLIC NOTICE
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Estate of ClaraRuth Creswell Phinny, Deceased Case Number: 2024 PR 240
All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of Adams County, Colorado on or before December 1, 2024, or the claims may be forever barred.
Susan Bailey
Personal Representative
1121 Birch Street Broomfield, CO 80020
Legal Notice No. NTS3794
First Publication: August 1, 2024
Last Publication: August 15, 2024
Publisher: Westminster Window
Public Notice
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Estate of Walter James Hawn, a/k/a Walter J. Hawn, a/k/a Walter Hawn, a/k/a Walt Hawn, Deceased Case Number: 2024PR030478
All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to the District Court of Adams County, Colorado on or before Monday, December 2, 2024, or the claims may be forever barred.
Colorado Estate Planning Law Center
Attorneys to the Personal Representative 6870 W. 52nd Ave., Suite 103 Arvada, Colorado (CO) 80002
Legal Notice No. NTS3707
First Publication: August 1, 2024
Last Publication: August 15, 2024
Publisher: Northglenn-Thornton Sentinel
PUBLIC NOTICE
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Estate of Carl Richard Wetzel, Deceased Case Number: 2024 PR 228
All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of Adams County, Colorado on or before November 25, 2024, or the claims may be
forever barred.
Janet Melinda Wetzel
Personal Representative 4432 E.118th Place Thornton, Colorado 80233
Legal Notice No. NTS3771
First Publication: July 25, 2024
Last Publication: August 8, 2024
Publisher: Northglenn-Thornton Sentinel
PUBLIC NOTICE
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Estate of Jackie Dean Renke, aka Jackie D. Renke, aka Jack Renke, aka Jack Dean Renke, aka Jack D. Renke, Deceased Case Number: 2024 PR 257
All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of Adams County, Colorado on or before November 25, 2024, or the claims may be forever barred.
Curtis H Renke
Personal Representative 1720 Dyer Loop, Lochbuie, CO 80603
Legal Notice No. NTS3773
First Publication: July 25, 2024
Last Publication: August 8, 2024
Publisher: Northglenn-Thornton Sentinel
Public Notice
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Estate of Jack Hubert Norris, a/k/a Jack H. Norris, a/k/a Jack Norris, Deceased Case Number 2024PR030441
All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to the District Court of Adams County, Colorado on or before Monday, December 2, 2024, or the claims may be forever barred.
Colorado Estate Planning Law
Attorneys for the Personal Representative 6870 W. 52nd Ave., Suite 103 Arvada, Colorado (CO) 80002
Legal Notice No. NTS3706
First Publication: August 1, 2024
Last Publication: August 15, 2024
Publisher: Northglenn-Thornton Sentinel
PUBLIC NOTICE
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Estate of Ronald Gene Freeman, also known as Ronald G. Freeman, also known as Ronald Freeman, Deceased Case Number: 2024 PR 30535
All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of Adams County, Colorado on or before November 25, 2024, or the claims may be forever barred.
Dale & Ruth Offerman
Personal Representative 6879 Quay St. Arvada CO 80003
Legal Notice No. NTS3777
First Publication: July 25, 2024
Last Publication: August 8, 2024
Publisher: Northglenn-Thornton Sentinel
PUBLIC NOTICE
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Estate of Kathleen Bayens aka Kathy Bayens, aka Kathleen J. Bayens, Deceased Case Number: 2024 PR 259
All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of Adams County, Colorado on or before November 25, 2024, or the claims may be forever barred.
Kendra Nelson
Personal Representative 16567 W 78th Pl, Arvada, CO 80007
Legal Notice No. NTS3778
First Publication: July 25, 2024
Last Publication: August 8, 2024
Publisher: Northglenn-Thornton Sentinel
PUBLIC NOTICE
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Estate of Harlene James Lettau, a/k/a Harlene J. Lettau, Harlene Lettau, Deceased Case Number: 2024 PR 30463
All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of Adams County, Colorado on or before November 18, 2024, or the claims may be forever barred.
James Larrabee
Personal Representative c/o Little Law Office 15530 E Broncos Pkwy, Ste 300 Centennial, CO 80112
Legal Notice No. NTS3754
First Publication: July 18, 2024
Last Publication: August 1, 2024
Publisher: Northglenn-Thornton Sentinel
PUBLIC NOTICE
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Estate of Elva Josephine Glassmeyer
AK/A Elva J. Glassmeyer , Deceased Case Number: 2024 PR 166
All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of Adams County, Colorado on or before December 1, 2024, or the claims may be forever barred.
Jay Glassmeyer
Personal Representative 7904 Wyandot St. Denver, CO 80221
Legal Notice No. NTS3801
First Publication: August 1, 2024
Last Publication: August 15, 2024
Publisher: Northglenn-Thornton Sentinel
Public Notice
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Estate of Alan Hart Coloroso, aka Alan H. Coloroso, aka Alan Coloroso, Deceased Case Number: 2024PR30531
All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to the District Court of Adams County, Colorado on or before Monday, December 2, 2024, or the claims may be forever barred.
Lee Ann Marie Day, Personal Representative c/o Fennemore Craig, P.C.
Heidi J. Gassman, Esq. 3615 Delgany Street, Suite 1100 Denver, Colorado 80216
Legal Notice No. NTS3705
First Publication: August 1, 2024
Last Publication: August 15, 2024
Publisher: Northglenn-Thornton Sentinel Public Notice
DISTRICT COURT, ADAMS COUNTY, COLORADO
Adams County Justice Center 1100 Judicial Center Drive Brighton, Colorado 80601
In the Matter of the Estate of:
PETE GARCIA, Deceased Case Number: 2024PR30516
NOTICE OF HEARING BY PUBLICATION PURSUANT TO & 15-10-401, C.R.S.
To: Ramon Garcia a/k/a Herman Garcia
Last Known Address, if any:
A hearing on Petition for Adjudication of Intestacy and Formal Appointment of Personal Representative for appointment of Anthony Marquez as Personal Representative of the Estate of Pete Garcia will be held at the following time and location or at a later date to which the hearing may be continued:
Date: August 21, 2024
Time: 8:00 a.m.
Courtroom or Division: T1
Address: Adams County Justice Center, 1100 Judicial Center Drive, Brighton, CO 80601
The hearing will take approximately 15 minutes.
Attorney for the Estate: BRICE STEELE IV, #26265
LAW OFFICES OF BRICE STEELE, P.C. 25 South 4th Avenue Brighton, Colorado 80601-2029
Telephone: 303-659-3171
Fax: 303-659-5053
E-mail: brice@steelepc.com
Legal Notice No. NTS3761
First Publication: July 18, 2024
Last Publication: August 1, 2024
Publisher: Westminster Window
Public Notice
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Estate of GERALD E. SHOCKLEY, Deceased Case Number 2024 PR 30527
All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to District Court of Adams County, Colorado on or before December 2, 2024, or the claims may be forever barred.
Kenneth G. Shockley, Personal Representative 508 Luna Road Waynesboro, TN 38485
Legal Notice No. NTS 3703
First Publication: August 1, 2024
Last Publication: August 15, 2024
Publisher: Westminster Window
PUBLIC NOTICE
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Estate of Reyes Mary Tafoya, aka Reyes M. Tafoya, aka Reyes Tafoya, Deceased Case Number: 2024 PR 30528
All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of Adams County, Colorado on or before November 25, 2024, or the claims may be forever barred.
Roderick J. Tafoya
Personal Representative 10943 Meade Way Westminster, CO 80031
Legal Notice No. NTS3785
First Publication: July 25, 2024
Last Publication: August 8, 2024
Publisher: Westminster Window PUBLIC NOTICE
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Estate of Marie Stewart, aka Marie Elizabeth Stewart, aka Marie E. Stewart, aka Marie Crump, aka Marie Elizabeth Crump, aka Marie E. Crump , Deceased Case Number: 2024 PR 99
All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of Adams County, Colorado on or before November 18, 2024, or the claims may be forever barred.
Erin Seedorf
Personal Representative 14931 Nighthawk Lane Broomfield CO 80023
Legal Notice No. NTS3752
First Publication: July 18, 2024
Last Publication: August 1, 2024
Publisher: Northglenn-Thornton Sentinel
Public Notice
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Estate of WILLIAM DONALD LINDSEY, a/k/a WILLIAM D. LINDSEY, a/k/a WILLIAM LINDSEY, a/k/a BILL LINDSEY; Deceased Case No. 2024PR30438
All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to
the Personal Representative or to the Adams County District Court on or before November 18, 2024, or the claims may be forever barred.
Garry K. Lindsey
Personal Representative c/o CHAYET & DANZO, LLC
50 S. Cherry St., #710 Denver, CO 80246 (303) 355-8500
Legal Notice No. NTS3701
First Publication: July 18, 2024
Last Publication: August 1, 2024
Publisher: Northglenn-Thornton Sentinel PUBLIC NOTICE
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Estate of Joe Wayne Robol, A/K/A Joseph Wayne Robol, Deceased Case Number: 2024 PR 111
All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of Adams County, Colorado on or before November 25, 2024, or the claims may be forever barred.
Leticia Mota Robol
Personal Representative 8701 Huron St. Building 8 - Apt. 106 Thornton, CO 80260
Legal Notice No. NTS3776
First Publication: July 25, 2024
Last Publication: August 8, 2024
Publisher: Northglenn-Thornton Sentinel
PUBLIC NOTICE
Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name
Public notice is given on June 27, 2024, that a Petition for a Change of Name of an adult has been filed with the Adams County Court.
The petition requests that the name of Sopany Chorn be changed to Myah Shai Chorn Case No.: 24 C 1080
By: Deputy Clerk
Legal Notice No. NTS3774
First Publication: July 25, 2024
Last Publication: August 8, 2024
Publisher: Northglenn-Thornton Sentinel
PUBLIC NOTICE
Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name
Public notice is given on July 15, 2024, that a Petition for a Change of Name of an adult has been filed with the Adams County Court.
The petition requests that the name of Jason Bryant Torres be changed to Jason Bryant Hermosillo Case No.: 24 C 1184
By: Deputy Clerk
Legal Notice No. NTS3791
First Publication: August 1, 2024
Last Publication: August 15, 2024
Publisher: Northglenn-Thornton Sentinel
PUBLIC NOTICE
Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name
Public notice is given on July 8, 2024, that a Petition for a Change of Name of an adult has been filed with the Adams County Court.
The petition requests that the name of Angélica María Henry be changed to Angélica María Centeno Case No.: 24 C 1165
By: Deputy Clerk
Legal Notice No. NTS3781
First Publication: July 25, 2024
Last Publication: August 8, 2024
Publisher: Northglenn-Thornton Sentinel
Nearly a quarter of the 749 educators who got the stipend in 2022-23 were educators of color, according to a state report. Just 16% of Colorado’s educators are people of color, according to state data.
Colorado is seeking new applicants for a program that aims to address Colorado’s teacher shortage by providing stipends of up to $10,000 to educators teaching under alternative licenses while earning degrees.
Called the Educator Recruitment and Retention Financial Assistance Program, the program began in the 2021-22 school year with 80 educators, who agreed to work in rural school districts for three years as a condition of receiving the stipend.
In 2022, state lawmakers expanded the program to include educators all over Colorado, not just in rural districts. Participation exploded to 749 educators in 2022-23 and held fairly steady this past school year with an uno cial count of about 700 educators, according to a Colorado Department of Education spokesperson.
Nearly a quarter of the 749 educators who got the stipend in 2022-23 were educators of color, according to a state report. Just 16% of Colorado’s educators are people of color, according to state data.
at means that in addition to tackling Colorado’s educator shortage, the program could address another long-standing issue by helping to diversify Colorado’s teacher workforce.
To qualify for the stipend of up to $10,000, applicants must be en-
rolled in an approved traditional or alternative educator preparation program. e stipend must be spent on that program. Applicants must also meet one of these criteria:
• Have earned a bachelor’s degree or higher and been hired as an alternative or temporarily eligible teacher in a subject where there’s a teacher shortage. e list of teacher shortage areas is long and includes special education, elementary education, math, and science.
• Work as a paraprofessional in a
school district, charter school, or BOCES.
• Been hired as a career and technical education instructor in a rural district.
e application process is open now through Sept. 30. e stipends are given out on a rst-come, rstserved basis. e state will open a second round of applications on Dec. 2.
In 2022-23, nearly a quarter of the 749 educators who got the stipends worked in special education, while
another 23% worked in elementary education, according to state data. e next three most popular teaching subjects were English, science, and math.
e stipend recipients worked all over Colorado, in 138 of the state’s 178 school districts, according to the report.
is story was printed through a news sharing agreement with Chalkbeat Colorado, a nonpro t news site covering educational change in public schools.
