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rebuilding the Subarea Greenwood Village to decide fate of desolate corridor
A lone pedestrian walks a barren section of the Orchard Station Subarea along I-25. Greenwood Village voters will decide June 6 if a controversial proposal for higher-density mixed-use development is the answer. See the special section pages 15-18. Photo by Becky Osterwald
Ballots mailed for Greenwood Village special election BY BECKY OSTERWALD
Greenwood Village neighborhood sees two break-ins the same night
MANAGING EDITOR
Ballots were sent this week to Greenwood Village residents for the special election question that if approved would amend the city’s Comprehensive Plan. Voters must return their mail-in ballots by 7 p.m. on June 6. Voters are being asked whether the city’s Comp Plan should be changed to allow the Orchard Station Subarea to have higher-density housing, among other changes designed to encourage proposals for mixeduse developments. In a compromise reached by City Council, no building in the subarea could be taller than those in the adjacent Landmark complex. The kind of development, as already proposed, would have a balance of office and retail space, along with limited residential that “shall be evaluated to Continued on page 15
Greenwood Village police were investigating two nearby late night or early morning home break-ins on May 16. In one case, a homeowner’s dog was shot. The first attempted burglary occurred in the 9100 block of East Stanford Place. “The people were home. They attempted to gain entry through a bedroom window,” said Crystal Dean, the city’s public-information officer. “The suspects ran away. We do not have descriptions.” A successful burglary was discovered by homeowners later, between 8 a.m. and 8:30 a.m., in the 4300 block of Alton Street when
the residents returned home. “Somebody had broken into their home and shot one of their dogs,” Dean said. “The dog is expected to live. I believe it’s in surgery.” It remained unclear at press time whether the two incidents were related. “Common sense would say they are, but we don’t have anything to tie them together at this time,” the officer said. “They’re in the same neighborhood.” It was also unclear whether the two incidents were related to a fatal burglary in south Denver the same night. The investigations were ongoing.
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V I L L AG E S R E S I D E N T I A L M A R K E T S N A P S H O T APRIL Closed Sales Closed Sales Volume Average Sales Price Highest Price Sold Avg Price/Sq Ft Average Days on the Market
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14 $24,227,400 $1,730,529 $3,165,000 $418 82
23 $42,372,400 $1,842,278 $3,950,000 $433 88
- 39.1% - 42.8% - 6.1% - 19.9% - 3.3% - 6.8%
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2017
2016
CHANGE
62 $114,563,615 $1,847,800 $6,000,000 $409 123
54 $100,915,029 $1,904,507 $6,530,000 $404 97
+ 14.8% + 13.5% - 3.0% - 8.1% + 1.2% + 26.8%
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Save Our Village Please Make An Informed Decision! What Exactly Are We Voting On?
The special election ballot asks if we should amend the current Greenwood Village Comprehensive Plan, which is the Vision document that guides land use decisions. If you love our community’s existing quality of life,
VOTE NO.
How Could Our Community Change? If we amend the Comprehensive Plan the quality of life in Greenwood Village will change forever. The Developer backing this amendment has a Vision to transform Greenwood Village with very tall, high density apartments and buildings. This will bring increased traffic, crime and pollution. We want to maintain the current Vision which promotes the I-25 Corridor as a lower density commercial district. If you do not want
Greenwood Village to become an urban city like Denver, VOTE NO.
How Can We Keep the Village in Greenwood Village?
Most of us moved here because it is not urban. Some of us moved here to escape the city. If you want to keep our community an oasis, a special place that values parks, open space and a unique suburban lifestyle, please join
thousands of your concerned neighbors and VOTE NO.
Vote NO and return your ballot by June 6.
For more information and to lend a hand, please visit SaveOurVillage.org Paid for by Save Our Village Issue Committee through the generous donations of your Greenwood Village neighbors.
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Development with a capital D The great Music Man keeps running through my mind regarding the upcoming Greenwood Village election on the Orchard Station Subarea proposal. As I recall, it goes something like this, “Right here in River City, Trouble with a capital T, and that rhymes with P, and that stands for pool!” Robert Preston was the music man The Broadway show and movie were wonderful. This isn’t River City, but we may have some similarities with the uproar going on over the proposed development along the west side of I-25 south of Landmark. “Save Our Village” signs have popped up around Greenwood Village and I’m rather curious about what we’re really attempting to save. A local developer, Alberta, no relationship to Canada, located in Greenwood Village since the 1990s, is locally owned. They developed Streets at Southglenn and Douglas County projects. Our little Village, where I’ve done business for 35 years, has I-25 highway running through the center, and now has a passenger rail line right through the heart of the Village. We should remember that the Village is the home to the Denver Technological Center, laid out and planned by George M. Wallace, with the vision that people could live and work close to their jobs. George also wanted to be close to the airport. Decades ago, we fought to stave off having new Stapleton in our backyard and defeated scheduled passenger flights from Centennial Airport. Greenwood Village also has state highways going east and west, Belleview Avenue and Arapahoe Road. Efforts are being made to get a traffic light out in front of Glenmoor Country Club, but approval from the Colorado Department of Transportation is needed to add a trafficcontrol device on a state highway. Alberta, in good faith, submitted plans to Greenwood Planning and Zoning many months ago, and the planning department approved the plans and submitted them to the P&Z Commission to either approve or reject. The P&Z Commission held legal public hearings that became stormy. They gave a green light and passed the ball to the elected City Council for their approval and suggested modifications. Because of the controversy, Alberta withdrew their plan. The council has wrestled with Comprehensive Plan changes and held four informational meetings in all council districts. The developer was never allowed to present any information to the public. The information meetings were open, well attended, and many residents voiced their opinions, largely negative—especially on the east side in District 3, the area that gets hit with Orchard Road traffic during morning and night commutes and could have views blocked by skyscrapers.
Cherry Creek Schools can accommodate more students. They are now importing students from outside of the district into schools in nearby locations. According to Don Provost, Alberta founding principal, this project would take seven years as old buildings are torn down and new ones rise. Remember that most of this project is redevelopment of buildings that already have tenants, traffic and parking. The election on June 6 is about whether to allow changes in the Comp Plan. The lengthy document is rather rambling with many platitudes about density and developments. The good news for Greenwood Village residents is that your property values have risen, proven by your latest Arapahoe County tax assessments. Home values in Greenwood have never been higher with homes for sale in short supply. You should know that your city’s elected officials will protect residents from any evil developer that might want to bring “pool” to River City. The mayor threatened a “veto” if the council approved the Comp Plan changes, as the council seemed to favor the proposal 5-3. You can read their unofficial citizen letters elsewhere in this week’s Villager. My interest is to see that any new construction be outstanding, along the levels of Wallace, John Madden and Walter Koelbel. Alberta’s Provost has stated that he is committed to this project, and even if the election fails he will proceed with what is allowable now under the current plan. It could be somewhere around of 2.2 million square feet. The City Council would have full control over any new proposal. Alberta has not submitted a new plan to the city and awaits the decision of residents. They may have to eliminate some of the wonderful amenities of a city park and trails winding through the mixed-use development. Provost, in a related interview with Peter Jones, speaks about his plans for a $30 million 7.5-acre park. This is not about “Saving the Village,” but “Safeguarding the Village,” for the future tax base. Retail sales make up almost $24 million of GV’s tax base, while residential taxes bring in less than $4 million. It seems to me that residents should embrace development of an aging area and not flee from those who want to redevelop aging structures into a planned mixed-use project. This election is overblown and some development will go forward no matter what the election results show. The scope and size will be limited and the type of housing will be controlled by the City Council. I have full faith in the council that they will indeed protect all the residents and see that building heights, densities and traffic will be dealt with responsibly. This vote will have an impact on the philosophy of the council on future growth and development. River City survived quite well.
A prayer on Memorial Day 2017 Memorial Day is not a relatively new holiday. It dates back 150 years, even before the Civil War ended. It began when a few Southern women began to place flowers on the graves of both Confederate and Union soldiers. Their thoughtfulness and generosity was so inspirational that it moved Francis Finch to write the impassioned poem “Blue and the Gray” for the September 1867 issue of Atlantic Monthly. Its heartfelt sentiment swept our country, and in town after town people held commemorations for the war dead. On the first official National Memorial Day in 1868, President Garfield, speaking at Arlington National Cemetery, said, “If silence is ever golden, it must be here besides the graves of 15,000 men whose lives were more significant than speech and whose death was a poem the music of which can never be sung,” Since then, the meaning of Memorial Day has grown, and is not preserved by cold marble markers, but by a living spirit. It has become a time for remembering all the men and women who gave up their lives in all of our country’s wars. A day to remember that from Belgium’s Flanders Field through Colorado’s Fort Logan to the Pacific Ocean, from Korea to Vietnam, Iraq and Afghanistan there, lies more than a million dead Americans who fought to preserve our way of life. And remember we must—because the power of memory shapes a country’s continuity and character. Abraham Lincoln, in his first inaugural address, talked about the importance of remembering when he said, “The mystic chords of memory stretch from every battlefield and patriot grave, of very living heart and heart stone all over this broad land.” Lincoln’s words define something especially human, a power of transmitting experience through generations of time. They connect us emotionally and spiritually to the human beings who came before us and to those who will follow. They are the ties that bind. And I remember experiencing just such a “binding” when I visited the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier and walked passed the graves of other fallen soldiers at Arlington one Memorial Day many, many, many years ago.
I remember finding myself surrounded by both active-duty service men and women, veterans in their uniforms and civilians, all there to show respect for those who had paid the supreme price while serving their country. All of us present at Arlington that day made it very clear that we’d never forget our comrades who were not as lucky as we to escape the bullets of the enemy. Those of us who had served in combat under fire knew better than anyone that the only difference between ourselves and our fallen comrades was only a fraction of an inch or a second of time. When guns are firing, whether a soldier lives or dies, is no more certain than the roll of the dice. A very emotional ending to that particular MemoBY MORT rial Day event began just after President Eisenhower MARKS finished speaking and placed a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. At that moment, two F-15 jet fighters sliced through the warm Washington air just 1,000 feet above the crowd. Immediately, the honor guard aimed their rifles into the sky and fired three rounds on the commands of their company commander. On cue, a trumpet began to tug at everyone’s heartstrings as the poignant sounds of “Taps” filtered the air and was followed by the singing of “God Bless America”. Freedom, contrary to the sound of that word, is not free. It comes at a high price, and those who pay the ultimate do not get to share in its benefits. Only we who are left behind are the fortunate ones. Hence, we have the obligation and duty to remember that the only reason we now live in a free society is because some Americans stood up for freedom and fell while trying to defend its supremacy. On Memorial Day 2017, let us remember these words of Al Capp, who said, “It has become unfashionable to say this—it may be embarrassing to hear it—but I believe that America is the most lovely and livable of all nations ... and one more privilege that no one seems to get much fun out of lately, the privilege of loving America.” This year let’s all be proud to take advantage of Capp’s words and offer heartfelt prayer for those who died for our country so that we could live as free people in a free America.
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Reverend Martin Niemoller “In Germany, the Nazis first came for the communists, and I didn’t speak up because I wasn’t a communist. Then they came for the Jews, and I didn’t speak up because I wasn’t a Jew. Then they came for the trade unionists, and I didn’t speak up because I wasn’t a trade unionist. Then they came for the Catholics, and I didn’t speak up because I was a Protestant. Then they came for me, and by that time there was no one left to speak for me!”
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Amenities in DTC Office Parks
What’s available for Village families?
Not much
WORK DAYS
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nder a decades-old Comp Plan, our office parks and other commercial zones generate 97% of Village tax revenue and a whole lot of traffic onto both Orchard and Belleview Roads. However, the DTC office parks have little or no connection to Greenwood Village residents because our Comp Plan is stuck in a rut, based on 1970s planning.
Under the current Comp Plan, Orchard Station will become just another 2.2 million square foot office-only park with up to 10,000 employees, contributing more tax revenue but also more traffic onto Orchard Road. We can do better. A Yes vote on Question 1 will approve the City Council and Planning Commission blueprint to update the Comp Plan to redevelop a contemporary DTC office park at Orchard Station – an office park for the future, not the past. An office park that generates fewer car trips onto Orchard every day.
An office park that connects to Greenwood Village families, both after work and on the weekends. An office park designed around a beautiful central park, offering Village families an ice skating rink in the winter and picnic-basket-concerts in the summer. It can bring a Whole Foods store to Greenwood Village, a weekend Farmers Market and a wide variety of lunch and dinner restaurants for daytime workers and Village residents. We can have a Business Improvement District offering free transportation and Lyft service to any Greenwood Village resident who wants to enjoy the amenities offered at the new Orchard Station, including the light-rail stop.
Vote Yes on Question 1 A better plan for Greenwood Village
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Dysfunctional administration skates close to obstruction The word “dysfunctional” is defined as “not operating normally or properly.” Dysfunctional is an apt term for the total White House operations lately. The recent firing of FBI Director James Comey, who was heading the Russian probe, vividly shines a light on the lack of any leadership among the staff and the administration’s inability to provide a singular theme over the Comey firing event. The first statement to come out of the White House was that Attorney General Jeff Sessions had recommended the director’s firing because of his mishandling of Hillary Clinton’s private-server issue. Later in the week, President Trump stated that he had decided to fire Comey well before the attorney general’s
Barbwire Bob The horse almost went lame this past week galloping around the pasture to multiple events. On Friday morning at 7 a.m., Doug Tisdale and Bob Golden, the wranglers for the South Metro Denver Chamber, hosted the monthly economic-development group breakfast at Chamber offices at Southglenn.
recommendation. It appears that no members of the White House senior staff or the Justice Department staff know what’s going on in the decision-making matrix of President Trump. What is clear is that Trump admitted on camera that he fired Comey because of the FBI’s investigation into Russia’s documented influence in covertly supporting Trump in the 2016 election. The FBI and Congress are continuing to investigate whether the Trump campaign and the president were complicit in helping the Russians in that effort. The interesting fact is that Trump fired the director shortly after Comey had requested additional funds for the investigation and testified before Congress. The day after his firing, the Russian ambassador and foreign min-
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ister showed up at the White House to meet Trump with smiles on their faces. Interesting coincidence. Clearly, the president’s impulsive decision to fire Comey was based on the false assumption that both Democratic and Republican critics of his tenure at the FBI would support the firing. Nothing could be further from the truth. The decision has encouraged congressional members on both sides to call for the appointment of a special persecutor. One cannot help but see some similarities between President Nixon’s firing of his attorney general when he refused to fire a White House special prosecutor during the Watergate scandal. The president, in his decision to fire Comey, is skating very close to the appearance of obstruction of justice. This is not the time to bend to partisan politics. We may be on the verge of a constitutional crisis.
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Stem Fine Cannabis. “Follow the Money!” was outlined by Tom Radow, CPA with Bridge West. “Where is the Money?” was summed up by Michael Raisch, CFO at LivWell. Presenters said marijuana is bringing in more tax dollars now than alcohol, estimated at $2.4 billion. The industry in Colorado is larger than Oregon’s and matches Google in sales. Twenty-eight states now have some measure of legal marijuana sales in medical or recreational areas. It was estimated that there are at least 300 rules and regulations governing the industry. Zislis outlined challenges in regulations, explaining that the cost of doing business in overhead, such as leases and advertising, cannot be deducted as tax expense items. Also, federal banking regulations prevent banks from making loans, making growth challenging. Zislis expressed concerns about the high tax rates, and that booming black-market sales pay no taxes. The high taxation has driven an ambitious illegal pot market that affects the legally regulated businesses. Long term, Zislis said, “there is plenty of opportunity for the industry to flourish.” Radow explained that early thoughts were to tax the marijuana industry out of business: “Tax it so much it will fail.” Raisch estimated that marijuana would be a $5 billion industry in Colorado within five
years. There is some apprehension about what Attorney General Jeff Sessions will do from a federal level. *** In other Chamber news, the annual golf tournament will be held June 6 at Meridian Golf Club with sponsorships. Contact Hillary Klemme at HKlemme@ BestChamber.com or 303-7950142 *** Traveled up to Boulder on Saturday afternoon to honor a longtime friend Bob Cox, who once published most of the newspapers in Jefferson County. The occasion was his receiving an overdue journalism degree from the University of Colorado after five decades. Bob is retired and now ranching in New Mexico. The afternoon party was hosted by former U.S. Rep. David Skaggs and wife Linda, who makes wonderful strawberry/ rhubarb jam. *** In the evening, it was off to the Hope Ball where President Gary Reese held court over the 600 guests who are assisting the Cancer League of Colorado in raising more than $1.2 million this year to fight cancer. The organization operates without any paid staff, with volunteers like Edie Marks and her family, and artists Eva and A.B. Makk, who donate an on-site painting every year, traveling to the ball from Hawaii.
Politics for breakfast University of Colorado Regents John Carson, left, Arapahoe GOP Club President Myron Spanier and Heidi Ganahl. Carson and Ganahl spoke about university issues, including freedom of speech on campus. Ganahi also said CU only receives 4 percent of its budget from the state.
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“Dealin’ Doug” Moreland and his family of Dodge dealerships donate a brand-new vehicle each year as a raffle prize. A host of volunteers present this major event every year. Gary Corbett, wearing his southern gentleman straw hat, continues to be the driving force of the live auction that successfully sweeps cash from the generous crowd. Hyatt Hotel does a superb job of supporting this family affair. *** Sunday was Mothers’ Day, and we had a family roundup, along with 2,000 other customers, at the Viewhouse in Centennial. The view was spectacular and the Sunday brunch even featured lobster tails. The buffet started early, went until 4 p.m., and the food, service and ambience were outstanding. There was an endless stream of delicious prime rib, lamb, seafood, salads and desserts flowing out of the kitchen, and the staff were most accommodating under massive customer demand. This Sunday brunch is a weekly feature at the Viewhouse, which is soon to open another restaurant in Littleton. They also have a location near the ballpark downtown. *** This week’s Villager is filled with information on the upcoming Greenwood Village city election to be held June 5. Many opinions on this issue, kind of like the Gunfight at the OK Corral.
Nate Eckloff, Billy Robinson, a Cherry Creek High School graduate, and his father Doug Robinson, a candidate for governor, spoke May 3 at the Arapahoe County Republican Breakfast Club. Photos by Bob Sweeney
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It has been a learning season for the Northeastern Junior College Wrestling team for the 20162017 comeback year. However, with the trials and tribulations of a whirlwind season Anthony Curtis came out on top. Curtis won
the NJCAA Rocky Mountain Regional without giving up a single point up against him in the 157# class. He was one of three Northeastern wrestlers to qualify for the national tournament in February, placing fifth in his weight class
and becoming an All American. Curtis is a Cherry Creek graduate and is a pre-pharmacy major at NJC, holding a 3.5-4.0 grade point average. He has plans to further his studies at the University of Denver.
St. Mary’s Academy team excel in DI State Championship
The “Rainbow Girls +1” team from St. Mary’s Academy Lower School won first place in the Fine Arts Challenge of the Destination Imagination Colorado State Championship competition on April 24. The team, coached by Greg Reyes and Suzanne Shaw, earned a perfect score of 400/400 and also received the Renaissance Award, a special award St. Mary’s Academy DI team. given to a team demonstrating outstanding deity and construction of their cossign, engineering and performance. tumes and the depth of integration Competition appraisers stated of of the performance was on the highthe team, “The team had superior est level imaginable. The attention excellence in execution. The qual- to detail by the team is world-class.”
The Rainbow Girls + 1 will move on to compete in the Global Finals Competition in Knoxville, Tenn. in late May. This will be the third consecutive year this DI team will represent St. Mary’s Academy and the State of Colorado at the Global Finals competition, the world’s largest celebration of creativity. At the Global Finals, more than 8,000 of the world’s most innovative students compete in teams to showcase their Challenge solutions, celebrate their creativity and have fun.
Members of the Cherry Creek High School DECA Chapter (not in order) attending the conference include Matalie Rai, Jed Malashock, Olivia Stacks, Markus Manly, Reilly Barnes, Annie Williams, Ashley Sayre, Amanda Stewart, Mia Raben, Camilla Holmsen, Claire Silver, Adysn Yeo, Katie Robinson, Jack Morrison, Sam Cole, Nick Houghton, Jasey Kim, Allan Chen, Tyler Croke, Brody Cummins, Jackson Zeng, McKay Smith, Nicole Good, Sam Most, Stryker Lewis, Becca Morton, Jenna Winocur, Garrett Thurlow, Madeleine Bendalin, Devon Shomo, Jessica Cantor, Chesney Boal, Kathryn Fish, Lauren Sweeterman, Kezie Douglas, Ansley Avis, Gabi Ashcraft, Rachel Hutchinson, Kate Honeyfield, Guli Grover, Jessi Bushell, RJ Mello, Robbie Sullan and Bennett Edelschein.
Robbie Sullan and Bennett Edelschein won 2nd Place for Business Services Operations Research Event.
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Starry Night celebrates new beginnings BY RENEE NOVITSKY STAFF WRITER
Cherry Creek High School held its Starry Night-themed prom May 13 at Sports Authority Field at Mile High, marking the end of high school. On the night of the dance, Mile High was also hosting George Washington High School’s prom on the other side of the stadium and the Mile High Beer and Bacon Festival on the field. This venue offered a smaller dance floor than last year’s prom at City Hall, so Ari Kutzer, also known as DJ Outloud, had to make many accommodations for a dance floor that didn’t allow lights or lasers. Kutzer used the venue’s projection system to run a live “video jockey” show after transporting a trailer’s worth of rental equipment around the stadium. The Cherry Creek junior and has been a professional DJ for two years. “Judging by the fact that the dance floor was overflowing in every direction, my guess is there were about 2,000 attendees,” he said. Prom is organized by Creek’s Student Senate. Dr. Krista Keogh, Cherry Creek’s activities director, made sure the prom ran smoothly. Kutzer and other students who helped run the prom did not make it home until 3 a.m. It was a beautiful starry night and the perfect way to end the school year. Photos by Renee Novitsky
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before age 65, unless eligible at a benefits, check with your benefits administrator to find out younger age because if they offer any opof disability. With that tions that would allow said, here are some your wife to continue coverage options, incoverage under their cluding Obamacare, to plan. Or, if your wife consider for your wife. works, see if she can Keep working: she switch to health If possible, consider insurance provided by working past age 65. her own employer. This would allow your COBRA: If you Dear Approaching, wife to continue coverBY JIM MILLER work for a company Medicare, unfortunately, does age under your employthat has 20 or more emnot offer family coverage to young- er health insurance until ployees, once you make the switch er spouses or dependent children she becomes eligible for Medicare. when you qualify for Medicare. NoEmployer options: If your to Medicare, your wife could stay body can obtain Medicare benefits employer provides retiree health with your company insurance plan for at least 18 months (but could last up to 36 months) under a federal A S S I ST E D L I V I N G I S E C U R E M E M O RY C A R E law called COBRA. You’ll need to sign her up within 60 days after her last day of coverage. But be aware that COBRA isn’t cheap. You’ll pay the full monthly premium yourself, plus a 2 percent administrative fee. To learn more, see DOL.gov/ebsa/ publications/cobraemployee.html or call 866-444-3272. If, however, the company you E R F F O L IMITED TIME work for has fewer than 20 emA S E A S O N A L I N V I T AT I O N T O S AV E ployees, you may still be able to get continued coverage through your company if your state has “miniCOBRA.” Contact your state insurance department to see if this is from
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Centennial i-team hosts senior-housing focus groups
The Centennial Innovation Team is looking for adults 45 and older to participate in one of three upcoming focus groups to generate ideas around Centennial senior-housing challenges. The i-team, with direction from the City Council, has made aging in community its next area of fo-
cus. The team previously worked with the Centennial Senior Commission to create the Mobility Ambassador Program to help address transportation challenges. The upcoming focus groups will be held at the following locations: • Wednesday May 24, 10-11:30 a.m. Southglenn Library (6972 S Vine St.) • Thursday May 25, 10-11:30 a.m. Koelbel Library (5955 S Holly St.) • Wednesday May 31, 10-11:30 a.m. Smoky Hill Library (5430 S Biscay Cir.) Facilitators will introduce problem statements about senior housing based upon a summary of find-
ings from the i-team’s research. The group will then run through brainstorming activities meant to result in solutions of all kinds, ranging from ideas that might be viable to what the city calls “totally out-of-the-box wacky ideas.” If you are a caregiver or concerned about living out your own golden years in Centennial, this is the session for you. RSVP not required, but participants are asked to stay for the whole session as activities build upon each other. Refreshments will be provided. For questions, contact Bailey Little at 303-7543360 or at blittle@centennialco. gov.
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the photo requirements. The cost of using their service and fee for the document was $215, of which $75 was a Consular charge. One crosses the International Date Line when going to the other side of the world, so we departed U.S. on Friday night and arrived in New Delhi around 9 p.m. on Sunday night, a loss of a day, and the time differential was exactly 12 hours between New Delhi and Denver. Continues Page 2
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Over five days, Villager publisher bob sweeney and former Villager photographer Jim pilon were given a colorful glimpse at the people, places and life of India.
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Denver International Airport will receive a $8.4 million grant from the Department of Transportation to improve the service road, runway rehabilitation, and runway lighting. “Denver International Airport serves tens of thousands of Coloradans every year and it’s important it receives the necessary resources to continue serving our great state,” said Sen. Cory Gardner. “This funding will go toward critical infrastructure projects that will enable the airport to undertake improvements that will ultimately lead to better service for Coloradans. I will continue to support our state’s transportation needs at the federal level.”
A Business Leaders for Responsible Government meeting will be held June 21 from 7:30 -9 a.m. with coffee and breakfast from 7-7:30 a.m. The Topic is “Economic Development- The Growth of Arapahoe County-Long Term Issues & Opportunities. Economic Development Update will be presented by Bob Golden, President & CEO, South Metro Chamber. A panel discussion will be held with County Commissioners Kathleen Conti, District 1;
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Nancy Sharpe, District 2, Board Chair; Jeff Baker, District 3; Nancy Jackson, District 4 and Bill Holen, District 5. Moderator will be David Schlatter, Chamber member. The welcome address will be by Toren Mushovic, Chamber EDG member. The BLRG program will be held at the South Metro Denver Chamber, 2154 E. Commons Ave., Suite 342, Centennial. To register contact Libby Ary at lary@bestchamber.com
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Administrator Linda McMahon of the U.S. Small Business Administration has announced that William Manger will serve as associate administrator for SBA’s Office of Capital Access. “Capital is the lifeblood of small businesses,” McMahon said. “Bill will play a critical part of SBA’s mission by helping entrepreneurs get access to the credit they need to start, grow and succeed in business. Given his tremendous experience in investment banking in the private sector as well as his previous E service R T N R to S SBA, H I am I confident P Bill will be a terrific addition to our team and and an asset to our nation’s “Bright input 28 million small businesses.” brilliant solutions with The Office of Capital Access dazzling helps makeresults. funding available Ourthrough kind ofbanks people! and other lending First American Bank partners to State small businesses that cannot otherwise partnering with obtain loans. As associate administrator, ManTrice Jewelers.” ger will be responsible for SBA’s ~ Ralph Klomp, Trice Jewelers loan-program policy, technology, operations and oversight. Manger will manage a $120 billion portfolio of direct and guaranteed loans,
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Fueled by a shortage of qualified workers in nearly every job in the homebuilding industry, construction industry leaders in Colorado have launched the Colorado Homebuilding Academy, a construction school that will elevate and support youth and adults starting careers in homebuilding. Designed by construction and education industry leaders, the Colorado Homebuilding Academy is dedicated to advancing homebuilding opportunities for businesses, workers, job seekers and students. It pulls the best practices of existing industry training under one roof, providing a hands-on, training-to-placement approach to prepare its stu-
dents for a meaningful career in homebuilding. At the same time, the Academy provides employers with qualified, motivated and skilled workers who can meet industry demands now and into the future. “The homebuilding industry has been plagued by a shortage of high-quality workers,” said Pat Hamill, chairman and chief executive of Oakwood Homes, who had the vision to unite the industry in creating the Academy. “Preparing and training the workforce is the key to ensuring our industry remains healthy.” The residential construction industry has seen its workforce dwindle because of a lack of vocational education at schools, a cultural shift away from bluecollar work and a loss of talent during the economic downturn. Nearly 200,000 construction in-
dustry jobs nationwide are vacant at a boom time for homebuilders, a jump of 81 percent in just two years, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics’ Job Openings and Labor Turnover Survey. Created to address that shortage, the Academy is led by Michael Smith, who most recently was the executive director of Colorado Construction Institute, a nonprofit organization working to address the construction labor shortage. Founded in 2012, CCI is responsible for launching many successful construction training programs for both youth and adults. “I am proud to join a team of talented and committed people focused on creating a sustainable solution to the industry’s labor shortage,” Smith said. “The Home Builders Association of Metro Denver is an integral part-
Littleton woman gets seven years for fraud and money laundering BY PETER JONES NEWS EDITOR
A 51-year-old Littleton woman will spend seven years in federal prison for wire fraud and money laundering, the U.S. Attorney’s Office announced last week. Jill Evans was also ordered to pay $2.1 million in restitution and serve three years on supervised release. Evans was indicted by a federal grand jury in 2015 and pleaded guilty in January. According to the indictment and plea agreement, between 2011 and 2015, Evans schemed to defraud at least eight people she solicited to invest in alleged oil transactions, falsely telling them
that she had a contract with a Russian company to purchase tankers of diesel oil and jet fuel. She claimed that the oil deals could not be completed until certain fees or expenses were paid. Evans told investors they would receive a return ranging from 50 percent to 50 times their original investment within days or weeks, saying their money would be held in escrow and would be fully refundable if the oil deal did not close. Funds were sent to Evans’s personal bank accounts. At various times, Evans forged emails and letters ostensibly from an attorney, saying the deal was proceeding and sent false wire confirmations, among other
fraudulent documents. Evans also concealed her previous criminal indictment and conviction for theft and forgery. Her bond conditions had prohibited her from entering financial transactions more than $1,000 and investing money for others. “This is long-term, deliberate, professional stealing,” said acting U.S. Attorney Bob Troyer in a statement. “Luckily for the victims, our prosecutors and the IRS and FBI investigators are even more skilled and dogged at rooting out rank theft from innocent victims. And the defendant will have a nice chunk of time to reflect on that.”
JEWISHcolorado earns two national Gold Stevie Award JEWISHcolorado, a community organization focused on building and sustaining Jewish life in Colorado, announced that it earned two gold Stevie Awards in the 15th Annual American Business Awards. JEWISHcolorado was recognized as the Gold Stevie Award winner in two categories: Organization of the Year - Non-Profit or Government – Medium, and Best Executive of the Year - Non-Profit or Government Organizations (president and chief executive officer Doug Seserman). The American Business Awards are the nation’s premier business awards program. All organizations operating in the U.S.A. are eligible to submit nominations – public and private, for-profit and nonprofit, large and small. Nicknamed the Stevies for the Greek word meaning “crowned,” the awards will be presented to winners at a gala ceremony at the Marriott Marquis Hotel in New York on Tuesday, June 20. More than 3,600 nominations from organizations of all sizes and in virtually every industry were submitted this year for consideration in a wide range of categories.
ner to our team. To provide a sustainable industry solution to an industry problem, we all have to work together.” The Academy is working to solve the labor needs of today as well as develop the workforce of tomorrow with its Building Pathways program. Toward that end, the Academy is targeting adult students who are underemployed or unemployed and transitioning military veterans who are seeking a rewarding career with competitive pay and benefits. The Academy is also currently working with five high schools in the Denver metro area and plans to double the number of partner schools next year. The Building Pathways program takes place both in classrooms and the field, and offers practical, focused and industry-aligned pathways to jobs.
The Academy will offer a range of educational, training and placement programs designed to inspire and prepare workers for numerous career options in the homebuilding industry. The curriculum, which includes Construction Skills Bootcamp, Superintendent Training and Infrastructure Boot Camp, will launch a Contractor Development series later this year. The Academy’s website, which includes additional information, is cohomebuildingacademy.org. Partners joining Oakwood Homes in this training mission include Precision Building Systems, The Foundation for Educational Excellence, the University of Denver Burns School of Real Estate and Construction Management and the Home Builders Association of Metro Denver.
Greenwood Village named ‘Public Health Hero’ Greenwood Village City Councilmember Leslie Schluter and Mayor Ron Rakowsky display an award given by Tri-County Health, naming Greenwood Village a Public Health Hero. The award was presented for the City Council’s work last year to pass an ordinance expanding the Village’s smoke-free laws. Photo by Bob Sweeney
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Gone fishin’, Gone ducky A day at Greenwood Village’s Fishing Derby and Rubber Duck Waddle
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Long awaited, long debated Decision looming for the Orchard Station Subarea
What’s next on the off-ramp? Greenwood Village voters will decide next month what to do with the underutilized Orchard Station Subarea.
What is now the Marilyn Hickey Ministries building is the southernmost gateway to a stretch of land that may—one way or another— signal the future for Greenwood Village.
The future of the Subarea Continued from Page 1 determine its cost impacts on city resources,” the proposed amendment states. If Question 1 passes, after a plan for the development of the subarea were submitted, the city would undertake a traffic study, among other aspects of an official approval process.
Question No. 1
Shall Ordinance No. 04, Series of 2017, amend the Greenwood Village Comprehensive Plan by adopting the Orchard Station Subarea Plan, as recommended by the Planning and Zoning Commission on Oct. 18, 2016, and as amended by City Council on March 20, 2017, be adopted?
Mail ballot drop-off locations
Monday-Friday Hours will be 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. on Election Day. All drop-off locations will be open 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. • City Clerk’s Office, 6060 South Quebec St. • Outdoor drop-off ballot box, 6060 South Quebec St. (east parking lot) • Public Works Maintenance Facility, 10001 E. Costilla Ave. • Curtis Center for the Arts, 2349 East Orchard Road. 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The special election has cost the city an estimated $36,000.
Everyone agrees that some of the Subarea is a virtual wasteland, but is higher-density mixed use a utopia or a dystopia?
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Which way, Yes Greenwood Village? or no on the Orchard Station Subarea It’s all about ‘community,’ developer says ‘A revolting development’ to the opponents
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on Provost does not have a Plan B if Greenwood Village voters reject Question 1 on next month’s ballot—except to no longer endure what he deems the lies of the opposition. “What I don’t like from the ‘no’ side is saying your kids are going to be going to school in trailers. That’s not true,” said Provost, founding principal of the Village-based Alberta Development Partners. Provost points to a report from Cherry Creek Schools that says his controversial idea for a large mixed-use development on the so-called Orchard Station Subarea west of I-25 would have limited impact on the large highly-rated south-suburban school district. Crowded classrooms, congestion and quality of life are among the litany of issues being mulled—and argued—as voters prepare to return their mail-in ballots by June 6. “A very vocal minority gets charged up about not wanting any more traffic—and not wanting any change fundamentally,” said Provost, whose projects include Centennial’s Streets at Southglenn. If approved by voters, Greenwood’s guiding Comprehensive Plan would be amended to permit the kind of larger developments that supporters say the city needs, but opponents argue would compromise the city’s richness in open space and low-density living. “Greenwood Village is the best city in Colorado,” the Save Our Village Issue Committee says in an advertisement. “We don’t want our Village to become an urban center with the look and feel of downtown Denver, or a develop-
ment at Orchard and I-25 twice the size of Park Meadows mall.” If the ballot question—passed onto voters in March by a flummoxed City Council—gets the nod, Provost’s wished-for 43-acre development, mixing retail, office and residential, would likely find a home along I-25. Alberta, which already owns 10 acres of the Subarea, withdrew its original proposal for such a
“This is not a fad that’s going to come and go,” developer Don Provost says of his idea for a large mixed-use development. “This is not specific to an Orchard Road and I-25 conversation.”
We’ve created community wherever we go. We’re not trying to build an urban concrete jungle or low-rent housing. - Don Provost, Alberta Development Partners
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development earlier this year after much of the council balked. Although Provost has yet to present a follow-up plan, he stands at
With the Landmark in the background, the Orchard Station Subarea redevelopment by Alberta Development proposes a 7.5 acre park. Photo by Becky Osterwald
the ready, noting his new building heights would be no greater than anything at the city’s popular Landmark development. “What we would submit today is far less density, far less height [than the previous application]. But we have not submitted anything—so they’re making comments about something that’s not even on the table,” Provost said. “The [often-cited] report to coun-
cil was based on a higher density that we’re not even proposing now.” To hear Provost tell it, the sort
of bogeyman of density scares some city residents who do not see his local company as a shared stakeholder in Greenwood Village—some even suggesting that Alberta is tied to Alberta, Canada somehow. “We’ve created community wherever we go. That’s always been our focus and this is no different,” Provost said. “We’re not trying to build an urban concrete jungle or low-rent housing.” As for density’s traffic, Provost insists it is as much his concern as it would be for the project’s neighbors, especially given the city’s requirements. “The project is not going to work if the traffic is not going to work,” he said. “I’m not going to invest over a billion dollars and not have the traffic work. Think of the logic. Nobody’s going to do that. It’s mandated that traffic has to improve.” When it comes to the perceived “scourge” of apartments, Provost defends rentals as an important component—along with for-sale options—of a mixed-use community. He says Alberta’s units would be more upscale than anything in Cherry Creek North. “I think it’s a lifestyle choice,” Provost said of renting. “Whether
somebody wants to own a million-dollar condo or pay $4,000 a month for rent should be their decision. They are as engaged in the community as the next guy.” On the issue of open space, Provost’s vision would include a $30 million 7.5-acre park that he calls “the single-most expensive park in metro Denver.” Provost says it all boils down to the larger trend of new urbanism, an increasingly popular design philosophy that incorporates walkable mixed-use neighborhoods, transit orientation and higher density in the suburbs. “This is not a fad that’s going to come and go,” the developer said. “This is not specific to an Orchard Road and I-25 conversation. This is beyond national. This is an international trend that will continue to grow. New urbanism is not a four-letter word.” That said, if none of this is right for Greenwood, Provost would like critics to tell him what is. “Just let more suburban office buildings get built?” he asks. “Have a.m. and p.m. peak traffic? Is it OK to have 50-year-old functionally obsolescent buildings that are 15 percent vacant? That’s not a good answer. It just isn’t.”
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nce bitten, twice shy. When it comes to changing the rules to allow higher-density development in Greenwood Village, Dave Kerber is a skeptic by way of experience. “We actually looked at a proposal much like this in 2009 and voted it down 8 to nothing,” said Kerber, who served on the City Council for eight years, representing in part what has now been deemed the Orchard Station Subarea. The longtime south-metro resident is a veteran of wars to keep the “Village” in Greenwood. The erstwhile farming community has seen enormous change since its founding in the 1860s—from the introduction of the Denver Tech Center a century later to the larger-lot housing developments that deposed the onetime farms. Even so, the Village has strived to maintain a quasi-rural feel, even as it abuts Colorado’s capital and is anchored by the strongest business-driven corridor in the state. “We came to live in Greenwood Village for a reason,” Kerber said. “There were many people who came to metro Denver and they chose this area where I don’t have to lock my door.” Kerber took the lead on the Save Our Village Issue Committee when he started hearing what he believes to be the naïve arguments supporting higherdensity mixed use. “A ‘yes’ vote on Question 1 would make small revisions to the city’s Comp Plan to attract redevelopment proposals for the badly outdated and underperforming Orchard Station commercial area,” an advertisement from Yes for Greenwood Village states. When Kerber thumbs through those arguments and
It’s like putting two Park Meadows malls on top of each other or eight IKEAs. - Dave Kerber, Save Our Village documents pertaining to Alberta Development Partners’ idea for a 43-acre mixed-use development along I-25 between Orchard Road and the Landmark development, he gets nostalgic—but not in a good way. “Fool me once, shame on you. Fool me twice, shame on me,” he said, recalling a council vote he now questions—the one that permitted the mixed-use Landmark. He winces when Alberta Principal Don Provost promises that his buildings would be no taller than those at the popular—though historically controversial—Landmark. “Exactly!” Kerber said. “The Landmark is too tall. You should come to my house sometime. It’s like the alien ship from Independence Day.” In retrospect, Kerber says his vote to OK the Landmark proposal was based on misleading simulations presented by notorious developer Zack Davidson. He also draws a comparison to what some say have been the false promises of the Village Center near Fiddler’s Green. “It’s the reality of perception,” the former councilmember said, noting what he now considers the superficiality of city council presentations. “What Provost is saying—it’s
Signs opposing the question have been seen throughout Greenwood Village. Photo by Bob Sweeney
the same stuff with the Village Center, the same studies, the same pictures of how unique it’s going to be. It’s click, click, click. Nobody goes back and looks at this stuff.” When it comes to the current council-referred question on the June 6 ballot that would allow larger-scale developments, as advocated by Provost and about half of the current City Council, Kerber is most dubious about density and traffic. Although Alberta withdrew its first application for the Subarea and promises less density in future proposals, Kerber says the original submission says a lot about the vision of those who he says want a piece of “downtown Den-
The proposal for Orchard Station Subarea is déjà vu all over again for former Greenwood Village City Councilmember Dave Kerber. Photo by Peter Jones
ver” in the suburbs. “It’s like putting two Park Meadows malls on top of each other or eight IKEAs,” he said. “You take three million square feet of development on a 24acre parcel. This is just massive.” Kerber doubts Alberta could create such a behemoth while following a dictate to improve traffic. He considers a city-endorsed traffic study too narrow because it did not consider the impact on I-25 or such studyarea-bordering intersections as Orchard Road and Yosemite Street. He fears the City Council would eventually expand Orchard to four lanes as a solution. “You’d have a freeway running right through our neighborhoods,” he said. Kerber is further skeptical about the sustainability of Pro-
vost’s plan to incorporate highend residential rental units, along with the promised for-sale properties. “Who’s going to pay $4,000 a month in rent for 1,100 square feet? What’s going to happen is the same thing he did at Southglenn. They’re still rentals,” he said. As for the charge that critics of the Subarea proposal are unrealistic and afraid of change, Kerber says he considers new urbanism a dying fad. “We’re against this dense development that’s inconsistent with how Greenwood Village has developed all along, which is a balance,” he said. “What we want is a suburban open-space office area that’s consistent with how the people live. What they want is a transit-oriented development with all these people smashed in there.”
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LETTERS
Vote yes and keep taxes low We are fortunate in Greenwood Village. We live in a city with low taxes and high property values, and I want to keep it that way. Each of us can do our part to keep it that way by voting “yes” on Question 1 at the June 6 election to update the city’s Comprehensive Plan for Orchard Station. It’s easy to look around Greenwood Village and see why our city is so great. We have well maintained streets and corridors, plenty of community assets and public safety services. It all comes with a fairly low price tag for Village homeowners. That’s because of our commercial tax base, supported by the DTC buildings. Right now, Greenwood Village homeowners only pay less than 5 percent of the city’s annual tax collections. That might not be the case in the future, unless we continue to update how our city grows and is developed. We need to ensure that future development supports our tax base and this balance. Question 1’s Comp Plan revision would transform the rundown Orchard Station office park into a vibrant live-work community that will improve our tax base and keep this balance, while providing community amenities and reducing traffic on Orchard Road. Let’s vote “yes” on Question 1 and keep Greenwood Village strong. Andy Schlauch Greenwood Village
Thank you—and vote ‘yes’ I am tired of all the naysayers in Greenwood Village. So I want to say some thank you’s in this letter. Thank you to the Village’s Planning and Zoning Commission members, all regular citizens like you and me, for spending months learning and studying about Orchard Station and recommending a change to our City Council. Thank you to City Council for debating this plan and hosting community meetings. Thank you again to City Council for letting Greenwood Village vote to approve the Comprehensive Plan update at a June 6 election. Thank you to my many neighbors and friends who are supporting the Yes on Question 1 campaign and who know how important this issue is for the future of our Village. If we vote yes on Question 1, we can have a modern development at Orchard Station that will bring restaurants, shopping, parks and offices to the area. The Comp Plan can ensure that traffic improvements are paid by the developer and that Orchard Road gets better, not worse. The alternative is doing nothing, which will allow an old-fashioned office park that brings more headaches and traffic to Greenwood Village. And to that, I say no thank you. Let’s vote “yes” on Question 1 and be thankful about the future of Greenwood Village. Kathryn M. Stalmack Greenwood Village Time to move forward I wish my Greenwood Village neighbors would take a moment to think about the importance of Question 1. Too many would like you to believe that voting no would keep the Village like it’s always been. They are wrong and will end up hurting Greenwood Village. The city’s current zoning is clear. The area around Orchard Station can be developed right now into another massive office park with more than two million square feet of buildings. It’s very clear in the newsletter the city sent about its decisions. Our city does not need another DTC office park bringing more commuters and traffic. We just can’t have Orchard Road get any worse. That’s why our citizen-led Planning & Zoning Commission worked for nearly two years on an update to the Comprehensive Plan. They came up with a far better plan with 40 percent fewer potential office workers, less daily drivers on Orchard Road and the possibility of a redeveloped office park that actually offers restaurants, shopping and outdoor entertainment like a park, skating rink and a farmers’ market. Now City Council has asked voters to ratify this work and to ensure that a Comp Plan update can guide the development of Orchard Station. Our city’s leaders understand the importance of this update, and so do I. Look at the facts, and please vote “yes.” Solveig Tschudi Lawrence Greenwood Village Bring back life to our community In response to a great deal of contentious debate regarding the June 6 election, I’d like to extend some gratitude to the Village’s Planning and Zoning Commission members, all regular citizens like you and me, for spending months learning and studying about Orchard Station and recommending a change to our City Council. Thank you to our City Council for debating this plan, hosting community meetings and letting Greenwood Village vote to approve the Comprehensive Plan update. Thank you to Cherry Creek School District for publicly confirming that the proposed residences would not impact the schools by adding only two students per grade. Thank you to my neighbors and friends who are supporting the “yes” on Question 1 campaign and who know how important this issue is for the future of our Village. If we vote yes on Question 1, we can have a modern development at Orchard Station that will bring restaurants, shopping, parks and offices to the area. The Comp Plan can ensure that traffic improvements are paid by the developer and that Orchard Road gets better, not worse. The alternative is doing nothing, which will allow an old-fashioned office park that brings more headaches and traffic to Greenwood Village. And to that, I say no thank you. Let’s Save Our Village and vote “yes” on Question 1! Tom Ethington Greenwood Village
Visit www.villagerpublishing.com for more letters Development won’t impact schools You always can expect a little apprehension over change, even when it clearly involves change for the better, as is the case with the new city Comprehensive Plan proposed by Question 1 on the June 6 ballot in Greenwood Village. What I can’t accept is using distortions to drive those fears, especially when they misrepresent our renowned Cherry Creek Schools. I am writing to set the record straight. The proposed Orchard Station development, which would be made possible by our new Comp Plan, would have almost no measurable impact on local school enrollment. People who for some reason oppose better planning and development have resorted to fear-mongering about a supposed influx of kids from the proposed Orchard Station swamping our schools. Let me make clear that’s not going to happen. Almost no children will be added to the district by the development. In fact, the local school closest to it, Greenwood Elementary, is way under capacity, and the handful of kids who would come from Orchard Station wouldn’t even put a dent in the many empty desks in that school right now. That’s not my opinion or someone’s guess. It’s the assessment of Cherry Creek Superintendent Harry Bull. He stated it before the Greenwood Village City Council and he wrote it recently in The Denver Post. If some people want to keep their heads in the sand when it comes to the need for more balanced, better planned development, they at least they can do is leave our children out of it. I am ignoring the misinformation and voting “yes” on Question 1. Deirdre Haney Sundance Hills Rumors about school impact wrong Unfounded rumors that the proposed Orchard Station development will overwhelm Cherry Creek School District with new kids are not only flat-out wrong, but also completely misrepresent the project itself. As Superintendent Harry Bull himself has made clear repeatedly, the development will in fact have no noticeable impact on school district enrollment or even on the enrollment at local Greenwood Elementary School. That is because the kind of residences planned for Orchard Station are simply not the where you will find children. The upscale $3,400-per-month mortgage or rent payments estimated for the residences draw young executives who will work at the redeveloped Orchard Station office park, upscale retirees and empty-nesters. Families with kids just aren’t part of that market and tend to look for entirely different kinds of residences, often in a different price range. According to the district’s own official estimates, this will add at most a couple of students per grade to Cherry Creek Schools, not a drop in the bucket, not a blip on the curve. The development moves Greenwood Village at long last in the right direction for future growth. It’s why we all should vote “yes” on Question 1 for a new local Comprehensive Plan, on the June 6 ballot. Voting “yes” not only will make this smart development possible, but also more importantly will set our community on a course for a new kind of growth. For the first time, our community plan will bring together our transportation, retail, office and residential needs and coordinate them in a common-sense way. The net effect will be fewer traffic woes, greater convenience for workers, shoppers and commuters and virtually no more children in our schools. Leighann Biggers Greenwood Village Question 1 is smart urban planning If nothing changes at Orchard Station, we may soon be dealing with the reality of a 1970s-era officepark development at the light rail stop. That’s what is allowed right now under the city’s current land-use policies. I think we need to change that by voting “yes” on Question 1. Developers can move ahead with 2.2 million square feet of new office space, hosting as many as 10,000 new workers, with no retail, residential or other mixed-use options at Orchard Station. Just office buildings surrounded by parking lots and all the extra cars that come with that type of development. No one should disagree that the Orchard Station area won’t be redeveloped. The land is far too valuable and is barely producing any taxes or economic activity for our city. That’s why our citizen-led Planning and Zoning board worked for nearly two years to find a better balance for Orchard Station that will bring jobs, but also stores, restaurants and parks. They decided it was better to mix in parks and some apartments to reduce the number of office buildings and the potential for even more traffic nightmares along Orchard Road. Question 1 is smart urban planning. I plan to vote “yes” on June 6. Wendy Leslie Greenwood Village Our commercial tax base supported by the DTC buildings We are fortunate in Greenwood Village. We live in a city with low taxes and high property values and I want to keep it that way. Each of us can do our part to keep it that way by voting “yes” on Question 1 at the June 6 election to update the city’s Comprehensive Plan for Orchard Station. It’s easy to look around Greenwood Village and see why our city is so great. We have well-maintained streets and corridors, plenty of community assets and public-safety services. It all comes with a fairly low price tag for Village homeowners. That’s because of our commercial tax base supported by the DTC buildings. Right now, Greenwood Village homeowners
only pay less than 5 percent of the city’s annual tax collections. That might not be the case in the future, unless we continue to update how our city grows and is developed. We need to ensure that future development supports our tax base and this balance. Question 1’s Comp Plan revision would transform the run-down Orchard Station office park into a vibrant live-work community that will improve our tax base and keep this balance while providing community amenities and reducing traffic pn Orchard Road. Let’s vote “yes” on Question 1 and keep Greenwood Village strong. Corey Rodriguez Greenwood Village Orchard development must be sustainable Change is inevitable. However, guiding change to be sensible and sustainable is the challenge. My tenure as a family-owned developer in Greenwood Village is approaching 40 years. We as a development company have participated in multiple cycles of development where lessons have been learned and progress made. We have been held to the high standards and the city’s published guidelines over our 50-year history. Tiffany Levine Director of Marketing & Public Relations, Greenwood Athletic and Tennis Club Greenwood Village Greenwood Pillage Well, here we go again. Another week and another opportunity for two more slick glossies, which are well financed by the developer pushing the “Yes” campaign. And why all the heavy-handed pushing? Perhaps it is because after all the public hearings in all four districts, the residents have presented a very strong ‘No” to them. I would like to mention some things that I find most strongly challenging and grossly misrepresenting the proposed scenario. Reducing traffic by 35-40 percent while putting in a major new development of over 5 million square feet? Come on, who is kidding whom? First, Orchard is already at service level F- and their proposal would add another 27,000 car trips daily. Even if Orchard was expanded for a couple of blocks on the west side of I-25, where would the additional traffic go? I-25 is already slow (notice the traffic reports daily basically saying DTC is its usual over-crowded self, and people who drive it are acutely aware of this). When I first went on City Council, the city was in the red. Then-Mayor Rollie Barnard was magnificent in putting the city into the black in 1990. Since then, the city has been not only solvent, but in an enviable position. The city has no debt and is in an excellent financial position with a nice reserve. The annual city budget easily provides for excellent services (e.g. road maintenance, parks and trails, high level of police staffing, snow removal, trash removal, etc.) as well as major capital investments. The escalation of density from what exists in the present Comp Plan to the proposed one is nowhere close to essential for the city. There will certainly be significant enhanced finances coming to the city from the existing Comp Plan. As the other side so amply points out, the commercial area basically covers the expenditures for the city. Implying that the residential property tax would be positively affected by a “yes” vote is preposterous. The city’s mill level is 2.932, which is an exceptionally small percent of the overall property tax, is among the lowest of any metropolitan entity. In the 1990s, there was discussion of eliminating the residential property tax. But instead, the residential property tax was used to set up a citywide single-family residential trash and recycle program. The amount of money collected by the residential property tax essentially pays for this service and that is about all. The last issue I would like to discuss is the idea of a planned development versus a piecemeal or hodgepodge development (as the “yes” developer uses the terms). Thinking that a totally planned development is preferable to the other is a bit difficult as they often state that the planning is preferred to basically chaos. I would point out that the city has never had a planned development. Its development has been piecemeal and hodgepodge. And look at the result of what we have had. I think that Greenwood Village is a very upscale, desirable place to work and live. There has certainly been no diminution of lifestyle or property values in the city over the decades. But what would a massive development do? It would change what makes our city a desirable place into something like north of Belleview—high density, unimpressive development. What this election is about is the vision of Greenwood Village. A former mayor and 11 councilmembers from 1989 onward have publicly stated their opposition to this proposal. Also, five current councilmembers and Planning and Zoning members have already voiced their opinion by voting ‘no” on this issue. The “no” community wants to preserve the ambiance of our city, one of a strong commercial base with a suburban and rural area for our residents. Think about what each side gains in this vote. The developer wants to vastly increase density in order to maximize profit. Nothing wrong with profit, but not at our expense. The Save Our Village group is all local residents who want to preserve our quality of life and work. We gain with smart growth, as has been developed over many years by a succession of P& Z and council actions. The present Comp Plan has been evolving for decades and deserves to remain in place, being renewed, updated and refined with regularity, not be usurped by an expensive campaign funded by one developer.
I most strongly urge a “no” vote on this issue!! Charles Hazlehurst Greenwood Village A ‘yes’ vote is right for Greenwood Village Everyone in Greenwood Village wants the same things—strong, beautiful residential neighborhoods, great public schools, miles of trails, open space, the finest city services, low taxes, and just the right amount of commercial activity. Most of all, we want to be able to enjoy what we have. Local government has done a great job of providing this cherished lifestyle, by the careful considered planning of elected officials, well-trained staff and citizen participation. A “yes” vote in the special election will give the Village an important new tool, a vision for first-class mixed-use development in the Orchard Station Subarea that adds value to our tax base while protecting our precious residential neighborhoods by requiring that height, massing and impacts on view planes be modeled for any building built in the Subarea. Proposed development must demonstrate that it improves traffic, a new, higher standard requirement. Any significant proposal would entail road improvements costing millions of dollars. Greenwood Village requires that road improvements be constructed before any new buildings. The subarea vision talks about the importance of pedestrian and bicycle ways, and connections to and from the light rail. Anticipated uses include office, retail, hospitality and some residential to support the retail. Residential should be owner-occupied, not apartments. Orchard Station should be unique in quality and appearance, compared to other mixeduse projects in metro Denver. We would never allow anything like the overbearing, unattractive Denver development on Belleview. Many call Greenwood Village, the “headquarters of headquarters.” We enjoy an outstanding array of topnotch employers, who form the backbone of our local economy. The proposal recognizes and appreciates that, saying “Redevelopment of the Orchard Station Subarea is an opportunity to create an attractive work environment that continues to attract highquality employers and jobs to Greenwood Village.” However, our treasured employers bring 24,000 commuters to our Village every day. It would ease the pressure on our roads considerably if more commuters used the light rail. Nearby amenities like coffee shops, small restaurants and boutique retail, combined with connectivity through the use of walkways and a circulating bus to the office buildings that line the I-25 corridor, would make light rail user-friendly to our commuters. A “yes” vote for this subarea plan maintains complete control of the development process with City Council forever. It does not permit anything to be built, only that mixed-use development can be proposed, subject to the standard public review process, including two public hearings at Planning & Zoning and City Council, to determine if it meets all the requirements and the high standards of Greenwood Village. After hearing from experts in traffic management, city planning, economic development, and many residents, at more than a dozen public meetings in 2015 and 2016, five out of eight members of City Council and six out of eight Planning & Zoning commissioners, sincerely believe that a “yes” vote in the upcoming special election is the best way to move toward the future and preserve the Greenwood Village lifestyle we love. Tom Bishop, T. J. Gordon, Darryl Jones, Freda Miklin, Leslie Schlueter, Greenwood Village A turning point for Greenwood Village The Orchard Station redevelopment issue boils down to whether to give the city the ability to consider redevelopment plans that include residential uses that also spur retail and pay sales taxes, or restrict redevelopment to the current office park model. The amendment allows greater building heights along I-25 that will promote high-quality buildings versus the current height plane that forces low-rise buildings and thus lower caliber buildings and office space. Along I-25 is where you’d expect greater heights in order to support the highest quality of redevelopment in this area. The amendment requires consideration of building height and location to address impacts on views and appearance so they do not create a wall along the highway. The amendment promotes mixed use, which will reduce peak travel demand from what can be expected from the current plan. The amendment requires a level of development intensity and infrastructure improvements that will result in improved traffic flow in the vicinity of the development. The amendment promotes underground parking so the surrounding environment is a pedestrian space. If we pass the amendment, we can use our leverage to require redevelopment-funded improvements in the commercial section of Orchard Road, a park, plazas, pedestrian connectivity to light rail from Landmark to Orchard Road, and a place that would inspire walking, create better rail access and foster outdoor enjoyment. If we vote the amendment down, we lose these benefits because redevelopment will happen in a piecemeal fashion with office buildings being the dominate land use. This office-centric approach to redevelopment will concentrate traffic during rush hours and will not foster mixed use, high-quality office space and the other amenities mentioned above. Do we want to miss the opportunity to allow our city to create a unique place for employers, workers, residents and community activities? Do we want a development that creates new public spaces where people can gather and socialize? Or, do we want more of the same office buildings and parking lots that are
found elsewhere and are a cultural desert to all but those who work there? The proposed Orchard Station Subarea gives the city specific authority to affect and control what is done in this area, including limiting the overall density of the development and requiring roadway changes to improve traffic flow over current and projected conditions. This amendment also allows the city to control building density and height, limit the amount and type of residential development, and affect the type, style and quality of development. To more fully appreciate these authorities, the proposed amendment is a must read for those wanting to make an informed decision. You can read it at greenwoodvillage.com/DocumentCenter/View/16386. The opportunity for constructive change is now. This is the opportunity embedded in the Orchard Station Planning Subarea Amendment. This is why we should vote “yes” and expect that it be done right. Bob Doyle Greenwood Village Misleading campaign by proponents of Question 1 Although we currently serve on the Greenwood Village City Council, our views expressed in this article are given as private citizens and neighbors. We encourage you to vote “No” on Question 1. The proponents of Question 1 have been misleading in their elaborate and expensive advertising campaign paid for by a developer that stands to benefit from its passage. They are promoting the concept that traffic on Orchard Road will improve if changes to the Comprehensive Plan are made, but they do not mention anything about the impact it will have on both Belleview and I-25. The reason is that Greenwood Village has no jurisdiction over those two roads, which are under the authority of the Colorado Department of Transportation. Therefore, the city has no ability to mitigate or improve traffic on Belleview or I-25, both of which will undoubtedly become more congested if a highdensity project is approved. Passage of Question 1 will open the door for such a project to be built, which could increase traffic by up to an additional 27,000 car trips per day, at least half of which will most likely feed onto I-25. Traffic studies from the developer (who owns or has options on this property) project that 24 percent of those cars will flow from or onto Belleview, which could increase the number of cars on that road by over 6,000 per day. For those who have experienced congestion on Belleview in the morning and evening rush hours, you know that the current traffic problems are unacceptable. Passing Question 1 will provide for the potential of more traffic and longer commutes. I-25 is an even bigger problem. During the height of rush hour, I-25 can be a virtual parking lot with speeds often moving at five to 10 mph or less through the south metro corridor. Traffic studies for the Orchard Station Subarea do not address anything related to I-25. So, why would we pass a referendum that might worsen that nightmare? Logic dictates that we should not. For the developer to mitigate or expand traffic on Orchard means removing the trees and flowers to extend the westbound turn lanes and tunneling out under the I-25/Orchard bridge, resembling the I-25/ Arapahoe bridge. The proponents also fail to mention the impact on Quebec or DTC Boulevard, neither of which have plans for improvement. The proponents are also trying to persuade residents that if changes to the Comp Plan are voted down, then no new development can happen and it will only be the status quo. This is nonsense. The current Comp Plan allows for a single developer project but it has limitations on height, density and mixeduse. It also puts more constraints on City Council, which we believe is a positive given the expressed views and voting record of the current council. Five members favor this referendum, which opens the door for high density and more traffic congestion. Only the three of us have publicly expressed and voted for keeping the current plan in place, thereby limiting the size and scale of future developments. A proponent’s mailer completely misrepresents the actual reality of the city’s tax base and revenue. Greenwood Village is already fiscally strong and does not need the adverse consequences of a high-density development for some incremental revenue. After reviewing the “yes” campaign mailers and website material, we find several of their other claims to not only be misleading, but irresponsible. We ask all voters to view them with a healthy amount of skepticism and question the motives behind these claims. There are some good things in the proposed changes to the Comp Plan, but it fell short of putting limitations on density, height and mixed-use for future developments. Therefore, we will be voting “no” on Question 1 and encourage you to do the same. In addition to controlling traffic, it helps maintain the unique character of what makes Greenwood Village such a desirable place to live. At least 12 former City Council members, Planning and Zoning commissionaires and a mayor have also voiced their opposition. There is a citizens group organized against this referendum. You can learn more about how to get involved at SaveOurVillage.org. Dave Bullock, George Lantz, Steve Moran Greenwood Village
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Playful Puerto Rico-born multimedia artist Fabio Napoleoni made a two-day return stop to Fascination St. Fine Art in Cherry Creek North, May 5-6. Photos by Peter Jones
Fabio Napoleoni signs art at a special gallery event May 5. Fabio Napoleoni is known for his emotional portrayal of childlike rag-doll characters.
It may have been Cinco de Mayo, with margaritas on ice to show for it, but May the Fourth (Star Wars Day) was still in “Force.” Inspired by his daughter’s heart abnormalities, small hearts appear in nearly all of Napoleoni’s art.
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Women making waves, women making statements 12th Annual Hattitude contributes to Women’s Voices Fund
A sea of women in hats revealing their fashion attitude gathered for a sold-out luncheon to honor creative women. Awards bestowed by a panel of fashion experts included “Vintage Beauty,” a silver stunner worn by Tonya CooperDavis. In addition to Platinum sponsors Jim and Kristin
Bender, enthusiastic supporters were inspired to give to the first of its kind endowment, Women’s Voices Fund, allowing the Denver Center for the Performing Arts to foster the work of women playwrights and directors. Funds raised since 2005 have topped $1.3 million.
Gold sponsors Adrienne and Jack Fitzgibbons and Hattitude Chair April Jones.
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“I Made It Myself” winner Diana Vanderbilt won the same prize in 2016.
Denver Center Alliance President Lois Paul and Gold Sponsor Denise Bellucci at the Top Hat Patron Party.
“Best of Show” was presented to Joanne Kalish by DCPA Trustee Judi Wolf.
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New county GOP chair announces Lincoln Day Dinner June 2 Rich Sokol is the new chair of Arapahoe County Republicans. He is also the founder and owner of Personicare Healthcare Network, a business that utilizes the free market to provide medical care for accident victims without health insurance. Sokol has a broad business background from Wall Street to Colorado. In addition to his duties at Personicare, he has been on the board of directors of several local companies and has been quoted in The Wall Street Journal and The New York Times, as well as Denver Business Journal. In college, Sokol studied economics and was one of the few conservatives in a very liberal environment. He earned a BA summa cum laude from Yale and an MBA from Harvard Business School. He is very active in the community and politics and can be spotted
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at numerous fundraisers and Republican gatherings. His two-year term as Arapahoe County GOP chair began in February. Of his commitment, he said, “I care deeply about my family and my country. I abhor apathy. Resist resignation. Get in and fight.” He says he accepted the important position because he feels he
can make a difference. “Whoever wins Arapahoe County unaffiliated voters will win the election. We are going to focus on the unaffiliated that outnumber Republicans and Democrats. Our goal is to make them see Republican ideals are best for ourselves, our families and our country,” he said. In 2010, Sokol was elected to the South Metro Fire Rescue Authority, where he is treasurer. The board oversees a $70 million budget and sets the mill levy. He is also on the executive committee of the Denver chapter of AIPAC (promoting a strong U.S.-Israel relationship) and on the advisory board of the Leadership Program of the Rockies. On the nonpolitical side, Sokol was treasurer of the Autism Society of Colorado. He is married to Rochelle and has two daughters, Deanna and Arielle. He hopes his daughters will grow up to be good citizens
Volunteers of America, RSVP celebrate 25 years of ‘I Remember Mama’
Nearly 70 senior women poured into Whiskey Tango Foxtrot early Tuesday morning to celebrate Mother’s Day at the Volunteers of America Colorado’s 25th annual I Remember Mama event. The event provides senior women who are unable to spend the holiday with their families an outlet to celebrate. “I Remember Mama appreciates those special and Women dressed in their finest for the wonderful ladies who played Mother’s Day event in their honor. a crucial role in helping mold us into the people we’ve become to- hat contest. Anonymous judges seday and the people we see ourselves lected winners who received prizes becoming tomorrow,” said President for both creativity and style. Every and CEO Dianna Kunz. “Every lady in attendance received flowers mother deserves a celebration.” and a gift bag at the conclusion of Ladies who attended the event the event. were greeted to an elaborate high The morning began in style for tea party, complete with tea sand- many ladies, who received free wiches, scones and desserts. Many chauffeur services from Metro Taxi, came dressed in fanciful outfits a constant supporter of I Remember with matching hats for the annual Mama. Due to physical and financial
limitations, getting out of the house can be difficult for senior women, so receiving the finest treatment can create a special memory. “We want to remember this time as an opportunity to thank our mothers for the dedication and sacrifices they’ve made in life for us, and also our sponsors,” Kunz said. “Happy Mother’s Day!” Dozens of individuals helped sponsor I Remember Mama in honor of their own mothers. Proceeds benefit the Retired Senior Volunteer Program at Volunteers of America Colorado. RSVP provides seniors the opportunity to use their skills and experience to give back to the community in a meaningful way. I Remember Mama wouldn’t be possible without the generous support of Metro Taxi, Tavern Hospitality Group and 5280 Magazine.
Colorado native Mark “Oz” Geist, a Benghazi hero, will be keynote speaker at Lincoln Day Dinner. and fanatic Denver Nuggets fans. When not working or shuttling his daughters around town, Sokol is training for a triathlon. Currently, Chairman Sokol is garnering support for the Friday, June 2, Arapahoe County Republican Lincoln Day Dinner at Radis-
son Hotel Denver Southeast in Aurora. Admission at various levels ranges from $60 to the $200 VIP with special perks. Keynote speaker will be Benghazi hero Mark “Oz” Geist, a Colorado native who was a member of the Annex Security Team that fought the battle of Benghazi, Libya, Sept. 11-12, 2012. He joined the Marine Corps in 1984. After serving 12 years, he had several roles in law enforcement in Colorado. He finished his career as a security contractor in Benghazi, Libya, where he was credited with helping to save the lives of more than 25 Americans. Geist is still recovering from the injuries he sustained in the battle. He is co-author of the bestselling book, 13 Hours: The Inside Account of What Really Happened in Benghazi. To purchase tickets, visit arapahoerepublicans.org/ldd. For questions, call Rich Sokol at 720320-1047.
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Bessie’s Hope Gala June 8 Bridge of Love Gala is a dinner/dance and auction on Thursday, June 8 at the Marriott DTC. Presenting sponsors are Sue and Rich Jones and The Denver Post. Recipients of the 2017 Community Angel Award are Terri and Al Fisher. Doug Tisdale is the emcee for the evening, and Jan Hammond is the chairperson. Have a fun and beautiful evening while helping Bessie’s Hope transform the lives of nursing home elders, 60% of whom have no personal visitors, and youth at the same time. Bessie’s Hope is the only organization in the country creating mutually rewarding relationships between two disenfranchised populations, nursing home elders and at-
risk youth. Bessie’s Hope trains and works with not only at-risk youth, but youth from preschool through high school ages, and from all ethnic and socioeconomic backgrounds. A large percentage are “at-risk” from organizations and from residential treatment centers for teens who have significant behavioral problems. They often turn their lives around after experiencing the relationships with the elders. Compassion and respect are ignited in the hearts of the youth of all ages, creating an infinite ripple effect throughout the community and into the adult years of the youth. From a first grader, “The elders don’t have much vizders, so we go and give them kare and reespekdt. I hope you will treat them like we did
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St. Mary’s Academy Gala sets new records
Back row: Brad and He ather Crysel, Greg and Rowena Cipriano Reye s, Charlie Arbogast, J.J. Weaver and Steve Werfelmann. Front row: Brook and Brian Griese, Michael and Suzanne Shaw. ABOVE Vicki Marlo - Vicki Schwartz SL, interim academy president, Marlo Wagner, gala chair, Molly del Monte, SMA events coordinator.
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Barbie Biddle Galoob, Class of ‘78, LaFawn Biddle, Mary Pat Graham-Kelly, also from the Class of ‘78.
St. Mary’s Academy annual Gala, “Under The Big Top” raised a record breaking $315,000 at their annual Gala, Under The Big Top, at CU South Denver (The Wildlife Experience). The majority (95%) of the proceeds benefit the SMA Tuition Assistance Fund with 5% going to STREAM (science, technology, religion, engineering, arts and math) in the lower, middle and high schools. Proceeds will also fund construction of a new playground on the SMA campus. During the current 2016-2017 academic year, more than 30% of St. Mary’s Academy students benefited from tuition assistance. Michael and Suzanne Shaw represented the Title Sponsor, Mike Shaw Subaru and Mike Shaw GMC. Other sponsors attending included Board Chair Bob Flynn and Kathy Walsh Flynn, LaFawn Biddle, daughter Barbara Biddle Galoob ’78 and Bruce Galoob, Jim Graham and daughter, Rachel Graham ‘05, Brian and Brook Griese, Byron and Lisa Haselden, Victor and Amy Mitchell, Vanessa Kieling, Bret and Cindy Bolin, and Gary and Carol Schlessman. Also in attendance was Bill Barrett, incoming St. Mary’s Academy President and Vicki Schwartz SL, current Interim President. The spirited program included Father Marty Lally, pastor of Holy Family Church, Gillian Burnham, Class of 2017, and auctioneer Jim Berz. Chair Marlo Wagner guided SMA’s Gala for the third year, assisted by Co-Chair Andrea Morrissette. Nearly 400 guests enjoyed circus performers, a silent auction and a spirited live auction despite the spring snowstorm that evening. This event was made possible thanks to more than 50 volunteers, generous sponsors, many in-kind donors, supportive parents, and friends of St. Mary’s Academy.
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ARTS AND ENTERTAINMENT ACC Student and Instructor Art Exhibit May 15-31, Colorado Gallery of the Arts at ACC. Free admission. Mon.-Fri. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Closing reception May 31, 4-7 p.m. with refreshments and music by Harplanders. Info: 303-797-5722. Between the Lines: Musical Storyteller series May 19, 6 p.m. Michael Hornbuckle shares a selection of tunes from his diverse catalogue at Cherokee Ranch and Castle. RSVP: 303-688-5555, $25 tickets. Arapahoe Philharmonic presents ‘Dreams of the Future’ May 19, music by Hector Berlioz and a premiere by emerging composer Jonathan Bingham. South Suburban Christian Church, 7275 S. Broadway, Littleton. May 20,
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Englewood Chamber George Allen Golf Tournament June 9, register at 6:45 a.m. at Broken Tee Golf Course, 2101 W. Oxford Ave., Englewood. Cost $110. Includes breakfast snacks, golf cart, range balls, taco-bar lunch and two drink tickets. Register by June 2, Call 303-789-4473. Englewood’s Largest Garage Sale June 10, 8 am.-2 p.m. at Malley Center, 3380 S. Lincoln St., Englewood. 40 sellers displaying antiques, furniture, tools, etc. May 8-June 9, open registration for a booth. Info: 303762-2660. Denver Botanic Gardens presents Calder: Monumental Through Sept. 24, American artist Alexander Calder’s bold sculptures on view at the Gardens’ York Street location. Tickets: 720-865-3552. FREE EDUCATIONAL CLASSES: May 24, 11 a.m.-12 p.m. Sugar-heart connections. June19, 1:30-2:30 p.m. “Anticoagulation Basics.” Learn to live with Warfarin/Coumadin. June 19, 11a.m.-12 p.m. “Diabetes, Pre-diabetes and Insulin Resistance.” Learn how to control blood sugar. Classes presented by Susan Buckley, RD, CDE at South Denver Heart Center. Register: 303-744-1065 or southdenver.com FREE NUTRITION CLASSES June 7, 11 a.m.-12 p.m. “Mindful Eating and the Power of the Pause” June 14, 11.am.-12 p.m. “How to Eat to Prevent a Stroke” Classes presented by Susan Buckley, RD,CDE at South Denver Heart Center. Register: 303-744-1065 or southdenver.com Assistance League Auxiliary of Denver Spring Fling at Thrift Mart May 19, 20, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. both days. Whimsical yard art and all things spring at 1331 E. Colfax Ave. in Denver. Plants, spring crafts, baked goods. Proceeds support Operation School Bell, which provides new school clothing and choice books for children in need. Drive for the Cure Tournament May 22, 7 a.m. registration and light breakfast, shotgun start at 8 a.m. Lunch and silent auction to follow. Valley Country Club. Proceeds to Colorado Cancer Research Program. Info: 303-777-2663. Bridge of Love Gala for Bessie’s Hope June 8, Terri and Al Fisher will be presented Community Angel Award. Tickets: 303-830-9037 or bessieshope.org, Denver Marriott Tech Center, 4900 S. Syracuse St., Denver. Featuring Syndicate, a Denver dance band.
invitation, along with a $10 entrance fee. DFAC provides drinks and dinner. Wings Over the Rockies Air and Space Museum. Wash Park Band will provide live music and dancing. Tickets: $15 at the door. RSVP: Rene Harding at rharding2@gmail.com or cocktailsforacauseco.org/ events/frefly-autism Morgan Adams Concours d’Elegance August 26, 6-10 p.m. Funding futures for kids with cancer. Learn about groundbreaking pediatric cancer research. TAC Air and CenturyLink Hangars, Centennial Airport, 7425 S. Peoria Circle, Englewood. Tickets: 303-758-2130. GALA Children’s Museum’s 44th Birthday Bash June 2, 6 p.m., “Beyond the Wild Wood.” Adults-only gala. Tickets: 303-561-0104 POLITICAL Arapahoe County Republican Party Lincoln Day Dinner June 2, doors open at 6 p.m., dinner 7 p.m. VIP reception. 5:30-6:30 p.m. Keynote speaker, Mark “Oz” Geist, Benghazi Hero “13 Hours and the Difference of Trump.” Hear the harrowing account of that night from a man who saved lives, confronted lies and says he lived to write the truth. Radisson Hotel, 3155 S. Vaughn Way, Aurora. Tickets: arapahoerepublicans.org/LDD SANCTUARY Older People Up to Something OPUS 1st and 3rd Sundays of each month. 9 a.m. for studying the Bible or other Christian-related books. Highline Community Church, 6160 S. Wabash Way, Greenwood Village. Info: 303-671-2927 or 303-755-8944. Undie Sunday at Wellshire Presbyterian Church May 21, Youth will be collecting new boys underwear to take to Rosebud Reservation on summer mission trip. All sizes needed. Zimbabwe Subaru Elephant Rocky Cycling Festival June 4, register to ride, donate and select team Wellshire for this mission partnership annual event. Visit crowdrise.com/team-wellshire. Church is located at 2999 S. Colo. Blvd. Highline Community Church Vacation Bible School June 19-23, 8:30 a.m. to noon. $25/child. Pre-registration required. Lori at Irase@highlinecc.org. Ages 6-12. Camp Timberline at HCC July 3-7, 8:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. Kindergarten-6th grade. $180/per camper for the week. Register: camptimberline. com.
Colorado Celebrity Classic to Benefit TAPS June 16-17. June 16, Saluting Our Fallen Heroes Dinner & Songwriters Show at the Ranch at Cherry Creek, 6-10 p.m. June 17, Eisenhower Golf Club at Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs. Shotgun start at 11 a.m. Info: 303l696-0450 or lcottrell@TAPS.org.
Vacation Bible School at Wellshire Presbyterian Church July 10-13, Register: Call the church. June 4. Zimbabwe Mission Partnership: Annual Subaru Elephant Rock Cycling Festival. Register: zimpartnership.org SHREDDING Document Shredding and Electronics Recycling June 3, 9 a.m.-noon. Boy Scouts from Troops 4 and 628 will be volunteering and accepting donations to support troop activities. 1745 Shea Center Drive, Highlands Ranch. An event of the South Metro Denver Chamber.
Cocktails for a Cause Firefly Autism June 20, 5:30-10:30 p.m. First co-ed event since launching in July 2009. They have hosted 27 events and delivered to local charities nearly 491,000 items of collected value of nearly $418,000. Guests bring items from a list provided in
WHAT’S NEW? RTD forming an advisory committee on disabilities Application deadline May 2. RTD-Denver.com. Looking for 13 people.
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A standout kitchen in an open concept floorplan A standout kitchen in an open concept floorplan
Separation and integration
An open concept floorplan is great for increasing the natural light in your home, creating flexibility in house traffic as well as achieving the impression of openness. However, an open layout often requires matching aesthetics. While a cohesive look from one room to the next is important for the overall design, the kitchen is an area that can sometimes get lost in the flow.
Congruency over consistency
Although an open concept home requires consistency in style, there are some ways you can add personalization. In the kitchen, one of the most accessible means to achieve harmony without having to match the overall design is with cabinetry. By maintaining a similar door style throughout, you can accomplish variation by altering paint or stain colors that will draw attention to the different spaces. For instance, the hutch or entertainment center may have a different color than
the kitchen cabinets, yet still be complementary. The consistency in interior trim and other smaller design details will help retain the flow of your space.
The appeal of an open floorplan is the idea that the main floor lends itself to more dynamic movement. It can be difficult to define the different spaces within your home without losing a sense of integration. Open shelves and hanging cabinets are options that can add distinction to your layout. If the kitchen is going to be a space where your personal style is revealed, help transition into the remainder of the floorplan with unifying features. A bar with hanging shelves or glass cabinets is a great option to make the shift from the kitchen to the living space. When considering a kitchen remodel for your open concept home, determining how to create a harmonious design will be key. Any additions that do not break up the flow of your concept but still add areas of interest and distinction can be achieved in a number of ways. For help designing a unique kitchen in your open concept home, contact us. Submitted by BKC Kitchen & Bath, 303-327-4542.
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FORECLOSURES COMBINED NOTICE – PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0077-2017 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On February 24, 2017, 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 Arapahoe records. Original Grantor(s) Jeffrey B Kochan and Dianna P Miguez-Kochan Original Beneficiary(ies) Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for Vista Mortgage Group, LLC Current Holder of Evidence of Debt Caliber Home Loans, Inc. Date of Deed of Trust March 28, 2011 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust April 04, 2011 Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) D1031980 Original Principal Amount $188,800.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $174,197.23 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. LOTS 49 AND 50, BLOCK 41, EVANSTON BROADWAY ADDITION, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO Also known by street and number as: 3301 S Downing St, Englewood, CO 80113. 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 A.M. on Wednesday, 06/14/2017, at the East Hearing Room, County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado, 80120, 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 4/20/2017 Last Publication 5/18/2017 Name of Publication The Villager 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; IF THE BORROWER BELIEVES THAT A LENDER OR SERVICER HAS VIOLATED THE REQUIREMENTS FOR A SINGLE POINT OF CONTACT IN SECTION 38-38103.1 OR THE PROHIBITION ON DUAL TRACKING IN SECTION 3838-103.2, THE BORROWER MAY FILE A COMPLAINT WITH THE COLORADO ATTORNEY GENERAL, THE FEDERAL CONSUMER FINANCIAL PROTECTION BUREAU (CFPB), OR BOTH. THE FILING OF A COMPLAINT WILL NOT STOP THE FORECLOSURE PROCESS. Colorado Attorney General 1300 Broadway, 10th Floor Denver, Colorado 80203 (800) 222-4444 www.coloradoattorneygeneral.gov Federal Consumer Financial Protection Bureau P.O. Box 4503 Iowa City, Iowa 52244 (855) 411-2372 www.consumerfinance.gov DATE: 02/24/2017 , Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado By: Diana Springfield, Chief Deputy, for Public Trustee The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: Eve Grina #43658 Jennifer Cruseturner #44452
Holly Shilliday #24423 Courtney Wright #45482 Erin Robson #46557 Jennifer Rogers #34682 McCarthy & Holthus LLP 7700 E Arapahoe Road, Suite 230, Centennial, CO 80112 (877) 369-6122 Attorney File # CO-17-762399-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. Published in The Villager First Publication: April 20, 2017 Last Publication: May 18, 2017 Legal # 0077-2017 ____________________________ COMBINED NOTICE – PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0084-2017 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On February 24, 2017, 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 Arapahoe records. Original Grantor(s) CAROLYN TELLER AND DONALD TELLER Original Beneficiary(ies) Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., acting solely as nominee for New Century Mortgage Corporation Current Holder of Evidence of Debt DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY, AS TRUSTEE FOR SECURITIZED ASSET BACKED RECEIVABLES LLC TRUST 2007-BR4, MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2007-BR4 Date of Deed of Trust January 04, 2007 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust January 12, 2007 Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) B7005655 Original Principal Amount $157,500.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $154,276.12 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 43 AND 44, BLOCK 38, SOUTH BROADWAY HEIGHTS, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO, THE PLAT OF WHICH IS RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK A1, PAGE 46B Also known by street and number as: 4321 S Grant St, Englewood, CO 80113. 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 A.M. on Wednesday, 06/14/2017, at the East Hearing Room, County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado, 80120, 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 4/20/2017 Last Publication 5/18/2017 Name of Publication The Villager 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; IF THE BORROWER BELIEVES THAT A LENDER OR SERVICER HAS VIOLATED THE REQUIREMENTS FOR A SINGLE POINT OF CONTACT IN SECTION 38-38103.1 OR THE PROHIBITION ON DUAL TRACKING IN SECTION 3838-103.2, THE BORROWER MAY FILE A COMPLAINT WITH THE COLORADO ATTORNEY GENERAL, THE FEDERAL CONSUMER FINANCIAL PROTECTION BUREAU (CFPB), OR BOTH. THE FILING OF A COMPLAINT WILL NOT STOP THE FORECLOSURE PROCESS.
Colorado Attorney General 1300 Broadway, 10th Floor Denver, Colorado 80203 (800) 222-4444 www.coloradoattorneygeneral.gov Federal Consumer Financial Protection Bureau P.O. Box 4503 Iowa City, Iowa 52244 (855) 411-2372 www.consumerfinance.gov DATE: 02/24/2017 , Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado By: Diana Springfield, Chief Deputy, for Public Trustee The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: Monica Kadrmas #34904 Randall Chin #31149 Weldon Phillips #31827 Lauren Tew #45041 Nichole Williams #49611 Barrett, Frappier & Weisserman, LLP 1199 Bannock Street, Denver, CO 80204 (303) 350-3711 Attorney File # 00000006541239 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. Published in The Villager First Publication: April 20, 2017 Last Publication: May 18, 2017 Legal # 0084-2017 ____________________________ COMBINED NOTICE – PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0098-2017 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On February 28, 2017, 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 Arapahoe records. Original Grantor(s) JOSE LUIS RUIZ Original Beneficiary(ies) Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., acting solely as nominee for GreenPoint Mortgage Funding, Inc. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt US Bank National Association as Trustee for Citigroup Mortgage Loan Trust, Inc. Mortgage PassThrough Certificates Series 2005-5 Date of Deed of Trust June 10, 2005 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust July 07, 2005 Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) B5100067 Original Principal Amount $144,000.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $140,521.39 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 11 AND 12, BLOCK 21, SHERIDAN SUBDIVISION COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO Also known by street and number as: 1800 W Girard Ave, Englewood, CO 80110. 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 A.M. on Wednesday, 06/21/2017, at the East Hearing Room, County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado, 80120, 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 4/27/2017 Last Publication 5/25/2017 Name of Publication The Villager 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;
IF THE BORROWER BELIEVES THAT A LENDER OR SERVICER HAS VIOLATED THE REQUIREMENTS FOR A SINGLE POINT OF CONTACT IN SECTION 38-38103.1 OR THE PROHIBITION ON DUAL TRACKING IN SECTION 3838-103.2, THE BORROWER MAY FILE A COMPLAINT WITH THE COLORADO ATTORNEY GENERAL, THE FEDERAL CONSUMER FINANCIAL PROTECTION BUREAU (CFPB), OR BOTH. THE FILING OF A COMPLAINT WILL NOT STOP THE FORECLOSURE PROCESS. Colorado Attorney General 1300 Broadway, 10th Floor Denver, Colorado 80203 (800) 222-4444 www.coloradoattorneygeneral.gov Federal Consumer Financial Protection Bureau P.O. Box 4503 Iowa City, Iowa 52244 (855) 411-2372 www.consumerfinance.gov DATE: 02/28/2017 , Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado By: Diana Springfield, Chief Deputy, for Public Trustee The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: Monica Kadrmas #34904 Randall Chin #31149 Weldon Phillips #31827 Lauren Tew #45041 Nichole Williams #49611 Barrett, Frappier & Weisserman, LLP 1199 Bannock Street, Denver, CO 80204 (303) 350-3711 Attorney File # 00000006349674 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. Published in The Villager First Publication: April 27, 2017 Last Publication: May 25, 2017 Legal # 0098-2017 ____________________________ COMBINED NOTICE PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0133-2017 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On March 17, 2017, 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 Arapahoe records. Original Grantor(s) BREE ANN DULANEY and THOMAS P DULANEY Original Beneficiary(ies) MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR ROCKY MOUNTAIN MORTGAGE SPECIALISTS, INC. ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS Current Holder of Evidence of Debt BANK OF AMERICA, N.A. Date of Deed of Trust October 24, 2009 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust November 02, 2009 Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) B9119624 Original Principal Amount $220,965.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $195,364.61 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 111, VILLA DEL SOL, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO. Also known by street and number as: 4899 E Peakview Ave, Centennial, CO 80121. 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 A.M. on Wednesday, 07/12/2017, at the East Hearing Room, County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado, 80120, 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 indebted-
ness 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 5/18/2017 Last Publication 6/15/2017 Name of Publication The Villager 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; IF THE BORROWER BELIEVES THAT A LENDER OR SERVICER HAS VIOLATED THE REQUIREMENTS FOR A SINGLE POINT OF CONTACT IN SECTION 38-38103.1 OR THE PROHIBITION ON DUAL TRACKING IN SECTION 3838-103.2, THE BORROWER MAY FILE A COMPLAINT WITH THE COLORADO ATTORNEY GENERAL, THE FEDERAL CONSUMER FINANCIAL PROTECTION BUREAU (CFPB), OR BOTH. THE FILING OF A COMPLAINT WILL NOT STOP THE FORECLOSURE PROCESS. Colorado Attorney General 1300 Broadway, 10th Floor Denver, Colorado 80203 (800) 222-4444 www.coloradoattorneygeneral.gov Federal Consumer Financial Protection Bureau P.O. Box 4503 Iowa City, Iowa 52244 (855) 411-2372 www.consumerfinance.gov DATE: 03/17/2017 , Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado By: Diana Springfield, Chief Deputy, for Public Trustee The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: Lynn M. Janeway #15592 Elizabeth S. Marcus #16092 Kelly Murdock #46915 David R. Doughty #40042 Alison L Berry #34531 Sheila J Finn #36637 Eve M. Grina #43658 Nicholas H. Santarelli #46592 Janeway Law Firm PC 9800 S. Meridian Blvd., Suite 400, Englewood, CO 80112 (303) 706-9990 Attorney File # 17-014068_FC01 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. Published in The Villager First Publication: May 18, 2017 Last Publication: June 15, 2017 Legal # 0133-2017 ____________________________ COMBINED NOTICE PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0137-2017 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On March 21, 2017, 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 Arapahoe records. Original Grantor(s) Paul Bonilla Original Beneficiary(ies) National City Mortgage Co Current Holder of Evidence of Debt PNC Bank, National Association Date of Deed of Trust July 26, 2002 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust August 21, 2002 Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) B2153673 Original Principal Amount $217,000.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $179,220.06 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 10, BLOCK 1, CHERRY CREEK VISTA, FILING NO. 4, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO Also known by street and number as: 10925 E Berry Ave, Englewood, CO 80111. 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 A.M. on Wednesday, 07/12/2017, at the East Hearing Room, County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado, 80120, 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 5/18/2017 Last Publication 6/15/2017 Name of Publication The Villager 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; IF THE BORROWER BELIEVES THAT A LENDER OR SERVICER HAS VIOLATED THE REQUIREMENTS FOR A SINGLE POINT OF CONTACT IN SECTION 38-38103.1 OR THE PROHIBITION ON DUAL TRACKING IN SECTION 3838-103.2, THE BORROWER MAY FILE A COMPLAINT WITH THE COLORADO ATTORNEY GENERAL, THE FEDERAL CONSUMER FINANCIAL PROTECTION BUREAU (CFPB), OR BOTH. THE FILING OF A COMPLAINT WILL NOT STOP THE FORECLOSURE PROCESS. Colorado Attorney General 1300 Broadway, 10th Floor Denver, Colorado 80203 (800) 222-4444 www.coloradoattorneygeneral.gov Federal Consumer Financial Protection Bureau P.O. Box 4503 Iowa City, Iowa 52244 (855) 411-2372 www.consumerfinance.gov DATE: 03/21/2017 , Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado By: Diana Springfield, Chief Deputy, for Public Trustee The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: Eve Grina #43658 Jennifer Cruseturner #44452 Holly Shilliday #24423 Courtney Wright #45482 Erin Robson #46557 Jennifer Rogers #34682 McCarthy & Holthus LLP 7700 E Arapahoe Road, Suite 230, Centennial, CO 80112 (877) 369-6122 Attorney File # CO-17-765022-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. Published in The Villager First Publication: May 18, 2017 Last Publication: June 15, 2017 Legal # 0137-2017 ____________________________ COMBINED NOTICE PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0144-2017 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On March 22, 2017, 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 Arapahoe records. Original Grantor(s) Eric Harold Bush and Diana K Bush Original Beneficiary(ies) Morgan Stanley Credit Corporation Current Holder of Evidence of Debt RAYMOND JAMES BANK, NA Date of Deed of Trust August 22, 2005 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust September 16, 2005 Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) B5139923 Original Principal Amount $925,000.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $750,819.34 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. ALL THAT CERTAIN PARCEL OF LAND SITUATE IN THE COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE AND STATE
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PAGE 26 | THE VILLAGER • May 18, 2017 — Continued from page 25 — OF COLORADO, KNOWN AND DESIGNATED AS LOT 2, A RESUBDIVISION OF A PORTION OF PLOTS 295 AND 296, SOUTH DENVER GARDENS, TOGETHER WITH THE VACATED WEST 429.88 FEET OF THE NORTH 1/2 OF PLATTE AVENUE ADJOINING SAID LOT 2, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO Also known by street and number as: 5700 S University Blvd, Greenwood Village, CO 80121. 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 A.M. on Wednesday, 07/12/2017, at the East Hearing Room, County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado, 80120, 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 5/18/2017 Last Publication 6/15/2017 Name of Publication The Villager 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; IF THE BORROWER BELIEVES THAT A LENDER OR SERVICER HAS VIOLATED THE REQUIREMENTS FOR A SINGLE POINT OF CONTACT IN SECTION 38-38103.1 OR THE PROHIBITION ON DUAL TRACKING IN SECTION 3838-103.2, THE BORROWER MAY FILE A COMPLAINT WITH THE COLORADO ATTORNEY GENERAL, THE FEDERAL CONSUMER FINANCIAL PROTECTION BUREAU (CFPB), OR BOTH. THE FILING OF A COMPLAINT WILL NOT STOP THE FORECLOSURE PROCESS. Colorado Attorney General 1300 Broadway, 10th Floor Denver, Colorado 80203 (800) 222-4444 www.coloradoattorneygeneral.gov Federal Consumer Financial Protection Bureau P.O. Box 4503 Iowa City, Iowa 52244 (855) 411-2372 www.consumerfinance.gov DATE: 03/22/2017 , Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado By: Diana Springfield, Chief Deputy, for 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 A. Shore #19973 Janice Hofmann Clark #7264 Martin H. Shore #1800 Stephen A Hall #38186 Hellerstein and Shore PC 5347 S. Valentia Way, Suite 100, Greenwood Village, CO 80111 (303) 5731080 Attorney File # 17-00101SH 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. Published in The Villager First Publication: May 18, 2017 Last Publication: June 15, 2017 Legal # 0144-2017 ____________________________ COMBINED NOTICE PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0146-2017 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On March 22, 2017, 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 Arapahoe records. Original Grantor(s) WENDY KOSTKA AND BRIAN NEWMAN Original Beneficiary(ies) ABN AMRO MORTGAGE GROUP, INC Current Holder of Evidence of Debt Nationstar Mortgage LLC Date of Deed of Trust December 10, 2003 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust December 30, 2003 Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) B3275126 Original Principal Amount $118,000.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $90,128.75 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. ATTACHED HERETO AS EXHIBIT ‘A’ AND INCORPORATED HEREIN AS THOUGH FULLY SET FORTH. Also known by street and number as: 4454 S Acoma St, Engle-
wood, CO 80110. 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 A.M. on Wednesday, 07/12/2017, at the East Hearing Room, County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado, 80120, 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 5/18/2017 Last Publication 6/15/2017 Name of Publication The Villager 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; IF THE BORROWER BELIEVES THAT A LENDER OR SERVICER HAS VIOLATED THE REQUIREMENTS FOR A SINGLE POINT OF CONTACT IN SECTION 38-38103.1 OR THE PROHIBITION ON DUAL TRACKING IN SECTION 3838-103.2, THE BORROWER MAY FILE A COMPLAINT WITH THE COLORADO ATTORNEY GENERAL, THE FEDERAL CONSUMER FINANCIAL PROTECTION BUREAU (CFPB), OR BOTH. THE FILING OF A COMPLAINT WILL NOT STOP THE FORECLOSURE PROCESS. Colorado Attorney General 1300 Broadway, 10th Floor Denver, Colorado 80203 (800) 222-4444 www.coloradoattorneygeneral.gov Federal Consumer Financial Protection Bureau P.O. Box 4503 Iowa City, Iowa 52244 (855) 411-2372 www.consumerfinance.gov DATE: 03/22/2017 , Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado By: Diana Springfield, Chief Deputy, for Public Trustee The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: Monica Kadrmas #34904 Randall Chin #31149 Weldon Phillips #31827 Lauren Tew #45041 Nichole Williams #49611 Barrett, Frappier & Weisserman, LLP 1199 Bannock Street, Denver, CO 80204 (303) 350-3711 Attorney File # 00000006606339 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. 0146-2017 EXHIBIT A PART OF N 1/2 NW 1/4 OF SECTION 10, TOWNSHIP 5 SOUTH, RANGE 68 WEST, DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: COMMENCING AT A POINT 316 FEET WEST AND 230 FEET NORTH OF SOUTHEAST CORNER OF N 1/2 NW 1/4 OF SAID SECTION, THENCE EAST 125 FEET, THENCE NORTH 62 1/2 FEET, THENCE WEST 125 FEET, THENCE SOUTH 62 1/2 FEET OF THE POINT OF BEGINNING (BEING WHAT WILL BE DESCRIBED AS THE SOUTH 12/5 FEET OF LOT 14 AND ALL OF LOTS 15 AND 16, BLOCK 16, WOLLENWEBER’S BROADWAY HEIGHTS, SECOND ADDITION, WHEN PLAT OF SAME IS FILED, County of Arapahoe State of Colorado. Published in The Villager First Publication: May 18, 2017 Last Publication: June 15, 2017 Legal # 0146-2017 ____________________________
LEGALS 1ST FLG and said County Treasurer issued a Certificate of Purchase therefore to Effect Inc.; That said tax lien sale was made to satisfy the delinquent general taxes assessed against said real estate for the year 2012; That said real estate was taxed or specially assessed in the name(s) of Kenneth L. Broadhurst for said year 2012; That said Effect Inc., on the 24th day of February, 2017, the present holder of said Certificate, who has made request upon the Treasurer of said County for a deed to said real estate; That a Treasurer’s Deed will be issued for said real estate to the said Effect Inc., on or about the 12th day of September, 2017, A.D., unless the same has been redeemed. Said property may be redeemed from said sale at any time prior to the actual execution of said Treasurer’s Deed. Witness my hand this 27th day of April, 2017, A.D. Sue Sandstrom Treasurer Arapahoe County Published in The Villager First Publication: May 4, 2017 Last Publication: May 18, 2017 Legal # 7410 ____________________________ NOTICE OF PURCHASE OF REAL ESTATE AT TAX LIEN SALE AND OF APPLICATION FOR ISSUANCE OF TREASURER’S DEED
All Arapahoe County solicitations can be obtained from the County’s website. The Request For Proposal (RFP-17-54) document can be obtained by going to the Arapahoe County website www.arapahoegov. com, then go to the Finance Department, and under the Finance Department select Purchasing then go to the Quick Link for the Rocky Mountain ePurchasing website. Submittals must be received in the Purchasing Division, located at 5334 South Prince Street, 4th Floor, Littleton, CO 80120, no later than 2:00 p.m. local time on June 15, 2017. The County reserves the right to waive any or all informalities or irregularities and to reject any or all submittals. Matt Crane, Clerk to the Board
Notice is hereby given that the Arapahoe County Purchasing Division will be accepting proposals for maintenance, support, and new installation of the County’s audio/ visual equipment.
You and each of you are hereby notified that on the 7th day of November, 2013, A.D., the then County Treasurer of the County of Arapahoe, in the State of Colorado, sold at public tax lien sale to Woods Cove III, LLC, the following described real estate situate in the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado, to-wit: LOT 2 BLK 3 DEL MAR AMENDED PLAT and said County Treasurer issued a Certificate of Purchase therefore to Woods Cove III, LLC; That said tax lien sale was made to satisfy the delinquent general taxes assessed against said real estate for the year 2012; That said real estate was taxed or specially assessed in the name(s) of Jose A. Ortiz Mendez for said year 2012; That on the 23rd day of March, 2017, A.D., said Woods Cove III, LLC assigned said certificate of purchase to Guardian Tax Co LLC; That said Guardian Tax Co LLC, on the 3rd day of April, 2017, the present holder of said Certificate, who has made request upon the Treasurer of said County for a deed to said real estate; That a Treasurer’s Deed will be issued for said real estate to the said Guardian Tax Co LLC, on or about the 13th day of September, 2017, A.D., unless the same has been redeemed. Said property may be redeemed from said sale at any time prior to the actual execution of said Treasurer’s Deed.
Sue Sandstrom Treasurer Arapahoe County
LOT 4 PINEY CREEK RANCHES
Notice is hereby given that the Arapahoe County Purchasing Division will be accepting proposals for the purchase of Irrigation Supplies for the Open Spaces Department within Arapahoe County.
Jose A. Ortiz Mendez, CitiMortgage, Inc., Ederminda Ortiz Mendez, Joseph J. Rey, Jr., Superior Recoveries Inc.
NOTICE OF PURCHASE OF REAL ESTATE AT TAX LIEN SALE AND OF APPLICATION FOR ISSUANCE OF TREASURER’S DEED
You and each of you are hereby notified that on the 7th day of November, 2013, A.D., the then County Treasurer of the County of Arapahoe, in the State of Colorado, sold at public tax lien sale to Effect Inc., the following described real estate situate in the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado, to-wit:
Published in The Villager Published: May 18, 2017 Legal # 7433 ____________________________ ARAPAHOE COUNTY REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL RFP-17-54 IRRIGATION SUPPLIES
Published in The Villager Published: May 18, 2017 Legal # 7434 ____________________________ ARAPAHOE COUNTY REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL RFP-17-45 AUDIO / VISUAL MAINTENANCE, SUPPORT, & NEW INSTALLATION SERVICES
Witness my hand this 11th day of May, 2017, A.D.
Kenneth L. Broadhurst, Piney Creek Ranch Investment Company, Carla Broadhurst, Carla R. Broadhurst, J.C.B. Inc., Shell T. Blanscet, Department of the Treasury - Internal Revenue Service, Machol & Johannes, LLC, Michelle L. Walker, Walker Law Office LLC, Select Portfolio
Matt Crane, Clerk to the Board
To Every Person in Actual Possession or Occupancy of the hereinafter Described Land, Lot or Premises, and to the Person in Whose Name the same was Taxed or Specially Assessed, and to all Persons having an Interest or Title of Record in or to the said Premises and To Whom It May Concern, and more especially to
TREASURER
To Every Person in Actual Possession or Occupancy of the hereinafter Described Land, Lot or Premises, and to the Person in Whose Name the same was Taxed or Specially Assessed, and to all Persons having an Interest or Title of Record in or to the said Premises and To Whom It May Concern, and more especially to
that can be identified, and for which they can show proof of ownership associated with a written report that has been filed with the Sheriff’s Office prior to this announcement, can contact the evidence section of the Sheriff’s Office.
Published in The Villager First Publication: May 18, 2017 Last Publication: June 1, 2017 Legal # 7444 ____________________________
ARAPAHOE COUNTY ARAPAHOE COUNTY NOTICE OF FINAL SETTLEMENT To whom it may concern: This notice is given with regard to items in the custody of the Arapahoe County Sheriff’s Office that have been released for public auction. The Sheriff’s Office will release numerous items including but not limited to, bicycles, jewelry, audio/ visual equipment, automotive parts, tools, sports equipment (such as camping, rafting, skiing gear, etc.), household goods and other items of personal property to a private auction company identified as Propertyroom.com. These items will be released for on-line bidding starting May 31, 2017. The auction on Propertyroom.com is open to the public. If any citizen believes they have property in the possession of the Arapahoe County Sheriff’s Office
All Arapahoe County solicitations can be obtained from the County’s website. The Request For Proposal (RFP-17-45) document can be obtained by going to the Arapahoe County website www.arapahoegov. com, then go to the Finance Department, and under the Finance Department select Purchasing then go to the Quick Link for the Rocky Mountain ePurchasing website. Submittals must be received in the Purchasing Division, located at 5334 South Prince Street, 4th Floor, Littleton, CO 80120, no later than 2:00 p.m. local time on June 15, 2017. The County reserves the right to waive any or all informalities or irregularities and to reject any or all submittals. Matt Crane, Clerk to the Board Published in The Villager Published: May 18, 2017 Legal # 7440 ____________________________ ARAPAHOE COUNTY REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL RFP-17-46 VIDEO SURVEILLANCE EQUIPMENT, CARD ACCESS, SOFTWARE AND SERVICES Notice is hereby given that the Arapahoe County Purchasing Division will be accepting proposals for Video Surveillance Equipment, Card Access, Software and Services to provide support for equipment repairs, equipment replacement, consulting, programming, and equipment installation. All Arapahoe County solicitations can be obtained from the County’s website. The Request For Proposal (RFP-17-46) document can be obtained by going to the Arapahoe County website www.arapahoegov. com, then go to the Finance Department, and under the Finance Department select Purchasing then go to the Quick Link for the Rocky Mountain ePurchasing website. Submittals must be received in the Purchasing Division, located at 5334 South Prince Street, 4th Floor, Littleton, CO 80120, no later than 2:00 p.m. local time on June 15, 2017. The County reserves the right to waive any or all informalities or irregularities and to reject any or all submittals. Matt Crane, Clerk to the Board Published in The Villager Published: May 18, 2017 Legal # 7441 ____________________________ ARAPAHOE COUNTY NOTICE OF FINAL SETTLEMENT NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Board of County Commissioners of Arapahoe County, Colorado shall make final settlement with GH Phipps Construction Company for its work completed for Arapahoe County on the project identified as Lima Plaza Probation Relocation. The work generally consisted of General Construction. Final Settlement will be made on June 6, 2017. Any person, co-partnership, asso-
ciation of persons, company or corporation that has furnished labor, materials, team hire, sustenance, provisions, provender or other supplies used or consumed by GH Phipps Construction Company or any of its subcontractors, or that has supplied rental machinery, tools or equipment to the extent used by GH Phipps Construction Company or any of its subcontractors in or about the performance of the work done for the abovedescribed project whose claim therefore has not been paid by GH Phipps Construction Company or any of its subcontractors may file a verified statement of the amount due and unpaid with the Arapahoe County Attorney’s Office (on behalf of the Board of County Commissioners) at 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, CO 80166, at any time up to and including June 5, 2017. This Notice is published in accordance with Section 38-26-107 of C.R.S., and all claims, if any, shall be filed in accordance with this statutory section. Failure on the part of any claimant to file such verified statement and/or claim prior to the aforementioned date for filing claims shall release Arapahoe County, its officers, agents and employees from any or all liability, claims, and suits for payment due from GH Phipps Construction Company. Matt Crane, Clerk to the Board Published in The Villager Published: May 18, 2017 Legal # 7442 ____________________________ ARAPAHOE COUNTY NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING PROPOSED BUDGET AMENDMENTS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Tuesday, May 23 2017 at 9:30 a.m., or as soon thereafter as the calendar of the Board of County Commissioners permits, in the East Hearing Room of the County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado, the Board of County Commissioners of Arapahoe County will meet to consider the following proposed budget resolutions: I WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners adopted the 2017 Annual Budget pursuant to Statute; and WHEREAS, the Coroner’s Office is requesting to appropriate $12,500 in the General Fund to replace a broken generator in an x-ray machine; and WHEREAS, this matter has been published pursuant to Section 29-1-109, C.R.S., as required by law. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners of Arapahoe County to appropriate $12,500 in the General Fund, Coroner’s Office to purchase a generator for an x-ray machine. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Budget Officer shall file a certified copy of this Resolution with the Division of Local Government and with the affected spending agencies. II WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners adopted the 2017 Annual Budget pursuant to Statute; and WHEREAS, the Clerk & Recorder’s Office is requesting to appropriate $350,000 in the General Fund for the preservation and digitization of at-risk historical County documents within the Recording Division; and WHEREAS, this matter has been published pursuant to Section 29-1-109, C.R.S., as required by law. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners of Arapahoe County to appropriate $350,000 in the General Fund, Clerk & Recorder’s Office to digitize at-risk documents. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Budget Officer shall file a certified copy of this Resolution with the Division of Local Government and with the affected spending agencies. III WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners adopted the 2017 Annual Budget pursuant to Statute; and WHEREAS, the Sheriff’s Office has requested to budget $10,543 for the purchase of replacement investigation interview equipment; and WHEREAS, they are requesting to transfer $2,601 in unused intergovernmental rents from Central Services Fund to General Fund; and WHEREAS, this matter has been published pursuant to Section 29-1-109, C.R.S., as required by law. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners of Arapa-
hoe County to appropriate $13,144 from the unappropriated balance in the Central Services Fund, Sheriff’s Office and transfer $2,601 from the Central Services Fund and recognize and appropriate the same in the General Fund, Sheriff’s Office to purchase interview equipment. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Budget Officer shall file a certified copy of this Resolution with the Division of Local Government and with the affected spending agencies. IV WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners adopted the 2017 Annual Budget pursuant to Statute; and WHEREAS, the Sheriff’s Office has requested to transfer $3,500 from the General Fund to the Central Services Fund to upgrade from the purchase of a sedan to an SUV with a bomb vault; and WHEREAS, they are requesting to transfer $4,000 from the General Fund to the Central Services Fund for the difference in cost to upgrade a Community Resources patrol vehicle with additional emergency equipment; and WHEREAS, they are requesting to transfer $5,000 from the General Fund to the Central Services Fund for the estimated auction proceeds to retain a specialized patrol vehicle in the fleet; and WHEREAS, this matter has been published pursuant to Section 29-1-109, C.R.S., as required by law. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners of Arapahoe County to transfer $12,500 from the General Fund, Sheriff’s Office and recognize $12,500 and appropriate $7,500 in the Central Services Fund, Sheriff’s Office to upgrade two vehicle purchases and to retain an already replaced vehicle in the fleet. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Budget Officer shall file a certified copy of this Resolution with the Division of Local Government and with the affected spending agencies. V WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners adopted the 2017 Annual Budget pursuant to Statute; and WHEREAS, the County Attorney is requesting to transfer $75,000 from the Self Insurance Liability Fund to the Sheriff’s Office in the General Fund to purchase emergency radios for County emergency preparedness; and WHEREAS, this matter has been published pursuant to Section 29-1-109, C.R.S., as required by law. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners of Arapahoe County to transfer $75,000 from the Self Insurance Liability Fund, County Attorney and recognize and appropriate the same in the General Fund, Sheriff’s Office to purchase emergency radios for emergency preparedness. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Budget Officer shall file a certified copy of this Resolution with the Division of Local Government and with the affected spending agencies. VI WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners adopted the 2017 Annual Budget pursuant to Statute; and WHEREAS, the Human Services Department requires NCIC background checks for some of its programs and is funding two positions in the Sheriff’s Office to perform these background checks; and WHEREAS, the Sheriff’s Office is requesting to recognize the $117,000 in the General Fund from the reimbursement from the Human Services Department; and WHEREAS, this matter has been published pursuant to Section 29-1-109, C.R.S., as required by law. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners of Arapahoe County to recognize $117,000 in the General Fund, Sheriff’s Office to perform NCIC background checks. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Budget Officer shall file a certified copy of this Resolution with the Division of Local Government and with the affected spending agencies. VII WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners adopted the 2017 Annual Budget pursuant to Statute; and WHEREAS, the Sheriff’s Office is requesting to transfer $8,000
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from the Arapahoe Law Enforcement Authority Fund and recognize the same amount in the Central Services Fund for the estimated auction value of a vehicle to retain it rather than send it to auction; and WHEREAS, they are requesting to appropriate $37,213 in the Central Services Fund to replace a totaled vehicle; and WHEREAS, they are also requesting to transfer $5,000 from the Arapahoe Law Enforcement Authority Fund and recognize and appropriate the same amount in the Central Services Fund for the additional cost to upgrade the vehicle replacing the one that was totaled; and WHEREAS, this matter has been published pursuant to Section 29-1-109, C.R.S., as required by law. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners of Arapahoe County to transfer $13,000 from the Arapahoe Law Enforcement Authority Fund, Sheriff’s Office, recognize the same and appropriate $42,213 in the Central Services Fund, Sheriff’s Office to retain a vehicle rather than send it to auction and to purchase an upgraded replacement vehicle for a totaled vehicle. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Budget Officer shall file a certified copy of this Resolution with the Division of Local Government and with the affected spending agencies. VIII WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners adopted the 2017 Annual Budget pursuant to Statute; and WHEREAS, the County Attorney is requesting to transfer $100,944 from the Self Insurance Liability Fund to the Central Services Fund, Administrative Services Department for the proceeds of six totaled vehicles in the Sheriff’s Office; and WHEREAS, this matter has been published pursuant to Section 29-1-109, C.R.S., as required by law. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners of Arapahoe County to transfer $100,944 from the Self Insurance Liability Fund, County Attorney and recognize the same in the Central Services Fund, Administrative Services Department for the proceeds from six totaled vehicles in the Sheriff’s Office. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Budget Officer shall file a certified copy of this Resolution with the Division of Local Government and with the affected spending agencies. IX WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners adopted the 2017 Annual Budget pursuant to Statute; and WHEREAS, the Sheriff’s Office is requesting to appropriate $143,624 in the Central Services Fund to replace four totaled vehicles; and WHEREAS, the Sheriff’s Office is also requesting to appropriate $21,475 in the Central Services Fund to replace a John Deere ATV; and WHEREAS, this matter has been published pursuant to Section 29-1-109, C.R.S., as required by law. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners of Arapahoe County to appropriate $165,099 in the Central Services Fund, Sheriff’s Office to replace four totaled vehicles and a John Deere ATV. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Budget Officer shall file a certified copy of this Resolution with the Division of Local Government and with the affected spending agencies. X WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners adopted the 2017 Annual Budget pursuant to Statute; and WHEREAS, the Sheriff’s Office is requesting to appropriate $2,590 in the Capital Improvement Fund for additional cost for the radio tower replacement project at the Administration Building; and WHEREAS, the Sheriff’s Office is also requesting to appropriate $3,491 in the Capital Improvement Fund for additional cost for the digital radio test platform project; and WHEREAS, this matter has been published pursuant to Section 29-1-109, C.R.S., as required by law. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners of Arapahoe County to appropriate $6,081 in the Capital Improvement Fund, Sheriff’s Office for additional cost
for the Administration Building radio tower replacement and digital radio test platform projects. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Budget Officer shall file a certified copy of this Resolution with the Division of Local Government and with the affected spending agencies. XI WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners adopted the 2017 Annual Budget pursuant to Statute; and WHEREAS, the Information Technology Department is requesting to appropriate $1,237 in the Capital Improvement Fund for payment of final invoice on the audio streaming project that was not anticipated at year end; and WHEREAS, this matter has been published pursuant to Section 29-1-109, C.R.S., as required by law. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners of Arapahoe County to appropriate $1,237 in the Capital Improvement Fund, Information Technology Department for payment of the final audio streaming project invoice. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Budget Officer shall file a certified copy of this Resolution with the Division of Local Government and with the affected spending agencies. XII WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners adopted the 2017 Annual Budget pursuant to Statute; and WHEREAS, the Open Spaces and Intergovernmental Relations Department is requesting to appropriate $65,000 in the Recreation District Fund to purchase nine mobile goal post sets for the Dove Valley Regional Park; and WHEREAS, this matter has been published pursuant to Section 29-1-109, C.R.S., as required by law. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners of Arapahoe County to appropriate $65,000 in the Recreation District Fund, Open Spaces and Intergovernmental Relations Department to purchase nine mobile goal post sets. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Budget Officer shall file a certified copy of this Resolution with the Division of Local Government and with the affected spending agencies. XIII WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners adopted the 2017 Annual Budget pursuant to Statute; and WHEREAS, the Sheriff’s Office is requesting to recognize and appropriate $19,949 in the Arapahoe Law Enforcement Authority Fund for additional law enforcement fees for Bennett, Deer Trail and Foxfield; and WHEREAS, this matter has been published pursuant to Section 29-1-109, C.R.S., as required by law. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners of Arapahoe County to recognize and appropriate $19,949 in the Arapahoe Law Enforcement Authority Fund, Sheriff’s Office for additional law enforcement fees. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Budget Officer shall file a certified copy of this Resolution with the Division of Local Government and with the affected spending agencies. XIV WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners adopted the 2017 Annual Budget pursuant to Statute; and WHEREAS, the Sheriff’s Office has received $13,096 in forfeitures and requests that this revenue be recognized and appropriated in the Forfeited Property Fund; and WHEREAS, this matter has been published pursuant to Section 29-1-109, C.R.S., as required by law. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners of Arapahoe County to recognize and appropriate $13,096 in the Forfeited Property Fund, Sheriff’s Office for forfeitures received in the first quarter of 2017. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Budget Officer shall file a certified copy of this Resolution with the Division of Local Government and with the affected spending agencies. XV WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners adopted the 2017 Annual Budget pursuant to Statute; and
WHEREAS, the Sheriff’s Office requests to recognize and appropriate $563,528 in the Grant Fund from unspent law enforcement grants from the prior year; and WHEREAS, this matter has been published pursuant to Section 29-1-109, C.R.S., as required by law. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners of Arapahoe County to recognize and appropriate $563,528 in the Grant Fund, Sheriff’s Office unspent law enforcement grants from the prior year. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Budget Officer shall file a certified copy of this Resolution with the Division of Local Government and with the affected spending agencies. XVI WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners adopted the 2017 Annual Budget pursuant to Statute; and WHEREAS, the Sheriff’s Office requests to recognize and appropriate $1,919,346 in the Homeland Security Fund from unspent Federal Homeland Security grants from prior years; and WHEREAS, this matter has been published pursuant to Section 29-1-109, C.R.S., as required by law. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners of Arapahoe County to recognize and appropriate $1,919,346 in the Homeland Security Fund for unspent grants from prior years. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Budget Officer shall file a certified copy of this Resolution with the Division of Local Government and with the affected spending agencies. XVII WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners adopted the 2017 Annual Budget pursuant to Statute; and WHEREAS, the Public Works & Development Department is requesting to recognize and appropriate $1,786,631 in the Infrastructure Fund from reimbursements for the I-25/Arapahoe interchange, the SPIMD portion of the I-25/ Arapahoe interchange, the Quincy Avenue final design, and Aurora share of Quincy/E-470 interchange ramp study; and WHEREAS, this matter has been published pursuant to Section 29-1-109, C.R.S., as required by law. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners of Arapahoe County to recognize and appropriate $1,783,631 in the Infrastructure Fund, Public Works & Development for reimbursements for various projects. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Budget Officer shall file a certified copy of this Resolution with the Division of Local Government and with the affected spending agencies. Published in The Villager Published: May 18, 2017 Legal # 7453 ____________________________ ARAPAHOE COUNTY INVITATION FOR BID IFB-17-58 DETENTION CENTER RAMP REPLACEMENT AND SIDEWALK REPAIRS Notice is hereby given that the Arapahoe County Purchasing Division is seeking bids for the Ramp Replacement and Sidewalk Repairs at the Arapahoe County Detention Center building per approved construction drawings and specifications. This work is located at 7375 S. Potomac Street, Centennial, CO 80112. All Arapahoe County solicitations can be obtained from the County’s website. The Invitation for Bid (IFB-17-58) document can be obtained by going to the Arapahoe County website www.arapahoegov. com, then go to the Finance Department, and under the Finance Department select Purchasing then go to the Quick Link for the Rocky Mountain ePurchasing website. Submittals must be received in the Purchasing Division, located at 5334 South Prince Street, 4th Floor, Littleton, CO 80120, no later than 2:00 p.m. local time on June 15, 2017. The County reserves the right to waive any or all informalities or irregularities and to reject any or all submittals. Matt Crane, Clerk to the Board Published in The Villager Published: May 18, 2017 Legal # 7454
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DISTRICT COURT ARAPAHOE STATE OF COLORADO Arapahoe County District Court
7325 S. Potomac St Centennial, CO 80112 303-649-6355 Case No.: 2017CV030519 Division: 21 Ctrm: Plaintiff: SPINNAKER RUN II CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION, INC., a Colorado nonprofit corporation v. Defendants: JAMIE MOORE (AKA JAMIE CROWE); FEDERAL NATIONAL MORTGAGE ASSOCIATION; THE OFFICE OF THE ARAPAHOE COUNTY PUBLIC TRUSTEE Attorneys for Plaintiff: Orten Cavanagh & Holmes, LLC Hal R. Kyles, #23891 Kelly K. McQueeney, #45175 1445 Market Street, Suite 350 Denver, CO 80202 Phone Number: (720) 221-9780 Matter ID #1200.078 SUMMONS [BY PUBLICATION] THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF COLORADO TO THE ABOVENAMED DEFENDANTS: You are hereby summoned and required to appear and defend against the claims of the complaint filed with the court in this action, by filing with the clerk of this court an answer or other response. You are required to file your answer or other response within 35 days after the service of this Summons upon you. Service of this summons shall be complete on the day of the last publication. A copy of the complaint may be obtained from the clerk of the court. If you fail to file your answer or other response to the complaint in writing within 35 days after the date of the last publication, judgment by default may be rendered against you by the court for the relief demanded in the complaint without further notice. This is an action of foreclosure pursuant to Rule 105, C.R.C.P. to the real property situate in Arapahoe County, Colorado more particularly described as Condominium Unit 101, Building A3, Spinnaker Run II Condominiums, in accordance with the Declaration recorded May 15, 1981 in book 3414 at page 741 and the Condominium Map recorded May 15, 1981 in Book 50 at Page 62, of the Arapahoe County Records, together with the exclusive right to use Garage Space No. 1, County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado. Dated: April 19, 2017. ORTEN CAVANAGH & HOLMES, LLC By: /s/Hal R. Kyles Hal R. Kyles, #23891 This Summons is issued pursuant to Rule 4(g), Colorado Rules of Civil Procedure. Published in The Villager First Publication: April 27, 2017 Last Publication: May 25, 2017 Legal # 7400 ____________________________ DISTRICT COURT COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO 7325 South Potomac Street Centennial, Colorado 80112 (303) 649-6355 Telephone PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF COLORADO In the Interest of: ERIC THORNTON Child, And concerning: ERIKA THORNTON AND JOHN DOE Respondents, And concerning: SHELLY THORNTON Special Respondent. Linda M. Arnold, Reg. #16764 Assistant County Attorney Attorney for Petitioner 14980 East Alameda Drive Aurora, CO 80012 303-636-1882 Fax: (303) 636-1889 Case No: 17JV0231 Division: 14 NOTICE OF ADJUDICATORY HEARING AND DEFAULT JUDGMENT _______ PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that an Adjudicatory Hearing regarding ERIKA THORNTON AND JOHN DOE is set for June 2, 2017 at 9:00 A.M. in Division 14 at the Arapahoe County District Court, 7305 South Potomac Street, Centennial, Colorado 80112. You have the right to be represented by an attorney during these proceedings; if you cannot afford an attorney, one will be appointed to represent you. In the event you fail to appear for said hearing at the date and time indicated, the Petitioner, the People of the State of Colorado, will request that the Court enter a default judgment against you and adjudicate the child dependent and neglected in accordance with the Colorado Children’s Code. Date: May 9, 2017
Linda M. Arnold, No. 16764 Assistant County Attorney Attorney for Petitioner 14980 E. Alameda Dr. Aurora, Co 80012 (303-636-1882 (P) (303) 636-1889 (F)
available for public inspection in the office of the City Clerk. The ordinance may be obtained by contacting the City Clerk, 303-7543324. The full text of the ordinance is also available on the City’s web site, www.centennialcolorado.com.
Published in The Villager Published: May 18, 2017 Legal # 7431 ____________________________ DISTRICT COURT COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE STATE OF COLORADO 7325 South Potomac Street Centennial, Colorado 80112 (303) 649-6355 Telephone
By: Barbara Setterlind, CMC City Clerk
PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF COLORADO In the Interest of: KERRI THARNISH Children, And concerning: KIMBERLY THARNISH, DERRICK “LAST NAME UNKNOWN”, AND JOHN DOE Respondents, And concerning: BEATRICE THARNISH Special Respondent(s). Tamra Joanne White, Esq., Reg. #22049 Senior Assistant County Attorney Attorney for Petitioner 14980 East Alameda Drive Aurora, CO 80012 Tel: (303) 636-1884 Fax: (303) 636-1889 Case No: 16JV1164 Division: 14 NOTICE OF ADJUDICATORY HEARING AND DEFAULT JUDGMENT PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that an Adjudicatory Hearing regarding DERRICK “LAST NAME UNKNOWN” is set for June 5, 2017 at 9:30 A.M. in Division 14 at the Arapahoe County District Court, 7305 South Potomac Street, Centennial, Colorado 80112. You have the right to be represented by an attorney during these proceedings; if you cannot afford an attorney, one will be appointed to represent you. In the event you fail to appear for said hearing at the date and time indicated, the Petitioner, the People of the State of Colorado, will request that the Court enter a default judgment against you and adjudicate the child(ren) dependent and neglected in accordance with the Colorado Children’s Code. Date: May 10, 2017 Tamra Joanne White, Esq., Reg. #22049 Senior Assistant County Attorney Attorney for Petitioner 14980 E. Alameda Drive Aurora, CO 80012 (303) 636-1884 (303) 636-1889 FAX Published in The Villager Published: May 18, 2017 Legal # 7432 ____________________________
CENTENNIAL NOTICE CITY OF CENTENNIAL NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Monday, May 15, 2017 the Centennial City Council passed on first reading: ORDINANCE 2017-O-13 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CENTENNIAL, COLORADO AMENDING SECTIONS 7-1-60, 7-2-30 AND 7-2-40 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE CONCERNING PROHIBITIONS ON STOCKPILING AND INOPERABLE VEHICLES, AND JUDICIAL ENFORCEMENT OF NUISANCE VIOLATIONS, AMENDING SECTION 12-3-608 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE CONCERNING REFUSE CONTAINERS, AND PROVIDING A PROVIDING PENALTY FOR VIOLATIONS OF THOSE PROVISIONS The full text of the ordinance is available for public inspection in the office of the City Clerk. The ordinance may be obtained by contacting the City Clerk, 303-7543324. The full text of the ordinance is also available on the City’s web site, www.centennialcolorado.com. By: Barbara Setterlind, CMC City Clerk Published in The Villager Published: May 18, 2017 Legal # 7435 ____________________________ NOTICE CITY OF CENTENNIAL NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Monday, May 15, 2017 the Centennial City Council passed on first reading: ORDINANCE NO. 2017-O-14 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CENTENNIAL, COLORADO, AMENDING ARTICLE 2 OF CHAPTER 7 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE BY THE ADDITION OF A NEW SECTION 7-20-90 TO DECLARE IT A NUISANCE AND UNLAWFUL TO PERMIT DEAD, BROKEN, DISEASED OR INSECT INFESTED TREES ON PROPERTY, AND PROVIDING A PENALTY THEREFOR The full text of the ordinance is
Published in The Villager Published: May 18, 2017 Legal # 7436 ____________________________ CITY OF CENTENNIAL NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE AMENDMENT NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City Council of the City of Centennial, Colorado will conduct a public hearing on Monday, June 5, 2017 at 7:00 p.m. regarding ORDINANCE NO. 2017-O-10, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CENTENNIAL, COLORADO, AMENDING CHAPTER 12 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE (LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE) CONCERNING WIRELESS COMMUNICATIONS FACILITIES AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The public hearing will be held at the Centennial Civic Center, 13133 E. Arapahoe Road, Council Chambers, Centennial, Colorado 80112. Copies of Ordinance No. 2017-O-10 are available for inspection by the public at the Centennial Civic Center or on the City’s website: www.centennialco. gov. Interested parties may file written comments with the City Clerk, 13133 E. Arapahoe Road, Centennial, Colorado 80112, anytime prior to the public hearing on June 5, 2017. Further information concerning the proposed amendments may be obtained by calling the City of Centennial Community Development Department at 303-754-3315. /s/ Barbara Setterlind, CMC City Clerk Published in The Villager Published: May 18, 2017 Legal # 7437 ____________________________ CITY OF CENTENNIAL NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City Council of the City of Centennial, Colorado will conduct a public hearing on Monday, June 5, 2017 at 7:00 p.m. regarding ORDINANCE 2017-O-13, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CENTENNIAL, COLORADO AMENDING SECTIONS 7-1-60, 7-2-30 AND 7-2-40 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE CONCERNING PROHIBITIONS ON STOCKPILING AND INOPERABLE VEHICLES, AND JUDICIAL ENFORCEMENT OF NUISANCE VIOLATIONS, AMENDING SECTION 12-3-608 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE CONCERNING REFUSE CONTAINERS, AND PROVIDING A PROVIDING PENALTY FOR VIOLATIONS OF THOSE PROVISIONS. The public hearing will be held at the Centennial Civic Center, 13133 E. Arapahoe Road, Council Chambers, Centennial, Colorado 80112. Copies of Ordinance No. 2017-O-13 are available for inspection by the public at the Centennial Civic Center or on the City’s website: www. centennialco.gov. Interested parties may file written comments with the City Clerk, 13133 E. Arapahoe Road, Centennial, Colorado 80112, anytime prior to the public hearing on June 5, 2017. Further information concerning the proposed amendments may be obtained by calling the City of Centennial Community Development Department at 303-754-3315. /s/Barbara Setterlind, CMC City Clerk Published in The Villager Published: May 18, 2017 Legal # 7438 ____________________________ CITY OF CENTENNIAL NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City Council of the City of Centennial, Colorado will conduct a public hearing on Monday, June 5, 2017 at 7:00 p.m. regarding ORDINANCE NO. 2017-O-14 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CENTENNIAL, COLORADO, AMENDING ARTICLE 2 OF CHAPTER 7 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE BY THE ADDITION OF A NEW SECTION 7-20-90 TO DECLARE IT A NUISANCE AND UNLAWFUL TO PERMIT DEAD, BROKEN, DISEASED OR INSECT INFESTED TREES ON PROPERTY, AND PROVIDING A PENALTY THEREFOR. The public hearing will be held at the Centennial Civic Center, 13133 E. Arapahoe Road, Council Chambers, Centennial, Colorado 80112. Copies of Ordinance No. 2017-O-14 are available for inspection by the public at the Centennial Civic Center or on the City’s website: www.centennialco. gov. Interested parties may file written comments with the City Clerk, 13133 E. Arapahoe Road, Centennial, Colorado 80112, anytime prior to the public hearing on June 5, 2017. /s/Barbara Setterlind, CMC City Clerk Published in The Villager Published: May 18, 2017 Legal # 7439
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CHERRY HILLS VILLAGE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given that A Public Hearing will be held before the City of Cherry Hills Village Board of Adjustment and Appeals at the Village Center, 2450 E. Quincy Avenue, Cherry Hills Village, CO 80113, on Thursday, June 1, 2017 at 6:30 p.m. on a request from Nathan and Ann Lowe of 4401 South Downing Street for Variances to Municipal Code Sections 16-5-30(c) and (e) to allow construction of a new home on a parcel with nonconforming lot area that encroaches approximately 25 feet into the 75-foot front setback on the north side of the lot; 25 feet into the 50-foot side setback on east and west side of the lot; and encroaches into the east and west side, front and rear bulk planes for the r-1 zone district. The application is available for review at the Cherry Hills Village Community Development Department, 2450 East Quincy Avenue, Cherry Hills Village, CO 80113 or you may call 303-783-2721 or email rgranrath@cherryhillsvillage. com for more information.
All protests or comments must be made in writing on or before the date of the public hearing, or by personal appearance at the public hearing. Published in The Villager Published: May 18, 2017 Legal # 7443 ____________________________
SPECIAL DISTRICTS Notice of Final Settlement In accord with the Colorado Revised Statutes, Section 38-26-107( 1), public notice is hereby given of Final Settlement in connection with the following construction project: Contractor: Hallmark, Inc. 5085 Harlan Street Denver, CO 80212 For Project: Concrete Restoration at Littleton Fire Protection District, Station#14 6600 South Colorado Blvd. Centennial, Colorado 80121 Final Settlement on this construction project is scheduled for May 30, 2017, at 10:00 am at the Fire District’s administrative offices, 5890 S. Bemis Street, Suite 101, Littleton, Colorado 80120.
LEGALS Any individual, corporation, government or governmental subdivision or agency, business trust, estate, trust, limited liability company, partnership, association, or other legal entity that has furnished labor, materials, sustenance, or other supplies used or consumed by the above-referenced contractor or its subcontractor in or about the performance of the work contracted to be done or that supplies laborers, rental machinery, tools, or equipment to the extent used in the prosecution of the work, whose claim therefor has not been paid by the above-referenced contractor or its subcontractor may, at any time up to and including the date and time of Final Settlement, file a veritied statement of the amount due and unpaid on account of the claim with Keith Gardner, the President of the Board of Directors of the Fire District. The verified statement may be either mailed or hand delivered to: Attn: Keith Gardner, Board President Littleton Fire Protection District 5890 S. Bemis Street, Suite 101 Littleton, Colorado 80120 The verified statement must be received by the Fire District at or before the date and time of Final Settlement set forth above. Failure to timely file a verified statement shall relieve the Fire District and its directors, officers, and representa-
tives from any liability for making final payment to the above-referenced contractor. /s/ Keith Gardner, Board President Littleton Fire Protection District Published in The Villager First Publication: May 11, 2017 Last Publication: May 18, 2017 Legal # 7427 ____________________________
NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of MARGARET CARTER HENDERSON, a/k/a MARGARET C. HENDERSON, a/k/a MARGARET HENDERSON, Deceased Case Number 17 PR 30385 All persons having claims against the above-named estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to District Court of Arapahoe, County, Colorado on or before September 5, 2017, or the claims may be forever barred. Ralph Linder Henderson 7844 S. Espana Way Centennial CO 80016 Published in The Villager First Publication: May 4, 2017 Last Publication: May 18, 2017 Legal # 7412 ____________________________
NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Harry William Nelson, Deceased Case Number 2017PR30255 All persons having claims against the above-named estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to District Court of Arapahoe, County, Colorado on or before September 20, 2017, or the claims may be forever barred. Henri Ann Nelson 2500 East Belleview Avenue Greenwood Village, CO 801211626 Published in The Villager First Publication: May 18, 2017 Last Publication: June 1, 2017 Legal # 7445 ____________________________
MISCELLANOUS INVITATION FOR BIDS SEAL COAT AND STRIPE AIRFIELD PAVEMENT CENTENNIAL AIRPORT ARAPAHOE COUNTY, COLORADO Sealed Bids for Seal Coat and Stripe Airfield Pavement, at Centennial Airport, Arapahoe County, Colorado, will be received by the Office of the Airport Director, 7800 S. Peoria Street, Englewood, Colorado 80112, until 10:00 a.m., local time, on May 31, 2017, and then opened, read aloud and
canvassed. The work involved includes seal coat and permanent pavement marking along Runway 10/28 and Taxiway D pavements, and permanent pavement marking across the entire airfield with the exception of Runway 17L/35R the east end of Taxiway C, and any private taxilanes/aprons. The Contract will be awarded to the lowest qualified Bidder at the time of Contract Award. All work will begin on or after July 10, 2017. Work schedule to be coordinated and approved by the Assistant Airport Director. The Bidder shall provide proposed work schedule with bid. The Bidder must supply all the information required by the specifications. For bid package email molly. hoppe@ch2m. Bid documents will be available May 15, 2017. This is a non-federal bid. The Arapahoe County Public Airport Authority reserves the right to reject any and all bids. Arapahoe County Public Airport Authority Englewood, Colorado Published in The Villager First Publication: May 11, 2017 Last Publication: May 18, 2017 Legal # 7424
GREENWOOD VILLAGE BID INFORMATION ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS Notice is hereby given that the City of Greenwood Village, Colorado (the “City”) will receive sealed bids at the Public Works Department, 10001 East Costilla Avenue, Greenwood Village, Colorado 80112-3730, until 2:30 p.m., May 25, 2017, for the 2017 Traffic Signal Cleaning and Painting Project. The specifications for the 2017 Traffic Signal Cleaning and Painting project are currently available on the Greenwood Village website, www.greenwoodvillage.com/bids. The City reserves the right to reject any and all bids, and to make final determination in the event of duplications. No bid may be withdrawn for a period of sixty (60) days after the date set for opening thereof. Preference is hereby given to materials, supplies, and provisions produced, manufactured, or grown in Colorado, quality being equal to articles offered by competitors outside of the State. Colorado labor shall be employed to perform the work for which bids are requested herein to the extent of not less than eighty percent (80%) of each type or class of labor in the several classifications of skilled and common labor employed on such work, pursuant to C.R.S. § 8-17-101. The City requires a certified or ca-
shier’s check, or a corporate surety bond in the amount of five percent (5%) of the total bid amount before the City can accept or consider any bids greater than Fifty Thousand Dollars ($50,000.00). The bid and the deposit shall be filed with the Public Works Department, securely sealed and endorsed on the outside with a brief statement as to the nature of the item or work for which the bid is provided. Upon a bid award, such bond shall be returned to the unsuccessful bidder(s). In the case of the successful bidder, the bid bond will be returned upon receipt of the required payment and performance bonds, each in the full amount of the contract price. Such bonds will be retained by the City until the two year (2) warranty period has expired. Bids will be opened publicly at 2:31 p.m., May 25, 2017, at the Greenwood Village Public Works Facility, and shall be tabulated by the City. Any questions regarding the project should be directed to Matt Layman – Project Manager I (303) 708-6111. /s/ John Sheldon Director of Public Works Published in The Villager First Publication: May 11, 2017 Last Publication: May 18, 2017 Legal # 7428 ____________________________
BID INFORMATION ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS Notice is hereby given that the City of Greenwood Village, Colorado (the “City”) will receive sealed bids at the Public Works Department, 10001 East Costilla Avenue, Greenwood Village, Colorado 80112-3730, until 1:30 p.m., May 25, 2017, for the E. Belleview Ave. and S. Intersection Improvement Project. The specifications for the E. Belleview Ave. and S. Holly St. Intersection Improvement Project are currently available on the Greenwood Village website, www. greenwoodvillage.com/bids. The City reserves the right to reject any and all bids, and to make final determination in the event of duplications. No bid may be withdrawn for a period of sixty (60) days after the date set for opening thereof. Preference is hereby given to materials, supplies, and provisions produced, manufactured, or grown in Colorado, quality being equal to articles offered by competitors outside of the State. Colorado labor shall be employed to perform the work for which bids are requested herein to the extent of not less than eighty percent (80%) of each type or class of labor in the several classifications of skilled and common labor employed on such work, pursuant to C.R.S. § 8-17-101.
The City requires a certified or cashier’s check, or a corporate surety bond in the amount of five percent (5%) of the total bid amount before the City can accept or consider any bids greater than Fifty Thousand Dollars ($50,000.00). The bid and the deposit shall be filed with the Public Works Department, securely sealed and endorsed on the outside with a brief statement as to the nature of the item or work for which the bid is provided. Upon a bid award, such bond shall be returned to the unsuccessful bidder(s). In the case of the successful bidder, the bid bond will be returned upon receipt of the required payment and performance bonds, each in the full amount of the contract price. Such bonds will be retained by the City until the two year (2) warranty period has expired. Bids will be opened publicly at 1:31 p.m., May 25, 2017, at the Greenwood Village Public Works Facility, and shall be tabulated by the City. Any questions regarding the project should be directed to Matt Layman – Project Manager I (303) 708-6111. /s/ John Sheldon Director of Public Works Published in The Villager First Publication: May 11, 2017 Last Publication: May 18, 2017 Legal # 7429 ____________________________
BID INFORMATION ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS Notice is hereby given that the City of Greenwood Village, Colorado (the “City”) will receive sealed bids at the Public Works Department, 10001 East Costilla Avenue, Greenwood Village, Colorado 80112-3730, until 2:30 p.m., June 1, 2017, for the Orchard Rd. and Quebec St. Traffic Signal Repair Project. The specifications for the Orchard Rd. and Quebec St. Traffic Signal Repair Project are currently available on the Greenwood Village website, www.greenwoodvillage. com/bids. The City reserves the right to reject any and all bids, and to make final determination in the event of duplications. No bid may be withdrawn for a period of sixty (60) days after the date set for opening thereof. Preference is hereby given to materials, supplies, and provisions produced, manufactured, or grown in Colorado, quality being equal to articles offered by competitors outside of the State. Colorado labor shall be employed to perform the work for which bids are requested herein to the extent of not less than eighty percent (80%) of each type or class of labor in the several classifications of skilled and common labor employed on such work, pursuant to C.R.S. § 8- 17-101. The City requires a certified or cashier’s check, or a corporate surety bond in the amount of five percent (5%) of the total bid amount before the City can accept or consider any bids greater than Fifty Thousand Dollars ($50,000.00). The bid and the deposit shall be filed with the Public Works Department, securely sealed and endorsed on the outside with a brief statement as to the nature of the item or work for which the bid is provided. Upon a bid award, such bond shall be returned to the unsuccessful bidder(s). In the case of the successful bidder, the bid bond will be returned upon receipt of the required payment and performance bonds, each in the full amount of the contract price. Such bonds will be retained by the City until the two year (2) warranty period has expired. Bids will be opened publicly at 2:31 p.m., June 1, 2017, at the Greenwood Village Public Works Facility, and shall be tabulated by the City. Any questions regarding the project should be directed to Matt Layman – Project Manager I (303) 708-6111. /s/ John Sheldon Director of Public Works Published in The Villager First Publication: May 18, 2017 Last Publication: May 25, 2017 Legal # 7447 ____________________________ CITY OF GREENWOOD VILLAGE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given of a public hearing to be held by the Greenwood Village City Council on Monday, June 5, 2017 at 7:00 p.m. at City Hall, 6060 South Quebec Street, Greenwood Village, Colorado, to consider a Minor Subdivision Final Plat to subdivide a 5.01 acre parcel into two 2.5 acre residential lots. The property is vacant, zoned R-2.5 and is generally located in the Rural Homestead Planning Area east of Steele Street, south of E. Belleview Ave. and is accessed from Willamette. A copy of the application is available at City Hall. Further information can be obtained by calling Ann Woods, Community Development Engineer at 303 486- 5784. BY ORDER OF THE GREENWOOD VILLAGE CITY COUNCIL
/s/ SUSAN M. ORTIZ, MMC CITY CLERK Published in The Villager Published: May 18, 2017 Legal # 7449 ____________________________ CITY OF GREENWOOD VILLAGE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given of a public hearing to be held by the Greenwood Village City Council on Monday, June 5, 2017 at 7:00 p.m. at City Hall, 6060 South Quebec Street, Greenwood Village, Colorado, to consider a Site Development Plan for a parking lot at 6373 S. Fiddlers Green Circle. The proposed parking lot would serve tenants within existing office buildings in the area. Please contact Ben Thurston, Senior Planner, at 303-486-5788, with any questions concerning the proposal. BY ORDER OF THE GREENWOOD VILLAGE CITY COUNCIL /s/ SUSAN M. ORTIZ, MMC CITY CLERK Published in The Villager Published: May 18, 2017 Legal # 7450 ____________________________ CITY OF GREENWOOD VILLAGE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given of a public hearing to be held by the Greenwood Village City Council on Monday, June 5, 2017 at 7:00 p.m. at City Hall, 6060 South Quebec Street, Greenwood Village, Colorado, to consider a Site Development Plan for parking lots at 6523-25 S. Fiddlers Green Circle. The proposed parking lots would serve tenants within existing office buildings in the area. Please contact Ben Thurston, Senior Planner, at 303-486-5788, with any questions concerning the proposal. BY ORDER OF THE GREENWOOD VILLAGE CITY COUNCIL /s/ SUSAN M. ORTIZ, MMC CITY CLERK Published in The Villager Published: May 18, 2017 Legal # 7451 ____________________________ CITY OF GREENWOOD VILLAGE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given that the Greenwood Village City Council will hold a public hearing at 7:00 p.m. on Monday, June 5, 2017, at City Hall, 6060 South Quebec Street, Greenwood Village, Colorado, for the purpose of obtaining information, which may be used by the Council in determining possible projects to be included in the 2018-2022 Capital Improvement Program (CIP). All interested parties are encouraged to attend the hearing and to submit comments. For further information, please call Public Works Director John Sheldon at (303) 708-6136. BY ORDER OF THE GREENWOOD VILLAGE CITY COUNCIL /s/ SUSAN M. ORTIZ, MMC CITY CLERK Published in The Villager Published: May 18, 2017 Legal # 7452 ____________________________
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LEGALS
GREENWOOD VILLAGE — Continued from page 28 — A BILL FOR AN ORDINANCE ORDINANCE NO. 10 SERIES OF 2017 INTRODUCED BY: MAYOR PRO TEM GORDON AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING A SECOND AMENDED BUDGET AND PROVIDING FOR THE SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATION OF MONEY FOR THE VARIOUS FUNDS, DEPARTMENTS, OFFICES AND AGENCIES OF THE CITY OF GREENWOOD VILLAGE, COLORADO, FOR THE 2017 FISCAL YEAR WHEREAS, on November 7, 2016, the City Council adopted Ordinance No. 17, Series of 2016, which adopted a budget and appropriated money to the various funds, departments, offices and agencies
i it A
Section 1. The monies described in the amended budget for the City of Greenwood Village, Colorado, for the 2017 fiscal year, a copy of which is attached hereto as Exhibit “A” and incorporated herein by this reference, are hereby adopted and appropriated for the funds and for the specific purposes set forth in said budget.
for the 2017 fiscal year; and WHEREAS, section 11.09 of the City Charter authorizes the City Council by Ordinance to make additional appropriations for unanticipated expenditures required of the City; and WHEREAS, the additional expenditures are unanticipated and are essential and necessary for public purposes; and
Section 2. The amended budget and appropriations, as hereby accepted and adopted, are to be made public record in the office of the City Clerk and is to be open for public inspection during regular business hours. Sufficient copies of this ordinance shall be available for use by the City Council and the public.
WHEREAS, the additional appropriations for said operating expenditures do not exceed the amount by which actual and anticipated revenues for the 2017 fiscal year will exceed revenues as estimated in the budget. NOW, THEREFORE, THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GREENWOOD VILLAGE, COLORADO ORDAINS:
INTRODUCED AND APPROVED ON FIRST READING ON THE 15th DAY OF MAY, 2017, AND ORDERED PUBLISHED IN THE VILLAGER.
Capital Projects und Summary Previously Adopted Amendments
2017 Amended Budget
Proposed Amendments
Revenue: Taxes & Assessments Intergovernmental Investment Earnings Total Revenue
5,038,000 1,563,000 120,000 6,721,000
512,961 512,961
-
penditures: Purchased Services Capital Outlay Total penditures
1,000 10,033,667 10,034,667
11,235,944 11,235,944
365,000 365,000
3,313,667
10,722,983
365,000
ver
y penditures
2017 Adopted Budget Revenue: Taxes & Assessments Intergovernmental Licenses & Permits Charges & Fees Fines & Forfeitures Investment Earnings Miscellaneous Revenue Total Revenue
1,000 21,634,611 21,635,611
1
2017 Amended Budget
Proposed Amendments
32,665 32,665
-
34,641,000 781,886 1,755,000 3,039,000 1,087,000 171,000 8,000 41,482,886
penditures: Personnel Purchased Services Supplies/Non-Capital Equipment Capital Outlay Debt Service Miscellaneous Expenditures Total penditures
23,760,018 6,813,808 3,199,037 1,732,935 31,522 580,256 36,117,576
166,300 364,344 530,644
-
23,760,018 6,980,108 3,199,037 2,097,279 31,522 580,256 36,648,220
cess De iciency o Revenues ver penditures
5,332,645
497,979
-
4,834,666
-
-
(5,382,645) 50,000 5,332,645
-
497,979
-
497,979
25,674,077 25,674,077
497,979
-
25,674,077 25,176,098
1,083,527 46,400 225,679 9,029,394 299,544 14,989,533
15,919 (225,679) 132,661 420,880
-
1,099,446 46,400 9,162,055 299,544 14,568,653
(5,382,645) 50,000 5,332,645
ses
et C ange In und Balance:
5,038,000 2,075,961 120,000 7,233,961
Previously Adopted Amendments
34,641,000 749,221 1,755,000 3,039,000 1,087,000 171,000 8,000 41,450,221
t er inancing Sources ses : Transfers In/(Out) Sale of Capital Assets Total t er inancing Sources
i it A
2017 Adopted Budget
eneral und Summary
Cumulative und Balance Beginning Fund Balance Ending Fund Balance ess Restrictions, Commitments, Assignments: 3 TABOR Emergency Restriction Arts/Humanities Council Restriction Federal/State Forfeiture Restriction 25 Operating Reserve Assignment Development Rebate Assignment nassigned und Balance
$
$
$
$
14,401,650
Capital Improvement Program t er inancing Sources ses : Transfers In/(Out) Total t er inancing Sources
ses
et C ange In und Balance: Cumulative und Balance Beginning Fund Balance Ending Fund Balance ess Restrictions, Commitments, Assignments: Open Space Tax Restriction Lottery Proceeds Restriction Capital Project Commitment Open Space Acquisition Assignment Maintenance Facility Phase II Assignment Development Rebate Assignment nassigned und Balance
$
5,382,645 5,382,645
-
-
5,382,645 5,382,645
2,068,978
10,722,983
365,000
9,019,005
21,450,047 23,519,025
10,722,983
365,000
21,450,047 12,431,042
1,718,387 266,451 10,991,423 491,334 7,825,000 2,226,430 -
(1,515,853) (187,888) (9,019,242) -
(365,000) -
202,534 78,563 1,607,181 491,334 7,825,000 2,226,430 -
$
$
$
i it A Se er
eneral Improvement District 1 und Summary 2017 Adopted Budget
Revenue: Taxes & Assessments Investment Earnings Total Revenue
Previously Adopted Amendments
2017 Amended Budget
Proposed Amendments
102,000 9,000 111,000
(102,000) (9,000) 111,000
-
-
101,500 20,000 121,500
1,168,914 (20,000) 1,148,914
-
1,270,414 1,270,414
cess De iciency o Revenues ver penditures
10,500
1,259,914
-
1,270,414
et C ange In und Balance:
10,500
1,259,914
-
1,270,414
1,270,414 1,259,914
1,259,914
-
1,270,414 -
penditures: Purchased Services Supplies/Non-Capital Equipment Total penditures
Cumulative und Balance Beginning Fund Balance Ending Fund Balance ess Restrictions, Commitments, SGID 1 Restriction nassigned und Balance
Assignments: $
1,259,914 -
$
(1,259,914) -
$
-
$
-
2017 Adopted Budget Building Projects: Maintenance Facility Redesign & Construction Curtis Arts & Humanities Center Restroom Addition Police Department Front Counter Renovations Total Building Projects Streets and Transportation Projects: Arapahoe Road/I-25 Interchange Yosemite Box Culvert Headwall Repair Belleview/Steele Traffic Signal Orchard/Quebec Traffic Signal Repair Belleview/Holly NB Right Turn Lane Belleview/Dayton Streetlights Belleview Corridor Improvements EA Yosemite/Fair Traffic Signal Pavement/Concrete Rehabilitation Program Trail Rehabilitation Program Concrete Replacement Program Total Streets and Transportation Projects Drainage Projects: Bridgewater Ponds Improvement Drainage System Maintenance Belleview/Clarkson Drainage Improvements Goldsmith Gulch - Orchard at Silo Park Parkside Pond Inlet Replacement Total Drainage Projects
Previously Adopted Amendments
120,000 200,000 320,000
696,233 21,180 717,413
365,000 365,000
696,233 506,180 200,000 1,402,413
1,266,667 525,000 75,000 250,000 50,000 2,967,000 250,000 100,000 6,813,667
1,266,667 124,375 200,000 106,488 6,184,953 6,552,483
-
2,533,334 124,375 200,000 106,488 525,000 75,000 250,000 50,000 9,151,953 250,000 100,000 13,366,150
-
653,822 98,128 87,665 25,000 255,057 1,119,672
500,000 50,000 550,000
Recreation Projects: Tommy Davis Park Water Supply Village Greens Park Development Westlands Park Water Supply Goldsmith Gulch Trail Extension Marjorie Perry Nature Preserve Outlet Box (ACOS) Pump Replacement - Dayton Well (ACOS) High Line Trail Crossing (ACOS) High Line Trail Crossing (ACOS Grant) Highline Canal Trail Orchard W of Colorado (ACOS) Village Greens North Phase IV (ACOS) Village Greens North Phase IV (ACOS Grant) Village Greens North Phase IV (CTF) Goldsmith Gulch Restoration Goldsmith Gulch Restoration (UDFCD) Goldsmith Gulch Restoration (ACOS) Goldsmith Gulch Restoration (ACOS Grant) Goldsmith Gulch Restoration (ACOS Grant) Senior Equipment - Curtis Center (ACOS Grant) Senior Equipment - Curtis Center (CTF) Musical Instruments - Westlands Park (CTF) Running Fox Pond Restoration (CTF) Orchard Hills Park Irrigation Upgrade Monaco Trail Extension (ACOS) Greenwood Gulch Trail Crossing (UDFCD) Greenwood Gulch Trail Crossing (ACOS Grant) Goldsmith Gulch - Huntington (UDFCD) Goldsmith Gulch - Huntington (ACOS) Tommy Davis Phase II (ACOS) Silo Park Playgound Update (ACOS) Silo Park Playgound Update (CTF) High Line Canal Trailhead - Belleview (CTF) Colorado Blvd Trail Fencing N of Garden Ave (CTF) Total Recreation Projects Miscellaneous Projects: Dayton Street/Dayton Court Entrance Lights Total Miscellaneous Projects $
2017 Amended Budget
Proposed Amendments
153,822 98,128 87,665 (25,000) 255,057 569,672
1,800,000 50,000 50,000 100,000 150,000 100,000 50,000 30,000 2,330,000
218,742 70,995 33,832 184,581 16,000 363,000 25,771 5,771 17,821 1,054,457 41,485 37,888 725,000 30,611 3,804 598 37,236 35,000 50,000 50,000 50,000 58,784 35,000 62,500 187,500 3,396,376
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218,742 70,995 33,832 184,581 16,000 363,000 25,771 5,771 17,821 1,054,457 41,485 37,888 2,525,000 30,611 3,804 598 37,236 35,000 50,000 50,000 50,000 58,784 35,000 62,500 187,500 50,000 50,000 100,000 150,000 100,000 50,000 30,000 5,726,376
20,000 20,000
-
-
20,000 20,000
10,033,667
$
11,235,944
$
365,000
$
21,634,611
/s/ Ronald J. Rakowsky, Mayor ATTEST: /s/ Susan M. Ortiz, MMC, City Clerk Published in The Villager Published: May 18, 2017 Legal # 7448 ____________________________
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Littleton’s next city manager won’t live there a controversial motion to end a national search and instead hire an in-house staffer who had never formally applied for the position. The contract for Relph, a Golden resident and Littleton’s former public works director As it turns out, a Littleton city turned interim city manager, was manager does not have to live in expected to be ratified May 16. Littleton—and if all goes as ex- Relph was approved by the council May 2 by a vote of pected, the next one 4-3 in face of broad may be among the disagreement about few who has not rethe process for hiring sided there in 127 a manager and what years. The city was to qualities are most apofficially hire interim propriate for the poCity Manager Mark sition. Relph this week, but While Clark says only after a divided he believes it is best City Council took a for a manager to be closer look at Littlefully invested in the ton’s governing docucity he runs, regardment. Mark Relph less of any official res“We all went through and read the charter and idency requirements, the councilthe ordinances and couldn’t find member thinks there are more imanything. Apparently, there never portant issues at stake this time. “I’m willing to make an excephas been a requirement,” said tion in this specific case because Councilmember Doug Clark, of the circumstances the city is in who after learning the news made and because I believe Mark is the
Acrimonious council finds long-assumed requirement doesn’t exist
right person for the City of Littleton,” Clark said. The divided vote to tap Relph comes after a period of tumult in Littleton. His controversial predecessor, Michael Penny, was abruptly fired by an identically split council last summer amid charges Penny was too unilateral and had failed to communicate truthfully with the council. Charges and countercharges were publically leveled by some councilmembers at Penny and at each other in the wake of the
personal traits are a positive, she strongly objects to the majority’s decision to abort an ongoing search process and hire an employee who was never even interviewed for the permanent job. “I love people like [Relph] and I think anybody in leadership who can do that is great, but there’s about 90 percent more I need from someone as a city manager. That’s what they hated about Michael,” said Brinkman, who opposed Penny’s firing. The council originally con-
We all went through and read the charter and the ordinances and couldn’t find anything. Apparently, there never has been a [residency] requirement. - Doug Clark, Littleton City Council acrimonious departure, even as the city saw similar rancor in the high-turnover city attorney’s office. Clark thinks Relph is the perfect successor to Penny after 12 months of acrimony. “Mark is pretty straightforward. He gets along with the council. He communicates well. Personality wise, he’s probably the opposite of Michael Penny,” Clark said. While Councilmember Debbie Brinkman agrees that Relph’s
tracted with Texas-based Waters & Company to conduct a $50,000 national search for a new manager. In February, after three finalists recruited by Waters proved unpopular with council, about half of its members began taking an interest in Relph, who was appointed as an interim replacement, but had expressed no interest in relocating for a permanent slot. When happenstance research confirmed residency was not required by the charter—despite
widespread assumption to the contrary—a majority opted for Relph, instead of continuing the search process with Waters at no additional charge, per the firm’s contract. Brinkman found the majority’s disruption of the procedure offensive. “These are the guys who scream every time there’s a process violation,” Brinkman said of the political contingent called the Sunshine Boys. “We have a process and you want to leapfrog over it to get your guy in. We’ve got candidates we’d like to interview.” As it happened, the split vote that hired Relph was identical to that of last year’s decision to fire Penny—a fact that no one seems to think is pure coincidence. Clark believes it may come down to a battle over “flashy dealmakers” and “managers,” and which type is the best fit, with his side preferring the latter. Brinkman concedes that the majority wants a “stabilizer” at the helm. Even so, she is aghast that the council overlooked its longstanding, if now unofficial, preference that the manager live in the city, even after some on the other side raised the issue when Penny lived for a time in Highlands Ranch after his divorce. Clark was joined in the vote to hire Relph by Mayor Bruce Beckman and Councilmembers Peggy Cole and Jerry Valdes. Councilmembers Bill Hopping and Phil Cernanec voted with Brinkman on the other side.
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ORCHARD STATION SUBAREA PLAN
THE FACTS
There has been a lot of misinformation disseminated lately about the Revised Orchard Station Subarea Plan. Greenwood Village staff, your City Council members, and Planning & Zoning Commissioners have been working for 20 months on revising a 1970’s comprehensive plan, so that the Village can take under its control a piece of land and sustainably plan it for the future as we have done for over 50 years. Your City Council and Planning & Zoning Commissioners have approved this revised subarea plan. Ratify their vote by voting YES ON 1 in the upcoming ballot election.Below are some of the FACTS directly from professionals who performed numerous analyses to generate these statements or directly from the revised Orchard Station Subarea Plan:
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SCHOOLS
The Cherry Creek School District has a surplus of 1,400 desks that are available and many desks are currently filled with students from outside the school district through open enrollment. Based on the Cherry Creek School District’s professional analysis, due to the nature and style of the residences the annual impact upon the school district would be no more than 2 students per grade. The school district has publicly stated their position and the results of their analysis are in the January 2017 Greenwood Village Newsletter. NO IMPACT TO SCHOOLS!
HEIGHT
There will be NO HIGH RISE BUILDINGS. Per the Revised Orchard Station Subarea Plan, there will be no building taller than the Landmark, which is consistent with the other buildings along the I-25 corridor.
TRAFFIC
Per the revised Orchard Station Subarea Plan, any developer developing within the subarea MUST IMPROVE THE CURRENT TRAFFIC SITUATION. Based on the existing subarea plan, a developer has NO requirement to improve the traffic! By 2022, the I-25/Orchard Road interchange will have 20% more traffic than it was designed to handle. The revised subarea with a mix of uses and a developer requirement of improving traffic conditions, allows for the traffic conditions to improve to the extent of there being 15-20% excess traffic capacity on the roads than demand. This is a complete reversal of the current conditions by 35-40%! By voting against the revised subarea plan and doing nothing, the traffic situation is only going to get worse, and we all have been frustrated long enough with the present traffic!
CURRENT SUBAREA PLAN
Based on the current Orchard Station Subarea Plan, 2.2 million square feet of office space could be developed within the subarea with no requirement for the developer(s) to improve traffic. This is a terrible situation for our roads and traffic situation because it concentrates up to 10,000 workers to be coming and going at the same time every morning, lunch hour, and evening. With the revised subarea language, a mix of uses would be allowed instead of all office, which would significantly lessen the traffic impacts as car trips are minimized due to the mixed-use ecosystem that is created. One of the main components to improving the traffic situation is the need for incorporating residences into the subarea.
TAX REVENUE
WITHOUT RESIDENCES, OUR TRAFFIC WILL CONTINUE TO ONLY GET WORSE!
The re-development will generate SEVERAL MILLION DOLLARS OF NEW ANNUAL TAX REVENUES that can be used to purchase open space for the community.
Let’s build a better future for Greenwood Village. Vote YES on 1!
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