VOLUME 38 • NUMBER 50 • NOVEMBER 5, 2020
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Why does a free press matter? Why local newspapers matter BY FREDA MIKLIN GOVERNMENTAL REPORTER
On October 23, South Metro Denver Chamber’s economic development group hosted a virtual panel of local publishers and journalists, including Villager publisher Bob Sweeney, to address the issue, “What is being done in Colorado to save the free press and why it matters to you?” The panel also looked at the question, “Virtual Meetings—temporary or permanent?” In addition to Sweeney, who is founder, co-publisher, and owner of the 38-year-old weekly Villager, panel members were Jerry Healey, current president of the board of the Colorado Press Association and owner and publisher of Colorado Community Media, which includes 17 weekly local newspapers and two monthlies. Also on the panel was Dennis Huspeni, freelance reporter for the Denver Gazette covering south Denver businesses. Huspeni is a 27-year veteran who has extensive experience in journalism, public relations, and media relations. Joining the group was Chris Michelmore, who leads sales teams covering Denver, Kansas City, and Atlanta for Zoom. Neal Browne, former anchor and reporter for 9NEWS for 23 years,
moderated. There were 67 people from business and government tuned in to hear what the panelists had to say. Michelmore explained that Zoom is unique in that it allows visual communication between all devices. It doesn’t matter if the devices people participating in meetings or calls are using are made by Apple, Microsoft, or Android. Although Zoom is being used constantly now, once the pandemic is over, he believes it will be employed in a balance with live meetings. Michelmore agrees with most people that there is nothing that can replace the collaboration that comes from meeting in person, but there will always be a huge benefit to not having to travel to meet with people around the country and around the globe. The first question for the publishers was, do people still read newspapers or does everyone want to get their news online? The panel agreed that print newspapers still have a large fan base, although that may change in the future as demographics evolve, i.e., older people are more attached to newspapers, younger people are accustomed to reading their news online. Continued on page 2
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Healey shared data from Pew Research Center that showed that Americans watched and read less news from all sources between 2016 and 2017. He also presented a chart that said, “In Colorado, between 2010 and 2018, professional reporters declined from 1,010 to 570 statewide.” There was positive news in that, “62 percent of Colorado newspapers are operated by small business owners” and those papers represent “51 percent of the state’s total newspaper circulation.” All agreed that local newspapers are the best and often only source of news that keeps local government accountable to voters and contains important stories about people and events in local communities. Sweeney said, “We often spend hours on a city council story to make sure we get it right. I want good, strong government and that means watching our elected officials to see how they spend our tax dollars.” Healey presented research that showed that without local newspapers, there is “declining civic engagement, less informed voters, fewer political candidates, and higher governmental costs.” He shared that several Colorado-based foundations, including Gates Family Foundation, Rose Community Foundation, and Bonfils-Stanton Foundation have shown interest in supporting local media. Sweeney noted that he and Healey are unusual in that they both live in the communities they cover. At The Villager, Sweeney pointed out, “Every reporter and staff member lives in Arapahoe County. We know the commu-
“There are people who have a gift and a talent to write. If you build a reputation and trust with people, they will read what you write.” – Bob Sweeney Publisher
nity and we run our newspaper as a business. We deal with local businesses and non-profits. We’ve donated $13 million to non-profits through the years. Several years ago, one of our reporters, Glory Weisberg, said she would no longer cover events where people were allowed to smoke. Within a month, everyone else adopted the same stand.” He added, “We support our local businesses and chambers like this one. We are the center of the community, we run the legal notices, so we have to be good at what we do. Years ago, I was a foreign exchange journalist in the Soviet Union. I returned from there very serious about supporting our Constitution and the free enterprise system.” Huspeni talked about returning to journalism after working in media relations, which was much more lucrative. He said, “Journalism is crucial to our democra-
Villager Newspaper owner Bob Sweeney has been publishing newspapers in Colorado for 60 years. A former mayor of his hometown of Craig, he is known for his consistently positive and forward-thinking view of the ever-changing world and the importance of community engagement.
cy, especially when we’ve seen the attacks on our free press. This fight is personal. I am a journalist to make a difference.” Asked about how he handles personal biases, Huspeni said, “I am a human being and I have opinions like everyone else, but I need to check those and try to lean the other way. I know I’m doing it when people read my work and believe I’m biased in the opposite direction of my actual beliefs.” He added, “There are very few copy editors anymore. Every reporter needs to be careful with their use of adjectives to make sure they are not adding emotion when they report the news.” On another subject, he shared his belief that, “People don’t want to run for office anymore because they get abused. We need to be more positive with our elected officials.” Continued on page 3
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Why free press matters Continued from page 2
The moderator posed the question, “Where do people go to be assured that they are getting accurate information? Some people get their news from variety or even comedy shows like The Daily Show.” Sweeney answered, “There are people who have a gift and a talent to write. If you build a reputation and trust with people, they will read what you write. At The Villager, we work at this. I talk to reporter Freda Miklin every day about what we are covering and how to fairly present both sides of issues and candidates with opposing views. The other factor is that we have to cover events as they happen. We go where the
news is and that impacts what is in the paper. At Westword, you can say whatever you want because it’s free. We have to be responsible to our subscribers or they will let us know.” Huspeni talked about what he does to make sure his reporting is accurate. He said that he was taught in journalism school at the University of Colorado, “When your mother tells you she loves you, check it out. Go look at the original source. It doesn’t take that much time to look at other sources to verify facts.” A listener called in to say it was important for community newspapers to make endorsements in local races because no one else was in a position to do so. Healey responded,
Dennis Huspeni has been a newspaper reporter, public relations and media relations specialist for 27 years. He is an award-winning journalist whose work has been published in multiple Colorado newspapers.
“I’m in 19 communities. We don’t have the horsepower to do endorsements.” Sweeney said, “It’s part of the editorial team.
Jerry Healey is the owner of Colorado Community Media and current president of the Colorado Press Association.
We do endorsements. It’s tricky, but it’s part of our job to stick our neck out.” Huspeni posed the rhetorical question, “Did anyone notice that the Denver Post did not endorse a presidential candidate? Could it be
Neal Browne has been a 30-year fixture in Colorado news. He is currently media director for Courageous Faces Foundation.
because Alden Global Capital (the hedge fund that owns the Denver Post’s parent company, Digital First Media) is a big Trump supporter?” Fmiklin.villager@gmail.com
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It is what it is This election has been heavily impacted by Covid-19. The pandemic has paralyzed much of the nation and has been a major influence on the Trump candidacy. At this writing, three days prior to the election, the polls relate that Biden is ahead. The polls showed in 2016 that Hilary was ahead, and they were wrong. I think that they will be wrong again. I think that President Trump will prevail, win Florida and win the electoral college votes. We go to press Tuesday so we won’t have the final results, but the results should be clear. My evidence is what I see on television, read in the newspapers and observe driving around in prior days. There are many Trump yard signs and cars and pickups displaying Trump flags. Very few bumper stickers for either candidate. I can remember when it
was very unpopular to state any support for then candidate Donald Trump. One had to suppress support for the upstart New Yorker. He pulled off the biggest upset in U.S. history back in 2016. It might have been that many voters just didn’t want Hillary to win. The same might be true today, that people are voting for Biden because they just don’t like Trump’s personality. I’ve stated before that performance in my opinion “Trumps” popularity. Remember the old adage, “Nice guys finish last.” President Trump has had to deal with very powerful people from U.S. generals to communist leaders. In those confrontations he was able to push back against those who wish to destroy America. He has been the best American president in history to support Israel. They have been holding parades in his honor. I find it hard to visualize
Joe Biden and Kamala Harris running the United States of America. If that situation arises, we can only pick up the pieces and pray for our Supreme Court and our country. If Republicans can hold the U.S. Senate maybe they can stem some of the anticipated drift towards socialism that a new administration is expected to embrace. It is hard to believe that our police are under vicious assault from the far left. President Trump has been a strong supporter for law and order. He has supported the military and has not led America into any endless wars. He wants to end these conflicts that have lasted 20 years without a victory. If re-elected he will bring our troops home and enforce world peace through strength. The old Teddy Roosevelt theme, “Speak softly, and carry a big stick.” There will be more elections soon; we have another U.S. senate race in Colorado in two years where Senator
Bennet will have to seek re-election. He has hardly been seen in the state during this election cycle. Republicans will soon take aim at his senate seat. It is quite likely that we may see Congress enact new laws governing social media and the powerful censorship we’ve witnessed in this election. Newspapers are still being quoted by candidates and giving meaningful endorsements locally and nationwide. Print is alive and well with book sales booming especially on politics. We are living in strange times and President Trump has been our cheerleader. He does not want Covid-19 to win over our freedom. Let’s be optimistic and look for the light at the end of the tunnel. Miracles do happen, proven by the Broncos on Sunday as they came from way behind to win by one point, with one second left in the game.
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The election will be history by the time you receive this Villager in the mail. The nation’s voters will have cast ballots and hopefully we have a clear winner without more controversy. Next week we will be commenting on the results of the ballot amendments and what the results will be on the various issues. I am hoping that the school ballot issues pass. Covid-19 has played a major part in this election, playing havoc on America lives and businesses. We have not reached the end of this historic disaster and maybe we can be wiser when the dust finally settles. What would happen if this epidemic had closed our food supply chains and the grocery stores closed along with the restaurants because farmers were unable to produce our beef, chicken, pork and the fresh fruits and vegetables? The Mormons, known officially as The Church of Latter-Day-Saints, historically are the only people prepared for such an emergency with storage bins of food in their basements and caches of stored emergency provisions. This is very commendable and shows the spirit of thoughtfulness and being prepared for unforeseen disasters. Covid-19 could have been lethal enough
to have killed most of us. Where would we be without water, electricity, and food? This should be giving us a wake-up call going forward. *** My good friend and Lions member Dr. Bronwyn Bateman, who was instrumental in the movement to build the University of Colorado Anschutz’s Campus, stays in touch. She and her husband are both doctors and spend time in California, Aspen and Denver. She has been president of all Ophthalmologists in North and South America. She speaks fluent Spanish and is highly revered in Latin America where she has received many honors. Her husband Doug is a Yale MD graduate and attended college with Jimmy Rogers, who is a famed investment guru especially in the challenging world of commodities. Rogers has made, and probably lost, fortunes trading commodities. He was on national TV for years working from Wall Street and writing valuable investment columns. About a decade ago, at the height of his success, he moved his operation to Singapore. He married a younger women and started to raise a family in that far away city. Doug and Bronwyn stay in touch with Jimmy and his wife Paige Parker who writes
a column in the Singapore Strait Times newspaper. Recently Dr. Bateman sent me a copy of a column written by Paige relating that 77-yearold Jim underwent triple-bypass heart surgery. She reports that he is on the mend and back in the gym several hours a day. She reports, “He wants to be Yale’s oldest living graduate.” With the Covid-19 challenge, this has created considerable stress on everyone and here’s some excerpts from his column that we should heed: “When he went for his physical, we all anticipated a positive, reaffirming health report. Although he is 77 years old, initial tests showed his weight was the same as it was in his late 30s, and he was just as fast on the treadmill as he was 40 years ago. “However, his exercise stress test, which mirrors how the heart works, displayed an “anomaly’ in his heart. The anomaly meant he had to undergo a coronary angiogram.” This led to a very fast bypass operation that turned out to be successful. She reports, “The triple-bypass surgery went like clockwork…Jim was a superstar.” “All of this drama taught me that beyond my husband in Singapore, heart disease and stroke are serious concerns. Seventeen people die every single day, according to the Singapore Heart Foundation,
accounting to 29.2 percent of all deaths last year. That means that one in three die from heart disease or stroke. According to the World Health Organization, cardiovascular disease are the top cause of death globally, killing almost 18 million annually.” “According to Harvard Medical School, 45 percent of heart attacks are silent, found subsequently by an electrocardiogram. Keeping obesity, high blood pressure, and high cholesterol in check plays a big part in keeping all of us heart-healthy…” “Today, six weeks post-surgery, Jim is back in his groove, exercising, doing Zoom calls, eating healthy and savoring life. Every one of us needs to treat our health as a genuine priority, living as we know we should, but also for the sake of those who love us.” As we live around our refrigerators these days, we need to be mindful of her message and take those dog walks and exercise more. *** And from the Central City Weekly Register-Call, Nov. 4, 1870, this brief report: “W.L. Summer arrived from Middle Park the first of the week and reported six inches of snow on the main range. He said he met a number of Arapahoe Indians near the hot springs.”
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The importance of real news and newspapers in 2020 BY FREDA MIKLIN GOVERNMENTAL REPORTER
On October 27, America’s Newspapers, an organization dedicated to “championing newspapers and all they bring to the communities they serve,” held a virtual panel discussion about current events and the newspaper industry. Ashlee Rich Stephenson, vice-president and national political director of Political Affairs and Federation Relations at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and Camille Olson, labor and employment partner at Seyfarth Shaw LLP responded to questions posed by Dean Ridings, Amerca’s Newspapers CEO. The panelists agreed that H.R. 7640, the Local Journalism Sustainability Act, introduced on July 16, 2020 and referred to the House Ways and Means Committee, is likely to move forward, regardless of who wins the presidential election. This law would change the federal tax code to allow individuals to claim a tax credit for up to $250 for their cost for a local newspaper subscription. It would also allow local newspaper employers a payroll tax credit for wages paid to journalists and would permit certain small businesses to take a tax credit for amounts they spend to advertise in local newspapers and other media. Stephenson said, “It’s a great piece of legislation…it has great bipartisan support. More than 76 House Members of Congress from big cities and small towns alike are co-sponsors.” On the subject of the importance of local newspapers, Stephenson and Olson both predicted that the Congress would do anything that is necessary to make sure a robust newspaper industry continues and thrives. Said Stephenson, “This is not a red or blue issue.” Ms. Olson noted that Members of Congress “really took up the mantle for newspapers” on a bipartisan basis in the past and that “local and community newspapers are the most important voice in smaller states.” As ever, the subject of “fake news” came up, along with the practice of some journalists to describe as “lies” some statements by the President. Mr. Ridings asked the panelists if they expect anything to change after the election. Ms. Stephenson said, “It is a tale of two Americas,” some of whom watch either FOX, CNN, or MSNBC in the evening, with FOX leading the ratings. She said, “I have a really hard time thinking that we are going to ever return to any sort of normalcy…A lot of these folks (on cable news) are opinion makers and it’s about getting eyes for advertisers.” She said she has “turned to local news and local journalism” to get her information because she dislikes the highly partisan cable news
Ashlee Rich Stephenson (left) is vice president and national political director of Political Affairs and Federation Relations at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. Camille Olson (center) is a partner, Labor and Employment, at Seyfarth Shaw LLP. Dean Ridings (right) is CEO of America’s Newspapers.
shows. She also believes that community and local newspapers are “the fact gatherers and presenters in a fair and unbiased way and that is going to continue.” Mr. Ridings said, of the cable news stations, “If it drives ratings and you’re able to monetize it, it’s likely to continue.” Looking toward the post-election world, Ms. Olson said, “If there continues to be a very vocal partisan media, people are going to continue
to turn to local media for real news that they care about, as opposed to political commentary.” In response to a question, both panelists said they found the evening network news on CBS, NBC, ABC, and PBS must less partisan than cable news. On the recently announced lawsuit by the U.S. Department of Justice alleging that Google “is maintaining its status as gatekeeper to the internet
through an unlawful web of exclusionary and interlocking business agreements that shut out its competitors” by controlling multiple aspects of the information industry, such as the manufacture of phones with pre-loaded search engines, Ms. Olson said that she expected that “interest in breaking up what’s viewed as a technology monopoly” would continue with a re-elected President Trump or a newly elected
President Biden. In response to a question from a caller, Ms. Olson said that she expects similar actions to be taken up against Facebook and Amazon. The recent poor performance of the United States Postal Service was discussed due to its impact on the delivery of newspapers by mail. The panelists expressed confidence that the agency will take the criticisms that have been levied against it to heart and review and reconsider its recent cutbacks that have resulted in decreased service levels. When the subject of expected large numbers of Americans being disappointed with the results of the election came up, Mr. Ridings pointed out that local newspapers have an important role to play by taking the “opportunity to speak out on editorial pages and encourage people to be calm and trust our democracy.” Fmiklin.villager@gmail. com
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Giovanna Carriera-Contreras wins Daniels Fund ethics award BY FREDA MIKLIN GOVERNMENTAL REPORTER
On October 28, at a program sponsored by the Denver Metro Chamber and its Small Business Development Center (SBDC), Giovanna Carriera-Contreras, CEO, Cesco Linguistic Services of Denver, was presented with the 2020 Daniels Fund Ethical Leader of the Year award. Cesco Linguistic Services provides onsite and telephone interpreting, as well as translation services for medical, legal, technical, and other documents for the health care, legal, education, and global business industries, as well as community groups. They have serviced 242+ languages and have 976+ linguists available on staff and on call. It was founded over a dozen years ago “with the mission of being the clear choice for linguistic and cultural services by exceeding expectations, honoring trust, and providing the best possible value to every single person and/or organization served.” China Califf, director of the SBDC, discussed the important partnership her organization maintains with the Daniels Fund Ethics Initiative Collegiate Program at the University of Colorado Denver Business School, “which extends ethical business practices beyond the campus and into our community.” Ira Selkowitz, senior instructor and director of the ethics initiative program at CU Denver Business School, presented Carriera-Contreras with the 2020 Bill Daniels
Giovanna Carriera-Contreras is the founder and CEO of Cesco Linguistic Services of Denver.
Ethical Leader of the Year Award. Selkowitz explained that Bill Daniels, for whom the award is named, was a pioneer in the cable television industry and a sports team owner whose “success in business was due in no small part to his ethical business practices, based on eight timeless ethical principles: integrity, trust, accountability, transparency, fairness, respect, rule of law, and viability.” The Daniels Fund, a private charitable foundation funded by Bill Daniels’ estate, established the Ethics Initiative Collegiate Program at eleven business schools and one law school in the Rocky Mountain area. It “provides grants to instill principle-based ethics education in the four-state region of Colorado, Wyoming, New Mexico, and Utah,” said Selkirk. He explained that one important goal of the
program is outreach to the business community, exemplified by the Bill Daniels Ethical Leader of the Year Award. With the grants provided by the Daniels Fund, this award has been given for the past six years. In addition, this grant has provided the opportunity for the CU Denver Business School to “create new ethics courses and to imbed ethics curriculum in existing courses.” It has also allowed for the creation of a robust speakers’ program as well as an “ethics on-site program, which sends students to company headquarters’ in Denver and around the country to learn firsthand from senior executives how those executives create an ethical culture to handle ethical issues that may arise.” Carriera-Contreras was selected for the award from a group of nominees by a committee of business students at the CU Denver Business School, based on “how well she exemplifies the eight principles of the Daniels’ Fund ethics initiative.” “I was particularly impressed by the extra effort she went to, to support employees and customers during the COVID crisis,” said Scott Dawson, PhD, Dean, University of Colorado Denver Business School.. Steve Lank, Cesco Vice President, Translation Services said, of his boss, “Giovanna is the real deal. What I love about working with and for her is that she says what she means, she means what she says, and she does what she says she’s going to do.” Fmiklin.villager@gmail.com
Don Holliday - Oct. 9, 1934Oct. 24, 2020
Donald Noel Holliday, 86, of Aurora, Colorado, passed away on Saturday, October 24, 2020. Don was born in Akron, Ohio, to John and Mary Holliday on October 9, 1934. He went to Kenmore High School and graduated in 1952. He went to Kent State for two years and then spent two years in the U.S. Army. He started his own business in 1974, Pefex Metals Inc and sold the business in 2006. While Don was in the service he made the All European Basketball
Team. He loved antique cars, which he collected. He liked working on the different properties that he owned. Donald is survived by his wife, Erma Marie of Aurora and his brother; Dana Holliday of Wadsworth Ohio. Don was preceded in death by his parents; John and Mary, brothers; Clay, Robert and Clyde, sisters; Olga Ballinger, Helen Lord and Betty Cain. Don loved spending time with his family and will be deeply missed. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to: Porter Hospice Foundation 950 E. Harvard Ave, #230 Denver, CO 80210
LETTERS Party does not trump person
After reading your page 4 editorial in the October 15, 2020 The Villager, I have come to the conclusion that while we are both Republicans, we
are not living in the same universe! I do not believe that party trumps person and have significant issues with this President. Bob Arnott, PhD Greenwood Village
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Denver Metro Chamber economist predicts overall GDP decline BY FREDA MIKLIN GOVERNMENTAL REPORTER
On October 28, the Denver Metro Chamber of Commerce (DMC), in partnership with the University of Colorado Denver Business School presented a virtual program on the state of small business in metro Denver. Kelly Brough, president and CEO of DMC opened the program by introducing China Califf, the new director of the DMC Small Business Development Center (SBDC). Califf shared that although it has been a difficult year for business overall, Colorado has been named the number one economy for the fourth straight year and Denver ranked number one for small business job growth for 2019 to 2020. Since the pandemic began, she noted, Denver small businesses “have had to change directions quickly, but restructured so that they could continue to deliver their goods and services.” In the first three
Patty Silverstein is the chief economist for the Denver Metro Economic Development Corporation.
months after COVID hit, Califf said, the SBDC fielded 1,900 calls and emails. Since January, SBDC helped launch 19 new businesses, create 235 new jobs, retain 317 jobs, infuse more than $13.5 million into the local economy, and increase sales by $7.3 million. She added that Denver has been ranked one of the top ten cities best
This graph shows the rate of job shrinkage in 2020 compared to growth in 2019 by the state’s seven metropolitan statistical areas.
positioned to recover from the coronavirus. Patty Silverstein, consulting chief economist for the Metro Denver Economic Development Corporation and chief economist for Development Research Partners presented her analysis of the economic impact of the pandemic and her forecast of
what to expect as our region moves forward. Starting with the global situation, Silverstein shared that “COVID-19 infected 43.6 million people worldwide, resulting in 1.16 million deaths,” and a real recovery won’t happen until there is worldwide control of the virus such that people feel safe in
their environment. Silverstein noted that the United States saw a 31 percent decrease in the GDP in the second quarter and predicted a similar increase in the third. She was right. The next morning, it was announced that the gross domestic product (GDP) Continued on page 8
OPINION
It’s the day after the election. Are things really over? At the time of this writing, the 2020 Presidential election is just days away. Most will be relieved with the end of insipid campaign comBY BRIAN C. mercials JOONDEPH including John Hicklenlooper and Cory Gardner in the shower. Will we have a reelected president or a new one? Will we even know on the day after the election? In past cycles, the result is known on election day, either early or late in the evening. The exception was in 2000 when we learned about hanging or dimpled chads and it took the US Supreme Court to say enough with the unending recount nonsense. Today if either candidate wins big, it will be difficult to deny calling the election, although depending on outcome, the media may deliberately delay declaring a winner for as long as possible. If the election is close, that’s where the trouble begins. For whatever it’s worth, I’ll go on record three days ahead of the election predicting a comfortable Trump win, based on tightening polls, many showing Trump ahead now in battleground states. Rally sizes, voter enthusiasm, as well as the energy and confidence of the two campaigns also point
to a red wave. Will I be right or wrong by the time this is published? Will we even know? Regardless of the election outcome, about half the country will be happy and the other half disappointed. Will either glee or sadness translate into violence? Major US cities are preparing for post-election riots. Manhattan shopkeepers are boarding up businesses. The Texas governor deployed National Guard troops to Houston,
Dallas, and Austin. Denver is preparing as well. Hopefully any riots or violence don’t spill over into the suburbs. This isn’t just fear porn from the media. A recent poll revealed three-quarters of Americans fear post-election violence and riots. Beyond fear, people are taking action. Gun sales are surging ahead of the election, along with shortages of ammunition. Not only guns, but Americans are stockpiling
on food and other grocery store items fearing possible shortages and civil unrest. The peaceful transition of power has been a hallmark of US presidential elections. That ended in 2016 with an organized coup by the exiting administration and defeated candidate to undermine the election, transition, and subsequent administration. For those who don’t know what I am referring to, type “spygate” into
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This chart shows the number of jobs by sector in 2019 and 2020. Continued from page 7
increased 33 percent in the third quarter. “Don’t be fooled by these numbers, Silverstein said. “We still have quite the hole that we have to come out of. Nearly $5 trillion of relief funds has been put out by our U.S. government,” in loans and grants to both small and large businesses. Another factor she noted is that, “The Federal Reserve is also trying to be very accommodative right now. They’re maintaining that fed funds rate in the range of 0 to 0.25 percent.” Silverstein concluded that we should expect a “4.5 percent decline in
real GDP from 2019 to 2020.” Looking at Colorado employment, Silverstein reported that 343,000 jobs were lost between January 2020 and April 2020 in our state due to the pandemic and 57 percent of those were recovered between May 2020 and September 2020. “I would suggest to you that the rebound has happened,” she said, but “now comes the hard work of recovery,” that it will take some time to recover the remaining 150,000 jobs that were lost earlier this year. Explaining the reasons behind the job losses across the state (see illustration, pg 7)
Silverstein said, “Pueblo, Grand Junction, Colorado Springs, all doing a little bit better than some of our larger areas.” She pointed out that the other 47 counties in Colorado, not represented by the 7 MSAs (a metropolitan statistical area with at least one urban area that has at least 50,000 residents) “are experiencing a 9 percent decline in employment.” Those include resort communities, western slope areas, and eastern plains areas, she explained. Silverstein said that of the approximately 215,000 businesses in our state, 98 percent had less than 100 employees. In total, 26 percent of all busi-
nesses had not reopened as of the end of September. The industry hit hardest has been leisure and hospitality, while retail and transportation have fared better. Analyzing the change in job numbers by sector (see illustration), Silverstein said that professional and business services has a very broad definition (accounting, legal, engineering, software, design, etc.) and is the largest sector in Colorado. “The good news is that we are actually seeing a little bit of increase in employment in professional and business services… increases in manufacturing…information sector is basically holding steady.” She attributes this to “key industry clusters… in metro Denver…(including) aerospace, bioscience, telecommunications, high technology.” Doing less well are the “high touch, high experience personal services and leisure and hospitality” types of businesses. As expected, the fact that jobs overall are down by 3.6 percent and wage and salary income are down 2.3 percent indicates that lower-income households have been the most adversely impacted by the pandemic. Statistics that Silverstein presented demonstrated that higher income households have decreased their discretionary spending more than have lower income households, because lower earners spend a larger portion of their income on necessities. Overall retail spending in Colorado, including in grocery stores,
is up five percent, whereas restaurant and hotel revenue is down 40 percent. Transportation spending, including on airlines, is down 56 percent, and even the health care industry has declined, due to the postponement of elective procedures. On the labor front, Silverstein said there are currently 200,000 people in Colorado looking for new jobs, which presents an opportunity for employers. However, she said not to expect those in the market to settle for lower wages. Nationwide, 30 percent of temporary layoffs due to COVID-19 have become permanent, with the number of permanent layoffs having increased from 2 million to 3.8 million. Commercial real estate is another concern, with the current office vacancy rate in metro Denver being 10.1 percent and many people wondering whether we will ever come back to the office. Silverstein’s advice: “Don’t be real quick to get rid of office space. After a year people will want to come back.” Industrial space is a bright spot in the real estate picture, with 5,000,000 square feet of new industrial space having been completed in each of the last four years in metro Denver. Ms. Silverstein ended her talk with a positive thought. She said, “There’s light at the end of the tunnel. Look for the opportunities.” Fmiklin.villager@gmail. com
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Local teen collects over a ton of food for the needy Every day is a new day in our life. We may have a planner we use. Outcomes may be different. We then adjust our plan. Three different events happened in the last six weeks that have moved me to share my story. My Aunt Donna and Uncle Ed celebrated their 72nd wedding anniversary this year. Uncle Ed served in the Korean War and Aunt Donna was called the homemaker. They raised six beautiful children. Their middle daughter died in a car accident at age 26, their youngest son died two years ago battling diabetes, age 48 and the middle son developed a tumor suddenly and died within a month on September 14, age 70. The above picture was taken in Minnesota on October 3, nineteen days after they lost their son. Life went forward, with a celebration where Aunt Donna and Uncle Ed kicked up their heels to their granddaughter’s wedding. Seeing them dance the married couples dance, where people were deleted from the dance floor based on the least number of years married, until the longest married was left to solo dance, a love story dance. It brought tears of happiness to my eyes to watch them snuggle, swing, look into each other’s eyes and end the dance with a dip. Cinderella, you have competition! How did they get there? They had a plan, a road map, a life plan. They had their
faith as their destination point. When overwhelming roadblocks occurred in their life, they developed guard rails to hold them en route. You could have this same scenario, but substituting health, relationships, job situation, stock market, politics, etc. Develop a guard rail to help you move to your destination. On Sunday, I listened to a YouTube video, celebrating the Solemnity of All Saints, with Father Mike Schmidt of Duluth, Minnesota saying the mass. No matter your religion, there is a lesson to be learned! I was touched by his homily, gathered information that helped in my situation and thought you might want to listen to a few minutes of it, starting at 15 through 34 minutes. The Road Map Concept can be your Plan for Life. During these times, we need to look at ourselves and be en route. An immediate family member of mine is having a difficult time during this period, basing life on an election. I can only suggest he concentrate on himself, not being controlled by the environment, but by his own plan for life! Thanks Father Mike. Aunt Donna and Uncle Ed and Father Mike inspire me to know who I am and do it well. To know where I am and where I am going. And to be able to deal with my roadblocks, to set up guard rails and to get back on the route. I AM going to reach my map destination! You can reach out to me at rubyrockstherock@gmail.com
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Jake Lazar is a Cherry Creek High School (CCHS) senior who has been a member of Boy Scout Troop 257 for 11 years. He is also a member of the National Honor Society and a two-year letterman on the CCHS varsity swim team. He lives in Greenwood Village with his parents Victoria and Mitch. Older brother Zach, also an Eagle Scout, is in his second year at the Kelley School of Business at Indiana University Bloomington. Like thousands of teenaged boys before him, in late August, Jake arrived at that point in his life where he had to come up with an idea for a project that would qualify him to attain the rank of Eagle Scout. It had to fit the description, “giving back and engaging, inspiring, and collaborating with a force in the community.” Jake had previously volunteered with the non-profit social service agency, Jewish Family Service (JFS). He knew they served the needy “from all backgrounds and all walks
Jake Lazar had been a member of Boy Scouts of America Troop 257 of Centennial for 11 years when he embarked on his Eagle Scout project. This is Jake when he was awarded his Eagle Scout designation on October 1.
of life.” He also knew that JFS operated a very active food pantry and that, in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, it was even busier than usual. He decided he would collect food for the food pantry as his Eagle Scout project. “My goal was to collect 400 pounds of food,” Jake said. “Next,” he explained, “we got about 300 bright neon green grocery bags; inside the bags we had a pamphlet with a list of things we hoped people would donate (items the food pantry identified as needed: soup, canned vegetables, canned tuna, etc.) and a little bit about
the project.” With the help of friends and fellow scouts of Troop 257, Jake and his team left the bags at the front doors of family, friends, and strangers in Centennial, Greenwood Village, Lone Tree, and Denver. He also sent email blasts through HOAs and social media, explaining the project, hoping people would respond generously. “Our morale was high and we were excited to see what we could accomplish,” he said. Almost immediately, he received emails from 80 people confirming that they planned to fill their bags with food and other necessities like diapers. Sunday, August 30th was the day designated for people to leave their filled neon green bags outside their door for Jake and his helpers to pick up. They could also drop off their filled bags at the Lazar home. When it was all gathered together in the family’s garage, the green bags of food and necessities that were donated required six SUVs to transport to the Weinberg Food Pantry at 3201 S. Tamarac Drive in Denver. The next day he got an email from JFS that said, “Congratulations Jake! You collected 2,639 pounds worth of food!” Jake was overwhelmed. He said, “I have come to realize through my effort the incredible power and strength of our community and how we can come together for a worthy cause -- to help others in dire need.” In a TV interview about what he was able to accomplish, Jake said that he understood how “becoming an Eagle Scout definitely teaches you how to be Continued on page 10
The food and necessities collected by Jake and his team filled six large rolling carts when they were delivered to the JFS Weinberg Food Pantry. ABOVE: This is Jake with his scoutmaster Andrew Berke at his Eagle Review Board ceremony. Photos courtesy of Boy Scout Troop 257
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Clemson University group shows how to spot fake social media accounts BY FREDA MIKLIN GOVERNMENTAL REPORTER
During and after the 2016 election, up through the present day, we have often heard about “trolls” on social media, accounts of fake people designed to trick users of Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and other platforms. The goal of these trolls is to manipulate people’s beliefs and opinions through the use of disinformation. Although we all hope we would recognize trolls when we come across them, it’s not easy because those trying to manipulate us are skilled professionals. The Media Forensics Hub at The Watt Family Innovation Center of Clemson University has as part of its mission, “creating a broad-reaching forum for Clemson University to 1) promote multi-disciplinary research with direct societal impacts, and 2) collect and facilitate discussion and ideation of challenges and solutions.” As part of their work, the folks at Clemson created a website called spotthetroll. org that contains a quiz using actual content from eight
real social media accounts, some of which are legitimate and some of which were created by the infamous Internet Research Agency (IRA), a troll farm located in St. Petersburg, Russia that sows disinformation on the internet. It is believed to be staffed with hundreds of people and backed by the Kremlin. The purpose of the quiz is to demonstrate through the use of real social media accounts, how trolls have been successfully used to manipulate public opinion. The accounts in the quiz are a mix of authentic and fake accounts from Facebook and Twitter. The goal is to figure out which are real and which are not. After the user chooses an answer to that question, they tell you the truth and explain the clues that will give you tools to help distinguish the real people from trolls, should you come across them in the future. One troll, sometimes called a bot, was active on Twitter in 2014 and 2015 and not discovered until 2017. They have been known to use stolen images of attractive young people
and well-known song lyrics to appear human. They have often posted information about imaginary bad events that never happened, like an Ebola outbreak in a large named city in the U.S. and Thanksgiving turkeys sold in a known chain store that is described as being in a large geographic region (e.g., “upstate New York”). In one post about fake bad events, “she” followed her “report” with, “Who’s responsible? Obama?” The purpose of this troll was to scare people and blame President Obama for the terrible things that happened. Except, they didn’t happen. Another bot also tied to the IRA by the Clemson people was discovered in March of this year. The stolen photo was that of a wholesome-looking Caucasian young woman who was supposed to be from a suburb of a midwestern city with a population just under 100,000. “She” identified herself as a “college girl who managed to stay conservative” and posted made-up statistics about there being Democrats wanting to give “22 million (or even more) illegals full citizenship and voting rights.” Then she posted photos of Melania
Trump who she described as a “stunning, timeless, classic beauty” (true enough to give the troll credibility), followed by a real photo from a fake interview of President Trump that supposedly occurred in 1980. The Watt Family Innovation Center concluded that the goal of this troll was to make people on both sides of the political divide more entrenched and angrier at their counterparts, “making meaningful compromise more difficult.” Researchers explained that one sign of a troll is that they don’t talk about any events from their own life, they only talk about famous people and usually something political. Another sign of a fake account is that it doesn’t contain a full name or other information about where the “person” lives or where they work or went to school. It might say a partial fairly common name (e.g., J. Carson) and a broad occupation like “writer,” none of which could be checked out. A Facebook troll account identified in October 2019 didn’t even have a name and only focused on feminist issues and used known negative quotes. The Watt Foundation concluded Its purpose was to incite anger
by making a viewer think that anyone who didn’t agree with the views expressed was an enemy. The purpose of the effort was to sow general discord in society. Real people on social media usually include something identifiable about themselves, like their employer or their city, photos and stories about their families and identifiable places they have gone, like restaurants. Real people’s views about politics and other issues can be very passionate but real people are usually multi-dimensional with interests that include more than one subject. If you see an account on social media from someone you don’t know and it elicits a strong emotional response from you, ask yourself if there’s any information about the “person” that you can verify anywhere in their profile or posts. If the answer is no and they have very strong opinions on controversial subjects, especially politics, think twice about sharing or re-tweeting what they say. That may be the goal of the troll. Fmiklin.villager@gmail. com
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Jake Lazar stood in the garage of his home among the filled bags of donated food. Photos courtesy of Boy Scout Troop 257
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Where should you store your estate plan documents?
It is important to store your original will in a safe place, where it will not be lost, stolen, destroyed or burned up. It is recommended that you either place it in your safe deposit box, or file it with the probate court in your county for safekeeping. Some counties charge a small fee for such storage, while other counties handle this without charge. The clerk of the court will give you a receipt showing that your will is on file with the court. You should make several copies of this receipt and place one in each of the areas where people are likely to look for your will after your death (such as your desk drawer, your safe deposit box, home strong box, etc.). If you need to retrieve your will from the court to make changes
or for any other reason, you will need to show the receipt and your valid ID to the court clerk. Please note that a few probate courts in the Denver metro area are so crowded that they cannot accept any more wills for safekeeping at this time. The courts also have limited access at present, due to COVID-19 restrictions. Thus, if you want to file your will for safekeeping with the probate court, you should call the court beforehand, to determine if they have room for your will and to verify the filing fee, if any. You should store your other important estate plan documents, as follows: 1. Healthcare Power of Attorney—You may take this document to your family doctor and have it included in your permanent medical records. In addition, you may store it in a safe place where both you and your agent will have access to it. Typically, you will sign several, duplicate originals of your Power of Attorney documents and Living Will, to enable the same to be stored in several places, as needed. 2. General Financial Power of Attorney—This powerful document should be stored in a safe place where both you and your agent will have access to it. You may also provide a duplicate original of Power of Attorney documents
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to your agent, or advise the agent where the documents can be found. 3. Advanced Directive for Medical/Surgical Treatment (“Living Will”)—Take a duplicate original of your Living Will to your family doctor and have it included as part of your permanent medical records. If you switch doctors, be sure that the Living Will goes with you to your new doctor. Federal law requires that, upon admission to a hospital, the hospital must ask if you have a Living Will. Thus, you should bring your Living Will and any Healthcare Power of Attorney with you at the time of admission and let the hospital make a copy. If you enter an assisted living facility, you should also provide a copy of your Living Will and Power of Attorney documents at the time of admission. Remember, to revoke a document, tear it up. To make changes in a document, tear it up and make a new document. Never attempt to make changes by writing in, crossing out, substituting pages or adding pages. Never remove the staples from your will for any reason.
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Many of my clients have asked what are the critical documents needed, particularly in view of the COVID-19 pandemic. Simply being married does not give you the legal right to gain access to your spouse’s medical records or make medical decisions on your spouse’s behalf, even in an emergency. To avoid this problem and to help others care for you and to achieve your overall estate planning goals, the following documents create an effective medical/estate plan package: 1. Healthcare Power of Attorney; 2. General Financial Power of Attorney; 3. Advanced Directive for Medical/Surgical Treatment (“Living Will”); and 4. Will (or a Will with a Trust). Careful medical/estate planning should include preparation and signing of these documents, to accomplish your goals and
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March 31. If, however, you don’t want to change your Medicare plan, you can still get coverage by purchasing a vision insurance policy – see eHealthInsurance.com. Vision policies typically start at around $11 to $13 per month for an individual, but before signing up make sure your savings potential is worth the cost of the monthly premiums and required copays.
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Purchasing eyeglasses from discount retailers is another way to save. Costco Optical is one of the best discount stores for good eyewear and low prices. Eyeglasses cost an average of around $184, but to shop there you have to pay a $60 annual membership fee. Some other good retail options for low prices include Sam’s Club Optical and Walmart Vision Centers. You also need to find out if you are eligible for any discounts.
protect you, both during your lifetime, and at the time of passing. The Power of Attorney documents allow you to designate those agents whom you authorize to help you on your behalf during your lifetime, and the Will/Trust documents allow you to nominate others to help with your estate after your passing, as well as to identify the beneficiaries and the distributions to them, to accomplish your estate planning goals. Selected information in this column has been taken with permission by Continuing Legal Education in Colorado, Inc., from the Colorado Senior Law Handbook, 2020 Edition (Chapter 28: What to Do When Someone Dies, Aaron L. Evans, Esq), which is a copyrighted publication and may be accessed and downloaded for free at: www.cobar.org/For-the-Public/ Senior-Law-Handbook.
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starting at $95. They even offer a free program where you can request up to five pairs to try on at home for five days. To purchase glasses online, you’ll need a valid prescription from an eye doctor (typically no more than a year old), plus your pupillary distance number, which is the distance, measured in millimeters, between the centers of your pupils in each eye.
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If your income is low, depending on where you live, there may be some local clinics that provide free or discounted eye exams and eyeglasses. Put in a call to your local Lions Club to see what’s available in your area. See Directory.LionsClubs.org for contact information. You may also be able to get free eyeglasses through New Eyes (New-Eyes.org, 973-3764903), a nonprofit organization that provides free eyeglasses through a voucher program to people in financial need.
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ARAPAHOE COUNTY 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 DRSW Enterprises, Inc. dba Calahan Construction Services for its work completed for Arapahoe County on the project identified as RFP #19-46 – CM/GC Services for Peoria Salt Dome Replacement. The work generally consisted of removal and replacement of existing salt dome to include a portion of asphalt removal and replacement work. Final Settlement will be made on November 17, 2020. Any person, co-partnership, association of persons, company or corporation that has furnished labor, materials, team hire, sustenance, provisions, provender or other supplies used or consumed by DRSW Enterprises, Inc. dba Calahan Construction Services or any of its subcontractors, or that has supplied rental machinery, tools or equipment to the extent used by DRSW Enterprises, Inc. dba Calahan Construction Services or any of its subcontractors in or about the performance of the work done for the above-described project whose claim therefore has not been paid by DRSW Enterprises, Inc. dba Calahan Construction Services 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 80120, at any time up to and including November 16, 2020. 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 DRSW Enterprises, Inc. dba Calahan Construction Services. Joan Lopez, Clerk to the Board Published in The Villager First Publication: October 29, 2020 Last Publication: November 5, 2020 Legal # 9935 ___________________________ ARAPAHOE COUNTY NOTICE OF CANCELLATION OF PUBLIC HEARING CASE NO. LDC19-004, OIL AND GAS REGULATIONS / LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE AMENDMENT PROPOSAL: Arapahoe County is proposing with Case No. LDC19004 to amend the Land Development Code to adopt oil and gas regulations in accordance with SB19-181, which gave local government more authority to regulate surface impacts of oil and gas development. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the public hearing previously noticed for November 10, 2020, at 6:30 p.m., before the Arapahoe County Planning Commission to consider LDC19-004 as an amendment to the Arapahoe County Land Development Code, has been CANCELED. This application will be noticed for public hearing at a future date.
for Data/Voice Cable Installation Services for Arapahoe County. All Arapahoe County solicitations can be obtained from the County’s website. The Request For Proposal (RFP-20-57) 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. Electronic submissions will be accepted online via Rocky Mountain E-Purchasing Systems (RMEPS), www.bidnetdirect.com/colorado. Questions or technical difficulties should be directed to the websites’ Vendor Support Team (800) 8354603, option 2. Submittals must be received, electronically, no later than 2:00 p.m. local time on December 03, 2020. The County reserves the right to waive any or all informalities or irregularities and to reject any or all submittals. Joan Lopez, Clerk to the Board Published in The Villager Published: November 5, 2020 Legal # 9952 ___________________________ ARAPAHOE COUNTY NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING CASE NO SDPZ20-004, COMCAST ACCESSORY PARKING LOT / SPECIFIC DEVELOPMENT PLAN PROPOSAL: The applicant, Doug Porter, Real Estate Comcast West Division, on behalf of the property owner, Comcast ABB Network Solutions Inc., wishes to construct a surface parking lot to serve the Comcast building in the Iliff Business Park, directly north of the site. The proposal includes approximately 200 parking spaces, two access points, associated lighting and landscaping. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on November 24, 2020, at 9:30 a.m., or as soon thereafter as the calendar of the Arapahoe County Board of County Commissioners permits, a public hearing will be held; at which, all interested persons will be given an opportunity to be heard concerning the abovedescribed Case No SDPZ20-004, Comcast Accessory Parking Lot / Specific Development Plan. The public hearing is scheduled for the East Hearing Room, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton Colorado 80120, however, please note that due to the ongoing COVID-19 emergency the hearing will be conducted through remote access – please check the weekly public meeting agenda at https://www. arapahoegov.com/AgendaCenter/ Board-of-County-Commissioners-1 for specific information on how to attend and participate. The agenda will typically be posted by the Friday afternoon preceding the hearing. More information about this proposal is available at the offices of the Arapahoe County Public Works and Development Department, Planning Division, 6924 S. Lima St., Centennial, CO 80112 (by appointment only) or by calling 720-874-6650 or by emailing planning@arapahoegov.com during regular business hours (8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday). Joan Lopez, Clerk to the Board Published in The Villager Published: November 5, 2020 Legal # 9953 ___________________________
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More information about this proposal is available at the offices of the Arapahoe County Public Works and Development Department, Planning Division, 6924 S. Lima St., Centennial, CO 80112 (by appointment only) or by calling 720874-6650 or by emailing dkocis@ arapahoegov.com during regular business hours (8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday).
PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF COLORADO, Petitioner,
Joan Lopez, Clerk to the Board
IN THE INTEREST OF:
Published in The Villager Published: November 5, 2020 Legal # 9951 ___________________________ ARAPAHOE COUNTY REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL RFP-20-57 DATA/VOICE CABLE INSTALLATION SERVICES
JESSE JEANNE, JR., Child,
Notice is hereby given that the Arapahoe County Purchasing Division will be accepting proposals
DISTRICT COURT COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO 7325 S. Potomac Street Centennial, Colorado 80112 (303) 649-6355
and concerning TLORLYN GARCIA and JESSE JEANNE, Respondents. Jordan Lewis, Reg. #50198 Assistant County Attorney 14980 E. Alameda Drive Aurora, CO 80012
303-636-1883 / (F) 303-636-1889 Case No: 20JV356 Division: 14 NOTICE OF ADJUDICATORY HEARING AND DEFAULT JUDGMENT PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that an Adjudicatory Hearing regarding RESPONDENT FATHER, JESSE JEANNE is set for November 13, 2020 at 1:00 p.m. in Division 14 at the Arapahoe County District Court, 7325 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. Due to COVID 19, the Arapahoe County District Court is holding hearings via Cisco WebEx Meetings to allow for audiovisual and/ or audio participation. Participants may use any computer, tablet or smart phone equipped with a camera and microphone for audiovisual participation. Parties should use the following link: •https://judicial.webex.com/meet/ bonnie.mclean •Enter your name and email address (so we know who you are). You will then be in the virtual courtroom. •Select your audio setting. If the audio on your computer or tablet does not work, please use the alternate audio option of calling in to the number below. If you do not have a device that will support a video connection, you may still participate by audio only by calling 720-650-7664. When prompted enter code 925 850 797. If you elect to appear in person, you must be at the Courthouse a half hour before the hearing is scheduled to begin. Dated this 30th day of October, 2020. Jordan Lewis, Reg. #50198 Assistant County Attorney Attorney for Petitioner 14980 E. Alameda Drive Aurora, CO 80012 303-636-1883 303-636-1889 FAX Published in The Villager Published: November 5, 2020 Legal # 9973 ___________________________
GREENWOOD VILLAGE NOTICE OF FINAL SETTLEMENT For Greenwood Village Notice is hereby given that the City of Greenwood Village, Colorado will make final payment at the City Hall, 6060 South Quebec Street, Greenwood Village, Colorado 80111-4591 at 4:00 p.m. on November 16, 2020, to Western Gravel Constructors, for all work done by said contractor for the project called 2020 CIP- Monaco Traffic Circle Improvements, said construction being within the boundaries of the City of Greenwood Village, County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado, subject to prior satisfactory final inspection and acceptance of said work by the City of Greenwood Village. Any person, co-partnership, association of persons, company, or corporation that has furnished labor, materials, provisions, or other supplies used or consumed by such contractor or subcontractors in or about the performance of the work contracted to be done and whose claim therefore has not been paid by the contractor or subcontractors, at any time up to and including time of final settlement for the work contracted to be done, is required to file a verified statement of the amount due and unpaid on account of such claim to the City Manager, City of Greenwood Village, 6060 South Quebec Street, Greenwood Village, Colorado 80111-4591, at or before the time and date hereinabove shown. Failure on the part of any claimant to file such verified statement or claim at any time up to and including the time of final settlement will release said City of Greenwood Village, Colorado, its Council, officers, agents and employees of and from any and all
liability for such claim. ATTEST: BY ORDER OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF GREENWOOD VILLAGE, CO /s/ Susan Ortiz, City Clerk /s/ George Lantz, Mayor Published in The Villager First Publication: October 29, 2020 Last Publication: November 5, 2020 Legal # 9948 ___________________________ NOTICE REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS Notice is hereby given that the City of Greenwood Village, Colorado (the “City”) will receive proposals at the City Maintenance Facility, 10001 East Costilla Avenue, Greenwood Village, Colorado 80112-3730, until 2:30 pm on November 19, 2020. The request for proposals for the Belleview Avenue and Quebec Street Intersection Improvements is available electronically via the Rocky Mountain E-Purchasing System on the City of Greenwood Village website, www. greenwoodvillage.com/bids. The City reserves the right to reject any and all proposals, and to make final determination in the event of duplications. No proposal may be withdrawn for a period of sixty (60) days after the date set for opening thereof. Any proposal received as a result of this request is prepared at the consultant’s expense and becomes City property and therefore, public record. Any questions regarding the project should be directed to Jessica Stemley – Project Manager, Transportation (303) 708-6132 or jstemley@greenwoodvillage.com /s/ Jeremy Hanak Director of Public Works Published in The Villager First Publication: November 5, 2020 Last Publication: November 12, 2020 Legal # 9954 ___________________________ NOTICE OF FINAL SETTLEMENT For Greenwood Village Notice is hereby given that the City of Greenwood Village, Colorado will make final payment at the City Hall, 6060 South Quebec Street, Greenwood Village, Colorado 80111-4591 at 4:00 p.m. on November 19, 2020, to A-1 Chipseal, for all work done by said contractor for the project called Trails Rehabilitation Project, said construction being within the boundaries of the City of Greenwood Village, County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado, subject to prior satisfactory final inspection and acceptance of said work by the City of Greenwood Village. Any person, co-partnership, association of persons, company, or corporation that has furnished labor, materials, provisions, or other supplies used or consumed by such contractor or subcontractors in or about the performance of the work contracted to be done and whose claim therefore has not been paid by the contractor or subcontractors, at any time up to and including time of final settlement for the work contracted to be done, is required to file a verified statement of the amount due and unpaid on account of such claim to the City Manager, City of Greenwood Village, 6060 South Quebec Street, Greenwood Village, Colorado 80111-4591, at or before the time and date hereinabove shown. Failure on the part of any claimant to file such verified statement or claim at any time up to and including the time of final settlement will release said City of Greenwood Village, Colorado, its Council, officers, agents and employees of and from any and all liability for such claim. ATTEST: BY ORDER OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF GREENWOOD VILLAGE, CO /s/ Susan Ortiz, City Clerk /s/ George Lantz, Mayor Published in The Villager First Publication: November 5, 2020 Last Publication: November 12, 2020 Legal # 9955 ___________________________
GREENWOOD VILLAGE NOTICE OF ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE On the 2nd day of November, 2020, the City Council of the City of Greenwood Village, Colorado, adopted on second reading the following ordinance: ORDINANCE NO. 16 SERIES OF 2020 INTRODUCED BY: COUNCILMEMBER BULLOCK AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTERS 7 AND 16 OF THE GREENWOOD VILLAGE MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING LIVESTOCK VEHICLES AND TRAILERS Copies of the aforesaid ordinance are available for public inspection in the office of the City Clerk, 6060 South Quebec Street, City of Greenwood Village, Colorado or online at www.greenwoodvillage. com. Published in The Villager Published: November 5, 2020 Legal # 9957 ___________________________ A BILL FOR AN ORDINANCE ORDINANCE NO. 11 SERIES OF 2020 INTRODUCED BY: COUNCILMEMBER DOUGHERTY AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE GREENWOOD VILLAGE MUNICIPAL TAX CODE TO ESTABLISH ECONOMIC NEXIS FOR RETAILERS OR VENDORS WITHOUT PHYSICAL PRESENCE IN THE STATE AND TO REQUIRE SUCH RETAILERS OR VENDORS TO COLLECT AND REMIT SALES TAX WHEREAS, the City of Greenwood Village, is a home rule municipality, organized and existing under Article XX, Section 6 of the Colorado Constitution; and WHEREAS, pursuant to Article XX, Section 6 of the Colorado Constitution, the right to enact, administer and enforce sales taxes is clearly within the constitutional grant of power to the City and is necessary to raise revenue with which to conduct the affairs and render the services performed by the City; and WHEREAS, pursuant to such authority, the City has adopted and enacted a Sales Tax Code (the “Code”), under which City sales tax is levied on all sales, leases and purchases of tangible personal property or taxable services at retail unless prohibited or specifically exempted, as applicable to the provision of this Ordinance, under the Constitution or laws of the United States; and WHEREAS, the United States Supreme Court in South Dakota v. Wayfair, 138 S.Ct. 2080 (2018), overturned prior precedent and held that a State is not prohibited by the Commerce Clause from requiring a retailer to collect sales tax based solely on the fact that such retailer does not have a physical presence in the State (“Remote Sales”); and WHEREAS, based upon such decision, the retailer’s obligation to collect Remote Sales is no longer based on the retailer’s physical presence in the jurisdiction by the Constitution or law of the United States, and the City’s Sales and Use Tax Code needs to be amended to clearly reflect such obligation consistent with said decision; and WHEREAS, the delivery of tangible personal property, products, or services into the City relies on and burdens local transportation systems, emergency and police services, waste disposal, utilities and other infrastructure and services; and WHEREAS, the failure to tax remote sales creates incentives for businesses to avoid a physical presence in the State and its respective communities, resulting in fewer jobs and increasing the share of taxes to those consumers who buy from competitors with a physical presence in the State and its municipalities; and WHEREAS, it is appropriate for Colorado municipalities to adopt uniform definitions within their sales tax codes to encompass marketplace facilitators, marketplace sellers, and multichannel
sellers that do not have a physical presence in the City, but that still have a taxable connection with the City; WHEREAS, the goal of adopting this ordinance is to join in on the simplification efforts of all the selfcollecting home rule municipalities in Colorado; and WHEREAS, this ordinance provides a safe harbor to those who transact limited sales within the City; and WHEREAS, absent such amendment, the continued failure of retailers to voluntarily apply and remit sales tax owed on remote sales or leases exposes the municipality to unremitted taxes and permits an inequitable exception that prevents market participants from competing on an even playing field; and WHEREAS, the City adopts this ordinance with the intent to address tax administration, and, in connection with, establish economic nexus for retailers or vendors without physical presence in the State and require the retailer or vendor to collect and remit sales tax for all sales made within the marketplace. NOW THEREFORE, THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GREENWOOD VILLAGE, COLORADO, ORDAINS: Section 1. The definition of “Engaged in Business in the City” in Section 4-3-30 of the Greenwood Village Municipal Code is hereby amended as follows: “Engaged in Business in the City” means performing or providing services or selling, leasing, renting, delivering or installing tangible personal property for storage, use or consumption within the City. “Engaged in business in the City” includes, but is not limited to, any of the following activities by a person: a. Directly, indirectly or by a subsidiary, maintains a building, store, office, salesroom, warehouse or other place of business within the taxing jurisdiction; b. Sends one (1) or more employees, agents or commissioned sales persons into the taxing jurisdiction to solicit business or to install, assemble, repair, service or assist in the use of its products, or for demonstration or other reasons; c. Maintains one (1) or more employees, agents or commissioned sales persons on duty at a location within the taxing jurisdiction; d. Owns, leases, rents or otherwise exercises control over real or personal property within the taxing jurisdiction; or e. Makes retail sales sufficient to meet the definitional requirements of economic nexus as set forth in this section Section 2. The definition of “retailer” located in Section 4-3-30 of the Greenwood Village Municipal Code is hereby amended as follows: Retailer or vendor means any person selling, leasing, or renting, or granting a license to use tangible personal property or services at retail. Retailer shall include any: a. Auctioneer; b. Salesperson, representative, peddler or canvasser, who makes sales as a direct or indirect agent of or obtains such property or services sold from a dealer, distributor, supervisor or employer; c. Charitable organization or governmental entity which makes sales of tangible personal property to the public, notwithstanding the fact that the merchandise sold may have been acquired by gift or donation or that the proceeds are to be used for charitable or governmental purposes; and d. Retailer-contractor, when acting in the capacity of a seller of building supplies, construction materials, and other tangible personal property.; e. Marketplace facility, marketplace seller, or multichannel seller. Section 3. Section 4-3-30 of the Greenwood Village Municipal Code is hereby amended to include the
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LEGALS —Continued from previous page— following new definitions: Economic nexus means the connection between the City and a person not having a physical nexus in the State of Colorado, which connection is established when the person or marketplace facilitator makes retail sales into the City, and: a. In the previous calendar year, the person, which includes a marketplace facilitator, has made retail sales into the state exceeding the amount specified in C.R.S. § 39-26-102(3)(c), as amended; or b. In the current calendar year, 90 days has passed following the month in which the person, which includes a marketplace facilitator, has made retail sales into the state exceeding the amount specified in C.R.S. § 3926-102(3)(c), as amended. This definition does not apply to any person who is doing business in this state but otherwise applies to any other person. Marketplace means a physical or electronic forum, including, but not limited to, a store, a booth, an internet website, a catalog, or a dedicated sales software application, where tangible personal property, taxable products, or taxable services are offered for sale. Marketplace Facilitator means a person who a. Contracts with a marketplace seller or multichannel seller to facilitate for consideration, regardless of whether or not the consideration is deducted as fees from the transaction, the sale of the marketplace seller’s tangible personal property, products, or services through the person’s marketplace; b. Engages directly or indirectly, through one or more affiliated persons, in transmitting or otherwise communicating the offer or acceptance between a purchaser and the marketplace seller or multichannel seller; and c. Either directly or indirectly, through agreements or arrangements with third parties, collects payment from the purchaser on behalf of the seller. Marketplace facilitator does not include a person that exclusively provides internet advertising services or lists products for sale, and that does not otherwise meet this definition. Marketplace Seller means a person, regardless of whether or not the person is engaged in business in the City, which has an agreement with a marketplace facilitator and offers for sale tangible personal property, products, or services through a marketplace owned, operated, or controlled by a marketplace facilitator. Multichannel Seller means a retailer that offers for sale tangible personal property, commodities, or services through a marketplace owned, operated, or controlled by a marketplace facilitator, and through other means. Section 4. The definition of “lodging services” located in Section 4-3-30 of the Greenwood Village Municipal Code is hereby amended as follows: Lodging services means the furnishing of rooms or accommodations by a person, partnership, association, corporation, estate, representative capacity, marketplace facilitator, marketplace seller, and multichannel seller or any other combination of individuals by whatever name known to a person who, for consideration, uses, possesses or has the right to use or possess any room in a hotel, inn, bed and breakfast residence, apartment hotel, lodging house, motor hotel, guesthouse, guest ranch, trailer coach, mobile home, auto camp, trailer court and park, or similar establishment, for a period of less than thirty (30) days under any concession, permit, right of access, license to use or other agreement. Section 5. Section 4-8-30 of the Greenwood Village Municipal Code is hereby amended to read as follows: Sec. 4-8-30. - Tax levied. There is levied and shall be paid and collected an excise tax of three percent (3%) on the price paid for the leasing, rental or furnishing of any lodging services located in the City, as defined in Section 4-330. This tax shall be in addition to the sales tax established pursuant to Article 3 of this Chapter. It is a violation of this Code for any purchaser of lodging services within the City to fail to pay, or for any vendor of such lodging services to fail to collect, the tax levied pursuant to this Section. Section 6.Section 4-8-50 of the Greenwood Village Municipal Code is hereby amended to read as follows: Sec. 4-8-50. - Returns; collection of tax on lodging services.
(a) Every vendor providing lodging services shall collect the tax thereon on behalf of the City and shall act as a trustee therefor. On or before the twentieth day of the month following the reporting period, or as otherwise directed by the Finance Director, every vendor shall file a lodging tax return on a form prescribed by the Finance Director. The vendor shall, at that time, also remit the taxes due pursuant to Section 4-8-30. Timely filing shall be evidenced by the postmark date. (b) Unless the context indicates clearly to the contrary, the collection, filing of returns, vendor’s fee, reporting, accounting and maintenance of records for the tax on lodging services shall be accomplished pursuant to Article 3 of this Chapter. In interpreting such sections, substitution of this Article shall be made where appropriate. Section 7: Section 4-3-40 of the Greenwood Village Municipal Code is hereby amended to add a new subsection (b)(8) to read as follows: (b) Taxable transactions and items. The sales tax shall apply as follows: (8) Upon marketplace sales. a. A marketplace facilitator engaged in business in the City is required to collect and remit sales tax on all taxable sales made by the marketplace facilitator, or facilitated by it for marketplace sellers or multichannel sellers to customers in the City, whether or not the marketplace seller for whom sales are facilitated would have been required to collect sales tax had the sale not been facilitated by the marketplace facilitator. b. A marketplace facilitator shall assume all the duties, responsibilities, and liabilities of a vendor under Section 4-3-30 “Retailer or Vendor”. Marketplace facilitators shall be liable for the taxes collected from marketplace sellers or multichannel sellers. The City may recover any unpaid taxes, penalties, and interest from the marketplace facilitator that is responsible for collecting on behalf of marketplace sellers or multichannel sellers. c. The liabilities, obligations, and rights set forth under this article are in addition to any duties and responsibilities of the marketplace facilitator has under this article if it also offers for sale tangible personal property, products, or services through other means. d. A marketplace seller, with respect to sales of tangible personal property, products, or services made in or through a marketplace facilitator’s marketplace, does not have the liabilities, obligations, or rights of a retailer under this article if the marketplace seller can show that such sale was facilitated by a marketplace facilitator: i. With whom the marketplace seller has a contract that explicitly provides that the marketplace facilitator will collect and remit sales tax on all sales subject to tax under this article; or ii. From whom the marketplace seller requested and received in good faith a certification that the marketplace facilitator is registered to collect sales tax and will collect sales tax on all sales subject to tax under this article made in or through the marketplace facilitator’s marketplace. e. A marketplace seller makes that is not facilitated by a licensed marketplace facilitator in a marketplace, the marketplace seller is subject to all of the same licensing, collection, remittance, filing and recordkeeping requirements as any other retailer. f. Responsibilities, duties and liabilities described in Section 4(A) of a marketplace facilitator, marketplace seller, or multichannel seller begin upon the earlier of when they became licensed to collect the City’s sales tax or when they became legally obligated to collect the City’s sales tax. Section 8: Section 4-3-250(e) of the Greenwood Village Municipal Code is hereby amended to read as follows: (e) The City is authorized to audit the taxpayer’s records for the thirty-six (36) calendar months preceding the month the taxpayer is notified that an audit is to be conducted. The audit period may be extended by mutual agreement of the City and the taxpayer. The ability to audit this thirty-sixmonth period shall not lapse due to the passage of time once the taxpayer has been notified of the audit period. If the taxpayer failed to file returns, then the City shall have the right to audit indefinitely periods not filed. If returns are filed late, then the City shall have the right to audit late returns for thirty-six (36) months following the month the return was filed. With respect to any sale by a marketplace facilitator, the City shall solely audit the
marketplace facilitator for sales made by marketplace sellers or multichannel sellers but facilitated by the marketplace. The City will not audit or otherwise assess tax against marketplace sellers or multichannel sellers for sales facilitated by a marketplace facilitator. Section 9: If any provision of this ordinance, or the application of such provision to any person or circumstance, is held to be unconstitutional, then the remainder of this ordinance, and the application of the provisions of such to any person or circumstance, shall not be affected thereby. Section 10. This ordinance becomes effective six days following final publication. INTRODUCED AND APPROVED ON FIRST READING ON THE 2ND DAY OF NOVEMBER, 2020, AND ORDERED PUBLISHED IN THE VILLAGER. /s/ George E. Lantz, Mayor ATTEST: /s/ Susan M. Ortiz, MMC, City Clerk Published in The Villager Published: November 5, 2020 Legal # 9958 ___________________________ A BILL FOR AN ORDINANCE ORDINANCE NO. 15 SERIES OF 2020 INTRODUCED BY: MAYOR PRO TEM KERBER AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING A BUDGET AND PROVIDING FOR THE APPROPRIATION OF MONEY FOR THE VARIOUS FUNDS, DEPARTMENTS, OFFICES, AND AGENCIES OF THE CITY OF GREENWOOD VILLAGE, COLORADO, FOR THE 2021 FISCAL YEAR WHEREAS, pursuant to Article XI of the Charter of the City of Greenwood Village, Colorado, a budget for the various funds, departments, offices, and agencies of the City for the 2021 fiscal year was presented to the City Council; and WHEREAS, Section 11.07 of the Home Rule Charter of the City of Greenwood Village, Colorado, requires that the City Council annually adopt an appropriations ordinance for the ensuing fiscal year; and WHEREAS, a public hearing on said budget was held by the City Council on the 2nd day of November, 2020, pursuant to notice in the manner provided for in said Charter; and
NOW THEREFORE, THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GREENWOOD VILLAGE, COLORADO, ORDAINS: Section 1. The mill levy for the ad valorem taxes for the City of Greenwood Village, Colorado for the year 2020 is as follows: General Fund 2.932 mills Section 2. The General Fund mill levy is entirely for general operations of the City. Section 3. The City Clerk is directed to certify the mill levies specified in Sections 1 hereof to the Board of County Commissioners of Arapahoe County, Colorado. Section 4. The City Clerk is directed to prepare a certified copy of this Ordinance and to cause the same to be filed with the Division of Local Government of the State of Colorado. INTRODUCED AND APPROVED ON FIRST READING ON THE 2nd DAY OF NOVEMBER, 2020, AND ORDERED PUBLISHED IN THE VILLAGER. /s/ George E. Lantz, Mayor ATTEST: /s/ Susan M. Ortiz, MMC, City Clerk Published in The Villager Published: November 5, 2020 Legal # 9960 ___________________________ A BILL FOR AN ORDINANCE ORDINANCE NO: 13 SERIES OF 2020 INTRODUCED BY: COUNCILMEMBER KERBER AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 18 OF THE GREENWOOD VILLAGE CODE TO ADOPT THE 2018 EDITIONS OF THE INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE, THE INTERNATIONAL PLUMBING CODE, THE INTERNATIONAL MECHANICAL CODE, THE INTERNATIONAL FUEL GAS CODE, , THE INTERNATIONAL ENERGY CONSERVATION CODE, THE INTERNATIONAL SWIMMING POOL AND SPA CODE; THE 2017 EDITION OF THE NATIONAL ELECTRIC CODE; AND ADDING NEW ARTICLES TO ADOPT THE 2018 EDITION OF THE INTERNATIONAL EXISTING BUILDING CODE AND THE 2017 EDITION OF THE AMERICAN NATIONAL STANDARDACCESSIBLE AND USABLE BUILDINGS AND FACILITIES CODE
WHEREAS, after said public hearing, the City Council took said budget under advisement.
NOW THEREFORE, THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GREENWOOD VILLAGE, COLORADO, ORDAINS:
NOW THEREFORE, THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GREENWOOD VILLAGE, COLORADO, ORDAINS:
Section 1.Section 18-2-10 of the Greenwood Village Municipal Code is hereby amended to read as follows:
Section 1. The monies described in the proposed budget for the City of Greenwood Village, Colorado, for the 2021 fiscal year, a copy of which is attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference, are hereby adopted and appropriated for the funds and for the specific purposes set forth in said budget.
Sec. 18-2-10. - Adoption.
Section 2. That said 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. INTRODUCED AND APPROVED ON FIRST READING ON THE 2ND DAY OF NOVEMBER, 2020, AND ORDERED PUBLISHED IN THE VILLAGER. /s/ George E. Lantz, Mayor ATTEST: /s/ Susan M. Ortiz, MMC, City Clerk Published in The Villager Published: November 5, 2020 Legal # 9959 ___________________________ A BILL FOR AN ORDINANCE ORDINANCE NO. 17 SERIES OF 2020 INTRODUCED BY: MAYOR PRO TEM KERBER AN ORDINANCE FIXING THE MILL LEVIES OF THE CITY OF GREENWOOD VILLAGE, COLORADO FOR THE PURPOSE OF AD VALOREM TAXES IN THE 2020 FISCAL YEAR WHEREAS, the City Council has adopted an ordinance which adopt budgets and provide annual appropriations for the City of Greenwood Village, Colorado, for the 2021 fiscal year; WHEREAS, Section 11.08 of the Home Rule Charter requires that the City Council annually fix the amount of tax levy which shall be assessed upon each dollar of assessed valuation of all taxable property within the corporate limits of the City and that said amount be certified to Arapahoe County; WHEREAS, the following mill levies are required to raise the revenue as specified in said budgets: City of Greenwood Village General Fund Mill Levy 2.932 mills
Pursuant to Title 31, Article 16, Part 2, C.R.S., there is adopted as the building code of the City, by reference thereto, the International Building Code, 20128 edition (“IBC”), published by the International Code Council, Inc., 500 New Jersey Avenue, NW, 6th floor, Washington, DC 20001, to regulate the erection, construction, enlargement, alteration, repair, moving, removal, demolition, conversion, occupancy, equipment use, height, area and maintenance of all buildings and structures and building services equipment of all buildings and structures in the City, and with respect to the issuance of permits and collection of fees therefor, except and explicitly for the amendments, deletions and exclusions in Section 18-2-30 below. Section 2.Section 18-2-30 of the Greenwood Village Municipal Code is hereby repealed and reenacted to read as follows: The 2018 IBC is hereby modified by the following additions, amendments and deletions: (1) Additions. The following new sections and provisions are added to the IBC: “All elevator and conveying systems shall be regulated by the current Safety Code for Elevators and Escalators American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME); ASME A17.1-2013, Safety Code for Existing Elevators and Escalators; ASME A17.3-2005 and Safety Standard for Platform Lifts and Stairway Chairlifts; ASME A18.12011, as adopted by the State of Colorado. “110.3.1.1, Foundation Location Survey. When required by the Planning Manager, a foundation location and foundation height survey must be submitted to and approved by the Planning Program prior to any construction above grade; additionally, the survey must be approved prior to any above grade inspections by the Building Program.” “110.3.4.1, Roof Ridge Height Survey. When required by the Planning Manager, a roof ridge height survey must be submitted to and approved by the Planning Program prior to any above grade rough inspections by the Building Program.”
“111.3.1, Financial Surety for Temporary Occupancy. As a condition of the issuance of a Temporary Certificate of Occupancy, the Chief Building Official may require cash in the amount as may be deemed necessary to assure the completion or correction of work in accordance with the approved plans and specifications and an administrative fee. In lieu of cash, any instrument of credit approved by the Chief Building Official may be accepted. In addition to the financial surety, the owner shall provide an access agreement that would grant to the City and its agents the right to enter upon the property to complete work covered by the agreement. An agreed upon time frame for the completion of the work shall be stipulated as a condition of the issuance of the Temporary Certificate of Occupancy. “202, Certificate of Completion. A certificate stating that the materials and products meet specified standards or that work was done in compliance with this code and approved construction documents. Issuance of a certificate of completion shall not be construed as an approval of a violation of the provisions of this code or of other ordinances of the jurisdiction. Use of the space or equipment is prohibited until the certificate of completion is issued by the Chief Building Official.” (2) Amendments. The following sections of the 2018 IBC are hereby amended to read as follows: “101.1, Title. These regulations shall be known as the Building Code of the City of Greenwood Village, the “IBC” or “this code.” “111.1, Change of occupancy. No building or structure shall be used or occupied, and no change in the existing occupancy classification of a building or structure or portion thereof shall be made, until the Chief Building Official has issued a certificate of occupancy or certificate of completion therefor as provided herein. Issuance of a certificate of occupancy or certificate of completion shall not be construed as an approval of a violation of the provisions of this code or other ordinances of the jurisdiction.” Section 3.Section 18-4-10 of the Greenwood Village Municipal Code is hereby amended to read as follows: Pursuant to Title 31, Article 16, Part 2, C.R.S., there is adopted as the plumbing code of the City, by reference thereto, the International Plumbing Code, 20128 edition (“IPC”), and all appendices and tables thereto, published by the International Code Council, 500 New Jersey Avenue, NW, 6th floor, Washington, DC 20001, to regulate the erection, construction, enlargement, alteration, repair, moving, removal, demolition, conversion, occupancy, equipment use, height, area and maintenance of all buildings and structures and building services equipment of all buildings and structures in the City, and with respect to the issuance of permits and collection of fees therefor, except and explicitly for the following amendments, deletions and exclusions in Section 18-4-30 below. Section 4.Section l8-4-30 of the Greenwood Municipal Code is hereby amended to read as follows: The 20128 IPC is hereby modified by the following amendments: (1) Amendments. The following sections of the IPC are amended to read as follows: “605.3, Water service pipe. Only copper pipe approved by the Denver Water District shall be approved for use in water service lines. “903.5, Location of vent terminal. An open vent terminal from a drainage system shall not be located less than 4 feet directly beneath any door, operable window, or other air intake opening of the building or of an adjacent building, nor shall any such vent terminal be within 10 feet horizontally of such an opening unless it is not less than 2 feet above the top of such opening.” Section 5.Section 18-5-10 of the Greenwood Village Municipal Code is hereby amended to read as follows: Pursuant to Title 31, Article 16, Part 2, C.R.S., there is adopted as the mechanical code for the City, by reference thereto, the International Mechanical Code, 20128 edition (“IMC”), together with all appendices and tables thereto, published by the International Code Council, 500 New Jersey Avenue, NW, 6th floor, Washington, DC 20001, to regulate the erection, construction, enlargement, alteration, repair, moving, removal, demolition, conversion, occupancy, equipment use, height, area and maintenance of all buildings and structures and building services equipment
of all buildings and structures in the City, and with respect to the issuance of permits and collections of fees therefor. Section 6.Section 18-5-30 of the Greenwood Village Municipal Code is hereby amended to read as follows: Sec. 18-5-30. Amendments. The 20128 IMC is hereby modified by the following additions, amendments and deletions: (1) Additions. None. The following provision shall be added to the 2012 IMC: “The Chief Building Official shall have the authority to approve all building, plumbing, mechanical, and other materials and applications, as necessary, in order to remain current with approved applications and installation methods as approved by nationally recognized testing and approval agencies.” (2) Amendments. None. (3) Deletions. None. Section 7.Section 18-6-10 of the Greenwood Village Municipal Code is hereby amended to read as follows: The International Fuel Gas Code, 20128edition (“IFGC”), published by the International Code Council, 500 New Jersey Avenue, NW, 6th floor, Washington, DC 20001, is hereby adopted by reference to regulate the erection, construction, enlargement, alteration, repair, moving, removal, demolition, conversion, occupancy, equipment use, height, area and maintenance of all buildings and structures and building services equipment of all buildings and structures in the City, and with respect to the issuance of permits and collection of fees therefor. Section 8.Section 18-6-30 of the Greenwood Village Municipal Code is hereby amended to read as follows: Sec. 18-6-30. - Amendments. The 20128 IFGC is hereby modified by the following additions, amendments and deletions: (1) Additions. None. The following provision shall be added to the IFGC: “The Chief Building Official shall have the authority to approve all building, plumbing, mechanical, and other materials and applications, as necessary, in order to remain current with approved applications and installation methods as approved by nationally recognized testing and approval agencies.” (2) Amendments. None. (3) Deletions. None. Section 9.Section 18-8-10 of the Greenwood Village Municipal Code is hereby amended to read as follows: Pursuant to Title 31, Article 16, Part 2, C.R.S., there is adopted as the energy conservation code for the City, by reference thereto, the International Energy Conservation Code, 20128 edition (“IECC”), published by the International Code Council, 500 New Jersey Avenue, NW, 6th floor, Washington, DC 20001, to regulate the erection, construction, enlargement, alteration, repair, moving, removal, demolition, conversion, occupancy, equipment use, height, area and maintenance of all buildings and structures and building services equipment of all buildings and structures in the City, and with respect to the issuance of permits and collection of fees therefor, except and explicitly for the amendments, deletions and exclusions in Section 18-8-30 below. Section10.Section 18-8-30 of the Greenwood Village Municipal Code is hereby amended to read as follows: The 20128 IECC is hereby modified by the following amendment: (1)Amendments. The following sections of the IECC are amended to read as follows: “C101.2, Scope. This code applies to new commercial buildings and the building sites and associated systems and equipment. Commercial energy conservation regulations shall not be applied to existing commercial buildings. Section 11.Section 18-9-10 of the Greenwood Village Municipal Code is hereby amended to read as follows: The International Swimming Pool and Spa Code (ISPSC), 20128 edition, as published by the International Code Council (ICC), 500 New Jersey Avenue, NW, 6 th floor, Washington, DC 20001, is hereby adopted by reference and incorporated into this Chapter as though fully set forth herein. Except as otherwise provided hereafter, such code is adopted in full, including the outline of contents, index and appendices contained therein. Section 12.Section 18-10-10 of the Greenwood Village Municipal
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PAGE 14 | THE VILLAGER • November 5, 2020 —Continued from previous page— Code is hereby amended to read as follows: Pursuant to Title 31, Article 16, Part 2, C.R.S., there is adopted as the electrical code for the City, by reference thereto, the National Electric Code (NEC), 20147 edition, as published by the National Fire Protection Association, One Batterymarch Park, Quincy, MA 02169, to regulate the safe installation of electrical wiring and equipment. Except as otherwise provided hereafter, such code is adopted in full including the outline of contents, index and appendices contained therein.
applied to existing buildings unless modifications are proposed necessitating compliance with the regulations.” Section 15.Effective Date. This ordinance shall take effect January 1, 2021. INTRODUCED AND APPROVED ON FIRST READING ON THE 2nd DAY OF November, 2020, AND ORDERED PUBLISHED IN THE VILLAGER. /s/ George E. Lantz, Mayor ATTEST: /s/ Susan M. Ortiz, MMC, City Clerk
Section 13.A new Article, 11, International Existing Building Code, is hereby added to Chapter 18 to read as follows:
Published in The Villager Published: November 5, 2020 Legal # 9961 ___________________________
Sec. 18-11-10. - Adoption. The International Existing Building Code, 2018 edition (“IEBC”), published by the International Code Council, 500 New Jersey Avenue, NW, 6th floor, Washington, DC 20001, is hereby adopted by reference to regulate the erection, construction, enlargement, alteration, repair, moving, removal, demolition, conversion, occupancy, equipment use, height, area and maintenance of all existing buildings and structures and building services equipment of all existing buildings and structures in the City, and to encourage the use and reuse of buildings that adequately protect the public health, safety and welfare, while not unnecessarily increasing construction costs, restricting the use of new materials, products or methods of construction, nor giving preferential treatment to particular types or classes of materials, products or methods of construction.
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Sec. 18-11-20. - Copy on file. At least one (1) copy of the International Existing Building Code shall be on file in the office of the City Clerk and may be inspected by any interested person during regular business hours. Section 14.A new Article, 12, A117.1 Standard for Accessible and Usable Buildings and Facilities is hereby added to Chapter 18 to read as follows: Sec. 18-12-10. - Adoption. A117.1 Standard for Accessible and Usable Buildings and Facilities (“ANSI”), 2017 edition, published by the International Code Council, 500 New Jersey Avenue, NW, 6th floor, Washington, DC 20001, is hereby adopted by reference to regulate the erection, construction, enlargement, alteration, repair, moving, removal, demolition, conversion, occupancy, equipment use, height, area and maintenance of all new buildings and the building sites and associated systems and equipment, and modifications to existing buildings necessitating compliance with the regulations. Regulations contained in this code shall not be retroactively applied to existing buildings unless modifications are proposed necessitating compliance with the regulations. Sec. 18-12-20. - Copy on file. At least one (1) copy of the A117.1 of the American National Standard – Accessible and Usable Buildings and Facilities shall be on file in the office of the City Clerk and may be inspected by any interested person during regular business hours. Section 18-12-30. – Amendments. A117.1 of the American National Standard – Accessible and Usable Buildings and Facilities is hereby modified by the following additions: (1)Additions. The following provision shall be added to the ANSI: “The ANSI shall apply to new buildings and the building sites and associated systems and equipment, and modifications to existing buildings necessitating compliance with the regulations. Regulations contained in this code shall not be retroactively
NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of EILEEN F. HIGHT, Deceased Case Number 20 PR 30723 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 or on or before February 28, 2021 or the claims may be forever barred. LINDA SUE CLAIBORNE Personal Representative 5659 S. Lowell Blvd. Littleton, CO 80123 Published in The Villager First Publication: October 29, 2020 Last Publication: November 12, 2020 Legal # 9949 ___________________________
SPECIAL DISTRICTS Public Notice NOTICE OF 2021 PROPOSED BUDGET HEARING AND NOTICE OF 2020 BUDGET AMENDMENT HEARING CHERRY CREEK BASIN WATER QUALITY AUTHORITY, ARAPAHOE AND DOUGLAS COUNTIES, COLORADO NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that pursuant to § 29-1-106, C.R.S., as amended, a proposed Budget has been submitted to the Board of Directors of the Cherry Creek Basin Water Quality Authority for calendar year 2021. A copy of said proposed Budget is available for inspection by the public. Due to covid-19 health and safety protocols, please call 303-9689098 to schedule a time to inspect the budget. NOTICE IS ALSO GIVEN to all interested parties that the necessity may arise to amend the Cherry Creek Basin Water Quality Authority’s 2020 Budget and if so, that a copy of the proposed Amended 2020 Budget is available for inspection by the public. Due to covid-19 health and safety protocols, please call 303-9689098 to schedule a time to inspect the budget. NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that the Board of Directors of the Cherry Creek Basin Water Quality Authority will consider the adoption of the proposed 2021 Budget and the proposed amendment of the 2020 Budget at a public hearing to be conducted during a regular meeting of the Board of Directors to be held via Zoom, an online platform and application, on Thursday, November 19, 2020, at 8:30 a.m., at https://zoom. us/j/3039689098. Please call 303968-9098 for specific instructions to join the meeting. Any interested party of the Cherry Creek Basin Water Quality Authority may inspect the proposed 2021 Budget and 2020 Budget Amendment and file or register any objections or comments thereto. Dated this 23rd day of October, 2020. CHERRY CREEK BASIN WATER QUALITY AUTHORITY
LEGALS By: /s/ Chuck Reid, Manager Published in The Villager Published: November 5, 2020 Legal # 9962 ___________________________ CHERRY CREEK VISTA PARK AND RECREATION DISTRICT P.O. BOX 359 Littleton, CO 80160 INVITATION TO BID REPAIR OF BRICK FENCE AND TOP CAP REPLACEMENT The Cherry Creek Vista Park and Recreation District is seeking bids for the repair and replacement of the top cap of its single row brick fence throughout the district’s boundary right-of-way (located to the South of Belleview Road, to the North of Arapahoe Road, to the East of Peoria Street, and to the West of Havana Street, in unincorporated Arapahoe County, near 11350 E Orchard Road, Englewood, CO 80111). The existing brick fence-line is to be repaired to remedy cracking throughout the body of the brick, as well as the removal of the decorative top layer of brick and rebar and re- placement with flag sandstone to match particular segments that have already been re- paired. This work includes exact matching of brick and flagstone demolition & disposal of material, as needed, support and scaffolding of the work area, and landscape restora- tion. It is anticipated that this work will begin in early 2021, weather permitting, and to be completed by end of Summer, 2021. A pre-bid meeting will be held on site at the District on Friday, November 20 at 1:00 PM (MT), weather permitting. Bidders should meet in the parking lot at Orchard Park Pool, 11350 E Orchard Road, Englewood, CO. Each bidder should arrive in their own vehicle and be prepared to drive the extent of the fence line, stopping at selected damaged and repaired locations. Please be prepared to follow current State and County published COVID guidelines. Submit completed bid packet via email to info@ccrider.us. Bids will be received until Friday, December 11 at 5:00 PM (MT), at which time the bids will be opened and pub- licly read aloud. Bid Security in the form of a Bid Bond must accompany each bid in the amount of no less than five percent (5%) of the total amount of the bid. The District may reject any bid at any time without notice. Bid documents can be obtained by emailing info@ccrider.us or calling 303-482-1002. Interested parties with any additional questions should contact Sarah Shepherd, District Manager. Published in The Villager First Publication: November 5, 2020 Last Publication: November 12, 2020 Legal # 9963 ___________________________ CITYSET METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NO. 2 NOTICE CONCERNING 2020 BUDGET AMENDMENT AND PROPOSED 2021 BUDGET NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN to all interested parties that the necessity has arisen to amend the CitySet Metropolitan District No. 2 (“District”) 2020 Budget and that a proposed 2021 Budget has been submitted to the Board of Directors of the Districts; and that copies of the proposed Amended 2020 Budget and 2021 Budget have been filed at the District’s offices, 141 Union Boulevard, Suite 150, Lakewood, Colorado, where the same is open for public inspection; and that adoption of Resolutions Amending the 2020 Budget and Adopting the 2021 will be considered at a public meeting of the Board of Directors of the District on Wednesday, November 18, 2020 at 9:30 a.m. Due to concerns regarding the spread of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) and the benefits to the control of the spread of the virus by limiting in-person contact, this District Board meeting will be held by conference call at 1-877-2503814 and when prompted, dial in the passcode of 5592663. Any elector within the District may, at any time prior to the final adoption of the Resolutions to Amend the 2020 Budget and adopt the 2021 Budget, inspect and file or register any objections thereto. CITYSET METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NO. 2 By /s/David Solin Secretary Published in The Villager Published: November 5, 2020 Legal # 9964 ___________________________ NOTICE AS TO PROPOSED 2021 BUDGET AND HEARING HAVANA WATER AND SANITATION DISTRICT NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a proposed budget has been submitted to the HAVANA WATER AND SANITATION DISTRICT for the ensuing year of 2021. A copy of such proposed budget has been filed in the office of CliftonLarsonAllen, LLP, 8390 East Crescent Parkway, Suite 300, Greenwood Village, Colorado, where same is open for public inspection. Such proposed budget will be considered at a hearing at the special meeting of
the Havana Water and Sanitation District to be held at 5:00 P.M. on Wednesday, November 18, 2020. The public meeting will be held via online meeting at: https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3ameeting_ZjY4NTQ1 YjgtN2FhMC00NWMwLTg1ZDktNj A4NGYzOGMxYTBi%40thread.v2/ 0?context=%7b%22Tid%22%3a% 224aaa468e-93ba-4ee3-ab9f-6a2 47aa3ade0%22%2c%22Oid%22% 3a%22c398d374-fbf6-4a76-ab6b94589dfe5aba%22%7d Conference ID: 417 067 067#and via telephone at 1-720-547-5281 Conference ID: 417 067 067# in order to preserve the health, safety, and welfare of the public in light of the imminent threat caused by the COVID-19 pandemic and due to state of emergency declared by Governor Polis, as amended and extended, corresponding executive orders and public health orders, as amended and extended, and CDC recommendations against gathering in large group in order to mitigate the spread of the COVID-19 virus. Any interested elector within the Havana Water and Sanitation District may inspect the proposed budget and file or register any objections at any time prior to the final adoption of the 2021 budget. BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS: HAVANA WATER AND SANITATION DISTRICT By: /s/ CliftonLarsonAllen LLP Manager/Accountants for the District Published in The Villager Published: November 5, 2020 Legal # 9965 ___________________________ NOTICE AS TO PUBLIC HEARING RE AMENDED 2020 BUDGET AND PROPOSED 2021 BUDGET NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a proposed 2021 budget has been submitted to the INTERSTATE SOUTH METROPOLITAN DISTRICT, for the fiscal year 2021. A copy of such proposed budget has been filed in the office of the accountant, Simmons & Wheeler, P.C., 304 Inverness Way South, Suite 490, Englewood, Colorado, 80112, where same is open for public inspection. Such proposed budget will be considered at a regular meeting of the Interstate South Metropolitan District to be held at 9:00 a.m. on Friday, November 13, 2020. If necessary, an amended 2020 budget will be filed in the office of the accountant and open for public inspection for consideration at the regular meeting of the Board. The meeting will be held at 7400 East Orchard Road, Suite 3300, in Greenwood Village, Colorado. Any interested elector within the Interstate South Metropolitan District may inspect the amended and proposed budgets and file or register any objections at any time prior to the final adoption of the amended 2020 budget and proposed 2021 budget. To help protect our community, and contribute to the country’s efforts to reduce the spread of COVID-19, the Board of Directors encourages reduced physical attendance and increased social distancing, as may be practicable to allow for the conducting of business and inclusion of public comment in accordance with the District’s meeting agenda. Therefore, all Public and others will be invited to join the meeting via Zoom. To access meeting, visit www. zoom.us, click the Join the Meeting link, and type in the following Meeting ID and Passcode: Meeting ID: 816 6827 0527 Passcode: 293656 BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS: INTERSTATE SOUTH METROPOLITAN DISTRICT By: /s/ SETER & VANDER WALL, P.C. Attorneys for the District Published in The Villager Published: November 5, 2020 Legal # 9966 ___________________________ NOTICE OF HEARING ON PROPOSED 2021 BUDGET AND 2020 BUDGET AMENDMENT NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the proposed budget for the ensuing year of 2021 has been submitted to the Orchard Hills Metropolitan Recreation and Park District (“District”). Such proposed budget will be considered at a meeting and public hearing of the Board of Directors of the District to be held at EpcurianMangia Bevi Café, 6363 South Fiddlers Green Circle, Greenwood Village, Colorado, at 7:00 a.m. on Tuesday, November 10, 2020 2020. In order to preserve the health, safety, and welfare of the public in light of the imminent threat caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, this meeting and public hearing may be held by telephone and videoconference. Information regarding public participation by videoconference will be available at least 24 hours prior the meeting and public hearing online may be obtained by contacting Becky Johnson by email at bjohnson@ spencerfane.com or by telephone at 303-839-3885. NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that an amendment to the 2020 budget of the District may also be con-
sidered at the above-referenced meeting and public hearing of the Board of Directors of the District. A copy of the proposed 2021 budget and the amended 2020 budget, if required, are available for public inspection at the offices of Simmons and Wheeler, P.C. Due to concerns related to COVID-19 and certain visitor restrictions that may be in place, please contact Diane Wheeler by email at diane@simmonswheeler.com or by telephone at 303-689-0833 to make arrangements to inspect the budget(s) prior to visiting the foregoing office. Any interested elector within the District may, at any time prior to final adoption of the 2021 budget and the amended 2020 budget, if required, file or register any objections thereto. ORCHARD HILLS METROPOLITAN RECREATION AND PARK DISTRICT By: /s/ Robert T. Ballard, President Published in The Villager Published: November 5, 2020 Legal # 9967 ___________________________ NOTICE OF HEARING ON PROPOSED 2021 BUDGET AND 2020 BUDGET AMENDMENT NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the proposed budget for the ensuing year of 2021 has been submitted to the Parker Jordan Metropolitan District (“District”). Such proposed budget will be considered at a meeting and public hearing of the Board of Directors of the District to be held at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, November 17, 2020. In order to preserve the health, safety, and welfare of the public in light of the imminent threat caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, this meeting and public hearing will be held by telephone and videoconference only. To attend and participate by telephone, dial + 1 720 547 5281 and enter passcode 572 306 405#. Information regarding public participation by videoconference will be available at least 24 hours prior the meeting and public hearing and may be obtained by contacting Sandy Brandenburger, by email at sandy.brandenburger@ claconnect.com or by telephone at 303-265-7883. NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that an amendment to the 2020 budget of the District may also be considered at the above-referenced meeting and public hearing of the Board of Directors of the District. A copy of the proposed 2021 budget and the amended 2020 budget, if required, are available for public inspection at the offices of CliftonLarsonAllen LLP, 8390 E. Crescent Pkwy., Ste. 300, Greenwood Village, CO 80111. Due to concerns related to COVID-19 and certain visitor restrictions that may be in place, please contact Sandy Brandenburger by email at sandy. brandenburger@claconnect.com or by telephone at 303-265-7883 to make arrangements to inspect the budget(s) prior to visiting the foregoing office. Any interested elector within the District may, at any time prior to final adoption of the 2021 budget and the amended 2020 budget, if required, file or register any objections thereto. PARKER JORDAN METROPOLITAN DISTRICT By: /s/ Bill Lamberton, President Published in The Villager Published: November 5, 2020 Legal # 9968 ___________________________ PINEY CREEK VILLAGE METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NOTICE CONCERNING 2020 BUDGET AMENDMENT AND PROPOSED 2021 BUDGET NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN to all interested parties that the necessity has arisen to amend the Piney Creek Village Metropolitan District (“District”) 2020 Budget and that a proposed 2021 Budget has been submitted to the Board of Directors of the District; and that copies of the proposed Amended 2020 Budget and 2021 Budget have been filed at the District’s offices, 141 Union Boulevard, Suite 150, Lakewood, Colorado, where the same is open for public inspection; and that adoption of Resolutions Amending the 2020 Budget and Adopting the 2021 will be considered at a public meeting of the Board of Directors of the District on Thursday, November 12, 2020 at 9:00 a.m. Due to concerns regarding the spread of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) and the benefits to the control of the spread of the virus by limiting in-person contact, this District Board meeting will be held by conference call at 1-877-2503814 and when prompted, dial in the passcode of 5592663. Any elector within the District may, at any time prior to the final adoption of the Resolutions to Amend the 2020 Budget and adopt the 2021 Budget, inspect and file or register any objections thereto. PINEY CREEK VILLAGE METROPOLITAN DISTRICT By/s/David Solin Secretary Published in The Villager Published: November 5, 2020 Legal # 9969 ___________________________ NOTICE OF BUDGET
SKYLINE FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT (Pursuant to 29-1-106, C.R.S.) NOTICE is hereby given that a proposed budget has been submitted to the SKYLINE FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT for the ensuing year of 2021; a copy of such proposed budget has been filed in the office of Darcy Beard, CPA, 20363 E Top T Ranch Pl, Parker, CO 80134, where the same is open for public inspection; such proposed budget will be considered at the regular meeting of the SKYLINE FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT scheduled for 7:00 p.m. on Monday, December 7, 2020. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic the meeting will be held via Webex.com. The Webex.com meeting number is 1268185484; password 2020SFPDDec7. To join the meeting by telephone call 1-415-655-0001 and enter password 20207373 or email Ms. Beard no later than December 4, 2020 at darcybeardcpa@comcast.net to request a Webex.com meeting invitation. Any interested elector of SKYLINE FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT may inspect the proposed budget and file or register any objections thereto at any time prior to the final adoption of the budget. Dated: October 28, 2020 SKYLINE FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT By: /s/ Darcy Beard Budget Officer Published in The Villager Published: November 5, 2020 Legal # 9970 ___________________________ NOTICE OF HEARING ON PROPOSED 2021 BUDGET AND 2020 BUDGET AMENDMENT NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the proposed budget for the ensuing year of 2021 has been submitted to the Southeast Public Improvement Metropolitan District (“District”). Such proposed budget will be considered at a meeting and public hearing of the Board of Directors of the District to be held at 12:00 p.m. on November 17, 2020. In order to preserve the health, safety, and welfare of the public in light of the imminent threat caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, this meeting and public hearing will be held by telephone and videoconference only. To attend and participate by telephone, dial 1-669-900-9128 and enter passcode 885374. To attend and participate by videoconference join Zoom Meeting ID: 87578301820 and enter passcode: 885374. NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that an amendment to the 2020 budget of the District may also be considered at the above-referenced meeting and public hearing of the Board of Directors of the District. Copies of the proposed 2021 budget and the amended 2020 budget, if required, are available for public inspection at the offices of CliftonLarsenAllenLLP, 8390 E. Crescent Pkwy., Ste. 300, Greenwood Village, CO 80111. Any interested elector within the District may, at any time prior to final adoption of the 2021 budget and the amended 2020 budget, if required, file or register any objections thereto. SOUTHEAST PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT METROPOLITAN DISTRICT By: /s/ Walter A. Koelbel, President Published in The Villager Published: November 5, 2020 Legal # 9971 ___________________________ NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS ON PROPOSED 2021 BUDGET AND AMENDMENT OF 2020 BUDGET VALENTIA COURT METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a proposed budget has been submitted to the Board of Directors (“Board”) of the Valentia Court Metropolitan District (“District”) for fiscal year 2021. A copy of the proposed 2021 Budget is available for inspection by the public at the office of the District’s accountant at 304 Inverness Way South, Suite 490, Englewood, Colorado. The District Board will consider the proposed 2021 Budget, and an Amended 2020 Budget, if necessary, at public hearings to be held during a regular meeting scheduled for 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, November 10, 2020 at the 1201 S Parker Road, Suite 200, Denver, Colorado. The Board may take action on the proposed 2021 Budget, and the proposed Amended 2020 Budget, if necessary, during the regular meeting following the public hearings. Any interested elector of the District may file or register any objections thereto with the Board during normal business hours prior to the final adoption of the proposed 2021 Budget and Amended 2020 Budget. VALENTIA COURT METROPOLITAN DISTRICT By: /s/Sally Alpert President of the District Board Published in The Villager Published: November 5, 2020 Legal # 9972 ___________________________
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Republican Women District VI Virtual Meeting November 14. This meeting will be hosted on Zoom and will feature a recap of the November 3 election with speaker Michael Fields, the Executive Director of Colorado Rising Action. 10:00 am. There is no cost to participate. To learn how to pre-register contact District VI Director Evie Ashmore at or call 303-755-3368
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PAGE 16 | THE VILLAGER • November 5, 2020 Symbols of pandemic pickleball were on a table at the grand opening.
This family, playing at a home pickleball court in GV, shows why the game is so popular. The near side team is comprised of Jason, 24 and his 88-year old grandfather David. On the far side in the pink hat is David’s 68-year old daughter Susan and his 72-year old nephew Bernie. Jason and David won this game by a score of 11-8.
BY FREDA MIKLIN GOVERNMENTAL REPORTER
n October 23, with the sun out but temperatures barely above freezing, Arapahoe County Commissioner Nancy Sharpe and Greenwood Village Mayor George Lantz cut a pickle-colored green ribbon, inaugurating two new pickleball courts in GV’s Westlands Park. Mayor Lantz said, “I think this is going to be a wonderful facility. I want to thank Nancy Sharpe and the other Arapahoe County commissioners for helping fund this project. I look forward to seeing both kids and adults out here using it.” Commissioner Sharpe said, “Greenwood Village has been a great partner in all the open space programs that we have. I also want to thank the voters for their support of the quarter-of-a-cent sales tax for open space. Pickleball has become extremely popular and Arapahoe County sincerely appreciates the partnership with Greenwood Vil-
Pickle-like cookies were the snacks for the day designed by GV’s Julie Liggett.
now open at Westlands Park
lage and all that you all do.” Both the mayor and the commissioner said they looked forward to giving the game a try. Pickleball, invented in the 1960’s, is the fastest growing sport in the United States. Notwithstanding its funny name, it has nothing to do with pickles. It is a combination of tennis and ping pong played on a badminton-sized court with two people on each side. The net is slightly lower than a tennis net and paddles made out of composite materials (average cost $80-$100) resemble oversized ping-pong paddles. The ball is a whiffle ball with holes in it just under three inches diameter. The key to the universal popularity of the game is that it can be played by all ages together. On any court in a neighborhood park, it is not unusual to see young people and older people playing together in a competitive game. During the NBA season, the referees formed their own pickleball league in Miami. An article in the Washington Post about it said, “For NBA refs in the bubble, pickle-
The two GV pickleball courts at Westlands Park are open to all whenever the park is open. Players are asked to give way to those waiting to play after they finish their 11-point game.
GV Councilmembers Donna Johnston and Jerry Presley shared a pandemic elbowbump greeting.
Photos by Freda Miklin
ball is an obsession.” The new courts at Westlands Park are on a surface originally built for roller hockey 15 years ago and used more recently for pick-up basketball. The $100,000 cost to convert two-thirds of the surface to two pickleball courts was funded by a $90,000 grant from Arapahoe County Open Spaces (ACOS) and $10,000 from the City of Greenwood
Village. The courts are open and available to anyone anytime Westlands Park is open, from dawn to dusk. A sign on the fence surrounding the courts asks players to allow others who wish to play to rotate in as games, which take about 15 minutes, get finished. The inaugural game at the new courts was played by Landmark residents Leslie and Bill Macfarlane and Karen Tacito with their friend Bill Kiser from Aurora. The teams were split by gender and the ladies prevailed by a score of 11-5. The ribbon-cutting event drew close to 50 people. In addition to Sharpe and Lantz, GV Councilmembers Donna Johnston, Jerry Presley, and Anne Ingebretsen showed up, but didn’t try out the new courts. Also there in support of the project were ACOS Advisory Board members Cherry Hills Village Mayor Russell Stewart, Beverly Bradshaw, and Dala Giffin, along with ACOS staff members Lizzie Mayer and Brett Collins. From GV’s PTR Commission, Kevin Kopp, Brian O’Neal,
Despite freezing weather, lots of people were excited about the opening of the new pickleball courts.
Former GV PTR Commission Chair Brent Neiser sipped on hot cider as he caught up with current PTR Commission ViceChair Brian O’Neil and Chair Kevin Kopp. Bill and Leslie Macfarlane, Karen Tacito, and Bill Kiser played the first game on GV’s new pickleball courts in 32-degree weather.
Dr. Jean Greos, Jim Sidinger, and Andrea Howland attended, along with recently retired former PTR commission chair Brent Neiser. GV’s Parks, Trails, and Recreation (PTR) Department was represented by Director Suzanne Moore, Recreation Manager Cathy Delap, whose idea it was to build the pickleball courts based on the popularity of the game and the underutilization of the already-built concrete surface, and Administrative Specialist. Julie Liggett, who assists with grant-writing, communication, and is the department’s in-house party planner. Also on hand from PTR were David Foster, who assisted with the design and construction plan for the courts, and Craig Reichard, parks supervisor and unsung hero who had the all-important job of overseeing construction, including subcontractors, and making sure the project got finished on time and on budget. If you’ve never played this game, it’s worth trying. It only takes a few minutes to learn. Fmiklin.villager@gmail.com
Anne Ingebretsen and Mayor George Lantz from GV City Council came out for the grand opening of the new pickleball courts at Westlands Park.
LEFT: To honor the combination of Arapahoe County and Greenwood Village making the new pickleball courts possible, Arapahoe County Commissioner and 2020 Board Chair Nancy Sharpe and GV Mayor George Lantz cut the inaugural ribbon.