Arva-Pride
A cute pet, resources for home repairs, rebates, new tax map, Colorado Municipal League workshops, council's next business meeting, and appreciation for this newsletter
Hey Neighbor!
Hope you’re enjoying summer in Arvada as much as our dog Chip! This week’s newsletter has 668 words and should take about 3 minutes to read. Let’s dig in!
📰 Community Beat
Home Repair Resource Available! 🏠🔨👨🔧
Do you know someone who:
Is a low- and/or fixed-income senior (60 years of age and older) whose house is in need of repair or modification; and/or
Has disabilities and needs medical/mobility-related modifications to their home?
Brothers Redevelopment has resources available to help! Check out the link below to learn more about their program and help someone apply for the program today.
Resident Rebates ✏️📒💰
The City of Arvada offers tax rebates to qualified residents through the Resident Rebate Program:
Apply from May through August. Rebate amounts are $100 for the first person and $65 for additional persons.
Partial residency rebates are offered on a prorated basis.
Household income and proof of Arvada residency are now the only qualifications for the program.
See if you qualify and apply at the link below:
Colorado Launches Property Tax Map 🏔️🌲🌄
The Department of Local Affairs and the Governor’s office of Information Technology launched a new pilot Colorado Property Tax Map which offers Coloradans a centralized, accessible, and reliable source to estimate property taxes.
This first-of-its-kind map aggregates data provided to the state by local governments and displays historical taxing, parcel, and levy information to clarify a confusing subject. The map can be viewed from any device and does not require an account. Visit the link below for more information and access to the map.
🏛 What’s Up at Council
Colorado Municipal League Conference 🤝💼📊👥👥
Many council members are attending the Colorado Municipal League conference. Here’s a list of workshops I’m attending at the conference to give you an idea of what your city team is learning about to provide the best possible service to you:
Regional Housing Strategies
Immigration Law for Colorado Municipal Governments
Tax Increment Finance and Tools for Revitalizing the Core
Legislative and Legal Challenges
Addressing Middle Housing for a Livable Tomorrow
Short Term Rentals Regulatory Update
Criminalists: Adding Civilian Detectives to the Team
Mastering State and Federal Funding: From Application to Execution (presented by our own Arvada staff member Laura Hemler!)
Federal Policy Shifts and Local Consequences
If you’re interested in any of these topics, reply to this email and I’d be happy to set up a time to meet with you or share some conference materials!
July 1st – Business Meeting 🗣️💬💭💡👥
This upcoming meeting we’ll have:
A resolution proclaiming Park and Recreation month;
Resolutions on construction services for Alkire street path from 78th to 80th;
Consulting services from the Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes for Gold Strike park;
Leasing on the Schaaf house;
Funding to mitigate flood hazards around the Little Dry Creek area;
Ordinances on updating department names and titles;
Reworking the city code regarding fire bans is on the agenda;
Followed by a public hearing on amending sections 102-32 and 102-40 on property owner responsibility on charges regarding water and sewer utilities;
A workshop on utility rates, fees, and processes.
You can review past business meetings and sessions, here:
🔗 Arvada City Council and Study Session Videos
🙏🏼🌟 Speak Up!
A few people emailed appreciations of these newsletters - thank you for reaching out! Here’s what they have to say:
I want to compliment you on your newsletter and the fact that you are keeping your constituents informed in District 2, regarding important issues in Arvada. This action on your part is very commendable and well needed.
Thank you for the great newsletters that you periodically send to your constituents (and beyond).
A small group of us ("Persisters") have formed a resistance group in Arvada (except we also have others attending our zoomed meetings). This is EXACTLY the type of information we seek and share. Thank you!!
Talk soon,
Shawna Ambrose
Arvada City Councilmember, District Two
970-425-3060 (call or text!)