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City and County of Broomfield Public
Information Office
One DesCombes Drive
· Broomfield,
CO 80020 · (303) 438-6308
Broomfield tree recycling opens for season - Broomfield’s annual Christmas tree recycling program begins Friday, Dec. 13, this year. Two additional drop-off sites have been added to the three established in prior years for the convenience of residents of the city and county.
Broomfield, Adams 12 collaborate on new elementary school - Broomfield and Adams District 12 Five Star Schools have announced the planned construction of a new elementary school to serve the Broomfield community. The kindergarten-through-fifth grade school will be located in the McKay Landing area, south of 144th Ave. and west of Zuni St.
Sales Tax Seminar Schedule - Attention retailers, vendors and accountants! Broomfield’s Sales Tax Administration Division invites you to attend free classes designed to assist with filings of sales tax collections and personal property taxes.
Broomfield’s HHS to handle vital statistics - Looking for a birth certificate, death certificate or information on vital statistics? Broomfield’s Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) can help.
Broomfield’s goose dogs keep geese moving - Wren and Craig are two of Broomfield’s newest employees, and they are probably two of the happiest workers around. They are Broomfield’s newly hired "goose dogs."The mostly black and white dogs are border collies purchased by Broomfield to haze flocks of geese in public parks and encourage them to migrate or find another, more remote place to land.
LEAP can help with heating bills - Broomfield’s Health and Human Services Department is accepting applications for the Low-income Energy Assistance Program (LEAP). Applications are available from the department at #6 Garden Center, between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday through Friday, or by calling 720-887-2200 or 1-866-HEATHELP (1-866-432-8435).
Broomfield seeks applicants for Boards, Commissions appointments - Broomfield residents wishing to serve as volunteers on boards or commissions have until Friday, Nov. 1 at 5 p.m. to apply. Interested residents can obtain an application at the City Clerk’s office, 1 DesCombes Dr., or retrieve one off of the Web site. Vacancies will occur on 10 of the volunteer advisory groups at the end of the year. Applicants must be residents of Broomfield.
October 21 Election Briefs - Mail absentee ends, Early voting, Election judges needed, Elections Web site
October 17 Election Briefs - Early voting, Election judges needed, Elections Web site
October 14 News Briefs - Citizens' Academy, Sales and Use Tax seminars, Childcare Summit Oct. 19
Public comment sought on Wadsworth interchange - Area residents will have an opportunity to comment on the Environmental Assessment (EA) currently underway for planned improvements to the Wadsworth interchange at U.S. 36. A public workshop is scheduled Wednesday, Oct. 16 from 4 to 6:30 p.m. at Jeffco Airport in the Mount Evans Room in the main terminal.
October 4 News Briefs - Sales and Use tax seminars, Child Care Summit, October Citizens' Academy
Broomfield survey reveals positive results - Results show that Broomfield enjoys top ratings from its residents in almost every category, according to a survey taken in June and July, delighting city officials. The survey, dubbed a "consumer report card for Broomfield," gave residents the chance to rate their satisfaction with Broomfield’s quality of life, amenities and local government.
Nursing students to conduct youth needs assessment surveys in Broomfield - In a second research effort for Broomfield, students from the University of Colorado Health Sciences Center School of Nursing are conducting a community assessment of the needs of the Broomfield youth population. The public surveys and interviews of a pre-selected sample of community respondents will be conducted Oct. 2 - 4.
Broomfield heads toward first general election; clerk advises voters to watch their mailboxes - Broomfield will conduct its first general election in November as a combined city and county. While Broomfield has no issues, questions or candidates on this year’s ballot, Broomfield will conduct the coordinated election for those entities placing items on the ballot Nov. 5.
Broomfield City Council sets winter watering rules - The City Council passed new outdoor watering regulations this week for residents and businesses in Broomfield. The new rules supercede the previous, every-three-day watering schedule. Beginning Tuesday, Oct. 1, outdoor watering is limited to one day a week for not more than three hours on the designated day. Residential addresses ending in an odd number may water on Saturdays, and addresses ending in an even number may water on Sundays. All non-residential properties may water on Monday. No exemption permits will be issued.
West Nile Virus confirmed in Colorado residents - Media reports recently have told of a Commerce City man and individuals in Weld and Prowers counties who have tested positive for the West Nile virus. John Pickle, Broomfield’s Public Health Officer, has noted that these are the first human cases of West Nile virus to be identified in Colorado.Pickle has indicated that most people who get West Nile virus won’t become ill. Most others will experience only slight symptoms. Only a very few will become seriously ill, he said.
2002 Childcare Summit will bring day of information, resources, programs to friends of children - Broomfield’s Health and Human Services Department is presenting its second annual Childcare Summit Saturday, Oct. 19 from 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the Chateaux at Fox Meadows, 13600 Xavier Lane in Broomfield. Those attending the Summit will look at childcare in the community and hear presenters cover a broad spectrum of disciplines, resources and agencies available to parents, in-home and center-based care providers and related professionals interested in addressing childcare in Broomfield.
Broomfield heads toward first general election; clerk advises voters to watch their mailboxes - Broomfield will conduct its first general election in November as a combined city and county. While Broomfield has no issues, questions or candidates on this year’s ballot, Broomfield will conduct the coordinated election for those entities placing items on the ballot Nov. 5. Broomfield Clerk and Recorder Russ Ragsdale has outlined key mailings and deadlines for the Nov. 5 election. "We’d like to alert voters so they will watch their mailboxes for the required information," he said.
Open house will reveal first draft of open space, parks, rec, trails plan - What do Broomfield residents think of their open space, parks, trails and recreation facilities? Are there enough? Are facilities convenient to home, school and work? Are they well maintained? The preliminary draft of Broomfield’s master plan for parks, open space, recreation and trails attempts to address those questions. It will be up for public review and comment at a Community Open House Thursday, Oct. 3 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Lakeshore Room in the Broomfield Senior Center, 280 Lamar St.
BRIEFS -- Open space, trails, parks and recreation master plan open house - Broomfield residents are invited to a community open house on Thursday, Oct. 3 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. in the Lakeshore Room of the Senior Center at 280 Lamar St. as part of the open space, trails, parks and recreation master plan.
Second Academy session will convene next week - The second session of the Broomfield Citizens’ Academy will convene Sept. 26 at 6:30 p.m. in the City Council Chambers at One DesCombes Drive. Topic for the Thursday evening session is "Living and Working in Broomfield." Staff members from the Human Resources, Finance, and Clerk and Recorder departments will talk about their responsibilities.
Back to School Safety Reminders - It’s back to school time, and families are inundated with the usual back to school information. Broomfield Health and Human Services has some more! According to John Pickle, Broomfield’s public health officer, residents can find a variety of information, including pedestrian and playground safety, stranger safety, bus safety and backpack health, at the Mamie Doud Eisenhower Library.
Joint September 11th Remembrance Planned - The City and County of Broomfield together with the North Metro Fire Rescue District will commemorate the anniversary of the tragic events of September 11, 2001 in a solemn ceremony on Wednesday, September 11, 2002 beginning promptly at 8:00 a.m. at the Broomfield Municipal Center Flag Courtyard at One DesCombes Drive. All are welcome to attend.
West Nile virus in Colorado; Broomfield ‘prepared’ - (UPDATE posted Aug. 29, 2002) According to John Pickle, Public Health Officer with Broomfield Health and Human Services, " It was anticipated that West Nile virus would reach Colorado eventually. The Public Health Unit of HHS, as well as other City and County Departments are prepared."
Applicants needed to fill Ward 1 Council vacancy
- City Councilmember Kathy Brown, Ward 1 representative, has resigned from the Broomfield City Council, effective Sept. 1. Interested residents of Ward 1 who wish to apply have until Friday, Aug. 30, at 5 p.m. to submit an application.Broomfield Citizens’ Academy to educate interested residents
- Interested residents are invited to participate in a Citizens’ Academy, a new, free program offered by the City and County of Broomfield, beginning Thursday, Aug. 22 at 6:30 p.m.Broomfield HHS plans back to school shots for kids during extended-hour clinics
- Broomfield’s health clinic will extend its hours to offer immunizations for walk-ins on Tuesday, Aug. 20 and Thursday, Aug. 22 for children returning to school. The added hours are from 4 to 7 p.m. on those days.First deadline nears for SBA assistance
- SBA assistance is available to any business that feels it has been affected by the wildfires or the downturn in tourism. The assistance is mostly in the form of low-interest loans. The first deadline for SBA’s Physical Disaster Loan application is August 18, 2002.Rotary plate is August ‘Plate of Month’ - The the Colorado State Association of County Clerk and Recorders is highlighting the Rotary Plate as "Plate of the Month" for August. Broomfield is participating in the program, according to P.J. Taylor, supervisor of the Broomfield Motor Vehicle division.
New planning director to start Aug. 12 - Terrance Ware has accepted the Broomfield Planning Director position, and will begin work on Monday, Aug. 12.
Hot car a poor choice for pets - Community Service Officers (CSOs) are advising pet owners to use caution when traveling in a car with their furry friends this summer.
Leaving infants
and young children
in hot vehicles can be deadly - Broomfield
Manager of Family and Children’s Services, Debbie Oldenettel, is warning
parents and caregivers to never leave a child unattended in a hot vehicle,
even if it's just for a few minutes or if the windows are open.
Ward 2 City Council vacancy applications due July 18 -Broomfield City Council has begun accepting applications to fill the vacancy created by the resignation last week of Ward 2 City Councilmember Steve Olstad. Deadline to apply is July 18 at 5 p.m.
Colorado
Fireworks Softball Tournament
opens in Broomfield - The
2002 Class A Girls Fast Pitch Softball Tournament will be in Broomfield
from June 29 to July 3, featuring 54 teams of girls 14 and under, and 15
teams of girls 12 and under competing. The
tournament brings out the best teams in the country, and about 3,450
people to Broomfield. Practice games begin June 28 during the day, with a
coaches’ meeting at the Recreation Center at 5 p.m.
Colorado Senior Property Tax Exemption application deadline nears - Residents who are eligible for the new "homestead" property tax exemption are reminded that to receive the exemption for 2002, the appropriate application form must be completed and returned to the assessor’s office no later than July 15.
Broomfield asks termination or renegotiation of Mile High Water Company agreement - Today, Broomfield sent a letter to the Mile High Water Company board of directors asking for a termination or re-negotiation of the contract that commits Broomfield to supply water to residents in rural Boulder and Adams counties.
Broomfield Council opens door to funding for non-profits, charities - Recognizing that many organizations and agencies provide valuable services to Broomfield, the Mayor and City Council are offering an opportunity for non-profit and charitable organizations offering service in Broomfield to request funding from City Council for the budget year 2003 (January – December).
Surveys seek public opinion on city, county services and for recreation, open space, trails master plan - Broomfield has scheduled two surveys for June mailings in an effort to determine residents’ opinions in two areas: general customer service delivery, and for the open space, parks, recreation and trails master plan.
Broomfield’s first property tax payments due - The first half of property taxes due to the City and County of Broomfield must be paid by Thursday, Feb. 28. Property tax bills were mailed in January.
Town meeting set for CSU Extension service - A CSU Extension Service panel will present information about available services at a town meeting on Monday, March 11, at the Lakeshore Room of the Broomfield Senior Center, 280 Lamar St.
Ward 3 Councilmembers plan constituent meeting - Broomfield Ward 3 City Councilmembers Vince Buzek and Bette Erickson will host a Ward Meeting on Saturday, March 16 from 9 a.m. to noon at the Miramonte King Soopers, located at U.S. 287 and Miramonte Blvd.
Free seminars scheduled on sales, use tax - Broomfield’s new tax administration division is conducting free sales and use tax seminars for all local businesses and contractors.
Public Health Office has preparedness brochures - Broomfield’s Public Health office has free brochures for residents that outline "Home Emergency Preparedness in Colorado."
Human Services to open Workforce Center - The Broomfield Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has announced that the Broomfield County Workforce Center at #12 Garden Center, Room 230, will officially open on April 1, 2002.
Cable forums begin franchise renewal - Forums have been scheduled on Thursday, March 28, for residents to offer views on how Broomfield’s cable television access channel can be used.
Broomfield joins celebration of National Infant Immunization Week - The City and County of Broomfield Public Health Division has joined communities across the state in celebrating National Infant Immunization Week with events focusing on this year’s theme: "Hepatitis Prevention…ABC: Always Best for Your Child."
Watch water bills for cable survey - Broomfield residents are asked to complete and return a survey they will find in their water bills during May. Residents’ responses are needed to document the public’s concerns regarding cable television service in the city.
Assessor sends notices of value - Broomfield Assessor Nancy Anders announced this week that Notices of Value were mailed to all real property owners in the City and County of Broomfield on May 1.
Gala festivities highlight new recreation center groundbreaking - Broomfield residents are invited to a gala celebration on Friday, May 17, from 4 to 6 p.m., to begin construction of the new recreation center.
Classes for contractors - Broomfield’s Tax Administration Division is hosting a class for building contractors on the building permit process, calculation of use tax deposits, and other requirements of doing business in Broomfield.
Brunner, Brown to walk Ward - Councilmembers Tom Brunner and Kathy Brown will walk through Ward 1 to meet with constituents on Saturday, May 18.
Residents invited to make suggestions to Capital Improvements Program - Broomfield residents are invited to attend a meeting to offer ideas and suggestions on capital improvement projects or to request consideration of future capital projects.
New water meters, radio units to be installed - On May 20, Broomfield will begin upgrading its water meters to permit Automatic Meter Reading (AMR). Workers will be replacing the water meters so they can be read more efficiently.
Broomfield monitors water situation; asks customers to conserve - Mike Bartleson, Deputy Director of Broomfield’s Public Works Department, advised residents this week that the city is closely monitoring, on a daily basis, the drought and its affect on the city’s available water supplies.
Broomfield seeks Colorado Cares nominees to recognize volunteer service
- Broomfield will join other jurisdictions in the state by participating in the annual Colorado Cares Volunteer Service Awards program established by Gov. Bill Owens. Nominations for outstanding volunteers to be honored with the 2002 awards are currently being accepted. Deadline for local nominations is Friday, June 21 at 5:00 p.m. Nomination packets should be received by that time.HHS hosts event to show need for foster parents - The Family and Children’s Services Division of Broomfield Health and Human Services will host a community meeting and panel discussion to provide information about the need for foster parents in Broomfield, specifically, the need for foster homes to care for adolescents.
Immunization clinic opens - Beginning Tuesday, Feb. 19, 2002, Broomfield’s public health clinic will offer immunizations for children of city and county residents.
LEAP can help with heating bills - Broomfield’s Health and Human Services Department is accepting applications for the Low-income Energy Assistance Program (LEAP). Click here.
Arts Alive findings to be released - On Monday, Feb. 11, at 11 a.m. East County Arts Alive, a non-profit arts advocacy group, will present the results of a $50,000 consulting study to determine the feasibility of a regional cooperative performing arts center in the Broomfield, Louisville, Lafayette area. Click here.
Broomfield property taxes explained - Your property tax bill has arrived, and you’d like to know how the government calculates the amount you have to pay? Click here.
HEALTH UPDATE: PERTUSSIS - Since November 15, 2001, there have been three lab-confirmed cases of pertussis, or whooping cough, in the City and County of Broomfield. Click here to see more information, issued by the Public Health Division of the Broomfield Department of Health and Human Services, that will assist health care providers and parents in recognizing signs and symptoms of pertussis.
Broomfield responds to Adams County challenge - The Adams County Commissioners filed a lawsuit against Broomfield on October 31, in an attempt to obtain Broomfield County's property taxes in 2002. The actions of the county commissioners is contrary to state statutes, the Colorado state constitution and the recent Jefferson County District Court decision. 11/2/01
In Response to Events of 9/11 - In the wake of this morning’s attack on the East Coast, New York City and the Pentagon, the City and County of Broomfield is monitoring events. The City and the Broomfield Police Department are in contact with the state office of emergency preparedness. 9/11/01
Commission openings available to Broomfield residents - Broomfield residents may apply for an opening on the district’s Judicial Performance Commission and there is an immediate opening for a Broomfield attorney to sit on the 17th Judicial District's Judicial Nominating Commission to nominate someone for a county court judgeship. Click here for more information. 8/6/01
City seeks input for proposed recreation center - Broomfield is seeking help from the community for the proposed recreation center, currently under design. A meeting has been scheduled for 6:30 p.m., Wednesday, July 18, at the Lakeshore Room in the Broomfield Senior Center. 7/12/01
We want to hear your suggestions on future capital projects - The CIP committee will host two PUBLIC HEARINGS to hear your suggestions on future capital projects to be considered for the 2002 city budget. 6/11/01
Broomfield joins "Colorado Cares" effort to recognize volunteer service 5/24/01
Broomfield plans April 21 youth summer job fair 4/3/01
Senior Center is first in state for national accreditation 3/16/01
Report those potholes! 3/6/01
First filing meetings continue 2/26/01
First Human Services Advisory Committee appointed 2/14/01
Broomfield wins lawsuit 2/7/01
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