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BALLOT QUESTION 2B:

The City of Federal Heights will have a ballot issue on the November 8, 2016 General Election ballot: BALLOT QUESTION 2B: Shall the City Council of the City of Federal Heights enact an ordinance permitting the operation of regulated retail marijuana stores within the City? ___Yes

___No

For more information on voter registration, ballots, and voting contact the Adams County Clerk and Recorder.

Business Appreciation Lunch Friday, November 4 Ciancio’s, 11:30 a.m. Holiday Lighting Event Thursday, December 1 City Hall, 6:00 p.m. Holiday Lighting Contest Nominations Due: Friday, December 16 Santa Candy Giveaway Saturday, December 17 Federal Heights 8 a.m. - 12 p.m.

WARD III COUNCILOR ELAINE SWEENEY

Elaine Sweeney was appointed to the vacant Ward III council seat on August 23, 2016. The City Charter states “All such appointments shall be until a successor is elected and qualified at the next general municipal election” Therefore, she will fill the seat until November 2017, when the remaining two years of the term must go to election. Elaine and her husband, Mike, have lived in Federal Heights for 36 years and have three children and five grandchildren. Councilor Sweeney said the main reason she applied for the council is because she thinks the community needs to be more involved and she wants to help with that. Welcome Councilor Sweeney! NOVEMBER / DECEMBER

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MAYOR DANIEL DICK MONTHLY MAYORAL UPDATE

As we celebrate the holidays with family and friends, let’s do so with kindness and the optimism that the year to come will be even better than the year we are leaving behind. Don’t forget the Holiday Lighting Ceremony on December 1st at 6 pm at City Hall. This event is a wonderful kick-off for the holiday season and is becoming a tradition for many families. A recent addition to the City Council Daniel Dick is Elaine Mayor Sweeney in 720.785.3983 [email protected] Ward III. She replaced Ken Murphy, who served the city for over four years. I wish to thank Ken Murphy for his service on the Council. When you speak to anyone in the Council, or to the Mayor, please offer suggestions for making our City an even better city. I have been meeting on a monthly basis with the three former Mayors. The effort is to share ideas about how to create a better future for Federal Heights. Many long-planned improvements are coming to the City in 2017. We will begin to bury the utilities on part of Federal and Pecos and all of 92nd Ave. during the winter. In the summer of 2017, CDOT plans to install a signal light at Federal and 98th Ave. which will give residents safer entry from Countryside Mobile Home Park to Federal Ave.

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We are so fortunate to be able to participate in the services provided by Ralston House, an advocacy center that provides a safe place to investigate child and elderly abuse. We are joined by the Cities of Aurora, Brighton, Commerce City, Northglenn, Thornton, Westminster, Adams County the City and County of Broomfield in financing the facilities. The Ralston House is a safe place for child victims of violence and trauma to be interviewed and to be provided forensic examinations. They have the finest staff to provide comfort and assistance to victims. It is considered “the best” in the nation. Jefferson County and the FBI also use and pay a fee for the use of the facilities. We are so fortunate to be able to provide such quality care in the most vulnerable time of the victim’s life. A much needed expansion of facilities is needed; the new facility should be completed by fall 2017 and it will be located in the City of Northglenn. In the last year, 184 child car seats were installed by the certified staff in our Federal Heights Fire Department. If you would like to have a child seat installed in your car, make an appointment, by calling 303-427-7209. Today, give a stranger one of your smiles. It might be the only sunshine he sees all day. Wishing all a safe and joy filled holiday season, Daniel Dick Mayor of Federal Heights ORD. 16-07 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FEDERAL HEIGHTS, COLORADO, AMENDING SECTION 38-58 OF THE FEDERAL HEIGHTS MUNICIPAL CODE PERTAINING TO GRAFFITI VANDALISM This ordinance changes some of the terminology and definitions in the Municipal Code relating to graffiti and graffiti vandalism. ORD. 16-08 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FEDERAL HEIGHTS, COLORADO, REPEALING IN ITS ENTIRETY SECTION 30-105 (a) OF THE FEDERAL HEIGHTS MUNICIPAL CODE AND ENACTING ARTICLE IV.5 OF CHAPTER 30 OF THE FEDERAL HEIGHTS MUNICIPAL CODE PERTAINING TO GRAFFITI VANDALISM This ordinance defines the City’s commitment to combating and controlling the spread of graffiti vandalism with prompt removal of defacement of public or private property. ORD. 16-09 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FEDERAL HEIGHTS, COLORADO, AMENDING ARTICLE V OF CHAPTER 10 OF THE FEDERAL HEIGHTS MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING THE RENTAL PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODE This ordinance amends the Rental Housing Inspection Property code to include: 1) the owner’s option to employ a qualified independent inspector from a list provided by the City to perform a scheduled or complaint-based inspection; the owner and/or property manager and the tenant will be notified of systematic inspections and cancellations; and properties that are part of the Housing Choice Voucher “Section 8” Program will not be included in inspections.

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WARD III

John Hamlin 720-445-5646

Kevin Dougherty 303-650-0177

Ted May 720-840-1522

The Mayor and City Council meet at 7:00 p.m. 2380 W. 90th Ave. 1st & 3rd Tuesday Regular Meetings Council Chambers

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Harold Thomas 303-427-1649

Carolyn Scharf 720-475-1940

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2nd & 4th Tuesday Study Sessions Community Room

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Elaine Sweeney 303-469-4936

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Jacqueline Halburnt 303-412-3525 [email protected]

This year, the City is holding the Business Appreciation Lunch on Friday, November 4th, in Ciancio’s at Hyland Hills. It’s council’s way of thanking local businesses for choosing to do business in Federal Heights. Mayor Dick and the city council will hand out longevity awards to recognize long-term businesses. There will also be a keynote speaker and time to network. A thriving business community is paramount to a small city like Federal Heights. We hope all businesses are able to join us. Also, don’t forget to nominate your favorite commercial and residential lighting displays for the holiday lighting contest to [email protected] by December 16.

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ONLINE SALES TAX PAYMENTS NOW AVAILABLE Businesses can make online sales tax payments at www.fedheights.org. Questions? Contact the Sales Tax Accountant at 303-412-3540 or jfreiberger@ fedheights.org.

WE ARE LOOKING FOR VOLUNTEERS The city is considering bringing back Federal Heights Day in 2018 and we’re looking for volunteers to serve on a planning committee. Federal Heights Day is a super event that would combine all of the city’s summer events into one. For instance,there would be a pancake breakfast, parade, car show, health fair, vendors, music, food and fun all on one day. The city is also considering a mediation program to help neighbors co-exist. We are looking for people who are trained in mediation and would be willing to mediate for Federal Heights residents when the need arises. Please contact [email protected] if you are interested in these volunteer opportunities.

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SNOW REMOVAL

SEC. 38-85 SIDEWALK SNOW, ICE AND LITTER REMOVAL It shall be unlawful for any owner, manager, agent, or occupant of real property within the city to allow snow, ice, or litter as such terms are defined in section 38-1, to accumulate on public sidewalks and pedestrian passageways abutting their property and they shall have joint and several responsibilities for the removal of all such snow, ice and litter. The removal of a snow accumulation of more than one inch shall be completed within 15 hours following the cessation of snowfall.

ONLINE UTILITY BILL PAY Pay your Federal Heights monthly utility bills online at www.fedheights.org in a few simple steps! Click on “online bill pay” on the city’s webpage and have your credit card, address and water bill account number handy. There is a 2.5% fee added to credit card payments (minimum $2.00) Questions? Contact Utility billing at 303-412-3532 or [email protected] PG. 4

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A WARM WELCOME

OPENING A NEW BUSINESS??

to the newest businesses! K Tortaz 1848 W. 92nd Avenue 720-620-5451 Limitless Street Clothing 9128 Federal Boulevard 720-628-1084 Luv-N-Stuff 1886 W. 92nd Avenue 720-829-1745

Check out the New Business Information Guide at www.fedheights.org to find: • Business License Applications • Planning and Zoning Contracts • Building Inspection and Fire Department information and checklists for new businesses For any questions, contact Jeri Freiberger at 303-428-3526

Where you spend your money makes a difference. Support your local Federal Heights businesses and buy locally!

GRAFFITI IN FEDERAL HEIGHTS

Graffiti is the defacement of public or private property by means of painting, drawing and writing. The City of Federal Heights will promptly remove the graffiti at the City’s cost from residential and commercial properties, where such graffiti vandalism is visible from any public facility, street, trail, or park. This ongoing effort demonstrates the City's commitment to combating graffiti vandalism and controls the spread of graffiti vandalism. Please report all graffiti to the Public Works Shop at 303-428-0422.

2017 BUDGET

The 2017 Budget public hearing will be held on December 6, 2016. Some highlights in the upcoming budget include construction and engineering projects of approximately $3 million for the undergrounding of electrical infrastructure along Federal Blvd, $3.5 million for the widening of the intersection at 92nd and Federal, $1.0 million for repaving W. 92nd Ave from Federal Blvd to Pecos, $0.5M for repaving W 100th Avenue from Elm to Clay St., approximately $1.5M for various drainage improvements projects for the Kimberly Hills, Elm Court and Niver Creek locations.

DAYLIGHT SAVINGS TIME

Fall back one hour for Daylight Savings Time ends at 2:00 a.m. on Sunday Morning, November 6th. Please also don’t forget to change the batteries in your smoke detectors. They can save your life!

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YARD OF THE MONTH PROGRAM

City Council selected two YOM winners (one stick-built home and one manufactured home) for each month in July, August and September. Tuscan Heights was the Business Category winner in August. Winners received personal visits from City Council and staff and were also recognized with lawn signs. Hilltop Gardens, Papa Murphy’s and Ace Hardware kindly donated gift cards to the winners.

L. MILES - JULY

J. LARGE- JULY

L. FREIDMAN - AUG.

J. RUPP - AUG.

N. NGUYEN- SEPT.

M. QUEZADA - SEPT.

TUSCAN HEIGHTS - AUG.

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SANTA CANDY GIVEAWAY

Santa Claus is teaming up with the City of Federal Heights and the Fire Department to hand out candy to city residents. They have been assisting with Santa’s special trip for 41 years to make the holidays special for all of Federal Heights children. The Federal Heights Fire Department will provide Santa Claus a ride on a fire truck as he visits every neighborhood in the City on Saturday, December 17th between 8:00 a.m. and Noon. Federal Heights Police units will escort Santa and the fire truck throughout the city as he delivers 2,000 sacks of candy and good cheer to children in the spirit of the holiday season. Residents will know that Santa is near when they hear the fire truck siren and horn. Parents are asked to accompany their children as they wait curbside for Santa to arrive. For more information or to request accommodations for those with special needs, please contact Clelia McVay at 303-412-3561 or by email at [email protected].

HOLIDAY LIGHTING CONTEST

Residents and Businesses in Federal Heights are invited to participate in the annual Holiday Lighting contest! There will be three residential winners and three business winners. Prizes include $100 for first place, $75 for second place and $50 for third place. In addition, each winner will also receive a framed award certificate and recognition on the Federal Heights website, Facebook page and in the FOCUS newsletter. Please submit all entries to [email protected] by by Friday, December 16th. Holiday Lighting Winners will be selected on Tuesday, January 3, 2017.

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GOVERNMENT 2380 W 90th Avenue Federal Heights, CO 80260 303-428-3526 [email protected] www.fedheights.org

A-Lift Mobility Service

The City of Federal Heights partners with Adams County and Adams County municipalities to offer free mobility services to residents who are mobility challenged or are 60 years and older. To find out how you can improve your mobility call 303-2356972 or visit www.a-lift.org

IMPORTANT NUMBERS City Hall Receptionist City Manager’s Office City Clerk Fire Department Police Department Community Development

303-428-3526 303-412-3525 303-412-3536 303-412-3559 303-428-8538 303-412-3558

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EMPLOYEE SPOTLIGHT Will Lindsey

Will Lindsey is the new City Planner for the City of Federal Heights. Will is a Colorado native, and has recently returned from California where he worked for the City of San Jose while studying to receive his Master’s degree in Urban Planning. Will is very excited to work with the citizens of Federal Heights, and to bring his passion for planning great communities to the Community Development team. Outside of work, Will’s favorite activities include: annoying his fiancée Ally, walking his anxious dog Douglas, being a mediocre guitarist/ mandolinist, exercising (aka TORTURE), getting “lost” in book stores, and searching for dragons in the mountains. PG. 8

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Utility Billing Building Department City Planner Public Works Engineering Human Resources/Employment Municipal Court

303-412-3532 303-412-3527 303-412-3530 303-412-3539 303-412-3539 303-412-3520 303-412-3538

FEDERAL HEIGHTS

Employment & Volunteer Opportunities Visit the City’s website: www.fedheights.org to explore available job opportunities with the City of Federal Heights. Click on the Employment Opportunities tab to browse all current job and volunteer openings. More information about each position can be found by clicking on a position’s title. Employment Application links are found at the bottom of each job announcement. Completed applications can be e-mailed to [email protected] or hard copies can be dropped off at City Hall or mailed to: Attn: Human Resources. 2380 W. 90th Avenue, Federal Heights, CO 80260 Applications can also be faxed to 303-428-3298. Thank you for your interest in working for the City of Federal Heights.
