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800227887 E. 60th Ave.Commerce City, CO 80022
News Briefs ................................ pg. 2What’s Coming Up at Council .. pg. 2Calendar ..................................... pg. 3Council Corner .......................... pg. 4Fire District ................................ pg. 6
IN THIS EDITION
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A M O N T H LY N E W S L E T T E R F R O M T H E C I T Y O F C O M M E R C E C I T Y, C O
JUNE 2020 DE VUELTA PARA ESPAÑOL VOL. 15, NO. 6
connectedCommerce City
COMMERCE CITY INTRODUCED A NEW C3 COMMUNITY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM to aid local businesses and non-profit organizations impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. City Council allocated $1 million for the program, which provides funding for grants, small business micro loans, and food banks.
$600,000 in funding was approved for new COVID-19 Business and Non-Profit Support and Recovery Grants to assist small businesses and non-profits. The grants provided up to $5,000 for expenses to qualifying Commerce City businesses and non-profits until other funding sources can be secured through loans and federal relief programs.
“The city council recognizes the overwhelming economic impacts of COVID-19 on all of Commerce City,” said Mayor Benjamin Huseman. “To aid our local small businesses and non-profits, we are offering these grants to help them keep their doors open and continue to serve our residents during this time of need in our community.”
Businesses and non-profits applied for the first round of funding on between April 29 and May 4. There were 55 business applications and 18 non-profit applications submitted for the first round. The Support and Recovery Grant Application Review Task Forces unanimously agreed to award $200,000 in funding to 44 business applicants and $71,471 to 15 non-profit applicants. Applications for the second round of funding open at 8 a.m. on June 3 and close at 5 p.m. on June 8.
In addition to the grants, city council approved another $200,000 for the COVID-19 Relief Microloan Program, part of a countywide loan program managed by the Colorado Enterprise Fund. City Council initially approved $200,000 in seed money
Business Grant Recipients A Touch of Wellness $5,000 Adjusting to Health Chiropractor $5,000 Admiral Sign Company $5,000 Anchor CrossFit $5,000 Blair & Blair Insurance $5,000 Box State Barbers $5,000 Breath of Life Yoga $5,000 Bright Star Kids Dentistry $5,000 Cielas Hair Studios $5,000 Delfina’s Sweets $5,000 El Coco Pirata Mariscos & Sushi $5,000 El Jardin Restaurant $5,000 Eng Orthodontist $5,000 Halftime Sports Bar $5,000 Healing Journey Counseling $5,000
Hermes Worldwide, Inc $5,000 High Plains Eye Care $5,000 Innovative Mechanical Solutions $5,000 La Casa Del Rey $5,000 La Chispa Nightclub $5,000 La Trenza Counceling Inc. $5,000 MLF Enterprises $5,000 North Range Eye Care PC $5,000 North Range Family Dentistry $5,000 Pour Tap House $5,000 Renu Reunion $5,000 Rocky Industries $5,000 Smile 4 Life Dental $5,000 State House 38 $5,000 Ted’s Philly Cheese Steaks & Mexican Grill $5,000
The Derby Insurance Group $5,000 The Stillwater Day Spa $5,000 Triton Environmental $5,000 Vogel Sales $5,000 Wortlewoods Smoke Pit $5,000 Allstate Insurance $4,000 Attitude Oral and Facial Surgery $4,000 iGo Realty $4,000 Latino and American Taxes $4,000 Derby Extreme Hair Salon $3,000 Divas Salon & Spa $3,000 50-80 Massage $1,000 Irene’s Professional Tax Service $1,000 Mountain Fades Barbershop $1,000
Non-Profit Grant RecipientsAdams 14 Education Foundation $5,000Adams County Food Bank $5,000Adelante Community Development $5,000CO Youth Mariachi $5,000Commerce City Historical Society $3,480Community Uplift Partnership $4,991F.I.S.H. of Commerce City $5,000Feline Fix $5,000Inspire $5,000Kids First Health Care $5,000Little Giants Learning Center $5,000Reaching Hope $5,000Salud Family Health Center $5,000Sparkling Kindness $3,000Stout Street Foundation $5,000
ORGANIZATIONS RECEIVING GRANT FUNDS
Commerce City allocates $1 million in city funds to aid local COVID-19 response
C3 Community Assistance Program
TOTAL $1,050,000
COVID-19 Relief Microloans
$400,000Small Business Support Grants
$400,000Non-Profit Support Grants
$200,000Food Bank Donations
$50,000
towards the loan program on April 6. The additional allocation expands the loan pool to $400,000. Businesses that generated revenue prior to COVID-19 can apply for a maximum loan amount of $25,000. Additional details about this program are available at coloradoenterprisefund.org/commerce-city-covid-19-relief-loan. $50,000 was also approved for immediate direct funding to city food banks.
Commerce City organizations interested in learning more about the grants and other available resources should visit c3gov.com/covid-19.
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City Council adopts laws, policies, and budgets consistent with the city charter. Regular city council meetings (first and third Mondays of each month) and study sessions (second and fourth Mondays of each month) are open to the public; however, public comment and official city actions only take place during regular meetings. Regular meetings are shown online at c3gov.com/video and on the local CCTV Channel 8 (HD channel 881).
While the civic center remains closed (at press time) due to the COVID-19 crisis, city council continues to meet remotely on the first and third Monday of each month using the Zoom video-conferencing application. The public is welcome to comment at virtual meetings during citizen communication and/or for individual agenda items. Members of the public can register in advance to comment live (online through Zoom or by phone) or pre-submit written comments for the record (using an online form or by mail).
Visit c3gov.com/council for instructions on submitting comments and a link to the meeting agenda. Submit comments by mail to the City Clerk, 7887 E. 60th Ave, Commerce City, CO 80022. The deadline to register for live comment during the meeting and/or submit written comments is noon on the Monday of the meeting.
Upcoming regular meeting topics include:
• Public Hearing on a rezone request from South Adams County Fire Protection District to allow expansion for an existing fleet services building for the property located at 8600 Rosemary St.
• Ordinance amending the revised municipal code to modify responsibilities and standards for the maintenance of weeds and grasses and increase penalties for noncompliance.
• Presentation on COVID-19 updates, staff’s monthly oil and gas update; Suncor quarterly update, and closing date extension for sale of the Mile High Greyhound Park.
• Joint Meeting with 27J and Adams 14 School Districts.
• Discussion on future board and commission meetings
Upcoming study session topics includes:
• Discussion on updates to the city’s oil and gas regulations.
Agendas are updated frequently and subject to change. Visit c3gov.com/council to view the most current council agendas.
C O M M E R C E C I T Y C O U N C I L M E M B E R S
Councilmember Meghan Grimes, At LargeCell: [email protected] Term expires 2023
Mayor Benjamin HusemanCell: [email protected] Term expires 2023
Councilmember Oscar Madera, Ward ICell: [email protected] Term expires 2021
Councilmember Jennifer Allen-Thomas, Ward IICell: [email protected] Term expires 2023
Councilmember Susan Noble, Ward IVCell: [email protected] expires 2023
Councilmember José Guardiola, At LargeCell: 720-249-8869 [email protected] Term expires 2021
Councilmember Craig Hurst, At LargeCell: [email protected] expires 2023
Mayor Pro Tem Nicole Frank, Ward IIICell: [email protected] Term expires 2021
Councilmember Robyn Smith, At LargeCell: [email protected] Term expires 2021
NEWS BRIEFResidents 62 and older can receive a refund on city property taxesSeniors at least 62 years of age can apply for the city’s property tax refund program, which repays the amount paid to the city out of the total property tax bill. To be eligible for the refund, residents must meet the following requirements:
• At least one person in the household must be 62 or older as of the application date
• The applicant must have lived in a home or apartment within the city limits in 2019
The deadline to apply for the program is Nov. 1.
With city facilities closed until further notice (at press time) due to COVID-19, the printable application is only available online at this time. To access the application, visit c3gov.com/living-in and select “Taxes & Fees” from the navigation, followed
by “Senior Property Tax Refund.” Those who applied to the program last year will receive a paper application by mail.
Send the completed application to:
Senior Property Tax Refund Program ATTN: Vickie White, Finance Department 7887 E. 60th Ave. Commerce City, CO 80022
Refund checks will be mailed between Nov. 15 and Dec. 31.
If you have questions about the program, call Vickie White at 303-289-3675.
WHAT’S COMING UP AT COUNCIL
AS WE MOVE INTO THE BUSY SUMMER EVENT SEASON, the city has been closely following public health organizations such as the CDC, CDPHE, and Tri-County Health Department for guidance on holding city-sponsored events. Recommendations from health officials indicate the need for social distancing will continue through the summer, which will prevent large community gatherings from taking place.
As a result, the city regrets to announce that city-sponsored summer events are canceled through August 4. This decision was made for the following reasons:
• The health and safety of our residents and employees is our top priority. CDC guidance indicates that large gatherings offer more opportunities for person-to-person contact and therefore pose a greater risk of COVID-19 transmission.
• Public health recommendations indicate that social distancing practices will continue through the summer and it is unclear when group gatherings of more than 10 people will once again be allowed or advisable.
• The uncertainty of the crisis poses challenges for staff to safely and adequately plan events in this changing environment.
The cancellation includes the following city events:• Public Works Touch-A-Truck (June 4)• Neighborhood Outreach – Fronterra Park (June 11)• Police and Fire Open House (June 23)• 4th Fest Family Festival (July 4) – Fireworks show is TBD• Cultural Council’s Music and Movies in the Park
• Fairfax Park (July 9)• Fronterra Park (July 16)• Civic Center (July 23)• Turnberry Park (July 30)
• National Night Out (August 4) The city continues to evaluate local impacts to determine the rest of the summer and
fall events schedule. Visit c3gov.com/covid-19 for the latest updates about city events, cancellations, and more.
City-sponsored summer events canceled through August 4
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June 1 City Council Regular Meeting, 6 p.m., Virtual Meeting
June 8 City Council Study Session, 6 p.m., Virtual Meeting
June 15 City Council Regular Meeting, 6 p.m., Virtual Meeting
June 22 City Council Study Session, 6 p.m., Virtual Meeting
June 29 City Council meeting with Adams 14 School District, more info is TBA.
June 30 City Council meeting with 27J School District, more info is TBA.
Bison Ridge Recreation Center13905 E. 112th Ave.
303-286-6800
Eagle Pointe Recreation Center6060 E. Parkway Dr.
303-289-3760
Commerce City Civic Center
7887 E. 60th Ave. 303-289-3600
CALENDAR
Stay connected with the city:Register for email alerts from the city at c3gov.com/subscribe. Report a city concern at c3gov.com/askc3. Share your story ideas, questions or
comments on published stories with Connected Editor Cristal Dukes at [email protected]. Follow us on social media:
Due to the evolving nature of the coronavirus outbreak, all events and meetings are subject to be rescheduled or canceled. Please visit the city calendar at c3gov.com for the most updated list of events.
HEALTHHEALTH CLINICSKids First Community Pediatric Clinic, 4675 E. 69th Ave.,303-289-1086
Salud Family Health Center: If you are experiencing symptoms, please contact Salud Family Health Center over the phone at 303-697-2583 to speak to a member of the Care Team to determine further care.
MENTAL HEALTHColorado Crisis Line: Reach out for free, confidential, professional, 24/7 support. Call 1-844-493-TALK (8255) or text TALK to 38255
Cultivando has weekly ‘Salud Emocional’ zoom workshops to support the emotional health of the Spanish-speaking community and to provide COVID-related resources. Thursdays from 9:30-11:30 am. Visit Facebook.com/CultivandoCO for more information.
Centro de la Familia is a crisis hotline offering service in Spanish at 719-432-5305
FOODLOCAL FOOD BANKSAdams County Emergency Food Bank, 7111 E. 56th Ave., 720-878-3563
Food Bank of the Rockies, 6000 Victory Way, 303-287-3000
Impacto de Fe (World Impact) - Food Pantry, 5155 E. 64th Ave., 303-403-2744
Our Savior Lutheran Church – F.I.S.H Food Bank, 6770 Monaco St., 720-633-3604
School Meal Sites: Free Meals for Children 18 and under.
Adams 14, Kearney Middle School, 6160 Kearney St., M-F, 11a.m. – 12:30p.m., 303-853-3333
27J, Thimmig Elementary, 11453 Oswego St., M, W, F, 11a.m. – 1p.m.
ADDITIONAL RESOURCESHunger Free Colorado’s Food Resource Hotline, 855-855-4626
WIC, 4201 E. 72nd Ave., Unit D, 303-439-5990
RENT/MORTGAGE/UTILITY ASSISTANCEMaiker Housing Partners: Emergency, short-term rental and mortgage assistance to households that are most vulnerable to eviction or foreclosure due to the likelihood of having little savings, suffering loss or reduction of employment, or experiencing housing instability or incurring insurmountable debt due to unpaid rent or mortgage. Call 303-227-2075.
Brothers Redevelopment: Short-term rental and mortgage assistance to low-income households that have been economically impacted by COVID-19. Call 303-202-6340.
COMMERCE CITYCOVID-19 LOCAL RESOURCES
Almost Home: Rental assistance to persons in need. Funds help to provide stability for those who are unable to pay for rent and are on the brink of homelessness. Call 303-659-6199.
Salvation Army: Emergency shelter, transitional housing, and more. Call 720-305-4641.
South Adams County Water & Sanitation District: All essential operations will continue and there will not be any disruption to your water or sewer service. During this period, customers can still make payments and contact us online or by calling the District main line at 303-288-2646.
Xcel Energy: Xcel Energy will not disconnect service to any residential or small business customers until further notice. Visit xcelenergy.com or call 800-8959-4999 for more information.
United Power: If you are experiencing financial hardship due to COVID-19, call the Member Services team at 303-637-1300 to see what options for assistance are available.
ADDITIONAL RESOURCESHousing Programs and Rental Payment Assistance: Call 211 or text your zip code to 898-211 to get connected with housing programs and programs that make rental payments for people who are at risk of eviction without assistance.
Internet Essentials from Comcast: Connects low-income families to home internet https://internetessentials.com/covid19
For Unemployment Insurance, visit colorado.gov/cdle/unemployment or call 303-318-9000
For food, cash, and Medicaid assistance: 720-523-2700
For Job Search resources, Employment First, TANF Workforce Development, Businesses: 720-523-2400
GENERAL COVID-19 INFORMATIONCommerce City Local Government: For the latest updates on City of Commerce City closures or cancellations, visit c3gov.com/covid-19 or call 303-289-3600. For Business Resources visit RedefiningCommerce.com/biz-covid-19.
Adams County Government: Visit adamscountycovid19.org for a list of community resources
CO HELP is Colorado’s call line for the novel coronavirus (COVID-19). People who have general questions about COVID-19 can call CO HELP at 303-389-1687 or 1-877-462-2911, for answers in many languages, or email them at [email protected] for answers in English
Tri-County Health Department: COVID-19 Hotline: 303-953-4230
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: cdc.gov/coronavirus
Keeping Commerce City informed during COVID-19THE CITY OF COMMERCE CITY continues to monitor the COVID-19 pandemic and work closely with local and state public health partners to slow the spread of the virus as we move towards a plan of recovery.
City facilities are closed until further notice; however, city staff has been working diligently on plans to reopen city facilities throughout our community. Buffalo Run Golf Course reopened on April 27, and Municipal Court resumes services on June 3 with a limited schedule. Social distancing requirements will be enforced for court attendees, masks will be required, and all defendants and guests may be subject to a health screening upon arrival. Visit c3gov.com/court for court-related information.
Residents should continue to contact the city by phone or email for non-emergency programs and services until facilities can reopen. The city continues to monitor the situation and will provide regular updates to the public. It is still important that we stay safe and continue to practice social distancing for the greater good of our entire community.
Find the latest information about public health orders, as well as details about changes to city operations due to COVID-19 at c3gov.com/covid-19 or call 303-289-3600.
Stay Informed• City InformationFor the latest updates on City of Commerce City closures or cancellations, visit c3gov.com/covid-19 or call 303-289-3600.
• Public Health HotlineCO HELP is Colorado’s call line for the novel coronavirus (COVID-19). People who have general questions about COVID-19 can call CO HELP at 303-389-1687 or 1-877-462-2911, for answers in many languages, or email them at [email protected] for answers in English.
• Adams County COVID-19 Response & RecoveryVisit adamscountycovid19.org for information and resources provided by Adams County
Public Health Resources• Tri-County Health Department: tchd.org• Colorado Department of Public Health &
Environment: covid19.colorado.gov• Centers for Disease Control and Prevention:
cdc.gov/coronavirusWe are in this together.STAY SAFE AND STAY WELL!
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• Cut weeds and grass to a height of 8 inches or less.
• Keep public sidewalks clear of grass and bushes. Tree limbs should be trimmed to at least 10 feet above sidewalks and 15 feet above streets.
• Items not intended to be stored outside, such as furniture and tires, are not permitted to be stored in public view (even if covered).
• Vehicles that are unlicensed, inoperable or have expired plates must be stored in a fully enclosed structure.
• Trash should be stored in a designated garbage can or proper receptacle until collection, not scattered across your property.
Learn more at c3gov.com/propertytips 303.227.8860
Be a Good Neighbor this Summer
New bridge design coming for E. 112th Avenue near Brighton Road
Over $138,000 granted to local nonprofits to support community needsAFTER A COMPETITIVE SELECTION PROCESS, the Quality Community Foundation (QCF) has awarded grants to 27 local nonprofit organizations that help make Commerce City a “Quality Community for a Lifetime.” Part of QCF’s mission is to provide grants to local nonprofits that benefit Commerce City residents.
Each organization will receive between $2,000 and $7,500 from the $138,300 total fund to support its work in Commerce City. The total fund amount is determined by a city council appropriation in the city’s annual budget.
Congratulations to this year’s grant recipients: • Project Angel Heart• Kids First Health Care• CASA of Adams & Broomfield Counties • A Precious Child, Inc.• Food Bank of the Rockies• Stout Street Foundation• Ralston House• Kids in Need Dentistry• Joyful Journeys Community Enrichment• Catholic Charities and Community Services of the Archdiocese of Denver, Inc. • FISH of Commerce City, Inc.• Mercy Housing Mountain Plains• Adams County Emergency Food Bank• Almost Home, Inc. • Community Uplift Partnership• Little Giants Learning Center• Environmental Learning for Kids• Commerce City Rotary Foundation, Inc.• Pennock Center for Counseling• Brothers Redevelopment, Inc.• Commerce City Cultural Council • Colorado Youth Mariachi Program• Adelante Community Development• St. Vincent De Paul Society at Our Lady Mother of the Church• Reaching Hope• Adams 14 Education Foundation • Youth Initiative of Adams CountyLearn more at c3gov.com/QCF.
THE CITY IS WORKING WITH THE COLORADO DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (CDOT) and has hired an engineering firm to design a new bridge on E. 112th Avenue just east of Brighton Road. After the eastbound lane of the existing bridge was closed for inspection in December, a state inspector recommended it remain closed due to structural concerns. As a result, the eastbound lane will be closed until the new bridge is constructed.
The new bridge design, permitting process, environmental studies, and other requirements are estimated to be complete this fall. Construction of the new bridge will start shortly after and is expected to last approximately four months. The city has obtained federal funding for a portion of those costs.
The existing bridge, which is located near the Belle Creek and Dunes Park neighborhoods, was originally constructed in 1965 and later widened in 2001.
To learn about other public works programs, visit c3gov.com/living-in/street-maintenance.
COUNCIL CORNERAs your councilmember for Ward III and Mayor Pro Tem, I want to thank you for your patience as we navigate these uncertain times together. We have been working hard to ensure the health and safety of our community, as well as ensure city services continue for our residents.
COVID-19 has impacted our city in many ways. My thoughts are with those who have lost loved ones and livelihoods. I especially recognize the challenges the pandemic has presented to our business community. I know city staff, community partners, and consultants from the Commerce City Small Business
Resource Center (SBRC) have worked diligently to gather resources for affected businesses. To assist further, my council colleagues and I approved additional funding to assist local businesses and nonprofits.
In April, we approved $600,000 in city funds for new COVID-19 Business and Non-Profit Support and Recovery Grants to help small businesses and non-profits deal with the disruptions caused by the pandemic. The grants are just one part of
a larger assistance program, which provides $1 million in city funding for
the grants, small business micro loans, and funding for food banks. We hope these grants can help businesses keep their doors open and continue to serve our residents during this time of need in our community.
The grants provide up to $5,000 each for expenses to qualifying Commerce City businesses and non-profits until other funding sources can be secured (such as loans and federal relief programs). For the first round of funding, 55 businesses and 18 non-profit organizations submitted applications. The Small Business Support and Recovery Grant Application Review Task Force unanimously agreed to award $200,000 in funding to 44 business applicants and over $71,000 to 15 non-profit applicants. A second round of grant funding is also coming soon. Look for the application and deadlines at c3gov.com/covid-19-grants.
I am proud to serve you and our business community during these trying times. Please don’t hesitate to reach out with questions or share your concerns at [email protected] or 720-773-0134.
Stay safe and be well, Commerce City.
Mayor Pro Tem Nicole Frank
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Fight the bite this summer with these simple tipsSummer is here, and that means mosquito populations are on the rise along with the risk of mosquito-borne diseases like West Nile virus (WNV). You can protect yourself from West Nile virus and other mosquito-borne illnesses by following some simple tips:
• Dress in long sleeves and pants• Wear light-colored, loose-fitting clothing• Use mosquito repellents containing DEET• Limit outdoor activity around dawn and dusk, when mosquitos are most activeYou can also help eliminate mosquito breeding habitats by draining standing
water anywhere it collects on your property, such as gutters, flower pots, fountains/birdbaths, garbage cans and lids, tires, outdoor toys, and buckets.
The city’s mosquito management program aims to reduce populations and lower the risk of disease through reducing habitats, eliminating larvae, trapping and testing mosquitos, and – if necessary – spraying for adult mosquitos. City contractor Vector Disease Control International (vdci.net/colorado) uses methods that maximize effectiveness without compromising the safety of residents, pets, or the environment.
The Tri-County Health Department provides additional information on protecting yourself from WNV and other mosquito-borne illnesses at FightTheBiteColorado.com.
Call the mosquito hotline at 303-428-5908 to: • Report mosquito complaints, such as a large
number of mosquitos in your neighborhood• Request spray notifications • Ask general program questions
Street improvement projects beginning soon
Street segments scheduled for mill and overlay in the coming months include:
THE CITY’S ANNUAL PAVEMENT MAINTENANCE PROGRAM is underway for 2020, with a series of street improvements slated for completion in the coming months. The program makes needed road repairs in different areas of the city each year based on the Pavement Condition Index (PCI). The Pavement Condition Index is a rating system used to determine the relative condition of a street segment.
Most of this year’s projects address streets south of E. 76th Avenue and in the Irondale neighborhood. Work will also address Colorado Boulevard between E. 72nd and E. 74th avenues and major improvements will be completed on segments of N. Sandcreek Drive and E. 64th Avenue.
Streets in the River Run West neighborhood near E. 112th Avenue and Havana Street will be treated with slurry seal during the 2020 pavement maintenance program. This process involves laying a new surface layer of liquid asphalt and finely crushed gravel over the existing pavement. The work typically requires short-term street closures where residents will be asked to move all vehicles off the street and avoid using their driveways for no more than one day.
Many roads in the core city and Irondale areas will be repaired with a “mill and overlay” method, where the top layer of pavement is removed and replaced with a new layer of fresh asphalt. This process typically involves lane closures, areas of rough pavement and lower speed limits, but rarely calls for streets to be closed.
Major thoroughfares• Colorado Boulevard – E. 72nd
to E. 74th avenues Core City• E. 60th Place – Oneida to
Pontiac streets• E. 60th Way – Pontiac to
Quebec streets• E. 61st Avenue - Niagara to
Oneida streets• E. 62nd Avenue - Monaco to
Olive streets• E. 62nd Place - Monaco Street to
E. 62nd Way• E. 62nd Way - Monaco Street to
E. 62nd Place• E. 63rd Avenue - Pontiac to
Quebec streets• Gifford Drive - Monaco to
Niagara streets
• Monaco Street – E. 63rd to E. 64th avenues
• Niagara Street – E. 60th Avenue to Gifford Drive
• Olive Street – E. 60th to E. 64th avenues
• Oneida Street – E. 60th to E. 64th avenues
• Pontiac Street – E. 60th Place to E. 64th Avenue
• Porter Way – E. 61st Place to 62nd Avenue
• Poplar Place – E. 61st Place to 62nd Avenue
• Holly Street – E. 60th Avenue to E. 65th Way
• Olive Street – E. 66th to E. 70th avenues
Irondale• E. 81st Avenue - Rosemary to
Syracuse streets
Motorized vehicles not allowed on trails
THE CITY IS FREQUENTLY SEEING and getting reports of people riding ATVs, motorcycles, and dirt bikes on Second Creek Trail and other city trails lately. This is dangerous for pedestrians in these areas and can cause significant damage to trails and surrounding areas. Using motorized vehicles on trails is illegal and violators may receive a summons and have their vehicle towed.
Please report this activity using the non-emergency police line: 303-288-1535. Useful details to report include vehicle/driver description, license plate number, and specific area/nearest intersection. Help us keep the city’s trails safe and user-friendly for everyone to enjoy. As a reminder, ATVs and similar vehicles are also prohibited on the city’s public roadways unless they are licensed and fully street legal.
CCPD increases speeding enforcementFewer vehicles on the roads due to COVID-19 has
led to less traffic congestion lately, but has also
contributed to a more worrisome trend: an increase
in dangerous speeding behavior. While not unique to
Commerce City, the police department has noticed the issue on
city roadways (like the drivers below caught doing 97 and 70 mph
on Tower Road) and is increasing speeding enforcement as a result.
Let’s slow it down and keep our roads safe, Commerce City!
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Follow us on Social Media: Facebook.com/sacfd200 ● Instgram: southadamscountyfire ● Twitter: @SACFD200 ● Website: www.sacfd.org
South Adams County Fire in partnership with Community Choice Credit Union provided 200 Emergency Food & Supply Boxes to three senior communities; Conter Estates, Madonna Plaza & Prairie Rose. It was amazing to give back to the community and to those in need. The boxes included: Paper Towels, Toilet Paper, Cleaning/Disinfecting Wipes, Non-Perishable Foods, Handmade Masks, Toiletries, Hand Sanitizer, Snacks and case of water. Weeks prior to the distribution our team sent surveys to the senior residents and asked what their immediate needs were and their top needs were; cleaning/disinfecting, hand sanitizer, food, water and masks. Additionally, many of the seniors were not going to the grocery stores or food banks in fear of the pandemic. A one-day community food drive was held where majority of the nonperishable foods were donated and our team sorted and resembled the boxes. Thank you to all that supported our food drive and that helped with our project!
Helping the community during COVID-19: At this time, our fire stations are closed to the public and to visitors due to COVID-19 however, our crews are still out serving the community with emergencies and community events.
During the spring and summer months typically our firefighters are participating on many community outreach events or we are holding Open House events and BBQ's sharing public safety messages and although we are not able to do these events we continue to connect with our residents through the following;
• Drive-By Birthday and Graduations• Class of 2020 "Adopt-A-Senior"• Emergency Food/Supply Boxes to the senior community• Nightly 7pm Howl for COVID-19
If you need to arrange a drop-off at the stations, have a donation or need to schedule a request please contact [email protected] or 720.573.9779 you may also contact us through our social media sites. We look forward to continuing to serve with Pride and Excellence!
COVID Relief Project: Emergency Food/Supply Boxes!
Class of 2020 Adopt-a-Senior! Congratulations to a few local senior high school students graduating from Prairie View High School. After high school each will be pursuing a career in the fire industry. Best of luck future fire fighters!
Alex Peterson Kyle Melvin Angelo Murrujo
