Jim Whitfield Arvada Fire Board of Directors

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  • SDA Legistlative update – HB-1348

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    SDA Legislative Action Alert: Call to action – TIF legislation in the current legislative session SUPPORT – HB 15-1348 – Urban Redevelopment Fairness Act. HB15-1348 – Urban Redevelopment Fairness Act passed on 3d Reading in the House. The vote was 44 Yes, 18 No and 2 Excused and 1 not voting due to a conflict…

  • Colorado House Bill 15-1348

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    This bi-partisan supported bill  offers County, School District,  and Special District government some representation on Urban Renewal Projects when their tax revenues are potentially affected.   I support this legislation and encourage you to contact your state representatives to support it as well. Colorado House Bill 15-1348.01 regards, Jim Whitfield Secretary – Colorado SDA (www.sdaco.org)

  • Apex PRD receives Arvada Chamber “Behind the Scenes” award

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    The Apex Park and Recreation District received the Arvada Chamber’s “Behind the Scenes Award” at their annual dinner last Friday.  I and my fellow Board members Tommy Skul, Kristen Larington, and Lee Humrich were glad to accept this award on behalf of the District staff that have worked so hard “behind the scenes” to make…

  • 2015 Colorado SDA Legistlators guide

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    The following document provides and excellent overview of who, what, and how Colorado Special Districts serve the citizens of our great State !! Legislators Guide Updated Jan 2015

  • Public meetings announcement to gather public input

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    Apex Park and Recreation District is hosting a series of public meetings to gather public input on elements of the district’s community recreation master plan. Also on the table for discussion is a possible strategy to finance these projects by extending the district’s current $25 million revenue bond, approved by voters in 1998 to finance…

  • January 6, 2014 Apex / City of Arvada Study Session material.

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    Dear citizens of Apex. The link to the presentation material for our joint study session can be found here: 2014 Jan 6th Study Session Packet.    The material reviews our existing facilities and their coverage area footprint along with the priorities that were identified in 2005 and 2012 by the Vision 2020 steering committee along with…

  • APEX – December 4th Study Session Material

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    We started our planning for some sort of an election to “renew” the bond issue that built the Apex Center.    Just on the odd chance you wanted to attend our session but had a scheduling conflict I am providing you the presentation material we reviewed.   Please contact Director Miles and any of us on the…

  • Arvada Youth Sports Volunteer Appreciation Celebration

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    Yesterday evening was one of my favorite evenings of the entire year.   It was both a blessing and opportunity for us to acknowledge the volunteer efforts of the many citizens within Arvada and the Apex PRD district boundary that help with our many youth sports organizations.   It was privilege to meet with all of the…

  • Calling all CSU Alumni and Waterfowl Hunters………..

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    Please join CSU’s chapter of Ducks Unlimited for their annual Waterfowl Hunter’s Party on Saturday, December 6th.  They will have waterfowl firearms, 30+ Dozen Decoys, a 4 man 1-day Guided Goose Hunt, K2 Coolers, and many other hunting essentials!  Signature Colorado State Ducks Unlimited drinking glasses will be available for $10.  This family friendly event…

  • CDoT summit to focus on supporting a robust transportation network in Colorado

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    Agenda: To focus on the nexus between business and transportation and their mutual interest in supporting a robust transportation network in Colorado This Summit will underscore and strengthen the ties  between the business and transportation communities while demonstrating their common interest in strengthening the economy and effectively moving people and goods. When:Thursday, November 20th,  2014.…