Inside this issue... Leaf & Tire Holiday Events 2011 Calendar Drop-off (page 7) available Nov. 16 (page 3) (page 3) Englewood Citizen November/December 2010 Englewood goes solar As part of its commitment to the environment, the City of Englewood recently installed photovoltaic solar panels atop several of its facilities. The panels went online in late October and are expected to produce roughly 10 percent of the electricity needed for all City buildings. The overall system will provide 295,000 kwh of electricity, roughly enough to power 27 homes. Photovoltaic solar panels were recently installed on the Englewood Civic Center (above), the The photovoltaic panels were Police/Fire Complex (photo below left), and several other City facilities. placed on the Civic Center, the Malley Center, the Police/Fire no cost to the City of Englewood Table of Contents Complex, Jeff erson Fire Station, for installation or operation of the and a portion of the ServiCenter, system. The City will pay only Message from City Council ...............................2 which houses all streets and fl eet for the energy produced by the Leaf & Tire Drop-Off .........................................3 maintenance operations. panels. Ameresco is responsible 2011 Englewood Calendars ..............................3 Board & Commission Vacancies ........................3 for operations and maintenance The solar installation is a Holiday Safety Tips ...........................................3 for the next 20 years and at the end News from Neighborhood Services ...................4 collaborative eff ort between the of the 20-year contract, the City of Bond Refi nance Saves Money ...........................4 City of Englewood and Ameresco, Englewood will own the system New Business Update .......................................4 Library Holiday Programs ..................................5 an energy services company and the continued energy cost specializing in energy conservation Homebuyers Wanted ........................................5 savings. Food for Fines ..................................................5 and alternative energies. There is Volunteer Tax Counselors Sought ......................6 The installation of these panels Malley Award ...................................................6 Englewood Arts Concerts ..................................6 is one step in the City’s overall Chamber of Commerce Parade .........................6 energy conservation strategy. Holiday Happenings .........................................7 The City is partnering with the Community Appearance Index Results ...............8 Governor’s Energy Offi ce on Upcoming Events .............................................8 additional measures. For details on City of Englewood additional environmental eff orts, 1000 Englewood Parkway please visit our website at www. Englewood, CO 80110 englewoodgov.org. www.englewoodgov.org303-762-2300 englewoodgov.org The Englewood Citizen 1 November/December 2010 Englewood City Council Message from Jim Woodward Mayor City Council At Large 303-781-5495 The 2011 budget process has been fi nalized and adopted by City Council. There were Jill Wilson many ideas that came forward from the City Mayor Pro Tem Randy Penn At Large City Council Member departments, the citizens of Englewood 303-761-8680 District 3 and from the boards and commissions. The objective set up by the Council when developing the budget was to retain programs, services, and employees. I believe this is a fi scally responsible budget; one that has answered citizen Rick Gillit concerns, received tremendous cooperation from the various working District 4 groups within the city, and maintained the many services the citizens 303-246-4780 expect. Please remember that this budget is a work in progress and adjustments may need to be made with either an unexpected negative expenditure need or a positive revenue infl ux. Joe Jefferson There is still a need for citizen input and involvement. There is always a District 1 need for citizen membership on the diff erent boards and commissions. 720-373-5639 See page three for information on the next round of board and commission appointments. As a citizen you have the right to speak at the City Council meetings Bob McCaslin At Large on any concerns you might have, and I encourage you to get involved. 303-798-5326 You are also encouraged to communicate with your City Council representative about any concerns or ideas you may have. I encourage you to take part in the Council member’s district meetings; these are also posted on our website (www.englewoodgov.org). Stay involved and let the Council members know what you see is happening in the City of Linda Olson District 2 Englewood. 303-789-4799 Program delivery and city services are always a top priority. The budget did make cuts on some of the programs and services off ered by the City of Englewood. Please contact your City Council member and let him or her know what programs and/or services you want the city to retain or Randy Penn District 3 cut back in the future. The city infrastructure is always a top line item 303-761-5170 for City Council. Englewood has always been a city that prides itself on well maintained streets, clean and available city buildings, and the many wonderful parks within the city limits. As a Council member it is a great selling point that the City of Englewood is a full service city whose Englewood City Council meetings are normally services are made available to all Englewood residents. held the fi rst and third Mondays of each month. The meetings are open to the public and inter- ested parties are welcome to attend. If you plan to attend a meeting and you have a disability requiring auxiliary aids or services, please notify the City of Englewood (303-762-2405) at least 48 hours in advance of when services are needed. The Englewood Citizen 2 November/December 2010 KKEB’sEB’s aannualnnual LLeafeaf & TTireire DDrop-offrop-off 2011 Calendars available OOctoberctober 3311 • NNovemberovember 7 • NNovemberovember 1144 November 16 Keep Englewood Beautiful (KEB) Fees: No charge for leaves Englewood’s 2011 Student Art is once again partnering with the $1.50 - unmounted tires Calendar will be available begin- City of Litt leton to help residents $5.00 - tires on rims ning Tuesday, November 16, 2010 dispose of fall leaves and old tires at the following locations: in an environmentally-friendly Additional fees for • Englewood Civic Center fashion. Three Leaf & Tire Drop- oversized tires 1000 Englewood Pkwy. Off Days have been scheduled this City Manager’s Offi ce and main year. Here are the details: Please Note: No grass clippings, Information Desk (3rd Floor) tree branches, or other yard waste • Englewood Public Library Dates: Sunday, October 31 will be accepted. Please bring 1000 Englewood Pkwy. (1st Fl.) Sunday, November 7 exact change. • Malley Center Sunday, November 14 3380 S. Lincoln Street This program is for residential • Recreation Center Times: 10 am to 2 pm recycling only and no materials 1155 W. Oxford Avenue will be accepted from commercial Location: Mountain States Wood or service companies. For details The Englewood Calendars are free Recycling, 2300 West Radcliff on the Leaf and Tire Drop-Off , of charge to Englewood residents Avenue in Sheridan please call 303-762-2345. and will be available on a fi rst- come, fi rst-served basis. Interested in playing a more active role in your Holiday Safety Tips from the Fire Department City Government? With cold weather and the • Inspect all lighting and extension winter holidays approaching, cords; do not use them if the Consider volunteering to serve Englewood’s Fire Department cords are damaged. on one of Englewood’s boards off ers holiday safety tips to help or commissions! Board and com- keep you and your family safe • Do not leave candles burning mission members are appointed by this holiday season. Please keep unatt ended. Keep fl ammables City Council and serve in an advisory the following safety measures in (decorations, wrapping paper, capacity on programs, projects, and mind: Christmas trees, etc.) away from policies ranging from zoning matters open fl ames and heat sources to cultural arts. • Make sure you have working such as fi replaces, space heaters, fi re alarms and carbon monoxide hot bulbs, candles, etc.). Applications for the next round of alarms. appointments are due November 24 • Use caution when installing for current members seeking reap- • If you use fuel-burning outdoor holiday decorations. pointment and January 14 for new appliances, it is critically Wear appropriate shoes, look applicants. important to make sure the out for ice, be extra careful on rooms are properly ventilated. ladders, and do not over-exert If you are interested in learning more yourself. about Englewood’s boards and com- • Check holiday lighting missions, visit www.englewoodgov. requirements - it is a fi re hazard org (“Inside City Hall”) or call the City to overload electrical outlets. Manager’s Offi ce at 303-762-2310. The Englewood Citizen 3 November/December 2010 News from Neighborhood Services New Business Bicycle Safety Tips Update by Impact Team Supervisor Sergeant Christian Contos We like to keep community Bicycles off er many opportunities a bicycle lane is provided, you members posted when new for fun and exercise, and they should be riding in the bike lane. businesses open in Englewood. are a green way of gett ing Should you choose to ride your The following businesses have around. The Englewood Police bicycle on a sidewalk, please note recently