FREEDOM. TO BE YOU.

Waterford in Ireland, performs at 8 p.m. on March 18 at Lone Tree Art Center, followed by San Jose Taiko-Japanese Drumming at 8 p.m. March 24. See lonetreeartscenter.org.

Audubon program

Denver Audubon is accepting applications for its next Audubon Master Birder program, which begins in July. (O ered every other year.) e Soaring Soiree, aka Spring Bene t, will be from 6 to 9 p.m. on June 15 at the Baldoria on the Water, 146 Van Gordon St., Lakewood. Tickets, $115. An online auction will run 10 days in advance of the event and culminate at the event. Keynote speaker will be Ti any Kersten, who tallied a lower 48 Big Year of 726 species.

For the kids e Spring Festival, “Hop and

Shop,” will be held at Englewood’s Belleview Park from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on April 1. e Egg Hunt starts at 11 a.m. and is for ages 8 and younger. A sensory friendly egg hunt is open to all ages.

Active aging e Englewood Active Aging Expo will be held from 3 to 6 p.m. on April 27 and there is a call for exhibitors. Malley Recreation Center, 3380 S. Lincoln St., Englewood.

Library needs trustee ere is an open position on the Arapahoe Libraries’ Board of Trustees, which meets on the third Tuesday of every month at 5:30 p.m. at various libraries. Applications must be received by March 26 at 4 p.m. See arapahoelibraries.org/board-of-trustees or call 303-LIBRARY.

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Public Notices

Tiffeni Contiguglia, Clerk

DATE OF APPLICATION: January 24, 2023

Legal Notice No. Arap 1162

First Publication: March 16, 2023

Last Publication: March1 6, 2023

Publisher: Englewood Herald Littleton Independent and the Centennial Citizen Public Notice

ARAPAHOE COUNTY AMENDED NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING CASE NO LDC21-003, LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE AMENDMENT TO CHAPTER 3, SECTION 3-3.2, CHAPTER 4, DEVELOPMENT GUIDELINES AND STANDARDS, AND CHAPTER 7, DEFINITIONS, TO ADD ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS

PROPOSAL: The applicant, Arapahoe County, is proposing amendments to the Land Development Code for Chapter 3, Section 3-3.2, Permitted Uses; Chapter 4 Development Guidelines and Standards; and Chapter 7, Definitions to add Accessory Dwelling Units as an allowed land use in conjunction with single-family detached dwellings in the A-E and A-1 agricultural zoning districts, in the RR-A, RR-B, RR-C, R-1-A, R-1-B, R-1-C, R-1-D, and R-2-A residential zoning districts, in the MU mixed-use zoning district, in the R-2, R-3, R-3S, R-4, R-5 obsolete zoning districts, and within planned unit developments except where they are expressly prohibited.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on March 21, 2023, the Arapahoe County Planning Commission will hold a Public Hearing at 6:30 P.M., or as soon as possible thereafter at 6954 S. Lima Street, Arapahoe Room, Centennial, CO 80122; at which, all interested persons will be given an opportunity to be heard concerning the abovedescribed LDC21-003, Land Development Code Amendment to add Accessory Dwelling Unit uses. The agenda will typically be posted by the Friday afternoon preceding the hearing and can be viewed on our website at https://arapahoe.legistar.com/Calendar.

More information about this proposal is available at the offices of the Arapahoe County Public Works and Development Department, Planning Division, 6924 S Lima St., Centennial CO 80112 (please call ahead to schedule an appointment), by calling 720-874-6650, or by emailing Planning@ arapahoegov.com during regular business hours (8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday).

Joan Lopez, Clerk to the Board

Legal Notice No. Arap 1166

First Publication: March 16, 2023

Last Publication: March 16, 2023

Publisher: Englewood Herald Littleton Independent and the Centennial Citizen

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Tuesday, March 7, 2023, the Centennial City Council passed on first reading:

ORDINANCE NO. 2023-O-03

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CENTENNIAL, COLORADO ESTABLISHING A TEMPORARY MORATORIUM ON THE ACCEPTANCE AND ON THE PROCESSING OF APPLICATIONS SEEKING THE APPROVAL OF A PERMIT OR LICENSE, INCLUDING APPLICATIONS FOR OR ISSUANCE OF BUILDING PERMITS AND BUSINESS LICENSES, FOR OUTDOOR PICKLEBALL COURTS LOCATED WITHIN 500 FEET OF RESIDENTIAL ZONED OR RESIDENTIALLY USED LAND AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY

The full text of the ordinance is available for public inspection in the office of the City Clerk. The ordinance may be obtained by contacting the City Clerk, 303-754-3324. The full text of the ordinance is also available on the City’s web site, www.centennialcolorado.com.

By:Barbara Setterlind, MMC, City Clerk

Legal Notice No. 531247-60247

First Publication: March 16, 2023

Last Publication: March 16, 2023

Publisher: Littleton Independent and the Centennial Citizen

Public Notice

ARAPAHOE COUNTY, COLORADO

PUBLIC NOTICE & OPPORTUNITY FOR PUBLIC COMMENT

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the general public and any interested parties are invited to provide comment and input regarding the County’s plan to utilize HOME Investment Partnerships Program-American Rescue Plan (HOME-ARP) funds to address community needs, reduce homelessness and increase housing stability.

The County’s HOME-ARP Allocation plan establishes funding priorities and allocations for the $2,691,031 one-time entitlement program, and will be submitted for approval as part of a substantial amendment to the County’s 2021 Annual Action Plan.

Arapahoe County, Community Development

Housing and Homeless Services staff will complete a Study Session and Business Meeting with the Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) to review the HOME-ARP Allocation Plan and provide an opportunity for public comment and feedback.

The BOCC study session, which is open to the public, will be held in person on Tuesday March 21, 2023 at 2:00 PM or shortly thereafter in the West Hearing Room of the County Administration Building, located at 5334 S Prince Street, Littleton, CO 80120.

Following the study session, the BOCC will host a Business Meeting, which is open to the public, on Tuesday, March 28, 2023 at 9:30 AM or shortly thereafter in the East Hearing Room of the County Administration Building, located at 5334 S Prince Street, Littleton, CO 80120 to approve the HOME- and authorize submittal of the and approval.

Interested parties can view and access the public meeting through the County website: https://www. arapahoegov.com/1617/Public-Meetings-LiveStreaming or https://arapahoe.legistar.com/Calendar.aspx.

To comment virtually during the public comment period, interested parties may call 855-436-3656 and, when prompted to, press *3 to be entered into the speaking queue.

If you need special accommodations or translation services to attend a public meeting or submit comments, or if you would like to request related documents in a language other than English, please contact Jeremy Fink (jfink@arapahoegov. com or 303 738-8062) at least 48 hours prior to the start of the meeting to ensure we can accommodate your request.

Legal Notice No. Arap 1168

First Publication: March 16, 2023

Last Publication: March 16, 2023

Publisher: Englewood Herald Littleton Independent and the Centennial Citizen Public Notice

ARAPAHOE COUNTY NOTICE OF FINAL SETTLEMENT

To whom it may concern: This notice is given with regard to items in the custody of the Arapahoe County Sheriff’s Office that have been released for public auction. The Sheriff’s Office will release numerous items including but not limited to, bicycles, jewelry, audio/ visual equipment, automotive parts, tools, sports equipment (such as camping, rafting, skiing gear, etc.), household goods and other items of personal property to a private auction company identified as Roller Auction. These items will be released for on-line bidding on the last Tuesday of each month and the auction is open to the public.

If any citizen believes they have property in the possession of the Arapahoe County Sheriff’s Office that can be identified, and for which they can show proof of ownership associated with a written report that has been filed with the Sheriff’s Office prior to this announcement, can contact the evidence section of the Sheriff’s Office.

Joan Lopez, Clerk to the Board

Legal Notice No. Arap 1167

First Publication: March 16, 2023

Last Publication: March 16, 2023

Publisher: Englewood Herald Littleton Independent and the Centennial Citizen

Notice related procedural requirements for activities to be undertaken by the RE or grantee (Arapahoe County).

REQUEST FOR RELEASE OF FUNDS

On or about 4/3/2023 Arapahoe County will submit a request to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development for the release of HOME funds, under title II of the CranstonGonzales National Affordable Housing Act, to undertake the following project:

Project Title: Eagle Street Homes

Project: This project will provide 93 new family units affordable for households with incomes ranging from 30% - 80% AMI. The Average Income mid-point is 48% of the Area Medium Income (AMI) with 23% of the units as 1 Bedroom (BDr), 51% at 2 BDR and 26 % 3 BDr Location: 14875 E 2nd Ave, Aurora, CO 80012.

Estimated Cost: Roughly up to $500,000 in Arapahoe County HOME funds. The total estimated Phase I project cost is $27.5 million.

SIGNIFICANT IMPACT

FINDING OF NO

Arapahoe County has determined that the project will have no significant impact on the human environment. Therefore, an Environmental Impact Statement under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (NEPA) is not required. Additional project information is contained in the Environmental Review Record (ERR) on file at Arapahoe County, Community Resources, 1690 W Littleton Blvd, Littleton, CO 80110; or contact 303-847-8066; Lescott@arapahoegov.com the record is available for review, or requested via phone or email, and may be examined or copied weekdays 8A.M to4:30P.M.

PUBLIC COMMENTS

Any individual, group, or agency may submit written comments on the ERR to Arapahoe County, Community resources. All comments received by 4/3/2023 will be considered by Arapahoe County prior to authorizing the submission of a request for Release of Funds. Comments should specify which Notice they are addressing.

ENVIRONMENTAL CERTIFICATION

Arapahoe County, Katherine Smith, Arapahoe County Director of Community Resources, in his/ her capacity as Official Title consents to accept the jurisdiction of the Federal Courts if an action is brought to enforce responsibilities in relation to the environmental review process and that these responsibilities have been satisfied. HUD’s State’s approval of the certification satisfies its responsibilities under NEPA and related laws and authorities and allows Arapahoe County to use Program funds.

OBJECTIONS TO RELEASE OF FUNDS

HUD/State will accept objections to its release of funds and Arapahoe County’s certification for a period of fifteen days following the anticipated submission date or its actual receipt of the request (whichever is later) only if they are on one of the following bases: (a) the certification was not executed by the Certifying Officer Arapahoe County; (b) Arapahoe County has omitted a step or failed to make a decision or finding required by HUD regulations at 24 CFR part 58; (c) the grant recipient or other participants in the development process have committed funds, incurred costs or undertaken activities not authorized by 24 CFR Part 58 before approval of a release of funds by HUD/State; or (d) another Federal agency acting pursuant to 40 CFR Part 1504 has submitted a written finding that the project is unsatisfactory from the standpoint of environmental quality. Objections must be preparedand submitted in accordance with the required procedures (24 CFR Part 58, Sec. 58.76) and shall be addressed to Naomi Girghi, Acting CPD Region VIII Director at CPD_COVID-190EE-DEN@hud.gov . Potential

Name and Title of RE Certifying Officer: Katherine Smith, Director Community Resources Arapahoe County KSmith@arapahoegov.com 303-738-8041

Legal Notice No. Arap 1169

First Publication: March 16, 2023

Last Publication: March 16, 2023

Publisher: Englewood Herald Littleton Independent and the Centennial Citizen

Metropolitan Districts

Public Notice

CITY OF CENTENNIAL NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City Council of the City of Centennial, Colorado will conduct a public hearing on Tuesday, March 21, 2023 at 7:00 p.m. regarding ORDINANCE 2023-O-03, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CENTENNIAL, COLORADO ESTABLISHING A TEMPORARY MORATORIUM ON THE ACCEPTANCE AND ON THE PROCESSING OF APPLICATIONS SEEKING THE APPROVAL OF A PERMIT OR LICENSE, INCLUDING APPLICATIONS FOR OR ISSUANCE OF BUILDING PERMITS AND BUSINESS LICENSES, FOR OUTDOOR PICKLEBALL COURTS LOCATED WITHIN 500 FEET OF RESIDENTIAL ZONED OR RESIDENTIALLY USED LAND AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The public hearing will be held at the Centennial Civic Center, 13133 E. Arapahoe Road, Council Chambers, Centennial, Colorado 80112. Copies of Ordinance No. 2023-O-03 are available for inspection by the public on the City’s website: www.centennialco.gov. Interested parties may file written comments with the City Clerk, at: councilcomments@centennialco.gov or by mailing them to City Clerk, 13133 E. Arapahoe Rd, Centennial, CO 80112 any time prior to March 21, 2023. Any written comments received will be provided to City Council prior to the Public Hearing and made part of the record.

By:Barbara Setterlind, MMC, City Clerk

Legal Notice No. 531248-60248

First Publication: March 16, 2023 Last Publication: March 16, 2023 Publisher: Littleton Independent and the Centennial