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New COVID-19 restrictions will prohibit indoor dining, personal gatherings

Big send-off for Thimmig student

Unknown subtance found in Adams County ballot Police investigating white powder in ballot from Thornton drop box BY SCOTT TAYLOR STAYLOR@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

27J School board member Tom Green, far left, and cheerleaders from Prairie View High School lead the applause for 7-year-old PHOTO BY STEVE SMITH Dorian Hernandez during a send-off event at Thimmig Elementary School Nov. 3. BY STEVE SMITH SSMITH@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

hallway as he rolls by in his wheelchair. They were in the halls at first, then crowded into the school gym.

THORNTON – Members of the Brighton, Commerce City and Big trip Thornton police departments Hernandez. a second-grader at were on hand at Thimmig ElHenderson’s Thimmig Elemenementary School Nov. 3. tary, suffers from leukodystrophy, Students from all three 27J Schools’ high schools – Riverdale a genetic disease affecting the A long line of cars outside the city of Brighton’s rapid testing site at Ridge, Brighton and Prairie View tissue that bundles nerve fibers Regional Park. The site to close early manycells daysininthe recent connected to nerve –Riverdale lined Thimmig’s hallways. Sohas had central nervous system. A stateweeks due to high demand. Adams County’s 14-day test positivity rate did members of Prairie View’s from 27JHealth Schools said the was 15.9 percent, as of Nov. 17, accordingment to Tri-County Department. band. 7-year-old has “already outlived Outsideand waiting their City’s turn in Brighton Commerce test positivity rates were both higher than his doctors’ estimated life expecthe celebration werepeople an ambu13 percent. Forty-five in Brighton and 29 in Commerce City have tancy.” lance crew, the South Adams died from COVID-19 related health issues.He’s To limit spread of the COVID-19, alsothe a big fan of Tampa County Fire Department, two at least 15 counties moved to tighter restrictions that prohibits indoor and Bay Buccaneers of the National school mascots, 27J School personal gatherings. Football League and, perhaps, a District administrators and a bigger fan of the Bucs quarter27J Schools board of education back, Tom Brady. member. Dream On 3, an organization And a lot of Dorian HernanPhoto by Belenwishes Ward that grants sports-related dez’s classmates and friends, to youngsters with life-altering many of whom he sees in the

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conditions, nominated Hernandez and his family for a special trip over the weekend. It included a limo ride to the Gaylord Hotel near Denver International Airport and a trip to Tampa Bay, Florida, over the weekend. It included a chance to go to a Bucs’ practice and to go to the Bucs’ By Ellis game against the Arnold Los Angeles Rams Nov. 6. Community Media Colorado Dream On 3’s Noelle Colligan As DenverDorian metro counties continue presented with his own to Tampa Bay jersey and his orders own inch closer to local stay-at-home number, 22. system of coronavirusunder Colorado’s School Principal Ritter related restrictions, theCindy state announced read a number of tributes a new level of rules that prohibitsfrom indoor Hernandez’s classmates. dining and personal gatherings — a “You’re kind. You’re funny. You changesoft thathair. appliesYou’re to the majority the have good atofbasDenver metro and“You’re many counties ketball,” shearea read. a bigin otherofregions. fan Tom Brady. You care about The state’s COVID-19 which has people. You’re awaredial, of other been in effect since September, is the set of different levels of restrictions that each SEE SEND-OFF, P6

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An unknown substance found in a ballot dropped in a Thornton drop box Nov. 2 has triggered safety protocols at the Adams County Clerk’s Office and an investigation by the Thornton Police, the County sheriff and the FBI. Adams County Public Information Officer William Porter said the suspicious ballot was collected from a Thornton drop box Nov. 2 and taken to the county building in Brighton for processing. An election staff member was preparing to open the ballot envelope when they noticed a white powder leaking from one of the holes in the envelope. county is required to follow based on the “Weofcan’t process severity a county’s local that virus ballot spread. until we confi rm it is safe or The dial grew out of the state’s safer-atnot, but there was enough of the home order — the policy that came after substance in the envelope that it the stay-at-home order this isstatewide presumed to be intentional,” spring and allowed numerous types of Porter said. “We wanted to be businesses to reopen. transparent to let people know Thehave state a recently color we ballotswitched that is to curidentifiers — levels blue, yellow and rently in a holding pattern until we discover what this substance orange rather than numbered levels — to is.” avoid confusion. Until Nov. 17, level red Porter said theorder. substance meant a stay-at-home Now, level appeared to be fl our but was red — “severe risk” — is the secondSEE INVESTIGATE, P3

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Pioneer cemetery moves toward landmark status BY SCOTT TAYLOR STAYLOR@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Declaring Brighton’s 1863 Pioneer Cemetery a landmark is a great first step, City Councilors said Nov. 1, but they’d like to see it become a place residents could come and visit. “I think it’d be nice to find a way to make it accessible,” Mayor Greg Mills said. “But I understand the need to secure it, too.” Councilors approved the first reading of a plan to designate the small burial plot, at 148th and Bromley Lane, a historic landmark unanimously at their Nov. 1 meeting. It’s west of U.S. 85 and Brighton’s Elmwood Cemetery The plot is the final resting place for several of Brighton’s very first settlers. Senior Planner Emma Lane said it was the family cemetery for the families of James Blundell and Thomas Donelson, both early settlers in the area. According to Lane, the plot was initially owned by Mary E. Black, who sold it to Donelson in 1891. “The property’s history after that is relatively sparse, but the property was annexed into the city in 1987 — 100 years after the city of Brighton’s incorporation,” Lane said. It was owned by the Donelson family until 2002 when the city of

Brighton purchased the plot for $10. “In 1859, Thomas Donelson and James Blundell came to Denver in search of gold, as many people at the time did,” Lane said. “After failed attempts the men, with their families, settled in the Brighton area in 1860, staking their claims next to each other.” Their wives were the first to be buried there, Mary Blundell in 1863 and Laura Donelson in 1864. James Blundell left Brighton early in the next decade, returning to the area after becoming ill. He returned in 1884 and died, three years before Brighton was incorporated as a city in 1887. Donelson stayed, working as a farmer and making bricks. “Buildings in early Denver and in Brighton were both built with Thomas Donelson’s bricks,” she said. “Most of the men, women and children buried in the cemetery are part of the Blundell and Donelson families or were close friends. There are many descendants of both Blundell and Donelson families in Brighton still today.” The last burial in the plot was in 1935. “The historic pioneer cemetery retains value not only in its heritage as the final resting place for Brighton’s first settlers but also

in the architectural stylings of its headstones, which changed over time from the first person interred in 1863 to the last in 1935,” she said. Lane said that history makes the plot — currently surrounded by a black metal fence and a padlocked gate — a good fit for a historic designation. “With help from the Parks and Recreation Department and the city’s museum, the pioneer cemetery can be used as an educational tool and as an attraction for residents and visitors,” she said. “The cemetery will be a place for people to learn about the history of Brighton and its early settlers, some of whom are buried there.” Councilors agreed, voting to approve their first reading by a 6-0 vote, with Councilors Clint Blackhurst and Mary Ellen Pollack absent from the meeting. The council is scheduled to vote on it a second and final time later this month. Cool history The area is designated in city zoning maps for parks and open space, making it consistent with other uses. Councilor Adam Cushing wondered if the plot could be opened to the public. “Are there plans for that? Because with that cool history, I

think it would be neat if people could learn some of that history, too,” Cushing said. Travis Haines, Brighton’s Parks and Recreation director said it’s not open yet but people can contact his office to visit. It’s closed because many of the headstones are old and fragile. “We do not have it open, and we don’t have staff over there,” he said. “We maintain and mow it and take care of it, but if that is something you wish to do we can look into it,” Haines said. “We just don’t have the staff, and it’s kind of off the beaten path.” Cushing said opening it open might be as simple as letting local historic groups stage cemetery walks and tours. “We have the cemetery walk at Elmwood, which is really cool,” Cushing said. “Maybe just something like that, where we have a scheduled thing where people can walk through and learn the history. I think it’s super interesting.” Councilor Ann Taddeo agreed. Taddeo is also a member of the city’s Historic Preservation group. She said she abstained from voting when the pioneer cemetery plan was presented to that group so she could vote to approve it as a City Councilor. She suggested asking the city’s museum to work on staffing the cemetery.

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sent off to a lab to determine just what it is. Porter said the lab could take up to five days to complete an analysis of the powder to determine if it is benign or something dangerous. Colorado voters have until 7 p.m. Nov. 8 to return their ballots to their county clerk for counting. Porter said the incident has not stopped work in Adams County, but it did slow things down on Nov. 2 while clerk crews cleaned and sanitized the Thornton ballot box, the bag that was carrying it to the Clerk’s office, the vehicle that it was transported in, the tray the bag was emptied into and other equipment. “We had to clean multiple surfaces and ballot boxes and trays and anything that envelope came into contact with,” he said. “We have done a number of things to make sure that everyone, from the administrative side to the public, is safe. Right now, we don’t have confirmation.” He said all 64 Colorado County Clerks have been notified of the incident and there have been no other instances reported so far. Things have returned to normal, he said. “Ultimately, this is why we have security protocols,” Porter

said. “We don’t want to allow incidents like this to disrupt our elections. This is the new world we live in with evolving threats. So the biggest thing is, we don’t want there to be a panic. We want to people to have confidence in the election.” Colorado ballots are put into secure envelopes by voters before mailing them or putting them in the drop boxes. Those envelopes contain the voter’s names, addresses and a box where they can sign their ballots. Porter said this envelope contains that voter information and said Thornton police and the FBI have spoken with the voter. The clerks have not opened the ballot yet, he said. It is currently on hold. If the chemical test of the substance determines it is safe, the ballot envelope will be opened and the ballot processed. If tests show that it contains a dangerous substance, Porter said the ballot will marked spoiled and a new ballot will be issued to the voter. “If it is found to be harmful, it will be in law enforcement’s hands and the ballot will be marked as damaged,” he said. “We will still make sure that voter is able to vote, regardless. Our job is to make sure every vote is counted and that will still be the case.”

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Brighton police are investigating a robbery at the First National Bank of Omaha in the 1600 block of East Bridge Street, according to a department tweet. A press release said the department received a call from a bank employee about the robbery shortly before 11 a.m. “Officers learned that the male suspect demanded cash while indicating that he had a weapon in his pocket,” the press release said. “The bank employee gave him the cash that also contained a dye pack. The suspect took the money and ran westbound on Bridge Street.” The suspect is a Hispanic man, 5 feet 3 inches tall, with a face piercing on his left cheek, a face tattoo covered with makeup and a goatee. The tweet said the suspect is wearing a black hat that says “719,” jeans, and a dark shirt. If you see him, call 911. Several schools in the area – including Brighton High School, Vikan Middle School, South and Southeast elementary schools,

A Brighton police car sits outside the First National Bank of Omaha after it PHOTO BY BELEN WARD was robbed Nov. 2.

the Innovations and Options campus and Bright Beginnings – were on a precautionary secure lockdown. Authorities gave the all-clear around 12:30 p.m. 27J Schools spokeswoman Janelle Asmus said, “...all students and staff are safe, and all schools have resumed normal schedules.” The press release said the police department and the Rocky Mountain Safe Streets Task Force are taking part in the investigation. Those with information should call the police department at 303-655-8740 or Metro Denver Crime Stoppers at 720-913-7876.

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people and of students’ needs. “You have an infectious laugh.” “He’s a rock star at school every day,” said Hernandez’ mother, Andrea. “It’s amazing to have such a wonderful school that loves and supports him. It’s great. He’s always liked football. He’s always loved Tom Brady. We record games, and we play them for him.” ‘Soaking it in’

Young Dorian didn’t go on the weekend trip without some prep work ahead of time. “He does understand what he’s about to do. We’ve been reading books about the stadium (Raymond James Sta-

dium),” Andrea Hernandez said. “He knows that he’s going to get to go to the stadium and watch them play. He’s soaking it in.” Once the assembled parents and press got their pictures, it was time for Hernandez and his family to head for the limo ride to the hotel and the beginning of his weekend. The limo left the school parking lot with an escort of police department motorcycle officers and squad cars, plus the South Adams County Fire Department. “When we learned about your adventure, we couldn’t contain our excitement for you,” Ritter said. “We knew that you were truly deserving of this privilege.” “It was so overwhelming. But overwhelming with happiness,” said Andrea Hernandez. “It was amazing that everyone came out here for him.”

Dream on 3 representative Noelle Colligan is about to give 7-year-old Dorian Hernandez his own Tampa Bay Bucs jersey at Thimmig Elementary School Nov. 3. PHOTOS BY STEVE SMITH

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Brighton’s 38th annual Turkey Trot takes off at 8:30 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 19, at the pavilions outside the Brighton Recreation Center, 555 N. 11th Ave. The 5k run/walk is a Bolder Boulder qulaifier. First-, second- and third-place winners in each age division will receive prizes. Early bird entry fees are $30 for adults and $20 for youth and seniors. Race day entry fees are $35 for adults and $25 for youth and seniors. Entry fees will include a T-shirt, breakfast, awards, prizes and drawings. . Packet and bib pick-up will be Nov. 16 and 17 at the recreation center. Those who have not registered by Nov. 14 will have to wait and pick up their bib on the day of the race. To register, call 303-655-2200 or visit brightonco.gov/turkeytrot. Colorado Gives Day The Adams and Broomfield counties’ chapter of Court Appointed Special Advocates is observing Colorado Gives Day Tuesday, Dec. 6. A press statement said dona-

tions to CASA help provide volunteers to children and youth in the child welfare system. Donations will be doubled by matching funds up to $100,000, thanks to support from the Lembke Family. Donations ar tax-deductible and qulaify for the Colorado child Care Contribution Tax Credit. Visit https://www.coloradogives.org/organization/CasaaB?blm_aid=18554916. DA Academy

The 17th Juidicial District Attorney’s Office is offering a free, eight-week program to explain the workings of the office and the criminal justice system. It starts at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 11, at the DA’s office, 1000 Judicial Center Drive, Brighton. The registration deadline is Friday, Dec. 1. Info? Email chopper@da17.state.co.us. ONGOING Walk with a doc

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non, an interventional cardiologist at Brighton Heart and Vascular Institute. This is a walking program for everyone interested in taking steps for a healthier lifestyle. After a few minutes to learn about a current health topic from the doctor, spend the rest of the hour enjoying a healthy walk and fun conversation. It’s a great way to get out, get active and enjoy all the benefits that come from walking. Boards/commissions’ openings

Commerce City has openings for several of its boards and commissions, including the city’s cultural council, the housing authority and the Derby review board. aVisit https://www.c3gov. com/Home/Components/Form/ Form/70316b05422c448492c51da0f 0e0fd86/ to sign up. Legal self-help clinic

The Access to Justice Committee hosts a free, legal self-help clinic from 2 to 3:30 p.m. the first Tuesday of every month. The program is for those who

don’t have legal representation and need help navigating through legal issues. Volunteer attorneys are available to discuss such topics as family law, civil litigation, property and probate law. Call 303-405-3298 and ask for the Legal Self-Help Clinic at least 24 hours in advance. Help for vets

Qualified Listeners, a veteran and family resource hub serving northern Colorado and southern Wyoming, has a number of power chairs, power scooters and electric wheelchairs available. To find the closest facility to you visit www.va.gov/find-locations. Qualified Listeners also need volunteers to drive veterans to and from appointments, run errands for veterans who cannot get out, handyman services, help administer veteran and family resource guide inventory in local libraries and veterans to be trained to become qualified listeners. Call 720-600-0860.

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Laurel was born in Oakland, California May 8, 1944 to Virginia Payton and Bjarne Mathias Olsen. She was married to Herbert Ryde Swarr August 23, 1963. Together they moved to Brighton, Colorado to start their family.

and Morgan were her pride and joy and she considered them her own “gifts from God”. She spent many years attending school activities, sporting events, volunteering as room mom and leading the Booster Club. She was her boys’ and grandkids biggest fan.

Laurel’s life centered around her family and serving the community. At School District 27J she was the School Board President for nearly a decade in the 80’s and 90’s and also worked with special needs students at Brighton High School. She loved working with each one and felt that they taught her so much.

Laurel is survived by her husband Herbert, sons Eric (Vicki), Luke (Sandy) and Morgan (Tina), her beloved grandchildren Jerrett (Valerie), Mason, Kaden, Tyler (Sarah and great-granddaughter Abigail), Andrew (Allison), Matthew, Austin, Allison and Alayna and her special nephew Bryce Olsen. Her friends Theresa and Jim Hood, Sidney Linzmaier, Diann LaVere were very dear to her heart. She was preceded in death by her parents, much loved Aunt Lorraine Poulson, Aunt Norma and Uncle Leif Olsen and brother Bruce Olsen.

During her years as an active member of the 1st Presbyterian Church of Brighton she started the Courtesy service, providing meals for the ill in the community. She also served her church as an Elder and Deacon and by organizing Mother-Daughter Banquets and Women’s Association activities. Laurel was known for her generosity and warm heart. She loved others deeply but fiercely loved her family. Her sons Eric, Luke

As testimony to Laurel’s heart, she has requested in lieu of flowers to “please do something for someone in need, check on your neighbor, visit someone who is lonely, give to a food bank, or donate a coat for child in need.” 1 Corinthians 13:1-13.

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Public Notices call 303-566-4123 Legals Metropolitan Districts Public Notice NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON OPTING OUT OF THE PAID FAMILY AND MEDICAL LEAVE INSURANCE PROGRAM NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of Reunion Metropolitan District (the “District”) will hold a meeting via teleconference on November 15, 2022, at 6:00 p.m., for the purpose of conducting such business as may come before the Board including a public hearing on the District’s participation in, or opting out of, the Paid Family and Medical Leave Insurance Program. This meeting can be joined using the following teleconference information: https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetupjoin/19%3ameeting_MDg4ZTZhMGUtZ WRjNS00ODdkLTk2YzctNWE0M2QxM GYyYzFl%40thread.v2/0?context=%7 b%22Tid%22%3a%224aaa468e-93ba4ee3-ab9f-6a247aa3ade0%22%2c%22 Oid%22%3a%2278e91a46-bdcc-4fe5980c-8ff3dcc70755%22%7d Or call in (audio only) +1 720-547-5281,,277466358# United States, Denver Phone Conference ID: 277 466 358# This meeting is open to the public and the agenda for any meeting may be obtained by calling (303) 858-1800. BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS: REUNION METROPOLITAN DISTRICT, a quasi-municipal corporation and political subdivision of the State of Colorado

DISTRICT ADAMS COUNTY, COLORADO NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, pursuant to Sections 29-1-108 and 109, C.R.S., that a proposed budget has been submitted to the Board of Directors of the Canal Avenue Metropolitan District (the “District”) for the ensuing year of 2023. The necessity may also arise for the amendment of the 2022 budget of the District. Copies of the proposed 2023 budget and 2022 amended budget (if appropriate) are on file in the office of the District’s Accountant, Special District Management Services, Inc., 141 Union Boulevard, Suite 150, Lakewood, Colorado 80228, where same are available for public inspection. Such proposed 2023 budget and 2022 amended budget will be considered at a special meeting to be held Thursday, November 17, 2022 at 1:00 p.m. Any interested elector within the District may, at any time prior to the final adoption of the 2023 budget and 2022 amended budget, inspect the 2023 budget and 2022 amended budget and file or register any objections thereto. THIS MEETING WILL BE HELD BY VIDEO/TELEPHONIC MEANS WITHOUT ANY INDIVIDUALS (NEITHER DISTRICT REPRESENTATIVES NOR THE GENERAL PUBLIC) ATTENDING IN PERSON. You can attend the meeting in any of the following ways: 1. To attend via Videoconference, email cwill@specialdistrictlaw.com to obtain a link to the videoconference. 2. To attend via telephone, dial 1-253215-8782 and enter the following additional information: (a) Meeting ID: 975 9762 0537 (b) Passcode: 867784 CANAL AVENUE METROPOLITAN DISTRICT

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Board of Directors (the “Board”) of the NORTH RANGE METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NO. 3 (the “District”), will hold a meeting via teleconference on November 17, 2022 at 9:00 A.M., for the purpose of conducting such business as may come before the Board including a public hearing on the 2022 Amended Budget (the “Amended Budget”) and 2023 Proposed Budget (the “Proposed Budget”). This meeting can be joined using the following teleconference information:

Boards of Directors (the “Boards”) of the NORTH RANGE METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NOS. 4 and 5 (the “Districts”), will hold a meeting via teleconference on November 15, 2022 at 1:00 P.M., for the purpose of conducting such business as may come before the Boards including a public hearing on the 2022 Amended Budgets (the “Amended Budgets”) and 2023 Proposed Budgets (the “Proposed Budgets”). This meeting can be joined using the following teleconference information:

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NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that the Amended Budget and Proposed Budget have been submitted to the District. A copy of the Amended Budget and the Proposed Budget are on file in the office of the District Accountant, CliftonLarsonAllen LLP, 8390 E. Crescent Parkway, Suite 300, Greenwood Village, Colorado where the same are open for public inspection.

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that the Amended Budgets and Proposed Budgets have been submitted to the Districts. A copy of the Amended Budgets and the Proposed Budgets are on file in the office of the District Accountant, CliftonLarsonAllen LLP, 8390 E. Crescent Parkway, Suite 300, Greenwood Village, Colorado where the same are open for public inspection.

Any interested elector of the District may file any objections to the Amended Budget and Proposed Budget at any time prior to final adoption of the Amended Budget and Proposed Budget by the Board. This meeting is open to the public and the agenda and notice for any meeting may be obtained by visiting the District’s website https://www.reunionco.com.

Any interested elector of the Districts may file any objections to the Amended Budgets and Proposed Budgets at any time prior to final adoption of the Amended Budgets and Proposed Budgets by the Boards. This meeting is open to the public and the agenda and notice for any meeting may be obtained by visiting the Districts’ website https://www.reunionco.com. B R BY ORDER OF THE BOARDS OF DI-( RECTORS: t NORTH RANGE METROPOLITAN DIS-6 TRICT NOS. 4 and 5 s B /s/ CLIFTONLARSONALLEN LLP 2 District Manager B “ Legal Notice No. CCX722 j First Publication: November 10, 2022 i Last Publication: November 10, 2022 Publisher: Commerce City Sentinelh Express j W G Public Notice 2 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON a 2 THE AMENDED 2022 BUDGET 8 AND NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON THE PROPOSED 2023 BUDGET

BY ORDER OF THE BOARDS OF DIRECTORS: NORTH RANGE METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NO. 3

/s/ WHITE BEAR ANKELE TANAKA & WALDRON Attorneys at Law

/s/ Paula J. Williams McGeady Becher P.C. Attorneys for the District

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Public Notices

Board of Directors (the “Board”) of the REUNION METROPOLITAN DISTRICT (the “District”), will hold a meeting via teleconference on November 15, 2022 at 6:00 P.M., for the purpose of conducting such business as may come before the Board including a public hearing on the 2022 Amended Budget (the “Amended Budget”) and 2023 Proposed Budget (the “Proposed Budget”). This meeting can be joined using the following teleconference information:

300, Greenwood Village, Colorado where the same are open for public inspection.

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Bids and Settlements Public Notice PAINTED PRAIRIE PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT AUTHORITY Painted Prairie Picadilly Streetscape

Sealed Bids will be received by Painted Prairie Public Improvement Authority, hereinafter referred to as OWNER, at the office of the Authority Engineer, Merrick & Company, 5970 Greenwood Plaza Boulevard, Greenwood Village, CO 80111, until 10:00 AM local time on November 29, 2022 for: Painted Prairie Filing 1 Offsite, Picadilly Grading, Sidewalk, and Landscaping This Contract provides for the construction of the following: Grading, concrete paving, irrigation, and landscaping. Copies of the Bidding Documents may be requested from the Painted Prairie Public Improvement Authority, at the email of the Authority Engineer, barney. fix@merrick.com, beginning October 27, 2022. NO PAYMENT REQURIED. Bidders must be licensed Contractors in the State of Colorado. Bids will be received providing unit price for items; however, the price given will be on a maximum not-to-exceed amount, as described in the Bidding Documents.

within thirty (30) days after the Date of Contract. Bid Security in the amount of five percent (5%) of the total Bid Price must accompany each Bid in the form specified in the Instructions to Bidders.

The Successful Bidder will be required to furnish a Performance Bond, Labor and Material Payment Bond guaranteeing faithful performance and warranty bond for two-years after Substantial Completion, and the payment of all bills and obligations arising from the performance of the Contract.

The OWNER reserves the right to award the contract by sections, to reject any or all Bids, and to waive any informalities and irregularities therein. For further information, please contact Barney Fix at Merrick & Company at 303-751-0741.

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