Leadership Outlook

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Local Government . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

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Meet Your Local Government

The Highlands Ranch Metro District is responsible for: • Water and sanitation services through an agreement with Centennial Water and

Sanitation District • Recreation programs and services • Developing and caring for parks, trails and natural open space areas • Building community infrastructure, including major roads, traffic signals, and storm drainage and stormwater management • Managing and maintaining landscaping, fence and community entries along major roads • Street lighting through Xcel Energy • Community events and volunteer activities • Managing the Highlands Ranch Mansion

Metro District Board of Directors

Mark Dickerson, Chair Allen Dreher, Vice Chair Carolyn Schierholz, Treasurer Renee Anderson, Director Andy Jones, Director Nancy Smith, Director Jim Worley, Director

Senior Center project progresses

The Metro District Board of Directors continues to move forward with planning for the future Highlands Ranch Senior Center. These plans are progressing as the Metro District works to serve the needs of the community’s growing senior population.

In August, our board approved hiring a project architect, OZ Architecture. Many of their projects are senior focused and board members look forward to their creativity.

The new facility will expand services and programs for seniors and their families including socialization opportunities; health, wellness, fitness and recreation opportunities; lifelong learning opportunities; and social services including information, resources and referrals.

The project timeline through the end of 2021 will include the development of schematic and conceptual designs as well as site planning. The senior center site is east of the Broadway/ Highlands Ranch Parkway intersection on the south side of Highlands Ranch Parkway.

On behalf of the Metro District Board of Directors, I invite you to learn more about this project at highlandsranch.org/seniorcenter.

Mark Dickerson Chair, Highlands Ranch Metro District Board of Directors

Learn more about our budget process

Planning for the 2022 Metro District budget is well underway. Our staff works together at all levels to prepare and present budget recommendations to the board, through a priority-based budgeting approach. This is also part of our strategic planning process.

The timeline for our 2022 budget process is:

• October 15 – The proposed budget will be posted to highlandsranch.org under

News and Finance.

• November 5 – the board of directors holds a budget workshop to review the 2022 proposed budget. This will be held from noon to 5 p.m. at the Hendrick Office Building, 62 Plaza Drive.

Residents can attend virtually via Zoom. The Zoom link will be posted to the workshop agenda at highlandsranch.org ahead of the meeting. • November 30 – Residents can comment on the proposed budget at the public hearing or in advance by sending an email to finance@highlandsranch.org. The public hearing will be held at 6 p.m. at the Highlands Ranch Mansion, 9950 E. Gateway Dr. • December 13 – The board of directors approves the 2022 budget at their board meeting.

If you would like more information or if you have questions about this or other Metro District programs, projects or services, please contact me at 720-240-4910 or mrenshaw@highlandsranch.org.

Mike Renshaw General Manager, Highlands Ranch Metro District