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Clements presented a timeline she said stretches from 1981 through the 2000 annexation of the Howard property and into the 2016 parks, trails and open‑space master plan. She told council that a 1991 Board of County Commissioners resolution authorized acquisition steps for a 15‑mile corridor and that the Howard annexation included a dedicated trail easement \"along the East Side of the Farmers High Line Canal, including an easement connection to Hyatt Lake.\" She said Westwood Villas was constructed in 2006 within 11–13 feet of the canal and that the community needs clarity on where easements exist before future development can proceed.

Clements said she has found budget line items in Jefferson County documents that reference the Farmers High Line Canal and that she will continue to search county records and other archival documents to locate easement records. During her remarks staff acknowledged a short technical difficulty and allowed additional time; council agreed to accept materials she offered for the public record.

Why it matters: Clements argued that locating and preserving easements is necessary to complete the planned Heritage Canal Trail and to protect public access routes that have been contemplated in county and local planning documents for decades. She asked the city to coordinate with Jefferson County Open Space and other agencies to confirm easement locations and ensure the trail corridor can be completed as properties change ownership or are redeveloped.

Next steps: Clements said she will continue archival research and provide documentation to the city. Council did not take action at the meeting but staff accepted materials to be placed in the public record for follow up with appropriate county and city open‑space offices.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Arvada City Council Meeting March 18, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","A Westwood Villas HOA representative asked the council to locate and preserve trail easements tied to the Farmers High Line Canal (Heritage Canal Trail), citing a decades‑long history of resolutions, plans and an annexation agreement that included a trail easement.","taxTitle","Arvada, Jefferson County, Colorado","taxId",3565,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6123715,"Arvada council approves ADA ramp contract, HUD CDBG IGA, housing‑advisory bylaw revisions and right‑of‑way annexation",1386,1666000,3052000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2688769-2fcf60fcd1922b0c876c7040029d12ed&start=1666&end=3052","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2688769-2fcf60fcd1922b0c876c7040029d12ed/thumbnail_1666000.jpg","/articles/6123715/Arvada/Jefferson-County/Colorado/Arvada-council-approves-ADA-ramp-contract-HUD-CDBG-IGA-housingadvisory-bylaw-revisions-and-rightofway-annexation","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6123715-8782504cb76e7932ab45795522ce23ce/orig.mp4?Expires=1771162237&Signature=ZGK4sEvF-SUtzy1Y5xaXdnAuJIGc3FvVe32CDLe35~6jBVbvEBXdvIQ1xC6VZP1-U~zfNytM0c3~rd8rExWSCHloeHk6qib8atbEMQWwT64I2HyKUPA3zzuqO9v3pIsin9a4sC-EhgVsD8y7irft5kxI4t53IssDhOLA2EIaIXJx0YpIF7PpkAJ-wILVW6knjsoBPyVDi5V5wOq6x7Zo83OQJpaRNkZOMtsxxM4ffJvJfRuIiFbu8kNsrl6N3UZVKgf61fiKW0JgP8owAh0hqvAYzHzcgGlIC8whS0siZz-u0alLTQWGJXBjEayMM5eUKo8SAWXaFqipWpPjYdV77w__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Arvada City Council on March 18 approved multiple items by unanimous vote, including a construction contract for ADA ramps, an intergovernmental agreement for Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding from HUD, revised bylaws for the Arvada Housing Advisory Committee, and an annexation to correct a prior oversight.

Contract for ADA ramps: The council approved Resolution R25-0226, authorizing an agreement with Triple M Construction, LLC, for construction of Americans with Disabilities Act ramps and concrete replacement in an amount not to exceed $1,826,966. Council member Ambrose moved the consent-item approval; the vote was 7-0.

HUD CDBG agreement: The council approved Resolution R25-027, authorizing an intergovernmental agreement between the City of Arvada and the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development to accept $458,033 in CDBG funds. Miss Espinosa explained the city uses CDBG to support the Essential Home Repairs Program and the Human Services Grant Program, and the funds will reimburse three nonprofits for projects and administrative costs. Mayor Pro Tem Warman moved the resolution; the vote was 7-0.

Housing Advisory Committee bylaws: The council approved Resolution R25-028 to revise and adopt bylaws for the Arvada Housing Advisory Committee. Staff told council the changes remove the term \"affordable\" from the committee scope to allow flexibility and align the committee’s work with the most recent Arvada Housing Needs Assessment and the Arvada Housing Strategic Plan adopted May 20, 2024. The proposed bylaws reference requirements for periodic housing assessments as noted by city staff (they cited Colorado Revised Statute 24-32-3702 regarding housing needs assessments). Council member Ambrose moved the resolution; the vote was 7-0.

Annexation cleanup: In a public hearing, the council approved a resolution and ordinance to annex a portion of the 60th Avenue right‑of‑way adjacent to 15812 West 60th Avenue. Planning staff said the strip of right‑of‑way was already developed for roadway and is city‑owned; annexation corrects an oversight from a previous annexation process and does not authorize new development. The applicant, Tom Mikhail, spoke to explain delays the oversight created for his project. The council waived the annexation‑agreement requirement because the property is owned by the city. Council member Pfeiffer moved the annexation items; both measures passed 7-0.

Why it matters: The Triple M contract funds curb‑cut and sidewalk improvements that affect pedestrian access and ADA compliance; the HUD CDBG funds support local nonprofit and low‑to‑moderate‑income projects; the housing‑advisory bylaw change broadens the committee’s advisory scope; and the annexation corrects a property‑status issue affecting a development parcel.

Votes at a glance:
- R25-0226 (Triple M Construction, ADA ramps), motion to approve (consent) — mover: Council member Ambrose; outcome: approved 7-0; amount: $1,826,966.
- R25-027 (HUD CDBG IGA, $458,033), motion to approve — mover: Mayor Pro Tem Warman; outcome: approved 7-0.
- R25-028 (Housing Advisory Committee bylaws), motion to approve — mover: Council member Ambrose; outcome: approved 7-0.
- R25-030 / Council Bill CB25-003 (Annexation of portion of 60th Ave right‑of‑way at 15812 W. 60th Ave; ordinance 4889), motion to approve — mover: Council member Pfeiffer; outcome: approved 7-0; note: annexation waives annexation agreement because the right‑of‑way is city‑owned.

Public comment on the annexation included a written statement read by a nearby resident, Paul Rose (read by Kayla Rose), who raised concerns about privacy, property value and drainage for the adjacent homes. Planning staff and council clarified the action before council was limited to annexing a city‑owned right‑of‑way and not approving a larger development. The applicant acknowledged the annexation corrects an oversight and said the delay has financial impacts for his small development company.

Next steps: Contract execution for Triple M Construction; HUD will finalize the CDBG funding agreement and the city will proceed with program reimbursements; the Housing Advisory Committee will operate under the revised bylaws; the annexed right‑of‑way will be brought fully into city jurisdiction.","Council voted 7-0 on multiple consent and business items including a $1.83 million ADA ramp construction contract, a $458,033 HUD CDBG intergovernmental agreement, revised bylaws for the Housing Advisory Committee, and an annexation of a city-owned right‑of‑way at 15812 W. 60th Ave.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6123720,"Arvada approves $88,000 DOLA grant for street outreach after residents press council on Old Town safety",2683,209000,2892000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2688769-2fcf60fcd1922b0c876c7040029d12ed&start=209&end=2892","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2688769-2fcf60fcd1922b0c876c7040029d12ed/thumbnail_209000.jpg","/articles/6123720/Arvada/Jefferson-County/Colorado/Arvada-approves-88000-DOLA-grant-for-street-outreach-after-residents-press-council-on-Old-Town-safety","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6123720-b63d9624e4358eab8dba9804ad8dcdb2/orig.mp4?Expires=1771162237&Signature=bnyefrQ9YbVegmRWOYq-IHCjnUKfrlyA~2GJ8efQ9VKh4JvSS4c8x8VNFE1NDUllzGXhOi75xYvs1QG8PaC-hXRRpOPhXqxqcvHCEDOJTnxFyXSIsx4qNvoCUlsHBzlPDXwl1aFE73bb5FeCdh25JkZIlvwQGgjjgcokST4ITaizc0aIpKJ3z4lQ0LCUqZPWwYTTASeyp89s0oitAdUSQoc7TyZqkaWfIxTpD2Lv0MYEdtqqyjBzLp3VzijVGwX9Afo2RdpDC2nqAPnHlO51ZunK~q056JE0a4XA4s5qfZG5afM7TMO1oW5jQ6qgx0KNx0zRkUAgvERtYL3iQpZtmA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Arvada City Council on March 18 approved an intergovernmental agreement with the Colorado Department of Local Affairs (DOLA) to accept $88,000 for homeless street outreach services.

The award is a partial grant: the city had requested $288,000 from DOLA to fund street outreach and homelessness prevention, but DOLA awarded $88,000 solely for street outreach. Miss Espinosa, city staff, told council that because prevention funding did not come through, \"we will not be able to fund anything under homelessness prevention,\" and that the $88,000 will be used for items such as \"vital documents, bus tickets, outreach supplies, cold weather gear, and a vehicle for the homeless resolution case managers.\" The resolution passed unanimously, 7-0.

Why it matters: Council and staff said the award will help case managers and outreach partners purchase supplies and provide direct assistance to people experiencing homelessness, especially in Old Town Arvada, where parents and school staff have raised safety concerns. Public commenters pressed the council both to support faith-based providers doing nightly shelter and to pursue a permanent navigation center or more comprehensive responses.

Public comment framed the council discussion. Karen Cowling, director of Mission Arvada, described the nonprofit’s winter operations and services and said the organization serves \"about 75 individuals daily\" and that \"Mission Arvada is underfunded and overburdened.\" Keith Kelly, finance director at the Rising Church and Mission Arvada, said the church and Mission Arvada stepped in this winter to provide extreme weather shelter nights and asked the council to consider funding similar to what the city previously gave to the Severe Weather Shelter Network.

Several parents and community members told the council they feel Old Town conditions are affecting children at Saint Anne's School. Katie Lee, a parent, said a friend’s child was offered something through the school fence and urged officials to develop a concrete plan beyond just adding police presence. David Holland, who volunteers at the school, said he found a hypodermic needle on the sidewalk during a campus tour and described other incidents that prompt concern for student safety.

Council members asked staff how the grant would be spent and who would carry out outreach. Staff said the DOLA award is limited to street outreach activities. Hudson, a city homeless-services staff member, explained the city contracts with local provider Family Tree under a separate Transformational Homeless Response (THR) grant to perform street outreach; the DOLA funds could be used to buy supplies to support that team or to support the city’s own homeless-resolution case managers. Espinosa said the city will manage grant compliance and reporting.

Council requested an interim expenditure report. Council member Marriott asked for a clearer breakdown and a mid-year update; Espinosa agreed to provide updates on spending and planned uses. The motion to approve R25-029, the DOLA agreement, was made and the measure passed 7-0.

The council and staff repeatedly framed street outreach as a step toward housing: staff said a key goal for outreach is to engage people with services and move them toward permanent supportive housing when appropriate. \"The street outreach team… the ultimate goal is to get folks into housing, specifically permanent supportive housing,\" Espinosa said.

What's next: Staff will administer the one-year grant, decide specific purchases and partners, and report back to council on spending and program outcomes. The council also discussed, outside this grant, broader options including navigation centers and partnerships with nonprofit providers to address the year-round needs highlighted by residents.","The council approved an $88,000 intergovernmental agreement with Colorado DOLA to fund street outreach supplies and services after multiple public commenters urged action on homelessness near Old Town and Saint Anne's School.","actionData","errors"]

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Resident urges protection of Farmers High Line Canal easements as nearby development proceeds

Arvada council approves ADA ramp contract, HUD CDBG IGA, housing‑advisory bylaw revisions and right‑of‑way annexation

Arvada approves $88,000 DOLA grant for street outreach after residents press council on Old Town safety