City Of Arvada Extends State Of Emergency, Facilities Closures

ARVADA, CO — The City of Arvada's emergency declaration has been extended through April 6. The city has also extended the closure of all facilities until April 10, officials announced Tuesday.

The emergency declaration requires city council approval every seven days or as soon as a quorum of the council can be assembled.

As the city continues to consult with health officials amid the spread of the new coronavirus, some city services closures have been extended. Many events, classes, activities and meetings have been canceled or postponed.

The city has posted the following list of updates:

• Municipal Court Services: Municipal Court Services remain closed through April 10.
• Building Permits: Online permitting is available here.
• Passport Services: Passport services remain suspended through May 8.
• Special Event Permits: Special event permits will not be issued through May 11.
• Park Pavilion Rentals: The rental of park pavilions has been suspended until further notice.
• Neighbors Connected Programs: All Neighbors Connected programs have been suspended until further notice.
• Business Licensing: Online permitting will be available here.
• Sales and Use Tax Remittance: Online sales use tax filing and remittance is available here.
• Water Bills: Visit the webpage or call the City of Arvada at 720-898-7070 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. The Arvada team is experienced in working with customers to evaluate options, officials said.
• Arvada Events Banquet Service: Staff is working remotely to manage current event bookings and is available to provide information for future event bookings. The service can be contacted here.
• West Woods and Lake Arbor golf clubs/courses: Closed
• Arvada Reservoir: Opening date for fishing has been postponed to April 13 (subject to further delay).

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City Public Meetings Update

• The March 16 Arvada City Council meeting was canceled. Items slated for the related agenda will be rescheduled for consideration at a future date, officials said.
• The March 17 Planning Commission meeting was canceled, and its agenda items will also be rescheduled for consideration at a future date.

Cancellations: City Activities/Events/Classes

• Arvada PD events and classes: Public Safety events and classes have been postponed or canceled.
• Festivals Commission Kite Festival, scheduled for April 5, has been canceled.
• Arvada Reservoir: The April 1 opening has been postponed to April 13.
• Majestic View Nature Center: Closed and classes and events at the center have been canceled. Visit their web page for updates.
• West Woods and Lake Arbor Golf Clubs: Closed through April 10. The closure date may be extended, officials said.

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