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1 Matt Crane Clerk and Recorder Arapahoe County Elections Division 5334 South Prince Street Littleton, CO Phone: Fax: Notice of Election All Registered Voters General Election Tuesday, November 4, 2014 Notice of Election to Increase Taxes/To Increase Debt/On a Citizen Petition/On a Referred Measure. This booklet contains summary statements for ballot propositions as required by the State of Colorado Constitution, Article X, Section 20. You may not have all of these issues on your ballot. This Ballot Information Pamphlet contains TABOR Issues for Arapahoe County and those subdivisions coordinating with the Arapahoe County Clerk and Recorder s Office. A YES vote on any ballot issue is a vote in favor of changing current law or existing circumstances, and a NO vote on any ballot issue is a vote against changing current law or existing circumstances. This is not a ballot. It is election information only. The information contained in this notice was prepared by persons required by law to provide summaries of ballot issues and fiscal information. This notice is mailed to each address with one or more registered voters. If you have additional questions or wish to confirm your voter registration status and information, please visit or contact the Election Division at

2 November 4, 2014 General Election All active registered voters will receive a mail ballot for the Nov. 4 General Election at their residential or mailing address (as shown on voter s registration record.) Ballots will be mailed beginning Oct. 14. Return your ballot by mail with $0.70 cents postage, or deliver it to any one of our drop-off box locations below. Your ballot must be received, not postmarked, by 7p.m. on Election Day. BALLOT DROP-OFF BOXES OCTOBER 14 - NOVEMBER 4 Weekdays: Varies by location please see hours below Saturdays, Oct. 25 and Nov. 1: 9 a.m. 3 p.m. Election Day, Tuesday, Nov. 4: 7 a.m. - 7 p.m. Arapahoe County CentrePoint Plaza E. Alameda Dr. Aurora, CO (24-Hour Box) City of Aurora, City Clerk E Alameda Pkwy Aurora, CO M-F: 8 a.m. 5 p.m. 24 Clerk & Recorder Aurora Branch Office 490 S. Chambers Rd. Aurora, CO (24-Hour Box) 24 Clerk & Recorder Altura Plaza Driver s License Office E. 14 th Pl. Aurora, CO M-F: 8:30 a.m. 5 p.m. Heather Gardens 2888 S. Heather Gardens Way Aurora, CO M F: 8 a.m. 5 p.m. Shalom Park Nursing Home E Belleview Dr. Aurora, CO M F: 8 a.m. 5 p.m. Town of Bennett th St. Bennett, CO M-Th: 7 a.m. - 6 p.m. (CLOSED FRIDAYS) Clerk & Recorder Byers Branch 538 N. Highway 36 Byers, CO M-F: 8 a.m. noon and 1-5 p.m. Centennial City Clerk E. Arapahoe Rd. Centennial, CO M-F: 8 a.m. 5 p.m. Clerk & Recorder Centennial Branch Office 6954 S. Lima St. 24 Centennial, CO (24-Hour Box) Goodson Recreation Center 6315 S. University Blvd. Centennial, CO M-F: 9 a.m. 5 p.m. Smoky Hill Library 5430 S. Biscay Cir. Centennial, CO (24-Hour Box) Cherry Hills Village City Clerk 2450 E. Quincy Ave. Cherry Hills Village, CO M-F: 8 a.m. 4:30 p.m. Deer Trail Town Hall 555 Second Ave. Deer Trail, CO M-F: 7 a.m. - 4 p.m. Englewood Civic Center 1000 Englewood Pkwy. Englewood, CO M-F: 9 a.m. 5 p.m. 24 Glendale City Clerk 950 S. Birch St. Glendale, CO M-F: 9 a.m. 5 p.m. Greenwood Village City Clerk 6060 S. Quebec St. Greenwood Village, CO M-F: 8 a.m. 5 p.m. Arapahoe County Elections Facility 5251 S. Federal Blvd. Littleton, CO (24-Hour Box) Clerk & Recorder Administration Building 5334 S. Prince St. Littleton, CO (24-Hour Box) 24 Littleton City Clerk 2255 W. Berry Ave. Littleton, CO M F: 8 a.m. 5 p.m. Sheridan City Clerk 4101 S. Federal Blvd. Sheridan, CO M-F: 8 a.m. 4:30 p.m. Guaranty Bank & Trust E. Colfax Ave. Strasburg, CO M-F: 8:30 a.m. 5 p.m. 24 NEW! Sign up for Arapahoe County Ballot Track Receive free messages by , text or phone call when your ballot has been mailed to you and accepted by Arapahoe County Elections! You would also receive a message if your ballot is returned as undeliverable, or cannot be processed for some reason that requires your attention. Your ballot envelope is tracked using unique barcodes. Your ballot is not coded, so your vote remains anonymous. If you prefer not to receive messages, you can log in to Ballot Track during any election to check the status of your ballot. It s free to sign up! Your phone carrier s text and voice rates apply. Sign up for a free Ballot Track account at

3 Check Your Voter Registration: Please visit to register to vote or update your voter registration to ensure that you receive a ballot for the Nov. 4 General Election. Voter Registration Deadlines: Voter Registration Drive Tuesday, October 14 Online or By Mail Monday, October 27 In-Person at Voter Service and Polling Center 7 p.m., Tuesday, November 4 Receive Assistance at a Voter Service and Polling Center: Arapahoe County citizens may visit any Voter Service and Polling Center through Election Day for inperson services. Eleven locations will open Monday, Oct. 20, and fourteen additional locations will open Saturday, Nov. 1. Visit any location listed below to: Drop off your voted mail ballot; Register to vote in-person, or update your voter record; Request a new ballot; Request a replacement ballot if you make a mistake, damage or lose your ballot; Vote on an accessible voting machine. PHASE 1 VOTER SERVICE AND POLLING CENTERS OCTOBER 20 - NOVEMBER 4 Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Oct Nov. 3: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 21 and Oct. 28: 10 a.m. - 7 p.m. Saturday Oct. 25 and Nov. 1: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Election Day, Tuesday, Nov. 4: 7 a.m. - 7 p.m. Arapahoe County CentrePoint Plaza E. Alameda Dr. Aurora, CO Holiday Inn Express 1500 S. Abilene St. Aurora, CO Mission Viejo Library E. Hampden Cir. Aurora, CO Clerk & Recorder Byers Branch 538 N. Highway 36 Byers, CO Clerk & Recorder Centennial Branch Office 6954 S. Lima St. Centennial, CO Goodson Recreation Center 6315 S. University Blvd. Centennial, CO Smoky Hill Library 5430 S. Biscay Cir. Centennial, CO Englewood Civic Center 1000 Englewood Pkwy Englewood, CO Glendale City Clerk 950 S. Birch St. Glendale, CO Arapahoe County Elections Facility 5251 S. Federal Blvd. Littleton, CO Clerk & Recorder Administration Building 5334 S. Prince St. Littleton, CO Ballot drop-box available at all VSPC locations. PHASE 2 VOTER SERVICE AND POLLING CENTERS NOVEMBER 1 4 Saturday, Nov. 1: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Monday, Nov. 3: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Election Day, Tuesday, Nov. 4: 7 a.m. - 7 p.m. Aurora Frontier P-8 School 3200 S. Jericho Way Aurora, CO Aurora Professional Learning & Confer. Ctr E. First Ave. Aurora, CO Aurora West College Preparatory Academy E. 13 th Ave. Aurora, CO Cherokee Trail High School E. Arapahoe Rd. Aurora, CO City of Aurora, City Hall E. Alameda Pkwy. Aurora, CO Heritage Eagle Bend Golf Club E. Heritage Pkwy. Aurora, CO Mrachek Middle School 1955 S. Telluride St. Aurora, CO Murphy Creek P-8 School 1400 S. Old Tom Morris Rd. Aurora, CO Cherry Creek Schools ISF 5416 S. Riviera Way Centennial, CO St. Thomas More Catholic Parish 8035 S. Quebec St. Centennial, CO80112 Potter s House of Denver 9495 E. Florida Ave. Denver, CO Greenwood Community Church 5600 E. Belleview Ave. Greenwood Village, CO Hope United Methodist Church 5101 S. Dayton St. Greenwood Village, CO St. Mary Catholic Parish 6853 S. Prince St. Littleton, CO Ballot drop-box available at all VSPC locations.

4 Required Identification Identification must be presented in order to vote at a Voting Service and Polling Center. Any of the following are considered acceptable forms of identification and must have a Colorado address: A valid Colorado Driver s License; A valid Colorado ID card issued by the Colorado Department of Revenue; A valid U.S. Passport; A valid employee ID card with a photo of the eligible elector issued by any branch, department, agency, or entity of the United States government or of Colorado, or by any county, municipality, board, authority or other political subdivision of Colorado; A valid pilot s license issued by the Federal Aviation Administration or other authorized agency of the United States; A valid US military ID card with a photo. (This is the only form of identification that may have an out-of-state address.) A copy of a current utility bill or bank statement, with a Colorado address;* A government check, government paycheck or other government document that shows the name and address of the elector; A valid Medicare or Medicaid card; A certified copy of a US birth certificate for the elector issued in the United States; Certified documentation of naturalization; A valid student identification card with a photograph of the eligible elector issued by an institute of higher education in Colorado; A valid veteran ID card issued by the United States department of veterans affairs with a photograph of eligible elector; or A valid ID card issued by a federally recognized tribal government certifying tribal membership. * Current means that the date of the document is within 60 days of the date submitted for identification purposes unless the document states a longer billing cycle.

5 ALL REGISTERED VOTERS NOTICE OF ELECTION TO INCREASE TAXES/ INCREASE DEBT ON REFERRED MEASURES CITY OF AURORA Election Date: Tuesday, November 4, 2014 Election Hours: 7 A.M. to 7 P.M. Local Election Office Address and Telephone Number: Designated Election Official: Janice Napper, Aurora City Clerk s Office E. Alameda Parkway, Suite 1400, Aurora, CO Phone: (303) BALLOT ISSUE 2A SHALL AURORA S TAXES BE INCREASED BY $2,400,000 ANNUALLY IN THE FIRST FULL FISCAL YEAR OF SUCH INCREASE AND BY WHATEVER ADDITIONAL AMOUNTS ARE RAISED ANNUALLY THEREAFTER FROM THE IMPOSITION OF A 5.0% EXCISE TAX ON THE AVERAGE MARKET RATE OF UNPROCESSED RETAIL MARIJUANA THAT IS SOLD OR TRANSFERRED FROM A RETAIL MARIJUANA CULTIVATION FACILITY AND AN ADDITIONAL 2.0% SALES AND USE TAX ON THE SALE AND USE OF RETAIL MARIJUANA AND RETAIL MARIJUANA PRODUCTS, WITH THE RATE OF SUCH SALES AND USE TAX BEING ALLOWED TO BE INCREASED OR DECREASED WITHOUT FURTHER VOTER APPROVAL SO LONG AS THE RATE OF TAXATION DOES NOT EXCEED 10%, AND SHALL THE REVENUES FROM SUCH TAXES BE COLLECTED, RETAINED, AND SPENT AS A VOTER-APPROVED REVENUE CHANGE AND AN EXCEPTION TO THE LIMITS WHICH WOULD OTHERWISE APPLY UNDER ARTICLE X, SECTION 20 OF THE COLORADO CONSTITUTION, SECTION OF THE AURORA CHARTER, OR ANY OTHER LAW WHICH PURPORTS TO LIMIT AURORA S REVENUES OR EXPENDITURES? Yes No

6 FISCAL INFORMATION (ii) For the proposed retail marijuana excise and sales tax increases, the estimated or actual total of fiscal year spending for the current year and each of the past four years, and the overall percentage and dollar change. Year Fiscal Year Spending $ % Change $ Change 2010 actual 291,301, % 2,938, actual 299,084, % 7,783, actual 313,384, % 14,299, actual 321,836, % 8,451, estimate 335,353, % 13,517,116 Overall change N/A 15.1% 44,051,906 (iii) For the first full fiscal year of each proposed retail marijuana tax increase, the estimate for the total maximum dollar amount of the increase and of fiscal year spending without the increase. If approved, for the first whole year, the total tax increase would allow an additional $2,400,000 annually. For the first full fiscal year of the tax increase, the estimated fiscal year spending of the City of Aurora without such increase is $360,000,000. Summary of Written Comments For Issue: No comments were filed by the constitutional deadline. Summary of Written Comments Against Issue: No comments were filed by the constitutional deadline.

7 BALLOT ISSUE 2B SHALL AURORA S TAXES BE INCREASED BY $4,991,000 ANNUALLY IN THE FIRST FULL FISCAL YEAR OF SUCH INCREASE, AND BY WHATEVER ADDITIONAL AMOUNTS ARE RAISED ANNUALLY THEREAFTER THROUGH AND INCLUDING THE YEAR 2029, FROM A MILL PROPERTY TAX TO PAY FOR THE ACQUISITION, CONSTRUCTION, INSTALLATION, REPAIR, AND MAINTENANCE OF TRANSPORTATION INFRASTRUCTURE WITHIN AURORA, THE EXPENDITURE OF WHICH TAX SHALL BE DETERMINED USING A PRIORITY-SETTING PROCESS TO INCLUDE INPUT FROM CITY COUNCIL WARD MEETINGS, AURORA CITIZEN ADVISORY COMMITTEES, AND OTHER PUBLIC VENUES IN ADDITION TO THE REGULAR ANNUAL CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS PRIORITIZATION, AND SHALL THE REVENUES FROM SUCH TAX BE COLLECTED, RETAINED, AND SPENT AS A VOTER-APPROVED REVENUE CHANGE AND AN EXCEPTION TO THE LIMITS WHICH WOULD OTHERWISE APPLY UNDER ARTICLE X, SECTION 20 OF THE COLORADO CONSTITUTION, SECTION OF THE AURORA CHARTER, OR ANY OTHER LAW WHICH PURPORTS TO LIMIT AURORA S REVENUES OR EXPENDITURES? Yes No FISCAL INFORMATION (ii) For proposed tax increase for transportation needs, the estimated or actual total of fiscal year spending for the current year and each of the past four years, and the overall percentage and dollar change. Year Fiscal Year Spending $ % Change $ Change 2010 actual 291,301, % 2,938, actual 299,084, % 7,783, actual 313,384, % 14,299, actual 321,836, % 8,451, estimate 335,353, % 13,517,116 Overall change N/A 15.1% 44,051,906 (iii) For the first full fiscal year of the proposed tax increase for transportation needs, the estimate for the maximum dollar amount of the increase and of fiscal year spending without the increase. If approved, for the first whole year, the tax increase would allow an additional $4,991,000 annually. For the first full fiscal year of the tax increase, the estimated fiscal year spending of the City of Aurora without such increase is $360,000,000.

8 Summary of Written Comments For Issue: Ballot Issue 2B will create a new restricted use fund that would be dedicated to transportation needs such as roads, trails, sidewalks and bike paths. This fund would improve traffic flow for your workday commute and it would make bike riding and walking safer. A YES vote on Ballot Issue 2B is not a new tax; rather, it is an extension of a tax we are already paying. Continuation of this existing mill levy assessment will raise $5 million per year for road and traffic improvements, bicycle and pedestrian trails, sidewalks, bike crossings, safety signals and other related projects. The cost of this extension for the owner of a $200,000 home is $2.25 per month. Additionally, this is not a Forever Tax - this funding stream will automatically end in 15 years. The termination date is written into the ballot title. Potential mobility improvements are not limited to major arterial roadways. Through neighborhood town meetings each year you will have the opportunity to help decide how these transportation dollars are spent. Specific needs in your neighborhood such as sidewalks, landscaped medians, speed warnings, or crosswalks can be addressed through these funds. Added turn lanes, intersection enhancements and miles of new and improved sidewalks and bike paths will keep people moving safer and more efficiently. Supporters of 2B believe that the low monthly cost is well worth the benefit of wider streets, more trails, reduced traffic congestion, safer intersections for pedestrians and bicyclists, and better mobility for all. Projects resulting from 2B will be spread throughout the entire city. Whether you drive, bike, walk - or all three - your day-to-day mobility will be greatly improved by the results of this important question for Aurora s future. For improved roads, better access, safer sidewalks and more bicycle routes, vote YES on Ballot Issue 2B. Your support will provide a safer and more efficient environment for cars, bicycles and pedestrians throughout Aurora. Summary of Written Comments Against Issue: No comments were filed by the constitutional deadline.

9 BALLOT ISSUE 2C SHALL AURORA S TAXES BE INCREASED BY $5,924,000 ANNUALLY IN THE FIRST FULL FISCAL YEAR OF SUCH INCREASE, AND BY WHATEVER ADDITIONAL AMOUNTS ARE RAISED ANNUALLY THEREAFTER FROM A 2.00 MILL PROPERTY TAX TO HELP MEET THE CAPITAL AND OPERATIONAL NEEDS OF AURORA S POLICE, FIRE, AND PUBLIC SAFETY COMMUNICATIONS DEPARTMENTS, MUNICIPAL COURT, AND DETENTION CENTER, AND SHALL THE REVENUES FROM SUCH TAX BE COLLECTED, RETAINED, AND SPENT AS A VOTER-APPROVED REVENUE CHANGE AND AN EXCEPTION TO THE LIMITS WHICH WOULD OTHERWISE APPLY UNDER ARTICLE X, SECTION 20 OF THE COLORADO CONSTITUTION, SECTION OF THE AURORA CHARTER, OR ANY OTHER LAW WHICH PURPORTS TO LIMIT AURORA S REVENUES OR EXPENDITURES? Yes No FISCAL INFORMATION (ii) For proposed tax increase for public safety needs, the estimated or actual total of fiscal year spending for the current year and each of the past four years, and the overall percentage and dollar change. Year Fiscal Year Spending $ % Change $ Change 2010 actual 291,301, % 2,938, actual 299,084, % 7,783, actual 313,384, % 14,299, actual 321,836, % 8,451, estimate 335,353, % 13,517,116 Overall change N/A 15.1% 44,051,906 (iii) For the first full fiscal year of the proposed tax increase for public safety needs, the estimate for the maximum dollar amount of the increase and of fiscal year spending without the increase. If approved, for the first whole year, the tax increase would allow an additional $4,991,000 annually. For the first full fiscal year of the tax increase, the estimated fiscal year spending of the City of Aurora without such increase is $360,000,000. Summary of Written Comments For Issue: No comments were filed by the constitutional deadline. Summary of Written Comments Against Issue: No comments were filed by the constitutional deadline.

10 ALL REGISTERED VOTERS NOTICE OF ELECTION TO INCREASE TAXES ON A REFERRED MEASURE BENNETT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 29J Election Date: November 4, 2014 Election Hours: 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Local election office address and phone number: Designated Election Official: Debra Matis, th Street, Bennett, Colorado Phone: (303) Ext Coordinated Election Official(s): Karen Long, Adams County Clerk and Recorder 4430 S. Adams County Parkway, Suite E3102, Brighton, Colorado Phone: (720) Arapahoe County Clerk and Recorder Matt Crane 5334 South Prince St., Littleton, Colorado Phone: (303) BALLOT ISSUE 3H SHALL BENNETT SCHOOL DISTRICT 29J TAXES BE INCREASED $1,200,000 FOR ONE YEAR ONLY (COLLECTION YEAR 2015), PROVIDED THAT BOND REDEMPTION TAXES BE DECREASED $1,200,000 IN THE SAME YEAR, WITH NO NET INCREASE IN TOTAL DISTRICT TAX REVENUES AS A RESULT OF THE APPROVED CHANGE IN USE OF THE REVENUES AND NO CHANGE IN THE MILLS CURRENTLY LEVIED TO GENERATE SUCH REVENUES, WITH SUCH 2015 TAX REVENUES TO BE DEPOSITED IN THE DISTRICT S GENERAL FUND RATHER THAN THE BOND REDEMPTION FUND AND USED SOLELY FOR THE PURCHASE OF A NEW TRANSPORTATION FLEET AND RELATED EQUIPMENT, AND SHALL SUCH 2015 TAX REVENUES CONSTITUTE A VOTER APPROVED REVENUE CHANGE AND AN EXCEPTION TO THE LIMITS THAT WOULD OTHERWISE APPLY UNDER ARTICLE X, SECTION 20 OF THE COLORADO CONSTITUTION? Yes No

11 Actual historical and current estimated fiscal year spending information: Year Fiscal Year Spending (actual) $6,499, (actual) $6,783, (actual) $6,709, (actual) $6,939, (current year estimated) $7,105,057 Overall percentage change in fiscal year spending over the five year period from through : 8.63 % Overall dollar change in fiscal year spending over the five year period from through : $606,007 Estimated fiscal year spending without taking into account the tax increase authorized by Ballot Issue 3H: $7,105,057 Estimated tax increase authorized by Ballot Issue 3H: $0 (Requires the District to reduce the bond redemption mill levy by an equal amount For a no net increase in District tax revenues) Summary Of Written Comments For Issue: I was the Transportation Director for Bennett Schools for the last 37 years and retired this year. During those years the school district had some lean years and busses were not purchased. That led us in a predicament much like we are in now but not as dire. Then the logical plan was implemented that the school purchase a bus a year to try to regain new buses. That plan was in effect for many years and we were able to at least have a new bus, although we never really caught up. When that plan was discontinued for budget purposes, our bus fleet really suffered. So now our busses are being band-aided daily to keep them in a safe running condition. They pass all the mandatory state inspections, but it is just costing an unbelievable amount of money to keep them in the safe condition. Some of the buses are so old that parts are almost impossible to even find. The bus situation is no different than our own situations with our own vehicles. You either spend an enormous cost to keep them running once they reach a certain condition or you buy a new vehicle to eliminate the costly upkeep. I urge all voters to pass this Bond election. The school busses will be replaced and you will not have a raise in taxes so it is an obvious "win-win" situation for our students and our school! Summary Of Written Comments Against Issue: No comments were filed by the statutory and constitutional deadline.

12 ALL REGISTERED VOTERS NOTICE OF ELECTION TO INCREASE TAXES ON A REFERRED MEASURE SOUTH SUBURBAN PARK AND RECREATION DISTRICT Election Date: Tuesday, November 4, 2014 Election Hours: 7 A.M. to 7 P.M. Local Election Office Address and Telephone Number: Designated Election Official: Deanna R. Heyn South Suburban Park and Recreation District Office 6631 South University Boulevard, Centennial, Colorado, Phone: (303) BALLOT ISSUE 4C: SHALL SOUTH SUBURBAN PARK AND RECREATION DISTRICT TAXES BE INCREASED $4,539,010 IN 2015, OR BY SUCH AN AMOUNT AS MAY BE RAISED ANNUALLY THEREAFTER FOR A TEN YEAR PERIOD ONLY, ENDING IN COLLECTION YEAR 2024 BY THE IMPOSITION OF AN ADDITIONAL AD VALOREM PROPERTY TAX RATE OF 2 MILLS, FOR GENERAL OPERATING AND OTHER PURPOSES, INCLUDING: PROTECT AND ENHANCE THE HIGH LINE CANAL TRAIL, THE SOUTH PLATTE RIVER TRAIL (MARY CARTER GREENWAY) AND OTHER LOCAL TRAILS; REPAIR, MAINTAIN AND IMPROVE EXISTING PARKS, RECREATION FACILITIES AND PLAYGROUNDS; REPLACE OUTDATED MECHANICAL EQUIPMENT WITH NEW ENERGY SAVING SYSTEMS INCLUDING SOLAR ENERGY; AND SAVE WATER BY REPLACING AGING AND INEFFICIENT IRRIGATION SYSTEMS IN PARKS AND USING NON-TREATED WATER WHERE FEASIBLE; AND SHALL SUCH REVENUES BE COLLECTED, RETAINED AND SPENT NOTWITHSTANDING ANY OTHER REVENUE LIMITS PROVIDED BY LAW? Yes No Actual historical and current estimated fiscal year spending information: Year Fiscal Year Spending 2014 (estimated) $44,661, (actual) $42,810, (actual) $42,598, (actual) $42,502, (actual) $50,163,094 Overall percentage change from 2010 to 2014: Reduction of 11% Overall dollar change from 2010 to 2014: Reduction of $5,501,184

13 Proposed District Tax Increase: Estimated first full fiscal year maximum dollar amount of increase: $4,539,010 Estimated first full fiscal year spending without the increase: $44,737,449 Summary of Written Comments For Issue: South Suburban Park and Recreation District needs you to vote YES on 4C to approve a 2 mill property tax increase for a period of 10 years so they can continue maintaining parks, open space, trails and recreation facilities. South Suburban manages over 3,800 acres of open space and parkland and 88 miles of trails. In addition, there are playgrounds, swimming pools, athletic fields, tennis courts, golf courses and a variety of recreation facilities that are managed by South Suburban. The District has not requested an increase in its general operating mill levy in 20 years. But the cost to maintain parkland and open space has almost doubled in the last 10 years. The cost of water, just for District parks, is $1.5 million in Over half of the District s 60 playgrounds are over 15 years old and need repairs or replacement to meet ADA accessibility requirements. District facilities are aging and the cost for maintenance has increased dramatically, along with a growing list of deferred maintenance needs to keep facilities in good condition and ensure efficient operations. Currently, the owner of a $300,000 home pays $13.76 per month in property taxes to South Suburban. A 2 mill increase will result in an additional $4 per month. The revenue generated by a 2 mill increase will be dedicated to the general operating fund of the District, with special emphasis on the following: South Suburban s trail system is used by thousands of people to exercise, explore, go to work and school and to get outside. The District needs to continue its efforts to protect and enhance the High Line Canal Trail and the South Platte Trail, as well as other District trails. In general, costs for things like utilities, labor, and materials have increased substantially over the years and revenues have not kept up. Many maintenance and renovation projects have had to be delayed because of lack of funds. South Suburban needs these additional funds for repairing, maintaining and improving existing recreation facilities, playgrounds, parks, trails and other athletic facilities. South Suburban would like to become more energy efficient, but many of these projects take upfront investments to get them started, such as solar power. The same is the case with saving water in parks by replacing inefficient irrigation systems, and trying to use untreated water, where possible, to irrigate parks. The savings from these investments will be realized over the years. For over 55 years, South Suburban has been an award-winning park and recreation district serving 140,000 residents in Arapahoe, Douglas and Jefferson counties. The Board of Directors and staff are committed to maintaining the parks, trails, open space and facilities of the District to the highest standards. A citizen s committee performed an in-depth analysis of the District in and concluded that aging facilities, increasing costs for water, energy and operating costs dictate that additional tax revenue is required to maintain the District s level of excellence.

14 Summary of Written Comments Against Issue: There are many reasons to vote NO on 4C. To name a few: The South Suburban Park and Recreation District (SSPR) is requesting a mill levy tax increase on properties in the district. There is no additional property being acquired. There are no additional services proposed. All candidates for the open Director positions for the election in May agreed that there was no need for such a tax increase during their campaigns. One stated rationale for the change is that they are like teenagers having to ask for more money for the same activities. We need to be the adults here. Taxpayers are expected to manage their finances during these economic times and we expect the same from our elected officials. We expect our parks to be maintained at the same level. As property values increase, then taxes increase as a percentage. The district needs to add value in order to receive greater funding for the same services. Only a teenager would expect a different result. Let s be the responsible adults in this election. Some facts per the published 2014 SSPR Budget: The District s property value increased 4.1% leading to an increase in tax revenue for 2014 of $516,063. The District plans to continue increasing fees. The District is no longer responsible for Greenwood Village nor Cherry Hills Village but those two communities will continue to pay their portion of the existing debt. Revenue for 2014 is projected to EXCEED expenditures by almost $1,000,000. These are strong financial foundations. The District clearly does not need more tax revenue to keep pace with its responsibilities. Furthermore, the stated goal of SSPR leadership is in violation of the original charter. SSPR leadership has stated that they need an increase in tax revenue, and even a bond, to compete with local businesses that serve the same needs of the community. In a time when small businesses are struggling to get by, the SSPR should not be trying to put them out of business. And adding taxes on top of unfair competition from SSPR is a surefire way to put many hardworking local families in a desperate position. While some may not feel the sting of this extra tax, many others are living on a fixed income. An addition to their tax burden is felt especially hard. Many seniors living in our community will see their budgets decrease with this tax while no corresponding increase to quality of life will be felt. A NO vote is the only logical choice to protect the citizens of this community from an overindulgent District.

15 TO ALL REGISTERED VOTERS NOTICE OF ELECTION TO COLLECT AND SPEND REVENUES ON A REFERRED ELECTION ISSUE STRASBURG METROPOLITAN PARKS AND RECREATION DISTRICT, COLORADO Election Date: November 4, 2014 Election Hours: 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Local Election Office Address and Phone Number: Designated Election Official: Angela Graf, 1932 Burton Street, Strasburg, Colorado, Phone No Fax No BALLOT ISSUE 4D SHALL STRASBURG METROPOLITAN PARKS AND RECREATION DISTRICT TAXES BE INCREASED $150,000 ANNUALLY (FOR TAX COLLECTION YEAR 2015) AND BY SUCH ADDITIONAL AMOUNTS RAISED ANNUALLY THEREAFTER BY AN AD VALOREM PROPERTY TAX MILL LEVY IMPOSED AT A RATE OF UP TO 2.0 MILLS OR SUCH LESSER RATE AS THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS SHALL DETERMINE, WHICH TAXES SHALL BE USED FOR ALL DISTRICT PURPOSES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO: PROVIDING FUNDS FOR THE OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE, INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, PERSONNEL SALARIES, OF OR RELATING TO A COMMUNITY RECREATION CENTER AND PARK AND RECREATION FACILITIES AND APPURTENANCES, AND SHALL THE REVENUE FROM SUCH TAXES BE COLLECTED AND SPENT BY THE DISTRICT AS VOTER-APPROVED REVENUE CHANGES WITHIN THE MEANING OF ARTICLE X, SECTION 20 OF THE COLORADO CONSTITUTION AND AN EXCEPTION TO THE LIMITATIONS SET FORTH IN C.R.S OR ANY OTHER APPLICABLE PROVISION OF THE COLORADO REVISED STATUTES, AS AMENDED, OR THE COLORADO CONSTITUTION, AS AMENDED, WHICH PURPORT TO LIMIT THE DISTRICT S REVENUES OR EXPENDITURES, ALL WITHOUT LIMITING, IN ANY YEAR, THE AMOUNT OF OTHER REVENUES THAT MAY BE COLLECTED AND SPENT BY THE DISTRICT? Yes No

16 Actual historical and current estimated fiscal year spending information: Year Fiscal Year Spending 2009 (actual) $481, (actual) $382, (actual) $357, (actual) $474, (actual) $560, (estimated) $550,000 Overall percentage change in fiscal year spending over the five year period from 2009 through 2014: 14.1% Overall dollar change in fiscal year spending over the five year period from 2009 through 2014: $68,128 Estimated 2014 tax increase authorized by Ballot issue 4D: $150,000 Information regarding bonded debt proposed by Ballot issue 4D: Principal amount: $-0- Maximum annual repayment cost: $-0- Maximum total repayment cost: $-0- Information regarding current bonded debt: Principal balance: $-0- Maximum annual repayment cost: $-0- Maximum remaining total repayment cost: $-0- Summary Of Written Comments For Issue: Due to population growth in the Strasburg area, there is a need for expanded parks and recreation facilities. There is a favorable reaction by citizens of the District to the proposed park improvements and recreation facilities expansion. The proposed recreation facilities are planned for use by all age groups. If parks and recreation facilities are expanded, there is a need for the Parks and Recreation District mill levy to increase in order to support the maintenance of the new facilities and employ new people to operate and maintain these parks and facilities. The District Board has been fiscally responsible and has budgeted conservatively for operations and maintenance and can be trusted to spend increased tax revenues wisely. Voters are encouraged to vote YES in favor of Question 4D. Summary Of Written Comments Against Issue: No comments were filed by the statutory and constitutional deadline.

17 BALLOT ISSUE 4E SHALL STRASBURG METROPOLITAN PARKS AND RECREATION DISTRICT DEBT BE INCREASED UP TO $6,760,300, WITH A MAXIMUM REPAYMENT COST OF UP TO $10,818,500 MILLION, AND SHALL DISTRICT TAXES BE INCREASED UP TO $497,435 ANNUALLY FOR THE PURPOSE OF FINANCING THE COST OF PLANNING, ENGINEERING, CONSTRUCTING AND EQUIPPING, ON LAND WITHIN STRASBURG METROPOLITAN PARKS AND RECREATION DISTRICT, AN EXPANDED COMMUNITY RECREATION CENTER EXPECTED TO INCLUDE, WITHOUT LIMITATION, THE FOLLOWING: FULL SIZED MULTI-PURPOSE GYM/INDOOR WALK/JOG TRACK WEIGHT-CARDIO FACILITIES/GROUP FITNESS ROOMS/LOCKER ROOMS MEETING ROOMS/CONFERENCE ROOM/RENTAL SPACE SENIOR AND TEEN GATHERING AREAS/CHILD WATCH AREA A GYMNASTICS/MARTIAL ARTS GYM REMOVAL OF EXISTING SOFTBALL FIELD, EXPANDED PARKING CONSTRUCTION OF MAINTENANCE FACILITY SUCH DEBT TO CONSIST OF THE ISSUANCE AND PAYMENT OF GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS, WHICH BONDS SHALL BEAR INTEREST AT A MAXIMUM NET EFFECTIVE INTEREST RATE NOT TO EXCEED 4.9% PER ANNUM AND BE ISSUED, DATED AND SOLD AT SUCH TIME OR TIMES, AT SUCH PRICES (AT, ABOVE OR BELOW PAR) AND IN SUCH MANNER AND CONTAINING SUCH TERMS, NOT INCONSISTENT HEREWITH, AS THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS MAY DETERMINE; SHALL AD VALOREM PROPERTY TAXES BE LEVIED IN ANY YEAR, WITHOUT LIMITATION, AS TO RATE AND IN AN AMOUNT SUFFICIENT TO PAY THE PRINCIPAL OF, PREMIUM IF ANY, AND INTEREST ON SUCH BONDS AS THE SAME BECOME DUE; AND SHALL THE EARNINGS ON THE INVESTMENT OF THE REVENUES FROM SUCH TAXES AND THE PROCEEDS OF SUCH BONDS BE COLLECTED AND SPENT BY THE DISTRICT AS A VOTER-APPROVED REVENUE CHANGE? Yes No

18 Actual historical and current estimated fiscal year spending information: Year Fiscal Year Spending 2009 (actual) $481, (actual) $382, (actual) $357, (actual) $474, (actual) $560, (estimated) $550,000 Overall percentage change in fiscal year spending over the five year period from 2009 through 2014: 14.1% Overall dollar change in fiscal year spending over the five year period from 2009 through 2014: $68,128 Estimated 2014 tax increase authorized by Ballot Issue 4E: $-0- Information regarding bonded debt proposed by Ballot Issue 4E: Principal amount: $6,760,300 Maximum annual repayment cost: $497,435 Maximum total repayment cost: $10,818,500 Information regarding current bonded debt: Principal balance: $-0- Maximum annual repayment cost: $-0- Maximum remaining total repayment cost: $-0- Summary Of Written Comments For Issue: Due to population growth in the Strasburg area, there is a need for expanded parks and recreation facilities. There is a very favorable reaction by citizens of the District to the proposed recreation facilities expansion. The proposed recreation facilities are planned for use by all age groups. The District engaged in an open planning process, encouraging citizen participation and these measures will provide a solid benefit to the Strasburg community at a reasonable cost. The District Board is fiscally responsible and budgets conservatively. In addition, the Board regularly cooperates with the School District to maximize recreation facility usage and make the best possible use of tax revenues. There is a definite need to expand the existing recreation facilities and the most economically efficient way to accomplish this is to authorize the District Board of Directors to issue general obligation bonds to be used to finance construction of an expanded recreation facility which includes areas for children, adults, and seniors for recreation and fitness uses. Voters are encouraged to vote YES in favor of Ballot Issue 4E. Summary Of Written Comments Against Issue: No comments were filed by the statutory and constitutional deadline.

19 BALLOT ISSUE 4F SHALL STRASBURG METROPOLITAN PARKS AND RECREATION DISTRICT DEBT BE INCREASED UP TO $8,560,300, WITH A MAXIMUM REPAYMENT COST OF UP TO $13,699,040 MILLION, AND SHALL DISTRICT TAXES BE INCREASED UP TO $629,882 ANNUALLY FOR THE PURPOSE OF FINANCING THE COST OF PLANNING, ENGINEERING, CONSTRUCTING AND EQUIPPING, EXPANDED AND NEW FACILITIES OF AND IN THE COMMUNITY RECREATION CENTER, COMMUNITY CENTER PARK AND THE NORTH SPORTS COMPLEX WITHIN THE STRASBURG METROPOLITAN PARKS AND RECREATION DISTRICT, AN EXPANDED COMMUNITY RECREATION CENTER AND PARK IMPROVEMENTS EXPECTED TO INCLUDE, WITHOUT LIMITATION, THE FOLLOWING: AN EXPANDED COMMUNITY RECREATION CENTER: FULL SIZED MULTI-PURPOSE GYM/INDOOR WALK/JOG TRACK WEIGHT-CARDIO FACILITIES/GROUP FITNESS ROOMS/LOCKER ROOMS MEETING ROOMS/CONFERENCE ROOM/RENTAL SPACE SENIOR AND TEEN GATHERING AREAS/CHILD WATCH AREA A GYMNASTICS/MARTIAL ARTS GYM REMOVAL OF EXISTING SOFTBALL FIELD, EXPANDED PARKING IMPROVED AND EXPANDED PARK FACILITIES PLAYGROUND RENOVATION/SPRAY & SPLASH PARK IMPROVED TRAILS AND WALKWAYS PICNIC SHELTER FACILITIES/RESTROOM & CONCESSION FACILITIES REPLACEMENT SOFTBALL FIELD WITH LIGHTS SKATE PARK/SECURITY LIGHTING SUCH DEBT TO CONSIST OF THE ISSUANCE AND PAYMENT OF GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS, WHICH BONDS SHALL BEAR INTEREST AT A MAXIMUM NET EFFECTIVE INTEREST RATE NOT TO EXCEED 4.9% PER ANNUM AND BE ISSUED, DATED AND SOLD AT SUCH TIME OR TIMES, AT SUCH PRICES (AT, ABOVE OR BELOW PAR) AND IN SUCH MANNER AND CONTAINING SUCH TERMS, NOT INCONSISTENT HEREWITH, AS THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS MAY DETERMINE; SHALL AD VALOREM PROPERTY TAXES BE LEVIED IN ANY YEAR, WITHOUT LIMITATION AS TO RATE AND IN AN AMOUNT SUFFICIENT TO PAY THE PRINCIPAL OF, PREMIUM IF ANY, AND INTEREST ON SUCH BONDS AS THE SAME BECOME DUE; AND SHALL THE EARNINGS ON THE INVESTMENT OF THE REVENUES FROM SUCH TAXES AND THE PROCEEDS OF SUCH BONDS BE COLLECTED AND SPENT BY THE DISTRICT AS A VOTER-APPROVED REVENUE CHANGE? Yes No

20 Actual historical and current estimated fiscal year spending information: Year Fiscal Year Spending 2009 (actual) $481, (actual) $382, (actual) $357, (actual) $474, (actual) $560, (estimated) $550,000 Overall percentage change in fiscal year spending over the five year period from 2009 through 2014: 14.1% Overall dollar change in fiscal year spending over the five year period from 2009 through 2014: $68,128 Estimated 2014 tax increase authorized by Ballot Issue 4F: $547,961 Information regarding bonded debt proposed by Ballot Issue 4F: Principal amount: $8,560,300 Maximum annual repayment cost: $629,882 Maximum total repayment cost: $13,699,040 Information regarding current bonded debt: Principal balance: $-0- Maximum annual repayment cost: $-0- Maximum remaining total repayment cost: $-0- Summary Of Written Comments For Issue: Due to population growth in the Strasburg area, there is a need for expanded parks and recreation facilities. There is a favorable reaction by citizens of the District to the proposed parks improvements and parks expansion, as well as recreation facilities expansion. The proposed parks and recreation facilities are planned for use by all age groups. The District engaged in an open planning process, encouraging citizen participation and these measures will provide a solid benefit to the Strasburg community at a reasonable cost. There is a favorable reaction by the citizens of the District to the proposed park improvements and recreation facilities expansion for all age groups. The District Board is fiscally responsible and budgets conservatively. In addition, the Board regularly cooperates with the School District to maximize recreation facility usage and make the best possible use of tax revenues. There is a definite need to expand parks and recreation facilities and the most economically efficient way to accomplish this is to authorize the District Board of Directors to issue general obligation bonds to be used to finance construction of the expanded parks and the expanded recreation facility, all of which include areas for children, adults, and seniors for recreation and fitness uses. Voters are encouraged to vote YES in favor of Ballot Issue 4F. Summary Of Written Comments Against Issue: No comments were filed by the statutory and constitutional deadline.

21 ALL REGISTERED VOTERS NOTICE OF ELECTION TO INCREASE TAXES/ TO INCREASE DEBT ON REFERRED MEASURES SHERIDAN SANITATION DISTRICT NO. 1 Election Date: Tuesday, November 4, 2014 Election Hours: 7 A.M. to 7 P.M. Local Election Office Address and Telephone Number: Designated Election Official: Crystal Schenck, 390 Union Boulevard, Suite 400, Lakewood, Colorado, Phone: (303) BALLOT ISSUE 5A: SHALL SHERIDAN SANITATION DISTRICT NO. 1 ( DISTRICT ) DEBT BE INCREASED UP TO $275,000, WITH A REPAYMENT COST OF UP TO $500,000, AND SHALL DISTRICT TAXES BE INCREASED UP TO $23,000 ANNUALLY, OR BY SUCH LESSER AMOUNT AS MAY BE NECESSARY TO PAY THE DISTRICT S DEBT; SUCH DEBT TO CONSIST OF GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS OR OTHER MULTIPLE FISCAL YEAR FINANCIAL OBLIGATIONS, INCLUDING CONTRACTS, ISSUED OR TO BE ISSUED FOR THE PURPOSE OF PAYING ALL OR ANY PART OF THE COST OF REHABILITATING, RENOVATING OR EXPANDING THE DISTRICT S WASTEWATER COLLECTION SYSTEM AND RELATED IMPROVEMENTS; SUCH DEBT TO BEAR INTEREST AT A NET EFFECTIVE INTEREST RATE NOT TO EXCEED 6% PER ANNUM AND BE PAYABLE FROM ANY LEGALLY AVAILABLE REVENUES, INCLUDING A MILL LEVY WITHOUT LIMITATION OF RATE AND IN AMOUNTS SUFFICIENT TO PAY THE PRINCIPAL OF AND INTEREST ON SUCH DEBT, AND HAVE SUCH TERMS AND CONDITIONS AS THE DISTRICT MAY DETERMINE; AND SHALL SUCH TAX REVENUES BE COLLECTED, RETAINED AND SPENT AS A VOTER APPROVED REVENUE CHANGE? Yes No Total District Fiscal Year Spending: 2014 (estimated) $27, (actual) $ 5, (actual) $22, (actual) $18, (actual) $25,209 Overall percentage change from 2010 to 2014: 7.13% Overall dollar change from 2010 to 2014: $1,797 Proposed District Bonded Debt: Principal Amount: $275,000 Maximum Annual Repayment Cost: $ 23,000 Total Repayment Cost: $500,000

22 Current District Bonded Debt: Principal Amount Outstanding: $0 Maximum Annual Repayment Cost: $0 Remaining Total Repayment Cost: $0 Summary of Written Comments For Issue: Vote YES on Sheridan Sanitation District s ballot issue 5A. It is important that the Sheridan Sanitation District No. 1 Ballot Issue 5A be passed. The District s sewer lines are believed to have been installed in the early 1950 s. Many of these lines need to be replaced or renovated, especially the eight-inch sewer line that carries all of the District s wastewater to the City of Englewood where it is treated. Video inspections of this line show that it may be in danger of collapsing. The cost to renovate the line is estimated at $280,000 to $300,000. The District does not have the funds to do the work, but if Ballot Issue 5A is passed, the District should be able to borrow the needed funds from the Colorado Water Conservation Board at a low interest rate. If the sewer line collapses, the cost of repair will be much higher to all of the District s residents. In addition, there could be adverse effects on all of our property values. Because of its small size, the District is finding it very difficult to operate on a cost-effective basis. The District consists of 123 developed single-family homes and includes some commercial areas on the east side of Federal Boulevard, including the South Park Mobile Homes. The single family residential portion of the District is bounded by West Mansfield Avenue on the south, South Irving Street on the west, West Kenyon Avenue on the North, and South Federal Boulevard on the east. If the District s eight-inch sanitary sewer line is repaired, the Valley Sanitation District has agreed in principal to take over ownership of the District s sewer lines, as well as the District s obligation to maintain, repair and replace them. Valley has the capability to manage the District s system and perform needed routine and emergency maintenance on a cost-effective basis. To obtain this service, the District will dissolve and all of the District s territory will be included into the Valley Sanitation District. Voting for Sheridan Sanitation District Ballot Issue 5A will allow this to happen. It is also necessary that the voters pass Ballot Questions 5B and 5C. Without the passage of all three ballot questions, the District will not be able to dissolve and transfer its assets and liabilities (except outstanding debt) to the Valley Sanitation District. Please vote in favor of all three ballot questions. The vote for all three is necessary in order for the Sheridan Sanitation District to fix its sanitary sewer outfall line, dissolve, and transfer its responsibilities and service obligations to the Valley Sanitation District. Summary of Written Comments Against Issue: No comments were filed by the constitutional deadline.

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