What's Happening in Sterling Ranch

WHAT'S HAPPENING IN STERLING RANCH

UCHEALTH SPEAKER SERIES

UCHealth is back with another edition of the UCHealth Speaker Series. Join us on Tuesday, April 19th for

"Healthy Aging Throughout Adulthood - How to care for your joints and muscles" presented by Dr. Adam Seidel.

UCHealth Speaker Series

Tuesday, April 19

6:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Overlook Clubhouse

In-Person Event

CAB NEWS

LEADERSHIP ELECTIONS

Sterling Ranch Colorado Metropolitan District Nos. 2 & 3

Board of Director Elections

Resident Voting FAQs

Sterling Ranch Colorado Metropolitan District Nos. 2 and 3 are holding elections for their respective Board of Directors. On May 3, 2022.

WHAT DOES THE METRO DISTRICT BOARD DO?

Metro Districts are financing districts that exist to account for and transfer certain revenues to fund capital costs and operation and maintenance costs of public improvements to the CAB. The Districts are responsible for the multi-fiscal year financial obligations to fund capital, operations, and maintenance costs. A Metro District Board member is responsible for the oversight of the financial administration of the district. The following contains important information about how to vote and ensure your voice is heard!

WHO ARE THE CANDIDATES?

For a list of Metropolitan District No. 2 candidates click HERE

For a list of Metropolitan District No. 3 candidates click HERE

HOW DO I OBTAIN A BALLOT?

This is a mail ballot election. If you are registered to vote in Colorado you will receive a ballot for the District in which you reside by mail. Ballots will be mailed between April 11 and April 18. Ballots are printed and mailed by a third-party vendor, and CAB does not have ballots to distribute. If you do not receive a ballot you should contact the Designated Election Official at the number below.

HOW DO I CAST MY VOTE?

Once you complete your ballot it must be placed in the provided envelope. Do not put more than one ballot into an envelope. You can cast your ballot in the following ways:

Return it to the Designated Election Official by mail or at the address below. All ballots must be received by May 3, 2022, to be counted.
Bring your completed ballot to the designated polling place at The Overlook at 7853 Piney River Avenue. A ballot box for each District will be available. All ballots must be received by 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, May 3, 2022. Ballot drop off hours are as follows:

Monday – Friday: 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.

Saturday and Sunday: 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Questions related to casting a ballot should be directed to:

Designated Election Official

Catherine Bright

303-770-2700

(8:00 am – 5:00 pm)

cbright@svwpc.com

7400 E. Orchard Road, Suite 3300, Greenwood Village, CO 80111

NEW CONSTRUCTION ROUTE

We are pleased to announce that the CAB has successfully changed the Construction traffic routes, moving them out of Filing 1- Providence Village. Signs have been moved and builders have all been contacted. This transition will take about a week but residents should see a lessening of traffic each day. New signs have been ordered that will direct traffic to Roxborough Park Road (see map). These signs are expected to be installed within the next two weeks.

CONSTRUCTION TRAFFIC MAP

2022 AVERAGE WINTER CONSUMPTION FOR INDOOR WATER BUDGET

To preserve our water resources, it is important that residents take an active role in water management, assuring that generations to come will have reliable and safe access to clean water. The residential water structure developed for Sterling Ranch residents is focused on water conservation to preserve this valuable resource.

How the water structure works: A homeowner’s individualized indoor water budget is structured on an average winter consumption (AWC) to determine the Tier 1 threshold. The AWC is determined by averaging the customer’s actual indoor water use for the months of December, January, and February. This average then establishes the minimum threshold for Tier 1. The first tier of fee rates per 1,000 gallons applies to the use of up to 100% of the customer's water budget. The tier fee rate per 1,000 gallons for use over 100% of the water budget increases based upon the amount over 100% that is used by that customer.

This tiered water rate structure helps residents conserve water. If they conserve water and stay within their average usage, they stay at the Tier 1 level.

The 2022 AWC has been calculated and is in-use for the year. Homeowners will see their AWC on the April 15th invoice.

To learn more about the Average Winter Consumption Policy click here.

To receive your bill electronically or pay online, visit www.AmCoBi.com and click on "Pay Online".

PROVIDENCE GULCH NEWS

Providence Gulch (the area behind the Overlook Clubhouse) has been the sight of earthmovers, grading, and dust over the last six months. While the earthmoving and grading is complete, construction activity close to Titan Road continues with the building of drop structures, spillways, and a concrete channel.

With the peak shaving portion complete the area has been over-seeded. Over the next few months, as Spring turns into Summer, you can expect grass growing and have less dust in the area. Come on Summer!

HYDRANT FLUSHING

It is spring and that means the hydrants will be opened and water will fill the gutters along Sterling Ranch streets at various times and locations.

Flushing hydrants can be frustrating to residents as it may seem like a waste of good clean water, however, the flushing process is essential to maintaining the integrity of the pipe and testing and recording flow values. Pressures and flow rates at hydrants can be drastically affected by other users’ usage of water, or even possibly a burst pipe. Periodical testing ensures that there is enough water supply.

Flushing hydrants also keep your water safe to drink by removing sediment and pockets of chlorine that can collect in pipes that are not used regularly. Maintaining proper chlorine concentrations is important for the safety of clean drinking water because chlorine naturally degrades the longer it is in water, which means that water sitting in pipes for long periods of time or further out from the treatment plant can have concentrations lower than acceptable levels. Hydrants are flushed to keep water moving and keep pipes from stagnating.

Flushing of the water system is set to begin on Monday, April 25th. This is a temporary maintenance action and will continue through the week. Please move all trash cans out of the street and onto the sidewalk for pickup so the water from the flushing does not carry them away.

XCEL EASEMENT MOWING

In an effort to have all of the native areas look the same within the community, The CAB will be taking over the maintenance of the XCEL easement starting in late April. Maintenance will include trash pick-up, weed control, and the mowing of the beauty bands once per month. The Xcel Easement lies between Middle Fork Street and Basalt Lane and between Eagle River Street and Fraser River Street.

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY

Love horses and the outdoors? We have partnered with Zuma's Rescue Ranch to bring you the perfect opportunity. We are looking for volunteers to create a Sterling Ranch Guardian Team to volunteer at Zuma's Rescue Ranch to work with a "micro-herd" of 4-6 horses.

Zuma’s Rescue Ranch has launched a unique opportunity for communities to join in the caretaking and wellness of their rescued horses. If you’ve ever wanted to get outdoors, learn the workings of a ranch, and spend time with horses with some of your family, friends, and neighbors, this is your chance!

Zuma's new Equine Guardian Team program seeks dedicated teams of volunteers who would work with a “micro-herd” of 4-6 horses. Together, the team would build a trusting relationship with their equine herd members and offer detailed care and wellness while networking and socializing among their peers. We have more than 60+ equine residents whose lives depend on us. The program will help improve the quality care of our rescued horses while preventing the risks of medical emergencies.

GUARDIAN TEAM CARE AND WELLNESS ACTIVITIES

Feeding the herd hay, mash, and medications
Cleaning paddock/stall
Noting the number of manure piles in paddock/stall (this ensures healthy intestinal motility)
Checking shelter and fencing for safety, making minor repairs, and/or letting staff know of the safety issue
Make sure auto water or water buckets are functioning, clean, and/or full
Getting to know the micro-herd’s normal behaviors and movement to catch abnormalities and help prevent serious illness or lameness.
Cleaning and dressing any cuts or scrapes. Staff will assist or take over with anything beyond a surface scrape.
Checking blankets/fly sheets for necessary repairs, notifying staff if repairs or replacements are necessary

We are looking for at least 25 - 35 volunteers to fill shifts 7:00 AM to 8:00 AM and 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM, 4 days a week. Must be at least 7 years old to volunteer. Volunteers 15 years and younger must be accompanied by a parent/guardian.

If you are interested in being a part of the Sterling Ranch Guardian Team please email the Lifestyle Director, Kelsey Stiltner at KStiltner@SterlingRanchCAB.com by April 22nd.

STERLING RANCH GRADUATING CLASS OF 2022

Do you have a high school or college graduating student this year? We want to hear from you!!

Submit the following to Lifestyle Director, Kelsey Stiltner:

Student Name
Favorite photo
School graduating from
Extracurricular activities (if any)
Favorite memory from your school experience

We will be highlighting all of our graduating students in Sterling Ranch on our "Living in Sterling Ranch" Facebook page and in our weekly emails during Sterling Ranch’s “Graduation Week,” May 16 -20!

FAMILY AND FRIENDS! If you have a special message for your student, send it to Lifestyle Director, Kelsey Stiltner to be added to your student’s spotlight on Facebook and in the weekly emails during “Graduation Week”.

All submissions are due by Wednesday, May 11. Each student entered will receive a Sterling Ranch Summer gift bag and yard sign delivered to your door!