Week of September 21, 2020 |
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The City and County of Broomfield is committed to providing frequent news, updates and information related to COVID-19. Please find resources and opening information at Broomfield.org/COVID and follow us on Facebook and Twitter.
Please be mindful that information may change rapidly, even by the hour.
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Public Health Update
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You can always find day to day changes on Broomfield’s COVID-19 Data Dashboard, along with information on regional hospital capacity and demographic details. Visit the state website for more information on hospital capacity, outbreaks and county case information. The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) website updates cases daily at 4 p.m.
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Note that the changes detailed here (+) are the change from Sunday, Sept. 13 to Sunday, Sept. 20. Data is released by the state at 4 p.m. each day and reported on Broomfield’s COVID-19 Data Dashboard by 6 p.m. Hospitalizations to date may reflect information that was recently reported to Broomfield Public Health but may have happened in previous weeks.
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Free COVID-19 testing will take place on Tuesdays until November 3 from 2-6 p.m. in the parking lot of the Health and Human Services building at 100 Spader Way. Pre-registration not needed. Testing is for those who are symptomatic and are Broomfield residents, work in Broomfield or go to school in Broomfield.
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The Dial: Counties in the State of Colorado may be in different levels of restrictions due to COVID-19 depending on metrics outlined by the State. How do you know where Broomfield County is?
- Read the Broomfield Community Update
- Check Social media including the City and County of Broomfield Facebook, Twitter or NextDoor
- Listen to the weekly community update at 303.438.6391
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Visit Broomfield.org/COVID
- Watch Channel 8 (Comcast Customers only)
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Frequently Asked Question:
What is the Dial?
- On Sept. 15, Governor Polis released the dial framework based on a set of metrics that allows counties to operate at different levels of capacity according to how well COVID-19 is contained within their communities.
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Broomfield is currently at a ‘Safer at Home Level 2: Concern’, and can apply to move to ‘Safer at Home Level 1: Cautious’. Counties who have maintained the metrics for a less restrictive level for 14 days or longer can begin applying to move levels starting Sept. 22. Broomfield City Council will review Resolution 2020-223 as part of its regular meeting on Sept. 22. If approved, Broomfield can apply to move to ‘Safer at Home Level 1: Cautious’ which will allow for greater operating capacities across industries such as houses of worship, restaurants, and indoor/outdoor events.
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The variance for gyms and indoor recreation remains in effect so long as Broomfield remains at Safer at Home Level 1 or Level 2. For more information on moving between levels see the Dial Framework Policy.
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Learn more about what the dial framework is and view the Dial fact sheet.
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Virtual Budget Workshop: Join the City and County of Broomfield Budget Workshop on Thursday, Sept. 24 from 5-6:30 p.m. or Saturday, Sept. 26 from 10-11:30 a.m. to learn more about the City and County of Broomfield’s budget development process and preview the draft 2021 budget. Submit your questions ahead of time and view the recorded sessions after the workshop at Broomfield.org/BudgetWorkshop.
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Affordable Housing in Broomfield Virtual Community Conversation: Hear how Broomfield's Housing Advisory Committee is working to bring more affordable housing to Broomfield on Oct. 8 at 6 p.m. Submit your questions ahead of time at BroomfieldVoice.com/AfforableHousing. Watch live on Broomfield.org/LIVE, Watch on Channel 8 (Comcast customers only) or Call 855.695.3744 to listen and press *3 to ask a question during the workshops.
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The first-ever Virtual Broomfield Days site has been picking up steam in the last week! The community has been sharing memories, information about their business, and photos for the Dogs of Broomfield Days photo contest. Thank you for being part of this special event!
Join the virtual celebration all week by visiting Broomfield.org/VirtualBroomfieldDays. View and comment on photos of past Broomfield Days, vote on the winner of the Dogs of Broomfield Days doggie photo contest, browse products available from virtual vendors, and watch musical performances from Creative Broomfield’s Summer Concert Series and other local performers! Don’t miss the amazing film reels of the parade in 1961 and 1966!
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City Updates
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Census 2020 Update: Only 9 days remain in the Census Response window. Data collection ends on Sept. 30, 2020.
- National
- Self Response Rate: 66.1%
- Total Enumerated (Self Response + Non-Response Follow Up (NRFU)): 95.4%
- State (Colorado)
- Self Response Rate: 69.3%
- Total Enumerated (Self Response + NRFU): 95.1%
- County (Broomfield)
- Self Response Rate: 76.8%
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EV Chargers: Did you know Broomfield now has two commercial-grade, dual-port electric vehicle (EV) charging stations at the Health and Human Services (HHS) building at 100 Spader Way? These Level 2 chargers can fully charge an EV in about three hours! Learn more about EV charging in Broomfield at Broomfield.org/EV.
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RTD District I Director Vacancy: Interested in becoming the next RTD Director representing Broomfield and District I? Any Broomfield resident can apply to the RTD District I position now through Sept. 28 at midnight.
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Broomfield residents can submit public comment on RTD’s new District I candidate position, including opportunities and priorities for District I services, and preferred skills, experience and characteristics of candidates until Wednesday, Sept. 30. Learn more here.
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RTD N-Line Commuter Rail Grand Opening Today!: This line will provide service to the North Metro connecting stations at Union Station through Denver, Commerce City, Northglenn, to Thornton at Eastlake & 124th Station in 29 minutes. Free rides for the public start at 12 p.m. today, Sept. 21, through Sept. 27. N-Line service schedule here. Broomfield local connections via Route 120. Visit RTD for more information.
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You’re invited to celebrate the opening of the brand new Broomfield Community Center on Oct. 3! Enjoy this historical Broomfield event from your home by tuning into the virtual ribbon cutting broadcast live at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 3, or by signing up for a small group tour of the new facility. Learn more at BroomfieldCommunityCenter.com.
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Police notification: A Broomfield resident who has been designated a Sexually Violent Predator (SVP) will be released from jail on September 27. View the bulletin containing information about the SVP, including the person's address and the only additional information we are able to provide. It's our hope you can find the answers you need without delay.
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- September CIP Project Updates:
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The closure of northbound Zuni south of 144th as part of the North Area Force Main project is being extended until Sept. 25, 2020, due to an issue with Xcel Energy. Starting Sept. 23, Zuni will be closed north of 144th for waterline work. This is the final segment of pipeline construction and is anticipated to take approximately eight weeks to complete. Final paving on 144th from Zuni to Sheridan began last Monday, is making considerable progress and will continue through Sept. 25.
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The Water Treatment Plant Expansion project is wrapping up.
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Emerald Park Ballfield and Park Improvements are substantially complete.
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Broomfield Business ‘Best in Show’ Award
Congratulations to Broomfield business BSC Signs and BSC Custom for their recent ‘Best in Show/Freestanding Sign - Greater than 100 Sq Ft’ award from the World Sign Associates. The winning memorial they designed, created and installed was in honor of fallen Douglas County Sheriff’s Deputy Zack S. Parrish III, who lost his life in the line of duty in 2017. In addition, the memorial honors the service and sacrifice of both the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office and the Castle Rock Police Department (where Parrish previously worked.) The memorial consists of three custom steel monument signs, and three custom free-standing light fixtures illuminated with an internal LED. The three freestanding light fixtures project a seven-sided star onto the concrete which symbolizes the seven points of a police officer’s badge.
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BPD Participates in Annual Plane Pull
A special shout-out to Broomfield Police Department team members and their families, who participated in the annual 'Plane Pull' over the weekend benefiting the Special Olympics of Colorado. The fundraising goal for this year's event was $60,000, but in the end $105,000 was raised by participating police and fire departments...along with others! Great work!
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Safer at Home Activity
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Boulder Ensemble Theater Company’s “Ghost Light Series” features virtual readings, interviews, and stories from local actors and playwrights to continue providing theatrical experiences and content during Safer at Home orders. While you’re there, also check out upcoming virtual plays and events such as the world premiere of “CO-2020” - a production about the current state of our state. View more activities for staying active and entertained.
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Blood Drive: Wednesday, Sept. 23 from 10 a.m.- 2 p.m. at 100 Spader Way. Find details on how you can donate to the blood needs in Colorado at donors.vitaliant.org.
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Fall Paper Shred Event: Residents, you can bring three boxes (banker's or copy paper boxes weighing no more than 35 lbs. per box) of paper or three 32-gallon trash bags of shredded paper, for safe and secure destruction on Saturday, Sept. 26 from 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. at the Norman Smith Service Center, located at 3001 W. 124th Ave. This event is free and requires masks for attendance.
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Drive-Thru Job Fair: The community is invited to a Workforce Center Drive-Thru Open House on Tuesday, Sept. 29 from 9-11 a.m. Following all health and safety guidelines, visit from your own personal vehicle where you will receive a job search essential goodie bag with resources highlighting core services, meet the awesome (masked) team, and the first 45 visitors will receive a special gift card from a local Broomfield Businesses. Find more information on Broomfield.org/Workforce.
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Laser Cutter Appointments: InventHQ is open for laser appointments! Book your two-hour appointment to use the laser cutter at inventHQ today! (Limit: one appointment per week)
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Virtual South Asian Dance Festival: Virtually attend the largest virtual South Asian Dance Festival this weekend, hosted by Broomfield’s own Colorado Fine Arts Association. The four-day virtual festival will have dances from more than 100 artists from around the world. Reserve your free virtual ticket today.
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Broomfield Library Friends Foundation Fall Book Sale: Saturday, Sept. 26, 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. at the Broomfield Library. The sale will be completely outdoors and all books have been quarantined and cleaned. Masks and physical distancing measures are in place, browsing will be restricted browsing ("you touch it, it's yours"), and check or credit card payments preferred (No change for cash payments.)
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Story Time: Join outdoor story time on Wednesdays at 10 a.m. for fun with stories and movement. This program meets outside the library at the amphitheater next to the pond. Registration is required.
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Broomfield Early Learning is offering preschool: In person and online learning options available for preschoolers 2.5-5 years old. Register today; Classes start Oct. 5 and 6. Children's safety and happiness is the number one priority. Each class includes two weekly online circle times, and daily at-home activities.
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Show how you are supporting your community and doing your part
Using #WeAreBroomfield, #DoingMyPartCO
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