Hot & Dry Grass

Dry, dead looking grass is everywhere!

This past winter has waged a vicious war on our lawns and landscapes. The dry weather, combined with unusually high temperatures and watering restrictions, have given our lawns a poor start to the summer season. Many lawns, like the one pictured above, are beyond immediate rescue provided by basic watering. Also, the beginning of Summer starts today, (in combination with an unusually hot Spring) and Colorado temperatures continue to break records.

What Do I Do Now?

·    Be Patient - your lawn will bounce back, but it's going to take some time and dedication ·    Water Normally - Continue your normal watering schedule, taking into account rain fall and heat waves ·    Mow your lawn - Raise your mower to 3" tall and continue to mow normally. The added height will reduce the amount of stress placed on the grass and allow for healthier growth in the future

Trash Services

Collection time has always had a window between 7:00am -7:00pm. I know that residents get used to their drivers and a regular service time, however with growth comes change. As a result of new routes, service time can be anywhere in our normal window from 7am-7pm. Some of our drivers have been reporting residents not having carts out in the morning for service on their service day, which can then lead to a week between service if our drivers are unable to make a return trip do to trash not being out on normal collection, which of course nobody wants.

Please have your trash and recycling out no later than 7am.

Thank you for your help with the 7:00am – 7:00pm reminder.

Also seems like a good time for a few reminders.

1. I have attached a Summer Safety Tips reminder (See Attached)

2. Next week there will be a One Day Holiday Delay for HOA’s serviced Wednesday – Friday. Monday and Tuesday service will not be delayed.

In observance of Independence Day (Wednesday, July 4), your pickup schedule MAY be delayed by one day on or following the holiday. If your trash and/or recycle service normally occurs Wednesday, Thursday, or Friday, Please put carts out for service one day later than usual. Monday and Tuesday service will be collected as scheduled on your normal service day. Remember to position your cart four feet from any other objects, including fences, mailboxes and other carts, so that we can service it safely. 

Scheduled Collection	Holiday Week Collection	Notes
Monday, July 2, 2018	Monday, July 2, 2018	No Delay
Tuesday, July 3, 2018	Tuesday, July 3, 2018	No Delay
Wednesday, July 4, 2018	Thursday, July 5, 2018	One Day Delay
Thursday, July 5, 2018	Friday, July 6, 2018	One Day Delay
Friday, July 6, 2018	Saturday, July 7, 2018	One Day Delay

Second Half Property Tax Due Date is June 15th

 If the full amount of your taxes has already been paid, please disregard this message.

This is a reminder that the 2nd half property tax due date is June 15th. Your online payment options are on our website at www.arapahoegov.com/departments/tr. Payments mailed to our office must be postmarked on or before June 15th.  You can verify whether or not your taxes have been paid, as well as view and/or print your tax statement by visiting our website at www.arapahoegov.com/departments/tr.

To view paid/due amounts:

-From the Treasurer's home page, click on the Property Tax Information link
-Click the Search Property Tax Information link
-Enter ONLY the number and street name of your property address where prompted (do not enter a direction, i.e. north, south, east or west; or street type, i.e. st., ave., dr.)
-Click the search button
-Click on your PIN number
-Scroll down to the Property Tax Detail section, and look at the last column (Full Payment/Balance Due Amounts), and the Total Due row to see what is owed.

To retrieve your statement: 

-From the Treasurer's home page, click on the Property Tax Information link
-Click on the View printable tax statement link
-Enter ONLY the number and street name of your property address where prompted (do not enter a direction, i.e. north, south, east or west; or street type, i.e. st., ave., dr.)
-Click the search button
-Click on your PIN number
-From the Tax Information page, click on Printable Tax Statement and you will see your original tax statement
Your second half tax amount is identified on the right hand side of the 2nd Half Coupon.

Other information pertaining to your taxes and upcoming changes are also available via the link Printable Tax Statement: Other Pages.

Thank you for using our online service. Please contact us by phone at 303-795-4550, or by e-mail at treasurer@arapahoegov.com, if you have any questions or need assistance.

Sue Sandstrom
Arapahoe County Treasurer