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STUDY SESSION AGENDA
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
CITY OF WHEAT RIDGE, COLORADO
7500 W. 29th Ave.
Wheat Ridge CO
September 19, 2011
6:30 p.m.
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Officer at 303-235-2826 at least one week in advance of a meeting if you are
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APPROVAL OF AGENDA
1. Staff Report(s)
2. Budget Retreat
Company
LOGO
2012 Proposed Budget
Presentation
City Council Study Session
September 19, 2011
City Council’s Strategic Focus
2012 Total Proposed Expenditures
$40,210,340 million – Includes
General, CIP and 6 Special Revenue
Funds
22% increase compared to 2011
Adjusted Budget
2012 Total Proposed Expenditures
General
66%
Capital
23%
Recreation
Center
6%
Police Inv.
0.1%Conservation
Trust
1%Municipal
Court
0.1%
Open Space
3%
Crime
Prevention
1%
2012 Proposed
General Fund Expenditures
$26,887,109 million
0.8% increase compared to 2011
Adjusted Budget
$6,670,912 ending fund balance –
24% decrease compared to 2011
Estimated Budget
2012 Proposed
General Fund Expenditures
Court
3%
General Gov't
5%
Community
Development
3%Police
33%
Public Works
16%
Parks and
Recreation
16%
Central
Charges
10%
Adm. Services
13%
2012 Projected
General Fund Revenues
$26,887,109 Revenues
$8,770,912 Beginning Fund Balance
$35,658,021 Total Available Funds
3.0% increase compared to 2011
projected revenues (not including
fund balance)
$6,670,912 – ending fund balance
(23%)
2012 Projected
General Fund Revenues
Property
3%
Intergov.
8%
Services
4%
Fines
3%
Interest
0.6%
Other
2%
Licenses
4%
Other Taxes
8%
Use Tax
9%
Sales Tax
59%
2012 Proposed CIP
Budget Expenditures
$9.09 million
200% increase compared to the 2011
Estimated Budget
2012 Proposed CIP
Budget Expenditures
Drainage
8%Economic
Development
1%
Streets
90%
Municipal
Capital
Projects
1%
2012 Proposed CIP
Budget Expenditures
$5.5 million grant funded 32nd &
Youngfield Improvements
Interchange improvements
$2,000,000 in street preventative
maintenance
$700,000 Arvada Channel
drainage improvements (City
match for Gold line commuter rail
project)
2012 Proposed CIP
Major Projects
$343,000 design work and ROW
acquisition for grant funded Kipling
Pedestrian improvements
$250,000 for implementation of
38th Avenue Plan recommendations
Gateway Signage program,
$100,000
2012 CIP Projected Revenues
$4,750,000 Revenues
$2,000,000 Transfer from General Fund
$4,360,109 Beginning Fund Balance
$11,110,109 Total Available Funds
98% increase compared to 2011
estimated revenue
$2,020,109 – ending fund balance
2012 Projected CIP Revenues
Interest
1%Misc.
15%
GF Transfer
30%
Lodgers Tax
2%
Grants
52%
$504,000
4 Police sedans
1 Police motorcycle
1 Parks large 4x4 pick up with plow
1 Facilities small 4x4 pick up
1 Public Works tandem dump truck with plow
1 Building small 4x4 pick up
(updated list from what is shown in proposed
budget book page 122)
2012 Proposed Vehicle & Equipment
Replacements
Unmet Vehicle Replacements
With the current $504k proposed for
vehicle and equipment replacement in
the 2012 Budget, leaves approximately
$2.4M in unmet vehicle and equipment
replacement needs
CIP Major Capital Projects Deferred
Pavement rehabilitation $2.8m
Street Reconstruction $1.33m
Sidewalk ADA deficiencies $500,000
Bridge deficiencies $320,000
Total: $4.95m
CIP Major Capital Projects
Suspended
Street Reconstruction $51m
Street ped. & landscape improv. $28m
Bike Ped Master Plan implem. $75m
Storm drainage improvements $44m
Municipal Maintenance Facility $8m
Powerline Undergrounding $20m
Recreation Center addition $6m
Park improvements $20m
Civic Center/City Hall expansion $15m
Total: $267m
2012 Proposed Recreation
Center Operations Expenditures
$2,252,888
9% decrease
compared to the 2011
Adjusted Budget
2012 Proposed Recreation
Center Operations Expenditures
Marketing
4%
Fitness
15%
Aquatics
28%
Facility
Operation
53%
2012 Projected Recreation
Center Operations Revenues
$2,142,887 Revenues
$1,497,725 Beginning Fund Balance
$3,640,612 Total Available Funds
2% increase compared to 2011
estimated revenues
$1,387,724 – ending fund balance
2012 Projected Recreation
Center Operations Revenues
Interest & Misc.
2%
Fitness
9%
Aquatics
4%
Facility
Operation
85%
2012 Proposed
Open Space Expenditures
$1,006,782 – in addition to
maintenance and development projects,
includes staffing of 5 parks employees
43% decrease compared to 2011 Adjusted
Budget
2012 Proposed
Open Space Expenditures
Acquisition
20%
Park Maintenance
Projects
5%
Maintenance Staff
46%
Park Development
29%
2012 Proposed
Open Space Projects
Park Acquisition ($200,000)
District II Park Development
($120,000)
PW/Parks Operations Facility
($100,000)
Trail Replacement/Repair ($50,000)
Open Space Sign Fabrication
($50,000)
Off-leash Dog Park ($22,000)
2012 Projected
Open Space Revenues
$893,000 Revenues
$359,539 Beginning Fund Balance
$1,252,539 Total Available Funds
44% decrease compared to 2011
estimated revenues
$245,757 – ending fund balance
2012 Projected
Open Space Revenues
Interest &
Misc. Fees
0.9%
Open Space
Tax
99%
2012 Proposed Conservation
Trust Expenditures
$530,000
95% increase compared to 2011 Adjusted
Budget
2012 Proposed Conservation
Trust Expenditures
Park Playground
19%
Facility
Improvements
28%
Recreation Center
Maint.
25%
Park Development
28%
2012 Proposed
Conservation Trust Projects
Development Projects
District II Park Site Development
($150,000)
Facility Improvements ($150,000)
2012 Proposed
Conservation Trust Projects
Maintenance Projects
Recreation Center Maintenance
Projects ($130,000)
Paramount Park Playground
($100,000)
2012 Projected Conservation
Trust Revenues
$283,000 Revenues
$315,900 Beginning Fund Balance
$598,900 Total Available Funds
0.7% increase compared to 2011
estimated revenues
$68,900 – ending fund balance
2012 Projected Conservation
Trust Revenues
Interest
1%
Lottery
99%
2012 Proposed
Crime Prevention Expenditures
$356,561
1.2% decrease compared to 2011 Adjusted
Budget
2012 Proposed
Crime Prevention Expenditures
Other
Services &
Charges
1%
Materials &
Supplies
6%
Personnel
Services
93%
2012 Projected
Crime Prevention Revenues
$260,200 Revenues
$189,058 Beginning Fund Balance
$449,258 Total Available Funds
Same as 2011 estimated revenues
$92,697 – ending fund balance
2012 Projected
Crime Prevention Revenues
Interest
0.1%NPOI Fines
10%
Lodger's Tax
90%
2012 Proposed Special
Revenue Fund Budgets
•Police Investigation
Beginning Balance $53,431
Revenues $100
Expenses $30,000
Ending Balance $23,531
•Equipment Replacement
Beginning Balance $307,457
Revenues $102,000
Expenses $0
Ending Balance $409,457
2012 Proposed Special
Revenue Fund Budgets
•Public Art
Beginning Balance $5,170
Revenues $5,170
Expenses $0
Ending Balance $10,340
•Municipal Court
Beginning Balance $27,123
Revenues $31,750
Expenses $57,000
Ending Balance $1,873
Fee Schedule Changes – PW Works
Review of existing technical documents
$100 to $200
Initial review (1st two submittals) of
technical documents $500 to $600
Traffic Impact Study Review Fee $400 to
$600
Trip Generation Study Review $200 added
Resubmittal Fees – (3rd sub- $250 to
$300), (4th sub - $500 to $600),
Subsequent submittals ($500 to $600)
Fee Schedule Changes - Park &
Recreation Fees
Child 3 – 5 years old daily drop in
R: $3.50 to $3 Jeffco: $4 to $3.50 NR: $5.50 to $4
Delete Ye Olde Firehouse fees
Richards Hart Estate alcohol liability insurance:
$145 reduced to $126 for 50 or more people
$100 increased to $101 for fewer than 50 people
Recreation Center Ballroom Hours/fees:
Hours: Friday (June – August) 7 a.m. to 11:30 p.m.
(change to 12 a.m.) Saturday 12 noon to 11:30 p.m.
(change to 11 a.m. – 12 a.m.)
Fees: $350 per hour (change to Saturday 12 – 5 p.m.
$75 per hr/section, 5 p.m. to 12 a.m. $1,800 for entire
room, and $100 security/damage deposit per section)
Staffing History by Fund
(Full and Part Time Benefited)
0
50
100
150
200
250
2009
Authorized
2010
Authorized
2011
Authorized
2012
Proposed
General Recreation CenterCrime Prevention Open Space
225.755 225.515 223.880 222.755
2012 Proposed
Staffing by Department
0 20 40 60 80 100 120
General
Government
Administrative
Services
Community
Development
Police
Public Works
Parks & Recreation
Municipal Court
46.13
29.00
106.00
10.00
20.250
4.0
10.135
2011/2012
Compensation Plans
2011 mid-year market analysis:
1.Average 4.36% increase for civilian
compensation plans to remain at 55th
percentile
2.Average 5.16% increase for sworn
compensation plan to remain at 70th
percentile
Mid-year market increase was eliminated
– saving approximately $381,908
2011/2012 Compensation Plans
Merit steps were eliminated in 2010 and 2011
Current Merit step increases
civilian employees are eligible to receive a 3.5% merit increase on their anniversary date
sworn employees are eligible to receive between 2.9% and 6.2% dependent upon pay grade
In lieu of merit increases, employee stipends were provided based on Council direction in 2011 which cost approximately $145,679
2012 Compensation Plans
Council directed staff in July 2011 to include the following in the proposed 2012 budget:
3% increases for civilian staff
Step adjustments for sworn staff
Conduct mid-year market study in 2012
Implement a Pay-for-Performance Plan in 2013
Insurance Benefits
The City provides the following insurance
plans and contributes a percentage towards
the premiums:
Medical Plan (3 options)
Dental Plan
Short-term & Long-Term Disability
Life & Accidental Death & Dismemberment
Benefits Approach
1.Program Design – (types of plans offered, etc.)
2.Plan Design – (premium quotes, benefit levels)
3.City’s contribution levels in comparison to market
4.No adjustment to employee premium levels in 2012 Proposed Budget
To ensure our insurance benefits are
continuing to meet our employees’ needs;
are cost efficient; and are in line with the
market, we periodically review:
Plans Design continued…
Life/AD&D
Previously received a 2-Year rate guarantee
- no changes for 2012
Long Term Disability (LTD)
Previously received a 2-Year rate
guarantee - no changes for 2012
Plans Design continued…
Short-Term (STD)
Rate guarantee for 2012
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
No rate changes for 2012
Section 125 Plan
24 Hour Flex, 3 year rate guarantee –
estimated savings of $2,600 annually
Employer’s
Contribution Levels
MEDICAL DENTAL LIFE DISABILITY
Wheat
Ridge
DHMO 95-90-80
HMO 90-85-75
Multi 75-70-60
90% - E
50% - F
100%
1.5 x’s salary
100%
Average
91% - Employee
83% - Emp +1
81% - Family
82% - E
63% - F
100%
1.4 x’s
salary
100%
The Average is derived through data received from the same Market used for the
Pay Plan review.
Plans Design
Medical
Kaiser submitted a proposal with a 7.4%
increase
Plan design changes resulted in a 4.2% increase
3 options: HMO, DHMO, Multi-choice (will be
considering elimination of plan in 2013 due to cost)
Continue Equity ranges est. in 2011:
Employee
Employee +1
Family
Recommendations
Medical – HMO Plan
Remain with Kaiser HMO
No change to City contribution – 90% Emp, 85%
Emp +1, and 75% Fam
Office visit $30; $50 (spec)
Out-of-Pocket increase Emp $2,000/$3,000 to Fam
$4,000/$6,000
Inpatient $1,000 copay to 80% coinsurance
Drugs
$15 generic
$40 non-generic
Recommendations
Medical – DHMO Plan
Remain with DHMO Plan – blended; copays,
coinsurance and deductibles
No change to City contribution – 95% Emp,
90% Emp +1, and 80% Fam
Deductible
$500 single; $1,000 family
Out-of-Pocket Emp $2,000 / Fam $4,000
Office visit $30; $50 (spec)
Drugs
$15 generic; $40 non-generic
Recommendations
Medical – Multi-Choice Plan (last year)
Remain with Kaiser Multi-Choice Plan
Physician Network – employees have option of
going within or outside Kaiser Network
No change to city contribution – 75% Emp, 70%
Emp +1, and 60% Fam
Office visit $30; $50 (spec)
Out-of-Pocket Emp $2,000/$3,000 and Fam
$4,000/$6,000
Deductible
Emp $1,000; Fam $3,000
(in - network)
Emp $2,000; Fam $6,000 (out - network)
Plans Design continued…
Dental
Delta Dental (current carrier)
Benefit Plan – promotes Low Option plan
2-Year rate guarantee – no increase for 2012
2012 Outside Agency Requests
2012 Proposed Budget $10,000
2012 requests total $49,500
Total requests 13
New requests 1
2012 Outside Agency Requests
2012 Budget Summary
2012 Proposed Budget balanced without
using the fund balance
Transfer to Equipment Replacement Fund
of $100,000 from General Fund
Transfer to CIP in 2012 of $2 million from
City Reserves
Strategic Plan Expenditures
Core Services Project – Priority Based
Budgeting $15,000
Aging Needs Assessment $1,000
Compensation Project $15,000
38th Avenue Corridor Plan
Implementation $280,000
Northwest TOD $10,000
Diverse Housing Plan $15,000
Martensen Elementary School to
Neighborhood Park $200,000
Other Budget Highlights
Citizen Survey $25,000
PTO Cash Out $50,000
Fleet Replacement $504,000
Bus Shelter Maintenance $20,000
Workers’ Comp Insurance increased by
$117,905
Medical 4.2% increase
Long-term Revenue Picture
Perpetual revenue/expenditure gap?
Annual adjustments to operating
budget to fill gap
Deferral of maintenance to fill bigger
gap
Long-term financial sustainability?
Evaluation of new revenue sources
Economic development
Short-term Revenue Discussion
CIP currently funded with General
Fund undesignated reserves
General Fund Policy adopted in 2011
sets minimum reserve level at 17%
In order to maintain this reserve
level, undesignated reserves will not
be available for CIP in 2013
Revenue Strategy
Steps underway….
Evaluation of core services -priority
based budgeting project 2012
Continue economic development efforts
2012 Budget Adoption
September 26th – public
hearing on proposed budget
and CIP
October 10th – adoption &
certification of mill levy
2012 Budget Public Input
2 Opportunities for Public Input
Lloyd Levy – fund WR2020 and implementation of 38th Avenue
Plan
Kim Calimino – fund Comprehensive and mixed-use zoning plans,
also WR2020 and 38th Avenue Plan implementation.
Ted Heyd – Livewell Wheat Ridge. Fund bike/ped plan and
abbreviated approach to Pierce Street .
Janeece Hoppe – fund WR2020
Genevieve Wooden – Fund WR2020 and 38th Avenue
Implementation Plan
Jesse Hill – support for capital improvement projects in District 1
City Council Direction
2012 Proposed Budget
2012 Legislative Budget
City Council Direction Cont.
Funding level of WR2020
Funding level of WRBD ($40,000 incl.)
Air quality control program ($4,300
req.)
Greenbelt program (3.5 mos. or 4.5
mos.)
Funding level for Outside Agency
Program
• ~~ City of ff Wheat~ge ~ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES
Memorandum
TO: Mayor and City Council
THROUGH: Patrick Goff, City Manager
Heather Geyer, Administrative Services Director
FROM: Karen Van Ert, Executive Assistant
DATE: September 19, 2012
SUBJECT: 2012 Outside Agency Contribution Requests for Funding
The purpose of this memorandum is to provide City Council with a summary of requests for
funding for the 2012 Outside Agency Contribution Program. The amount budgeted for this
program in the proposed 2012 budget is $10,000.
The program was advertised in the Transcript on three different dates, and was available on the
City Website. This year the City received 13 applications for funding through the Outside
Agency Contribution program, and the total amount of funding requested by the 13 organizations
was $49,500. Last year there were also 13 organizations and the total dollars requested was
$37,412.
Attachment A is a spreadsheet summarizing the funding requests by applicants. The spreadsheet
includes a breakdown of the "requested amount," "recommended award amount," and the
"number of Wheat Ridge citizens served" by the organization. The recommended award amount
is based on the criteria as outlined in Attachment B, and Attachment C provides a summary of
each organization and the type of services they plan to provide with the requested funding.
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Attachments:
A. Proposed 2012 Outside Agency Contribution Program Funding
B. Outside Agency Contribution Program Funding Criteria
C. Outside Agency Contribution Program Summary of Services
Requested Recommended Estimated Number of WR Citizens Estimated Number of
Organization Amount Award Amount Type of Assistance Provided Served Last Year WR Citizens to be served in
2012
Estimated 768 WR residents served in the
social model detoxification program . 240
Arapahoe House $14,000 $1,000 Detoxification Program funding gap referrals were from WRPD to detox . 400 minimum
Audio Information Reading services for blind, visually impared & prin Up to 2,500 WR citizens would qualify for the
Network $2,500 $500 disabled -all ages free services equal or exceed
In 2010-21 cases involving 39 children from
Recruiting/training volunteers to be advocates for abused WR; So far in 2011 -19 cases with 30 WR
CASA of Jeffco $3 ,000 $1 ,000 children children involved equal or exceed
Providing crises services for victims of homelessness,
domestic violence & child abuse and helping them From January to May this year, the the crisis 400 , including 300 through the
Family Tree $3 ,000 $1 ,000 achieve stability and self-sufficiency . helpline served 181 Wheat Ridge families Helpline project
Estimated attendence for WR residents
Foothills Art Center $1 ,000 $150 Visual arts exhibitions, education & cultural cente is 7-8,000 equal or exceed
Program to teach, model and grow organic produce -New program, difficult to assess; they estimate
' donates produce to Jeffco Action Center and other local they have reached out to almost 500 persons i
Harvest Mountain $5,000 $500 food banks in the area thru education , donations, etc. equal or exceed
Helped 2,436 Wheat Ridge residents with i
Providing general health and human services assistance some type of service in 2010 (approx. 10% o
Jeffco Action Center $3 ,000 $1 ,500 to persons in crisis people they see are from WR) equal or exceed
Jefferson Center for Counselors in the School, promoting health, safety, They estimate an increase to
Mental Health $5,000 $1,500 welfare and quality of life 8,414 including 679 in Wheat Ridge 800
Offer free meeting accommodations to community
organizations and support numerous community
programs (dictionary program ; holiday food programs, They estimate providing some type of service
MC!Qie Grove Grange any amoun $100 food donation to Jeffco Action Guild) to more atn 500 WR persons. equal or exceed
In 2010-806 served, with 72 children and
Assisting sexually, physically & emotionally abused families from Wheat Ridge. First 4 months o
Ralston House $1,000 '$1,000 children & teens 2011 -31 were served. estimate of 85
Comprehensive care management for Seniors, including
calls, referrals, care plans, home visits , follow through for
Seniors' Resource health and mental services, minor home repairs and
Center $8 ,000 $1,000 utilities , and safety and emergency assistance In 2010 , 18,000 served /1 ,800 WR residents 4 ,000
Two scholarship grants -Kyle Brake and WR
-Recreational. The scholarships cover equipment costs,
registration fees , uniforms and other items needed to
allow underprivledged kids to participate in sports and KB -40 to date/estimated total of 85 in 2011
Wheat Ridge Foundation $3,000 $500 recreation programs. WR Rec -total of 35 since 2009 equal or exceed
Provides support programs for students in the Wheat
Ridge area (Christmas clothing/food ; scholarships,
Wheat Ridge Optimists $1 ,000 $250 sports , safety & educational programs more than 1, 000 WR citizens equal or exceed
Total: ___ $49,5~ $10,000
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Outside Agency Contribution Program
Program Funding Criteria
Attachment B
Organizations submitted applications based on the following criteria approv ed by City
Council:
1. Please provide a short description of the programs and services provided by your
organization and include responses to the following questions:
a. Is there an identified community need for your organization 's programs and
services in Wheat Ridge?
b. How many Wheat Ridge citizens do you estimate your organization will serve
in 2012?
c. How many Wheat Ridge citizens do you estimate your organization served in
2011?
d. Please describe how your programs and services benefit the quality of life of
citizens of Wheat Ridge as related to health , safety , and welfare?
2. What is the total amount of funding requested for 2012?
3. Based on the amount of funding requested , please provide a description of the
programs and services the funding will be used for.
4. What is the average cost per person?
5 . How does your organization measure performance of your organization? How does
your organization determine that its programs and services are effective?
6. Based on funding in 2011 , please list your organization 's top five funding sources
(corporate, government , and individual contributions) and the amounts received from
any of these sources :
7 . Please list the names of any other organizations in the community that provide the
same services as your organization:
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Attachment C
2012 Outside Agency Contribution P rogram
Summary of Services Provided by the Applicants
Arapahoe House, I nc.
2012 Request is $14,000
Last year's request was $2,500, they were awarded $1,250
Established in 1976, Arapahoe House is located in Wheat Ridge, and provides comprehensive
substance abuse treatment and detoxification. They plan to use the funding they receive from the
City to help fill the deficit of $35 per admit for the detoxification unit located in Wheat Ridge. The
deficit is the amount left after applying state subsidy and client fees. Based on serving 400 WR
residents (400 x $35) they arrived at the $14,000 request. They feel their program benefits the
community by providing a safe environment for intoxicated persons, and makes the community
safer by removing persons who may pose a danger to other citizens. In 20 11, they estimate serving
768 Wheat Ridge citizens
Audio Information Network (AIN)
2012 Request is $2,500
They did not participate in 2011, but have participated in previous years
AIN is a volunteer-based reading and information service for Colorado's blind, visually impaired
and print-disabled children, young adults, adults and seniors. The funding would be used to
provide various audio information services including newspapers, magazines, menus, computers,
personal and business correspondence, educational programming and local events. All services are
provided at no charge to blind and visually impaired WR residents.
Court Appointed Special Advocates for Children (CASA)
2012 Request is $3,000
Last year's request was $3,000; they were awarded $1,000
CASA Jeffco/Gilpin's mission is to provide trained volunteers to advocate in court for the safety
and well being of abused and neglected children. In 2010, CASA volunteers advocated 21 cases
of abuse and neglect, involving 39 children from Wheat Ridge. At the present time, they are
serving 19 cases from Wheat Ridge, involving 30 children. The requested funding will be used to
recruit, screen, train and manage additional volunteers to ensure the system is accountable and
upholds the best interests of child abuse victims in our community .
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Family Tree
2012 Request is $3,000
Last year 's r equest was $3000 ; they we r e award ed $1,000
Family Tree's mission is to help people overcome child abuse, domestic violence and
homelessness and to become safe, strong, and self-reliant. The requested funding will be used
specifically for the Housing and Family Services Crisis Helpline project, helping find shelter,
clothing, food and other resources to ease immediate crises situations. Family Tree estimates
serving more than 400 Wheat Ridge families in 2011 through the Center's programs, including
300 through the Housing and Family Services Crisis Helpline project.
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Foothills Art Center (FAC)
2012 Request is $1,000
Last year's request was for $2,500; they were awarded $150
The Foothills Art Center is dedicated to visual arts exhibition and education. Located in Golden,
CO, it is one of the closest exhibits available to WR residents. Based on Jefferson County
attendance records and WR membership, the Center estimates approximately 7 -8,000 people will
visit their exhibits from the Wheat Ridge area in 2012. The requested funding will be used to help
bring presentations to the Center, support adult and children's educational programs and classes
and provide free admission days.
Harvest Mountain Farm Gardens
2012 Request is $5,000
New applicant
The mission of Harvest Mountain Farm Gardens is to teach, model, grow and promote organic
produce in our local communities. As a new organization, their programs and participation is still
evolving. They provide hands-on education to high schools, organizations, and all interested
citizens. They donate produce to the Jeffco Action Center and David Clifton Ministries. This fall
they will plant a pumpkin patch for the Head Start children, and are working with Lutheran
Hospital to provide health and nutrition programs for pregnant women. President Barbara Moore
has personally financed a good portion of the endeavor to date . She is asking for funding to help
finance a drip irrigation system and to bring in compost that is needed to improve the land at 4322
Xenon.
Jeffco Action Center
2012 Request is $2,000
Last year's request was for $2,000; they were awarded $1,850
The Jeffco Action Center works to meet the basic human needs and assist in breaking the cycle of
poverty. Their programs and services are broke into three areas of service: intervention, prevention
and connection. Each program works towards the ultimate goal of leading individuals and
families to self-sufficiency. The Center provided assistance to 2,400 citizens of Wheat Ridge
(about 10% oftotal persons seen) in 2010, providing basic human services and improving the
overall quality of life for the working poor and homeless through Jefferson County.
Jefferson Center for Mental Health (JCMH)
2012 Request is $5,000
Last y ea r 's r equest w a s for $5,00(); they w ere award ed $1,25 0
The JCMH serves Jefferson, Gilpin and Clear Creek Counties and is the only mental health center
currently serving Wheat Ridge citizens. JCMH provides access to quality, cost-effective mental
health and wellness services to those in need. The Center plans to use this funding to respond to
the growing need for mental health services in the community, targeting youth and families
involved in the School Based Counseling Program. The JCMH provided services to 679 Wheat
Ridge citizens in 2010, a 17% increase over the previous year, with 34% being children under the
age of 18.
Maple Grove Grange
2012 Request is any amount
Last year 's request was f or a lso for any amount; they were awarded $200
The Grange operates a public building, the Grange Hall, at low or no cost for community
functions. The building is in need of sewer line to enable them to continue this service . The
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Grange Community Service program also supports numerous community projects including a
reading program, providing educational materials, holiday meals, beeping balls for the deaf, food
and clothing to the homeless and donates food to Jeffco Action Guild. They estimate that in some
manner, they will provide service from 500-1000 persons in the Wheat Ridge area.
Ralston House
2012 Request is $1,000
Last year's request was for $1,000; they were awarded $1,000
Ralston House is the only child advocacy center in Jefferson County providing services for
children and teens that are suspected of being sexually, physically and/or emotionally abused .
They help these young people and their families start the healing process after being violated. In
2010, 72 children and their famjlies from Wheat Ridge were provided assistance, and in 2011, 31
Wheat Ridge children were assisted in the first four months, reflecting an 18% overall increase
over the previous year. The requested funding will be used to provide forensic interview services,
medical services, and family/victim support services free of charge for victim families.
Seniors' Resource Center (SRC)
2012 Request is $8,000
Last year's request was for $2,600; they were awarded $1,250
SRC programming benefits older residents of the community by improving their quality of life,
independence, and ability to remain in the place they call home and out of unduly restrictive
institutional placements. SRC plans to direct this funding to comprehensive care management for
Seniors, including calls, referrals, care plans, home visits, follow through for health and mental
services, minor home repairs and utilities, and safety and emergency assistance.
Wheat Ridge Foundation
2012 Request is $3,000
They did not p articipate in 2011, but have participated in previous years
The Foundation is requesting two $1,500 grants for sports scholarships
• Kyle Brake Memorial Sports Scholarship Fund
• Wheat Ridge Recreation Scholarship Program
They hope to provide one hundred $125 scholarships through the Kyle Brake program, which
covers equipment costs, registration fees and uniforms. The WR Recreation Scholarships offer
children needing financial assistance an opportunity to participate Parks & Recreation programs
and activities at no cost.
Wheat Ridge Optimist Club
2012 Request is $1,000
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Last year's request was for $1,000; they were awa rded $2 50
The Wheat Ridge Optimist Club is a local service organization that supports youth in the Wheat
Ridge area through its programs and donations. The organization estimates that it serves more
than 1,000 citizens in the Wheat Ridge area each year. The requested funding will be used for the
Christmas program, providing gift certificates for clothing, food and toys to Wheat Ridge families
selected by Wheat Ridge school administrators. These families usually have 2-6 children and
have been identified by the school as needing help at the holidays . They provide Christmas boxes
and wrapped toys to approximately 80 Wheat Ridge families each year.
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(t:I:t Ridge
BUSINESS DISTRICT
September 19, 2011
Wheat Ridge City Council
Dear Wheat Ridge City Council,
This is a letter of supp01t for the continued funding of Wheat Ridge 2020. Wheat Ridge
2020 performs the vital role of support staff for the Wheat Ridge Business District.
WR2020 takes, produces, and archives WRBD meeting minutes, receives and clarifies
grant applications, and administers the grant process. However, the most important role
played by WR2020 for the WRBD has been in helping us achieve a CDBG grant to fund
our large category fa<;ade improvement grant. Thru the efforts of WR2020 we were able
to make a $6o,ooo.oo grant to Mod Mood on 44th Ave. We are currently looking for our
next large category fa<;ade improvement grant applicant, and have started applying for
additional CDBG funds. Wheat Ridge 2020 has been a valuable partner for the Wheat
Ridge Business District, and we would like to see the partnership continue.
Sincerely,
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John Marriott
Board President
Wheat Ridge Business District