CITY OF THORNTON CITY MANAGER’S OFFICE

A G E N D A

Planning Session January 19, 2016

5:45 p.m. Training Room

1. Presentation by Kent Kuster and Dr. Mike Van Dyke of the

Colorado Department of Public Health Regarding Oil and Gas Developments

2. Presentation by Tom Butts and Brian Hlavacek of Tri-County Health Department Regarding Oil and Gas Developments Break

3. Business of Thornton Advisory Commission End of Year Report and Recommendations for 2016

4. Appointment of the Thornton Assistance Funds Committee Members

5. Water Rates Outreach Strategy Break

6. Discussion by Councilmember Matkowsky regarding C.R.S. 16-3-401, Treatment While in Custody

7. Summer Concert Band Selection

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Disease Control and Environmental Epidemiology Division: works with citizens and communities that have health concerns regarding oil and gas development and production activities.

CDPHE’s role in regulating oil and gas development including: Water Quality Air Quality and Monitoring Potential Public Health Impacts and Studies

In 1989 S.B. 181 was amended to define the responsibilities of state agencies to implement water quality protection of state waters

The COGCC is responsible for implementing WQCC standards and classifications for oil and gas groundwater discharges

WQCD handles surface water discharges and the WQCC is solely responsible for adoption of water quality standards and classifications

Stormwater permits are issued by WQCD COGCC Rules

compliment the WQCD stormwater permit and extend the stormwater protections for the life of the wellsite Requires BMPs to

control stormwater discharges

The Federal Clean Air Act (CAA) is a comprehensive law that regulates air emissions

Under the act, EPA sets health-based standards for certain air pollutants NAAQS

EPA has delegated to the Air Pollution Control Division the authority to implement the CAA within Colorado

Document that authorizes the legal emissions of air pollutants under certain terms and conditions Defines what pollutants can be emitted and at what levels Identifies what steps a facility must take to reduce emissions Specifies how emissions must be measured and reported

Colorado has 60 air quality monitoring sites throughout the state to monitor air quality and identify emerging trends

Monitoring based on NAAQS in areas where maximum concentrations are found (ex, Northglenn vs. Commerce City PM10)

Benzene is not criteria pollutant little change across urban areas

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“Continuous” data posted hourly on APCD

Technical Services website and uploaded to EPA’s AIRNow website http://www.colorado.gov/airquality/ http://airnow.gov/

Forecasting performed daily and posted on APCD Technical Services website Summaries available at www.epa.gov/airdata/

Colorado currently meets all federal air quality standards statewide, with the exception of ozone in the Denver/North Front Range and the Rangley Area

EPA has a new Ozone standard of 70 ppb (annual fourth-highest daily maximum 8-hr concentration, averaged over 3 years)

A comprehensive leak detection and repair program Statewide control and inspection requirements for storage tanks Statewide requirements for auto-igniters and low-bleed pneumatics

Requirements to route gas to a pipeline or control device from first date of production

Stringent emission control requirements for glycol dehydrators and

Use of best management practices to minimize emissions from well maintenance activities

All storage tanks statewide- air pollution control requirements reduced from 20 tpy to 6 tpy of VOCs Control device must achieve an average control

efficiency of 95%

Glycol Dehydrators - air pollution control requirements reduced from 15 tpy to 6 tpy of VOCs 2 tpy requirement for Dehydrators located within

1320’ of building unit or DOAA Control device must achieve an average control

efficiency of 95%

Frequent monitoring using Method 21 or infra-red (IR) cameras Tiered monitoring schedule to focus on the highest emitting facilities

Repair schedule for identified leaks Recordkeeping and reporting requirements

First attempt within 5 working days with flexibility for good cause (parts availability or full shut-down)

Instrument monitoring following the repair(s) are required within 15 working days to determine effectiveness of repair

BMPs required for well operation and maintenance to minimize hydrocarbon emissions and venting unless needed for safety

Owner or Operator must be present during maintenance or liquids unloading to ensure any venting is minimized.

Records must be kept for 2 years

Tankless Oil and Gas Sites Central Hydraulic Fracking Facilities Both utilizing pipelines to reduce truck

traffic minimizes diesel emissions Use of electric motors vs Diesel motors Reduces noise and air pollution

Oil and Gas Exposure Issues and Health Studies

Mike Van Dyke, Ph.D., CIH Branch Chief

Environmental Epidemiology, Occupational Health, and Toxicology

Outline

• How are people exposed? • What are the exposures? • What do the studies say? • Where are we going next?

How are people exposed? Well Pad Construction

How are people exposed? Drilling

How are people exposed? Hydraulic Fracturing

(Source: COGCC)

How are people exposed? Green Completion

(Source: npr.com)

How are people exposed? Production

How are people exposed? Production

How are people exposed? Truck Traffic

(Source: Greeley Tribune)

Where is the source of air exposures?

• Venting • Leaking tanks/pipes • Traffic • Combustion equipment • Flares

What are the potential air exposures? • Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs)

– Aliphatic hydrocarbons • Methane, n-hexane, n-nonane, cyclohexane

– Aromatic hydrocarbons • Benzene, Trimethylbenzenes, Ethylbenzene, Toluene,

Xylenes

• Particulate matter (dust, sand, combustion) • Hydrogen sulfide (also sulfur dioxide) • Nitrogen oxides (NOx) • Secondary

– Ozone – Carbonyls (formaldehyde, acetaldehyde)

What factors influence exposure?

• Equipment/methods used

• Length of emission • Distance to receptor • Topography • Meteorology

What do we know about health effects?

• Methane – No health effects from low level exposures

• Particulate matter – Increases in respiratory and cardiovascular

morbidity

• Ozone – Increases in respiratory morbidity

What types of studies have been done?

• Exposure studies • Risk assessments • Epidemiology studies using state-based

data or administrative data sets

Exposure Studies: General Findings

• Consistent evidence for increasing ozone levels on a regional scale

• Low levels of many VOCs (ppb) – Typically higher than non-impacted rural areas – Typically lower than or similar to urban areas – Typically lower than would be expected in a normal

indoor residential environment – With few exceptions, below EPA reference

concentrations for health effects – Higher, closer to the well – Higher, during development phases (old technology) – Lower, using green completion technologies

• Lack of data to assess short-term or peak exposures

Risk Assessments: General Findings

• CDPHE: Garfield County Studies (2008-2012) – Lifetime cancer risks slightly above the high-end of

EPA’s acceptable cancer risk range – “Low” increased risk of developing non-cancer

health effects (e.g., respiratory, immunological, and nervous system effects)

– Cancer and non-cancer risks decrease over time from 2008-2012 due to decreasing emissions

• McKenzie et. al 2012 – Lifetime cancer risks within EPA’s acceptable cancer

risk range – Potential for shorter term neurological and

respiratory effects for those living in close proximity

Risk Assessment

• Advantages – Standardized methodology – Only need air monitoring data – Typically conservative

• Disadvantages – Results only as good as air monitoring data – “Theoretical” health effects – Many chemicals do not have reference values to

calculate risk – Methods do not account well for complex

mixtures

Epidemiology Studies: General Findings

• McKenzie et. al 2014 (Colorado) – Higher than expected odds of congenital heart defects and neural tube

defects for those living in highest well density areas

• Jemielita et. al 2015 (Pennsylvania) – Cardiology and neurology hospitalizations higher in areas with increased

well density

• Casey et. al 2015 (Pennsylvania) – Increased risk of pre-term birth with increase oil and gas activity

• Stacy et. al 2015 (Pennsylvania) – Decreased birth weight and increased small for gestational age in group

with highest well density

• Universal limitations: Surrogate exposure data, Limited or no data on confounders such as socioeconomic status, smoking status, time at residence, etc.

Epidemiology Studies

• Advantages – Documented health effects

• Disadvantages – Findings dependent on quality of exposure

data – Adjustment for confounders sometimes

negates initial findings – Studies need to be replicated

Other Issues You May Hear

• Endocrine disruptors – Limited scientific ability to adequately assess

this issue

• Exposure from contaminated water – Data suggest this is a very infrequent

occurrence

What do we know? • Exposure studies

– Complex mix of low concentration volatile organic compounds

– Limited data on close-proximity exposures • Risk assessments

– Suggest slightly elevated cancer risk – Possibility for respiratory/neurological effects from

shorter exposures for those closer and exposed during development activities (using old technology)

• Epidemiology Studies – Very limited (screening level) epidemiology evidence

pointing to the possibility for: • Increased risk of certain birth defects or birth outcomes (pre-term

birth and low birth weight) • Increased hospitalizations for respiratory and neurological

outcomes

Where are we going? • New emission regulations (2013) • Better exposure data (CSU Study)

– New risk assessment studies – Better registry-based epidemiological studies

• Collaboration with other states – Best practices – Shared experiences

• New health information and response program – Systematic collection and analysis of health

reports

New Risk Assessment (Pending Approval)

• Emission data from CSU study

• Calculate health risk – By distance – By operation – Directly attributable to oil and

gas activities

• Early 2018 completion

Oil and Gas Information and Response Program

• New CDPHE program – launched 10/15 • Statewide hotline for oil and gas health

concerns • Staffed by health professionals • Collect and analyze data on all health

concerns • Provide a clearinghouse of health

information for citizens

Oil & Gas Health Information and Response Program

Individuals can notify us of a health concern: Call the program hotline at 303-389-1687 OR Fill out a form on our website at Colorado.gov/OGhealth

Staff: Program Physician: Daniel Vigil, MD, MPH Program Toxicologist: Tami McMullin, PhD

Program email: CDPHE_oghealth@state.co.us

Questions

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• Referral agency for local planning departments Provide information on regulatory

requirements Best Management Practices Regulate Onsite Wastewater Act as a resource

TCHD Role in Oil and Gas Development

Regulate

• OWTS Permit for domestic wastewater

Recommendations • More baseline water

sampling • Traffic plans

Re-affirm

• Air quality • Safe Water Supply • Spill prevention • Emergency Response plans • Dust Control / Mitigation

Resource • Water Quality

Questions • Noise complaints

TCHD Areas of Influence

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History (includes previous City Council action) On January 17, 2012, Council approved BTAC’s recommendations for use of Vendor Fee Revenue to fund the Commercial Graffiti Removal program, the Shop Thornton campaign, the North Metro Small Business Development Center (SBDC), and the Business Improvement Grant (BIG) program that would include grant funding for exterior improvements, interior improvements, and equipment purchases. Vendor Fee Program expenditures and carryover in 2015 were as follows:

2015 Vendor Fee Program total allocation = $363,000

Program 2015 allocation Expended

Carry over to 2016

BIG $278,000.00 $205,814.00 $72,186.00 Shop Thornton First $40,000.00 $28,000.00 $12,000.00 SBDC $15,000.00 $15,000.00 $0.00

Graffiti Removal $30,000.00 $5,368.00 $24,632.00

TOTAL $363,000.00 $254,182.00 $108,818.00 July 21, 2015 BTAC made a recommendation to Council to increase the budget for the Vendor Fee Program due to the growing number of businesses and increased requests for grant funding. During the 2016 budget review process, Council approved an ongoing $60,000 budget increase starting in 2016. The new Vendor fee program budget is now $360,000.00 annually. BTAC met and discussed the Vendor Fee Program allocations and program guidelines on October 14th and December 9th. BTAC voted and approved their recommendations for the 2016 budget as follows:

2016 Vendor Fee Program recommendations Total funds available = $468,818 Program 2015 Carryover 2016 Allocation BIG $72,186.00 $379,186.00 Shop Thornton First $12,000.00 $50,000.00 SBDC $0.00 $15,000.00 Graffiti Removal $24,632.00 $24,632.00

TOTAL $108,818.00 $468,818.00 At the December 9th meeting, BTAC voted and made a modification to the Equipment Grant qualifications for 2016. The equipment grant application now requires each piece of equipment cost a minimum of $500.00 to be considered for the grant funds. This decision resulted from a business requesting multiple smaller priced items for their Hair Salon Stylist stations - blow dryers, brushes,

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curling irons, etc) BTAC did not feel this was proper use of the funds nor the original intention of the equipment grant program.

Next Steps Staff and BTAC to Implement the program as recommended with any changes received by Council.

Businesses of Thornton Advisory Commission (BTAC)

2015 Annual Report

January 19, 2016

History of BTAC

• Council’s BTAC Charge • New BTAC Appointees needed • Council direction to use Vendor Fee

Dollars to support: – Commercial Graffiti Program – Shop Local Program (Shop Thornton First) – Small Businesses Assistance Program – Business Improvement Grant (BIG) Program

2015 Recap

2015 Business Appreciation Event • April 22nd at The

Stonebrook Manor

• 150 attendees

• Dynamic speaker: Gerry O’Brion, What Big Brands Know

• 5 Business Awards

2015 Business Appreciation Event

Shop Thornton First 2015 Highlights

• Social Media

• Bus Shelter Advertising (back to school & holiday)

• Business Outreach

• Event Support

Small Business Development Center (SBDC) 2015 Highlights

* as of 12/9/15

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• Decrease in number of businesses served from 2014 • Increase in number of sessions and total time spent with

each business in 2015

City of Thornton SBDC Workshops

• HR When You Don’t Have an HR Department

9/30/15 • Marketing Plans and Social

Media 10/28/15

2015 Commercial Graffiti Removal*

• 2015 budget: $30,000; amount spent was $5,368.

• 36 incidents of graffiti = 1,738 sf.

• 31% of the businesses had graffiti vandalism more than once.

*as of December 9, 2015 Before After

2015 BIG Program Highlights*

• Funding allocation was $278,000

• Requests exceeded $383,000

• Actual amount expended $205,815

• Private investment $342,448

• 14 businesses were able to take advantage of the program.

• Average amount allocated per business was $14,701.

*December 9, 2015

Doubletree Hotel (Exterior Grant)

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Vista Eye Care (Equipment Grant)

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POWERHOUSE GYM (Signage)

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Joe Palloka’s (Interior grant )

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Demand Grants Allocated Grants Completed & Paid

Business Improvement Grants Supply/Funds available for Grants

# of Businesses Receiving BIG Allocations

Distributions by Ward

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2015 BIG Program Recap COMMUNITY INVESTMENT 2012 2013 2014 2015 Total Capital Investment $847,831 $610,562 $571,388 $548,262

BIG Financed $317,308 $198,380 $261,295 $205,815 Private Sector Financed $530,523 $412,182 $310,093 $342,448 Public / Private % Financed 37% / 63% 32% / 68% 46%/54% 38%/62%

APPLICATIONS 2012 2013 2014 2015

Exterior Improvement Applications 19 15 18 13 Interior Improvement Applications 6 8 11 8 Equipment Applications 1 9 13 5

Total Applications Reviewed 26 32 42 26 Did not meet program guidelines 0 4 5 1

Decided not to complete 5 6 3 3

Denied 0 1 2 0

Out of funding 0 1 5 6

Total Grants Paid 21 20 27 16

2016 Budget Allocations and Services

BTAC Vendor Fee Program 2016 Budget Allocations

$360,000 2016 Allocation $108,818 2015 Rollover

$468,818 2016 BTAC Programs Commercial Graffiti Program

Shop Thornton First Campaign Thornton Business Assistance

Business Improvement Grant (BIG) Program

Business Improvement Grant

• Increased budget allotted for 2016 BIG grant.

• Each piece of equipment must cost $500.00 or more to receive funding from the BIG program. (2016 change)

• Proposed 2016 Budget: $379,186

Commercial Graffiti Removal Program

• Commercial Graffiti Removal Program started in 2011

• Provides free graffiti removal from commercial properties

• 2015 saw an 80% reduction in graffiti removal requests

• Proposed 2016 Budget: $24,632

Shop Thornton First Campaign • Established/launched shop local website

ShopThorntonFirst.com in 2012 to promote local business and encourage residents to shop in Thornton.

• Completed Year 2 of a three-year marketing plan in 2015.

• Recommend continuation and expansion of campaign in 2016.

• Host 2 business networking events, send mailers, magazine inserts, and more.

• Proposed Budget: $50,000

Thornton Business Assistance

• 2016 Thornton Business Assistance shall include

– Partnership with the North Metro Small Business Development Center (SBDC).

• 1:1 consultations and priority service for Thornton businesses

• Individual business planning and development

• 4 SBDC business education workshops hosted in the City of Thornton (free for Thornton businesses)

– Business Health Checkup's

– Business Surveys

• Proposed Budget: $15,000

Vendor Fee Budget for 2016 $468,818

2016 Program Allocation $360,000

2015 Rollover Amount $108,818

Commercial Graffiti Program

Shop Thornton Campaign

Thornton Business Assistance

BIG Program Total

$24,632 $50,000 $15,000 $ 379,186 $468,818

Businesses of Thornton Advisory Commission

Questions?

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Name Ward At-Large Financial

At-Large Human

Services Mayoral

Sandra Wolfe* 1

Steven Cervantes 1

Susan Kroh 2

Megan Strosnider 3

Barbara Wilson* 3

Michael Gallegos* 4

*Previously served on a TAF Committee CANDIDATES: Steven Cervantes – Eligible for Ward 1 and Mayoral positions. Steven is a sales agent for Kelly Services, a health insurance company. He is currently pursuing his securities license so he can work in the financial planning industry. While at Arapahoe Community College obtaining his associate’s degree in mechanical drafting, he was a member of the President’s Student Advisory Council and the Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society. Recently, he has served as an Election Judge with Adams County and became a Water Ambassador for Thornton. Steven has lived in Thornton for 22 years. Sandra Wolfe – Eligible for Ward 1and Mayoral position. A long term resident of Thornton, Sandra is the president and treasurer of her Homeowners Association. She was a member of the Parks & Open Space Advisory Committee from 2003 to 2009 and served on the Thornton Assistance Funds Committee in 2013. She has retired from her role in Human Resources at the City of Federal Heights. Susan Kroh – Eligible for Ward 2, At-Large Human Services and Mayoral positions. Currently, Susan is a Data Management Specialist for Rocky Mountain Microfilm and Imagining. Previously, she worked at Rangeview Library District and as a Juvenile Assessment Specialist for the Culpeper County Options Program. She has a bachelor’s degree in human services and has served on various boards and committees, including the Community Services Foundation, Arts and Humanities Foundation and Victim Assistance and Law Enforcement Board of Northglenn. She was on the Board of the Rappahannock Rapidan Community Services Board (Virginia), which is a regional organization that provides comprehensive behavioral health, intellectual disability, substance use disorder, and aging services. Also, Susan volunteered for the Piedmont United Way in Virginia. Megan Strosnider – Eligible for Ward 3, At-Large Financial or Mayoral positions. Megan is a new resident, having relocated to Colorado 18 months ago. She has served as treasurer for the Phoenix Chapter of Amigos de las Americas, a nonprofit supporting youth leadership through service projects in Latin America, and coordinator for therapeutic swim program offered through United Cerebral Palsy. Megan works as Project Controls Manager at CH2M Hill and has a bachelor’s degree in Engineering. Prior to this position, she was the Senior Cost Engineer with Critigen, where she handled project management, budget preparation, cost controls, staff and revenue forecasting, subcontract purchase order and invoice management, and cash flow analysis.

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Barbara Wilson – Eligible for Ward 3, At-Large Financial or Mayoral positions. Barbara was a member of the committee last year and has lived in Thornton since 2013. She currently works as an Information Services Officer for the Metro Wastewater Reclamation District. In this role, she has a fiduciary responsibility of operating and capital budgets and works closely with the financial team to streamline data collection, process, records and systems. She has also worked in Information Technology and the Water Department when she lived in Fort Worth. She has an MBA in local government with a focus on budget and finance. Michael Gallegos – Eligible for Ward 4, both At-Large or Mayoral positions. Michael has been an instrumental part of the Thornton Assistance Funds Committee the last two years: he served as the Chair one year and as the At-Large Financial representative another year. He has 27 years of professional experience in human services and nonprofit management for companies serving children, youth and families. He recently took a job with the Colorado Department of Health and Human Services. Previously, he was with North Range Behavioral Health and before that the Colorado Division of Child Welfare, and was responsible for overseeing the financial practices of 250 nonprofit agencies in 10 county human services departments. In 2010, he was appointed by the Governor to serve on the Colorado Juvenile Parole Board for two years. He has lived in Thornton for 22 years. BACKGROUND/ ANALYSIS/ NEXT STEPS: The Thornton Assistance Funds (TAF) program was established in 1983 to provide grants to nonprofit organizations that help Thornton residents meet their basic needs and enhance the residents’ ability to be self-sufficient. The TAF Committee is a citizen advisory group that reviews the grant applications for the program and provides funding recommendations to City Council. The TAF Committee will meet with the City Council in March to kick off the evaluation process. On that night, staff will provide the committee the 2016 applications and instructions on the process. The committee will then meet each Monday night for approximately eight weeks to interview representatives from the nonprofit organizations that applied for funding and determine their recommendation on which agencies should receive funding and the amount of funding that the selected agencies should receive. The committee will present their recommendation to City Council in May; Council will formally approve the final grant awards shortly thereafter. HISTORY: • November 2015 – City staff sent an email to the residents who have sat on the TAF committee

in the last three years to notify them about the application deadline.

• September-October 2015 – An advertisement to serve on the Thornton Assistance Funds Committee was published in the Thornton City Voice and information was posted on the City of Thornton website. The deadline to apply was December 18, 2015.

• June 25, 2013 – Council amended the charge for the Thornton Assistance Funds to state:

“The City Council views the purpose of the Thornton Assistance Funds to be used to help Thornton residents and families meet their basic needs and enhance their ability to be self-sufficient. Basic needs are identified as food, housing, health and medical, or human services.

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Helping people move from relying on private or public assistance to providing for one’s own needs is important for the long-term success of Thornton residents. Therefore, programs that enhance Thornton residents’ ability to be self-sufficient beyond meeting their identified basic needs are also eligible for funding. Program applications will be evaluated by their demonstrated benefit to the Thornton community, with priority placed on programs that provide the greatest impact to Thornton residents. The City Council requests that the Thornton Assistance Funds Committee base their recommendations as to the allocation of the funds upon this charge.”

• February 12, 2013 - Council amended C.D. 92-005 to allow for a minimum of five and a

maximum of seven Thornton residents to serve on the Thornton Assistance Funds Committee. The amendment clarified that the member with financial analysis experience and other member with human services experience may also serve as a Ward or Mayoral representative. The amendment stated that all members shall be designated by the City Council annually.

• October 11, 2011 – Council approved recruiting members for the Thornton Assistance Funds

Committee through the Board and Commission application process.

• October 21, 2008 - City Council approved the use of the Colorado Common Grant Application and Report for the applicants.

• January 27, 1992 – Council approved Resolution C.D. No. 92-005 which defines the

committee’s role to annually review financial requests from charitable or service organizations and make recommendations for funding to City Council. It reduced the composition of the committee from nine members to seven members: one member designated by the two councilmembers representing each Ward, one member designated by the Mayor, one member with financial analysis experience and one member with human services experience.

• Resolution C.D. No. 86-274 established an interim financial assistance committee to review

the requests for financial assistance from organizations.

• Resolution C.D. No. 82-006 established a program to assist nonprofit organizations that help Thornton residents meet their basic needs.

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Thornton’s Water Plan – Safe, quality water when you want it If you get a question on rates, water bill, etc:

• As part of our community’s vision Thornton developed a plan which will bring safe, quality and affordable water to our residents and businesses for now and into the future.

• The Thornton Water Plan includes building a new water pipeline from northern Colorado to Thornton to deliver high-quality water which Thornton purchased the rights to in the 1980s along with creating new reservoirs to store water for when it is needed.

• Thornton is also replacing an aging water treatment plant to ensure we can continue to deliver safe, clean water.

• Thornton’s Water Assistance Program provides short-term assistance to water utility customers meeting qualifying criteria. You can find out how to qualify on the city’s website.

If you get a question about rates specifically:

• (Hear the caller out) – “I understand your points.” We have specialists that can

really talk about the specifics of your bill or your water tier – give them a call at 303-538-7370.

• We work continually to provide quality water so we are building a new water

pipeline from northern Colorado to Thornton to deliver high-quality water purchased in the 1980s.

• We are also building new reservoirs to store water for when it is needed, replacing our aging water treatment plant to continue to deliver clean water and updating many of the city’s older water pipes.

• Thornton approved a plan to space the rate increases out over three years to give

customers time to plan any actions you need to take to better control your bill, get information on additional resources, information to help you and apply for assistance if necessary, and to understand your water bill.

NOTE: After the rate increases take full effect Thornton will continue to have water rates competitive with other Front Range communities. Specific Resources – All can be found on CityofThornton.net or call the Utility Division at 303-538-7370 Water Calculator

• Thornton developed a Water Calculator for our website that can help provide specific information for your household regarding costs and water usage.

• Our Water Resources Division can help you find great tips and programs for saving water and reducing your costs.

• Residents can sign up for a free Sprinkler Consultation, Indoor Water Checkup, check out the water-saving checklist and more.

Rebates & Free Services

• From washing machines to toilets, residents interested in taking steps to save more water can qualify for rebates that conserve even more water.

• There are also free programs residents can utilize that will help them reduce their usage and control their bills – to name a few they include shower head exchanges and home water use consultations.

Help Paying Your Bill

• Thornton’s Water Assistance Program provides short-term assistance to water utility customers meeting qualifying criteria.

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16-3-401. Treatment while in custody (1) No unlawful means of any kind shall be used to obtain a statement, admission, or confession from any person in custody. (2) Persons arrested or in custody shall be treated humanely and provided with adequate food, shelter, and, if required, medical treatment. Anyone receiving medical treatment while held in custody may be assessed a medical treatment charge as provided in section 17-26-104.5, C.R.S. ANNOTATION Law reviews. For note, "The Admissibility of Confessions Obtained Before Arraignment -- Federal Rule", see 21 Rocky Mt. L. Rev. 98 (1948). For note, "Involuntary Confessions -- Fourth Stage in Colorado", see 31 Dicta 133 (1954). The duty imposed by subsection (2) on a detaining governmental entity to provide medical treatment implies an inherent obligation on the part of the entity to pay the costs of such treatment. Poudre Valley Health Care, Inc. v. City of Loveland, 85 P.3d 558 (Colo. App. 2003).

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Dates June 23 June 30 July 14 July 21 July 28 August 4 BACKGROUND (ANALYSIS/NEXT STEPS/HISTORY): (includes previous City Council action) Below is the profile of each of the bands.

1. The Ricardo Peña Band

Ricardo has a variety band composed of some of the finest musicians in the state. The band is well known for their impressive musicianship and versatility. Whether they are playing the best of Latin Rock, Classic Rock, Rhythm and Blues, Funk, Beatles, Salsa, romantic Bolero, Pop, Jazz or Country, their sound is always authentic to the style, their dancing beats impossible to resist, and their vocals and harmonies hard to beat.

2. Manual Molina

When you think of Manuel Molina, three things come into mind; hot music, great style, and spectacular entertainment. For years, Manuel has enchanted people with his unique Latin sound. His flair for mixing sounds from Mexico, Central and South American and the Caribbean have established him as one of the greatest entertainers in his field. Manuel performs Latin, fusion, Latin jazz, salsa, Cumbia, and merengue.

3. Dakota Blonde Quartet

This vibrant new acoustic "trio" is made up of Mary Huckins whose sweet strong vocals are the linchpin holding the group together, the smooth steady guitar playing and cool harmonies of Don Pinnella and the charming acoustic bass work and humor of Tony Raddell. The group performs originals and covers that are a unique combination of folk, bluegrass, and country with a little Celtic tinge.

4. Jockamo

Jockamo was formed in 2001 as a Zydeco influenced group, as time went on they kept adding other music representing the Gulf Coast and New Orleans area. The musical influences are reflective of Blues, R&B, Zydeco and some good ole rock ‘n’ roll!

5. Groove Machine

Groove Machine is a high-energy party band that plays dance music that will keep you dancing all night long! With premier vocalists, Beth Avedis, and Geoff Meyer, this rockin’ band is a local favorite! Motown, classic rock, contemporary, and popular music from the 60’s through the present.

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6. Mood Express

Mood Express has delivered quality variety dance entertainment for over 25 years for events across the United States. The Mood Express's forte is its distinctive blend of classic and original Tex-Mex music, Tejano and New Mexico-style corridos, rancheras and cumbias with scintillating Latin rhythms such as salsa, merengue, mambos, cha chas, boleros and more.

7. Miles Apart Band

Ron Ivory’s popular R&B band delivers Motown selections and a mix of dance favorites composed of Old School Funk and R&B.

8. The Scones

This Paonia-based trio has grown in popularity over the past few summers with their fun, theatrical reenactment of the ‘60s. Their repertory features everything ‘60s, including country tunes and the usual psychedelic fare.

9. Steve Manshel Band

Steve Manshel is an award winning singer/songwriter/guitarist, and veteran of the legendary group Firefall. With an energetic and versatile blend of musicianship and humor, Steve and his band provide fun and excitement through their varied repertoire.

10. Raising Cain

Raising Cain musicians are all multi-talented performers who switch back and forth between several instruments. With as many as eight instruments on stage, it's like getting an eight-piece band for the price of five. This versatile, energetic group provides a variety of different music styles.

11. The Mighty Nice Band

This popular and versatile local group of talented musicians offers a mix of Funk, Disco, R&B, Latin/Latin Rock and Country. The Mighty Nice Band has played many local venues and festivals with great reviews.

2016 Concert Dates & Band Availability

Ricardo

Pena

Manual Molina

Dakota Blond

Jockamo

Groove

Machine

Mood

Express

Miles Apart

The

Scones

Steve

Manshel

Raising

Cain

Mighty

Nice Band June 16 Thornton

Community Band Booked

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June 23 Not Available

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June 30 Not Available

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July 14 Not Available

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July 21 Not Available

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July 28 Not Available

August 4 Not Available

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Concert Location

Ward 1

Amphitheater

Community Park

Other

Ward 2

Amphitheater

Sherwood Hills Park

Other

Ward 3

Amphitheater

Cherry Park

Other

Ward 4

Amphitheater

Cherry Wood Park

Other