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Don't run red
This is one of the several red-light cameras that have been installed at the intersection of 60th Avenue and Highway 85.  | lights
If you've noticed the cameras at 60th Avenue and Highway 85, they're not part of Allen Funt's Candid Camera television show, however, if you're not careful, they will take your picture.
Starting later this summer, drivers who
run a red light at the intersection of Highway 85 and 60th Avenue could have their photo taken, as well as pictures of their license plates. And if that happens, most likely, you will receive a citation as well.
In an effort to lower the number of red-light runners and increase safety, the city has installed red-light cameras at East 60th Avenue and Highway 85. The red-light cameras will be used to enforce traffic laws, increase safety and improve driving habits.
"This project is all about increasing safety at 60th and 85, which is a very busy intersection," Sgt. Wayne Granger of the Commerce City Police Department said. "The city wants to make drivers more aware of the dangers involved in running a red light. Accidents started by drivers running a red light can be avoided, and that's what we're after."
Installation of the cameras and sensors were completed in May.
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Picnic with family,
friends and neighbors
Commerce City's annual Neighborhood Outreach picnics are set and ready to inform and entertain.
The first of two picnics, which are brought to you by the City Council, is 6 p.m. Thursday, June 10, at River Run Park, 11515 Oswego St.
Information from area nonprofit organizations will be available, as will free food and entertainment.
Don't miss this event.
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Another free event
The Tower Road landfill, 8480 Tower Road, will have a free day at the landfill for Commerce City residents from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, June 12.
You must show proof of Commerce City residency. Other requirements and restrictions apply, see the free day at the landfill notice on page 3 of the June edition of City News, or read the restrictions at c3gov.com. |
You could be a winner
The city of Commerce City and Waste Management have
teamed up to improve the city's recycling efforts with a new rewards program. Residents will be randomly selected to participate in the rewards program.
The program begins this month and runs through the end of the year.
By properly separating your trash and recyclable items, you just might be selected for a cash reward.
For more information, contact Tiffiany Moehring at 303-486-6045
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City Council offering incentives
The Commerce City Council has approved a business incentive package to encourage business to do business with the city.
The Business Advancement Taskforce, made up of business owners, residents and city staff, put together the incentive package, which was approved by council at its May 17 meeting. The taskforce presented a number of short- and longer-term recommendations to City Council that are designed to spur business and development growth in 2010 and beyond.
The short-term incentive package recommendation includes numerous sales/use tax rebates and building fee waivers for both new and existing businesses.
The city is also temporarily waiving 50 percent of the building fees associated with residential home improvements.
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Retailers, developers
expressing cautious optimism
Growing or planning to grow was the message from retailers at this year's International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC) Retail Real Estate Convention (RECon), held last month.
Representing Commerce City at the convention were Council Member Dominick Moreno, Deputy City Manager Tom Acre, Economic Development Director Brittany Morris and Economic Development Specialist Michelle Hill.
This year's team of city representatives worked to present the many opportunities that Commerce City offers. Meetings were held with a number of grocers, retail brokers, retail developers and other retail industry representatives. The new incentive program approved by City Council (Business Advancement Taskforce) was a primary topic of conversation and was very well received. |
Derby cleanup day
The Derby Spruce-Up Day, originally scheduled for Saturday, June 5, has been postponed. A new date will be announced in coming weeks.
Starting today (Friday, June 4), a waste bin will be set up at 6526 E. 72nd Place - between Monaco and Magnolia - as part of a communitywide cleanup effort. The bin will be removed when full.
And don't forget...Derby Daze is Saturday, June 12. There will be plenty of food, music, activities and fun!
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It's almost 4th Fest time
It's a day filled with activities, and a night when fireworks fill the sky.
Come to Commerce City's 4th Fest on Sunday, July 4, at Dick's Sporting Goods Park, a block east of the Civic  Center. Activities start with a Wild Walk at the Rocky Mountain Arsenal National Wildlife Refuge from 9 a.m. to noon. Pre-register by calling 303-289-0930.
Free family entertainment gets under way at 5 p.m. Family activities will be set up outside Rapids' stadium, and include everything from a climbing wall to crafts, entertainment to inflatable obstacle course, from a mechanical bull and to parachute decorating, there's plenty to keep everyone entertained.
The fireworks show gets under way around 9:30 p.m.
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