Wellington January Newsletter

January 2023 | Issue 26

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Join the Wellington Team

The Town of Wellington is hiring!

Opportunities to join our wonderful team are available within two departments, Finance and Administration.

The Town is searching for the following full-time, benefit-eligible roles:

Town Clerk
Administrative Assistant II/Court Clerk
Budget and Accounting Analyst
Utility Services Coordinator

Use the button below to visit our website to learn more about the positions and to apply!

Apply Now

The Town of Wellington Water Reclamation Facility has been formally recognized by the State of Colorado for developing wastewater monitoring systems to aid in the pandemic response.

Thank you to our treatment staff, who work 24/7, 365 days a year, to maintain a safe wastewater system for our community.

Are you ready to get involved?! Now is the time to apply for a Town of Wellington community board!

Parks, Recreation, Open Space and Trails Advisory Board (PROST)

1 term expiring January 2026
3 terms expiring January 2027

Applications will be received for the PROST vacancies through January 20 at 5 p.m., with interviews tentatively scheduled for the evening of January 24, 2023.

To learn more and to apply online, please visit the Boards and Commissions page with the button below:

Apply to Serve on the PROST

Baseball Registration

Registration is now open for the Intermediate Wellington Fort Collins Baseball Club Team (FCBC)! Registration opens Friday for the Wellington (FCBC) Recreation team.

Intermediate Registration closes Feb.10, 2023

Intermediate Volunteer Coaches are needed! All coaches must be registered by Feb., 24.

Recreational Registration opens this Friday, Jan. 13, and closes on Apr. 14.

Recreation Volunteer Coaches are needed! All coaches must be registered by March 31.

Tryouts for intermediate baseball will be Saturday, March 4th.

Visit Wellington Recreation online with the button below for more information and to register.

Recreation Registration

Share Your Feedback - National Broadband Map

Time is running out to challenge the Federal Communications Commission National #Broadband Map. If you see an error on the map, submit a correction to ensure Wellington is represented accurately!

To participate, please follow the steps below:

1. Go to https://broadbandmap.fcc.gov/home and type in your address before January 13, 2023.

2. If there is no dot on your home, camp, or business, or the location needs to be corrected, drop a pin on the map, click Location Challenge, fill out the form with the correct information, and click submit.

3. If the information about the broadband service offerings available at your home, camp, or business needs to be corrected, click Availability Challenge, fill out the form, and submit.

4. Encourage your neighbors, friends, and family to follow steps 1 through 3 above!

For more information or support, please visit: www.fcc.gov/BroadbandData/consumers

In Case You Missed It - Utility Rate Change Information

The Board of Trustees adopted Ordinance 17-2022 on November 8, 2022, establishing a new water and wastewater rate structure in the Town of Wellington. The new rate structure will take effect on January 1, 2023, with adjusted rates reflected on bills received in February 2023.

Residential Base Rates (includes first 3K gallons of usage)

3/4 inch: $49.71 (most common)
1 inch: $60.91
1.5 inch: $87.22
2 inch: $120.61

Residential Tier Rates

3,001-7,000: $11.70
7,000-20,000: $15.20
Over 20,000: $21.64

If you have questions about the impact of changes on your individual bill, we are here to help!

Did you know the Town of Wellington has one dedicated Utility Billing Specialist serving over 4,000 accounts? To reduce wait times and provide better service, the fastest way to speak with a staff member is to schedule an appointment online. Once scheduled, you will receive a call from Town Staff, who will provide you with answers to your questions. If you are unable to schedule online, you may leave a detailed message at:

(970) 568-3381 ext. 125

To learn more or to schedule an appointment, use the button below.

Utility Rate Change Information

www.wellingtoncolora do.gov