March 2022 | Issue 16
Egg Hunt April 16 at 1 p.m.
Ready, set, egg hunt! Join the Community Activities Commission on April 16, 2022, at Wellington Community Park.

Before being set loose, kids are separated into age-appropriate groups to collect over 4,000 treasure-filled eggs. Hop around with the Easter Bunny and snap your favorite family picture yet.

The Wellington Egg Hunt will kick off at
1 p.m. but come early to enjoy the festivities. Kids of all ages and abilities are welcome and intentionally included in this fun celebration. 
Community members age 60 or older are encouraged to join the friendly Seniors at the Wellington Senior Center. The center is located on the library's Westside at 3800 Wilson Avenue.

Games, live music, pot lucks, take-home Volunteers of America lunches, and special scheduled outings. The center is open Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from
9 a.m. -12 p.m. Transportation to Fort Collins is also available for medical-related appointments.

Call (970) 817-2293 or visit our website with the button below for more information.
Town of Wellington Parks and Recreation Department is looking for dedicated individuals who are passionate about supporting youth.

Volunteer coaches are needed for both youth flag football and soccer leagues!
Interested? Contact Parks and Recreation before Friday, Mar. 4, 2022, at
(970) 568-7410 or email recreation@wellingtoncolorado.gov

There are a few spring sports and activities with registration closing soon. Use the button below to explore programming and register.
Adult Sports: KickBall, Upper and Lower Softball Divisions, Zumba, Vinyasa Flow
Art: Art Club, Art Book Bugs Creative Creations, Drawing Club, Mini Monets, Painting Paris, Panting Workshop
Youth Sports:
Cheer
Join the Planning Commission on March 7, 2022 for the Land Use Code (LUC) Public Hearing.

The LUC is a regulatory document that establishes procedures and standards that shape how property is used and developed.

To review the full Land Use Code Draft and to provide feedback, use the button below.
The Town of Wellington will open the Municipal Services Building located at 8225 Third Street on March 14, 2022.

This will create a one-stop-shop for residents and businesses to access Town services. Previously, services were housed in six separate buildings. The completion of this expansion project will increase resident's access to their local government and improve organizational efficiency.

The following services will be accessible at the new building: utility billing, special event permits, building permits, recreation registration, Planning and Building Department, Municipal Court Clerk, Town Administration, Town Clerk, Code Enforcement, business licensing, and more.
Toilets are often the biggest culprit of
undetected leaks. The average leaky toilet can waste about 200 gallons of water per day. That’s over 73,000 gallons a year or over $300 down the drain for just one leaking toilet!

Toilets may produce a running water sound that is easy to hear; however, often toilet leaks are silent and can be intermittent, allowing loss of water to go undetected for long periods of time.

Free leak detecting tabs are available for pick up at the Wellington Public Library and Town Hall.
The Town of Wellington Municipal Election is right around the corner - April 5, 2022. Now is the time to register, update, or confirm your voter registration. Visit the Colorado Secretary of State by clicking here.

For more information about the April 5th Election in Wellington, including a list of candidates and the bios they have provided, use the button below.
Sewer Rate Increase
Sewer rates will increase in April for Town of Wellington sewer service customers for the first time in five years. The base rate will increase by $10.37 from the current rate of $20.63 to $31. Usage over 4K gallons will increase by $3.50 from the current rate of $6.50 to $10 per additional thousand gallons. There will be no adjustment to water rates at this time. Users will see new rates reflected on their May bill.

The Board of Trustees, Sewer Rate Roundtable, and staff worked to dramatically reduce the projected increase for both water and sewer rates by implementing several creative solutions. The Town of Wellington will receive $2.6M from the American Rescue Plan Act, which the Board of Trustees has indicated will be dedicated to the Water fund. Additionally, the Board of Trustees gave directions to send the maximum allowable General Fund dollars to the Water and Wastewater Enterprise Funds.

To remain in compliance with state and federal treatment regulations, expansion projects are underway at both the water and wastewater treatment plants. The most cost-effective option available for funding the wastewater expansion is a State Revolving Fund Loan (SRF). Aligning rates with the cost of providing service is a required component of qualifying for the SRF Loan.

The sewer rate increase is currently planned as a stepped increase; however, the need for subsequent rate increases will be reviewed as part of a comprehensive utility rate study to be completed in 2022. The rate study will address residential and non-residential water rates and tier structures, residential and non-residential wastewater rates, and residential and non-residential stormwater rates. Utility impact fees will also be reviewed and updated as necessary.

For more information about utility rates and financial assistance click the button below. 
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