Welcome!
I’m pleased to share the Town of Estes Park’s Community Spotlight. It’s a fresh, quick read that highlights the work of your Town government. Read on for numerous reminders that Estes Park is a remarkable place to live.
- Mayor Todd Jirsa
ESTES AT A GLANCE
2018 GENERAL FUND BUDGET
HOW MONEY IS SPENT
Public Safety: 4.7M
Community Services: 3.6M
General Government: 2M
Facilities & Engineering: 1.4M
Community Development: 1.4M
Governmental Support: 1.3M
Parks: 1.2M
Streets: 1.1M
Community Grants & Support: 1.1M
WHERE MONEY
COMES FROM
Sales & Use Tax: 11.5M
Utility Fund Transfers: 1.9M
Licenses & Fees: 1.6M
Community Services: 834K
Shared Revenues from Other Governments: 697K
Property & Specific Ownership Tax: 406K
ADMINISTRATION
Ballot Issue 1A Update
Since 2014, Ballot Issue 1A has helped make improvements to Estes Park streets, facilities, trails, and emergency response. The one percent additional sales tax has raised about $9.1M so far and will be in effect until 2024.
CULTURAL SERVICES
2017 MUSEUM HIGHLIGHTS
9391
MUSEUM
ATTENDANCE
823
DONATED ITEMS
ACCEPTED
145
RESEARCH
REQUESTS
3239
HOURS WORKED BY
45 VOLUNTEERS
POLICE
Staff
Breakdown
MORE THAN 30 EMPLOYEES INCLUDING:
EMERGENCY
COMMUNICATIONS CENTER
PHONE CALLS PER YEAR:
50000
DISPATCHED INCIDENTS:
18000
SCHOOL RESOURCE OFFICER
The Town provides the school district with an on-campus School Resource Officer (SRO). The SRO works with the students and staff of the Estes Park Elementary, Middle and High schools to provide a safe learning environment and faster response to emergencies.
ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES
DOCUMENT MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
New system is currently being implemented to:
- Electronically manage all Town records
- Improve Town processes
- Provide public access to records and information in real time
UTILITIES
FLOOD RECOVERY
In 2017, the Town and partners completed flood recovery on Fish Creek, including upgraded utilities, road and trail.
#WAPITIWIFI
To increase access to Town information, free Wi-Fi is now offered in Bond Park, Town Hall, Visitor Center, Museum and Events Complex.
PUBLIC WORKS
CENTENNIAL LEGACY PROJECT
The community came together to mark its Centennial with a Legacy Project at the Knoll-Willows Open Space, making significant improvements and renaming it Centennial Open Space at Knoll-Willows.
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
DOWNTOWN PLAN
After a two-year public process, the Downtown Plan was adopted, outlining a vision for downtown Estes Park in 2025 and serving as a blueprint for future projects. Learn more at estes.org/downtownplan
2017 HIGHTLIGHTS
STREAMLINED DEVELOPMENT PROCESS
NEW SIGN CODE ADOPTED
COMMUNITY SERVICES
FINANCE
ELECTRONIC BILLING
The department is in the process of implementing electronic billing along with an online utility payment and inquiry portal, which is expected to go live in 2018.
DID YOU KNOW?
Light & Power customers can choose to switch to 100% carbon-free renewable energy. Learn more at estes.org/repp.
AWARDS & GIVING BACK
GIVING BACK
Staff will give over $5,000 to local nonprofits through United Way payroll deductions in 2018.
- The Town is a National Philanthropy Day sponsor.
- The staff Helping Hands committee produces an annual Christmas ornament to support $5,000 in scholarships for high school seniors and utility bill assistance for families in need.
- EPPD Auxiliary’s Blue Santa program assisted 99 people last year.
- Supported Estes Valley Library, Community Garden, Veterans Monument Park, Weed Roundups, and Master Gardeners.
- Gave $9,200 in food tax refunds back to low-income residents.
TOWN BOARD OF TRUSTEES (APRIL 2016-2018)
