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Cable 10

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1. How do I get a copy of a RCTV program?

Bring a blank DVD+R or DVD-R (Sony / Maxell / Memorex / TDK) to Cable 10 office in City Hall and leave in drop-off basket with your name, phone number, and program requested. VHS tapes can be used as well, but DVDs are preferred.

2. How do I get an announcement on Cable 10?

Any non-profit entity can fax it to 625-3210 or drop it off at the Channel 10 office in City Hall.

3. How long does an announcement run?

One week

4. How should the announcement be formatted?

In any form, e.g. a flyer. We will edit it to fit.

5. What kinds of announcements do not qualify?

Free items, e.g. free kittens or puppies; items for sale; lost and found items; help wanted advertising; solicitations for funds; and regularly scheduled meetings of organizations.

6. Can photos be used?

No.

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Candidate Questions

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1. What are the requirements to be a candidate for election?

Candidates must be registered to vote, must have been full-time residents of the city for at least one year prior to qualifying, and must not hold any other elective office.

2. When may I begin raising campaign funds?

A potential candidate may begin raising funds at any time after filing designation of a campaign treasurer and bank designation with the City Clerk. The campaign account must be separate from any personal accounts and used only for depositing campaign funds and making campaign expenditures.

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Finance

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1. What are City Hall’s hours of operation?

M-F 8 AM – 5 PM

2. What is the City's current Population?

Population (year 2000): 6,784. Estimated population in July 2005: 8,038 (+18.5% change)
Males: 3,493 (51.5%), Females: 3,291 (48.5%)

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New Resident Information

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1. Where can I sign up for utilities?

The Utilites Department can help you with water service.
202 Railroad Ave.
Rifle, CO 81650
Phone: 970-625-6221

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O&M

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1. How do I report a street light out?

Please call Xcel Energy at 1 (800) 895-1999 with the location of the street light.
It is very helpful to Xcel if you have the nameplate information from the street light. Xcel identifies all lights with a tag.

You can also do this on line at:

http://www1.xcelenergy.com/ODL/OUTAGEREPORT/

2. Who can locate my utilities?

Please call UNCC at 1(800)922-1987

3. Why wasn't all my trash picked up?

All your trash must fit in the City designated trash can. The trash must be at the curb by 7am. If you did these things and your trash was still left behind, call (970) 625-6221 to reschedule your pick up.

4. There is a STOP sign down?

Call the O & M department and report the location. You can also leave a message if there is no answer. If the STOP sign is in a high traffic area and there is no answer from O & M, please report it to the Rifle Police Department at 625-8095

5. Why wasn't my street plowed?

The snow plow drivers start with the high priority areas. Please refer to the Snow Plow Priority Route Map located on the O & M home page

6. Why isn't my house draining properly?

Contact the O & M department, we will respond and determine if the problem is in the City’s lines or the homeowners lines.

7. Why is my water a funny color?

There could be minerals that have broken free in the pipeline. Let COLD water run for about five minutes. If it has not cleared up, call the O & M department.

8. Why does my house smell like sewage?

Try running the water in all the sinks, there is possibly a backup in the service line. If this does not work, contact the O & M department

9. How do I get a bigger trash can?

Call Utility Billing to set up your account at (970) 625-6221

10. Does the City do alley maintenance?

The Operations and Maintenance Deepartment does alley maintenance twice a year, in March and September. We grade the alleys smooth, create proper drainage and add gravel as needed. If you need to report an alley for immediate maintenance, please report it to the O & M Department

11. Why is my water off?

If your water is off and you have not received a disconnection notice, we could be doing repairs to the line in your area. Call the O & M department to be sure.

12. When do the streets get swept?

Street sweeping is done every Friday Midnight to Noon from March to November.
The city DOES NOT pick up leaves during the fall with our street sweeper. Leaves will be picked up during normal trash service. All leaves must be bagged, and bags must be placed in City containers.

13. Who cuts the trees by streets and sidewalks?

It is the property owner’s responsibility to maintain trees and shrubs on your property or in the adjacent right of way to your property. There must be a clear space of 8 feet above any sidewalk and 13 feet above any street or alley per city code. (Section 17.18 and 17.03) Over hanging limbs can obstruct street signs and damage vehicles such as delivery trucks, school busses, street sweepers, refuse trucks or other vehicles. Pedestrians and children in the adjacent area can also be at a greater risk of injury. These risks can be reduced with periodic maintenance of trees, shrubs or other vegetation. Visibility triangles are also critical at intersections and entry points onto the road way. If you want to report non compliance with these codes please contact our Code Enforcement Office at (970) 625-6276

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Parking Enforcement Questions

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1. Where Do I Pay My Parking Ticket?

Municipal Court

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Parks & Recreation

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1. Where can I register my OHV or snowmobile?

Rifle Gap State Park. (970) 625-1607

2. Where do I find information on Rifle Gap, Rifle Falls or Harvey Gap State Parks?

Call Rifle Gap State Park at (970) 62-1607.

3. How do I register for a recreation program?

Click on: More...

4. How can I become a coach?

Contact Rifle Recreation at (970) 625-2151.

5. What is the phone number to the pool?

(970) 625-3185 More...

6. How can I get a scholarship?

This information is found on the Recreation page by clicking: More...

7. How do I report a maintenance issue at a park?

Call (970) 625-2151 or e-mail recreation@rifleco.org

8. Where can I find a map of the parks?

By clicking here: More...

9. What RV parks are in the area?

Ami's Acres (970) 945-5340
Elk Creek (888) 489-3240
Glenwood Canyon (800) 958-6737
Buford Hunting (970) 878-4745
Ute Lodge (888) 414-2022
James Robb (970) 434-3388

10. Where can I find information on the "Parade of Lights"?

Contact the Citizen Telgram at 625-3245.

11. How do I reserve a park?

Click here: More...

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Police

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1. Where do I pay my parking ticket fine?

Rifle City Hall, Municipal Court, 202 Railroad Avenue. (970)625-1526

2. Where do I go to get a Driver License?

Department of Motor Vehicle, Glenwood Springs Mall, Glenwood Springs, CO. (970)945-8229

3. Where do I go to get license plates?

Garfield County Clerk's Office, 144 E. 3 St., Rifle, CO. (970)625-0882

4. How do I evict someone?

Eviction paperwork can be obtained at the Garfield County Courthouse, 110 E. 18 Street, Rifle, CO. (970)625-5100

5. How do I get a concealed weapon permit?

Concealed weapon permits are obtained at the Garfield County Sheriff's Office, 108 E. 8 Street, Glenwood Springs, CO. (970)945-5004