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Inside Arvada

City of Arvada

Inside Arvada is the City of Arvada’s official podcast where we bring you conversations with the people who make Arvada a thriving community. Hear stories about the past, present and future of Arvada through the lens of the City team members who help make it all happen. Explore the complex topics impacting our community and dig in to conversations about parks and sustainability, development, transportation, water resources and more.

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  • fortnightly
  • Avg 26 min
  • English

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  • #44
    Dec 10, 2025 · 26 min

    Inside Arvada's 2026 Water Rates

    Send us Fan Mail Arvada’s Utility Business Manager, Chris Gray, talks through 2026 annual water, wastewater, and stormwater rate changes and how the City prioritizes projects that keep these services reliable 24/7, 365. In this episode: 2026 rates and fees for water, sewer, stormwater services What a typical household can expect in 2026, and how Arvada rates compare to our neighbors Understanding funding sources, and the enterprise model, not taxes, that fund the operational and capital costs for services Billing upgrades coming in 2026: online bills and autopay See past presentations to City Council and more information about planning for and funding water, wastewater, and stormwater services on the Utilities Transparency webpage. News & Events: W. 72nd Avenue widening project from Kipling to Oak beginning in early 2026, see the project website for more information Cold weather shelter network information and resources Christmas tree recycling at Stenger Sports Complex, 6:30am to 5:30pm, 7 days a week, Dec. 26 to Jan. 19 Visit us at arvadaco.gov/podcast or email us at podcast@arvada.org.

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  • S1 · E43
    Nov 26, 2025 · 21 min

    Inside Arvada's Holiday Season with Jean Gordon

    Send us Fan Mail Jean Gordon from Visit Arvada shares everything you need to know about celebrating the holidays in Arvada. From the Old Town tree lighting to Santa Saturdays and markets across the city, we map the best ways to celebrate and support local. In this episode: Understanding the role of Visit Arvada as a tourism arm and city-funded partner Why sales tax from holiday spending supports City services (spend local!) The Old Town tree lighting and Small Business Saturday on Nov. 29 The 2025 Arvada Holiday Guide and Gift Guide Sip, Stroll and Enjoy: The Olde Town Arvada Designated Drinking Zone Holiday-edition of trivia! News and events: West 72nd Avenue project open house is Thursday, Dec. 4, anytime between 5 to 7 pm. at Oberon Middle School Trees Across Arvada is going on now. Submit your order by Dec. 5 for pick-up in April. Visit us at arvadaco.gov/podcast or email us at podcast@arvada.org.

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