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KCRMD Board Selects Owner's Representative Firm for Bond Projects

Following a month-long competitive solicitation and interview process, the Ken-Caryl Ranch Metropolitan District (KCRMD) Board of Directors held a special Board meeting on Thursday, Sept. 4 to make the final selection of an Owner’s Representative to assist both the KCRMD and Master Association in overall management of the improvements that will be funded through tax-exempt bond proceeds of $7.9 million. The Board awarded the job of Owner’s Representative to the firm of VANIR Construction Management, Inc. Over its 30-year history, 90 percent of VANIR’s business has been providing owner’s representative/project management services to public sector clients like KCRMD. VANIR will be responsible for managing all aspects of the May 6 voter-approved bond improvements for the Ranch House, the Community Center and Dakota Lodge including planning, design/engineering, governmental approvals, construction, furniture and fixtures, equipment, and coordination for all construction/renovation sites for the projects. VANIR’s duties will also include developing master program schedules, budgets and cost control services throughout the projects. VANIR and KCRMD will hold a kickoff meeting soon so planning can begin. Please contact KCRMD District Manager Darrell Windes at darrellw@kcranch.org or 303-979-1876, ext. 114, with any questions.

Free Concert in the Park Sept. 28 Featuring Beatles Tribute Band

Join us for a free concert and ice cream in the park area behind the Ranch House on Sunday, Sept. 28 from 5-7 p.m. The event will feature Beatles tribute band FourEver Fab. They perform the music you remember hearing “note for note” using authentic instruments to achieve that GREAT Beatles sound. With their vast song list, FourEver Fab is sure to entertain you with their feel-good Beatles music and will have you dancing and singing as you go down memory lane. Bring a picnic dinner or purchase hot dogs and hamburgers from Archie’s Dog House. Don't forget your blankets and chairs!

Blast Off Into Space with the Mad Science Program Starting Sept. 24

Blast off with us as we take a voyage to discover the Solar System! Compare the sizes and distances of our neighbors in space, recreate a solar and lunar eclipse, and become particles on a voyage into a planet’s core! We’ll build planetary puzzle cubes to take home. The class is brought to you by NASA and Mad Science Group, Inc. The Mad Science program is for kindergarten through fifth-grade kids and is offered on Wednesdays, Sept. 24-Oct. 29 from 5:30-6:30 p.m. at the Ranch House. The cost for the six-week course is $115 for residents and $120 for non-residents. Register Online for Course No. 29326 or by calling 303-979-4070.

Residents Can Purchase Tax-Exempt Bonds in September

At its Aug. 26 Board meeting, the Ken-Caryl Ranch Metropolitan District (KCRMD) Board of Directors authorized the sale of $7.9 million in municipal bonds for this coming fall. Timing on the sale is likely to take place the last week of September. Construction is planned to begin in the fall of 2015 on the initial phases of the capital improvements for the Ken-Caryl Ranch community. KCRMD will be offering bonds to residents of Ken-Caryl Ranch in advance of the public sale. Bonds can be purchased by residents in increments of $5,000 with interest earnings exempt from both federal and State of Colorado income tax. Interest rates for the bonds will be determined by market conditions at the time of the bond closing in September. Residents who might be interested in purchasing bonds during the advance purchase period or would like more information on the process should contact Sherry Hansen with George K. Baum & Company at hansen@gkbaum.com or 303-292-1600. See more information on our News page.

Chess Wizards Class

Let your child be part of an exciting and successful chess program! Brought to you by Chess Wizards, this six-week course offers specially-designed classes that cater to all levels of chess ability. Each child is challenged by fun games and lessons from real Wizard teachers. This class enhances cognitive development, improves both verbal and mathematical skills, and increases all levels of academic performance! The class is for kindergarten through fifth-grade kids and is offered on Thursdays, Oct. 2-Nov. 6 from 5:30-6:30 p.m. at the Ranch House. The fee is $115 for residents and $120 for non-residents. Register Online for Course No. 29588 or call 303-979-4070.

Public Meeting for C-470 Express Toll Lanes

The C-470 Corridor Coalition will hold a public town hall meeting on Monday, Sept. 15 from 6-8 p.m. at the Ranch House to discuss proposed reconstruction of C-470 to add tolled express lanes and make other improvements. There will also be a telephone town hall on Tuesday, Sept. 9 at 7 p.m. Calls will be placed at random to Jefferson County residents living near the C-470 corridor. Residents who don’t receive a call can still participate by calling 877-229-8493 and entering PIN 110302. In February of 2013, the C-470 Coalition obtained consensus on Express Lanes as the preferred C-470 funding alternative. The Express Lanes being analyzed have different access designs and locations, no longer include a barrier separation and include auxiliary lanes in select locations. For more information, visit the CDOT Project Website.

Upcoming Classes & Events

The Ken-Caryl Ranch Metropolitan District has some great upcoming classes and events. Register Online or by calling 303-979-4070.

Ranch House, 7676 S. Continental Divide Rd. Littleton, CO 80127
Recreation 303-979-4070, Administration 303-979-1876

Community Center, 1 Club Dr. Littleton, CO 80127, 303-979-2233
Equestrian Center, 303-979-4500
Park Rangers 303-904-0249

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