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1. Does the Fire Prevention offer any sort of safety programs or tips on safety in the home?

Yes. safety information can be found through Safekids and the Consumer Product Safety Commission.

2. What fireworks are illegal in the City of Sheridan?

All fireworks, including sparklers, are illegal in the City of Sheridan. Any person igniting fireworks in the City are subject to a court citation and subsequent penalties and fines.

The sale of fireworks is allowed in the unincorporated parts of Arapahoe County adjacent to the City. However the sale and possession of ALL fireworks in the City is prohibited.

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1. Where does the City of Sheridan announce its job openings?

The City announces its job vacancies several ways. Current job openings may be posted on the City's website and Neogov. Some openings may also be advertised in local newspapers. In addition, there is a listing of job openings at the general government counter in the Municipal Center, located at:
4101 S. Federal Blvd.
Sheridan, CO 80110-5399 Online job openings

2. Who can apply for a job with the city?

Anyone who is eligible to work in the United States and who meets the job requirements and qualifications may apply. Online job openings

3. How long do you keep applications on file?

Applications for current posted job openings are kept on file for six months. It is possible you may be asked to complete a new application or provide information during the interim time period from when you first submitted an application.

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1. Can I just pay a fine once a warrant is issued?

No. Once a warrant is issued, either a cash bond or a professional bond must be posted. After the bond is posted, you will be given a return court date to appear before the judge.

2. What will happen if I fail to pay my traffic ticket?

If a traffic ticket is not paid, it may be sent to the Division of Motor Vehicles with a lien placed against your driver's license. Additional fees may also be added for not paying your fine or for arriving to court late. Colorado Division of Motor Vehicles

3. Do you have a small claims court?

No. The Sheridan Municipal Court handles criminal cases, and a small claims court handles civil cases. The local small claims court is in Arapahoe County. Contact them at 303-798-4591 for more information.

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1. What are the hours that the Records Department is open?

The Records Department is open Monday - Friday 8:00 am to 4:30 pm.

2. Where is the Sheridan Police Department located?

The Sheridan Police Department is located at 4101 S. Federal Blvd. on the Southwest corner of Oxford and Federal in the lower level of the Sheridan Municipal building. Parking is available on the West side of the building.

3. How do I obtain a copy of a police report?

To request a police report, you will need to go to the Sheridan Police Department records division and request a copy of the incident report. The records division is located in the lower level of the Sheridan Municipal Building at 4101 S. Federal Blvd. They are open M-F 8:00 am - 4:30pm and closed on all City observed holidays.

4. What does it cost to obtain a copy of a police report?

Five dollars for the first 10 pages and 25 cents for each additional page.

5. Police Patches

For security reasons, the Sheridan Police Department cannot provide police patches to individuals not employed by the department.

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1. How are road repairs prioritized?

A decision matrix is used to prioritize street repairs. Decision factors include composition of the roadway, deterioration, stress of the roadway, public usage factors, and the citywide Comprehensive Plan. Public usage factors include overweight vehicles such as semi-trucks, volume, and designation of primary or secondary roadway.

2. How long do I have to clear my sidewalk after a snowstorm?

City ordinances require that all sidewalks be cleared within 24 hours after the snow storm ends.

3. Who do we report pot holes and street light problems to?

You can report pot holes to the Public Works Department by calling 303-738-9426. Please leave a detailed message along with your name and telephone number.

The City pays for the electricity used for street lights in public rights of way. This includes all lights located on the state highways in the City. Xcel Energy is responsible for the maintenance and repair of all street lights for the City. This includes the replacement of burnt out light bulbs. Excel Energy can be notified of needed street light repairs at 800-895-1999.

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1. What is Stormwater

Stormwater is the water that runs off the property. This differs from your water bill, clean water sent to your property via pipes; and your sewer bill; used water sent from your property via pipes.

2. When did the City of Sheridan start billing for stormwater?

The Sheridan City Council approved billing for stormwater in September, 2004 with the first billing in June, 2005.

3. Do other City's bill for stormwater?

Other cities in the metro area do bill for stormwater (also called wastewater). They may do a separate bill as Sheridan does, or they may charge it through the mill levy on the property taxes.

4. How is the fee determined?

Each residential parcel is charged $3.00 per month/$36.00 annually. Each commercial parcel is charged $5.00 per month/$60.00 annually. Please note – the fee is per parcel number, not property address.

5. How is the stormwater fee used?

The money is put in a collective fund. The fee is used to fund the operation, maintenance, construction, improvement, and replacement of drainage services and facilities. The fee can also be used to investigate stormwater runoff violations.

6. What I purchased/sold the property in 2017 and received a bill?

The title company that conducted your closing should have contacted the City of Sheridan, prior to closing, to get the status on your account. You need to contact the title company to determine if this was done. Please note – the stormwater bill stays with the property.

7. What if I have a tenant that is supposed to pay the bill?

Since an unpaid stormwater bill can create a service lien on the property, Sheridan will send the bill to the owner of record with the county. It will be up to the property owner to forward the bill to the tenant.

8. When is the bill due?

The 2017 Stormwater bills are due September 29, 2017

9. What happens if the stormwater bill is not paid?

The City will send a second billing notice with the finance charge(s) added after the September 29, 2017 due date. The finance charge is $5.40 per residential parcel and $9.00 per commercial parcel. All payments, with applicable fees, are due to the City of Sheridan on or before October 13, 2017. Postmarks are not accepted. Any remaining balance, whether it is the stormwater bill or the finance charge, will be certified to Arapahoe County and will create a service lien on the property.