Parks and Open Space Advisory
Commission Application
9500 Civic Center Drive, Thornton, CO 80229 303-538-7230
Parks and Open Space Advisory Commission
The Parks and Open Space Advisory Commission advises and makes recommendations to the City Council on
developing and updating the Parks and Open Space Plan. The Commission recommends projects to be funded from
the proceeds of the .25% Parks and Open Space Sales and Use Tax. To be considered for funding, projects must
be part of the Master Plan and must take into consideration costs for design, construction and ongoing maintenance.
Open space projects include the acquisition of land for the preservation of wildlife, wetlands, view corridors and other
sensitive ecosystems. Open space may also be acquired as part of a future park site or to provide buffers between
neighborhoods. Parks projects include interconnected trail systems, passive parks for family recreation and active
parks for a variety of youth and adult sports activities.
Commission Membership
Membership consists of nine citizens. Meetings are generally held the fourth Tuesday of January, April, July, and
October at 6:30 p.m.
Name of Applicant (First, Middle, Last (include Sr., Jr., etc.) Ward No.
Home Address (include City, State ZIP+4)
Phone Number: Alternate Phone Number:
1. Do you have relatives presently working for the City of Thornton? Yes No If yes, please list.
2.
Tell us briefly what specific talents, expertise, experience, previous civic activities, and/or volunteer service you would bring to
this board if appointed.
Current Employer:
Position:
Address of Employer:
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understand that false statements shall be sufficient cause for rejection of this application or for grounds to apply
the penalty provisions of the Code of Ethics.
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falsification, omission or misrepresentation is evidence of perjury in the second degree.
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