Committees - Town Facilities - Down Payment Assistance Program - Licensing -

Finance -Public Services

Committees

Greenways Committee - Carey Barnes, Chairman
Cemetery Committee - Martha Boehner, Chairman

The above committee members are appointed by the Board of Trustees.
Meetings are held as needed.

Town Facilities

Headwaters Marina - Lake Tours and boat rentals, for rental price Click here

                                     Phone (970) 627-5031

Parks - Note: No alcohol is allowed in Town parks.

Point Park, located on the western shore of Grand Lake at the point where the channel joins from Shadow Mountain Reservoir, has fabulous views of the surrounding mountains and Grand Lake. Handicap access exists for fishing and a boat dock. It is a popular site for weddings, jointly owned by the Town and the US Forest Service.

The picnic pavilions at Point Park

The view from the docks at Point Park You can reserve Point Park free of charge by contacting Town staff.

The Town Park Pavilion. located on the east side of the main Town Park at Grand Avenue and Pitkin Street, may be rented for private activities at a fee of $20.00 per hour.

The Town Park Gazebo and the Lakefront Park Pavilions may also be reserved at no cost for smaller functions.

Theater and Boardroom

Indoor facilities include a boardroom in Town Hall and a theater/community house, both with kitchen facilities. The Theater has a capacity of approximately 200 and may be rented or reserved by contacting Town Hall.

Cemetery

The Grand Lake Cemetery is the only active community cemetery located within a National Park. It is located just inside the Rocky Mountain National Park boundary at U.S. Hwy 34 and County Road 49. The cemetery is operated and maintained by the Town. Contact the Town Clerk for information.

Down Payment Assistance Program

Affordable housing fees collected with building permits provides the funding for this program. Funds are used for first time home buyers with points awarded for living or working in the town in addition to need.
Applications are available at Town Hall.

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Licensing

Animal Licensing

Every dog, 6 months or older, kept in Grand County must be licensed and vaccinated for rabies by a licensed veterinarian. License fees are $5.00 for spayed/neutered animal and $10.00 for non-spayed/non-neutered animal. License tags may be obtained at Town Hall

Business Licensing

Any person doing business within the Town limits is required to obtain a license from the Town. It shall be unlawful for any person to operate or carry on a business under the license of another. Ninety-five percent (95%) of the license fees collected are used to market Grand Lake as a visitor destination, the other 5% is used for administrative costs.

There are four categories of licenses: Fixed Business, Non-Fixed Business,
Fixed-Liquor Business and Special Event.

Fixed Business Licenses are required for in-town businesses with a permanent location.

Non-Fixed Business Licenses are required for Home Occupations and those businesses without a set physical location within the Town.

Fixed-Liquor Business Licenses are required for those fixed businesses that also have a liquor license.

Special Event Licenses can be obtained for three days for a special event such as a craft fair.

Contact Town Hall for a Business License Application Form.

Liquor Licensing

Liquor licenses are obtained through the Town Clerk, please contact Town Hall for information.

Statistics as of March 2004:
Hotel & Restaurant Liquor Licenses: 10
Tavern Liquor Licenses: 4
3.2% Beer Licenses: 2
Retail Liquor Stores: 2
Liquor License Drug Store: 1
Beer & Wine Liquor Licenses: 1

Sales Tax Licensing

Every business selling at retail within the Town limits must obtain a Sales Tax License from the Town in addition to a State of Colorado Sales Tax License. Sales taxes must be remitted through the Colorado Department of Revenue. Contact Town Hall for more information.

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Finance

Sales Tax Data

Sales tax revenue is an indicator of the economic health of the community. It fluctuates with the number of visitors shopping, eating and lodging in Town. Monthly sales tax revenue for July 2004 was $201,236, up 8.38% from July 2003.

The Town levies a 4% Sales and Use Tax on tangible goods. The 2003 revenues to the Town General Fund were $899,613 in Sales Tax and $110,347 in Use Tax on building materials and motor vehicles.

Water Rates and Fees

Water billings are sent to our customers quarterly, in January, April, July and October. Please contact the Town Treasurer, for more information at Town Hall.

Water charges are based on a minimum fee per quarter for 27,000 gallons or less of usage. If usage exceeds 27,000 gallons, an additional charge per 1,000 gallons used is assessed. Charges are listed below:

In Town Water Rates:

$82.00 per quarter for up to 27,000 gallons used
$2.00 per thousand gallons over 27,000 gallon

Out of Town Water Rates:

$164.00 per quarter for up to 27,000 gallons used
$4.00 per thousand gallons over 27,000 gallons

Water Tap Fees for new connection to Town water:

Tap fees are used for Water Department capital projects to maintain and expand the water system infrastructure.

¾" tap - $6,500
1" tap - $13,000
1 ½" tap - $26,000

Note: Extension of water mains and service line installation is at the expense of the customer.

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Public Services

Street Maintenance

The Town Public Works Department maintains streets that have been brought up to Town standards. Maintenance includes snow plowing as needed.

Public Works Staff:
Director Bernie McGinn
Operator I Jerry Hassoldt
Operator II Tom Powell
PW/Parks Maintenance Randy Lewis
Contact Town Hall for Public Works Department Information.

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Water Department

Maintains wells, storage, treatment and water mains. Service lines (between the water main and the home/business) are the responsibility of the property owner.

Water Department Staff:
Water Superintendent William H. Hagemann
Assistant Water Operator David Johnson
Contact Town Hall for Water Department Information.

Recycling

Valley Recycling has bins at its Grand Lake site, located at the Town Shop, behind the Car Wash on Center Drive (across from the Post Office). They accept glass, aluminum, newspaper, office paper, magazines, metal, cardboard and some plastic. Call (970) 725-0340 for information.

Valley Recycling is located near Granby at 64600 US Hwy 40. For a recycling pick-up service, call (970) 725-0340 for information.

Waste Disposal

Two companies offer local pick-up service for waste disposal:
The Trash Company (970) 627-8531
Waste Management (970) 725-3350

Grand County operates the Granby Landfill located on County Road 125. Call for information (970) 887-2247 or (970) 725-3347.

Utilities/Services

Electric:   Mountain Parks Electric -(970) 887-3378

Natural Gas:  Xcel Energy - 800-772-7858

Water::   Town of Grand Lake
               Emergency - 911 / Non Emergency - (970) 627-3936 (Water Plant)

Sewer:   Three Lakes Water & Sanitation - (970) 627-3544

Telephone:   Qwest - 800-244-1111

Police:   Grand County Sheriff's Department
               Emergency - 911 / Non Emergency - (970) 725-3343

Fire:   Grand Lake Fire Protection District #2 (Volunteer)
          Emergency - 911 / Non Emergency - (970) 627-8428

Cable Television:   Comcast - (970) 887-2175

Schools:
   Grand Lake Elementary - Serving K-5TH (970) 627-3466
   East Grand Middle School, Granby - Serving 6TH-8TH - (970) 887-3382
   Middle Park High School, Granby - Serving 9TH-12TH - (970) 887-2104
   His Kids Pre-School, Stillwater Chapel, Grand Lake (970) 627-9773

Coloroda Department of Revenue PTC Rebate:

This program offers Property Tax/Rent/Heat rebates to full-year Colorado residents age 65 or older (and to surviving spouses age 58 or older and those who were disabled regardless of age during the entire year).   Anyone applying must provide proof of "lawful presence" in the United States. For more information contact the Colorado Department of Revenue at: PTC (Property Tax/Rent/Heat) Rebate program 

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