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Top Headlines Wednesday, August 27, 2008 | 69 ° Mostly Cloudy   PARKING FINES INCREASE The cost of illegal parking on Denver streets gets steeper   Denver Public Works Right of Way Enforcement says starting October 1st the cost of a Type 1 parking ticket is $25, up from $20.  The fine for parking in spaces specified for people with disabilities is going from $100 to $150.  And parking in a Street /Repair and Parking Tow-Away Zones changes to $25.00 for the first offense, $50.00 for subsequent offenses.   NEW APPOINTMENT TO DENVER WATER BOARD Denver real estate broker to fill vacancy     Mayor John Hickenlooper recently announced his appointment of John R. Lucero to the Denver Water Board.   Lucero is a broker associate at Lucero Real Estate, Inc., a local real estate company that offers residential, commercial, development and investment real estate expertise.   He currently serves as a member of the Denver Zoning Code Task Force and was a member of the mayor’s transition team for community planning and development in 2003. MAYOR SUBMITS FY2008 BUDGET PROPOSAL Safety, Quality of Life focus of Mayor’s 2008 Budget Proposal Mayor John Hickenlooper delivered a balanced budget plan to Denver City Council, reflecting the administration’s focus on effective and efficient delivery of core services to citizens of the Mile High City. The $866 million FY 2008 Budget Proposal represents 3% growth over 2007, and includes $44.5 million for capital projects. "The proposed 2008 budget reflects our continued efforts to generate efficiencies within our existing programs and align limited additional resources with critical priorities that best and most directly serve the needs of our citizens," says Hickenlooper in a letter to City Council and Denver residents. WEST DENVER COP SHOP OPEN Denver volunteers staff newest COP shop The Denver Police Department recently celebrated the grand opening of the west Denver COP Shop. The storefront sub-station at 4200 Morrison Road is operated 100% by volunteers and donations. It is a place where citizens can file reports or obtain information about city services. There is also valuable information on crime prevention tips and programs. DENVER ART MUSEUM ANNOUNCES $5 MILLION GIFT  Petrie Institute of Western American Art Endowed Denver resident Tom Petrie has agreed to donate $5 million dollars to endow the Museum’s Institute of Western American Art. Additionally, he will provide to a long-term loan of pieces from his comprehensive collection of works by Western artist Charles M. Russell for display at the Museum, the Denver Art Museum has announced.   In recognition both of this generous gift and Mr. Petrie’s long-time commitment to Western art and the Denver Art Museum, the Museum is proud to announce a new name for the Museum’s Western art initiative: “The Petrie Institute of Western American Art.”        News Archives         Current Headlines

Announcements Dialog: City Artifical Intelligence is Better Than No Intelligence   A fully interactive being who is running for president.  August 26-29    Benjamin Franklin's Words on 16th Street Mall Franklin's 1787 letter to the Constitutional Convention - brought to life by students, residents and downtown workers in this Democracy Read-Out. August 27   Dialog: City Art Installations Ten Denver neighborhoods host internationally renowned artists and designers.  August 21 - 29     Presidential Experience Experience firsthand the excitement of the Presidency. Dozens of exhibits. August 22 - 29   2008 Rocky Mountain Roundtable   A series of  nonpartisan issue-oriented discussions featuring leading decisions makers and experts. August 25 - 27    I Get Around Get healthy while you explore Denver's premier attractions, during Convention week and beyond—all at zero carbon impact on our environment! View map (7.3MB PDF)   Deadline Extended to Nominate 150 of City's Extraordinary This November on the city''s 150th anniversary,  Mayor Hickenlooper will honor Denver's 150 .  Nominate people who are doing something extraordinary that is making the City a better place.   Build a Better Denver Citizens can follow progress on neighborhood bond projects. Visit the Better Denver website focusing to learn about capital maintenance, health and safety, transportation, libraries and cultural facilities and parks and recreation infrastructure. More Announcements      1 2