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CH2M HILL OMI 9193 S. Jamaica St. Suite 400 Englewood, CO 80112 Tel 303.740.0019 |
For Immediate Release Media Contacts: CH2M HILL Susan Mays 303.330.1033 |
Castle Pines North Mayor Maureen Shul 303.705.0200 |
Colorado’s newest city selects services provider
Castle Pines North partners with CH2M HILL
CASTLE PINES NORTH, Colo., Sept. 12, 2008 — The Castle Pines North City Council has unanimously approved CH2M HILL OMI as the city’s partner to provide a range of municipal services.
The contract, which took effect Aug. 15, calls for CH2M HILL OMI to operate, maintain and manage several city services in a phased approach as Castle Pines North continues to grow, including community development, administrative management services and public works support. The five-year contract is valued at about $1 million annually.
The contract, which took effect Aug. 15, calls for CH2M HILL OMI to operate, maintain and manage several city services in a phased approach as Castle Pines North continues to grow, including community development, administrative management services and public works support. The five-year contract is valued at about $1 million annually.
“Castle Pines North is focused on nurturing a vibrant, prosperous community while preserving and enhancing the natural resources and open spaces that our residents so enjoy,” says Mayor Maureen Shul. “The combination of CH2M HILL OMI’s strong environmental values and unparalleled municipal management expertise was the right choice for our city.”
“We appreciate the opportunity to expand our partnership with Castle Pines North and to continue delivering excellent service to its citizens,” says Gary Miller, senior vice president of CH2M HILL OMI. “Helping cities advance and enhance the quality of life in their communities is at the heart of what we do, and it’s particularly fulfilling to be serving a community so close to our headquarters.” Castle Pines North already has been working with CH2M HILL OMI. In January 2007, incorporation advocates retained the company to assess the financial viability of cityhood. The company developed a financial model and budget for the prospective city, including identifying potential revenue streams and forecasting expenses for services based on the combination of in-house and outsourced services. The comprehensive study provided vital information for voters as they considered incorporation. |
 City Clerk Carl Kollmar (left) and Treasurer Doug Gilbert watch as Mayor Maureen Shul signs Castle Pines North’s agreement with CH2M HILL. |
Then in May 2008, the city contracted with CH2M HILL to operate its interim Building Permitting and Inspection Services department. The department was launched on May 21 to assist residents and businesses with a range of building permitting and inspection services previously provided through Douglas County.
Incorporated Nov. 6, 2007, Castle Pines North is a city of about 10,000 people located about 20 miles south of Denver in Douglas County. CNNMoney.com recently ranked Douglas among the top 10 U.S. counties experiencing the most job growth over the past seven years. For more information on Castle Pines North, visit the city’s growing Web site at www.cpngov.com.
Clients in government and industry rely on the people of CH2M HILL to provide a range of custom-tailored operations and maintenance solutions. The company’s services include water and wastewater system optimization; contract O&M of water, wastewater and other utilities; and complete municipal operations, including administration, public works and community development – all backed by a commitment to safety, quality, innovation and customer service. Founded by CH2M HILL in 1980, the Denver-based company serves clients in more than 30 U.S. states, Canada and Puerto Rico. For more information, visit www.omi.ch2mhill.com.
Employee-owned CH2M HILL is a $5 billion global firm providing engineering, construction, operations and related technical services to public and private clients. CH2M HILL has more than 25,000 employees worldwide and is routinely ranked among the Fortune Most Admired Companies in its industry. For details, visit www.ch2mhill.com.
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