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Placement of perennials, shrubs, evergreens, trees or roses are prohibited except with approval of the Cemetery Technician. The Town reserves the right to remove any overgrown, unapproved plantings.
Applications received on or before July 5th, will be eligible for Direct Payment for the July 20th payment cycle. Please continue to make payments the usual way until you receive confirmation on your utility bill.
A voided check or deposit slip is required for your new account. This update must by received by the fifth of the current billing month
Please be aware that if these bank account changes are not completed with the utility billing clerk, you may be subject to insufficient fund fees, should balances on the utility account not be collected at the time the Direct Payment transaction occurs.
You will be notified in writing, regarding the termination of enrollment in the program.
If you purchase a new property in the Town of Windsor, a new application for the program will be required for that service account. Forms are available online or from the customer service counter, located at 301 Walnut St. Direct Payment Forms
You’ll have two records of bill payment to reference: your Town of Windsor Utility bill and your bank statement.
The withdrawals are done by your financial institution. Your monthly statement will inform you of the withdrawal each month.
In the spring of 2008, the Town Board passed an ordinance changing the Town Municipal Code such the Town pays for the full cost to replace deteriorating curb and gutter and sidewalk if the concrete is replaced by the Town. Residents may replace the curb and gutter and sidewalk at their cost, but they must obtain a Curb, Gutter, and Sidewalk Permit from the Town prior to replacement. Concrete Repair Guide Page
The fee is to pay for the operation, maintenance, administration and routine functions of the existing Town stormwater drainage facilities and for the design, right-of-way acquisition and construction or reconstruction of such existing and future stormwater drainage facilities. Sometimes a development owns and maintains some of the localized stormwater related infrastructure. In any case, the Town of Windsor has oversight of all facilities within the Town limits. In other words, whether a facility is privately owned or not, the Town is here to see that it operates properly, so as to not adversely affect downstream properties. If it doesn’t the Town may have to step in with enforcement action. The fact that some developments have privately owned facilities helps keep the monthly drainage fee lower than it otherwise would be.
Proprietary Funds: Water, Sewer, Storm Drainage and Non-Potable Water Fund, with the Internal Service funds of Fleet Management and Information Technology Fund.
The Town has no Fiduciary Funds.
Jun-Jul: Finance Department prepares historical data and distributes to Department Heads
Aug: Town Board and Department Heads confirm goals for 2010
Aug-Sep: Prepare, submit and review initial requests with Finance and Town Manager
Oct: Budget reviews with Town Board
Nov: Balance and prepare recommended Budget
Nov-Dec: Budget Hearing, adoption and distribution
2)Fax your application and resume to 970-674-2496
3)Mail your application and resume
4)Or deliver your resume in person to
Town of Windsor %Human Resources 301 Walnut Windsor, CO. 80550
Town of Windsor Application (pdf)
Example:Administrative Assistant Status: ClosedStatus: Interviews being conducted
Employment Opportunities
Windsor Municipal Court301 Walnut St.Windsor, CO 80550
Or paid at Town Hall at the Court Clerks office or the Receptionist desk. There is also a drop box on the east wall of the Reception area.
We accept cash, checks or money orders. We do not accept credit card payments. County tickets (Weld or Larimer) issued by a Windsor Police Officer: Please refer to the back of your ticket for payment instructions. Payments cannot be accepted at this office.
In conjunction with the Windsor Chamber of Commerce, the Town recently adopted several temporary sign code regulations for existing businesses and new regulations for grand openings, all of which will be more conducive to companies advertising their businesses. Some of the general highlights of the new regulations are as follows, subject to all advertising periods and sign permit requirements of the Town:
1. Teardrop signs are now permitted for existing businesses on a limited basis (not previously allowed) 2. Two banners are now permitted for existing businesses on a limited basis(only one banner was previously allowed) 3. Inflatable advertising devices are now permitted for existing businesses on a limited basis (not previously allowed) 4. Some types and number of the advertising devices described above, plus strings of pennants and the use of searchlights, are now permitted to be displayed during a limited grand opening periods (not previously allowed)
For additional information on these new regulations or any other planning-related matter, please contact the Windsor Planning Department at 970-674-2436.
Please be sure to review the Planning Department’s Current Projects Sheet where current development projects within the community are listed along with basic information, the staff contact for the project, and contact information for the project’s representative.
Land Use Map
http://www.colocode.com/windsor/windsor_17.pdf
If you have additional questions, please contact the Planning Department at (970) 674-2436.
Our primary water supplier is from North Weld Water District with Greeley and Fort Collins Loveland Water District as our secondary source.
Valves cannot be installed downstream from atmospheric vacuum breakers.
Testing is required upon installation of a new back flow prevention device and annually thereafter by a certified tester.
The law applies to both new installations and sprinkler systems that are being repaired or modified. No grandfather clause exists.
If work is done to repair, expand or modify an existing sprinkler system with an unapproved back flow device, the customer must upgrade the existing back flow device to current standards. The new back flow prevention device must be tested upon installation and then annually by a state-certified tester.
For the water lines, the Town owns the pipes to the meter pit or curb stop, whichever comes first. The Town owns, operates, and maintains all water mains throughout the Town. The homeowner owns the pipes to the house and inside the house.
Sewer lines are the property of the homeowner to the point of connection with the Town of Windsor sewer main.
Telephones lines and cable television lines are installed, owned and operated by the companies providing the service to the connection with your home. You are responsible for the lines inside the house. If you have questions, call your service provider.
Until 1985, the Town of Windsor had no snowplows. Sanders were dump trucks loaded with sand and a man shoveling from the tailgate.
Now, with a population over 18,000 and over 106 center miles, and 413 lane miles of streets, the Town has taken a more serious approach to the problems associated with snow and ice control.
Our fleet of snow fighting equipment is readied as soon as snow is forecast. Three sanders, three snowplow trucks and a front-end loader, combined with a crew of trained equipment operators, will keep major streets passable. Sanders spread a mixture of sand and salt. Plows move snow when snow depth and estimated accumulation indicate the need to plow. When snow plowing is necessary, it is done on a priority basis. Major arterials are plowed first then minor arterials are plowed as a second priority. With over 106 miles of streets to maintain it is not possible to plow all of the streets. Residential streets are sanded and will be plowed only in emergency situations.
For more information please contact the Town of Windsor Public Works Department at (970)686-7476
Residents are required by ordinance to clear sidewalks (including those crossing alleys and driveways) within 24 hours after the end of a storm. Please pile the snow in your yard, not in the street. If your sidewalk is icy, you may correct the hazard by applying sand, deicer, or cat litter.
If you wish to report a hazardous sidewalk, please call Code Enforcement at the Windsor Police Department at (907)686-7433. Citizen Responsibilities
In Windsor, all food, beverages, machinery, and tools are taxable. The State of Colorado sales tax exemption does not apply.
Leases are subject to the same sales taxes as if an outright sale of property has taken place. If the lessor retains title to a vehicle or equipment in the Town, the lessor meets the definition of “engaged in business”, Windsor Municipal Code, Sec. 4-3-30, and the vendor must obtain a Windsor sales tax license, and must collect and remit the Windsor sales tax due.
COLLECTION REQUIREMENT ON LEASES Leases more than 36 months: When the right to continuous possession or use for more than three (3) years of any article of tangible personal property is granted under a lease or contract and such transfer of possession would be taxable if outright sale were made, such lease or contract shall be considered the sale of such article, and the tax shall be computed, collected and remitted by the vendor upon the rentals paid.
Leases 36 months or less: In the event the lease is less than 36 months – the Town may allow the vendor to opt to collect the sales tax on (1) the entire value of the lease, or (2) each individual lease payment. However, once the vendor establishes how the tax is collected, they are not allowed to deviate from the selected approach. Location of the “lessor” - The lessor location is a factor in determining how the tax is imposed. If a dealer prepares the lease papers and the lessee obtains the vehicle from the dealer, then the location of the dealer is used as the lessor’s location. If a leasing company prepares the lease papers, but the vehicle is obtained from a dealer, the location of the dealer is used as the location of the lessor. If a broker prepares the lease papers, the location of the broker is used as the location of the lessor.
Location of the “lessee” – The lessee location must also be considered. The address where the vehicle is to be garaged should be used as the lessee location. If the vehicle is garaged in Windsor (see the town of Windsor Street/Address Locator found on the website) then Windsor sales tax is applicable.
If the locations of both the lessor and the lessee are in the same jurisdiction, then sales tax is calculated based on the regulations in that local jurisdiction. However, if the locations of the lessor and lessee are in different jurisdictions, the lessor must calculate, collect and remit all applicable city, county, and state sales tax based on the jurisdiction of the lessee.
A sales tax license assigns you the right and the obligation to collect taxes for the Town of Windsor. These monies are a public trust and must be remitted directly to the Town of Windsor’s Director of Finance.
Approval of your sales tax license is not “all inclusive” and does not give permission to do business in Windsor. It does not guarantee approval of other ordinances, codes, or regulations in the Town, County or State.
Contact other Windsor Municipal offices, Weld County offices or Larimer County offices, and the State of Colorado for information concerning zoning, signage, health, safety, liquor licensing, and etcetera as they may pertain to your business.
SPECIAL EVENT = $10.00 Per Event Per Calendar Year – The license applies to the Event Organizer only when three or more vendors sell goods at fairs, festivals, bazaars, etc. A Special Event Sales Tax License is not the same as a Special Event License. (See FYI 09 – Organizing a Special Event – for more information)
RENEWALS = $10.00 Per calendar year. The RENEWAL PERIOD is between October and December annually and applies to the next calendar year. Failure to obtain a renewal license by the December 31st expiration date shall result in payment of increased fees according to the following schedule: After January 1 = $15.00; After February 1 = $20.00; After March 1 = $25.00
Some popular annual Special Events held in Windsor include: Pelican Fest, 4th of July Celebration, Roar of the Rockies, Harvest Festival, October Fest; and Christmas in Windsor.
During the planning of any special event in Windsor, you should anticipate meeting with the departments listed in this FAQ to obtain approval of all the required license(s) and permit(s) of the Town Code and State Statutes.
For your financial benefit, it is highly recommended that before you start your advertising campaign, you allow enough time for these departments to properly review and prepare the licenses and/or permits necessary for your successful event.
v Sales Tax Department – 970-674-2486 – special event Sales Tax License for Windsor.v Recreation/Parks Department – 970-674-3500 – Facility reservations or Parks permits. You must complete the Town’s facility permits and have prior approval before conducting any event at a Windsor park or City building. Fees vary.v Town Clerk Department – 970-674-2404 – Liquor License (if distributing alcohol is part of your event). Fees vary.v Windsor Harvest Festival Event Organizer – 970-674-3512 – A city-wide festival celebrated annually during Labor Day weekend. The Town is the event organizer. Contact this office if you are interested in participating or volunteering in this festival.v Police Department – 970-674-2429 – Special Event License. This is an event license and is not the same as the sales tax license.v State of Colorado Department of Revenue – 970-498-7050 – Special Event Sales Tax License and other vendor requirements for Colorado. SPECIAL EVENT LICENSING IN WINDSOROnly the Event Organizer is required to obtain a Windsor Special Event sales tax license. A minimum of thirty (30) days is recommended for planning and meeting with town officials for event approval. The cost of the sales tax license application is $10.00. The fee is not refundable. In cases when an event must be cancelled due to inclement weather and rescheduled, all the processes and approvals from all departments must be re-submitted and re-approved for the new date(s). The fee may be waived on the new sales tax license application.
This FAQ is not all-inclusive of all regulations in the Town of Windsor. PLEASE REVIEW ADDITIONAL FAQs in the "Sales Tax" section in the Finance Department on this website for additional information.
TERMINOLOGY USED IN THIS FYI:Shipping Charges can be referred to as “shipping”, “shipping & handling”, “freight”, “delivery”, or “transportation fees”. Shipping includes common carrier freight and transportation or delivery in the vehicle of the seller and drop shipping.Property is referring to “tangible personal property” or “merchandise” or “inventory” that is sold in a retail transaction.Seller is referring to “the company”, “the business”, “the merchant”, “the retailer”, “the vendor”, or “the person who is releasing ownership of the property”.Buyer can be referred to as “the customer”, “the purchaser”, or “the person acquiring the property”. They have become the end user of the merchandise when they assume title or ownership of the property.Common Carrier is referring to a company whose business it is to only perform a delivery service. Examples could be the US Mail, UPS, or FedEx. Private courier companies also fall into this category.TAXABLE SHIPPING CHARGESWhen the act of shipping is combined with a retail sale of tangible property, the charge for shipping becomes part of the selling price of the product.1. If the seller assumes responsibility for loss or damage to the property during shipping and the seller recovers that expense from the buyer, it becomes part of the selling price of the property; whether or not it is billed as a separate charge.2. If the charge for shipping appears on the invoice, the charge is presumed to be taxable, unless the seller can demonstrate that they did not assume responsibility for loss or damage of the property during shipping. Otherwise, the seller is held liable for sales tax not billed on the receipt for shipping. 3. Freight charges appearing on the purchase invoice are presumed taxable, unless it can be shown that the buyer has no recourse to the seller if the merchandise is damaged during shipping. 4. If shipping charges are combined with any other taxable charges, such as “shipping and handling”, then the entire charge is taxable.EXEMPT SHIPPING CHARGESThe act of shipping tangible personal property is generally a service when it is performed as a “stand-alone” transaction, then the shipping charge is exempt from sales tax.1. Sometimes, as a convenience to the customer, the merchant will arrange for shipping on behalf of the buyer. If this service is arranged separate from the sale of the property, and the seller assumes no responsibility after it leaves the seller’s premises, then the charge for shipping is exempt. The seller has assumed no risk for the merchandise during shipping and the customer must go to the shipping company to recover the cost if the property is lost or damaged.2. If the buyer is arranging for transportation, then the shipping cost is an exempt service. That shipper is an agent of the buyer and the buyer pays for shipping directly to the shipping company. This cost is not part of the purchase price of the property.
DROP SHIPPING The Drop Ship method of merchandising allows anyone to sell products without buying and stocking any inventory of those products. Generally, these are internet sales. In short, the internet retailer takes orders and payment for the property; then forwards those orders to the supplier, who then ships the property directly to the customer. Under this system, the retailer does not have to invest any money in stock or inventory before it is sold. The advantages of this system include: minimal space requirements, elimination of loss on unsalable goods, and zero packing and shipping expenses.However, if the internet retailer is located in Windsor and they make a sale to a Windsor resident or business, then a physical presence has been made and he has created “Nexus” or “Agency” or “a connection” with the wholesaler. Therefore the retailer must be licensed and collect and remit the Windsor sales tax in these sales.
Be forewarned that a taxpayer who files multiple amended returns or multiple refund requests may be required to attend a sales tax class. Or, the account may be flagged for an immediate audit and an investigation for suspicion of evasion or avoidance of tax or for fault or fraudulent refund requests may follow.
You may find more information concerning Sales and Use Tax in the Windsor Municipal Code by logging onto our website at www.windsorgov.com and click on Information/Brochures. Select Municipal Code, then 04 Revenue & Finance. The index at the beginning of this chapter will lead you to the section you want to read.
The procedures on the following page provide instruction on how to correct errors on previously filed sales tax returns in Windsor. Check with Colorado Department of Revenue for methods to correct state filed sales tax returns.
IF YOU UNDERPAID THE TAX DUE IN ANY PERIOD, YOU MAY FILE AN AMENDED TAX RETURN:
• Make a copy of the original sales tax return for the period in error.• Write “AMENDED RETURN” in large print at the top.• Make your corrections “for the difference only”.• Re-calculate the tax due based on the difference.• Issue a check for the difference amount.• Attach supporting documentation.
The amount you calculated and remitted on the Original return plus the amount of the “difference” on the Amended return must equal the total net sales and the total sales tax collected for Windsor during that period. You are not allowed to take additional Vendor Fees.
IF YOU OVERPAID THE TAX IN ANY PERIOD YOU MAY APPLY THE CREDIT ON YOUR NEXT RETURN:
• Prepare and calculate your next regular sales tax return as you normally would.• Fill in Line 12 by entering the amount you overpaid on a previous return.• DEDUCT Line 12 from Line 11 and enter that amount on Line 13.• Write you check for the adjusted amount due.• Make a notation in the space provided in Schedule A noting the period in which the overpayment occurred.• Attach supporting documentation.
YOU MAY REQUEST A REFUND FOR OVERPAYMENT IF YOUR CREDIT IS MORE THAN $50 OR IF YOU FILE ANNUAL RETURNS BY:
• Requests must be in writing.• Include your account number, name and address.• Provide the contact person’s name and daytime phone number.• Explain why a refund is being requested.• Indicate the amount of the refund.• Attach supporting documentation.
Credits less than $50 must be deducted on future returns unless you are an Annual Filer. If you are an Annual filer, you may not want to wait until the end of the next year to use the credit on the return in which you may write the Director and request a refund. If your overpayment was more than $50, you may not want to wait until the next filing period to deduct it from your regular return. Please be advised however, that after receiving your refund request in writing, it may take up to three (3) business weeks to generate a payment back to you.
In Windsor, a sales tax license terminates the day the business changes ownership or quits. No license shall be transferable. The new owner is required to obtain a new sales tax license prior to the first day of business under their ownership.
A Final sales tax return and payment must be remitted to the Town of Windsor within fifteen (15) days after the business is sold or the taxpayer quits business. A final return must include all current and delinquent sales tax, penalty and fees collected through the last day of business.
Sales tax must also be remitted for tangible personal property assets acquired with the purchase or transfer of possession of the business based on the purchase price paid, within fifteen (15) days of purchase. Colorado Department Of Revenue requires payment within twenty (20) days of purchase (see CDOR FYI Sales 74 for more state information). Tangible assets do not include tax on inventory that is intended to be resold to the public in the course of regular business. Examples of tangible assets would include items like cash registers, shelving, scales, machinery, tools, ice makers, ovens and appliances, furniture, non-disposable dishes and service wear, utensils, linens, etc.
The Purchaser shall withhold sufficient money to cover all taxes until such time that the former owner produces a receipt from the Director showing all taxes have been paid in full.
Both the Seller and Purchaser is personally liable for all sales tax due and both are subject to tax collection proceedings for unpaid taxes, interest, and penalty and collection costs. Delinquent taxes are a subject to a lien on both the seller and purchaser.
A bona fide gift of tangible personal property is not a “sale”.
No final inspection shall be made by the Building Inspector and no Certificate of Occupancy shall be issued unless all taxes due have been paid. Town of Windsor Ordinance, Sec 4-45 PLEASE SEE THE FAQs in the Sales Tax section under the Finance Department for more information.
You are also free to write or phone any Board member with your questions, ideas or concerns.
Colorado Department of Revenue (driver’s license office)Greeley Office800 8th Ave.Greeley, CO 80631
Fort Collins Office1121 West Prospect Rd. Fort Collins, CO 80526
Larimer County Clerk’s Office200 West Oak St.Fort Collins, CO 80521
Weld County Clerk’s Office1402 North 17th Ave.Greeley, CO 80631
Town of WindsorTown Clerk’s Officecurrently located at:631 Birch Street, Unit DWindsor, CO 80550
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