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Adams County Board of County Commissioners Approves 2023 Budget 

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Posted on: November 28, 2022

Strong Economic Recovery, Unemployment Down 2%  

The Board of County Commissioners (BoCC) unanimously adopted the 2023 Adams County budget at public hearing on Tuesday, Nov. 22. The 2023 budget is set at $719,282,203, which is a 9% increase from 2022.  

Adams County’s collective and collaborative efforts were focused on building a structurally balanced and sustainable budget, especially considering the milestone accomplishment of funding a new Public Health Department to better serve the community in a post-pandemic environment.   

“This year’s budget includes investments reflecting the values of our community,” said County Manager Noel Bernal. “We maintained organizational balance while standing up a new 150-plus staffed Public Health Department to strategically deploy critical services into our communities, made employee investments maintaining our status as an employer of choice, and invested in capital improvements benefiting the county for many years to come.”  

When setting its priorities for the 2023 budget, the BoCC used five main criteria: education and economic prosperity, a high-performing and fiscally sustainable government, quality of life, safe and reliable infrastructure, and community enrichment.  

Some specific projects and costs in the 2023 budget include: 

  • $10.9 million in increased allocations in several areas to help our most vulnerable residents, including but not limited to homelessness programs, investments in the Head Start program, and a scholarship program for deserving students. 
  • $20.3 million in new and ongoing road and bridge projects. 
  • $6 million in new and replacement fleet needs throughout the county, including public safety, highway, and Colorado Air & Space Port equipment. 
  • $32.9 million in facility projects, including continuing construction on the Fleet & Public Works building. 
  • $8.6 million in Parks, Open Space & Cultural Arts projects, including acquisitions to enhance an already robust system.  

“I’m proud to present the 2023 budget to the people of Adams – a fiscally sound and responsible plan rooted in equity and inclusion,” said Lynn Baca, BoCC Chair. “We must continue pushing forward and address the challenges facing residents in Adams County. I am proud this balanced budget focuses on securing today and investing in tomorrow.”  

Based on these board priorities, the Budget & Finance Department, headed by Director Nancy Duncan, worked with Bernal and his staff to plan and prepare the proposed 2023 budget with input from all elected officials and department directors. The 2023 adopted budget is available for review at adcogov.org/annual-budget.  

The mission of the Budget & Finance Department is to develop a financial plan ensuring the health, safety, and welfare of county residents. Adams County is committed to adopting a budget that facilitates the orderly and efficient delivery of county government services, as directed by the Local Government Budget Law of Colorado, other governmental mandates, policy directives developed by the BoCC, and resident feedback. 

Posted on: September 8, 2016

Adams County Animal Shelter/Adoption Center Events

If you're looking for a new addition to your family, come out to one of the free adoption events offered by the Adams County Animal Shelter/Adoption Center. The shelter will have dogs from the shelter available for adoption.

Thornton Harvest Fest
Saturday, Sept. 10, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Community Park
York St. and Thornton Parkway, Thornton
More information
Posted on: September 7, 2016

Community Resource and Employment Fair

Join us for the next Community Resource and Employment Fair on Thursday, Oct. 6, 9 a.m.—2 p.m. at the Waymire Dome, Adams County Regional Park (9755 Henderson Rd., Brighton). Meet with employers, apply for jobs and attend our free job workshops. Also, register for a wide variety of support programs, including: food assistance, Medicaid, housing, childcare, early childhood education, senior services, employment services, health and wellness, and more.  Additional information, including helpful documents, will be posted shortly.

South Platte River, Adams County Trail
Posted on: August 23, 2016

New Section of South Platte River Trail Opens

Adams County Parks and Open Space has opened the new segment of the South Platte River Trail. The trail became active on Wednesday, August 24, completing the trail within unincorporated Adams County. This $1.8 million project, funded by the Adams County Open Space Sales Tax and a Great Outdoors Colorado “Paths to Parks” grant award, will add approximately two miles of concrete trails along the river as well as two bridges to accommodate pedestrians between 104th Avenue and 120th Avenue.
Posted on: August 8, 2016

County Hires Oil and Gas Liaison

The Adams County Department of Community and Economic Development (CED) hired Chris Simmons to serve in the role of oil and gas liaison. In an effort to increase public outreach and provide administration of the county’s new oil and gas regulations, the Board of County Commissioners approved the addition of a full-time oil and gas liaison following a six-week moratorium on oil and gas development, which ended March 22, 2016. 
Posted on: July 11, 2016

Construction Begins on North I-25 Express Lanes from 120th Avenue to Northwest Parkway/E-470

The Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) broke ground this week on the latest expansion of the I-25 Express Lanes project. The $97.5 million project is an extension of the Express Lanes project completed on I-25 between US 36 and 120th Avenue, which will add one tolled express lane in each direction from 120th Avenue to Northwest Parkway/E-470. Details regarding construction and toll information can be found here.

Board of Commissioners to begin evening hearings August 2, 2016
Posted on: July 6, 2016

Commissioners Add Evening Schedule for Public Hearings

With the goal of increasing citizen engagement and participation, the Adams County Board of Commissioners is adding one evening hearing per month for the duration of 2016. The first evening hearing will begin at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday, August 2, at the Government Center, 4430 South Adams County Parkway, Brighton.
Posted on: June 22, 2016

County Wage Growth Leads Colorado

Adams County employees are enjoying the largest wage growth numbers in Colorado. In a report published Tuesday by the Federal Bureau of Labor Statistics, employees in Adams County recorded the most impressive gains among Colorado’s largest counties at 5.1 percent. The increase in wages comes as the unemployment rate in the county dropped to 3.9 percent, down from 4.4 percent in 2015 and 6.2 percent in 2014.

 

Posted on: March 21, 2016

Commissioners Approve Amended Oil and Gas Regulatory Process

Ending a six-week moratorium on new oil and gas permit applications, the Board of County Commissioners today approved amendments to the county’s regulatory process by a 3-2 vote.

 

A vote on a separate amendment to revise the county's fee schedule to add new application fees for administrative use by special review application also passed on a 3-2 vote with the Board's direction to create a task force to provide recommendations on traffic impact fees as they relate to oil and gas production.