Posted on: December 21, 2016
The Board of County Commissioners ratified the Making Connections in Southwest Adams County Planning and Implementation Plan with a unanimous vote in public hearing on Tuesday, Dec. 6, paving the way for implementation after the county Planning Commission adopted the plan in October.
The plan coordinates and prioritizes the implementation of a variety of envisioned and planned projects to improve how Adams County residents get to work and school, where businesses locate and homes are built, and the necessary infrastructure and systems to respond to changing needs and trends while promoting a high quality of life for all residents.
“Our multijurisdictional planning team has worked diligently with the public and stakeholders in turning this plan into reality,” said Steve O’Dorisio, Board of County Commissioners Chairman. “This plan will greatly improve the quality of life for residents and businesses in the area. We’re excited to get to work immediately to implement the projects outlined in the plan.”
The county’s Long Range Strategic Planning department received input on the plan from hundreds of residents in the area and prioritized the top infrastructure and policy projects to be included. The county held several neighborhood meetings over the past several months, with interpretation in Spanish and English, to gather input from residents and business owners. Participating stakeholders included regional local governments of Denver, Westminster, Arvada, Thornton, Northglenn, Federal Heights, and Commerce City; Tri-County Health Department; utility providers; school districts; parks and recreation districts; developers; the business community; and numerous others.
The Board of County Commissioners also approved funding for two of the projects in the Making Connections list. The Long Range Strategic Planning department will hire a qualified consultant to conduct a Local Financing Study to evaluate existing and innovative tools to pay for the top infrastructure and policy needs identified in the Making Connections plan, a total project list of roughly $400 million in sidewalks, water and sewer lines, new streets, affordable housing, parks, trails, and other needs to enhance quality of life. Also, the department will hire another qualified consultant to conduct a Complete Streets Policy and Street Standards to evaluate multimodal street designs and develop engineering standards for all new and reconstructed urban and rural streets. Work on both of these projects will begin immediately.
The Making Connections plan area is generally bounded south of 96th Ave, north of 52nd Ave., east of Sheridan and west of Brighton Road.
Posted on: August 2, 2023
Adams County Confirms First Human Case of West Nile Virus for 2023
Adams County Health Department (ACHD) officials confirmed the first human case of West Nile virus within the county this year. Additionally, West Nile virus has been found in mosquitoes within the county.
West Nile virus is most commonly spread to people by the bite of an infected mosquito. In Colorado, most human cases are reported in August and September. In 2021, Colorado had 175 reported human cases of West Nile virus, including 11 deaths.
Posted on: August 1, 2023
Adams County Commissioners Award More Than $800,000 in Community Enrichment Grants
On Tuesday, Aug. 1, the Adams County Board of Commissioners (BoCC) awarded more than $800,000 in Community Enrichment Grants to 30 nonprofit organizations working in the county. These grants support programs to assist county residents with their basic needs and to help them become self-sufficient.
Posted on: August 1, 2023
Adams County Enhances Emergency Management Efforts Through Collaborative Transition
Adams County is proud to announce a significant transition in its emergency management efforts, which will further strengthen public safety measures and reinforce the county's commitment to safeguarding its residents and visitors. After thorough consideration and in-depth collaborative discussions between the Adams County Manager's Office and the Adams County Sheriff's Office, it has been decided to shift the oversight of the Emergency Management Office from the Community Safety & Well-Being Department to the Sheriff's Office.
Posted on: July 12, 2023
Adams County Partnering with Other Local Governments to Launch Solar Group Buying Program
Posted on: June 27, 2023
Adams County Commissioners Award More Than $9 Million in Open Space Grants
On Tuesday, June 27, the Adams County Board of Commissioners (BoCC) awarded more than $9 million in open space grants for 21 projects thanks to the voter-approved Open Space Sales Tax. Funding for the spring 2023 grant cycle came from revenues from the second half of the 2022 Adams County Open Space Sales Tax, which was passed by Adams County voters in 1999, and in perpetuity in 2020.
Posted on: June 13, 2023
County Road Closures
Current roadway closures and detour routes due t
Posted on: June 8, 2023
Adams County Students Awarded More Than $1 Million in Scholarships
Fifty-eight Adams County high school students were awarded scholarships totaling more than $1 million on Wednesday, June 7, through the Adams County Scholarship Fund. Adams County Commissioners introduced the Scholarship Fund in 2016, in partnership with the Colorado Department of Higher Education’s Colorado Opportunity Scholarship Initiative, making this the eighth group of recipients.
Posted on: June 6, 2023
New Adams County Veterans Service Officer Appointed
Today at public hearing, the Adams County Board of Commissioners appointed Andrew “Drew” Dixon as the new Veterans Service Officer (VSO) for the county.
Posted on: June 1, 2023
Annual Stars & Stripes Event to Feature Singer Thomas Mac
The annual pre-Independence Day celebration at Riverdale Regional Park is back! Mark your calendars for the third of July celebration. Ward Electric presents a free evening in the park with country singer, Thomas Mac, and a festive display of fireworks.
Food and beverage vendors will begin serving at 4 p.m. Enjoy live music followed by the 9:30 p.m. fireworks show.
Posted on: May 31, 2023
I Voted Sticker Design Contest Winners Announced
The Adams County Elections Department received 36 entries for the I Voted Sticker Design Contest from both students and residents. Four winners were chosen, and the winning designs will be used throughout the 2023 Coordinated, 2024 Presidential Primary, 2024 Primary, and 2024 General Elections. The Adams County Elections Department received 36 entries for the I Voted Sticker Design Contest from both students and residents. Four winners were chosen, and the winning designs will be used throughout the 2023 Coordinated, 2024 Presidential Primary, 2024 Primary, and 2024 General Elections.
