Adams County CoVid-19 Response and Recovery

County Introduces Restaurant Stability Program

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Posted on: December 8, 2020

As part of its COVID-19 emergency response and recovery strategy, Adams County has developed a new Restaurant Stability Program to support local businesses impacted by indoor dining capacity restrictions. Federal funding for this program comes from the federal Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act passed by Congress.

The county’s Restaurant Stability Program offers a one-time $10,000 grant to businesses that can demonstrate substantial loss due to the reduction and elimination of indoor dining. Businesses can apply for a grant starting at noon on Wednesday, Dec. 9, at adamscountycovid19.org/restaurant-stability-program.

“While the new public health restrictions are necessary to combat the recent increase in COVID-19 cases, they do put another hardship on our local restaurants, their owners, and their employees,” said Emma Pinter, Board of County Commissioners chair. “Our hope with this program is that Adams County can provide some financial relief in this time of need.”

Guidelines to receive a grant are:

  • Restaurant must be located within the borders of Adams County.
  • Restaurant must demonstrate how reduction or elimination of indoor dining has negatively affected the business model.
  • Restaurant must not have a drive-thru.
  • Restaurant must have been in public operation prior to Dec. 1, 2020.
  • All business owners, regardless of multiple locations, are only eligible for one grant.
  • Grants cannot be used to pay off existing long-term debt or equity payments to business partners except rent or mortgage of physical location. 
  • Businesses cannot be in default or be actively planning default at the time of application.
  • Funds must be used for expenses directly related to business operations.
  • Business may be required to provide proof-of-fund usage.

For more information on this program, including information in Spanish and other languages, visit the Business Support section of the Adams County COVID-19 Response & Recovery website or contact [email protected].

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Posted on: December 6, 2016

Gov. Hickenlooper Orders Flags Lowered

Gov. John Hickenlooper today ordered flags lowered to half-staff on all public buildings statewide on Wednesday, Dec. 7, in honor of National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day, 2016, and as proclaimed by President Barack Obama.

 

David Ball
Posted on: December 5, 2016

Adams County Hires David Ball as Facilities Management Director

Adams County has selected David Ball as the new Facilities Management Director. Ball will oversee the department responsible for new construction and renovation, building repair and maintenance, environmental services, landscaping, equipment repair, preventative maintenance, solid waste pick up, and recycling.

“We’re excited to get someone with David’s talents and experience to lead our Facilities Management team,” said County Manager Todd Leopold. “David is the best candidate to handle the responsibilities of our current facilities, as well as those under construction.”

Posted on: December 2, 2016

CDOT Announces Delays and Ramp Closures on Westbound I-76

On Sunday, Dec. 4 starting at 8 p.m., motorists should expect delays overnight on westbound Interstate 76 while crews shift travel lanes onto new detour pavement. Westbound I-76 will be reduced to a single lane from 8 p.m. on Sunday until 5:00 a.m. on Monday morning. 

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Posted on: November 30, 2016

Gov. Hickenlooper Orders Flags Lowered

Gov. John Hickenlooper ordered flags be lowered to half-staff on Friday, Dec. 2, on all public buildings statewide in memory of Colorado State Patrol Trooper Cody Donahue. Flags should be lowered from sunrise to sunset.

Trooper Donahue, 34, was struck and killed while investigating a crash on I-25 south of Castle Rock on the afternoon of November 25, 2016. He had served as a Colorado State Trooper for 11 years. He is survived by his wife and two daughters.

National Adoption Day
Posted on: November 21, 2016

Adams County Finalizes 12 Adoptions on National Adoption Day

Just in time for the holidays, National Adoption Day on Saturday, Nov. 19, marked a new beginning for 12 children in Adams County. Chief Judge Patrick T. Murphy gathered the families for a carnival-themed celebration before they finalized their adoptions.

Black Friday at the Animal Shelter
Posted on: November 21, 2016

Belated Black Friday Special at the Animal Shelter

Who says Black Friday deals have to end on Friday? As part of our the Animal Shelter’s “Belated Black Friday Special,” on Saturday, Nov. 26, and Sunday, Nov. 27, 10 a.m.–5 p.m., adoption fees for dogs will be marked down to $39.99 and $19.99 for cats—some exceptions may apply. Please visit the shelter or call 303.288.3294 for more information. 

 

Posted on: November 18, 2016

Adams County Celebrates Re-Opening of Affordable Housing Complex

Adams County Community and Economic Development DepartmentRepresentatives from the Adams County Community & Economic Development Department (CED) helped celebrate the grand re-opening of the Greenleaf Apartments complex on Beeler Street in an unincorporated area of the county near Aurora on Thursday, Nov. 17.

Open Space Grants
Posted on: November 15, 2016

Adams County Commissioners Award $5.8 Million in Open Space Grants

As a result of the voter-approved Open Space Sales Tax, the Adams County Board of Commissioners (BOCC) awarded $5.8 million in open space grants for nine projects during today’s public hearing. Funding for this grant cycle came from revenues from the first half of the 2016 Adams County Open Space Sales Tax.

The Open Space Advisory Board reviewed 14 grant applications for this grant cycle, recommending that the BOCC approve seven of the projects for full funding, and two projects for partial funding. Today, the BOCC awarded nine open space grants totaling $5,877,412.77.

Posted on: November 14, 2016

Adams County Celebrates National Adoption Day

Six adoptions to be finalized at special celebration

In celebration of National Adoption Day on Saturday, Nov. 19, the Adams County Board of Commissioners, Human Services Department, and the 17th Judicial District will host a special celebration at the Adams County Justice Center, 1100 Judicial Center Dr., Brighton, 9–11 a.m., to finalize six adoptions for Adams County children and their new families.