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Retirement Board Approves Amendment to Change Vesting Period from 10 years to 5

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Posted on: December 12, 2017

The Adams County Board of Retirement approved an amendment effective Jan. 1, 2018, to the retirement plan to change the vesting period from 10 years to five years for active Tier 3 participants (employees hired in covered employment on or after Jan. 1, 2010). Effective Jan. 1, 2018, Tier 3 participants who have completed five or more years of continuous service and earned service on or after Jan. 1, 2018, will vest in the retirement benefit.

“This enhanced benefit for our employees is the result of deliberative process between our Board of Commissioners and the Retirement Board,” said Commissioner Eva Henry. “We’re proud to have found a way to balance the strength of the retirement plan while keeping the county competitive in a tight job market.”

“It’s exciting to see something that one side could not have done without the other come to fruition,” said Sheriff’s Office employee and Retirement Board member Marc Osborne. 

The Adams County Retirement Plan provides comprehensive retirement, death and disability benefits for participants who are in covered employment. The Adams County Retirement Plan serves approximately 2,044 active employees and 992 retirees. The plan currently has two employers: Adams County and Rangeview Library District.

 

 

Google Fiber and Adams County
Posted on: May 14, 2024

Adams County Commissioners Vote to Enhance Internet Services for All Residents

Google Fiber will bring faster speeds and better service to Adams County internet users, as the Adams County Board of Commissioners (BoCC) approved an agreement today with the company that allows the installation, maintenance, and operation of a fiber-optic broadband network in the public right-of-way.

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Posted on: May 13, 2024

Adams County Pride Returns Saturday, June 8

Adams County Pride is back at Riverdale Regional Park on Saturday, June 8. Take pride in who you are and celebrate love, diversity, and equality at the free, family-friendly festival.

Starting at 11 a.m., featured activities will include roller skating and art exhibits with Rainbow Dome, live music/entertainment, Airbound attractions, volleyball, and a drag show that’s guaranteed to dazzle.

Posted on: May 3, 2024

Check Your Air, Improve Your Health: Phone App Empowers Community During Air Quality Awareness Week

It’s no secret air pollution can cause both long- and short-term health conditions ranging from an itchy throat and shortness of breath to asthma attacks, cardiovascular disease, and mental illness.

That’s why Air Quality Awareness Week (AQAW) is back this year from May 6-10, with a greater focus than ever on empowering communities to find out what’s in the air they’re breathing and take action to better their health.

This year’s theme is “Knowing Your Air” with a different topic for each day of the week:

Posted on: April 19, 2024

Recycling in Adams County is Easier This Earth Day

Residents can celebrate Earth Day by signing up for recycling at their homes, a service now available in all parts of unincorporated Adams County.

In February, the Board of County Commissioners (BoCC) unanimously approved an ordinance that requires all trash collection providers operating in unincorporated Adams County to offer curbside recycling services to their residential and commercial customers. The ordinance does not mandate what trash providers can charge for recycling services paid by the resident or business.

Colorado Curated Story - USS Colorado
Posted on: March 27, 2024

Adams County Partners with History Colorado to Develop Colorado Curated Story: USS Colorado

In 2023, when Adams County unveiled the Adams County Veterans Memorial – a replica of the USS Colorado – at Riverdale Regional Park, Adams County residents with ties to the renowned vessel donated items to honor the lives of veterans. Among the objects received by Adams County were letters, photographs, and artifacts that told the story of life aboard the USS Colorado. 

Posted on: March 26, 2024

Colorado Air and Space Port Receives State Grant to Rehabilitate Ramp and Taxiway Areas

Colorado Air and Space Port (CASP) is receiving a $500,000 grant from the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) Aeronautics Division to perform pavement rehabilitation work on some of CASP’s most heavily used taxiways and ramp areas. Adams County is providing $55,555 as the local grant match toward the work with a total project cost of $555,555 in a 90/10 partnership.

On Tuesday, March 26, the Adams County Board of Commissioners (BoCC) applauded the grant in Public Hearing.