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As part of its COVID-19 emergency response and recovery strategy, Adams County, through its Community & Economic Development Department, is establishing the Small Business Stabilization Program to provide local businesses with grants up to $35,000, dependent on business needs, to retain jobs during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Adams County has received $90 million from the federal government under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act. The funding will cover costs that are necessary to respond to the ongoing public health emergency related to COVID-19. The county will distribute 45% of the allocated funds to municipalities that were ineligible to receive direct funding under the CARES Act. Specific allocation details will be released in the next week and will follow similar distribution formulas used by the county when allocating funds to Adams County municipalities.

On Wednesday, April 29, Suncor will begin conducting maintenance in Plant 1 of the Commerce City Refinery. This work may result in some increased flaring and the potential for black smoke. Regulatory agencies have been notified and it is anticipated the work will be completed by Thursday evening, April 30. Suncor's focus is on completing the maintenance safely while minimizing any impacts on our neighboring communities and the environment. If you have questions or concerns please contact [email protected].

In late March, Governor Jared Polis authorized county treasurers to waive delinquent interest on property tax payments through April 20 in Executive Order D 2020-012. Earlier this month, Polis announced in a press conference he was authorizing the treasurers to continue to waive interest on first half real property payments and extended that through April 30.

Due to continuing concerns of coronavirus (COVID-19), county leadership made the decision to extend the building closures for many county locations through May 31, with the intent to reopen buildings Monday, June 1. The Sheriff, District Attorney, Coroner, and Justice Center will remain open.

As part of its COVID-19 emergency response and recovery strategy, Adams County has launched a new web resource for Adams County restaurants open for delivery and takeout: AdCo To Go.

The Colorado Master Gardeners are still working and are happy to answer your questions while you’re home and looking at your yards and gardens even more than usual! Contact them via email. Virtual spring gardening classes are also available. Seating will be limited to 300 people.

WESTMINSTER, COLO. (April 16, 2020) – As part of the COVID-19 emergency response and  recovery strategy, Adams County, in partnership with Maiker Housing Partners, has created the Adams County COVID-19 Short-Term Rental and Mortgage Assistance Relief Fund.

At public hearing Tuesday, April 7, the Adams County Board of Commissioners approved $350K for County Manager Raymond Gonzales to pursue securing PPE for employees, short- and long-term care senior facilities, and potentially to assist frontline healthcare workers.