Adams County is proud to announce the distribution of its second round of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding, a total of $48,550,500. The Board of County Commissioners (BoCC) has identified several partnerships and initiatives to distribute the funds and address housing and homelessness prevention, mental health, domestic violence and public health initiatives.
"Adams County recognizes the housing and mental health crisis in our communities,” said Steve O’Dorisio, BoCC Chair. "This second round of ARPA funding allows us to lean into these challenges to improve outcomes for our most vulnerable residents.”
The second round of ARPA funding will be used to support a wide range of initiatives, including the following:
- $4,320,000 in funding for respite housing for Adams County residents fleeing domestic violence. Domestic violence is currently the leading cause of homelessness in Adams County.
- The Land Trust received $7,000,000, working primarily with Maiker Housing Partners, the county’s housing authority. The partnership will use the funds for market-timed acquisition of parcels for affordable housing projects.
- The Colorado Coalition for the Homeless Partnership received $3,800,000 for acquisition of property for transitional and permanently supportive housing.
- The Homeless Campus Partnership with the City of Aurora will receive $5,000,000 for the creation of a $70,000,000 campus. The campus will feature 150 shelter beds, 80 transitional units, and a full-service day center with laundry, mental health services, housing navigation, and case management.
- The Mental/Behavioral Health initiatives will receive $9,125,000 in funding. The initiatives include identifying community needs, resources, and gaps in access to care.
- The Mobile Mental Health/Human Services will receive $1,800,000 for access to outreach for people experiencing homelessness.
- The Strengthening Families Partnership with the Early Childhood Partnership of Adams County (ECPAC), Human Services, and Public Health will receive $1,150,000 for early childhood prevention services for mental health intervention.
The county will work closely with the BoCC, local stakeholders, and other community leaders to ensure the funding is allocated efficiently and effectively, and it produces tangible benefits for the people of Adams County. With this second round of ARPA funding, Adams County will have received a total of $101,000,000 in relief.
Be a Temporary Fair Worker
Be a part of the Adams County Fair by becoming a temporary fair worker! Enjoy all the benefits of the fair, plus some!
Colorado Master Gardener Fall 2017 Program
The Colorado Master Gardener program in Adams County is accepting applications for fall 2017 evening classes. Classes will be held on Tuesdays and Thursdays, 6–9 p.m., Sept. 26–Nov. 30. Master Gardeners are part of the outreach program of Colorado State University Extension; a statewide network including Master Gardeners and CSU faculty and staff who provide lifelong educational programs for all Coloradans in their local communities using research-based information.
Governor Orders Flags Lowered for South Metro Firefighter Mike Freeman
Gov. Hickenlooper ordered flags lowered to half-staff on Friday, July 21, 2017, on all public buildings statewide in memory of South Metro Firefighter Engineer Mike Freeman. Flags should be lowered from sunrise to sunset.
Emergency Project - 415 E. 58th Ave.
Notice: The Adams County Public Works Department announced they will be removing a collapsing pipe in the right westbound lane of E. 58th Ave. This emergency project is scheduled to begin July 20 and end on Aug. 14. A variable message board will be placed on the northeast corner of E. 58th Ave. and N.
174-Acre Property Added to the South Platte River Trail
174-Acre Property Added to the South Platte River Trail
Acquisition makes a 110-acre lake a new public open space amenity in Adams County
Suncor to Conduct Live Fire Training
NOTICE: Suncor Emergency Response Team will be conducting live fire training on Thursday, July 13, 5-10 p.m. The live fire training will be conducted at the Plant 1 Fire Training grounds. During the training, there will likely be large flames and thick smoke produced. In the event of an actual emergency, all ERT training will cease and proper alarms will be sounded. For more information, contact Clinton Lawton, Fire Chief, at [email protected].
Barr Lake Appreciation Day - July 15
Barr Lake State Park will host Lake Appreciation Day from 8 a.m.–3 p.m. on Saturday, July 15. The park encourages residents to bring family, friends, groups, and co-workers for volunteer clean-up projects from 8–11 a.m., with a barbecue lunch at 11:30 a.m., followed by fun activities, including canoe instruction, archery demonstrations, face painting, a jumping castle, boat rides, climbing wall, and more. The state park entry fee is waived for participating volunteers, and RSVP is required.
Be a Part of Your County Government
Are you an Adams County resident looking to be a part of your county government? Join a board or commission. The deadline to apply for the Planning Commission and the Board of Adjustment is Friday, June 30.
Plant Alarm Drill at Suncor Today
NOTICE: Suncor will be holding a plant alarm drill on Thursday, June 29, at the Suncor Refinery Plant 1 Fire Training Grounds at 1 p.m. The plant alarm will sound signaling the start of the drill, so there will be two alarms today - one at noon for Suncor's standard alarm test, then again at 1 p.m. to mark the beginning of the drill. This is not an emergency situation. If an actual emergency occurs during this time, Suncor will cease the drill.
Blood Drive Coming Soon
Adams County, together with Bonfils Blood Center, will host a blood drive on Tuesday, July 18, 9-10:40 a.m. and Noon-2:30 p.m., at the Adams County Government Center, 4430 S. Adams County Parkway, Platte River Rooms C & D, Brighton.
To schedule an appointment, contact the Bonfils appointment center at 303.363.2300 or visit www.bonfils.org using site code #6647. Donors will receive a discount voucher for $5 off an order of $10 or more at Noodles & Company.
