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The department said its top staffing proposal funds a centralized customer service team to triage work orders and coordinate among operations, planning/design/construction and real property teams. The department also requested investments for expanded sustainability work, including EV charger planning and LED lighting projects aligned with the county’s 2030 sustainability goals.

Department leadership outlined a plan to move beyond a basic work‑order system by adding an integrated workplace management system that would combine space planning, asset tracking and energy management data so requests can include room occupancy and environmental readings. Officials said the county will issue an RFP this year and expects the industry to provide both time‑savings metrics and proposals that IT and finance can vet.

Facilities staff said the department will present a public hearing within weeks to advance components of an energy performance contract the county previously approved in principle, with an initial solar phase expected to move forward first to attempt to capture available incentives.

The department also reviewed a request for modest additions to its sustainability line item to continue projects seeded in prior years and to provide clearer reporting on fund usage. Staff described the intent to show how specific dollar line items were spent and to provide completion timelines so the commissioners can hold the department accountable for promised outcomes.

Real property work remained on the agenda. The department told commissioners it is pursuing strategic property acquisitions in east Adams County consistent with the facilities master plan, including work toward a potential site near Bennett. Officials described options for acquiring land and ultimately building a county facility — a separate county building sited adjacent to land the Town of Bennett will develop for its municipal center — and said more detailed purchase and subdivision work is under way. Commissioners pressed for analysis of leasing versus owning and asked that staff continue to provide cost and timeline estimates before any transaction is finalized.

Finally, the department summarized operating and capital budgets for its multiple funds (general operations, capital facilities and an internal fleet fund), and explained how proposed new positions and business cases affect the department’s base. Facilities leadership and commissioners discussed vacancy levels, recruitment status for building maintenance technicians and the recent creation of a facilities security position. Commissioners asked for continued reporting on hiring timelines and for written ROI material on energy and sustainability projects previously discussed.

The department said it will return in follow‑up sessions with more detailed cost estimates and timeline milestones for the integrated workplace management system, contract procurement for the energy performance contract phases, and detailed briefings on the proposed Bennett land acquisition.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","October 1, 2025, Board of County Commissioners Study Session","oneSentenceSummary","Adams County Facilities and Fleet Management presented the department’s 2026 budget overview, highlighting investments in staffing, sustainability and an integrated workplace management system intended to improve operations across county buildings and the vehicle fleet.","taxTitle","Adams County, Colorado","taxId",4150,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6426911,"Adams County Health Department flags federal and state grant reductions, urges mitigation steps",763,12522000,13285000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5880085-4d6adc5527113470ef678afc8020b70e&start=12522&end=13285","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5880085-4d6adc5527113470ef678afc8020b70e/thumbnail_12522000.jpg","/articles/6426911/Adams-County/Colorado/Adams-County-Health-Department-flags-federal-and-state-grant-reductions-urges-mitigation-steps","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6426911-6f7484fc1854032087c2616703a46ae7/orig.mp4?Expires=1770497838&Signature=hVxx-t7C1B2xYwGDcACPVLDcaBB3UQAdQN8-e05m~PqnqrPbBmciMnK4FE2~2~A2foZEmgqWMSXnaOnUQODwxWJewWn7DY3712QZ5lvmh1qOJyZH3XomcE7UO2y~5dgWxZboY8juVHADK6aWB4fHz4k2aGEYgfwDkWgXVGxqVcv04gviANqFDlGX0O1wfk8l6Eo0kV8ud78kXCdX1N9AUTJ-glgNF90KwPpKMQ-0EcJhMs2sOder~k3QtfYHuU0OjLTeIGCpKdfdHIXk3pH8XUX93a5svrNQDENeXoo~1ph5CGxU6EqcgPUW9cqZX0wM9ebjH-0-nLUZoS8rY54hVQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Adams County Public Health officials told the Board of County Commissioners they are facing a combination of impending and potential cuts from federal and state funding streams that would affect programs including emergency preparedness, immunizations, WIC (Women, Infants, and Children), maternal and family health, and other targeted public health initiatives.

Department leaders said about 43% of the health department’s budget is general fund allocation and that many programs rely on a mix of federal and state grants; those grants often come with programmatic requirements that cannot simply replace core, county funded services. The department described active scenarios in which federal notice‑of‑award (NOA) decisions have been delayed or reduced and said last‑minute adjustments by state health officials create uncertainty for local planning.

Officials outlined mitigation steps already taken: holding some new hires vacant where grant continuity is uncertain; reducing travel and training budgets; trimming supply and equipment purchases; and increasing grant development work aimed at diversifying funding sources. The department said it has a draft reduction‑in‑force plan for worst‑case scenarios, but emphasized that many of their core, mandated public‑health services depend on stable general fund levels and on grants that are not suitable for supplanting county support.

Commissioners and department staff discussed how to prioritize remaining funding, which services are statutory or foundational under state law and which programs are locally prioritized (for example, food access, behavioral health and workforce development programs). Health staff said the department will continue to pursue available federal and state awards and has seen small increases in several awards that partially offset expected losses, but the overall net effect remains a projected reduction of roughly $1.1 million in the budget scenario the department presented.

The department also reviewed capital and facility needs (consolidation of leased clinic sites, modest remodeling, and exploratory funding for a service hub in Aurora or east Adams County). Health leaders asked commissioners to consider the long‑term trend: even with static staffing levels, rising personnel costs and insurance premiums will require greater general fund investment each year to maintain current service levels.

Commissioners thanked department leaders for a detailed presentation and urged continued coordination with human services and other county partners to identify shared‑services and collocation opportunities that could reduce operating costs and preserve public health capacity in the face of grant volatility.","Adams County Department of Health reported possible federal and state grant cuts affecting emergency preparedness, immunizations, WIC and family planning; the department outlined mitigation actions including hiring freezes, program prioritization and grant seeking, and warned that flat general fund support would reduce service levels.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6426917,"Public Works proposes multi‑year bus‑stop amenity program after RTD pulls maintenance from unincorporated stops",140,8263000,8403000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5880085-4d6adc5527113470ef678afc8020b70e&start=8263&end=8403","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5880085-4d6adc5527113470ef678afc8020b70e/thumbnail_8263000.jpg","/articles/6426917/Adams-County/Colorado/Public-Works-proposes-multiyear-busstop-amenity-program-after-RTD-pulls-maintenance-from-unincorporated-stops","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6426917-e41dbc9880f240497fc36045e65fae22/orig.mp4?Expires=1770497838&Signature=EdyLLHdLVR7kmP0XX8HZR8ud~zT2KYtksSOFqF8s-OK3T4Xdt-vTDDxCQIAjY8T37RVaVRIq-hud-zidV6jjDqeInpPcP5RPJqbwYmfWEyvVq-N5eojnqNdzH13cF~0ld38b3ANsu9STZLJEzg-ORsDjYR0kUpmG6Cdy68qit5Ajx1FzN58aD6Pwnc6g~bkXKiLowxKFzLRa78uBGYyuEyDB9KlGsbUavIhoBMqn2vzFTr2HQ3EIXWXElZ7ISxzNMJpizdG9ZBfYloi6d3AcuQ9fPniWNenOEyP-mmk-GPnjwKtzLA0cJj37ohMWFGTbPsZkpLEGCF5YvSILqYJe0Q__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Adams County Public Works proposed a phased, five‑year bus‑stop amenity program to address resident complaints and gaps in maintenance after Regional Transit District (RTD) services for many unincorporated stops were reduced or discontinued.

Public Works presented a business case to the Board of County Commissioners that would fund one‑time capital purchases for benches, shelters and ADA improvements and create an annual operations and maintenance (O&M) fund for routine upkeep, trash removal and graffiti abatement. Staff proposed a 2026 package that included $270,000 for initial hard infrastructure and $85,000 set aside for first‑year maintenance and contracted services; staff said the capital amount is expected to drop in later years as O&M becomes the main recurring cost.

The department described earlier inventory work that mapped stops and ridership to prioritize locations and noted several unincorporated areas lacked ADA access, shelter or reliable trash removal. Commissioners asked for a more detailed study session and map‑level breakdown showing per‑stop estimates and vendor costs. Public Works said it will provide a list of candidate stops, the underlying assumptions used to calculate a $270,000 capital estimate, and an O&M schedule.

Commissioners raised options to leverage advertising agreements (third‑party shelter vendors that provide ad‑supported shelters in other jurisdictions), shared services with neighboring cities, and the possibility of commissioning public art at high‑visibility stops. Staff said prior private vendor contracts had mixed results and inconsistent maintenance; the department prefers to manage a county program with options for hybrid advertiser or public‑art models where appropriate.

Public Works acknowledged the first‑year capital outlay would be concentrated and suggested the program would scale down from large initial equipment purchases into a steady, smaller annual maintenance budget. The department plans to return with a study‑session presentation that will show site‑specific costs, vendor options and an implementation schedule for commissioners to consider before finalizing a multi‑year funding approach.","Adams County Public Works proposed a multi‑year program to improve RTD bus stops in unincorporated areas with new benches, shelters, trash removal and ongoing maintenance; the department requested $270,000 in initial capital and $85,000 in annual maintenance for 2026 as part of a phased five‑year buildout.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6426922,"District attorney seeks staff, space and startup funding to open Family Justice Center in Adams County",2158,3691000,5849000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5880085-4d6adc5527113470ef678afc8020b70e&start=3691&end=5849","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5880085-4d6adc5527113470ef678afc8020b70e/thumbnail_3691000.jpg","/articles/6426922/Adams-County/Colorado/District-attorney-seeks-staff-space-and-startup-funding-to-open-Family-Justice-Center-in-Adams-County","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6426922-a9715489a8f19e8492850e1f5d220792/orig.mp4?Expires=1770497838&Signature=aCyju7zg9llPQHquNr3jyE~AqNOcHX8kLoOxrLsbKXEpzNd8dhtSz7YEEnzvAq9fKreITV2R0o1TNY9AD18CBXeKE~3wnCX~ggo7necDRfaEvooz3cE1ChhElh-4cOn1c1v9VDf0UCYZVxfCCpJhRuZv~wuVKxYgMnpIg1-rgPXhITtoidnjie4oRj8MC1RH4mXQ2Tn8hSGWCAGv36wET3RdZb1VbJ-CONoQJcn6OiV-CVs1tmY7JOrFCse68DlFYDPg52gPmXEveLoKhVosH-rW5kkO31zFQATAdB4C-Q~SzTXknrQB47GjXATNxdYfMMDdyZ09LfNbgELTQKZrDw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Seventeenth Judicial District District Attorney Brian Mason asked Adams County commissioners to support the startup and initial operating costs for a proposed Family Justice Center (FJC) that would collocate victim services, law enforcement liaisons and court support in a single site.

Mason said the district attorney’s office will focus 2026 growth and staffing requests on launching the FJC and outlined nine staff positions he said are required for initial operations. The list included an executive director to run the center, two client navigators to assess arriving victims and coordinate services, an intake/reception position, a combined client‑services/volunteer coordinator, a victim advocate to support victims using virtual court services, a dedicated investigator for victims who report crimes at the FJC, a finance/administrative specialist, and a development coordinator to pursue philanthropic and other outside funding to sustain the center over time.

Mason said the DA’s office conducted national research and site visits to other Family Justice Centers and designed the request to meet what practitioners describe as the minimum staff needed to open and safely operate a center: an executive director plus navigators and direct victim services. He added the office is pursuing a three‑year operating location in an existing county building (the Pete Morales Building) while the long‑term structure and regional partnerships are finalized.

The DA told commissioners the center is intended to allow victims to access multiple services — safety planning, legal assistance, restraining orders and social and behavioral services — without traveling to different locations, and to reduce the risk for victims during transitions out of abusive situations. Mason stressed that many victims who would use the FJC may not be reporting crimes to police; he said 70–80 percent of walk‑ins at other FJCs do not have a formal criminal case at the time they seek services.

Mason said the county already funds planning and a family‑justice coordinator but that the ED and the bulk of the nine positions he proposed are new operating resources needed to open doors, supervise volunteers and coordinate partner agencies. He said some positions could be phased to match the opening timeline and that the DA’s office is exploring grants, state and utility rebates for infrastructure and other external funding sources to reduce the county’s share. The DA asked the board to consider funding two positions by January (the executive director and finance/administrative assistant) so the executive director could begin pre‑opening planning.

Commissioners pressed the DA on opportunities for shared services, use of existing county reception or caseworker staff to reduce new hires, and on strategies to coax regional partners and municipalities to contribute financially to a center that would serve residents of multiple jurisdictions. Mason said while the DA’s office is open to shared staffing, the FJC’s model depends on a single executive and dedicated navigation staff who report to that ED, and that volunteers and partner agencies are essential but cannot replace the core, on‑site staff needed to operate a trauma‑informed center.

Mason said the DA’s office will return with more detailed staffing and budget timing, and commissioners requested additional documentation to support staffing phases and options for partial contracting of services rather than full county hires. Mason also noted that while he did not request all of the DA office’s unmet needs in 2026, the DA remains short on investigators and diversion staff that will likely need additional support in later budget cycles.

No formal board approval of funding was sought during the presentation; the DA said he would follow the regular budget process and return with refined figures and timelines for the commission to consider.","Seventeenth Judicial District District Attorney Brian Mason asked the board to approve funding and new positions to open a Family Justice Center providing co‑located services for victims of domestic violence, including an executive director, client navigators, victim advocate and investigator.","actionData","errors"]

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