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Adams County awards $16.17 million in open-space sales-tax grants to 27 projects
Summary
The Adams County Board of County Commissioners approved a resolution to distribute $16,169,666.78 from the county's open-space sales tax to 27 projects across the county, including park renovations, trail improvements, a new park in Brighton and a Korean War memorial in Aurora.
The Adams County Board of County Commissioners approved a resolution on Aug. 12 to award $16,169,666.78 from the county's open-space sales tax to 27 projects across the county.
The funding will support renovations and improvements to existing parks, a new community park in Brighton, trail extensions and a Korean War memorial at General's Park in Aurora, county staff said during the meeting. The Open Space Advisory Board reviewed 27 applications and recommended funding for all 27 projects; the board approved the resolution by a 5-0 voice vote.
Adams County Chair Commissioner Baca and parks staff noted the funds derive from a voter-approved dedicated sales tax that has been renewed several times, most recently in…
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