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2021 State of the Town
Every summer the Town of Bennett hosts a State of the Town to celebrate our community and stakeholders as well as highlight current and past Town projects. In 2021, the Town was excited to once again hold the event in-person.
 
Like the rest of the state and nation, the Town of Bennett faced a difficult year but was able to face the challenges that 2020 and 2021 presented with a unified front and come out stronger together.
 
The Town is excited to welcome our new neighbors to the community and to also continue to support our current residents and businesses.  We look forward to what the future holds.
 
Watch the video presentation below for a highlight of past, present and future projects in the Town of Bennett. 
New Online Utility Payment with Xpress Bill Pay
The Town of Bennett has partnered with Xpress Bill Pay for online bill payment.

The new online payment system allows residents to opt in to paperless billing and receive email notifications when your bill is ready to view. This is a fast and easy way to pay your bills online.

This is now the ONLY way to pay your bill online. Residents will need to login through Xpress Bill Pay to pay their online bills. All other logins will no longer be in use. 

Paying online is also now FREE. There will be no fees associated with paying online. 

Payments can be made with a credit or debit card or by directly transferring funds from a checking account.

Follow these steps to sign up:


2. Click on the “Sign Up” button on the top of the home screen. Fill in the email and password fields, then click in the “I’m not a robot” box and follow the prompts.

3. Complete the short registration form and click “Next.”

4. Go to your inbox and open the verification email and click “Verify Email.” Then select “Continue” to log in.

5. Select your billing organization and follow the prompts for linking your bill.

6. Once your bill is added to your account, you can add additional bills, view and pay your bill online, or set up a recurring auto payment schedule.

More information and frequently asked questions are available here. 
CodeRED Emergency Alerts
The Town of Bennett has implemented the CodeRED emergency notification system for residents.

This platform will allow Bennett to communicate with residents by sending telephone calls, text messages, emails, posts to social media and mobile app messages to inform residents about emergencies and general Town notifications.

The CodeRED system will serve as the backbone of Bennett’s emergency planning and communications outreach. The Town of Bennett will also be using CodeRED’s Weather Warning system. This automated weather warning technology will deliver phone calls, text messages and emails to registered residents and businesses within the direct path of severe weather. This is an opt-in service that automatically notifies those enrolled of tornado, flash flood and severe thunderstorm warnings just moments after an alert is issued by the National Weather Service.

All residents living within the Town of Bennett limits are encouraged to enroll here using their phone numbers, emails and addresses. No one should assume they are automatically registered in the contact database and residents are encouraged to create an account so they can personalize their notification settings.

Residents can also sign up for alerts by texting ‘BENNETTALERTS” to 99411.

The registration link can be found here. More information on CodeRED can be found online at www.onsolve.com. 
Town of Bennett Seeking Applications for Vacancy on Board of Trustees
The Town of Bennett Board of Trustees is seeking applications to fill a vacancy for a trustee position on the Board. The position will be filled by appointment following the review of submitted applications and interviews.

Persons interested in serving on the Board of Trustees may fill out an application online here. Applications must be returned by 5:00 p.m. on August 1, 2021. 

Once appointed, the newest member will serve until April 2022. To apply, interested parties must be a resident of the Town of Bennett for at least one year. 

The Town of Bennett Board of Trustees consists of six (6) at large board members and the Mayor. Bennett uses the council-manager form of government and the Board acts as the legislative branch of the government, as well as its policy-making body. The Board also oversees the Town's goals, major projects and infrastructure improvements ranging from community growth and land use to finances and strategic planning.

The Board generally meets on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month at 5:45 p.m. for study session and 7:00 p.m. for the regular meeting. Trustees are paid $50.00 per month. 

A background check will be required for each candidate and will be sent via email after an application is received. 

If you have questions, please contact the Office of the Town Clerk at 303-644-3249 ext. 1001
Town of Bennett Receives Two Adams County Open Space Grants
The Town of Bennett was awarded two Open Space Grants from the Adams County Commissioners on Tuesday, July 27, 2021. 

The Town received grants to help fund Trupp Park Phase V and the Community Garden Expansion. 

The Trupp Park Phase V project focuses on improving the upper play field and the grandstand stage. The Community Garden Expansion project allowed the Town to build six (6) more garden beds in order for more residents to participate in the program. 

Funding for these grants comes from the Adams County Open Space Sales Tax. More information on the Adams County Open Space Grants can be found online here. 
Town Board Awards 2021 Bennett Gives Back Grant Recipients
The Town Board of Trustees celebrated the recipients of the 2021 Bennett Gives Back grant in a ceremony on July 13, 2021. Seven organizations received funding for projects and resources following the Bennett Gives Back Advisory Board recommendation and Board of Trustees approval. The following groups were awarded the 2021 grant: 

  • Bennett Boy Scout Troop 30 – Replace Boy Scout Equipment and Storage
  • Bennett Fire Protection District – Bennett Fire Station 92 Personal Protective Equipment Washer
  • Bennett Imagination Library Program
  • Bennett Park and Recreation District – Pool Must Haves
  • Bennett Wrestling Club – Gear and Scales
  • Discovery Time Kids Early Learning Center – Water Mitigation and Beautification of Area Surrounding Discovery Time Kids Early Learning Center
  • Hearts, Hands and Hope Foundation – Continuous Support for Cancer Patients. 

The Town of Bennett, through the Bennett Gives Back Grant (BGB Grant), may provide a grant up to 90% of the costs of a qualifying event, project, program or activity in an amount up to $10,000 per organization per year from the Town’s general fund. The purpose of the program is for eligible organizations and special districts to obtain additional resources to help supplement services or resources provided to the residents of Bennett. Awarded funds are disbursed to applicants based on Board discretion and project limits. 
I-70 Corridor Art Show & Artisan Market
Join the Bennett Arts Council for the Second Annual I-70 Corridor Art Show and Artisan Market.

The first 50 guests will be treated to a free meal from The Most Wanted Food Truck.
Teens for Change will be hosting a silent auction for the previous pieces of the mural wall in Trupp Park. Proceeds from the auction will go towards maintaining the mural wall.

There is still room for artists and artisans who would like to display and sell their work. Those interested in participating should contact [email protected]. 
Bennett Days Sponsorship
Bennett Days has always been a free event to the community and in order to keep it free we need your help. We highly encourage all businesses, non-profits and stakeholders in the I-70 Corridor region to be involved in order to increase recognition and promote our community as a whole. 

We are looking for sponsors to be a part of this great event.

If you want to sponsor, provide swag for our giveaway bags or would prefer to give back to our community in another way, we would love to hear what you have in mind. Donations big and small are welcome.

If you have questions, please feel free to contact Danette Ruvalcaba at (303)644-3249 ext. 1021 or [email protected].

Upcoming Bennett Events
  • Town of Bennett Board of Trustees Meeting - August 10, 2021
  • Party in the Park - August 13, 2021
  • Town of Bennett Board of Trustees Meeting - August 24, 2021
  • I-70 Corridor Art Show & Artisan Market - August 28, 2021
  • Bennett Days - September 11, 2021
Questions? Comments? Suggestions?

Contact Alison Belcher, Assistant Communications Director