Happy Fourth of July! Town offices will be closed Monday, July 4, 2022. Regular hours of operation will resume Tuesday, July 5, 2022. There will be no building inspections scheduled this day.
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Wednesday, July 13, 2022
5:30 - 6:30 p.m.
Town Hall
207 Muegge Way
Our Engage.Shape.Build. Public Input Meetings are an opportunity for residents to meet with local experts and give feedback about current projects and topics in the Bennett Community.
Topics of Discussion:
- Master Transportation Plan
- Public Safety Survey Results
- Civic Center Park Master Plan
- Community Services Programs
- Capital Projects Update
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Town Board Awards 2022 Bennett Gives Back Grant Recipients |
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The Town Board of Trustees celebrated the recipients of the 2022 Bennett Gives Back grant in a ceremony on June 28, 2022. 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 2022 grant:
- Bennett Community Food Bank for a trailer or storage unit;
- Bennett Elementary PTSE for Book Vending Machines for Bennett Elementary School and Bennett Intermediate School;
- Bennett Imagination Library Program;
- Bennett High School Career and Tech Department for Career Fair Booths;
- Cornerstone Fellowship for a Youth Program;
- Bennett School District 29J for a Baseball/Softball Scoreboard; and
- VFW Post #8449 for Building Siding.
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.
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During the summer months when temperatures are high, it’s important to take care of our yards while also staying water-wise. The Town of Bennett would like to remind residents of watering limitations while also providing some helpful tips on being water wise.
Watering is not allowed between the hours of 10:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. Hand watering will be permitted during these hours.
The Board of Trustees voted to approve these watering restrictions in order to manage summertime water usage and protect the Town’s available and future water supply.
Residents who lay new seed or sod may apply for a special permit with the Town Clerk for exemption from these watering restrictions.
Watch the video below for some helpful watering tips and recommendations.
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More landscaping and watering tips are available online here.
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Town of Bennett Celebrates Ribbon Cutting for Dollar General |
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The Town of Bennett celebrated the grand opening of the Dollar General on June 2, 2022.
Dollar General is located at the corner of Centennial Drive and SH-79.
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Town of Bennett Receives Distinguished Budget Presentation Award from Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) |
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Government Finance Officers Association is pleased to announce that Town of Bennett, Colorado, has received GFOA's Distinguished Budget Presentation Award for its budget. The award represents a significant achievement by the entity. It reflects the commitment of the governing body and staff to meeting the highest principles of governmental budgeting. In order to receive the budget award, the entity had to satisfy nationally recognized guidelines for effective budget presentation. These guidelines are designed to assess how well an entity's budget serves as:
- a policy document
- a financial plan
- an operations guide
- a communications device
Budget documents must be rated "proficient" in all four categories, and in the fourteen mandatory criteria within those categories, to receive the award. When a Distinguished Budget Presentation Award is granted to an entity, a Certificate of Recognition for Budget Presentation is also presented to the individual(s) or department designated as being primarily responsible for having achieved the award. This has been presented to Finance Department.
There are over 1,700 participants in the Budget Awards Program. The most recent Budget Award recipients, along with their corresponding budget documents, are posted quarterly on GFOA's website. Award recipients have pioneered efforts to improve the quality of budgeting and provide an excellent example for other governments throughout North America.
Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) advances excellence in government finance by providing best practices, professional development, resources and practical research for more than 22,500 members and the communities they serve.
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Eastern Plains Summer Concert Series |
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The Bennett Arts Council and Unincorporated Arapahoe County Economic Development (UACED) have partnered to support the arts and economic development by providing 6 FREE Summer Concerts in 2022.
Party in the Park and Music on the Farm are free, musical events held during the months of June, July and August 2022.
More information is available online here.
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Party in the Park
Trupp Park
105 Palmer Ave
Bennett, CO 80102
July 8 – Slopeside
August 6 – I-70 Corridor Art Show and Artisan Market
Thunder Hill Jazz Band
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Music on the Farm
May Farms
64001 US Highway 36
Byers, CO 80103
July 15 – Dam Hoover
August 20 – Eastern Plains Motorcycle Rally
Renegade
Country Music Project
Hillbilly Demons
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The Town of Bennett Building Department is moving building inspection requests online to the permit portal. Voicemail requests will no longer be accepted. Instructions for how to request an inspection can be found here. If you are having problems requesting your inspection, you can email [email protected]. If you have general questions about your permit or using the portal, please email [email protected].
Inspection requests must be received by 4:00 p.m. the day before in order to be placed on the schedule the following day. Inspections are scheduled Monday-Friday. The Town of Bennett observes most Federal Holidays and may have modified schedules around them. Confirm that the Town will be open on your requested day by checking the Town of Bennett website or emailing [email protected] Inspectors will try to accommodate requests as best they can, however the Town does not provide any guarantee that your inspection will be performed in the window you request. Inspections can occur at any time between 7:00 a.m.- 5:00 p.m. on the date requested.
More information can be found here.
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Bennett Days 2022 is September 10, 2022. This 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].
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There are several upcoming opportunities for artists in the Bennett community.
Join the Bennett Arts Council for the third annual I-70 Corridor Art Show & Artisan Market. This dynamic community event is a great opportunity for artist, crafters, and merchants to showcase and sell their amazing works in many categories including mixed media, ceramics, fiber, furniture and leather, glass, jewelry, metal, photography, sculpting, wood, and more. In addition, there will be a mural wall auction to fundraise for a local non-profit, Teens for Change. The event will also include live music and food.
Bennett Days is also just around the corner and you can submit your work to be viewed throughout the day on Saturday, September 10, 2022.
Submission forms for both art shows can be found here.
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Party in the Park - July 8, 2022
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Town of Bennett Board of Trustees Meeting - July 12, 2022
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Pizza & Painting - July 9, 2022
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Music on the Farm - July 15, 2022
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Town of Bennett Planning and Zoning Commission - July 18, 2022
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Town of Bennett Board of Trustees Meeting - July 26, 2022
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Questions? Comments? Suggestions?
Contact Alison Belcher, Communications and IT Director
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