Weekly Newsletter Of The Arapahoe County Board Of Commissioners For July 16

Littleton CO

18 July, 2021

1:32 AM

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Press release from the Arapahoe County Government: July 16, 2021 Arapahoe County now accepting 2022 Aid to Agencies applications Arapahoe County is accepting applications until Aug. 27, 2021, for its annual Aid to Agencies grant program, which provides nearly $530,000 in funding for eligible non-profit 501(C)(3) or 501(C) organizations that meet the application criteria and serve the County's at-risk and underserved populations. The County has been evaluating all its programs and services – including Aid to Agencies – in an effort to create a sustainable budget over the next five to seven years. Over the past six months, County staff has been evaluating the Aid to Agencies program, surveying agency recipients to solicit feedback, reviewing similar programs conducted by other agencies, and holding a series of study sessions to discuss areas of concern and potential options to better align the program with the Board's new strategic plan. Save the Date! Ever wanted to take a peek inside the Arapahoe County Sheriff's Office and Coroner's Facility? Try on some S.W.A.T. gear? Sit in a helicopter? You'll have your chance at our Annual Open House -- with a side of pancakes! The Arapahoe County Sheriff's Office and Coroner's Facility will host the event Saturday, August 14, 2021 from 8 a.m. to Noon . Get details. Join us on Friday, July 23, 6-9 p.m., for Pours on the Plains, a special ticketed event at the Fair, held this year on the South Lawn with sunshade and gorgeous views. Guests will get a "Beer Passport" and have the chance to sample award-winning libations from 10+ Colorado breweries. Also featuring live music, lawn games, and a hoppin' time. Brought to you in partnership with Thirst Colorado. Get your tickets! On Wednesday, July 21, the Clerk and Recorder's Aurora Branch Office will be closed to the public until 12 p.m. to allow staff to participate in an emergency training exercise. Job Fair tomorrow in Aurora Arapahoe County is hosting an in-person job fair on Saturday, July 17 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at CentrePoint Plaza, 14980 E. Alameda Dr. in Aurora.Interested candidates should visit https://bit.ly/ArapahoeCountyJobFair to register prior to the event. A full listing of open positions, beyond those that will be included at the job fair, is available at www.governmentjobs.com/careers/arapahoe. -Get Details- Welcome to Facilities and Fleet Director Patrick O'Neill Arapahoe County is proud to welcome Patrick O'Neill as the new director of Facilities and Fleet Management. He began his new responsibilities on July 1. O'Neill will oversee building maintenance and custodial operations, maintenance and repair of vehicles and equipment, and project management for all new construction, remodels and non-construction/special projects. The Fleet and Facilities department serves locations in every corner of the County, from Bennett to Littleton and Aurora to Centennial. Most recently, O'Neill spent 14 years as the division director of facilities and services at Front Range Community College in Westminster, where he was responsible for supporting maintenance and operations of the 450,000-square foot campus. He grew up in Detroit's Eastside area. He is the youngest of five brothers and a first-generation college graduate, with a bachelor's degree in public administration and a master's in education from Wayne State. O'Neill replaces long-time director Dick Hawes, who is now enjoying retirement. This press release was produced by the Arapahoe County Government. The views expressed here are the author's own.