The Town of Berthoud, Colorado
Our Vision
A small, progressive community which endeavors to provide the quality of life enjoyed by past and present generations while ensuring its position for the future within the dynamic Front Range economic corridor.
A town that works together to control its own destiny by being proactive in planning for growth while preserving and enhancing its rural character.
Special Announcements
EMPLOYMENT OPENINGS
Town Administrator
The position is a full-time contract position with benefits/incentives. Under the general policy direction from the Board of Trustees (Town Board), this person will plan, manage, implement, and direct all aspects of the Town’s daily business, strategic planning, long-range growth, and economic development. This person will provide overall leadership and management direction to all municipal departments, ensuring efficient and effective services in accordance with Board direction and applicable laws and ordinances. This position requires an individual who is self-motivated, with an entrepreneurial mindset, strong integrity, and a commitment to professional excellence. The Town Administrator will perform all responsibilities with appropriate transparency and integrity to the Board and the community.
Annual salary will be negotiable but can be expected to range between $70-120K. The full position description can be found on the Town of Berthoud web site at: http://www.berthoud.org/employment.php
Public Works Director See Employment page for full announcement.
Recycling
The recycle bins have been moved to the Transfer Station, located east of the Berthoud Gun Club off of County Road 1. Residents of Berthoud can access the bins on Wednesday and Saturday, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. There is no charge for recycling at the Transfer Station.
Computers and electronics may be recycled for a small fee at the following locations:
Loveland Recycle Center on Wilson Avenue
Larimer County Landfill on Taft Hill Road, FTC
Pay Your Utility Bill On-Line
Utility payments can now be made online using VISA or Mastercard. Click here to pay your utility bills.
Passports
Passports are available at Town Hall, Monday through Friday, from 8 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. No appointments are required. Pictures are also available on site.
Talk of the Town
Click here to view the current Town newsletter
Coffee with Jim
This is an open forum that is an interactive and informal gathering where residents have an opportunity to speak with the Town Administrator on any topic. The last “Coffee with Jim” meeting is scheduled for Thursday, July 9, 2009 at 8:00 am at the Lighthouse Cafe.
Town of Berthoud Development Incentives Set - Reduces permit fees by an average of 18.6%
The Berthoud Board of Trustees took action on February 24, 2009 to assist the local economy by reducing the cost of building permits, extending the timeframe for payment of permit fees and revising the collateral requirements necessary to guarantee public improvements being constructed by local developers. The three actions are seen to assist both the building trades and the larger construction industry and were taken based on the extraordinary economic situation and in an effort to stimulate economic development and promote that “Berthoud, Colorado is Open for Business”.
Changes to Town of Berthoud policies include:
1) Change in the timing of the payment of most fees All fees due and payable to the Town except for 3 (Building Permit, Plan Review Fee, Electric Permit) are waived until the issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy. In one example, the fee due at building permit dropped to $1,044.31 with all other fees deferred until Certificate of Occupancy.
2) Reduction in the cost of a Building Permit The cost of a building permit in the Town of Berthoud is reduced by an average of 18.6%.
3) Changes to the public improvements collateral requirement
Board action restructured the collateral requirements for public improvements (water, sewer, roads, landscaping, etc.) to 25% of the value of those public improvements, down from the current level of 115% of that value. On a $1 million dollar public improvement project (a large subdivision) the amount of collateral needed to guarantee that work would drop from $1,150,000 to $250,000; a reduction of $900,000.
It is hoped that these actions send a clear message to the building and development community that the Town of Berthoud is a willing partner in the development process.
The Town Trustees, with the support of Town Staff, the Berthoud Economic Resource Team (BERT), and the Berthoud Economic Advisory Committee (BEAC), adopted the incentive package unanimously. The trustees will reevaluate the incentives annually and make adjustments as appropriate.
The community of Berthoud, Colorado has a very exciting future and the Town of Berthoud wants to convey that they are committed to enhancing the economic well being of the community and promoting the message that “Berthoud, Colorado is Open for Business.”
Berthoud Economic Resource Team (BERT) Meeting
The next BERT meeting is scheduled for Monday, July 13, 2009, 5:30 p.m. in the Board Room of Town Hall
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Open Positions
The Town of Berthoud has the following openings on volunteer boards and commissions:
- Planning and Zoning Commission - One vacancy for resident within the Town limits.
- Transportation Committee - Two vacancies to be filled by a resident within the Town limits.
- Utility Advisory Commission - One vacancy to be filled by a resident within the Town limits.
- Berthoud Economic Resourse Team (BERT) - One vacancy.
- Historic Preservation Commission - Two vacancies to be filled by residents within the Town limits.
Please submit a resume and letter of interest to the Town Clerk, 328 Massachusetts Avenue, P. O. Box 1229, Berthoud, CO 80513, or by e-mail to mcowdin@berthoud.org. To view the full announcement for volunteer vacancies, click here.
Cell Phones for Soldiers
The Town of Berthoud is now a drop off site for Cell Phones for Soldiers. Residents are welcome to drop off old, out-of-service cell phones with batteries and any accessories. Click here for information.
West Nile Virus
Greenlawn Cemetery
The Town of Berthoud has lots available in Greenlawn Cemetery. Visit the Cemetery web site for further information.
Recreation Update
For information regarding the activities currently underway, or to register for activities, you can stop by the Parks and Recreation Office at 100 10th Street, or register online. Please visit the Parks & Recreation Department web site for information.
Meetings and Events This Week
| Tue - Jul 07 | 7:00 AM |
| Town Board Study Session Study Sessions - 1st & 3rd Tuesdays Town Hall Board Room - 7:00 PM Tom Patterson, Mayor Televised on Cable Channel 16 Click here for current agenda |