Welcome to the Town of Empire
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Important Stuff
-CONSTRUCTION NOTICE-
NORTH & SOUTH MAIN STREET
The Town of Empire and its contractor, Bear Excavating, Is ready to get paving operations under way.
While the existing asphalt is being removed and roadway prepared for asphalt paving, there will be a possibility of 10-minute delays throughout each day. Crews will do their best to make room for traffic as the roadway is very narrow. Please use caution; and only proceed through the construction zone when instructed to do so.
Once the removal and grading portion of the project is complete, the asphalt paving will begin. This will take several days and require a FULL CLOSURE OF THE ROADWAY FROM 8 AM TO 4 PM. Access will only be made possible for emergencies and emergency vehicles. Parking will be made available on Sunny Ave just East of N. Main St. Residents requiring access to during this time will be able to walk to and from houses. However, for safety purposes, please call the Town offices or Bear Excavating prior to accessing the area on foot, and we will be happy to escort you through the construction zone. Each day, once construction activities have been wrapped up, the road will be opened for local residents to access their driveways.
The schedule for the paving operations is below.
9/24- Grading of S. Main
9/25- Grading N. Main from top to sunny/ Paving S. Main (Delay only, park cars on Sunny in afternoon if you need to get out after 8AM on Thursday)
9/26- Grading N. Main from Sunny to US HWY 40/ Paving top end of N. Main (Full Closure)
9/27- Paving N. Main from Sunny to US HWY 40/ Begin top lift of asphalt on S. Main
9/30- Paving top lift on N. Main from top end to US HWY 40 (Full Closure)
If you have questions and need to talk to a Town of Empire representative, please reach out to Jeannette Piel at 303-569-2978. For all other emergencies please call the police department at 303-569-2281.
THE TOWN OF EMPIRE AND CLEAR CREEK COUNTY Stage 2 Fire Restrictions in effect July 31st
The Town of Empire and Clear Creek County are currently in Stage 2 Fire Restrictions - including no off-roading.
Effective at 1:00 p.m. today, July 31, The Town of Empire and Clear Creek County are in a Stage 2 Fire Ban until further notice. The fire ban applies to all unincorporated areas of the county and includes:
- No open burning, including all campfires and charcoal or wood barbeques. Campfires in a permanent grate are NOT ALLOWED. Propane or liquid-fueled barbeques are allowed, if attended at all times.
- No fireworks.
- No smoking, except within an enclosed building or vehicle, or standing in a barren area clear of all combustible material within a 6 foot diameter.
- No off roading: cannot have or use a motor vehicle or off-highway vehicle (OHV) off roads. Exceptions: 1. parking in an area devoid of vegetation within 10 feet of the roadway or driveway serving private property, or 2. parking overnight in Forest Service developed campgrounds and trailheads. No off road (cross country) motor vehicle travel of any kind is allowed during a Stage 2 Fire Ban.
- No shooting.
- For chain saw, welding, and cutting torch restrictions, see the attached Fire Ban Order.
The full Stage 2 Fire Ban order can be found at https://www.clearcreekcounty.us/
-CONSTRUCTION NOTICE-
The Town of Empire and its contractor, Bear Excavating, will be replacing the water main on several streets around town. This will include East and West Mountain Ave, North and South Main, S. Ball, N. Cowles, N. Dailey, N. Guanella, W. Pioneer, and W. Hanchett. As construction activities on each road are complete, the contractor will resurface the disturbed area with road base. North and South Main will be resurfaced with asphalt for the entire road width from Sunny Ave to the bridge. Construction is anticipated to begin on West Mountain on July 15, 2024, and continue into early November.
The streets will be open during construction, however access to properties may be limited, and delays should be expected. Once construction begins on a street, all parking will be prohibited on that street.
All roadways will be open to local residents; however, excavation may limit access to driveways within the active construction area. Prior to construction, residents will be notified when the area in front of their house will be affected so that vehicles can be moved and not blocked in by construction.
Excavations will be filled in and the streets passable at the end of each day.
All residences will be notified prior to any planned water service shutdowns with water being restored as soon as possible. Water service shutdowns are not expected to be longer than six hours.
If you have questions and need to talk to a Town of Empire representative, please reach out to Jeannette Piel at 303-569-2978. For water-related emergencies please call Bear Excavating at 303-990-4106. For all other emergencies please call the police department at 303-569-2281.
Thank you,
Town of Empire and Bear Excavating
Take a look at our Town Parks Survey Results
Click here to see the Parks and Recreation Planning Grant Presentation
If you need to report a non-emergency complaint or a code violation, please fill out a "Voluntary Statement" for the Police Department.
Click here for the form, or pick one up in Town Hall.
If you would like to request Public Information that is not currently on the website, please fill out a
CORA request (Colorado Open Records Act.)
Form can be found on the website or in Town Hall. If you have questions pertaining to town business, please send written requests or questions by email to the Clerk so we have a record and can respond appropriately.
The Town routinely monitors for contaminants in your drinking water according to Federal and State laws, and this report shares that data, and shows that we did not have any violations in 2023, providing you with a safe and dependable supply of drinking water.
Latest Happenings
The Town of Empire is holding hybrid meetings where the Board of Trustees and the public can be present at Town Hall but can also attend and make comments remotely. Meeting times and access codes are always posted on this Website, on the door of Town Hall, and at the Post Office. Everyone is welcome to come in or tune in.
* Board of Trustees Work Session ~ Tuesday October 1, 2024 6:30 PM
In-person & Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83964341481?pwd=QlVXSU5BU3lhb1Rna2lMM211TVRadz09
Meeting ID: 839 6434 1481 Passcode: 923008
The AGENDA will be posted on the website, the door of Town Hall, and the Post Office Bulletin Board 24 hours prior to the meeting
* Board of Trustees Executive Session to create the oversight process for Town Administrator ~ Thursday October 3, 2024 6:00 PM
This meeting does not have any action items and is not open to the public
* Board of Trustees Regular Meeting ~ Tuesday October 15, 2024 6:30 PM
PRESENTATION OF WEST FORK VILLAGE FINAL PLAT & PLAN
PRESENTATION OF THE 2025 BUDGET
Second Reading and Public Hearing for Ordinance 272: Adopting the 2024 Edition of the Model Traffic Code for Colorado for the Regulation of Traffic Within the Town
In-person & Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87080309816?pwd=bG5tUGR1MU94a3JkUW9NTloxb21hZz09
Meeting ID: 870 8030 9816 Passcode: 292144
The AGENDA will be posted on the website, the door of Town Hall, and the Post Office Bulletin Board 24 hours prior to the meeting.
* Planning Commission Regular Meeting ~ Wednesday October 30, 2024 6:30 PM
In-person & Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85371506703?pwd=RHZPMXUrU29hby9BVnNQUkJKMWsvdz09
Meeting ID: 853 7150 6703 Passcode: 335972
The AGENDA will be posted on the website, the door of Town Hall, and the Post Office Bulletin Board 24 hours prior to the meeting.
Click here for the Approved 2024 Budget