City of Brush

01/17/2025

Please note: We are cancelling the pickleball clinic for tomorrow, January 18th. We will reschedule for a future date.

01/17/2025

We've experienced some pretty mild weather this winter but are now expecting temps to drop this weekend.

Here are just a few cold weather tips to keep in mind this winter:

1. Know the location of the water shut off valve to the building,
2. Keep garage doors closed,
3. Don't wait for frozen piped to burst - take measures to thaw them immediately or call a plumber,
4. When temps drop, open faucets enough to drip slowly to keep water moving in the pipes,
5. Open under sink cabinet doors,
6. Check that fireplaces, wood stoves, and electric heaters are working properly, and
7. Bring pets inside!

01/16/2025

At City Council's regular meeting on January 13th, a resolution was approved to designate www.brushcolo.com as the official posting place for public notices such as meeting agendas, public hearing notices, ordinance publications, etc. While we will still publish in the local paper whenever practical, publishing such content online will better meet statutory requirements.

We just posted to our website the two ordinances approved on their final reading before Council on January 13th.

If you have any questions, please call the City Clerk at 970-842-5001. Thank you!

Brush! Colorado: Homegrown Happiness! Welcome to the City of Brush! website. Get more information about our government, City, and community activities.

01/16/2025

The Brush Volunteer Fire Dept had several of its firefighters sworn into office at their regular meeting last night: Ray Uhrick as Fire Chief, Kyler Massey as Assistant Fire Chief, TJ Wolever as Captain, Connor Routzon as a Lieutenant, Andron Brown as Accountability Committee, and Zach Peterson and Tristan Dory as Trustees.

This is a brave group of men and women from our community, volunteering their time to train and do what it takes to keep us safe. Their duty takes them away from their families and it's not something they have to do but they choose to do. Whether the call comes in the middle of the night, right as they sit down to a holiday dinner, or immediately following a chain of calls that kept them up all night, they answer the call. We are very grateful to the Brush Volunteer Fire Department for their dedication to serving Brush and the surrounding area!

01/15/2025

Changing of the guard! Last night Chief Anderson announced his retirement from the department. Pictured is Chief Anderson swearing in the new Chief of the department Ray Uhrick and new Assistant Chief of the department Kyler Massey.

01/15/2025

Tad Anderson made tremendous contributions to the Brush Volunteer Fire Dept in his 12 years as Fire Chief in addition to his combined more than 30 years service to the Department. We offer our deepest gratitude to him for serving our community and to his family for supporting his calling!

After almost 32 years of service to the citizen’s of Brush Chief Tad Anderson retired from the department last night. Chief Anderson served as the Chief of the department for the last 12 years. He was presented with the American Flag that was flying outside the station yesterday along with a department retired challenge coin. During those 12 years the department was able to accomplish a great deal. Here are just a few of the things the department was able to achieve: rebuilding of the apparatus bays, construction of the Marty Kautz memorial in the front yard, construction of the training center, and many more accomplishments. The department was also able to secure over 1 million in grants. Our department can’t thank Chief Anderson enough for his dedication to the department and to the citizens of Brush! Enjoy retirement Chief!

01/14/2025

Valentine's Day Puzzle Challenge❤️🧩February 16, 2025

01/14/2025

UPDATE: Unfortunately, we are cancelling the clinic on January 18th and it will be rescheduled for another day.

Interested in learning the game of Pickleball? There will be a FREE Pickleball Clinic on Saturday, January 18th from 9am - Noon @ the Brush Secondary Campus in the Auxiliary Gym.
No equipment needed. Just bring your appropriate gym shoes and have some fun.

01/13/2025

City of Brush will be closed on Monday, January 20th in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. Monday's trash route will be picked up on Tuesday, January 21st.

Please call our office at 970-842-5001 with any questions!

01/02/2025

As of January 1st, 2025, the City of Brush! Community Development Department has implemented a new credentialing process for all contractors working within City limits. This initiative aims to enhance the consistency and quality of building code compliance in our community.

All contractors must complete the “City of Brush! Credential Exam” or submit proof of an ICC certificate to continue working within the City. This will need to be done as part of the renewal of credentials for existing contractors, and for new contractors applying for credentials.

To access exam materials:

- Log in to your MyGov account (or create an account if first time)
- Click “Credentials tab”
- Select Credential Type (Class I, Class II, Class III, Class IV, Class V) and once the credential type is selected you will be able to access, download, and print the testing materials required for the new credentialing process.
- Please return the completed exam or ICC certificate to the Community Development Department as part of the new credential process.

Alternatively, materials are available in-person at the Community Development Department located at 304 Clayton Street, and on our website.

Why this change? The new process is designed to ensure that all construction projects meet the highest standards of safety and quality, benefiting both contractors and residents.

We appreciate your cooperation and commitment to maintaining the standards that make our community a great place to live and work.

For more information, please contact the Community Development Department at 970-842-5002 or in-person at 304 Clayton Street.

Stay Informed, Stay Safe, and Keep Building!

Community Development Department City of Brush!

Link to website with further information on credentialing: https://cms9.revize.com/revize/brushco/government/city_departments/community_development/contractor_licenses.php

12/30/2024

Join us tomorrow at The Course for a day full of games, an evening of music, and a late night "walk" to ring in the New Year!
Hope to see you there!

12/24/2024

The City has received application for a new liquor license at the Ortiz Event Center, located at 1615 Edison Street in Brush, formerly known as the Brush Roller Rink.

A hearing on the application will be held on Tuesday, January 14th at 2:00p.m. in the City Council Chambers of City Hall, located at 600 Edison Street in Brush, CO 80723.

Interested persons may appear to be heard for or against the application. Written objections may be filed with the City Clerk, 600 Edison Street, Brush, CO 80723 or [email protected] prior to the hearing.

Please call (970)-842-5001 with any questions. Thank you!

12/20/2024

With Christmas and New Years being on a Wednesday, recycling pick up will done on Thursday for the next two weeks (12/26/24 & 1/2/25). Trash pickup will be as normally scheduled, as there is no trash pickup on Wednesdays.

12/19/2024

Dogs and cats in Brush are required to have up to date Rabies vaccinations and be licensed by the City. The annual vaccination clinic for 2025 is fast approaching!

2025 Brush! Annual Vaccination Clinic

Date: Saturday January 25th, 2025
Location: Brush! City Hall Garage 118 Carson Street
Host: Fort Morgan Vet Clinic
Time: 2:00pm to 4:00pm

Vaccinations available:
Canine
Rabies - $22
DHPP - $33
DHPP and Lepto - $38
Bordetella - $33

Feline
Rabies - $22
FVRCP - $33
FVRCP and Leukemia - $44

Brush! Municipal Licenses
Canine and Feline - $10 each

Please call us at (970)-842-5001 with any questions!

12/18/2024

Free Dog Training 🐾🐾

12/17/2024

We posted the vacancy announcement for the seat of Councilor Ward I last week and we are now adding the vacancy announcement for the seat of Councilor Ward II!

Councilor Ward II Vacancy Announcement - The City of Brush! is looking for a resident of Ward II to complete one more year of a current 4 year term on City Council!

Ward II is the area of Brush from east of the center line of Hospital Road to west of the center line of Carson Street.

Criteria to be a Council Member:
Currently reside and have resided for 12 months in Ward II
Registered Voter
At least 18 years of age
U.S. Citizen
No other elective office held

Regular Council meetings are held the 2nd and 4th Mondays of each month at 6:00 p.m.

Average time commitment is 2-5 hours per week which includes preparation for and participation in regular meetings, special meetings, and any board / commission appointments.

How to be considered for the seat:
Submit a 1-2 page letter describing your interest in the seat and any experience you think may bring value to the City Council by 5:00p.m. Wednesday, January 8th. (No experience necessary.)
Letters may be sent via email to [email protected], by mail to P.O. Box 363 Brush, CO 80723, or delivered in person to 600 Edison St, Brush.

City Council will hold interviews with candidates in a public meeting at a date and time to be announced later.

Questions should be directed to City Clerk, Loranda Packard, at (970)-842-5001.

12/17/2024

Join us for a night of comedy, December 28th.

12/17/2024

We have spots available for our Puzzle Challenge, December 22nd.