Parks & Recreation Employees Furloughed – County Fair Cancelled
PRESS RELEASE – Due to the economic impact of COVID-19, Gilpin County must implement measures to ensure the financial viability of the County. The current pandemic situation has impacted our community and businesses significantly. Gilpin County has had a substantial loss in revenue due to casinos closing. Additionally, the Cares Act funding is not being granted to local governments under 500,000 in population which includes only five of the sixty-four counties in Colorado. As a result, we are facing some difficult decisions.
We have weighed multiple options. It is with a heavy heart that we have made the strategic decision to temporarily close the Community Center, and furlough 52 Parks and Recreation employees. This includes 23 employees who are currently working, and 29 seasonal employees who planned to return this summer to help with camps and events. These changes will go into effect on May 2, 2020 and are expected to last at least through July 10, 2020.
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