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1. What are your hours for 3 Wire Bar and Grill?

Hours are 8:00 am - 4 pm daily and 5:30 - 8:30 Friday through Sunday for dinner. Hours are subject to change for flight times. Call for most current.

2. Where do we park for the 3 Wire Bar and Grill?

Park in Long Term Parking and bring ticket in for validation. We validate for up to 4 hours.

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1. How often do the commissioners meet?

Commissioners meet every Monday and Tuesday. Mondays are staff-work sessions starting at 10:30 am. Tuesdays are regular meetings starting at 9:30 a.m. All meetings are at 522 Lincoln Avenue, Steamboat Springs, CO 80477 and are open to the public.

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1. When can I meet with inspectors?

Inspectors can be contacted by phone from 7:00 AM until 3:30 PM Monday-Friday, or you may schedule an appointment with them 24-hours in advance if you would like to meet them at the office or on site. Please call the office at (970) 870-5566.

2. Are you open at lunch time?

Yes we are office is open to the public between the hours of 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM Monday-Friday except for Holidays.

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1. When should I call 911?

• To report a fire.
  
• To stop a crime in progress.
  
• To save a life.

2. What questions will 911 dispatchers ask?

• What is happening?
  
• What is the location of the incident?
  
• What is your current location?
  
• Are there any injuries?
  
• What is your name?
  
• What is your phone number?

3. What if I call 911 by mistake?

If you mistakenly dial 911, please do not hang up. Your information still shows up on our screens. If you are not on the line when the operator answers, they will call you back. We may have to send a police officer to your home to make sure there is not a problem. Time spent calling back or dispatching emergency personnel to check on you because of hang-ups on the 911 line wastes resources and it takes away from the people who truly do need help.

4. When should I use the Non-Emergency number?

970-879-1110 is our non-emergency number which you can dial 24 hours a day in Routt County for non-emergency help. Using the non-emergency number keeps 911 available for true emergencies.

Some examples of times when you should call 970-879-1110 are:

• Your house or car was broken into yesterday.
  
• Your runaway child has returned home.
  
• You need to add additional items to the burglary report you made last week.
  
• Your car was stolen sometime overnight.
  
• Someone stole your bike while you were at school.

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1. Where are you located?

We are located on the third floor of the historic courthouse in downtown; 522 Lincoln Avenue, Steamboat Springs.

2. Does your office handle criminal matters?

No. Criminal matters are handled by the District Attorney’s Office. Their phone number is (970) 879-1146.

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1. What are the city and county doing?

The city and county are working closely with federal, state, and local public health officials to closely deal with an outbreak of respiratory illness caused by a novel coronavirus (COVID-19). The best thing we can do is stay informed, stay home and practice physical distancing of six feet.  Our city and county are doing everything possible to keep our community safe.

Qué están haciendo la ciudad y el condado?

La ciudad y el condado están trabajando estrechamente con funcionarios federales, estatales y locales de salud pública para tratar de cerca un brote de enfermedad respiratoria causada por un nuevo coronavirus (COVID-19). Lo mejor que podemos hacer es mantenernos informados, quedarnos en casa y practicar distanciamiento físico de seis pies. Nuestra ciudad y condado están haciendo todo lo posible para mantener segura a nuestra comunidad.

2. What happens if we have an outbreak, how are we prepared?

Our Routt County Emergency Operations Center, which brings all local emergency resources together, has been administering the local resource for the past several weeks.  This includes first responders to public health and city and county departments required to help deal with the response.  Our goal is making our community as safe as possible and working together to slow the spread of the virus.

¿Qué sucede si tenemos un brote, cómo estamos preparados?

Nuestro Centro de Operaciones de Emergencia del Condado de Routt, que reúne todos los recursos locales de emergencia, ha estado administrando el recurso local durante las últimas semanas. Esto incluye a los primeros en responder a los departamentos de salud pública y de la ciudad y el condado necesarios para ayudar a manejar la respuesta. Nuestro objetivo es hacer que nuestra comunidad sea lo más segura posible y trabajar juntos para frenar la propagación del virus.

3. What is the Public Health Department doing?

Prior to any COVID-19 cases in Colorado, the Routt County Public Health Department was distributing cleaning and prevention guidance to community partners, the airport, healthcare providers in the community, businesses, schools, Skilled Nursing/Assisted Nursing Facilities and other vulnerable populations.  The Public Health Department has ramped up and hired more staff to address this pandemic.  Public health nurses have been staffing the testing site along with staff from UCHealth Yampa Valley Medical Center.  Public Health is issuing quarantine and isolation orders and conducting tracing on COVID-19 positive cases.  They developed a High-Risk Task Force for vulnerable population preparedness to work with community agencies serving the elderly and at-risk populations.  The Health Department receives daily alerts from the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment as well as participating in weekly calls with the CDC.  The Routt County Public Health Department has been communicating out Health Alerts to all healthcare providers with new recommendations from Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment.

¿Qué está haciendo el Departamento de Salud Pública?

Antes de cualquier caso de COVID-19 en Colorado, el Departamento de Salud Pública del Condado de Routt distribuía guías de limpieza y prevención a los socios de la comunidad, el aeropuerto, los proveedores de atención médica en la comunidad, las empresas, las escuelas, las instalaciones de enfermería especializada / enfermería asistida y otras poblaciones vulnerables. El Departamento de Salud Pública ha aumentado y contratado más personal para abordar esta pandemia. Las enfermeras de salud pública han estado trabajando en el sitio de pruebas junto con el personal del Centro Médico UCHealth Yampa Valley. Salud Pública está emitiendo órdenes de cuarentena y aislamiento y está rastreando casos positivos de COVID-19. Desarrollaron un Grupo de trabajo de alto riesgo para la preparación de la población vulnerable para trabajar con agencias comunitarias que atienden a las personas mayores y en riesgo. El Departamento de Salud recibe alertas diarias del Departamento de Salud Pública y Medio Ambiente de Colorado, además de participar en llamadas semanales con los CDC. El Departamento de Salud Pública del Condado de Routt ha estado comunicando alertas de salud a todos los proveedores de atención médica con nuevas recomendaciones del Departamento de Salud Pública y Medio Ambiente de Colorado.

4. How come we don’t have enough tests? Who gets tested?

We all agree, one of the challenges has been access to testing.  We all want more tests available with quicker results, but based on current supplies, we are prioritizing testing for the highest at-risk patients, first responders, medical providers and law enforcement.  A large portion of population can manage the virus at home.  Testing results have taken 5-7 days to process.

¿Cómo es que no tenemos suficientes pruebas? ¿Quién se hace la prueba?

Todos estamos de acuerdo, uno de los desafíos ha sido el acceso a las pruebas. Todos queremos más pruebas disponibles con resultados más rápidos, pero en base a los suministros actuales, estamos priorizando las pruebas para los pacientes de mayor riesgo, los primeros en responder, los proveedores médicos y las fuerzas del orden. Una gran parte de la población puede controlar el virus en casa. Los resultados de las pruebas han tardado entre 5 y 7 días en procesarse.

5. If we can’t get tested what should we do? 

There is currently no vaccine to prevent coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). Below are suggested measures from the CDC that can prevent the spread of respiratory diseases:

• Practice Physical distancing of six feet or more
• Follow guidelines on travel
• Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds, especially after going to the bathroom; before eating; and after blowing your nose, coughing, or sneezing. If soap and water are not readily available, use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer with at least 60% alcohol.
• Avoid close contact with people who are sick.
• Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth.
• Stay home when you are sick and keep your children at home when they are sick.
• Cover your cough or sneeze with a tissue, then throw the tissue in the trash.
• Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces using a regular household cleaning spray or wipe or using an EPA-approved cleaning product.
• It is important to call ahead before going to see a doctor or emergency room to prevent the spread of illness. Tell them your symptoms and that you suspect you were exposed to someone with COVID-19 or had recent travel to a country that is experiencing community spread.

Si no podemos hacernos la prueba, ¿qué debemos hacer?

• Practique el distanciamiento físico de seis pies o más.
• Siga las pautas sobre viajes
• Lávese las manos a menudo con agua y jabón durante al menos 20 segundos, especialmente después de ir al baño; antes de comer; y después de sonarse la nariz, toser o estornudar. Si no hay agua y jabón disponibles, use un desinfectante para manos a base de alcohol con al menos 60% de alcohol.
• Evitar el contacto cercano con personas que están enfermas.
• Evitar tocarse los ojos, la nariz y la boca.
• Quédese en casa cuando esté enfermo y mantenga a sus hijos en casa cuando estén enfermos.
• Cubra su tos o estornude con un pañuelo desechable, luego tírelo a la basura.
• Limpie y desinfecte los objetos y las superficies que se tocan con frecuencia con un spray o paño de limpieza doméstico normal o con un producto de limpieza aprobado por la EPA.
• Es importante llamar con anticipación antes de ir al médico o a la sala de emergencias para prevenir la propagación de la enfermedad. Dígales sus síntomas y que sospeche que estuvo expuesto a alguien con COVID-19 o que viajó recientemente a un país que está experimentando una propagación comunitaria.

6. What happens if I have come in direct contact with someone who has tested positive? What should I do?

It is recommended that you self-quarantine for 14 days.  If you develop symptoms call your healthcare provider.  If you don’t have symptoms, self-isolate, but no need to call healthcare provider (please don’t overwhelm them).

¿Qué sucede si he entrado en contacto directo con alguien que dio positivo? ¿Qué tengo que hacer?

Se recomienda que se ponga en cuarentena por 14 días. Si desarrolla síntomas, llame a su proveedor de atención médica. Si no tiene síntomas, aísle por sí mismo, pero no necesita llamar al proveedor de atención médica (no los abrume).

7. What happens if you have symptoms?

If you have any symptoms – even mild ones – the Department of Public Health urges you to stay home and isolate yourself until: 

• You have had no fever for at least 72 hours (without the use of medicine) AND
• Other symptoms (cough, shortness of breath) have improved AND
• At least 7 days have passed since your symptoms first appeared.
• Anyone in your household you have had close contact with (within six feet for approximately 10 minutes) should self-quarantine for 14 days, even if you haven’t been tested for COVID-19.
• If you have a medical emergency, call 911. If you have severe respiratory symptoms, especially shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, tell the 911 dispatcher about your symptoms. Do not wait for a COVID-19 test to call 911.

¿Qué pasa si tienes síntomas?

Si tiene algún síntoma, incluso leves, el Departamento de Salud Pública lo insta a quedarse en casa y aislarse hasta que:

• No ha tenido fiebre durante al menos 72 horas (sin el uso de medicamentos) Y
• Otros síntomas (tos, dificultad para respirar) han mejorado Y
• Han transcurrido al menos 7 días desde que aparecieron sus síntomas.
• Cualquier persona en su hogar con la que haya tenido contacto cercano (a menos de seis pies durante aproximadamente 10 minutos) debe someterse a cuarentena por 14 días, incluso si no se le realizó la prueba de COVID-19.
• Si tiene una emergencia médica, llame al 911. Si tiene síntomas respiratorios severos, especialmente dificultad para respirar o dificultad para respirar, informe al operador del 911 acerca de sus síntomas. No espere una prueba COVID-19 para llamar al 911.

8. Do we have enough hospital beds?

Communities across the world have taken drastic measures to contain the spread of COVID-19, shutting down almost every form of public gathering, from schools to restaurants to church services.  Among the primary reasons for these limitations is the fact that hospitals do not have the resources to treat the influx of patients who could become infected if such activities continue unabated.  Locally, UCHealth Yampa Valley Medical Center is a 39-bed hospital.  The hospital has visitor restrictions in place to keep its patients, staff and physicians as safe and healthy as possible.  The public should prioritize using other health resources, such as self-quarantining or consulting their primary care physician.  Those without a primary care physician can schedule a virtual urgent care appointment online. 

 The community’s health professionals have plans in place to address growth and if additional resources are required.

¿Tenemos suficientes camas de hospital?

Las comunidades de todo el mundo han tomado medidas drásticas para contener la propagación de COVID-19, cerrando casi todas las formas de reunión pública, desde escuelas hasta restaurantes y servicios religiosos. Una de las razones principales de estas limitaciones es el hecho de que los hospitales no tienen los recursos para tratar la afluencia de pacientes que podrían infectarse si tales actividades continúan sin disminuir. A nivel local, UCHealth Yampa Valley Medical Center es un hospital de 39 camas. El hospital tiene restricciones de visitantes para mantener a sus pacientes, personal y médicos lo más seguros y saludables posible. El público debe priorizar el uso de otros recursos de salud, como la cuarentena o consultar a su médico de atención primaria. Aquellos sin un médico de atención primaria pueden programar una cita virtual de atención urgente en línea.

 Los profesionales de la salud de la comunidad tienen planes establecidos para abordar el crecimiento y si se requieren recursos adicionales.

9. Why are officials not releasing exact locations where infected people visited?

Health officials determined it is unlikely that releasing those locations would help.  Medical experts believe the virus cannot survive on a surface for more than three days and typically do not receive information about the places where patients may have been until after the three-day window had passed.  It appears that close proximity contact is more relevant than simply knowing a location. 

¿Por qué los funcionarios no divulgan los lugares exactos donde visitaron las personas infectadas?

Los funcionarios de salud determinaron que es poco probable que ayudar a liberar esos lugares. Los expertos médicos creen que el virus no puede sobrevivir en una superficie por más de tres días y, por lo general, no reciben información sobre los lugares donde los pacientes pudieron haber estado hasta después de que transcurriera el período de tres días. Parece que el contacto cercano es más relevante que simplemente conocer una ubicación.

10. What should individuals be doing right now?

Pretty much what we’ve been doing so far – stay home and limit contact with others through physical distancing, stay informed from reputable resources, remain calm and don’t forget about your mental health.  Check on neighbors, family and friends with a quick call and through digital options.  

¿Qué deberían estar haciendo las personas ahora?

Más o menos lo que hemos estado haciendo hasta ahora: quédese en casa y limite el contacto con otros a través del distanciamiento físico, manténgase informado de los recursos de buena reputación, mantenga la calma y no se olvide de su salud mental. Controle a sus vecinos, familiares y amigos con una llamada rápida y a través de opciones digitales.

11. Who is working to contain this virus?

The Routt County Emergency Operations Center working together along with state organizations such as Colorado Department of Public Health & Environment (CDPHE), the Governor’s office and state agencies as well as national entities like the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).  In addition, all local agencies from North Routt to South Routt, West Routt and Hayden and those throughout the city and county, both public and private, are working to help the community get through this situation.  It seems overwhelming, but we will get through this together much like the Yampa Valley has done for generations.

¿Quién está trabajando para contener este virus?

El Centro de Operaciones de Emergencia del Condado de Routt trabaja junto con organizaciones estatales como el Departamento de Salud Pública y Medio Ambiente de Colorado (CDPHE), la oficina del Gobernador y las agencias estatales, así como entidades nacionales como el Centro para el Control y la Prevención de Enfermedades (CDC). Además, todas las agencias locales, desde North Routt hasta South Routt, West Routt y Hayden, y las de toda la ciudad y el condado, tanto públicas como privadas, están trabajando para ayudar a la comunidad a superar esta situación. Parece abrumador, pero lo superaremos juntos como lo ha hecho el Valle de Yampa por generaciones.

12. Are there enough food and supplies in supermarkets? 

While stores may be out-of-stock on some products (like toilet paper and cleaning supplies), stores express confidence that items are being replenishment.  The biggest driver of the out of stocks on shelves is that people are over-purchasing.  It would help our entire community if people would follow the recommendation to purchase just what you need for 5-7 days, less if you can shop on a more frequent basis.  In addition, many stores have adjusted hours for restocking and cleaning as well as established specific hours for vulnerable shoppers who must leave home to obtain their groceries.

¿Hay suficientes alimentos y suministros en los supermercados?

Si bien las tiendas pueden estar agotadas en algunos productos (como papel higiénico y productos de limpieza), las tiendas expresan su confianza en que los artículos se están reponiendo. El principal impulsor de la falta de existencias en los estantes es que las personas compran en exceso. Ayudaría a toda nuestra comunidad si la gente siguiera la recomendación de comprar justo lo que necesita durante 5-7 días, menos si puede comprar con más frecuencia. Además, muchas tiendas tienen horarios ajustados para reabastecimiento y limpieza, así como horarios específicos establecidos para compradores vulnerables que deben salir de casa para obtener sus alimentos.

13. What is happening to all the businesses that have closed? 

Our community has come together to support local outlets and the Chamber, Colorado Work Force Center, Social Services and Human Services are working to share resources, assisting those who need aid and relaying information about programs.  While the business environment will continue to change over the next weeks and months, we must all adapt to these instabilities and most importantly, look out for each other.

¿Qué está pasando con todas las empresas que han cerrado?

Nuestra comunidad se ha unido para apoyar a los medios locales y la Cámara, el Centro de la Fuerza Laboral de Colorado, los Servicios Sociales y los Servicios Humanos están trabajando para compartir recursos, ayudando a quienes necesitan ayuda y transmitiendo información sobre los programas. Si bien el entorno empresarial continuará cambiando en las próximas semanas y meses, todos debemos adaptarnos a estas inestabilidades y, lo que es más importante, cuidarnos mutuamente.

14. FOR MORE INFORMATION

Check out the Routt County COVID-19 website:  www.covid19routtcounty.com. 

Other relevant websites: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, www.cdc.gov, Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment, https://covid19.colorado.gov/,

Routt County COVID-19 Call line: 970-871-8444, 8:00 am-5:00pm

Follow on social media: Facebook - Routt County, Routt County Emergency Management, and Instagram Routt County

PARA MÁS INFORMACIÓN

Visite el sitio web COVID-19 del condado de Routt: www.covid19routtcounty.com.

Otros sitios web relevantes: Centros para el Control y la Prevención de Enfermedades, www.cdc.gov, Departamento de Salud Pública y Medio Ambiente de Colorado, https://covid19.colorado.gov/,

Línea de llamada COVID-19 del condado de Routt: 970-871-8444, 8:00 am-5: 00pm

Siga en las redes sociales: Facebook: condado de Routt, gestión de emergencias del condado de Routt e condado de Routt de Instagram

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1. What does the District Attorney's (DA) Office do?

The residents of each of Colorado's 22 judicial districts elect a district attorney to represent "the People" of the State of Colorado in all criminal proceedings through the trial stage of cases. Grand, Moffat, and Routt counties comprise the 14th Judicial District. The District Attorney's Office does not handle civil matters or divorce proceedings.

2. Can I plea by mail?

You may be able to plea by mail if you live outside the 14th Judicial District and you are not facing jail time. Contact the respective deputy district attorney on whether you qualify for a plea by mail.

3. What are the procedures for getting my police report?

You will need to call the main number for the appropriate office and talk to the legal secretary. The legal secretary will tell you the number of pages and how much it will cost. We charge $0.25 per page. CDs are $15 each. You can come to the appropriate district attorney's office and pick up your police reports. We only accept checks or money orders.

4. What happens when I come to court on a traffic ticket?

Although the procedures are different in each court, generally, you will be advised of your rights by the judge and be allowed to see the Deputy District Attorney. The DDA will offer you a plea agreement. It is your decision on whether you take the plea agreement or not. If you take the plea agreement, you can plead guilty on that date and depending on the crime be sentenced. If you decide not to take the plea agreement, you can set the case for trial. At the first appearance in court you also have the right to set the case over to talk to a defense attorney. Your plea agreement that is offered does not get worse if you talk to a defense attorney.

5. How do I change my bond conditions?

You will need to file a motion with the court requesting a change in the bond conditions and the reason why. You will also need to send a copy to the appropriate District Attorney's Office. It is the policy of the District Attorney's Office to evaluate every case and make a recommendation to change bond conditions or not change bond conditions based upon the facts of that case. A Deputy District Attorney may recommend that bond conditions stay in place even though a victim may want them lifted.

6. What does the County Attorney do?

The County Attorney's Office provides general legal counsel to the Board of County Commissioners, elected officials, county departments and other agencies as authorized by the Board of County Commissioners.

The County Attorney also provide representation to the county Department of Social Services in dependency and neglect cases, public assistance issues, adult protection matters, child support issues and other civil matters related to the department.

7. If I have a traffic ticket, can I discuss my ticket with the Deputy District Attorney prior to the court date?

Generally, due to the high volume of cases, you cannot talk to the Deputy District Attorney about your case until the court date. You are welcome to fax or mail a letter to DA prior to the hearing. If your case is a traffic infraction, the Deputy District Attorney cannot handle your case and you will need to contact the appropriate court.

8. What is a traffic infraction?

Traffic infractions are low level traffic offenses that carry only a fine. To check if you have a traffic infraction you can call the appropriate court and they can tell you whether you case is a traffic infraction or misdemeanor traffic offense.

9. How do I change my court date?

You will need to contact the appropriate court, see the county office page. The District Attorney's Office cannot continue your court date.

10. What if I want to report a crime?

You will need to contact your local police agency. The District Attorney's Office relies upon the police agencies to provide us with investigations. The numbers for the police agencies can be found by clicking on the following link. If it an emergency, you can dial 911.

11. Why are some cases plea bargained?

There are not enough DA's, judges, courtrooms, or trial days on the calendar to put all the thousands of cases every year in the 14th Judicial District before a jury. For those defendants taken to trial, or for those who plead guilty before a trial, there are not enough jail cells in the state to hold them.

These practical demands plus the defendant's speedy trial rights, the seriousness of the cases, the strengths or weaknesses of cases, the victim's wishes, public safety, punishment, rehabilitation, and deterrence are all interests that are considered by the DA when deciding how to proceed. Most cases are resolved in a relatively short time with a plea agreement designed to balance the competing interests involved.

12. How do I get a Public Defender or other legal representation, when I am accused of a crime?

In all traffic and misdemeanor cases it is necessary to attend the arraignment without a Public Defender present. This is because many defendants choose to take the DA's offer, and find no further court dates are necessary.

Once a pretrial date has been set after pleading not guilty, then the Public Defender's Office may be contacted to see if you qualify for representation. Clients must be able to show proof of their low income level by providing pay stubs or tax returns.

Private Counsel may also be sought, and generally an entry of appearance and a request for a retrial conference are filed with the courts as well as the DA's office. In this situation, it is not necessary for the defendant to appear at either court date because the attorney is representing the client.

It is also possible for a defendant to represent themselves throughout the court process, or "pro se." The District Attorney's office will give anyone representing themselves equal consideration in the case, and the same plea bargain as if they had an attorney.

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1. How do I get my well water tested?

Bacteriological water testing kits can be purchased at our lab Monday through Friday from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. We currently accept water samples Monday through Wednesday from 8:00 am to 3:30 pm. All samples must be less than 24 hours old to be accepted for testing. Visit the Environmental Health Office for more details at:

• 136 6th Street, 2nd Floor
  Steamboat Springs, CO
  970-870-5588

2. Do I need a license to open a new restaurant?

Yes, a Retail Food License is required under Colorado law to sell or give away food to the general public. See the Colorado Division of Environmental Health and Sustainability or contact our office at (970) 870-5588.

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1. When can I start training?

Static Environment Testing (SET) for financial modules was completed in June, and in August the training environment will be set-up. Once we move to the training environment the Project Team/Functional Leads will work on advanced set-up. Training for the Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) and core users will begin after setup is completed. Departments should plan on training for staff starting in the fall. We will communicate training dates after they're confirmed.

2. Why are we hearing about this now?

We are talking about it now to give everyone ample time to prepare and adjust to the change. There are also departments who are heavily impacted already. We want everyone to be aware of the increased workload of these departments and remember to be kind and patient during the implementation.

3. Will MUNIS be better than our current system?

That is the goal! Our current system is 30 years old; the new software is updated and has more possibilities to streamline job functions and processes.

4. Will the new system replace Paychex?

Yes! The new system includes time entry that all employees will be trained on, and we do think it will be a more user friendly interface.

5. How will this impact my job?

Really it depends on your existing job function. Every employee will learn the new time entry system. From there it depends on your level of involvement with budgeting, purchasing and accounting. Overall the system will have positive benefits for all employees.

6. How does this Phase of the project affect me?

Most activity at this point involves the Functional Leaders/Project Team, Department Heads and Steering Committee. However, all County employees will be trained on the system. County wide training will occur in the 3rd and 4th quarters of 2017 for both Phase I and Phase II modules. In the meantime, the Functional Leaders/Project Team has an increased workload so patience and kindness are appreciated.

7. What should I expect next?

Look for the Monthly Newsletter which will be emailed and attached to your paystub with project updates. There will also be resources available on the Intranet and via email on trainings, conversion status and schedule updates.

8. Why is the County converting to MUNIS Software?

Our current financial software, Fundware, is dated and will not longer be supported after 2017, so this is an essential change for Routt County. The modules being implemented were chosen with the intention of simplifying processes and daily workflow such as, time entry, accounts payable and financial reports and project budgeting.

9. What's required of me?

There will be online training followed by classroom training. The amount of training depends on your current job functions.

10. How are we going to find time for training?

Flexibility and communication are key. The online trainings are organized into sections that can be broken up throughout your day. If you need assistance or motivation speak with a Subject Matter Expert (SME) or Change Agent.

11. Can we get overtime or compensation if we need extra training hours?

That was discussed with the Department Heads, and each department will manage their own time and hours on the project. Keep track of how many hours are spent on ERP, and if overtime hours are needed speak with your Department Head.

12. What are the specific time frames for training?

This is a huge project and we are still working on getting specific dates nailed down. Keep asking your Department Head, Change Agents, and we'll keep working to get information to everyone!

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1. Where do I get an application for employment?

Please view How to Apply page. Make sure that you select the appropriate application form for the position that you are applying for. All applications are to be returned to the Human Resources Office at 136 6th Street, Suite 107, Steamboat Springs, CO.

2. How do I submit an application?

Please follow the directions under How to Apply for a Job. All applications are to be returned to the Human Resources Office.

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1. Can I have a secondary dwelling unit on my property?

Secondary dwelling units are permitted in certain situations and are subject to specific standards.  Please reference the Secondary Dwelling Unit guide for an overview of those standards.

Separate restrictions apply on lots that are 70 acres or larger. Certain exemptions apply for secondary dwelling units constructed prior to June 1995. For additional information please contact the Planner of the Day at (970) 879-2704 or email.

Secondary Dwelling Unit Guide.

2. What types of open burning are permissible with a permit?

• Burning of yard waste that does not include salvageable wood or tree stumps
• Burning of slash piles

3. How do I contact a County Department?

Visit the Staff Directory to find all department and staff contact information.

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1. What is open burning?

Open burning is the burning of any material or substance, including trash, wastepaper, wood, vegetative material, or any other flammable material, in the air on any open premises or in a receptacle where emissions are released directly into the air without passing through a chimney or stack. Generally, any time you light a fire outdoors you are open burning.

2. Why does the state require permits for open burning?

The State of Colorado and Routt County regulate open burning to help protect public health and the environment in Colorado. Open burning pollutes the air and poses a fire hazard. The air pollution created can cause serious health problems, obscure visibility, soil nearby surfaces, and create annoying odors.

3. What types of open burning are permissible with a permit?

• Burning of yard waste that does not include salvageable wood or tree stumps
  
• Burning of slash piles
  

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1. Can I have a secondary dwelling unit on my property?

Secondary dwelling units are permitted in certain situations and are subject to specific standards.  Please reference the Secondary Dwelling Unit guide for an overview of those standards.

Separate restrictions apply on lots that are 70 acres or larger. Certain exemptions apply for secondary dwelling units constructed prior to June 1995. For additional information please contact the Planner of the Day at (970) 879-2704 or email.

Secondary Dwelling Unit Guide.

2. Are there restrictions on my land?

All land within unincorporated Routt County falls within one of 14 zone districts. Each district has a list of permitted uses and uses that are allowed by permit when approved by the planning director, Planning Commission, or Board of County Commissioners. Each district also has development restrictions such as minimum lot area and frontage, minimum setbacks from property lines, and maximum structure height. In addition to zone district standards, there may be other restrictions that apply to your property, such as waterbody setbacks, floodplain standards, and skyline height restrictions. For detailed information, go to our Regulations section of our website. You may also contact a planner by calling (970) 879-2704. Please note that in many cases, subdivision covenants may further restrict your property; however such restrictions are not monitored or enforced by Routt County.

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1. How do I put my company name on the approved supplier list to ensure I receive solicitations automatically?

Please click on the Vendor Registration link below and complete the registration form.  Suppliers must also watch for advertisements in the legal classified section of the Steamboat Pilot & Today on Sundays to ensure they know about all solicitations that they may be interested in.

Vendor Registration

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1. When do I need an oversize permit?

Any time you bring an oversize load across a Routt County Road an oversize permit is needed. Permit forms are on our website.

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1. What is the best control for Whitetop?

The best control solution for rural areas are Telar, Escort, and Cimarron. For residential areas, the best choices are Corsair and Weed-B-Gon MAX.

2. What is the best control for thistles?

Milestone