On September 13, 2023 at the Regular Monthly Board Meeting the Board of Trustees for the Town of Rye passed and adopted Ordinance 2023-6 Sidewalk Responsibility upon the second reading of the Ordinance. Ordinance 2023-6 will be mailed out to all residents in the Town for awareness of construction and maintenance responsibilities. For a copy of Ordinance 2023-6 please contact the Town Clerk.
The Board of Trustees approved a Water Conservation Tier Rate on June 14, 2023 in an effort to conserve treated water for all water meter sizes and discourage excessive water usage in the Town of Rye. The new water tier rate is as follows:
A Resolution placing a Water Tap Moratorium for the Town of Rye for all new water tap applications was approved by the Board of Trustees on June 14, 2023. The review of the water tap moratorium will be placed on the June 2024 monthly meeting agenda for revision, repeal and/or extension. Please contact the Town Clerk at 719-489-2011 for more information regarding this matter.
The Board of Trustees for the Town of Rye will be hosting the second annual Town Square Fair on Saturday, August 12, 2023, from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.! We will be shutting down Main Street to welcome you and your family to come and enjoy live music, bounce houses, food and SO MUCH MORE! We are currently looking for local businesses, vendors, artists, merchants, musicians, ranchers, restaurants, etc. to come set up a booth and help provide a safe, welcoming, and family focused back to school event! If you are interested in participating, please contact Jocelyn Mower at 719-489-2011.
With the recent fire that occurred off of Old San Isabel Rd. the Board of Trustees would like to provide some information relating to emergency situations.
As of January 1, 2023, the Town of Rye will no longer accept cash payments for Water and Sewer Services due to security and safety purposes. Checks, Money Orders, and Cashier's Checks will still be accepted and may be submitted by mailing to P.O. Box 236 Rye, CO 81069 or dropping off at the Town Hall Drop Box at 2067 Main St. Rye, CO 81069.
Debit Card, Credit Card and E-Check payments can be made by calling the Town Clerk at 719-489-2011 or at the Town of Rye website under the "Make an Online Payment" tab.
On December 6, 2022, the Board of Trustees passed Ordinance 2022-10 implementing an IP Program & Oil and Grease Management Program effective January 1, 2023. This Ordinance directly effects establishments in the Town of Rye such as restaurants, cafes, schools, daycare centers, automotive service shops, car washes, etc.
The Board of Trustees for the Town of Rye are accepting applications for the Water Treatment Plant Operator Assistant position. This is a part-time position working 30 hours or less per month. Pay is to be determined by the Board based on experience. If you are interested in applying for the position, please submit your resume to rye.town.clerk@gmail.com by November 8, 2022. For more information regarding this position please contact the Town Clerk at 719-489-2011.
The Town of Rye is pleased to announce that we are now able to take payments online.
Vacant Board of Trustee Seat for the Town of Rye: