2023 Fruita State of the City Video - A First Person Experience

Thank you for watching the City of Fruita's 2023 State of the City video! We took a unique filming approach this year! With a first-person point of you, the video takes you on a tour around Fruita, CO, showcasing new projects and services the City of Fruita has been working on. 2022/2023 has been full of exciting new projects here in Fruita, CO. From new parks, construction projects to improve Fruita's streets, the new Mulberry Plaza, new staff for Fruita Building Inspections, and more, this video highlights how the City of Fruita is making progress towards the goals set in the Fruita Strategic Plan. 

A common theme throughout the video is the concept of being approachble. The City of Fruita strives everyday to be more accessible to the community. We want the community to know they can always ask city officials questions and provide feedback at anytime. We would like to thank the community for being involved and engaging in local government. The 2023 State of the City video as well as other City of Fruita videos can be found at Fruita.TV.

At the links below, you can find where to receive more information on your local government, as well as additional information on the stories highlighted in the video.  

2023 State of the City Highlights 

Where To Find Additional Information & How to Get Involved 

Interested in learning more and getting more involved? Below are several links to find more information about these stories and also current news throughout the city that enables residents to be in the know on a regular basis. If you can't find what you are looking for, please feel free to email communications@fruita.org.  

Weekly Information Updates 

Each week, the City Manager and Department Directors write a summary to the City Council and the public highlighting a few of the activities or projects that were worked on. View the most recent Weekly Information Update. You can also view past updates.

City of Fruita Strategic Plan

The purpose of the City of Fruita Strategic Plan is to outline City Council priorities staff will work to achieve over the next 2-4 years in addition to core service delivery. The plan’s priorities are aligned with the City’s values including the City’s long-term planning documents beginning with the City’s 10-year comprehensive plan Fruita in Motion, subsequent master plans, and community survey results conducted every four years. Years and deadlines are subject to change based on capacity, resources, or opportunities. Learn more and review the Fruita Strategic Plan. 

City's 10-Year + Comprehensive Plan, "Fruita in Motion" 

During the year 2019, the City provided nearly 40 ways for residents to actively engage and participate in defining the community's values and vision, and establishing goals and priorities, which resulted in City Council adopting Fruita in Motion in February of 2020. Over 4,000 residents participated in surveys, open houses at City facilities, schools, churches and local organizations, stakeholder group meetings, online and in-person engagement activities, with much media coverage, community organization's support, social media and web-based notifications, multiple newsletters to each residence and public meetings. A working committee of residents worked with a hired consulting firm (funded partially with a grant) to make head community feedback and make recommendations to staff and City Council. View the story map and plan. Since the adoption of the plan, City staff, consultants, working committees, Boards and Commissions have been working on updates to master plans: Fruita Land Use Code; Parks, Health, Recreation, Open Space and Trails; and Multi-Modal Transportation Circulation plans.    

City of Fruita Annual Budget 

The annual budget is the financial plan each year for the City of Fruita. It provides for core services such as public safety, public works, parks and recreation, community development and planning, capital improvements, and more. It also identifies the goals for the year while highlighting previous accomplishments. View the 2023 Fruita Budget, as well as previous budgets. Summaries, detail and a transmittal letter from the City Manager highlighting accomplishments of the previous year and upcoming year efforts and projects is also included.  

Find the City of Fruita on Social Media 

Facebook 

Instagram 

Nextdoor 

Youtube 

City Manager and City Council Event Series  

Also, each month, the City Manager and City Council hosts open, casual events around the City to hear from residents and discuss the issues on their minds. These include bike rides, hikes, walks and sit downs at Fruita businesses. Upcoming events can be found online.   

Fruita City Council  

The City Council makes policy decisions and enacts legislation to carry out the council polices and administers the city government.  The Fruita City Council conducts regular meetings on the first and third Tuesday of each month, and often holds a workshop on the 4th Tuesday of each month. Find more information on the Fruita City Council, including agendas, meeting packets, with details on each agenda item, minutes of past meetings and access to videos of meetings.

Boards and Commissions  

Boards and Commissions play an important role in the City of Fruita, as they recommend policies to the City Council and staff. Learn more about the City's Boards and Commissions, as well as to see current vacancies and how to apply to serve on a board or commission.  

For the Love of Fruita Campaign

For the Love of Fruita is a campaign to bring awareness to City Engagement efforts while also encouraging kindness and community connection in Fruita, CO. Learn more at lovefruita.com.

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