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Fruita Academy
The Fruita Academy is an opportunity for interested community members to learn in-person about the functions of local government. Participants will hear directly from Fruita leaders, receive hands on learning, and tours of some of City of Fruita's largest facilities.
Free to Participate | 4 Class Sessions | 2 Facility Tours
Learn About Your Local Government
Throughout each session, you will hear from Fruita leaders including City Council, the City Manager, and Department Directors. Each session will cover two topics ranging from Police, Engineering, Parks and Recreation, Public Works, and more. There will an option to participate in two facility tours including the Fruita's Wastewater Treatment Facility and the Fruita Community Center. During all sessions and tours, there will be ample time to ask questions and connect with speakers.
At the end of the Fruita Academy, participants will be recognized by the Fruita City Council at an upcoming City Council meeting.
Academies happen once per year, and the time will change to accommodate various schedules. If the current timeframe doesn't fit your schedule, please keep in touch to see future academy timelines.
2024 Schedule
April 11 - May 2
Classes are Thursdays (4/11, 4/18, 4/25, 5/2) from 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
- Week #1 - Welcome from the Mayor! Tour of the Fruita Community Center, presentation by Parks & Recreation | Class held at the Fruita Community Center | 5:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. | Dinner will be provided
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Week #2 - Tour of the Wastewater Treatment Facility, presentation by Public Works & Engineering | Class held at the Fruita Civic Center | 5:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. | Dinner will be provided
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Week #3 - Planning & Building Division and the Fruita Police Department | Class held at the Fruita Civic Center | 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
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Week #4 - Elected Officials and Administration/Budget | Class held at the Fruita Civic Center | 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Tours will occur during class (classes will end at 8:00 pm on tour days)
- Fruita Community Center Tour - April 11, 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
- Fruita Wastewater Treatment Facility - April 18, 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Graduation! Scheduled for May 7, 2024, at 7 p.m. during the Regular City Council meeting.
