News Releases
This section is updated periodically with news and events going on in
Fruita. Most documents here are in Adobe .pdf format, so you'll need the free
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CONTENTS - NEWS RELEASES
Residents who wish to continue participation or begin participation in the recycling program must sign up with the City of Fruita. Click here to obtain a copy of the recycling sign up form. The form is available on the Documents and Forms page. The following are dividing lines for the new pick up days for trash and recycling services. A trash pick up route map and a recycling calendar are available for your use by clicking on the appropriate link or going to the Documents and Forms page.
Trash Collection Routes
North of Aspen Avenue and East of Maple Street - Monday
South of Aspen Avenue (including South of I-70) - Tuesday
North of Aspen Avenue and West of Maple Street - Wednesday
Recycling Routes
West of 18 Road and North of I-70 - Every other Wednesday beginning on January 4, 2005
East of 18 Road and South of I-70 - Every other Wednesday beginning on January 11, 2005
SEWER RATE CHANGES - EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 2007
Monthly charges for sewer service increased January 1, 2007. These increases will be reflected on the January 2007 bill which you receive in February. Sewer rates for a single family residence will increase to $16.00 per month. Trash services will remain $10.75 per month.
In October 2007, the City of
Fruita conducted a community survey to determine resident attitudes regarding
public services, city policies and future growth. Survey questionnaires were mailed to
each City household (4,632) and 1,088 (23%) were completed. A copy of the 2007 City of Fruita
Citizen Survey can be found in the Citizen Survey Summary
Report.
The City Link is the quarterly newsletter published by the City of Fruita. Find out what is going on in your community.
ORDINANCES ON LINE
Recently adopted
Ordinances are now available online in Adobe .pdf format. See the Documents and Forms page to
access the Ordinances as well as other City documents.
AUTOMATIC
UTILITY BILL PAYMENTS AVAILABLE FOR MONTHLY CITY OF FRUITA UTILITY
BILL
The City of Fruita is pleased to offer you a new service - the Direct
Payment Plan. Now you can have your payment made automatically from your
checking or savings account. The Direct Payment Plan will help you in several
ways: It saves time with fewer checks to write and saves postage, It helps meet
your commitment in a convenient and timely manner - even if you’re on vacation
or out of town. No late charges. It’s easy to sign up for, easy to
cancel
Here is how the Direct Payment Plan works: You authorize regularly
scheduled payments to be made from your checking or savings accounts. Your
payments will be made automatically on the specified day. Proof of payment will
appear on your monthly utility bill. The authority you give to charge your
accounts will remain in effect until you notify us in writing to terminate the
authorization. If the amount of your payment changes, we will notify you at
least 10 days before the payment date. To take advantage of this service,
complete the ACH form and
return it to the City of Fruita, Finance Department.