2025 State of the City Address (2/24/25)

The City of Fort Collins held its 2025 State of the City Address on February 24, 2025, highlighting key municipal services, infrastructure projects, and community initiatives. Significant procurement-related updates included the ongoing capital improvement projects such as the Harmony Road repaving and the College and Trilby intersection reconstruction, which aim to improve transportation safety and infrastructure. The city is advancing its transit system with a focus on electrification, supported by nearly $900,000 in grant funding for electric buses, and has committed to maintaining fare-free transit service to enhance equity. Additionally, the city launched a new residential trash and recycling contract serving over 36,000 households, emphasizing environmental goals and operational efficiency. Broadband expansion continues with over 20,000 customers connected and ongoing fiber installation, supported by digital inclusion programs. The city also received an $11.7 million federal grant for electric vehicle charging infrastructure to support fleet electrification. Other notable procurement and budget-related efforts include the Southeast Community Center design funded by voter-approved capital improvement programs, stormwater infrastructure upgrades to address flooding, and housing development projects supported by tax credits and land bank strategies. The city emphasized its commitment to sustainable growth, public safety enhancements including traffic enforcement cameras, and digital transformation initiatives with new utility billing and recreation software systems planned for rollout in 2025. Overall, the address underscored the city’s strategic investments in infrastructure, technology, and community services to foster resilience, equity, and quality of life.