Year in Review

In 2025...

This Year in Review highlights some of the city and county's biggest accomplishments of 2025 and provides insight into how resources were managed to fund programs and services aimed at serving the Broomfield community. CCOB staff demonstrated a strong focus on strategic execution and financial responsibility throughout the year.

CCOB focused on maintaining a solid foundation and strategic approach to solidify a financial and sustainable future, actively seeking opportunities for budget optimization and revenue growth.

2025 Awards and Recognitions Summary

Visit the Awards and Honors web page to view all CCOB awards and recognitions.

Polco Best in Governance 2025 – National Champion: Economy

Broomfield was named the 2025 National Champion for Polco’s Best in Governance – Economy Award at the ICMA Annual Conference. This national honor recognizes Broomfield’s leadership in using resident voice, trusted data, and strategic investment to build a strong, resilient, and inclusive economy.

GFOA Distinguished Budget Presentation Award

For more than 30 consecutive years, Broomfield received the Government Finance Officers Association’s top recognition in budgeting, underscoring long-standing excellence in financial transparency, accountability, and planning.

Broadband Ready Certified Community

The Colorado Broadband Office designated Broomfield as a Broadband Ready Community, confirming policies and processes that support expanded broadband infrastructure and improved digital access for residents.

Best-Tasting Water in the Rocky Mountain Region

Broomfield’s Water Utilities team earned the regional Best-Tasting Water award, advancing to the national competition at the American Water Works Association conference.

Colorado Distinguished Performance Award – Human Services

For the fifth year in a row, Human Services received the state’s Distinguished Performance Award for meeting high standards in timeliness, safety, and accuracy in delivering essential support to residents.

Josephine H. Miles Honorary Award – Broomfield Out Loud

The Broomfield Out Loud project was honored as one of Colorado’s exemplary historical and cultural initiatives.

Charging Smart Silver Designation – First in Colorado

Broomfield became the first community in Colorado to earn the national Charging Smart Silver designation for leadership in EV readiness, streamlined permitting and expanding local charging infrastructure.

American Public Works Association (APWA) Parks and Trails - The Bay Aquatic Park

The renovation of the Broomfield Bay Aquatic Park, meeting modern codes and enhancing accessibility, was recognized for its innovative and beautiful reimagining of a beloved space within the community.

Heart of Broomfield Award

Dawn Rachjaibun received the Heart and Soul of Broomfield, recognizing an individual who consistently gives of themselves to their neighbors, local groups and even strangers, and whose actions are the epitome of a community with heart.

Our Broomfield Our Favorites - Favorite Fitness Center/Health Club - Paul Derda Recreation Center

Voted the winner in the reader’s votes for its excellence and positive impact the facility makes in the community.

Financial Sustainability and Resilience

Budget and Fiscal Management

Tax Base Trends: Sales and use taxes are projected to remain flat or slightly increase. Conversely, both residential and commercial property tax revenues are declining due to statewide changes in assessment rates and valuations, adding to a fiscally restrained environment. In response, staff prioritized mandates, obligations, and critical needs in the 2026 budget, focusing on reallocating existing resources rather than adding new expenditures to maintain fiscal discipline.
Structural Budget Pressures: Rising operational, labor, and capital costs continue to increase, creating structural budget pressures that outpace revenue and require discipline, prioritization, and strategic planning. In response, staff - organization-wide - engaged in strict budget planning, review, and re-review to modified expenditures for 2025 and prepared a thoughtful, realistic, and balanced budget for 2026.
Cost Efficiency Measures:
- The Detention Center completed a boiler upgrade that utilized highly efficient equipment, qualifying for a $25,144 rebate from Xcel Energy.
- A pilot program for transitioning from laundering towels to using biodegradable disinfectant wipes in Recreation fitness studios is expected to reduce annual staff wages allocated to towel service by approximately $100,000.
Major Capital Projects: Phase 1 of the Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) project was completed, focusing on strategic planning, vendor selection, and organizational readiness for the technological transformation.

Economic Vitality Initiatives

Economic Growth: Broomfield’s target business sectors (Finance, IT, Clean Energy, Aerospace, Professional Services) continue to outperform the Denver metro area in employment growth. CCOB attracted, retained, and expanded key primary employers, including Peak Energy, Raven Space Systems, Anduril, Sierra Space, and Quantinuum.
Incentives and Development: Staff successfully launched a Restaurant Incentive Program and advanced economic development goals through programs like the Enhance Broomfield Grants and the CHIPS Act. Construction is underway for over one million square feet of new business workspace across various commercial developments, such as Simms Technology Park and Arista 36.
Inclusionary Housing: 543 new income-aligned units were built or are under construction in 2025 or were approved to start construction in 2026, adding to the existing 287 units in Broomfield. This included key ground breakings for projects such as Harvest Hill and Cottonwood that are 100% income aligned units.
Housing Assistance Programs:
- The Utility Rate Assistance Fund (URAF) Program provided water bill assistance to 1,454 households, demonstrating a high utilization rate in its inaugural year.
- The Partial Property Tax Refund (PPTR) Program issued 980 refunds. This volume successfully exhausted the entire $500,000 budget allocated for the 2025 program year.
- Since its inception, the Downpayment Assistance Program, leveraging funding from DOLA Prop 123, has successfully supported four households in achieving homeownership, providing a total of $170,980 in essential down payment assistance.
- The Department of Human Services (DHS) received a $250,000 grant through Community Solutions for homelessness efforts. Currently, 36 people have been housed and 34 people are actively seeking services to become housed.
- Through the DHS Tenant-Based Rental Assistance (TBRA) Pilot, five seniors who were experiencing chronic homelessness have been housed.
- DHS received a Families First grant of $175,000, with $149,990 used to help 44 clients with mortgage/rental assistance, home repairs, energy assistance, car repairs, and other assistance in 2025.
- The Severe Weather Activation Program (SWAP) sheltered 118 individuals during the 2024/2025 extreme cold season. SWAP improved processes to prioritize the most vulnerable for the 2025/2026 season.

Growing Greener

CCOB made investments toward the community’s sustainable future through conservation, infrastructure upgrades, and environmental stewardship.

Waste Diversion

In August, the City and County of Broomfield (CCOB) partnered with Resource Central to offer residents a free, scheduled pickup service for unwanted but reusable building materials and appliances. Since launching, the program has served 13 households and diverted 6,960 pounds of material from the landfill. Construction and demolition debris makes up an estimated 25% of Colorado’s total solid waste, so diverting these materials directly supports Broomfield’s zero waste goals while providing the community with a convenient and sustainable disposal option.
The 2025 Spring Cleanup collected 1,106 tons of landfill-bound material. Despite the program’s focus on disposal, it successfully diverted 73.85 tons of wood and 18.09 tons of metal from the landfill. This year’s cleanup saw strong community involvement, with 9,125 residents participating.

Reduction of Broomfield’s Carbon Footprint

One of the key strategies identified in the Zero Waste Plan included implementation of a city-contracted waste collection service. The Residential Waste Services program launched on March 31. As of Nov. 1, the Residential Waste Services program has 8,288 households actively enrolled in municipally contracted services, which covers ~86% of eligible households.
In 2025, Broomfield partnered with Solar United Neighbors (SUN) and conducted a Switch Together spring and fall campaign. Participants are expected to save an average of $4,913 on a typical system through the group buying program. Residents' adoption of solar is a key strategy outlined in the Broomfield Greenhouse Reduction Plan. In total, 98 households signed contracts and installed solar as a result of this program. Across all participating Colorado municipalities in 2025, a total of 288 contracts were signed. Broomfield will once again partner with Solar United Neighbors to launch a Spring 2026 Switch Together program.
LED lighting upgrades throughout the George DiCiero City and County Building continue. Replacing existing fixtures with an Energy Star rated LED light fixture will cut energy usage by approximately 90%. With an average life expectancy of 100,000 hours, this LED lighting upgrade will equate to potentially 20 years with minimal maintenance.

Water Efficiency and Resources

Water Use Reduction: Cumulative potable water usage through October 2025 totaled 3,457.821 million gallons, reflecting an 11.9% reduction compared to the same period in 2024. We believe this is attributable to a combination of the new water use ordinance, the rate increase, and continued benefits of past conservation efforts (e.g., turf replacement).
Conservation Programs: CCOB successfully implemented landscape water conservation programs in partnership with Resource Central, including 89 Slow-the-Flow audits, the sale of 263 discounted Garden-in-a-Box kits, and the completion of 36 lawn replacement projects. In addition, Broomfield issued the following rebates to residents and businesses: 86 low-flow toilets, 10 rain barrels, 512 efficient irrigation nozzles, 95 smart irrigation controllers and four home water monitoring systems.

Sustainable Infrastructure and Operations

Water Infrastructure Replacement: The Water Meter Replacement Program achieved its 2025 annual goal, successfully replacing 1,568 meters with advanced ultrasonic meters.
Major Pipeline Projects:
- The Westlake Community Waterline Replacement Project installed approximately 4,900 feet of new 12-inch PVC pipe along Westlake Drive - 100% complete.
- The W. 136th Avenue Waterline Replacement Project began in August, utilizing innovative slip-lining technology to replace 3,072 feet of 50-year-old pipe. As of November, the project was approximately 82% complete.
Algae Control: Two LG Sonic ultrasonic algae control buoys were installed at Siena Reservoir, and two were installed at The Trails at Westland Pond and Sagar Reservoir to safely control algae blooms.
Raw Water Storage: Siena Reservoir Pump Station is 100% complete and operational, providing additional peak local water storage for potable water treatment.
Energy and EV Readiness: New Level 2 EV charging stations were opened at the Broomfield Community Center (BCC) and the George Di Ciero City and County Building (GDC), bringing the total numbers of publicly-accessible EV charging stations to 12 (with 24 ports or parking spaces). Broomfield was awarded the national Charging Smart Silver designation for its leadership in EV readiness and innovation.

Mobility

Efforts were directed toward enhancing transportation options, improving infrastructure safety, and leveraging regional partnerships.

Transportation Infrastructure and Planning

Street Maintenance: The annual Pavement Preservation Program completed all surface seal road work for the 2025 season, covering 25.64 miles (8.9% of Broomfield’s street infrastructure). Staff repaired 1,609 potholes using 540 tons of asphalt. The city-wide concrete replacement program utilized contracted services to replace 10,090 linear feet and 8,105 square yards of city-owned concrete. The Streets Maintenance crack seal program exceeded its annual goal by installing 105,630 lbs of material.
Traffic and Safety: The Traffic Signal Pole Replacement Program completed five pole replacements. Traffic signal controllers and software were upgraded at various intersections to enable remote monitoring and efficient traffic flow. The Transportation Division concluded Broomfield’s first Transportation Safety Action Plan (BTSAP), which included the adoption of Vision Zero.
Mass Transit and Regional Advocacy:
- The EasyRide Transportation service saw a 3% increase in total trips (14,742 trips) and a 5% increase in unduplicated clients (271 clients).
- The RTD Board approved changes to the Access on Demand (AoD) paratransit program, avoiding most proposed cuts and ensuring district-wide service remains available to eligible customers.
- Construction began on the I-25/CO 7 interim mobility hub, a regional transit project undertaken in partnership with CDOT.
Active Mobility: Approximately five miles of on-street bike facilities and bike lanes were improved. Staff also completed the first phase of the Broomfield Wayfinding Plan with signage implemented for three priority community trail connections.

Thriving, Diverse and Safe Community

Staff concentrated efforts on enhancing community safety, promoting mental well-being and strengthening diversity and inclusion through services and cultural projects.

Health, Public Safety, and Law Enforcement

Crime Reduction: The Police Department reported that violent crime remains exceptionally low, and property crimes, including motor vehicle theft and robbery, are down by nearly 50% compared to 2023.
Targeted Enforcement: The Special Enforcement Team arrested 60 high-priority offenders in 2025. The Police Department focused on racing enforcement, resulting in more than 250 traffic stops and more than 200 citations.
Mental Health Response: The Mental Health Co-Responder Program (BCORE) expanded its impact by increasing both the number of calls for service and in-person contacts, totaling 619 behavioral health calls (Jan-Oct 2025) versus 407 calls in 2024 during this same period.
Community Connection: BPD provided more than 150 community engagement events year to date this year, versus 130 during this same period in 2024.
The Broomfield Police Foundation, an independent 501(c)(3) nonprofit, is being established to formally accept donations for staff hardship and community strengthening efforts.
Court Programming: The Court Navigator assisted 225 individuals, up 59% from 2023. The Community Connection Court docket had 94 participants, up 57% since its inception in 2023. The Broomfield Teen Opportunity Program (BTOP) had 87 participants attend this court ordered class.
Health and Well-Being: 3,105 unique Broomfield households received Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) in State Fiscal Year 2024/2025, issuing $8,458,7098 in SNAP benefits to Broomfield residents. 6,580 unique Broomfield households received Medicaid benefits in State Fiscal Year 2024/2025.
Mental Health and Crisis Response: Over 630 life-saving Narcan kits were distributed publicly. Staff trained 3,032 residents on behavioral health.
Family Support: Public Health established a nurse home visitation program (Family Connects) in partnership with Boulder County Public Health for new parents.

Arts, Culture, and Inclusion

Sister City Partnership: Broomfield formalized a historic Sister City partnership with the Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes.
Public Art: A mural honoring the Cheyenne and Arapaho people, created by artist Brent Learned, was installed at 120th and Highway 287. Six new sidewalk murals were selected and installed in public spaces across the community.
Auditorium Renovation: The Broomfield Auditorium CIP equipment renovation was completed, featuring energy-efficient LED lighting, upgraded audio equipment, and acoustic enhancements.
Library/Education: The Library provided over 50,000 sessions of internet connectivity and computer access. The Career Online High School and HiSET graduation ceremony celebrated adults who earned diplomas and certificates. This year CCOB helped 10 adults earn a diploma or equivalency.
The One Book One Broomfield 2025 brought author Angie Kim to Broomfield to talk about her book "Happiness Falls." This was the 20th year for the popular community reads program.

Senior and Volunteer Services

Senior Support: Senior Services increased its educational programs by 17%, seeing a 55% increase in attendance compared to last year. The Medical Equipment Loan Closet loaned over 500 pieces of equipment.
Volunteerism: Over 11,000 volunteer hours were logged through Senior Services programs. The Yard Pals program returned for the summer, and the Snow Pals application opened in September, aiming to match 100 residents, resulting in an increase of 40% over last year.

Community Engagement and Outreach

In partnership with the CSU Extension, the annual Earth Day event was a resounding success, offering over 250 attendees the chance to participate in a seed swap, learn energy-saving tips and get free bike repairs. With 20 local organizations sharing practical sustainability tips, the event empowered the community to take steps toward a greener future.
The City and County of Broomfield’s Sustainability Team hosted an electric vehicle (EV) showcase at Broomfield Days 2025 with Go Electric Colorado. The event featured seven EVs and one electric motorcycle, offering roughly 600 attendees interactive learning about EV ownership. The Sustainability Team also distributed 72 boxes of LED bulbs and gave away 50 handcrafted birdhouses made from reclaimed deck materials by a resident.
On June 25, several Broomfield departments participated in a Front Range Manufactured Home community event, hosted by A Precious Child. The event brought together a wide range of valuable resources directly to residents. Together, they provided information on local programs, energy efficiency, electrification and utility assistance. A Precious Child also distributed toys and essential items to families. A Spanish-language interpreter supported outreach at the Sustainability table, helping ensure information was accessible to more residents. An estimated 330 individuals attended the event and appreciated the opportunity to connect with services directly within their neighborhood.

Parks and Recreation

As of Nov. 30, 2025, usage at the Broomfield Community and Paul Derda Recreation Centers totaled 617,375 scanned passes/drop-ins, an average of 56,126 per month. This is 49,000 more than the same time last year. Saw a 23% increase in participation in specialty fitness programming, with 12 additional classes offered.
Broomfield Recreation Aquatics earned an American Red Cross Gold Medal merit award for excellent CPR and Lifeguard Training Classes, instructing over 600 community members and staff in CPR and First Aid.

Organizational Health

Internal improvements focused on streamlining processes, enhancing communication and maintaining internal infrastructure.

Technology and Process Improvement

The Broomfield Digital Access Project (BDAP) established governance for digital accessibility for employees and the community.
Network Infrastructure: Approximately 75 miles of the planned 100-mile secure, redundant network backbone have been constructed. (HyperFiber, Metronet, Intrepid, Vero) to install fiber-to-home infrastructure in the rights-of-way.
Asset Management Technology: Staff implemented the use of advanced AI technology, 360-degree imagery, and LiDAR 3D scanning to conduct a comprehensive assessment of the roadway network and collect Pavement Condition Index (PCI) data.
Embedding AI: As an early adopter in local government, the City and County of Broomfield has embedded a host of AI tools throughout our organization, integrating them into day-to-day workflows and decision-making. With a growing network of AI change champions, we are ready for the next phase, where full utilization of these tools will elevate efficiency, innovation, and service delivery across nearly every function.

Governance and Elections

Elections Operations: The Election website was reorganized to improve voter navigation and streamline access to information.
Strategic Plan rollout: Staff successfully hosted two Organizational Strategic Plan (OSP) workshops with the City Council, reaching consensus with Council on the Vision and Strategic Outcomes.
Employee Review Committee: The ERC, being fully operational and active, has become a strong recommendation body for internal operations.
Public Works became two Departments: In recognition of workload and differing expertise, the existing Public Works department was divided into two departments - “Public Works” and “Water Utilities.”
Broomfield Charter Update: Broomfield initiated and the voters approved, needed updates to the Charter, first passed in 1974, that modernized language, reflected current practice, and added efficiencies for intergovernmental agreement approval, emergency ordinances, and filling vacancies on Council.