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Castriada said the department brought three clinicians and a supervisor in‑house as part of a co‑responder program. The police also completed a community listening tour that included an online survey, in‑person sessions and a business feedback forum; police conducted eight community listening sessions with audiences including teens, Spanish speakers and detention center inmates. “The BPD will be reviewing the feedback collected and identifying next steps,” the mayor said; a final report is expected later in the year.

On crime trends, the mayor said the department added a specialized crime analyst position and created a special enforcement team (SET). Through partnerships, including with the Colorado Auto Theft Prevention Authority, Broomfield distributed steering wheel locks and catalytic converter etching kits and hosted events to upgrade vehicle security. The mayor said motor vehicle theft declined about 30% in 2024 compared with 2023 and that catalytic converter thefts had “drastically decreased.”

Ending: The mayor highlighted ongoing community policing efforts and said the department participated in more than 215 community events in 2024.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Mayor's State of the City Address","oneSentenceSummary","The Broomfield Police Department launched a co‑responder program with clinicians and a supervisor, completed a community listening tour and reported a 30% decrease in motor vehicle theft in 2024 versus 2023, the mayor said.","taxTitle","Broomfield County, Colorado","taxId",9320,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6652003,"Butterfly Pavilion STEM project stalls; FirstBank Center demolition and RFP aim to spur mixed‑use redevelopment",279,1431000,1710000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2497198-83132c09355965b3cf7e8e0c5df655a9&start=1431&end=1710","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2497198-83132c09355965b3cf7e8e0c5df655a9/thumbnail_1431000.jpg","/articles/6652003/Broomfield-County/Colorado/Butterfly-Pavilion-STEM-project-stalls-FirstBank-Center-demolition-and-RFP-aim-to-spur-mixeduse-redevelopment","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6652003-e9965272f44f86de99bc771f93b81abf/orig.mp4?Expires=1775207745&Signature=WQli9m0hfT2J5OcgApYn~FwkfKOTCSb9LOGSoSCpTf3n2A0b4UBKIH48czLUPFXC~HuDemQK9PRS7Q3jR7gdyezS0N-JxRgU6FZsuj3bzCuDa9eH9uwUhP8TZOfppgWpFSBsHBuIisB3Z2cb0VnDz-Zsb6SUt4iM5rGMkKzbvOodSdtbq91RUbxgCYjJ1jbZsVgl9d3XHFpNYGfFffW7Ifk1S85m7cDFGBtd3-cefE5lJDGEqg521ki-F2BO1eOjPr1tFrLUQ2m8Y~89uGiBGsB8uUePaBqZnlDLF2aE76W37o2zkQA~~rOktNCgIsZBYVQFtG3NG5SIXpZg8Alp2g__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Mayor Gaylene Castriada told attendees that the Butterfly Pavilion component of a planned STEM school at Baseline was unable to raise sufficient capital and will not proceed as originally planned. She said the Butterfly Pavilion building was previously estimated at $80 million to $100 million and that the city had committed $12.5 million toward the project, but the mayor said rising costs, financing conditions and leadership transitions made the project unviable.

Castriada said McWinnie, the Baseline developer, continues engineering and plans for the Baseline Center Street District and intends to begin construction in February 2026. She said several catalytic developments — Baseline at I‑25 and Highway 7, Flatirons Mall/Mark the Marketplace, and Broomfield Town Square — have approved site development plans and represent groundwork for future construction phases.

On the former FirstBank event center, the mayor said demolition is nearly completed and staff issued a request for proposals to national developers in February; submissions are due May 5. “The objective is to obtain a vibrant mixed use development, comprising retail and restaurants, innovative workspaces, a market, and a mix of residential uses,” she said.

Castriada said the developer of Broomfield Town Square appeared before city council to form a business improvement district (BID) and will return on March 25 for final BID approval and to seek formation of an urban renewal area (URA) to secure funding. She said these steps are needed for the developer to secure financing and move forward.

Ending: The mayor asked residents to “stay tuned” for updated construction timelines and developer proposals at upcoming council meetings.","Mayor Gaylene Castriada said the Butterfly Pavilion STEM school and related development funding proved infeasible; demolition of the former event center is nearly complete and the city issued an RFP for mixed‑use redevelopment with submissions due May 5. Developers will seek final BID and URA approvals March 25 for Broomfield Town Square.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6652007,"Mayor: Broomfield raised water base rate; utility assistance program available",208,2695000,2903000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2497198-83132c09355965b3cf7e8e0c5df655a9&start=2695&end=2903","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2497198-83132c09355965b3cf7e8e0c5df655a9/thumbnail_2695000.jpg","/articles/6652007/Broomfield-County/Colorado/Mayor-Broomfield-raised-water-base-rate-utility-assistance-program-available","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6652007-07cacd933b4e4c3b5f9bb6cf5930b911/orig.mp4?Expires=1775207745&Signature=SAa7QPHLlIpUqG2NtN~HgKkKmaaPR5jBGVpFieYgxwY2bLMaGZXmSgKaWu1Wf3k9sDxhO4MepU6~nAk8UModQkP2OvfxHKknBZXPr2jym~FNaDgE46Z2pCs69~chPNmGHZbfA5cFoic6yOV6WTF4HopeTo1V0MJ-OF~OWqJUZJyV-hI7JcYAxVwQPY~kJ8xspcCzmvWc5Kgtme1Bs2i8v5ounrIxFpqXe6q1-BaSKbBYZFPmVEBdAEE5Bte1qPKFL1pCkq7H52sP84ARFNcK-rF2whkgmeHceFLGumEhpEcWQz4HkKpvRKhCk5cXDFZ86X2Eii-QHsHSCWL6fn0Ttg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","At a community State of the City event, Mayor Gaylene Castriada said the city and county raised the water base rate this year after a forensic review found enterprise revenues were insufficient to cover water and sewer operations and planned capital needs.

Castriada told a resident who asked about a higher water bill that the base rate increase is typically about $40 per month and that the city moved to a tiered rate structure last year but that change “wasn't enough.” She said water and sewer are enterprise funds that must be supported by user fees and cannot be subsidized from the general fund.

To help residents, Castriada said staff established a utility assistance program that began Jan. 1. “So if you're struggling, we have we have a solution to help you,” she said. The mayor described eligibility as applying to households “in the 100% average median income, income bracket” and said residents can apply through the city website; the precise eligibility language and income thresholds were not specified in the meeting.

Castriada also said staff offer free sprinkler system evaluations to help residents reduce usage and lower bills.

Ending: The mayor invited residents with billing questions to apply for assistance online or contact staff for water‑wise evaluations.","Mayor Gaylene Castriada explained a recent rise in the water base rate — roughly $40 per month — citing a need to fund water and sewer enterprise obligations and future capital projects; the city opened a utility assistance program Jan. 1 for eligible households.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6652011,"Broomfield mayor outlines 2025 priorities, cites bond upgrades and steady population growth",1774,902000,2676000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2497198-83132c09355965b3cf7e8e0c5df655a9&start=902&end=2676","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2497198-83132c09355965b3cf7e8e0c5df655a9/thumbnail_902000.jpg","/articles/6652011/Broomfield-County/Colorado/Broomfield-mayor-outlines-2025-priorities-cites-bond-upgrades-and-steady-population-growth","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6652011-aaa0a343bc9fb0dce0503a1a2a1aa0e5/orig.mp4?Expires=1775207745&Signature=OKMWmmYZ0e8Wdok36Ql57Xhfr6tcDxp6RoT-NNdiq-TPsaxskJJa~Kwi6vtPlmMiyrIKeWaeYQwdhvL4Uz57XdhwZ5QAWxO318gKf0eIGg0K5V2Os87YYI5SCJB-CTYYuGQ9OPf40tC4VtI-qql3jB8srOAbxA8PayMwRkjrkY8LgFxYB4A~41HJS1ct3WjB8-WXnPzAi6jv0~xnJ1vd7AIwmfj3HMPfwHhKP7Ji~0x6wLezH3d2QmDwxIR0tAcYL6dbxs5R~NuvUTKBQM9k1zEIS1H2gikaZ7Pgo-2IvH4Ja1OPgZrAwMds97ogftxq~M0GQFi3I7aJLGBUqvRp1A__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Mayor Gaylene Castriada presented the 2025 Broomfield State of the City and County at a community event, outlining economic and community priorities including population and demographic trends, recent bond‑rating upgrades, and programs to support housing, sustainability and public safety.

The mayor said Broomfield’s population is growing at just over 1% annually and the community is approaching about 78,000 residents. She highlighted a shift toward science and technology employers and noted Broomfield met a target of 1.3 jobs per household through recent business growth.

Castriada said Broomfield has strengthened its fiscal position over the past five years by increasing reserves, balancing commercial and residential development and reducing debt. “This is our third bond rating upgrade over the past year,” she said, adding the city’s bond finance adviser expects the rating to move to “a double A plus” for future sales and use tax revenue bonds. She said the improved rating will lower borrowing costs for planned capital projects, including a new police building.

The mayor reviewed community goals and programs: workforce and demographic planning for an aging population (the 65+ cohort is projected to double by 2040), housing supports that served more than 1,300 households in 2024, a partial property tax refund program that helped more than 850 households, and two newly approved income‑aligned housing developments that will add 193 affordable units. She also cited the recently launched down payment assistance program, which closed the year with two first‑time homeowners and four more expected in early 2025.

On sustainability, Castriada said the council approved a residential waste services program this fall with service set to begin in late March; she also highlighted a residential solar co‑op, a new landscape ordinance effective Jan. 1 and water conservation efforts that staff estimate save more than 6,000,000 gallons annually. “We are seeking initiatives and programs to reduce our carbon footprint,” she said.

The mayor closed by warning of fiscal uncertainty at higher levels of government: staff are monitoring a reported $1.3 billion state deficit and potential federal impacts, and she noted some school districts face declining enrollment with possible cuts; she cited a potential $13,000,000 cut for Adams 12 if reductions materialize. “We must move forward with determination, kindness, and resolve,” she said.

Ending: Castriada invited residents to participate in the 2025 community survey and thanked staff and council members for their work throughout the year.","Mayor Gaylene Castriada presented the 2025 State of the City and County, highlighting steady population growth, a projected AAA/AA+ bond rating upgrade, fiscal sustainability work, housing programs and environmental initiatives.","actionData","errors"]

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Broomfield Police launch co‑responder team, report drop in vehicle thefts

Butterfly Pavilion STEM project stalls; FirstBank Center demolition and RFP aim to spur mixed‑use redevelopment

Mayor: Broomfield raised water base rate; utility assistance program available

Broomfield mayor outlines 2025 priorities, cites bond upgrades and steady population growth