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Larimer County’s new Fleet Campus wins APWA Colorado chapter award
Summary
Larimer County’s Fleet Campus, a roughly $33.4 million facility that consolidated fleet and road-and-bridge operations, was presented with the American Public Works Association Colorado chapter award for best large-community structure project; staff and commissioners highlighted operational gains, eight EV chargers and that the project came about $350,000 under budget.
Larimer County’s Board of County Commissioners on Dec. 9 accepted a presentation recognizing the county’s new Fleet Campus as the Colorado chapter winner of the American Public Works Association’s 2025 awards.
The county’s facilities director, Ken Cooper, said the campus — which opened in November 2024 after more than a decade of planning — consolidated road-and-bridge and fleet staff on a roughly 30‑acre site and represented about a $33.4 million capital investment. "We're very excited," Cooper said, thanking staff and partners for delivering the project.
The APWA Colorado chapter’s Renee Railsback told commissioners the project stood out to judges for innovation, partnerships, sustainability and transferability to other jurisdictions. "Larimer County's nomination for their new fleet campus stood out to judges for its recognition of the need for investment in public service infrastructure," Railsback said, noting the project improved safety and operational efficiency and involved staff collaboration in design.
Project managers emphasized sustainability and future readiness: Jen Johnson noted the building is "solar ready" and that the campus includes eight electric-vehicle chargers (four in the yard and four publicly available at the front of the site). Railsback added that the project finished about $350,000 under budget — a point commissioners and the county manager called out as evidence of strong fiscal management.
Commissioners praised the project as both functional and aesthetic, highlighting improved staff safety, operational coordination and the long planning process that led to completion. Lorinda Volker, the county manager, said the outcome reflected years of collaboration and an emphasis on practical design: "It's a tremendous improvement both in staff area ... and most importantly, staff safety," she said.
The commissioners and project team agreed to accept the award and pose for a photo with the plaque; staff said the physical award will be delivered and displayed in the coming weeks.
