Trustees Byrd and Morton’s votes on the Board of Trustees benefited the residents of Firestone and helped accomplish the following:

April 2024 to February 2026

Public Safety

Firestone police badge and building with words that say "10 Safest Cities in Colorado: 8. Firestone"

Firestone police car sitting in front of a school zone 20 mph speed limit sign

Crosswalk and traffic light with words that say "Pedestrian Signal Now Operational"

Community Safety Standards

• Approved residency restrictions for registered sex offenders near schools, parks, childcare centers, trails, pools, libraries, and recreation centers
• Installed a radio frequency booster system to improve emergency communications at the St Vrain Water Treatment Plant
• Firestone ranked No. 8 among the safest places to live in Colorado

Safer Streets and Neighborhoods

• Installed HAWK pedestrian crossing signals at Birch and Sable to improve student safety at Centennial Elementary
• Implemented traffic calming measures around Centennial Elementary
• Removed and replaced 20 ADA compliant curb ramps and 9 concrete cross pans in Historic Firestone
• Adopted the 2025 Model Traffic Code for Colorado

Law Enforcement and Community Protection
• Enacted camping restrictions within the Municipal Code
• Adopted regulations for unmanned aircraft systems including drones
• Authorized operational assessment of the Police Department Records Unit

Water Security and Long Term Planning

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Strengthening Our Water Portfolio

• Participated in full day water education and planning sessions in 2024 and 2025
• Approved the purchase of 38 and one ninth shares of ditch water to increase long term water supply
• Approved expansion design of the water treatment plant to 5.0 MGD capacity

Responsible Financial Stewardship

• Authorized the sale of 136 Native Water Credits generating approximately 10 million dollars in revenue
• Updated the Water Action Plan to evaluate 30 years of projected growth and supply needs
• Approved preparation of a Potable Water Master Plan

Transparency on CWCWD Rates

• Publicly presented impacts of Central Weld County Water District rate increases
• Clearly communicated that Firestone does not control CWCWD rate structures
• Maintained policy that water rate revenue does not fund unrelated debt or capital projects

Infrastructure and Transportation

Map showing the I25 and CO119 Mobility Hub (Bus stop) location/Project site

Roads and Bridges

• Approved mill and overlay projects in Monarch Estates and Oak Meadows
• Advanced I 25 and Firestone Boulevard intersection improvements
• Secured 912,970 dollar CDOT grant for WCR 20 bridge replacement

Neighborhood Improvements

• Approved 2025 street maintenance for Sable, Birch, Frontier, Colorado Boulevard, and Pine Cone
• Completed waterline and surface improvements in Historic Firestone
• Resurfaced the Mountain Shadows Bike Park and Pump Track
• Replaced playground equipment at Prairie Ridge Park

Technology and Connectivity

• Approved non exclusive master license agreement for fiber networks

Old playground with just one play structure with a green roof. Below is the New play structure that's multiple play areas with more equipment, covered shaded area, and new sidewalk surrounding it

Economic Development and Smart Growth

Front of a Target store with the word "Target" and 2 circles one large and one small inside the larger showing a target. It also shows red doors with an arch above them to enter the building.

Large unique shaped building that is 6 stories high. The bottom floor is all glass and shows multiple Porche cars with the word "Porche" barely visible on the right side of the building.

A woman with long brown hair, white shirt, and black leggings walking her large brown dog across a bridge with words that say "Pedestrian Bridge coming soon!".

Bringing Jobs and Retail Closer to Home

• Approved development agreement for Target, Chick-Fil-A, Little Caesar's, and Quick Trip (QT)
• Approved Del Camino Junction amendment for a Porsche dealership
• Supported operation of large family childcare centers

Central Park Vision

• Conducted multiple public work sessions
• Posted conceptual renderings online
• Approved partnership with Carbon Valley Academy

Downtown Revitalization
• Adopted the Central Firestone District Plan of Development
• Enabled Tax Increment Financing to reinvest in infrastructure and amenities

Residential Growth and Community Investment

• Approved Frontier Estates Preliminary Plat
• Approved Barefoot Lakes Filing 7e
• Approved reimbursement agreement for pedestrian bridge over St Vrain Creek
• Directed Private Activity Bond allocation to CHFA to support affordable housing

Regional Collaboration and Partnerships

6 construction workers in bright yellow safety vests working on various parts of a drainage project with town streets in the background.

A graduation cap and tassel in black with red words below it "St. Vrain". The tassel is the "I" in St. Vrain.

A white Via transport van in front of orange and yellow apartment buildings.

• Approved intergovernmental agreement with Frederick for drainage improvements
• Approved 10 year agreement with Carbon Valley Parks and Recreation District
• Approved multi jurisdictional trail agreement connecting Union Reservoir, Mead High School, and St Vrain State Park
• Approved agreement with VIA Mobility Services for transportation access
• Approved addendum with St Vrain Valley School District

Transparency, Engagement, and Good Governance

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3 photos across the bottom. The left picture shows 2 people shaking hands, the middle picture shows the Board of Trustees for Firestone, and the right picture shows the Town hall building entrance. Above them shows 3 chat bubbles and the words "Chat with a Trustee" on a yellow background.

Community Engagement

• Hosted "Party in the Park" events
• Monthly "Chat with a Trustee"
• Implemented live closed captioning for streamed meetings
• Conducted National Community Survey through POLCO

• Survey results showed
o 8 in 10 residents would recommend living in Firestone
o Strong safety ratings
o Positive trends in communication and resident involvement

Responsible Governance

• Appointed Sean Doherty to ensure Board continuity
• Updated Trustee Rules and Procedures
• Adopted updated Municipal Code
• Adopted Model Service Plan for metro districts
• Approved 2025 and 2026 Town budgets
• Called for election date transition to November coordinated elections

Long Range Planning

• Adopted first Agency Growth Plan
• Updated Development Code on group homes, car washes, and natural medicine
• Approved Tree Inventory Project to guide urban forest planning
• Approved updated Water Action Plan