HomeMy WebLinkAbout14134RESOLUTION NO. 14134
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PUEBLO URBAN
RENEWAL AUTHORITY TO COMPLETE A STUDY TO
DETERMINE THE FEASIBILITY OF AMENDING THE SOUTH
SANTA FE URBAN RENEWAL PROJECT AREA, ESTABLISHED
BY ORDINANCE NO. 7534, AND THE DOWNTOWN EXPANDED
URBAN RENEWAL PROJECT AREA, ESTABLISHED BY
ORDINANCE NO 7133, FOR THE PURPOSE OF EXTENDING
THE HISTORIC ARKANSAS RIVERWALK IN FURTHERANCE OF
THE GOAL TO REMOVE SLUM, BLIGHT OR A COMBINATION
THEREOF
WHEREAS, the Pueblo Urban Renewal Authority believes the existing urban renewal
areas in downtown Pueblo do not provide the financial wherewithal to acquire private lands
necessary for extending the Historic Riverwalk of Pueblo; and
WHEREAS, it is the desire of City of Pueblo to extend the Historic Riverwalk of Pueblo in
the furtherance of the community goals to remove slum, blight or a combination thereof; NOW,
THEREFORE,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF PUEBLO, that:
SECTION 1:
The Pueblo Urban Renewal Authority (the “Authority”) is hereby directed to complete a
feasibility study of the funding potential of the area, depicted on Exhibit A, to acquire private lands
in order to remove slum, blight or combination thereof.
SECTION 2:
The officers and staff of the City are authorized and directed to perform any and all acts
consistent with this Resolution to implement the policies and procedures described herein.
SECTION 3:
This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon passage and approval.
INTRODUCED: December 26, 2018
BY: Ed Brown
MEMBER OF CITY COUNCIL
APPROVED:
PRESIDENT OF CITY COUNCIL
ATTESTED BY:
ACTING CITY CLERK
City Clerk’s Office Item # M-13
BACKGROUND PAPER FOR PROPOSED
RESOLUTION
COUNCIL MEETING DATE:
December 26, 2018
TO: President Christopher A. Nicoll and Members of City Council
CC: Sam Azad, City Manager
VIA: Brenda Armijo, Acting City Clerk
FROM:
Pueblo Urban Renewal Authority
Jerry M. Pacheco, Executive Director
SUBJECT:
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PUEBLO URBAN RENEWAL AUTHORITY
TO COMPLETE A STUDY TO DETERMINE THE FEASIBILITY OF AMENDING
THE SOUTH SANTA FE URBAN RENEWAL PROJECT AREA, ESTABLISHED
BY ORDINANCE NO. 7534, AND THE DOWNTOWN EXPANDED URBAN
RENEWAL PROJECT AREA, ESTABLISHED BY ORDINANCE NO 7133, FOR
THE PURPOSE OF EXTENDING THE HISTORIC ARKANSAS RIVERWALK IN
FURTHERANCE OF THE GOAL TO REMOVE SLUM, BLIGHT OR A
COMBINATION THEREOF
SUMMARY:
This resolution authorizes the Pueblo Urban Renewal Authority to conduct a feasibility study of
amending the South Santa Fe and Downtown Expanded Urban Renewal Areas to determine the
funding potential for land acquisition relating to the extension of the Historic Arkansas Riverwalk
of Pueblo, and to continue the removal of blight.
PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION:
Council previously passed and approved urban renewal plans for the subject project areas:
February 9, 2004: Downtown Expanded Urban Renewal Area Plan approved by
Ordinance No. 7113.
November 13, 2006: South Santa Fe Urban Renewal Area Plan approved by Ordinance
No. 7534
BACKGROUND:
It is the City of Pueblo’s desire to extend the Historic Arkansas Riverwalk in furtherance of the
community’s goals to revitalize the downtown area. The Pueblo Urban Renewal Authority
believes that the existing South Santa Fe and Expanded Downtown Urban Renewal Areas do not
provide the financial wherewithal to acquire private lands necessary for the extension.
FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS:
None
BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION:
Authorize the Authority to conduct the feasibility study.
STAKEHOLDER PROCESS:
None
ALTERNATIVES:
None
RECOMMENDATION:
Approval of the Resolution.
Attachments:
Study Area Exhibit
Proposed Study Area
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