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HomeMy WebLinkAbout09557 ORDINANCE NO. 9557 AN ORDINANCE REPEALING THE EXISTING URBAN RENEWAL PLAN FOR THE EVRAZ URBAN RENEWAL PROJECT AREA WHEREAS, by Ordinance No. 09361, the City Council of Pueblo (the “City Council”) approved the Urban Renewal Plan for the Evraz Urban Renewal Project Area (the “Original Plan”) in accordance with the Colorado Urban Renewal Law, Part 1 of Article 25 of Title 31, C.R.S. (the “Act”); and WHEREAS, the City Council has been advised that since the adoption of the Original Plan, the owner of the property described in the Original Plan proposes to expand the redevelopment of a larger area than that described in the Original Plan and proposes to expand redevelopment activities including remediation of a larger blighted area, construction of additional public and private improvements, and increasing the benefits to the community and the region; and WHEREAS, notice of the public hearing on repealing the Original Plan was published as required by Section 31-25-107(3), C.R.S., at least thirty days prior to the public hearing; and WHEREAS, written notice was mailed or delivered to each property owner, business, and resident of the area included in the Original Plan informing them of the public hearing at least thirty days prior to the public hearing as required by the Act; and WHEREAS, on September 23, 2019, the City Council conducted a public hearing regarding repeal of the Original Plan pursuant to the procedural and notice requirements of the City Charter, and the Act, and the City Council having considered the evidence presented in support of and in opposition to repeal of the Original Plan and staff recommendations and so having considered the legislative record and given appropriate weight to the evidence. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF PUEBLO, that: SECTION 1. The Urban Renewal Plan for the Evraz Urban Renewal Project Area (the “Original Plan”) is hereby found and declared to be repealed in its entirety in anticipation of its replacement by a more comprehensive urban renewal plan. This is a legislative finding by the City Council based upon evidence presented to City Council. SECTION 2. Any and all rights and obligations of parties that may be affected by repeal of the Existing Plan shall not be impaired or otherwise injured by repeal of the Original Plan. SECTION 3. The Authority is hereby authorized and directed to take any and all actions pursuant to the Act to carry out and complete repeal of the Original Plan, including, without limitation, notifying all parties affected by such repeal, including filing of documents required by the Act with the Pueblo County Assessor. Rest of Page Intentionally Left Blank SECTION 5. This Ordinance shall become effective on the date of final action by the Mayor and City Council. Action by City Council: Introduced and initial adoption of Ordinance by City council on September 9, 2019 . Final adoption of Ordinance by City Council on September 23, 2019 . President of City Council Action by the Mayor: ☒ Approved on September 26, 2019 . □ Disapproved on based on the following objections: Mayor Action by City Council After Disapproval by the Mayor : □ Council did not act to override the Mayor’s veto. □ Ordinance re-adopted on a vote of , on □ Council action on failed to override the Mayor’s veto. President of City Council ATTEST City Clerk City Clerk’s Office Item # R-7 BACKGROUND PAPER FOR PROPOSED ORDINANCE COUNCIL MEETING DATE: September 9, 2019 TO: President Dennis E. Flores and Members of City Council CC: Nicholas A. Gradisar, Mayor VIA: Brenda Armijo, City Clerk FROM: Jerry M. Pacheco, Pueblo Urban Renewal Authority Executive Director SUBJECT: AN ORDINANCE REPEALING THE EXISTING URBAN RENEWAL PLAN FOR THE EVRAZ URBAN RENEWAL PROJECT AREA SUMMARY: Attached is an Ordinance for City Council that will repeal the existing EVRAZ Urban Renewal Plan and replace it with the EVRAZ Rail Urban Renewal Plan. PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION: On November 12, 2018, City Council approved Ordinance No. 09361 approving the EVRAZ Urban Renewal Plan to begin the process of redeveloping the site. BACKGROUND: Since the adoption of the original EVRAZ Urban Renewal Plan, the owner of the property described in the original plan proposes to enlarge the redevelopment area than that defined and proposes to expand redevelopment activities including remediation of a larger blighted area, construction of additional public and private improvements resulting in increased benefits to the community and region. To do so, it is necessary to repeal the EVRAZ Urban Renewal Plan and replace it with a plan that reflects the new legally described area. The Pueblo Urban Renewal Authority Staff prepared a document entitled “EVRAZ Supplemental Conditions Survey” dated August 5, 2019 which describes in detail the conditions in the Area and is incorporated herein. The Authority then prepared and approved an Urban Renewal Plan for the EVRAZ Rail Project Area that has been approved by the City Attorney and is attached here. FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS: No direct financial impact to the City. BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: On August 13, 2019, the Pueblo Urban Renewal Authority recommended approval of the “EVRAZ Supplemental Conditions Survey” and EVRAZ Rail Urban Renewal Plan. The Planning and Zoning Commission will make a recommendation to City Council at its September meeting. STAKEHOLDER PROCESS: Owners and representatives of CF&I Steel LP have met with City and Pueblo Urban Renewal Authority Staff to present concerns of urban blight within a portion of the CF&I Steel LP property. CF&I Steel LP, as the property owner, is concerned that the suspected blighted conditions may impair the municipal economy and sound growth leading to deterioration of the public health, safety, morals, or welfare of the City. ALTERNATIVES: Denial of this Resolution will result in the dismissal of the property owner’s concerns and request for further study. RECOMMENDATIONS: Approval of the Resolution.