HomeMy WebLinkAbout15718RESOLUTION NO. 15718
A RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING A PLANNING COMMITTEE
FOR PHASE III IMPROVEMENTS OF THE PUEBLO
PROFESSIONAL BULL RIDERS UNIVERSITY AND HERITAGE
OF HEROES PROJECT AQUATICS CENTER AND WATER
PARK
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF PUEBLO, that
SECTION 1.
A Planning Committee of five to seven people is hereby established to report to City
Council regarding the planning of Phase III of the Pueblo Professional Bull Riders University
and Heritage of Heroes Project Aquatics Center and Water Park. City Council shall select and
appoint the members of the Planning Committee. Three of the members shall be:
Member of the City Council
Representative of the Pueblo Urban Renewal Authority Commission
Representative of the Historic Arkansas Riverwalk of Pueblo Authority Board
SECTION 2.
The officers and staff of the City are directed and authorized to perform any and all acts
consistent with the intent of this Resolution to effectuate the policies and procedures described
herein.
SECTION 3.
This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon passage and approval.
INTRODUCED: August 12, 2024
BY: Regina Maestri
MEMBER OF CITY COUNCIL
APPROVED: __________________________
PRESIDENT OF CITY COUNCIL
ATTESTED BY: ________________________
CITY CLERK
City Clerk's Office Item # M16
Background Paper for Proposed
Resolution
COUNCIL MEETING DATE: August 12, 2024
TO: President Mark Aliff and Members of City Council
CC: Mayor Heather Graham
VIA: Marisa Stoller, City Clerk
FROM: Carla Sikes, City Attorney
SUBJECT: A RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING A PLANNING COMMITTEE FOR
PHASE III IMPROVEMENTS OF THE PUEBLO PROFESSIONAL BULL
RIDERS UNIVERSITY AND HERITAGE OF HEROES PROJECT
AQUATICS CENTER AND WATER PARK
SUMMARY:
This Resolution establishes a Planning Committee for Phase III of the Pueblo
Professional Bull Riders University and Heritage of Heroes Project Aquatics Center
and Water Park.
PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION:
On or about February 25, 2013 and by Resolution No. 12602, City Council entered into
a Cooperation Agreement with the Pueblo Urban Renewal Authority and The Historic
Arkansas Riverwalk of Pueblo Authority to complete the Pueblo Professional Bull
On April 25, 2015 by
Ordinance No. 8870 and on February 27, 2017 by Resolution No. 13625, the
Cooperation Agreement was amended to establish terms and conditions related to
financing for the Project. The Cooperation Agreement was amended again on May 14,
2018 by Resolution No. 13971 to establish terms and conditions relating to the
financing for design and engineering costs associated with the EDA Grant. On
September 9, 2019 by Ordinance 9545, the Cooperation Agreement was amended to
establish terms and conditions relating to the landscape requirements for the area
adjacent to the parking structure constructed by Pueblo Urban Renewal Authority as
part of the Project.
BACKGROUND:
On or about February 25, 2013, City Council entered into a Cooperation Agreement
with the Pueblo Urban Renewal Authority and The Historic Arkansas Riverwalk of
Pueblo Authority to complete the Pueblo Professional Bull Riders University and
Heritage of Heroes Project. The Project was broken into three phases. On April 8,
2024, City Council approved an Ordinance for the construction of the Harp Channel
The Boathouse Project will
essentially complete Phase II of the Pueblo Professional Bull Riders University and
Heritage of Heroes Project with the construction of the Boathouse and begin Phase III
with the extension of the Harp Channel Extension. Phase III of the Pueblo Professional
Bull Riders University and Heritage of Heroes Project also contemplates the
construction of an Aquatics Center and Water Park.
By this Resolution, City Council will establish a Planning Committee that will work with
stakeholders to develop a general plan and timeline for the Aquatics Center and Water
Park. City Council will appoint five to seven people to serve on the Planning
Committee. Three members of the Planning Committee shall be: a member of City
Council, a representative of the Pueblo Urban Renewal Authority, and a representative
of The Historic Arkansas Riverwalk of Pueblo Authority. The Planning Committee will
report to City Council.
FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS:
This is a volunteer committee and members serve without compensation.
BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION:
Not applicable.
STAKEHOLDER PROCESS:
Not applicable.
ALTERNATIVES:
Council could decide not to establish a planning committee.
RECOMMENDATION:
Approve the Resolution.
ATTACHMENTS:
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