HomeMy WebLinkAbout15975RESOLUTION NO. 15975
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PUEBLO URBAN
RENEWAL AUTHORITY TO CONDUCT THE APPROPRIATE
STUDIES REQUIRED TO DETERMINE WHETHER THE AREA
SURROUNDING COLORADO STATE UNIVERSITY PUEBLO IS
A SLUM, BLIGHTED AREA, OR A COMBINATION THEREOF,
AND TO NOTIFY OWNERS OF PROPERTY IN THE AREA
SUBJECT OF SUCH STUDIES
WHEREAS, Representatives of CSU Pueblo, have met with the Pueblo Urban Renewal
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on the 14 day of January 2025; and
WHEREAS, Representatives of CSU Pueblo, have met with the City Council to discuss
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the feasibility study regarding the CSU Pueblo project on the 10 day of March 2025; and
WHEREAS, the Authority Board approved a resolution in support of the CSU Pueblo
project and authorized the request to conduct the appropriate studies required to determine
whether the project area shown in the map attached as exhibit is a slum or blighted area; and
WHEREAS, the Authority will conduct a Conditions Survey to assess blighting factors, and
make recommendations, if appropriate, for the purposes of considering a redevelopment plan(s)
to remove blighting conditions; NOW, THEREFORE,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF PUEBLO, that
SECTION 1.
The Authority is hereby authorized to complete a study to determine if the area
surrounding CSU Pueblo is a slum, blighted or combination thereof.
SECTION 2.
Within thirty days of the authorization of the study described in Section 1, the Authority
shall notify the owners of property in the area of such study pursuant to Section 31-25-107(1)(b)
Colorado Revised Statutes.
SECTION 3.
Within thirty days of the authorization of the study described in Section 1, the Authority
shall notify each public body that levies ad valorem property tax in the area of the study.
SECTION 4.
The officers and staff of the Authority are authorized and directed to perform any and all
acts consistent with this Resolution to implement the policies and procedures described herein.
SECTION 5.
This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon passage and approval.
INTRODUCED: April 28, 2025
BY: Brett Boston
MEMBER OF CITY COUNCIL
APPROVED: __________________________
PRESIDENT OF CITY COUNCIL
ATTESTED BY: ________________________
CITY CLERK
City Clerk's Office Item # M11
Background Paper for Proposed
Resolution
COUNCIL MEETING DATE: April 28, 2025
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 AUTHORIZING THE PUEBLO URBAN RENEWAL
AUTHORITY TO CONDUCT THE APPROPRIATE STUDIES REQUIRED
TO DETERMINE WHETHER THE AREA SURROUNDING COLORADO
STATE UNIVERSITY PUEBLO IS A SLUM, BLIGHTED AREA, OR A
COMBINATION THEREOF, AND TO NOTIFY OWNERS OF PROPERTY
IN THE AREA SUBJECT OF SUCH STUDIES
SUMMARY:
This Resolution authorizes the Pueblo Urban Renewal Authority (PURA) to conduct a
study or studies required to identify blighting factors in the area surrounding CSU Pueblo
shown in the map attached as exhibit.
PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION:
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CSU Pueblo presented the proposed project and feasibility study to City Council on 10
day of March 2025.
BACKGROUND:
PURA was identified as a potential financing mechanism to facilitate the CSU Pueblo
project.
FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS:
None.
BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION:
The PURA Board of Commissioners recommend approval of this Resolution. A
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resolution was authorized on the 8 day of April 2025.
STAKEHOLDER PROCESS:
PURA will work with CSU Pueblo and all public bodies that levy ad valorem property tax
in the area of the study pursuant to the Colorado Revised Statutes.
ALTERNATIVES:
The attached Resolution is the first necessary step to enlist the assistance of PURA in
revitalizing the area surrounding CSU Pueblo as shown in the map attached as exhibit.
RECOMMENDATION:
Approval of this Resolution.
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Proposed study area feasibility study with project area map
2. PURA Resolution request for authorization to conduct the studies
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RESOLUTION NO. 2025-15
A RESOLUTION OF THE PUEBLO URBAN RENEWAL AUTHORITY, A BODY
CORPORATE AND POLITIC OF THE STATE OF COLORADO, AUTHORIZING THE
REQUEST TO THE CITY OF PUEBLO TO CONDUCT THE APPROPRIATE STUDIES
REQUIRED TO DETERMINE WHETHER THE AREA SURROUNDING COLORADO
STATE UNIVERSITY PUEBLO IS A SLUM, BLIGHTED AREA OR A COMBINATION
THEREOF.
WHEREAS, Colorado State University Pueblo has presented feasibility studies to the
PURA Board on January 14, 2025 and,
WHEREAS, the project is not located in an existing Pueblo Urban Renewal Area,
WHEREAS, it is agreed that this project will be beneficial to PURA and the Pueblo
Community; and,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
OF THE PUEBLO URBAN RENEWAL AUTHORITY, COLORADO, THAT:
PURA staff are hereby instructed to submit a resolution to the Pueblo City Council
requesting authorization to conduct the necessary studies to determine whether the area
surrounding Colorado State University Pueblo is a slum or blighted area.
Adopted this 8th day of April 2025.
APPROVED:
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