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 th on the 14 day of January 2025; and WHEREAS, Representatives of CSU Pueblo, have met with the City Council to discuss th 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: th 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 th 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 rm > _0 :3 4—J � � � .� ru (1) H _0 � � :3 � � � u ~^ d viz =yE=z <=,o /� 2 \ . ~ M/ \}.� 3.. .....j\ . ° 2 e« .\e gw� \ � + , /y «' � /� \\�� � > / � 3U) .. °/ fj y . / } \ r 6� WE x-q< ro W Ln V O LL E n _O O Q) m ru W LL _O W ^:e 1� V U M N O � N Q1 N N n a ¢ a N Q, M d a a a a � b E 0- vt Q Ct N z 4 aj 0 � ax z U) Lq CD O 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: "Walls Secretary, I I Pueblo Ur an enewal Authority Xueb o Urban mm. C ers6ir n Renewal Authority