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City Clerk's Office Item # R5
Background Paper for Proposed
Ordinance
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: Steven Meier, Director of Parks and Recreation
SUBJECT: AN ORDINANCE APPROVING AN AMENDMENT THAT REMOVES 20
ACRES FROM THE LEASE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF
PUEBLO, A COLORADO MUNICIPAL CORPORATION, AND THE
STATE OF COLORADO, DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES FOR
THE PREMISES KNOWN AS THE LANGONI SPORTS COMPLEX
SUMMARY:
This Ordinance would approve an Amendment to Lease Agreement with the State of
Colorado, Department of Human Services which removes 20 acres from the Eastern
portion of original lease for the State to development a solar photovoltaic array on that
site.
PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION:
On May 23, 1988, City Council approved Resolution No. 6203, which approved a Lease
Agreement by and between the City of Pueblo and the State of Colorado, Department of
Human Services, for the premises known as Langoni Fields. The term of this Agreement
expired on June 30, 2014.
On October 14, 2014, City Council approved Ordinance No. 8786, which approved a
Lease Agreement by and between the City of Pueblo and the State of Colorado,
Department of Human Services for the premises known as Langoni Fields. The terms of
this agreement expired June 30, 2023.
On February 12, 2024, City Council approved Ordinance No. 10649, which approved a
Lease Agreement by and between the City of Pueblo and the State of Colorado,
Department of Human Services for the premises known as Langoni Fields. The terms of
this agreement expired June 30, 2033.
BACKGROUND:
The Langoni Sports Complex is located on 80 acres of state-owned land that is leased
by the City for competitive and recreational Pueblo youth soccer programs. Over the past
forty plus years, the City has developed the 22-acres site which includes irrigated turf
athletic fields, gravel-based parking lot, 100 capacity picnic shelter, and ADA accessible
restroom/concession building.
FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS:
The State of Colorado has agreed to lease the Langoni Fields, aka Langoni Sports
Complex, to the City for $0.00 rent. The City will continue to maintain the fields and
structures on the property.
BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION:
Not applicable to this Ordinance.
STAKEHOLDER PROCESS:
Not applicable to this Ordinance.
ALTERNATIVES:
City Council may choose not to approve the Amendment to Lease Agreement in which
case, the City will no longer be able to utilize the Langoni Sports Complex for recreational
purposes.
RECOMMENDATION:
Approval of the Ordinance.
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Amendment to Lease Agreement
2. Exhibit A - Property Image
ORDINANCE NO. 10932
AN ORDINANCE APPROVING AN AMENDMENT THAT
REMOVES 20 ACRES FROM THE LEASE AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE CITY OF PUEBLO, A COLORADO MUNICIPAL
CORPORATION, AND THE STATE OF COLORADO,
DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES FOR THE PREMISES
KNOWN AS THE LANGONI SPORTS COMPLEX
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF PUEBLO, that:
SECTION 1.
The Amendment to Lease Agreement by and between the City of Pueblo, a Colorado
Municipal Corporation, and the State of Colorado, Department of Human Services for the
premises known as the Langoni Sports Complex attached hereto and having been approved as
to form by the Assistant City Attorney, is hereby approved.
SECTION 2.
The Mayor is hereby authorized to execute and deliver Amendment to Lease Agreement
in the name of the City and the City Clerk shall affix the Seal of the City thereto and attest the
same.
SECTION 3.
The officers and staff of the City are authorized and directed to perform any and all acts
consistent with this Ordinance and the Amendment to Lease Agreement to implement the
transactions, policies, and procedures described herein.
SECTION 4.
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 April 14, 2025.
Final adoption of Ordinance by City Council on April 28, 2025.
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President of City Council
Action by the Mayor:
Approved on _______________.
Disapproved on ______________ based on the following objections:
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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 _____________
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President of City Council
ATTEST
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City Clerk