HomeMy WebLinkAbout16010RESOLUTION NO. 16010
A RESOLUTION TO INITIATE BY APPLICATION TO THE
HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION THE RESCISSION
OF THE HISTORIC LANDMARK DESIGNATION FOR BLACK
HILLS 5&6
WHEREAS, on May 14, 2018, City Council passed Ordinance 9268 designating the
Black Hills 5&6 Power Plant, located at 105 South Victoria, as a local historic landmark; and
WHEREAS, visions for redevelopment of the Black Hills 5&6 Power Plant as a vibrant
mixed-use activity hub including space for a hotel, expanding the Historic Arkansas Riverwalk of
Pueblo, restaurants, retail shops, and flexible green space for outdoor activities with the Power
Plant 5&6 building serving as its centerpiece, have failed to develop; and
WHEREAS, the City of Pueblo's Historic Preservation Code, Chapter 14, Title IV,
declares a historic landmark designation may be rescinded in the same manner as the original
designation was made; NOW THEREFORE,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF PUEBLO, that
SECTION 1.
City staff, under the direction of the Mayor, is hereby instructed to present application to
the Historic Preservation Commission to rescind the local historic landmark designation of Black
Hills 5&6 Power Plant, 105 South Victoria, and take all steps necessary to allow City Council to
be presented with an ordinance rescinding said landmark designation.
SECTION 2.
The officers and staff of the City are authorized and directed 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 final passage.
INTRODUCED: June 9, 2025
BY: Roger Gomez
MEMBER OF CITY COUNCIL
APPROVED: __________________________
PRESIDENT OF CITY COUNCIL
ATTESTED BY: ________________________
CITY CLERK
City Clerk's Office Item # M6
Background Paper for Proposed
Resolution
COUNCIL MEETING DATE: June 9, 2025
TO: President Mark Aliff and Members of City Council
CC: Mayor Heather Graham
VIA: Marisa Stoller, City Clerk
FROM: Harley Gifford, Deputy City Attorney
SUBJECT: A RESOLUTION TO INITIATE BY APPLICATION TO THE HISTORIC
PRESERVATION COMMISSION THE RESCISSION OF THE HISTORIC
LANDMARK DESIGNATION FOR BLACK HILLS 5&6
SUMMARY:
Attached for consideration is a resolution to rescind the historic landmark designation of
Black Hills 5&6 Power Plant, located at 105 South Victoria.
PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION:
By way of Ordinance 9268 on May 14, 2018, City Council designated the Black Hills 5&6
Power Plant as a local historic landmark.
BACKGROUND:
This resolution stems from direction by City Councilman Brett Boston to pursue the
rescission of the aforementioned historic designation. The City of Pueblo's Historic
Preservation Code, Chapter 14, Title IV, declares a historic landmark designation may
be rescinded in the same manner as the original designation was made. While historic
designations are made by the passage of an ordinance by Council, all designations begin
with the submittal of an application to the Historic Preservation Commission. This
process allows for the involvement of stakeholders, members of the community and City
staff to deliberate and offer input prior to City Council considering any ordinance
designating a historic landmark.
Staff recommend that the same process and manner be followed to pursue recission of
this or any historic landmark designation.
FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS:
There are no financial implications for the City.
BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION:
Not applicable.
STAKEHOLDER PROCESS:
The stakeholder process will take place during commission hearings.
ALTERNATIVES:
City Council could choose to vote no and maintain the status quo designation.
RECOMMENDATION:
This resolution is at the request of Councilman Brett Boston.
ATTACHMENTS:
None