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City Clerk's Office Item # S2
Background Paper for Proposed
Ordinance
COUNCIL MEETING DATE: February 23, 2026
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 AND ACCEPTING A GRANT
AGREEMENT FOR THE CITY OF PUEBLO, A COLORADO MUNICIPAL
CORPORATION, FROM THE PUEBLO URBAN RENEWAL AUTHORITY,
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE THE SAME, ESTABLISHING
PROJECT NO. CI2610, BUDGETING AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS IN
THE AMOUNT OF $91,000.00 TO PROJECT NO. CI2610 FOR THE
BENEDICT PARK LIGHTING PROJECT
SUMMARY:
This Ordinance approves and accepts a grant awarded from the Pueblo Urban Renewal
Authority in the amount of $91,000.00 for the Benedict Park Lighting Project.
PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION:
The Pueblo Urban Renewal Authority is carrying out the Colorado Smelter Urban
Renewal Plan which was approved by City Council on September 9, 2024.
BACKGROUND:
The City owns the property known as Benedict Park, which is located within the
boundaries of the Urban Renewal Plan. The Colorado Smelter Revitalization Plan was
adopted by the City on October 26, 2020, the City is undertaking a project to renovate
Benedict Park with the assistance of a grant from The Colorado Health Foundation. The
Pueblo Urban Renewal Authority concluded that the addition of light improvements to
this project is in the best interest of the Authority and the health, safety, and welfare of
the citizens of the City of Pueblo.
FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS:
The Pueblo Urban Renewal Authority will provide $91,000.00 to the City to be used solely
for the Benedict Park Lighting improvements.
BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION:
Not applicable to this Ordinance.
STAKEHOLDER PROCESS:
Not applicable to this Ordinance.
ALTERNATIVES:
Should the Council choose not to approve this grant agreement, the funds in the amount
of $91,000.00 to be provided by the Pueblo Urban Renewal Authority will not be accepted
and will not be used to improve the lighting at Benedict Park.
RECOMMENDATION:
Approval of the Ordinance.
ATTACHMENTS:
1. PURA - Benedict Park Lighting Grant Agreement_02.09.2026
ORDINANCE NO. 11121
AN ORDINANCE APPROVING AND ACCEPTING A GRANT
AGREEMENT FOR THE CITY OF PUEBLO, A COLORADO
MUNICIPAL CORPORATION, FROM THE PUEBLO URBAN
RENEWAL AUTHORITY, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
EXECUTE THE SAME, ESTABLISHING PROJECT NO. CI2610,
BUDGETING AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT
OF $91,000.00 TO PROJECT NO. CI2610 FOR THE BENEDICT
PARK LIGHTING PROJECT
WHEREAS, the Pueblo Urban Renewal Authority tendered a grant award in the amount
of $91,000.00 upon conditions recited therein or incorporated therein by reference; and
WHEREAS, acceptance of the funding for the purposes for which it has been made is in
the best interest of the City and will benefit the health, welfare, and safety of the citizens of the
City; NOW, THEREFORE,
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF PUEBLO, that:
SECTION 1.
Grant Agreement between the City of Pueblo, a Colorado Municipal Corporation, and the
Pueblo Urban Renewal Authority, a copy of which is attached hereto, is hereby approved.
SECTION 2.
The Mayor is hereby authorized to execute the Agreement in the name and on behalf of
the City of Pueblo, where the Mayor may execute the Agreement by electronic signature and such
electronic signature shall be attributable to the Mayor and the City of Pueblo.
SECTION 3.
Project No. CI2610 Benedict Park Lighting Project is hereby established.
SECTION 4.
The grant award from the Pueblo Urban Renewal Authority, totaling $91,000.00 is hereby
approved and accepted in accordance with the Agreement.
SECTION 5.
All funds accepted pursuant to this Ordinance shall be budgeted and appropriated into
Project No. CI2610. Said funds shall only be expended and used for this project.
SECTION 6.
The officers and staff of the City are authorized to perform any and all acts consistent with
the intent of this Ordinance to implement the policies and procedures described herein.
SECTION 7.
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 February 09, 2026.
Final adoption of Ordinance by City Council on February 23, 2026.
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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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Deputy City Clerk