Urban Renewal Authority of Pueblo

OUR PURPOSE

"Making our community a better place to live, work, and play,

by fostering therevitalization of designated areas in Pueblo"

Our primary goal is the prevention and elimination of "slum" and "blighting" influences, which serve to constrict market forces and prevent development. Established in 1959 to stimulate development in specifically designated "project areas", URAP is a governmental entity enabled by the Colorado State Statute and established by the Pueblo municipal government. Urban Renewal Authorities derive their primary source of revenue from Tax Increment Financing (TIF), which is then used to help stimulate development by utilizing a wide variety of techniques. The Urban Renewal Authority of Pueblo (URAP) currently participates in a multitude of projects, either by offering direct incentives to private developers, utilizing public/private partnerships, or by directly investing in public improvements.

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Mike Tedesco - Executive Director

"The City of Pueblo is now a major player in the Front Range development game. With expectations of utilizing public sector development tools such as tax increment financing, Front Range developers are changing the discourse of real estate development in Pueblo. The Pueblo Urban Renewal Authority is working hard to position the community for significant private investment. Good planning and hard work will ensure Pueblo preserves its sense of self while embarking down the path of change."

BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

Gary Trujillo - Chairman

Appointed by the Pueblo City Council, the URAP Board of Commissioners consists of eleven (11) members. Commissionership is voluntary and uncompensated. Regular meetings are held on the second Tuesday of every month. Similarly, sub-committees meet to discuss specifics about given projects and to provide direction and recommendations to the full Board of Commissioners.

The Urban Renewal Authority of Pueblo Board of Commissioners invite’s you to explore our website. Should you not find the information you are searching for, please feel free to contact our office for further assistance.

Gary Trujillo - Chairman

Ray Aguilera

Lawrence Attencio (ex officio)

Barbara Bernard

Alice Birch

Don Bruestle

Jeff Chostner

Midori Clark

Rita Gersick

Jack Johnston

Chris Kaufman, Vice President

Lonnie Parsons

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