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Thank you for visiting, and we invite you to explore our website. Below you will find general information regarding Urban Renewal Authorities within the State of Colorado, as well as the Urban Renewal Authority of Pueblo. Follow the links above for specific information regarding our current works in progress, projects, incentive packages, and various other information that may prove helpfull.

Urban Renewal Authorities within the State of Colorado are governmental entities enabled by State Statutes and established by municipal government.

URBAN RENEWAL AUTHORITY OF PUEBLO
MISSION STATEMENT

“MAKING OUR COMMUNITY A BETTER PLACE TO LIVE, WORK, AND PLAY, BY FOSTERING THE REVITALIZATION OF DESIGNATED AREAS IN PUEBLO”

The primary goal of Urban Renewal Authorities is the prevention and elimination of “slum” and “blighting” influences, which serve to constrict market forces and prevent development. 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.

Urban Renewal Authority of Pueblo
2007 Board of Commissioners

Ray Aguilera
Lawrence Attencio (ex officio)
M.D. “Butch” Batchelder, Marketing Committee Chair
Barbara Bernard, Finance Committee Chair
Alice Birch, Vice Chairman
Don Bruestle
Jeff Chostner
Midori Clark
Rita Gersick
Jack Johnston
Chris Kaufman
Mike Tedesco, Executive Director
Gary Trujillo, Chairman

The URAP was established in 1959. 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.