Urban Renewal Authority Board Thursday, June 27, 2024 05:00 PM Council Information Center (CIC) in City Hall, 300 Laporte Ave, Fort Collins, CO and via Zoom at https://zoom.us/j/98687657267

URBAN RENEWAL AUTHORITY BOARD MEETING
5:00 PM

A)CALL MEETING TO ORDER

B)ROLL CALL

C)AGENDA REVIEW

Executive Director's Review of Agenda.

D)PUBLIC PARTICIPATION

E)PUBLIC PARTICIPATION FOLLOW-UP

CONSENT CALENDAR

• 1.Consideration and Approval of the Minutes of the May 23, 2024 Urban Renewal Authority Board Meeting.

  The purpose of this item is to approve the minutes of the May 23, 2024 regular meeting.

• 2.Motion to accept corrections made to the titling of the Resolutions Nos. 130, 131, and 132, from the April 25, 2024 board meeting.

  This is an administrative matter, “housekeeping” in nature. At the April 25, 2024, URA Board meeting, three resolutions were passed that were later determined to contain minor, immaterial errors.  The motion approves corrections to each of the previously passed resolutions.

END OF CONSENT CALENDAR

F)ADOPTION OF CONSENT CALENDAR

G)COMMISSIONER REPORTS

H)DISCUSSION ITEMS

The method of debate for discussion items is as follows:

• Chair introduces the item number and subject; asks if formal presentation will be
made by staff
• Staff and/or Applicant presentation (optional)
• Chair requests public comment on the item (three minute limit for each person)
• Board questions of staff on the item
• Board motion on the item
• Board discussion
• Final Board comments
• Board vote on the item

Note: Time limits for individual agenda items may be revised, at the discretion of the Chair, to ensure all have an opportunity to speak. If attending in person, please sign in at the table in the back of the room. The timer will buzz when there are 30 seconds left and the light will turn yellow. It will buzz again at the end of the speaker’s time.

1. 3.Consideration of a motion to go into executive session to discuss the potential purchase or acquisition of real property interests, including eminent domain, to receive legal advice on specific legal questions, and to determine positions relative to matters that may be subject to negotiations related to the former Albertsons’ site and nearby properties.

   “I move that the Fort Collins Urban Renewal Authority go into Executive Session pursuant to: C.R.S. § 24-6-402(4)(a), (b) and (e) For the purpose of discussing with the Authority’s attorneys and appropriate management staff the following items, all related to the former Albertsons’ site and nearby properties:

   • Potential Purchase or Acquisition of Real Property Interests, including Eminent Domain,

   • Specific Legal Advice on Specific Legal Questions, and

   • Determine Positions Relative to Matters that may be Subject to Negotiations, Develop Strategy for Negotiations and Instruct Negotiators.”

2. 4.Resolution No. 135 Authorizing Negotiations for the Acquisition of Property and the Use of Eminent Domain.

   The purpose of this item is to authorize Urban Renewal Authority (URA) staff and legal counsel to use eminent domain to acquire the vacant former Albertsons’ store at 1636 North College Avenue.

I)OTHER BUSINESS

J)ADJOURNMENT

K)Upon request, the City of Fort Collins will provide language access services for individuals who have limited English proficiency, or auxiliary aids and services for individuals with disabilities, to access City services, programs and activities. Contact 970.221.6515 (V/TDD: Dial 711 for Relay Colorado) for assistance. Please provide 48 hours advance notice when possible.

A petición, la Ciudad de Fort Collins proporcionará servicios de acceso a idiomas para personas que no dominan el idioma inglés, o ayudas y servicios auxiliares para personas con discapacidad, para que puedan acceder a los servicios, programas y actividades de la Ciudad. Para asistencia, llame al 970.221.6515 (V/TDD: Marque 711 para Relay Colorado). Por favor proporcione 48 horas de aviso previo cuando sea posible.