Get Full Government Meeting Transcripts, Videos, & Alerts Forever!
Mayor seeks council approval to use ARPA and TIF tools to clear blight in Bessemer
Summary
Mayor Heather Graham introduced two resolutions (M13, M16) and one ordinance (S16) to direct the Urban Renewal Authority to address blighted parcels on West Northern, acquire two adjacent lots and approve purchase of a block using ARPA interest funds for redevelopment and demolition contracts.
Mayor Heather Graham told the Pueblo City Council that the city is advancing an initial suite of actions to address blight and catalyze redevelopment in the Bessemer/West Northern area, where boarded and burned buildings have concerned residents and businesses.
Graham outlined three agenda items scheduled for council consideration: resolution M13 requesting the Urban Renewal Authority (PURA) to address blighted properties along West Northern Avenue;…
Already have an account? Log in
Subscribe to keep reading
Unlock the rest of this article — and every article on Citizen Portal.
- Unlimited articles
- AI-powered breakdowns of topics, speakers, decisions, and budgets
- Instant alerts when your location has a new meeting
- Follow topics and more locations
- 1,000 AI Insights / month, plus AI Chat
