Fort Collins City Council votes to enter executive session on potential real estate deal

The Fort Collins City Council voted 4-0 Tuesday to enter executive session to discuss the potential acquisition and sale of real property in the city. The closed-door session was framed around possible economic redevelopment opportunities, including the city’s negotiating position with a seller and potential project partners.

Mayor Emily Francis announced the motion had passed after a roll-call vote at the end of the public meeting. She then said there would be no further business after the executive session and that the public broadcast would end.

The motion, listed as OB 3, called for discussion with city staff on a potential real estate transaction in Fort Collins and strategy for negotiations. The motion cited city charter, city code and state law provisions allowing executive sessions for real property negotiations and for developing strategy and instructing negotiators.