Fort Collins Urban Renewal Authority Board, Sept. 24, 2026

Stories from this meeting

1. Fort Collins Urban Renewal Authority funds $100,000 for possible Drake-College expansion study and related work

   The Fort Collins Urban Renewal Authority board approved $100,000 on Sept. 24 to study conditions around Drake Road and College Avenue and prepare a possible amendment to its urban renewal plan.

   Item H.2Carried

2. Fort Collins renewal authority approves $800,000 for motel acquisition

   The appropriation would fund a court deposit under a proposed immediate-possession agreement, giving the authority use of the property once paid. The deposit is not the final price; valuation would proceed separately, with a trial possible if needed.

   Item H.3Carried

Decided1

• Consideration for Approval of Minutes of August 27, 2026, Urban Renewal Authority Board Regular Meeting.Carried

Also discussed1

• Chamber supports proposed board action

  One speaker addressed property rights and the proposed action on item 3.

Present Chris Conway (Commissioner); Emily Francis (Chair); Josh Fudge (Commissioner); Amy Hoeven (Commissioner); Anne Nelsen (Commissioner); Julie Pignataro (Commissioner); Melanie Potyondy (Commissioner); Dan Sapienza (Mayoral Appointee); Matt Schild (Special Districts Representative); Kristin Stephens (Vice Chair); Jessica Zamora (Poudre School District)