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Larimer and Weld counties, Colorado

Fort Collins, Urban Renewal Authority Board

Fort Collins Urban Renewal Authority Board, Oct. 22, 2026

Fort Collins Urban Renewal Authority Board·Meeting of

Fort Collins URA approves $1 million loan for proposed 112 apartments; Fort Collins renewal board approves $1.265 million North College purchase; Fort Collins URA adds $700,000 toward 2027 stormwater work.

Stories from this meeting

  1. Fort Collins URA approves $1 million loan for proposed 112 apartments

    The Fort Collins Urban Renewal Authority board approved a $1 million loan for a proposed 112-unit income-restricted housing development between Bristlecone Drive and Red Cedar Circle.

    Item 2Carried

  2. Fort Collins renewal board approves $1.265 million North College purchase

    The amended budget adds $250,000 to cover the price gap, insurance and upkeep. If the purchase closes, the authority would take over as landlord to two tenants under their existing leases.

    Item 3Carried

  3. Fort Collins URA adds $700,000 toward 2027 stormwater work

    The Fort Collins Urban Renewal Authority Board adopted its 2027 budget Oct. 22. It includes a $700,000 increase in one-time project funding intended to bring its stormwater commitment to $2.1 million.

    Item 4Carried

Decided1

  • Consideration for Approval of Minutes of September 24, 2026, Urban Renewal Authority Board Regular Meeting.Carried

Also discussed2

  • Draft would create North College coalition

    The proposed charter would create a 15-seat coalition to help shape North College redevelopment from planning through implementation, beginning with 1636 North College and related superblock opportunities.

  • Revised allocation would leave $4.33 million for hub

    FCURA’s 2020 strategic plan divided about $13.8 million in projected remaining tax-increment funding among Community Hub, Connected & Vibrant Neighborhoods and Infrastructure at 50%, 25% and 25%.

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)