Title
Confirmation of one appointment to the Colorado Springs Urban Renewal Authority (CSURA) Board
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From:
Mayor Steve Bach
Summary:
As background, David Neville withdrew from the Colorado Springs Urban Renewal Authority (CSURA) Board leaving an open board seat to be filled for his remaining two year term expiring April 1, 2017.
The vacant position was posted January 5, 2015 with a closing date of January 19, 2015. President Pro Tem Merv Bennett, Chief of Staff Steve Cox, Acting URA Chair Wynne Palermo, Human Resources Director Mike Sullivan, Planning Director Peter Wysocki, Project Manager Bob Cope, Deputy Chief of Staff Bret Waters and myself reviewed twelve applications (one applicant did not apply by the deadline) thereby thirteen of our citizens came forward expressing interest to serve as a Commissioner on the CSURA Board.
Five applicants were interviewed in person by President Pro Tem Merv Bennett, Chief of Staff Steve Cox, Acting URA Chair Wynne Palermo, Human Resources Director Mike Sullivan, Planning Director Peter Wysocki and myself. Based on the unanimous recommendation of the interview panel, I appointed Mr. Zachary McComsey and is brought to Council today for Council's confirmation of:
Mr. Zachary McComsey for the remaining two year term expiring April 1, 2017
Previous Council Action:
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Background:
Whereas the Mayor appoints the CSURA Board Members and seeks confirmation of Zachary McComsey.
Financial Implications:
None
Board/Commission Recommendation:
Based on the unanimous recommendation of the interview panel, Mayor Bach appoints Zachary McComsey to fill a 2 year term on the CSURA Board.
Stakeholder Process:
None
Alternatives:
None
Recommended Action
Proposed Motion:
Mayor Bach requests confirmation of the above appointment.
Confirmation of Mayor Bach's appointment of Zachary McComsey for the remaining two year term expiring April 1, 2017 to the Colorado Springs Urban Renewal Authority Board.
Ordinance Language
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