Legislation Details

File #: 26-158    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Informational Report Status: Passed
File created: 4/7/2026 In control: City Council
On agenda: 4/14/2026 Final action: 4/14/2026
Title: Reappointment of Gary Feffer to a five-year term on the Colorado Springs Urban Renewal Authority Board, expiring on April 1, 2031. Presenter: Travis Easton, Interim Chief of Staff City of Colorado Springs
Attachments: 1. Gary Feffer Bio 2026.pdf

 

Title

Reappointment of Gary Feffer to a five-year term on the Colorado Springs Urban Renewal Authority Board, expiring on April 1, 2031.

 

  Presenter: 

Travis Easton, Interim Chief of Staff City of Colorado Springs 

 

Body

  Summary:

At the recommendation of the Colorado Springs Urban Renewal Authority Board and Executive Director, Jariah Walker, Mayor Yemi Mobolade recommends Gary Feffer for five-year reappointment.

 

  Background: 

The Colorado Springs Urban Renewal Authority (CSURA) was established by the City of Colorado Springs City Council in 1970 through the approval of Ordinance No. 3995.
The current board consists of thirteen commissioners appointed for a term of five-years and terms are staggered so one vacancy occurs each year.  In accordance with HB15-1348, three additional commissioner positions have been added to the board: one to be appointed by El Paso County, one to be appointed by the School Districts, one to be appointed by the Special Districts and 10 to be appointed by the Mayor.

  Previous Council Action:

Appointment of Gary Feffer to a five term on the Colorado Springs
Urban Renewal Authority Board, expiring on April 1, 2021. Passed on March 22, 2016.

Reappointment of Gary Feffer to a five- year term on the Colorado Springs Urban Renewal Authority Board, beginning April 20, 2021, and expiring on April 1, 2026. Passed on May 11, 2021.

 

  Financial Implications:

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  City Council Appointed Board/Commission/Committee Recommendation:

Reappoint Gary Feffer for a five-year term on the Colorado Springs Urban Renewal Authority Board, beginning on April 7, 2026, and expiring on April 1, 2031.

 

  Stakeholder Process:

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  Alternatives:

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Recommended Action

  Proposed Motion:

Reappoint Gary Feffer to a five-year term on the Colorado Springs Urban Renewal Authority Board, expiring on April 1, 2031.

 

Summary of Ordinance Language

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