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File #: 25-199    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Informational Report Status: Agenda Ready
File created: 4/1/2025 In control: City Council
On agenda: 4/8/2025 Final action:
Title: Reappointment of Sam Friesema to a four-year term on the Colorado Springs Urban Renewal Authority Board, expiring on April 1, 2030. Presenter: Jamie Fabos, Chief of Staff
Attachments: 1. Friesema.pdf
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Title

Reappointment of Sam Friesema to a four-year term on the Colorado Springs Urban Renewal Authority Board, expiring on April 1, 2030.

 

  Presenter: 

Jamie Fabos, Chief of Staff 

 

Body

  Summary:

The Colorado Springs Urban Renewal Authority Board and Executive Director, Jariah Walker submitted Sam Friesema for reappointment to the board for a four-year term. Mayor Yemi Mobolade recommends Sam Friesema for appointment.

                                                                     Appointment
                              Expiration                      
Sam Friesema                                              4/8/2025                       4/1/2030

 

  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 nine commissioners appointed for a term of five-years and terms are staggered so one vacancy occurs each year.  Accordance with HB-1348, four 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 one to be appointed by the Mayor.

  Previous Council Action:

Sam Friesema will serve an active term beginning on December 8, 2020, and expiring on April 1, 2025.

 

  Financial Implications:

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  City Council Appointed Board/Commission/Committee Recommendation:

Reappointment of Sam Friesema to a four-year term on the Colorado Springs Urban Renewal Authority Board, expiring on April 1, 2030.

 

  Stakeholder Process:

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  Alternatives:

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Recommended Action

  Proposed Motion:

Appoint Sam Friesema to a four-year term on the Colorado Springs Urban Renewal Authority Board, expiring on April 1, 2030.

 

Summary of Ordinance Language

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