Title
Appointment of Lori Bellingham to complete the remaining one year of a five year term on the Colorado Springs Urban Renewal Authority Board, created by the resignation of Valerie Hunter. The term would be set to expire on April 1, 2020.
Presenter:
Mayor John Suthers
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Summary:
Valerie Hunter turned in her resignation in December of 2018. Mayor Suthers, along with City Councilmembers Merv Bennett and Tom Strand, Colorado Springs Urban Renewal Authority Board Chair, Wynne Palermo and Executive Director, Jariah Walker conducted interviews to fill the remaining year of Ms. Hunter's term. Mayor Suthers recommends Lori Bellingham for appointment.
Appointment Expiration
Lori Bellingham 04/09/2019 04/01/2020
Previous Council Action:
Valerie Hunter was confirmed to serve on the Colorado Springs Urban Renewal Authority Board in April, 2015, with an expiring term of April 1, 2020.
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.
Financial Implications:
N/A
Board/Commission Recommendation:
Appointment of Lori Bellingham to complete the remaining one year of a five year term on the Colorado Springs Urban Renewal Authority Board, expiring on April 1, 2020.
Stakeholder Process:
N/A
Alternatives:
Do not appoint Lori Bellingham.
Recommended Action
Proposed Motion:
Appoint Lori Bellingham to a one ...
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