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Urban Renewal Authority
Board Agenda
August 28, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Jeni Arndt, Chair
Kristin Stephens, Vice Chair
Susan Gutowsky
Julie Pignataro
Tricia Canonico
Melanie Potyondy
Kelly Ohlson
Emily Francis
Kristen Draper
Dan Sapienza
Matt Schild
Council Information Center (CIC)
in City Hall, 300 Laporte Ave, Fort
Collins, CO and via Zoom at
https://zoom.us/j/98687657267
Cablecast on FCTV
Channel 14 on Connexion
Channel 14 and 881 on Comcast
Caitlin Quander Josh Birks Delynn Coldiron
Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck, LLP Acting Executive Director Secretary
URBAN RENEWAL AUTHORITY BOARD MEETING
5:00 PM
Amended on August 26, 2025
A) CALL MEETING TO ORDER
B) ROLL CALL
C) AGENDA REVIEW
Executive Director's Review of Agenda.
D) PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
E) PUBLIC PARTICIPATION FOLLOW-UP
F) ADOPTION OF CONSENT CALENDAR
G) COMMISSIONER REPORTS
H) DISCUSSION ITEMS
The method of debate for discussion items is as follows:
• Chair introduces the item number and subject; asks if formal presentation will be
made by staff
• Staff and/or Applicant presentation (optional)
• Chair requests public comment on the item (three minute limit for each person)
• Board questions of staff on the item
• Board motion on the item
• Board discussion
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• Final Board comments
• Board vote on the item
Note: Time limits for individual agenda items may be revised, at the discretion of the Chair, to ensure
all have an opportunity to speak. If attending in person, please sign in at the table in the back of
the room. The timer will buzz when there are 30 seconds left and the light will turn yellow. It will buzz
again at the end of the speaker’s time.
1. Consideration for Approval of the Minutes of July 24, 2025, Urban Renewal Authority
Regular Meeting.
The purpose of this item is to consider the approval of minutes of July 24, 2025, Urban Renewal
Authority Regular Meeting.
2. Consideration of a Motion to Approve an Update to the “Term Sheet” for a Loan to Support
the Development of a Middle-Income Housing Project Proposed to be Constructed at 302
Conifer Street, and to Authorize the Acting Executive Director to Sign the Loan Term Sheet
The purpose of this item is to consider authorizing the Acting Executive Director to sign an
updated “term sheet” describing the general terms and conditions of a loan from the URA North
College Plan Area fund to the developers of a proposed deed-restricted 76-unit multi-family
community for low-moderate and middle-income residents to be constructed at 302 Conifer
Street. The proposed loan amount is $3.22 million and will carry an interest rate of 3.0%.
3. Public Hearings and Consideration of Items Relating to the 2025 and 2026 URA Budgets.
A. Resolution No. 151, Adopting a Supplemental 2025 Budget Resolution for the Fort Collins
Urban Renewal Authority
B. Resolution No. 152, Adopting the 2026 Budget for the Fort Collins Urban Renewal Authority
The purpose of these resolutions is for the Board to consider two budget offers for the Urban
Renewal Authority (URA) that Staff submitted as part of the City’s Budgeting for Outcomes (BFO)
process earlier in 2024. The first offer covers the costs of performing core functions of the URA.
The second offer is for the URA’s debt service payments. Combined and with updated
amendments from the original offers, the total original appropriation for the 2026 URA bu dget
would be $7,165,184. After these expenses, both the North College and Prospect South plan
areas would generate excess revenues. Staff forecasts $2.7 million in available cash in the North
College plan area and $2.5 million in available cash for the Prospect South plan area by the end
of 2026.
The available cash balance in North College assumes that three additional purchases in 2026 will
be approved and appropriated separately for approximately $4.98 million (subject to change if
needed).
In addition, staff propose an amendment to the 2025 Budget for an increase of $4,530,035. This
amendment is intended to cover the additional costs associated with due diligence and potential
acquisition of five properties in the North College District in 2025, the Revolving Loan and Grant
for 302 Conifer, and the net increase in Debt Service for the 2025 Bond repayment.
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4. WITHDRAWN - Consideration of a motion to go into executive session to discuss the
potential purchase or acquisition of real property interests, including eminent domain, to
receive legal advice on specific legal questions, and to determine positions relative to
matters that may be subject to negotiations related to 1513 North College Avenue in the
North College Urban Renewal Plan area.
“I move that the Fort Collins Urban Renewal Authority go into executive session pursuant to:
C.R.S. § 24-6-402(4)(a), (b) and (e) for the purpose of discussing with the Authority’s attorneys
and appropriate management staff the following items, all related to property in the North
College Urban Renewal Plan Area:
- Potential Purchase or Acquisition of Real Property Interests, including the use of eminent
domain
- Specific Legal Advice on Specific Legal Questions, and
- Determine Positions Relative to Matters that may be Subject to Negotiations, Develop Strategy
for Negotiations and Instruct Negotiators.”
5. WITHDRAWN - Resolution No. 153 Authorizing the Use of Eminent Domain to Acquire
Property and Associated Interests Located at and Related to 1513 North College Avenue,
Fort Collins, Colorado.
The purpose of this item is to authorize URA Staff to use eminent domain to acquire the property
located at 1513 North College Avenue.
I) OTHER BUSINESS
J) ADJOURNMENT
Upon request, the City of Fort Collins will provide language access services for individuals wh o have
limited English proficiency, or auxiliary aids and services for individuals with disabilities, to access City
services, programs and activities. Contact 970.221.6515 (V/TDD: Dial 711 for Relay Colorado) for
assistance. Please provide 48 hours advance notice when possible.
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no dominan el idioma inglés, o ayudas y servicios auxiliares para personas con discapacidad, para
que puedan acceder a los servicios, programas y actividades de la Ciudad. Para asistencia, llame al
970.221.6515 (V/TDD: Marque 711 para Relay Colorado). Por favor proporcione 48 horas de aviso
previo cuando sea posible.
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August 28, 2025
AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY
Urban Renewal Authority
STAFF
Amani Chamberlin, Assistant City Clerk
SUBJECT
Consideration for Approval of the Minutes of July 24, 2025, Urban Renewal Authority Regular
Meeting.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The purpose of this item is to consider the approval of minutes of July 24, 2025, Urban Renewal Authority
Regular Meeting.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends approval of the minutes.
ATTACHMENTS
1. Draft Minutes, July 24, 2025
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July 24, 2025
URBAN RENEWAL AUTHORITY BOARD
Regular Meeting – 5:00 PM
A) CALL MEETING TO ORDER
Chair Jeni Arndt called the regular meeting to order at 5:02 p.m. in the C I C room at 300 Laporte
Avenue, Fort Collins, Colorado, with hybrid participation available via the City’s Zoom platform.
B) ROLL CALL
PRESENT
Chair Jeni Arndt
Boardmember Susan Gutowsky
Boardmember Melanie Potyondy
Boardmember Emily Francis
Boardmember Dan Sapienza
Boardmember Matt Schild
Boardmember Kelly Ohlson
ABSENT
Vice Chair Kristin Stephens
Boardmember Julie Pignataro
Boardmember Kristin Draper
Boardmember Tricia Canonico
STAFF
Acting Executive Director Josh Birks
Secretary Alia Jackson
C) EXECUTIVE DIRECTORS’ AGENDA REVIEW
Acting Executive Director Josh Birks provided an overview of the agenda, including:
No changes to the published agenda.
Two discussion items.
D) PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
None.
E) PUBLIC PARTICIPATION FOLLOW-UP
None.
F) ADOPTION OF CONSENT CALENDAR
None.
G) COMMISSIONER REPORTS
None.
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H) DISCUSSION ITEMS
The method of debate for discussion items is as follows:
• Chair introduces the item number and subject; asks if formal presentation will be
made by staff
• Staff and/or Applicant presentation (optional)
• Chair requests public comment on the item (three minute limit for each person)
• Board questions of staff on the item
• Board motion on the item
• Board discussion
• Final Board comments
• Board vote on the item
Note: Time limits for individual agenda items may be revised, at the discretion of the Chair, to ensure
all have an opportunity to speak. If attending in person, please sign in at the table in the back of
the room. The timer will buzz when there are 30 seconds left and the light will turn yellow. It will buzz
again at the end of the speaker’s time.
1. Consideration for Approval of the Minutes of May 22, 2025, and June 26, 2025, Regular
Meetings.
The purpose of this item is to consider the approval of minutes of May 22, 2025, and June 26,
2025, Regular Meetings.
PUBLIC COMMENT
None.
BOARD DISCUSSION
None.
Commissioner Gutowsky moved, seconded by Commissioner Potyondy, to approve the
minutes of May 22, 2025, and June 26, 2025, Regular Meetings.
The motion carried 7-0.
2. Consideration of Resolution No. 150 Approving a Redevelopment Agreement Between the
Fort Collins Urban Renewal Authority and 302 Conifer, LLLP.
The purpose of this item is to consider approving a grant not to exceed $100,000 from the Urban
Renewal Authority to a deed-restricted middle-income housing development proposed to be
constructed at 302 Conifer Street in the North College Urban Renewal Plan Area. The grant will
be paid as a reimbursement of property taxes over a period of three years.
The Urban Renewal Authority (“Authority”) Board are asked to consider the approval of a
Redevelopment Agreement (“Agreement”, Exhibit A), by resolution, intended to memorialize the
terms and conditions of the grant.
STAFF PRESENTATION
Acting Executive Director Birks stated this item relates to a grant of up to $100,000 from the Urban
Renewal Authority to support the deed-restricted middle-income housing development proposed
for 302 Conifer Street. He noted the loan would come from tax increment within the North College
Urban Renewal Plan Area and also noted housing is a reliable blight prevention and mitigation
strategy.
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Birks stated this action would allow the grant to reimburse the property taxes that are paid on the
17 units that exceed 80% AMI. He also noted the project is in partnership with Housing Catalyst
which will be extending its tax abatement capability to the other 59 units that are 80% AMI or
below.
Birks stated the grant must be used for the actual cost of property taxes in the year requested,
and it can be requested up to three times across the next ten years, with the total amount not to
exceed $100,000. Additionally, Birks noted the grant requires the project have a certificate of
occupancy no later than December 31, 2030, and at the time reimbursement is requested, the
project must show it is in good standing with lenders and the City’s affordable covenants.
PUBLIC COMMENT
None.
BOARD DISCUSSION
Commissioner Gutowsky asked how low the AMI number goes for the less than 80% units.
Nathan Szanton, developer, replied 12 units are at 70% AMI and below, 47 units are at 80% AMI,
10 units are at 90%, and 7 units are at 100% AMI.
Commissioner Ohlson asked if this grant has been discussed as an ongoing portion of this project.
Birks replied in the affirmative and noted it has been discussed along with the $3.2 million loan
each time the project has come before the Board. He stated this item relates to the specifics of
the mechanics of the grant.
Commissioner Ohlson requested staff present the AMI numbers in the future if they are known.
Commissioner Francis moved, seconded by Commissioner Potyondy, to adopt Resolution
No. 150 Approving a Redevelopment Agreement Between the Fort Collins Urban Renewal
Authority and 302 Conifer, LLLP.
The motion carried 7-0.
I) OTHER BUSINESS
Acting Executive Director Birks provided some photos of the Albertson’s site showing
landscape cleanups made since the URA purchased the building. He noted a maintenance
contract has been executed with the same company that provides maintenance to the owner’s
association and other properties in the area. He stated approximately $10,000-$15,000 is being
invested in basic cleanup and noted basic security patrols have begun and signage will be
installed updating the trespassing language to be consistent with all publicly owned properties.
Commissioner Ohlson asked why the City does not require a basic level of property
maintenance for privately owned properties. Birks replied he will look into that topic. Chair
Arndt noted she had looked into whether a State law exists that would allow municipalities to
take action in that regard and she was unable to find anything.
Commissioner Francis asked if there are plans to activate the space while going through the
cleanup process. Birks replied conversations have begun around tactical urbanism in terms of
possibly providing power and water for food trucks to be able to be located in the parking lot,
adding some shade and seating, and providing programming. He noted any appropriation
would go before the Board for approval.
Commissioner Francis expressed support for activating the space in the short term. Birks
replied staff will consider options.
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Commissioner Gutowsky noted the North Fort Collins Business Association asked if the
property will be improved and secured and commended staff for acting on both those issues.
Chris Sheafor noted the 30% design for the pedestrian and bike improvements in the South
Prospect Plan Area is going out for bid.
Andy Smith, Redevelopment Manager, noted the website redesign has started and
Commissioner Schild has offered to assist in that effort. Birks noted other Commissioners are
welcome to assist. Commissioner Francis recommended Commissioner Pignataro be asked to
assist.
J) ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business before the board, the meeting was adjourned at 5:23 p.m.
______________________________
Chair
ATTEST:
______________________________
Secretary
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AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY
City Council
STAFF
Andy Smith, Redevelopment Manager
Josh Birks, Acting Executive Director
SUBJECT
Consideration of a Motion to Approve an Update to the “Term Sheet” for a Loan to Support the
Development of a Middle-Income Housing Project Proposed to be Constructed at 302 Conifer
Street, and to Authorize the Acting Executive Director to Sign the Loan Term Sheet
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The purpose of this item is to consider authorizing the Acting Executive Director to sign a n updated “term
sheet” describing the general terms and conditions of a loan from the URA North College Plan Area fund
to the developers of a proposed deed-restricted 76-unit multi-family community for low-moderate and
middle-income residents to be constructed at 302 Conifer Street. The proposed loan amount is $3.22
million and will carry an interest rate of 3.0%.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommend approval of the revised term sheet and authorize the Acting Executive Director to sign.
BACKGROUND / DISCUSSION
A 76-unit deed-restricted multi-family community for low-moderate and middle-income residents is
proposed to be constructed at 302 Conifer Street (“Project”). The Project site is within the North College
Urban Renewal Plan Area boundaries. The Project was awarded Prop 123 equity funding, and has
attracted additional investments, however a financial gap remains. URA staff have worked with potential
financial partners to develop a novel arrangement that may fill the gap and enable the Project to proceed
if approved by the URA Board.
The Project is proposed to be a 76-unit multi-family rental community for low-moderate and middle-income
residents. 100% of the dwelling units will be income-restricted, with 59 units (77% of the total) restricted to
household incomes at 80% or less of AMI. Because these 59 units fit within the City’s definition of affordable
housing, this project may be an affordable housing project for purposes of Land Use Code incentives, if
desired by the developer. However, this project will not qualify for traditional affordable housing programs
such as Low-Income Tax Credit (LIHTC) financing.
Loan Term Change
As final loan documents come together for this transaction a request has come from the Developer to
consolidate the construction draw process. The request is for FirstBank to provide a single sign off and
release of any construction draws, including the Authority’s loan funds. As a result, Impact Development
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Fund’s role in reviewing draw requests will not be as previously described in the approved term sheet. This
change, procedurally, is more efficient for the Authority, Developer, and lenders.
Here is some further explanation regarding why staff supports this process change and how it will work:
1. Why? It avoids duplicative work between FirstBank and IDF (on behalf of the Authority). It creates
a more efficient draw process. In addition, FirstBank and IDF have worked together in this manner
in the past.
2. Procedure. IDF will be able to view each draw request and even have access to the software
platform used by FirstBank. Additionally, there will be “stop notice” language inserted into the
documentation that empowers IDF on behalf of the Authority to not fund subsequent draws using
Authority funds if their loan is in default.
3. Protection. FirstBank will include provisions in the subordination/intercreditor agreement for the
Authority to agree that FirstBank administers the funds on behalf of the Authority and would include
indemnification/exculpation language.
Bottom-Line
This approach to administering the loan funds during the draw period avoids duplicative work, creates an
efficient process for both the developer and the lenders, and provides protection to the Authority through
indemnification. Staff support this approach to administering the loan during the draw period.
AUTHORITY FINANCIAL IMPACTS
None.
BOARD / COMMISSION / COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION
None.
PUBLIC OUTREACH
None.
ATTACHMENTS
1. Revised 302 Conifer Loan Term Sheet
2. Redline to previously approved 302 Conifer Loan Term Sheet
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Term Sheet _302 Conifer Street Development 8/20/2025
Urban Renewal Authority
222 Laporte Avenue
PO Box 580
Fort Collins, CO 80522
970.416.2517
asmith@fcgov.com
fcgov.com
March 20, 2025
The Szanton Company
4100 E. Mississippi Ave.
4th Floor,
Denver, CO 80246
RE: Term Sheet --302 Conifer Street Development
Dear Partners at Szanton Company,
Thank you for the opportunity to discuss the permanent financing structure needed to complete the 302
Conifer Street, middle income development (the “Project”), located in Fort Collins, Colorado. The terms
and conditions presented herein represent those under which the project loan application is eligible. Final
approval of the proposal is solely at the discretion of the Fort Collins URA Board of Commissioners and
will be based on the availability of funds.
SUMMARY OF PROPOSED TERMS AND CONDITIONS
1. Lender: Fort Collins Urban Renewal Authority.
2. Borrower: The Szanton Company, or a single asset entity owned by the Szanton Company.
3. Administrator: Impact Development Fund (“IDF”)
4. Loan Amount: $3,220,000 (Three Million Two Hundred Twenty Thousand Dollars and No
Hundreds) (the “Total Loan Amount”).
5. Loan Purpose: Borrower will use the loan proceeds for the construction and permanent financing
of 76 income-restricted units, collectively known as 302 Conifer.
6. Property: The Property is located at 302 Conifer in Fort Collins, CO 80524 (the “Property”).
7. Closing: Occurs upon the exchange of all executed Loan Documents (defined below) following
Lender’s satisfaction of all conditions precedent to the making of the Loan to Borrower. Closing
shall occur on a date determined by Lender and Borrower prior to the Loan Closing Deadline
(defined below).
8. Loan Closing Deadline: Not later than December 31, 2025.
9. Disbursement Schedule: At Closing, the loan proceeds will be placed in an escrow account at
FirstBank. Incremental draws will be permitted monthly upon presentation and satisfactory review
of draw requests by FirstBank, and subject to other terms and conditions as set forth in the Loan
Documents.
10. Commitment Fee, Paid to IDF: 1.00% of the Total Loan Amount.
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11. Withdrawal/Denial Fee: Paid to IDF: In the event of loan withdrawal or denial, Borrower shall
remit the full commitment fee.
12. Loan Term: An estimated 150 months (12.5 years), interest-only.
13. Maturity Date: The earlier of a) a capital event such as a sale or refinance, or b) 180 days (6
months) after the Maturity Date of the senior loan issued by Freddie Mac (“Freddie”) estimated to
occur approximately 150 months (12.5 years) from the Date of Loan Closing. A refinance of the
Senior Loans (defined below) solely intended to secure a lower interest rate or improved loan
terms (aka, “rate and term”, or “no cash out” refinance) shall not be considered an event deemed to
have caused the Maturity Date. The Maturity Date, as defined by the original Freddie loan, may
not be extended without consent of Lender.
14. Extension of Maturity: If approved by Lender, up to 24 months, with a 0.25% extension fee
payable to IDF.
15. Interest Rate: 3.00% fixed
16. Default Rate: Unpaid principal and interest, to the extent due and owing, shall bear interest at an
additional 2.00% above the Interest Rate upon the occurrence of an event of default, as set forth and
defined in the Loan Documents (“Event of Default”).
17. Loan Payments: Upon project stabilization, as defined by Freddie’s loan documents, which occurs
at the conversion of the construction loan to a permanent loan, interest shall accrue based upon daily
outstanding balance and shall not compound. Borrower shall make annual interest payments with
payments due on the first day of July each year (“Loan Payments”), which shall commence upon
project stabilization. All outstanding principal, accrued but unpaid interest, and any applicable fees,
costs, or charges, shall be due and payable upon the Maturity Date. Loan Payments will be paid
from cash flow, before any cash flow is distributed to equity providers (sponsor and Prop 123). If
Borrower fails to make a Loan Payment due to insufficient cash flow, such failure to pay shall not
be considered an Event of Default, the amount due will be added to the outstanding principal
balance, and Loan Payments will be made from future cash flow before any cash flow is distributed
to equity providers. In the event of failure to make Loan Payments, Borrower will provide a 12-
month profit and loss statement, rent roll, and a current balance sheet to Lender. Borrower agrees
to provide tax returns to Lender annually, within 60 days of filing.
18. Prepayment Penalty: None; provided, however, Borrower must provide 45 days’ prior written
notice of each prepayment.
19. Principal Amortization Schedule: Up to 40 years.
20. Recourse: The loan shall be full recourse to the Borrower throughout the construction period only,
with personal and corporate guarantees as required.
21. Guarantor: The guarantor for this loan will be both personal (all personal parties with 20% or
greater ownership interest in the borrowing entity), as well as corporate, contingent on the
borrower’s organizational chart; final determination based on underwriting. Guarantor(s) shall be
responsible for project completion and financial compliance during the construction term.
22. Real Property Collateral/Deed of Trust: Borrower will grant to Lender a deed of trust
encumbering the Property. The deed of trust will be in third priority, junior to a loan from Colorado
Housing and Financing Authority (“CHFA”) and a construction loan from FirstBank which will be
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replaced by a permanent loan from Freddie upon project stabilization (collectively, the “Senior
Loans”). Lender will enter into a subordination agreement with CHFA and Freddie with respect to
the Project. As a condition precedent to closing, Lender must enter into an intercreditor agreement
satisfactory to Lender with any senior lender. Maximum CLTV of 90%. *Lien will not be
subordinated to equity providers.
23. Other Closing Conditions: All other customary closing conditions apply.
24. Documents and Legal Requirements: Borrower will be required to execute a Note, Deed of Trust,
Loan Agreement, and all applicable Affordability Covenants (Land Use Restriction Agreements),
and customary closing incumbency or similar certificates (collectively, with the guarantees, “Loan
Documents”) associated with the specific terms and conditions of the comprehensive capital stack,
and to furnish these and such other documents and made a part hereof. Borrower agrees that the
Loan and this Term Sheet are subject to such additional documentation and legal requirements as
may be deemed necessary by Lender's counsel.
25. Affordability Requirements: The Property must meet the minimum affordability requirements as
stipulated in the awarded Proposition 123 equity award guidance, and any other applicable
affordability conditions, requirements, and use covenants imposed by governing bodies with
jurisdiction over the Project.
26. Senior Loan Refinancing: Buyer may not incur additional indebtedness secured by the Project to
refinance one or more of the Senior Loans without the consent of Lender, which consent shall not
be unreasonably conditioned or denied
27. Equity Withdrawal: Borrower may not withdraw any equity from the Project without the consent
of Lender. For the avoidance of doubt, repayment of deferred developer fee and cash flow
distributions to Borrower, after current and outstanding loan payments have been satisfied, shall not
constitute the withdrawal of equity from the Project.
The above outlines the proposed terms we intend to administer on behalf of the Fort Collins Urban
Renewal Authority and any additional future investors. These terms are contingent on formal review and
approval by all contemplated investors and do not constitute any form of financial investment commitment
on behalf of IDF.
Sincerely,
__________________________
Josh Birks, Acting Executive Director
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Term Sheet _302 Conifer Street Development 8/19/2025
Urban Renewal Authority
222 Laporte Avenue
PO Box 580
Fort Collins, CO 80522
970.416.2517
asmith@fcgov.com
fcgov.com
March 20, 2025
The Szanton Company
4100 E. Mississippi Ave.
4th Floor,
Denver, CO 80246
RE: Term Sheet --302 Conifer Street Development
Dear Partners at Szanton Company,
Thank you for the opportunity to discuss the permanent financing structure needed to complete the 302
Conifer Street, middle income development (the “Project”), located in Fort Collins, Colorado. The terms
and conditions presented herein represent those under which the project loan application is eligible. Final
approval of the proposal is solely at the discretion of the Fort Collins URA Board of Commissioners and
will be based on the availability of funds.
SUMMARY OF PROPOSED TERMS AND CONDITIONS
1.Lender: Fort Collins Urban Renewal Authority.
2.Borrower: The Szanton Company, or a single asset entity owned by the Szanton Company.
3.Administrator: Impact Development Fund (“IDF”)
4.Loan Amount: $3,220,000 (Three Million Two Hundred Twenty Thousand Dollars and No
Hundreds) (the “Total Loan Amount”).
5.Loan Purpose:Borrower will use the loan proceeds for the construction and permanent financing
of 76 income-restricted units, collectively known as 302 Conifer.
6.Property: The Property is located at 302 Conifer in Fort Collins, CO 80524 (the “Property”).
7.Closing: Occurs upon the exchange of all executed Loan Documents (defined below) following
Lender’s satisfaction of all conditions precedent to the making of the Loan to Borrower. Closing
shall occur on a date determined by Lender and Borrower prior to the Loan Closing Deadline
(defined below).
8.Loan Closing Deadline: Not later than December 31, 2025.
9.Disbursement Schedule: At Closing, the loan proceeds will be placed in an escrow account
controlled by Lender and IDFat FirstBank. Incremental draws will be permitted monthly upon
presentation and satisfactory review of draw requests by Lender and any inspecting architect
engaged by IDFFirstBank, and subject to other terms and conditions as set forth in the Loan
Documents.
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10.Commitment Fee, Paid to IDF: 1.00% of the Total Loan Amount.
11.Withdrawal/Denial Fee: Paid to IDF: In the event of loan withdrawal or denial, Borrower shall
remit the full commitment fee.
12.Loan Term: An estimated 150 months (12.5 years), interest-only.
13.Maturity Date: The earlier of a) a capital event such as a sale or refinance, or b) 180 days (6
months) after the Maturity Date of the senior loan issued by Freddie Mac (“Freddie”) estimated
to occur approximately 150 months (12.5 years) from the Date of Loan Closing. A refinance of
the Senior Loans (defined below) solely intended to secure a lower interest rate or improved loan
terms (aka, “rate and term”, or “no cash out” refinance) shall not be considered an event deemed
to have caused the Maturity Date. The Maturity Date, as defined by the original Freddie loan, may
not be extended without consent of Lender.
14.Extension of Maturity: If approved by Lender, up to 24 months, with a 0.25% extension fee
payable to IDF.
15.Interest Rate: 3.00% fixed
16.Default Rate: Unpaid principal and interest, to the extent due and owing, shall bear interest at an
additional 2.00% above the Interest Rate upon the occurrence of an event of default, as set forth
and defined in the Loan Documents (“Event of Default”).
17.Loan Payments:Upon project stabilization,as defined by Freddie’s loan documents, which
occurs at the conversion of the construction loan to a permanent loan, interest shall accrue based
upon daily outstanding balance and shall not compound. Borrower shall make annual interest
payments with payments due on the first day of July each year (“Loan Payments”), which shall
commence upon project stabilization. All outstanding principal, accrued but unpaid interest, and
any applicable fees, costs, or charges, shall be due and payable upon the Maturity Date. Loan
Payments will be paid from cash flow, before any cash flow is distributed to equity providers
(sponsor and Prop 123). If Borrower fails to make a Loan Payment due to insufficient cash flow,
such failure to pay shall not be considered an Event of Default, the amount due will be added to
the outstanding principal balance, and Loan Payments will be made from future cash flow before
any cash flow is distributed to equity providers. In the event of failure to make Loan Payments,
Borrower will provide a 12-month profit and loss statement, rent roll, and a current balance sheet
to Lender. Borrower agrees to provide tax returns to Lender annually, within 60 days of filing.
18.Prepayment Penalty:None; provided, however, Borrower must provide 45 days’ prior written
notice of each prepayment.
19.Principal Amortization Schedule: Up to 40 years.
20.Recourse: The loan shall be full recourse to the Borrower throughout the construction period
only, with personal and corporate guarantees as required.
21.Guarantor: The guarantor for this loan will be both personal (all personal parties with 20% or
greater ownership interest in the borrowing entity), as well as corporate, contingent on the
borrower’s organizational chart; final determination based on underwriting. Guarantor(s) shall be
responsible for project completion and financial compliance during the construction term.
22.Real Property Collateral/Deed of Trust: Borrower will grant to Lender a deed of trust
encumbering the Property. The deed of trust will be in third priority, junior to a loan from
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Term Sheet _302 Conifer Street Development 8/19/2025
Colorado Housing and Financing Authority (“CHFA”) and a construction loan from FirstBank
which will be replaced by a permanent loan from Freddie upon project stabilization (collectively,
the “Senior Loans”). Lender will enter into a subordination agreement with CHFA and Freddie
with respect to the Project. As a condition precedent to closing, Lender must enter into an
intercreditor agreement satisfactory to Lender with any senior lender. Maximum CLTV of 90%.
*Lien will not be subordinated to equity providers.
23.Other Closing Conditions: All other customary closing conditions apply.
24.Documents and Legal Requirements: Borrower will be required to execute a Note, Deed of
Trust, Loan Agreement, and all applicable Affordability Covenants (Land Use Restriction
Agreements), and customary closing incumbency or similar certificates (collectively, with the
guarantees, “Loan Documents”) associated with the specific terms and conditions of the
comprehensive capital stack, and to furnish these and such other documents and made a part
hereof. Borrower agrees that the Loan and this Term Sheet are subject to such additional
documentation and legal requirements as may be deemed necessary by Lender's counsel.
25.Affordability Requirements:The Property must meet the minimum affordability requirements
as stipulated in the awarded Proposition 123 equity award guidance, and any other applicable
affordability conditions, requirements, and use covenants imposed by governing bodies with
jurisdiction over the Project.
26.Senior Loan Refinancing: Buyer may not incur additional indebtedness secured by the Project to
refinance one or more of the Senior Loans without the consent of Lender, which consent shall not
be unreasonably conditioned or denied
27.Equity Withdrawal:Borrower may not withdraw any equity from the Project without the
consent of Lender.For the avoidance of doubt, repayment of deferred developer fee and cash flow
distributions to Borrower, after current and outstanding loan payments have been satisfied, shall
not constitute the withdrawal of equity from the Project.
The above outlines the proposed terms we intend to administer on behalf of the Fort Collins Urban
Renewal Authority and any additional future investors. These terms are contingent on formal review and
approval by all contemplated investors and do not constitute any form of financial investment
commitment on behalf of IDF.
Sincerely,
__________________________
Josh Birks, Acting Executive Director
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Urban Renewal Authority Agenda Item Summary – Page 1 of 3
August 28, 2025
AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY
Urban Renewal Authority
STAFF
Josh Birks, Acting Executive Director
Wendy Bricher, Financial Analyst II
Andy Smith, Redevelopment Manager
SUBJECT
Public Hearings and Consideration of Items Relating to the 2025 and 2026 URA Budgets.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
A. Resolution No. 151, Adopting a Supplemental 2025 Budget Resolution for the Fort Collins Urban
Renewal Authority
B. Resolution No. 152, Adopting the 2026 Budget for the Fort Collins Urban Renewal Authority
The purpose of these resolutions is for the Board to consider two budget offers for the Urban Renewal
Authority (URA) that Staff submitted as part of the City’s Budgeting for Outcomes (BFO) process earlier in
2024. The first offer covers the costs of performing core functions of the URA. The second offer is for the
URA’s debt service payments. Combined and with updated amendments from the original offers, the total
original appropriation for the 2026 URA budget would be $7,165,184. After these expenses, both the North
College and Prospect South plan areas would generate excess revenues. Staff forecasts $2.7 million in
available cash in the North College plan area and $2.5 million in available cash for the Prospect South plan
area by the end of 2026.
The available cash balance in North College assumes that three additional purchases in 2026 will be
approved and appropriated separately for approximately $4.98 million (subject to change if needed).
In addition, staff propose an amendment to the 2025 Budget for an increase of $4,530,035. This
amendment is intended to cover the additional costs associated with due diligence and potential acquisition
of five properties in the North College District in 2025, the Revolving Loan and Grant for 302 Conifer , and
the net increase in Debt Service for the 2025 Bond repayment.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommend adoption of the Resolutions.
BACKGROUND / DISCUSSION
The budget offer consists of two elements: operational costs and debt service. Both elements are
ongoing budget offers, meaning they are essential to running the day-to-day operations of the URA.
Operational costs cover the costs of staffing, insurance, and retaining legal counsel, amongst other
costs. The debt service budget offer covers payments of all outstanding debt for all plan areas.
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The URA budget, as adopted by its Board, will be incorporated into the City’s budget when presented
for adoption by City Council in August 2025 (revision ordinance).
The table below summarizes the amount of money staff seeks for appropriation to fund these budget
offers and a comparison to the 2025 budget:
Changes in the original 2026 URA budget compared to the 2026 Revised Budget Request include:
Updated property tax TIF revenue and developer repayment for Foothills Mall based on preliminary
November 2024 report. Updated all TIF revenues per November 2024 Warrant.
Added additional personnel support for NC and small incremental increases for inflationary costs as
well as property liability insurance.
Added a temporary increase in interim costs associated with ownership of anticipated 5 properties
in 2026. This covers maintenance, security and liability costs associated with those properties.
Updated NC Bond repayment schedule associated with the new Bonds issuance in July 2025.
Both the North College and Prospect South plan areas will generate excess revenues with the current
proposed budget. By the end of 2026, North College is anticipated to have nearly $5.6 M Fund balance
while Prospect South will have close to $2.9 million in Fund balance. The Foothills Mall plan area passes
TIF revenues to the Foothills Metro District, leaving the URA with no excess revenues to invest in other
priorities. Fund balance in Foothills is due to interest earned and will be used to help cover Admin or
legal costs for Foothills as needed.
Collections of TIF revenue are on track with estimates for 2025. With the County Assessor reassessing
property values in 2021 and the URA collecting property taxes a year in arrears, staff expect stable
revenues through 2026.
BOARD / COMMISSION / COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION
The URA Finance Committee discussed this item on August 14 and recommended it proceed to the
Board for consideration, along with more detail regarding the $203,359 for estimated annual property
maintenance costs (see page 5 of the staff presentation).
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AUTHORITY FINANCIAL IMPACTS
2026 URA budget of $7,165,184.00.
An amendment to the 2025 Budget (increase of $4,530.035.00)
PUBLIC OUTREACH
None.
ATTACHMENTS
1. URA Budget Offers
2. Budget Details & URA District Forecasts
3. TIF Revenue Summary
4. AIS Attachment - URA District Forecast Updated 080125
5. Staff Presentation
6. Resolution No. 151, 2025 Budget Amendment
7. Resolution No. 152, 2026 Budget
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City of Fort Collins
2025 - 2026 Offer Narratives
Economic Health
Offer 45.1: Urban Renewal Authority
Offer Type: Ongoing
2026: $726,400 and 2.14 FTE (excluding hourly staffing)
2025: $978,152 and 2.14 FTE (excluding hourly staffing)
Funding This Offer Will:
Funding this offer will authorize the Urban Renewal Authority (URA) to fund administrative
operations and program management activities using existing URA revenue streams.
Offer Summary
This offer funds Urban Renewal Authority (URA) administration and operations. The URA brings
together local tax collecting organizations to collaborate and remediate blight to create a better
community for everyone. The URA currently has four active tax increment financing (TIF) districts.
The URA program makes important contributions to the City’s vibrancy with an emphasis on
triple-bottom line benefits and placemaking. URA’s revitalization objectives include:
• Create vibrant neighborhoods
• Support projects that achieve objectives outlined in Community Investment Plans
• Catalyze projects and accelerate investments that would not otherwise happen, thereby creating
improvements with lasting value
• Encourage development projects that enhance local character, culture, economy and quality of
life
• Improve public infrastructure (streets, storm drainage, sewer, utilities, etc.) in areas where
deficiencies exist
• Incentivize high efficiency buildings and development projects in support of Our Climate Future
• Retain, expand and attract businesses for the purpose of improving the City’s economic base as
demonstrated by projects that retain/create jobs, increase the manufacturing base, etc.
• Create destination locations, including mixed-use projects, that will capture additional revenue to
the area
• Support a spectrum of housing affordability options
• Protect natural habitats and features
• Remove impediments to desired development
• Encourage development that is consistent with City Plan, subarea plans and approved Urban
Renewal Plans
• Create, accelerate and enhance projects that meet broader community objectives, including
those of taxing entities
The URA is not dependent on the General Fund; funding comes from incremental property and sales
tax revenues resulting from new activity enabled and catalyzed by URA investments.
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NOTE: These documents are included for narrative context only. 2025 Budget did increase above original budget requests with
approval of the Board through supplemental appropriations. In addition, the 2026 Original Budget in this document will be subject
to additional amendment requests presented today.
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Economic Health
Offer 45.1: Urban Renewal Authority
Offer Type: Ongoing
This Offer supports the following Strategic Objectives (the primary objective is marked with a ü):
ECON - 24/7/365 Operational Excellenceü
NCV 1 - Increase housing supply, type, choice and affordability to address inequities in housing so
that everyone has healthy, stable housing they can afford
NCV 4 - Remove obstacles to build interconnected Neighborhood Centers to accelerate progress
toward our goal for everyone to have the daily goods and services they need and want available
within a 15-minute walk or bike ride from their home
Additional Information
Existing Areas: (1) North College - centered on College Avenue from Vine Drive north to the City
boundary and 1/4 mile either side of College; (2) Prospect South - centered on College Avenue from
Prospect Road south to just north of Whole Foods and east/west to encompass the commercial
development; (3) Foothills - Encompasses the mall property and some public right-of-way
Existing Areas, continued: (4) College and Drake – contains Spradley Barr Mazda and former Kmart
sites along with the intersections of College and Drake, Drake and railroad tracks, and Drake and
Redwing.
We use GARE's equitable development framework as a way to assess and frame the URA's
investments. This helps us ensure we invest in projects and programs that further our goals around
equity and inclusion within our plan areas. We are building a data dashboard that will track
demographics, investment, property values, and other indicators to help us ensure our actions yield
more equitable outcomes
For the North College plan area, we have been working with the Latino/Latinx community on
developing a community hub that would provide resources to the whole community but with a
particular emphasis on the Latino/Latinx community. Spanish is the default language in these
meetings rather than English. Our communications are also in Spanish by default.
A supplemental appropriation of $260,000 was added in 2025 for the additional technical services
approved for the physical due diligence/engineering, planning, architecture and Owners rep
expenses as outlined in the April 2024 Board Packet.
Links to Further Details:
https://www.renewfortcollins.com/
Linkage to Strategic Objectives
(the primary objective is marked with a ü)
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Economic Health
Offer 45.1: Urban Renewal Authority
Offer Type: Ongoing
ECON - 24/7/365 Operational Excellence: The URA manages four existing Tax Increment Districts
including North College, Prospect South, Foothills, and College and Drake. URA staff implements
policy objectives of the URA Board and ensures adherence to applicable laws and by-laws. This
offer provides the necessary support to ensure ongoing business operations and legal compliance.
Thus, the offer supports ongoing operational excellence.
ü
NCV 1 - Increase housing supply, type, choice and affordability to address inequities in housing so
that everyone has healthy, stable housing they can afford: A strategic priority of the 2024 URA
Workplan is “Proactive Promotion of Affordable Housing” in URA plan areas. Using the unique
tools available to the URA, and working with key partners, the URA will promote the development
of new affordable housing dwelling units in its projects and plan areas whenever possible.
NCV 4 - Remove obstacles to build interconnected Neighborhood Centers to accelerate progress
toward our goal for everyone to have the daily goods and services they need and want available
within a 15-minute walk or bike ride from their home: URA projects present exciting opportunities
to work with partners to reimagine and revitalize neighborhood centers adjacent to key
transportation corridors. By leveraging City resources and plans, conducting market studies, and
promoting mixed-use neighborhoods, the URA can help catalyze epicenters of new 15-minute
neighborhoods that are walkable, bikeable, and transit-oriented.
Improvements & Efficiencies
The URA has worked with the Stormwater and Engineering Departments to identify a unified
approach to managing stormwater detention and water quality on the west side of College Avenue
in the North College Plan Area with an outfall into the Poudre River. These stormwater facilities will
be integrated with an ultimate alignment and design for Mason Street from Willox to Alpine.
The URA Board has adopted investment plans for the North College and Prospect South plan areas.
These plans provide greater clarity on the types of projects the Authority intends to support. These
investment plans utilize the GARE Equitable Development Framework as their basis supported by a
series of metrics and indicators. This will help ensure the URA advances equity for all.
The URA adopted its first Strategic Plan in 2020. The Strategic Plan establishes how the Urban
Renewal AuthorityURA supports redevelopment while also supporting the communities in which it
operates. The Strategic Plan has a series of guiding principles and tactics that form much of the
framework of the 2024 URA Workplan, and may be updated by the Board in late 2024 or early
2025.
URA staff presented a 2024 Workplan for the URA Board to consider and endorse. The Workplan
prioritizes potential activities based on three broad categories: committed, conditional, and
discretionary. The workplan is informed by the updated City Council Strategic Plan, the URA
Strategic Plan, emerging opportunities, ongoing commitments, and operational capacity.
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Economic Health
Offer 45.1: Urban Renewal Authority
Offer Type: Ongoing
As the URA considers potential new plan areas and new projects within existing plan areas, URA
staff will develop evaluation criteria to help the URA Board make decisions. The establishment of
such evaluation criteria is a task identified in both the URA Strategic Plan and the 2024 URA
Workplan.
The URA continues to pursue the potential acquisition of the former Albertson's site on North
College Ave. The site has been the focus of community engagement and visioning efforts and will
likely include a community hub led by Latinx stakeholders, affordable housing, and possibly a mix of
other uses that remain to be determined.
The URA will form and lead an ad hoc interdepartmental “URA Technical Advisory Team” to identify
opportunities to coordinate and leverage City plans and projects in existing or future Plan Areas.
Potential opportunities include better or faster infrastructure investments and advancement of
policy objectives described in key City planning documents.
Performance Metrics
-NLSH 3. Affordable Housing Inventory
https://publish.clearpointstrategy.com/594/Measures/object=measure&objectId=91486.html
Performance Measure Reason: A strategic priority of the 2024 URA Workplan is “Proactive Promotion of
Affordable Housing” in URA plan areas. Using the unique tools available to the URA , and working with key
partners, the URA will promote the development of new affordable housing dwelling units in its projects and
plan areas whenever possible .
Differences from Prior Budget Cycles
Not applicable-
Explanation of Any Adjustments to Personnel Costs using object 519999
Not applicable
Offer Profile
Offer Owner: WBricher
Lead Department: Urban Renewal Authority
Financial Lead: wbricher
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Economic Health
2025 Projected
Budget
2026 Projected
Budget
45.1: Urban Renewal Authority
2025 to 2026
Change
Ongoing Programs and Services
Offer Type: Ongoing
Full Time Equivalent (FTE) Staffing 2.14 2.14 - %
Expenses
242,848 235,774 3.0%
67,817 65,272 3.9%
(20,193)(19,568) 3.2%
290,472 281,478 510000 - Personnel Services 3.2%
373,445 635,710 -41.3%
500 500 - %
373,945 636,210 520000 - Purchased Prof & Tech Services -41.2%
40,073 38,554 3.9%
40,073 38,554 530000 - Purchased Property Services 3.9%
12,000 12,000 - %
660 660 - %
3,000 3,000 - %
1,500 1,500 - %
17,160 17,160 540000 - Other Purchased Services - %
2,500 2,500 - %
2,250 2,250 - %
4,750 4,750 550000 - Supplies - %
726,400 978,152 Total Expenses -25.7%
Funding Sources
800-URA N. College District:
Ongoing Revenue
Ongoing Restricted 978,152 726,400 -25.7%
726,400 978,152 Funding Source Total -25.7%
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Economic Health
Offer 45.2: Urban Renewal Authority Debt Service
Offer Type: Ongoing
2026: $3,661,722 and 0.00 FTE (excluding hourly staffing)
2025: $3,812,093 and 0.00 FTE (excluding hourly staffing)
Funding This Offer Will:
Funding this offer will allow the Urban Renewal Authority (URA) to continue servicing key financial
obligations that were previously authorized, such as bond and loan payments.
Offer Summary
This offer funds the payment of Urban Renewal Authority (URA) debt and obligation payments
across three tax increment financing (TIF) districts. The College and Drake URA does not have
obligation payments, since it was established in 2020. These debts and obligations include bond
payments (North College and Foothills Mall), Redevelopment/Project Agreements, and City loan
agreements.
The URAs issue debt to help finance various development projects in the URA districts, such as the
King Sooper Marketplace and The Lyric in the North College URA. The debt service expense is paid for
by the tax increment revenue collected by the URA districts over the life of the URA (30 years). The
URA uses tax increment funding for all debt and obligation payments; the URA is not dependent on
the General Fund.
(the primary objective is marked with a ü):
ECON - 24/7/365 Operational Excellenceü
NCV 4 - Remove obstacles to build interconnected Neighborhood Centers to accelerate progress
toward our goal for everyone to have the daily goods and services they need and want available
within a 15-minute walk or bike ride from their home
NCV 1 - Increase housing supply, type, choice and affordability to address inequities in housing so
that everyone has healthy, stable housing they can afford
Additional Information
This offer allows the URA to service debt and is, therefore, linked to the ongoing operations of the
URA in terms of addressing equity. Please see the ongoing offer for the URA program for more
information about how the URA has adjusted its operations to better address equity.
Links to Further Details:
https://www.renewfortcollins.com/
Linkage to Strategic Objectives
(the primary objective is marked with a ü)
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Economic Health
Offer 45.2: Urban Renewal Authority Debt Service
Offer Type: Ongoing
ECON - 24/7/365 Operational Excellence: The URA manages four existing Tax Increment Districts
including North College, Prospect South, Foothills, and College and Drake. URA staff manages
financial commitments made by the URA to ensure transparency and adherence to legal
agreements, applicable laws, and financial standards. This offer provides the necessary support to
ensure financial obligations are satisfied. T
ü
NCV 4 - Remove obstacles to build interconnected Neighborhood Centers to accelerate progress
toward our goal for everyone to have the daily goods and services they need and want available
within a 15-minute walk or bike ride from their home: URA projects present exciting opportunities
to work with partners to reimagine and revitalize neighborhood centers adjacent to key
transportation corridors. By leveraging City resources and plans, conducting market studies, and
promoting mixed-use neighborhoods, the URA can help catalyze epicenters of new 15-minute
neighborhoods that are walkable, bikeable, and transit-oriented.
NCV 1 - Increase housing supply, type, choice and affordability to address inequities in housing so
that everyone has healthy, stable housing they can afford: A strategic priority of the 2024 URA
Workplan is “Proactive Promotion of Affordable Housing” in URA plan areas. Using the unique
tools available to the URA, and working with key partners, the URA will promote the development
of new affordable housing dwelling units in its projects and plan areas whenever possible.
Improvements & Efficiencies
N/A
Performance Metrics
-NLSH 3. Affordable Housing Inventory
https://publish.clearpointstrategy.com/594/Measures/object=measure&objectId=91486.html
Performance Measure Reason: A strategic priority of the 2024 URA Workplan is “Proactive Promotion of
Affordable Housing” in URA plan areas. Using the unique tools available to the URA , and working with key
partners, the URA will promote the development of new affordable housing dwelling units in its projects and
plan areas whenever possible .
Differences from Prior Budget Cycles
Not applicable-
Explanation of Any Adjustments to Personnel Costs using object 519999
Not applicable
Offer Profile
Offer Owner: WBricher
Lead Department: Urban Renewal Authority
Financial Lead: wbricher
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Economic Health
2025 Projected
Budget
2026 Projected
Budget
45.2: Urban Renewal Authority Debt Service
2025 to 2026
Change
Ongoing Programs and Services
Offer Type: Ongoing
Full Time Equivalent (FTE) Staffing - - - %
Expenses
2,347,065 2,470,595 -5.0%
2,347,065 2,470,595 530000 - Purchased Property Services -5.0%
1,314,657 1,341,498 -2.0%
1,314,657 1,341,498 580000 - Debt & Other Uses -2.0%
3,661,722 3,812,093 Total Expenses -3.9%
Funding Sources
800-URA N. College District:
Ongoing Revenue
Ongoing Restricted 3,812,093 3,661,722 -3.9%
3,661,722 3,812,093 Funding Source Total -3.9%
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2024 Actual
2025 Amended
Budget
2026 Original
Budget Budget
Differential for
Amended $ Budget % Budget
Property Tax Increment Collections $4,165,824 $4,204,106 $4,288,188 $4,288,188 $0 $84,082 2%
Interest on Investments 363,553 16,000 16,000 16,000 0 $0 0%
2025 Bond Revenue 17,018,114
Total Revenue $4,529,377 $21,238,220 $4,304,188 $4,304,188 $0 ($16,934,032)-80%
Expenses:
General Operations/Admin $313,317 $441,761 $315,657 $523,918 $208,261 $82,157 19%
One-Time Project Supplement $5,000 $17,718,258 $0 $203,359 $203,359 ($17,514,899)-99%
Larimer County Fee 83,283 $85,764 87,775 85,764 ($2,011)$0 0%
Developer Payment 39,066 $26,792 28,311 28,311 $0 $1,519 2%
Operational Costs $440,666 $18,272,575 $431,743 $841,352 $409,609 ($17,431,223)-95%
Principal $745,000 $1,690,000 $805,000 $2,315,000 $1,510,000 $625,000 37%
Interest 201,163 316,399 140,363 641,000 $500,637 $324,601 103%
Debt Service Costs $946,163 $2,006,399 $945,363 $2,956,000 $2,010,637 $949,601 100%
Principal $319,681 $26,913 $0 $0 $0 ($26,913)-100%
Interest 8,734 678 0 0 $0 ($678)-100%
Debt Service Costs $328,415 $27,591 $0 $0 $0 ($27,591)-100%
Total Expense $1,715,244 $20,306,565 $1,377,106 $3,797,352 $2,420,246 ($16,509,213)-81%
Net Change in Fund Balance $2,814,133 $931,655 $506,836
Prior Year Fund Balance $6,389,734 $9,203,867 $10,135,522
Current Year Projected Fund Balance $9,203,867 $10,135,522 $10,642,358
Notes
Property Tax revenue updated to reflect Nov 2024 Warrant
Fund balance for 2026 estimated with 2026 Revised Budget. Does not include supplemental appropriations that may be needed an are noted in cash flow.
URBAN RENEWAL AUTHORITY
NORTH COLLEGE DISTRICT
2026 BUDGET REQUEST
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2024 Actual
2025 Amended
Budget
2026 Original
Budget Budget Amended $ Budget % Budget
Revenue:
Property Tax Increment Collections $802,434 $889,569 $863,673 $907,360 $43,687 $17,791 2%
Interest on Investments 138,058 5,000 5,000 5,000 0 $0 0%
Total Revenue $940,492 $894,569 $868,673 $912,360 $43,687 $17,791 2%
Expenses:
Operations
General Operations/Admin $53,818 $81,323 $163,475 $104,313 ($59,162)$22,990 28%
One-Time Appropriation $0 $275,000 $0 $0 $0 ($275,000)-100%
Larimer County Fee 16,049 17,791 17,273 18,147 $874 $356 2%
Developer Payment 11,762 11,762 11,762 11,762 $0 $0 0%
Operational Costs $81,629 $385,876 $192,510 $134,222 ($58,288)($251,654)-65%
Debt Service - Bonds
Principal $250,000 $265,000 $280,000 $280,000 $0 $15,000 6%
Interest 115,044 102,544 89,294 89,294 $0 ($13,250)-13%
Debt Service Costs $365,044 $367,544 $369,294 $369,294 $0 $1,750 0%
Total Expense $446,673 $753,420 $561,804 $503,516 ($58,288)($249,904)-33%
Net Change in Fund Balance $493,819 $141,149 $408,844
Prior Year Fund Balance $1,874,477 $2,368,296 $2,509,445
Current Year Projected Fund Balance $2,368,296 $2,509,445 $2,918,289
Notes
2025 Property Tax based updated per December 2024 Warrant
Removes 2025 Budget includes 1x supplemental appropration of $275k for Underpass Study
URBAN RENEWAL AUTHORITY
PROSPECT SOUTH DISTRICT
2026 BUDGET REQUEST
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2024 Actual
2025 Amended
Budget
2026
Original
Budget
Amended
Budget
Differential for
Amended $ Budget % Budget
Revenue:
Property Tax Increment Collections $2,461,385 $2,415,448 $2,176,207 $2,415,448 239,241$ $0 0%
Sales Tax Increment $484,757 $450,000 $450,000 $450,000 $0 $0 0%
Interest on Investments $21,064 $6,000 $6,000 $6,000 $0 $0
Total Revenue for the URA $2,967,206 $2,871,448 $2,632,207 $2,871,448 $239,241 $0 0%
Expenses:
Operations
General Operations/Admin $37,488 $36,921 $55,206 $36,232 ($18,974)($689)-2%
Larimer County Fee 49,228 48,309 46,941 48,309 1,368 $0 0%
Operational Costs $86,716 $85,230 $102,147 $84,541 ($17,606)($689)-1%
Developer Payment 2,288,500 2,720,907 2,741,916 2,720,907 (21,009) - 0%
LC Annual Payment (plus 1x in 2025)$660,000 $0 $60,000 $60,000 ($600,000)-91%
Total Expense $2,375,216 $3,466,137 $2,844,063 $2,865,448 $21,385 ($600,689)-17%
Net Change in Fund Balance $591,990 ($594,689)$6,000
Prior Year Fund Balance $17,806 $609,796 $15,107
Current Year Projected Fund Balance $609,796 $15,107 $21,107
Notes
Removes 20k for consulting for Foothills not eligible through agreement and adjusts Larco payment per reduced revenue projection
Removes One-time payment in 2025 of 600,000 for LC
Revenue updated per last Warrant dated Nov, 2024.
2026 BUDGET REQUEST
URBAN RENEWAL AUTHORITY
FOOTHILLS MALL DISTRICT
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2023 Actual 2024 Actual 2025 Budget
2026 Original
Budget Budget 2025-2026
Property Tax Increment Collections $1,523 $0 $0 $0 $0 0%
Sales Tax Increment
Interest on Investments
Total Revenue for the URA $1,523 $0 $0 $0 $0 0%
Expenses:
General Operations/Admin $30 $0 $0 $0 $0 0%
Larimer County Fee
Operational Costs $30 $0 $0 $0 $0 0%
Developer Payment $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 0%
Total Expense $30 $0 $0 $0 $0 0%
Net Change in Fund Balance $1,493 $0 $0 $0 $0
Prior Year Fund Balance $3,140 $4,633 $4,633 $4,633
Current Year Projected Fund Balance $4,633 $4,633 $4,633 $4,633
Notes
2025 Property Tax estimate based on Larimer County assessment dated December, 2024.
URBAN RENEWAL AUTHORITY
College & Drake
2026 BUDGET REQUEST
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Tax District
Forecast 2025-
2030 (6 years)
Poudre R-1 School District $19,291,864 58.3%$12,708,737 $32,000,601
Larimer County $7,982,968 24.1%$5,258,872 $13,241,841
City of Fort Collins $3,525,647 10.7%$2,322,561 $5,848,208
Health District of N. Lar Co.$779,838 2.4%$513,728 $1,293,566
Lar Co. Pest Control $47,471 0.1%$31,272 $78,742
Poudre River Public Library District $1,083,053 3.3%$713,473 $1,796,526
N CO Water Conservancy District $359,870 1.1%$237,069 $596,939
Tax District
Forecast 2024-
2037 (14 years)
Poudre R-1 School District $4,126,758 58.5%$6,109,148 $10,235,906
Larimer County $1,696,078 24.0%$2,510,830 $4,206,908
City of Fort Collins $750,159 10.6%$1,110,517 $1,860,676
Health District of N. Lar Co.$165,928 2.4%$245,635 $411,563
Lar Co. Pest Control $10,107 0.1%$14,962 $25,070
Poudre River Public Library District $230,504 3.3%$341,233 $571,738
N CO Water Conservancy District $76,570 1.1%$113,353 $189,923
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August 28, 2025
2025 Budget Revisions
&
2026 URA Budget
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2025 Budget Amendment Requests
•Revolving Loan 302 Conifer plus legal 3,245,000
•302 Conifer Grant 100,000
•Due Diligence Expenses –3 Addtl Properties 125,000
•2025 Debt Service Increase for Bonds 1,060,035
TOTAL 4,530,035
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2026 Amended Offer
Request
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URA Core Offer 2026
Ongoing Programs and Services Funding Source
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Annual
Property Maintenance
Costs
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URA Debt Service Offer 2026
Debt Service Payments Funding Source
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North College URA
•Developer Repayments
o The Lyric budget includes repayments of 21,490 based on their agreement.
o Feeders Supply budget includes repayments of 6,822 per their agreement.
•Other Expense (Admin Budget to be split one-year in arrears)
o Operating expenses are budgeted slightly higher in 2026 due to increases in personnel needs, anticipated
inflationary costs, and added interim property maintenance/security for temporary properties owned by the URA.
•Debt Service Increase
o Increase Annual Debt Service of approximately $2,010 Million for 2025 Bond Repayment Schedule
Changes to 2026 Budget
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Prospect South URA
•No significant expense changes in 2026.
Foothills Mall URA
•Developer Repayment will increase slightly due to updated Property Tax
TIF Warrant reported in November, 2024.
Changes to 2026 Budget
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URA Operating Expense History
General Operating Expenses:
•Salaries & Benefits
•Office-related expenses
Professional & Technical Services Expenses:
•Banking Fees
•Consulting Services
•Larimer County Fees
•Legal Services/Insurance/Property
Maintenance
•2017 forward –Increase in Larimer County fees
as Foothills Mall URA starts generating TIF.
•2019 –Consulting, legal and banking fees
related to Prospect South URA refinancing.
•2019 forward –Utilization of non-City legal
representation for URA.
•2019 forward –Purchase of non-City liability
insurance for the URA.
•2020 –North College URA outreach and
visioning expenses.
•2024-25 –One-time supplemental appropriation
of $435k for web upgrades and property work
approved in April 2024.
•2026 –Increased staffing needs to support North
College plus additional property liability
insurance.
•2026 –Added $203k annual supplement for
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2026 Cashflow Forecast
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NOTE: The available cash balance in NC noted here assumes that three additional purchases in 2026 have already been
paid for and appropriated separately for approximately $4.98 million (subject to change if needed).
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Property Assessment Increment Through
2024 Assessments
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Tax Increment Collections Through 2023
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Questions?
Conclusion
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RESOLUTION NO. 151
OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE FORT COLLINS URBAN RENEWAL
AUTHORITY ADOPTING A SUPPLEMENTAL 2025 BUDGET RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, the Fort Collins Urban Renewal Authority (“Authority”) on October 24,
2024 adopted the annual budget for the fiscal year beginning January 1, 2025 and ending December
31, 2025 per Fort Collins Urban Renewal Authority Resolution No. 136, pursuant to and in
accordance with Colorado local budgeting requirements and Colorado statute; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Resolution No. 2025-149, adopted by the Authority on June 26,
2025, the Authority approved a term sheet pursuant to which the Authority agreed to provide a
loan to the Szanton Company, or a single asset entity owned by the Szanton Company, in the
amount of $3,220,000 in connection with the development of property located in the urban renewal
area defined in the North College Urban Renewal Plan (the “North College Plan Area”) at 302
Conifer Street (the “302 Conifer Property”), and the Authority has expended legal costs with
respect to such loan in the amount of $25,000.00, for a total expenditure of $3,245,000.00 (the
“302 Conifer Loan”); and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Resolution No. 2025-150, adopted by the Authority on July 24,
2025, the Authority entered into a Redevelopment Agreement with 302 Conifer, LLLP, in which
the Authority agreed to reimburse certain eligible costs up to $100,000.00 to 302 Conifer, LLLP
in connection with the development of the 302 Conifer Property (the “302 Conifer Grant”); and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Resolution No. 2023-124, adopted by the Authority on February
23, 2023, the Authority authorized negotiations for the acquisition of properties located in the
North College Plan Area at 1630, 1636, and 1642 N. College Avenue (the “Shopping Center
Properties”); and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Resolution No. 141, adopted by the Authority on January 23,
2025, the Authority authorized the acquisition of property located in the North College Plan Area
at 1513 N. College Avenue (the “Budget Host Property”); and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Resolution No. 148, adopted by the Authority on May 22, 2025,
the Authority authorized negotiations for acquisition of property located in the North College Plan
Area at 1220 N. College Avenue (the “Palomino Property” and together with the Shopping Center
Properties and the Budget Host Property, collectively, the “Acquisition Properties”); and
WHEREAS, the Authority has conducted due diligence and other activities in connection
with the negotiations for and acquisition of the Acquisition Properties, and has incurred associated
costs totaling $125,000.00 (the “Acquisition Expenditures”); and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Resolution No. 144, adopted by the Authority on April 24, 2025,
the Authority authorized and approved the refunding of its outstanding Tax Increment Revenue
Bonds (North College Tax Increment Urban Renewal Area), Series 2013, and issuance by the
Authority of Tax Increment Revenue Bonds (North College Tax Increment Urban Renewal Area),
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Series 2025, resulting in a debt service increase of $1,060,035.00 (the “Debt Service Increase”);
and
WHEREAS, the 302 Conifer Loan, the 302 Conifer Grant, the Acquisition Expenditures,
and the Debt Service Increase total in the aggregate $4,530,035.00; and
WHEREAS, the amended 2025 budget, as revised by this Resolution, remains in balance
as required by law.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF
THE FORT COLLINS URBAN RENEWAL AUTHORITY:
Section 1. The foregoing Recitals are incorporated herein by this reference.
Section 2. That the 2025 appropriation for the North College Plan Area is hereby
modified to provide for this $4,530,035.00 budget request, and the remittance and reappropriation
of the funds set forth in this Resolution is hereby authorized.
Section 3. The Authority finds that the required notice and opportunity for public
inspection, were properly made and held in accordance with C.R.S. §§ 29-1-106 and 29-1-109.
Section 4. This Resolution is enacted as a supplemental budget and appropriation
pursuant to C.R.S. § 29-1-109.
Section 5. If necessary, the Secretary of the Authority is directed to file a certified copy
of this Resolution with the Division of Local Government, Department of Local Affairs, State of
Colorado.
Passed and adopted at a regular meeting of the Board of Commissioners of the City of Fort Collins
Urban Renewal Authority this 28th day of August, 2025.
FORT COLLINS URBAN RENEWAL
AUTHORITY
By: ________________________________
Chair
ATTEST:
_______________________________
Secretary
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RESOLUTION NO. 152
OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE
FORT COLLINS URBAN RENEWAL AUTHORITY
ADOPTING THE 2026 BUDGET FOR THE FORT COLLINS
URBAN RENEWAL AUTHORITY
WHEREAS, the Fort Collins Urban Renewal Authority (the “URA”) was created on
January 5, 1982, by City Council’s adoption of Resolution 1982-010, which resolution designated
the City Council as the URA’s Board of Commissioners (“Board”); and
WHEREAS, the URA operates to eliminate blight and prevent the spread of blight within
urban renewal areas in accordance with the Colorado Urban Renewal Law, C.R.S. Section 31-25-
101, et seq.; and
WHEREAS, the URA currently has four approved urban renewal plan areas that collect
tax increment revenues and have annual expenditures, and these are known as the North College
Area, the Prospect South Area, the Foothills Area, and College and Drake Area (collectively, the
“Areas”); and
WHEREAS, the Board has considered a proposed budget for fiscal year 2026 for each of
the Areas and it wishes to adopt them as the URA’s fiscal year 2026 budget in accordance with
the Local Government Budget Law of Colorado, C.R.S. Section 29-1-101, et seq. (the “Budget
Law”); and
WHEREAS, attached as Exhibit “A” and incorporated herein is the URA’s fiscal year 2026
budget message for the URA and the Areas as required by the Budget Law (the “Budget
Message”); and
WHEREAS, attached as Exhibit “B” and incorporated herein are the combined 2026
budget statement showing anticipated revenues and proposed expenditures (the “Combined
Budget”); the North College Area’s 2026 budget statement showing anticipated revenues and
proposed expenditures and its comparative budget statement showing beginning and ending fund
balances (jointly, the “North College Area Budget”); the Prospect South Area’s 2026 budget
statement showing anticipated revenues and proposed expenditures and its comparative budget
statement showing beginning and ending fund balances (jointly, the “Prospect South Area
Budget”; the Foothills Area’s 2026 budget statement showing anticipated revenues and proposed
expenditures and its comparative budget statement showing beginning and ending fund balances
(jointly, the “Foothills Area Budget”); and the College and Drake Area’s 2026 budget statement
showing anticipated revenues and proposed expenditures and its comparative budget statement
showing beginning and ending fund balances (jointly, the “College and Drake Area Budget”); and
WHEREAS, the Budget Message, the Combined Budget, the North College Area Budget,
the Prospect South Area Budget, the Foothills Area Budget, and the College and Drake Area
Budget shall be collectively referred to as the “2026 URA Budget.”
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
OF THE FORT COLLINS URBAN RENEWAL AUTHORITY AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. That the Board hereby makes and adopts the determinations and findings
contained in the recitals set forth above.
Section 2. That the 2026 URA Budget is hereby approved and the revenue amounts
stated therein are appropriated for expenditure as stated in the 2026 URA Budget.
Section 3. That the Secretary of the Authority is hereby directed to file a certified copy
of the 2026 URA Budget with the office of the Division of Local Government, Department of
Local Affairs, State of Colorado as required by the Budget Law.
Passed and adopted at a regular meeting of the Board of Commissioners of the City of Fort Collins
Urban Renewal Authority this 28th day of August, A.D. 2025.
_________________________________
Chair
ATTEST:
_____________________________
Secretary
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EXHIBIT A
Fort Collins Urban Renewal Authority (URA) Budget Message
Fiscal Year 2026
Budget
Budget Features
The URA’s 2026 budget is comprised of the budgets for the URA’s current plan areas and associated Tax
Increment Finance (TIF) districts, known as the North College District, the Prospect South District, the Foothills
District, and the Drake & College District. The budget includes revenues from property and sales tax increment
(where applicable), interest earned on investments, and expenses which include general operations, project
obligations and debt service payments.
The URA aims to deliver blight mitigation and prevention services which achieve the objectives specified by the
individual urban renewal plans for each of the four districts. These include:
To facilitate redevelopment and new development by private enterprise through
cooperation among developers and public agencies to plan, design, and build
needed improvements
To address and remedy blight conditions in the area that impair or arrest the sound
growth of the City
To implement the City’s Comprehensive Plan and its related elements
To redevelop and rehabilitate the plan area in a manner which is compatible with
and complementary to unique circumstances in the area
To effectively utilize undeveloped and underdeveloped land
To improve pedestrian, bicycle, and vehicular circulation and safety
To ultimately contribute to increased revenues for all taxing entities
To encourage the voluntary rehabilitation of buildings, improvements and
conditions
To facilitate the enforcement of the laws and regulations applicable to the plan area
To watch for market and/or project opportunities to eliminate blight, and when such
opportunities exist, to act within the financial, legal and political limits of the URA
to acquire land, demolish and remove structures, provide relocation benefits, and
pursue redevelopment, improvement, and rehabilitation projects.
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EXHIBIT A
Summary of the Adopted 2026 URA Budgets
North College URA
1) Tax Increment Collections in 2026 are based on the December 2024 certification of property tax.
Collections are expected to increase about 2% from 2025 to 2026.
2) The Larimer County Fee 2% of tax collections are remitted to the County. The 2026 budget is based on the
December 2025 certification of the 2024 property tax and is expected to increase slightly.
3) Operating expenses are budgeted higher in 2026 due to an increase in personnel costs for North College
and slight inflationary increases in consulting and legal services. In addition, about $200k was added to cover
temporary maintenance/security costs associated with ownership of new properties.
4) The Lyric redevelopment agreement will require an estimated $21.5k in payments in 2026. Feeders Supply
agreement will require an estimated $6.8k in payments in 2026.
5) The Bond repayment schedule was increased & updated to include the new Bonds issued in June 2025.
Prospect South URA
1) Tax Increment Collections in 2026 are based on the December 2024 certification of the 2025 property tax.
Collections are estimated to grow about 2% from 2025 to 2026.
2) The Larimer County Fee 2% of tax collections are remitted to the County. 2026 budget is based on the
December 2024 certification of property tax and expected to grow about 2%.
3) The Prospect South General Operations expense is an estimate of staff time and other expenses
attributable to the URA which will be reimbursed to the North College URA annually.
Foothills Mall URA
1) Tax Increment Collections in 2026 are based on the December 2024 certification of property tax expected to
slightly increase between 2025 to 2026.
2) Sales Tax Increment Collections for 2024 were $484,757. The 2026 Budget is somewhat conservative at
$450,000 due to the Macy’s vacancy since 2022 and decreasing revenues noted YTD in 2025.
3) The City keeps 1.5% of the Property Tax increment for administrative costs which will be reimbursed to the
North College URA annually.
Drake & College District URA
1) Property tax increments collections are forecasted at 0.00 for each year based on December 2024 TIF
Warrant. Collections to date are less than $5k and there are no expenses anticipated for this URA in 2026.
Budgetary Basis of Accounting
The URA budget and fund financial statements are prepared on the modified accrual basis of accounting.
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2024 Actual
2025 Amended
Budget
2026 Original
Budget Budget
Differential for
Amended $ Budget % Budget
Property Tax Increment Collections $4,165,824 $4,204,106 $4,288,188 $4,288,188 $0 $84,082 2%
Interest on Investments 363,553 16,000 16,000 16,000 0 $0 0%
2025 Bond Revenue 17,018,114
Total Revenue $4,529,377 $21,238,220 $4,304,188 $4,304,188 $0 ($16,934,032)-80%
Expenses:
General Operations/Admin $313,317 $441,761 $315,657 $523,918 $208,261 $82,157 19%
One-Time Project Supplement $5,000 $17,718,258 $0 $203,359 $203,359 ($17,514,899)-99%
Larimer County Fee 83,283 $85,764 87,775 85,764 ($2,011)$0 0%
Developer Payment 39,066 $26,792 28,311 28,311 $0 $1,519 2%
Operational Costs $440,666 $18,272,575 $431,743 $841,352 $409,609 ($17,431,223)-95%
Principal $745,000 $1,690,000 $805,000 $2,315,000 $1,510,000 $625,000 37%
Interest 201,163 316,399 140,363 641,000 $500,637 $324,601 103%
Debt Service Costs $946,163 $2,006,399 $945,363 $2,956,000 $2,010,637 $949,601 100%
Principal $319,681 $26,913 $0 $0 $0 ($26,913)-100%
Interest 8,734 678 0 0 $0 ($678)-100%
Debt Service Costs $328,415 $27,591 $0 $0 $0 ($27,591)-100%
Total Expense $1,715,244 $20,306,565 $1,377,106 $3,797,352 $2,420,246 ($16,509,213)-81%
Net Change in Fund Balance $2,814,133 $931,655 $506,836
Prior Year Fund Balance $6,389,734 $9,203,867 $10,135,522
Current Year Projected Fund Balance $9,203,867 $10,135,522 $10,642,358
Notes
Property Tax revenue updated to reflect Nov 2024 Warrant
Fund balance for 2026 estimated with 2026 Revised Budget. Does not include supplemental appropriations that may be needed an are noted in cash flow.
URBAN RENEWAL AUTHORITY
NORTH COLLEGE DISTRICT
2026 BUDGET REQUEST
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2024 Actual
2025 Amended
Budget
2026 Original
Budget Budget Amended $ Budget % Budget
Revenue:
Property Tax Increment Collections $802,434 $889,569 $863,673 $907,360 $43,687 $17,791 2%
Interest on Investments 138,058 5,000 5,000 5,000 0 $0 0%
Total Revenue $940,492 $894,569 $868,673 $912,360 $43,687 $17,791 2%
Expenses:
Operations
General Operations/Admin $53,818 $81,323 $163,475 $104,313 ($59,162)$22,990 28%
One-Time Appropriation $0 $275,000 $0 $0 $0 ($275,000)-100%
Larimer County Fee 16,049 17,791 17,273 18,147 $874 $356 2%
Developer Payment 11,762 11,762 11,762 11,762 $0 $0 0%
Operational Costs $81,629 $385,876 $192,510 $134,222 ($58,288)($251,654)-65%
Debt Service - Bonds
Principal $250,000 $265,000 $280,000 $280,000 $0 $15,000 6%
Interest 115,044 102,544 89,294 89,294 $0 ($13,250)-13%
Debt Service Costs $365,044 $367,544 $369,294 $369,294 $0 $1,750 0%
Total Expense $446,673 $753,420 $561,804 $503,516 ($58,288)($249,904)-33%
Net Change in Fund Balance $493,819 $141,149 $408,844
Prior Year Fund Balance $1,874,477 $2,368,296 $2,509,445
Current Year Projected Fund Balance $2,368,296 $2,509,445 $2,918,289
Notes
2025 Property Tax based updated per December 2024 Warrant
Removes 2025 Budget includes 1x supplemental appropration of $275k for Underpass Study
URBAN RENEWAL AUTHORITY
PROSPECT SOUTH DISTRICT
2026 BUDGET REQUEST
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2024 Actual
2025 Amended
Budget
2026
Original
Budget
Amended
Budget
Differential for
Amended $ Budget % Budget
Revenue:
Property Tax Increment Collections $2,461,385 $2,415,448 $2,176,207 $2,415,448 239,241$ $0 0%
Sales Tax Increment $484,757 $450,000 $450,000 $450,000 $0 $0 0%
Interest on Investments $21,064 $6,000 $6,000 $6,000 $0 $0
Total Revenue for the URA $2,967,206 $2,871,448 $2,632,207 $2,871,448 $239,241 $0 0%
Expenses:
Operations
General Operations/Admin $37,488 $36,921 $55,206 $36,232 ($18,974)($689)-2%
Larimer County Fee 49,228 48,309 46,941 48,309 1,368 $0 0%
Operational Costs $86,716 $85,230 $102,147 $84,541 ($17,606)($689)-1%
Developer Payment 2,288,500 2,720,907 2,741,916 2,720,907 (21,009) - 0%
LC Annual Payment (plus 1x in 2025)$660,000 $0 $60,000 $60,000 ($600,000)-91%
Total Expense $2,375,216 $3,466,137 $2,844,063 $2,865,448 $21,385 ($600,689)-17%
Net Change in Fund Balance $591,990 ($594,689)$6,000
Prior Year Fund Balance $17,806 $609,796 $15,107
Current Year Projected Fund Balance $609,796 $15,107 $21,107
Notes
Removes 20k for consulting for Foothills not eligible through agreement and adjusts Larco payment per reduced revenue projection
Removes One-time payment in 2025 of 600,000 for LC
Revenue updated per last Warrant dated Nov, 2024.
2026 BUDGET REQUEST
URBAN RENEWAL AUTHORITY
FOOTHILLS MALL DISTRICT
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2023 Actual 2024 Actual 2025 Budget
2026 Original
Budget Budget 2025-2026
Property Tax Increment Collections $1,523 $0 $0 $0 $0 0%
Sales Tax Increment
Interest on Investments
Total Revenue for the URA $1,523 $0 $0 $0 $0 0%
Expenses:
General Operations/Admin $30 $0 $0 $0 $0 0%
Larimer County Fee
Operational Costs $30 $0 $0 $0 $0 0%
Developer Payment $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 0%
Total Expense $30 $0 $0 $0 $0 0%
Net Change in Fund Balance $1,493 $0 $0 $0 $0
Prior Year Fund Balance $3,140 $4,633 $4,633 $4,633
Current Year Projected Fund Balance $4,633 $4,633 $4,633 $4,633
Notes
2025 Property Tax estimate based on Larimer County assessment dated December, 2024.
URBAN RENEWAL AUTHORITY
College & Drake
2026 BUDGET REQUEST
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City Council Agenda Item Summary – City of Fort Collins Page 1 of 2
August 28, 2025
AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY
City Council
STAFF
Andy Smith, Redevelopment Manager
SUBJECT
Resolution No. 153 Authorizing the Use of Eminent Domain to Acquire Property and Associated
Interests Located at and Related to 1513 North College Avenue, Fort Collins, Colorado.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The purpose of this item is to authorize URA Staff to use eminent domain to acquire the property located
at 1513 North College Avenue.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommend approval and adoption of the resolution.
BACKGROUND / DISCUSSION
The property located at 1513 North College Avenue (Property) operated as a 31-room motel known as the
Budget Host until earlier this year. During operations as a motel, the Property had been the location of
criminal activity and an assortment of code violations. Through due diligence the property was found to
contain significant evidence of methamphetamine contamination and asbestos.
In January 2025, the Fort Collins Urban Renewal Authority (Authority) Board authorized execution of a
Purchase and Sale Agreement (PSA) for a purchase price of $2.15 million. Most recently, staff have
provided the Property owner (Seller) with an amended PSA that includes a credit for the cost of abatement
and demolition of the property of $521,400 for a revised purchase price of $1.64 million. At time of print,
the Seller has not agreed to this revised PSA and the reduced price.
At this time, the significant gap between the terms and purchase price offered by the URA and the price
required by the property owner is likely too large to be resolvable in a reasonable amount of time.
Meanwhile the property continues to deteriorate and contribute to the blight conditions in the plan area.
Therefore, the Authority Board is presented with this Resolution to authorize the use of eminent domain to
acquire the Property as an alternative to a negotiated purchase.
It is understood that negotiations between a willing seller and willing buyer are to continue and remain the
preferred manner of acquisition by the URA Board, however an alternative process may be necessary.
Finally, between August 20, 2025 and August 26, 2025, URA Staff conducted a visual survey of the property
located at 1513 North College Avenue to determine if blight conditions remain. According to the forthcoming
memo (“Condition Survey Update”), blight conditions continue to exist at the property.
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CITY FINANCIAL IMPACTS
Undetermined, however, the current offer is for $2.05 million, and demolition is estimated at $500,000.
Therefore, a strong argument can be made that the maximum exposure would be approximately $1.6
million.
BOARD / COMMISSION / COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION
None.
PUBLIC OUTREACH
None.
ATTACHMENTS
1. Resolution No. 153
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RESOLUTION NO. 153
OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE FORT COLLINS URBAN RENEWAL
AUTHORITY AUTHORIZING THE USE OF EMINENT DOMAIN FOR 1513 NORTH
COLLEGE AVENUE
WHEREAS, the Fort Collins Urban Renewal Authority (the “Authority”) was established
in 1982 under and in accordance with the Colorado Revised Statutes (“C.R.S.”) § 31-25-101, et
seq. (the “Urban Renewal Law”); and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Fort Collins, Co lorado (the “City”), by
Resolution No. 2004-152 approved and adopted on December 21, 2004, the “North College Urban
Renewal Plan” (the “North College Plan”) as an urban renewal plan under the Urban Renewal Law
for the area described therein (the “North College Plan Area”); and
WHEREAS, on December 21, 2004, prior to the adoption of Resolution No. 2004-152,
City Council conducted a public hearing to consider authorizing the use of eminent domain by the
Authority for the acquisition of private property within the North College Plan, and written notice
of the time, date, place and purpose of such hearing was mailed or delivered to each owner of
property within the North College Plan Area at least thirty days prior to the public hearing, as
required by C.R.S. § 31-25-107(3)(b); and
WHEREAS, at the time the North College Plan was adopted, the real property located
within North College Plan Area was found, determined and declared to be a blighted area as
defined in the Urban Renewal Law (the “Blight Determination”); and
WHEREAS, the North College Plan provides for the Authority to exercise all powers
authorized under the Act, including the Authority’s acquisition of real property located within the
North College Plan Area, including by eminent domain, as more particularly described therein;
and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Resolution No. 141, adopted by the Authority on January 23, 2025
(the “Authorizing Resolution”), the Authority determined that the acquisition of certain property
located in the North College Plan Area at 1513 North College Avenue (the “Property”) is in the
public interest and will further the goals of the North College Plan and the purpose of the Authority
to eliminate and prevent blight, and authorized the acquisition of the Property; and
WHEREAS, since the passage of the Authorizing Resolution, the Authority has negotiated
in good faith with the owner of the Property and as a result of such negotiations has entered into a
purchase and sale agreement for acquisition of the Property with the Property owner (the “Purchase
Agreement”); and
WHEREAS, in the course of conducting due diligence investigations pursuant to the
Purchase Agreement, the Authority has identified various factors affecting the value of the
Property, and based on such factors has continued to negotiate with the Property owner in good
faith for the purchase the Property; and
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WHEREAS, Authority staff performed a “Condition Survey Update – 1513 North College
Avenue” (the “2025 Survey”), which confirmed the findings made by City Council in connection
with the Blight Determination with respect to the Property; and
WHEREAS, the Authority has determined that acquisition of the Property, including any
leasehold interests and covenants recorded against the real property, is in the public interest, and
there is an immediate need to acquire the Property, including any leasehold interests and covenants
recorded against the real property, for the construction of facilities essential to the North College
Plan and for the eradication of blight (the “Project”); and
WHEREAS, in compliance with the North College Plan, the Authority has evaluated and
considered other possible alternatives; and
WHEREAS, the Authority has determined that, should acquisition of the Property by
negotiation not prove possible, it should acquire the Property, including any leasehold interests
and covenants recorded against the real property, by use of eminent domain.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF
THE FORT COLLINS URBAN RENEWAL AUTHORITY:
Section 1. The foregoing Recitals are incorporated herein by this reference.
Section 2. Based on the 2025 Survey, the Board hereby affirms the Blight
Determination with respect to the Property and further finds the Property continues to be blighted
under the Urban Renewal Law.
Section 3. The Board hereby authorizes the Authority to acquire the Property,
including any leasehold interests and covenants recorded against the real property, by exercise of
the power of eminent domain under the following terms and conditions and any other requirements
of applicable law. This ratification is based on City Council’s authorization of the use of eminent
domain within the North College Plan Area, the Blight Determination, and the 2024 Survey.
Section 4. Acquisition of the Property, including any leasehold interests and covenants
recorded against the real property, within the North College Plan Area by eminent domain shall
be for the purpose of preventing or eliminating conditions of blight without regard to the economic
performance of the property to be acquired.
Section 5. It is not expected or intended that the Authority will need to relocate any
individuals or families in connection with the Project, but to the extent that any such relocation
may be required, relocation assistance policies have been adopted and a feasible method exists for
the relocation of individuals and families in decent, safe, and sanitary dwelling accommodations
within their means and without undue hardship to such individuals or families.
Section 6. It is not expected or intended that the Authority will need to relocate any
businesses or business concerns in connection with the Project, but to the extent that any such
relocation may be required, relocation assistance policies have been adopted and a feasible method
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exists for the relocation of such business concerns to other areas without undue hardship to such
business concerns.
Section 7. The purpose of ratifying and confirming the right of the Authority to use
eminent domain within the North College Plan Area is to eliminate and prevent the spread of
blight.
Section 8. This Resolution shall be effective upon approval by the Authority.
Passed and adopted at a regular meeting of the Board of Commissioners of the City of Fort Collins
Urban Renewal Authority this 28th day of August, A.D. 2025.
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Chair
ATTEST:
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Secretary
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