Colorado rejects petition to block incentives for Gaylord Aurora hotel
“The office of Colorado Attorney General John Suthers rejected a petition by local hoteliers Thursday that had sought to overturn state tax incentives awarded last year to the proposed Gaylord hotel and conference center in…
Denver City Council approves tax-incremented financing for old CU hospital land at 9th and Colorado
“Monday, the council approved CB13-0358, calling for an agreement with the Denver Urban Renewal Authority. Part of that plan authorizes the use of property taxes on 6.74 acres to help fund the purchase of the…
CrossCurrents – A Tiff with TIF?
“What is Tax Increment Financing and how is it used in Colorado – specifically in North College URA in Fort Colllins.” watch the video archive of this panel on you tube League of Women Voters….
Aurora says Gaylord hotel project still deserves tax incentives
“Developers of a proposed 1,500-room Aurora hotel and conference center denied Monday that their project has been “materially changed” and needs to reapply for state tax credits it’s been granted. They also scoffed at the…
Stanley: Tax increment financing use should be watched closely
“Looking for a good show now that your favorite TV program is on summer hiatus? Why not watch the “Is There a Tiff About TIF?” program sponsored by the League of Women Voters of Larimer…
Denver’s camping ordinance helps us address needs of homeless Read more: Denver’s camping ordinance helps us address needs of homeless
“While serving on the Homeless Commission, I led an effort to begin a working group to develop a 24-hour rest and resource center. It will be the first of its kind in the city. We…
Urban Renewal Authority may be good fit for city; Long-term planning needed in process
“Trinidad had an Urban Renewal Authority (URA) in the recent past, and though it’s been dormant for many years, it still exists. The question of whether or not to reconstitute the URA was asked of…
City still must provide more detail for plans
“Colorado Springs’ application for state funding of four projects under the provisions of the Colorado Regional Tourism Act was duly filed this week with the Office of Economic Development and International Trade, finally going public…
Colorado Springs unveils a tourism proposal full of striking numbers and nagging questions
“Colorado Springs submitted its ambitious $218.6 million tourism tax proposal to the state Monday, shedding more light on Mayor Steve Bach’s plan to build a baseball stadium and an Olympic museum downtown; a wellness center…
City’s tourism grant proposal is no slam dunk
“Colorado Springs was the only city to apply for a state sales tax rebate award, but that does not guarantee the city win the award, or that the tax rebates would be enough to pay…