Lawmakers debate merits of urban renewal tax breaks
“pponents of urban renewal projects such as Vail’s Arrabelle and Avon’s Westin say the projects just move money from their pockets to someone else’s. Supporters say without those projects, there wouldn’t be any new money…
Eminent domain rules remain unchanged in Colorado Springs
“The Colorado Springs City Council voted down a proposal Tuesday that would have made it tougher for the city to take private property for public use. The council split 5-4 on the issue. “Obviously, I’m…
Colorado Springs City Council ready to tackle eminent domain ordinance
“Colorado Springs City Council member Joel Miller will likely find out Tuesday if his fellow council members support his proposal to tighten the city’s rules on government takeover of private property. Miller’s proposed eminent domain…
Colorado Legislature closes by passing urban-renewal, disaster, cannabis co-op bills
“Developers and city leaders put on a final push to try to kill House Bill 1375, sponsored by House Minority Leader Brian DelGrosso, R-Loveland, which requires cities to pledge a larger percentage of their sales-tax…
Key provision back in urban renewal authority reform bill
“House Bill 1375, sponsored by Rep. Brian DelGrosso, R-Loveland, is scheduled for a final vote today, just before the end of session. On Monday, the Senate Judiciary Committee approved the bill, but without the provision…
Grain Belt Express faces eminent domain challenge
“Opponents of a planned electric transmission project hope action in the Missouri Capitol can stave off a bid to build the power network over their property. A bill filed by Rep. Dr. Jim Neely, R-Cameron,…
Urban-renewal limits bill fends off attacks, passes Colorado House
“House Bill 1375, sponsored by House Minority Leader Brian DelGrosso, R-Loveland, passed the House by a 40-25 vote Monday and now moves onto the Senate with less than two weeks to go in the 2014…
Proposal to change Colorado urban-renewal process clears first hurdle
“House Minority Leader Brian DelGrosso, R-Loveland, said he has no intentions of ending or even slowing the increasingly common projects in which cities offer tax-increment financing to get retail or mixed-use developments into certain areas….
Bill would give Colorado counties more say in how cities form urban renewal authorities
“A debate between Colorado’s cities and counties about cities’ use of tax increment financing to restore blighted areas has again reached the statehouse, and the result could impact Steamboat Springs. #House Minority Leader Brian DelGrosso,…
Eminent domain bill killed; ethics complaint on lobbyist considered
“The Colorado House last week voted to kill Senate Bill 14-093, which would have granted eminent domain rights to oil pipeline companies. The House’s action came at the request of the bill’s sponsor, Rep. Jenise…