May 7, 2026, Cheyenne Urban Renewal Authority Meeting

The City of Cheyenne's Urban Renewal Authority held a meeting on May 7, 2026, focusing primarily on urban renewal and tax increment financing (TIF) matters. Key procurement-related discussions included the approval to rescind a previous blight study recommendation and to move forward with an updated blight study reflecting current city limits, excluding certain unincorporated county pockets. The board also recommended the governing body approve the blight study expansion, highlighting eight specific conditions of blight. The annual report was presented, noting the receipt of the first significant TIF payments from the Hitching Post urban renewal area, totaling approximately $60,000 annually from developments like the Hampton Inn. The meeting addressed the handling of TIF funds, which are invested in the Wyoming Government Investment Fund, and discussed the potential use of TIF for data center developments, emphasizing that financial gaps must be demonstrated for eligibility. The board also considered refining TIF eligibility criteria and discussed the process for amending development agreements if project scopes change. Finally, staffing updates for the planning and development department were shared to support urban renewal efforts. Motions to approve the blight study actions and acknowledge the annual report were passed unanimously.