City Council Work Session - September 05, 2026

The City Council Work Session for the City of Pueblo on September 5, 2026, focused heavily on procurement and budget-related discussions concerning infrastructure projects and community development initiatives. Key procurement topics included the preparation and upcoming release of RFPs for Lime Road improvements and traffic signal upgrades on Pueblo Boulevard, with staff actively working to finalize scopes and advertise bids. The council also reviewed a significant funding request of $885,000 from the Da Vinci Museum, which included renovation costs, operational budgets, and economic development impacts tied to regional tourism act (RTA) funds. Extensive discussion addressed the museum's financials, job creation, and compliance with funding criteria. Additionally, the council considered a HUD Section 108 loan application to finance a large-scale blight removal and housing rehabilitation program (RISE), leveraging future Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds to address approximately 300 blighted properties without using general fund dollars. The session also covered the approval of a $125,059 autotheft prevention grant (Battle Grant) for police overtime, with clarifications on the use of Automated License Plate Readers (ALPR) and data privacy policies. The meeting concluded with a motion passed to enter executive session to discuss negotiations related to property acquisition and contracts. Overall, the session involved multiple procurement actions, contract discussions, and budget allocations aimed at infrastructure improvements, economic development, and public safety enhancements.