To: Board of County Commissioners
Through: N/A
Prepared By:
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Michelle Halstead, Director, Commissioners' office
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Subject:
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Approve an intergovernmental agreement between the Aurora Urban Renewal Authority, the City of Aurora, and Arapahoe County for 13th Avenue Urban Renewal Plan Cooperation
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Purpose and Request:
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Authorize the Chair of the Board of County Commissioners to sign the intergovernmental agreement to cooperate on the 13th Avenue Urban Renewal Plan within the City of Aurora.
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Alignment with Strategic Plan: Sustainable Growth and Infrastructure - Implement smart growth policies to align housing, transportation, open spaces and economic development.
Background and Discussion: Consistent with Colorado Urban Renewal Law ? 31-25-107(3.5) C.R.S., the Aurora Urban Renewal Authority (AURA) and the City of Aurora submitted an Impact Report June 10, 2025, concerning the proposed 13th Avenue Station Urban Renewal Plan and two proposed Tax Increment Financing (TIF) areas. This submittal began the 120-day statutory negotiation period; the attached cooperation agreement reflects the outcome of successful negotiations in alignment with state statute.
Aurora has long-envisioned the transformation of the underutilized 13th Avenue Station into a multifaceted neighborhood with diverse transit-oriented housing choices. However, the high-level vision for residential development hinges on solving the access and infrastructure challenges in the area. By taking the lead in planning and securing financing for necessary infrastructure, mainly the extension of Dillon Way and a multimodal bridge crossing of Tollgate Creek, Aurora will enable the construction of a significant concentration of workforce and affordable/mixed-income housing.
Subject to final site plan designs, future development at 13th Avenue station could provide nearly 1,000 infill housing units. Total bridge and road costs are currently estimate...
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