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Council approves Jackson Ranch annexations, transit study amendment, infrastructure contracts; appoints Planning & Zoning member — June 23, 2025

PuebloJun 23, 20253 min read

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Pueblo City Council (President Aliff presiding) met June 23, 2025; council approved two Jackson Ranch annexations (Jackson Ranch 1 and 2), amended a professional services agreement to advance a Pueblo Transit relocation and equity study, awarded multiple public works contracts (including Mel Harmon Drive bridge and West 6th Street asphalt), approved legal-services compensation, confirmed a Planning & Zoning appointment (James Salazar), and passed the consent agenda. The meeting included a proclamation presentation and public forum comments on community issues.

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Approved Resolution 16017 and Ordinance 10968 annexing Jackson Ranch Annexation 1 (152.27 acres); vote 7-0.
Approved Resolution 16018 and Ordinance 10969 annexing Jackson Ranch Annexation 2 (439.33 acres); vote 7-0.
Approved Resolution 16033 to amend professional consulting agreement with Stantec Architecture, Inc. for the Pueblo Transit relocation and equity study (additional $104,944); vote 7-0.
Approved appointment of James Salazar to the Planning & Zoning Commission for a four-year term ending July 1, 2029 (Resolution 16034); vote 7-0. A separate appointment of Sam Hernandez failed (3-4).
Approved Resolution 16035 authorizing compensation under a legal services agreement with Hoffmann, Parker, Wilson, & Carberry, P.C.; vote 5-2.
Awarded construction contract to Wildcat Construction Co., Inc. for Mel Harmon Drive bridge improvements ($1,321,304) with contingencies (Resolution 16036); vote 7-0.
Established account HU2502 and awarded contract to Tony J. Beltramo & Sons, Inc. for West 6th Street asphalt improvements ($607,699.80) with contingencies (Resolution 16037); vote 7-0.
Approved multiple consent-agenda items including: transfer of $216,059.50 and award to Doug Vaughn, LLC for concrete improvements at Lexington & Saratoga (Resolution 16019); award to Morton Electric, Inc. for 29th St. pump station electrical repair ($105,511); and other project fund transfers and contract awards; consent agenda passed 7-0.
Authorized $750 payments from Council contingencies to sponsor community events (e.g., Pueblo County Pickleball Association; Resolution 16038); vote 7-0.

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