Board of County Commissioners Meeting - 2026-04-07
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Meeting Summary
The Pueblo County Board of County Commissioners meeting on April 7, 2026 was primarily procedural with limited real estate activity. The board approved property tax abatements totaling $529,900 in abated value ($32,889.24 in abated tax to the county) and authorized participation in a $97.6 million nationwide opioid settlement. A new youth microtransit program called 'Arrive Alive 719' was announced for Pueblo City limits with plans to expand to Pueblo West and the county.
Key Decisions (3)
Property Tax Abatements (Items 3A-3M)
Board approved multiple property tax abatements with total abated value of $529,900 and total abated tax value to the county of $32,889.24. Abatements were due to changes made by DPT and system errors.
Opioid Settlement Participation with Six Remnant Defendants
Resolution approving county participation in proposed settlement of opioid-related claims against Associated Pharmacies, James Smith Corporation, Louisiana Wholesale Drug Company, Morrison Dixon, North Carolina Mutual Drug Company, and United Natural Foods. Total settlement is $97,625,000 nationwide; Pueblo County's share is 0.05739% if all entities participate. Funds will be dispersed to the regional opioid settlement consortium.
Emergency Declaration Extension - Davis Mortuary
Resolution to extend the Pueblo County-Davis mortuary disaster and/or emergency declaration for another seven days.
Market Signals (2)
Infrastructure
Medal of Honor Boulevard opening Friday will connect Medal of Honor intersection with Pueblo Boulevard, improving access between Pueblo West and downtown Pueblo.
Infrastructure
New youth microtransit program 'Arrive Alive 719' launching this summer within Pueblo City limits, with plans to expand to Pueblo West and county areas, funded by state Clean Transportation Enterprise.