Project Description and Location

The development of a Community Center on the St. Charles Mesa requires further study and definition, including a community outreach process. The County recently acquired the Boy’s Ranch and is considering the use of this facility as the Community Center, however, community input is needed on the best location to serve the Mesa residents.


Lead partner for implementation:        Pueblo County

Current land/property owner:               Pueblo County; final site not yet identified

Long term maintenance/operations:    Pueblo County

Political or jurisdictional approvals:      Pueblo County

Design stage:                      study required to determine community center location and programs

Entitlement approvals:       may be required in the future

Outside funding partner:   none

Outside funding status:     not applicable

Planning and design:    study proposed within the next six months

Community outreach:   study effort will include community outreach

Construction:                 to be determined

Procurement:                 to be determined


Total cost estimate:                budget of up to $3,500,000; full buildout costs unknown

Outside funding amount:      none

Funding required from 1A:   anticipate $30,000 for study; full buildout costs unknown

Explanation of costs:             while the full cost of construction is unknown, a proposed study and outreach process is estimated                                                                     at $30,000 including the hiring of an outside consultant

Long term maintenance:       to be managed by Pueblo County; requires further study

Supporting documents:         none

Political:                        none

Legal:                            none

Design/construction:   define study effort and scope, identify if outside consultant is required, determine timeframe for study