Rochester Urban Renewal Agency (RURA) Mission StatementThe mission of the Rochester Urban Renewal Agency is to stimulate urban economic growth and revitalize urban neighborhoods. This is accomplished through the redevelopment of blighted and disinvested areas, creating and retaining jobs, attracting new investment, and improving housing opportunities for city residents.
RURA Enacting Statute
RURA (the Agency), pursuant to the provisions of Article 15-A, Section 553 of the General Municipal Law, is a corporate governmental agency, constituting a public benefit corporation and shall be perpetual in duration. The Agency was created by the enactment of Chapter 196 of the Session Laws of New York of 1969 adopted by the New York State Legislature on April 25, 1969.
View the RURA by-laws
RURA Board Membership
All RURA Board members are also elected members of the Rochester City Council. The four-year term of each of the RURA Board members coincides with each Board member’s respective City Council member term. Click here for a list of members.
RURA Management and Organizational Structure
The RURA executive management team includes two ex officio City of Rochester personnel in support of the RURA Board. Click here for the RURA organizational structure chart and executive team member backgrounds.
Upcoming RURA Board Meetings
RURA meets on an as-needed basis to fulfill its responsibilities including voting on resolutions related to activities supporting its mission. When needed, RURA meetings will be scheduled to coincide with Rochester City Council meetings. Notice of upcoming scheduled meetings including agenda, time, location, and webcast access will be posted on the RURA webpage.
RURA Board Meeting Minutes
Click here for past RURA Board meeting minutes.
RURA Reports
Click here to access all RURA reports.
Annual Certified Independent Financial Audit
The City of Rochester's Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) includes audited financial information for RURA. Click here to access the report.
Independent Audit Management Letter
No audit management letter was issued with the above referenced independent financial audit.
RURA Schedule of Debt
RURA has no issued debt and does not have any outstanding debt.
Performance Measures
Budget