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INTRODUCED BY COUNCILMEMBER
MERKL
RESOLUTION NO. 674
Series of 1980
TITLE: RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING NEGOTIATIONS FOR THE ACQUISITION OF A
PORTION OF THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 3865 KIPLING STREET IN
WHEAT RIDGE, ALSO KNOIVN AS THE DENNING PROPERTY FOR PARKS
AND OPEN SPACE PURPOSES UNDER THE JEFFERSON COUNTY OPEN SPACE
PROGRAM AND LENA GULCH STO~l DRAINAGE PURPOSES IN CONJUNCTION
WITH THE URBAN DRAINAGE AND FLOOD CONTROL DISTRICT.
WHEREAS, the City 1S interested in the acquisition of land for dual public
uses of open space and storm drainage along Lena Gulch, and
WHEREAS, the City shows in the Comprehensive Development Plan a trail along
Lena Gulch which also connects to Clear Creek in the vicinity of Kipling Street;
and
WHEREAS, the City Comprehensive Development Plan shows a green Parks and
Open Space designation on the Future Land Use Map for the total LenCl Gulch
corridor and Clear Creek corridor, and
WHEREAS, the City is working with the Urban Drainage and Flood Control
District to construct storm drClinage improvements alon\; Lena Gulch, which
improvements contain a trail and a grass lined channel, wherever possible, to
maintain the open character of the gulch area; and
WHEREAS, the City has retained William Woolford and Associates to expedite
land acquisition schedule for this project; and
WHEREAS, the City has need for the expeditious donation or purchase of this
land so that the construction of trai Is and drainage improvements can be started;
and
WHEREAS, Jefferson County Open Space Funds can be used for buying open
spaces and providing trails; and
WHEREAS, the City desires to encourage the donation of land whenever possible;
and
WHEREAS, the completion of this proj ect will require the donation or purchase
of land in fee of a portion of the property at 3865 Kipling Street in Wheat Ridge,
comprising 44,252 square feet, and
WHEREAS, a qualified appraisal has already been completed on the above
property; and
WHEREAS, in the event a donation is not agreed to by the owner, then it
wi 11 be necessary to negotiate a fair and equi t abl e pn ce based on qual i fied
appraisals for the property needed by the City;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Ci ty Counci 1 of the City of Wheat Ridge
to request from the owner of the property at 3865 Kipling Street the donation in
fee of a portion of the property comprising 44,252 sq. ft,; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City is authori:ed to negotiate a purchase,
if necessary, and may utilize the services of Wi lliam Woolford and Associates at
the discretion of the Mayor; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Jefferson County Open Space start Open Space
purchase approval procedures through the Open Space Committee and County
Commissioners. When such approval is received the Jefferson County Open Space
through its Executive Director shall take over the negotiation and purchase of
the property from the City at a logical and cost effective point, Any purchase
will be made in the name of the County if the proper County approvals have been
secured If it is necessary to purchase in the name of the City, prior to the
completion of the County Open Space approved purchase, the property \'Iill be
transferred to Jefferson County Open Space to allo\'l for the normal Open Space
purchase procedures; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Jefferson County Open Space be requested to
approve the use of Open Space funds for all of the proper expenses involved in
the acquisition of the property including but not limited to an appraisa~ real
estate negotiation, and the preparation of needed legaL doclments for the property
transfer.
DONE AND RESOLVED this 14th day of January 1980. by;] vote of 8 to 0 .
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