Commissioner Ferdinandsen moved that the following Resolution be adopted:
BEFORE THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
OF THE COUNTY OF JEFFERSON
Authorize obtaining an appraisal, survey and title Commitment and to negotiate for acquisition of the subject property.
WHEREAS, Lynn Wodell, Manager of Acquisitions, did present to the Jefferson County Open Space Advisory Committee an Open Space Proposal on November 15, 1990, said proposal being No. OS90-43; and
WHEREAS, on December 13, 1990, during a regularly scheduled meeting, the Jefferson County Open Space Advisory Committee reviewed said Open Space Proposal; and
WHEREAS, the Jefferson County Open Space Advisory Committee, by a majority vote of five (5), four (4) voting against the proposal, and one abstaining, did, on January 3, 1991, by Resolution No. 3-91, recommend that the Board of County Commissioners authorize the Open Space Department to obtain an appraisal, survey and title commitment, and to enter into negotiations for acquisition of the Rohlas/Hogback property to be considered subject to certain terms and conditions; and
WHEREAS, a majority of the Jefferson County Open Space Advisory Committee present personally inspected the proposed lands on drive-by field trips and believe this to be a high priority acquisition; and
WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners has considered the Open Space Advisory Committee findings and concurs with the following findings:
l.That the Open Space Proposal No. OS90-43 falls within the criteria, intent and purpose set forth in the current l989 Jefferson County Open Space Master Plan;
2.That the Open Space Proposal No. OS90-43 is within the general purpose and intent of the Board of County Commissioners Jefferson County Open Space Resolution, dated the 7th day of November, l972, and amended September 29, l980;
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3.That the proposed land is highly desirable open space that would help meet some of the park, open space, and recreational needs of the residents of Jefferson County;
4.That the location of the above referenced property would be suitable for preservation of the hogback.
5.That the above referenced property consists of approximately 101 acres, more or less; and
6.That the above referenced property has value for scenic interest, trails, plant and wildlife habitat.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of County Commissioners of the County of Jefferson, State of Colorado, hereby and herewith authorizes the Jefferson County Open Space Department to obtain a title commitment, survey, appraisal and to enter into negotiations for acquisition of the Rohlas/Hogback property consisting of approximately 101 acres, more or less, subject to the following terms and conditions:
- that the cost of acquisition shall be 100% from Jefferson County's attributable share of the Open Space Fund.
Commissioner Clement seconded the adoption of the foregoing Resolution. The roll having been called, the vote was as follows:
Commissioner Rich Ferdinandsen AYE
Commissioner Marjorie E. Clement AYE
Commissioner John P. Stone, Chairman AYE
The Resolution was adopted by unanimous vote of the Board of County Commissioners of the County of Jefferson, State of Colorado.
Dated: January 21, 1991