Commissioner Ferdinandsen moved that the following Resolution be adopted:
BEFORE THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
OF THE COUNTY OF JEFFERSON
FEDERAL/FOOTHILLS PARK AND RECREATION DISTRICT ("Foothills") (OS91-18)
Authorize obtaining an appraisal, survey, title commitment, environmental hazard assessment and negotiations
for acquisition.
WHEREAS, Bob Easton, Foothills Park and Recreation District, did present to the Jefferson County Open Space Advisory Committee an Open Space Proposal on April 4, 1991, said proposal being No. OS91-18; and
WHEREAS, on June 6, 1991, during a regularly scheduled meeting, the Jefferson County Open Space Advisory Committee reviewed Open Space Proposal Number OS91-18; and
WHEREAS, the Jefferson County Open Space Advisory Committee, by a unanimous vote of six (6) voting yes, did, on June 20, 1991, by Resolution Number 52-91, recommend that the Board of County Commissioners approve such Proposal for an appraisal, survey, title commitment, environmental hazard assessment and authorize negotiations for the acquisition of 30-50 acres, more or less, as is set forth in said Proposal, 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 field trips on May 11, 28 and 30, 1991, and believe this to be a high priority acquisition; and
WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners of the County of Jefferson, State of Colorado, (the "Board"), has considered the above-referenced recommendation and concurs with the Open Space Advisory Committee findings:
l.That the Open Space Proposal No. OS91-18 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. OS91-18 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, 1980;
3.That the proposed land is highly desirable open space that could 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 a community park site;
5.That the above referenced property consists of approximately 30-50 acres, more or less, or portions thereof, north of the intersection of C-470 and Kipling Street; and
6.That the Board of Directors of Foothills passed a resolution on November 27, 1990, requesting that this property be acquired with Open Space funds and leased to the District after acquisition.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Board hereby and herewith approves obtaining a title commitment, appraisal, survey, environmental hazard assessment and authorizes negotiations for the acquisition of 30-50 acres, more or less, as is set forth in said Proposal subject to the following terms and conditions:
l.That the 30-50 acres, more or less, or portions thereof, be considered for acquisition;
2.That the cost of acquisition shall be l00% from Jefferson County's attributable share of the Open Space fund;
3.That the property shall be leased to the Foothills Park and Recreation District after acquisition for development, management and maintenance.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that although the County is interested in the possible acquisition of the use of the property as described above by negotiation, the County does not intend at this time toacquire the property by eminent domain.
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 ABSENT
The Resolution was adopted by majority vote of the Board of County Commissioners of the County of Jefferson, State of Colorado.
Dated: July 8, 1991