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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOUNCIL - AGENDA ITEM - 02/01/2005 - SECOND READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 008, 2005, AUTHORI ITEM NUMBER: 10 AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY DATE: February 1, 2005 FORT COLLINS CITY COUNCIL STAFF: Steve Comstock Helen Matson SUBJECT Second Reading of Ordinance No.008,2005,Authorizing the Conveyance of Certain Real Property and Authorizing the Grant of a Temporary Construction Easement at Meadow Springs Ranch to Weld County. RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends adoption of the Ordinance on Second Reading. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY In 1999, the Weld County Public Works Department identified a need to improve connectivity between US 85 and I-25 in northern Weld County to serve regional transportation needs as well as local farmers and ranchers. Weld County Road ("WCR") 126 was chosen as the route that would connect these principal state highways in an east-west fashion. This route provided the only connection in a 20-mile segment from WCR 100 north to the Colorado/Wyoming border.Ordinance No. 008, 2005, was unanimously adopted on First Reading on January 18, 2005. ORDINANCE NO. 008, 2005 OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS AUTHORIZING THE CONVEYANCE OF CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY AND AUTHORIZING THE GRANT OF A TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION EASEMENT AT MEADOW SPRINGS RANCH TO WELD COUNTY WHEREAS, the City of Fort Collins, Colorado (the "City") is the owner of property known as Meadow Springs Ranch in Larimer County and Weld County, Colorado (the "Ranch"); and WHEREAS, the Ranch was acquired by the City to be used by the City's Wastewater Utility for its sludge disposal; and WHEREAS, Weld County is realigning Weld County Road 126 to improve connectivity between US Highway 85 and Interstate 25; and WHEREAS, Weld County wishes to acquire 4.18 acres of land for the realignment of Weld County Road 126, more particularly described on Exhibits "A" and `B", attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference (the "Property"); and WHEREAS, Weld County wishes to acquire a temporary construction easement on and across the Ranch, more particularly described on Exhibit "C", attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference (the "Easement"); and WHEREAS, the estimated fair market value of the Acquisition and the Temporary Construction Easement is $2,879.00, based on an appraisal acquired by Weld County; and WHEREAS, based on staffs review, it has been determined that the conveyance of the Property will not have any adverse affects to the Ranch; and WHEREAS, Weld County will, in addition to paying the above-referenced compensation, vacate and convey to the City a 3.5104 acre portion of the existing right-of-way described under Reception No. 747542 in the real property records of the Clerk and Recorder of Weld County, Colorado, and is shown and described on Exhibit "D", attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference; and WHEREAS, Weld County has further agreed to convey to the City a parcel of property 2.8207 acres in size, which Weld County is acquiring from an abutting property owner, and which property abuts and will become a part of Meadow Springs Ranch and is shown and described on Exhibit "E", attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference; and WHEREAS, the Water Board reviewed the proposed conveyance and recommended that the Council approve the sale at its January 18, 2005 meeting; and WHEREAS, Section 23-111 of the City Code provides that the City Council is authorized to sell, convey or otherwise dispose of an interest in real property owned by the City, provided the Council first finds by ordinance that any sale or disposition of that real property owned by the will not materially impair the viability of any City utility system as a whole of which the property is a part, will be for the benefit of the City's citizens, and will be in the best interests of the City. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS as follows: Section 1. That the Council hereby finds that the conveyance of the Property and the Easement to Weld County, consistent with the terms of this Ordinance, will not materially impair the viability of the City's utility as a whole, will be for the benefit of the City's citizens, and further finds that it will be in the best interests of the City of Fort Collins. Section 2. That the Mayor is authorized to execute such documents of conveyance as are necessary for the City to convey the Property and the Easement to Weld County, and to accept the conveyances from Weld County herein described, consistent with the terms of this Ordinance, together with such additional terms and conditions as the Mayor, in consultation with the City Attorney, determines to be necessary and appropriate to protect the interests of the City. Introduced, considered favorably on first reading, and ordered publislled this 18th day of January, A.D. 2005, and to be presented for final passage on the 1st da ruary, A.D. 05. Mayor ATTEST: Q City Clerk Passed and adopted on final reading on the 1st day of February, A.D. 2005. Mayor ATTEST: City Clerk ITEM NUMBER: 14 AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY DATE: January18, 2005 FORT COLLINS CITY COUNCIL STAFF: Steve Comstock Helen Matson SUBJECT First Reading of Ordinance No. 008, 2005, Authorizing the Conveyance of Certain Real Property and Authorizing the Grant of a Temporary Construction Easement at Meadow Springs Ranch to Weld County. RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends adoption of the Ordinance on First Reading. FINANCIAL IMPACT Conveying this tract of land ' d grarttig a t jt ?t�ilftyiesund. c 101 on easement to Weld County will generate revenue in the a unt of� 879 r p.. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY In 1999, the Weld County Public Works Department identified a need to improve connectivity between US 85 and I-25 in northern Weld County to serve regional transportation needs as well as local farmers and ranchers. Weld County Road ("WCR") 126 was chosen as the route that would connect these principal state highways in an east-west fashion. This route provided the only connection in a 20-mile segment from WCR 100 north to the Colorado/Wyoming border. BACKGROUND The existing WCR 126 align tent waslgenerall ifie a the appropriate corridor to be utilized in making the regionalyconnectttin The eXis1 all men was paved from US 85 to a point approximately one mile east of GaAthe t' e, it wa oted that the unpaved portions of the corridor would require adjustments m alignm ne�to eliminate 90 degree curves and facilitate a roadway which would be safe for users traveling at routine highway speeds. The project improvements were planned to take place in three phases. In 2000 and 2001, Phases I and H were completed and included paving and making geometric improvements to WCR 126 approximately one mile east of Carr to WCR 17. The remaining segment of roadway from WCR 17 to I-25 is currently being designed to complete the final phase of the planned improvements. This segment requires that two 90 January 4, 2005 -2- Item No. 14 degree curves be corrected to meet the appropriate road design criteria thereby providing a safe roadway. It will include paving and geometric improvements that establish the desired connectivity between the two principal state highways. Weld County will also be constructing an access road from the old WCR-1-2 C to the new WCRJ2 This proposed realignment crosses theeado, S rigs Ra Ch, which is owned by the City of Fort Collins and is operated by the City Utih"1ies,J)epartment;- There are three areas along the realigned WCR 126 to be transferred to Weld County. To eliminate one 90 degree turn, the road will run through a comer of Meadow Springs Ranch. Through this corner, Weld County proposes to construct a new access road to serve the parcels to the northwest. Only the land needed for the realignment of WCR 126 and the new access point for the old WCR 126 will be conveyed to Weld County. The total acreage for this section is 3.478 acres. The remainder parcels on either side of the access road will remain under City ownership. Also further east on WCR 126, Weld County is requesting to purchase an additional 10 foot section south of the existing road right of way for road widening. This tract contains .702 acres. Weld County has also requested a Temporary Construction Easement for a staging area. This requested easement is an area of 1.237 acres in size south of the proposed 10 foot acquisition area. Weld County will be revegetating the area of the temporary construction easement as per the City's specifications. The City will be granting this Temporary Construction Easement for a period of 5 years. This time period is necessary for Weld County to carry out a maintenance plan for all disturbed and revegetated areasf., 1sp sRp of1he*pegotiatio�ns, Weld County has agreed to provide temporary fencing during con ction ordinati"' with the Utilities Department and the ranch manager. Weld County's total request from the City is to purchase 4.18 acres and to obtain a construction easement of 1.237 acres. In order to calculate the purchase price, Weld County obtained an appraisal for the interests to be acquired. This appraisal states a fair market value for the interests to be acquired at $2,879, and City staff has no objection to the analysis used in this appraisal. City staff, including a representative of Natural Resources, has reviewed an Environmental Audit prepared for Weld County. Natural Resources staff concurs with this audit that this project does not appear to present any biological issues of concern and will not have an adverse effect on Meadow Springs Ranch. Staff informed the Natural Resources Advisory Board of this plan at its December meeting. Weld County will, in addition to paying the above-referenced compensation, vacate and convey to the City a 3.5104 acre portion of the existing right-of-way described under Reception No. 747542 in the real property records of the Clerk and Recorder of Weld County, Colorado. Weld County has further agreed to conveyo C' a arce o -Property 2.8207 acres in size, which Weld County is acquiring fro' an abut, ng ppe y one d which property abuts and will become a part of Meadow Sprrings Rand' The proposed sale was presented to the Water Board on December 2, 2004. At that time, Weld County was proposing to obtain a total of 9.171 acres, which included a triangular remainder parcel containing 8.469 acres. While the Water Board approved the conveyance of the property to Weld County, there was a concern that Weld County could sell the remainder parcel for a profit. A copy of the minutes from the Water Board meeting pertaining to this transaction is attached. After this meeting, staff renegotiated with Weld County. The proposed land sale will January 4, 2005 -3. Item No. 14 now only be for what is needed for Weld County Road 126 and access to the old Weld County Road 126. ATTACHMENTS 1P 1. Excerpt from December 2, 2004 Water Board meeting minutes 2. Meadow Springs Ranch Vicinity Map t o r}