HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOUNCIL - AGENDA ITEM - 01/15/2002 - SECOND READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 213, 2001, AUTHORI AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY ITEM NUMBER: 8
DATE: January 15, 2002
FORT COLLINS CITY COUNCIL FROM: Ron Mills
10 Matt Baker
SUBJECT :
Second Reading of Ordinance No. 213, 2001, Authorizing Eminent Domain Proceedings to
Acquire Parcel 49701312005 for Construction of Redwood Street and Conveyance of Remainder
Prorerty.
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends adoption of the Ordinance on Second Reading.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
Ordinance No. 213, 2001, which was unanimously adopted on First Reading on December 18,
2001 , authorizes the acquisition of Parcel 99701312005 by eminent domain proceedings to
complete the construction of Redwood Street between Conifer and Vine Drive.
AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY ITEM NUMBER: 19
DATE: December 18, 2001
FORT COLLINS CITY COUNCIL Ron Mills
410 FROM: Matt Baker
SUBJECT:
First Reading of Ordinance No. 213, 2001, Authorizing Eminent Domain Proceedings to
Acquire Parcel 99701.312005 for Construction of Redwood Street and Conveyan of Remainder
Property.
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends adoption of the Ordinance on First Reading.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
The developer, Palladian Construction Compan e O own North affordable housing
project is required to complete the construction o Street between Conifer and Vine
Drive. Redwood Street is classifie lector stre ill be an important connection in
410 this area in addition to providi the dev nt.
There is one small, irregu y-shaped parcel o on the ent of Redwood Street for
which the developer has en unable to obtain cessary t-of-way. This small parcel
appears to have been ab ed by its owner. The Town North developer purchased the tax
certificates for 1he prope hen it was auctioned the Larimer County Treasurer for non-
payment of tax epeate pts to locate the pr rty owner have been unsuccessful.
In ord o take advantage d state cing for affordable housing projects, the
deve r has asked the City to i eminent domain to acquire the property. The
effoi of the developer meet the criteria of the resolution that Council adopted regarding City
part ation in eminent domain roceedings for development projects. The developer will pay
all C- osts associated with thi action, including, but not limited to, appraisals, litigation cost
and ount necessary for a purchase of the property or any amount ordered as just
comp for the property.
That porti struction of Redwood Street and related improvements will be held
by the City. The rider portion is encumbered by an existing irrigation ditch easement held
by Lake Canal. That remainder will be conveyed to the developer for inclusion in the
development project.